Yet another reason why old people should not drive...

And it is sad to say... With this damage alone, I think my car is totaled. (Yeah, it really is worth that little!)

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to my BIG Sister!

Love you and hope you have a restful day....

Well, the best you can trapped in a car with two sick kids.

Love you Carol...

Glad

Because I love the movie, Pollyanna, I want to try to say something good about each day. So here I go

October 20, 2009
I am finding it difficult to be glad today.

October 16, 2009
I am glad today.... because I know soon I will be able to sleep in a clean, comfty bed.

October 15, 2009
I am glad today...for the old people on the road. If we can dismiss the annoyance of it we will see that the old people are (sometimes) doing us a favor. They are forcing us to slow down, calm down and enjoy the drive....you have to let it happen.


October 14, 2009
I am glad today...for online amenities, specifically, easy butternut squash recipes and 24/7 ask a Librarian help.

October 13, 2009
I am glad today.....for the existence of Raid. I am afraid of almost all bugs and just a few minutes ago I saw a very, very large ear wig on the living room wall. Problem solved effortlessly thanks to Raid.

October 12, 2009
Today I am Glad because... my dog is house broken, and has been for quite some time. Even though her whining can get annoying when I am in the middle of something I would rather stop what I'm doing for just a moment, than to clean up her no... my yucky mess.

Happy Birthday!!!!

A-very 9 Dog!

You have been tossed around a bit lately,

Any maybe felt unloved.

But we want you to know that you are an important part of this family.

On this special day, and every day, you are loved!

Welcoming Our Newest Member

Braiden Lee Kelley

October 10, 2009 3:21 a.m.

5lbs 7oz 17in

Sometime around 3 a.m. Ashley getting wheeled off for a c-section.

Braiden's first picture.

Teeny, Tiny Braiden



Braiden is small but one hell of a fighter.
Born jaundice and with an infection he will pull through and be just fine. Mom is doing well, even with the lack of sleep. Both should be home soon.
Ashley,
I am so proud of you...You did a wonderful job... And thank you, I am so happy to be apart of his life! We are here for you and love you.

~Me

APA

I am very excited today! I just submitted my application to join the American Psychological Association! With my year membership I will enjoy a year subscription to Journal of Family Psychology and Journal of Experimental Psychology:Applied. Both journals are of my choice and will further my interested and knowledge in the specific field I am interested.
By being a member of the APA I will benefit in the following ways...

1. Student loan consolidation
2. Career Services
3. Discount on Computer and electronics and other goods
4. Advocacy programs
5. Informational Resources (online data bases etc.)
6. Networking
7. Not to mention it looks great on a Resume (for a job and Graduate school)

So I will wait and pray that my application gets accepted. As you can see, regardless of the cost, this is a great opportunity for me.

Hopeful

I am very hopeful for the future but a little extra prayers couldn't hurt.

~With love

Lord help me

The reality of Graduation is becoming surreal. So much to do, So many decisions, So much money!
...Not to mention classes

Corinthians 13:4-7

"Love is patient, love is kind.

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It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

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It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

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Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

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It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves."

Ashley's Baby Shower!

Ashley,
I wish you nothing but the best and all the happiness this baby boy will bring. Please remember you have a big family who loves the both of you. We are here always.


Sadie Lady Steals the moment!


Ashley go lots of great gifts.


That boy will be best dressed.



OK, the cake decorations have a story. All I will say is that Publix is not as competent as I previously believed.

Dinner OUT

Lauren and Darrell came over from Louisiana.

Hollie and Dustin came down from Jacksonville.

Cause for Celebration!!!

Me, Jen, Ashley, Stephanie, Lauren and Hollie

(Not to mention the guys.. Jeremey, Mike, Mark, Mike of the jungle, Darrell, Dustin, and others)

A day at the Beach

The Baby Turned 21!

My baby sister turned 21 Saturday! Congratulations Andrea!
Your a big girl now.
Saturday we all went to Orlando to celebrate! We started with dinner at Bahamas Breeze then ventured to City Walk and ended the (early) night at Howl at the Moon. I had a great time little one!

This is the epitome of Andrea.

Cooper loves PB&J!

At Pat O'Brian on City Walk.

Smokers!!! EWWWW

11:30 PM.......

And no 21st is complete without the birthday girl getting a little sick outside of Howl at the Moon. ( Sorry Andrea, Joey said you would want this picture. You know I love you.) :)

FYI: Andreas first "legal" drink was a Mojito.... Hurricane, shot, something, shot, liquid cocaine, tooter, tooter, something.....

Want to throw a shout out to Grandma....Thank you for watching Bailey and Cooper and Sadie and Mom this weekend!

Jeremey's New Toy

Happy Birthday!

To Laura!

Love you and hope that you had a great day!

Happy Birthday Cooper!

Cooper Turns 2 Years Old!





Lightning McQueen E V E R Y T H I N G!




So many cars!


And train set




Sadie Lady is such a happy girl!



Sorry about the socks kiddo!



Look at that chunky monkey sitting up like a big girl!


I can see a Carol trait in Cooper here.


Great present Mom and Dad

What a look. What does it mean?

Hope you had a great birthday Cooper.

Aunt Melly loves you sooooo much!

Hungry?

The raw ingredient to a peanut butter and fluff sandwich... with a little added goodness

Could also be the sweet side of a Big Mac

That damn dog!

Do you remember the dog bed that Bailey kept eating the zipper off of? Well, after attempting to fix the bed more than twice, I said F-it! No zipper it is!

This is her new way to sleep.... inside her bed. What a weirdo!

Fish Fry!

Jeremey's mother, Laura, came to visit for a few days. We all had a great time!

A fish fry... Jeremey cooked and it was great.

Mom, Mike, Andrea and TJ all came for the festivities.

No Shittin' Ya!

I have spent 14 hours in front of my computer in the last 2 days!!!

I am taking 4 classes this summer, two of which are a measly 5 weeks long. This is really kicking my ass! I can only imagine how many hours it has been in the last 10 days...

Hence my explanation for the lack of posts.

Brief update:

I am doing an internship with The Department of Children and Families as an Child Protective Investigator. I get to go to peoples homes, who have allegations of abuse or neglect, and listen to the investigator interrogate. I really like it and hope to have a job there when I graduate.

When I graduate..... I shall be completed with UCF in December. On top of the massive amount of school work I have I also get to plan (stress) my graduation.

Last but defiantly not least, My Best Friend Lauren has moved away. Just saying it makes me tear up. Lauren and Hailie moved to Ft. Polk, Louisiana with Darrell and Cisco. I know I have not been a great friend the past however long and I have not attended many events, but I want you to know that I love you and want everything wonderful for you. I will miss you greatly but as you said, we get to talk for free!

Hollie too has moved to Jacksonville, to a naval base, with her husband and two daughters. I wish I could be around for this baby birth. I really enjoyed all the great times we all had together the past 3 year (in particular) and I look forward to more.

Capturing Little Miss Daisey

Although you can't see her she is there....

Yesterday Jeremey was mowing the backyard and he noticed there were two little eyes following him around the yard. Jeremey called me out to see what was going on. And would you know, there was a little alligator, Daisey, resting her head on the shore of our yard stalking Jeremey.

Now, I know that there are, from time to time, alligators in the pond but none that have come so close to the houses. So, I called Florida Fish and Game to come get Daisey and put her in a better place.

As you can see there was a man fishing for gator.

Come to find out there is not one but two gators, neither more than 4 feet. They were not caught but hopefully scared away.

Happy Birhtday!

It's Daddy's Birthday!

Happy Birthday Old Man!

Love you....

In Memory of

What a sad world we live in when Farrah, Michael and Billy are taken from us in a matter 48 hours!

They have all touched our life in one way or another. Whether it by us touching our self (Farrah), touching a friend (Michael), or just touching our cloths (Billy). You all will be missed!