Day 17: My proudest moment and workout

My Proudest moment

I have two.

The day I married my love Ben, and the day I gave birth to my sweet baby girl Molly.

Ben and I got married on the beach in Tybee Island Georgia. Just me, Ben, the preacher, and the photographer. What a fantastic day!

The day Molly was born was unbelievable. My water broke at 6:30AM and she was born at 5:30PM. We had a home birth. Yes on purpose. (That's usually the first question everyone asks when we say that.) I labored in bed for a while, and I labored in the birthing pool for a while and then Molly was born on our living room couch. 

Wedding Day August 2, 2005

Laboring on the bed.

Laboring in the birthing pool

First look at my sweet girl and cutting the cord. 

Day 17: Photo a Day May: Workout

My Hubby after our WARRIOR workout. Last workout until the Warrior Dash on Sunday!

Day 16: Top of bucket list and and roots

My bucket list:

Go to Ireland, France, Australia, China, Italy, and visit every state in the US. 

Meet my great grand children.

Get caught up and stay caught up on my scrapbooking.

Take millions of pictures over the next 80 years.

There's more, but those are my top four.

Day 16 of Photo a Day May: Roots

Day 15: A day in my life and drink

A day in my life.

6:30AM 1st Alarm goes off.

6:45AM 2nd Alarm goes off and I climb out of bed. I plug in my hair straighter, get dressed, do my hair. 

7:10AM Go out to the kitchen, get Molly's breakfast and Lunch ready in her lunch box. Get my breakfast and lunch together.

7:25AM Wake up Molly, get her diaper changed, get her dressed, do her hair, put on her shoes. Say good-bye to the hubby.

7:40AM Start the car, get the diaper bag and my purse packed up.

7:45AM Leave for work.

8:00AM Arrive at work, take Molly back to the childcare area, get clocked in and begin my day. 

8:15AM-4:00PM Eat Breakfast, work

12:00PM Eat lunch, Molly get picks up, work till 4ish.

4:15PM Clock out of work (sometimes later)

***now depending on the day, it changes as to what happens for the rest of the evening***

Mondays: 4:15PM go home, make dinner between 5 and 6PM, eat dinner with my hubby and Molly. Watch some Netflix. Get Molly ready for bed.

Tuesday: 4:15PM Run on the treadmill. 5:00 go home. Get Molly dinner. Tuesdays is a fend for yourself dinner night. Get Molly ready for bed.

Wednesday: 4:15 go home, 5:30PM either we will eat dinner with the Elkins Family at their house, or they will come to our house for dinner. Hang out with our best friends. Come home from Elkins house. Get Molly ready for bed.

Thursday: 4:15PM Go home, get changed into workout clothes, get Molly some juice and crackers to take with us to the track where we will meet up with our friend Ryan. Ryan, Ben and I will take turns running the track and woods trail and watching the kids (Molly and Ryan's kids). This is our Warrior Dash training. (THATS THIS WEEKEND!) 6:30PM come home from running, get Molly some dinner and get her ready for bed.

Friday: 4:15 come home from work different plans make for different things on Fridays. Date night, in-laws pick up Molly for a sleepover. Game night at our friends house or here. Or just hang out with the hubby and Molly. 

7:30PM until Bedtime(?) Molly goes to bed at 7:30PM. After that the hubby and I will watch some Netflix. I will blog, Pinterest, Facebook, check Email, play with my photos, scrapbook, sew, etc. This is also where I will shower and get ready for bed. The hubby usually goes to bed before me. Sometimes, we will go to bed together. Bedtime ranges from 10-12is for me. 10-10:30 for the Hubby. 

And that's my day/week. Don't get me started on weekends. Totally different story.

Day 15: Photo a Day May: Drink

Everything I had to drink today: Coffee, Orange Juice, Water, Milk and some good old Cherry Coke.

Day 14: If I won the Lottery and Favorite Sport

If I won the lottery:

We always think about what we would do if we won the lottery. 

Me, I would pay off my house, my mom's house, build a giant new YMCA for my town with a huge fund to take care of it. I would put money away for Molly. I would become a stay at home mom. Give some to my sisters and my in-laws.  I would enjoy my life with my family. I would give to charities, I could do so many great things. 

Day 14 of Photo a Day May: My Favorite Sport

Gymnastics- didn't actually get to take a real photo of gymnastics today, so a photo of a photo will have to do. 

Day 13: Earliest Memory and Hands

First, I would like to say Happy Mothers Day to all the moms reading my blog! I hope that yours was as fantastic as mine!

My Earliest Memory

That's really hard. I have a lot of memories from when I was a kid, but I don't know what my earliest memory is. SO......... I'll just tell you some of my favorites.

I was learning to ride my bike, and my older cousin was helping. I told him, "Don't let go." Well he let go, and I smashed into the neighbors mailbox.

I remember a birthday where I was wearing my favorite dress. We called it the 'Cat Dress'. My best friend gave me a birthday pin to wear with a bunch of pieces of gum tied to it.

I remember swimming in the pool at my grandmothers house, with my cousin (the one who let me hit the mailbox) teaching me how to dive into the deep end.

I remember my ballet and gymnastics classes at the Rec Department.

I remember when mom would take us to the library and we would pick out our favorite books.

I remember playing in the hot Florida heat in the sprinkler during the summers.

I remember making mud pies in my back yard and making my sisters taste them.

I remember falling out of my favorite climbing tree (more than once)

I remember riding my bike to school.

Day 13 of Photo a Day May: My Hands

Day 12: Whats inside your fridge and fishy face

Whats inside my fridge/freezer:

Cherry Coke

Milk

Eggs

Different Cheese

Ketchup

Mayo

Apple Sauce

Left overs

Apple Juice

Tortillas

Bagels

Lunch Meat

Sausage

Coffee Creamer

Yogurt

Carrots

French onion dip

Various Dressings and marinades and BBQ Sauce

Sour Cream

Strawberry Jelly

Strawberries

Humming Bird Food

Grapes

Orange Juice

Butter

Ice Cream Toppings

Ice Cream

Different Meats

Frozen Vegis

And a lot more.

Day 12 Photo a Day May: Fishy Face

We went to see my mom this weekend. On the way there I tried to teach Molly how to make a Fishy Face, But it didn't quite work. SO... While we were out on the boat and FISHING. I thought. HEY perfect. Fishy Face is the photo of the day. Here is the fish we caught. With Molly's fishy face attempts at "extras".

Don't worry, we threw him back.

Molly learning how to Fishy Face.

Day 11: 15 of my favorite things and Family Generation

15 of my favorite things

(in no particular order)

1. Sweets

Anything Chocolate, or anything with peanut butter

2. Running

Even though I get bored really quickly, I just love to set my ipod to my workout mix and go for as long as my brain will let me before it starts to drift onto other things.

3. Taking pictures

I took some photography classes in college and I absolutely love taking pictures. I wish I could do more with it. 

4. Being a mother/my daughter Molly

Before I became pregnant, I really didn't have the drive to be a mother. I was happy and content with the way things were with my husby. Then one day, it hit me like a ton of bricks, I had the baby fever. And nothing was going to stop me, even my husby who didn't feel the same. Now we are totally in love with our sweet girl and it's the greatest feeling in the world!

5. Scrapbooking, sewing, beading, anything crafty

I started scrapbooking and making jewelry in the 6th grade. I love it. 

6. Birthdays

I LOVE birthdays! I can't wait till Molly is old enough to help me plan giant elaborate theme birthday parties. 

7. The Beach

I would live on the beach in a tiny little shack if I could. I love being in the sun and the smell of the ocean. I love sitting on the sand and looking out at the waves and relaxing. 

8. My Husband

He is the sweetest man alive and I couldn't imagine my life without him.

9. Family and Friends

My family and friends are super important to me. The people in your lives are there to help you and support you and guide you. They are there to listen to you, and tell you that your making mistakes. They are there to love you and care for you no matter what the circumstances are. They are there to be loved and cherished for who they are.  

10. Cooking/Food

I love food. I love to eat and I love to cook. 

11. Netflix

I am addicted. Especially to Vampire Diaries, How I met your Mother and Bones. Don't judge. 

12. Camping

I love the outdoors. Camping is one of my favorite outdoor activities.

13. Holidays

Christmas, Thanksgiving and Halloween would have to be my favorite holidays.

14. Pink and Teal

Need I say more?

15. Music and Reading

Technically this is 2 answers, but I couldn't decide which one I liked more. I love to read. It's so great to sit in a hot bubble bath and read a good book. I also love music. ALL kinds of music. I have a special place in my heart for the different types of music that I like because each genre/artist has a different meaning to me. For example: Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney will always hold a special place in my heart because my friend Wendy and I listened to them NON STOP the summer of 2003 when we were working at camp in the Dish Pit.  Tonic, Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, will hold that special place when I spent the summer going to concerts weekend after weekend in Atlanta with my friend Ashley. Fergie and Justin Timberlake (again, don't judge) (among others) is what gets me through the first few miles of my runs. 

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Day 11 of Photo a Day May: Family Generations

My mother-in-law came to pick up Molly today to take her to spend the night. 

That's her, my husband and Molly. Three generations together. 

P.S I MIGHT MISS YOU TOMORROW. WE ARE GOING TO STAY WITH MY MOM IN ATL FOR THE WEEKEND. :)

Day 10: My best physical feature and something I think of daily.

My best physical feature:

I asked my hubby because I don't think that I have any good physical features. I have a very hard time feeling pretty sometimes. This post is very hard for me. 

SO...............

My hubby says it's my butt. Of course, what hubby wouldn't say that about his wife. 

I asked for a more serious answer and he said my eyes and that I have a cute nose.

Day 10 of photo a day May: Something I think of Daily

My dad; who passed away from pancreatic cancer on September 28, 2006.

 

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Day 9: My worst habits and Waking up

My worst habits....

I procrastinate

Sometimes I don't finish things I start

I leave my clothes all over the floor, I HATE folding laundry

I am a little OCD about certain things

I am indecisive (is that a bad habit?)

I keep everything, i tend to hoard things

Clothes Shopping for me and my daughter

I suppose that's enough for now.

Day 9 of photo a day May: Waking Up

It's not that good quality because my sister took it as Molly was waking up from her afternoon nap with a cell phone and texted it to me. But it still catches that "I just woke up confused look." 

Day 8: Whats in your Handbag and Hairy

What is in my Handbag?

~Wallet

~Checkbook

~Phone

~IPod

~ Lotion

~Work Name Tag

~Keys

~Money pouch

~Chap Stick

~Strawberry Bag

~Medicine

~Calendar

Day 8 of Photo a Day May: Hairy

My Hairy Husband. Haha. He isn't normally this Hairy. He is growing his beard and hair out for the Warrior Dash. Check it out.  It's AWESOME! Anyway, back to the Hairy Man. You can't tell, but his beard is really thick right now. 

Day 7: Pet Hates and Reckless

My Pet Peeves:

1. Drivers, slow drivers, drivers that cut you off, drivers that tailgate you, drivers that drive slow in the left lane, drivers that pass in the right lane, pretty much any driver who doesn't drive like me. haha. 

2. Smoking.... yuck.

3. People who don't listen to their supervisor. 

4. When people give my daughter things without asking, things that I don't want her to have.

5. Carts at the grocery store that bump or squeak.

 6. Late people. I hate being late, and when I am, I feel REALLY bad about it.

There is more, but I will leave it at those 6. 

Day 7 of Photo a Day May: Reckless

Throwing Knives. My husband loves to throw knives, and I have also come to enjoy it.

 
Yes, my Husby threw all those into that board.

Day 6: 5 Senses and Baby

My 5 Senses:

Sight: Pink, Brown and White

Hearing: Snoring baby

Taste: Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla

Touch: Cold

Smell: Sweet

Day six of Photo a Day May: Baby

My sweet girl taking her nap today. 

Day 5: 10 Songs I Love Right Now and Fist-Pump

Only 10? But I could list oh sooooo many. 

1. If you could only see by Tonic

2. Mean to Me by Tonic

3. Sugar by Tonic

4. Solitude by Edwin McCain

5. Jumper by Third Eye Blind

6. Blinded by Third Eye Blind

7. Put your Records on by Corinne Rae Bailey

8. Three AM by Matchbox 20

9. Life Got in the Way by Sister Hazel Name by Goo Goo Dolls

10. Mr. Jones by Counting Crows

I go through music stages, one month it's country,
one month it's Justin Timberlake and Fergie. 

But I always go back to my comfort zone. 

Tonic, Sister Hazel, Third Eye blind, and well just see the list above. 

Day 5 of Photo a Day May: Fist-Pump

This is Molly saying "OH YEAH!" and Pumping her fist! 

Let me just tell you, it's one of her MOST favorite things to do.

Day 4: What I am afraid of and Game

What am I afraid of?

I asked my husband, "Honey, what am I afraid of?" You know how he responded? "What aren't you afraid of?" Thanks honey. 

Lets see. . . 

Clowns

The Dark

Small confined spaces

Spoiled food

My house burning down

(do I sound like Monk yet?)

Confrontations

Talking in front of large crowds

I'm sure there's more, but I'll just leave it at those.

** EDIT** After I finished this post, and started thinking... I thought of some more I really felt called to add. On a more serious note: I am TERRIFIED of the thought of losing my husband or daughter. I have nightmares of what I would do or even how I would handle the loss of my child. My father died in 2006 from cancer and that was the hardest thing I think I have ever gone through, and I don't think I could handle going through that again with my husband, daughter, mother, sisters. Just thinking about it now, makes me want to snuggle them close to my body and tell them how much I love them. 

Day 4 of Photo a Day May: Game

I promise, they ALL wont be about my daughter. :)

Molly was playing outside with sidewalk chalk today. So cute. Trying to copy daddy drawing squiggle lines "up, down, up, down" she kept saying. 

Here is my "extra". Molly digging through her toy box to see what we can play with next. 

Day 3: My favorite quote and Something Noisy

My Favorite Quote:

I have so many quotes, it's so hard to just pick ONE!

Each of the favorite quotes in my life have a significant meaning.

I guess today, my favorite quote would have to be. . .

"We have a secret in our culture, and it's not that birth is painful; it's that women are strong." -Laura Stavoe Harm

This quote was given to me by my midwife, as encouragement and strength during the birth of our daughter. You see, I had a home birth; completely natural without doctors, and on the couch in my living room.
I would love to tell you about it more in depth later, that is if you would like to hear about it. 

Day three of Photo a Day May: Something Noisy

My daughters laughter. I love listening to her laugh, she has the sweetest laugh. 

Day 2: 20 facts about me and TV

20 Facts about me:

1. My birthday is March 4

2. I am addicted to Netflix (and the goofy teen dramas that come attached to netflix)

3. I love to Scrapbook, bead, sew, basically anything crafty.

4. I love all different kinds of music

5. I want to travel the world

6. I would LOVE to be a stay at home mom.

7. I hate the word *GULP* moist.

8. I am addicted to shopping.

9. I miss my father dearly.

10. I am afraid of the dark.

11. My current favorite ice cream flavor is strawberry.

12. I can't seem to keep plants alive no matter how hard I try.

13. I married my best friend on the beach in 2005.

14. My favorite vacation is going on cruises.

15. I want to live at the beach

16. I love to read.

17. My daughter is the light of my life.

18. I am a Christian.

19. My favorite colors are Teal and Pink.

20. I have to make the bed before I enter it. The sheets MUST be straight and smooth with no wrinkles.

 Day 2 of Photo a Day May: TV

This is my sweet girl watching her favorite show Babar. :)

Day 1: Introduction and recent photo and New Beginning

Introduction to me: 

Well I am 28, and I have been married since August of 2005 to the hairy man below. 

(*disclaimer* he was NOT that hairy when I met him, he is growing it out for the Warrior Dash. WARRIOR!!!)

I work at a YMCA and have since I was 15. 

As soon as my husband and I got married the first thing anyone everyone said to us was.. "when are you having a baby?" I was in NO WAY ready for that! We said 5 years. In June of 2009 I decided it was time. 

So one month shy of 5 years, it happened that's Molly, the beautiful curly red head below between me and that fuzzy bearded man below born on June 22, 2010.

 

Thats it for day of of my daily blogging! See you tomorrow!

Day one of Photo a Day May: New Beginning

I took this picture because I am the Membership Director at the YMCA and have worked there since I was 15, I love my job. We just recently got a new CEO. She is doing a great job and It's a new beginning at the Y for a happier and healthier life.

Why not Blog EVERYDAY in the month of MAY?

So I found this on Pinterest. :) Check it out.

I will be taking part in it. 

Along with the photo a day here. 

 

I hope that you all will participate with me! I am super excited!

Sunday Rantings

So... I will be participating in the May photo a day photo challenge with a blogger who found me, Annie here. I am really excited about this! I just hope that I can keep up!

I apologize to anyone who is here that I haven't posted anything of importance lately. This summer I am hoping to have a lot of DIY things and summer fun to post about. 

Life has been really crazy. With work, husband, kid, home life, training for the Warrior Dash (which is only a few weeks away!), the very thin social life. When is there time to be me and not worry about anything or anyone else?

AND Molly has been teething, 4 teeth at the same time! No sleep for mommy and daddy and a really HIGH fever for Molly since Thursday evening.

Also, I have really neglected some friends. I feel awful about it. How do you apologize for being a bad friend?

 Where has the time gone?