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Stories July 28, 2008 Thus far, potty training has gone very well. We have not been without accidents however, they are far and few between. We've gone out a couple times in panties/underwear and did great. I'd say we are really close... Thank God!!! Brad's Boys Weekend went fantastic. They all had a blast doing "guy things." They saw 3 snakes, two cotton mouths and one rattlesnake. Of course they destroyed all of them. The rattler had 8 rattles on it's tail. It was huge. It makes me nervous that one of the kids will be playing outside the cabin and run up on a snake. We just keep them close and trust God. They saw an armidillo and some deer, too. Sissy and I had a rough start to our weekend together. Cooper was sick with a cold and just miserable. Friday was Cooper day because he stayed stuck to my hip. He couldn't rest, he didn't want to eat, he didn't want to be held nor did he want down. I was exhausted come Friday night when he finally went to sleep. Saturday afternoon he was feeling much better. We met GG to look at some furniture then came home and just hung out. The boys came home Saturday night. Yesterday we went to First Baptist Woodstock. again. Dr. Hunt was back and delivered an incredible message. Sunday night we went back to hear Dr. Jerry Vines. I'll be so glad to get connected to a church of our own. Well, GG is here visiting and I'm going to run a few errands before she leaves.
June 24, 2008 Let's see... what's been happening the last couple days? I recovered from my virus and was back in the Mommy role by Tuesday and Papa headed back to his house to recover from kid mode. We stayed home all day Wednesday to commit all energy into potty training. I'm doing both kids at the same time now. I'm so so so so done with diapers/pull ups for those two it's not even funny. With four of them in diapers I feel like I've got my nose in pee and poop 24/7! They did so good the first day. We made sticker charts and I found out that their treat of choice is Starlight Peppermints. Who knew? So I've been breaking them in 1/2 and that's their potty treats. Today we had a couple accidents while playing outside. They just don't stop to think about anything else when they are playing so hard. We'll get there though, I'm bound and determined to be DONE! Our outing today was the FREE movie. I took all 5 and we made it through the movie for an entire 53 minutes. Hey, it was more than I expected. I honestly think we could have made it longer had we not had to sit on the front row. Our eyes were about to pop out of our head we were so close. AND the Horton movie was full so we were reduced to seeing Fantastic Four. Not a good movie for my age kids, so we left. We had a McDonald's lunch and rented movies that we were actually interested in seeing. Turned out to be a nice day. After dinner, Brad and I cleaned out the inside of my Suburban. When we removed the car seats I almost puked. If I had not been wedged between the 2nd and 3rd row and losing massive amounts of fluid through sweating I'd have gone inside to get my camera. You wouldn't believe it. I found petrified chicken nugget, fries that could stab someone, melted suckers that had turned into some crazy type of syrup and there were tons of "What in the HECK is this?" There were some items that were beyond recognition. It was gross and embarassing and now it's clean and shiny! The kids will think they are in someone elses vehicle when they see it. Brad, Jackson, Connor and Grandpa are headed to Danville, GA tomorrow. Grandpa has some beautiful hunting land and they are having a "Boys weekend." They are so excited... all of them. I'm so glad that Con is old enough to go! They are going to ride 4 wheelers and just hang... actually I'm a little jealous I'm not going! But I've got quite a weeknd planned myself. Tomorrow night after putting the babies to bed Sissy and I are going to paint our finger and toe nails. She loves doing that. Then we will eat popcorn and icecream while watching Strawberry Ca-Cake (aka Strawberry Shortcake). I can't wait to have some girltime with my Little Baby Doll. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend no matter what your plans are!
July 21, 2008 I could not take the blue background a second longer... it was killing my eyes! Welcome to the new "FROG" style. I'm sure I'll change again before too long. We went to the Buckhead church Sunday and had an awesome worship service. After church we all ate at On The Border then headed home for some rest. Our family left to head back to NC Sunday afternoon and I was exhausted. I was too tired to do anything. I went to bed and woke up a little after midnight with a stomach virus. I don't think I want Chicken Fajita Quesidillas again for a very very long time! I called Papa at 7:30am and he rushed to my rescue to help with the kids. (GG had to work or she would have been here, too!) As soon as Papa hit the door he had control of the kids and sent me back to bed. Papa and Memaw took care of everyone and I slept from 10:30am-4:00pm. Memaw said she was beginning to worry that I had quit breathing. After some much needed rest I am beginning to recover. My stomach is still a little unsure of itself but I'll be better by tomorrow. I've counted my blessings all day that I wasn't still in Indiana with no family around to help.
July 19, 2008 We have had company this weekend. My cousin (Gregg) and his wife (Dixie) along with their 3 daughters (Anna, Patti and Taylor) have come from Forest City, NC to visit. They arrived at 3am on Saturday morning and are here until Sunday afternoon. Dixie and I have been planning this weekend since we moved to Indy. We've longed for time together to chat, laugh and love on each other. I've missed them so much and it's just been awesome to have them here. Today we woke up and had homemade waffles and bacon. Lunch was sandwiches. After lunch GG and Larry arrived we headed out to Canton to see the house. They all just adored it as much as we do. We came back home and grilled hamburgers and hotdogs. After dinner Dixie braided our hair... Gabrielle, Me, Taylor, Patti and Anna. We took pictures together to show off Dixie's artistry. Dixie used to sit and braid my hair all the time when I was a little girl. It was really a full circle moment to sit and watch her braid my daughters hair the same way. We've had a blast. I can't remember the last time I have laughed as hard as I did this evening. I literally could not breath and was having stomach pains. I'll load pictures as soon as I get a chance. We are all going to The Buckhead Church tomorrow morning. Andy Stanley will be preaching and we'll hear some incredible music. Everyone is looking forward to worship. I can't write in words how precious family time has been. I am beyond thankful to be surrounded by so many people who love us. They have all been eating the kids up from head to toe. Of course, they love the attention!
June 17, 2008 Okay so I decided to add a little testosterone to my website. But don't expect it to last too long... I really like my pink flowers and butterflies. I'm starting to see 3 computer monitors. I'm taking that as a sign to GO TO BED! Quick note... I had girl's night alone tonight. It was very last minute and I went to see a movie. "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl." It was a very sweet look at the life of a little girl during the depression. I would highly reccomend seeing it. I honestly think boys would like it, too!
July 17, 2008 We are having so much fun living with Memaw and Grandpa. Memaw, the kids and I went to NorthPoint mall yesterday. We all filed in and headed straight for the food court (go figure!). After a long lunch the kids rode the merry go round. Gabrielle finally rode a horse by herself. Up to this point, she would only ride on the little bench.... Miss Cautious! After the ride, we went shopping at Gymboree, Macy's and window shopped in Pottery Barn Kids for ideas. This whole deal with decorating is driving me crazy. I can't quit switching color palettes. One minute I think ember and cream... no maybe reds and yellows... no maybe taupes and khaki. If I keep this up I'll have a circus arena! Traci Kalish... I would give ANYTHING for you to live closer and help me with this task!!! I had Brady and Cooper's 9 month pictures taken yesterday. Oh my goodness, they turned out so cute. Gabrielle and Connor never really take good pics. Jackson and the babies will take after me with popping up a smile out of nowhere. I can't wait to get the pics back. I walked in to pick Cooper up this morning from his crib. He was sitting straight up and when he saw me he started to clap... so precious. Brady thinks everything is a joke. If I so much as wipe his bottom he busts out into a fit of laughter. Yesterday Jackson asked for a new bandaid. He had a small cut on his foot that he'd been nursing. I said, "Let's let it air out for a bit." He replied, "But Mommy, if all the air comes out I'll be little again!"
July 14, 2008 Is it possible to love the south but hate the humidity? I know they go hand in hand but ugggghhhh... I'm melting. The other night while driving I had to run the windshield wipers and it wasn't even raining. It does no good to wear makeup of straighten my frizzy curls so most of the time I just don't make the attempt. Those of you who know me well KNOW how much I sweat anyway... put me in Georgia in the middle of July and I'm just a puddle! We made it to church yesterday. We decided to visit First Baptist Woodstock. Oh my word, we felt like we were at Six Flags. I've never seen anything like it before. I wouldn't even begin to guess how many people that church runs. Brad and I were very overwhelmed. It made me long for my church back in Indy. I miss them all so much. We'll find a church and it will be the church God wants us to be active in... I'm just ready to find it. We had a great time yesterday with friends. Jack is our longtime friend since dental school. He is an endodontist in Rome, GA. He and his sweet wife Kate met us at church yesterday morning. After church we had lunch at Buffalo's Cafe where we broke them into "eating out with kids." They do not have any children as of yet. It was quite and experience for them and Jackson wasn't even with us! After lunch we rounded off our day with conversation back at the house. It was wonderful to hang out with them. Jack pretty much lived at our house when we lived in Augusta. I've fed him more meals than I can count. He and Brad are very close and it's nice to be within driving distance. I mentioned that Jackson wasn't with us yesterday. He spent the weekend with his Papa. On Friday he said, "I want to have coffee and donuts with my Papa and spend the night." Well, that's all Papa had to hear and he was on his way to pick up Jackson. They have had a wonderful time together. We've TRIED to speak to Jackson on several occasions and he doesn't even want to talk to us. He wants to stay 3 more days. Papa said he hasn't even menitoned our names! He's also learned to swim while he's been gone. Judy, a friend of Papa's, has a pool and he's just really taken off. He can't wait to show us what he's learned. I miss him soooo much and am VERY ready for him to come back to us.
July 10, 2008 Did you notice the first picture on the home page? We close on OUR house August 13th! It's been an incredible ride full of ups and downs but in the end we've settled our minds and have made a confident decision to purchase our original house. I am so excited I can't stand it! Everytime we thought the door was closed God revealed another door that was open. Thank you Jesus for providing not only our needs but our wants, too. GG kept Cooper overnight last night. She wants to keep the kids one at a time for some special GG time. Cooper was first. GG loved on him and gave him lots of attention. I met up to pick him up from his slumber party yesterday. After getting him, the kids and I went to McDonald's for lunch. I was so proud of them. They listened to me and were incredible. It was one of those moments you think "My kids are so great and mind so well!" 3 different people came up to me upon leaving and said how wonderful my children behaved. Little do they know the "little angels" can become "little devils" in .5 seconds!!! Tonight was Girl's Night and thank goodness it wasn't as pathetic as my first attempt in Georgia. Susan and I met at the Mall of Georgia for dinner and shopping. We had a good time together. Neither one of us can believe that I live here now and we can see each other as much as we want. I think once we move into our home it will seem more real. I still feel a bit like I'm on vacation. Susan and I were on the hunt for a new purse that I so desperatley needed. We found "the" purse at Macy's and then headed to Chili's to eat. (can you tell I like that place?) After a long dinner we headed home around 9:30pm. I stopped for a cup of coffee on the way home. I'll be very tired tomorrow. HOWEVER...Brad gets off work at 2pm on Friday's (too good to be true) so I'll have some reinforcements.
July 8, 2008 Sweet Private Practice!!! Brad's first day of work was wonderful. He said he counted his blessings over and over that God gave him the strength to get through residency. It has all paid off in the end. He said the staff were very welcoming. He is very thankful and so am I. He just couldn't get over how different the pace was from residency. He's got meetings set up with local dentists this week for some PR work. That's how he makes his living is by the general dentists referals. He was looking forward to heading back to work this morning. That's always a good sign. It is so HOT here. Not just HOT but HOT and HUMID to the point you think you will just melt if you look out the window. The kids are begging to go outside and then when we get out there they are begging to go back inside. Yesterday I made up so many games and stories they were starting to just get silly. We played Hokie Pokie, Simon Says, Elefun, Gone fishing, and then we made up stories. Actually I made up the stories and Jackson acted them out. He was the Noble Knight... Connor was the Noble King... Sissy was Princess Gabrielle. All Gabrielle's horses were being attacked by mean mice. Noble King Connor was sending out his fiercest Knight to destroy all the mean mice. Noble Knight Jackson destroyed all the mice and the horses were able to run free again. Noble King Connor dubbed Jackson Sir Knight Jackson. It was really cute watching Jackson drop to one knee to be dubbed and fight the mice with his sword. He has such a great imagination... evidently Mommy does, too!
July 6, 2008 We didn't make it to church today. I woke up and felt like I'd been ran over by a truck. I told Brad, "We don't ever just skip church but I honestly don't think I can make it today." So I slept in while Brad took care of the kids. Do you know I slept until 11:30am? It felt so good. I think God was in it that we stayed home. Brad went out to start the car a little later to go to the store and it wouldn't start. Had I gotten everyone up and ready for church and no car... uggghhhhh I'd been one frustrated Mommy. We'll have to get that fixed tomorrow. I finally found my camera cord and got pics posted. Be sure to checkout the Pictures page and see all of them. They start at moving day and end with 4th of July. Tomorrow is Brad's big day. His first day of work. I can't wait till he gets home and can tell me all the details. He's really excited and a tad bit nervous. Copper and Brady are both crawling like crazy. They are all over the place. They both have cut top teeth also. That makes 3 teeth for each of them. Cooper loves to take Brady's toys away from him. It's sort of funny because Brady just lets him have it and picks up something else. Cooper takes that and they continue going round and round. They love to eat. They almost don't ever want a bottle anymore... just table food. They are getting big WAY too fast.
July 5, 2008 WE HAVE FRIENDS!!! Last night we went over to cookout with friends. Yes, we have made some friends. Bret and Nicole have twin girls that are 2 years old. We met them through Uncle Aaron. They all went to UGA together. They called and invited us over for a 4th of July cookout. There was another couple there, too. Jon and Ashley along with their 2 year old, Marshall. The kids played and made a big mess while we sat around talking and chasing children. We had a really good time and look forward to many more. Today is going to be pretty laid back. We are really trying hard to stay home and get the kids used to our new home so they will feel comfortable. They were so off track with naps and sleeping. They were just miserable and so whiny. We postponed any overnight or all day trips for a week or so. They already are so much better. They have had naps each day at the same time and are finally eating again. They were just so messed up from all the change. I can not stress enough how important structure is for my kids. They need it to feel secure and be happier children. Everyone has a different philosophy and that's just mine. Not to mention that I would have no hair left on my head if I didn't have somewhat of a schedule. So far, Aunt Susan has been MIA ever since we moved. She's been visiting family in Florida so we have not even seen each other...except one little bity tiny time that was too short to count. :) GET BACK HOME GIRLFRIEND!!!! Girls night is Thursday... I'm thinking Mexican?!?!
July 2, 2008 The day started off with a meeting with our builder. We are looking into some other options to get "our house." He came up with some really good stuff ad we're working on making it a "go!" Time will tell. I'm trying not to get my hopes up... but it's hard not to. I am so very tired it's just not funny. This afternoon I had to go to Target to pick up a script. When I got to the parking lot I thought to myself, "I'm just going to lay my head back for a second to get my thoughts together." Next thing I know I'm waking up from a little 15 min nap! There was a lady parked next to me staring. I guess she thought I was dead or something. My Mom said it was so sad that I had to go to the Target parking lot for a nap. I got my script and a Starbucks. After the nap and some caffine I was good to go... complete with a second wind. We grilled out hotdogs/hamburgers tonight for supper. It was yummy. I walked outside towards the grill with dogs and burgers in hand. As I walked I looked at the kids running a muck in the yard wearing nothing but pull-ups or undies. Some were fishing others were swinging and a couple rode their big wheels. Grandpa was manning the grill, Brad was fishing and Nancy was playing with the babies. God reminded me that the scene I was watching was why we wanted to come back. Isn't this worth the effort and hassle? At the grocery store I was once again reminded around every corner that I am back in the south. Growing up, my mother did not let me out of the car without making me comb my hair and touch up my lipstick. I thought it was obnoxious at the time but it quickly became a habit. Once I moved off from GA I kind of gave up on makeup for the most part. Now that I'm back here I have had to pull out all the glosses, powders and other devils dust. People around here don't just jump in their sweats and pull the hair back for grocery shopping. Most women were in sundresses, capris and flats and fully made up. Great! As if getting to the store wasn't enough work I now have to primp before I can buy milk and eggs. Milestones: Cooper is fully crawling. I lifts his belly and crawls on his hands and knees. He can get anywhere he wants to go with those little limbs of his. It's soooo cute! He also cut a top tooth this week. That's two on bottom and one on top. Brady is crawling but doesn't like to lift his belly. His crawl is more of an army crawl and a little slower then Cooper. His top gums are buldging and ready to bust a tooth at any moment! Brady will laugh and giggle if you just look at him. He's so sweet. He just drawls his little body in and cackles when he laughs. It's contagious. Cooper is a lover. He loves to give kisses and he'll hold your hands and take some steps. 9 months old??? My babies will be 1 soon.... sniff sniff!
June 30, 2008 Well, we are back from Indy and Brad is offically done with residency! I can't believe I just wrote those words... I never thought it would get here and now that it's here it seems like it was all too fast. We drove up to Indy on Friday morning. Friday night we had dinner at Bucca de Beppo. Saturday consisted of sleeping in (YES!) then busting a move to see Sheri (my hair stylist) for one last "do." After that, I met Jamie and Lisa for a quick lunch at Panera. Then it was back to the hotel to get all dolled up for graduation. Sunday morning we were out of there by 7am. A very busy busy trip! We are back at the Harris' house now with all the family back together. I'm ready to stay in one place for at least a week. We missed the kids like there was no tomorrow. I can't decide if having lunch with Jamie and Lisa was a good thing or bad? I did okay telling Jamie bye but when it came to Lisa... we lost it all over again. I told her that I feel like a fish out of sea. I don't belong in Indy anymore yet I don't quite fit here in GA yet either. It's all a big transition and I know with time it will all work out. Everything is just such a mess right now. Brad doesn't start work until Monday. That means he gets a whole week to dedicate to US!!! However, we have lots of things to get done while he's off. We need to get our tags taken care of, banking, driver's license, unpacking and tons more stuff like that. Not to mention there is the whole business of finding a home! I have to go... wish I had more time to spend updating the website right now but there are kids to get to bed. I have SOOOOO many pictures to update. Once I find my USB cord I'll get right to it!
June 26, 2008 I just read last night's post and I need to apologize for my spelling and grammar errors. It was very late and I was using a laptop. It's a whole new world typing on that thing. I awoke this morning thinking that for some reason the sun had chose not to shine on GG's house today. The windows were like they had been covered with something from the outside. Then I heard this loud roaring sound. Tornado? The end of times? No... just a man blowing up the world's largest BOUNCE HOUSE!!! Honestly, this thing was as big as the house... I am so not kidding. I knew GG and Larry had a surprise for the kids and I knew it was a bounce house but oh my... I didn't know it was the size of the house. They rented it for the kids through Saturday. Jackson of course jumped in head first and flipped around for hours. Larry said, "Just what Jackson needs for all that energy... a giant house with padded walls!" So funny... Gabrielle and Connor on the other hand looked at it like it had landed from Mars. I don't think they ever did get inside. Thanks anyway GG and Larry. One day they will realize how great that was of ya'll. So tonight I had my first GA Girl's Night. Actually, it was rather pathetic. I went shopping and to Chili's... alone! (Indy girls... it's okay to shed a tear over this story, I know it's sad.) All the kids were at their proper grandparents home, Brad in Indy, Nancy was resting at home, Uncle Aaron had plans as so did Susan and Doc was working late. Anyway, I figured why waste a perfectly good night so I made the best of it. I had no business shopping but I'm just not really pleased with my outfit for graduation. I made one last attempt at trying to find "the perfect dress." I did find one I really liked (as much as I can really like myself in a dress). I bought it but it's so outside my box... I don't know if I'll wear it or not. I'm hoping that with cute hair and makeup I'll like it even more. I'm off to pack for the weekend. I get to see Melanie for coffee Saturday morning, get one final cut/color/wax (the torture we put ourselves through all in the name of beauty is beyond me) from Sheri, lunch with Lisa and Jamie and finally the big Graduation Banquet!!!
June 25, 2008 Today the kids and I got up, dressed and headed out the door to visit GG. Upon our arrival there was a very very happy GG waiting to greet us. Sampson (her dog that she desperatly wants me to love) greeted us, too. GG had a little pool in the yard filled with water and lots of bubbles to send flying in the air. After waterplay, we came inside for my first southern style dinner. True southerns call lunch dinner and dinner as you know it is supper. Confusing I know but you'll get it. Anyway, lunch was fried chicken, fried squash (out of Aunt's garden) and vidallia onions, pinto beans, fresh corn (out of the same garden), cucumbers and onions that had set in vinegar (tart and crunchy delicious), cole slaw, and mashed potatoes. Do I even need to tell you how good that meal was? Just imagine... it was THAT good. My Mom is a fabulous cook. She taught me a lot about cooking and her Momma taught her. It's a pasttime that a lot of women rarely do anymore. Cooking in our family has always ment FAMILY. After lunch I was in a food coma. I could hardly keep my eyes open. GG sent me off to nap and who knows what the kids did during that time. When I came down they were jumping on the air matress and seeing how many little people could fit into the dog crate! Momma then informed me that I should go get a pedicure while the kids were entertained. I did just that and my toes are now "California Raspberry." They look beautiful and I slpurged for a mani, too. Mom is going to keep my car this weekend so her Larry and the kids can get around town. That leaves me driving the Beamer! So sad, but yes, it's true. Sometimes you must take one for the team. I feel like such a terrible Mother leaving my kids for the weekend. Not only did I drive them in the dead of night and strip them away from their own home as they know it then I shoved them into a huge house that they are like the size of a marshmellow in. I let them stay there 2 days (just long enough to know where the potty and the trash can belong) then I put them in the car and send them an hour away to GG's. They are so confused. Needless to say I'm abandoning them here until Sunday!!! Oh dear, I don't know if I can do it. I probably will miss them more than they will miss me. I bet we leave Saturday night to get back quicker. Ohhhh, I miss my husband. I just want my whole family to be in the same house for one week!!! Anyway... no worries about us here in GA. We are doing just fine. (Do I sound convincing?) I didn't think so. Please keep us in your prayers. Thank you Jesus for getting us close to family. Thank you that we can rely on them more now when we are in need. Thank you for the celebrations we'll be able to have together now that the miles are not so far between us. Remind me that I'll make friends and we will have a home of our own. Keep my kids and myself in your grip and remind us that you have not forgotten about us. Amen
June 24, 2008 Today I am feeling so much better. I have more energy and less coughing. Thanks for the prayers. Susan came over today and helped me to get some unpacking completed. We got all the children's clothes put away and most of mine and Brad's, too. It's so weird that she and I can just see each other whenever we want. We both agreed that we can't wrap our minds around it yet. We are planning a cookout, swimming and of course we need to plan our first girl's night! Brad is counting the days until he's done with residency. Only 3 more to go... yippee! The kids are doing well. I told Gabrielle today to go to her room for time out. Then I thought, well she must be somewhat comfortable with the house because she went to the right room. They love having all this land to play on. Brad's parents have 18 acres with a pond, horses, fishing and lots of room to ride their bikes. They love it! Right now, Grandpa is driving them around on the four wheeler (one at a time, with a helmet and riding slow). Then all the kids get to help feed the horses. I'll take pictures just as soon as I can. Tomorrow, the kids and I will be going to GG's for a visit. We'll spend the night and then I'll leave the older 3 there with her and Larry for the weekend. I'll take the babies to Papa's for the weekend. Then Grandpa, Memaw, Uncle Aaron and myself will take off to Indy for Brad's graduation banquet!
June 23, 2008 We made it through our first day and night! Brad flew back to Indy last night. The kids did great with the new sleeping arrangments. Jackson and Connor are sharing a queen size bed. Gabrielle has a full bed and the babies are in their cribs. Gabrielle could not fall asleep last night. Everytime I would check on her she'd be wide awake. Finally, I brought her into bed with me. A very bad habit I don't want to start. I may end up putting her crib back up... who knows. I'm still not 100% healthy. Last Thursday, the day before our move, I had to go to the ER. I was feeling worse than before I started the antibiotics. I was still having fever, chills, sweats and I felt so very weak. I also was having difficulty breathing. Brad got home from work and I said, "I'm going to the ER." He called for backup and Gary Brough came to watch the kids. Brad met me at the ER. They did a chest xray and the infection was in both lungs. My fever went up while I was there and I was shaking all over the place. The ER doctor thought I should be admited since I had failed the outpatient treatment plan. I told him we were supposed to be moving tomorrow and I needed to be home. He said to push back the move by a day at least and he would start me on IV antibiotics that I could finish at home with a pill form. So that's what we did. I had new antibiotics and a nebulizer. I am feeling some better but I'm just not completley there, yet. It's been a lot of work and I need a lot of rest. Those two words just don't go together. Thank you Jesus, for giving me strength to make it home. Thank you for your mercy and grace. Keep my family and I in your arms and in your will. Help us to settle in and see this as an adventure. Remind me to be thankful. Please bring my husband home to us safe so we can reunite as a family. Amen.
June 22, 2008 We're here! We got to Georgia around 3am this morning. It goes without saying that we are all exhausted, except Cooper. He slept the entire way here. I am feeling better just really weak. I'm glad to have the "move" over with and now ready to settle in a bit. It's super stressful right now. Brad and I both are sort of numb. We don't feel sad, excited, anxious or anything else. I think we just need much much rest. Papa is on his way (with his white horse, LOL) to offer some help so I can get rested. Brad will fly back to Indy tonight and we'll meet up with him next week for graduation. Please please please pray for us during this time of major transition. The kids are a bit confused and frankly, so are we. We all just need some time to adjust and then we can move forward with finding a home of our own. Thanks to Grandpa and Memaw for taking us into their home. I know it's a major change for ya'll, too. We love you!
June 17, 2008 Well, the night I've been looking forward to for so long has come and gone. My friends gave me the best Going Away party, ever! I walked in the doors of Sarah's house to be greeted by a Mexican Fiesta. There were decorations, tons of food, sombreros and my closest friends. What more could you ask for? How about pneumonia? Yes, that's right. As if I was not stressed out to the max as it is I have pneumonia. I've had fever, chills and this terrible cough. I called the doctor today and they made an appointment for me to come in. Brad came home early and I went to get some relief. I just knew there was something wrong. It was more than just a cold or allergies. So, I got a Zpack and an inhaler. I'm already starting to feel better. I was told by Lisa to put on my "game face" and get to the party. So with a lot of prayer I did just that. (Thank you Jesus for giving me strength) Not only did I "get through" but I had a great time. We started the night off with dinner. There were enchiladas, 7 layer dips, black bean salsa without black beans (Oops, Heather you forgot something), chips, salsa, taco salad and keylime pie. After dinner we moved to the family room for a little SingStar competition. For those of you who don't know, SingStar is a Playstation karoke game. We sang the 80's version. It was awesome songs like Uptown Girl, Eye of the Tiger and Tainted Love. We had so much fun! We laughed until we couldn't breath and then laughed some more. I made it home around 10:15pm. All the kids were in bed, dishes washed and house straightened. It was a perfect ending to a perfect night (minus the pneumonia). Girls, it's been a great privledge and adventure. I love each and every single one of you! Thanks for all the hard work you put into my party. I especially appreciated that it was a FUN PARTY and not a sad sappy party. I just couldn't have stood it if there were tears involved. God has taught me so much through our church. I've learned how to be a better friend, be active and involved even when not asked and go the extra mile because it always pays off. More importantly God taught me to trust in Him fully and in turn he'll provide everything I need. I came to Indy knowing nobody and he gave me YOU.
Check out the video Heidi did for Father's Day! It's a tear jerker...
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