LSU BABY!!!!!!!

LSU Vs. Ohio State for the 2008 BCS Championship babyyyy! Woo-hoo! And who would have thought? Certainly not me after the disappointing triple over time loss to Arkansas. But, fate intervened and we're heading to the Superdome! Just wanted to post a quick note to say how excited I am to see this team get to go. I truly believe they deserve to be there, and I certainly believe we'll walk away #1.

I have tons of pics to post, but no time right now. My last final is Wednesday so please keep me in your prayers, and I promise to update soon!

Ciao!

Is it over yet?

Almost! Five weeks left until the end of this semester. I know I've promised to keep you more updated then I have, but It's been ca-razy!!! I'm taking two classes right now: Fundamentals of Nursing and Pharmacology. The first fundamentals of nursing test was rough! 75% of the class failed AFTER the curve. I came out with a 72. Bummer! Thank goodness I brought it up test two with an 88 and test three helped more with a 90! Pharmacology is great. A 92 on the first test and an 82 on the second. Test three is right around the corner and so are finals! I can't believe it's almost over. It has flown by so quickly! I'm loving the field and I can't wait to be a nurse. Next summer I'm going to try to get a Nurse tech position at Woman's hospital on the Labor and delivery floor. I think that's were I'd like to end up, so I hope I can get my foot in the door.

The family is doing great! Craig probably feels like a single dad here lately since all I do is study, but he's been my biggest cheerleader and I'm so thankful for his support. Hayden is growing like a weed and he's just an all around sweet kid. Here are some up-to-date family pics:






Another reason why I'm so excited for this semester to be over is that I'll have way more time to spend with Hayden. I'll be a "stay at home mom" for about a month and a half...hehe. I can't wait!

In other exciting news...Craig and I along with a ton of our friends are going to the LSU-Ole Miss game. We're going down Friday night and we're going to make it a little weekend getaway. I'll post pics....I just don't know when : )

Yesterday we went to watch my little 7 year old cuz Cade ride his dirt bike at the track.

Isn't that the cutest thing you've ever seen? It was alot of fun watching him do his thing. Of course Hayden was looking just like his daddy all cute in his new chucks.

I'll keep updating whenever I get a chance. Till then........
Ciao!

Don't forget to Breathe

This is what I keep reminding myself - atleast since school started! I think the only thing I've done for the past week and a half is read. Oh Joy! I'm really enjoying school though. I love learning about the human body and why it does what it does! I hope to have more updates for you soon, but I'm just getting ready to go into my first test week after next, so I'll let you know how I come out.

Here's a semi-recent pic of Hayden:

We've gotten his fourth haircut since this pic, but he's as cute as ever! I can't believe my little boy is growing up so fast. He really is a blessing to me everyday - and an ABSOLUTE sweetheart!

I'll update everyone again soon. We took family photos right before school started, so hopefully I can post some new pics soon.

CIAO!

Speed Bump

So We got our couches in and it was a CATASTROPHE! The couches weren't at all the red I thought they were going to be. They were like a rust/burnt sienna color - not at all like the candy apple red I was expecting. Thankfully, the store allowed me to pick out another set I really love and they're really neutral! Plus - I've seen these in person so I know what color will be arriving at my door step next weekend. Here's a pic:

So now that I'm over that speed bump decorating is full speed ahead! I think Friday I'm going to get this awesome mirror I saw at pier one. It's tax free shopping day and I found a $47.00 pier one gift card in my wallet the other day -- now that's fate!!!

We've pretty much decided on a house plan and layout. All we have left to do is order the plans with the changes we've made. This is what our home will look like (minus the dormers- I'm not a fan!):

Till next time - Ciao!

Making a House a Home

So it's July and we've moved on to a third piece of property....right next to us!!! Craig's great grandmother's property is now available and we are jumping at the chance to settle by family and in the heart of Walker. Atleast for now that is - who knows what the future may bring - or rural development for that matter! It will take about 3 months to get the kinks worked out and then I guess however long it takes to actually build.

Chasity and Lynn are probably going to build right by us too....Very cool! Of course Chas and I are all giddy about picking out house "stuff". Here is my first purchase for the new house:


We bought the couches that is...and yes, they're sooooo red! It scared me a little at first, but I just love red! It's nice to step out of my neutral comfort zone and let a little color into my life. So most of the house will be reds, chocolate browns, oranges, and a touch of black. I really want to do our bedroom in a soft blue and chocolate brown, so my next mission is to find a bed set and comforter! Ohhhh, this is so much fun already!!!

I'll keep you posted!