Life in the fast lane

Well I cannot believe it has been over a month since I last wrote! Life has been so busy around here, I am behind on many things! March came & went by so quickly - it is hard to believe spring is here & Easter is only a week away! In March Matt & I took a much needed vacation to Mexico with our close friends Eric & Kim Benting. We had a wonderfully relaxing time! I will post pictures as soon as I get my camera back...Matt has taken it over with all the campaigning he has been busy with. His brother, Adam Brown, is running for City Council & Matt has assigned himself "Campaign Chair". He has truly enjoyed the politics, strategizing, spending time with his brother & even the drama that has gone with the process. I think he has found a new hobby...politics. He has spent every minute he is not working - on the campaign trail - leaving Brody & I to keep things at the home front under control. The election is Tuesday - I hope Adam wins but more importantly I cant wait to spend some time with Matt! Brody however has loved having all of the campaign workers at our house every weekend. He entertains them & sobs when they all leave. He is quite the social butterfly! He is growing & changing everyday and continues to amaze us! In closing, for those of you that can - get out & vote on Tuesday - its a big election for Decatur & we need a good council to help our city move forward!

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".

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?