Merry Christmas!!!!

Merry Christmas!! We had a great day, today. The boys got everything and plus some. Jordan got some parts for his computer he is building, and some gift cards, to buy parts for the computer. I got some clothes, gift cards, a scrapbooking kit from my sister and some cricuit cartridges from Jordan's mom. This year for Lina I made her a scrapbook of her dog Pat that passed away a few months ago. I know she still misses him and was upset the other day she could not find her pictures of him on her computer. So I went onto her slide account copied her slideshow of Pat, and printed them. I did this all without her knowing. She loved the book, and she has us all crying. For Jordan's mom I made her a picture book of the boys from last December to November 2007. She loved it! I also made her a calender and a tag brag book of the boys playing in the snow. So today was a great day besides Brayden now has pink eye!

This is my new obession, it is a Sony Dslr Camera. I am hoping to get it this Febuary. Then I would love to tke Pictures of people for free! So if anyone wants any photos taken just let me know and we'll set something up. I am really wanting to get in to taking wedding and baby photos. I am going to try and find a photographer to work under for a while and learn everything I need to learn from them. If anyone knows someone looking for a 2nd photographer let me know! :)

Black and White photos

I love Black and White photos. I have no clue why I do, I just love them! I have received our Engagement picture disc, but when I got home I could only upload a few off of the disc. It has some type of error on it. So out of 150 I got about 60. SO out of those I picked out the ones we liked. Then went back through and changed some to Black and white. Have I told you I am obsessed with Black and white Pictures? :) Well here are a few I turned to black and White and some with a hint of color which I LOVE also! Just so you know Heather from Shutter Happy Studios took all these pics!

Bye Bye House!

I just realized I have not blogged about my house. First I need to tell you our house caught fire on November 14, 2004. The house was not burnt down, but it was burnt in the inside and was not safe to live in. The basement was where the 1st fire started (yes I said 1st). So in that fire everything got smoked and water and soot damged. From then everything was stolen, and I mean everything, aluminal siding, air conditioner, all the cooper wire, pipes, tv, cd's, dvd's, my guitar, everything! So since then our claim with State Farm was denied because we when we left that night we took out cat with us, which we always took the thing with us everywhere. So fast foward to Labor day weekend 2007. The whole family was at the Homecoming carnival in Bethalto. about 9:00, Jordan, the boys, and I drove by the house to go home, and got home mybe 10 minutes later. As soon as we were home we put the boys in their beds, they were already asleep, and I put pjs on. I just got my pjs on and my mom calls and says the house is on fire again. Again can you believe it! My house was on fire again! I put some clothes on and drive to the house another 10 minutes away. I got about 1 mile from the house and I could see a glow above about where my house would be, and all this smoke. I parked my car at the end of my street and see the whole house on fire. This time the house did not burn down completely but unlike last time we could not enter the house, all windows were broken out, the ceiling fell, it was bad. So fast foward to Dec 11, 2007 we have decided to rebuild the house and get it going while we are in the process of sueing state farm. So on Dec 11 the start to tear down our house. The house was down within 30 minutes of them starting. By December 14 the house was gone, the basement gone, and the hole filled. So I have pictures of the house from before the tear down and while the tear down. They are suppose to cut down a huge tree in the side lot next to the driveway and then start digging the hole for the new house. So here are the pics.

House after last fire.

Side of the house being torn down. Day 1

Basement being torn out. Day 1

I do not know whats up with my picture on the title it is not showing up like it should! If anyone can help I would appreciate it! Oh and LEAVE comments people! So I know atleast someone is reading!

Snow, Snow Everywhere

So this is SNOW everywhere! I love snow, but I hate the coldness, and not being able to drive in it! This morning the boys woke up and saw the snow and immediatly wanted to go outside and play. So Jordan and I got them dressed and let them out. Brayden was like oh wow this is cool, untill his hands got cold. Chase just played and played and played. Since Brayden was cold we all came in and the Boys drank hot cocoa. Then after Brayden went to take nap Chase and Dad went back out to finish our SNOWMAN! Here he is!

Isn't he cool? He's got paintball eyes and nose and a stick mouth and arms! He is our first family snowman (even though Jordan built him mostly). Chase is so proud of him he has to tell everyone we built a snowman! Hopefully tomorrow we can go sleding with Nathan and Nucle Todd!

13 days

It's been 13 days since my last post, but not a lot happening. We finally got our cd of our engagement pictures Wednesday, but the cd was broke and I was only able to half of them off the CD. So in the long run I am still waiting on another CD from our photographer. I was so disappointed that it did not work, I was hoping to make another photobook for my GG with the pics.
Yesterday I had to spend 2.5 hours at the hospital with Chase. He has purple eye a.k.a. Pink eye. That was not fun, I was trying my best to keep the little bugger under control. I tried everything games, candy, anything and everything. Finally they called us back to what they call Fast Track as he was about to run wild. This all could have been avoided if our darn doctor was in the office yesterday, or if the Insta clinc would have seen him, but no I wasted 2 house at the ER.
As for the wedding process things are going go, instead of DIY flowers, my mom has talked me into paying someone to do them. So for the last 2 weeks I have been looking for someone to do the flowers for the wedding. I also trying to decide on centerpieces for the receptions. I got some really cool ideas in my mind, just if I can pull them off.
By the way there's only 13 days till Christmas. I have most of our shopping done. Just have to pick up a few little items. To everyone not done Happy Hunting!


Happy Holidays!

It has been almost a week since my last blog. I have been kind of busy. Lot of homework and things for the wedding and the boys. Chase is having his Christmas program this Tuesday, he is so excited. We had a meeting with his teacher and he needs to go to speech to help him out for a little. Hopefully this will help a lot. This week I also meet with 2 florist about flowers for the wedding. Both seem t be giving me really good deals. I liked one's ideas, she seemed to like my idea's too but felt a little rushed off by her, the other just seemd to not really be interested in what I really wanted, but also had great ideas. So we'll see how that goes. I also want to make some Pomanders like above picture, but flowers to match my flowers. So that is it for now.

So as of today I am mostly done with my Christmas shopping. I only have to buy shoes and some clothes for Brayden, Chase is done, Kadin and Nathan a small toy,and gift cards for my sis, Devin, Grandpa, Lina, and Josh. For this time of year I am doing great! I am usually buying everything at last minute. I probably will by the gift cards at last minute, some of them I am trying to find gifts for but prolly won't. This year I was having problems finding stuff for Brayden. He's at this stage where all he wants to do is play with brothers toys, or balls. So I decided to get him stuff like cars, trains, monster trucks, and big dump trucks. Hopefully he likes everything. Jordan gave me $50 to help buy a Circuit cutter that I really wanted and was on sale for $100 instead of normally being $200. I am so excited. I got it out Saturday and was figuring out how to use it. I can not wait to get a room for all my scraping stuff. My sister also bought me this kick ass scrapbook kit for Christmas. I just finished my first album and have to only add pictures to the pages already made. So far it looks great! The boys look through it and are like WOW that's me!!! Well that's enough typing for tonight my finger is starting to not want to bend. Goodnight all!

As of Sunday I had a small tooth ache. Well while sleeping Sunday night my tooth ache became a tooth infection and my mouth swelled up. I went to my usual dentist, who last year told me to get the tooth surgically removed. I told him I have not had it removed because none of the oral surgeons around here take my insurance. He then proceeded to ask well what insurance do you have. I told him the medical card, he then looks at me like oh shit. Well he then asked if I had a different insurance last time I was there. I told him I use to have Cigna and the medical card, but since I am no longer working I no longer have Cigna. He then proceeds to tell me they are no longer kinda not taking the medical card. So pretty much they will accept it, but do not want to. So I am sitting there in agonizing pain, while he hurries me out of there. He prescribes me penicillin and Tylenol 3's even though I told him they do nothing for me for the pain. So I go home and while waiting for my medicine my face swells even more. My eye almost swelled up that bad. All this time Jordan is taking care of me and the 2 boys. He is being so sweet, rubbing on me and making sure I have everything I need. The boys were looking at me like I was a monster because one side only was swollen. So I started taking all medicine around 4 yesterday. I did not sleep yesterday, and am still swollen. The Tylenol 3's are barely helping me! Jordan went to buy me jello since that's all I can eat, because I can not open my mouth, and the store he went to only had Kool-aid jello and it was nasty! I have lost 2 pounds since Sunday, because of not eating. I am going insane here!!!! If anyone has any suggestion on how to get this swelling down by Thursday so I can eat me some turkey I would love to hear them.

P.S. I have been putting a cold wet washcloth on my face all the time, because it kinda of helps easy the pain.

Pictures I took yesterday.

So I decided to post some of the pictures I took yesterday of Jess and her sisters. Here they are tell me what ya think!

A long, but good day.

Today was a long day. I was babysitter for everyone in my family. I did not plan on watching 2 extra kids, but thats what I got. Nathan and Kadin are good boys. Especilaly when their parents are not here. They play well with Chase, but with Brayden they want to treat him like he is a little baby and can not do anything. Brayden gets upset when they do this, because all he wants to do is play cars with them. They did this to him for 30 minutes then I had to get on to them, I hate it when they do it to him. He just looks at me like mommy I just want to play!!!
Before babysitting I went to get the mail from p o box hoping to see Jordan and my engagement pictures in there. I open it and I see a brown padded envelope! I got all excited for it to be pictures for my mom from my Aunt, from their trip to Cali!! GRRRR!!!!
Well after babysitting I went and took some pictures of my friend Jessica, and her sisters. I had such a blast. I love taking pictures and wish I could be a photographer. I am really considering looking into it. Maybe work for a great photographer around here and learn from them. Anyone know anyone that needs extra help let me know!!! I am going to post some pictures tomorrow when I am not so sleepy! Goodnight everyone!


p.s. Remind me to never where my Doc Martens when walking all over, without buying some cushion. My feet really hurt!!!

Todays to do list

Today I have a lot of things going on. So I decided to make a list

1. Take Chase to School- The biggest problem with that is waking up!-DONE
2. Work out.-Done
3. Look at rentals.-Done
4. come home change clothes let Jordan work out.-DONE
5. Go help out during Harvest Week in Chase's class.
6. Pick up Chase from school.
7. Go to reception hall and get deposit back.
8. Put deposit down on new hall.
9. Homework!
10. maybe cook dinner or order something.
11. More homework.
12. maybe sleep!

Flower Ideas

Since I am doing my own flowers for the wedding I was looking on the net for ideas on designs and flowers to use. I am super excited to do it, but also nerves about doing it. Here's some flowers and ideas I like.

Unfortantly Ranculuses are out of season in August! I really like them, maybe I'll get them imported!I love the Dahlia's and they come in orange and purple!

These are the only bouquets with orange and purple that I can find!

Like this but with more flowers and less green.

I like this one but not so much!

Reception Halls

So Sunday I pretty much found out I either have to change reception halls or not do a sit down dinner, which in my family is not right. So I've been calling around and seeing if anything is available. The Knights of Columbus hall that I liked is booked, so there goes that one, then when I was driving home from the gym I drove right by another Knights of Columbus hall and never thought of this one. This one looks newly built and is kind of hidden from general public, So lets pray that this one is not booked. Hopefully I will get it and be able to decorate the hall the way I want to. I was wanting to put paper lanterns all over. So as of right now the reception location is up in the air. The only good thing is if I do decide to change locations I will receive a full refund from the location I have booked right now. Wich me luck!

For now

So after seeing so many people start a blog, I deceided why not, and is going to give it a shot. I'm not the best person wit words, so yea. and so you know I love my life. I first of all am a mother to two great boys, who I would not be who I am or where I am without them. I have a great Fiance! Sometimes life with us could be better but for now everything is good. Jordan and I are planning on getting married in August of '08. I am busy planning this wedding which everyone who does not help me plan it, thinks everything I do is wrong! So a little fusturated with that whole ordeal. I have some great friends that live around me but do not see a whole lot because of our schedules. I would love to see them more, but we all are so busy. This year Chase started Kindergarten, and now that I am home and not working I am able to help out a lot in the class room which I love. Brayden is still the stinker he always has been, beeating up Chase, being loveable whne in trouble, and being the cutie that he is! He loves to play with balls, any kind of balls. He always has a ball in his hand. This kid never wants toys when we go to the store he just wants balls. Jordan is so excited, to teach him to play soccer, he already has Brayden throwing the ball up and kicking it! So that is what is going on in my life right now. Will be posting wedding ideas and details here too, so keep an eye out.

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Just checking to make sure everything is working!!