Katherineism- I VOTE

On our merry little way to Greenville, Katherine said another one of her 'isms'. My mom and I were talking about something completely ignoring Katherine, who was sitting in the back seat, All of a sudden she says, "My opinion doesn't matter. My opinion doesn't matter til' I can vote." lol

My Big Surprise

I still can't believe this is the 3rd Christmas without my little Lilly. Michael and I were going to lunch a few days before Christmas and afterwards he wanted to show me something. He drove me to the cemetary and there above her grave stone sat a cute candycane decoration. He had gone out earlier that morning and bought it for Lilly and to surprise me. It made me so happy! This was the first time we were really able ($)to put something at her gravesite. Under my sunglass I couldn't help by cry. This really meant so much to me.

Liberal Witch Yankee

Funny thing just happened to my husband! Our neighbor across the street just gave him the finger out her window. CRAZY! Our next door neighbor told us she is a witch liberal yankee.

We moved in our new house yesterday . :) I can't believe the nerve of some people! You know how I'm going to deal with her....

bake her some gingerbread cookies! Kill her with kindness because apparently she is miserable and unhappy!

This Kid.. Katherineism

Having a staring contest with a 3 month old..
'Does this kid ever blink?'

Katherineism LOL! Funny Stuff!

What Michael is getting for Christmas....
1. A latch hook rug.. like I made him last year with the rainbow.
2. A handmade card with a fake dollar inside.

My sister, Katherine, does and says the most off the wall things sometimes. HILARIOUS!

My Little Elf Family {{LOVE}}

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

I {HEART} Lilly B

Miss my baby girl!

Our New House! :)

Michael and I have been looking to buy a home for about two years now. By the time we found this home we knew EXACTLY what we wanted and needed in a home. This home is our HUGE PROJECT! :) But it will be all worth it.. we've put our blood, sweat, and tears into it. Okay, maybe not blood but certianly sweat and tears. Here are a few before and after pictures.





This is a before picture of Dylan's room.





This is a after picture of Dylan's Room!







This is the before picture of Me and Michael's Room.





This is the after picture of Me and Michael's Room. So bright and cheerful now! :)

{LOVE} My Family

{{The Beginning}} This is a picture of my husband and I on our wedding day, June 30, 2007. This was a very happy day for everyone. First year of marriage should be the happiest year of a newlywed's life but for us.. our first year was full of trials and heartache. Strength and God's love are the foundation of our relationship and we are still building our stable home.

This is a picture of our Lilly Brie. She is so precious! On October 26, 2007, she was born to live six hours. I know she is whole and happy in Heaven. I still can't write about her without crying! :*( And, Yes I carried this beautiful little girl for nine months knowing she would die after she was born. She had a rare chromosome disorder called Trisomy 18 also known as Edwards Syndrome. The greatest gift I could have given her was life. Those nine months were mostly spend with me on my knees praying the Lord would let me hold her and for my parents to get the opportunity to meet their first Grandchild. Every second of Lilly's life was spent in the arms of her family.

This is a picture of Lilly with Papa Holt!

This is a picture of Lilly with Nana Knox!
I believe she was sent here to change my life. I guess you could say to 'save me'. Since then I have given my life to the Lord. I still have my battles but who doesn't. I'm extremely thankful to have a wonderful and supportive family!

This is Kaylee! My Niece and my Princess! :) I found out a month after losing my daughter that my sister was pregnant. I have to be honest, I felt EXTREMELY hurt. During that time, I questioned God.. A lot! I didn't understand why God would take Lilly but give my sister this healthy little girl. <---- Not that I would want Kaylee to be unhealthy.. please don't misinterpret. Sometime we will never understand God's intentions! All I know is His intentions are for good. Whenever I see my niece, she reaches for me and doesn't want to let go. That feeling is {Wonderful}!
It took Michael and I, a year and a month exactly to get pregnant! <-- I got pregnant a week after Lilly's birthday. We found out we were pregnant November 26, 2008. The day before Thanksgiving! I started to give up and I prayed when it is God's timing let it be the PERFECT timing.. and it was PERFECT. That Thanksgiving was the best Thanksgiving!
Now we have this beautiful little boy named Dylan Michael! And he is a WONDERFUL baby. I'm not saying that because he is MY baby.. he really is good. I thank God everyday.. all the time for him. Can't help but be a little over protective at times.. he is 4 months and I still check to see if he is breathing and he still sleeps in the bed with me when Micheal works nights. I feel like I didn't get to have these opportunities with Lilly so why not take advantage of them with Dylan. I'm sure he doesn't mind! :) I can't help but give him kisses all the time. His nicknames are Little Person, Dill Pickle, Dill Dill, ButBut, and I'm sure theres more! Now he has figured out his feet and he tries to put them in him mouth. Funny!

{{MADE it to the Treasury on Etsy.com}}

I am so excited! I know you might be thinking, 'Big Deal', but to me its a really Big Deal. :) I made it to the Treasury on Etsy.com. Check it out!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=77948

Everyone Meet {{Sally}}

Hello Everyone! Meet Sally. She is a special little Owl for a special little princess. This princess is my neice Kaylee. Sally soon will be wrapped up and put under my tree! :)

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{{A Little Introduction}} About ME!! <3

I love my husband, Michael.hes a wonderful person. I love his family b/c they are wonderful people too. I like to watch Michael's sister play softball b/c she the best! my favorite color is blue. my favorite food is pizza and hotdogs (only from Bills). i dont like tomatoes. i do not like to wash dishes or cleaning bathrooms. i like to smell of burning leaves in the fall. Spring and Fall are my favorite seasons. I love Christmas. i could not live without my cell phone, its my lifeline. i like to play music loud. i like to sing loud in my car by myself. i love roller coasters. i like to shop. i spend money that i dont have. im an emotional wreck when i cannot get something that i want. i dont like window shopping. i like to people watch. i dont like people to watch me. i love Christina Aguilera, Elle McPherson, and Angelina Jolie. I dont like Obama.. he makes my blood preasure rise. i love my sisters. they are my everything and then some. Megan is my bestfriend in the whole world. Love her to death. if YOU'RE a bird I'M a bird ♥ I wish I could go ahead and start my career without school. i like to walk. i dont like to run. i like to get into the tanning bed. and laying out in the sun for hours. i love bath and body works. i love their wall flowers. i love lotion. i like to get dolled up. i like to drive. ♥ . i like post it notes in all different colors.3 is my favorite number. seeing people happy makes me happy. i love to laugh so hard i cry. i like to cry to relieve stress. i like country music. i dont like blue grass.Christian music is my fav. i like to go dancing. i love the beach. i like to feel the sand between my toes. i love the way the beach smells. i love the way the rain smells. ♥ i love to go to walmart.I love American Eagle i love what life has given me. i like to paint my toenails. i dont like to paint my fingernails. i like black flip flops.I dont like tennis shoes i like to lounge around. i like to watch movies. i love romantic movies.. i love my mother and father. we have a great relationship.I love and miss my daughter Lilly. Through her God taught me about life and loss. i thank God daily for all of my many blessings.

I'm not a perfect girl.
My hair doesnt always stay in place
&I spill things a lot. I'm pretty clumsy
&sometimes I have a broken heart
My friends and I sometimes fight & maybe some days nothing goes right
but when I think about it and take a step back
I remember how amaing life truly is &
maybe just maybe. I like beingUnperfect...

My Interests:

Beach volleyball, softball, laying out, tanning beds, making jewelry, painting, drawing, cute shoes, shopping, the beach, hanging out with my friends, virgin pina coladas, handbags, watching tv, eating, scrapbooking, little 'z' (hes MY dog), decorating, taking pictures, and theres alot more.. i just cant think of them right now!