Happy Father's Day!!!!

I just want say Happy Fathers Day to some very special men in my life!!!

This is my Dad Harold:)  I love him so much!!  He has always been there for me.  I am so thankful God blessed me with such a Godly man in my life and I can call him dad!!

This is my sweet Father-in-law Fred.  He is my second dad!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful  Father's Day!!!

Weekend Shenanigans!:)

I had a GREAT weekend!!  Here are a few snip-its of it:

1. Went to the movies with some of my favorite people (Greg, Muriel, Rebecca, Jenny, Meaghen & my hubby)!

2. Finally got to see the new Star Trek and it was awesome!!!

3.  Went bowling with our church youth group!!  We had a blast!  I have to add that I tied a game and win a game!:)  Good Times!:)

4. Spent some relaxing time by the pool 

with Rebecca, Jenny & Meaghen!!  Finally got a little sun on my pasty self lol!

5. Meaghen and Jenny fell in love with Mickey!!  I think its because he didn't talk back lol!

6. My sweet sister Kim added some more color to my hair:)  This time we did turquoise!  I love it!!  

7.  Had a slumber 

party with 3 sweet girls!!  We watched a movie and did nails!!  I really enjoyed it!!  I do think we are going to have to do it more often :)

Hope you had a GREAT weekend too!!

Give........

Growing up I was raised by the most giving parents.  They have always sacrificed for others.   Not only was my dad a preacher, but he was also a policeman.  You may think " boy she had it hard", but I wouldn't trade it for anything.  At the police department my dad ran Toys from Santa (originally we called it Toys for Tots).  I loved it!!  It taught me at a very young age that we should help those less fortunate than ourselves.  I remember one year when we had just finished giving out toys for the year.  I think it was Christmas Eve.  Anyway as we were walking out the door there was a lady outside.  She approached us and said, "Am I too late?  If you could just spare a few toys so my children could have a little something I would appreciate it.  I am so sorry I am late!  Please".  You see doing this type of thing you do run into some that are ungrateful, but then when you meet someone like this sweet lady and it makes it all worth it!!  As we stood in the parking lot my dad and I looked at each other (with a huge smile) and he said "Come in and we will see what we can do."  She sat out front and my dad and I went to the back.  We decided to load her up!!  We packed 3 or 4 (I cant exactly remember large black garbage bags full of toys and she didn't know it, but we happened to have some bicycles left.  That is very rare, because most of the time they are all gone (I believe God saved them for her:)).  When we brought the bags of toys out she began sobbing.  Then we said we have one more thing and we brought out the bicycles.  She cried and we cried and it was one of the BEST Christmas memories I have.  She didn't have a very big car, but the Lord made it big enough to hold everything.  We had already decided if it didn't fit we would take it wherever she needed us to!   I don't remember her name, but she was such a blessing!!

My mom has a Beauty Shop in Alabama City.  She had some beautiful white rocking chairs on the front porch.  About a year ago as she was opening her shop she noticed that someone had stolen the rocking chairs.  Instead of getting angry I remember her saying "Well I guess they needed them more than I did."  If you know my mother at all you would know that all they had to do was ask her for them and she would have given them to them. 

I have so many of these stories about my wonderful parents!  I wouldn't trade these memories for anything.  The next time you see someone on the side of the road with a card board sign, instead of questioning there motives give them something.  Whether it be food, gas, money etc.....I promise you will receive a blessing!!

I Can't Believe!!!

I can't believe... Its is already wednesday and halfway to the weekend!

I can't believe... I got my first tan of the summer on Monday!  I am usually so much darker by now:)

I can't believe... My nephew graduated from High School Friday:(  I feel even older now!

I can't believe... How much I enjoy blogging.  I never thought I would love it this much!

I can't believe... How much fun I had Monday just laying by the pool and having girl talk with my sister and friends!!

I can't believe... How Blessed I am!!!

 

This was my first "I Can't Believe" link up.  I hope you enjoyed!  Have a great rest of the week!

Thank you!!!

Happy Memorial Day!!

Thank you JESUS!!

First and foremost I am so thankful that Jesus didn't give up on me.  Without Him none of us would be FREE!  I am also thankful that Mercy Said No!!  I love this song!!

Thank you soldiers!!

I just want to say thank you to all who have served and are serving our country!!  Expecially my dad who served in the United States Navy.  I am so proud to be an American!!  My parents always made me aware of the freedom we have in this country and the price that was paid to get that freedom. 

Thank you DAD!!

 

Me and My dad at a Auburn game!  War Eagle!!

High Five For Friday!:)

First of all I want to say that today is a very bittersweet day for me.  The first baby I ever bonded with is graduating high school.  I am so proud of the Man he has become, but I am also sad that he has grown up.  This is my sister's son Nickolas.  He was only 4 lbs when he was born and now he is over 6 ft tall.  I love him so much as if he were my own son and will always cherish our memories. 

Congratulations Nick!!  I love you!!

 

H54F

1.  We spent some time with Wade's grandmother last weekend!  I always love to see her!  She is such a blessing!

2.  Our niece Meaghen is moving up to middle school:(  Where is the time going?  My babies are growing up.  She is becoming a beautiful young lady!!

3.  Love my purple streaks in my hair.  I think I need some more lol!

4.  Cleaning out my bags and found these adorable cat stickers:)  Yes they will be appearing on everything (cards, notes etc....)

5.  Started back using My Fitness Pal app.  I love it!  It really lets me know what is healthy to eat.  I have lost 6 lbs:)  Yay Me!!

Hope you have had a wonderful week!  Have a great weekend! 

The Beauty Spot

Here is a little glimpse into our Friday nights at Charlotte's Beauty Shop or as I like to call it Steel Magnolias LOL:)  My mom (Charlotte) is in the white shirt and my sister (Kim) is in the pink.

 

As you can see I am all about some different colors, so I decided to try a little purple.

 

This is my friend Kendall.  I absolutely love how her hair turned out!!  If mine was blonde this is what it would look like;)

My Comfort....

I woke up a few nights ago from a terrible dream.  It was one of those dreams that felt real.  When I woke up I was reminded of when I was a little girl and my dad would always tell me to sleep with my Bible under my pillow. I remember thinking that was crazy, but it really made me sleep so much better and took away the bad dreams.  Now that I am much older I am reminded of many things my parents taught me.  To love unconditionally, pray continuously, and put everything in Gods hands.  I may struggle and I will make mistakes, but God will always be there to guide me.  Sometimes I need to be reminded of these things I was taught at a young age.  Maybe the bad dream was God reminding me to trust Him.  So if you ever have those bad dreams try sleeping with you Bible under your pillow and praying to God for guidance:)

Mothers Day Fun!!

The family that shoots together stays together!  So for Mothers Day my babies (cats & hubs) got me a 380 hand gun.  I went and got my permit , by the way those pics are not flattering at all lol).  I have been raised by a police officer so I have been around guns my whole life.  Saturday my husband and I went to his parents house to spend some time with her for mothers day and had a little target practice.  I did pretty good if I do say so myself:)  Then us girls went to a ladies banquet with my sweet mother in law.
Sunday
Spent the afternoon at my sisters.  First we ate of course, the kids went swimming and then it was game time!  So much fun!!

Me

Wade

 

Wade teaching his momma!

 

Wades brother Chad

 

Chads wife Angela

Ladies Banquet (Angela, Beth, Barbara and Me)

 

Me and Jenny

 

Playing Headbands!!

 

 

Pool Time

 

Relaxing with Rebecca

Happy Mothers Day!!!

Happy Mothers Day to some of my Favorite Ladies!!!