A Night of Storms!!!

Well if you are from Arkansas, then You know what I mean....

Last night was every bit of anything except fun! It was Dark, Scary and Full of Prayer!

As the storms hit Arkansas last night, Once again, we all tuned in to the News stations on T.V. Watching it's every move. Now, just to let you in on some worry in my mind. We live in a Trailer! So, Anytime something like this comes through our town, I'm on Go, Ready to head to the In-Laws and get in the Safe Room!

Thankfully they had one installed when they built their house!

As the Sky darkened and I could hear the thunder, I stated packing the kids bags to get ready to leave. Then the Strong Bolts of Lightning started in. We loaded the kids up and went strait for the Storm Room....

We thought we were out of the clear, but then they issued a Tornado Warning and we were in the Path! Once we made it to the Safe Room, We of course felt Safer, But, That did not make matters any better..

As we were in a safe spot, There was what the Weather Guys called 'A Violent Tornado' Raging through out the state... The Path of it was headed strait for my Best Friend Ginger's Family... Her Sister, Husband and Kids....

I very quickly started Texting Ginger:

" Is your sister and them okay? Tornado on ground in Vilonia."

She messaged back:

" I know, I'm freaking out!! I just got off the phone with her and she said it sounds like a freight train.. Please pray, Cameron is on his way home!! "
Side note, Cameron is Ginger's Sister's Husband.

I text back fast with:

" oh my goodness. I'm praying, They said it's a Violent Tornado and it's been on the ground for 45 minutest now. You be safe to, it's in White County to. "

I didn't hear back from her for a while! In the mean time. My sister & I and my Mom & I were texting back and Forth. We were all trapped in the Safe Room and then our Power went out! So the fan we had going, stopped and it very quickly started to heat up!

Keep in mind. This safe room is supposed to hold 16 people standing. We had,

Myself,
Corey,
Calleigh
Camp
My sister-in-law Leah
Her husband
Her two boys
Her mom
Both of my In-laws!

So it was cramped.....

My mom was keeping us updated by watching the Weather for us....

All of the sudden the Wind got so strong and rain was so loud that We decided we need to pray! We all bowed our heads as my Mother-In-Law lifted us up in Prayer! She specifically requested that the Blood be upon our Doorsteps and that the storm pass over us and keep all of those safe in the path of it...

I knew Jesus was with us!

Mom's texts started worrying me, she was saying things like:

" Heading our way into Searcy. Just promise me y'all will get to the safe room!! By, Love y'all very much"

" Heading for Cover now at the office. If anything happens, I love you very much!! Heading your way now. Stay in the Safe Room!! "

" Stay in the safe Room!! Windows sucking in and out here."

These are just a few Text she had sent me! Of course I was responding back. She & I kept lots of Contact. I love my mom...

as I was texting my Sister. She was saying the Sirens were going off in Searcy. She & Her husband were taking cover. B/C another Tornado heading for Beebe and Searcy was on it's way.

I asked her if she had heard from my dad, She said she had talked to him and he was going to her house if it got Bad. He was stuck at work!

Once I found out that Beebe was in the Path of the new Tornado Warning. I quickly Text Ginger again to say:

"Beebe is in the Path. Please be Safe. Is Dustin with you? "
Dustin is her husband..

She responded back later by saying:

"Cameron came through Vilonia right after the Tornado and it has destroyed so much.. Took out a church.. Roofs off businesses.. Terrible destruction.. All of my family is safe.... Bambi was just crying when I just got off the phone. She said said there are ambulances heading everywhere... Keep Praying.."

" I'm at my mother-in-laws and Dustin is on the way.. Ugh, I'm a nervous wreck!! Love y'all Stay safe."

I text back:

" We are. We are in safe room. Bad storm in our Path. Pray for us to Please"

She let me know it was hitting Beebe hard. I was praying for her as well. She's like family to me...
as I'm texting my sister, she tells me that Rush, Her husband is talking to Dustin, Ginger's husband on the phone and He was asking Rush where he should go... He was right in the middle of the path of the Tornado....

I was so worried for them. Later on Ginger told me that Dustin was blown off the Road in the Ditch b/c the wind was so strong... She said she had never been so Glad to see his sweet face!

After all of this was over. We were back home with no power. the skies were so creepy looking and the wind was so strong.. We go the kids off to bed and I stayed u with Corey for a while watching the Radar on our phones and reading what people were saying about the Tornado...

Some one on Facebook had said:

Reed Timmer: Meteorologist and Extreme Storm Chaser
"I bet Vilonia gets an EF5 rating. Very bad situation up there."

That was off of his Facebook Page!

It was a scary night! Ginger sent me this picture with this text later on...

Cameron took this on his phone trying to get home!! I am so thankful my family is safe!! Love y'all!!

Here is the Scary Part... The part that looks like the Tornado off to the Right is not it! I was watching this video from a person who filmed it happening on Facebook. The Large Black part to the Left of that is the Tornado... It's been all over the News. It's Called a 'Wedge Tornado' Soooo Very Scary!

I was so Glad to know that everyone was safe. Sadly, The News is reporting 8 Deaths in Arkansas from the Awful Tornados...

We are praying so hard for the Families of Lost ones and who lost their homes! While in the Safe room, My Father-In- Law got a text from a Former Church member from the church he used to pastor saying that one of the Elders of the Church had lost his home! it was all gone! Just Sad..

Now its A Day after all of the destruction and We are getting ready for Round 2 of Storms and Tornado outbreaks... They called for a 'Moderate Risk' Yesterday. Now we are in a 'High Risk' No fun at all, I have been praying that the Lord protects us all from the Raging storms of today!!

Here is a link to the Video taken of the 'Wedge Tornado' in Vilonia AR.

Video from Bill Oosterbaan of the Vilonia, Arkansas Wedge Tornado

Everyone stay safe tonight! I know the Lord will protect us... After every thing was over. I was so thankful my Family was safe and we were all home in our beds!

you never know.....

I forgot to mention... Des Arc is supposed to be flooded in the next few days. A Dam in Missouri Broke and should Flood all along the White River soon! So Please Pray for us all and the Farmers who have planted in the bottoms!

All the Best & God Bless,

Keeping Busy

So as you all know, I am a Photographer, Learning as I go! Ha! yes... I will be the first to admit, I need some classes!!! but I just wanted to share a little session that I did this past week! If you are Expecting Then you won't want to miss!

Enjoy!

Expecting Kaden Brooks

All the Best & God Bless,

Busted..... Early Mother's Day & The Perfect Easter Buckets!

I'm going to be a bit different this time! Im skipping the day by day stories and just telling a few! well, One funny and then My Early Mother's day Gift!!!!

Here's the funny.....

You know when sometimes your at home and those people show up at your house to try and sale you steak????

Okay, This happened to us this past Thursday! We were at home, It had rained so Corey was home off of the Farm, Calleigh was home from School B/C she & I had went to Disney on Ice with her Pre-K earlier in the day! ...

So , We are at home, Camp is napping and all of the sudden I hear a knock on the Door... I look out the window, Discreetly, and say,

" Corey, It's the Steak people "

Silly me, I run to the Bedroom and Hide. don't ask why. I'm goofy I know! LOL. Calleigh comes with me,

Well I guess as she & I are hid out in my room Corey apparently decided to do the same in the living room and just not answer the Door! Yes. I was laughing, But not as much as from what happens next...

Im peaking out of our bedroom window and I notice that the man in the Van all the sudden looks at my bedroom window and smiles and waves real big... Only thing is that He was not waving at me.. So, I back up and look over to my other Window and Calleigh is All up in the Window Smiling big and waving back at him!

BUSTED.... Corey comes in the room & says, It's okay, I don't think they know we are here...

I just laughed and pointed at Calleigh... Our so sweet of a daughter just gave us away.. Well, She may have them thinking she was the only one home! That's probably not good... Anyways. thats just a peek into our silly family!!!!

Alright, On to my Early Mother's Day Gift!

As I mentioned in an earlier post a while back I was in the middle of re-doing my bedroom. Well I had a few things to the new bedding and such but had some more to get~

I had a Bridal Shoot in Little Rock today, So My husband told me that I could get the rest of my bedding for my Mother's Day gift! Early, Yes, But I was sooooo ready! I had been for a few months now! So, I finished it off with 3 Euro Pillows, 3 Euro Shams, and a Down Comforter for my Duvet Cover! I'm so excited.... Here ya go!

( King Size bed from Haverty's White Quilt across Bottom & Two White King size Shames at top, From Target! Sweet Deal, 3 Euro Shams & Pillows from Bed Bath & Beyond, White Duvet Cover and Down Comforter inside it, from Bed Bath & Beyond, Sheets from Wal Mart, Three Decorative pillows from Potter Barn, Thanks to my Mom & Sister for getting me Gift Cards!!!! Sorry, That place is too expensive for me to just buy..... White Linen Curtains from Hancocks Fabric, Thanks to my Sister-In-Law Leah for Christmas... )

P.S. yes, those are my kids Heads at the bottom, They insisted on making the picture!

I will be adding pictures to the wall Eventually and the Night Stands, But that to will be a little bit! Ill share once I get them!

Dresser from Haverty's

Ha! they wanted to show it off! I love how excited they both are!

Just a little set up of our Family pictures taken by Ginger!

I also have to share these super Cute Easter Buckets with you! Made by: The Sassy Polka dot!!! She's good, Check her out!

Hope everyone has a Happy Easter!!!!

All the Best & God Bless,

How Do I Describe this Week?????

Well, I ended last week with Calleigh's Practice not going so well!, I have had what seems like a Month put into One Week! Crazy Moments, Relaxing Moments and Exciting Moments! Ill start with the End of last week!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Nothing! HA! it was a nice Day! Calleigh had school, Corey, Work and Camp & I hung out at home!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

This was One FULL Day! The kids & I met up with Leah and the boys for a Morning Walk! The weather was so nice! a Bit warm, But nice, We made it to the Park and let all of the kids play for a While! They Loved it!

Camp in his Shades ready to go Walk...
AKA, Ride in the stroller

Calleigh had to wear her Shades as well.

She looks so cute with her Water Bottle

Might I add, that, I pushed Both of my kids in a Double Stroller all the way to the Park and Most of the way back. But here's the Catch. It does not have the Bike Wheels like Most Smart People with Good Strollers have these days! No, I was the one that said,\

"Oh that one looks cool, Lets get it"

Mom's to be, BIG mistake! Really test them out! Or you will end up like me, Trying to walk faster to keep up with your friends who were smart to get a Side By Side, Bike Wheels, Stroller while breaking a Crazy Sweat and wondering what in the world you were thinking!

Well , Once we made it back to Leah's Moms, We let the kids play, Ate some yummy lunch, and then had some friends come over! One of them brought her kiddos! My sister came over later the day! It was a nice visit! she is preggers, So we all had lots of baby talk! :)

Calleigh, Joe & Sam in the Pool

Of course my son, Would be the only kid out of the pool in the
Hot sun, playing in the Dirt!

She gave me the cutest Christmas Ornament she bought back in Gatlinburg on Vaca. They had a year round Christmas store! anyways, It's so cute! On one Side, it says, "Special Aunt" & on the other side it says "Rock's Aunt Rocks"! Soooooo CUTE!


story behind this......

They think they are having a Boy and if so, His name will be Rock, But by this point we still have to wait until Tuesday to find out! If it's a Girl, Looks like I'll be marking out 'Rock' and writing her name instead! HA!

Later in the day, She headed home with our little girl and Camp & I got cleaned up and headed to Searcy to visit My mom & step-dad! It was a nice visit! Mom & I talked mostly on the ways of bringing up kiddos in school. This is my most common topic most of the time. I guess b/c my little lady is about to Enter Kindergarten! It was a late night getting home!

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Today was church day! AWESOME.... I had Nursery again. So I had to miss out on the message! I heard it was good, But I do always like to sit through them! However. I had this Sweet Face in Nursery with me, So I made it okay!


After church , We had Potluck with the church! Always a Winner with everyone! the food was good, the fellowship was great and the Day was So beautiful!

Once home, Calleigh & Camp had went home with Poppie & Lulu, (Corey's Parents). So Corey & I made use of the time and went Running! WOOOOOO, it was HOT & I was OUT OF SHAPE!!!!! I have got to get a hold of myself! I had a plan to buy a swimming suit if I was to make it to Little Rock the next day!

This year I am determined to get back in a 2 piece! The past 2 years I was in a One Piece! So not me! But, first, 'Operation Flat Tummy' ( I really need to take Before, Middle and After pictures so that I can boost my Energy to keep going! ) HUMMM. To share or not to share!!!!. Ill have to think on that one! :)

We picked up the kids and brought them home! Joe came back with us. My nephew / the kids cousin! They had a fun time together!

Calleigh in her Pretty Dress her Poppa bought her! She had to add her accessories , with the Necklace & purple sunglasses Aunt Elecia got her!

It was a Long Weekend, But so much fun! I wanted to make the best of it, B/C it is my last Weekend off until the last weekend in May! I'm booked with sessions!

Speaking of: Real fast. I said I would post a link to Casey & Leah's Family shoot. So Here it is! Check it out!

Monday, April 11, 2011

After Calleigh was off to School, I got my self cleaned up. It rained So Corey was home for the day! Needless to say, he gave me a slight break and kept Camp home with him! I picked Leah and her two boys up and went to Little Rock! I had to get my Lens looked at b/c something was acting funny on it! Sad part is that I have to send it off for 4 weeks! Well, I can't do that b/c Im booked solid the next 3 months basically, So that was out of my question.

We then went to the Mall, I had to exchange some shoes Calleigh had gotten for her birthday & Look for me & Camp an Easter outfit! I found the cutest dress at Old Navy! I will admit, I copied my sister! HA! her's is not for Easter Sunday, But I loved it so much I bought my own! You will see it when I do our Easter Post!

Camp ended up with the cutest little man outfit! I can't wait to show it off. Calleigh' already had her dress at home! Soooo Cute as well.

Sad / Funny story,

I dont know if you remember me saying that Joe fell out of the buggy In Bed Bath & Beyond in one of my posts. If not, here is the link,

But anyways... Somehow, we always have a tragic 'something' happen to the kids. ( I promise we are good mom's ) We are in Old Navy, Leah and I stop to look at some dresses on a rack! All of the sudden, With Sam in the buggy, Some how, Joe tips over the Buggy! Down goes, Buggy and Sam.... Leah & I rush to grab him up. She is so weak in her knees she can hardly talk. Holding on to Crying Sam and just feeling so bad!

While she is calming little man down, I start to look around and Notice that yet again, We spilled Cheerios ALL OVER the floor, I bend down to pick them all up as she is trying to comfort Sam, Joe is helping me and then I look be hind me and notice that We knocked over a Mannequin as well!!!!! Yes. I know you are somewhat giggling. Well it get's better! I did not want to make Leah think I was not concerned for her & Sam, So I stayed quiet and had to giggle on the inside!

Joe says

"Uhhh OHHH Canis,( His way of saying Candace) We dropped her "

I go to pick up the Mannequin, while hoping no one is seeing this, I then Notice her Arm is off of her Body and laying beside her in the floor!.... Oh if I only had a picture of this! Joe picks up her Arm and says

" Her Arm Canis "

Lol... I then had to laugh at him. He hands it to me and I try to figure it out. Well lets just say, Magnetic Arms are not what I was expecting. While I'm trying to be Quiet and discreet about this, the Arm makes a Loud noise and Suctions to the shoulder!!! I felt as if I was putting Humpty back together again! HAHA!!!

So, as I was surprised with the mannequins, Leah Frantically calming Sam down, Joe, repeatedly Saying:

" Her Arm Canis, Her Arm Canis"

I look around Nonchalantly to see if anyone is staring. and to my surprise. Not one person was! whew. We got pass that! It was Sad for Sam, But other then He & Leah staying to them selves at the moment. Joe & I had quite the little event with the Old Navy Mannequins.... I just know she was really saying After the Mall, We ate some yummy Lunch at Old Chicago!!!!!!!! Yum Yum pizza! Joe & Sam had so much fun crawling all over the place! Here is an idea! LOL!

Sam on the table. He did not stay here long at all, but I had to catch a pic.

Joe would not look at the camera for me at all!

So after this stop, Was a TARGET stop! I have to all capps It, I just love this store! I just want to drop another idea!!!!!

DONT EVER TRY ON SWIMMING SUITS after stuffing your face with pizza!

You won't like your body! Just a Hint from one who has experienced it. HA!

Now here is another Funny story......

Keep in mind my sister in law is in GREAT shape for having 2 kids... Flat Stomach! this will make the story even better ...... I am in the changing room with my nephew Joe... I'm trying on Swimming suits... remember earlier I stated that 'Operation Flat Tummy' has to begin???? Well here is why... I am trying on the swimming suits and as I'm trying to lift the Top off, I feel these little hands reach up and grab onto my stomach.... Yes. It is Joe, Followed by this...

" Whats that Canis?, What's that Canis?"

Yes, I'm sure you can picture this by now! and are probably laughing,... I just giggled and said:

" Oh Poor Joe, You are so not used to seeing a belly like this are you? "

I then told him what it was after he repeated again:

"What's that Canis?"

" Joe, Its left over baby weight." I then say for him.... " But that's been 2 years ago Canis"

I know the lady next to me in the dressing room was cracking up and thinking I was crazy! But hey, What's an Aunt to do! Poor little guy. He had no Clue, So that said. I told myself.

" If a 2 year old is asking what my stomach is b/c it does not look normal, then I think it's time to step it up!"

I had to share the story with leah... She was so fast to apologize. where as I just laughed! Who can't laugh at that??? I did end up with a cute pair of Sandals , Calleigh too, and a Super cute '2' Piece Swimming suit!

Once we headed home. I had a Bridal Session to do that afternoon in Searcy! So it made for a long day! The Bride Was beautiful and I can not wait until her Wedding on May 7th to Post her Bridal Pictures! Sooooo Pretty! Ill share a link with you on those as well!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Soooo this was the BIG day. I cleaned and Waited for 1:30 to come around!!!! Once it did, I was waiting by my phone for a Call from my sister, to tell me what the Sex of the Baby was!!! I noticed by 2:30 she still had not called! I was getting very Impatient! haha... But then I got a Text.... Here is what it said....

'It's A Girl'

Sooo, Needless to say.. My super Cute Christmas Ornament will have to be marked out and replaced with this sweet name....

'Gracelyn Faith Krug'

I love it!. Well I almost cried with joy. It's about time I get a niece... Or for that matter. just another little girl in the family for Calleigh to have! She needs to share the Girl stuff with someone! :)

Random pic of Camp, But he had just woke up from his nap this day and I thought it was so sweet looking!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

A little bit of Hair Therapy!!!! I went in to get my Roots touched up and to go a little blonder! I love may hair Blonde. My Super awesome Hair stylist Holli is amazing! Book her!

I dropped Camp off with my sister first. She was his little sitter for the 4 hours that it took on my crazy thick head of hair! As soon as I got to her house, She had the Ultrasound pics all laid out for me to see! I was so excited! We both just talked about her and what all we were gonna buy! I can't wait to go all out on this little diva!

Come on Gracelyn! I am so ready to meet you!

I got to the Salon and let my Hair Lady get to work! It took forever, But how can it not with the Hair I have? Please Let me know, when you find out!

I noticed when she was done, She put this White Powder in a Small Red container in my hair and then teased it up Big! I told her it felt funny and then she pointed it out that it felt like Corn Starch.....

If you know me, I was willing to test it out! So I did, and It is AWESOME for teasing your hair! Who would have known???

I told her I'm going to make it up in a Small Blue Bottle and call it... You ready for this???? 'Corn Starch'.. Yes Yes. I know. It's the Perfect name!


So I just saved myself some Money and have this huge box at home for not much at all! Try it out! I could not help myself ,

So I had to stop in at an Awesome Creative Gal's house and Place an order for my niece! Let's just say I pretty much racked up on this little girl! She will be soooo in style with all that I got her! Check out this girls Blog. She is good at what she does...

'The Sassy Polkadot'

Thursday, April 14, 2011

I spent my day cleaning... I forgot to mention that on Wednesday I came home to Corey & My Father-In-Law building a Deck on the front of my trailer! I was not expecting this at all. But It was a nice surprise. So Today, I Cleaned and helped Corey pick up all of the pieces of Wood around where they were building it! I love it. It's not quit finished yet But Ill post a pic once it is!

After Cleaning. I cut the Grass, Corey Picked Calleigh up from school today, and I sat down and called to make some plans for my Best Friends Birthday Party next week! I Can't Wait.... We are eating at Dizzies in Little Rock! We have wanted to try it for some time now, But Have never been able to get in. Why? Must you ask, B/C we somehow always went on a Monday and it is Closed that day! Bummer. But along with this yummy meal, We have to top it off with????? You guessed it:

'Cupcakes On Kavanaugh'

Yes, this place is Sooo Good and One of Ginger's Favorite Desserts! So It is a must!

We tried Softball practice again with Calleigh, It did not go so well, Sad to say. Poor thing had daddy by her side now and she still would not play! I guess she is just not ready! So we all came home!

Me & Camp, Just Lovin on my little guy!

We finished out the night with bubble baths for the kids, a Movie for Corey & I and Now I am sitting here doing this and watching the CRAZY Tornado Weather raging through our state! YUCK. I'm not a fan of Night storms! :(

Have a Happy Friday tomorrow, Ill be back soon.
as for now,

All the Best & God Bless,

To Play or Not To Play!!! This is the Question

So Wednesday when I took Calleigh to School, her teacher had asked us to sign her up for Softball! Calleigh was just as excited as I was! I hurried home, Told Corey and he too was pumped for it! The day passed by & once Corey was home from the Farm, We got ready and Picked our little player up from school and went strait for Searcy!

We decided that was the only time we had a chance to go and get her things for her New Sport! :) We got to hibbets, and went strait or the Cleats! She had so much fun picking them out, Then to the Gloves, then the Balls, Then the Bats, and then the Bag! HA!




She was So ready for her Very First Practice the next day!

Once Corey Checked out, He was to! Wooo, Let's just say, this stuff is not Cheap! YIKES! Once we got out the door Corey said jokingly!

" And so it begins "

I said:

" And so What begins?"

He then told me:

" The Part in Life where you Pay out the WAZOO For your kids sports Every Year"

hahaha. We giggled and said, It would be better to pay for them to be in something they Love then it would be for them to be off into trouble somewhere! :)

once we were done, We made a Fast Run to WHERE??????

OH YES!!!! Chick-Fil-A!

HA! I know, I know. I always eat here! But it was Corey's first time since they have been in Searcy, and if my Hubs makes an offer for Fast food , AKA Chick-Fil-A, I'm not turning it down!

All 4 of us went in and the kids played some and then we all ate! Soooo, YUMMY




Afterwards we headed home! Corey grabbed his glove and Calleigh's too! They both went out to Play Catch and show Calleigh what to do! She Loved it, Other then the first time Her daddy through the Ball to her, He missed & Hit her in the head!


OUCH! Poor baby! She did shed some Tears! I was about to think, she was done and would never try again! I was wrong, She went strait for it! I am just so excited for her to get her season started!

Thursday, April 4, 2011

So, This marks the First Practice Day! I picked Calleigh up from school, Went home, got her ready for Practice! My Sweet Princess looked so cute in her Shorts, T-Shirt , Cleats and her Bag! I'm a little partial, But I think she was the cutest! But then again, I bet Every Mom out there thought they same! :)

Well, Lets just say, Practice did not go as well as I thought it would! Calleigh was so shy, She didn't want me to leave the field! I was by her side the first 20 minutes we were there! Her little friend that she goes to school with kept trying to get her to be her Partner! But Calleigh was not having it!

UHHHHHHH, Please just play Calleigh! that's What I was thinking!

So after standing on the field, Her hiding behind my shirt, pulling my shirt b/c she was shy & nervous, I was finally able to walk back to the Bleachers without her tagging behind! She was finally tossing the Softball back & forth with her friend! I thought,

"Wooo, I thought she was never gonna play! Yay. Now were good"

Wrong! She then takes a Break and runs to the Bathroom, Which is fine! but The down side is that she never wanted to go back on the field! After getting on to her and standing on the field again , I just sat in the Dugout with her and made her watch what they were doing! :(

My dad showed up and tried his best to get her all excited but it was not happening! He said,

" Candace, She's Just not ready. Just give her time and bring her back. She will eventually want to play."

As much as I knew my dad was right, I was still frustrated! HA, don't get me wrong, I love my daughter so much, & I will not make her do a sport that she does not love! I promised myself a LONG time ago, I would not be 'That Parent'

I just wanted her to have fun, & deep inside, I knew her daddy would not show it to her, But he would be upset after spending that money! Oh Well!

Once home..... She was back to Normal Ol' Calleigh! I should have known! She says she wants to go back to her next practice! I plan on taking her. I just hope maybe that time she will be so excited to play!....

So I guess the Question is.......

To Play or Not To Play.... HUMMMMM

All the Best & God Bless,

Told ya I'd Be back

Well, as I mentioned last Wednesday, I was going to be very busy over the weekend with sessions, And I was! Ha!, Ill add in the links to my Photo Blog to let you in on my sessions!

other then that, Ill share with you how our Weekend went!

Thrusday, March 31, 2011

I was feeling a little better after a few days of being real sick with a Mean sinus infection and such, So, I got ready and loaded Camp, and my sister-in-law and Nephews and headed out for a lunch date at Coltons with My mom, sister and best friend Ginger!

Me & My beautiful sister!

Me & My Friend Ginger

My sister-in-law, Leah & My Mom, Lisa

Annnnd, Joe & Camp, Checking out the place!

It was a yummy lunch! Havent eaten there in forever.

I had to drop of Corey's Suit and such at the Dry Cleaners and then made a fast stop to Wal-Mart & Stapeles to pick up some Ink for my Printer and an External Hardware Drive for all my Bazillion Pics on my computer! haha! It was WAY overloaded!

after home. We just relaxed!

Friday, April 1, 2011

Well, Sadly, We played NO April Fools Jokes on anyone! haha. I was busy cleaning and getting ready for A super Sweet Family Session that afternoon! So nothing super awesome about this day! Check out the pics! :)

Dinner was good, Yummy Chicken & Mushroom in the Crock pot! Here is a pic of Camp doing what he does best here lately after eating!

He tries to dump it in the floor without me noticing, all the while, hes making this look at me! Ha

Saturday, April 2, 2011

This was a Busy day and something new! Ha! Since We have had kids, If we ever need a sitter, We always, use our Parents or sister-in-law or my sister! Well I finally stepped out and Got an actual Babysitter! ha!

I was so excited to have her come, I knew I would be sooo busy with shoots this year that I needed a sitter! So she came and the kids LOVED her! I was so excited! She did awesome with them!

After showing her around and leaving the numbers and such I headed out to Little Rock for an Engagement shoot that I had! The weather was perfect and Awesome! I had so much fun with these two! So be sure to check them out as well! :)

I made it back home finally and had to laugh at what all My daughter had done to the Babysitter! Nothing bad, But She apparently begged her to walk her and Camp to the Park that is like 3 miles away! HA! she also told her to read her lots of books, and many more things! Something a Normal 5 year old would do.

Once Natalie was gone, Calleigh says:

"Oh I just love Natalie, I had so much fun with her. When is she coming back????"

I guess I just had to laugh! She was sure to tell me that Natalie ate Tons of Our Cheeztis. haha! She makes me laugh! at least she was watching out for me I guess!

Later in the day, I had another shoot. This time a Sweet Little Girl! I don't have her sessions done yet, So once I do, Ill share it on my Blog! No worries, You will get to see! :)

I made it home and Corey & the Kids & I went to the Church! He wanted to show me all the hard work they put in on the Flower Beds that Morning! Beautiful of course! We stayed up there for a little while, With all of the Youth of Des Arc in the New building our church Built!

(They go there on weekends so that all the Youth has a place to hang out!)

Once Home we made dinner and relaxed!

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Church Day! My Favorite! This day was Just Beautiful!!!! You could feel the Presence of the Lord around and more! Dont get me wrong, I feel him often, But I just LOVE our Church! Everyone is so Freindly and Nice! But, other then that, Most Important, I feel the Love of Christ! It's Awesome!

We got up early, Got our selves cleaned up and ready. Once at church, we visited with friends and family before Sunday School Started! Always a nice thing!

After Sunday School was Service! Camp decided to be so GREAT and Sleep all through service, Which meant, I got to stay in and Hear the message! It was nice!

Once home later, We all ate and laid down for a Nap, I was up by 2 to get ready for another Family session, But due to the CRAZY wind, We decided not to take them! So Corey, the kids & I went outside to Play and enjoy the Weather! We visited with Poppie & Lulu for a bit! We came home and got the kids cleaned up and ready for bed!

Monday, April 4, 2011

STORMS was how we woke up! So Calleigh was a wee bit late for School, But she made it! Corey & I Cleaned the house! He was off the Farm from all the rain! Then we got Camp ready and went to Wal-Mart for Groceries and to pick up our Dry Cleaned Clothes! We also grabbed a Fast Bite to eat at Los Montanos! UMMMM! We love that place!

We got home later and picked up Calleigh from school! Since it was so wet from the rain earlier in the day we stayed in doors!

As we were making supper I heard her in our Bedroom with her Disney Shows on Singing so Loudly! HA! I snuck around the corner and recorded her on my phone! but she didn't really sing as loud as she was! I was bummed, She was on our bed and stool under her feet with a Broom in her hand just letting it all out! I had to giggle! I still dont think she knows I caught her! times like that just make me smile!

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Once Calleigh was off to school, Camp & I got ready to go walk with Leah and the boys! It was so pretty outside! We first went down the road to check out an Old Wooden bridge to use for Leah and her Families Pictures! Super cute! I cant wait!

after we were done. We walked! The boys Love the outdoors! So it was nice to walk in the GREAT weather! We did our normal route and talked! after walking we headed to the down Dariy Bar for Leah to eat lunch! I was not hungry b/c I had stuffed my Face with these yummy left over enchiladas we ate the night before! HA!

Back to my house after, Camp, Joe and Sam played for a while! I have to laugh b/c Joe is such a Bossy little thing! He remindes me of Me when I was little! I wanted to be in controle the whole time. I bossed my brothers & sister around every day and then some! Yes i was a Bossy little thing as well!

(Here are a few memories I have:)

• I always wanted the house cleaned when Corey came over! So I would Yell and boss my sister and brothers around to make them do it.

(Yes, I know this is the parents job, But I just wanted to make sure they knew I wanted it cleaned)

• I always tried to keep my brothers from fighting, HA!

( don't ask me why b/c I dont even know )

• If my sister was out late, I was on her! hahahahahahahaha.

(I really like to laugh at this one)

I have no Idea why i was this way! but I guess I had to make sure all things were in order! My Mom likes to call it 'First Born Syndrome' :) Maybe she is right!

after all, Joe is a firstborn! He was all over Camp Yesterday, making sure he was not doing what we had told him not to do! It was so cute! Camp was so upset at him, But We all know, Joe's intentions were good! I just love that little guy!

After I picked up Calleigh from school, We hung out at home again! Camp got a Late afternoon nap and once up, We were outside again! We love it here! He & Calleigh helped me pick up sticks in the yard while Corey grilled hamburgers! It was a Picture Perfect Family Scene! HA.

Or so I like to think, Trust me, Our family is not Perfect! We are like any other Family! )

Corey & I were watching the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship last night after the kids were in bed and Me who is not really in the whole Watch Sports thing everyday,..... Cried when I saw the expression on the Coaches Face of the winning Team! Yes, im sure you got a giggle out of that one! Why???? I have no clue, I looked at Corey with tears in my eyes and said...

"Please tell me why I'm Crying over this Win?"

He pretty much laughed at me with good reason.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

So now we are on today!.... I dropped Calleigh off at school today and was asked by her teacher if we would like to sign her up for Softball!

I was so excited!!! Calleigh said she wanted to! I came home and talked to Corey about it and he was all for it! So, That being said, Calleigh starts her very First Softball Season, Tomorrow night!

(Well, the practice that is)

I just can't believe she is old enough to play now! I am so excited about this! Once I got home I opened my planner to mark down her practice date! I Just had to laugh, B/C this is what my Month of April looks like so far!

For some reason, My silly phone took this upside down and it wont let me fix it right side up!

Soooo. That said, Sorry if you break your neck looking at this!

Yes, I know, I'm Crazy Busy! But to be honest. That is me, I would not know how to function if I was not busy!

That a Wrap I guess! We are looking forward to a Relaxing Weekend. I have another shoot this evening before Church and then will have fun editing them! After all, Family is my Favorite! :)

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

All the Best & God Bless,