Jack Jack BKA DoodleBug

AKA............The DoodlBug................A little over 9 years ago this baby boy appeared to us with a mixture of reddish blonde hair, big sky blue eyes and this adorable smile. Both Kevin and I agreed "There's just something about this little guy." Jack lit up a room light no light bulb ever could..............and he still does. Now "Doodlebug" comes home in the late afternoon smelling like a wet puppy that got caught in the rain, sweaty, and always full of Love. He's simple yet complicated, funny but serious, little but big................ya know how that works.In January of 2007, Jack committed his heart and soul to Jesus Christ. A heart that was broken for those that didn't know Jesus, wanting to see everyone he knows, one day, in Heaven with him. He is passionate!............about everything he does from playing to praying. I LOVE IT! At night Jack curls up with me in my King Size Bed and we "chat". We talk about why Jack feels the way he does, we pray for those that have been "ugly" to him, we talk about why leaves fall off trees...............among many other things. Above all Jack just wants to be HAPPY. Happy with school, happy with the people that love him and those he loves, happy with life.Jack is a lucky little guy to have so many people that love him but more importanly.................we are lucky to have our Jack! I AM VERY LUCKY TO BE HIS MOM! The mom that has taught him to pray and thank God daily for our lives and for allowing me to "spin my wheels" with him every day that we share this earth. And although frustration kicks in (somedays more than others)and the hectic world spins out of control, it's all a part of our memries in the making. I just wanted you all to know how much I love my "Doodlebug".

ELEVATE YOUR JEWELRY

OK.........I know you can't read the shirts but they all say "Elevate Your Jewelry" It's a "Draper" thing! Anyway, Don't we all look so ..............PINK!

This day was so much fun for us all! It was a great time of fellowhip and bonding with women all over the South.

The Big 40

I know I know, I'm just now getting to the photos of my big 40th Birthday. It was such a nice get together. My wonderful Husband, Brian and my closest cousin, Amanda put together a great party to celebrate me being 40, not-so-skinny, aching joints and wrinkles-creeping-in. THERE.............done! Honestly, it's just a number. My wonderful and very intelligent Step-Dad always says that on your birthday you just should be thankful you are having another one!

I was happy to have my Brother and Sister-In-Law, Donnie and Suzanne there along with some dear friends, Gina and Chip, Ed and his wife and their friend, Ken, Jan and Dedrick and my friend Don. We really had fun, good food and fellowship. Our Awesome kids came too.

The New Baby / Loving Kids

January 27, 2008

Cousin Carla has given birth to a beautiful baby girl! Amanda and I went to see her last night. She is "GEORGOUS"!! Black hair, big beautiful eyes and full of life! Carla is such a good Mommy too! I was so proud of how she has adapted to being a Mommy! I will upload a photo for you all to see and will send more later.

Sometimes being a Mom is soooooooo hard. I can't even put into words what all is involved in being not just a parent, but a Mom. I love my children so much. My days are sometimes long and draining............especially after one of those days of answering 500 questions , no one wanting to eat the Dinner that I stressed over cooking, spaghetti sauce on my dining room wall, etc..........None of that matters at the end of the day when my Jack Jack and Cart climb up in my lap and say to me "Mom, you're the best Mom ever". Then it's all good. Sarah Kathryn passes the comment "Mom........you are a cool Mom"......................that's a warm feeling from an 11 year old.