Convicted?

I have recently been keeping up with a blog that really touches my heart. You know them... they are out there, these blogs with meanings... more than just friendly updates. The ones that cause us to really think and reflect on our selves. Well after reading this particular one I began to feel really convicted. I can do so much more with this blog than briefly update you on whats going on in our lives. I... like most really only give the fluff. The nice sweet stuff that's not to difficult or hard to understand. Now, don't get me wrong there is nothing wrong with this... sometimes we need fluff and want to look at things that don't require much thought... nice, happy things. But like I mentioned earlier I have been convicted. I feel like the Lord is challenging me to do so much more, and to be honest. I hope that this will touch just one person. If it does then I have done what I feel like I am being challenged to do. I promise to be honest and not just give you the fluff anymore. So here I will start.... THE REAL BLOGGING BEGINS

Tonight I had dinner with one of my friends and we began to talk about "the old days" ( ha like its been that long) We started talking about how much I have changed over the past couple of years. For those of you who didn't know me let me fill you in... I was not that great. I was loud, could be very obnoctious and really really FAKE! I was very materialistic and judgemental. Now looking back all I can think is YUCK! When I think about that person I was I think about how unhappy I was. I didn't act that way to turn people away... oh no, the exact opposite. I acted that way to try and get people to like me. I tried so hard to be a person that people liked that I did the exact opposite. I became somebody who most people did not like. I always put on a big production so that hopefully nobody would see the real me.. You see I could handle people not liking this fake person I was... but I was afraid for them to really know who I was and to not like that person. It really took growing up and going through some VERY humbling experiences to wake up. It also took alot of God's amazing grace!! I am so glad that he allowed me to reach a point that I thought was rock bottom because I didn't have any where to go but up. Now I try to be a real genuine person. I try to be someone that I am happy with, that my son will be proud of and most importantly a Child of God. If you knew me back then and I ever did anything to turn you off I am so sorry. I know that I can never take that person back, but in a way I am glad. She showed me exactly who I don't want to be. For those of you people who saw a glimpse of good in me thank you for sticking through it with me. If you ever go through this, even just a fraction of it... I wan't you to know that you don't have to put on a show. Your friends and loved ones will love you for who you are.

"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new." - 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV)

Hail State

Thursday night we took Jack to his first Mississippi State Football game! He had the best time. He loved seeing bully and really enjoyed meeting a real bulldog. While sitting at our tail gate Fred Smoot came by and he was gracious enough to take a picture with Jack. I was kind of worried about how Jack would act once we got inside the game with it being a night game and loud, but he LOVED it! He did so good. He loved the band and seeing bully on the field. I can't wait to take him back for many more! Even though we lost it was the best game ever.

Jack's "PAR-TEE"

Saturday we had Jack's party. It was golf themed. We served "CLUB SAND WEDGES", "PAR" faits, doughnut "HOLES", Ice "TEE" and golf course cup cakes. He had a blast. Jason and I got him a golf cart and he lOVES it. The kids bounced and took turns driving the cart. Thank you so much everyone who came and made is party so perfect. We love yall!

Jack is 2!

On Thursday, August 25th my baby became a toddler. I can't believe how fast 2 years have gone by. I love you so much Jack, You will never know how much joy you have brought to my life.

Birthday at MMO

Jack took cupcakes to school to celebrate his birthday.

MMO

Jack had a great first day at Mothers Morning Out! I can't wait to watch him grown and learn this year.

Who let the DAWGS out?

Saturday Jason and I took Jack to one of our favorite places, Starkville MS. Our first stop was Sports Center. There Jack really enjoyed "shooting" all of the mounted animals. We then went to the Lodge. When we walked in Jack looked like a kid on christmas morning. He looked at me and he said "momma bulldogs". He loved it there we got him a new hat and a stuffed bully. We named bully max and Jack is in love with him :) When we left The Lodge we took Jack on campus and he loved seeing the stadium. In Barnes and Nobles we got him a MSU back pack for school (mother morning out). We finished the day off at the grill. It was a perfect day and I am so excited to announce that we have a true Bulldog fan on our hands. He loves his dawgs. His new favorite song to sing is "who let the dawgs out". I love it! Only 4 more weeks till game time :)

Posh Party Paper Ink!

Please check out my new blog for information about my new Paper company Posh Party Paper Ink. http://www.poshpartypaperink.blogspot.com/. I hope yall enjoy!

how cute is this?

Stationary



Hey! I am designing some stationary. Its been a hobby now for a while and would love to make some for you or for a gift. $10 for a set of 20. Let me know if intrested!

Sweet Sleeper

Doesn't this make you want to curl up and take a nap? So sweet! My baby loves his nap time.

Bath Time Fun

Happy 3rd Birthday Marlie Kate!

My niece Marlie turned 3 on June 3, 2011. We love you sweet girl!!!

Easter.... very very late!

We had a great Easter! Jack really loved hunting eggs this year. We enjoyed spending time in fellowship at Church and lunch with the family.

Dinner with Disney!

Jack had so much fun at the Character dinner fundraiser for Relay for life! He loved seeing all the characters and getting his picture takin with Mickey. He and Hill also had a great time dancing the night away! I can't wai to take Jack to Disney one day. I know now that he will love it!

Happy Fathers Day!

Happy fathers day to all of our favorite fathers!