O Christmas Tree!

I put up my Christmas tree. It was so much fun. This was the first year that Ashley Ryan has gotten into it and wanted to help me decorate. She did a really good job. I was so excited. Something I never thought would happen. I am decorating a christmas tree with my daughter. I love it.

I always loved putting up the christmas tree. I had parents who let me do it every year and I loved it. Christmas is my favorite holiday. I am so thankful for my little family. I am also thankful for my mom and dad who taught me to love christmas! Love you.

Vacation 2010

We went to Gatlinburg again this year. This is Ashley Ryan's 3rd trip and me and David's 1000th trip! To say we love it is an understatement. We had a great time. We shopped, went to Dollywood, ate to much and even went to a football game. We also ran into Santa Claus!!! He was great! He wrote Ashley Ryan's name in the "nice" book and even gave her a christmas ornament with her name on it. She is still talking about Santa. This is a picture of my cheerleader at the game. TN was playing Ole Miss. Of course we had to go! It was fun. The stadium up there is huge.

We met up with my cousin, Calvin and his wife, Camille. We love them!

This is Ashley Ryan at Dollywood driving her first car. David said she is an awful driver. haha

Shopping in downtown Gatlinburg. She loved all of the fountains and Christmas trees they had up.

This is the view from the sky lift. It is beautiful!

Mommy and Ashley Ryan!

Yes, this is a fake Santa. She did not care. We HAD to take a picture with him.

Aren't they cute. They take the sweetest pictures.

This is our cabin. I should of taken more pictures of it. It was beautiful. We have stayed here before and it is my favorite. The inside is great. It is actually a two story cabin. There are two balconies on the back and a hot tub. The inside is typical cabin decor. Very pretty.

We are already looking forward to next year. I can't wait.

See below for Ashley Ryan's 3rd brithday party pics!!

Ashley Ryan is 3!!!

Ashley Ryan is 3 years old! I can't believe it. Where did the time go? She is such a blast to be around. She is so funny. She is smart as can be. She loves baby dolls and playing with her mommy! Mommy loves playing with her too. We had her party at Kidz Rock. I have posted some pics for you to see.
Opening presents. She was soooo excited. I really can't wait till Christmas now.

Eating her yummy cupcake!

She loved everyone singing happy birthday to her. It was soooo cute.

Yummy cupcakes from Gigis Cupcakes.

It has flown by! Who knew 3 years could go so fast. I love my little girl more than she could ever know. I am so excited to watch her grow up.

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. I know I have a lot to be thankful for!

October has been BUSY!!

Ashley Ryan was a tiger for Halloween! This is her and my niece Scarlett. They are so cute. They went to my church for trunk or treat. It was a success. This is the best picture I got of her all night. She would not sit still for 2 seconds for me to get her picture. We have had 3 birthday parties this past month!! Who knew at this age they would be so social?? haha. The picture below is Ashley Ryan and her BFF at daycare. Her name is Sanders. They are two peas in a pod at school. They are so cute. Sanders is such a sweet little girl.

The ladies auxiliary for the BPD had a carwash to raise money. Of course we could not do this without Ashley Ryan. She came and helped us wash cars. She was so sweet she even washed people's cars that weren't really there for the car wash!

The biggest deal is her FIRST haircut. We went to Tranquility Day Spa. She got her haircut and even her first pedicure!! So much fun.

She was so excited!

I love my little girl. She is such a blessing to me and my family!

We leave for vacation next week. I am super excited. I will post lots of pics when we get back! Lots of love.

Evan and Meghan Jones

Evan Jones married Meghan MacMillan this weekend. Ashley Ryan was their cute flower girl. We had so much fun being at this wedding. They are so in love and so sweet. It seems like yesterday I was getting married. I have known Evan all of his life! Litterally, I was at the hospital when he was born. I can't believe he is all grown up. He married a fabulous young lady. I am so happy for him. Here are some pics from the weekend.

My cute husband on the right and my brother on the left. Me and David

Me with my mom and dad. Two of my favorite people.

Mr. and Mrs. Evan Jones:

Ashley Ryan walking up the steps at the wedding

Walking down the aisle:

Bride, Groom and flower girl:

Ashley Ryan

The Rehearsal dinner:

Lots of love!!!!!

Glory Haus!!!

Have you visted Glory Haus??? You may have seen some of their products in certain stores around the area. If you have been to my house you have caught of glimpse of their work and just did not know it. I am totally in love with their products. They are based in Marietta, Georgia and they create the cutest things. They are faith based as well so that makes them even better. I am going to show you a few things on their website, but you will need to check it out for yourself. www.gloryhaus.com

Their items would make some really cute Christmas gifts and yes it is already that time of year again!!!

I have this plate, but mine is painted green.

I also have this great hook board. It hangs in my bedroom. I love it!

I have this coffee mug as well. They are great and boy will they hold a lot of coffee.

I have this mug as well, but mine is painted different than this one, but has the same saying on it.

Have a great week!!!

Guest bedroom re-do

I have finally put something in my guest room! When we moved in we had a bed in this room and then someone at my church needed a bed so I gave it away. Since then this room has been the catch-all. I had to always keep the door closed because it was a wreck! Finally David and I decided on a sitting area/man room! I am really pleased with how it turned out. I think it looks really classy.
Our friend Tommy came over and installed the TV for us. I think he did a pretty good job.

This picture is pretty dark. I had the camera on the wrong setting.

This is a little better. I got a great deal on these two leather arm chairs at Miskellys. David ordered the lamp. I found some cute $9 curtains at Target and framed his poster and there you have it! Below the table sits an autographed football by Deuce McAllister!

I hope you all have a great week!!! I am sure I will be keeping my guest room door opened more often now.

Ashley Ryan Love!

Ashley Ryan found her dress up clothes! I love this picture. She had to put on every outfit! She also thought she could wear this to school the next day. I had to break the news that she couldn't.

Does anyone see anything wrong with this picture? Yes that is an umbrella at the kitchen table. She totes this thing EVERYWHERE.

This is my favorite! How cute are they? Just two peas in a pod. That is a daddy's girl right there!

We have been pretty busy at our house. We are still praising God in the storm, but we are pulling through. Ashley Ryan is pretty much POTTY TRAINED!!! This is a huge deal to me. I was so hoping we could get this done. She just took off with it one day. She is such a smarty pants!

She and her daddy have been having dates. That is so cute to me. Today they went to the park. Last Saturday he took her out to lunch. How sweet is that? Oh yeah, he also took her to the Brandon/Clinton Football game on Friday night.

I told him that it was my turn! I plan to take her out on Friday night. She is the light of our life for sure!

Have a great week!!!

"The Lord gives strength to his people and blesses his people with strength." Psalm 29:11.

Best Friends!

This will continue my post on best friends. As I mentioned earlier, I am so blessed. God really has given me some good friends. I love to think how he has put certain people in my life for a short period and then to think about the people he puts in your life for the long haul. That's what I can say about Haley. Haley has been my best friend for so long I can't even remember how we met. She has always been there for me. She has loved me unconditionally. I really don't know what I would do without her in my life. She can keep me balanced for sure. What I love about her the most is her honesty. She loves my child and my child surely loves her!

I am so fortunate to know her! I love you Hales!

I will Praise You in the storm!

I will continue my posts on Best Friends, because lord knows I have some GREAT friends and family.

I can not go into any details on the internet and a lot of you know, but we are in the midst of a storm. I have faith and my family and right now that is the most important thing in my life. That is the one thing that NOONE can take away from me.

I will praise YOU in the storm. That's all I can do.

My prayer today is for peace and strength. I mean the strength that only comes from above. I love you lord Jesus and I know you will help us make it through!

Can you ever have enough...

Best Friends???
I decided on a topic that I would do for a couple of entries. I am so blessed to have good friends. I don't mean just friends . I mean really, really good friends. Friends that would be by my side in a minute if the need arose. Friends that have laughed with me and cried with me. I have friends that have seen me at my worst and seen me at my best. I am BLESSED.

First, I will introduce you to Kim. Kim has been my best friend since at least 5 year old kindergarten. What would I do without her? Growing up we spent countless nights together. We would stay up half the night. We would play in her sister's closet because she had the coolest clothes. Kristy would be ready to kill us!! It did not matter how well we put the clothes back in closet, she always knew when we had been there.

Kim and I graduated highschool together and went to church together. Kim has lived in every corner of this country and we have never missed a beat. We are always still best friends. We do not talk everyday. For that matter, we do not talk every week. We talk when we can, but we have the talent of picking up where we left off. She had 4 beautiful kids and a great husband. (Yep, I said 4 kids...)

To say that Kim knows me is an understatement. I swear if I ever had a sister, I imagine that she would be Kim. Someone who knows me as well as I know myself. Someone who can be honest with me. (Sometimes I think that we really must be related).

Anyway, I love you Kim and I do not know what I would do without you. There is just not enough time in the week to hang out.

KIM:

Chair

I bought this chair over the weekend at one of my favorite places to shop. It did not always look like this. I have posted the before pictures below. I really love the way it turned out. What do you think??? I painted it with some leftover black paint that I had. I ran to Hancocks and bought some fabric and covered the cushion while the paint was drying. It was really fun to do!

Before:

Another before! Yes, thats my dog!

Ever Grateful

Oh how I love these dishes! Hint hint...for anyone who needs to buy me a gift...ha ha. Just Kidding.

But all jokes aside, I do LOVE these dishes. They are the Ever Grateful collection from Dayspring. http://www.dayspring.com/ is where you can purchase all sorts of christian gifts. I love it. I have actually ordered a few pieces of this collection and can't wait to receive it. They are having a sale through the end of June where you can get 20% off.

I ordered this great pitcher for myself...it will look great in my kitchen.

I also ordered this easel. This will be a great place to leave notes to my hubby.

I ordered this vase. I am thinking this will look cute in my house also.

I love this plate. I have not ordered it yet, but I will soon. I will have to get a few pieces at the time. The message says "always blessed, ever thankful." I love that!!

Hope you enjoyed my random post!! Have a good week.