tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20520406494993075142024-02-19T00:37:41.106-05:00My Crazy Corner Of The WorldBeing a Mom of 7 my world gets a bit crazy at times. Here you'll find out what's going on in my life and just my thoughts and feelings on life in general.Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-87903821664490383872009-10-08T18:26:00.000-04:002009-10-08T18:27:21.104-04:00The Literal Sense of Sight Seeing...So today we had eye exam appts for all the kids. Mainly because Lindsay & Tiffiany have to have exams yearly (Lindsay) & every 6 months (Tiffiany) and figuring it was time to have the other kids examined we made appts for everyone to knock it all out at once.<br /><br />There we are, all sitting in the waiting room as each child is taken back for the initial check before seeing the Dr. Time to see the Dr. now and the boys are first in the long line of kids. So I’m sitting there, watching the examination and noticing lots of similarities from 6 years ago at Tiffiany’s first exam. Then I hear phrases like “oh wow” and “my goodness” coming from the Dr as he looks into Nathaniel’s eyes and of course as a Mother you begin to squirm in your seat wondering what these phrases mean, while knowing down deep inside it’s not gonna be good!<br /><br />Nathaniel being himself in true fashion is squirming in his seat (the boy hates sitting still) and with his short attention span is really trying to do as instructed, at least as much as a 5 year old boy can. Then comes the news, the Dr. (who we love by the way) says that Nathaniel has the same vision problems that Tiffiany has (massive stigmatisms that without attempted correction can cause blindness) but while Tiffiany only has this in her right eye, Nathaniel has it in both! Shortly after that news was given Gabriel’s turn came and the same diagnosis was given only his are not as bad as Nathaniel’s but are still bad. This is about the time that I’m really wishing that twins didn’t share everything!<br /><br />So, there we spend a good 30 mins with each child trying to get a prescription for them and it’s just not happening due to time constraints, their ages and attention spans etc… not to mention we have the other kids to deal with too, so now we have another appt set up for yet another attempt. What’s really frustrating to me however is the fact the soonest appt we could get was for almost 2 weeks away. Here I know the importance of getting this taken care of so my boys can actually see, and I have to wait 2 whole weeks?! UGH.<br /><br />The appts continued on and finally after almost 3 hours of being there we walked out of the office with 1 new pair of glasses ordered for Tiffiany, Tara needing none (20/20 vision YAY!!!) and 4 boxes of new contacts in a variety of colors ordered for Lindsay along with a new appt for the boys again!<br /><br />I wonder how many people really do take their vision for granted, I know that I used to before having my children deal with the vision issues they’ve dealt with. What is it like to not be able to see properly, I’m glad that I’ve never had to find that out, but am heartbroken to know that my children do know and will always know that without their glasses the world looks differently to them, strange and distorted!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-35786484489109227192009-10-04T19:09:00.000-04:002009-10-04T19:10:51.974-04:00Superior Being or Only Human?!?As I write this I am currently getting over the ickies that my beautiful children brought home to me from school (aren’t they the best, giving gifts to their Mom?!). I’ve been battling this thing for the better part of a week and a half, just now I’m starting to feel better, and I’m praying it continues!<br /><br />This school year has been a rough road so far, since this is the boys first year of school and starting Kindergarten is exciting and fun, it also means kids that aren’t normally exposed to tons of people and their germs tend to get every cold and virus under the sun! This is what seems to be happening in my house these days.<br /><br />First it was Nathaniel & Tara…then it was Lindsay (although she had no fever so continued going to school) then Tiffiany who gave it to me (yay…NOT) then it was Nathaniel again UGH!!! Right now we’re all well (except for me in which I can’t seem to kick this stupid cough) and I’m hoping that we all stay this way (well, I’d like to get rid of the cough).<br /><br />This however is what really burns my backside…Jim gets NOTHING, no cough, no fever, no sniffles…NOTHING! What is up with that? Why does he get to stay well in a house full of sick people, one of which he sleeps right next to nightly?! Is his immune system really that superior or are ours really that weak? Why does it seem that he can skate through living with all these sick people and come out on the other side with no signs of sickness, while I the one who doesn’t have time to be sick, who even while sick still has to get up and take care of the rest of these people gets the worst case of whatever virus is in the house at the time.<br /><br />I tell you its TOTALLY UNFAIR!!! Don’t get me wrong, I don’t wish sickness on anyone, especially the LOVE OF MY LIFE, but while I don’t wish it on him, I really don’t want it to be me either! Oh I don’t know…maybe just seeing him with a sniffle or two would do me good…maybe then it would be proof he’s not some superior being, but only human like the rest of us!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-18667288541790743182009-08-02T00:53:00.001-04:002009-08-02T00:58:36.070-04:00To Hell In A Hand BasketAm I the only one that thinks our country is going to hell in a hand basket? I often think that I am. Everyone I know seems to muddle along through life thinking all is as it once was, everything is fine and the state we find our country in will soon be over. The unemployment rate will soon begin to lower, and if that starts happening, well of course that means that jobs are being generated right?! The new healthcare reform will pass through the house and senate and then life will be wonderful because everyone in the country will be covered by the government’s new “health care system”. No one seems to be asking the real questions (well, other than me, my husband and the few friends we have that are willing to give their opinions on it) questions like…who’s going to be paying for this reform plan? How much is the plan going to cost? Questions of this nature, you know the hard questions.<br /><br />I have a theory; I’m sure an unpopular one with the majority of the population that voted the current president into office, those that have drank the “kool-aid” of the golden election message of “change”. I will have to say one thing though, when Obama spoke about change, he meant it didn’t he?<br /><br />Of course it’s not the change we all thought he was talking about; you know the message of changing things for the better, making a “good” difference in the country. Instead we’ve gotten change of rising debt (as of Aug 2009 it’s $11,589,703223,031.73 now that’s a hell of a lot of debt), a recession above and beyond what we’ve ever seen before with a deficit to the tune of almost $800 billion and rising (although now since things aren’t getting better as they predicted, it’s all Bushes fault still…just like Democrats, always gotta blame it on someone else….please spare me!)<br /><br />How about the jobs he said his stimulus package was going to generate? You know, the ones that the White House keeps saying are there, but there’s no record anywhere of them! What’s the unemployment rate up to now? Over 9%, 10% in some states….yeah, those jobs are really working wonders for “the people” aren’t they?!<br /><br />Change, yes, that’s what we’re getting alright. Let see, he’s changing (or attempting to) the health care system. Not just any health care system, but one of the best working systems in the world. Now, does that mean that our system isn’t without flaws? No, of course not, but what would a democratic country be without flaws, and the chance to change those by the opinion, works and votes of “the people”.<br /><br />What Obamacare is offering however is something totally different that than, he’s is offering socialism, (or the beginning stages of) and that is unacceptable. Instead Mr. Obama (I have a problem with calling him Mr. President…it’s just how I feel, and since I didn’t vote for him (I voted for the sane candidate) I can bitch all I want about him) wants to have the government take over your healthcare needs. He wants the government to be able to decide whether you live or die, if your life is important enough to save! Yeah, those are exactly the people I want making those decisions….NOT!!!!!<br /><br />I wonder if anyone other than me has read a current article in the Wall Street Journal about Obamacare. If not I suggest you do so, it’s rather eye opening on the current fiasco with this whole thing. Here’s some examples… <strong>“At his news conference last week, he said “Reform is about every American who has ever feared that they may lose their coverage, or lose their job. . . . If we do not reform health care, your premiums and out-of-pocket costs will continue to skyrocket. If we do not act, 14,000 Americans will continue to lose their health insurance every single day. These are the consequences of inaction.” </strong><br /><strong><br />A Fox News Poll from last week shows that 84% of Americans who have health insurance are happy with their coverage. And because 91% of all Americans have insurance, that means that 76% of all Americans will be concerned about anything that threatens their current coverage. By a 2-1 margin, according to the Fox Poll, Americans want coverage from a private provider rather than the government” – Wall Street Journal article “Obama’s Great Health Scare” by Karl Rove<br /></strong><br />Oh there’s more….<br /><br /><strong>”Last weekend, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) demolished Mr. Obama’s claims that his plan cuts the growth of future health spending and won’t add to the deficit. Responding to a White House proposal to create an independent panel to recommend Medicare cuts, the CBO said on Saturday that “The probability is high that no savings would be realized” in the next decade, while entitlement spending would rise $1.042 trillion. The CBO did say there might be $2 billion in savings in the second decade of the program—a pittance.” – Wall Street Journal article “Obama’s Great Health Scare” by Karl Rove</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />Here’s more of the article –<br /><br /><strong>“The House version of ObamaCare adds to the deficit even though the new taxes to pay for part of it begin two years before the program itself kicks in. That head start puts ObamaCare in the black through 2013. But net new spending after that overwhelms future revenue to add to the deficit each year.</strong><br /><strong><br />Keith Hennessey, who was a National Economic Council director for George W. Bush, estimates the annual deficits in Mr. Obama’s plan will grow to $64 billion a year by 2019. And this assumes that Mr. Obama gets all the tax increases and Medicare cuts he wants. </strong><br /><strong><br />On Sunday, the CBO released another torpedo at the burning hull of USS ObamaCare. Responding to an inquiry by Rep. David Camp (R., Mich.) about whether the House bill would run a deficit in its second decade, the CBO reported it would “probably generate substantial increases in federal budget deficits during the decade beyond the current 10-year budget window.” The CBO does not believe that Mr. Obama’s proposal “bends” health-care spending down, as the president has repeatedly claimed it would. The CBO says it escalates above today’s rate.</strong><br /><strong><br />By 2029, Mr. Hennessey estimates that new taxes will bring in $143 billion a year, while net new health spending will have increased by $348 billion a year.” – Wall Street Journal article “Obama’s Great Health Scare” by Karl Rove<br /><br /></strong>This is the best part to me –<br /><br /><strong>“Team Obama’s pressure, however, might have caused the CBO to release its latest missives on a weekend, when fewer people are paying attention to the news. </strong><br /><br /><strong>Mr. Obama’s problem is that nine out of 10 Americans would likely get worse health care if ObamaCare goes through. Of those who do not have insurance—and who therefore might be better off—approximately one-fifth are illegal aliens, nearly three-fifths make $50,000 or more a year and can afford insurance, and just under a third are probably eligible for Medicaid or other government programs already. </strong><br /><br /><strong>For the slice of the uninsured that is left—perhaps about 2% of all American citizens—Team Obama would dismantle the world’s greatest health-care system. That’s a losing proposition, which is why Mr. Obama is increasingly resorting to fear and misleading claims. It’s all the candidate of hope has left.” – Wall Street Journal article“Obama’s Great Health Scare” by Karl Rove</strong><br /><br />I personally hope that Karl Rove is right, that the healthcare plan proposed sinks like a burning ship, because if it doesn’t, mark my words. Not only will the first step in socialism have been taken, but by the time Obama is done with his term in office, this country will be resorted down to something none of us will recognize. A country where dictatorship will be the next step, where democracy will be a thing of the past and if that happens, then this is not a country I wish to be part of.<br /><br />The theory I spoke of earlier…Obama is single handedly trying to restructure this country from the ground up, and in return will destroy it. If we the people don’t do something about it, we will regret it greatly.<br /><br />So America…wake up and smell the foul odor of what your being fed by this administration, because if you don’t, you will no longer be living in a free society, you will be living in something far worse than you ever could imagine!<br /><br />To hell in a hand basket people, that’s where we’re headed if we do not stand up and do something now!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-74183343591401101892009-07-08T08:42:00.002-04:002009-07-08T08:53:56.088-04:00It only took 20 years....I have a friend who lives in PA, we talk pretty much on a daily basis and lately most of our discussions involve how much my life seems to be changing. Not only is it changing, but it's changing quickly, then again isnt that how life changes in general though, quickly?<br /><br />We keep joking around talking about how I'm not going to know what to do with myself come the fall. Two of my oldest kids are out of the house living their lives on their own and the remaining 5 will be back in the public school system after we move. So, where does that leave me during the day? I tell ya where it leaves me, it leaves me ALONE in the house, having the house to myself to do what I want and need to do.<br /><br />My friend of course keeps saying I'm going to loose my mind, I however have a different prespective on things. I keep dreaming of being able to take a nap during the day without interruption, being able to clean the house and it staying clean for more than 10 minutes at a time. Not having to fight someone for the remote control to the TV, or having to watch what "they" want to watch because that's just what Mom's do! I dream of not having to look for hours upon hours for something I just put down and the mysterious little hands in my house picked up and lost it for the hundreth time!<br /><br />So, you see while I will miss my sweeties while they are in school during the day, and already miss the older ones who have flown the coupe, there are those "dreams" of mine where my days will be MINE to do with what I want and need all on my own. Ya know what's really funny though, it only took 20 years to get to this point....that's not so long is it?Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-57230333211528219442009-06-25T05:45:00.003-04:002009-06-25T05:54:06.187-04:00The Big Day has Come and GoneThe wedding was beautiful and while there were a few minor messups (as there always is with weddings) all in all I would say it was their perfect day! For me it was bittersweet seeing my oldest child walk down the aisle, knowing she would be leaving, heading off to her new life as a wife. What's the old saying? "your not loosing a daughter, but gaining a son" well we of course feel that way, but there still is that bit of emotion that wells up inside of you when you go through something like this. Now of course it's time to move on, get back to the daily grind of this life that we lead. I just wanted to pop onto the blog and share with everyone that it happened, it's over and we had a GREAT TIME! Here's a few shots of the big day and the new Lcpl. & Mrs. Mark Alm! Wow, gotta get used to that new name :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTYtIZz2qB3pBeI-uuP_Fqe0j68OZ7MjzLjSb_9myppC30bILxtSz2TSxxuMnEFsFyTcN3sIFSWNBg1I5sQAxplDeudAowilMHqyFBU8MnjaEu0gS3U0KdYJ7hPeaLfFwH4fC98g4x2Or/s1600-h/Leaving+The+Chapel+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351199658013445938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTYtIZz2qB3pBeI-uuP_Fqe0j68OZ7MjzLjSb_9myppC30bILxtSz2TSxxuMnEFsFyTcN3sIFSWNBg1I5sQAxplDeudAowilMHqyFBU8MnjaEu0gS3U0KdYJ7hPeaLfFwH4fC98g4x2Or/s400/Leaving+The+Chapel+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjkl9pmGs2yJSpOY5GGlp5lnVupglkdk9a_jKBILdMUhxekFjFEj7j2vq3KHE-E1EVoKfpMCwowIIY5ip03KxfdLluUXHxSUtxMSwBNgf9JhI0_DOm5fDHjTUOHccNIPoorkh5-rqJO4n/s1600-h/Charity+Mark+Jim+Della+kiss+BW.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351199653015503570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjkl9pmGs2yJSpOY5GGlp5lnVupglkdk9a_jKBILdMUhxekFjFEj7j2vq3KHE-E1EVoKfpMCwowIIY5ip03KxfdLluUXHxSUtxMSwBNgf9JhI0_DOm5fDHjTUOHccNIPoorkh5-rqJO4n/s400/Charity+Mark+Jim+Della+kiss+BW.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAwzHLs9p9o0mwv6w0a3pI_WFuhq0SH8d5U1qLBlDYSA0qjsDtOaRMtnz9_RsNCxp4wq5vnWgSwLf2yGDFjL_mI6zEjqeKUC8UtJGoPJNwHrmAHjlOiXrPWIL_JS-9UurFMh5LFsC6TXd/s1600-h/Ceremony+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351199648803977602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbAwzHLs9p9o0mwv6w0a3pI_WFuhq0SH8d5U1qLBlDYSA0qjsDtOaRMtnz9_RsNCxp4wq5vnWgSwLf2yGDFjL_mI6zEjqeKUC8UtJGoPJNwHrmAHjlOiXrPWIL_JS-9UurFMh5LFsC6TXd/s400/Ceremony+5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssXLXi8jt4gSrbESrIK7nMNmHazHZav1Ts9k7SZvsP4iUIk3Vu6B77X-twTMQX2J9CThn5-pZxZwjcm_8iI7tatF3TdI7XxXZB7wHbJkiIWpCCSyt1PmfEjYW2epox196e9nKm2J5rNEx/s1600-h/Jim+Charity+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351199638767651218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjssXLXi8jt4gSrbESrIK7nMNmHazHZav1Ts9k7SZvsP4iUIk3Vu6B77X-twTMQX2J9CThn5-pZxZwjcm_8iI7tatF3TdI7XxXZB7wHbJkiIWpCCSyt1PmfEjYW2epox196e9nKm2J5rNEx/s400/Jim+Charity+2.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-76336185548188521632009-06-17T07:11:00.004-04:002009-06-17T07:30:18.242-04:00It's a Marathon, not a Sprint!So, here we are in the final week before the wedding. Also known as "the week of hell" according to Jim. I always love Jim's little nicknames for stressful events, he's so, oh how shall I say this....MARINE! So, yes, here we are in the week of hell, running all over the place for last minute things for the wedding. The stressers of meeting the new inlaws and hoping everything associated with this wedding turns out just as planned without anything going wrong. So, for future reference I am here and now demanding that Murphy stays far, far away from us on Saturday!!!!<br /><br />I wonder if other Mother of the Brides feel the pressure and stress of their daughters wedding day, or if it's just the lovely honor that's been bestowed upon my shoulders since I'm the planner etc... (we wont go into that since I've already blogged my feelings on that one) What's really funny is I seem to be more stressed than the Bride...now, what's wrong with this picture?<br /><br />Today is the day that really starts the whole event, my stepson flys in this morning, then Charity's best friend and Maid of Honor flys in tonight. We have tuxes to get for the boys, hair to figure out for the girls, family from all over coming in and of course then the day to day duties I have just as a Mom. If I make it through this event sane and without killing someone I'll be doing wonderfully and will consider it all a success!<br /><br />You know, what's really funny is I havent even let the fact my baby is getting married get to me yet. I'm wondering if it will only hit me as I watch her walk down the aisle looking gorgeous on her Dad's arm, or will it be when she says those words "I do" to her future husband, or will it only hit me after everything is over and I realize she's really grown up, leaving us to start her own life and family.<br /><br />With all that aside, I'm just trying to take this one minute at a time, one day at a time, that's pretty much all I can do. I've also made a mental note to myself....remember....it's a marathon, not a sprint!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-23754181007292604252009-06-11T09:25:00.005-04:002009-06-11T09:45:19.675-04:00Mother of the Bride & Wedding Photographer...Well, here it is June and Charity gets married in 9 days...gosh...I'm getting so old! I dont shoot weddings (it's just not my cup of tea) but Charity has asked me to shoot hers, so of course I couldnt refuse! So, now not only am I the planner of this wedding (remember my last entry about not being a planner?!) but am now the wedding photographer too, not to mention the "Mother of the Bride" and by the end of it there will probably be tons of other titles I'll have attached.<br /><br />All that aside however, it is a honor that my daughter would want no one else to shoot her wedding but me. That makes me feel good! What I really fear however is this will become a trend. As we all know I have 3 more girls coming up and am really hoping they dont "ask" me to shoot all their weddings because being a Mom who loves all her children the same, I will of course never refuse that request. Can we all say STRESS?!<br /><br />Anyway, so here I am the "wedding photographer" and in true fashion I put on my photographer hat and did Charity's bridal session. Being her Mom of course I want her to have all the important pictures that goes along with a professional wedding package and a bridal session is a must!<br /><br />Off we went to get a trial run of her hair do for the big day and it turned out gorgeous, she really liked it and luckily one of my best friends is a hair dresser, so we got the trial run for free! Free is always a good thing, but I'm getting off track here! So, I took this opportunity to go ahead and do the bridal session. With hair done and dress and accessories in place we headed off to a beautiful plantation house here in the county we live. In true southern fashion we did shots at that house! I really think the images turned out great.<br /><br />So in true "Mommy bragging" fashion, I thought I'd share some of the images from the session of my gorgeous daughter in her wedding dress. This is about the only place I can post these images for now because my future son in law has access to everywhere else I post pictures, he doesnt know about my blog, so this way he wont see her dress or how gorgeous she's gonna look on their wedding day!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxP-iVW7cBx4F98Oy3XZGN-Evuv59_CSfvZWLL0MH3yM9SipHvtFqdvGr-3FE59_d-BXZLAk50Bl3VTmiOyBrBn8dgR5Lxh7qN8xeRmMOxBjZzSzCeeqagSQYUiEr1imZiwMDevfU9eiqy/s1600-h/Resized+Storyboard.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346062514458383346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxP-iVW7cBx4F98Oy3XZGN-Evuv59_CSfvZWLL0MH3yM9SipHvtFqdvGr-3FE59_d-BXZLAk50Bl3VTmiOyBrBn8dgR5Lxh7qN8xeRmMOxBjZzSzCeeqagSQYUiEr1imZiwMDevfU9eiqy/s400/Resized+Storyboard.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPnfhzwRssOFXLCFecP_LcY05tKJ89YqPkYx1gKzvg9tf8FcZlWWw6cZ3g_u-DqHMIj2Fgw8ZFLPK6MKmnR2o3erjyHLdUwgOFUqM3LK0akTZOT5HlrAqbxn81d_gRFR5r3JSo3ZgvDLn/s1600-h/Bridal+20+color.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346062189044143042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPnfhzwRssOFXLCFecP_LcY05tKJ89YqPkYx1gKzvg9tf8FcZlWWw6cZ3g_u-DqHMIj2Fgw8ZFLPK6MKmnR2o3erjyHLdUwgOFUqM3LK0akTZOT5HlrAqbxn81d_gRFR5r3JSo3ZgvDLn/s400/Bridal+20+color.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Xzw_agFv-g0dkaPAsdgkMbtxn_5ryKUqCretbjC6qadDWi5rSV20x30qS4_BOUwJihmJPVDMdk93ANQTk7cfedkbKvoD46qh-3A7iwk3iMhibrFinS66mCRgdg0ysT4v88Wksej-MgPq/s1600-h/Bridal+15+TRA+recipe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346062183481037362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 310px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Xzw_agFv-g0dkaPAsdgkMbtxn_5ryKUqCretbjC6qadDWi5rSV20x30qS4_BOUwJihmJPVDMdk93ANQTk7cfedkbKvoD46qh-3A7iwk3iMhibrFinS66mCRgdg0ysT4v88Wksej-MgPq/s400/Bridal+15+TRA+recipe.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpHFcg3bDIEe5pcsnZGqtEF5JRblHBeSMBDyBNkVc4lSZUIEeLlborjwVHraDtTKYreZIS0xAY_BQCX2DfofLXWjIj80moWEk9BkdU1HCnG6Qan8D9Jr1RgJdoWO735SXn3_nuGytq8Pe/s1600-h/Bridal+13+color.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346062182593493394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 243px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnpHFcg3bDIEe5pcsnZGqtEF5JRblHBeSMBDyBNkVc4lSZUIEeLlborjwVHraDtTKYreZIS0xAY_BQCX2DfofLXWjIj80moWEk9BkdU1HCnG6Qan8D9Jr1RgJdoWO735SXn3_nuGytq8Pe/s400/Bridal+13+color.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVXDWe_IW3A5sPUPM-sXw9JWwgKW23sRynUXQ8bHVR99JPwV-HWF_pZfCJrgzER5z2cvWbmmaERMEboEWbh1vDo0oIOm3Wf5dHmEzCUG4fmITdadvATpsHFs4tfgSVSAnrmZeKKpFDh1S/s1600-h/Bridal+14+color.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346061447592278610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIVXDWe_IW3A5sPUPM-sXw9JWwgKW23sRynUXQ8bHVR99JPwV-HWF_pZfCJrgzER5z2cvWbmmaERMEboEWbh1vDo0oIOm3Wf5dHmEzCUG4fmITdadvATpsHFs4tfgSVSAnrmZeKKpFDh1S/s400/Bridal+14+color.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjp2JLfdjM39U5O52vshMFR9aDNgite3hz9yxBpfbqztOfiBvTRcjkEgvgcvuAKediPa8WaWiH9mIK0o3THKnagLW8ZHh6Gyg_BlebOGidE3xS1RVakN5KGeUBvSx2grMa8oMMHIkIoQvp/s1600-h/Bridal+12+bw.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346061440815814002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjp2JLfdjM39U5O52vshMFR9aDNgite3hz9yxBpfbqztOfiBvTRcjkEgvgcvuAKediPa8WaWiH9mIK0o3THKnagLW8ZHh6Gyg_BlebOGidE3xS1RVakN5KGeUBvSx2grMa8oMMHIkIoQvp/s400/Bridal+12+bw.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-80654790818894443472009-04-13T18:21:00.003-04:002009-04-13T18:29:17.337-04:00Planner...I AM NOT!Have I mentioned lately how much I destest planning anything? I know, I know, one should always plan everything right?! Yeah, well that's totally not for me as even when I make plans I can never keep to them, so why waste the time to make them in the first place!<br /><br />Well, here I sit after a month of not really having to make any plans. Helping take care of my precious grandbaby, be there for my kids, do photography shoots occassionally when the need arises and be wife to my Marine who graciously arrives Friday night each and every weekend. These things dont require planning, they just require the routine that is my life.<br /><br />So, now that all the excitement has passed from the baby being born and all that goes with it, now comes the time I'm supposed to get back to my planning duties for Charity's wedding. UGH...why me? Why do I have to be the planner? Oh yeah...it's because we cant afford to hire one! Geesh, a million dollars would come in handy right about now!<br /><br />Considering that this blessed event is only 10 weeks away I suppose I should really get off my duff and finish what I started, but ya know, I wanna be like the kids who say when they forget to finish what they started "well Mom, I just didnt think about it" yeah, that sounds like a good excuse right, because as we all know I should accept it from them, so why cant everyone accept it from me?!<br /><br />Okay, well I guess I should get back to my lists to help with the planning...lets just hope I dont get sidetracked...wait....is that the phone ringing?Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-83301314386549858792009-03-26T14:24:00.004-04:002009-03-26T14:34:44.658-04:00I'm Officially a NANA!!!Well this is a little late in announcing considering my Grandson is now a week and a half old, but I am officially a NANA!!!<br /><br />Charity gave birth to baby August on March 14th at 10:33pm after only 5 hrs of labor (how freaking awesome is that?!) He came into this world weighing 8lbs 6ozs and 21.5inches long.<br /><br />Mommy and Baby are doing wonderfully...he's now jaundice free and is gaining back the 6oz. he lost after birth. He's a little piglet as he does not want to miss a meal! Yes, this little man will definitely be fitting into the family just fine :)<br /><br />Meet my Grandson "August Guy" isnt he a handsome little fellow!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNXZ7W71XiB2maLvyi8HMi7w4uyUC5nk9bhktVwKUWyRuN9YU2es9IahmIOCJNgcQhBi0FelCUWwggvdhTDAqf915Ywcw8nB1FCsXKMiKf5d_Aovrm9ym5tBAmNwMTO8J_-GTNL0CHfqn/s1600-h/Baby+August+7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317564902975287010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 305px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihNXZ7W71XiB2maLvyi8HMi7w4uyUC5nk9bhktVwKUWyRuN9YU2es9IahmIOCJNgcQhBi0FelCUWwggvdhTDAqf915Ywcw8nB1FCsXKMiKf5d_Aovrm9ym5tBAmNwMTO8J_-GTNL0CHfqn/s400/Baby+August+7.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317564899561101874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 284px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZQnju8gK6mzSmQs7l_4pT4Dz9DbvTmGZOnN4uh4FxWwBlQuXR0uh9PtRB0UtrkmMF6-xFCMuFO7pBW6snYOFUZFafAvlYXfp3i5HcicgiShDXaOvYcBGUKl1V6mv9ksf174nw8OYVh2ax/s400/Baby+August+5.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpca47q-pE3EC1D8XwrTvS3lmKmtCq3DSJ3quIHr3an8162OJ1ihHdJWLpw5xJEBbv9jZzFkxwRa2_PSwOGC8a4PGTX2Fpt354YtCIiJW3EQ3ElzHqBfmmDQQkVzQaxZ6EUTMRlm8CIFx/s1600-h/Baby+August+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317564900585378706" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2-PUkXUtEezDgmeakEwYkggDeqvpTSW7ctVwmaALXX3awE9jssTYwggdEr8ji-QCRwWA6iZ1txzaEwY_Mtesfvg57l1NXxocxl6zsnA4Guxv8KWMpjFPSxRzMwTGVmbCevQdrtNPO7oPm/s400/August+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0BofQD7Ad1wzVAcfP5TKEeUzC1xOUXsSLucDxsx8E9aImr3fVSFKXdYeoW7F_xnQQajvNQ67h2HaeSzjcWzgw_0Qy-J4RqHkmsUH_8TR8LqGqRY_xEFK_vsOXB1t6Gt067IXfAVyQQjc/s1600-h/August+and+Me.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317564416935956898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-0BofQD7Ad1wzVAcfP5TKEeUzC1xOUXsSLucDxsx8E9aImr3fVSFKXdYeoW7F_xnQQajvNQ67h2HaeSzjcWzgw_0Qy-J4RqHkmsUH_8TR8LqGqRY_xEFK_vsOXB1t6Gt067IXfAVyQQjc/s400/August+and+Me.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-20925839609983835492009-03-10T21:37:00.002-04:002009-03-10T21:55:41.795-04:00Will he ever get here?????Okay, for the last couple of weeks it's been pins and needles in my house! Why you ask? Well, because we've been waiting on a very speical person to arrive...that of course would be our first grandchild "Baby August" as he's so affectionately called by the kiddos!<br /><br />Now granted, first off before I say anything else, I do realize I'm completely impatient! I know that my daughter is only 3 days past her due date and this baby will come when he's good and ready. That however is not making me feel better! I wanna see him, I wanna hold him and I wanna TAKE PICTURES OF HIM!<br /><br />Whew, okay I'm over that little rant, I definitely feel better now! Well, maybe not completely better, but better. I do however feel sorry for my daughter, she's so very miserable, anxious, ready for baby to be out, and all the other feelings that describes the thoughts and outlooks that a overdue pregnant person feels.<br /><br />You know what's really bad, this might just be my fault. I was 10 days late with every one of the kids except the boys and that was only because they were twins and breech, so they did a c-section early due to dilation. I wonder as I sit and watch her miserably exsist if she's inherited that gene that makes babies wanna stay inside forever LOL :) My Mom was 10 days late with all of her kids, so maybe there is some logic to this thought process. Either way it sucks to be overdue, to be waiting and wanting to meet your new little one and nothing happen, you feel as though you'll be pregnant forever and trust me that's not a fun feeling at all!<br /><br />So, here I sit waiting, which I find ironic considering the thoughts of being a "Nana" (yes, Nana, because I'm not a GRANDMA...I'm way tooooooooo young to be that!) wasnt something I was looking forward to in the sense that it is just one more reminder that my youth is slipping away faster than sand through a sive...wait....did I just say "slipping away".....yeah I guess I should've said "slipped" huh?! Yeah, the mirror never lies, although I wish it would just once!<br /><br />Hopefully my next post however will have a picture of my new grandbaby....BABY AUGUST!!! Wish us luck!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-87397309580645589322009-01-28T01:20:00.004-05:002009-01-28T01:29:14.424-05:00Photo Blog is now launched...Hey everyone and anyone who might be interested. I just wanted to let everyone know that SPS Photography's Photo Blog is officially launched now. Please go check it out at <a href="http://www.spsphotography.blogspot.com/">http://www.spsphotography.blogspot.com</a> there I'll be posting with the newest pictures from recent sessions and projects. They'll be sneak peeks of images from client sessions and the new happenings with SPS Photography! So, if you should feel inclined to head on over there I hope you enjoy the images. Feel free to bookmark or follow the blog as well! I'm so excited!!!<br /><br />Many Blessings to all of you and your families!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-70172653788280073922009-01-25T16:19:00.004-05:002009-01-25T17:10:42.028-05:00Snow Day!!!!!SNOW DAY...this is what I heard screamed at the top of all my children's lung on Tuesday morning! It had been snowing for over half the night ya know and here in central NC the white stuff isnt something we see a lot of! Sooooooooooo, the rumbling of little (and big) feet running down the stairs, doors opening, freezing cold air barreling into the house is what woke us up that morning!<br /><br />Of course after I walked to the coffee pot not caring about anything happening in this house until that first cup of java was in my hand, I did manage to look out the kitchen window at the beauty of almost (at that time 3 inches) of the white stuff covering everything in site and it was still snowing (believe it or not) which amazed me.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br />The children got Quads (4 wheelers) for Christmas so of course that was one of the first things out of their mouths "MOM...can we go quading in the snow?" my first answer was....dont you think you should eat something and no one steps one foot outta this house until I can actually get some undesturbed pictures of the snow (if I hadnt said any of that they would've barreled out of the house ruining all the beauty of the white blanket). </div><div><br />So, off I went to my room to put on my layers (remember I knew how cold it really was out there since my house was now almost the same temp as it was outside due to open doors letting in all that fridgid air) grab my camera and out the door I went. Here are some of the shots I got outside all alone in the peaceful beauty of a winter wonderland.</div><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3479/3212860132_98cb552177.jpg" border="0" /></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 370px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3212016605_3a6a7426e8.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3212020973_196760df0f.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3212020973_196760df0f.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 451px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3529/3212024265_0bde0f74a3.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3426/3213005770_600607accf.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>So, after I finished my little adventure into the frozen world of the snowfall of 09, I reluctantly let the clan out for some fun in the snow. Boy oh boy did they have fun too, then again have I mentioned that we dont get snow here very often? I thought I did =)<br /></div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 296px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3470/3213207131_e699b62704.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 354px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3531/3214043384_795e2353c6.jpg" border="0" /></p><div>Oh and look...the Dad even got in on the action. This was the beginning of a snowball fight that lasted oh....ALL DAY LONG!!!</div><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3323/3214046694_0e75e89f21.jpg" border="0" /></p></div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3308/3213201549_95fe6bda3f.jpg" border="0" />and here is the progression of things.....</div><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 369px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3435/3213215409_60f1e466ab.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/3214069196_e17c71d35d.jpg" border="0" /></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 383px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3213238169_145b195229.jpg" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 333px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3512/3213218973_e242f360fc.jpg" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 368px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3214057906_7a908b3e24.jpg" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 380px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3214055836_98ebe5314d.jpg" border="0" /></p><p></p><p></p><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 338px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3213213067_36ce7d7449.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Yep, even one of my best friends in the world came over to play! Amazing how a little of the white stuff can make everyone become a kid again!</p><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 500px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 387px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3213234981_7de4e70cfa.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Yeah, I can definitely say that it was a AWESOME SNOW DAY!!!!</p>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-44949718597201575662009-01-02T20:08:00.005-05:002009-01-02T20:24:07.746-05:00God Is Good...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286871359914261218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUBbNm-LK4Z4z4LUoi0ZTZIyHcQvPSHU1KkBfqxDlBbcNINDNxfHLS3rj4lxhYLoM3py_u-vGbiseU97hKkn2tDH1n8Ovda1Sd_v1-qdT4TdMlI9YyazPdR8bAPZufOWllm3DxuombpcIa/s200/IMAGES_50.JPG" border="0" />I am often amazed at how many blessings God has given me in this life of mine. I am too often reminded that I dont thank him enough for these blessings. One of my New Years resolutions is to be more thankful to him for the things in my life I hold so dear, to draw closer to him and remember with him all things are possible. <div><div><div></div><div>This thought process is what brings me to the most recent blessing. The blessing of a Grandbaby (yes, I'm far too young to have a grandchild) who will be making his arrival this spring. Today I got to see first hand one of God's many miracles in full view, and in real time. A 4D ultrasound of "baby August" (as the boys so affectionately call him) I saw his precious little face, his sweet little smile and his huge little feet ( yes, this child is gonna have some huge feet, just like his Mama) it was all so amazing. All I could think about was how amazing God's work really is.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXnRjysuiMKgM6fxnxam_EMMEgvSk2O2Z-i-UOf7PDg1vHdxiI-BZgLZ9Uqz2QJUrnO2EdA6OBdw0jvp9HzAe0UGA617wWuMWXwms3M2ZyYVkLmGs-Irxcd7xHyEkhE8lziFQfpy-wC23/s1600-h/IMAGES_31.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286870983156792898" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyXnRjysuiMKgM6fxnxam_EMMEgvSk2O2Z-i-UOf7PDg1vHdxiI-BZgLZ9Uqz2QJUrnO2EdA6OBdw0jvp9HzAe0UGA617wWuMWXwms3M2ZyYVkLmGs-Irxcd7xHyEkhE8lziFQfpy-wC23/s200/IMAGES_31.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div>All things happen for a reason, and this is something I've seen through out life constantly, and this little soul is here for a reason too. I cant wait to see his little face as I hold him in my arms. To see my daughter experience the wonderful moments of motherhood (although we know they are not always wonderful ) and to be able to say "that's my Grandbaby" with as much pride as I had when his Mother was a babe.<br /></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcJ2W1SzhOJQ3uPK2TMAJjA-4Lh2DvafZsuas0tUpaPdk105MfEFTGUuVjVdHNh0I9nqhXM-GqNfT_rpXgNrvJD9FDbGTOMd4g8p0GaBcxYl6e6kHEydd8MHgRyuGwvX0dxQTJ_WOrL56/s1600-h/IMAGES_9.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286870730076151074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcJ2W1SzhOJQ3uPK2TMAJjA-4Lh2DvafZsuas0tUpaPdk105MfEFTGUuVjVdHNh0I9nqhXM-GqNfT_rpXgNrvJD9FDbGTOMd4g8p0GaBcxYl6e6kHEydd8MHgRyuGwvX0dxQTJ_WOrL56/s200/IMAGES_9.JPG" border="0" /></a>I am thankful to God for all the blessings in my life and I will hold those whom I love close in my heart. I am thankful to be "baby Augusts" Nana!</div></div></div>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-38794478697597168292008-12-30T18:28:00.003-05:002008-12-30T18:43:44.626-05:00Come and Gone...Well, Christmas has come and gone and to be quite honest I'm always glad when it does. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Don't</span> get me wrong I love Christmas more than anything, but to be frank, it's exhausting! The shopping, the running around and making sure each person on the list has equal amounts of goodies. Cooking, cleaning (more than I do on a normal daily basis, which in itself is quite enough believe me) the making sure all goes as planned and is monumentally special for all attending. It just seems every year I'm completely drained and need a vacation just to recover from the holidays.<br /><br />So here I sit trying to "recover" with my headphones on listening to music and tuning out as much of the "noise" in this house as I possibly can. I've become quite a good "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ignorer</span>" as that is the only way I can have peace and quiet some days. Then again I think, what in the world would I do without all the noise and commotion happening here in this house, I know what I'd do, I'd go crazy without it. Lord help me when they all grow up and leave home to live their own lives, I'll probably be a basket case, but then again it might just be nice <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LOL</span> :)<br /><br />Today however was the beginning stages of this happening. Jim took Tyler to the Air Force recruiters office. Yes, a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Marines</span> son is going to join the Air Force (what is the world coming to?) anyway, he took the practice <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ASVAB</span> test there and scored okay, but wants to do better, so some studying will be happening before he takes the real thing in a few weeks. He also needs to meet weight, since he's about 20lbs over the limit for his height according to the services. So, the next few weeks should be interesting as his quest to meet weight and study for the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ASVAB</span> will begin. He will be entering the delayed entry program until he graduates sometime this summer. So, the process has begun *sigh*<br /><br />I find myself excited for him and then again saddened because I'm a Mom and that's what we do when our kids begin to really grow up and the fact they will be leaving soon slaps you in the face! I suppose though it was the same for our parents and they lives through it, so there is some hope for me. Of course Jim thinks I'm just a sap, but in the back of my mind I think, he says that now, but lets see his face when our boy is on that bus pulling away heading toward basic training in TX! He wont be so tough then I betcha!!<br /><br />So, as the New Year approaches, so does changes within our lives. As it always does the changes seem so huge in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">proportion</span>, but in reality I suppose it's only life and the paths we must go down in order to live it.Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-49494782332207703482008-12-20T19:17:00.000-05:002008-12-20T19:45:23.057-05:00More hours in the day...I officially need more hours in the day, then again dont we all. I really do though...I have so much to do and so little time to do it. Things are just crazy and while I'm used to crazy (as that is my life) I really would love to be the "supermom" everyone seems to think I am and get it all done with little to no effort. Wow, what a thought or should I say dream!<br /><br />So, lets see...what all do I have to do in the next few days. Okay, not only do I have my side of the family (my sister, nephew and his son) coming over Christmas eve to celebrate, I have Jim's oldest son (whom I've never met before....long story) flying in from KY for the holidays, I also have Jim's side of the family (his mother and her husband) coming over for Christmas day.<br /><br />Sooooooooooooo I need to spit shine the house (because you know everyone is always looking and never takes into consideration there's 9 people living in this house) I need to cook for both days and still have to get the last two presents for Tyler which I cant seem to find anywhere...UGH!!!!<br /><br />Of course all of this needs to be accomplished in what...3 days? Yeah, that's gonna happen easily right! Geesh, how do I get myself into these things? Oh yeah, it's the words "sure I can handle it" coming out of my mouth when confronted with situations of this nature...okay, note to self "shut up" when people ask "can you?" or better yet "just say NO" it's got to be the safer way to go!!!<br /><br />Now, while I'm stressing about what I need to get done, regular life continues to trudge along and while I find things stressful in everyday life, there are those moments when I absolutely love my children more than anything in the world because they keep life so much fun and interesting.<br /><br />Example...Tiffiany and Tara had their Scottish Dance class today (as they do every Saturday) they love this class and are learning wonderful things, gaining confidence and just enjoying themselves.<br /><br /> So, Tiffiany was just in the middle of the livingroom showing me what she learned today (a new step) and then began explaining how her teacher told them to keep their feet positions correctly...here's the senerio..."pretend you have a penny pinched between your butt cheeks, and you need to squeeze your butt to keep the penny in place...squeezing your butt keeps your posture upright, and feet in sharper correct position as your dancing" okay, so after I fought back the urge to ROFLing, I continued to listen and watch her demonstration of this technique. She literally gets a penny and tries to hold it where it's supposed to be while dancing her steps...the penny of course keeps falling...partly because she's got her loose fitting shorts on and when she moves the shorts move and throw the penny out of place, and partly because she's not "pinching" as much as she should be. Her expression of this happening is "I'll have to work on this to get it right" so you see, they truly are gifts and definitely keep life full and totally funny! I think I'll have to wash that penny now, just incase LOL :)<br /><br />Have I mentioned I really do need more hours in the day?Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-24755899424978000822008-12-18T14:03:00.000-05:002008-12-18T14:25:41.709-05:00Christmas just around the corner!Wow, I just cant believe Christmas is in 7 days. How has this happened and time has crept up on me yet again? I have finally finished all my shopping (only a couple of things left to get for Tyler) and considering that this is the latest I've ever been on finishing my shopping I'm extremely thankful to be done for the most part. Of course this doesnt include all the little stocking stuffers I need to get, but that's when I'll be hitting the Dollar Store for those little things and hopefully will find things the kids will like etc...<br /><br />It's really been a whirlwind kinda month, my birthday was on Monday and while I was hoping to spend this year celebrating as a whole family, sadly Jim's step-mother passed and he had to fly to CA to help his Dad through the loss. I am just sorry the whole family couldnt go, the kids would've loved to have seen their Grandfather (it's been at least 12 yrs since they've seen him and some of the kids have never met him at all) and possibly brought him a little joy in this time of sorrow.<br /><br />So, my birthday was spent with the children. Charity and Tyler took all the younger ones out on Saturday to go "birthday shopping" for me, and they all got to pick out their present for me. Of course when they got home they all couldnt wait to give me the presents (2 days early) so I got early gifts. They did wonderfully in their shopping and I mopped up in gifts that were both thoughful and useful! Bravo to them!!! On Monday we celebrated with a happy birthday song sung by all the kids (even the boys joined in) along with ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins (my favorite). Jim flew in that night around 11pm, he missed the festivities, but we were estatic to have him home, if only for a night before he had to head back to Camp Johnson for work the next day.<br /><br />Now we prepare for Christmas. A wonderful treat will happen on Christmas Eve since Jim's oldest son CJ will be flying in to spend the holiday with us. This is going to be such a special Christmas because this is the first time CJ has been here with us all, Jim is just so excited as are the rest of the kids! We all cant wait to see him!<br /><br />So, while time is ticking along and I'm not completely prepared for the holiday yet, I'm so looking forward to it because this year I feel will be the best yet! How great life is and how blessed we are because we all can be together!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-34542505089196612562008-11-30T10:55:00.000-05:002008-11-30T11:24:13.565-05:00The Love of Family Pictures...<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPpQmVdizJBz-HXDxDGUpQPAGPiDZc7x3_L7bUOdBsxWafVoHnWPqP7G_f34wapNb9JCWpYrK9QdImuoBT2iEvtvBL83l0RT2szoj738hjxGYQJQ1zxrJ-WBU53uSRtgrRjGABdnXhex3/s1600-h/Christmas+Picture+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274485459179809602" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 138px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZPpQmVdizJBz-HXDxDGUpQPAGPiDZc7x3_L7bUOdBsxWafVoHnWPqP7G_f34wapNb9JCWpYrK9QdImuoBT2iEvtvBL83l0RT2szoj738hjxGYQJQ1zxrJ-WBU53uSRtgrRjGABdnXhex3/s200/Christmas+Picture+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Well now that Thanksgiving has come and gone life has settled down for about a second or two. Last week was crazier than normal I suppose, but I did accomplish the things I set out to, which is always a good thing since I'm easily distracted!<br /><br /><div>Christmas being around the corner that always means we must do Christmas pictures for our cards. This is something that at times drives me batty and this year of course was no different. Have you ever tried to take a decent looking shot of 7 children before without loosing patience? It's not an easy task, and while my nerves flared up once and a while through this process I did manage to accomplish the task at hand.</div><br /><div>The shoot began with taking individual shots of the little guys, this in itself was challenging. Even <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESltsvf4XK7MOZ4lZxYCfD41ApSKLDeeF6jH6_Z9PqPsnTSC3QI3uTS4aSUywbM3wKNm0L-Kb9IluKMZA9H2G-YsjOf8StUe0r9Qu_ncxK-FVJudvhzd9qkAlr8KzMCAPiwryuzTulFqC/s1600-h/Christmas+Picture+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274485743544666194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgESltsvf4XK7MOZ4lZxYCfD41ApSKLDeeF6jH6_Z9PqPsnTSC3QI3uTS4aSUywbM3wKNm0L-Kb9IluKMZA9H2G-YsjOf8StUe0r9Qu_ncxK-FVJudvhzd9qkAlr8KzMCAPiwryuzTulFqC/s200/Christmas+Picture+3.jpg" border="0" /></a>though they are good in front of the camera, Christmas pictures always adds an extra element to the mix of having to sit still, look at the camera and smile. Now we have props to add to the feel and emotion of the images, which automatically means the children must play with them, move them, click the music button a hundred times while watching the little things dance about in joy. Of course this doesnt make for good looking pictures, so the session is always stopped as I explain for the hundreth time how they need to sit still and not touch until Mommy is done taking the picture. To a 4 yr old however this means "oh well we must touch them then" so the challenge begins!</div><br /><div>Finally the little ones pictures are done and look decent enough to include on a card, and it only took about 1.5 hrs! That has to be a record LOL :) So, we move onto the entire family (yeah, real joyous fun) so the portable studio is situated once again. Backgrounds are moved higher because my oldest son doesnt know how to stop growing like a weed. A bench is now added for seating and grouping for 7 children to fit in the shot. It takes a whopping 45 minutes to find a grouping that I like, moving 7 children with 2 4yr old overly active boys is never easy, and trying to keep them happy and teaching patience is yet another challenge! All the while the oldest ones complain saying "why cant we just shoot the picture and be done, who cares how it looks" yeah that's really what a Mom and photographer wants to hear coming from her own children! </div><br /><div>So, finally we figure out a grouping that looks good and we begin the shoot. Everyone is cooperative except the 4 yr olds! One is looking at the light while the other is frowning because I wont let him go play with his toys! It takes yet another hour to get a shot that everyone is looking at me and smiling. Smiling is another issue since my oldest son refuses to smile for a picture because he's got that "I wanna look tough" syndrome that I often wonder if it comes from his Dad whom never smiles because he's a "Marine". Men, sometimes ya just wanna smack them!</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSSVfjm1ReI-RRXRswiC797bQVJDzqLYo12YlSGEsL-JcSKEjJ7sgS94smVPHbXYLuQXPfN7jveiZsgeZJc7DgK5NRiH8QCQdfyoi-rSncBSuMLoM2dJs7RetCyqv-q3VId7ekr2I7Kuc/s1600-h/Christmas+Picture+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274486187429392322" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSSVfjm1ReI-RRXRswiC797bQVJDzqLYo12YlSGEsL-JcSKEjJ7sgS94smVPHbXYLuQXPfN7jveiZsgeZJc7DgK5NRiH8QCQdfyoi-rSncBSuMLoM2dJs7RetCyqv-q3VId7ekr2I7Kuc/s200/Christmas+Picture+1.jpg" border="0" /></a>Anyway, so we finally get the family shot and I'm beginning to feel good about this and am now getting my second wind, so I decide I'd like to have a nice picture of the 3 oldest kids. Now, we have to deal with the whole "I dont wanna lean on him, he's gross" complaints from my oldest daughter because you know it's not cool to be that close to your brother. Or the complaints from the boy because his sisters get on his nerves and this is stupid you want a picture of just us Mom. UGH...what was I thinking? So I get my "mean Mom face" on and begin to threaten lives if they dont act right, finally after 3o minutes of complaints and threats I get the picture I want!</div><br /><div>All I can say is this...thank goodness our Christmas pictures of the kids are done for the cards and while I always say "I'm never doing this again" yearly I suppose I should begin thinking up new game plans for next years pictures...thank goodness the majority of the recipients of these cards will never know the pains involved in getting good pictures of my children together! </div></div>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-40998530945463428192008-11-23T18:52:00.000-05:002008-11-23T19:02:24.161-05:00Football Season...It's been football season for what a couple of months now and every Sunday our afternoons are filled with Jim and Tyler sitting on the edges of their seats inbetween the jumps, screams, high fives among other types of expressions to relay their joys or woahs concerning the current game and how the Panthers are playing it.<br /><br />This evening is no different. As I write this I see both my husband and son jumping up and down screaming "yes" or "you've got to be kidding me" chants depending upon the play at hand. Right at this moment I just witnessed the clapping of hands and the screams of YES as Jake Delhomme (not sure of that spelling) made an unusual run for the touchdown and actually made it.<br /><br />As I watch this activity in my house I often wonder how these guys literally let the outcome of a football game affect the rest of their day. If the Panthers loose the rest of the day is full of irritated men in this house, if they win then everything is hunky dori around here. It's actually kinda funny and I often know what the rest of my day will include depending upon the game results. Either I will be ducking fire or getting all I've ever wanted because of the cloud nine type good moods floating around the house.<br /><br />So, for the next couple of months I suppose my house will be filled with the wild and crazy mood swings that only football season can bring about. Sigh...men...they are truly a breed I will never understand, I'm so glad I stopped trying years ago!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-3486717980053037642008-11-21T10:38:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:47:43.517-05:00Boys and Clothes...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8R7Z7rqeOGZOcwLWvR_YDvWE3XweOyaCIHcH8QsLUgcBbJyPAZTpNgyYaBOGUcIRuy0plY1Cpf96-Cf07uL8lHtb7FDDwljBVk1ge6hGaW2eCIpIKUjOhoqNv-DZxbqLBdpdz1MnxBsF/s1600-h/Boys+Wardrobe+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271152738060471330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8R7Z7rqeOGZOcwLWvR_YDvWE3XweOyaCIHcH8QsLUgcBbJyPAZTpNgyYaBOGUcIRuy0plY1Cpf96-Cf07uL8lHtb7FDDwljBVk1ge6hGaW2eCIpIKUjOhoqNv-DZxbqLBdpdz1MnxBsF/s200/Boys+Wardrobe+1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Why oh why is it so hard to keep clothes on a boy? Not only do I have one 4 yr old boy who refuses to wear clothes, I have TWO!<br /><br />It doesnt matter how cold it is, doesnt matter if we have visitors or not, they feel the need to strip their clothing and run through the house free as a bird! What is this about? I'm honestly at my wits end, especially when it's 25 degrees outside and our house is a bit drafty! I mean come on now, this is getting a little rediculous!<br /><br />I think what really cracks me up about the whole thing is the crazy wardrobe combinations...no <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhWV55mXqcLxSEvjgB6BOL6N3We2KPV4-cNhAsDP67rBHeGMi5V_q3XiIy5tYDw_3JCBqE-YN0lfFeWzOV9lDUxEO41MDSOvF6Og1L-z5dxGWCm4ZTmlUtiSyOWIFYzQhksOADbD0pzx6/s1600-h/Nathaniel+Wardrobe.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271152989850803074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 131px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlhWV55mXqcLxSEvjgB6BOL6N3We2KPV4-cNhAsDP67rBHeGMi5V_q3XiIy5tYDw_3JCBqE-YN0lfFeWzOV9lDUxEO41MDSOvF6Og1L-z5dxGWCm4ZTmlUtiSyOWIFYzQhksOADbD0pzx6/s200/Nathaniel+Wardrobe.jpg" border="0" /></a>shirt, underwear and socks on hands. Or, underwear and gloves on feet. I must say though, this picture truly represents my all time favorite combo of them all, and look at least he has a shirt on...sort of!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-8040474495235464972008-11-18T07:53:00.000-05:002008-11-18T08:26:58.843-05:00Patience Is A Vertue...<a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3039998472_e6779f37cf_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 177px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3039998472_e6779f37cf_m.jpg" border="0" /></a> We've all heard that saying right "patience is a vertue" and while that is true it's not a "vertue" I was blessed with! Which, in itself is kinda amazing since I do have 7 children and being a patient person should be a prerequisite in mothering. Now, dont get me wrong I'm not one of those Mom's who's constantly screaming at their kids because I'm impatient over things, no not at all. I do however find myself wishing things would move much faster than they do!<br /><br />Perfect example...my oldest DD wants maternity pictures done. She's seen some maternity images done of her friends and is always so disappointed in how they turned out. Funny how living with a portrait photographer can rub off on others. She notices lighting and composition, the angles in which the images were shot and how things that should be in focus arent and always says to me "Mom, you could've shot that so much better" or "what was that person thinking" which always makes me feel good she has that much confidence in my work and ability, but also sad that her friends have mediocre maternity photos to document such a special part of being a woman.<br /><br />Anyway, getting back to my point! So, she wants pictures done, and while she's really starting to show it's really not the right time to shoot these images. I told her we need to wait until she's at least around 32 weeks so the "belly" is really emphasized. She of course agreed and understands, but I however knowing this is the proper thing to do for maternity images am sitting on pins and needles to do this shoot! I keep talking to my Grandson saying "you need to grow for Nana so we can do pictures" which in itself sounds stupid I know, but I cant help it. I want her to have beautiful images to remember carrying him, to look back on in rememberance of the love she held for him before he was ever born. Those are the images I think that maternity shots are all about, and that of course is what I want to give her. I have all these ideas in my head swiming around with no where to go for the moment and it's driving me batty at times.<br /><br />So with my impatience and artistic vision working hand in hand we decided to give it a shot (love the pun) and shoot a couple of images from the side, just to see my ideas in front of me, not just in my head (we all know things are most wonderful in ones mind, but tend to look completely different in reality) and shooting a bit also calms the "impatient" creative side of me as well.<br /><br />The images turned out well and have calmed me down as I now know what will work and what wont. I still have all these ideas and visions on what the future images will look like, and will of course still continue to think of more things, but for now I'm happy with what we've gotten so far. Only about 7 more weeks until we can do the full blown shoot, so it's really not that far off and I really am looking forward to doing it. Hopefully others will love the images as much as I will love making them, then again as we all know in the photography world, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What one may consider "beautiful" another may not. Oh well, it's the way of the world and one we must all accept!<br /><br />I suppose after I shoot the maternity session for her my next work up needs to be newborn images! I have some really great ideas for that session too...see...the wheels in my mind never stop turning!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-73108348253676783792008-11-17T09:07:00.000-05:002008-11-17T09:47:08.318-05:00Fall Is Upon us...<div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2999574809_171480cff5.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 222px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2999574809_171480cff5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>The leaves are turning vibrant colors and falling to the ground. This time of year always makes me feel all "warm and fuzzy" inside. I'm not quite sure why, but the cooler weather always gives me a "jump start" after a long and HOT summer! Seeing the beautiful colors the trees were turning on our property I thought it time to shoot some fall pictures of the boys. Why just the boys you ask? Well, considering they are the only ones that will "sit still for Mommy" and do what I ask without complaint, they are my easiest targets :) Not to mention they love getting their pictures taken, so that is always a plus<br /><br /><br /><div>With fall brings fall cleanup (that's what I like to call it when I'm trying to get the kids to <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3020704988_4e3a30386c.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 193px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3028/3020704988_4e3a30386c.jpg" border="0" /></a>participate in leaf duty LOL) Jim was on leave for about a week, so he helped do some home improvement work on the house and also supervised the brush burning we conducted. Have I mentioned it's really nice to have a husband that is a "jack of many trades" because that means that he can fix most anything that is needing fixing, and also teaches the boys how to do this type of maintence as well! Makes life much easier on Mom.</div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3009611378_733c18943a.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 249px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/3009611378_733c18943a.jpg" border="0" /></a>So, here we are cleaning up the property in preperation for winter. Burning leaves and brush along with the dozen trees Jim and Tyler have cut down around here. Hardwoods of course are cut up and put in the wood shed for burning this winter, while the pines are burnt in the burn pile. Have I mentioned how hard it is to try and clean, cut and mow 6.5 acres? It's not an easy task, especially when your riding lawn mower is broken and you really need a bulldozer to move things, but all you have is a wheel barrel UGH!!! We did however get it cleaned up, I suppose there is an advantage of having 7 kids, as even the little ones can have a job to do in helping out.</div><br /><div>Now that all that is done I look out my kitchen window as the leaves fall and wonder how much <a href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2999587365_2d4a091ef4_m.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 160px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3235/2999587365_2d4a091ef4_m.jpg" border="0" /></a>bribery I'm going to have to conduct to get them all back out there to clean up these leaves...hmmmm...I may have my work cut out for me because as we all know "you need to be out in the fresh air" line doesnt work that well on teenagers anymore *sigh*</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-17054310406221495592008-10-31T13:31:00.000-04:002008-10-31T14:01:00.389-04:00What's Up Lately???<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfAmOgIhGfmVOUXAoKO4aXYp-kD_2uw8wVrNyieCMbJ66RU0Mhvql3jSJsqwHpcG1rxggNIySRAR-OWeqT8ZZWSwcWEw69oj4hLqj1kvYdpvvfgfNas5ewSYGEzZAfoAqitx4oHF_o9K8x/s1600-h/Playing+in+the+Light.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263377396550715442" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 117px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfAmOgIhGfmVOUXAoKO4aXYp-kD_2uw8wVrNyieCMbJ66RU0Mhvql3jSJsqwHpcG1rxggNIySRAR-OWeqT8ZZWSwcWEw69oj4hLqj1kvYdpvvfgfNas5ewSYGEzZAfoAqitx4oHF_o9K8x/s200/Playing+in+the+Light.jpg" border="0" /></a> I figured since this blog has been so neglected and I'm trying to update as much as possible, that this was a perfect opportunity to write what's been up with this crazy clan lately! Nothing major, other than normal life changes (well normal for us I suppose, not everyone is like us) so here's the skinny on our family happenings! <div> </div><div>As stated in the "Playing Catch Up" posting, we've moved back home to our house in Raeford NC and while we love being in our house with all the space and comforts of a larger than we're used to house, it's been an adjustment on so many levels! </div><div> </div><div>I honestly never realized how much I enjoyed living within the Marine Corps community or how much living on base was a blessing. Not that living here in our house is a bad thing by any means, but getting used to being out in the country with no neighbors and having so much property for the kids to roam has been rather strange. It takes us about 25 minutes to get to the Army base here (Ft. Bragg) so going to the commissary these days is not exactly a hop, skip and a jump from our house any longer. That's taken some getting used to I must say. Prices is another thing that is just blowing my mind! Now, gas prices as we all know have been crazy, but I'm talking about just everyday needs prices, milk, bread..things of that nature. I suppose I was spoiled in being able to shoot down the street to the "C-store" and grab some milk and bread for a lot less than what I'm paying now (and to think I used to complain about the prices then) not to mention the "no sales tax" benefits from shopping on base, yeah well that is no longer a reality for us, unless I want to drive the 25 minutes to base (as I'm sure you can tell I'm not into doing that on a daily basis) so I pay the sales tax and higher prices for the convenience of shopping somewhere closer...it's just a vicious cycle for me and one I'm having trouble adjusting to...call me crazy!</div><div> </div><div>On another front however we've had some great news. Jim was recently selected for Chief <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiXyEOeb3_Ow7lGkMeabjxKacc809mpbp0fkovf588LeOy0vk9sDKMTJI-02FMzjAY96yjWXlOCK47rHutNW0owE9XXf_K6YlqktP8xXgSHe0nF0NHtjP5SRxSR0kZxdmy5v9IX0SzAITD/s1600-h/Jim.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263377629271894322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiXyEOeb3_Ow7lGkMeabjxKacc809mpbp0fkovf588LeOy0vk9sDKMTJI-02FMzjAY96yjWXlOCK47rHutNW0owE9XXf_K6YlqktP8xXgSHe0nF0NHtjP5SRxSR0kZxdmy5v9IX0SzAITD/s200/Jim.jpg" border="0" /></a>Warrant Officer 3, so he'll be pinning that one come August 09. We're all really proud of and excited for him! He of course was sweating the promotion board (as he does everytime) and was relieved he was selected. Frankly I'm not sure why he does this when it comes to promotions, I mean he really does his job above and beyond the requirements, not to mention he's always a giver of at least 110% to his job, his shop, the Corps and his fellow Marines, so the thoughts of him "wondering" if he'll be selected has always blown me away! I suppose considering he's a very humble man in nature, this shouldnt surprise me, but as always I am surprised at his feelings of uncertainty when it comes to things of this nature.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2aGwU9Y_6i4XkLWwahw9qVAi_PK_4RhdMpv5Em21NfYDEMhV1UUmuRjWSp6JNnpRY10sNCA9Bt322VaopPOE6r0yiRA-z4F5rDTJk44RodkDgVWgibjKE4Sbw-wvUH2odR-2SAzPXheL/s1600-h/pic+2++10+weeks+2+days.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263378471079598002" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 152px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr2aGwU9Y_6i4XkLWwahw9qVAi_PK_4RhdMpv5Em21NfYDEMhV1UUmuRjWSp6JNnpRY10sNCA9Bt322VaopPOE6r0yiRA-z4F5rDTJk44RodkDgVWgibjKE4Sbw-wvUH2odR-2SAzPXheL/s200/pic+2++10+weeks+2+days.jpg" border="0" /></a>The kids are all doing well. Charity is enrolling in college for winter semester and expecting her first child come spring. OMG that actually makes me a "Grandmother" doesnt it? You see though I'll not be referred to as "Grandma" because I am WAY TOO YOUNG for that, so I'll be "Nana" to my little Grandson! Yep, that sounds much better dont you think? Anyway, he's due to make his appearance March 09 so we're looking forward to meeting this precious soul!</div><br /><div>Tiffiany and Tara start their new dance lessons tomorrow. They will be learning "Scottish <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0TujhUM7VmnqP9YvcVhZxa9r2pIdb_g-Hs619IL2OHePr5Q3ZQCPYx6srBUC1UrMCthFPzSriRs0jrx8tJVTAQ6hiOzv2C4lNwaQK-VRfgrTBIYyBQbPLQM5-ufYZQ5qHeMF4EpZxUN_G/s1600-h/Afternoon+Tea.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263379078030826194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0TujhUM7VmnqP9YvcVhZxa9r2pIdb_g-Hs619IL2OHePr5Q3ZQCPYx6srBUC1UrMCthFPzSriRs0jrx8tJVTAQ6hiOzv2C4lNwaQK-VRfgrTBIYyBQbPLQM5-ufYZQ5qHeMF4EpZxUN_G/s200/Afternoon+Tea.jpg" border="0" /></a>Highland Dance" and are super excited as are Jim and I. We've always loved that type of dancing, of course I love the Highland dance, and Jim loves the Irish Step dancing (can you tell from what nationality we each come from?) so the celtic culture has always facinated us and the girls are just beside themselves they will actually be a part of a "Celtic School of the Arts" here in town. They are looking forward to working hard so they can compete in the Highland Games in Boone NC this summer! Their Granddaddy (my Father) would be so proud!</div><br /><div>So, as you can see we're still around and still a crazy clan as always. Never a dull moment in a family of 9, but even with the loudness, the hecktic schedules and all that comes with raising 7 children. I wouldnt have it any other way, because without them my life would completely meaningless!</div></div></div></div>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-57532275881572555102008-10-31T13:18:00.000-04:002008-10-31T13:29:29.275-04:00Playing Catch Up...Well since it's been FOREVER since I've posted to this blog, and I feel a need to revive this place once again, I thought I'd post some past entries from another blog I have...am thinking I'll be keeping this blog as my main writing place, so I feel the need to play "catch up" <div><div><br /> </div><div>So, here is the latest blog entry from my other writing places. Please forgive me while I try and update as much as possible :)</div><div><br /> </div><div><strong>Change In Seasons (Sept 27, 2008)</strong></div><br /><div>Well, it's been one crazy summer for me! Many ups and downs, ins and outs and now finally summer is over and fall has arrived. With the change of the seasons I hope good change continues as it has been for the last few weeks!</div><br /><div>We've moved into our old home and even though it was a crazy and unorganized move, we're finally settling in and things are getting back to somewhat of a normal pace. I've been trying to get back into the groove of schooling the kids (which was postponed due to the move) and trying to prepare for the holiday season that seems to be creeping up on me as it does every year very quickly.</div><br /><div>I have recently gotten back behind my camera after about a month long absence due to all the busy happenings in my life lately! I took a couple of my girls out on our property to shoot some pictures...it was great fun and with the weather being crazy due to the Noreaster tooling up the coast, the wind was a fun and great opportunity to shoot some shots. The girls long hair and the wind made for more dramatic images, just what I needed to get back into the photography groove so to speak LOL :)</div><br /><div>So, without further ado (I never know if I spell that word right or not, it never looks right...but that's a totally different subject isnt it) here's some of the many images I shot in the last 2 days of my girls playing, posing and just having fun helping their Mom find her nitch again behind the camera!Hope everyone is doing well and remember, smile, it's Friday...the weekend is almost here!!!! </div><br /><div>Many Blessings to everyone and their families!<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImp-8VDBOsqhuakf083IHfHrsJdCuKINwPdWGtrxitjaohlkmUDf5S96hiMVVGxharOZjBOx-jydR6F3HsgGeLr2MUaGKscPpXK8aLVcjO94CzzQxi_ai0r__P6di2zqaxdmBGJdzXBt0/s1600-h/Tara+Tree.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263370211037901698" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgImp-8VDBOsqhuakf083IHfHrsJdCuKINwPdWGtrxitjaohlkmUDf5S96hiMVVGxharOZjBOx-jydR6F3HsgGeLr2MUaGKscPpXK8aLVcjO94CzzQxi_ai0r__P6di2zqaxdmBGJdzXBt0/s200/Tara+Tree.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEttNDkhzIYjItJVY0OdoZCAN89pgu839OCBRKT5_t5NI27yMT9lGSkg_vvdyfMBlMC7cUtF4Tn2_0IhXEYohJ1sgoVM21NEmgK2Ko1bXTJ9L-ySmN-7zjs8CLKZ4d_Ql64aaGDqWvjE2/s1600-h/Tiffy+Bench+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263370596682595970" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 164px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEttNDkhzIYjItJVY0OdoZCAN89pgu839OCBRKT5_t5NI27yMT9lGSkg_vvdyfMBlMC7cUtF4Tn2_0IhXEYohJ1sgoVM21NEmgK2Ko1bXTJ9L-ySmN-7zjs8CLKZ4d_Ql64aaGDqWvjE2/s200/Tiffy+Bench+1.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xVZGcDHxEQX_vmpBnHsB-D2cZilG5B4bOmPCDLXQralvoGR8WuQ7E9LtxR1TFsYsMfQ9US2GCuxORwQ0HesI1Kst715b4mwwcDX5dZJceDbCZ-ZPYvO3H9ORMk7uxWpigtWQOZOkxdwu/s1600-h/Tara+Chair+4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263371000109621026" style="WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8xVZGcDHxEQX_vmpBnHsB-D2cZilG5B4bOmPCDLXQralvoGR8WuQ7E9LtxR1TFsYsMfQ9US2GCuxORwQ0HesI1Kst715b4mwwcDX5dZJceDbCZ-ZPYvO3H9ORMk7uxWpigtWQOZOkxdwu/s200/Tara+Chair+4.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div>Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-74641608710353502222007-07-15T22:11:00.000-04:002007-07-15T22:19:33.005-04:00Planning process...seems to be never ending. Sometimes it gets so overwhelming trying to plan for the next school year when it involves 5 children at the same time. Doing it one by one seems to take forever and high expectations on my part doesnt seem to help.<br /><br />Just wanting the kids to have the best school year possible is my major goal, keeping them on track in learning and making sure they learn what's needed, especially the older ones since they're in the High School levels. College is just around the corner and there's transcripts to think about, it just tends to get a little crazy.<br /><br />I think the fact our oldest is now in her Senior year doesnt help, there's so much more to think about for her this year than before. Knowing this is her last year schooling with us and then before we know it she'll be gone off to college. Also trying to make sure everything is in order for her applications, all of our "T's" crossed and "I's" dotted is something I stress over when it comes to her and her future.<br /><br />I know while I'm writing this and wondering if I'll ever get everything planned and organized before the school year starts for us that the Lord is going to help us work it all out. His guidance is what brought us to our homeschooling decision and it will also be what gets us thru the tough times, the doubtful times, the stressful times and onto another year under our belt with success!<br /><br />Keeping our prayer life vigilant, keeping the Lord first in our lives, all things will work out according to his plan. So while I spend the never ending hours planning the school year ahead I will keep my eyes upon the Lord and his wisdom and guidance, because without him we are nothing and with him all things are possible!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2052040649499307514.post-29371944330570568672007-07-01T13:44:00.000-04:002007-07-01T13:54:10.500-04:00Independence Day...A new month as we are now in July and with that comes the celebration of Independence Day. The day our country declared it's "independence" this day means the same to all people of our country, yet means so much more to a certain group of people as well.<br /><br />The group of people I speak of are all the military families scattered around the world. They are from all different walks of life and are a group of which I belong. To a military family Independence Day is more of a reality than to most people. Most people look at the celebration of this day as celebrating something of the past, to a military family it's a celebration of something that is very much in the present times of their lives because their husbands or wives are literally fighting for the very freedoms of which we declared and fought for so long ago.<br /><br />Fighting for those same freedoms and more are what our military men and women are doing this very day in far away lands and to them I wish to extend my greatest graditude and prayers that they will all come home safe and sound from their tours of duty.<br /><br />This year my family will be able to celebrate this day with our service member (my husband & my kids Dad) but we know there will again come a day when he wont be around as duty will call him away, so we are thankful that he's here this year.<br /><br />So while your celebrating with fireworks and patriotic hymns and songs, please remember in your hearts and minds those who are far away from their families continuing to fight for your right to celebrate such an important day in our country, for without them there would be no celebration!<br /><br />Happy Independence day from my family to yours!Jimbosbabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904219137083902587noreply@blogger.com0