Keeping up with the Skardashians

A Sweet Announcement!

2012-02-13T15:06:00.000-08:00

Well I feel So bad about it being over almost 2 Months since My last post, But I figure this Requires a Big Post! :)Each of my Kids have had some Blog time, Soooooooo.....

I Can't Skip this one! :)

You Guessed it, Baby #3 is on the Way!!!!!!!!!

5 Weeks

Monday Feb. 13. 2012

Yes this is a Complete Surprise and Shock to Corey & I But we could not be Happier! It has been too much fun telling the Kids and watching Their Reactions. Calleigh is Beyond Thrilled and asking for a Sister, Ha, Camp on the other hand, Doesn't really Care. He at first said he didn't want a Baby Brother or Sister, But he is coming around!

The Rest of this is for Our Baby....

Okay Baby,

You are a Complete Surprise to our little Family, but, Daddy & I are so Excited. We found out Saturday Night You were on your way. Once a Test Confirmed your Coming all the Butterflies came!

Daddy & I have already been thinking up names. However, you will get a giggle from us, We (~~Well Me~~) are thinking we want to Wait until you get here to see what you are! There is something so exciting about it to me! Daddy does not think I can do it, But I am Determined! So there for, this will be a Good LONG 9 Months! Well 8 More! :)

We told our Closest Family and Friends First. I text, Aunt Leah, Aunt Elecia, Grannah , Papa & Ashley a picture of the Test and asked them "What do you make of this???? ;) " I think Excited was and Understatement! Aunt Elecia began Yelling about doing a baby Shower, Ashley was already Counting up when she Thought I was due, Along with Aunt Leah. Daddy told Poppie & Lulu at church Sunday Morning and they were as shocked as we were I think. haha.. But they are ready to add another little Skarda to the Clan of Grand-kids. I told My Best Friend Ginger in Person. We shared Happy Tears. You will Get to Know her Real Well. Shes a Kid Person that's for sure! We waited on Everyone Else until I went to the Clinic this Morning.

Once the Nurse Confirmed it. We were a Go. We Spread the News Real Fast. I am 5 Weeks today & You are Due October 16th this year and we cant be any more Excited....

Your Older Sister Calleigh and Older Brother Camp will have so much fun with you!

I have one Request. Stay Put as LONG as you can. My previous Pregnancy's tended to be a little crazy. I know you can Change that. I have already had a Talk with Jesus about Keeping you Safe and Healthy!

We Love you So Much Baby 'C'
Daddy, Mommy, Calleigh & Camp

Daddy / Daughter Dance

2011-12-16T19:42:00.000-08:00

This is Calleigh's First Year of Elementary School! Kindergarten that is! Well I recently Joined the PALS Group at our School, It has to do with Parents being involved in their Children's School Events! I always wanted to be that Mom so that My kids could be able to say...

" Ooooooo, My Mom will help or Can "

ha. I know some of you mom's are thinking, What is this Woman Saying. But really, Think about it!

when you were young, did you want to be the kid that You Parents were NEVER involved or ALWAYS involved???? I pick Involved! to me it would make me feel as though they Cared about What I was doing in School, Who I was With, What was going On and What I got to Go to!,

So that is how I have always wanted to be... Involved in my kiddos School! Yes True, its ONE more thing to add to my Plate but when My kids are involved, IM THERE! End of Story! :)

So back to the Point of this Post!

Des Arc Elementary had there 1st Annual Daddy / Daughter Dance! It was a Christmas Theme and I was head of Decorations. ~~Right Up My Ally~~!

I went with a Red, Sliver & White Candy Cane theme! I wish I had pics of the Decorations but I dont! :(

Let's move on. aside the Decorations. I got to get my Little Girl all dressed up, Hair and All. Her daddy Bought her a Beautiful Corsage with Red Flowers and White & Silver in it. She was Thrilled to get that. She was so excited getting to get all Dolled up and Go out with her Daddy!

Corey wore his Suit. he looked Very nice! Once we were all Ready, We headed to His Mom & Dads to snap a few pics of the two of them in Front of the Christmas Tree! I must Say, Im one Blessed lady. I have a Handsome Husband and Gorgeous Little Girl! ( and little guy ) He was with is Poppie & Lulu @ this time.

We make it to the Dance and Calleigh and ALL of her little friends were SOOOO EXCITED. they had a DJ and all... I think their Favorite Song was Baby Baby by Justin Bieber! Go Figure. You would have thought you were at a Concert of Girls. the Entire Room had a GASP followed by a LOUD Squill, and then BAM Girls From Kindergarten through 6th Grade were in a Circle and singing with all that was in them to this Song! Corey & His Cousin and another Guy Ran out in the middle of them and Danced and Sang to the Bieber with them. You would think it was the High Point of the night. haha

I managed to Video a small part of Calleigh & Corey dancing to the "Cinderella' Song. One Day, I hope to play this while she is dancing her Father/ Daughter Dance at her Wedding! ~~YES im nuts. I do plan 20 years ahead. Sorryt!~~

All in All, This was an Amazing Night. Little Girls got to Dance with their Heroes and Lots of Daddys were wondering Where the Time had gone! I think this will be a Hit and Highlight of the School Year from here out.

Enjoy the Night!

All the Best & God Bless,
Candace

Her Pretty Corsage her Daddy got her! :)

Her Date!

Adorable!!!!

My Sweet Girl & I!

Excited For the Dance to Start! :)

DANCE TIME!!!!

Waiting on the Music to Start!

Worn out from all that Dancing!

My Handsome Hubby!

Cupcake Obsession

2011-12-02T22:46:00.001-08:00

I realized One thing while Going through my Pictures on my Phone earlier.....

READY????

I have a Cupcake Obsession!!!

There I said it. Yes it is true. Who just naturally Has this many pics of Cupcakes on her phone???

This Girl I must say!

Ha! I will blame this on my Friend Ginger who Also Loves Cupcakes. But for some weird Reason I can't seem to get the Yummy, Gooy, Sweetness Taste out of my Mouth when I see a Cupcake!

My all time favorite place is Cupcakes On Kavanaugh. UM UM GOOD! That's All I can say.

I love their, 'Black Tie Affair' Cupcake! completely amazing

Their 'Red Velvet with Cream Cheese Icing' is Super Delish....

and the Usual

Vanilla with Cream Cheese Icing is the Bomb!

I wont get started on the CAKE!

As You will see in the pics. I have a few Cupcakes on a Sheet. This was b/c I love them so Much, I had to make them for Camp & Calleigh's Birthday's HA Ha!

I think One pic was from a Wedding I photographed. They had a Cupcake Cake and I had to

take a few! :)

One was from Starbucks a While ago. don't know why they had one, But Of course I had to try it!

Another place I recently Found out about is in Searcy! But crazy me, I forgot the Name! You think I would Remember, But NO.

However,

I do Remember their Cupcakes!!!!!

Well, If your Mouth is not watering by now, then Im sorry, Mine is and Im ready for a Cupcake.

Ill be needing a Fix Soon! :)

Until Next Time,

Candace

Yummy Black Tie Affair and Red Velvet From

Cupcakes On Kavanaugh

~~( My Poor Red Velvet got Smashed )~~

2 Black Tie Affairs and 2 Vanilla's From

Cupcakes On Kavanaugh!

Can't Remember & Can't Remember,

But.... They are From Cupcakes on Kavanaugh and they were

AWESOME!!!

Homemade Cupcakes for Calleigh's Party

More of those! ha.

Homemade Cupcakes for Camp's Party.

Vanilla and Buttercream Icing!

3 Cupcakes from a Wedding. LOL

Black Rock Bottom, ~~THE BEST~~ , 2 Vanilla & I don't Know..

That Cupcakes on Kavanaugh is the Most Yummiest!

~~Hope that's a Word~~

Random Cupcake at Starbucks.

Surprise Birthday Lunch

2011-11-29T17:26:00.001-08:00

Well, My friends pulled a FAST ONE on me! Ha. today My Sister-In-Law asked me to go with her to her Doctor appointment. She is Expecting her 3rd Sweet baby and this go around it is a little Girl! (~~had to share~~)

Well She picks me up and Everything is Normal. Half Way to Searcy, She got a Phone Call from her Doctors office (~~AKA My Best Friend Ginger that I found out about later~~) Ha.

The 'Nurse' From Leah's Doctor called to tell her that Her appointment had been moved to 12:30 b/c Dr. Citty was in Surgery. Well I so Fell for this.

We get to Searcy, She makes A fast run into Wal Mart to get something and then once back in the Car she asked where I wanted to eat... Well those of you that Know me, I'm not Picky by any means when It comes to Food. Ha. This girl Likes to EAT!

After giving me several Choices. I, as usual reply with

"You know me, Anything is Good, you Pick"

So Leah Chose 'The Cookie Basket'

We get there and Walk in, I notice a Lady coming in Behind me and turn to say, Sorry, B/C i had almost shut the Door on her. To my Surprise, My Mother In Law was right Behind Her! ha. I just said hey to her and then soon found out that All of my Closest Friends and Family were waiting just around the Corner at a little Table! Ha...

I was so Excited to see them all there. We had so much fun eating and sharing each others kids and talking! Of Course we topped it off with a super good Cookie! :)

After Lunch we headed over to my Sister's House, She had invited me and my friends over to Visit and She made me some Yummy No Bake Cookies! YUM YUM. My Favorite Cookie of all! ha... We had so much fun playing with the kids and laughing! I have some photos to Share our day with you. I'm sure you will get a kick out of some of them. I honestly Have No clue why I am posting some of them with me in them. I'm sure you will get how it is for us as a group of friends with Kids once you see them! haha

Oh and Side Note!!!! That Nurse that Called for Leah to move her Time up. Was Actually, Ginger. Apparently, Leah's appointment had gotten Re-Scheduled for Thursday and Leah didn't know what to do, seeing that it was the Whole Reason we were headed to Searcy. Haha. So who better then to Call and have her FAKE it then Ginger who is going to school to be a nurse! LOL.

Ginger pulled it off so Well, I'm sure giggling and laughing on the other end just to make 'ME' think she really had to move her appointment! haha, Well, I fell for it!

Another Funny.... I booked my Hair appointment for Today as well, Completely forgetting that I had already told Leah I would go with her, Well once I told Leah I booked it for the Same day, She frantically began Calling my Sister once home and told her to Call my Hair Dresser Holli and have her Cancel on Me! haha.. yes I'm sure this was Hectic getting it all together. Lucky them, I Canceled and Re-Scheduled Myself. ha.

The other Day, Corey Randomly asked me when Leah's next Doctors appt. was. I thought that Was weird. He never Cares when Her appt.'s Are, Now I know he knew the Whole Time!

Yesterday Ginger Randomly sends me a Text to say she will Be In Conway all day and was coming over Later in the afternoon, I then Remembered that Last year she did something like this and through me off to make me think she was stuck at work and could not make it to eat with us. Needless to Say she was there waiting Once I walked in the room.

So yea, A few things here and there had me wondering, and I guess I was right, But I am so thankful for these Gals! they make my Life so much Fun. I am one for Surprises and Love them so much!

Thanks Ladies. Your Awesome....

Until Next Time,

Candace

P.S. Camp got a Hair Cut today!

Whyyyyyy, Do I still do this??? I think B/C he Looks so cute when Done! but I'ts such an Awful Experience. Hes all over the Place, Screaming and yelling, Kicking and Whatever else you can think of. His sweet hair stylist always seems to Do AWESOME... I have no Clue how, b/c hes so crazy at the moment! ha. But she had the idea to let him collect his hair in an Envelope and take it home to show Daddy. He also does not like to wear the apron. So in the pics below you will see pars of HAIR, and SUCKER all over him from going Nuts! ha!!!! But His hair is adorable though! :)

My Beautiful Momma and I

Me & Kaden, My Friend Ashley's Little Boy! Hes Adorable.

Ashley, Kaden & I...

Ginger, Leah, Kaden & I

Hannah, Kaden & I,

( ~~if you must know, I just didn't want to give him up!~~ )

My Mother-In-Law Linda, Nephew Joe & I

( He has the Cutest Smile )

Ashley & I.

My Niece Lainey & I

( Completely Adorable!!!!! )

Ashley, Lainey, Kaden & My Sister Elecia

Were Crazy... Ha. Laniey Sitting in Kaden's Lap! :)

And Here is Where the Craziness Starts. All to get a Picture of Kaden Smiling! LOL

doing okay So Far. Notice Joe in the Back. hes getting ready to attack! ha.

Dont, Ask, Joe wanted to Hold Kaden, hard to see, But Kaden is like.... "What is He DOING???", I was in the process of a Laugh So I thought, Guess I was Losing it!

So Sweet at the Moment!

OHHHH, Careful Joe, Yes Kaden is Crying by now! Ha. Joe wants those Hugs Real Bad!

I dont know Whooooo Looks more Pitiful Here, Me or Kaden! Any Takers??? Poor Joe still Wanting that Hug.

So Joe was done with Kaden and Moved to Aunt Candace's HAIR!

He's Thinking.... "YEAAAA, Ill get HER HAIR"

(You have to know his Voice and how he Talks to Get this! )

TADA!!!! We somewhat Fixed this! He was A little better. At least I don't look like a Scary Monster anymore!

End Product. Stand Him up and BAM. Hes a Happy Boy! Love his Smile!

Ginger & My Sweet Niece Lainey!

Kaden Got some Giggles With Hannah Also!

Yes. We Wore Lainey Plum Out. Ha. Shes a Sweetie sleeping!

My Sister, Sweet Sleeping Niece & I!

Poor kids Face is all Red From Crying,

Showing off his Hair. Lol!

Looks So Innocent!

Hair & Sucker! :/

I like to Think It's God's Gift to Me!

2011-11-26T19:03:00.001-08:00

So yes, Its been MONTHS since my last Post.

PLEASE PLEASE forgive me! I have been one super crazed busy Wife / Mommy / Photographer the past 3 months! I cant even express how Busy I have been...

But I'm on here tonight b/c It's My Birthday and Instead of saying...

" Hey Look at me, Its My Birthday "

I want to share a few Sweet things since my last post... Things that make me truly happy on My Birthday!

Its Crazy when you don't have kids, or are not married how every year when Your Birthday comes around. All you can think about is ...

" Im about to be ______ years old " ,

" What is Mom or Dad getting me this Year " ,

" Where is the Cake "

Ha. well those are just a Few. Well I'm crazy, but proud at the same time. The past two Years. This one being one of them, I have almost Forgotten my Own Birthday. Not because I don't care, But more so b/c I find my self thinking of My family more then My self! I am the Mom that will never put herself first before her kids Or husband. Ha.

Last Year I forgot how Old I was turning, This Year, I was gong on a Date with My Hubby Last week and someone asked if it was for my Birthday the next week, I had to sit and think and realized...

" Oh Yeah, My Birthday is then" Ha!

I then told them No, it wasn't I had a Weekend off and I wanted to spend it with Him! :)

This was actually at Thanksgiving this week but It was of Corey & I! :)

I turned 26 Today and was Happy, But more so B/C when I woke up this morning I was Blessed to see my Sweet kiddos' Faces, My husband was Snoozing. But Once awake the home was full of Laughter. Calleigh & Camp are never a Dull Moment! I'm always smiling because of them.

We Put the kids down for a Nap and Got to looking for a Movie On Netflix. This is Mine and Corey's Favorite thing to do together. Sit, Snuggle & Watch a Movie! Well even then, He said,

" What do you want to watch, It's your Birthday? "

I told him I didn't Care and He could pick! ha. I guess I was just Blessed to have him there to watch a Movie with!

Later tonight we all got ready and went to Eat with My Family. It's a Tradition to Eat Dinner with My Dad, Mom, Step-dad, Brothers, Sister, Brother-In-Law and my New Niece. ~~Ill Blog about her in another post~~! :)

We all Met up at a Yummy Restaurants in Little Rock! It was Delish. But my Favorite part out of the Whole night was being with my Family! My Brothers keep my Laughing all night, I love seeing my kids get so Excited around their Grandparents and I'm am super happy to Love on my Sweet Niece!

Some People are not so Lucky to have such a Loving, Caring Family and sometimes those that are take it for Granted. I like to sit back and cherish the Moment! We are all still Healthy, Happy, and full of Laughter! It was for sure a Fun Night!

On the way home, Corey, the Kids and I stopped at Sonic for a Yummy Ice Cream Treat! It was so good. Safe to say the Kids Had more on them then In them But I know they Loved the Treat!

It rained here all Day. Some People say that On your Wedding day, It means Good Luck and it's God's Gift to you, Well I like to think that was His Gift to me! He has Picked out the Perfect People in my Life!

I love them all!

Thank You Lord for showing me My Birthday is Not all about Me, But Showing me How Blessed I am for who shares it with me! You never Fail me!

Enjoy the Pics. this is An Example of how many times it takes to get a good Pic! haha.

Until Next Time,

Candace

Yes That is All

2011-11-18T21:37:00.001-08:00

I REALLY Need to Update My Blog....

Yes that is all!

Ha!

All the Best & God Bless,
Candace

YUMMO!!!!

2011-08-20T10:53:00.000-07:00

Okay If you have been to ZaZa's in the Heights or Conway, you know what I mean if you have tried their YUMMY ZaZa Salad! UM UM Good! It's made up of yummy Fruit, Goat Cheese, lettuce and some Super good Dressing! (Which Im sure is a Secret :)! ) anyways, its amazingly Good!

So I wanted to try and Mock it, however, It's not as good as ZaZa's, But it is Delish! I kinda through it together and I was pretty shocked! Simple and Easy & a MUST TRY! :) of course I have to share it with you!

(Yummy Ingredients)

Spring Mix Salad

Goat Cheese

Poppy Seed Dressing

Blueberries

Strawberries

Rinse the Fruit

Slice Strawberries and add to lettuce with Blueberries & Dressing & Goat Cheese

Wala! YUMMO!

Hope you enjoy if you try. It's just as good without the Goat Cheese if your not a Fan! :)

All the Best & God Bless,

Corey Turns 27!!!!

2011-08-20T10:11:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was My Husband's 27th Birthday! Crazy to me how time Flies. I still Remember the Day he and I met for the first time and When My dad asked him how old he was he said:

"I'm sisssssss, Fixing to be Seventeen"

haha. I guess he was just trying to make himself Look older! :)

well, Now its 10 Years later and so much has changed. We have now been married for a little over 5 1/2 years and have 2 Beautiful Kiddos! Calleigh & Camp!

I'm one Blessed Woman to have a Man like him in My life!

I ordered him a Cake from Wal-Mart. White Cake with Whipped Icing, He actually was there when I did it and took over the Order. haha.. I guess he wanted to make sure it was done RIGHT! :)

We had Cake at home and then Celebrated by Eating dinner with His Brother Adam & His Girlfriend / My Friend, Ashley! it was a Fun night!

Of course I have to take you back 10 years since I have a New Printer. :) it scans too, so i Had to show this off! :)

( Us at Corey's Senior Prom, He was 17 Here )

here are a few from last night!

(Was 27 Candles until he took a ton out)

(Camp is So interested in what Daddy is doing)

(Making a Wish)

(Eating Yummy CAKE)

(Camp's New Friend)

(Ashley & Adam, Our dinner Dates)

Happy Birthday Babe! I LOVE YOU Mucho Grande!

All the Best & God Bless,

Calleigh Gets a Tardy! :(O

2011-08-18T19:30:00.000-07:00

Yes, The title pretty much tells it all! Sweet Calleigh got a Tardy, Sadly, It was not her fault! ha. It was her Daddy's Fault! :(

It's only Day 4 and she has Been on time and EARLY every day this week, It was also me taking her! ha, But. Today, Corey had to get to the Vet for the Cows we just bought and I asked If he would just drop our Princess off on his way so I didnt have to get Camp out in the Muggy Rain!

So Off they went. That was at 7:45 PLENTY time to get her to school seeing that we live like 2 miles from it! haha

Later on I was asking Corey How it went dropping her off and if she made it to her Classroom okay! He said she did b/c he took her there. So it already seemed odd to me, b/c usualy that early and her not eating breakfast there b/c she ate at home this morning, she should have went to the Gym to wait with her Class, Well then the made the comment,

"Yes they were saying the Pledge of Allegiance."

Right then it hit me.

"Corey. if they are saying the Pledge of Allegiance, then that means the tardy Bell had already Rang"

"Please tell me, you didn't make her Late on her 4th day?"

He just looked at me with this Stunned look and said...

"I thought that They could not go to their Rooms until 8:02?"

I just laughed and Explained the Bell Timing! haha

"No Babe, the Bell to go to Class rings at 7:55, Then they go to their rooms, the Tardy Bell Rings at 8:02am and then they say the Pledge of Allegiance and then the Bell to Let out of School Starts at 3:02.."

hahahaha... He said:

"OHHHHHHHH"

Pretty sure he felt bad, I did ask him what took him 17 minutes to get from our house to the school that is only 2 miles away, He then said,

"Well I had to get Gas in the Car and thought I had plenty of time so I did that first"

So the truth comes out! haha...

I sure love my Husband, But as soon as we picked Calleigh up from School today, she said:

"UMMMM, I think I got a Tardy Today"

(in her giggle voice)

We were just glad she didn't get upset!

So, Hopefully NO MORE TARDY"S! haha... It's only Day 4! :)

Had to share our silly moment for the first of the year!

All the Best & God Bless,

Jumping Back to June

2011-08-17T09:50:00.000-07:00

After my Post last night I realized I never did post what we did on Camp's Birthday. I did post about his Party, But Not his actual Day. I feel like I owe it to the little Fella so here it goes!

I always LOVE to do things on my Kids Birthday's I know I loved being treated by my Hubby. So I have to keep it going for them. We always have a Party the Weekend Before or After their Actual Day so that family and friends can come! But to me, there has always been something about making their Day Special when it arrives!

With Camp this year, we had fun at home Baking Cupcakes and then making a Trip to the Park. Our son could Climb, Run, Swing, or Slide on anything all day long, So He loves the Park! We invited My nephew's and Sister-In-Law, So Camp's Cousins and Aunt :) to join in on our Fun Day!

The Cupcakes were a hit. It's easy to throw some Fun Fetti Cup Cake mix together and then their Icing as well! To be honest. I couldn't get enough of them! haha...

I can't Believe Camp is 2 already! Time goes by way to fast in this Life of ours! So here' s looking back From Day 1 To Age 2 :) Enjoy!!

All the Best & God Bless,

Camp's Arrival !!!! :)

(Two Night's Before I had Camp)

(In Labor )

(Little Man 1 Day Old)

(Going Home)

(Camp & Big Sister, Calleigh)

(Camp & His Cousin Joe)

Happy 1st Birthday Camp!!! :)

(Ginger made him Cupcakes!)

(Camp's 1st Birthday Party!)

Happy 2nd Birthday Camp!!! :)

(Camp @ his 2nd Birthday Party)

Eating His Yummy Cupcakes!

Playtime at the Park!

Calleigh goes to Kindergarten

2011-08-16T20:02:00.001-07:00

So the Summer has come to an End and Our little Lady is now a Kindergartner! :) We had her Open House last Thursday night and it was a Huge Success, However. We had Paperwork like CRAZY... I didn't know they needed so much from you! HA! I think the Teacher Even cracked a joke saying :

" When we are done, You can all line up and give Blood" haha..

Calleigh seemed so excited and ready to start this past Monday!

So Monday arrives, We wake up Early, Camp runs to Calleigh's room and Taps her on her shoulder and then says

"tally, (calleigh) wake up"

So sweet. He loves waking her up!

Once she was all dressed, she ran to the Bathroom and fixed her Hair , 'after I had fixed it once' b/c I guess i did not do it for her the way she liked.

We headed out the Door and got to School! We hopped out of the Car and started walking towards the Door, She was so anxious. Once inside we were directed to the Gym. Once to the Gym we were all Called to Go to Mrs. Peggy's Classroom. ( Her teacher ) side note: We were so excited to get Mrs. Peggy for Calleigh's Teacher this year, Calleigh was thrilled and her Classmates are Awesome! I'm very pleased with who she has been placed with and her Class. I just hope they all Get along. haha.

After making it to her room she was at home it seemed. She put her Bag on her Chair and just sat at her Table Patiently Waiting on what the Teacher said to do! I was so Proud of her. I didn't even Shed a Tear. Crazy I know. but let me get to Day 2. haha.. first let me explain what I had to fix.

Corey supposedly thought the Teacher said at Open House that she had Mats for all of the Kids, Well, when we got to School Monday, Calleigh's Mom was the only one NOT carrying a KinderMat :( after asking around, the other mom's said we were supposed to buy one! So I got to make a FAST run to Wal-Mart, 35 mins away and got a KinderMat for my Girl! She slept much better then on the floor I guess! Corey got a good laugh out of it!

After school, Corey & I took Camp and went to pick our little lady up! She hopped in the Car and began to SPILL about all the Kindergarten Details. It was pretty funny. She told us that she made Friends, and that the Teacher told them they are now to talk like Adults and Not Babies!

"HUMMMM," Went through my head and Corey & I giggled. We Like this Teacher. haha. Keep in mind. We have been back and forth about Calleigh to stop the baby talk! Ever since her 1st Cousin was born she keeps the Baby Talk thing up. well that's been 2 1/2 Years ago. So Yes. We are glad to hear the Teacher is pushing no Baby Talk as well! :)

Calleigh also told us that she did Math, She said:

"Oh Mom, That stuff is so hard, Trust Me, You don't Ever want to do stuff like that"

Corey & I just laughed so hard! Later in the Day she Told us that she learned to Email her Friends. hahaha. Seriously??? What are they teaching these kids? Ha. Well Honestly I don't really think they learned that, But What 5 year old comes up with that? We just have to laugh at her stories!

So All in All, Day 1 was Awesome. She was so Ready for Day 2!

Day 2:

So now it's the End of Day 2 and I'm sitting here typing this out b/c I have not blogged in forever and i have to get back in the habit! Calleigh went to Day 2 of Kindergarten and LOVED it again! However on this Day, I teared up! Yes I know I didn't On her first day, But something about her wanting me by her side then made me feel like I was still needed! Today, I went to Eat Breakfast with her. After watching her walk through the line and get her things, She ate her 'Tootie Fruities' and then the Bell Rang. Once I got her to the Hallway to her room, She Ran off and said

"Bye Mom, Love You"

I guess she thought she didn't need me anymore! :( I was a little sad, But so glad she felt at home enough to go and not Cry! :)

She's come a Long way since being pretty shy with things like that!

Once I picked her up, She SPILLED again! I look forward to hearing her talk at the end of the day!

I honestly think im just as excited as she is when she gets home b/c I get to look in her Yellow Folder and check her Behavior Sheet to see what Color she got! GREEN means she was on her Best Behavior All Day. So Far 2 Green Dots have been Given. I find myself saying

"Oh Calleigh, Let's check your folder and see what you got today"

When I saw she got her Second Green Dot today and a Smiley Face I was so Excited! I know she thinks I'm cheezy, But hey, Who says' the parents can't get excited??? That was my favorite Part in School..... Seeing if I got a Sticker or a Smiley Face! Made me Proud! Haha..

The Day went on and When it was time for Bed, I tucked her in and she wanted to say her Bed time Prayers. So we bowed our heads and she began to Pray. I love hearing what she talks to God About. sometimes she so serious with it and other times the things she says I just have to Giggle, But I know either Way our Lord is hearing and seeing her speak to him and he Loves that, So I let her Pour her heart out to him! Tonight was a Giggle on my Part. I have to share this.

"Lord Jesus, Thank you for my Eagle Cash at school today and We have good food their to, So Please Give me more Eagle Cash tomorrow and More good food. I Love my Classmates, Some can write their Names and some can't but it's okay because they will learn. Amen"

I know in her mind she meant every-bit of it in the sweetest way! :) Well Here's to day 3 tomorrow. Can't wait to see what it holds!

Enjoy the pics...

All the Best & God Bless,

Candace

Hello

2011-07-25T09:41:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone,

I feel like I say this often! wow, It's been over a Month since my Last Post. So much has happened since June 22nd. Ha. I really need to set Dates to Blog so that i can Keep everyone updated on our little Family!

However. Now is not the time! :( Im about to head out to a Bridal Shoot in Little Rock. I will have to make it a point to do a little updating this afternoon maybe and show off what we have been up to! :)

Hope Everyone is having a GREAT summer! I can't Believe that it is almost over!

Ill be back soon.

All the Best & God Bless,

2011-06-22T06:56:00.001-07:00

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mommas little helper

2011-06-22T06:28:00.001-07:00

Last week when i was baking camps birthday cupcakes. I walked in my kitchen and found him like this. Haha. Guess he really wanted to help his momma. ;)

All the Best & God Bless
Candace

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2011-06-22T06:24:00.001-07:00

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Camp Turns 2

2011-06-18T20:45:00.002-07:00

So as I said in my Last Post... Camp's Party would make the Blog! :) and Here it is! Today we celebrated our little mans 2 year birthday...

I can not believe it has been 2 Years since he joined our Family! Time goes by so fast! Hes such a Sweetie... We were off to a Slow start on the Talking the first year of his Life due to Silly Ear Infections. But once he was about a 18 months . We had the Second set of Tubes put in and He is like a whole new child!

He melts my Heart with all that he says... Im one Blessed momma. His big sister absolutely Loves her Little Brother! Them two are a match.... Its either Fun & Games or Fights... Who would think... Ha.

I love seeing Camp and Corey bond. He is all excitement when Corey Gets home! He takes off Running to the Door to say Hello when He comes in from the Farm! He loves his Daddy!

Here is a few of Camps little things he does this time in age..

I Love how he so sweetly tries to get out of things by saying 'NO' in the most sweetest way. LOL. not... That actually has to stop. But of all the 'NO's' I have heard kids say before, He has the Sweetest Way of saying it. However. He will not know that from us! Ha..

I Love how when he finishes his Cereal in the mornings. He ALWAYS finishes up by sipping out the Milk from the bowl! :)

I love how when He 'Thinks' he can climb in bed with us in the middle of the Night, He always makes sure to come in our room and 'Shut the Door' GOOD. ha.. and then say. " Bed Momma "

FYI.. Calleigh was NEVER allowed in our bed. EVER... Well she now Can't stand to Snuggle, Does not like to be Loved on, Barely gives hugs or will hardly acknowledge when we tell her we LOVE her. So, Yes. Camp get's some snuggle time in the Bed here and there. He's completely different. Loves to Snuggle, Always gives Hugs, Responds when we say we Love him and Loves to be Held! It's Worth a few restless nights for now! They Grow way to fast! :)

I love When he brings me his Favorite Book Every Morning (One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish) and says "Turn TV off momma, Read Book" SWEET..... Another FYI, This book is READ way to often in our house, I could probably Quote it without looking at the words... Thank goodness he got more Dr. Sucess Books! :)

I Love how, He always Cuts his little eyes when he is just looking around at everyone. Never makes a Peep, Just takes it all In....

I Love how when we Go to the Pool, He puts on his Life Jacket and then heads STRAIT for the POOL... Um No, better yet. He is ready to find the Ranger, Golf Cart, Lawn Mower.. Yes anything that has an engine and MOVES! ( & pretty sure a Golf Cart does not have an engine... PLEASE Correct me if I'm Wrong. ha.)

I love how he says: " Ummmmm POPPPPPIEEE, Ummm LULUUUUU, Ummmm NANNNA (AKA Grannah), Ummmm Poppa......... Constantly... He loves his Grandparents for sure!

I Love how when it's Bed Time. Hes makes sure to Kiss us all Good night and say " niiiii niiii (AKA night night ) Uvvvvvv youuuuuu... (AKA Love You) and Waves as I tuck him in!

I could go On & On but these are just a Few that make my Heart Smile Everyday!

My most Favorite..... That He is our Son and in Our Family! God Could not have picked a Better little boy to place with us or brother for his sister. He's so Precious to us...

Enjoy His Birthday Pics... We did a Construction Truck theme at his Poppie & Lulu's House today... Pool Party to. he joined in on the fun a bit in the pool, Then Jumped out and headed for the Ranger! Ha... What he knows Best!

Ill Be posting his Sweet 2 year pics soon! :)

All the Best & God Bless,

Read About Camp's Arrival HERE!

A little Bit of Life

2011-06-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

I feel as though it has been a Year since I have last Blogged. Things have been so crazy and busy around here! Not really with the family, well somewhat.

Corey is all day on the Farm... Great thing is, He's In and Out all day. that is nice! Calleigh is OUT of Pre-K..... Yes. My baby girl finished her first year! Crazy to think Next on the list is Kindergarten!!!!!

Calleigh at Field Day, Last week of school

They had to get out later b/c of the Flood! Oh well. Now she is on to Vacation Bible School... Her first one of the Summer! She Loves it. She attends at The First Baptist Church here in town with her friends! Everyday she comes home and so excited about what all went on at VBS that day! Makes this Momma Proud to know she's Excited about Jesus!

Camp... are you ready???? He's Potty Training now... Yes. I know. hes not even two yet! I have felt for some time now that he is ready to train but have waited on him to mature a little more! Well We started the first of this week. I had to go out and buy him some super Cute Fruit of the Loom Boxer Briefs! He is just the Cutest in them..

So far So good, Hes taking to it as I expected. Im pulling the O'l 'My Mom' Trick and letting him 'Water the Grass' outside! HA... He loves it! We have had a few accidents. But he's starting to catch on quickly! I'm Proud of my Little Guy!

Speaking of Camp. He turns 2 at the end of this month. Crazy to think 2 years has gone by since he came into this world. But it has. I have all his Party things getting in line! Theme.... Construction Trucks! I can't wait to get it all together. We are having it at Poppie & Lulu's (AKA My inlaws) with a Pool Party, Hot Dogs, Chips and Of Course! Cupcakes! Im sure that will make the post here soon.

Calleigh & Camp both Got a Hair Cut. Calleigh more so just a trim, But, She sat all by herself in the Chair! 1st time ever. Ha. usually I have to sit up there and hold her down and let Stelina Cut it, But Nope, Not htis time. She jumped up there and let stelina do her work! I was so proud of her.

Camp on the other hand. His First Hair cut in a salon! :) I did have to hold him for a bit, But he adjusted quickly.... We chopped off all of the Curls and ended up with his very first Sweet little boys Hair Cut! Just Too Cute!

Before

After

My Inlaws pool is open so its been the hangout here lately for us and the kids. So much fun.

Steamboat days recently ended. Ill have to do a separate post for that!

I got a New Dinning room Table! :) Yay... I have so long, Waited to get rid of my Upholstered Seats and upgrade to a newer more modern table with WOOD seats! It's Kid Friendly... That seems to be the New thing in this house lately! Anything Kid Friendly! Camp is beyond more into things then his Older Sister Ever was! He shocks me Daily!

Ill do a post on my table as well soon!

Other then me being super busy with Shoots and such, Its been Life around the Skarda Home! Summer has arrived and that means Craziness! I love Summer time, But WoW!!!! Busy Busy!

Talk Soon!

All the Best & God Bless,

2011-05-18T11:10:00.000-07:00

I know it, It's been a while! But it has been crazy busy around here!

photo shoots, Floods, LIFE.... anyways... to play catch up... here in short is all that has been going on...

Des Arc was flooded... So crazy and sad at the same time.. many lost their homes, and so much more! Devastating.... National Guard was here to help out. My husband along with many other Volunteers were going for Days... only coming home at night to so sleep, helping with the Sandbagging, Directing traffic, Moving people out of their homes and so much more!

It was awful! The water I think got up to 40 or 41 feet. I could be wrong.. But has not been that high since the early 1900's... Interstate 40 was shut down for a few days and many more roads and highways.. Thankfully, The water has now went down. Sadly, many are having to start over! I just continue to pray for them all.

I have been Crazy busy with photo sessions and weddings.. I do love it, But wow... I just finished editing one of the 2 weddings I had to edit and still have another left and 2 normal sessions! So hopefully Ill have them all up soon to view!

Kids are getting so big! Calleigh's look is changing to me! I dont know why, but every time I look at her when she is talking she just looks so grown up to me! Breaks my heart yet makes me happy at the same time! She is just beautiful! Her stories and songs here lately are too sweet! She's all about it! ha

Camp is Talking up a STORM.... im sure those of you that have followed my blog may have read som where that he has had 2 sets of Ear Tubes for his hearing and ear infections. Well, This time, He is all words. The words "i want down momma' never sounded so sweet to my ears.. I worried ever since he was One about his speech b/c he was not catching on as fast as his sister or his little cousin or any other little ones his age! after a trip to the ENT... We found out he was pretty much def in his Right Ear b/c of all the Fluid build up and His Left Ear was almost the same!

He had one set of tubes and then later in the year was taken back to have bigger ones put in... Now my sweet little man is conversing so well with us all and his friends & cousins of his age!

Corey & I had a date night... Love them. ha... we just ate some yummy Fugi (Japanese) and then went and watched 'Water For Elephants' It was so good. I loved it! It is always nice to get some alone time with him!

so that is pretty much the gist of the Family and town updates... here is my new thing....

I'm on a diet...

Yes. I know that many of you probably thinking... what for???? well I have my reason.

Being a mom that was once a 118lb girl when she graduated to a mom that had 2 kids and then could not lose past 126, Which dont get me wrong. I was fine at that weight. It was more the Muffin top and jiggly, wiggly lets and extra love handles that bothered me, But I never did anything to help it. So, I found myself the other day on the scales about to cry b/c I am now at 140. YES.... Im not joking... I have gained 22lbs since last fall,

Now, keep in mind, last summer when I started pictures. I sweated so much during sessions out in the hot son that I had lost back down to 118lbs.

So, I created a FACEBOOK Group for anyone to join and take the challenge with me! there are already over 30 members and we are doing it up right... Exercising daily and eating healthy! I took my measurements and will share them soon.. But for what it's worth. Im on Day 3 and already seeing Results! I am doing the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Micheals.... I LOVE IT!

So..... If you want to join the group to. Feel FREE... we are kickin booty with our measurements and workouts!

All the Best & God Bless,

A Night of Storms!!!

2011-04-26T09:27:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-24T23:32:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-04-23T19:08:00.000-07:00

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?????

2011-04-14T21:17:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-08T08:13:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-06T08:28:00.000-07:00

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,

Come On Spring & Healthy Family

2011-03-30T08:37:00.000-07:00

This weekend we had much going on! Well It seemed that Way, Of course Camp had burned his hand pretty bad last Friday, That day was full of Dr. Appt, and Cries and Sleep,

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Saturday came and was supposed to be Me going to Little Rock to photograph a Super Cute couple for Engagements & then Later in the Day the Same Brides, Bridals! Well, Rain had other Plans, So Engagements were put off and Bridals were Still on, Only we did them Inside 2 Hotels! I want so Badly to show them off, But as any Photographer would do, I'll be waiting until the Wedding is over on the 30th,

So now that I'm over that part! :), Saturday Morning was Rainy, Cold & Wet. Corey went to the Church to help fix some things with others that were helping out, I stayed home with the Kids and Cleaned!

Later in the Day, He was home and I headed out! I had gotten to Little Rock at 4 for the Shoot, But the Brides Hair Stylist took a bit longer, Trust me No worries on this , I just headed to Cupcakes On Kavanaugh and Got some Goodies!

Yes, Its safe to say I love this place! It's becoming the NORM for me to make a pit stop there during my Trips to Little Rock! HA!

I finished up the Day with the Bridals and Headed home! They are AWESOME!!! Ill post a link to my Photography Blog once They are up! :)

Sunday March 27, 2011

We Got up Early and headed to Church! it was yet again a Great Day & Great Service, I loved Sunday School and I got to sit through service this Time! YAY! the past few times I have had to be in the Nursery! But nope. Not this Day, Our Son actually stayed in Nursery & did not cry not once, This is Odd, I blame it on the Awesome new toys and Slide the church bought for the kids to play on! He loves them!

Calleigh went Home with her Poppie & Lulu & cousin Joe to play for a bit, I took a Nap and Camp too, Corey, who is an Auxiliary Police Officer had to go and prisoner & Bring him back to prairie County!

W had church again that night, Sadly I missed out on this service as well! I had Nursery again! Well mainly B/C I chose to stay in with Camp this time! He had not had any Pain Medicine for his Hand and his blisters were about to Pop anytime. So I wanted to be sure and be there to Clean up his hand and Put on his Cream!

Keep in mind, Calleigh was Coughing ALL DAY!!!! pretty bad with a runny nose! But we blamed it on a Cold!

Monday, March 28, 2011

Camp woke Corey & I up in the middle of the night Wheezing and Breathing so badly that it scared us both! His new thing is to climb out of his bed in the middle of the night and come to our room & get in bed with us! We thought, "It's Late, Dark , He's scared and must be having a Panic attack" At least that is what we thought! His breathing was so heavy and scared us. We all finally fell back to sleep, Calleigh was up all night off & on as well coughing! :(

Morning came and She stayed home from School, Camp was breathing so heavily, I thought He would need a Breathing Treatment, Seeing where as both of our little ones are Prone to Congestion in the Fall & Spring!

Once I called in the Dr. appt for them both, Camp Threw up all over me! This would be the first of 6 times in the day! Poor Guy! I decided to make a Fast Run to Wal-Mart before the Doctor to grab a Few Groceries! Camp had only eaten some Fruit by this point, He had no appetite! Thinking we were in The Clear for Puking, He threw up all over the place in the check out line! I felt so bad for him!

My sassy and somewhat smart mouth daughter at times Tells me as we are walking out to the Car.....

" See Mom, I told you not to go in there, b/c he was going to throw up "

Trust me, It was not her only remark of the day, She too was not feeling well and not being cooperative at all, Ill save how Rude it sounded when she said it. She did get in trouble, But being a Mom, you don't want to hear that!!!! I do love her so much, But she seems to try and tell me what to do quite often. HA! guess its her age!!!

We get to the car, On our way and Camp Throws up again, This time the sprite I gave him, thinking it would help his tummy! Way Wrong, Needless to say, we were late to our appt. Once there, were in the waiting room and my daughter all the sudden completely changes into this very well behaved little girl and says.....

" I'm not scared of the Dr. Momma, I'm going to do all that they ask of me ."

Just a fill in, She has NEVER been good for the Dr. She has screamed, Yelled, Kicked and anything else you can think of when it was Dr. Time! For some reason once we were back this day, The nurse asked....

" Who is getting weighed first? "

Calleigh so eagerly says...

"Meeeeeeee" with a giggle! HA

She hops up and is weighed with no Problem at all... Weighing in at 44 1/2 lbs. pretty sure Pre-K's meals are adding some Pounds to my Princess.

The nurse then took her temperature and Calleigh says.....

" Oooo, That tickles!!!! " as she was laughing. HA

I'm am just in shock! I told the nurse,

" She looks like my daughter, but its not really her...." hahahahahah,

She weighed Camp, who is now 34lbs I think!

We got to the Room and the Dr. comes in and Camp Throws up all over me again! Really???? don't get me wrong, I love my son so much, But I'm pretty sure the nurses wanted to GAG as I walked by, I reeked of PUKE!!! I guess that is a Mommy for you! Of course I took it and just cleaned my little man up and held him tight! He was so sleepy!

Once again, the Dr. this time asks if Calleigh wants to go first since brother was not feeling well.

& Again My sooooo different of a daughter says...

" YESSSSSS "

He checked her Heart, Lungs, Ears (which we found out she has an ear infection :( ) , her throat and nose!!
She stood still and let him the entire time! I could not help but think of her 4 year check up with her last Dr. Where she pretty much lost it and was so bad the Dr. told me that it was not acceptable!!!! HA!

So now you see how diff. she is! anyways, Dr. appt. concluded that She has 1 Ear infection, Bad Cough and some Congestion, Camp had a Virus and Calleigh may get the same, He also had some congestion! So after a Long day gone, My counters now look like this.

However, this is the Burn Meds, Cough, Nausea Meds, and More! But yeah, Its been no fun!

Tuesday March 29, 2011

Calleigh skipped school again, Sick and Coughing, she was doing a little better, But I was just prepping myself for the Puke spell to come, But it never did, thank goodness. I am now all stopped up and have the sinus stuff going on! YUCK!!! I can't stand to have a sinus infection! We pretty much laid around all day long and rested....

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

I don't typically do the 'What I'm Loving Wednesday' that my friends do, Only b/c for some reason, My thing does not want to work right, But, Ill state, a few today...

I'm Loving, that, My little girl was feeling well enough to go back to School today...
I'm Loving, that My son is feeling Back to himself! not sick anymore at all! :)
I'm Loving that It is not raining, I just really look forward to the sunshine and warm weather to be back... Come On Spring, I know you are there!
I'm Loving, My lunch date with my sister and friends tomorrow
I'm Loving that the school pictures I just got in of Calleigh are so great! She surprised me!
I'm Loving that Kindergarten Registration was a Breeze!

Now, I'm one to explain, I'm sure you all know that by now! HaHa! I don't know where I get it from!!!!

But today I registered our little girl for Kindergarten Next year! Very easy it was, Guess the tougher part will be in May when she has to be tested! I'll have to pray she does well! I know she is so excited to begin Elementary School in the Fall!

As for me, I was a little sad, I'm sure if I am this way just getting her signed up, I will be once I drop her off the day of! I know she's been in Pre'K all year , But Something about sending your little one off to ACTUAL School that gets me! I'm thinking, b/c Now her actual school years begin, Pre-K is by choice here, Next will be Kindergarten Graduation, and so on! Breaks my heart, I sat in the room wondering If I had fast forwarded 5 years and didn't know it! I just wanted to rewind and push play to live it all over again! from her Birth to now!

It goes by Way to fast! :)

That's all for now! Just hoping to be better soon, I have a super Busy Weekend with 5 sessions, So You may not hear from me for a bit, But Be sure to look on my Blog for the Sessions! I have some Great ones coming up!

All the Best & God Bless,

Camp's Hand

2011-03-26T10:48:00.000-07:00

Well, Little Man's First Blister opened today! Good & Bad,

Good b/c we are on the road to recovery for his precious fingers!, :) I can now apply the Cream that the Doctor gave us yesterday! However, I can not use the Burn Spray anymore to stop the Pain! So, He will be taking his Pain Med. Now until it stops completely! He still has Man more Blisters that need to be drained, But as the Doctor said, They have to on their own!

He's acting much better today! Playing & Running around as if nothing happened! I'm so thankful he is feeling okay!

He is stronger then his Momma, Im a Chicken and Would think my hand hurt until it was Fully healed! HA!!!

Thanks for the Prayers if you have said any! I sure love my little guys, Sweet hands!

All the Best & God Bless,

A Mommy's Worst Pain & a Play Date!

2011-03-25T13:18:00.000-07:00

My little girl has been on Spring Break all week. Silly Me. We have been soaking it up at home!
Come Wed. I realized I had not taken her to do anything since She has been out! So not like me So here's a Re-Cap of the week in Short. Ha! I know you will want to read, b/c it really is short this time! Not a Book! :)

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday! March 21, 22, 23, 2011

All spent at home! Ha. Except Monday, We did make it to the Park for a little while! Until Calleigh hurt her foot, then we were back at home. Playing outside was our fun! Wednesday Night, We made it to church! I will spend just a few extra lines here. It really got to me!

( Playing outside! They love the Dirt! )

( Little man in his Towel after Bath time! I just thought he was cute )

( I found Camp hiding under our Bed! This is his new hiding spot since it is high enough! )

My Father-In-Law talked about 'Preaching & Teaching' the Word of God! This was so on my heart here lately! I guess with what all is going on in Japan and Lybia! But, It really hit home this night!

He said that We as Christians need to be able to Preach what we do and Teach as well! Even though it seems easy to go out and minister the Word of God to some, Its not, For some reason there is something about it that becomes fearful! This is why I have always had a problem just talking about this!

He was sharing with us all on how it is up to us to make a Change! We need to know our stuff and know it well, B/C there will come a time where we are questioned and We have to be able to Back What we Say!, Well seems like another message to some, But to me it was more then that! He stated that We need to be ready for people being Angry at us for sharing the Word of God, Why? Because Not everyone is just going to completely agree with the Truth! Some may questions and some may just say 'Stop Talking'. I don't really know! I do know that the time is drawing near where this is becoming more visible in my eyes! If that makes sense..

he said how, We may not be liked by our Friends, or Family, and to know that God is working, But we have to have Faith!

anyways, It just really hit home, I have so many I worry about at times and I know that it is not fully how God Would see it! I am in no place to judge, But I can see Wrong when I see it and I know it when I hear it! So its on my heart to preach the Truth to those that are lost or may think they have it right!, I am a christian and I love my friends & family, But I love my God more and if he says to talk, I have to Obey!

I dont want to see anyone in the wrong when the day comes to be judged! :)

Okay, on to Thursday, March 24, 2011

We actually got out! HA!

We had another play date at a friends house up town! Lots of friends and kids were there to play! we stayed for a while and then headed to Ginger's House! My friend! :) She lives away from us and doesn't really get us for visitors much so My Sister-In-Law headed to have a chat!

( Calleigh & her friend at the Play Date! )

( Camper Man at the Play Date! He loves Cheetos, Im sure you can see! )

We had a good time looking at blogs and Deleted scenes from the Bachelor! Yes I know we are goofy!, it's what we do!

Friday, March 25, 2011

Started off Good, I got up, kids too, I made a cheese Ball and began getting ready for another play date! Well it all went down fast, B/C Camp, Burnt his hand on my Curling Iron! :(, Oh it was so awful!

It broke my heart to hear him Cry the way he did, and I tried so badly to take care of him, But, I must say, The Worst Mommy Pain is knowing your baby is hurting and you can't make it better!

Quickly we finished getting ready and headed for the Drug Store, I had to get some Burn Relief for the little guy! by now his hand was Swollen and Blistered! I sprayed his hand good with it and he began to Calm down! Woo, Thanks for the Burn Spray!

I took him to the Doctor, She said, It is not as bad as it looks and he will be fine. She gave him a Pain Med, and a Cream to apply once his Blisters open! :(

( Waiting to see the Doctor )

( His poor little Bubbly hand ) :(

This kid keeps my on my toes! I never know what he is about to do next! I just kept thinking,

"Why did I not move that thing?"

I just get upset if I think it too much! Needless to say, I'm a mom & I do not want my kids in pain!

We skipped the play date, We were sad, But we got out of the Doctor's office late and Camp was so tired from all of the crying, So we just grabbed a fast bite to eat with my mom!

Once home later , The kids and I went to a purse party, I bought a new Bag for Camp's things and a Tote to put all of my files for my photography clients in and a super cute portfolio to keep my planner and business cards in! I'm super excited!

I hope you all have a GREAT weekend! I have two sessions unless the Rain say's other wise!

All the Best & God Bless,

'Need More Followers'

2011-03-22T11:52:00.000-07:00

Okay everyone, I know this is two post's in a day, But I'm a little eager!

I have been Blogging for 2 years Next Month, I think!

However, I only have 21 Followers. Everyday I look at other Blogs that I follow and am sad B/C im tailing behind! HA!....

So Will you become a follower Please???

If you follow Me, Ill Follow you, Comment Below and let me know!

I would also LOVE LOVE if you became a follower on my Photography Blog! This helps me get my Work Viewed! Just follow the Link! Thanks so much! Candace Skarda Photography

My Goal is to have 50 More Followers by the end of the week! For both Blogs!

Have a Happy Tuesday Everyone!

All the Best & God Bless

A Beautiful Weekend!

2011-03-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

This weekend was just AMAZING!

God is so Great! I have to say. Watching the Weather Change from Cold to Warm, Seeing the Flowers Bloom, the Trees sprout new leaves, and Grass turn Green reminds me just how Awesome Our God really is!

This Whole weekend I had been thinking about how greatly blessed we are to be able to enjoy every bit of it!

Once the Earthquake in Japan, its been on my heart just how much we have to be thankful for! Way to much if you ask me! We have it made here and yet so many of us still complain. Ill be the first to admit, I'm no saint in this area! We all have our days!

Just watching how awesome it is outside is just a Fresh Reminder to be thankful! God Created EVERY BIT OF IT! it's just an awesome thing to take in! :)

So thats a little of my heart this weekend!

Okay,

Saturday, March 19, 2011

We Got up Early and went strait for Wal-Mart, I will be the first to admit it, I have an AWESOME Husband. He goes Grocery Shopping with me! HA!, But, He is an early bird. So his shopping consist of no Showers, Jump out of bed, throw on Clothes and Go!

He's ready to get there and get back. In fact, He's so great at doing the shopping he would rather leave us home & Go by himself to get it all! Haha~!

Well, we got there, and headed in. It wasn't so busy, But once it did start getting a little faster, The kids were getting impatient and starting to complain,

Camp is pulling anything off the shelf he can find,
Calleigh is constantly begging to go Pee, Even though she didn't need to, She just loves going to the bathroom in the back with the little sink her size. Haha
Camp begs and screams to get down,
Calleigh keeps asking for things off of the Shelf,
Camp is trying to smash the loaf of bread in the buggy
Calleigh starts complaining that her feet are Quote, "killing her" B/C she thinks she's been on them to long! LOL Really???
Camp then goes into Tired Mode. Hes Crying like crazy,

Annnnnnddddd
all the while, Corey's Face says it all!

I could not stop laughing, Well, I wanted to, But didn't, He would have been upset with me. at the moment that is! haha,

I could not help but think how much he was stressing me out more then the kids with all of his yelling at them and much more! Now, don't get me wrong, I am the first to Discipline in Public if he is not with me! there is nothing more frustrating then the kids in bad moods and having attitudes in public,

I just thought it was so cute at how easily he was upset, and he sometimes does not know how much more I take on by myself in the Grocery Store! haha! Gotta love the hubb's & the kids,

It's things like this that I leave that Store thinking, I'm so blessed! I have a great life, Wonderful Man and two Super cute adorable, still my heart daily kids! :)

Later in the day, I went to a wedding with my sister-in-law, It was so cute! simple and so Springy. I loved the songs , I got some cute idea's for Wedding Slide Shows for my upcoming weddings! You should check out my photography Blog! :)

(Ill admit, I used to take pics of myself! Ha, But who doesn't? anyways this hardly ever happens anymore, Im way to busy with the kids, But I just like how may hair and make up turned out)

(Leah & I at the wedding)

(Me, Adam, My brother-in-laws, Girlfriend Katelyn, & Leah)

After the wedding is over, 'Keep in mind, Leah & I went without kids', We go to the front of the church so that she could look at the back of flower arrangements! Inside Note, She decorates for weddings.

Once we are up there, I'm talking to the Groom's Sister about her upcoming Baby due in 5 weeks! I go on to tell her that I had forgotten she was pregnant b/c I hardly ever see her! I could not believe that 35 weeks had already went by! While telling her I had forgotten, I went on to say,

" Well dont feel bad, I have been so busy, that I have missed out on alot of things "

Now, another Inside Note, The Bride's name was Joanie Ferguson. So maybe you can figure out why this came out of my Mouth next!

I'm talking to the Groom's sister and after I'm done telling her I had forgotten she was pregnant, I then say,

" Well, I didn't even Know that Daniel & Fergie were engaged ".......

Really???

What was I thinking, She, Leah & I just busted out laughing. I guess i had gotten 'Ferguson' & the 'ie' part of her first name totally twisted!. I was so embarrassed!

That was not my only OOOPSIE for the night, I had many, Leah told me that She thinks, Im so used to Functioning with Kids around that My Brain does not know how to function without them! :) She makes me laugh!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

We Matched on this day! haha. Not planned, But I'm sure you all think, "Yeah, sure, whatever Candace" Well truth be told, I do like to Match, and Corey, Like every other MAN on earth can't stand it! Why is it, us women like to match? LOL, Beats me, But it's fun!

Corey got up first, I was still asleep, I never paid attention to his outfit!, But once I got the kids clothes, I picked out outfits, that their 'Lulu' had bought them which were Navy Blue, once they were bathed and clothed, Calleigh says,

"Hey, Look at that, Were matching Dad"

She makes me laugh, I said, Yep, I guess your right.

So, What does Every woman do while the moment is present? We dress to match too! haha,

I put on my Navy Blue Shirt and White Linen Pants! Yes, I know your laughing by now! Corey however was not! haha!

Before leaving for church I had him take a picture of me & the kids. We used to do this all the time with Me & Calleigh before church and then Calleigh & Corey, I guess we are so busy, We got out of the habit! Here are a couple to show!

(Of course I played and edited! after all, that's what I do!)

(She had to have a picture with her doll)

Once at church, I had his Mom take some pics of us 4. I'm sure you can see where Corey is not to thrilled about it! HA!. But he took them. B/C he is great!

(Corey's face cracks me up)

We headed to Sunday school afterwards,

I loved this lesson for some reason! We talked about how things that happen now, are a part of making us realize how busy we get in life & don't focus as much on the Lord as we should! I was sharing with them how, since the Earthquake in Japan, I have felt like the Lord has kinda woke me up and made me think...

here have been some of my thoughts:

I thought I knew I am going to Heaven when I die, But Am I really?
I'm pretty sure, I'm a christian, But, Do I really portray the image of a Christian as I should?
Am I teaching my Children the Word of the Lord as much as I need to be?
Am I a good influence on my friends and family?
Do I talk to others about Jesus as much as I should?

I have had more, But these are the ones that have really been on my heart! I think that When things like this happen, It is just One Step Closer to the End times and Jesus Returning! I don't know about you, But I want to be Ready and Told

"Well done, good & faithful Servant"

But, Our class was really good this day!

Once in Worship service, I could just sense the Holy Spirit in our Church! It is such an Amazing Feeling! Here are some feelings, that I sense when I feel the Holy Spirit.

Peace
Love
Refreshed
Reassured of the Love of Christ
Faith
Trusting Heart

I love feeling every bit of these! We sang to the Lord and Worshiped him and had a great time doing it!

Calleigh jumped up for me to hold her and I began to Pray in her ear for her to be a Great girl as she grew up and a Lover of Jesus! I love how she just clings to my Neck and here's every bit of it! It is such a privilege to share such things with our children!

Corey & I had nursery during service so sadly we missed out on the Message, But we did have a good time with all of the kids! I love watching them all! Just so cute!

Here are some pics of Camp and Greenleigh, A family Friend's little girl!

(Camp playing with the Toy Phone! I just love his Smile here!)

Once home, We ate lunch, Calleigh had a friend over to play, It was nice outside, We all played outside & Enjoyed the weather!

Corey sprayed the Yard to kill all the Weeds, My yard should be dying soon! :( but the New Fresh Green will be coming through soon! I'm Excited about a nicer looking yard for sure!

Later in the day, Once calleigh's friend went home, We headed out on the Big Red, Me, Corey & the kids! I just love days like this, We drove around all over the Farm, Saw some snakes, YIKES! not my favorite site!, But the weather was Great, the sun was shining and we were having Family Time! My Favorite!

one of my favorite Quotes from Corey that day,

" I really like spending time with yall like this "

I love him so much!

(Me & Camp riding, Calleigh didn't want in the picture! :()

Monday, March 21, 2011

Today marks the First day of Spring & Spring Break! haha, I wonder if the schools planned it that way? LOL!

Well, Calleigh started off by riding the tractor with her daddy! I love this picture of them. walking to the tractor!

I cleaned the house! always fun, and then later I took the kids for Ice Cream and Park time! It was yet again such a pretty day!

Once home, we played more outside and then rested the rest of the night! I'm Enjoying this week with my little girl home! She's always gone to school, So it's nice to hear her and Camp playing through out the day!

All the Best & God Bless,

A Little, I mean ALOT of Catching up!

2011-03-18T21:23:00.000-07:00

As I said in my Last Post, I am a little out of order this time around! I did my last post yesterday and dedicated it to a sweet little girl in Heaven, Maddie! Check it out if you haven't already.

However. I need to Go Back to Last Friday! Ha!

Friday, March 11, 2011

So after having such a LONG Day in Little Rock with my sister-in-law and all 4 of our kids, We did Nothing on Friday, Well, I say noting, I Cleaned, Calleigh was back at School and Corey on the Farm! My little helper had fun Windexing the Mirrors with my (Pledge) haha.

Here is a little Sneak Peak of Our new Bed! I still have a few more things to add to it! But just a little peak! :)

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Leah & I put on a Yard Sale! Our last one was over 5 years ago! We had tons of things to get rid of! We did pretty good! I was excited. We still have plenty left and May do another one.

After This was all over, My Mom & her Husband came over for a few minutes to Visit! They had bought some Bar Stools from Leah! Once they were gone we relaxed for a little while. I Got my Premiere Jewelry in the Mail! Which means, I got my New Watch! I love it!

Later on in the Day, Corey Wanted to eat at Dondies. So we loaded up and went! It was good of course!

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Church was good! From what I heard, I was in the Nursery with Camp and all of the other little ones! I love Nursery, But I Really Love Service! Something about hearing God's Word at the End of the Week! Refreshes me for The upcoming week! :)

Corey started liking these Yummy Chicken, Salsa & Cheese Quasdilia (however you spell it) that Leah's mom taught me how to make! They were good, So they were our Dinner!

Monday, March 14, 2011

I woke up to this sweet Face in our Bed! He never sleeps with us. But he had a rough night, So we let him in!

Once Corey was off to work and Calleigh was off to school, I ran Camp over to his ENT Appointment. Thankfully the Dr. said that His Ears look GREAT!!! No Infections. Yay!

Afterwards, He & I headed to Aunt Elecia's house, then to drop off a Pack-N-Play I sold from the Yard Sale, Then we met up with Grannah for Lunch! Camp was all over the place, He ate his food good first then he headed for the Floor, No more chair for him! He was ready to Play!

Up on the Table with Aunt Elecia holding him, Hiding from Grannah so she wont see him Chewing the Gum She gave him! He's a cutie!

After Lunch, I made a fast run to Wal-Mart. Grabbed some Goodies for our Bachelor Finale at Leah's later that night! Ha!!!!

Once Back in town, I picked up Calleigh, We headed home and then got ready. Ginger came over early We got the kids ready and made our way to Leah's...

So we are so silly,But, If you were an 'Emily Fan' then you will understand our silliness! haha...

We invited several friends, But No one was able to make it, Soooo. That left. Me, Leah, Ginger, and Leah's husband! Ha! Yes he was into this as well!

We had so much fun. We had some Yummy Food, and Laughed and was tensed up at the same time! Crazy I know! But This season was so good for some reason... Oh. I know why, B/C of 'Emily'. Ha! I had to capture what Ginger's expression Meant! LOL..... Im sure you will get a good Laugh!

(Emily Making Sure Brad Know's what he is in for)

(Ginger stressing B/C she was worried 'E' was messing up her chance)

(Chicken Salad Sandwiches)

(Super good 'E' Cheese Ball)

We were happy once That Final Rose was given to 'Sweet Emily'!! It was a fun night!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

This was a Fun day. Calleigh was at school Corey at Work and Me Cleaning again! haha. Who would have thought! Sometimes I wish I had a 'Bewitched' Nose so I can give Twitch and WABAM!!! it all be Clean! Unfortunately, Not So!

After This was over, I headed to pick up Ginger and head to Little Rock to get Mine & Corey's Dresser that had come in! Oh how exciting...

But, Before we get to that, Lets Re-Cap on our Short 'Crazy' meeting with the Early Saint Patty's Day Gas Station Man!....

I head to get gas and Ginger is with Camp in the truck. I walk in the Store and Bam.... Awkward already!, A man Wearing Bright GREEN.. Shirt and Hat with a Shamrock on it is hugging the Cashier! I just assumed they were married and he was popping in to say hi!

NO, not the case. (this part is sad) I guess she was having some personal issues that he too had once been through, He was giving her a hug and telling her it will get better! I was feeling bad for the situation, while holding my money and still waiting to Pre-Pay, When all of the sudden The
'Green Man' Touches my arm and says:

"How old are you Darlin?"

I'm so dumb. I actually answered with:

"25"

He then replies with while giggling:

"Woooooahhh, My dad is married to a girl your age, Yep he's an Old one. Shes you age! I hope I dont end up like him, On my Third Marriage and her being your age"

I felt bad that His dad's marriages had not worked out before and just simply said back with a sad tone of:

"Oh No, Im sorry"

Then the Cashier who was not saying a word randomly throws up her hands in the air and Waves them around and says:

"Wooooooaaahhh, ohhhhhhh Noooooo!!!!"

Yes, I'm sure by now, you can sense I was ready to leave the store. SO I did...

I get out to the truck and get the Pump going, and look into the truck at ginger and ask her with a laugh:

" Have you ever just walked in on an awkward situation and you dont know what to do?"

She says yes and I go on to explain what had just happened... When all the sudden she tells me to hush, b/c he was right behind me walking out of the Store! SO I zipped it when out of no where.......

The 'Happy Man in Green' pokes his head around the Gas Pump and says:

"Peek-A-Boo"

REALLY???? I then hear Ginger say from the Truck out loud while laughing:

" Ohhhhhhh Myyyyyy"

The 'Happy Man in Green' the says:

" Well, Darlin, I didn't know you drove a truck.... & what a nice Truck it is"

Keep in mind, hes Country as can be, and is dressed So not Country. LOL.... and acting odd....

He then goes on to tell me and ginger that he's going to Hot Springs this weekend to Celebrate his Anniversary with his Wife!

I then say:

"Awe, Well Happy Early Anniversary"

and BAMMMMM!!!!

He starts Dancing on the Gas Pump singing:

" To the Windows, To the Walls....."

and twisting his legs and jumping up & down...

Then I hear Ginger Say out loud from the Truck once again:

"OHHHHHH MYYYYY GOOOOOODNESS!!!!!:

"Seriously???"

He then goes on to leave and I'm frantically waiting for my Gas amount to reach the $40 mark so I can Go... He walks off and yells to Camp,

" ahhhhhhh, Don't mind me son, I'm just a Ladies Man!"

Sorry, Sir, But No! Ginger and I could not stop laughing! Not to mention, He told Ginger Happy Saint Pattys Day, She looked at him thinking, "It's not Saint Patrick's Day". I think He got what she was thinking and then said with all of his GREEN on....

"I mean, I know its a few days away still, But I'm in the Holiday Spirit"

So now you know how our So Simple of a stop for gas trips go! Yes Very Weird to say the least. He gave us a Laugh for the Rest of the day!

We then made it to Haverty's and Picked up Our Dresser! So excited.... Here's the Display Pic!

(the nightstands are next)

Once home. We were all worn out... So it was Relaxing time!

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

First of many Warm days! Calleigh at school again, Corey on the Farm, Camp and I went walking with Leah and the Boys! It was so nice outside! I went home to eat lunch with Corey then , Camp & I headed to Leah's to hang out! Same was all Smiles and Camp was in to Tractors.... He road with Corey on the tractor earlier in the Day and Loved it! So now he is all about the tractors! It is so sweet!

Once we picked Calleigh up from School, she and Camp wanted to play outside! So we did for a bit!

Later on we headed to church!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! As much as I would Like to say I sported the Green. I didn't!

Camp and Calleigh did however! , We started off the Day with a walk, and ran into this sweet face while they were out for a walk to!!! Makes me happy!

They take walks every now & then when it is nice out!

We took the boys to play at the park Once we left Calleigh! Camp loved the Swing! he was all about it! :)

Once Home! We played outside the Rest of the Day! it was so much fun to watch camp. here are a few pics of him! After we were done at home. We picked Calleigh up and then headed to Poppie & Lulu's! the kids had fun helping in the yard and riding the Gator!

(doing a little Dancing)

(Riding Big Red with Daddy)

Once home, We bathed the kids and Rested! I love days like this! We even took the kids riding on the Big Red back on the Farm! they LOVED it! & So did I.... Nothing like some Quality Time with the Family!

Friday, March 18, 2011

We had a Play Date!

Alot of us Girls that had kids headed to one of our Friends house and had a Play date. We had yummy food and Tons of KIDS!!! Wouldn't have it any other Way! :) Kids make it all worth while. I had fun Catching up with kelcie and Carrie! Two Family Members! Camp Kept falling. I think he was a little tired! haha....

( Me & Miss Ella )

( 3 sweet boys at play date )

Once we left, Carrie, Ella, Kelcie, Eden & Camp & I headed to Nana & Papas to visit! it was nice to let Ella, Eden & Camp play! They are all three such Cute cousins!

I then Picked up Calleigh and went home!

Later, I made some yummy Baked Spaghetti Casserole!!!! While making it, I discovered Camp's new found LOVE for Cracker Jacks! LOL... he could not keep his hands out of the bag!!! It was cute!

Corey then saw where Calleigh spilled and Crunched Cracker Jacks in the Carpet. So to punish her, I made her Vacuum the Floor! Unfortunately with my luck, She LOVED Vacuuming..... I could not get her to stop! Im sure the pics will Show!,,

While she was Vacuuming. Camp found the Animal Crackers and Dumped them all over the floor.... So. Calleigh headed to his rescue... HA. I had to stop her. I then gave him a Zip Lock Bag and made him clean up his mess.....

I think it's safe to say, He loves the Animal Crackers too!

We ate this yummy meal & then headed out to play some more before dark!

Calleigh kept yelling at the flys that were coming out! This will explain her odd expressions on her face!

Camp as usual wanted his Car!

Bath time later and NOW as they SLEEP,,, I'm catching up on my Movie of a life!!!! I have to get better at this.....

Looking forward to a GREAT weekend!!!!

All the Best & God Bless,

Dedicated to Maddie!

2011-03-17T18:25:00.000-07:00

Today I am a little out of order! I have another post to come to explain our Busy and Fun week, But, I have been following this Blog: Another Day Stronger, (This link takes you to her first post about the loss of their baby girl) and Reading about the heartbreak, and healing from God as a Family struggles from the recent loss of there sweet baby girl, only 4 months old!

Maddie's Mom, asked that in memory of her being gone to Heaven 1 month today, that everyone take there kiddos out to play and enjoy the day for Maddie! Also to tell our little ones about her!

Well, I was a little Late on reading the Blog Post, and I didn't tell my little ones of Maddie, BUT, I did enjoy this GREAT day with my two kiddos and would like to share our Moments with you all & Dedicate our day to Maddie!

Please say a Prayer for this sweet family & Check out her Blog!

(Not many pics Of our little girl, B/C she was at school most of our day out in the sun)

Happy 1 Month in Heaven Maddie! I know you are way more happy there then any of us are here! Enjoy your fun with your Angel Friends and Look out for your Mommy and Daddy! :) They Love you Very much!

All the Best & God Bless,

Getting Close!

2011-03-13T20:57:00.001-07:00

All of the things happening in this day in time are so scary yet biblicaly stated! I hope everyone Reads and knows the Signs of the End times! This was a Facebook Post that stuck out to me! Scary , yet so true! Be watchful and know the signs! Jesus is getting Close to coming back!

Facebook Post:

Sep.11th(NY), Jan.11th(Haiti), Mar.11th(Japan)...Luke 21:10, 11 says...Then Jesus said to his Disciples: Nation will rise against Nation & Kingdom against Kingdom. There will be great earthquakes, famines, & pestilences in various places & fearful events & signs from Heaven. Jesus says "For behold, I come quickly...(so ask yourself, Are U Ready?) . Sad to say most won't Re-Post!!

Why You Ask??? You Are Just too Sweet To Ask!!!

2011-03-10T19:11:00.000-08:00

Because God Gives us Women Strength to get through days like this, I guess because he knows we can handle it! :) After all, He did design us!

Today, I road with my sister-in-law to Little Rock. She had a Doctor's appointment, But With Gas as high as it is. Now at $3.45 a Gallon! Uhhhhh. We loaded up and Made a day of it! We don't plan on going to Little Rock very much right now!

I first, kept my Princess Home from school today! She NEVER goes anywhere with us anymore! She wanted to ride along and I wanted to spend a day with her!

Once we got to Little Rock! Where do we go first????? Why thanks for asking! TARGET!!! If you know us. WE LOVE some TARGET!!!. We go in for Leah to look at some Curtains, We leave with, Me a new Shower Curtain that I'm so excited about! and Leah, Got some new Mascara! Here's the funny part! It took us about an Hour and a Half for those two things!

What good is a Trip to Target without Trying on Shoes, and Not getting any!!! Well Leah got a pair. Ha!, Ummm. Looking at kids clothes, picking some up and then just putting them back when we leave, Playing in the Home section. Putting together Lamps, and saying, "ill just get them another time! "

Kids spilling Honeycombs in the Floor and then the Buggy Smashing the ones that I was not able to pick up! :( That just makes my Day! :) ,

Lets see what else, Looking at Picture Frames, Wall Art, Baskets, Swim Suites, Shirts, Shorts, Dresses, annnnnnnd then a long 25 minutes in the Bathroom Changing 3 kids Diapers, Letting Calleigh Pee, and then Getting to the CAR..... Yeah, I think We win! haha.

Lunch was next! Sooooo Where better to got then?????? Your so kind to ask! Chick-fil-A of course!!! We had to let these Kids get a break! We get in order our food, Sit down, For some reason, Joe and Calleigh were so photogenic today! I'm sure you will like their Pictures!

Camp Ate all of his fruit and Not ONE Chicken Nugget!

Leah lost a Part of her Necklace! Our kids screamed and Begged for the Play room! So needless to Say, Leah and I stuffed our Faces and headed to Play!

Camp actually Made it down the Slide this time! He's been a little scared the other times. For some reason, My Son is all about going Head First on EVERY Slide!

We saw a little boy that was wearing the Same 'Super Man' shirt that Camp has and had the Same Hair color & style as Joe's. He was a cutie!

Joe did a Stinky, Leah goes to change him. I'm with the other Three! They are good, Leah comes back, we Grab the little ones and make our way to the Car, But..... Not before re-filling our Sweet Tea! :)

Once in the Car, We Cross the street to Pottery Barn, to look again for????? You are just so sweet to ask!!! :) Leah some Curtains! Ha. and We leave with...... NOTHING! Story of our Lives, Then we got to Bed Bath & Beyond in West Little Rock, I go in to look for a Deal on a Down Comforter for our Duvet Cover on our Bed! Outcome: I took a picture of the Euro Shams I need to get, Just so that, I don't forget which ones they are

& I leave with Nothing! Who would have thought.

I make it out to the Car, Watch the Kids while Leah goes in to look for????? Yes you guessed it. Curtains and She leaves with...... NOTHING. haha.

Then we head to the Dr. Appt. We thought would only take 25 minutes or so, We unload 4 kids, get inside to this Very Small waiting Room in an OLD HOUSE, turned Dr. Clinic, and Leah leaves to go back... So Who better to Watch 4 kids and Have all the new ppl coming in after she leaves the room to think I am a CRAZY 25 year old Mom with 4 kids???? Me of course! Surprisingly, The kids were good, I was chasing them, The Receptionist was making them Paper Airplanes. The Guy that worked there was making fun of her Paper Air Plains and making his own Paper Air Plains!

(She was just taking his pappy out so she could understand him talk! LOL!)

So, inside Trick to keep 4 kids happy in a Clinic, ... Lots of Paper Air Plains, Reading books, Chasing down the hall ways, Letting the 20 month old Chillax on the Couch with a cup of Gold fish to think the rest of his Family is CRAZY

(Notice the belly hanging out and all! HA. hes had a Day!)

Let the 9 Month old grab whatever he can off the shelf to keep him happy

( 2 bottles off the shelf, one in each hand and messing with Calleigh's shoe )

and then adding to it by the laugh of watching the waiting patients think You are insane for not using Birth Control! LOL!!!

However, for those of you reading that do not know me!!! I would not for ONE SECOND trade either of my kids or Nephews!!!!!!! I love them sooo much. Its the humor of the Day that makes me laugh! HA! Trust me. I did let the lady waiting in the front to go back clearly know that Two were mine and Two were my Sister-In-Laws in the Back, I was just watching them for her! haha.

Leah comes out an Hour Later and we leave. What better then to Go to Cupcakes on Kavanaugh? Sooo, We head that way only to find our self on some Crazy One Car Sized street in the middle of Little Rock! After the Smart brains in our ONGOING heads. we make it back to the main road.... Down 4 miles and parked by the Sweet Store!

I Treated since Leah Drove! You have to try this Place if you have not yet! So Good!

Of Course after this LONG Day, We make another Stop to Bed Bath & Beyond in North Little Rock. Why You ask again? Why Thank you! Because, We got to look yet again for Leah some Curtains...... We start out going in, Back to the Bathroom, Change 3 Kids again, poor Sam, Shirt and Pants both Soaked, Camp and Joe, were good, Just wet! Calleigh Peed again, Wash our hands, and out to the store!

Grab a Buggy, and head back! Let's Evaluate this Trip in the Store.....

Calleigh yells and Begs to get out of the buggy the whole time.

Calleigh gets out of the Buggy,

Calleigh Grabs 3 things off of a shelf, I thought I got them put up, only to find one in the buggy later,

Joe, Gets down,

Camp then Screams to get down,

Calleigh and Joe run and chase each other in the curtains,

I some how picked out 2 towels, 2 hand towels, and a pack of wash cloths,

Leah grabbed a picture in there somewhere,

Joe ends up back in the buggy,

So do Calleigh and Camp,

They all end up with some stuffed animal, a bright pink pillow, and two green flash lights that Calleigh and Joe fought over the whole time,

The spatula comes out of the bag and makes an appearance (FYI, the Whipping Tool)

Calleigh begs again to get out of the buggy,

Camp begs for a Drink, yet cup is empty,

I run to front to set Leah's picture up at the front desk, then to the water fountain, Get camp some water,

Run back to our 4 crying kids, Camp gets a Drink and is fine,

We go to look at curtains again, WHY??? b/c we are girls and are indecisive and we have 4 kids so we can't think.... :)

Joe drops his stuffed animal out of the buggy, reaches to get it, and Joe falls in Slow Motion out of the Buggy head First,

Leah Dives to catch him. Poor guys cries for a While, He had reason!,

We then 'GET SMART' and go to checkout...,

I put up my towels and then find My purse is in the Car,

I leave kids with Leah, Run outside, get purse, come back in, Pay,

Camp is crying for me,

Calleigh has to Pee again, So I take her,

We leave the bathroom to Leah pulling two buggies, and holding a Picture, going OUT the 'IN DOOR',

I'm going OUT the 'OUT DOOR' haha.

The lady holds the door open for Leah,

& We make it out to the CAR!!!! YES.. RELIEF!!!

Not just yet,

We put kids in Car, go to put Picture in Car and.... IT WONT FIT! REALLY??????

So Leah and I put our Seats far to the DASH, put the picture behind us... Get in and No Keys!

Why???? Oh b/c I sat them in the trunk.... Leah gets them...

We leave and are headed home! FINALLY!!!!

(There are No pictures here b/c we were so tired and out of it that we could not function the use of a phone)

Going down the interstate, Camp's foot touched the picture, Leah Worries over it getting scratched, (I don't blame her) it was not cheap! Soooo,

I have her Bag in my Lap, Knees almost to the Dash board, Hand Behind me holding the picture, Cup Cake Box in my other hand and my Purse down by my feet! all we could do was LAUGH!!!!!!!'''

NOW since you feel the Exhaustion of our day! She and I just CRACKED UP!

After all, We are Sister-In-Laws, Best Friends, and Moms! Were Women who Multi-Task and would not do it any other way! We love our kids, Every CRAZY moment spent with them, Cry, Laugh, Chase, Yell, Fight, Good Behavior ( our favorite ) and We are Blessed to be able to do every Bit of it!!!

After a Target, Pottery Barn and 2 Bed Bath & Beyond Stops. Leah was united with the Curtains she longed for! haha. Shes so Proud, and a Super cute picture to go with it, She got some super cute shoes, New mascara, I left Little rock with a Box of Cup Cakes, a New Shower Curtain and Some so adorable Blue Towels that I have wanted for some time. & I even got our Dresser ordered today for our Bed we got a month or so ago! All in all its been a Good day!

Thank you Lord for all that we have and are able to do, Thank you for the Silly Children that all 4 have such different minds and actions... We love them so much! And thank you Lord for This Beautiful day.... We Love you and are so grateful for all that you do for us! And Lord... Thank you for giving us the Patients and ability to do these types of things! You are so Smart for making us this way! It's difficult at times. But you don't give us anything we can't handle! :)

( New Shower Curtain and Towels! )

All the Best and God Bless,

Dear God,

2011-03-09T14:10:00.000-08:00

The other day, I picked my little Girl (Calleigh) Up from school, I went to the Gas Station afterward's to Fill up! I was not happy. $3.35 a Gallon is not my idea of a Good Deal!

As I was pumping the Gas. I kept thinking. " This is ridiculous. Gas has to go back down" Well, While pumping the Gas, my little girl yells from the Back seat of the Car....

"Mom, Mom, Come here. I can speak Spanish"

I replied with " Really? That's better then me, Tell me something in Spanish."

She then says: "Bonjure" (or however you spell it. LoL. Its FRENCH! I'm sure you know what she said)

I laughed so hard! I said, "Um that's Spanish."

She just quickly looked at me with a strait face and said "OH"

That girl keeps me laughing......

I have done this before, But my Mom sent me an Email with Funny things that Children have Written To God! I giggled on So Many of them! I just had to share..... Here Ya Go!

Ya gotta love kids!

Just a few other things from today:

Camp and I have lounged pretty much all day! I did Clean. My little home needed it Bad.

I saw on Facebook earlier, that My friend Ginger,that has 'My Front Porch Looking In' Ordered 2 dozen 'Team Emily' Cookies for our Bachelor Finale On monday night! Ha! She never ceases to make me Laugh!

Corey bought some new head phones today for his Phone and iPod. He's So proud of them! I however am not so proud of the Price. I think People should not have the right to CHARGE so high on some Plastic and Wires! but that's just me! I am glad he is happy though!

I did Order my Dresser and Mirror Today for our Bed We bought about a Month ago! I am so excited. It will be much better for our Clothes piled in our Closet floor to have a space of their Own! Cant wait for it to get in!

That's pretty much all, We have Church tonight and I am excited to see what God has tell us tonight!

Have a Happy Wednesday Everyone!

All the Best and God Bless

Our Love Language! :)

2011-03-08T19:28:00.000-08:00

Today has been a day of Pure Laziness! If that is a word! Ha! It has rained all day long. A few storms here and there!

Calleigh had a Great day at school! I cleaned some! Corey and I just pretty much Chilled at the house with Camp! Corey was off of work b/c of rain!

Later in the day. I saw a friends, Amanda, Blog post about 'The 5 Love Languages'. It's a Book by Gary Chapman! About finding your Love Language and learning how to express that towards your spouse.

The 5 Love Languages Quiz

I was once told about this book by a family member. She told me how, She and her husband were reading it and really liked it. How it answered alot of Questions that they had always wondered about! Eachother's Love Language! :)

We all have a different Love Language and Everyone is different. You may have the same, or you may have one or a Few! Either way. There is something different about each of us that make us feel loved by our Spouse!

I have wondered this for a While now about Corey & I, But he's not one to really sit down for a Book and take a quiz. I did not know that you could take it online in like 15 minutes!

So today, after reading my friends Blog, I followed the link she had posted, (the one I have above) and took the Quiz. I just knew while taking it, It would say, I love Gifts! HaHa! at least I felt that way! Once I was finished. I was somewhat shocked, Yet so Understood alot now!

My top Love Language was 'Quality Time'. This makes perfect sense. I am always begging Corey to just spend time with me! or go somewhere, Nothing Fancy. I just want to be with him! Watch a movie, or snuggle before we fall to sleep or just take a ride together. I just like to have 'Quality Time'

I then asked Corey to take the Quiz. He agreed! I told him. "Yours will be Physical Touch". Ha! and I was right! He is always, hugging on me, loving on me, Telling me how much he loves me and so on! Second was 'Words of Affirmation' This fits him perfectly!

But the only thing, is that, I guess in the book it talks abut how whatever 'Our' Love Language is, We tend to act it out toward our spouse, When we are supposed to be Acting out 'Their' Love Language to them and they are supposed to be acting out 'Our' Love Language to us! '

So pretty much, I have been trying to spend My Love Language, 'Quality Time' on Corey and he really does not care for that! Where as, he has been acting out His Love Language ' Physical Touch' & ' Words of Affirmation' to me. And I really don't have to have that!

Dont get me wrong, I love when My husband Hugs me in the day and tells me how much he loves me, But I don't NEED it 30 times a day! :) Why? B/C that is not My Love Language! But, He does need that! He likes to be hugged on and told hes a good man and I Love him! and nice things like that!

So after we took this Quiz, Its been fun today! He finds him self saying to me: ' Come sit with me and watch this show, It's your Quality Time' and I find my self going to him and Saying " I love you and thanks so much for helping with the kids today" while giving him a Hug!

I guess its the little things! But I think it is cool to know that about each-other! Now we can work on each others 'Love Language' and Work to make our Love for each-other Grow more and more each day!

I think you should all take the Love Language Quiz if you are Married or about to be Married! It just helps so much. Now that I have taken the Quiz. I need next to get the Book and read it front to back!

Dont get me wrong, Ill agree with my friends on this one. Marriage is hard! We have our Ups and our Downs, But we always Remind the other that we still Love them and they mean the world to us! Marriage takes Work! That's how we Grow!

Check out the Link above! What is your Love Language?????

I love my Husband!

All the Best & God Bless,

BUSY DAYS!!!!

2011-03-07T12:26:00.000-08:00

The past two weeks have been So beyond Busy! I dont know where to begin! Lot's has happened!

Thursday March-3-2011

Last week was so Beautiful! We Spent the Entire Day outside on Thursday, Getting ready for Yard Sale that Leah and I were Putting on this Past Friday and Saturday! The Weather was Awesome! We Started off the Day Walking, Ended up Cleaning out the Carport at her moms, Then headed home for a Quick Change on the Boys. They had played in Muddy Water and were Filthy. But that's What boys do! haha

We then headed to eat lunch at Lindsey's here in town! We just shared a Pizza! Yummy it was! After Lunch we headed to our In-Laws house to clean out some things in the attic for the Yard Sale. The Sun was shining and a nice breeze was around. Once all of the things were ready for the Yard Sale, I took Camp and headed for the Car Wash.

For some reason, My Car Was White after I got done washing it. HA! I just knew it was Brown Before..... anyways. I can't remember the Last time my Car was this nasty! I'm usually one to keep a clean Car and Clean it once a Week or Every other week, But this Crazy up and down again, Rain or Snow Weather has kept me from that! It smelled so nice and looked new again! :) I picked Calleigh up from School and then went home!

Camp and Calleigh played outside until 6 that night. I could not help but let them Play! It was so pretty outside. You would think they had Christmas again once I brought the Toys from around Back to the Front yard! Corey Cut the Grass.( just a side note, I love the smell of a fresh cut yard!!!)
Smells like Spring! :) Camp road the Lawn Mower with Corey and Calleigh and I walked around the yard picking up sticks! Once the sticks were burned, We headed in for the day!

I decided to Just run up town and grab some yummy 'Phat Daddy's BBQ' for dinner! Easy, Fast and Cheap! Sounds like a deal to me! I put the kids in for a Bath and Camp's hands got wet then he touched the side of the WHITE tub that then turned BLACK!!! he was sooo Dirty! I don't think I have seen as much dirty water before from a kid outside playing! They both had a lot of fun!

Firday March-4-2011

Friday came and Leah and I were disappointed...... We started off Walking and let the boys play at the park some! We left soon b/c Rain drops started falling from the sky! We made it to Our Husband's Aunts house just in time to take cover by the time it really starting pouring! She brought us back to our cars soon however. We took break for Lunch and met back up after eating and started setting up! From that time on it was Drizzle all day long! We went ahead and set up some things under the Car Port for the Yard Sale Preview that we had already planned for some friends. Some girls came and bought some things! I have to say , We did pretty good for it to just be a couple of hours!!! :) We packed up and headed home once it started getting too dark and Cold.

Saturday March-5-2011

Saturday came and this was our Actual Yard Sale!!!! WELLLLL, it didn't happen. Storms settled in the state over night and it was pure rain, thunder, lightning, wind and whatever else... So, the Yard Sale that had been planned all week was called off! We have to Re-Schedule for next week now!

The kids and I spent the day at home relaxing and cleaning. Corey helped at he Church for Church Work Day! Later on in the day after the kids got a Nap, I went in to pick camp up and He was trying to climb out of his Crib. 'Time to switch to Toddler Mode.' was the thought that crossed my mind. I took on the Daddy role for a bit while he was gone and transitioned Camp's Bed. now its a Toddler Bed! He loves it! He sleeps in it as if it were a Crib still. I thought he would be climbing out of it, But he doesn't! He's great with it!

Camp's New Toddler Bed

My dad came over later that day. I had told him to bring my Brother and I would take them out to dinner for My dad's Birthday. He bought Calleigh some Princess Puzzles and she loves them. they worked to get them both together before we went to eat!

We left for Dondies a bit later and had a small wait, once we made it to the table! We were ready to eat! We had a Great visit. It was me, the kids, My dad and my Brother! My dad's Birthday is actually today, the 7th of March, But Saturday was my open day!

Sunday March-6-2011

Church was a highly awaited thing this week! We were all so excited. The week before, My father-in-law, the pastor of the church challenged us to have 150 ppl in church the next Upcoming Sunday, Which was Yesterday! We all invited & invited & invited ppl. Once Sunday came around, the Church was packed, More Guest then actual members I think. It was Awesome! We had a great time Welcoming everyone and Worshiping the Lord and Hearing the message!

I love Sundays when you are surrounded by Members and Guests of the Church just Worshiping God! It makes for an Awesome Day!

Later in the Day, Leah and I took Sam ( My nephew, her son) and went to a Friends House Warming up town! She just bought a house with her husband and son and we all got together to shower her with gifts and look at the new Casa! I can't claim the Gift part yet though! I forgot to get mine. So Ill have to get it to her this week! :) It was good to visit with friends and see her new home! I know she's so happy. She used to live in a Trailer right down the road from us and it was much smaller then ours too! So having all that room, I know she's Blessed!

I headed home. the day went on, Army Wives Season premiered on this night! I have been waiting for the season to Start! I love that show!!!!! After this, I had to chime in on the All new Series 'Coming Home' on Lifetime. Its a Show dedicated to bringing home Soldiers and surprising their Families that have missed them for some time and had no clue they were coming home! I cried the entire Show. It was so sweet!

& Today~ Monday March-7-2011

Today is my Dad Birthday, I had to start off the day by Sending him a Happy Birthday Text!!!!! :) he's 46 Now. Which is crazy to me! But oh well.... Calleigh was at school and I kept a friends little boy today! Ty, He was so sweet. He teared up for just a few minutes. but once he was warmed up to Camp and me, He was a Chatter Box! He just sat and was quiet most of the day, but after Corey and I took the Boys to eat lunch he was a whole different little boy! I was glad he talked. Camp loved having him around and So did Calleigh once I we picked her up from School! She and Ty played & played!

Now: Im at home, Typing this up and wondering why in the world, I have skipped so many days! I feel as thow, I have written a Novel and I feel as thow I do on EVERY Blog! Ha! Sorry for not really having any pictures. Makes my post kinda boring! Ill be back soon!

Just a couple pics from the week!

Camp asleep in the Car after playing last week!

I left to pick Calleigh up from school, I come home and Corey shows me this on his Phone! He had set Camp up to look like he was playing games! hahaha. I had a good laugh on this one! :)

All the Best & God Bless

Yes Im still here

2011-02-23T08:03:00.000-08:00

Alot has been going on with this past week! ALOT!!! that is why I'm here now! I have been absent the past week! Where to begin? I don't have many pictures with this post seeing that I was on the Go and at home to much! But. Here I go!

Tuesday 2-15-2011

Okay Camp, lets start with this. I still had not seen that Little metal knob that you thought was so good, So I started looking into another Doctor. I finally found one that I loved! His nurses were on top of their game and got with it! This made me happy! They scheduled another X-Ray Immediately that day!

So we got our things together and headed to the Doctor's Office in Searcy. Picked up your Script from the nurse to get the X-Ray then headed to the Hospital! We waited for just a few minutes until we were all checked in and then The nice man took us up to the X-Ray room.

You did not like having this done! I had to hold you down with another nurse helping me why you cried the whole time! I know that BIG o'l Machine scared you!

Once they were done, They took it to the other room and all 5 people in the Room looked at it so oddly, Leading me to think that it was still in you! We headed home and you started a Fever! This began our long week of a sick baby boy!

Calleigh went to the Valentines Party with Aunt Leah, Joe and Sam, We were supposed to go, But I was worried you would get the other kiddos sick! So We hung out at home!

Wednesday 2-16-2011

After dropping Calleigh off at school, I took you back to the doctor. We met our new doctor this day! Dr. Ben Wilkins. He let us in on the results of the X-Ray from the day before and Waaala, NO KNOB!!!!! YAY. I was so happy. NO more poo smashing for me! NOPE!!!! I was so excited. I'm pretty sure you liked teasing me each day for the last 2 weeks with this! :)

He said you were all good and looked the size of a 2 year old! Dr. Wilkins said that you were over the 90th percentile in height and weight and that at the rate your growing your looking to be 6ft when your fully grown! WOW. I cant seem to think of my little man this Big. :(

Then we headed to Grannahs Office to make a fast Visit,

You always Love sitting on her Lap, drinking her coffee's and messing with her work!

We were wasting time until Ginger got out of school and Aunt Elecia made it to Judsonia so we could all go eat lunch at KJ's. It was a fun time of course. Us girls had such a fun laugh about everything. Camp, You just walked around and didn't really care what we were talking about! We then headed home!

We had church that night and all was good,

Thursday 2-17-2011

We stayed home. You were sick with the stomach bug and did not feel good at all! So it was pretty much a boring day!

Friday 2-18-2011

Another day spent at home, However, This day was BEAUTIFUL outside and we could not take part in it, You were still sick, So to give me something to do, I got the Crazy Idea to PAINT the other 4 rooms in our home to finish it all! So You and I head off to Garths and get 4 gallons of Paint. I started Calleigh's Room first b/c, She has been begging to get it done for a while now! The color: Gleeful Green.

Calleigh, Your room is so cute with green on the walls, So I did it all up for ya! Took forever with a sick baby, But I managed and got it done! I hit up the Hall bathroom next. That did not take long at all, Super small anyways.

Saturday 2-19-2011

Camp, this was your worst day, You laid around all day, Cried, Wanted to be held and cuddled, I loved that part, But felt so bad for you that you were so sick. Corey stayed home with the kids while I ran uptown to get lots of fluids.

1st stop Dollar General : Sprite
2nd stop Main Street Grocery: Jello packs, They told me that they were out of Pedialyte and that Jello mix watered down works just as well, I never knew this.
3rd stop Palace Drug Store: Finally found the Pedialyte and Freezer Pops
4th stop Harveys Gas Station: Corey wanted Peace Tea. so I had to make sure I got it for him! haha,

I finally make it home and start the fluids on Camp. He slowly started getting back to normal, During his nap, I did Nothing b/c I was so worn out from caring for him. needless to say, it was a bad weekend to do painting and Relax. I felt so bad for him!

Calleigh enjoyed the weekend however! I was glad for her! Later that night I started and finished Camps room in the painting area! So Cute! I started on our bathroom. Didn't finish it. I was too sleepy!

Sunday 2-20-2011

Corey and Calleigh headed off to Church while Camp and I stayed home. He was too sick to get out and off to church. He laid around and slept the whole time! after a long nap, Corey and Calleigh came home. She was so excited to show me her Sunday school work she did. She's always so proud to show it off. Calleigh laid down and napped, Corey did to and I stayed up and made sure the kiddos were okay!

Once He woke up, they were up too and then I laid down. Once I woke up, Corey was telling me to look at Camp, I sit up off of the Couch and Camp is in the floor next to me asleep with his blanket!

Corey said he had cried for me so much that he passed out asleep on the floor. I felt So bad, I guess I was so tired that I snoozed through every bit of it! He looked so peaceful though! Sweet Baby.

Later in the day, We grilled fish for dinner and made some yummy seasoned potatoes in the oven with green beans and hot rolls. YUM! we all sat at our table and talked about the day! We made a fast trip up town after dinner to help Corey's' Friend unload a chair and move it into his house! Came home and Relaxed. Camp had started to feel somewhat better. But not fully just yet!

Monday 2-21-2011

Calleigh was off to school yet again! I feel like she is always gone! I miss her so much, But am so proud of how she is learning.

While at home, Camp wanted to watch a movie so I put in this DVD that Poppie bought him. A Children's Church songs video in Calleigh's Room! He Loved it! you have to see the video to really get it! He's so cute!

This was Parent / Teacher Conference day as well, School let out at 12:45 and My appt. with the teacher was at 2:45. Once we got there. I sat down with her teacher and began to talk. She goes on to tell me How Well behaved Calleigh is at school, She always listens, always, responds when asked to do something, she always finishes her work, She always eats every meal and all of it! Veggies and all. and Stays Focused in what she is doing! While being told this, I am just so amazed, Not because I don't think my little girl is Smart, But b/c she is completely opposite at home!

1: She misbehaves some, But what kid doesn't?
2: She hardly ever listens. haha. Well, she does, But it takes us having to pull out the spatula at some points to remind her to listen to what we say. :)
3: She does respond well to things we tell her, Just not so often as the teacher says she does.
4: She never wants to eat for us, Shes so picky,and she HATES veggies.
5: I cant get her to stay focused for anything!

Now, for those of you who think my daughter is just a bad kid, NO she is NOT! this is just the normal behavior of a little girl around her parents who she is comfortable with VS. her Teachers at school!

We love her so much, But I just giggled once I told the teacher her differences at home! :) She went on to tell me Calleigh needs help learning the last 1/2 of the Alphabet, and Counting from 1 to 20 forwards and Backwards and Writing her name in Lower Case letters. They said her favorite is All upper case! Go figure. I see this all the time at home!

Now, on to my question. Since when do they teach Math problems to Pre-K? Am I lost. I was so sure that I did not even start this until like 1st grade~! haha. Well maybe Kindergarten. Well to be honest. I cant remember. But PRE-K? they learn things earlier every year!

Once we were done with the P/T Conference, We headed to searcy, We dropped of Girl Scout cookies with Grannah and Uncle Rush, then went to Wal-Mart, got a few groceries and some snacks for my Premier Jewelry party the next day! Then we headed off to Lowe's. picked up a White Curtain Rod for Calleigh's room and then headed off to Chic-Fil-A. YUM YUM!

Funny Story: We all know how at Chic-Fil-A, When they are done saying something they always end by saying "My Pleasure" Well, We go thru the drive thru and of course they say, "My Pleasure" with such a sweet voice. We pull up to the window to get our food, The girl hands it to us and then says " Have a nice Night" and My spur of the moment daughter replies from the back seat so loudly with "My Pleasure". I was so embarrassed. The Cashier just giggled and b/c they have to say it says " My Pleasure" hahahaha. Yes. We laughed and I drove off, then Calleigh says " ugggg, they always say that there " So silly! I guess she has picked up on that!

Once home, We put the kids to bed and Corey and I watched The Bachelor. Which may I add, I am an EMILY Fan all the way! I really wish Brad would just end this show now and give her the Ring. they are so perfect together! For sure!

Tuesday 2-22-2011 ( A Little Laugh )

I Cleaned ALL DAY LONG for the Premiere Jewelry party that night! My house was looking and smelling good. I love when its this clean! After done, I cleaned up and waited for Lisa to arrive. She came and got all set up. The party was to start at 6:30.

Well 6:45 comes and our first guest arrives, Leah, My Sister In Law. 6:53 comes when I look at the clock and NO ONE is here!

Oh My, Could I be the Girl who Throws a Party and No One Shows????? Sadly YES!

I just looked at Lisa the Jeweler and said, "Well I don't know where anyone is, I'm so sorry" We just giggled and talked, Needless to say, No one else Came! I love doing things like this and always worry that No One will come. I have never had this problem, But This time I did! All we could do was laugh about it! Leah, Lisa and I just joked about no one coming. I have to say you can't get mad about something funny like that! We had a good time.

Corey actually came home early from his Mom and Dads so that He could be a 'Customer'. Yes. he always makes me laugh! The night was over and Everyone LOL. Went home! Corey and I got the kids off to bed and settled in and watched the first of our many to come form NetFlix movies. Iron Man 2. It was good!

Today is Wednesday, 2-23-2011

I'm lounging at home with this sweet face,

As Corey is off at work on the Farm and Calleigh Jo is off at school~ I know this was a Boring post, But I'm pretty sure I want to at some point look into having my Blog scrap booked! So that I can always have these as memories! God Bless,

MySpace Post

2011-02-14T22:55:00.000-08:00

Yes. I know what your thinking.... "She has a MySpace? What a loser!" Ha. Well I do, But, I NEVER use it. tonight I hopped on to see if I had any pictures of Calleigh when she was a baby! I found 1. while searching for it, I started to read my entry's on my profile! I found this one and once I read it again, I got chills all over again. I just had to Blog it and share it with all of you!

All the Best,

Enjoy!

Wow! Is All I can say!

Hey everyone. I hope that all of you read this.

This weekend I came to my first women's retreat in Tulsa, OK with my church, Gospel Mission Church, I have had so much fun. I only wish all of my friends and family ladies could have come. This has been the best time I have had in the spirit of Jesus in such a long time.

As Most of you know, Corey and I became Pregnant with our sweet blessing of a little girl, Calleigh Jo! How she has made us change in so many ways. However, since the very day it was confirmed our little one was going to be a baby girl, I cried for happiness and fear.

Happiness because if only you knew how I felt, that it was my turn to do the PINK and fun dresses , bows and headbands, all the wonderful times to come as a mother and daughter bond and a little girl who grows to admire her daddy. It was so great to know what was on the way.

So much fun. then the FEAR, because I knew once more the generational curse had been passed on. Every first born girl since my great grandmother had pre-marital sex and ended up pregnant before they were all married. Well every child born from that side was a first born little girl, not knowing what was on her way.

I just knew my sweet innocent little girl was to follow in the same footsteps that Satan had gripped tight on my family. NOOOOO, I told my self, yet so scared of what would happen to my little girl because of this situation. Well my dear friends, no longer will this continue in my children, and my grand-children, and so on and so on.

I am so excited. On our way down here I talked with my friends about this problem and hole in my heart. Our first meeting was last night and our speaker Miss. Mary Ann Brown, spoke a word related on generational curses, and breaking them. I just thought, wow, that had to be for me.

Our 2nd meeting was this morning and once again she spoke on the same subject, so I knew I was sent the person to fix satan's curse on my family. Well it finally happened tonight at our 3rd meeting, all the ladies were anointed with the holy oil. My My My, how awesome it felt. Words cannot explain the intensity running in my body. Jesus was all around us and I knew he was right next to me. Ladies, Let me tell you something, There is no greater feeling then that feeling. I only hope and Pray you all get the chance to feel what I felt tonight.

When She was done praying over me, I just sang with my friends and then I turned around and saw her, Miss Mary Ann Brown, there I went. straight to her, I lent down and said,

"There is a generational curse in my family, every first born girl back to my great grandmother had pre-marital sex and was all pregnant before marriage, I did the same and I too, had a first born little girl, I don't want my little one to follow in the footsteps of all of us."

She didn't ask one question, she pulled me down to her and began to pray, I have never felt this way, I cried out so loud and couldn't catch my breath. I kept on and kept on . She prayed for so long and then the next thing I knew, there He was once again. Jesus was right by me saying

"It is ok, you children are taken care of because of you being strong and noticing this curse, because you had the courage to come to me, everything will be okay and you have no need to worry any longer. Your children are blessed."

I couldn't believe the relief lifted off of my shoulder. "Congratulations Candace, you did it. now go home and watch your daughter and marriage prosper". Said Miss. Brown.

I cant wait. Everyone. I pray that you too will get the feeling in your life that I got to see and feel tonight. I first told my mother-n-law because she was next to me, she was so proud, and then my friends, and as soon as we were dismissed, I called my wonderful Husband Corey and told him the news. He was so HAPPY!

I Love All of You in Jesus and miss my family and all of my friends.

Special thanks to my wonderful sister for taking care of my little girl last night in the scary storms that I prayed off. Thanks and I love you.

Love Always,

Candace