on posting this or not.... News link:
http://www.wbap.com/Article.asp?id=616255&spid=6051
Ryan lost 2 people he has known for over 15 years this past Wednesday early in the morning. I am so incredibly sad for him, for THEM, for their families. I have literally been thinking about it non stop. I have lost people close to me and know what a stab it is in the gut. Its GUT WRENCHING really. I feel like i do not have the right words for him when he leans on me. It is very frustrating for me, I never want those I care about to feel pain. Ever. Please keep everyone touched by this in your thoughts and prayers!

I read my FL and never update. I am a loser. lol. we are doing great. I got a new, better paying, better benefited job, and things are COMPLETELY uphill in all 3 of our lives =) so exciting!

Courtney- Courtney is doing jump rope for heart right now, at first she started doing it because she was good at it, but then her Grandma (dads mom) went in for back surgery and ended up with a triple bypass that was unsuccessful which turned into a pacemaker being put in :( She is doing well, but this totally pumped Courtney up even MORE for jump rope for heart. I love seeing her so passionate about things :) Her great granmad (dads moms mom) passed away this past wed :( Courtney is coping well for now. We shall see about that with my little drama queenie. Courtney continues to SOAR in school at the top of her class. She is going to start cheer leading soon (LORD help me!)

Andrew- Andrew goes potty about 80% of the time and has pooped once on the potty. He LOVES his new school and is totally thriving there. He talks like a little boy most of the time now :( my baby is so growing up right before my eyes. Joe from BC is still his numba one man, btu he will watch other things like Yo Gabba Gabba (KILL me) and Dora. He is into Spot right now. Heard of this? He got introduced to the books at school but Courtney happened to have some on their bookshelf also and he reads his Spot all the time. Too Cute! http://images.amazon.com/images/P/039921822X.01.LZZZZZZZ.gif He is nothing but 100% pure boy. It cracks me up, he falls, bangs up and immediately gets right back up (unless its his sisters fault in which he, of course, cries and runs to em and Says no no Corky go time OUT! NO!) Andrew also loves to color. on. everything. Mr Clean erasers are my BFFFFFFF!!!

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So yesterday I babysat a little boy who used to be in my class and his brother.  Owen and Evan.  Well Owen kept touching my Big Boob and saying "what's in there????"  LOL>  I did not even know how to answer this so I just said "Oh, it's a part of my body."  (after he asked for like the 4th time.) He looked back at me flabbergasted and said "NO!! It is. NOT!"

Big Boobs...thats how I roll.

American Idol starting tonight has totally brightened my day!! woo woo!!!

Tons of things to talk about and no energy or courageto do so....so I will delight you in this Meme!




TEN things you wish you could say to TEN different people right now, don't name the person:

1. Please hurry, I do love you!

2. Thank you

3. I am SO proud of you!

4. You lose!

5. I miss you soooooooo much!

6. How did I get so lucky??

7. Wow, this is what you meant

8. If your name isn't on it, it's fair game!

9. Just smile, it WILL make things better!

10. I love to laugh with you!


NINE things about yourself:
1. I am learning to let go of the control!
2. I want to learn to dance
3. I have found out who my true friends are
4. I'm losing weight
5. I love banana pudding, and you will too if you know the story ;)
6. I hate sleeping alone
7. I tend to over think
8. I have moved on, and it actually feels good!
9. I am practicing patience with adults.

EIGHT ways to win my heart:
1. Be caring
2. make me laugh
3.know what i need with out me asking :)
4. Be selfless
5. be yourself
6. common sense please
7. Kiss me
8. want the best for me no matter what

SEVEN things that cross your mind a lot:
1. What the hell am I doing
2. what did i forget now
3.my kiddos
4. why
5. I am sooo lucky!
6. Give up the control
7. You are worth it.

SIX things you wish you never did:
1. wreck
2. say certain things
3. trust people so easily
4. curse so much
5. settled.
6. pushed so hard

FIVE turn offs:
1. ignorance
2. selfishness
3. lack of confidence
4. lying
5. smoking

FOUR turn ons:
1. humor
2. smile
3. intelligence
4. kissing :)

THREE words that describe your life:
1. changing
2. lucky
3. interesting

TWO things you want to do before you die:
1. travel the world
2. see my grandchildren

ONE confession:
1. I should be cleaning!

Today we were driving down the road to church and Courtney asked which church are we going to?? I said oh one we went to with miss darla a while ago. I said You probably don't remember it but you will see. And then exasperated she says: MAMA I am not like 20! I can remember things still!!!

ahhh to be young

How am I supposed to blog everyday when the freaking wind knocks out our internet for days!!?!?!?!

might be the new obsession in our house look out!

BEFORE



After

Andrew is insanely obsessed with blues clues.  i think there are hidden messages through steve

I am posting every day this month! yes! yes! I am.

Tonight I suprised Courtney and took ehr to see Ashley Tisdale in concert.  It was a freee thing at the mall btu she was so in love with it, i have never seen her so happy!!! pics coming soon!

you chose CY - your Enneagram type is SIX (aka "The Loyalist").

"I am affectionate and skeptical"

Questioners are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

How to Get Along with Me

• Be direct and clear.
• Listen to me carefully.
• Don't judge me for my anxiety.
• Work things through with me.
• Reassure me that everything is OK between us.
• Laugh and make jokes with me.
• Gently push me toward new experiences.
• Try not to overreact to my overreacting.

What I Like About Being a SIX

• being committed and faithful to family and friends
• being responsible and hardworking
• being compassionate toward others
• having intellect and wit
• being a nonconformist
• confronting danger bravely
• being direct and assertive

What's Hard About Being a SIX

• the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
• procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
• fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
• exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
• wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
• being too critical of myself when I haven't lived up to my expectations

SIXes as Children Often

• are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn
• are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger
• form a team of "us against them" with a best friend or parent
• look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel
• are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent

SIXes as Parents

• are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty
• are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence
• worry more than most that their children will get hurt
• sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries

take it here: http://www.okcupid.com/tests/6711512663497470889/Quick-Painless-ENNEAGRAM

I am being stupid.  thats where ive been.

I am...

Beautiful:

Regardless of my weight and size. Doesn't matter if my hair is perfect or my make up is flawless. It makes no difference what I'm wearing or where I am, I'm beautiful.


Intelligent:

Regardless of my actions, or my choices. Doesn't matter what I'm thinking or how I'm speaking. I am an educated, bright and insightful woman.

I know these things, I truly believe in my head and my heart. But why then does it feel like I'm constantly seeking approval from everyone? I shouldn't care if I'm getting 5000 text messages a month, or a million friends and it shouldn't bother me when I get ignored.  I shouldn't need someone to tell me that I'm beautiful or smart to know that I am.

GAH! What is wrong with me?

Repeat after me... I don't need attention to be happy. I don't need to people to notice me to be attractive. Most of all, I don't need to have men wanting to be sleep with me to be worthy of love. 

EBAY!

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZkiimberly83

I used to use all of mp3 but they closed...anyone else know a good free download music or dirt cheap (on there i paid like a nickel a song!) share with me!

Andrew is quickly approaching his 20th month! WOW! His vocabulary has absolutely EXPLODED! HE loves blues clues. At our house he worships Steve. Steve is THE man! LOL.. He loves balls and anythign with wheels of course! Here is a (probably not) complete list of words he uses daily:
Blue
Clue
More
Eat
Milk
Juice
Cookie
Diaper
Ew
Poop
Yuck
Paw Print
Come on
Note Book
Purple
Pink
Yellow
Green
Fabi
tina
Sissy
Casey
Puppy
Please
thank You

Now I am tired of brag typing lol there may be more. He can also point out his arms, legs, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, hair, hands and feet for you!

He also had his first taste of funnel cake the other day and loved it (see pic below) just like his mama!