my first project!

So for my birthday I got a Brother SE-350 sewing/embroidery combo machine- I LOVE IT!

This week I went out and bought lots of new color thread for my machine and started having fun!

Here is the first project I completed!I'm so excited and happy about it! I made Michael a onesie for football season and I just love how it turned out! This is the first thing I embroidered with more than one color and it wasn't hard at all!! I can't wait to get started on the 'fall' projects I have in mind for the kids (and me!). Look for many more cute projects to come!!!

Just Chillin-

I think this picture speaks for itself... I just had to share it!

Happy birthday to me!

This past weekend was my birthday and it was such a great weekend!
Friday night we went to stone mountain for the laser show. It was so much fun.... and Kaylee absolutly loved it! Saturday we went up to my mom's went swimming played "redneck golf' and just hung out all day- it was great. Sunday my in laws took me out to eat at my favorite resturant- Olive Garden. It was a great weekend.
To top it off, I got what I so badly wanted for my birthday--- my sewing/embroidery machine!!! I have already been playing with it and I can't wait to start on some projects and get some things monogramed for the kids!!!

I have lots of pictures however, I left my camera at my mom's saturday and won't be able to get pics posted till later this week.-- so stay tunned!

Thanks to everyone who made my birthday so wonderful!!!

7 years and counting.......

7 years ago today, I married my best friend. It was a perfect day, filled with family, friends, beautiful dresses, flowers, good food, happy tears, laughter and lots of fun. It was a day I'll never, ever forget- My wedding day!

A picture of us taken right after the ceremony

This past weekend, Chris and I went away together to a friends Lake house on Lake Sinclair. We left Friday after he got off work and spent 2 nights on the lake just being husband and wife. It was so nice to really get away and relax... no kids, no stress, nothing to do except relax, laugh, play cards, swim, eat some good food and sleep in late! (ha ha) It was an amazing weekend, one that we very much needed.

A picture of us on the back deck of the lake house

Saturday afternoon

I can't imagine my life without Chris. He truly does complete me in every way and I can't wait to see what the next 7 years hold for us as a couple, because these past 7 years have been amazing!

I love you honey- Happy Anniversary!

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Last night after all the kids were in bed, Chris and I were watching Hell's Kitchen on TV when all the sudden I hear a funny noise coming from the monitor...... I didn't think it was Michael crying but it was just strange.. so I went in to check it out-

Here is what I found......... There isn't alot to 'see' in the movie cause it was dark in his room but it is soo funny!! (HINT Make sure you turn your volume WAY up!!)

Yes- that was Michael snoring!! SO funny!!!

On another note- that was about all the sleep Michael (and us!) got last night- His SECOND tooth came through this morning! I can't believe my baby has 2 teeth already!! I will try to get a good picture of them to post soon!

The Lazy Days seem to be returning!!!

Well, its been 3 weeks since the "bee incident" and we are finally starting to make progress with Kaylee and her being outside fear. We've made a 'bug book' of pages Kaylee has colored with different insects that are 'scary or not scary'. She likes knowing what bug is outside when she sees it and knowing if its scary or not.
Today, we spent almost 2 hours total througout the day outside playing, blowing bubbles, playing "catch" and ridding her 'bike' down the driveway. It is so nice to be back outside! Kaylee is also starting to understand she is okay even when bugs are around. I was so proud of her today, there was a BEE flying around us and I shooed it away and she just stood still then said "thanks mommy!". No melt down, no freak out- it was so nice!
With 3 weeks left till I start back to teaching 2 nights a week, I am looking forward to spending most of our remaining 'summer' days outside and in the pool as much as we can! Thanks to everyone for your prayers, advice and helpful tips during these last few weeks with Kaylee.

Michael is 6 months!!!

Time definitly flies when your having fun- and to say that I've had fun being a SAHM for the last 6 months is an understatment!!

He goes for his 6 month Check up August 4th so I'll update then on his stats health wise but here is what he is up to these days.

Michael can.....

• Crawl anywhere he wants!!!
• Pull up to stand
• eat home made baby food- so far he's tried.... green beans, carrots, apple sauce, bananas, peas (not his favorite though!)
• laugh and smile to melt your heart
• hold his own bottle

I took some photos of Michael the other day and have edited them FINALLY for his '6month' shots! ENJOY!