20 Random Facts - 30 Things Link Up!

In case you missed my post yesterday, I am starting a "30 Things" blogging challenge. I figured that this may help me get back into my groove of blogging! A few of you have asked me where or how to link up to play along. But I would like to make sure that we all give credit to the girl who came up with this idea - her button was posted on my blog yesterday with the 30 things idea. Although, if you know of a good link up site that we can all share to read one anothers posts please let me know!

20 Random Facts!

1. My nickname is Pig.

2. Bubble gum freaks me out to no end. Yuck!

3. My favorite # is 11. At one time I thought it was an unlucky # so I made it my luckiest # by getting married on that day ;)

4. I want more kiddos. Like lots, but will it happen...

5. I miss dispatching. Although, I do not miss the hours.

6. I have not slept more than 4 hours at a time since before Bryar was born.

7. I do not make a very good office employee. I am a fast paced person.

8. I blow out my birthday candles on 9-11.

9. I was a fighter in school. Yes, I will call myself a redneck. My Momma should of whipped my rump into shape on several occassions.

10. I do spank my kiddos. If you do not like this, please leave this blog now :) Thanks.

11. While growing up I dreamed of having childern and a horse farm. Charli says we will make the second part of that dream come true, one day.

12. My husband is my rock.

13. I do not remember life before Charli. It is as if I became a Mom and everything else went away. I am sure you ladies know what I am talking about.

14. We only keep milk and water in our fridge, so that we are not tempted to drink coke products.

15. I can remember names and situations better than any person that I know. If you say a name to me, and I took a 911 call on them 3 years ago, I could probably remember the entire ordeal.

16. I am still in love with Montana.

17. I buy and eat way to much fast food.

18. I hate spicy foods but if you give me fire fries and a mt. dew I become obessed and cannot stop eating them. It's so strange?!

19. I hate a terrible attitude, and I hate it.

20. My middle name is Eleana kind of like Thumbelina from the story book.

30 Things Link Up!

I am going to start a new blog theme for the month that was found via pinterest! I really miss blogging and all of the time that I had in the past to do it. So hopefully this will help me get my blog swag back ;) ha!

The List:

1. List 20 random facts about yourself.
2. Describe 3 legitimate fears you have and explain how they became fears.
3. Describe your relationship with your parents.
4. List 10 things you would tell your 16 year old self, if you could.
5. What are the 5 things that make you the most happy right now?
6. Why is the hardest thing you have ever experienced?
7. What is your dream job and why?
8. What are 5 passions you have?
9. List 10 people who have influenced you and describe how.
10. Describe your most embarrassing moment.
11. Describe 10 pet peeves that you have.
12. Describe a typical day in your current life.
13. Describe 5 weaknesses you have.
14. Describe 5 strengths you have.
15. If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
16. What are your 5 greatest accomplishments?
17. What is the thing you wish you were the most great at?
18. What has been the most difficult thing you have had to forgive?
19. If you could live anywhere, where would it be and why?
20. Describe 3 significant memories from your childhood.
21. If you could have one superpower, what would it be and what would you do with it first?
22. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 15 years?
23. List your top 5 hobbies and why you love them.
24. Describe your family dynamic of your childhood vs your family dynamic now.
25. If you could have dinner with anyone in history who would it be and what would you eat?
26. What popular notion do you think the world has most wrong?
27. What is your favorite part of your body and why?
28. What is your love language?
29. What do you think people misunderstand most about you?
30. List 10 things you would hope to be remembered for.

If you would like to play along with me, feel free to do so! Please link up or add the button to the crediting blogger!

Facebook Statuses

Facebook statuses are something that typically gets another person's attention. Why we may ask? Because everyone, everywhere seems to be obsessed with the website. I on the other hand, typically only like to post photos of my children and post a quote or verse in my status every now and then. The reason I do this isn't for the number of likes that I may obtain but to make you stop and think. To reflect upon your life or to maybe even help you get through your day. It seems way to often that I have read a verse and think, "Goodness, that was destined for me to read. I really need to start working on this a little more."

I sadly may not be the most faithful woman to Christ and I am still growing in my Christianity but that shouldn't make me stop and think, "Well I shouldn't post that because I cursed today." We all fall short in our lives, sometimes way more often than we would like to admit. But should that stop us from witnessing {in every way} to others? No. We should never feel as if we are not worthy enough of enlightening someone's day of words from the Bible, our heart or something we read in a quotes app. You may never know the power of your own words - until they are spoken of course :)

Bryar's Nursery

I failed to post photos of B's nursery after we had it completed, although I am not sure that I will ever actually feel finished with my little guys room!

The style of him room to me is kind of "modern cowboy." The colors are light blue, navy, grey and yellow. Which I LOVE, like a lot!

We also had to use a budget with his room and thankfully we did not have to spend to much!

Bedding - $61.98 link posted with photo

Changing table - $50 Craigslist and my MIL painted it black with left over paint she had.

Glider - left over from CB as a baby

Barrel - baby shower gift

Shelf - Target with gift card

Photos - A&B Designs

Please do not mind my shoes in the photo! Some of these photos I also took a whole back ago while exploring with Instagram, so the editing is different in each! Hope you enjoy :)

Let me "dump" it to you this way....

Our week....

This past week was one of the hardest that I have experienced as a Mommy of two this far. With the stomach bug taking over our home and Bryar, Curtis and I all catching it the same day My Mommy load was in full force and boy did I feel terrible. Thankfully it only last several hours for me as well as Cb.

Bryar had his first swing at the park ride after one of Charli's ball games. He loved it but most of all he loved watching the other kids run around.

I had to stay home with the kids one day because the sitters family had the bug as well. So for snack time we enjoyed playing on a blanket in the yard with sandwiches.

Father's day was a success in our hole thanks to the help of my sister in law who picked up an extra gift for Cb to give Curtis, along with the candy bouquet that I made him. We spent time at home with the kids, skipping church since they had both been sick.

CB and I also made our first banana bread this week! She said, "it is not just fine Momma, it is fabulous.."
So I assume that means it was a success!

Hopefully this next week will be a lot less busy and less stressful for us all. But either way I am sure there will be tons of memories made!

Softball Season

Our season of being a firecracker has sadly ended. It seems that as summer has just begun and we are already finished with one of our favorite activities of the season.

CB made huge progress this year while playing ball. She was blessed with a coach that cared about the team an teaching the younger girl the food fundamentals that lasts a lifetime. But majority of the team along with Coach White will be moving up in age divisions next season.

Their favorite cheer for the girls up to bat was "Charli's up to bat, Charli's up to bat. If I were you an you were me, I'd scoot my booty back...way back"
So cute and fun! These girls really enjoyed playing and getting to know one another. We cannot wait for our celebration at the pool!

Poor babies

It cannot get anymore simple, than just saying that,

"Tummy bugs are the devil."

But thankfully, they are both on the mend now. Being sick is no fun, especially in the summer!

Happy Daddy's Day!

I have always said that when celebrating Father's Day that I like to call it Daddy's Day. This would simply be because any man can be a Father but it takes a special soul to show and give a Daddy's love.

My daughter and I are blessed to have the bond of unconditional love instead of through blood as many others. We have a special and unique relationship with the men, Heroes that have came into our lives to show us unconditional love to us along with our Mother's. Which is a love that every child should experience.

I remember the first time that Charli called Curtis Daddy. Which was as soon as we walked into our reception. She ran with the biggest smile on her face and screamed Daddy as she jumped into his arms. My heart felt complete at that very moment. Even though she had waited to use the phrase "Daddy" you could always see it in her heart that she was overjoyed because you had shown her a Father's love from the beginning.

Words cannot thank you enough for the love that you have shown to Charli and Bryar. To see your eyes feel of love and joy when Bryar was born was the most incredible feeling ever. As I have told you on many occasions you are exactly what I prayed for in a man for so many years. I thank you for being the Hero of a Daddy. Today is for you and I hope we are able to make it the happiest day!