Caiden and Bo are the bestest of friends. They love spending time together.They share so much of the same interests.
They are always going back and fourth to each other's house's.
They love playing football and baseball together, and trading sports cards.
This past weekend, Bo and Caiden decided to shoot their guns.
They shot at various trees in our yard.
Their main objective... pine cones and branches!!
They succeeded!
No matter what Caiden and Bo do, they always have a good time!
My Bailee Grace loves her daddy. She has really enjoyed the time she has spent with him over the past couple of weeks. She is growing up so fast and so has many new interests. I often see her as that little toddler that was playing with her little baby doll, and rocking that little baby in her arms. I can remember the times when she would tell me "mommy, baby is hurt, she needs a band aid." Bailee has always had a strong motherly instinct. She has recently taking on some these roles. Especially when Jerry is gone. When I am tied up doing things, she has always stepped up and helped me.She often loads the dishwasher and helps fold clothes. Rather it be helping me cook, or simply writing me a little note telling me that I am the best mother a girl could ask for. She is often the one who set's her alarm clock, making sure that she is up ,and she makes sure my coffee pot was set on AUTO, for she knows momma needs coffee first thing! She always helps fold clothes and always has her clothes laid out out for school. Bailee's heart is so big, and there is always room there for love, and forgiveness. Bailee is so much like her daddy. She always see the best in people, and knows that even though there can be dishonesty, and disappoint, there is always room for forgiveness, for they both see the best intention was offered. Jerry and her share the likeness of putting other's happiness before their very own. They love to see others happy. Their hearts are quickly twinged at seeing other's getting joy. How I admire their thoughtfulness and unselfishness. So, you can see why Bailee and her dad have such a special bond. Not only is Bailee taking on Jerry's traits physically, (for when she was born, she looks identical to me, but she looks more like her dad), but she also has taken on his special disposition and heart. Bailee is embarking on new roads, and she is finding her place in this world. I dread some this this new experiences that she will encounter. Such as her 1st heartbreak, and her finding out that this world is not as innocent and forgiving as she is. I feel somewhat of a hesitance to let her go (one day I will , but not now, I am holding on to every moment I have with her). But I know that deep in my heart, she will take with her the lessons and experiences that we have instilled in her. Jerry and I have so many hopes and dreams for our Bailee Grace, and we know that she will one day, when we least expect it,will make a big difference in this world.
But for now, one thing is constant and never changing... and that is she will always be DADDY'S GIRL.
Happy New Year friends! My family and I are very excited about the new year and all the NEW wonderful opportunities that wait us! Let old acquaintances, or should I say old habits be forgotten!!I will get into that later!
Our family had a great New Year's Eve. We started the night of with Some Micky D's. I had cooked so much in the last 2 weeks, that I just told everyone that I was taking a break! For I would be soon cooking AGAIN, New Year's Day. Everyone agreed on some eating out, so Jerry so kindly got McDonald's for us.
After eating, We watched Our LSU Tigers pull out a GREAT and WELL DESERVED victory in the Chick-fil-a, eat more chick in Bowl! We are so proud of them Tigers! We enjoyed the game so much. Bailee at one point had to leave the living room because I was yelling so loud, sorry Bailee you know how Momma loves her Tigers!!
Jerry and Bailee chose a wonder variety of fireworks. When they got home them, we had to pull everyone out and look at them. Caiden was so excited, and he was deciding on with one to do first!
Bailee helped me out in the kitchen, and I am so grateful for that. Not only for her help, but for her wanting to, she loves to help me cook, she really wants to learn, and I am so glad she does.
We had a great Dinner. I cooked the traditional New Years Day dinner.
We had Spiral ham. butter beans, cabbage, (which only I ate) fried okra,turnip greens, with some hot pepper sauce, crescent rolls, and of course black eyed peas!
My helpers in the kitchen
And some cornbread! I learned a lot from Jerry from the first time I saw him! I can remember soon after we were married , He asked me for mayonnaise to put on his peas. At first, I thought gross, But I tried it and it was great! I cannot eat peas without it now!
Bailee was the one who put the dime in the peas. Jerry is such a clean fanatic,and so I am, so I boiled the mess out of the dime, and then let Bailee drop it in the peas.
My New Years meal, that took about 5 hours to prepare
My family is so grateful for my home-cooked meals, Jerry does not get this when he travels, so when he is home, I cook the most I can.
After a great meal, Bo came over to play and Caiden and him popped more fireworks.
We had a great time. I know how I go on and on about how thankful I am that Jerry is here, but its just a simple thought of gratitude, for we are not always together, and I do thank the Lord for every moment we have with him. When you are away from the one you love the most, you come to a realization that every moment you have together, whether it be just sitting near them on the sofa, or having a conversation with them, is a blessing. I used to take this for granted, not any more. His job has made me realize the importance of family, and that every moment you have with one another is a humbling experience. As far as New Years resolutions, why make them? Shouldn't we strive all year long to make our life better, to make a commitment to ensure a better life for ourselves, even more our family. Everyone wants to lose weight, exercise, become a little more debt free. One day out of the year, we make resolutions, to try to make one day be the center of the best intentions, the best of a year of sometimes unrealistic commitments, why not make it a daily thing. Asking the Lord for his guidance in our life, us living life to the fullest is actually a daily thing, this is something for me to really think about. Happy New Year everyone! May God Bless every good intention we have! And more than that , make it a reality, and a blessing to Him!Our New Year's Eve Firework Display
