"Primping" ain't easy...

I'm not sure why I do it, or why I can't stop, but I'm totally obsessed with looking at myself in the mirror..I mean seriously, am I suddenly expecting that I will change looks from day to day?? And not only is this weird habit bad enough, I can't even do it with a straight face.. Ever since I can remember, I've been told that I make a funny face every time I look into a mirror, or glance into a reflection.. it's actually kinda silly, but I can't seem to shake the habit. You might be asking yourself why in the world would Tim come back after a 6 month vacation from the blog, and start out by writing about a weird habit he possesses, rather than write about his beautiful and loving wife that shares so much about him.... Well, it's kinda simple actually, she will think this is hilarous. And that's why I'm writing it.. To make her laugh, to make her smile, and to make her feel loved. She deserves it. She is my one true blessing that God gives me every single day, and her happiness is my motivator.. I love you baby!

Another Morning without an Arm!

You know this is the second morning I have woken up without that wonderful arm or leg snuggled up next to me and it sucks! I am ready for Tim to come home. Life is not the same without him in this city with me. I believe he called me at 2:30 this morning to tell me he loved me and that he couldn't go to sleep without me! I love him and I am so blessed to have him in my life! I even went back to bed this morning because I was so cold and restless trying to sleep last night. I heard every noise in the house last night and even had to get up and turn off the lava lamps in Dakota's room because I knew that in the rare occasion they would catch fire Tim would hear that before me and he wasn't here. I had to take care of that. There is simply nothing else like our protector being at home with us...(Dakota's words!)

I got a phone call about 8:30 and it was my dad! He was stopping by to see me! I made him coffee and he made my day just to stop by for 15 minutes and show me that I was important. Thank you Daddy.

Well...I guess I will start another day at work. Wonder what is on the Food Network!

Mornings without You

Happy December! Our Charlie Brown Christmas tree is decorated in the living room. Presents are wrapped and it is cold! There is nothing better than a garage with doors that close and a working fireplace! Warming up the house in the morning is a great way to start the day!
Thanksgiving was a great feast of turkey and more turkey! We are so blessed to have the family that we do.
Tim is on his first official business trip learning to take the reigns and become a great managing team leader....something greater...I didn't think that was possible because I already think he is awesome! He is in cold Tennessee this morning and let me just say I don't like sleeping or waking up without him. There is something about waking up and finding that warm leg or arm to throw over me in the wee hours of the morn. Not this morning. I didn't need to make coffee because he is the only one that drinks it in the morning. I almost made a pot just to have the smell in the kitchen. I could have left the coffee in the pot and maybe he could rewarm it when he gets home tomorrow? Nay..... I miss him....miss his first Good Morning to me.....miss the way he dresses for work....miss morning conversation like, "Where are my keys?.....Honey have you seen my wallet?.....Will you make me a turkey sandwich for lunch?" I even miss the wet towel laying on the bed. Can you believe it? It is the little things in life that make comfortability mean the most. Not complacency but the difference to recognize love and belonging to mundane life.......that does not exist in this house! LOVE happens Here BABY!
I miss you Honey and I am praying for a successful trip with a warm arm wrapped around me again in the wee morning of Thursday. I love you!

Little Things Mean a Lot - To my husband

Blow me a kiss from across the room
Say I look nice when I'm not
Touch my hair as you pass my chair
Little things mean a lot
Give me your arm as we cross the street
Call me at six on the dot
A line a day when you're far away
Little things mean a lot
Don't have to buy me diamonds or pearls
'cause honestly, honey, they just cost money
Give me a hand when I've lost the way
Give me your shoulder to cry on
Whether the day is bright or gray
Give me your heart to rely on
Send me the warmth of a secret smile
To show me you haven't forgot
For now and forever, that's always and ever
Honey,little things mean a lot!

These lyrics are exactly the way you make me feel. Thank you for such an awesome time last night! There is nothing better than the precious time we spent together reading the Bible, laughing, destroying me in UNO and watching you get eaten by a shark!
I love you!

Update

In the last month we have :
*Enjoyed the most wonderful wedding reception at Kearney Island! All of our friends and family joined us in celebrating our marriage. It all started with a true Hawaiian horn blow and fabulous Kearney BBQ. We are so blessed to have so many people who love and pray for us!
*Changed jobs more than once (both of us!)
*Spent a fabulous weekend in Boston while the Red Sox were winning their way into the World Series. The weather called for flip flops and shorts in October. We walked through the park, had a romantic dinner in the Italian North End and flew on a plane that shook every time someone sneezed! Boston is a great town! We walked everywhere we went and had the BEST sushi ever! Thank you Ben and Chrissy!
*Met Baby Addison.....so cute and cuddly and what great parents he has!
*Spent the day at the Gastonia Museum with the kids. We watched a planetarium movie about aliens that is Tim's favorite! The kids had a great weekend together. They play better and better with each other!
*Trick or treated as Darth Vador, a Pirate wench and a guy....guess who the guy was :)
*Fell in love with my husband every day...more and more!
*Watched some Cherryville football, Tiny Knight cheerleaders and lots of college and pro football...By the way I am still leading the Fantasy Football League...I believe Tim is 6th or 7th! Funny how that works!
The time is changing tonight. Now there is more darkness which hopefully will mean more time alone in front of the fireplace for cuddling and movie watching. Our life is truly blessed. Thank you God for blessing our family so much!

What a MONTH!

Where did September go? And where did Tim go?
He is still around excited about his new position with a new company. Today he stayed home to tend to the clumsy me who slipped on some water at work yesterday and in the Doctor's terms is dealing with "excessive bruising." Fun ! I hate pain and I am a true wuss. So God Bless my sweetheart because he puts up with me!
Let' s see September brought a beach vacation with our kids. It was so fun! We stayed at the Landmark Resort and the kids had a blast in the waterpark and on site putt putt course. The weather was great, we ate great and the kids were great!
We traveled to App for a hot and sweaty win over Lenoir Rhyne. That was a great day trip for us to get away, watch some football and eat some of the best bbq!
Thanks to all who came to the Dakota and Bethany's birthday party this past weekend! Stowe park turned out to be booked and so Owens Park worked out well.
And, Yes, we had hot dogs again!
We especially thank BABA for the ice we continued to munch on for 2 days afterwards and look forward to you and Grandma traveling South in hopes of more crunchy fire department ice!
Until next time.....

Love

Lots of ways that Tim shows me he loves me:
*writes me sweet love letters and emails
*sings songs on my voicemail that he makes up on his own
*takes care and loves my son
*makes time to snuggle on the couch for movie time
*plans a date night
*says he is sorry and means it
*tells me he loves me every time we talk on the phone and every time we have to part
*the way he looks at me
*tries his best to teach me to wink
*kisses me and tells me Good Morning
*makes me fried eggs
*sings to me as we travel down the road
*makes me apart of golf, football leagues, and softball games
*dances like a crazy man because he knows I love it and it makes me laugh
*holds my hand
*hand washes all of the dishes that don't fit the dishwasher because he knows I don't like to do it
*tells me how beautiful I am
*provides for us by working hard during the day and at night
*is always on my side
*lets me beat him at card and board games (wait that one I put in for him...Oreo sandwiches!)

I could go on and on but I did this because I am the most blessed woman in the world and I wish that everyone could feel love like I feel it because there is absolutely nothing else like it!
Thank you baby for making me feel love like this!
I love you!!!!