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Sunday, January 11, 2015

Weekend Wrap-Up

Mondays come to quick and Fridays just

don't come quick enough!!!

I hated to see our weekend come to an end because

it was kind of relaxing.

Saturday morning we slept in(except for Daddy he had to

go in to work for a few hours) and as soon as this girl got up

she was ready to make a mess with this

Crazy Sand!

You know how it is...it was fun for about 30 minutes and

then it was on to something else!

Nothing that the vacuum cleaner won't clean up!

Madison went in to work at 12:00 so she was gone most of the day.

As soon as she got home we got ready to go grab something

to eat at Outback.

We are waiting patiently for our cheese fries!

Sweet couple!

Our Sunday selfie on the way to church.

After church Bailey got back into her pajama pants...

definitely my child! :)

She is enjoying her headphones and so are we!

Oops...she spotted me taking pics of her!

She played most of the day with her friend, Emma and

then played even more with her new camper for

her American Girl dolls.

It was a relaxing weekend that went by way too fast, but

thankful for the time I was able to spend with my family.

Have a great week.

Keep up with me everyday.

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Friday Favorites

It's Friday...

Woo Hoo!!!

I'm linking up today with

Erika, Andrea and Narci to bring you my

Friday Favorites.

Bailey has gone to bed for 2 nights by herself.

I blogged on Tuesday about my Resolutions and Goals for 2015.

One of my goals is to start putting Bailey to bed on time and by herself...I am pleased to announce that she has gone to bed on time and by herself for 2 nights.

Looks like we are making progress.

I laid down with her on Wednesday night to read a book, get some sugar and say her prayers. She was out like a light within 20 minutes. Daddy laid down with her last night and she did well for him also. This is bitter sweet. Hope we can keep it up because there's a nice surprise for her in a few weeks.

Only time will tell.

Baby, It's Cold Outside...

For the past two days these have been the temperatures in

eastern N.C.

If it's going to be this cold...I NEED SNOW!

Looking forward to that high of 46 today.

Madison asked for one of these globe heaters for her bathroom,

but I was a little hesitant to purchase one since she would be using it upstairs. Last week we were at Target and they were on clearance. Regularly $29.99, but now $19.99.

So we got 2...one for her bathroom and one for mine!

They come in different colors and these babies work good!

Click HERE for Heater.

I ordered lots of these monogrammed pearl earrings for

Christmas gifts and I of course ordered myself a pair.

They are super cute and fun.

Love wearing mine!

They also came very quickly.

Click HERE for earrings.

Prince Farming is the new Bachelor!

So excited for the new season of the Bachelor

with this hunk right here!

He's looking for a wife...someone to spend the rest of his life with in the middle of no where. Ready to see if he finds love!

Happy Friday!

Keep up with me everyday.

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Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Resolutions and Goals for 2015

Today I'm going to share my

Resolutions and Goals for the new year!

I usually don't make any big resolutions, but I thought

this would be fun and inspiring to look back on in a year.

Maybe since I'm actually putting it in writing I will stick to it!

Here goes...

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff

This is way easier said than done!

I want to work harder on the positive things

and not so much on the negative.

No need to cry over spilled milk...as

my mom always says!

Seek HIM More

I need to work harder each and everyday at

putting GOD first and foremost in my life.

That includes making HIM more present in my relationship with the hubby, my daughters, friends, my dance studio and even complete strangers.

Instead of picking up my phone I need

to pick up my Bible more.

Bedtime

Bailey has a bedtime around 8:30, but here

lately it's been later and later.

She has to have someone to lay down with her until she falls completely asleep.

She doesn't want anyone else to lay down with her, but

Mama.

This is precious time that I've enjoyed with her, but

people she's in the 2nd grade. It's time for her to be tucked in and go to sleep by herself.

It's difficult when I get home in the evenings from work and there is so much to do plus I have to lay down with her. Once I lay down with her and she finally falls asleep then everyone else in the house is fast asleep, I wasn't able to have any time with the hubby or to talk with Madison about her day, the kitchen needs to be cleaned up, there are clothes to wash and fold and so I stay up late getting it done or it puts me behind for the next day because these things have to be done!

So in 2015 I need to work on getting her to bed at 8:30 and by herself.

This will not be an easy task.

Suggestions are welcome!

Date Night

The hubby and I spend time together, but usually our girls are with us. We are those parents that our kids pretty much go everywhere with us. I love that.

If we go out to eat...they or at least one is with us.

If we go to a movie...they are with us.

If we go to the beach or anywhere...they are with us.

We need to make a conscious effort

to go out...just us... every once in a while.

Nothing fancy; just quality time without kids for a few hours.

That's it folks!

This will be interesting to look back on and see if

I was able to follow through on these resolutions.

This is how I need to look at things!

Bring on 2015!!!

I can do this!

APRIL :)

Linking up today with Andrea over at

Momfessionals.

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Monday, January 5, 2015

Skating Fun & Volleyball Tournament

We had a great first weekend of 2015.

Technically our last day of Christmas break was Friday so we set out to have

a little fun.

SKATING!

As a child I have lots of memories at the

Round-A-Bout Skating Center in Goldsboro.

Friends and I would meet up there on the weekends and skate.

We had the best time...my how times have changed.

So Friday we stopped at Chik-fil-a for lunch then we went roller skating.

Madison and I rented speed skates, but poor Bailey had to wear those

brownies!

She's still adorable!

Bailey has been skating a couple of times, but

she is very cautious and scared.

Madison and I spent a lot of time holding her hands, but

a few times it ended like this.

Bailey got frustrated and was ready to sit out for a few minutes.

The girls and I love to play air hockey.

I beat Madison twice!

Bailey kept begging Madison to let her win.

We had a great time!

On Saturday we were up really early....like 5 a.m.

to travel to a volleyball tournament in Henderson.

So happy that my friend, Tonya was there to help me cheer

our girls on!

Madison is pictured here with her friends Kelsie and Lindsey.

These girls did great in their first tournament of the travel season.

They ranked 3rd place, but hoping to do much better next time.

It was a long day, but we had a nice surprise when we got home...

Daddy was home

after being gone on a week long hunting trip.

So glad to have him back!

Christmas break is over and it's back to

school and work.

So excited for the new year and the blessings in

store for our family!

April :)

Keep up with me everyday!