Movie Review

Spoiler Alert!!!

We went to see Knowing last night and this is all I have to say.

It was stupid, really, really, stupid. It had me fooled in the beginning though, but once the Aliens showed up I was disappointed, and the end left me thinking "Dianetics Anyone?" If you want a alien movie with some actual plot and a little suspense watch Signs, at least he cuts their fingers off and sends them home in the end. Aliens with angelic wings and pillars of light---give me a break.

My New Van...I think I'm In Love!

Okay, so maybe it's the comfort of a reliable vehicle, or the fact I do not have rely on the generosity of friends to offer me a ride any longer... Who am I kidding it's the 17 cup-holders and the cool storage caddy with a lazy-susan in the floor, its the dual sliding power doors and the climate control, it's the beautiful bluish-green paint color that matches my eyes and the golden (more like tan, but humor me here) seats that are the exact shade I wish my hair was. I think I'm in love

We are staying put...for now.

Ahhhhhhh. I called our realtor today and pulled our house from the market.

We left to run errands this afternoon, I didn't vacuum, I left dishes in the sink, and not a single bed was made. I know I promised myself I would not make a habit of this, but it felt wonderful!

I really feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Don't get me wrong I was excited to move and finally have a place big enough to accommodate my dad on a more permanent basis, and we know that he will be living with us at some point. But instead of walking away from our house with little to no profit we have decided to just sit tight for a while...
It feels like I have been on the verge of tears, exhaustion, and a nervous breakdown for months. I hate waiting and more than that, I really hate uncertainty. It feels great to have made a decision, any decision.

My laundry helpers!!! Zac and his best friend Bradi couldn't resist a laundry basket (which was full of clean clothes--the operative word being was)

Bledsoe Creek

The forecast predicted great weather for this weekend and finally after 6 years in the south we have learned that if it is nice out TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT because it will not last. Before you know it summer will be here and with it stifling heat.
We headed northeast of Nashville to Bledsoe Creek and it was beautiful. The weather was perfect and NO BUGS. It was close to a full moon so we went on a night hike, only a 2 mile loop but most of it was near the lake and the kids loved every minute of it.
Then next morning Tim, Missy and I saw 2 baby deer (still with spots, and very curious) on our way to the bathrooms, they were so close we could have walked up and pet them. We just stopped and stood very still while they smelled us and kept getting closer and closer. Just when it was getting a little too close for my comfort level, they stopped and took off into the woods.
I wish we could go every weekend, it is so nice to not have any distractions, no cell phones (no signal), no emails, no TV or video games... Just us and it was enough.

I am the lucky one

I really can't say what exactly spurred my thoughts tonight but I know I am the lucky one...

12 years ago I thought I had everything figured out, I thought, I had my life perfectly planned and knew exactly were I was going and what I wanted. I know now I was soooo young and just lucky.

I was lucky to marry a amazing man who, as we have grown and learned and faced life together, has become more apart of me than I could have ever imagined. He loves me and accepts me for who I am and what I want to be... He knows my flaws and loves me just the same. He loves our children and tells them so everyday. He protects me, even if sometimes it's from myself. He isn't perfect but he is perfect for me.

I have four beautiful children., each of which I am so grateful for. Julia who is a constant reminder to keep an eternal prospective. Even though I miss her, I feel her near me often, and think of her everyday. Tim who is kind and thoughtful and so much like his dad. Melissa, my sweet little girl, she never misses a thing. Isaac, my baby, every day I hold him and remind myself that he will never again be as little as he is right now, he seems to grow right before my eyes.

To someone on the outside looking in, I may not seem to have much. I don't drive a fancy car and I don't live in a big house. I doubt I will win the lottery and my odds in Vegas are not very good, but when it comes to what really matters, I know, I am the lucky one.

I could not be more proud !!! Even living land-locked for most of their lives my kids must have some of their mom in them.

Melissa's first wipe out and taste of salt water--- This ain't the YMCA pool

Have you ever seen a cuter kid in a wet suit?