(insert big sigh here...)

Trying to cheer myself up today. The Bible commands us to Rejoice! and I can't muster up a smile today. I just feel guilty and ashamed of myself...

I found out last night that my husband has been feeling really stretched. He has worked like 110 hours in 15 days. And he has helped me out around the house. I have no excuses. I should keep my house better. I should have dinner ready. I should be there to help him out. I am the help mate! Shoulda Coulda Woulda... I WILL. Do better.

I also talked a friend of mine into getting her hair cut. The stylist did a crummy job and now, she is unhappy. I feel like I pushed or pressured her into it. And now, she will be feeling down for a while until she gets used to it or it grows back. I just wish I would have kept my big trap shut.

I am really struggling today. Please Lord, if you are reading my blog today... :) Give me what I need to make today, what you intended it to be for me. If I am supposed to be feeling this way, just show me what I need to do to fix these issues. I don't want Justin to be unhappy. I never meant to make Annie do something she was uncomfortable with doing. I feel like a failure today. An F- for me... my cat is throwing up, I must go...

Nothing like romance!

This is my project from today... I made this (on commission) for my step-dad for his anniversary for my mom.

Trees planted next to each other for life... cheesy, I know.

It is FOOTBALL Season!

I want to make Liam a football costume for Halloween. Any ideas on how to do this? This is my best idea... Please help...I am really unsure how to figure out measurements. Ideas...I need ideas!!! Tips!!! Hints!!!

Simon Says...act like annie!

A gal pal of mine really made my night last night. She is without a doubt one of the most thoughtful people that I know. She surprised with me with a bag of goodies for my family. And a photo album that I had been wanting SO bad!

I realized that there aren't enough people like her in the world. So, today, try to do something nice for someone else. just because.

buzz...buzz...buzz

Today my little boy got stung 2x by a bee.

He was holding his little swollen chubby arm and crying. It broke my heart. Oliver is 18 months old... I am 25 and have never stung before.

I would rather be stung by 25 bees, than to have my little guy get stung once.

It is true, to be a mother is to have your heart walking around outside your body.

I am so grateful for bee stings...

They made me realize how blessed I am to have healthy children that can run around outside and get stung.

Did somebody day ROTTEN!

Nothing like getting off to a rotten start! Man! I can't or wait yes I can believe it. Let's see...Today Justin and I took a much needed trip to Lafayette without the kids. AAAHHHH...I love my boys, but man-o-mighty did I need a break. I have to get over the guilt that I feel whenever I leave them though. It stinks and tends to ruin the day. Carolyn, my sis-in-law, came home this weekend from ISU. So we have been hanging out with her a bit. She is great. Oliver has yet another ear infection and it is making life cranky for both of us. What else? Oh, I know I left a chicken breast in the microwave to thaw out. I forgot about it for 2 days... and my kitchen smelled like a dead animal this morning. GROSS! Other than that, I should be doing my dishes right now. But alas, I procrastinate yet again! Adios.

Away We Go!!!

Well, I checked out a friend of mine's blog and liked how often she posted. So, I am going to give it whirl. I am going to try to blog everyday for a month. We'll see. I will probably end up fizzling out. Typical...

Question, for anyone that reads this...all 3 of you. I am trying to find a better way to have my devotions. I tried just old school reading my Bible. But, I know that after a day or two, I am getting nothing and just doing it to say that I did it. Maybe this is a heart problem. I tried listening to Demoss... but there are only a few audio posts available. So, suggestions on an audio version of devotions?

I am addicted. To coupons. To CVS. It haunts my dreams. But I love it. I think I annoy the "non-pons" as I refer to them. (Those people that don't coupon...) (and my husband) Because I like to talk about the deals! It is like a game to me... How much stuff for how little money...challenging.

This is a very random post. That is how my mind functions I suppose. I want to put a picture up. So I am including the photo of a siberian baby weighing 17lbs and 1 oz. Thank goodness for my 7 lb babies.

So, tomorrow then. I am out!

You Had Me At Hello...?

Fun in the house...mommy had to get glasses. Oliver likes them too. Liam and I hanging out. Just some pics to share. Better go, Oliver is on the phone and Liam is crying. Oh by the way, Liam rolled over yesterday and Oliver said "cat."

Justin is SO gonna kill me!

...when he finds out that I put these pictures on here....

I went to the $.50 bag sale day at our local thrift store this week. It is something I look forward to... I Love My Bag Sales! I scored a few finds for myself, the kids, my mom, and my crazy husband and brother. I stumbled upon 2 wrestling outfits. Remember A.C. Slater?! Saved by the Bell?!! I knew these would be a hit! Boy was I right. Justin put his on under his clothes and we went to my mom's house and he stripped down in the kitchen and began to wrestle my brother! My husband , for those of you who don't know him, is a quiet and laid back guy and rarely draws attention to himself. That is why the following is even more hilarious. So, my brother puts on his wrestling uniform, which turned out to be a women's aerobic jumpsuit. Then Justin gets the bike and Brandon (brother) on a skateboard and they take off around the block. I love my husband, but they both look slightly moronic in these outfits. To top it off they go through the drive-thru at McDonalds with these on. The guy at the window had to take off his microphone and walk away because he was laughing so hard. It was a fun day...