Baby Fever

This morning I was blessed by being able to babysit for some friends.  Their son is 3 months old, and too too cute!  I had such a blast playing with him and Eli.  It was interesting to see how jealous Eli got when I was feeding the baby.  Eli saw the bottle and wanted it so badly.  He even started mimicking the baby...should be interesting when number 2 comes along.  (praying for number 2 already!)  We know that God's timing is perfect in everything.  We know that when baby number 2 finally does show up it will be because God knows we are ready, and knows that we will be the best parents for that child...his child.  Isn't is awesome that God puts faith in us?  He has faith that we will raise his children right.  I love it.

I will admit...I totally have baby fever right now.  I'm sure you figured that out by reading the title. :)  Obviously we will have to wait for a while..you know, with Ellis being deployed and all. LOL  But I know that it will happen...sooner or later.  And if it doesn't, I know that God is in control.  (it is easier to say than to believe it sometimes!) 

Anyway...back to my day!  Eli loved watching the baby move, he loved "ticking" (tickling) his feet, he loved rubbing his hair, and he loved poking his pudgy legs.  Its nice to see now how loving Eli is.  (minus the milk part!) :)  Well....besides babysitting, I went grocery shopping, picked up 12 boxes of Ellis' favorite cookies that I will be sending to him in the next week, went to choir rehearsal...where I played my flute! (first time since like 2007-2008) and after that we headed to IHop!  We had some dinner with my good friends Beth and Joy.  I just wanna add...I LOVE those girls!  We had a great time.  Eli passed out on the way home, which is fine with me...he can sleep in his own bed tonight! (yay!)  I have to be up bright and early tomorrow so I should get going.  Have a good night!

Take care and God bless
-b

Sleepy time!

So today was pretty much the same as the last few days.  Being lazy around the house, playing with Eli, just hanging out.  I love my life! :)  The only part I don't love is the fact that I can never sleep.  Here it is, 12:26 AM and I'm wide awake.  I have to get up in about 8 hours...and if any of you know me...8 hours of sleep is not good for me. LOL  Anyway, I probably should be going, but I wanted to make sure I posted today! :)  Yay for a 2 day streak! :)  I hope you all have a wonderful night.

Take care and God bless you
-B

Lazy days

Today was a wonderful day.  Hmm...what did we do?  Pretty much nothing. :)  I love cuddling with my little boy, watching movies, playing, and reading.  Do you want to know the cutest thing ever?  Last night, my son woke up crying.  He was soaked all the way through.  So I take the sheet off the bed, and Eli and I lay down together.  As I was falling back asleep I hear "I love you!"  The way it comes out is like this... "Ieeeeee  Wuf Yeooo!"  Seriously...cutest thing in the world.  It was just what I needed!

I promised you all that I would catch you up on the day to Busch Gardens.  That day was almost perfect.  So, June 26th is Ellis' birthday.  I couldn't stop thinking about him all day.  It started when we got up at 4AM.  I had a custom hair bow order that I had to take to church with me that day.  Thankfully I got everything done right before I had to leave for church.  I'm so thankful for my babysitter Dez, she was able to meet me at church so she could watch Eli while we practiced.  She was also able to come with me to Deep Creek for our 2nd service, and then back to Kempsville for the 3rd service. (what a long day!)  Big shout out to her, I really appreciate her. :)

After church we ran down to Nat's house, dropped off a few things, headed home, got packed up, got changed, and headed out to Busch Gardens.  There were a few reasons I wanted to head up there.  First reason...it's one of my favorite places to go with Ellis.  We both love roller coasters so it works!  Second reason...I wanted something to take my mind off of him, and yet make me feel close to him on his special day. (does that make sense?)  Third...Sanctus Real and Toby Mac were there!

Eli and I got there around 4ish.  First thing we did was head to Elmo 3D, or what I THOUGHT was Elmo 3D.  It ended up being some 3D Pirate movie.  It was funny but Eli was freaked out for about half of it.

Ready for the movie mom!

Cheesy...but good! :)

 After that we headed to the concert spot.  We found a great little seat under a vendor umbrella on a bench. :)  That was around 5, and the concert started at 6.  That meant we had an hour to burn...literally.  I forgot to pack sunscreen.  Thankfully, the woman sitting down the bench had some and I asked to borrow it.  Score! 

He loved sitting on the bench, swinging his legs!

Love this picture!

Sanctus Real

Toby Mac

We headed out after the third or fourth song during Toby Mac.  Eli was getting super restless and neither of us had eaten yet.  So we headed over to grab dinner.  Eli wolfed down a hot dog, applesauce, milk, and some of my fruit.  It was getting pretty late, and I knew the park was closing at 9 but I wanted to at least get one ride in...so we headed to the Carousel! :)

I'm holding on tight mama!

Eli loved the carousel.  He said "wee!" every time the horse went up.  I loved seeing his face every time...pure joy.  Around 8:30 we headed toward the front gate, walked to our car and drove home.  We got home and passed out.  We had a pretty sweet day...the only thing that could make it perfect would be if Ellis would have been able to be there.

Yesterday we headed over to Nat's around 8:00 to watch the boys while Eric was at work, and she taught dance.  We swam in the rain, played guitar hero, ate lunch, read books to Eli, and a few other things.  We had a pretty great day!  And you already know about today! :)  I should be going, its pretty late and little man is passed out right next to me...he keeps rolling toward me and cracking his eyes open because of the bright screen.  I hope you all have a great night, Take care and God bless.

In the words of my son...

"Ieeeeee Wuf Yeooo!"

-B

Catch up time! (take 1!)

I have to apologize again to you.  I haven't been posting every day like I said I would.  I hoped by posting a little something every single day, it would be like looking through a window into the life of an Army Wife. (hence the blog name)  Anyway...I hope now that you can see that my life is just like everyone else's...I'm always on the run, I'm always tired, I'm always something. :)  Starting tomorrow...I'm going to start posting daily again.  I've found that I miss it!  Let me catch you up on the last week!

So...most of you know I've been using the Body by Vi nutrition shake.  (and that I LOVE it!)  Anyway, this past week I made a commitment to start living healthier.  I cut out ALL fast food, ALL soda, ALL ice cream, ALL sweets (unless they are sugar free...gotta love popsicles!)  and ALL deep fried/processed food.  That means, no Chinese, no McDonald's, no Dairy Queen, no Diet Coke, no brownies, no to all of my favorites!  You didn't think big girls get big by eating celery did you? :)  I started doing this exactly one week ago.  Last week Monday, I weighed 216lbs.  This Monday?  205!!!  That's about 10lbs...I say about b/c you always plus or minus a few depending on the time you weigh yourself, and if you've eaten or not.  Anyway...I'm super stoked!  I've felt my body going through a with draw period...its all the preservatives and additives getting out of my system, and boy do I feel great!   I crave brownies and Chinese more than ever now, and that sucks, b/c all I want to do is go get some sesame chicken and lo mien! LOL  BUT...I am so excited to get healthy, and to lose some weight!  The great thing about the shake I use???  I can add their chocolate powder to make a chocolate shake! (the best!!!)  I get my sweet fix that way! :)

Okay...onto different a few different topics :)  I know that I mentioned I would post pictures of our time spend with family in North Carolina...so here they are.

Papa showed Eli how to build all sorts of things!

Papa, Luka, and Eli reading a story

Eli loved to "ticko" Luka

All three cousins, Ellis, Petra, and Luka
This is the best shot I have of all three. :)

I also promised to post some pictures of our trip to the aquarium with my dad...so here they are as well. :)

I had a few others...I cant seem to get them to go the right way so this is it :)

I know I said I would catch you up on everything but today has been a VERY long day...so you get to be caught up on half. :)  I'll catch you up on our trip to Busch Gardens (with pics) tomorrow.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to start posting blogs during the morning or middle of the day so I'm not so tired. :)  I hope you all have a good night.  Sorry I couldn't make it through one blog...my eyes are just closing! :)  Take care and God bless you.
-B

Whew! What a last few days...

These past few days have flown by!  This blog is going to be more of a prayer request than anything...Over the last few days Satan has been attacking me in more ways than one.  Spiritually, physically, emotionally...every "ly" way he can. 

First one, Spiritually....

Every time I get ready to pray, read my Bible, worship, I have an overwhelming sense of sin.  Not current sins that I have to ask forgiveness for...but for sin I've been forgiven for already.  I am feeling guilty for sins that aren't even relevant to my life anymore.  I couldn't figure out why this was happening.  Last week at church we had the Global Day of Prayer.  While we were there, my great friend, Natalie, prayed for me.  She reminded me that once I ask for forgiveness I am washed white as snow.  If I ask for forgiveness and then fail to believe that God is truly forgiving me, I am putting limits on Him.  Once I am forgiven...I AM FORGIVEN! 

Second one, Physically...

Most of you know that Ellis and I have been wanting to add to our family.  Most of you also know that we struggled getting pregnant with Ellis Lee (Eli)  This past week we had a Worship Explosion at church.  It was a time of worship (obviously by the name) a time of prayer, and a time of fellowship.  Two of my very good friends laid their ands on me and prayed that God would heal my body 100%.  I fully believe that He will, and He is able!

Third one, Emotionally...

All of you know now, by reading my blog, by talking to me, by talking to my family...Ellis is deployed and in Afghanistan.  It has been a stressful two weeks, but we are getting through this.  I miss Ellis more than life itself, but I know he is safe, and he is being strong.  I think the hardest thing for me is that people I thought were my friends are turning out to be not so great.  They have spread vicious lies about me, my family, and my other friends.  I have never dealt with any of this so its been very hard.  My heart goes back and forth with wanting to forgive them, and knowing I should...  My heart hurts because I've been hurt, but it also hurts because I know that Satan has been able to get his foot in stronghold among them...I hurt for them. 

Even with this crazy week behind me, I cant help but think of how Great of a God we serve!  There is a song by Eric and Leslie Ludy that I fell in love with in college.  The chorus goes

White as Snow
He has made you
White as Snow
The moment you confessed
His heart forgave

I haven't been able to stop thinking that over the last few weeks.  Thank you God for your amazing love and forgiveness.  Without you, I would be nothing.  Help me forgive those who I have a hard heart toward, and please be with them. 

Thanks for keepin up with the blog friends!  Just so you all know, If you are in the Norfolk area this Tuesday, I am having a shake tasting event, and would LOVE for you to come on over to my house to try this amazing product.

I pray that the Lord blesses you and keeps you!

-b
 Please keep us in your prayers...especially the things I mentioned today.  Thank you!

I missed a day!!!

I missed a day!  NOOOOO!!!!  Well, there goes my streak! :)  Please forgive me blog world for missing one day...I'll try not to let it happen again.  Not too much went on the last 2 days.  Just the regular bum around the house, clean Eli's room, change some diapers, play with some toys, spend time with Eric and Natalie and the kiddos...that pretty much wraps it up! :)  I went grocery shopping today...got some tomatoes :) I LOVE tomatoes.  My mom used to go to Yakima in the summer time and bring back HUGE tomatoes...I think thats when my love for them grew. :) Sprinkle a bit of salt on them, and there ya go.  Or...if you're like me, put them in a brownie pan, dash some olive oil and garlic on, bake until they are hot thru the middle...and then devour them! :)  Its getting late, I was a bad mama and let little man stay up WAY too late.  He was so tired he went to bed with out crying.  He even let me brush his teeth without a fuss! 

Tomorrow brings a crazy day.  I am putting together samples of the Body by Vi shake, sending them out to friends in Texas, putting together Ellis' care package, sending that out, and I have to find some last minute Father's day cards...yikes! 

I hope you all have a great evening.  Coming soon...DIY Hair Bows (with pictures) :)

Love you
-B

p.s. my spell check isn't working again...so sorry!

ten

Ten days since I said goodbye to Ellis and it feels like a LIFETIME.  At least when he was in Texas we were able to talk almost every day plus...I just feel like I can't going again.  I think about all the things I have to do tomorrow and part of me wishes I could crawl under a rock and stay there for awhile.  I'm looking forward to the Ladies Bazaar at church on the 25th...thats how I get through times like these.  I pick something to look forward to and focus on it.  I cant imagine what Eli feels like...I realize that he has been away from his dad more than he has been with him, but I know that he changes just a little bit every time we say goodbye to Ellis.  I wonder if that will happen every time...Anyway, I feel like going to bed.  So I'm going to.  Sorry to be kinda a debby downer tonight, but I just feel blah right now. :)  And I did smile when I wrote that...so no worries.  Talk to you all tomorrow.
-b