Andrew's new haircut

Today was Andrew's third haircut. I felt so sorry for him today. In order for Anne to cut it, I had to sit in the chair with him wrap one arm around him and hold his face as tight as I could hold it. He was not happy about this at all. After 15 minutes of constant crying and screaming we got it done....He was so exhausted he fell asleep on the way home. So I think Pete gets to take him the next time!

Beauty Pageant

Madelyn and her cousin Emily were playing "beauty pageant" one day recently at our house. Emily has a brother Nathan, who was also there. Nathan was the judge. The girls changed into three different outfits. Pete and I were sitting in the living room talking and everytime the girls would change outfits Nathan would come out and sit with us until they were done. By the third outfit change Nathan came out and sat by me. He let out a huge sigh. I asked him what was wrong and he said, " Madelyn is mad at me." I asked him why. He proceeded to tell Pete and I that she was mad because he kept picking Emily as the winner. I asked him why he was picking her...This is what he said, "Well because she is my sister and if I don't pick her she will be mad. And I have to go home with her." I have never laughed so hard in my life.......

Definition of genius: Andrew Jefferson

Today I am waiting in line at the social security place (because I have lost my SS card....and you can't work without showing it) and Andrew is sitting on the counter waiting for the lady to print out my info. When he looks at me, points to my nose and says "nose".....then giggles. I have not showed him this little "trick" yet. So don't ask me where he learned it. And just to make sure I was hearing things correctly, I asked him "where's mommy's nose" and he pointed to it. My child is a genius!!!

Old Navy...Here I come!!

I have been given the pleasure of being asked to work part-time at Old Navy. For those of you who know me well, my family's (yes, including Pete) wardrobe is 60 percent Old Navy and 35 percent Gap. So I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. I wil have to tell you, when I learned the discount that I receive.....all I can say is WOW......60 percent at Banana Republic, 50 percent at Gap and 40 percent at Old Navy. How can you not want to work there. I also wanted to let everyone know it opens March 9th here in Q-town. And if you are really nice to me I could get you in the doors March 8th with a "special coupon" that saves you 20 percent. If anyone is interested.......... :) I am very confident that this is going to be a wonderful experience.

Pete and AJ hanging out!!

This is my favorite pic....

Me and my bestest friend in the whole world!!! Love you bunches!

Our little Cardinal fans!! GO REDBIRDS!!

Maddie and Andrew at Christmas. A little late....but hey just trying to figure this thing out!

Latest pic of AJ

Feelin' a little sorry.....

I am not one to sit and feel sorry for myself....nor do I want anyone else to feel sorry for me. I am one to always listen and help others out. Not very often will you hear a complaint from me. I have had a weekend from hell. It has really got me thinking. You know sometimes one thing really sucky happens to you and it goes downhill from there. I am not going to bore all of you will my woes. But there are some things that I think if I just get them out, I might be able to sleep at night. For the last couple months (towards the end of Wilsons) I have been seriously thinking about going back to work. I love my children very much and I would never take back the time I have spent with them at home. However, I;m starting to feel a little like the maid and not the mom or wife. I have very mixed emotions about this decision. I have applied several places but you know you hear the same thing over, " We really need you to work EVERY weekend", "You are just not qualified" OR you just don't like the people working there already...so forget it. I have an interview tomorrow morning with a place here in town that seems pretty promising......not going to jinx that one. Later on that.

I have really been rethinking this whole photography thing.......I think I am going to finish out the year and maybe take a few next year but really lay low on it for now. There are some things I need to get worked out before I can continue on with my dream. I have a passion for this job.... but lately it is not in me.

Today's message at church was about giving to God. I know that the message was more about giving money but for me it went a little deeper. I am not giving my ALL to him. I am not where I should be spiritually. I don't feel "connected" to him and it hurts.......