Perfect Sunday......Except For Other People's Kids!

Today has been a beautiful, great day! We got up this morning and got dressed for church.. Me and Dave went to Sunday School and then we had Nursery duty.... We had the 3 year old class for Wee Worship... It was really fun except for this one little boy that was sooo disrespectful to the adults.. I really wanted to take him into the bathroom and spank his butt, but he wasn't my kid, sooo I could only think about it! Atleast my children know how to act around other adults... I bet he gets away with everything at his house.... Defiantly a parenting thing... They are to blame to for his behavior... Makes me not want to EVER do Wee Worship again!! Anyways, got home from church and had Sunday pot roast and mashed potatoes... Soooo good... Then naps... And I've been farming on Farmville some this afternoon.. My new obsession..... BAD!! Dave went to Wendy's to visit with some of his male buddies and will be back soon. The girls are playing quietly in their room... For a change, ha! Hope everyone has a great week!!!

Great Saturday Spent With Friends...

Today has been a great one... We slept in some and then got up and did some chores... I had to supervise the girls in picking up their room and the way that room looked it took half the morning.. While we were busy doing that, Dave went grocery shopping at Wal-Mart.. That was sorely needed too! Then it was afternoon naps... When the girls got up, we got dressed and went to Dale and Shanna's for supper and some Farmville fun.. Yep, we're addicted... Anyways, we had burgers on the grill, hot dogs, and my favorite.. Cheese Dip!! It was sooo good. We had fun visiting and the girls had a blast playing with their buddies.... We just got home and are getting ready for bed..... Tomorrow is church and who knows what else....

My Wild Girls.....

The girls must have woke up with extra energy today... Because they haven't stopped all day long!!! They both have been energizer bunnies.. They had a good day at school and daycare.. Nobody got in trouble and that is ALWAYS a good thing... Dave picked the girls up from daycare after work and I met them at home when I got off... They were all camped out in front of the the T.V. when I walked in.... We had baked french fries and chicken nuggets... The girls favorite.. Not mine so much... Oh, well.... good thing I wasn't so hungry tonight... I can tell you if they ever settle down long enough they will both crash!! They are being so loud in Hannah's room right now laughing and hitting the wall... There is no telling what they are doing in there!!! Well, baths and bed REALLY REALLY soon..... Goodnight....

We're Almost Healed!!

Today I was off.....Surprise for me..... I spent the day doing some cleaning and me and the cat hung out.... Dave took both the girls to daycare and school.... Around 2:30pm I went and picked Hannah up from school and we headed to Ortho Arkansas for her Dr.'s Appointment. Dave met us up there so he could ask the Dr. all of the Important questions ( Softball) haha.... She checked out great... They x-rayed her finger again and the Doc said it was healing fine... We aren't all the way healed but getting there. She doesn't have to wear her splint anymore.. Just buddy taping the fingers together.... So, recheck in a 2 weeks and all is looking good. Also, before I forget Hayleigh obviously punched some poor kid in the face today at school... I guess they won't mess with her anymore!! I hate that she did it, but I'm glad that she knows how to defend herself.... She wouldn't just DO that unless she felt threatened..So, I'm to too worried about it.... We came home for a little bit and then went and ate supper at TaMolly's.. I never get tired of those chicken nachos... Yummm.... Yumm...... We are now settling down for the night and getting ready for beddy bye.......

Pretty Good Day...

It was a pretty good day.... Work not too bad.... The girls were good today....Dave and Hannah are at softball practice right now.... Mom went home this morning..... Hmmm.... What else? Me and Hayleigh are hanging out together.... Boring, Boring, Boring....... Nothing much else for today...Sorry......

Monday's... Blah......

Boy, I could have stayed in bed this morning... But, nooooo..... Had to get up and get girls off to school and daycare and go to work myself.... Yuck.... Good day at work though... Busy, but not to busy.... Me and Shanna went to lunch together as usual..... Mom picked the girls up from daycare and Dave went on to Wal-Mart after he got off.. I came on home and we had pot roast for supper! Yum... Yum.... Thanks mom..... We are now watching Monday night football... Yeah... RIGHT..... I'm bored to death already..... I guess I'll be going to bed early, because I am NOT watching this!!!! Hope everyone's week is a good one....

Photo Editing With Picnik...

I was playing around on this photo editing site and LOVE the 1960's thing that you can apply with it... It makes it look really old and even rounds the corners... Anyways, just playing around.

Sunday Already?

Wow.... Where did the weekend go? We've had a great one though.... Today was spent together as a family.... Church this morning and then naps as usual..... This family can't function without them... Atleast the kiddos..... Got up and did some chores... They seem endless... Lots of laundry... We are having breakfast for supper... My favorite..... And then maybe watch a pay per view movie.... Who knows??? Hannah's first full week of school is coming up.... We'll see how that goes... Hopefully no more notes.... Not much else to report..... Hope everyone had a great weekend and too bad it's over, huh?

Happy Birthday Ne-Naw.....

Just wanted to tell Ne-Naw Happy Birthday!! Hope you had a great one!! Love you!!!!

Good Food With Family And Friends...

Today I had to work!! Blah.... It really was a good day though.. Not to busy... Not to slow... Mom came down yesterday and will be here a few days... I came home and we all took naps because I was exhausted.. Didn't sleep well the night before... Anyways, got up and we cleaned some and then we just kinda visited with each other.... Got supper ready.... We had steaks, grilled corn on the cob, a mushroom sauce, grilled snapper and baked potatoes... We also had banana pudding for dessert... So needless to say we are all miserably full right now... Also we got a security system installed in the house today.. I've always wanted one and today we got it for FREE! All we had to agree to was putting a little sign out in our yard letting everyone know who protects our house! What a deal... We just pay a small monthly fee.... Very cool.... We can sleep a little easier tonight.... That's all that has happened today... Been a pretty good one... Here are some pics of Hayleigh shucking corn with her daddy getting supper ready....

Rainy Thursday....

Today started off wet.... I thought it would never stop raining... I guess we needed it though... Hannah had another good day at school, but got her first note sent home... 2nd day of school and already a note!!! She got caught talking in the hall, which they are obviously not supposed to do for some reason... I asked her why she was talking and she told me this other girl was talking to her and she wanted to be her friend.... Anyways, this year they have to write their own note home and we have to sign it.... Hopefully this will be a lesson and we won't get another one for awhile...She's just like her daddy.... Can't keep that mouth shut... HaHa..... We gave her a good talking too and took T.V. privlages away tonight and if she gets another note soon she won't be able to play softball.... Hayleigh had a good day... They told me when I picked her up that she was trying to comfort another little boy today during nap... That's my little nurturer.... RIGHT! We gave Taylor a bath tonight and he looks so funny!! He's an afro cat right now!! But atleast he smells good... Supper was chicken and rice and now that our bellys are full it's bedtime.... Goodnight....

Pictures of Walker And The Girls....

Here are a few pics of Walker and the girls tonight... I think they may like their little cousin or something!!

First Day Of School!! 2nd Grade...

Today was Hannah's first day of school!! We got up early this morning and put on all of our new clothes and shoes and was looking spiffy for our first day! She said she had a great day and that her teacher only gave her one worksheet all day! She was excited about that!! Hayleigh had to ride with me this morning and that kinda threw her for a loop... She's been riding with Dave all summer since her and her sister go to the same daycare... She didn't understand where Hannah was, so I had to tell her like a hundred times!!! Work was SLOW today... No one is sick yet.... but give it time! When I got off I came home and we ate really fast and got in the car and went to see baby Walker who is now home and doing great!! The girls loved holding and kissing him... We took some cute pics of him too.... I'm soooo happy that he is home,and I am soooo in LOVE...He will pretty much get whatever he asks for from me... I will be a sucker.... Sorry Jo... HaHa.... Anyways, can't wait to see him again... I believe I was a baby hog because no one else got to hold him while I was there.. oops...... Goodnight....

School Starts Tomorrow!! What???

Today was my day off... And I nice and quiet one it was.... The girls went to daycare... It was Hannah's last day day of summer fun... They had a Ice Cream Float Party... Hayleigh had another good day also.... I spent half of the day doing some laundry and the other half fighting the crowd at Target and Old Navy for some last minute clothes for Hannah's first day of 2nd grade tomorrow.... I think she's excited... I'm not excited about that stupid traffic that's gonna be on the road tomorrow!! Oh, well... Me and Hayleigh will have to fight that together.... I can't believe school is already starting... They just got out for the summer!!! All I can think about is the illnesses that will be rolling around and making the clinic super busy again... I HATE winter's at the clinic... HATE!!!!! No use in dwelling on it now..... It's coming and there's no stopping it... So, I'm wishing everyone luck on their first days of school and hope all goes well..... Will post pics tomorrow of my little 2nd grader... Gosh that's hard to say!! Oh, and some good news for our family!! Walker came home tonight!! He will be spending the night in his on little bed in his own little room.... I'm sooo excited to go see him!!! We will be going after work tomorrow and I'll post some pics of him too!! Goodnight!!! Oh, and Shanna I hope you like your blog.... I just kinda guessed on what you would like.... So, I went a little country on it!!!!

Hannah's Open House Tonight....

I really wish that I liked Mondays..... But I just can't make myself! Today was busy, busy.... Went to Treadway with Shanna to eat with our husbands.... That was nice... I guess! HaHa.... The girls were good today.... Hannah went bowling at daycare.... The days are ticking bye and school will be here VERY soon..... I think she's excited.... We went to open house at Hurricane Creek tonight and met her teacher Mrs. McNaulty... Very nice lady.... I think Hannah will have a great year with her if she does what she's told and keeps that little mouth shut!!! Yeah right!! We had Sonic for supper... Man, I miss being home long enough to cook!!! Talked to Jodie at work and Walker is scheduled to go home some time this week!!! Yeah... I can't wait to get my hands on him..... Anyways, getting hollered at, so I'm going to get me some girls!!! Goodnight!!

Hannah's Baptism....

Today was a very special day..... Hannah was baptized in front of her church family and family and friends.... I can tell you I've never been so proud of her... I told her right before she went up that this would be the most important thing that she would ever do in her life..... It makes me think that just maybe... me and Dave are doing something right..... We had a lot of family come down... MiMi, PaPaw, NeNaw, Nana Dianna, Nana Carolyn, Uncle Micheal, Aunt Bridgette, BabyJake (still one word, hahaha), Aunt Betty, Robin, and Mr. Bob.... We went out to eat at the Catfish Barn afterwards and got to visit awhile before everyone went home.... When we got home we took some much needed naps and haven't done much else.... We are trying to get back into school routine so off to bed a little earlier starting tonight..... We had sloppy joes for supper.. The girls favorite...... What a blessed day!!!

Lady Bug.... Lady Bug.....

Hayleigh got a present from MiMi and PaPaw today... She got a lady bug rain coat and also matching boots... I'm going to have to pry those boots off of her... Hannah went through the same faze when she was that age... Wore them everywhere!! Well, atleast they are cute, huh???

Boring Saturday At Home....

What a great day to do nothing!! Got up this morning and we ate our cereal... The girls picked their room up and me and Dave did some chores around the house... Dave got the grass mowed also.... We had lunch (McDonald's) and then down for naps... When we got up, we played with the girls and then Daddy went to Wal-Mart for groceries.... We knew it would be crowded it being the weekend before school starts so we let him go so it would be quicker.... We had steaks for supper and we are now watching some T.V. and getting ready for in the morning... Hannah is being baptized!! I'm so proud of her... Some family is coming in to watch and then I'm sure we will go eat afterwards....

Friday! Friday!Friday!

I'm sooo happy today is Friday.... It was a long but good one.... Work was work... Not much to say there..... The girls were good today... Hannah had popcorn and a movie at daycare.....Me, Nancy, Shanna, and Leann went to eat at Casa Mexicana for lunch and then back for more work.. Went to Shanna's for awhile tonight while the girls were at softball practice... Thanks for feeding me and Hayleigh Shanna!! Anyways, no plans for tomorrow...... Hope it's a slow weekend at the Work house... Goodnight....

Boy.... Uncle Dave Is In Trouble.......

My husband decided to go visit MY nephew this morning at UAMS, and that skunk got to hold him before me!!!! Boy, he's in trouble!! HaHa.... All he could tell me was that he was sooo cute and sooo small.... I've never been so jealous..... Oh, Well... I'll get my turn.....Anyways, the girls had fun today at daycare... They had the water carnival all day today.... Hannah's not going to know what hit her when she actually has to go back to school!!! I'm still sick with an ear infection and sorethroat.... Wish that would go away! Atleast tomorrow is Friday!! That's a plus..... No big plans for the weekend until Sunday when Hannah gets Baptised..... What a special day that will be.... Well, supper was tater tot casserole and it was awesome...... We are now watching T.V. and winding down for the night....

Nothing Much Today....

Today was my day off and I didn't move from my bed most of it..... Sorethroat, headache, fever, can't breath, coughing.... Did I leave anything out??? It's not even winter yet!! Anyways, Dave took the girls to daycare and picked them up today... Hannah had movies and popcorn today... Hayleigh is full of herself as usual also.... HaHa.... I did manage to muster enough strength to go to Shoe Carnival to pick up Hannah's back to school shoes... They were having a sale that is fixing to end, so I had to go... By one get one half off... I do that each year and buy her 2 pairs of Nike's to last all year.... Pretty good steal.. Anyways, I'm off to bed.. Can't seem to stay out of it today... Also good news, I got a text from Jodie last night and Walker is off of his Oxygen!!! Hopes and prayers that he keeps improving this week and will be home with all of us REAL soon... Love ya Jo, Jesse, and Walker~~~ Goodnight everyone else....

Busy Day...

Today has been a busy one.... The girls had fun at daycare... Hannah got to go to Mill's park and play and then they went and got Wendy's Frostys... I'm jealous.... Me and Shanna went to TaMolly's for lunch today and the nachos were awsome as usual... I haven't really felt well today.. My throat has been killing me and I've had a low grade temp.. Hope it's not turning into anything... Dave picked the girls up after work and was already home by the time I got there.. The guys came and finished our can lights so the whole house is LIT up!! Looks good... Dave and Hannah had to go to softball practice, but she had to sit out because of her finger.... She hated it Dave said.... Oh well..... Supper was Zaxby's and I'm tired of eating OUT!!! We are getting ready for baths and bed and as usual I can't wait.....

Another Sad Day In Our Family....

Today was a very sad one in our family.... Little Eli went to be with the Lord... We went to his funeral at 2pm and it was a beautiful ceremony...My sister and brother-in-law were the 2 most strongest and bravest people I've ever known.... I really don't know if I could go through that and be that strong....My heart goes out to them tonight.... I love you guys... Even now I find it to hard to talk about.... Maybe more thoughts on it later..... Me and Dave both went in to work this morning and worked half days... My mom brought Hannah up to the clinic this morning and we x-rayed her finger.. It is BROKE!!! She went right on over to her Ortho Dr. and he splinted it.. She will have to wear it for 3 weeks until her next appointment.. And that also means no softball for that time... She is pretty upset about it, but we have to do what the Doc says..... So, my toe and her finger..... Who would have thought it? Anyways please continue to lift my family up in your prayers..... Thank you....

Simple Sunday...

Not much going on today at the Work house.... Dave and Hannah went to church this morning and me and Hayleigh hung out here.... When they got home we ate lunch and then Shanna came over and we went to UAMS to see Walker and Jodie...He is soooo cute!!! When we got home Dave went to mow Jodie and Jesse's yard and then he went and picked him up something to eat.. Me, mom, and Hayleigh went to Wal-Mart to exchange shoes and then we picked us up some supper (taco bell).. Hannah has been at a friend's house since this afternoon and will be home soon.... She hurt her finger in softball practice Friday night and didn't tell us until yesterday... So, I'm gonna have to get that checked out tomorrow.... Also, we are having Eli's funeral tomorrow at 2pm in Sardis.... Please keep my family in your prayers in this time of need...... Thank you....

I Won A Kit Naming Contest.......

I can't believe I won a contest!! My Life and Scrap store was holding a name that digital kit contest AND I WON!!! Here is the e-mail that I got from them this morning... I won the kit also!! So cool.......

We have chosen your suggestion of Wild Abandon as a name for our new Designer Duo! Here are the links for you to download the kit for free.Thank you for playing along with us,and enjoy the kit...We'd love to see what you come up with by using it!

And the Winner is dswork123with the suggestion of"Wild Abandon"

Eli's In His Heavenly Father's Arms.....

This is a post from Eli's grandmother on Facebook... She said it the best.......


Our precious Eli went to our Lord at 2:50 a.m. this morning, August 8th. Although we are heartbroken, we're comforted in the knowledge that he will live on through others. Arora was contacted and Eli's heart valves will be used to potentially save the lives of two other children here in Arkansas. Thank you all for your love and support.


Today has been a good day spent at home.... Of course we got the horrible but expected news of Eli's passing this morning... I have found comfort knowing that he isn't suffering any more and he is finally in Our Father's Arms... We took the girls to get their hair cut this morning and they bot look soooo cute... We've just kinda hung out the rest of the day.... Naps and cleaning and that's about the extent of the day.... Don't know what we are gonna do for supper, but I'm hoping it's steaks.... Hope everyone has a great rest of the day... Here is a little picture of Eli.. He really was a beautiful baby.....

Thank Goodness We've Made It To Friday...

I'd be lying if I told you this week has been a great one... It was supposed to be.... We started out the week sooo excited that our nephews had finally arrived... Then we found out all of the horrible news about Eli and even Walker not being just 100%. I don't understand why Jodie and Jesse have to go through this... On one hand we want to be excited about the birth and well being of Walker, and then on the other hand we have to grieve over our beautiful baby Eli not being healthy enough to live.... Not a great place to be in.... My prayers are with my sister and her husband tonight as they are with both of their babies at UAMS... They got to put the twins together and be together as a family today... What a wonderful thing that is..... Eli was taken off of the vent around 8pm last night but has managed to breath on his own all day today... I don't have any updates because we wanted to let Jesse and Jodie have some rest today that is much needed but I'm sure I'll talk with her tomorrow and go and see them I hope.... I hope everyone has a blessed weekend..... Goodnight for now.....

News from our house today wasn't to interesting.... Hannah got to have a water slide carnival today and she soooo much fun... Hayleigh has been battling a cold for most of the week... She doesn't act like she feels bad, though.... Work was busy again today... I guess we're picking up.... David picked the girls up from daycare and came home.... We had sandwiches for supper and then Dave and Hannah went to softball practice.. Me and Hayleigh are hanging out... She's in her room watching Dora the Explorer..... Just waiting on the crew to get back.... Nothing special going on around here.... Hopefully bed isn't too far away....

Another Tough Day....

I was off today and sent the girls on to daycare. Hannah went skating.... Around 1pm me and Dave went up to Arkansas Children's Hospital to see Jesse,Jodie, and Eli.... They had him in a little room so that family could be with him today.... It was really hard seeing him like that and holding all together... He truly is a beautiful baby.... They will be taking him off of life support some time tonight after his baby dedication... Me and Dave couldn't stay for that,because we had to go pick up the girls on time but I can't help but feel like we should be there.... Jodie and Jesse, you guys are in my prayers and I love you guys deeply... Just not a good time in my family right now... What should be a happy time is now a time of sorrow..... But I know that we will get through this.... Anyways, don't feel like blogging much tonight......... I'll update with more info later....

A Difficult Day....

Today started off great... Work was busy... Went to Target with Shanna at lunch to look around... The girls had a good day at daycare... Hannah was supposed to have water slide carnival but the rain prevented that, so they watched a movie instead.... Mom picked the girls up and me and Dave had plans to go visit my sister and my nephews but got really bad news about Eli... They found out today that Eli's brain didn't fully develop and he will not have any quality of life..So, they have decided to take him off of life support and donate his organs to ARORA... What a horrible thing for Jodie and Jesse to have to go through.... He will truly be missed by his family and we will think about him always.... Walker scared us too last night... He had an air sac burst in in lung and had to have a chest tube placed.. But I believe he is doing better today with that... So please keep my family in your prayers because Jesse and Jodie are really going to have a tough time ahead of them and will need it....Thank you all..... More updates later......

Good Day....

Today has been a good day.... Work was busy with check ups..... Went to the library with Nancy today and checked out some more books.... Jodie and the boys are doing well.. I can't wait to see them tomorrow.... Hannah went to the movies at daycare today.... Mom came in today and will be here a few days.... I picked up the girls after work and Dave went and got supper (zaxby's) and then him and Hannah went to the first softball practice of the fall ball season.... They haven't gotten back from that yet.. Mom just went to Sonic to get shakes and then we will be getting baths soon.... I'm really ready to get my foot up for the night.... It really hurts by the end of the day!! Anyways, hope everyone has a great night.......

My Beautiful Nephews Are Here!!!!

Here is the post that I posted on Jodie's blog.... I thought it would go great over here too.....

This is Shannon, Jodie's big sister blogging for her tonight... Oh Boy! What a day... What started out as her routine Dr's visit this morning turned into an ALL day thing!! She was in labor this morning and already dilated to a 4... She was sent over to UAMS labor and delivery and the boys decided to come and meet there family via C-section around 5pm.... I don't have all off their measurements or weights, or Pictures just yet because everything has been such a blur.... Tomorrow for sure those will be posted.. Babies, mom, and daddy are doing fine...... Walker had a little trouble breathing so his is resting in the NICU at UAMS in his on little room for the night just so they can watch him a little more closely... Eli was transported toArkansas Children's Hospital shortly after birth so that they could get started on his shunt surgery and evaluate what to do next with his spina bifida... It looks like the spina bifida in higher up on his spine than we would like, but the good news is that he is breathing on his on with a little help and his color was nice and rosy.... So, we'll let you guys know more when we do... Just please keep Jodie and Jesse and the boys in your thoughts and prayers over the next few days while they adjust to parenthood and also dealing with Eli's special needs.... I can tell you, I only caught a glance of them both.... But I am deeply and utterly in LOVE already.... Get ready to be spoiled boys, because your Aunt Shannon is going to do alot of it....... More tomorrow.... thanks

Another Great Day Spent At Home....

Today was another great day at home.... We got up this morning and instead of going to church Dave went to Wal-Mart to get a few things... I didn't feel like going this morning anyways... I didn't want to show everyone my UGLY boot! We did some chores and Dave took the pool down.. It was sooo sad to see it go! We've had lots of fun in that pool this summer.... We took our naps and when the girls got up Dave took them over to a friend's house to play for awhile... When they got home from that, we went over to Dale and Shanna's to see their new addition to their house.. They are building a dining room and it looks good so far!! I'm jealous..... We just got home from that and my foot is throbbing! We are having steaks for supper and then no plans the rest of the night!!

Rainy Saturday At Home..

It has rained ALL day.... We got up this morning and Dave made us french toast.... Thanks Daddy! Me and Dave tackled the laundry and the walk-in closet... That took a little while to get all of that in order... After that I took a pain pill and went back to bed..... My foot has really been hurting... Not that I thought it would feel much, but it's good to think positive!! Anyways, when I got up we went to Sports Authority in Little Rock to get Hannah a new glove for softball... We couldn't find her a new bat, so we are still looking for the right one... We picked up supper (Sonic) on the way home and just got our baths... It will soon be bed time and I'm ready to pop me a few more pain killers and go off to sleepy without feeling my toe throb...... Goodnight.....