Proud Mama

I have THE sweetest 5 year old on the planet.

Today was the Christmas party on the BMT unit, and of course I wanted to go see everyone. It was so great to see how well everyone was doing, and celebrate the holidays with them. I have to give credit to all of my patients and their families....they make me want to be a better person, a better nurse. They help me to appreciate the small things, to not take time with my children for granted. I was so honored, and so proud, that I got to share my family with my patients, and my patients with my family.

On to why my baby Grace is so sweet. I told her last night that we were going to the party today. I wanted to prepare her for the fact that a lot of people would not have there hair, and some people may be wearing masks. That could be pretty scary for 5 year old. Well, not my five year old. She had a half day at school today since it was the last day before the holidays. They pretty much played all day. WELL, Grace decided to color and cut out hearts for "mommy's patients" She wanted to do something special since they are "sick". (Unfortunately, dumb ole mom left them at home.) But, she visited and chatted with everyone. Jack was a doll, and got his fair share of loving as well.

I forgot my camera, but I believe some other folks got some pictures, so I will try to share.

Also, sad day....my baby, baby is 8 weeks today, and I have exactly 9 days before I go back to work. I'm stressing.....

Going to the Chapel....

And they're FINALLY getting Married!!!!
YeA!
We are headed to Columbus tomorrow (if we don't get snowed in..haha) for the big wedding. My dear, dear friends Andrew and Sarah are finally getting married. After, oh, 10-12 years of dating. It goes all the way back to 7th grade, and I'm honored to say that I have been there through most of those years, and I will be there Saturday. I absolutely can not wait!!

Attempt at a Christmas Card...and more

So accurate!






We put up our Christmas decorations the other night, and I attempted to take a picture of the kiddos to use for a Christmas card....HAHAHAH!!! If Jack was behaving, Grace wasn't. Typical, huh? I did get some cute photos though. We had a good time together. This may be the last year that our tree is safe for many years.

We took LOTS of pictures, and Grace even snapped a few.....future photographer maybe?!? To bad her subjects look kind of rough.

Speaking of rough, Grace had a bout with the stomach bug last night....not pretty. She hasn't learned the art of aiming for surfaces other than the carpet. Poor baby. she is feeling much better today though. Needless to say , none of us got any sleep last night though. We're just praying Jack doesn't end up with it. Grace's biggest concern was missing school!


The next couple of photos are a little older, but they're sweet, and I thought you might enjoy.

She really was sound asleep in this picture. Jack was sleeping on the couch, and she curled up next to him and was OUT. She does this in the car too....lays her head on his carseat and zonks out!
Pray for us!!!!
To sweet.


Oh--I have a prayer request also, I am searing for a Mother's Day Out Program for Jack to attend a couple of days a week so I can catch up on my sleep (since I'll be working nights). It seems as though they are all September thru May programs (apparently you don't need child care in the summer). There is one that is year round, that is near our house. Currently they only have a Wednesday spot available. We were really hoping for a two day a week option, so we are praying hard that one wil come open.

Hope everyone has had a good week!

Giving Thanks....

First off, I know my banner is not center, and the picture is old....bear with me. I have NO pictures of the four of us, and I CANNOT CENTER MY PICTURE!! Help, please, someone!

Our Thanksgiving break was wonderful. We checked Grace out of school at lunch on Tuesday and headed to Columbus! We did a lot of hanging out with the family, and visiting a few of our favorite people. Nearly ALL of the Ellis' were in town (minus my sweet Jake and Meagan, Georgia and her babies, and Uncle Bernie). We had a great time visiting with them as well as all of my in-laws. It was a very relaxed Thanksgiving day (considering we had to be in three places). Grace LOVES being around family. She's got a lot of me in her, I'm all about family and traditions.
Most of my family got to meet Jack for the first time....it was wonderful.
These two are one in the same. Grace adores Daniel. That's another trait she got from her mother. I was sure for the longest time that I would marry him (and if we lived in East Tennessee, I probably would have :) ).

I also got some good quality time in with Ben and of course sweet Davie Ann. This is such a sweet picture of them that I couldn't help but share it. They decorated a gingerbread house with Grace, and we enjoyed sharing our love for MadGab with the rest of our family. Of course it will be hard to beat the "Gay twin sled" moment!


Jack got to hang out with Uncle Bud last week a good bit. Little JW really loves big JW!

It is no secret that my daughter is madly in love with Tyson Lee, nor is it that my husband would like for Jack to grow up and be QB1 at an SEC school. But, most importantly, I want my children to grow up with a heart like Tyson's. I won't go on and on....but what an amazing kid.....I hope I am half the mother his is to him.

There are a few other fun things that I did not get pictures of....like our visit with the Carters, and with Kristy and DeAnna. Wes and I have all ready spoken to Jesse and Delene about the arranged marriage between Jack and Abby. That girl is precious! And we LOVE baby Caleigh, even though she is all grown up. Kristy is half of my sanity. She loves my family nearly as mch as they love her. She is my strong person. I want to be like her one day.

Our Christmas decorations are up....but that is a post for another day.