New Scrapblog header!

Just wanted to thank Allison for making my scrapblog header again! She is so creative, and I love that she does them for me!! Thank you again Aunt Allison!

Photo Shoot at Botanical Gardens

The "AUNT" picture

Brittany, Britney, Mommy, Jami, Allison and Kiki

but we had lots of others missing!

Last Sunday I decided it was time to get Kearstyn's 3year pictures done. Yes I know a little late, but they turned out amazing!We went to the Botanical Gardens to take the pictures. Iasked some of my closest friends to come so we could get an "aunt" picture with kiki.....I would not have asked anyone else to take photos besides one of my best friends Brittany! She does such an amazing job with photography and I was very happy with all the pictures she took this day! The weather was absolutely perfect and even though Kearstyn was coming down with the croup, she did awesome! Joining us were, Britney C, Allison W, Jami K, and Brittany L. Not all of her "aunts" could be there, but we will get a group shot one of these days. Im so excited to have new pictures of kiki and I to print and frame and put up all around the apartment. Thanks again Brittany for doing such a great job with the pictures!!! Check her out at bgphotographs.com

It was so much fun getting to spend time with awesome friends and take lots and lots of pictures!

Here are some of my favorites!

You can find the rest on my facebook page or on Brittany's website!

KISSES!
Have a great Wednesday!!

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Just in case.....

I wanted to clarify my posting from yesterday. It was NOT to make anyone feel SORRY for me or to get your sympathy! I wrote that because that is what God had laid on my heart to share and get off my mind. Im a STRONG woman of God and wanted to share that DESPITE what I have been thru over the YEARS, that God has always gotten me thru it and helped me rise above and move forward. My hope for the post is to maybe show people that who have been going thru something they feel will never get better or a situation they think is impossible to overcome or think that things wont get better to know that THEY WILL! God said so! My post was to share, yes what I have been thru, but to also show that God is such an amazing God that HE has brought me through it and im moving forward and loving where my life is headed! I know that I am NOT the only one who is going through or has gone through what I have. BUT I am sharing with everyone that God's continuous Grace and undying love me for has made me presevere! Just wanted to clear things up!
Have a GREAT Thursday!

Stay full of faith, Stay full of joy, Stay full of hope. If you will transform your thinking, God will transform your life.

The "Why" QUESTIONS

This past couple of years have been extremely hard for me! I've been tested with many trials and luckily I serve an AMAZING God who's mercy endures forever! I HAVE RISEN ABOVE THESE TRIALS AND HAVE OVERCOME THEM!!!! He has helped me accept the things that I cannot change and change the things that I can. I have had many people/ things taken out of my life recently and it's been a very very hard adjustment for me. However, the doors that have closed were closed for a reason. But God definitely knows what he is doing. Because MANY more doors have opened up that have been awesome, and I know it will only continue. Ive lost friends only to gain others. There is a reason for everything. There are reason why people are brought into your life and don't stay forever. Maybe they were there to help you through a hard time, listening ear, or just for comfort. BUT if they don't make it to my present or future then there is a reason why. Still doesnt make it easy, but if that is what is suppose to be then I have to accept it. For the longest time I have been trying to figure out the "WHY" question. I can't ask why anymore, its been driving me crazy going from one scenario to another wondering if I would have done something diff would it change the way things are now. Was I not a good enough friend, did I not do enough, Love enough....etc. Those are things that have been weighing on my heart and I am doing my best to rise above it with God's strength. It is not an easy battle, but God never said it would be easy, He just said we wouldnt have to go through it alone, whether that be Him bringing people into your lives to help you get past it, giving you the wisdom and knowledge to know what the next step is and to give you the strength to take it. I have been blaming myself for too long now and I have to stop. God is healing my heart and mending friendships and showing me the next step in His plan for my life. I have never lost so much at one time in my life! It broke me and my spirit, but God is healing my emotions and my heart. He is helping me to not be angry anymore and accept the way things are and that I can't change them. All I can do now is press on towards the future, focus on my amazing daughter, health, teaching and continuing to try and be the best friend that I can be to the people that mean the world to me. You cant think you are weak just because you need support. Ive thought that for awhile but God showed me that it doesnt make you weak, it proves your human and you need people in your life who can HELP you, not do it FOR YOU, but be there for support and to just let you know they care and are here for you. I have an amazing group of friends and cannot thank them enough for sticking by me in my hardest times! God is an amazing God and Im pressing on!!!!

This is something I read everyday! Its out of Joel Osteen's Scriptures and Meditations book

"Letting Go"

Quit comparing your life to someone else's, and quit dwelling on what could or should have been. Quit asking questions such as, "Why this?" or "Why that?" or "Why me?" Let go of those hurts and pains. Forgive the people who did you wrong. Forgive yourself for the mistakes you've made.

Today can be a NEW beginning!

Have a great Wednesday!

THE GAMBLES ARE HAVING ~*TWINS*~

I was so incredibly excited when I got the phone call from Taylor last week letting me know not only was she pregnant but that there were ~2~! I am so so happy for Josh and Taylor! It could not have happend to 2more deserving people! Taylor has such a heart for children and is amazing with my little girl so I can't wait to see her with her BABIES!! She is going to be an AMAZING mommy and Josh is going to be AMAZING daddy!! I can't tell you how excited I am for them! I text taylor all the time telling her I cant wait to meet the sweet babies! They have been truly blessed with these little ones and I can't wait to help plan her baby shower and watch her grow and then meet the babies around May 17th~ And for everyone of my other friends that have had babies, they get the COOKIE CAKE! except I informed Taylor that there will be 2, one for each baby so I know Josh is going to be thrilled =) Love yall so much and cannot wait to see what awesome, caring , loving, nurtering parents yall are going to be!! YAY!!!! CONRATULATIONS!!

Leslie and Nick's Wedding 10/10/09

This was one of the most bitter sweet weddings I have ever been to. Leslie and I were next door neighbors in Vestavia for many many years. Her and I always hung out and had so much fun. When she got engaged last Christmas I was so thrilled for her, and praying that her mom would make it to see her walk down the aisle. She had been suffering for many years and took a turn for the worst about 6months ago. Leslie asked me to keep her in their prayers as I did. I got a phone call from her letting me know that her mom had passed away. BUT the amazing thing was that she had already done EVERYTHING for Leslie's wedding, she didnt have to do anything! What a blessing and a stress reliever. They asked Kearstyn to be their flower girl and I was so honored that they wanted her to share in their special day! I cried almost the whole night! Her and her dad and brother are VERY strong and I know they knew that Mrs. Noto was watching over them Saturday night and so thrilled for the two of them! CONGRATULATIONS again guys!! The wedding was PERFECT(your mom did an amazing job!) as was the reception!!!! Here are some pictures.

Me and Kiki =)

Kearstyn with her gifts!

With the Beautiful Bride!

In Memory Of Mrs. Anita Noto

It's been awhile

So I decided it was time to update this thing. After almost a whole month of being sick on and off, I think im beginning to see the end of it all. My surgery went well, he fixed the hernia but had to strectch my esophagus, let me tell you how painful that is!! I didnt get my voice back for 3days after. Once I was well from all that I go back to work only to get a stomach bug 2 days later. I get so annoyed at parents who continue to bring their kids sick to school and think nothing of it. Because of that one parent and child I missed 3days of work with the stomach bug, fever virus and still having pneumonia. I have been introduced to the wonderful world of vitamins!! I am going to get BOTH flu shots and pray that this is the last time I get so sick.

Just to share some events that have happend recently. Ava Reese turned ~1~ , Ashley and her family did a GREAT job with her birthday party, it was a fall theme and it was sooo cute! Ava Reese enjoyed her yummy sunflower cake!

Diana came up from tuscaloosa so we could celebrate her 25th Birthday! We had a blast! Love you girl!!

My friend Leslie and her Fiance' are getting married today ,October 10, 2009 and have asked Kearstyn to be their flower girl! She is so excited and cant wait to put on her "princess" dress and throw flowers down the isle! I will post pictures tomorrow from the wedding!

Have a GREAT saturday......ROLL TIDE ROLL!