Old Pictures from the Back Yard

I found these pictures on my computer the other day and have neglected to
 post them on here for quite some time. I thought they were really cute so here they are!

This was back in May he was only 7 months old here.

 

He used to love playing in his jumpy seat. He was so happy when he could reach the banana and the parrot. It was so cute.

 

 

 

He wasn't so sure about the grass

 

 

 

 

Little Feet

 

 

 

Boy time has really flown by. I can't believe he is already one, walking, and on the verge or talking up a storm. I miss the warm weather already. :(

Going to Great Grandma B's

Stratton and I went to see Grandma B the other day. He had a really good time even though it was getting close to being nap time.

 

Stratton had to scope out the place as soon as we walked in the door

 Great Grandma B had so much fun watching Stratton dance.

He really likes to push buttons...even though he doesn't know what they do.

I got tired so then it was time to go home. I had such a good time. The dog scared me a little and he wouldn't stop barking. But other than that I had SO much fun with Grandma B.

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Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

Ok guys. I know I don't run anymore but I'm going to try to get back into running again.

On December 12th, 2009 I'm going to do the one mile walk for the Jingle Bell Run/Walk.

The Jingle Bell Run/Walk raises awareness of the nation's

most common cause of disability, while raising desperately

needed funds to help find a cure for arthritis!

All proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation.

 

Raise $100 and receive a Jingle Bell Running hat or a Jingle Bell Run Commemorative tree ornament.

I'm going to try to raise as much money as I can so if you all would like to donate please let me know.

If you would like to write a check make it payable to The Arthritis Foundation.

I hope you can come out and either cheer us all on or come out and walk/run also. It's for a great cause and even though it's going to be cold it will be great.

Hope to see you there!

Here is the flyer for it.

Please pass on the word, anything helps.

200 Things I Like & That I Am Thankful For

1. good music
   
2. my big cozy chair at home
3. a cool fall breeze
   
4. cold water out of a clean glass
   
5. the sound of rain and thunder
   
6. listening to Stratton laugh
   
7. reading a good book
   
8. a warm hoodie or sweat shirt
   
9. my wonderful husband
   
10. my nice warm bed
    
11. my loving family
    
12. a nice long car ride
    
13. Air conditioning and heaters
    
14. Andy's Ice cream
    
15. walks at the park
    
16. my phone
    
17. comfortable blue jeans
    
18. even more comfortable sweat pants
    
19. my sister
    
20. butterflies
21. butterfly kisses
22. being outside
    
23. Stratton playing with Derek
    
24. Christmas morning
25. clothes that make my butt look good
    
26. comfortable shoes (no shoes)
    
27. compliments on my work
    
28. computers that work
29. smiling babies
    
30. spaghetti
    
31. chocolate
32. dishwashers
33. not having to wash the dishes by hand
    
34. dried mango slices
35. playing nice
    
36. crackling fire in a fireplace
37. flowers
38. God
    
39. freedom of speech
40. fresh ideas
41. good dogs
    
42. good conversation
43. good eyesight
44. good friends
45. good health
46. good movies
47. good teachers
48. good family
    
49. Grandparents
    
50. a great childhood
    
51. camping
    
52. the drive in theater
    
53. hair spray
54. high-speed Internet access
55. holding hands
56. homemade ice cream on the 4th of July
    
57. honest people
58. warm hugs
59. ice cubes
60. indoor plumbing
61. nice people
    
62. kittens (but not cats)
    
63. laughter
64. live Christmas trees
65. morning coffee with French Vanilla creamer
    
66. parking spaces near the front (even though Derek gets mad when I do) :)
    
67. peanut butter, banana, and honey sandwiches
    
68. closet full of clothes
    
69. cabinet full of food
    
70. fridge full of food
    
71. porch swings
72. pregnant women
73. puppies
74. quiet mornings
75. rainbows
76. remote controls
77. boiled peanuts
78. the smell at the barn
    
79. pajamas
80. Stratton and Derek
    
81. smiles
82. snow covered anything
    
83. snowflakes
84. soft toilet paper
85. sunrises
86. sunsets
    
87. Thanksgiving dinner
88. that I wasn't in the obituaries today
89. the color of autumn leaves
90. the sound of the ocean
    
91. the smell of a new born puppy's breath
    
92. the smell of homemade bread
93. the words "I love you"
94. tire swings
95. true friends
96. uninterrupted dinners
97. warm kisses
98. long warm showers
99. whipped cream (not the low fat kind)
    
100. white puffy clouds
101. wrinkle-free clothes
102. zoo's
103. my artwork 
104. my job
105. my house
106. my pictures in my office
107. God
108. lip glass
109. chap stick
110. makeup
111. my car
112. my humor
113. my mom and dad 
114. live concerts
115. DVR
116. days off from work
117. riding a bike
118. riding a horse
119. riding a train 
120. that I don't have to dress up for work 
121. my iPod
122. everyday I have the opportunity to learn something new
123. google (because I would be lost without it)
124. the bible ( because I would REALLY be lost without it)
125. when I don't forget something
126. the gummie bear song
127. the farting dinosaur video
128. grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup
129. my dads spaghetti
130. my dads potato soup
131. my dads fishing stories
132. my dads sense of humor
133. my moms laugh
134. my moms energy
135. my moms smile
136. my moms huge heart
137. my moms hard work
138. my sisters love
139. my sisters OCD
140. my sisters kindness
141. my sisters attitude
142. my husbands hugs
143. my husbands personality
144. my husbands love
145. my husbands compliments
146. my husbands ability to always make me smile
147. my family's love
148. my family's kindness
149. my family's support
150. Steph's pregnant belly (Guss)
151. Steph's personality
152. Steph's  humor
153. Steph's blondness (even though she's a red head)
154. Steph's red hair
155. my crazy ass friends
156. my sketches 
157. my college classes
158. my college friends
159. funny movies
160. hulu and watching free videos
161. my personal heater at work
162. 44oz blue poweraid
163. cameras
164. long distance phone calls for FREE
165. a good pen
166. a good grade on a test 
167. a good grade in a class
168. good artwork
169. apple computers
170. hot corners (on my computer)
171. hot guys  :D
172. warm blankets
173. finger nail clippers
174. pedicures
175. massages
176. pain-free mornings
177. long naps
178. hammocks
179. sleeping in hammocks
180. sleeping during a thunder storm
181. sleeping in
182. sleeping with the one you love
183. snuggling on the couch
184. snuggling on the couch with Stratton
185. new born babies
186. body lotion
187. perfume
188. bean bag chairs
189. feather beds
190. feather comforters
191. the smell of laundry detergent
192. the smell of dove deodorant
193. big dogs
194. high lighters
195. lunch breaks
196. smoke free smoke breaks
197. finding things I've lost
198. funny websites
199. getting my picture taken 
200. the cat vs screaming frog video
     

Halloween and a Wedding!

Sorry it's been a few days since I have posted. I've been super on the go since like Thursday of last week. We went to Lexington, Ky for Eric (my cousin) and Meredith's wedding. They got married on HALLOWEEN! How cool is that. They even got married in an actual haunted house! It was pretty neat. My mom and dad drove out on Friday morning with Stratton. Friday afternoon Derek, Casey, Marcus and I drove out together. We stayed at Auntie Pams house for the weekend. The Wedding was on Saturday at the Wallis house. Stratton got to put on his costume for the night and was a huge hit with everyone! He didn't have much fun at first and we couldn't figure out why... then one very stinky diaper later he was back to his usual cheery self and was great for the rest of the night. The wedding was beautiful and the food was great. I know Derek and Marcus had a good time matching each other beer for beer and drinking Kentucky Ale. I sware those two are horrible when they get together. Well anyway, here are some pictures from the weekend. Enjoy!

Stratton found a friend.

He loves dogs and apparently liked this one too.

He didn't do very well with the stepping stones.

This is how he sleeps in the car now. Hands on his head and a frowny face.

Rawr!!! He's our little dinosaur.

 

Isn't he the cutest?

 

On the way to the wedding.

 

Yay for weddings!

 

The Brennan girls

Stratton and Momma waiting for the wedding to begin.

The Wedding

He carried that bottle around all night long.

 

He played with the girls for a while. They chased him around and he would scream like a girl.

Mommy was tired.

 

I think Mady and Grandma Kathie had a little too much candy.

Dancing!

He loved dancing with his Great Auntie Pam

Not sure what Stratton was doing here.

Derek and Stratton were dancing the night away.

Stratton and my cousin Beth. She was dying to hold him all night and he was being a turd about it.

Me, Stratton (the Dinosaur), Mady (Dorothy), and Anna (cowgirl riding a horse) standing outside the Wallis House

Stratton, Grandpa, and Great Great Aunt Cece were having so much fun watching videos on the computer.

Ali Turner

Hey guys. So most of you all know my friend Ali. She's been my best friend since 7th grade and got me into horses and different odd jobs at barns and what not. She's been my friend through thick and thin and even introduced Derek and I. Well, since 8th grade she has been trying out the career of modeling. She has done awesome awesome work and has gone to many different places to model for such companies as Tommy Hilfiger, Dillards, Glo Jeans, etc, etc... She has been on so many print ads that I can't keep track anymore. It's crazy because if you google Ali Turner her face pops up! Well, Ali has been given the opportunity to compete to be a Victoria's Secret Angel. Here's the Website for the Contest She went to Chicago to see if she would be one of the Top 8 out of the entire nation. In Chicago alone there were over 3,000 girls. They took those 3,000 girls and chopped it to 40, then 10, then 2. They told her if she didn't get a phone call by tomorrow that she wasn't going to be part of those final two. Well, she got the phone call. She was chosen as the top 2 from Chicago. There were 8 other girls picked from New York, L.A. and online. So Ali is now in the top 10, she's flying to N.Y. today and she is going to be in a Mini Series on CBS. We will find out Dec 1st if she is going to make it to the VS runway show to be an Angel. Her chances are high and we are all rooting her on.  Keep her in your prayers and visit the website often to vote for her! Good luck Ali! We love you!