oh dear...

Saturday night we went to see Mr. Tim McGraw in all his glory. This wasn't my first rodeo... I have seen Tim countless numbers of times, thank to my AWESOME hubs. However, this time I walked away with a chip on my shoulder. Tim usually grabs my hand. And well this time he didn't.
My goal was to get it on video... if not a picture. So the hubs took countless phone videos. And all I can say for myself is, oh dear. I wouldn't have touched me either. I mean if someone snapped at me, as a form of come hither. I would tell them straight up to get bent.
So to make a long story short, I think Tim wanted me to get bent....
I will behave next time. Well maybe.
{please don't judge, I had an over night babysitter...}

{hey bree, thanks for coming again...}

{my little brother Jesse, and Jim McGraw(and some nice lady who put up with countless beverage runs...}

{my beautiful pineapple princess of a SIL}
{Luke Bryan, anyone...anyone...}




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*smelling the roses*

Happy Friday...
{I really hate how grown up she looks in this picture.....}

I warned you that I was going to make sure that I smelled all the roses that August had to offer. I want to try to remember something from everyday...

1st. followers... I got more blog followers and that makes me happy! & coming home to dinner made by my hubby & going on a family walk & taking some pictures...
2nd. yummy Tuesday special at Canella's for lunch & going to put change in a parking meter that was already filled & shopping with my MIL & listening to Addison's story about her "friends".
3rd. decorating... I got to decorate my MIL's house, the way I wanted to.
4th. summer thunderstorm & my sister & another example of what great neighbors we have & and glad Colby was found.
5th. FRIDAY.. how cute my lil bug looked this morning. (and I'm sure there will be more...) I know there will be.

let it be.

Today is one of those days... where I just need ice cream =) I want to keep my blog as personal as I can, and as I have in the past to be as honest as possible. I KNOW someday it will be fun to look back and think - that was nothing ;) I struggle with anxiety. I always have.... and it doesn't help that the ECONOMY SUCKS! Did you know that? I just thought we all needed a reminder, lol. My husband **who just to throw it out there is THE BEST** is in the construction biz. It seems that it is one of the hardest hit. It doesn't help that I am a brat, and I have a problem with wanting. But I can say that I have been so good - I don't remember the last time I went and just bought something just to buy it. I think before I spend. That is something I will never take for granted, EVER AGAIN! Don't get me wrong. We aren't loosing our house, we have never made a late payment. BUT IT JUST SUCKS to not have a cushy savings that we have had in the past. I know with out a doubt that my husband would do whatever it takes to turn a dime, and he has. It's my party today and I can cry if I want to! And maybe this can be a reminder to myself that we never know what is around the corner... that doesn't mean I need to spend, spend, spend. I know everyone has been affected, and I am so lucky to have been given what I do have. And there are people out there with much worse situations, but trust me. I worry about them too. I think I shall take 2 pills tonight, lol.

Addie thinks it stinks too!

a little Beatles anyone... I love this lyrics! I just need to remind myself more.

And in my hour of darkness she is standing right in front of me,
speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

I LOVE my life, I LOVE my family. I AM very lucky to have what I do have. I truly do have one of the best husbands out there. And ya know what - I already feel better.

AND guess who has Tim McGraw tickets for this weekend! Me me me! Life isn't so bad. Enjoy!!!!

This is one of my favorite songs... However Timmy has aged well...very well.

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{sunday} fun day

And a butt load of pictures to prove it! We hit our local rec center for some fun in the sun! And the cousins coming along was just an added bonus. Addison LOVES, LOVES the water and it is beyond crazy to both Rob and I, with how comfortable she is. It is both scary and fun. However, she will be the only 18 year old wearing a life jacket at the pool - because mama ain't gonna let her take it off!









{a high point to the day...lol}


{my sweet little niece is a budding photographer....}

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