Day 9

Day 9: A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

This is probably my favorite picture of my sister! Its one of the first pictures of her and Madyson! She's such a proud Aunt!

This was a no brainer question. My sister is my rock! She has helped me more than she even knows! We weren't very close while growing up, however once I hit college Julie was always there for me. On the first day of college she drove over and showed me where everything was, which was BIG help... my first heartbreak, she called me and threatened to go beat the guy up, she invited me over for movie nights at her place while Bill was deployed... I didn't have to worry about crazy roommates because if there was a moment, Julie had a bed for me! She has helped me find a Clarksville family from the church through her friends...

I think Julie is a great sister and friend! I know I can count on her for anything.. there has been many times I've called her crying and by the end of the conversation I'm laughing and forgot what I was crying about.. She has always been my rock. I pray I can be a mother like her... STRONG. God has blessed me with a wonderful sister and I am so thankful for that!

Day 8: A picture that makes you laugh.

Day 8: A picture that makes you laugh.

Alot of pictures make me smile... so it was hard for me to choose just one. I ended up going through the pictures that people tagged me in and etc.. and I came across this picture from last year.

Our bunco group gets together once a month and we have a theme. This picture happened to be the 80's. Amanda was in town so she got to go to the 80's theme fun!

It was actually hard to just pick one bunco theme picture. We've had some funny themes from PJ's to white trash trailer park... Every night is full of laughs and fun! Although our group is never the appropriate number needed we still manage to have a fun filled night! The themes have gotten smaller but no worries, when its my time to have it again, I'll get a big theme together and hope everyone gets in to it! Theres just something about getting together with a bunch of your girlfriends for nothing but laughs!

Day 7: most treasured item

Most Treasured Item

Sounds cliche right? An Engagement ring? I mean lets be honest, of course Mady and Mark are my most treasured items in life... Or it could be our home.. but I feel like thats Mark and My most treasured item TOGETHER.. So I wanted to pick something that I look at and always smile... and that would be my engagement ring. I love it so much! I always look at it and smile because it reminds me how much Mark loves me! It's what started this fast pace roller coaster we are on called LIFE. I hate it that I can't wear it because of pregnancy weight and fingers are still getting smaller. It was probably a little tight on day one when I got it.. but I could get it on and off.. but now that I've had Madyson, its probably to tight for comfort so now I have to get it re-sized.. :( I wore it for a little while, but it made Mark nervous. Its probably the most expensive thing I own as well. It would devastate me if something happened to it! Once I get it re-sized, You'll see it back on my finger as clean as ever, and probably me looking at it a lot admiring it, because it always reminds me how loved I am and how blessed I am to have Mark.

Day 6: Trading places

A person you'd love to trade places with for a day

This is an extremely hard question.. Honestly, no one.. But I know that isn't any fun... So I know I have to pick someone. If I had to pick one person it honestly would be a toss up....

• I could pick someone famous with lots of money, just so I would know the fun of not worrying about money for a day, but.. I mean seriously.. Money isn't everything..
  
  
• I could pick my sister to see what its like to be a stay at home mom with 5 little ones, but honestly, she'd let me live her life any day....
  
  
• I thought about my dogs... just to see what it would feel like to not be able to talk to people, see how they honestly feel with Madyson in the picture now, how it would feel to sleep all day, and how I would feel if my owner didn't play with me.. and etc... but it says a person.. so moving on
  
  
• I thought about Mark.. About being him for a day.. Going to his work, working with a bunch of guys and hear the girl trash talk, just to see what the guys say about their wives and girlfriends.. haha.... See what he does at work exactly, how he feels when I talk about things that Mady did.. If he gets upset he wasn't there to witness it... Does he get disappointed but keeps it covered up? but I feel that's kind of boring because he normally tells me everything that happens at work and we are both so open to each other that I probably wouldn't enjoy it as much I thought I would..
  
  
• so I guess if I had to pick anyone, I would choose Mady. Mostly because I want to know what she's thinking. The reasons she hates tummy time or the reason she cries for no reason it seems to me. Sometimes she gets into a crying fit and I have to get up and walk around the house and she just stops. I know she wasn't hungry or sleepy, and she didn't hurt herself. She was playing nicely then out of no where she was upset. Or why she fights to be put to sleep sometimes. I think if I could live a day of her life, I would be a better parent and understand fully why she sometimes does the things she does. Like laugh at the simple things in life that I over look. It would give me a new prospective in life I believe.

When I started this challenge I did not mean to talk about Mady so much.. It was a goal to only pick one person each challenge, however we can see how good that's going for me so far... What can I say... I'm a new mom and I love it!

Day 5: Favorite Memory

Favorite Memory

I sat and thought about this question over the weekend. I thought of my wedding and how much fun I had and that everything went perfect! However, I kept looking at Madyson and how much she's grown. Its amazing how much a baby grows within 5 months! She's smiling, giggling, playing on her own, and now starting to eat baby food. Although the contractions and pain was awful, I would have to say August 30th, 2010 was probably the best thing that has ever happened to me and my favorite memory!

Holding that little girl is such a blessing! She brightens my mood every day! I love when strangers stop and talk to her and she gets to giggling and they comment on how beautiful she is.. Madyson is the greatest thing thats ever happened to me! And me having Madyson is the greatest thing I've ever done. In this picture its one of the first pictures of me holding Madyson. It was after the family had left and it was just a moment of me and her together. What a remarkable feeling you get when you hold the baby that you've been bonding with privately for 9 months! I couldn't keep my eyes off of her. I still to this day, love watching her!

It was a long, painful day.. the day she was born, however so worth it! My heart has gotten so much bigger ever since she has graced Mark and me with her beautiful smile! The Lord is so generous in giving me such a wonderful gift to show the world.

Day 4: A picture of your night.

Our Night

This is a picture of Madyson and one of our dogs Maverick. Our nights consist of mostly enjoying our time with Madyson. Mark doesn't get alot of time with her so typically a night consists of her talking and giggling to him, while he "eats" her toes! lol We love hearing her laugh. Right now she is in love with the dogs! She will stare at them and if they even look at her she cracks up laughing! Its the cutest thing ever!

As you can see in this picture Madyson is already laughing at Daisy. Thats her nose in the corner. Daisy is always trying to lick/kiss Madyson. I was afraid Daisy wouldn't take to Madyson however, I believe Daisy is very protective of her. Marks aunt came over to babysit Madyson one night and she brought her puppy, its a shih tzu and her name is Muffin. Muffin was constantly trying to get to Madyson but Daisy kept getting in between Madyson and Muffin and would not let Muffin near Madyson. Which I was glad to hear that.


So yeah our nights aren't all that exciting... however when it comes to the weekend, it seems we are always on the go! Grocery Shopping, the Church Youth Group, date nights with friends, band competitions of Marks little sister, and etc... but during the weekdays.. we typically just get in PJ's and enjoy our time together!

Day 3: TV Show

Day3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

I must say I am a HUGE TV bug! Sad I know.. However, recently I've gotten into a new show called No Ordinary Family. Mark and I have our weekly shows that we watch and thank goodness for DVR. Its actually quite sad that we have so many TV shows that we watch and keep up with... However I think its that we enjoy our down time together lying in the living room and unwinding by just watching TV.

No Ordinary Family just started this past fall and I've enjoyed watching it a lot! Its a show about a family who got into a plane accident and out of no where have magical powers. Jim (the dad) has super strength, Stephanie (the mom) has super speed, Daphne (the daughter) can hear and see peoples thoughts, and J.J. (the son) has a super brain genius thing going on. The are trying to go on with their normal lives however they are just now realizing that other people have powers too.

Okay I might have explained that show boringly.. but I enjoy it! I guess I like the whole super power idea. If I had to pick any super power, it would probably be invisibility. lol I think that would be neat... Either that or.... maybe being able to lift things with my mind.. however then I would be WAY to lazy lol so I'd pick the invisible thing over everything else.

Day 2: Close and Longest friend

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been close with for the longest

When I was first asked this question I couldn't think of a friend that I have known the longest vs the closeness... I have had friends that I've known for a very long time, however throughout the years the closeness fades away. So I couldn't think of any one else better for this subject other than my Mom.

Growing up I had friends that would tell me that their best friend was their Mom. I remember thinking, how strange... But now look at me.. I guess I have developed into one of those strange friends I met when I was young. I wouldn't have it any other way either.

My Mom has always been a mother that I could come to no matter what. Whether it was being stressed out about a test, boys, friends, or just plain ol' having a sad moment in life. She was one who always had an open shoulder for me to cry on or even open arms to hug. I remember growing up I would always sit on the counter in the kitchen and we would spend hours just talking about life.

Yeah, Mom and me have had our moments where we weren't agreeing with one another. However, we have always managed to get through it together.

If it wasn't for my Mom I wouldn't be the person I am today. She taught me right from wrong, how to pray, how to put others before myself and etc... She is a strong, faithful, remarkable mother. I hope that I too will be like her while raising Madyson. That Madyson and I will grow up not only as daughter and Mother.. but as friends that can count on each other.

I LOVE YOU MOM!

Day 1: 15 facts

DAY 1: A picture of yourself with 15 facts

1. I am truly blessed. I have wonderful parents who taught me right from wrong, and showed me that no matter what to trust God and put him first. I have very supportive siblings, no matter how deep the hole I am in, they are there to help pull me out. I have a wonderful husband who supports me 100%. I married into a wonderful and loving family! I have a beautiful 4 ½ month old who can ALWAYS put a smile on my face no matter the circumstance. I am 100% blessed. I couldn’t imagine life getting any better, but I know it will!
2. I live in a very small town! The total population is 1,984 at the 2000 census. Its soo small there is only one light in the entire county! It is extremely hard to meet new people. The only people I know is people that are either related to Mark, or Mark's friends. I'm DYING to find a way to meet my own friends in this county.. however, it looks like Clarksville is my only stomping ground for right now.. :(
   
3. I am an Alpha Delta Pi. Being in a sorority has showed me how to be a leader and how to enjoy my college days. I love all my sorority sisters, and being in this sorority I have made many friends who I have been with me through thick and thin! VTY b/c OBIC sisters!
4. I LOVE Mexican food. The first thing I have to order is the Queso dip. I believe I could eat that by the gallon. I believe I could eat Mexican every day and be a fat and happy girl!
5. I am a facebook addict. I can’t help but to get on it every day and see what’s everyone doing or what’s on my friends mind for the day. I love looking through photos that have nothing to do with me. Whether it is wedding pictures, baby pictures, or a fun night out with friends. I am always trying to figure out a funny status update that might put a smile on my friend’s faces.
6. I am organized. My sister calls me anal. However, I find it to be a good thing. I hate clutter. I’m not OCD or anything. I don’t mind shoes in the middle of the living room… or mail piling up. It’s more that a blanket isn’t folded on the couch… or clothes lying on the floor. Yes, they can lie on a chair and I’m fine, but when clothes are on the floor… it bugs me... The bad thing is, is that my husband is WORSE than me. He’s one who’s side of the closet is so organized if you put something out of place (like a long sleeve shirt in the short sleeve place) he has to say something about it. He’s probably the reason I’m more organized than I used to be.
7. I am a youth minister for high school teens at my church… I really enjoy it! However, now that I have a baby, its really tiring me out! We have our weekly meetings on Sunday nights and Mady should already be in PJs and in bed by the time we get out. It also makes nursing extremely hard… However, I have some great volunteers who help me with it so I am blessed as well.
8. Sadly, the other day I had to cut off my wedding band. It has been bugging me like crazy that ever since I was pregnant I haven’t been able to wear my wedding rings. My engagement ring fit snuggly… so I thought well if I can wear my engagement ring, I should be able to wear my wedding band, I mean they are the same size right!? Wrong… I wore it fine throughout the day however I never sleep in my rings… except for Saturday night which was the wrong move. Sunday morning I could not get my wedding band off. My brother-in-law ended up cutting it off.. my finger was blistered from it being so tight… L I was so embarrassed.. but I guess it’ll just push me to go get it resized now won’t it?
9. This February Mark and I will be together for 6 years! Its hard to believe that time has flown by that fast! It seems that once you graduate high school time just FLIES by! I mean you graduate, go to college, get married and then have a baby. Its just a blink of any eye and poof- its all gone!
10. I love hearing Mady giggle. On day one it seemed like Madyson was very alert. She had her eyes wide open (with her HUGE eyes as everyone says). So it is very easy to get this giggling girl on a roll. Her whole face lights up and sometimes tears roll down her cheeks from laughing so hard. I can’t help but crack up myself!
11. I work for an attorney. Sometimes I feel like I don’t get paid enough, but its only a part time job and its extremely easy! I really enjoy it. I only work around 5 hours a day and then I get to spend the rest of the day giggling with Mady. If I had to work, I would definitely keep the job that I have. It isn’t stressful and I don’t take the work home with me!
12. I would love to be a stay at home mom. Unfortunately Mark and I can’t really afford that. Sometimes I think to myself, I would be so bored. And honestly I probably would. However, I now have a two cousin-in-laws who just had a baby and I believe if I didn’t work, I would hang out with them more often for play dates. Before hand I didn’t have anyone to hang out with really, but now it seems like our options are opening up. Maybe if its God’s will, by our next baby we will be able for me to be a stay at home mom.
13. I have a great sitter for Madyson when I’m at work. Mark’s mom comes and picks up Mady in the morning and I pick Mady up when I get off work. It’s a wonderful system! I still manage to be late most of the work days because I like to play with Mady while she’s awake because she likes to sleep A LOT. I am so blessed to have free childcare! Daycare’s are SO expensive!!! I know that Mark’s mom loves the time she gets to spend with her Grand-daughter as well!
14. I love new electronically toys. I guess I’m a big kid when it comes to new technology. I like to play with it and sometimes end up wanting them. For instance, I would love to have the Ipod Touch… However, now I realize that our phones are for upgrade, so now I want the Iphone badly. Do I need a phone with internet and etc...? NO! However I want it... I enjoy playing on game systems, from the WII to the DS… Sadly, I own the WII and like playing it, however not by myself. Mark and I used to play it all the time… but it seems like its more collecting dust than anything, which is why it’s a horrible habit of mine that I want new gadgets! Lol
15. My favorite drink is probably water. Not tap water though… Bottled or filtered. And it has to be cold. If that isn’t available, then I normally go for a Dr. Pepper. I do not like Sweet Tea. Mark wonders how I could be raised in the South and not like sweet tea. I believe it’s from growing up. Every meal, as a family, we always drank water with our meal. I mean I drink Orange Juice or Milk in the morning, however throughout the day… A good tall glass of cold water is what makes I prefer.

we will see how this goes.

A friend of mine is doing this, and I thought it looked like fun so I'm going to do it too. No promises that it will get done everyday though! If anyone else would like to do this then copy and paste, and comment that you're doing it so I can follow you. Now I can tell you this right now... I will not be doing this every day... but I do intend to do this! Maybe it'll help me to update my blog more often :D

Here's the list of the photos needed.

Day 1: A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been close with for the longest.

Day3: A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

Day 4: A picture of your night.

Day 5: A picture of your favorite memory.

Day 6: A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

Day 7: A picture of your most treasured item.

Day 8: A picture that makes you laugh.

Day 9: A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

Day 10: A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.

Day 11: A picture of something you hate.

Day 12: A picture of something you love.

Day 13: A picture of your favorite band or artist.

Day 14: A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

Day 15: A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Day 16: A picture of someone who inspires you.

Day 17: A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.

Day 18: A picture of your biggest insecurity.

Day 19: A picture of you when you were little.

Day 20: A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.

Day 21: A picture of something you wish you could forget.

Day 22: A picture of something you wish you were better at.

Day 23: A picture of your favorite book.

Day 24: A picture of something you wish you could change.

Day 25: A picture of your day.

Day 26: A picture of something that means a lot to you.

Day 27: A picture of yourself and a family member.

Day 28: A picture of something you're afraid of.

Day 29: A picture that always makes you smile.

Day 30: A picture of someone you miss