NEW

That is the word of the day, week, month and year! I am starting new...

There are a lot of things I want to do this year, lots I want to change, and look at things differently as well. I need to understand that my opinions are just that, and I can only do and say so much for it to make a difference.

My goals for this year are to pray more, lose my last 25-30 pounds, exercise daily, stay positive, and more time with my husband and children.

This is an easy list, I just have to do it. Happy New Year, and I hope that your goals are achieved as well!

Ashlynn is a ROCKSTAR!

My daughter turned 4 this weekend...and she had a ROCKSTAR birthday Party! All the kids dressed up, and even some adults. Here are some photos!

Top Ten Tuesday--Pictures

Im not very creative today, so here is my 10 favorite pics from the weekend!

Top Ten Tuesday--Memories from Elementary School

With school back in session, it brings back so many memories from the elementary days...because face it, I dont want to remember High School days! This weekend I attended a bridal shower for my best friend from Kindergarten, we just talked about the good ole days. SHe lives in FLorida now, so we rarely see each other.



Top Ten Memories from Elementary School

1. Nap time and nap mats!
2. The cafeteria--the same smell everyday of yeast rolls and chicken nuggets.
3. 50's dance...yes I went!
4. My favorite teacher in the world, Mrs. Davenport...I wonder how she is these days?
5. Riding my moms bus!
6. Bowling after school with Amanda and Jason.
7. Being the tallest kid
8. Having the nickname of Beanpole! (I was super skinny)
9. Playing softball and pitching 12 games straight. Remember that one mom?
10. Reading Hannah Is a Palendrome. It was my favorite book for some reason!?

What are your favorite school memories?

Top Ten Tuesday--Why I hate DISH Network

Yes, today I spend half the day on the phone with a dumb company called DISH Network...DO NOT USE THEM. We have been with them for 7 years now, and our bill just seems to keep creeping up!

Here are the top ten reasons why you should NEVER use them!

1. No respect on the other end of the line, even from a manager.
2. They charge you TWICE for a maintence fee, $8.00
3. They charge YOU to come and look at why your TV is not working, when YOU are not the problem!
4. That charge is a seperate $95.00, if you dont have the required $8.00 maintenence fee.
5. They randomly add charges every now and again
6. WHen they ask you why you want to cancel, and you tell them, there is a horrible silence.
7. DIRECT TV has a greta deal right now and the husband will be able to have NFL ticket all football season for FREE!
8. DIRECT TV salesman encourages me to throw the DISH off the roof and burn it...(I think he may have some issues)
9. Did I mention they charge to come out and just LOOK at why your TV is messing up?
10. 7 years of money them and no love back.

OK, so the point to all of this is, 7 years ago I would have told you to get DISH. Today I say keep your money and go elsewhere.

Is it fall yet?

I LONG for Fall! This heat is killing me. I have no motivation to go and run, which I need to do. I have 30 more pounds to lose until CHristmas, which was my original goal. I am halfway there!

The kids are doing great! Ashlynn is out of speech therapy, but now in play therapy for her fear of animals, specifically dogs and cats. I am praying this works for her. It is so sad!

Anyways, I have so many things planned for the fall! Runs, mini vacation, a HALF marathon, and much more. Let the leaves begin to change! PLEASE!

Top Ten Tuesday--Braxton's Birthday Party

My son turned 1 last week,and we had his party this weekend. We knew he was not feeling the greatest, but we did not know that he had PNEUMONIA! Yes! You can tell in the pictures that he is not feeling the greatest but here are the top ten photos from his party! Oh yes...and it was a police theme!