Thanksgiving

Well this Thanksgiving was a crazy one, we traveled quite a bit! I left work early on Wednesday and we drove down to Bridge City to spend Thanksgiving day down there. Then we drove back that evening because I had a hair appointment (yes you read right, doctor says it's perfectly fine as well as acrylic nails and pedicures!) the next morning. Jason's family came up to Bryan though to spend the weekend with us and go see the Christmas lights. Jason got the entire weekend off, but this means that he will be working the weekend of Christmas all by himself :( Anyway, it was a nice time in both places, we told Jason's Granny while down in Bridge City about the baby and she was very happy for us. Now we just need to tell my grandmother then the whole town will know!

----- WHY WOMEN ARE CRANKY -----

I just thought this was funny...I am sure cranky these days, with reason I would like think, but for the most part I try to catch myself although it has been really hard these days. I like to think of myself as a "tell it like it is" type of a person, my mouth speaks before my head has time to think about it sometimes. Anywho...this just made me laugh and think to myself that I have only just begun the best years of my life! :)

ENJOY!

We started to 'bud' in our blouses at 9 or 10 years old only to find that anything that came in contact with those tender, blooming buds hurt so bad it brought us to tears. So came the ridiculously uncomfortable training bra contraption that the boys in school would snap until we had calluses on our backs.

Next, we get our periods in our early to mid-teens (or sooner). Along with those budding boobs, we're bloated, we're cramped, we've got the hormone crankies, had to wear little mattresses between our legs or insert tubular, packed cotton rods in places we didn't even know we had.

Our next little rite of passage was having sex for the first time which was about as much fun as having a ramrod push your uterus through your nostrils (IF he did it right and didn't end up with his little cart before his horse), leaving us to wonder what all the fuss was about.

Then it was off to Motherhood where we learned to live on dry crackers and water for a few months so we didn't spend the entire day leaning over Brother John. Of course, the amazing creatures that we are (and we are), we learned to live with the growing little angels inside us steadily kicking our innards night and day making us wonder if we were preparing to have Rosemary's Baby.

Our once flat bellies looked like we swallowed a whole watermelon and we pee'd our pants every time we sneezed. When the big moment arrived, the dam in our blessed Nether Regions invariably burst right in the middle of the mall and we had to waddle, with our big cartoon feet, moaning in pain all the way to the ER.

Then it was huff and puff and beg to die while the OB says, 'Please stop screaming, Mrs. Hearmeroar. Calm down and push. 'Just one more good push' (more like 10), warranting a strong, well-deserved impulse to punch the %$#*@*#!* hubby and doctor square in the nose for making us cram a wiggling, mushroom-headed 10 pound bowling ball through a keyhole.

After that, it was time to raise those angels only to find that when all that 'cute' wears off, the beautiful little darlings morphed into walking, jabbering, wet, gooey, snot-blowing, life-sucking little poop machines.

Then come their 'Teen Years.

' Need I say more?

When the kids are almost grown, we women hit our voracious sexual prime in our early 40's - while hubby had his somewhere around his 18th birthday.

So we progress into the grand finale: 'The Menopause,' the Grandmother of all womanhood. It's either take HRT and chance cancer in those now seasoned 'buds' or the aforementioned Nether Regions, or, sweat like a hog in July, wash your sheets and pillowcases daily and bite the head off anything that moves.

Now, you ask WHY women seem to be more spiteful than men, when men get off so easy, INCLUDING the icing on life's cake: Being able to pee in the woods without soaking their socks...

So, while I love being a woman, 'Womanhood' would make the Great Gandhi a tad crabby. You think women are the 'weaker sex?' Yeah right. Bite me!

The 'Midwife'

Ok, so after my initial doctor visit and blood-work (which all came back GREAT...particularly the one saying that I am not anemic!), I was told I needed to meet with the resident Midwife. I have my own personal opinions of Midwives, but they said I needed to so why not. Well, this woman was a looney-tune! You know, when I ask you a question, asking for your medical opinion, give me an answer, don't tell me to "think about it" or "analyze this," you answer my question, heck, I'm paying enough to come to you so it shouldn't be that hard! Ugh! Ok, I'll step off my soap-box now. Had some regular things to check up on, then we got some more pictures, and then, heard the sweetest sound I've ever heard...a sweet lil' pitter-patter. That beating is enough to just melt your heart away and it just about did. Midwife says that it is a good, strong, heartbeat of about 120 bpm. My mom says that is fast, meaning girl for her, internet says that is actually very slow...girls usually range in the 160-180 bpm. Bubba already named a boy, no matter what we name 'it' he says he will be calling 'it' Kash. So here's some more photos of our lil' peanut:

The bottom is displaying the heartbeat

Here she was measuring the baby, it's actually measuring a few days back but still an active lil' critter non-the-less, he/she was kicking and moving around quite a bit while we were trying to get a good picture

There is only one baby in there...I PROMISE!

This is probably the best photo of the baby of the bunch, zoomed in quite a bit, but we had to work to get it, he/she would not quit moving around

Oh, I also had to get a flu shot...dumbest thing I have ever done! She gave it to me in my shoulder...literally, Jason saw the spot, it was in my shoulder and I was in quite a bit of pain! I go back for my monthly visit in December so we'll see how the lil' one is growing by then!

The news is out!

So we made a quick trip down to Bridge City to let everyone in on the secret down there. We had to quickly change plans when we called and Jason's parents said they were heading out of town the next morning for a camping trip. So I rush to get off work and we trucked it on down there, getting in around 10ish, I think everyone had an 'idea' of what was going on, random trip down in the middle of a week with the excuse of "I had vacation to burn and Jason just wanted to get out of town for a couple of days" and he had just been there the week before. It went well, we told his parents and sister and brother-in-law, but of course, asked that they not tell anyone just yet, until we are ready to share the news.

First doctor visit!

Well we went to the doctor this week, it's crazy all the things that they tell you and everything that you have to change and remember and it's just so much to consider! And I can't wait to be able to start talking about it all! Jason and I agreed that we wouldn't wait until I'm done with my first trimester, sickness has certainly set it and it's hard for me to hide things from my parents so we sat them down to dinner on Thursday and broke the news to them. Mom was completely oblivious to what was going on, Dad said he had a feeling he knew what we were up to and Trey already knew...I had to tell someone and it just 'slipped' out one day! We are going to go to Bridge City next week to share the news with the James side of the family. Here are the first pics of our lil' peanut:

Oh...official due date of my peanut is June 23, 2011

Ugh...the sickness

I went to a friend's house to watch the Cowboys game over the weekend, Jason was working and I didn't feel like dealing with trick-or-treaters at the house but I was only able to handle about 2 hours before the sickness hit and there were just too many smells going on and my body said "get the heck out of this place!" I really hope the sickness passes soon! The whole 'morning sickness' thing is totally a myth! There is no set time that it hits, it is there from sun up to sun down! Lying down is the worse for me! I haven't really gotten 'sick' that many times, here or there something happens that triggers but for the most part it is just a constant feeling of nausea that won't go away. Crackers and Sprite/Ginger Ale are my bff right now! And Jason, bless his sweet lil' heart, "it's like a hangover honey, just go throw up and you'll feel better." You know the saying "walk a mile in my shoes" well I would love for him to walk an hour in my shoes right now and feel this feeling!

"The end result is worth it, the end result is worth it, THE END RESULT IS WORTH IT!" - Right Katie?

Our lil' baby

We have been wanting to get some "family photos" with Dixie for quite some time now, well Jr. League finally gave us a good excuse to get some done. Jason hadn't had photos taken of Dixie in years and we wanted some nice photos of the 3 of us too. We haven't gotten all the proofs back but here is one of our favorites for now!


This one appeared in the annual report that Jr. League publishes. We should get the rest soon and I'll be sure and post them!

We did the photo shoot then Jason was off to Bridge City, he did a "show" with Dixie at our niece's school. Dixie really enjoyed it but has proven that she is getting really old and tired.

The time has finally come!!!

So I had to back-date these next few posts a bit. I had begun typing them as soon as things were happening but had to wait until the appropriate time to share the great news!

As most may have already known, Jason and I are at that point in our life that we were ready to start thinking about a family. No rush, we just know we are as ready as we are ever going to be. I had this feeling, I know I used to make fun of women who said that but I just knew, so I took a test waaaaaaay early and well...see for yourself:

In case you are 'hard of seeing' here's a little close-up for you:

So yea it is a little early but looks like we are starting that family. I took another test about 4 days after this one, still a few days early but got the results even faster on that one so that told me that I was definitely preggo. I put in a call to the doctor, been having some bad allergic reactions to something and breaking out in hives like crazy, forcing me to take my best friend, Benadryl, almost on a daily basis. I had called because I wanted to make sure that it was still safe to be doing so while pregnant. In that one 10 minute phone call, I had an estimated due-date, doctors appointments through the end of the year and blood-work appointments. Let the madness begin!!!

Jason and I agree that no one needs to know, of course Katie is a must but other than that no one can know!! It's our lil' secret :)

I came across this the other day and it just made me laugh, I can't tell you how many times I have said some of these words/phrases to Jason and his response it "ok but what does that really mean?" Well now honey, you don't have to wonder anymore! :)

A Woman's Vocabulary, Keywords and Meanings (as taken from an interview with a woman)

FINE
This is the word we use at the end of any argument in which we feel we are right, but need to shut you up. NEVER use 'Fine' to describe how a woman looks. This will cause you to have one of those arguments.

FIVE MINUTES
This is half an hour. It is equivalent to the five minutes that your football game is going to last before you take out the trash, so I feel that it's an even trade.

NOTHING
This means something and you should be on your toes. "Nothing" is usually used to describe the feeling a woman has of wanting to turn you inside out, upside down, and backwards. "Nothing" usually signifies an argument that will last "Five Minutes" and end with the word "Fine".

GO AHEAD (with raised eyebrows)
This is a dare. One that will result in a woman getting upset over "Nothing" and will end with the word "Fine".

GO AHEAD (normal eyebrows)
This means "I give up" or "do what you want because I don't care". You will get a raised eyebrow "Go Ahead" in just a few minutes, followed by "Nothing" and "Fine" and she will talk to you in about "Five Minutes" when she cools off.

LOUD SIGH
This is not actually a word, but is still often a verbal statement very misunderstood by men. A "Loud Sigh" means she thinks you are an idiot at that moment and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you over "Nothing".

SOFT SIGH
Again, not a word, but a verbal statement. "Soft Sighs" are one of the few things that some men actually understand. She is content. Your best bet is to not move or breathe and she will stay content.

OH
This word followed by any statement is trouble.
Example; "Oh, let me get that". Or, "Oh, I talked to him about what you were doing last night". If she says "Oh" before a statement, run, do not walk, to the nearest exit. She will tell you that she is "Fine" when she is done tossing your clothes out the window, but do not expect her to talk to you for at least 2 days. "Oh" as the lead-in to a sentence usually signifies that you are caught in a lie. Do not try to lie more to get out of it, or you will get raised eyebrows and a "Go ahead," followed by acts so unspeakable that I can't bring myself to write about them.

THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements that a woman can say to a man. "That's Okay" means that she wants to think long and hard before visiting on you major retribution and tribulations for what ever it is that you have done. "That's Okay" is often used with the word "Fine" and used in conjunction with a raised eyebrow "Go Ahead". At some point in the near future when she has plotted and planned, you are going to be in some mighty big trouble.

PLEASE DO
This is not a statement, it is an offer. A woman is giving you the chance to come up with whatever excuse or reason you have for doing whatever it is that you have done. You have a fair chance to tell the truth, so be careful and you shouldn't get a "That's Okay".

THANKS
A woman is thanking you. Do not faint, just say you're welcome.

THANKS A LOT
This is much different than "Thanks". A woman will say, "Thanks A Lot" when she is really ticked off at you. It signifies that you have hurt her in some callous way, and will be followed by the "Loud Sigh". Be careful not to ask what is wrong after the "Loud Sigh", as she will only tell you "Nothing".

DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT, I GOT IT
Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has asked a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to "Nothing."

South Padre

My office has an annual conference, this was the first year I was able to go and had so much fun! When we were flying in, there was a terrible storm. Driving to our hotels was a nightmare!!! Water was white-capping on the road but we made it safe and sound, and within a few hours it was cleared up and the sun was out. The first day was just registration so we ate a late lunch then got settled in our rooms before dinner. We had minivans for the week, one per hotel, so it was super cramped! We ate dinner then found a cute lil' bar that had a live band.

Us girls all crammed into a van

Me and Danny - he was tasked with taking care of me all week

Our driver & navigator

Our last night out...I'm a little sun-burnt :(

We had so much fun!

We went to class too! Learned some new things, but it was a nice lil' vacation away even if it was for only a few days.

September 11th

For September 11th weekend, Jason's parents came down for a visit. We spent Saturday morning at Kolache Festival...lots of kolaches...lots of fun! My dad even shut his shop down for the entire day!!! It was so much fun that day. Dad loved walking around, the one thing I was so excited to show him though was the old fashioned machines that make cornmeal...well we learned that the owner of the machine passed away this past year so the set-up was not there! I was soooo sad! We still had fun though! We finished about lunch time so we went up to Brenham and ate at The Southern Flyer. It's an old fashioned diner, equipped with jukeboxes, poodle skirts and leather pants. It's at the airport so you can watch planes landing and taking off while eating. We rushed home to make a quick change of clothes and then rushed to the pre-game activities at Kyle Field. This was my parents' first time...daddy tried to act like he hated being there but at the end of the weekend he did tell me he enjoyed the trip. We walked all around, they had a lot of "First Responder Appreciation" activities going on. We took as many photos as we could get daddy to stand! We then took everyone to Step Off, you know I never thought to bring my parents to any of the game-day activities when I was going to school. So this was pretty exciting for everyone! After the canon fired off, we ran to listen to the band then some last minute photos and then headed home. We were really tired, long day in the sun.

Mom and Dad in front of a piece of metal from one of the World Trade Center buildings

And then Jason and I

Jason's cousin is a Freshman at A&M, we ran into him at the game too!

Ziegenbock Music Festival

Oh the joys of a college town! There's always some sort of music festival going on and somehow we manage to get out to them! This particular one used to be out at Lake Bryan, Jason would always work it first then I would come out there later and we would party the night away. Well this year they decided that the Lake was not big enough so they moved it out in the county somewhere...which meant we got to enjoy the entire day!

I promise this time I was holding Jason's drink! He had to take the picture!!!


Sure were close to him!!!

There were several other entertainers throughout the evening and they even did a broadcast late in the night that was fed live to Afghanistan, it was really neat to see Aggies on the other side of the world! Thank goodness this is a holiday weekend and we can sleep in all day tomorrow!

Aggie Football - WHOOP!

I love the fall! College Station is amazing during football season, the town almost shuts down for Aggie Football games. Jason and I went to the first game, it was oh-so-much fun!

We can always be found in a pre-game tent...the beer was running low, had to stock up!

They always have pre-game photos you can take...of course had to partake!

Not much going on...

August has been a slow month for the Casa de James, Jason is officially done with night shift (at least until further notice!) and is training on days for a couple of more days then he's on his own!!! I'm so proud of him :) They didn't really give him a break either, he finished up his night shifts then jumped right into day shifts but I sure do like having him home in the evenings!

Middle of the month we made a trip to Bridge City to visit Jason's family. We don't have that much spare time these days so an opportunity came up for us to go and we took it. It was nice, a much needed trip away from the reality of our lives right now. We always love to go back for some good Cajun food!!! And I might have gone a little crazy on scrapbooking items...maybe.

We had a wedding that we went to as well, made me want to do ours all over again! The decorations were to die for and I was literally begging Jason to do ours again! He wasn't too fond of the idea though, neither was my mother!!!

August always marks a lovely time for me...Sorority Recruitment! As most of you may know I'm one of my sorority's local alumni advisors. Recruitment is always a fun time...100+ girls, low on sleep and patience, makes for great "working conditions." We had an amazing recruitment though, finished with quota (the number they tell us we have to take) plus extras! It's always exciting when you get extras!!!

Fall brings football, which means Jason will be busy for the next few months! YAY!!! :)

Reminded why I don't bother

You know, I was reminded why I don't bother with some things (or people) over the weekend. Take for example when you call someone and leave them a message but they call right back without even checking the message first...why bother with the message huh? Or you open a door for someone and they don't even acknowledge that you opened it...again, why bother? How about when you tell someone that you don't want something (i.e. food) but they get it for you anyway...why bother right? Well this past weekend I went to a cousin's baby shower, I didn't have anything going on, Jason was working so he needed to be asleep during the day so I figured "why not?" Once I got there, I was quickly reminded why I didn't bother...my family spent more time saying things like "I can't believe you are here!" or "gosh, how long has it been?" or "oh you really do love your family!" I was just amazed at how everyone acted. It was a cute shower nonetheless and I won a candle! I am always really good at guessing the girth of the mommy's belly...a sign?!?!

I can see a light at the end of the tunnel!

Well, Jason's nights of working are almost to an end!!! The nights all alone were fun at first but it gets lonely and I never realized just how much of a light sleeper I was until he wasn't there!!!

This week he had his annual Tip-A-Cop event at Texas Roadhouse. This is something that the local law enforcement agencies all come together to do to raise money for the Special Olympics. Officers from all agencies in our area are invited to volunteer their time and "wait" on tables. They can really only bring rolls and refill drinks but they are trying to earn tips and it's always a competition between the agencies who can raise more money! Of course not matter where we sit, we are always going to donate to BPD, and every year I decorate our envelope with the juvenile "BPD Rocks!" It was a huge success! For the past couple of years, our area Tip-A-Cop has brought in the most amount of money in all of Texas, so it's bragging rights for all involved.

Also this week I helped out with our first annual Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive for the Junior League's Stuff the Bus fundraiser. Community members were encouraged to come out and drop off school supplies for the 1,200+ students in our area that need the supplies! It was an early morning (5am!!) and that day ended quite late but it was a great first year and we look forward to many more! This marks the beginning of my Junior League duties for the year. I'm so glad to get back in the swing of things!

Here fishy fishy fishy!

Jason has always wanted to go deep sea fishing, and if I was completely honest, I do too. I'm afraid of the sea-sickness though... Well, an opportunity came along for Jason to go on a deep sea fishing trip with a great group of guys (yea it was a bachelor party). He really didn't want to go but after a lot of begging we finally convinced him to go...he knows he's glad he went, he couldn't stop talking about how much fun it was!

While some were very eager to get the trip started....

Others might have stayed up a little too late the night before...

All-in-all it was a good trip for Jason

We have some yummy King Fish steaks in the freezer!

Changes and good times

Well, this has been somewhat of a bittersweet week for Jason. He has been training the new Public Information Officer, but in a matter of a couple of days he did his last on-air interviews, lost his work phone and take-home car. I think he was a little lost by Friday as to what he needed to be doing. He will officially begin his training as a Sgt. on Monday night, I have to admit that I'm a little scared for him to go back to the streets but I knew what I signed up for when I said "I do."

Friday was a fun-day. Jason had a relaxing "last day" doing some last minute PIO duties then home to get ready for our local Chamber of Commerce Ladies' Nite. He was a "local celebrity" helper; my best friend and I went to the event and had a blast!

As we are leaving for the night...my hot date picked me up! :)

We were making out good at the poker table!!!

Jason was one of the celebrity dealers at the tables

Trying to win...but up against 6 ladies he never had a chance!

Trying to explain the game to someone that just wasn't getting it

In the end, it was an amazing night! I met lots of new people, ran into a few old friends and had lots of laughs...AND...Katie won a $500 gift certificate!! I can't wait for next year's event because I am determined to win some of the raffle items! I made it home with some hair product samples and a $30 gift certificate to a place I don't even use...BUT...I did make it home with another nice prize...

Check out that H-O-T-T-I-E!! :) Yay for Ladies' Nite 2010!

Local Heroes Night at Bombers Game

So last night, the Brazos Valley Bombers honored our cities' local heroes at the game. There were fire trucks and police cars there for kids to play on and Jason got to throw out the first pitch of the game!

Wally Moon

Jason throwing out the first pitch

It was a little high, the catcher had to stand up but he still made it there!

It wouldn't be complete without a photo with some Bombshells

And then a little batting practice before heading home for the evening

Some more things learned in this past week

So these seemed to be quite a hit with some people so I decided to add a second edition :)

-One lil' thing can ruin what you think about a person

-A child's laughter can cure any bad day

-I'm a Sgt's wife!

-Tylenol PM works like no other

-Grease can splash up to your face...and it hurts very badly

-Water really does make your grass appear greener

-Jason hates when the neighbor mows...cuz that means I'm going to want the grass mowed next

-When in the company of officers, saying "Obviously we didn't practice enough last night" will get laughter not for the reason you hoped but because they are still 12 year old boys inside 30 year old bodies

-If I leave the dirty dishes and dirty clothes long enough, my husband suddenly remembers how to do them again!

-I learned my lesson...Jason is not allowed to do laundry: 1 of his loads consisted of reds, darks, lights, delicates and whites...

-Just when you think it can't get any worse, it does...

-A nice long cry is good for the soul every now and then

-"You're pregnant" is the new catch phrase

It's been one heck of a week, well past 10 days actually...we'll see what this next week has in store for us!!!

My Sergeant of a hubby!

So it's officially official now, Jason's a sergeant! His promotion ceremony was today, I got to pin his badge on. We had practiced the night before, so that I could see where it needed to be pinned, Jason even took the time to "pre-punch" the holes for me so I didn't stab him...well obviously something went wrong...

Cuz I tried...

But in the end, Jason had to finish because I just couldn't get it on

I am one proud wife though!

Shareen Gideon got promoted to Lieutenant so they were shining each others badge

Katie came to support...and be our photographer! (Thanks a bunch!)

And then my parents were there to share in the excitement!

I'm so happy, excited, proud, scared, nervous, anxious...and so much more! Jason will go back to patrol, we don't know where but in the 6 years we have been together, he hasn't been on patrol so this should be interesting!!! He will begin with training on nights soon, then possibly go to a day shift (fingers crossed)!

Well, it's official...

I am no longer "Officer James' Wife..." I am now the proud "Sgt. James' Wife!!!"

Bryan police officers to be promoted Friday

Officer Jason James and Sgt. Sharean Gideon will be promoted during a special ceremony at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 9, at the Bryan Justice Center.

Officer James will be promoted to the rank of sergeant. James began his career with the Bryan Police Department in 1998. He has served as a field training officer, K9 officer, school resource officer and detective. He became the Police Department’s public information officer in 2008.

He received a police commendation for work done on a robbery task force in 2005 and a community citation award for providing security for a presidential inauguration in 2009. He is a graduate of Lamar University with a degree in criminal justice. He also has a master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati. James is involved in Special Olympics, Bryan Evening Lions Club and the Palmer Drug Abuse Program.

Gideon will be promoted to lieutenant. She began her career with the Bryan Police Department in 1986 after graduating from Sam Houston State University. She has worked as a field training officer, bike patrol officer and a member of the Street Crime Apprehension Team. She has worked as a K9 officer and member of the mounted patrol. She has supervised patrol, criminal investigations and the School Resource Unit.

She received two public commendation citations for her work on the Street Crime Apprehension Team.

The public is invited to attend the ceremony on Friday in the second-floor courtroom of the Justice Center.

Things I've learned in the past week...

So over the past week I have had a few pieces of wisdom come to me that I thought I would share :)

-You can't hang 20 wet t-shirts on a shower curtain rod...it will fall down and make a big mess!

-Life is about compromises

-I'm married to a local celebrity, I just need to accept it! :)

-No splash bleach is so much better than the runny kind...

-Texas heat is no fun!

-My husband can sleep through ANYTHING! (i.e. the shower curtain rod and clothes falling down)

-Never go to bed mad and always say "I love you" before you fall asleep

-I am disliked by some, probably even hated by a few, but loved by so many that the before-mentioned don't matter

-It's not what is said but how it's said that can really hurt

-People are not always what they seem at first

-I have more patience than I gave myself credit for

-Even at 27 you can ask for permission and not get your way

-Sometimes you have to realize it's not about getting what you want but what will make everyone else happy around you

-My line of work has made me very uncomfortable with certain things and people

-Being told that you look nice can make you light up inside like you never knew was possible

-Everyone needs a best friend to bring you back to reality when you feel your world is crashing down around you

-Mosquito bites are the devil!

-I really hate going over bridges...especially when you find out that a boat hit one, an accident occurred on another and when stuck on top for over an hour you can feel it sway!

A little toe-tappin' happiness:
You still need stars when you're wishin' at night
A best friend to set you right
A good laugh, warm bath
And a beautiful song you can sing along to
Good news that'll make you cry
All the little things that money can't buy
No wars, no more
Just a big rainbow outside my window


I'm sure I'll add to this as time goes on...

More wedding festivities!

So my sister-in-law got married this past weekend. It was a nice weekend to get married, hot, but nice nonetheless. They had a ceremony at home then a party after. It was beautiful, congrats to Jaclyn and Skipper. Best wishes for an amazing future together!

The James family

Me and my honey

Me and the beautiful bride

Thought for the day

Hadn't posted one of these in a while and thought today's was a good one:

"If we can get in the habit of thinking about and responding to life in a slightly less dramatic way, it can help us keep out perspective, see the bigger picture, and respond with more wisdom and equanimity."

I have been absolutely horrible this week, skipping out on my boot camp regime but I just don't feel like it. No good reason, I just am tired and don't feel like it. Jason's so sweet telling me it's ok, I work so hard and to get up every morning for 4 weeks straight at 4:00am only to rush home and very quickly get ready for an 8 hour work day; so I finally convinced myself that he was right and I did deserve a break every now and then and now was the perfect time! However, I need to remember to stay away from the fried foods! They are not good...not even in moderation!!!

It's Wednesday, that's Hump Day to many, and I wondered where that term came from...I mean I know the obvious, it's the middle of the work week. I found this for your reading pleasure:

Referring to Wednesday as "hump day” is a tradition in American English. It refers to the idea that a week — especially a work week — is like a hill. Monday and Tuesdays are days when you climb up, since they are the beginning or start of your work week. At the end of Wednesday, you’ve reached the pinnacle of the week, and your work on Thursday and Friday represents climbing down toward the weekend.

Hump day then refers specifically to that middle of the week point, where you reach the crest of your journey and begin to pace downward toward the end of the week. If you have a tedious job or just work hard, it can be comforting to reach hump day. Then, the weekend doesn’t seem so far off and nebulous as when you started work on Monday.

There is some dispute about whether Wednesday is truly hump day. Especially when the expression emerged, many people worked a six-day week, and had only the Sabbath or Sunday as a day of rest. Some suggest that in this context, Thursday would have actually been hump day. Also, if you are simply looking at the course of the week, Thursday is the fourth day of the week and in the direct middle, if your week begins on Monday. Yet, many people count the beginning of the week as Sunday, and that makes Wednesday the true middle, whether or not you are using “hump day” in reference to working.

Though many may view hump day as a very positive thing, Wednesday gets something of a bad rap at times. The rhyme that describes children born on each day describes children born on Wednesday as “full of woe.” Wednesday may be thought of as gray days, unhappy days, or unlucky days according to folk literature. Nevertheless, for many working people, the arrival of hump day is one for cheering, and whether that day is windy or gray, it still means that Friday is close at hand!

I sure hope I wasn't born on a Wednesday...

Wedding for my baby turtle

The time has finally come...my lil' was married off this weekend...tear...now it's time for babies! Hilary was the last of my lil' family to get married. It was a gorgeous wedding!

My family - Carly (gran-lil'), Hilary (lil') and me...the "big"

Me and my honey...he was so handsome!

Me and the beautiful BRIDE!!!

Jason dancing with the bride...right before she left for Hawaii!!!

The group minus a few...getting ready to send Hilary off