I am back!!

Hello Followers! Yeah so it has been a while since my last post. But guess what I am back!
Life is going pretty good. Things are finally shaping up for the family. Relationships have changed. I have lost some important people in my life, that I really treasured. Really was left heart broken. But God has brought new people into my life. And I am super excited about that!
Trav and I will be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary next month! He finally got that day job we have been believing for! And I know the kids are loving it! We are thankful for his new boss, who actually was someone who worked with Trav at his other job, and literally just called Trav up and offered him the new job. How neat is that!
My fellas are 14 now! They are Freshman and started high school. They got their braces off too! They are handsome, smart, tall, sweet young men. And I am very proud of them.
My baby girl is in the 5th grade, she got her braces on, and her smile is just gorgeous. She is still a joy in my life. And I am very proud of her.
Our oldest moved back home, she has decided to go to college to be a teacher. Ohh I cannot express how excited we are about that. I just know, that what ever she does, she will be fantastic at it.
There were some changes at our church. And for a person like me, who don't like change. I could have really made some bad choices.. Our youth pastors became our Pastors, cause our regular pastor went to a new season in his life. Trav and I really admired and respected our Pastor, so we were upset he was leaving. We prayed and prayed, and God really just showed us, this is where he wanted us to stay. I am so glad we listened. Pastor James and Karin have a pure heart, and have so much love give. His messages are always on time. So if you live in our area, come visit! We got some new children's pastors who are a lot of fun. Jasmine just loves them! Our new youth pastors are young and on fire for God. My boys love going to youth group, and I can see how they are growing spiritually. Church has really changed. I see it going far, and reaching out to the younger generation. And changing people's life! I am excited about all the new relationships in our church. My family and I know we are in the right place, at the right time. So always be open to change!
Trav and I made new friends! Good people, who love their spouses, and actually enjoy having family time. We have always struggled in that area. It seems what is common, is families who do things separately. The husband go off drinking and hanging with other people, and the wife stays home with the kids. Or the other way around. Don't get me wrong, there is always a time for a ladies night, which consist of dinner and movie. Or for the guys to go watch a game or whatever. But yeah, it is mostly family time. I also have gotten really close with a certain friend. We were there for each other, during a tough time in our lives, and it really showed us, how we have the same heart and desires in life. With NOOO drama. I have also learned, that even though things are not the same with certain people. I will always have a special place in my heart for them. We always have memories.
Also, we have started the count down for the new Twilight Movie..!! We actually already bought tickets! We are catching the 12:01am showing! Sooo super excited.
So, that is all I got. I hope to update regularly. So be sure to check back!

Spring 2010

Hello, yes I know I have been neglecting my readers lately. But it has been quite busy in Hammett ville. So here is just a peek..

My boys turned the big 13 in March, I had mixed emotions about this, cause they were my actual first Born's, and my little babies, and 13 just came way to fast for my liking. It has been such a pleasure to watch these fellas grow from cute little boys to handsome young man. Their little personalities have changed so much, but one thing that has not changed is their love for each other and their mommy. They are outgoing and funny, and just know how to have a good time. But at the end of the day, they still give me hugs and kisses and tell me they love me and thank me for doing whatever activity we did that day, or even go as far to thank me for being there for them and supporting what ever sport is going on. And that just makes my heart swell with pride and to know I raised them to be so thankful. For their b-day this year, Trav and I bought them an "XBox something" so since we spent a lot of money on that I only allowed them to invite 3 friends each, and it was hard on them, cause they are close with so many guys that they have known since kindergarten. So we had a total of 8 fellas at the house, we ordered lots of pizza and they requested I make them a cake each. They stayed up playing that dang game till after 2 or 3 am, before they all went to sleep, only to wake up bright and early for a big ole breakfast. I really enjoyed having them all over, it was a good group of boys.

All the kiddos are playing baseball and softball, and sure enough during the 1st week of practice Aaron got smacked in the face with a wild pitch and we took a trip to the ER, his little lip got caught up in his braces, and he ended up with 5 stitches inside and out. But he was such a trooper, and handled it all so well. Aaron and Cameron love baseball and are pretty decent at it. Cameron plays outfield, and Aaron usually plays 2nd base. We seem to have a pretty good team. Looking forward to the games starting. Jazzy girl also is playing, and she got the position of 1st base, and we are so proud of how well she is doing, her games already got started, and they won the 1st one 15 to 0, but the 2nd game was not so good, but they are learning, and I think they have some great coaches who will teach them how to be the best. Ciera even signed up to play co-ed ball with our church, and this is her 2nd year to do this, so the kids and I are excited about watching those games too..

Travis had a job interview last month, and we should hear something soon. We all have our fingers crossed, I am going to refrain from being ugly about a certain someone, but I will say that we are praying and believing that Trav gets taken out of a difficult situation. We would love for him to go days, but we would be happy for him to just get this new position. He would be a QC person, so he would not have to do the hard manual labor that kicks his butt each day. He loves his job, and loves what he does, and he is very good at what he does, my personal MR Fix It!. But, this would be a good move in his career, and he will be given the opportunity to go days in the near future. Which is what Trav and mines and the kids hearts desire so much. We miss him so much, and ready for him to be home with us..SO please keep praying for his favor,..I will keep you all posted.

Also, please, please keep my sweet friend Jessica in your prayers, she is fighting cancer right now, and I just know that she will have victory, cause God is not done using her. She has a sweet little family and husband who need her very much.

That is all I got for now!

All my boys want is muscles...

So, as the 1st of the year rolls around, all I hear from most of my friends is weight loss. It seems we all have put on some much unwanted weight. And so they are dieting and working out, and even though I am the biggest one out of all of them, I just have not hit that point where I desire to work out.

That was until, listening to my boys whine about how thin they are. They are bone thin, actually built like I was when I was young. And for girls it is great, but boys, not so great. So to motivate them and help them put on some muscle, I came up with this wonderful idea,. So I made up a 3 day work out, where we do a series of exercises and lifting free weights,..WHAT was I thinking? I was out of breath just showing them what different exercises we were going to do. Talk about being embarrassed. One of the boys asked me "momma, why are you breathing so hard?" I just gave him a "you better watch it buddy" look. The twins were pumping the free weights and were struggling a bit, but they were so excited to get on the elliptical, so I programmed their work out and set the time, at first they were going fast, by the 6 minute mark they were barely going. SO needless to say, the boys and I had a good work out, and we were ready for bed by 8:30pm. Jasmine on the other hand, was ready for more exercises. Ohh if we could bottle up that energy and sale it, we would be rich..I am sooo not looking forward to Thursday, which is torture session # 2.

When I grow up..

Happy New Year! Who would ever thought we would make it to 2010? How many stories did you hear of the world coming to an end? I remember hearing so many stories of how God was coming soon, and remember praying to God as a little child, to just please let me have babies before he comes. As all my friends dreamed of being doctors, lawyers, models when they grew up. All I ever dreamed of was being a wife and mommy. That was all my heart desired! And you know what, God gave me the desires of my heart! 13 years of marriage and 4 kids later, life is good.

Looking back over the years, I look at my family in awe. When I married my husband, not only did I get a wonderful man, I got his 6 year old daughter too. Shortly after our marriage came the twins, and 4 years later came our baby girl. I remember the nights of no sleep, and so many diapers and formula. And of course the millions of questions right before bed. But what I remember most was the many laughs, the big wet kisses and bear hugs. Just the feeling, that my kids just wanted mommy's loving was the best feeling in the world. Now my babies are 20, 12, 12, and 9. And I look at them now, and I just think to myself, how amazing is it that those kids were once babies. Yes, they do everything on their own now. But one thing that has not changed is they still need momma's loving when they are not feeling well or at the end of a rough day.

Oh how my cup runneth over..

21 days till Christmas!

Yes, I am counting down the days! We are so excited about Christmas this year. Usually it is my husband and kids who are all filled with excitement, but this year, I have joined in the fun of decorating and singing in the car and watching the calendar as we mark the days till Christmas. We have been very busy lately. So thought I would fill yall in.

Travis and I celebrated our 13th Wedding Anniversary last month. We did our usual Outback Steakhouse and Christmas shopping. But we had a lot of good, deep conversations. And most of all, we talked about how blessed we are to have each other, I could not ask for a better husband and father of my babies.

Thanksgiving was very pleasant. Everyone got along, no drama. It was an answer to prayer. We even took a really good family picture. My husband and kids are so good to me, by sucking it up and posing over and over for my perfect family picture..lol

My best friends and I went to see New Moon on opening day! AMAZING! It stayed very close with the book, and left us all wanting more! Yes, you can guarantee we will be buying tickets on line in advance come next movie..

My twins started basketball season, and I am proud to say they even made the A team. They have worked so hard and I am thrilled to show them it does pay off. Jazzy girl started basketball too, and I think her games are going to be some great entertainment, the goals are 10ft tall and my short stuff has the hardest time getting the ball near the rim. But she is so motivated to keep trying. I think she gets that from her daddy, cause I would of just said "never freaking mind"! lol

This month, something is trying to sneak in and steal my joy. And I am doing everything I can to fight it. But, I think the source of it all is my baby will be turning 9 years old in a little over a month. (sigh) The days just keep flying by. I do wish Trav was home so he could be part of watching the kids grow up. I am so blessed and so privileged to be able to be there to watch them play every sport, and just to be there with them for everything that they enjoy doing. Cause I know one day, there will not be anymore 7am basketball practices, and 8pm gymnastics lessons to tend to..Oh, what will I do with all that spare time??

Well, I hope everyone is enjoying the Holidays and the shopping and just making memories with your families. Cause even when money is tight and not too many gifts under the tree, the memories are priceless.

Turkey, Dressing, Pudding Oh My!

So it seems the Holidays are knocking at the door. And where I used to be giddy with excitement about the family time and laughs and jokes and stories as we gather around the table. I now find my self dreading it all. It's called Thanksgiving for a reason, it should be a time where we are thankful for all God has given us, all that we have managed to trudge thru. Trust me, it has been an interesting couple of years, especially for my side of the family. And even though it would be easier to have a bad attitude and just be plain ugly to everyone, I am going to encourage everyone, including myself to go above and beyond what is asked of me. I might have to fake it at first, but maybe everyone else will follow my lead and we can make the best of it.

If you follow me on FB, you will see many people doing the couple of weeks, of "I am thankful for.." It has been sweet so far, but I encourage everyone to do it. Lord knows this week has been very emotional for me. And it has been a rude awakening, and we cannot take anything for granted. From our spouses, children, parents, siblings and those friends who are all so faithful. So take this time, and let those people know just how thankful you are to have them in your life. Don't let this Thanksgiving holiday just be about the turkey, dressing and delicious desserts. Take the time to spread your joy and love..

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

October is gone..

Hello All, just wanted to take the time to thank everyone for the comments. I am learning that I have quite a few readers, and that really excites me. So keep them coming..

October is almost gone, can you believe it? It was a busy month for my boys, for Cross Country. And at District Aaron was one runner away from placing 15th in District, he was number 16th, and they gave medals for 1 thru 15th place. He still beat all his previous times and finished at 14.06, and Cameron fell at the start of the race, but still managed to beat all his times and finish at 14.26. I am very proud of them. Football season will be finishing up for them next week, and even though they both made some great plays, I am ready for basketball. =0)

Was listening to the radio this morning, and I guess one of the contestants on the biggest Loser was a guest on the radio show, and she told her heart breaking story about how her husband, daughter and newborn son, were all killed in this tragic accident. And oh my goodness, I was in tears. How anyone can overcome anything like that, must be a God thing. I don't think I could crawl out of bed ever again..

Which brings me to one of my Biggest Pet Peeves..Drinking and Driving..My husband has put in alot of hours at work, and is now on a 6 day work week. They were just put on a schedule to where they have to cover the wkends from now on. And one of the guys he works with, has had 3 DWI, has the breathing tube thing to start his car. Well, when they checked his machine, they found that he had tried to start it while intoxicated, so they are making him do 45 days in jail. Which he has to serve on the wkends. (kind of like a slap in the wrist)..Anyways, my husband did not get to watch the Cowboys Game, which if yall know him, that is a big deal. So when this guy came to work on Monday, after serving time in jail, he asked my husband "Man, did you see that Cowboys Game!"? I think my husband took every thing he had to not beat the guy down..ha,ha But think about that people..This guy has been caught drinking and driving 3 times, and tried to drive while intoxicated again, and gets 45 days in jail, and gets to check in on the wkends and sleep, read a book and watch the freaking game! tell me how that is teaching him a lesson. And what is it going to take before they put him away,?? We all know the answer to that, he will have to kill some innocent family or someones child before they so something. And it drives me crazy..Pretty sad, huh?

We need to agree and pray for the laws to get tighter on that. One warning maybe, but 4, NO I don't think so..