My fisherman

Mr. Jackson went to his first fishing tournment this past weekend and wow did he have a blast! Can you tell by that grin???

Weighing in his fish with the park ranger.

Jackson in front of the biggest water toy EVER!!!

So he didnt win or place at the tournament but that was not important at all to him.

Float trip!

We made it to ARKANSAS!!!!

OK so we cheated.... this picture was actually taken On sunday when we were leaving AR not on Friday when we got there, but I say "who cares" I have always wanted to stop and take my pic at a state sign and now I have done it.

Only in AR do the strawberries grow in the shape of a pig!

Last potty break before hitting the river Sat. morning. hehehe

The girls!

Brianna, myself, and Tonya

Tonya, Grannie, and JD

Fried Squash

Do you love Squash?

Well I do and this past weekend I had the best squash ever!

take original brand Zatarain Fish Fry mix, batter slices and fry. WOW!!!

2010 Goal Update!

1. Complete my bedroom re-do (including painting and decorating) - I am some what there, I have my new bed and paint on the walls but no decorations!


2. Paint the vanity in the kids bath and complete it. - Not done yet!

3. Have an organized, but still cute laundry room. - I would say 1/2 way there

4. Hang stuff on Jackson's walls. - Not even close to done

5. Complete the curb appeal to our house. - YEAH I have this one done

6. Read more of my Bible that I do now. - I am doing great on this one, reading it about 5 nights a week before bed.

7. Spend more time on the floor playing with the kids than I do worrying about

the mess they are making. - Yeah I would say that I am doing this.

8. Aim to workout more than just at the start of the new year. - WOW this one makes me laugh!

9. Start school in August - Not going to happen FAFSA sucks!

10. Go somewhere I have never been before. - I have been to a few places new, but none I want to brag about :(

11. Scrapbook! - Another one done!!! I have completed about 70 new pages since the first of the year, woot woot!

12. Potty train Emma - DONE!!!! This is the best one ever!

13. Make Julia Child's Beef Bourguignon - Will not happen Tonya and Brandon beat me to this and made it for V-day and was nice enough to let me try it!! YUCK!

14. Write someone a letter. First letter written on 1.22.10 to Kristin Kelly and we are now great pen pals!

15. Get my tattoo! - Still looking forward to this one!

Party Time pics

OK so I know I am alittle behind but what can I say I am a busy woman. Below are pics from 2 Birthday parties that the kids have went to in the past month. First was Addie (Jackson's little day care sweet heart) and then Mr. Tripton's 1st Birthday!

Enjoy!

The party bunch!

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awwww I love my kids

It's the simple things in life that make you stop and say awwwwwww.

Like how cute are my kids? Really I a so proud of them I could shoot it from the roof top, not sure if anyone would hear me but hey its worth a shot right?

For the past couple months I have noticed more and more how my kids are changing, Emma is now potty trained and gets herself ready in the morning which is a huge time saver for me but to be honest it makes me sad that she doesn't need me to help her. She is no longer the little preemie that I brought home, she is a big girl now and trust me she knows it.

Jackson too is growing way to fast not only does he get himself ready in the morning, he is turning into a great big brother, always loving on Emma and watching out for her. He has turned into quite the little fisherman as well. JD took him fishing this past weekend and Jackson was baiting his hook and catching fish like a pro. I still think its nasty that he touches the worms so I think I will make that a daddy and son activity.

I have recently been thinking about Landon more than normal as well, not sure why but I am ok with it. I know that he is happy in Heaven and loving his life there. Its hard to believe that its been over 5 years since I last held him, I often wonder what he looks like and then I take a look at jackson and I know they would look like twins.

I do believe that "all things do happen for a reason" and I thank God for the wonderful things I have.

If it wasnt for Him I would not have my two sweet babies here with me today.

Thank you God!