Addicted.....

I am addicted to my laptop!! And now it's not working properly because I dropped it on the pavement while RUNNING to my car through the mini hurricane we had last week. So I'm using my old caveman 17 inch "laptop" (which I'm grateful for at this moment) to update my long, lost blog! The mouse pad on this thing is so sensitive.

We had a good weekend! Saturday night Rebecca and Jason had us over for a wonderful dinner and Hayden got to play with her buddy Berkley. Sunday, she and I went to Ava's birthday party. I also got to catch up with some old friends that I don't get to see often. Needless to say, we had a great time and didn't want it to end. We have had beautiful weather compared to last week!

This coming weekend should be FUN! Lots of Christmas shopping planned with the girls and a Christmas photo shoot. I can't believe Thanksgiving is only a week away!


Ok.... so here are some old pics I found on the ancient laptop....


This is a pic right before she had tubes put in her ears


My brother and dad with Hayden on her birthday weekend


Dad and sister

The Smell of Victory

"The Smell of Victory" was the sermon that Dr. Cloer preached today. I am sitting on my couch, typing this post. It is cold and rainy outside, Spencer is watching ESPN, and Hayden is in her room playing with her toys. This smells like victory. "The Platform of Victory is Calvary", victory is through Jesus Christ. I have been so blessed and after living a brief period, lost, I have once again found victory. I have heard a few of Dr. Cloer's sermons, but this one felt so comforting.

OK, so I am feeling a little full of life, full of the word, and full of the chicken sub that I ate for lunch!

Thank you Lord for all that you have given me. I am thankful for You, for my family, my friends, and my job. I am thankful for the roof over my head and the church I attend, the clothes on my body, and the food that nourishes it. Thank you for more that I could have ever asked for. Amen.


My sweet pumpkin...




Hayden as a flower last year 2008...

My how she's grown!





On Friday, the Crayola Moms had a Halloween party at Liz's house. There were almost 20 kids there! I enjoyed it for the most part, until I realized I "lost" my keys. Spencer had to bring me another set. I remembered, after I had left of course, that I had on a vest, which I took off, and my keys were in the pocket!






On Saturday night, for Halloween, Spencer, Hayden, and I went with Rebecca and Berkley to her church trunk and treat festival. There were tons of people and lots of candy (which we only got a half of). Then dinner at Texas Steakhouse before heading home.


Berkley was Moses. So adorable!

Showing some love!


This could be a problem in the future! :-)








We had dinner with friends for Amanda's birthday Friday night at Jac's. I love getting together with them!



I guess now I'll catch up on some reading and NFL football! Hope everyone has a great week!



Now thanks be the God, which always leads us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.
2 Corinthians 2:14

Hump Day Hoopla!

Happy Wednesday! And...... Happy Birthday to my longtime friend, Amanda!
It's been a great week so far. We've been pretty low key. Tonight we took dinner to Tammy and Tanner in there new house. It is so pretty! This weekend will be great with Amanda's birthday dinner and Halloween. Hayden should be able to trick or treat for a little longer this year, as opposed to last.

This morning was a busy morning for me. After my appointments, mom asked me to take some pictures of her and her new ride so she can send them to our family in Taiwan. It wasn't at its cleanest, but then again, it is mom's vehicle! Thought I'd share some on the blog.

After mom's photo shoot, I got a much needed massage! Thanks Dixie!









Pictures of Hayden from earlier in the week.

Another Weekend Gone!

A weekend gone, another week begins....

We've had a busy, but nice, weekend. It is Sunday evening and I'm updating the blog while Spencer eats his dinner and Hayden is coloring. But we're all at the table together. We're also watching Carolina get there hind parts whooped by Buffalo. Oh...no....wait....it's kind of turning around! We'll see..... ok..never mind, it's over.

Hayden and I spent half the day in Raleigh with my mom. We went to Grand Asia Market and got our favorite milk tea and pastry. I love that place, even when it's packed (as it was today). Then To ULTA for some more Bare Minerals foundation, and two new eye shadow pallets. Then dinner at Fortune Palace, which I highly recommend.

Yesterday, Kathy and I took the kids to Vollmer Farm and checked out all the fun stuff and pumpkins they have. It sprinkled most of the time we were there, so we left early. Spencer and I enjoyed Terry and Kelly's shower yesterday evening. Good food and a good pomegranate martini (or two). Spencer helped Travis move into their new home today, so we missed out on church. It's a good thing our God is forgiving!









Hayden and I got our H1N1 flu shots Thursday night after waiting two hours at the Health Department. She got her seasonal flu shot Friday morning. I'm glad that's taken care of!
Here are more pictures from earlier on this week.

Pajama's Only

Ahh! Sunday! I love Sundays. It's been a pajama Sunday today. I woke up with a terrible kink in my shoulder that has progressively gotten worse. Since I've been out of commission today, Hayden and I have been lounging around watching NFL Football. She has been her normal, busy self. I however can't turn my head to the left, right, or down. I don't have any early appointments tomorrow, so I may stay home! I did manage to take some quick pics of Hayden. When Hayden gets in trouble she gets "the look", which she has been able to master herself (see above picture)! She has also been practicing Trick or Treating with her pumpkin.

Hope everyone has a great week!

One more thing.........

Your welcome!



I <3 Jack Johnson!

Wednesday's Week in Review

Oh I am being sooooo lazy today! Beth needed off, so I am taking half a day today and tomorrow off! It's cold and rainy outside, Hayden's taking a nap, and I've been eating all day! I'm trying to set the mood for winter.

It's not been too interesting since my last post. Saturday night, Spencer and I (along with Tammy and Travis) went to a Canadian Tuxedo Party at Daniel's uncle's hunting club. It was Travis's 27th birthday, so we suprised him by going. We had to wear either denim or flannel, or both. Tammy did just that............

Sunday was spent cleaning the front porch with Clorox and a sponge. It looks fabulous now, thanks to my hubby.

Had to take some pics of my precious Hayden in her precious outfits she wore this week. I am so glad she's not particular right now. I'm a stickler for dresses, bows, stripes and polka dots!

This is the outfit she has on today. I had my matching Ugg boots on (hers are Target brand) and she was so proud of that. I went to The Red Caboose on Monday and bought her 8 new bows (and a new smock dress)! They're bigger than the old ones, but fit her head perfectly (or so I think).

It was only 50 degrees this morning, so her cute tweed coat from Old Navy topped off her outfit.

She has finally learned to scoot forward on wheels. I was taping her as Anna, our cleaning lady, came up, so that's who I'm talking to. Thank goodness for Anna. She's an excellent house cleaner and she is for hire!