Sunday, February 22, 2009

I am sitting here enjoying a nice quite time while Matt is out campaigning with Adam & Brody is napping. As I look back on February I am thankful for all the fun we have had however I cant believe the end of the month is here already! We celebrated my mom's birthday this month with dinner & presents. Brody enjoyed helping his grandma opening them and really like the ice cream we had! Matt & I attended a black-tie event, the annual Heart Gala, which was very nice. We really enjoyed getting all dressed up and having a date-night. On a more serious note, my mom has unfortunately had another scare of Atrial Fib & is looking for answers as to why this continues to happen. Matt's grandpa has given all of us a scare lately too. He had a minor heart attack and found out he needs valve replacement but has opted out of treating it for the time being. Although we have had some highs & lows this month I cant help but feel very blessed. A few weeks ago at church the sermon was about the "dark times" vs "the light"which is seems that is all people talk about and focus on...the economy, horrible weather, lots of flu/colds going around, etc...Pastor Rob went on to say that it is our job to start each day with a new attitude & gratitude for all the blessings in our lives. As the lent season approaches us I keep wondering what I want to give up this season...and I think instead of giving something up I am going to start a journal of thanks - to write in it daily so I start each day & end each day couting my blessings and focusing on "the light".

Monday, February 2, 2009

Regis & Kelly


Well, I am being real ambitious today...actually Brody went to bed early so I am able to get some things marked off my "to do list". Ok, so I know I am a little biased and probably a little out of control, but Regis & Kelly have a cutest baby contest every year & entered Brody in it tonight. We do not find out anything until March (the week of March 9 is when the online voting begins). I felt really confident after he won "Cutest Baby" at the Macon County Fair last summer, but then when he did not win the WAND contest I was a little discouraged. :( Anyhow, I decided to give it a shot -I mean what do I have to lose - I could actually get Matt to go to NY when I have tried a dozen times at least AND Brody could win $ for college. So, here is the photo I entered...VOTE FOR BRODY!!

Fun in the snow!







I took Brody out to play in the snow today. Unfortunately we do not have any snow boots or a snow suit for him - he out grew the ones that he had & I cant get myself to buy one since I am hoping winter is almost over. He loved running around on the sidewalk, but stood completely still when I walked him thru the snowcovered-grassy area. He just was not sure what to think! Overall, it made for great scrapbooking pictures (Aunt Joyce & Mr. J - doesnt he look cute in the hat & gloves?!). I told his daddy that Brody told me he wanted his daddy to buy him a sled...maybe for Valentine's Day?