A Walk In The Park

When we were back home I was trying to make plans to visit a friend from back in the day to take the kids pictures. It was a 4 hour drive and needless to say it didn't happen. I was really bummed. :( HOWEVER she just so happened to be coming to Jackson while we were still there so she took some AWESOME pictures of the kids and I. I love them so far, can't wait to see what the rest look like. They really are amazing awesome breath taking B E A -utiful. They really do capture Tyler's little personality. Here are a few of them and you can go on over to Shaelyne's blog to see the rest of the pictures and more of her talented work!

November 11, 2010

Today is Veteran's Day and Remembrance Day.

A Thank You will never be enough for all the veterans that have served, that have given their time, their families, their lives. Today we remember all the veterans that have served this great country. That have fought for our freedom in strange lands. That have left on 6+ month long deployments, leaving their families and friends behind. That have stayed up day after day watching over everything to enable our safety. That have come back home to unsupportive americans. We Thank You.

Thank You to the soldiers, marines, sailors, and airforce that have given the ultimate sacrifice, their lives. You will never be forgotten. Thank you to the families that have lost loved ones who willingly gave their lives so that others may live. There are so many families out there who have to carry on day to day with their lives after losing a husband(wife), a father(mother), a brother(sister), a son(daughter) that we overlook every day. These families are struggling to get by and just carry on.

When I sit and think about it I just cry. These children who have lost their dads or moms go to school, go to soccer games, baseball games without the love of that parent. Their parent gave their life up for our country and our freedom.
Gave their lives up for their children, for people they don't even know.
What a selfless act. This is what the men and women of the armed forces do everyday for this country and the people in it.

Now I'm going to talk about an aspect of my life that I don't talk about as much.
I am a navy wife.
My husband is serving onboard the USS Howard.
We have moved two times.
We have survived two long deployments.
I have raised my children alone for months at a time.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
I love my husband and I am so proud and so grateful that he gets up in the morning and does what he does. He is a great father and a great sailor.
People ask me all the time "How do you do it?" "Why do you do it?"
How: I just do. I am the mother and the wife, it is my job to carry on the household in my husbands absence. It's not easy and it is very lonely.
Why:






This is the why. Nothing ever comes close to how you feel after seeing your husband after 6 long months. It's like falling in love all over again.

Day 30

I can't believe this is it...the 30 day challenge is coming to a close, but what better topic than

Day 30: A Picture

i ♥ my family.

Thank you God for placing them in my life, for putting Jake in my path and for letting us create 2 of the most beautiful children I have ever seen. They mean everything to me.

Finally Mamarazzi Monday!

Mamarazzi Monday!

We went to the creek for a little fun in the leaves yesterday and a little photo-op. I love fall.

What have you been taking pictures of this past week?

Day 29

Day 29: 3 Wishes

I can't believe we only have one day left of this blog challenge. This month sure has gone by fast. I am glad though, I'm ready for the kid's birthdays, Thanksgiving, and finally Christmas. Okay my 3 wishes are this:

1. To be able to conceive and carry more precious children in the future.
2. To live a long and in love life with Jake. Spending all our moments together, growing old and grey together.

3. For my children to grow up with good moral and family values and have nothing but love and great memories from their childhood and to carry that on in their every day lives.

Day 28

Day 28: Something That Stresses You Out

I try not to get too stressed out about things that I can not control, however I do get stressed out at times like everyone.

I get stressed when I think about never getting pregnant again.

I get stressed when I think about another miscarriage.

I get stressed thinking of what the world is coming to not that Tyler and Storie are getting older.

I get stressed thinking of what our next move is. Whether it's military or civilian life.

I get stressed thinking how are we going to get enough money saved for a house someday.

I get stressed thinking about finances in general.

I get stressed thinking about our upcoming deployment. I'm tired of Tyler and Storie missing out on their daddy.

I get stressed thinking how people are raising their children now-a-days.

I get stressed when I think about all the horrible people in the world now. Child molesters, murderers, pedophiles.

Day 27

Day 27: Pets

This one is pretty easy for me cause we don't have any pets. I mean we have Beau, but he's not really ours anymore. I feel bad for him so we've been trying to find someone special to take him since he's such an awesome dog. However we've talked about future pets and we've come to these:

An English Bulldog named Tator....don't ask me where Jake came up with that one, but it is non negotiable.

I wanted to post a picture of a puppy, than decided against it. I love Pit bulls. I think they are the greatest dogs there are! (I'm a little biased) Beau is a pit bull. I stand firm that it's how you raise dogs and NOT the breed. Dogs are not people and should not be categorized as such. We get too attached and start to treat our animals like little people and its not right. They need to be treated as dogs. 1.Exercise 2.Discipline 3. Affection IN THAT ORDER! Cesar Milan would be proud of me right now. :) anyways...off my soap box. I can't wait to get another pit bull when we have enough room and our own house! I can't wait for Tyler and Storie to pick out their name as goofy as it might turn out to be (can't beat Tator I guess)

how cute are these??? We've grown up with German Shepherds. We've had about 3. These dogs are go awesome! Jake is not too fond of these, but I would like another one eventually.