I'm starting a new "segment" for Fridays. It's called Fun Friday - I will post a fun/funny photo, graphic, quote to take us into the weekend. So here's today's! Credit: someecards.com Who else agrees! I know I do! … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving and the Flooded Kitchen of 2012!
I hope that all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! My family had a great one. Miles, unfortunately, worked 7am-3pm, but the nice big paycheck we'll have this next week will be worth it. :) I have a funny story to tell. Riley was still asleep at 10am and I was in on my computer in the bedroom. Well, my mom decided to put the turkey in cold water to make sure it was thawed out enough. Well, I could have sworn I heard bacon sizzling, so I ventured out to see what exactly was going on. … [Read more...]
R.I.P. Louis Benevengo
On November 6th Miles' grandfather, Louis Benevengo, passed away after losing his battle with cancer. The day after we went to visit his grave. Rest in Peace, Mr. Benevengo. <3 … [Read more...]
Sleep Pink to Benefit The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer!
Did you know, that after skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women? Also, that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in her life? The American Cancer Society has estimated that in 2012, 39,510 women will die from breast cancer. We need to find a cure. Too many women are being taken from their families and friends by this terrible thing. In January of 2006 my mom received a call that her mammogram came back abnormal. She had stage 1 breast cancer. She … [Read more...]
5 Steps!
So one of the most exciting things ever happened to night (or at least most exciting to me and my husband, at least)... Our daughter took her first 5 steps all by herself! Ahh, it was so exciting! I'm so proud of my little girl! What happened was she was standing at the couch and my husband was sitting on the floor a couple feet away. He held her cup out to her to see if she wanted something to drink, and she let go of the couch and took 5 steps to him! I started crying. Lol. Children … [Read more...]
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Sweetheart Jamwiches Recipe can be found here. I just wanted to wish everyone a happy Valentine's day. My husband and I are going on a mini-vacation for two days while my mom watches our daughter. I'm very excited. My husband and I definitely deserve it. :) Let me know what your plans are for Valentine's day! I'd love to hear them. :) … [Read more...]
February 4, 2012 Thankfulness
Hello! I had a wonderful, much needed day today. My mom watched our daughter and my husband and I went out on a date night. We hadn't been out by yourselves in over a much, so it was much needed! Today's Things To Be Thankful For: My mom babysitting our daughter. The amazing steak from Texas Roadhouse. The good movie, Red Tails. The beautiful smile my daughter gave us when we walked in the door from being gone all day. I hope you found things to be thankful … [Read more...]
