Little Miss Ballerina

Turned three Thursday! I can't believe she's gotten to be soooo big. It was a true girly girl party. What a mess she was! She got lots of wonderful gifts, including this sweet ballerina costume. She is still carrying around her little baby that giggles when you press her tummy. And the beautiful dress she got - - priceless. Brendan was so taken with the moment, he ran to his room and put on his Spiderman costume - how funny!!

So, what's new with me? It's been quite hectic at work. We've had a new facility manager take over, and it's been very different getting to know the new boss. I'm lucky - he used to be my student worker, so I feel like I have an advantage in a way. Still, with the change of environment, learning what is needed and what is expected has been quite challenging for me. It's been a while since I've felt like the new kid on the block. But that's really how I feel. Once I get the vibe back for the office, I think I'll feel better.

You won't be seeing as much graphic design from me for a long time. I still plan on absorbing all the knowledge I can about design, but I really feel like my time is over in the office for that. I hate to see that part of my life end. I so enjoyed the freedom it gave me. I will truly miss that. Miss it so much that I will continue to seek it out in other journeys in life. And, who knows? God may open a window for me. . . I will just have to be patient until that happens, and seek His will first. You never know what journeys lie ahead for me. I am keeping my options open.

Blah blah. Enough with that! I hope to give you an update later on the changes in my life. For now, I'm really having to decide what paths in life to take. It's sad, yet so exciting to see what lies ahead for me and my family. I hope to know more soon!

GOOD HUBBY!!

I am truly blessed with a husband who truly understands the value of Valentine's Day. Brad was such a good boy this year! He surprised me by delivering two dozen BEAUTIFUL coral roses to work, along with bringing my lunch! He then cooked a spaghetti supper for the family, and even drew a bath last night! Boy, talk about a good boy. . . !! I so love that man. He doesn't do this kind of stuff often, mind you, but when he does, he takes my breath away.

It's years like this I LOVE Valentine's Day.

My son gave me the most beautiful valentine I've ever received. See the heart at the top with arrows pointing to it!? AWWWW!! Just in case you don't read "Toddler" language, it says, "To Mommy, From Brendan." See the M-O-M-E? That's Mommy. It made me cry. Sooooo sweet! I just love my little man.

This is the inside of the card. It says, "Happy Valentine's Day." And that's a picture of me with long hair with a curl on the end, my arms and legs. What an artist! The best part about this valentine is - he wasn't provoked or inticed to do this. This was just a surprise Brendan sprang on me, right before bedtime. {sigh}, Life is GOOD.

Miss Peyton is feeling a bit under the weather. She's a little croupy, but hopefully, she can endure until the weekend. I can't wait for Saturday!! I living for it!!! It's my favorite day of the week!!

John Mayer will be in concert tomorrow here at the RSEC. Rumors are spreading that he might bring his girlfriend, Jessica Simpson. Wouldn't that be good. . . and I can't even get a haircut appointment until Monday. Oh well. I'll just have to get over it. If you want to come and see John Mayer, he'll be here tomorrow, Fri, Feb. 16th, 8:00pm. Ticket price is $35.50. Come by and see me! They've just released some "prime real estate" tickets down close to the stage. It's gonna be a good show!

Oh, and thanks once again to Nana. She is taking care of my babies while I'm crazy here at work. I don't know what I'd do without her!! I love ya, Mom!!

AHH. . . SNOW!

And before this day gets away from me, I just had to share some pictures of what we woke up to. SNOW! I'm giddy like a little girl when it snows! I just love when you go to bed, all snuggled up, and then wake up and VOILA!! The ground is covered with snowy white goodness! It's also a tradition in my family to break out the hot chocolate and mini-marshmallows. Ahh. . . I just love snow!

Here's a picture of my most favoritest person in the world, starting my car. I have the greatest hubby in the world. He started my car, so I could get the kids ready and I wouldn't get my shoes prematurely wet. Isn't he the greatest!? I absolutely love him.

I did take Murphy outside in the snow. He's getting around a little slower today, but seems to be getting around okay. Here's some house shots. I wish the picture of my cute little snowflake would've turned out. It was so elegant perched on my scarf.

Then, it was OFF TO NANA'S. I've called her already to warn her we're on our way. She's already in the front yard, starting the balls for the snowman! I am so blessed to have my Mom as the caretaker of my kids! (It's just, I don't know who's the bigger kid sometimes!) Maybe we can all learn something from Mom. Never be too grown up to not play in the snow!

Thanks, Mom!

Oh, and Carson SO WANTED to be out in the fun! She's the most adorable little girl! Her eyes tell such a story!

Peyton asked me yesterday, "Where is Christmas?" She assumed since it snowed. . .

Well, can you blame her???

Where's MY presents!?

Oh yeah, I dropped them off to play with Nana.

Thanks again, God.

Little Dribblers

Oh, how I am such a Mommy. You know, that mommy that puts bumper stickers on her car, showcasing a bright child (I haven't done this yet, but believe me, I see it in the horizon). I'm just amazed at how much a person can change, once you become a parent.

So this means in order to live up to my new "soccer mom" status, I must do several things - 1) I must take a camera to any family function that involves more than 4 people. Even less, sometimes, but that's the rule for now. I'm starting to leave my camera in my purse. I'm tired of thinking, "Gee, I wish I had my camera..."

2) I must mumble several thousand apologies to section 106, row H, because they must once again raise out of their seat because Peyton has to go to the bathroom, then AGAIN when Brendan does. And, no, they can't both go at the same time. That would be easy. Remember, I'm a SOCCER MOM now. Nothing is easy.

Oh yes, 3) submit myself to public humiliation during halftime, while snapping pictures in a fiendish frenzy while screaming at the top of my lungs. Why, you ask? Not during the game. Oh no. Remember, SOCCER MOM. I'm yelling at the cute little children carrying their basketballs across the court during HALFTIME.

Yes, it's a full-time job being a soccer mom. A job I used to roll my eyes at and giggle under my breath about. And now I find myself getting teary-eyed at the thought of my little boy in that cute little dribbler shirt and red shorts, doing figure-eights on the wood court that I work at.

God, I love this job.

God, I love being a Mom.

And, God, thank you for making me wait for it.

I have so GOT what you were trying to teach me.

Some things in life are SO worth the wait.

Thank you. Thank you. A thousand times THANK YOU. . .