In a little over 2 hours it will be only 4 months until this new little Rodriguez arrives! Woohoo!!! It seems crazy!
All has been well without Ace. Poor Alex took him, but said it wasn't as hard as he thought it would be-Good!
I am quite the crank monster today so I am ready to go to bed and start a new day tomorrow!
I will ask for prayers for our friends Kevin and Lisa. They welcomes thier little boy Mack into this world 3 weeks ago and he was diagnosed with Downs Syndrome. He is absolutely beautiful and precious. Please keep them in your prayers.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Bye bye Ace
Well...tomorrow is the day. Ace has finally pushed us to the point of no return and will be going to the pound tomorrow. I am really really sad to see him go, but it just isn't working out. There were times when Abbie destroyed binkies (like 20 of them) and there was also a problem with the cheapy sippy cups from Wal-Mart, but those things were not that big of a deal...looking back now. Ace on the other hand has amuch longer and expensive list:
1. Our amroire (spelling)
2. Our bed
3. The kitchen table
4. The leather couch
5. Aaron's swing set
6. The couch in the living room
The first few we chalked up to he's new, he will grow out of it...not so much. We are talking a habit that has now tallied over $6000 of furniture! HELLO! JERK OFF! The sad part of it is that he is such a pleasant loving dog. He is gentle and will let Aaron do anything to him. We simply cannot afford to have him chewing up anymore furniture under any circumstance. I am going to really miss him snuggling and loving on us and I worry about Abbie. Aaron say he wants Ace to go away so we will see what happens tomorrow.
Keep us in your prayers because we are both upset about getting rid of him!
1. Our amroire (spelling)
2. Our bed
3. The kitchen table
4. The leather couch
5. Aaron's swing set
6. The couch in the living room
The first few we chalked up to he's new, he will grow out of it...not so much. We are talking a habit that has now tallied over $6000 of furniture! HELLO! JERK OFF! The sad part of it is that he is such a pleasant loving dog. He is gentle and will let Aaron do anything to him. We simply cannot afford to have him chewing up anymore furniture under any circumstance. I am going to really miss him snuggling and loving on us and I worry about Abbie. Aaron say he wants Ace to go away so we will see what happens tomorrow.
Keep us in your prayers because we are both upset about getting rid of him!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
The countdown...
It's almost time for Alex to come home. I cannot wait that is for sure. I pray that he had an amazing time and got everything out of his Emmaus Walk that he should have, but I just want him home. Aaron and I have been pretty busy this weekend...Red Robin, small group, Target, Payless, Sally's, Kaite's house and church. I imagine that there will be A LOT of cuddling when Alex gets home from church! WOOHOO!!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Happy Anniversary
5 years ago today the love of my life moved to Ohio. That first night we ate chicken bundles, watched Newleyweds and looked at TONS of pictures. I cannot believe that it has only been 5 years! I love you Alex. Below is the email I sent him today!
Well…I guess technically it is Happy Anniversary. Have I ever told you that I would rather celebrate this day as our anniversary than our wedding day! There are a few reasons…
I remember how nervous I was driving home knowing you were coming to my house. I was sweating and smoking like a mad woman…so nervous that I actually took 2 Xanax! I will NEVR forget the feeling I had when I opened the door and you were there. I honestly left like that moment was the beginning of my life. In that moment I committed myself to you. I knew that I loved you right then and there because I had never felt something so amazing before.
The other day you asked me if I loved you today like I did then and the honest answer is “no”. Then it was unknown and new. Today it is real, honest, true and unconditional love. Every day I am thankful for each moment I have to share with you. Our life is everything to me and I could never imagine going a day without you. There are fight and arguments, but I know that you were God’s plan for me. Today I love enough to be with you forever, the kind of love that gets us through rough times together. I love you enough that I want to take care of you if you ever become sick and I want the same from you. I want you to hold me when I am sad, scared or alone. I want to make my dreams come true with you. I want to grow our family and always have them be the heart of who we are. I want to teach our children to love always, not just when it is good.
Alex, I love you today more than I ever thought I could love someone, yet it is the love that I always dreamed of having. I feel that you have been a part of me forever and it has only been 5 years. Happy Anniversary my love…today, tomorrow and forever I love you!
Well…I guess technically it is Happy Anniversary. Have I ever told you that I would rather celebrate this day as our anniversary than our wedding day! There are a few reasons…
I remember how nervous I was driving home knowing you were coming to my house. I was sweating and smoking like a mad woman…so nervous that I actually took 2 Xanax! I will NEVR forget the feeling I had when I opened the door and you were there. I honestly left like that moment was the beginning of my life. In that moment I committed myself to you. I knew that I loved you right then and there because I had never felt something so amazing before.
The other day you asked me if I loved you today like I did then and the honest answer is “no”. Then it was unknown and new. Today it is real, honest, true and unconditional love. Every day I am thankful for each moment I have to share with you. Our life is everything to me and I could never imagine going a day without you. There are fight and arguments, but I know that you were God’s plan for me. Today I love enough to be with you forever, the kind of love that gets us through rough times together. I love you enough that I want to take care of you if you ever become sick and I want the same from you. I want you to hold me when I am sad, scared or alone. I want to make my dreams come true with you. I want to grow our family and always have them be the heart of who we are. I want to teach our children to love always, not just when it is good.
Alex, I love you today more than I ever thought I could love someone, yet it is the love that I always dreamed of having. I feel that you have been a part of me forever and it has only been 5 years. Happy Anniversary my love…today, tomorrow and forever I love you!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Busy weekend!
I feel like we aren't going to stop this weekend and I am ready for a little down time.
Last night Aaron stayed at Mama's per her request. I hate to let him go, but Grandparents are a blessing from God that I want him to treasure for all of his life. He got to go to Barnes & Noble and Johnny Rockets and then beat up on Papa. Mom said he had a nightmare about bugs last night and woke up crying-just what I don't want to hear.
Alex and I went to Share the Love at church and had a nice time. It was put on by the youth and we do everything we can to support each of them. There was at least one good dance tune, we got dressed up and I won the silent auction I wanted. It is a photo session at A Moment in Time in Grove City and I CANNOT wait! As you all know...I love pictures.
Today we started early-arriving at Sam's at 9am! I love to get the day started early so it feels that there is more of a day to have. We picked up Aaron and came home. He went down for a nap, I went to Jillian's baby shower and came home to pick up the boys. We then headed to Joe and Jill's for a dinner of chicken bundles and cherry dump cake. YUM! Jill is due in 2.5 weeks and she looks freaking adorable pregnant. She is just this little ball of pregnancy goodness! It is funny how our friendship has taken on a new light in recent years. I am just thankful that as we change our friendship is able to adapt.
Tomorrow we have church, Sunday School and then the chili cookoff for the motorcycle ministry at church. After that, I vow to come home and veg! I want to make some spaghetti sauce and hang pictures and just be with Alex and Aaron. Next weekend he goes on his Emmaus walk so we will be missing him.
Hope you are all having a great weekend!
Last night Aaron stayed at Mama's per her request. I hate to let him go, but Grandparents are a blessing from God that I want him to treasure for all of his life. He got to go to Barnes & Noble and Johnny Rockets and then beat up on Papa. Mom said he had a nightmare about bugs last night and woke up crying-just what I don't want to hear.
Alex and I went to Share the Love at church and had a nice time. It was put on by the youth and we do everything we can to support each of them. There was at least one good dance tune, we got dressed up and I won the silent auction I wanted. It is a photo session at A Moment in Time in Grove City and I CANNOT wait! As you all know...I love pictures.
Today we started early-arriving at Sam's at 9am! I love to get the day started early so it feels that there is more of a day to have. We picked up Aaron and came home. He went down for a nap, I went to Jillian's baby shower and came home to pick up the boys. We then headed to Joe and Jill's for a dinner of chicken bundles and cherry dump cake. YUM! Jill is due in 2.5 weeks and she looks freaking adorable pregnant. She is just this little ball of pregnancy goodness! It is funny how our friendship has taken on a new light in recent years. I am just thankful that as we change our friendship is able to adapt.
Tomorrow we have church, Sunday School and then the chili cookoff for the motorcycle ministry at church. After that, I vow to come home and veg! I want to make some spaghetti sauce and hang pictures and just be with Alex and Aaron. Next weekend he goes on his Emmaus walk so we will be missing him.
Hope you are all having a great weekend!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Randomness
It has been a while since I gave a complete update so...
1. Aaron is quite the little man these days. He is having less tantrums, yet they seem to be more intense as time goes on. He uses his good manners (he learns from Denise). He is obsessed with his Monster Trucks. Thanks to Mamaw and Daddy he has a suitcase full of them that won't even zip. The ONLY thing he plays with is the trucks and this crash course we got him. Christmas could have been a lot cheaper! We are going to move him to his big boy bed soon so that we can put the quilt Mamaw made him on his bed. I am ready for the step, we just need to make sure he is. He is still an angel when he goes to bed and I really can't complain. He is a good kid, I have already started to brace myself for what July will bring. We are also looking at day care for him in the Fall. I think it is time for him for him to have more structure and learning. Although it breaks my heart to think he will not be with Denise and the boys everyday. She is the most amazing blessing that was ever given to us. She will take the baby regardless of what we decide with Aaron. Right now we are leaning toward the day care at our church so we will see where we end up.
2. The baby is great! Starting to move and we have an ultrasound Friday. I will be 19 weeks this week-CRAZY! I cannot keep the best track so I could be behind a week. I will know Thursday when my baby center update comes.
3. Alex is doing really well. He is still making his way through this Accounting class. He hates it, but it doing OK. His car is on the boat to Jersey so he is more than excited. GREAT NEWS-He is buying his bike back. I NEVER NEVER NEVER (NEVER) wanted him to sell it in the first place so I am really really really (really) excited that he is getting it back. I know that I will not be able to ride it until after the baby comes, but I am looking forward to it.
4. Friday we went to our first OSU hockey game and Aaron loved it. He was very excited that Brutus and the band were there!
5. I went to a church Leadership meeting with Beth on Saturday morning/afternoon. It was nice and I enjoyed the time with her A LOT! Then that night we went to dinner with Heidi and Shelly and had a great time. I think that our future holds more girls night out events!
6. Do you know any 27--32ish single girls that do not have kids? I am trying to hook up someone that Alex and I know...if you do-let me know!
That is all. I am off to get dinner ready, take a bath and VEG after Aaron goes to bed!
1. Aaron is quite the little man these days. He is having less tantrums, yet they seem to be more intense as time goes on. He uses his good manners (he learns from Denise). He is obsessed with his Monster Trucks. Thanks to Mamaw and Daddy he has a suitcase full of them that won't even zip. The ONLY thing he plays with is the trucks and this crash course we got him. Christmas could have been a lot cheaper! We are going to move him to his big boy bed soon so that we can put the quilt Mamaw made him on his bed. I am ready for the step, we just need to make sure he is. He is still an angel when he goes to bed and I really can't complain. He is a good kid, I have already started to brace myself for what July will bring. We are also looking at day care for him in the Fall. I think it is time for him for him to have more structure and learning. Although it breaks my heart to think he will not be with Denise and the boys everyday. She is the most amazing blessing that was ever given to us. She will take the baby regardless of what we decide with Aaron. Right now we are leaning toward the day care at our church so we will see where we end up.
2. The baby is great! Starting to move and we have an ultrasound Friday. I will be 19 weeks this week-CRAZY! I cannot keep the best track so I could be behind a week. I will know Thursday when my baby center update comes.
3. Alex is doing really well. He is still making his way through this Accounting class. He hates it, but it doing OK. His car is on the boat to Jersey so he is more than excited. GREAT NEWS-He is buying his bike back. I NEVER NEVER NEVER (NEVER) wanted him to sell it in the first place so I am really really really (really) excited that he is getting it back. I know that I will not be able to ride it until after the baby comes, but I am looking forward to it.
4. Friday we went to our first OSU hockey game and Aaron loved it. He was very excited that Brutus and the band were there!
5. I went to a church Leadership meeting with Beth on Saturday morning/afternoon. It was nice and I enjoyed the time with her A LOT! Then that night we went to dinner with Heidi and Shelly and had a great time. I think that our future holds more girls night out events!
6. Do you know any 27--32ish single girls that do not have kids? I am trying to hook up someone that Alex and I know...if you do-let me know!
That is all. I am off to get dinner ready, take a bath and VEG after Aaron goes to bed!
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Sometimes it's better to be alone
I am in the worst mood today. I want to scream, shout and hit the wall with my fists. None of the above or smart or any other good thing, just how I am feeling. I cannot shake the feeling that I am angry, mad, annoyed and irritated. It really truly sucks beyond words to be completely honest. Who likes to be in a mood like this? Not I! I wish the day could start over or just come to an end so tomorrow can be a better day. Sorry for the crappy post! Nothing like a BIG downer for a Sunday afternoon huh?
Friday, February 06, 2009
Hi
This is short and quick just to give a shout out to Beth and Emily so they will stop attacking me!
Monday, February 02, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELISA ANAIS LEUGERS!!!
Well, tomorrow is Elisa's big day so in keeping with birthday tribute fashion....
Last month Elisa and I celebrated our 8 year anniversary-I cannot believe that!
She is the first person that I met at Trilegiant and we have been friends since that day. Our friendship has always come easy and conversations long. I still talk to her several times a week and one conversation it ususally over an hour-it just happens! Alex will ask me "What do you guys talk about"? The funny thing is we talk about everything from work to kids to family and the weather. She has given me some of the best career advice I have ever received and always helps talk me through tough decisions. I have watched her kids grow and am always amazed at their stories! I look forward to sharing my kids with her too. I will never forget the day she told me that she was pregnant with Chadders-it was Fun Day 2001 and she refused to play tug of war. After calling her ridiculous for several minutes she finally told me why "she couldn't". I can also hear the phone call when she was on her way to the hospital to have him and then the call 3 hours later that she had the little guy. It is amazing how time flies considering he now tells her astounding things about life lessons.
Our friendship has changed dynamic over the years becasue I am old now and like to stay at home, but it hasn't changed the heart of what matters. We have been through a few really rough times together that will always keep us close. I can recall some really funny memories and things that make me smile about her as well...
1. Her 30th birthday at Polo's and something about a mirror and Marcus Bozeman. Having green beans at her house afterwards and a love note left on a door.
2. Lake Catawba
3. Helen Keller
4. Is it bigger than a bread box
5. Her leaving me at a bar for Jersey Boy
6. Her really nice blue escort
7. Her freakin cat that will never leave me alone when I am at her house
8. Her love for grose things on the Discovery health channel or TLC (potato tumor and Tree Man)
9. Salvi Bistro-YUMMO
10. A certain escapade in a black mustang at bdubbs
11. A pink shirt that laced up or had buttons that ended up without whichever it was thanks to me
12. Krogering with Potter for chips
13. Being on the merry go round when she was 8 months pregnant
14. Marty's salsa
15. Endless conversations over cigarettes
Elisa-I love you. I am so thankful for your friendship and I pray that you know that. You have been there for me through so many rough times and I have enjoyed being part of your life for so long. I hope that we are friends forever and ever! I hope you have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
P.S. Sorry for the old picture-I need to scan pictures and my scanner(Alex) isn't home yet!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DONALD "GOLDEN" HOWARD!!!
Today 's Don's birthday and below are 2 of my most favorite pictures of Don. At the bottom are the lyrics to a Faith Hill song that was very special to us. Don-I love you and I miss you. You will always be in my heart.
Reds Game 2003
There You'll Be
Reds Game 2003
There You'll BeWhen I think back on these times and the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get to have you in my life
When I look back on these days I'll look and see your face you were right there for me
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be and everywhere I am there you'll be
Well you showed me how it feels
To feel the sky within my reach and I always will remember all the strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be and everywhere I am there you'll be
In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be and everywhere I am there you'll be
'Cause I always saw in you my light, my strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways you were right there for me you were right there for me for always
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be and everywhere I am there you'll be
In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be and everywhere I am there you'll be
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
