Sea World

We decided to go to Sea World yesterday. They were having their annual Bud & Barbeque Fest. They have concerts and BEER and barbeque, Trisha Yearwood was in concert yesterday, so we went to go and see her. She is not my favorite but it was a good concert. The girls loved it!

Anaya was so funny, she didn't want to leave the dolphins and the turtles. It was a blessing to watch her checking out all the animals. I saw the world through her eyes yesterday and I was touched beyond words. She is not afraid of anything, if she could of gotten in the water with them she would have. I don't know who was the bigger kid...John, Taylor or Anaya. He is such a wonderful daddy, there wasn't place in that park that he didn't take those girls. It didn't matter if he didn't want to go or not. He was such a trooper. God bless him!

Happy Valentine's Day!

I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone Happy Valentines Day. I hope that your day and eveing is filled with love and friendship. Today is the day to tell all those that you love, just how much you love them. I pray that you don't let today go by with out saying those three meaningful words...I LOVE YOU!

My wonderful husband, John has to work tonight...so we had our dinner last night. He brought the roses and gave me Weight Watchers candy. He is very thoughtful, he wanted to make sure that he wasn't the reason that I might get off track! God has truely blessed me when he brought him to me. I am just as much in love with him today as I was when we met...almost 5 years ago.

We are getting excited, John is going to finally get a chance to meet my Dad, Grandmom, and my sibblings. He is looking forward to going to NJ to see everyone. I can't wait to take him to Wildwood, I think he is going to have a blast there. I know that I always do.

Love to you all, Happy Valentines Day!

ANAYA HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!

Wow! What a weekend! Anaya was so great, she went up on the stage and waved to everyone and blew them kisses! They ate it up. There were a couple of kids that were in the same show last year and belive me when I tell you some of those moms where seriously pissed off! John's ex Jimmie-lou was there and she entered her little girl...Allison and when she didn't even place...Jimmie-lou was ferious! She was spitting fire afterwards. She wouldn't even talk to us after the pagent. John said it was because she never placed when she was in those pagents.

I can't help that God blessed us with such a beautiful little girl. She had a blast though, even if she didn't win. She just wanted to be on the stage...she is such a performer...I have no idea where she got that from! LOL!

I'm glad it's over for another year. I'm tired! I don't know how those pagent mothers do so many. I thought I was going to throw up. I was more nervous then Anaya....she could of cared less. I was afraid i was gonna wipe out on the stairs. They were huge...I have little legs and almost didn't make the steps. Of course the trophies and the tieras are proudly being displayed on the shelf above the TV. Her sash and programs are put away in her memory box.

Thanks everyone who prayed for us and for all your support, we couldn't have done it with out you. To God be the glory! God is good ALL the time!

Pagent Weekend!

Ok, this is the big weekend! Sunday is the pagent for Anaya, she goes on at 1:15pm. Wish us luck! I'm nervous, I always wonder if I'm doing the right thing by putting her in this...but it's only once a year and it's the local fair...right? She thinks it's fun, she is already asking if it's the day of the show...I have to keep telling her it's only two days away. It doesn't matter how she does just as long as she has fun! I will keep you all posted on the outcome of the pagent. Pray for us and wish her luck. Pray that i won't throw up all over the floor. Anaya can careless, it's mommy who is the nervous one.

It's a Priviledge to Vote!

I am not really big on politics, but I do vote!. My mom told me that it was a priviledge and an honor to be able to vote...it something that you shouldn't take lightly. She would tell me that you need to be educated on what's going on in the world and with who is in office. She was a very smart lady.

This happens to be the biggest election in history right now! A Woman and an African American running for the presidency. How wonderful is that? It brings hope to others that one day they too maybe the one running for office.

I am proud to call America my home, my family has served in the armed forces and I have freinds serving over-seas now. They are fighting for the blanket of freedom for which I get to sleep peacefully under every night. I thank God for them and I pray for their safety. I pray that they all return home shortly and victoriously!

Alot of people do not realize just how important this election is...it determins our future and the furture of our children and their children. We are still one nation under God, and we should being praying on who He wishes us to vote for. We need to make sure that we look at everything those canidates stand for and where they want to lead our nation to. Our forefathers gave us the ablity to vote and there have been people who have did for the right to vote...they paved the way for you to be able to vote, don't you think you should honor them by going out to vote? I think you should, I know I did and I will!

I'm excited about this election and the role that i get to play in history being made. I can't wait to pass along to Anaya the excitement that I have on this issue, I pray that like my friend Anne, I can raise a child who is excited to vote and who gets sad when he doesn't get to go along. Well done Anne, well done!

Remember...go and vote, YOU do make a difference!

STUFF THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF!

CONGRADULATIONS! to the Giants on their win last night. I was on the edge of my seat the whole night long. I thought at one point that their had lost the game, but Eli had another plan. He played his heart and soul out, he is finally out of his brothers lime light and into his own. Good for him! He showed America that there is more then one winner in that family.

Back to back winners...first Payton last year now Eli this year. Their father never got that title. I bet that he is as proud as any parent could be. I know I would be.

All day yesterday, I had to hear that the Giants were going to loose and not by a little but by alot! Well, what do you have to say about those Giants today? I thought so! Never bet against the under-dog cause they will prove you wrong every time!

Great job Giants! Way to go! You showed America that you wanted it more then they did. You deserved it!

THE GIANTS WON!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday

Thank God it's Friday...this week has seem to take forever. There is so many things going on this month, and not enough time to get all of it done. I need a vacation! Does anyone want to come visit a homesick girl? I know where we can get some cheap flights. You just have to drive to Allentown, PA.
I'm looking forward to going to NJ in late May early June. To be able to catch up with family and old friends...priceless! It's only been one year since I was home, but I didn't get a chance to see everyone. There are so many things we are going to do while we're up there. Wildwood, is one of them. John is looking forward to meeting my Dad and Grandmom. I think we are going to have a big birthday party for Anaya and I at grandmoms. All are welcomed. See ya soon.