New Years.. To Do list!

I thought it would be easier to keep up with my goals/to do list by writing them down and holding myself accountable.

2012---
Where did you go!?
This year has blew right before my eyes. I loved getting to watch my babies grow. They are healthy and happy and that is all matters. Really!

I stayed at home with Hudson January 2012 thru August 2012 year. I am blessed to have been able to stay home with both Bree and Hudson for 10+ months.

I found out in May I was going to be an Aunt... AGAIN. :) (still waiting... For his appearance)

We vacationed at the beach for a week in July! Hudson's first beach trip. (1st of many)

In, August I started a new job. (which I love by the way)

Bree started 1st grade! She is a smart cookie!

Hudson started daycare at 9 months old.

November, my baby boy turned 1! Time flies... He has brought so much joy to our lives. He is such a mischievous little rotten boy. He makes me laugh and smile all the time! His big sister LOVES him to death. Hudson thinks he is always in control. His birthday party was a success and a great day!

In December, we got a puppy! Santa left us a puppy Christmas morning. We chose to call her "Lady". She is my third child. Spoiled like the other two.

Lastly, this year as brought happiness and also tears. I still mourn the death of my grandfather everyday. I often think of what he would say, how he smells, and what he would be doing if he was still with us. I hurt with my grandmother every.day. She lost the love of her life, of 60 years.

I continue to learn about myself, about balancing 2 kiddos, single mom life, and that I am very stubborn.



---2013---

Is going to be my year!
I vow to love life!!
-be happy
-appreciate the little things
-work out (more)
-run a 5k
-eat/cook better
- be organized
-return rented movies back ON TIME
- save money
- get rid of things in my closet
- buy a new couch/chair
- take more "mini" trips with the kids
- be a better mom/sister/daughter/friend

I also vow to sleep late, limit my intake of cherry coke, do random acts of kindness, say thank you a lot, do a "pay it forward" on my birthday, read to my babies more, turn my phone off when I have "dates with me", buy more blu rays ;) , play more board games, and clean out my attic!

I know some of these may seem silly but to me they are real. They mean something. Small or big.

...Here's to 2013. Lets do this! :)

Beach babes

We have had an awesome time at the beach! We leave tomorrow and as much as I have enjoyed late night walks on the beach and early morning sunrises I am ready to sleep in my own bed and be at home.
The time we have spent here as reminded me of all the love I have for
the ocean. It is one of my favorite places in the world. Although I have traveled several place including out of the country. I feel I'll always have the beach, Chicago, and Disney at the top of my list!
Please Pray for safe travels tomorrow!

Playing catch up

Well, once again life has taken me by surprise.

       I have a lot to catch up on and fill the blog world in on. First, and formost our family blessed with a beautiful baby boy in November of 2011. Hudson James changed our little family. Big sister Bree is head over hills in love with little brother.

       Hudson weighed 7 pounds and 10 ounces and was perfect. He was an easy baby and still continues to amaze me at how good of a baby he is. He is very attached to his mommy and loves to sleep in his own bed. A letter to my son.

 To my son Hudson,

                To my second true love. It seems only like yesterday you were just born, I couldn't hardly believe you were a boy. Love is not easy to put into words, especially a mother’s love.IT took awhile for me to come to terms with the fact that I was your mother and would be forever. But, today I cannot help but smile.

Every milestone  you hit is so exciting to watch. Watching you grow gives me a great joy. Your first smile, your laugh, your first roll, your first crawl, it is all exciting in its own way.

I know the years will get challenging and I will have to learn as I go. But, always remember Mommy loves you to the moon and back.

Someone once told me that we live our life in phases. When one ends, another begins. I hope you always remember what is important and who you are.Seize the moment and always live life to its fullest, have no regrets.

 I have learned so much from you in your short few months and I know I will continue to learn so much from you. 

I will always be your biggest cheerleader.

"I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always, as long as I'm living my baby you'll be."

I love you sweet baby!

 Love, Mommy


     Bree finished kindergarden in May and I cant hardly believe my daughter will be 7 this fall. She is a girly girl forsure. She is a people pleaser and a mommy's girl. She is ready for 1st grade and is excited that Mrs. Tina will be her teacher.

        Last year, in December on a Saturday my Grandad got to feeling bad and decided he needed to have his heart checked. My mom was out of town. Hudson was only 3 weeks old and Bree had been sick with a virus. My Grandad went to Saint Thomas and they told him he needed to have a by-pass surgery. By Sunday surgery was a go and Grandad went into Surgery Sunday morning about 6 am. My Grandad never woke up. My Grandad went to Heaven on December 7, 2011. It was a sad day for my family. I was blessed to be 23 and still have all of my grandparents thus far. My Grandad was the best man I've ever known. He was an amazing Grandad and I truly miss him so much. My Grandparents were married 60 years and all of which my grandmother never drove. So, he drove my Granny around for years and years. Grandad didn't want much out of life He only wanted to bring his family to Heaven with him. I can only hope Hudson will be as great of a man as him.

My days as a SAHM are closely coming to an end. I dont know how much longer I will stay at home, Hudson is almost 8 months old. I was blessed to be able to stay at home with Bree for a year. So, I am equally blessed to have stayed st home thus far. On the other hand, I look forward to going back to work and getting some adult conversation. ha. No more ponytails and work out clothes for me.

I look forward to getting back to the blog world. I have missed you so.

Out With the old...

In with the new....

Its me again. Fresh new look by the amazing Danielle Moss. Click Here to check her out, and I promise you will not be disappointed. This chick is fast too! I knew I wanted something and have debated forever on what exactly fit my style. But I am literally amazed, I LOVE it!

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