Spiderman...my latest invention!
Complete with Homemade frosting... Mmmm Good!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Turkey for Me...Turkey for You
Here is my first Turkey cake with my new cake pan! Tell me what you think!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
More Boy Conversations
On the way home from Walmart we passed a cow pasture.
Logan: Moma, I know what cows eat.
Me: (Very enthusiasticly) You do?
Logan: Yep. They eat grass!
Me: How do you know that?
Logan: Because, Moma, I'm Smart!
Logan: Moma, I know what cows eat.
Me: (Very enthusiasticly) You do?
Logan: Yep. They eat grass!
Me: How do you know that?
Logan: Because, Moma, I'm Smart!
Boy Conversations
We went to Walmart tonight to pick up a few groceries. While we were getting in the truck I told the boys to look at the moon...it was very large...and quite beautiful. After admiring the sight we went to Walmart. Fast forward about two hours, we were coming out of Walmart with more than just the few things we went in for. Fred and I were trying to get the bags loaded into the back of the truck and the boys were being quite rambunctious. I told them to look at the moon again, as it was higher in the sky and was a little hazy looking. Logan looks at me with his very adamant look and says..."Momma...that moon followed us all the way to Walmart!"
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY JACOB!!
Boy where has the time gone? It seems like just yesterday, Jacob was walking around in a diaper and drinking from a sippy cup. Since I started this blog just recently, I think this would be a good time to reminisce.
I knew I was pregnant when I was only about 2 weeks along. I knew this, almost for sure, because everything, and I mean everything made me sick. Thru the entire pregnancy, I had morning sickness...all day...all night. Anything that remotely had a smell made me sick. If I remember correctly, I lost close to 20 pounds before I ever gained anything. It would have been a great weight loss method, but I would definitely not suggest it!
The pregnancy went fairly well, except for the morning sickness. There were never any worries that anything was ever wrong with Jacob. Towards the end, people would pick on me because I pushed his feet down out of my rib cage on my left side. My ribs hurt even for weeks after he was born.
I was induced on September 9th at 7am, almost guaranteed to deliver sometime in the evening. My friend Jamie, who I also worked with in the studio, took the entire day off to spend it with me and to be there when Jacob was born. Lunch time came, lunch time went. Dinner came, dinner went. Midnight came, midnight went. Apparently the medicine they gave me to induce--didn't work. At this point I was pretty miserable because they wouldn't let me out of the bed, eat, drink, or even move off of my back. I begged for different meds and they finally gave in. Jamie had to go home...unfortunately she had to work the next morning.
By morning, I was feeling ok. I could tell the contractions were there, but not unbearable. I was really surprised when the doc came in and said I could have an epidural, especially because I wasn't really feeling all that much pain. But, I took it of course! They finally broke my water about noon, hoping to speed things up a little more, as things had been pretty uneventful.
I can remember my room phone ringing off the hook...lol. Different people wanting to know if Jacob had made it yet. Nope...he wasn't ready just yet. My mom was on a flight in to see us. Remember...Jacob was supposed to be here the day before so Fred was supposed to pick her up from the airport. One of the other people on the phone was Jamie. She was so upset that she wasn't going to be able to be there. We had planned it all along. At noon when they broke my water, they estimated it would still be several hours, so Jamie told me that she would try to come by on her lunch break to see me.
At this point, they were coming in to check me every hour. At 2 o'clock on the dot, the head nurse came in and said I was completely dilated! In complete perplexment, I think I asked her how much longer it would be. She said...THIS BABY IS COMIN' NOW! Dr. Williamson and her wonderful team came in and began getting ready. The bed I was on was broken down into the birthing table. The pediatric team came in. Gloves were on, and everyone was ready by 2:10. My mom called just a few minutes after 2 to tell us her flight had landed and she was looking for Fred and couldn't find him! We had to tell her it was not possible for him to be there...her grandson was literally on his way! As I began to push...Jamie comes running in the door! She had just made it on her lunch break! Luckily Jacob was born at 2:20, and the hard part was over. He had very good lungs. They were a bit worried because he was face up instead of face down, but when they tested him, his APGAR was just fine. They cleaned him up, and of course you know me, I had everyone scurrying around taking pictures of him shortly after his first breath! Remember...Jamie was a photographer too!
By the time everything was cleaned up, it was very close to 3 o'clock and it was time for Jamie to go back to work. But...God put her there just when she was supposed to be there! Shortly after Jamie left, my mom got there. She had rented a car from the airport and drove to the hospital.
All in all, I must say labor and delivery with Jacob was a breeze. I never had any excruciating contractions and only felt a little pressure when he actually delivered. Who would have ever thought it would be so easy? Not me for sure, but I definitely deserved it for the 9 months of morning sickness!
Jacob was always a very easy going baby. We only had problems with his milk once, which we changed him over to soy. He was always very happy...always babbling...somethings never change!! He was walking at 8 months, done with the bottle at 10 months, had no interest in his pappy by the time he was a year, and holding comprehensive conversations at about 18 months. He has always been eager to move on to the next thing, and still is today. He is a delightful child, although he can be trying at times. Sometimes "because I said so" just doesn't work with him. He wants to know...everything...all the time! Sometimes I think he is too smart for his own good, but I LOVE HIM!!
I knew I was pregnant when I was only about 2 weeks along. I knew this, almost for sure, because everything, and I mean everything made me sick. Thru the entire pregnancy, I had morning sickness...all day...all night. Anything that remotely had a smell made me sick. If I remember correctly, I lost close to 20 pounds before I ever gained anything. It would have been a great weight loss method, but I would definitely not suggest it!
The pregnancy went fairly well, except for the morning sickness. There were never any worries that anything was ever wrong with Jacob. Towards the end, people would pick on me because I pushed his feet down out of my rib cage on my left side. My ribs hurt even for weeks after he was born.
I was induced on September 9th at 7am, almost guaranteed to deliver sometime in the evening. My friend Jamie, who I also worked with in the studio, took the entire day off to spend it with me and to be there when Jacob was born. Lunch time came, lunch time went. Dinner came, dinner went. Midnight came, midnight went. Apparently the medicine they gave me to induce--didn't work. At this point I was pretty miserable because they wouldn't let me out of the bed, eat, drink, or even move off of my back. I begged for different meds and they finally gave in. Jamie had to go home...unfortunately she had to work the next morning.
By morning, I was feeling ok. I could tell the contractions were there, but not unbearable. I was really surprised when the doc came in and said I could have an epidural, especially because I wasn't really feeling all that much pain. But, I took it of course! They finally broke my water about noon, hoping to speed things up a little more, as things had been pretty uneventful.
I can remember my room phone ringing off the hook...lol. Different people wanting to know if Jacob had made it yet. Nope...he wasn't ready just yet. My mom was on a flight in to see us. Remember...Jacob was supposed to be here the day before so Fred was supposed to pick her up from the airport. One of the other people on the phone was Jamie. She was so upset that she wasn't going to be able to be there. We had planned it all along. At noon when they broke my water, they estimated it would still be several hours, so Jamie told me that she would try to come by on her lunch break to see me.
At this point, they were coming in to check me every hour. At 2 o'clock on the dot, the head nurse came in and said I was completely dilated! In complete perplexment, I think I asked her how much longer it would be. She said...THIS BABY IS COMIN' NOW! Dr. Williamson and her wonderful team came in and began getting ready. The bed I was on was broken down into the birthing table. The pediatric team came in. Gloves were on, and everyone was ready by 2:10. My mom called just a few minutes after 2 to tell us her flight had landed and she was looking for Fred and couldn't find him! We had to tell her it was not possible for him to be there...her grandson was literally on his way! As I began to push...Jamie comes running in the door! She had just made it on her lunch break! Luckily Jacob was born at 2:20, and the hard part was over. He had very good lungs. They were a bit worried because he was face up instead of face down, but when they tested him, his APGAR was just fine. They cleaned him up, and of course you know me, I had everyone scurrying around taking pictures of him shortly after his first breath! Remember...Jamie was a photographer too!
By the time everything was cleaned up, it was very close to 3 o'clock and it was time for Jamie to go back to work. But...God put her there just when she was supposed to be there! Shortly after Jamie left, my mom got there. She had rented a car from the airport and drove to the hospital.
All in all, I must say labor and delivery with Jacob was a breeze. I never had any excruciating contractions and only felt a little pressure when he actually delivered. Who would have ever thought it would be so easy? Not me for sure, but I definitely deserved it for the 9 months of morning sickness!
Jacob was always a very easy going baby. We only had problems with his milk once, which we changed him over to soy. He was always very happy...always babbling...somethings never change!! He was walking at 8 months, done with the bottle at 10 months, had no interest in his pappy by the time he was a year, and holding comprehensive conversations at about 18 months. He has always been eager to move on to the next thing, and still is today. He is a delightful child, although he can be trying at times. Sometimes "because I said so" just doesn't work with him. He wants to know...everything...all the time! Sometimes I think he is too smart for his own good, but I LOVE HIM!!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Camping Pics
Jacob of the jungle watch out for that....tree!
My very own Jungle Boy
Jacob and his pet lizard.
A Double Weanie Roaster
Their pet Catepillar...Mr. Wormie was grean and had a red nose!
Hungry Hanna
Here is a few pictures of the damage Hanna did to our road. Please check it out and pray with us that it gets fixed....ASAP!
This is a pic of one side as the incoming water starts to chip away at the road.
This is the outgoing side. As you can see it didnt take long for there to be a very BIG hole there!
This is the width of road as it is being blocked off. If you look carefully, you can see the dirt caving in on each side. This was at about 11am.
This is THE HOLE. As you can see it is very wide and very deep. The water was still RUSHING thru at this point. This was at about 12:30.
Here is a different angle. This pipe is where the water was SUPPOSED to be going thru. This all happened because of a large pond across the street from us started flowing over the earthen dam, so they had to let some of the water go out of it, causing massive water flow into the pipe, thus wiping the road out!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Prayer Request
Some of you may remember me mentioning a long-time friend of mine, Terri. Her "Daddypa" (who is her grandfather) passed away suddenly Tuesday. He was an awesome person as is her Grandma. Please pray for comfort for their family. I know he will be greatly missed!
Also, their family lives in Shallotte, NC, on the coast. Please pray for their safety during Hurricane Hanna!
I love you Terri!!
Also, their family lives in Shallotte, NC, on the coast. Please pray for their safety during Hurricane Hanna!
I love you Terri!!
Boy Conversations
Logan got up this morning at about 10 am. What a life! Upon getting up, he came and sat in my lap and gave me a big hug. I told him I loved him and this is what followed:
Logan: I love you too!
Me: Who else do you love?
Logan: Daddy....and Jacob...
Me: Anyone else?
Logan: I love Jesus and Preacher John too!
I love my loveable boy!
Logan: I love you too!
Me: Who else do you love?
Logan: Daddy....and Jacob...
Me: Anyone else?
Logan: I love Jesus and Preacher John too!
I love my loveable boy!
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Happy Birthday To You...
UPDATE!!
Due to the possibility of
Hurricane Hanna,
We are changing the party to
SUNDAY at the church
from 3 to 5 pm!
It's Birthday Time!
Jacob will be 6 years old on September 10, 2008
(Boy, how time flies!)
We will be celebrating at Hall's Memorial Church on Saturday 9/6 from 2-4 pm.
You guys are all invited!!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Logan-isms
Instead of something scaring the crap out of you...
Logan says...
"Moma, that scared the CRACK outta me!"
Logan says...
"Moma, that scared the CRACK outta me!"
Boy Conversations
While camping this weekend, the boys were playing and wrestling in the tent. Out of no where, I hear Jacob say to Logan...
"Don't make me go all Jacob on you!"
Wow.
"Don't make me go all Jacob on you!"
Wow.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Going on a Bear Hunt...
Ok, we aren't really going on a bear hunt and for that matter hope there are no bears going on a people hunt. But, we are going camping at Jordan Lake for the weekend! Please pray for NO rain just for a few days!! I am sure we will have lots of pics when we get back!! Have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Pray for Haiti
Please remember to pray for Haiti. This is where our pastor and 3 other church members were supposed to be flying into on Tuesday morning, but the airlines were shut down. We are thankful for their safety, and pray for the safety and well being of all affected by hurricane Gustav.
Here are few blurbs I found in the news:
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Hurricane Gustav triggered flooding and landslides that killed at least 5 people in Haiti before weakening to a tropical storm.
Gustav's immediate threat to Haiti's 9 million people was heavy rainfall. Haiti is vulnerable to deadly mudslides and flash floods because its hillsides have been stripped of trees by residents who use the wood as cooking fuel.
Rising water threatened Haiti's crops amid protests over high food prices, and oil prices rose on fears the storm could batter oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
The storm lingered into the night over Haiti's poor, deforested southern peninsula, and water levels were rising in banana, bean and vegetable fields. One man was killed in a landslide in the mountain town of Benet, civil protection director Marie Alta Jean-Baptiste told Radio Metropole.
Cars pushed through standing water in the streets of Port-au-Prince, as fallen trees and landslides blocked a major road out of the capital.
Please remember Haiti!
Here are few blurbs I found in the news:
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Hurricane Gustav triggered flooding and landslides that killed at least 5 people in Haiti before weakening to a tropical storm.
Gustav's immediate threat to Haiti's 9 million people was heavy rainfall. Haiti is vulnerable to deadly mudslides and flash floods because its hillsides have been stripped of trees by residents who use the wood as cooking fuel.
Rising water threatened Haiti's crops amid protests over high food prices, and oil prices rose on fears the storm could batter oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico.
The storm lingered into the night over Haiti's poor, deforested southern peninsula, and water levels were rising in banana, bean and vegetable fields. One man was killed in a landslide in the mountain town of Benet, civil protection director Marie Alta Jean-Baptiste told Radio Metropole.
Cars pushed through standing water in the streets of Port-au-Prince, as fallen trees and landslides blocked a major road out of the capital.
Please remember Haiti!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
IWO JIMA
USS Iwo Jima deploysAugust 26th, 2008
The ship left Tuesday morning for its 6-month deployment.
http://www.wvec.com/video/military-index.html?nvid=276192&shu=1
Sky13: USS Iwo Jima prepares to deployAugust 26th, 2008
This is video from Sky13 around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday of USS Iwo Jima preparing for deployment. The crew is manning the rails and tugs are moving into position to help it out of Naval Station Norfolk. Other ships leave today and Thursday as part of the Iwo Jim Expeditionary Strike Group.
http://www.wvec.com/video/military-index.html?nvid=276158&shu=1
Here is a pic of the ship pulling out of port this morning.
The ship left Tuesday morning for its 6-month deployment.
http://www.wvec.com/video/military-index.html?nvid=276192&shu=1
Sky13: USS Iwo Jima prepares to deployAugust 26th, 2008
This is video from Sky13 around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday of USS Iwo Jima preparing for deployment. The crew is manning the rails and tugs are moving into position to help it out of Naval Station Norfolk. Other ships leave today and Thursday as part of the Iwo Jim Expeditionary Strike Group.
http://www.wvec.com/video/military-index.html?nvid=276158&shu=1
Here is a pic of the ship pulling out of port this morning.
Monday, August 25, 2008
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