I wanted to share this video that was sent to me by a sweet co-worker of mine; thank you Ann! What a great message this sweet dog represents and as a special education teacher, I just sat and cried when I watched it. I thought about a million things I could apply this to in my life and how sometimes we just have to let go, because our ultimate plan lies in the hands of our good Lord! I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did and again thank you Ann!
Monday, August 29, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Kicking off Fall
First day back to Miss Holley's!!!!! She has changed so much since our first drop-off at Holley's house. And now mommy can control her emotions a little bit better. I cannot believe we are starting our second year! It will be crazy to see her last day in 2012 and compare. Makes me happy and sad all at the same time! When I picked her up she did not want to leave......at least I know she loves it there!
Getting ready to leave for "school". I have decided to keep the camera on the counter so I do not miss a moment! Cutest little thing!
Ready for football season! Trying out her new football blanket that mommy could not pass up! (if it ever gets cold enough to use it!)
"Show me your teeth!"
She loves to be outside.
And we now fly a new flag in the yard in preparation for the Red Raider season!
Your Path to Leadership
We started a sermon series at church and I wanted to share a few things that really spoke me. The series is called "Navigating Life's Journey" and I feel that since becoming a mom I have really struggled in finding a good balance. Wanting to put all my energy into my family and my little girl, but still having a full time job and maintaining a home is challenging at times. The series speaks about what God wants from each and everyone of us and I am finding that it is guiding me in the right path to slow down and chill out. Here lately I have posted about my feelings of defeat with Avery's temperament and feeling as though I am the only one on earth going through such things. I know that it is just my personality to stress and want everything in a straight line and Avery is teaching me a valuable lesson; nothing is straight, perfect, or without flaws. I want to clear my mind and lighten my heart and say for my own sake that Avery is like any other child who is experiencing frustration and developing her personality. I need to calm down and handle things in a more mellow manner and I am finding that this is working much better. I pray daily for patience and encouragement and I am learning how to apply the sermons to my everyday life. I feel I always have room for improvement and here are a few points I would like to share that stuck out to me:
- God wants your Attention
- I am guilty of this......We turn to God more when He gets our attention through pain or unusual circumstances. I work to give Him my attention everyday and I find such a peace because I know He hears all the little things.
- God wants your Respect
- God wants your Heart
- God wants your Obedience
- God wants your Trust
- This really spoke to me, because I know He is guiding Jason and I to be the best parents and spouses we can be, but I have to trust every predetermined decision that is made in our lives. Some are easier than others, but regardless it is in His plan.
- God wants to Bless You and He Wants to Bless Others through YOU!
- This has weighted heavy on my heart to be more of a servant to my family, friends, and church. I have to stop and look around and realize just how blessed I am and I want to give that to others through service and volunteering.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Busy Baby
Trying to figure out what she is going to get into next! Avery has been very busy here lately!
Beautiful baby
Yep!!!!! She can empty her toy and book basket in less than one minute!
Minnie and Avery
The mess
She only slows down for snacks and drink! With her Papaw!
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Baby Pemberton
Amberly, Alisha, Marissa, and Ashley
My dear friend Alisha is expecting her first bundle of joy, Kenleigh, in November! Her and her husband Mark were in Texas for a few weeks and I was able to attend her shower to help celebrate with her. In between my nephew's birthday party, baby Kenleigh's shower, and a Scentsy event it was a busy day. I would make time for this girl no matter what. I have prayed for her family in welcoming a new addition for two years now, so I was thrilled to hear that their dream was coming true. Even though they will be living in Virgina, I look forward to seeing pictures and maybe visiting! I wish her the best of luck and I am pulling for November 14 so she could have the coolest birthday day ever! These Texas Tech Pom girls are a special group and even though we were missing several from the group, we had a great time catching up!
Destin 2011
So I know this is almost two weeks late, but we have been trying to get back into a routine and I have just put my blogging for the most part on the back burner. With Jason gone at work and chasing Avery I have utilized my down time for just that, down time! Everyone who reads our blog knows that every trip we take I struggle with picking my "favorite" photos. Well I can't pick.....again. We take tons of photos and I appreciate what we have after the trip is over; our memories in pictures! This is our blog and I want to be able to look back and see what we did each day so I hope you enjoy a walk through our trip as much as I enjoy sharing what we did. This was our very first trip to Destin, Florida and we loved it! We will go back again and again. We stayed in a house in front of Miramar Beach and we have decided that the next time we go we want to stay closer to the Boardwalk.
We down to New Orleans the first night and toured some of the town. We visited Margaritaville, French Market, and the infamous Bourbon Street. No words for what we saw there! All I will say is that I am glad Avery can't remember much there. We strolled down the street fairly early, like before 5:00 pm, and it was already crazy!
I loved the patios with the ivy and ferns! It was such a neat atmosphere walking down Decatur Street.
Mom, Jason, and I visited Cafe De Monde and when we walked out we were stuffed!
First night in Destin going to eat at Pompano Joe's
Love this face!
This worried me a little bit......I was thinking, "Great, we are here for a week and Avery hates the sand. Awesome." She was running after me crying when I took off. Jason was trying to take some pictures of her.
She was just pulling our leg about the sand. She really did love it! At the end of the trip she had it in her ears, nose, mouth; well, pretty much everywhere!
Taking in Daddy 'trying' to body surf! No pictures included for the pride of my sweet husband. I told him it was a bad idea!
We ended up parasailing another day due a storm that moved it. Pictures of that later in the post!
Fudpucker's
What makes me the most happy!
Lindsey and Zach
The boys fishing trip! They had so much fun......caught over 100 fish and kept 65! What made it even more successful is that no one got sick!
Their catch.....as soon as mom and dad's patio is finished I feel a fish fry coming on!
Avery missed her daddy! We went to Cheeseburger in Paradise to eat! Yummy!
I looked at Avery's shoes and busted out laughing. She looks like a little Gnome with her shoes on the wrong feet! Come on daddy!
She loved the water too!
The family at Bass Pro Shop after some shopping.
The group at The Back Porch
After eating at The Back Porch, we walked down to the Boardwalk and watched the fireworks. I was nervous about how she would react but she did great. (Her first 4th of July she was three months old and had no idea what was going on and this past 4th of July we where in San Antonio and there was a burn ban......no fireworks anywhere.)
Lindsey, Zach, Jason, and I parasailed and I was a bit apprehensive to say the least. I have a horrible fear of water I cannot see in and I had a death grip on the strap. Mom and dad kept Avery at the dock because my mom would have freaked out doing this! Dad would have loved it, but he was a trooper with mom and Avery! Thank you for letting us go and you two having baby duty!
In the air feeling a little bit more comfortable but I watched that boat with hawk eyes! Thoughts ran through my head such as, "has the rope every broke, well if it did we would die upon impact, has the wrench ever not pulled the people back in, have boats crossed their ropes and got tangled....." I told Jason if he ever wanted to do it again, then don't ask any of the above questions. :)
Back to the boat! Sigh.
Our little water baby!
Great family photo! We had so much fun together!
Zach and Lindsey
Two of the most amazing people. I am proud to call them my mom and dad. Thank you for loving your family the way you two do.
Attention span was gone but it is still a good photo.
The life and joy this little baby has brought our family can not be put into words. She makes my heart beat fast and tears run from my eyes.
Us girls!
One of my favorite's!
Not only was it time for a family vacation that was well overdue, but a family photo that was much needed too.
Sums up our trip!!!!!!
Her Nana and Pappa loving on her! Lucky little girl!
And the fun begins on the journey to get home!!!!!!! Only mommy and daddy hold the memories of your first flight.....enough said!
Destin 2011 was great!
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