Thank You, Thank you, Thank You

Wow - Guess what! I won an award! Thanks Tinika

So the rules for this award go like this:

1. You place the logo on your blog.
2. Nominate other blogs for the award
3. Link the nominees within your post.
4. Leave them a comment about it.
5. Link back to the person who gave you the award

And the nominees are:
Casey - Averys mommy A real special one for me!
Nikki - Jonahs mommy
Jami - All babies photographer
Carrie - Sweet blogger and mommy of three
Jodi - Olivias mommy I love reading about this little preemies progress!
and last but not least:
Patrice - (Another Jonahs mommy) Now I am sure Patrice doesn't really have time at the moment to be playing these "blogging games". Her little sweetie is in constant need of her love and attention. But maybe this will get more people to know about his story and I am positive the extra prayers will be welcomed.

Guess What I Got

Ok - See what came in the mail yesterday----I was a little nervous at first, since I am such an amateur. But like my husband, I READ the instructions. I got it switched out and away I went..

Here are a few random shots I took with it today.



And I love this shot. He is just as sweet as he looks!
Darned ole RSV - if it werent for that there would be Avery shots here. I pray she will be well VERY SOON and then I will try out my new lens on her sweet face. Sorry this post was so boring I just wanted to post a few pics from my new lens! Fun Fun Fun

Wordless Wednesday

If I were using words I would mention that I always say "why in the world did I have to end up in Louisiana with the completely flat lands." I much prefer mountains and beaches... But I must admit this is a pretty site. I would say that if I were using words but I am not because this is titled "Wordless Wednesday".

Weekend Wonders

We had a nice weekend. We loved watching Avery taking a few steps here and there. The most we saw was 4 or 5. She generally took 2 and then made it from the couch to a chair, or took 2 or 3 and then went down to a crawl. She played and clapped and even danced a little to music now and then. Oh and of course pulled all the cookbooks from the Bakers Rack, one of the most fun things to do at Nonnas house. She is the one who found the recipe that I made for lunch today. Thanks Avery it was delicious. Good job.
When Casey and Charlie got here there was a strong smell of gasoline coming from their car. After Papaw (also known as Pap) and Todd checked it out - to the shop it went. Turns out it is going to need repairs. So they took our old faithful Mini Van back to Monroe until Casey can find out about their warranty. Hopefully it will get fixed quickly. My plan was to take Avery to the Riverwalk this weekend while it was so pretty and her parents were shopping out of town for a new laptop, but since they didn't want to drive their car to Baton Rouge and blow up in it, they took my car. So I had to stay at the house. (I don't want to blow up either.) Avery and I along with Pap and Gran Gran played in the yard instead. Avery didn't know the difference between the Riverwalk and our yard and loved crawling and strolling around the yard and driveway. Maybe we will catch the Riverwalk next visit.
We also got to take our first walk with Avery while she was here. The weather was beautiful so we walked to Penny's house down the street to see the newest member of their family, little Leon. So small and precious. Avery however, wasn't that impressed. I think she thinks it's all about her for some reason. I can't imagine why she would ever get that impression.All of this made Nonna very happy. (Well of course aside from the car thing). OK Seriously that last picture was really just because my sister wanted to see my new hair cut. I dont know why I had my reading glasses on. I wasnt reading. Oh well. Until next time!

Surprise

What a surprise I found when I checked my friend Jami's blog today. Yesterday I was pleased to see that she had posted Avery's most recent pictures. I enjoyed looking at them. Some of them are so beautiful. Avery was not very cooperative that day. Some of those pictures captured that. LOL But mostly she just was unsure of where she was and being the home body that she is was not giving out many smiles at all. She sure made Jami work hard. Anyway so today when I checked her blog, I certainly did not expect to see THIS. Go check that out if you havent seen it yet. I was tickled. She did a good job telling the short version of their story. :) THANKS SO MUCH Jami. Thankfully we are getting a visit this weekend from the little family. Cant wait to see all three of them. Maybe I will get some good pictures somewhere out in the sunshine this weekend. That's it for now.

Wordless Wednesday

Not Me Monday Again

Wasnt planning on doing a Not Me post until these things popped in my head. So here I am again on a Monday.Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.
I do not dread work tomorrow because we will be giving out the Seniors Supplies. I know that it will all go smoothly because almost all of them have already paid their balances. (Whatever) I know it wont be chaotic in the morning while I am doing all my normal early duties and taking those late payments and getting things ready for the seniors, and comparing my balances paid with Balfours balances paid... Not dreading it at all. No problem.
I do not dislike cats. I know thats random. But back in the day when our cat was a tiny fluffy kitten, I knew they were adorable. But now (by the way that would be 13 years later! Who knew cats lived this long. [Dont sent hate mail] I am just sayin') Anyway I dont mind at all that our cat, who is no longer tiny and fluffy, sits/sleeps on my new car leaving muddy catprints, catspray, and other unmentionables on the hood of my fabulous car shown below!
I seriously do not think Todd's chili, which he has made all of 2 times now, (That being the only meal he has cooked of course) , is better than my own. That just couldnt be since I have been making chili for some 25 years now. What is up with that. He says its because he measures. Maybe so.
Oh and I did not have someone who called my work just to hang up on me several times, and I mean more than 10 - several times today. I do not know who it is and I am not tired of it at all. Because I am not trying to work nor am I very busy. No, I have plenty of time to play games while I am working and others- well arent.
OK That's enough of that!