Random

Nothing new to post about really. Just the same ole random-ness! So here you are . . . Enjoy :)

I left my cell phone @ my moms house . . . I think this was Cy or possibly Add. Whoever you are LOVE YOU BACK :)

Have I mentioned that Evie LOVES babies? We had a game night with some friends the other night. As soon as they took their {newborn} baby out of this swing, Evie jumped right in! She loved that little baby though, she would squeal with excitement when she'd look at it, like she couldn't contain herself - it was just so cute, tiny, and REAL!

While discussing our taxes (which I'm not overjoyed about) at the FIL's office, Evie was running wild. She kept banging on the windows and pulling on the blinds. Then she finally wore herself out and came to me BEGGING for her bink (above)! Which, by the way, HOW HOW HOW do you break your baby of the bink. She usually only has it when sleeping, but it's a MUST for her. I want her to be rid of it by the time she's 2. Tips??

Last, but certainly not least . . . Evie trying to pick up 3 large pairs of socks at once and walk around with them. It was QUITE the task, but she did prevail - because she's awesome like that!

The CraZy BeNcH :)

I nicknamed this bench the "Crazy Bench", because it is not made very well - and looks CRAZY! I didn't realize how bad it was until I brought it inside and started cleaning it up. IT'S BAD. It is so crooked and uneven! But, I think it has "charm". I REALLY hope Braden lets me keep it inside as a step stool, but it was an outside stool for our front porch - I have a feeling "Crazy Bench" is going to have to live outside :( At least until Braden makes a new stool for outside . . .

I painted it white - stenciled some damask - painted some dots - added some ribbon - sprayed some polyurethane - Wha La!

9 more days . . . .

In 9 more days my baby is going to be a 'big girl'! That's how I feel! In 9 more days my Evie will be 1 year old! TOO. WeIrD. for. THE. mOm. I seriously don't understand! That was THE fastest year of my entire life! By far much faster than the last year, when I was pregnant, when time seemed to D.R.A.G! Time is such a weird thing.

My cousin, Shelli http://greeneinkphotos.blogspot.com/, did Evie's 1st year pictures yesterday! My auntie, Lexus, came with us, and we had so much fun! We ended up doing her picts. @ the new SpringHill Suites, Marriott (it's totally funky and fun in there)! It has been SO cold outside! And I'm so glad Shelli thought to do them there - SUCH a great idea! The style of the hotel matched Evie's funky outfit perfectly! The whole setting was very 'Evie-ish' aka ExTreMelY SpUnKy! Evie L.O.V.E.S. attention (as do most children) and was having a blast w/ the photo shoot! "All eye's on Evie" is Evie's motto . . . I KNOW it is :)

I love my baby girl! She's such a 'go-get-errr'! I'm so happy that she's here on this earth with Braden and I. Healthy. Happy. Beautiful. PERFECT. Evie is such a special girl, her Heavenly Father sent her to this earth to be with us (her parents) - to help US love, learn, and grow MORE than we ever would have without her. I KNOW, without a doubt, that Evie is here for a special purpose. We've had too many special things happen since she came to us for her not to be on an amazing journey. Since we found out about Evie's hearing loss - it was like before I had time to seek information it was hitting me in the face! A.l.w.a.y.s. and still is! THE BEST information out there is readily available at my fingertips. THE BEST people, professionals, and support are at our sides right now. It's amazing. Truly Amazing. I know that everything happens for a reason. I know this priceless information we are getting is to HELP Evie become the person she needs to be. A Wonderful Person. A Unique Person. A Beautiful Person, inside and out

It's hard to imagine that Braden and I have been sent such a precious jewel from Heaven! I thank Heavenly Father each and every day! We are SO blessed! What a beauty queen for a daughter, right!?

Life is SO crazy! (Random nothings)

Lately I feel like we're ALWAYS 'On The GO'! I feel like I can never catch my breath! Evie time, work work work, Braden's sports (right now it's b-ball and football), tons of quilts/quilting, cleaning house, appointments for Evie, Evie's 'hearing consultant' comes over, etc etc etc! Eeek!
I usually handle stress VERY well! Which, is super awesome for me! My mind can usually wrap around all of it somehow, but my body . . . NOPE, not having this stress! So, have this lovely sore throat, head ache and body aches! YES! We're actually on the up and up now though! SO glad!

AND who said Evie could turn 1 so fast! That's completely unfair! SO I'm throwing her the best 1st birthday any one's ever seen! I'll have to post pictures of these adorable pict. frames I'm making for it :) :) And Christmas . . . whaaa!!!!???? When did summer sneak away? TOO weird!

Can I also just say that I need to diet/exercise . . . in a bad way! I tried the HCG drops . . . for a week! In my defense, I think that diet is too extreme for someone trying to lose a smaller amount of weight. The hardest part about it for me was the lack (NO) of carbs. I love bread . . . with a sick freaking passion! If there was a bread diet I would do it in a heart beat! Anyone see a problem here . . . ya, I know! So if anyone knows a good diet (that is logical) let me know! I love Weight Watchers, but with all the chaos in our lives right now I doubt I'd be very faithful to the 'weighing in' once a week - which is the only reason I do good on that diet in the first place!

Sorry to rant and rave! :) Sometimes it does a girl good! AND Even thought our life is crazy, I really wouldn't change a thing (except to be skinnier)! I believe we are given different experiences in life to better ourselves.

Soak up the good times, learn from the hard times and always be thankful for the many blessings we have!