October 21.

Today has been pretty fun.:) MOPS was this morning, and that always brightens my Fridays. My Mother in Law spoke to our group about "communication", and she did such a great job. She read this verse:
"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone." -Colossians 4:6
The Lord knows just what I need, just when I need it. I am so thankful that Deb was able to be here for this week, not only for today, but also for SUNDAY for Buddy Walk! This week was timely, so that I could talk to her about some things, and her advice was just perfect. I am so blessed to have married into such and amazing family.

We also went to see "The Help" today. SUCH a fantastic movie. I would recommend that movie to anyone. I loved it.

2 days till Buddy Walk. We have a team of almost 40, and that is incredible!!!!!!!!! I just finished painting some team t shirts for some of us! I can't wait!

October 20.

"You have no idea of where or how God is going to engineer your future circumstances, and knowledge of what stress and strain is going to be placed on you either at home or abroad. And if you waste your time in over activity, instead of being immersed in the great fundamental truths of God's redemption, then you will snap when the stress and strain do come. But, if this time of soaking before God is being spent in getting rooted and grounded in Him, which may appear to be impractical, then you will remain true to Him whatever happens." -Oswald Chambers

SO what I needed this morning. :)


P.S. The boot mission was a success. First place I went. Found some great boots for only $25!

PPS...3 days till BUDDY WALK!

October 19-2

So, does two posts in a day make up for the posts I miss during this 31 for 21 Challenge?

I have not had the greatest week. I have been learning some life lessons I guess, and been presented with some tough situations. Situations I am NOT used to. But, I guess I am learning, and I am really really praying for some PEACE.

Maybe these pictures will make up for the icky week and my lack of posts...

October 19.

Ok, no, for real, this week WILL get better. Starting this morning. ;)

My MIL is here, so now I will pretend to be on vacation for a few days.


I might overload you with videos, but this girl is just too cute...
She fell asleep on daddy the other day, and her snoring was pretty adorable.




She tries so hard to walk while holding onto anything that will move. She found a box, and scooted herself across the floor...



Today, I am on the boot mission.

Little brownie face.

October 17.

Today has not been my most favorite day. Bleh. I woke up feeling so nasty. I am not sure if it is my teeth or what. But, it set a very grey tone for the day.

Then, Annabelle had a super cranky attitude at breakfast. Grrr. It frustrates me when I can't figure that out.

I had such great plans of getting stuff done around the house, and it just didn't happen like I thought. ALL I wanted to do, and still do, is lay down and let someone else do everything while I watch episodes of How I Met Your Mother. :)

We had Annabelle's 18 month appointment today. Her well checks have always gone pretty well. We have had to do a couple things differently, and have had routine lab works done because of DS, but nothing major. Her pediatrician puts her on the Down Syndrome growth scale, and she has been *mostly* consistent with growth. She's a little one, y'all. In fact, this growth is no longer consistent, but has taken a major plateau. Even on the DS scale, she is measuring super short. Her weight is just OK. Therefore, the doctor wants to see her back in a month and most likely we will be doing some lab work, again.

It doesn't surprise me that the doctor looked concerned, because I know that she hasn't been growing. I have brought it up quite a few times in the past couple months. I am glad that it is being addressed. BUT, because of the kind of day that I am having, I feel sort of like crying a little. But, I don't want to make my head hurt worse, and I don't want to consider feelings/emotions today because overall, it IS "one of those days". So, anyways, that's the latest.

I am excited that this week is going to pick up and hopefully my long face will too. My mother in law is coming tomorrow and will be here for the week. I am excited to hang out with her! THEN, MOPS on Friday, which I love. THEN, BUDDY WALK on Sunday! This week is going to get better. OH, AND, we are supposed to be getting a cold front, which will also help. Maybe I should jump into the season by buying some temporary happiness with BOOTS! :)

October 15.

October 15th randoms:

Happy 18 month birthday to my sweet baby.

My husband is THE BEST!

I am an unsettled "nesting" housewife. You would think I was past 30 weeks pregnant or something. I want to change things in this house every day. Pictures, walls, furniture, high chair covers, furniture placement, etc.. The only word I could use to describe it, is unsettled. Hmpf. ( No, I'm not pregnant.)

I also have a million crafts I want to do.

My mom was going to spend the day with me, taking care of me since I had my wisdom teeth out yesterday. Instead, she got a migraine, and I spent the day with my family at my parent's house, taking care of her. It was nice to laze around with the family today. I love them.

Annabelle fell asleep on my dad today after waking up from a 45 minute nap. I was sure she would not go back down, but she did, snoring and all. They both slept like this for well over an hour. It was pretty precious...


A couple weeks ago at MOPS, we had a different kind of meeting and had a self defense class. I broke a board, and won everyone free kickboxing classes for a month...


I miss my cats. :(

I want to go to Colorado for a vacay this winter, and don't see it happening.

I love this picture of Annabelle at her friend's house...


Annabelle is chatty these days. TRYING so hard to say simple words like: Apple, Duck, Mama and Dada. What I have been LOVING is her stories are sometimes complete with hand gestures...


It's been a nice weekend. :)

October 14.

Look at me! Writing a post just about 2 hours after getting my teeth out! I am feeling well at this moment, but I am still a little bit numb. I can feel it wearing off, so I know I might not feel super great soon. BUT, that is why Craig took the day off. So that I can take some prescribed drugs, and relax. :) I have sent him off to Redbox for 2 movies and Chik Fil A for only the BEST cookies and cream milk shake!

I gotta say, too, that my dentist is the BEST! If you know me well, you know that dental things are one of my biggest anxieties! He did a GREAT job today, and the process seemed so easy. Not what I was expecting. So, if you live in this area, ask me about him and I will give you his info. ;)

Buddy Walk update: We already have a team of 26 registered and more that I know are coming! As far as donations: $0. :( BUT, I am excited for those that will be joining us in the walk!

Off to have a relaxing day...hopefully.