Day 18

Day 18: A picture of your biggest insecurity.

No worries.. this is not my stomach. I find it funny that they want me to put a picture up of my biggest insecurity... hello! Its my insecurity why would I post a pic of it up for everyone to see! lol but I guess since I have a 6 month old, like all mother's I'm insecure about my belly. The other day I was holding Madyson and I walked infront of the mirror and I thought, "Holy Cow.. I look pregnant" lol

Now I was truly blessed with loosing most of my baby weight so quickly, however I do know that I am extremely lazy when it comes to exercising so I know for a fact I have more to loose! I'm hoping that when the weather gets nicer, Mark and I will ride bikes together and go walking more... Thats our goal anyways. Madyson loves going for rides in her stroller and by the time we are able to ride bikes I think Madyson would love it if we buy her a seat for Mark's bike as well!
So here's for future exercising! lol

Day 17

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

I know I know.. another blog about Madyson.. but seriously.. have you read the title??? lol I mean there's no way around not putting Madyson in this blog title! So here is a picture I took of Madyson this morning! Its amazing at how much she's grown! She is so curious! She probably spent a good 10-15 minutes in that box so excited! She made sure to look at every corner and just take it all in! She is at such a fun age!

More on Madyson is that she's eating baby food. I have been making my own baby food recently and its so funny seeing her try a new food. Yesterday I made her some peaches and her face was quite comical! It was as if the peaches were sour to her. lol I kept on trying to fix the taste for her by adding cereal and then formula to help with the taste. Unfortunately, we ended up going to cereal and mashed banana's. She loved that! lol Maybe next time!

She has gotten to a point in her life where she is reaching for EVERYTHING. Right now I think its cute however I do know that, I will end up getting frustrated SOON. Its just cute how much she's developing her own personality! Hearing her laughter, her squeals of joy, her eyebrows have more personality than anything, and she's had those personality eyebrows since birth! She makes the funniest facial expressions, and once she sees what expression I make after her expression... she always smiles or laughs! Its like she tries to figure out "how can I make Mommy smile today" and she manages to find a way everyday!

You know honestly, when we found out we were pregnant with Madyson I was worried.. Financially worried... socially worried.. worried about what our friends would think because we literally just got married... But God knows more than I do and this was a true showing of that! Our friends have been MORE than supportive and they LOVE Madyson! On the day Madyson was born one of my closest friends said "thanks for the baby fever" which made me smile.. then a few months down the road.. another couple that we hang out regularly told us that they were expecting and due in May.. Talk about excitement! Its one thing to have a baby,but its another to know that your baby will have play mates! I would not change motherhood for anything! God is soooo good!

Day 16

Day 16: A picture of someone who inspires you.

If I had to pick one person that inspires me, it would probably my sister. She has 5 kids and they are all very close in age. She was constantly ridiculed about having children so close together. It was hard on her but I know she wouldn't change it for the world! She is very strong! Now that I am a mother of just one, I know it's has to be constant battle juggling 5 different kids with their schedules, school work, being a parent, and a wife! I have it pretty easy with one kid but I know having 5 does bring its challenges! I think she is an awesome mother! Sure she's had her days where she could pull her hair out, who doesn't? But in the end she manages to always put her children first!

Even though she has 5 children, and her husband travels to work so some weeks she by herself, she manages to be able to still be involved with Bailey and Jake's school. I believe she's on the PTO, AND is the head of the PTO... She has managed to find some great friends and a fantastic town which I know deep down it would be hard for her to leave. Madisonville, at first, was such a small town and Julie dreaded it. However now, she loves it and has created a community/family for her and her family! She has fantastic neighbors who help her so much!

Most of the time I think Julie puts to much on her plate at one time. She's always on the go, go, go. But honestly, I'm the same way! If we don't have something planned for the weekend, I'm making plans by Thursday night.. and when Sunday comes around I think... where did the weekend go? and why do I always plan something? I should just have a lazy weekend.. So I guess you could say Julie and I have a lot in common besides our voices!

She inspires me because she is able to juggle her life and can keep organized in her hectic lifestyle. Her kids love her and they are fantastic! She's a great mother which I hope I too will follow in her footsteps. I'm jealous of the community she has in Madisonville because in Elkton, I only know Marks' family.. I would love to find a way to have friends of my own like she has.

Day 15

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

No this isn't me.. Unfortunately, but swimming with the dolphins is hand down, the one thing I would love to do before I die. Dolphins have always fascinate me. I could honestly watch them for hours! Normally I'm the one you have to pull away from the dolphins at Sea World or something to go look at other animals. I think they are beautiful and so smart! I am amazed by them. I have always wanted to swim with them. I could have done it on our honeymoon but it cost over 100 dollars for like 15 minutes. It was CRAZY expensive! Mark, I love him so much, he was very supportive in me doing it.. however I just couldn't spend the money on it. If I would have done that we wouldn't of had the money to go do something together, and it was our honeymoon the whole purpose is to do stuff together!

So hopefully the opportunity will arise again... So until then!

Day 14

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

I mean obviously it would be God... Because without God.. I mean lets be real.. I wouldn't exist! However, If I had to pick someone who has been there for me... someone who has picked me up when I was down... Someone who has impacted my life that much that, without them.. I would be lost... someone that God has put into my life purposely to help me.... That would definitely be, without a doubt this man right here:

I mean if you know me, you know that I am a HUGE Daddies girl! But in all honestly, my dad has always been there for me.. even when I've made horrible decisions in my life, he's been there to lend a shoulder to cry on.. sometimes he's even crying for me.. He's the sweetest man I know.. I am so blessed to have a Dad that loves me as much as he does! I love it how I'm never to old to sit on his lap... He always seems to know how to make me smile.. even when I'm down. I do not know one person who hasn't met him to not like my Dad. He's a lovable guy who anyone can count on. Without him in my life.. I know I wouldn't have been the lady I am today.

Day 13

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

I have two.... I absolutely love Matt Maher! I think he has an awesome voice and I love his music! Not to mention I got to eat at the same table as him last year so I personally know how awesome he is!


My second choice is probably Rascal Flatts.. I love ALL of their music! Not to mention I've always wanted to go to one of their concerts however they always seem to get sold out and/or very expensive!!

I actually love all types of music! I love music in general. I guess thats why I was destined to marry a band nerd :D

If I got to pick a close third it would have been Brad Paisley! I've been to 2 of his concerts and I think all of his songs are very creative! He actually writes his own songs as well.. he's is so gifted in his music!

Day 12

Day 12: A picture of something you love.

This is a hard one considering I love ALOT of things.. But obviously the first thing that comes to mind is my loving husband and beautiful little girl! I love this picture I think its so funny.. Mark would kill me if he knew I posted this picture up lol I am very blessed and have many people in my life that I love and couldn't imagine life without them!

Day 11

Day 11: A picture of something you hate.

There are many things I hate... War, people being stupid and making stupid decisions, bad drivers.... and etc.. but I feel like thats a given because most of my friends hate the same things.. so I've been thinking.. "Whats something I hate thats unusual..." well its pumping.. I love nursing Mady however pumping I hate! I feel like I pump more than nurse actually which is probably why I dread it.

Its hard to keep up with also.. If I was a stay at home mom I know I wouldn't mind it because I'd probably only pump in the middle of the night because she sleeps all night long.. but since I have to pump at work.. its just a pain in the butt. Sneaking away... keeping up with it and all...

Sadly, I haven't been keeping up with it, because like I said.. Its a pain... So Madyson has been eating more formula than I'd like, however I think I have accepted it. I feel like a horrible mother like I'm quitting on Madyson... But thats not the case at all!! I find myself more frustrated with it all when it comes down to it....

Its hard to believe that Madyson is already 5 months! She is getting at such a fun age! She is starting to play with her toys, and she loves you reading to her! She has always been a delight to be around because she's one of the happiest babies I know.. she's always giggling, smiling, and I guess as the doctor would say, flirting haha

I really love giving Mady baths! She absolutely LOVES them.. She gets soo excited and laughs uncontrollably! I honestly would give her a bath every night, but with the weather being so dry I'm worried it'll dry out her skin more than it already is!

She's definitely a Momma's girl right now! Which I absolutely love! I can just look at her and she'll bust out laughing.. She'll raise her arms up to me and smile like, "come get me Momma!" and sometimes I just can't resist! I just feel bad for Mark, because she doesn't smile at him like she does to me. I'm afraid he feels ... "unloved" so hopefully she'll open up more to Daddy soon.

I tried uploading a video of Madyson playing however it either took to long or I have no idea what I'm doing haha.. so just follow this to go check it out!!

Day 10

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

Not sure if "messed" up is the correct term... But Amanda is someone I do the most random things with! When she comes to visit we always manage to find something to do without costing a dime! Which is awesome! From driving around Clarksville, trying to get lost and then trying to find our way back to where we were... to... Dancing at Kickers or the Wild Horse Salon.... to horseback riding adventures.... to road trips!

One of my favorite memories was when she moved to CO and we did a road trip! We stopped at St. Louis and went up in the arch and didn't care to stop along the way just to see what was out there! I really enjoyed it!

She is such a great friend! I could not imagine life without her! Her husband and my husband get along great too! They are able to handle our crazy randomness with eachother it seems! haha.. I miss seeing her as much as we used to however when we finally are together.. Its like we were never apart!