Va Gold Cup...here we come!


Thanks to a great brother in law, my husband, Jackie Rose and I got to see the VA Gold Cup in The Plains VA! It was so much fun. Bryan had a VIP parking pass and tickets for us to eat and drink and hang out under a tent. Thank goodness for that tent because it was raining all day long! We all dressed up to the nines! Jackie Rose had a cute hat on. I didn't because I refused to pay 50 bucks just for one day. I will look all year for a hat for next year though! We had a blast. Jackie Rose just loved watching those horses running their hearts out! She was freaked out when one of the jockeys brought there horse close enough to pet. Man those suckers are big and magnificent. My niece Emma Jean also joined us. She is only 9 months but boy she was a happy camper too! It was a great day, even though it was rainy and cold!





Yes,,,, I know I am cute!

The prettiest girl around!

What a sweet moment for Daddy.

Say cheese..... arent they so cute!

My gorgeous family.

The Jockeys about to warm up.

And off they go.....

Just the gals!

Can't forget the brothers...

My Birthday ...what a day!


Another year had come and gone way to fast! I turned 31 this past Monday. I was so lucky to be able to spend it with my family! Will, Jackie Rose, baby Willie and I went to lunch and off to shop. I finally got the Bare Minerals Make up I had been wanting! Thank you Tyson Corner for finally putting the store in your mall! We also shopped a bit for Jackie Rose which was fun! Then we headed off to get me my Banana Cheesecake from Cheese Cake Factory. YUMMY!! Will later surprised me with a family dinner at Caraba's. I love there sauce , its oh so good! It was a great day and was nice to be in Virginia for a birthday. I am looking forward to a great year. I have to wonderful kids and a great husband. What more could I want!



Man, I said Cheese already...

Little Miss Emma Jean and her mommy and daddy...

What a cute family shot...

That's right, we are a good looking family!

I can eat this cheese cake everyday!

Me and my handsome young man!

Can't you just eat him up!

Jackie's Big Day!

Jackie Rose is three and half and has never had a hair cut! We always had an excuse that her Daddy was at war and that we would trim it when he got home. Well two deployments later and she still hadn't gotten her hair cut. Will just wasn't ready.

Since moving back to Virginia Jackie has been exposed to hair cuts because of her cousin Junior. He is always getting his hair cute and Jackie seemed ready and willing to finally trim her hair. One again there were excuses, Daddy was off to California, Japan, and North Carolina. We needed to video it , so we had to get a video camera. Long story short. It was my birthday and we were spending it together as a family. I said lets get Jackie's haircut. Its time. Will of course had to point out we didn't have the video camera. Oh well we had a camera and that was good enough for me. So I hope you enjoy the pictures of my daughter getting her first haircut. I cant believe how big my baby really is. She is such a joy in our lives. I thank God everyday for giving her to us.




What's this place?

Ok, I am not liking this at all!

Don't let go of me Mommy!

That wasn't to bad......right?

No turning back now!

I can get used to this!

Uh, Mom I cant see...

That's right, I am gorgeous!

My Sweet Baby boy!

Thats right, I am on my tummy!

I am a Dancer!

Look at me!

My baby is growing up!

I had to tell everyone that my little man is growing up too fast! Friday he rolled over for the first time! I can't believe how fast little babies grow up! It was only three months ago he came into this world and brightened our lives! I am in awe with how much love and joy i have for this little man! He has been such a joy and blessing in my families lives! Will has been in Japan the fast week, and I swear once he gets home he wont recognize how big baby Willie has gotten! Its amazing!

On another note, I have been working on ME and my attitude while Will has been gone. It will be two weeks by the time he gets home. I feel so bad, because I have been so crazy the past three months. Its been a big adjustment for me to have two children. I love them dearly but when your getting no sleep , and the baby never stops crying ,,,, that's enough to drive anyone mad! Luckily I have figured out a patterned that is working well for me and the kids. Thank the good Lord for that one. I pray everyday for the strength and guidance I need to be a better wife and mother... and I think its finally paying off!!

I forgot to mention Jackie Rose had her second dance recital last week. Her daddy missed out on that too. Boo Hoo. She was amazing. I recorded the entire thing, and in the middle of the dance she runs up to me and says... " Mommy I gotta go poo poo". Wouldn't be my daughter if she didn't have something funny to say! Enjoy the pictures.

Babies, Babies, Babies.....




Are you talking to me...?

We can't get any cuter than this!

Had to get one with my girls!

Jace Adam.

Well I finally got out to Chesapeake to see Alicia, Elizabeth , and their new addition Jace Adam! He was 11 days old when I got to lay eyes on him. He sure is a cutie! I was so happy that Alicia was able to carry him full term! As most know, little Elizabeth is a stubborn one, she came into this world at 28 weeks. WOW, that was rough. But as you can see by the pictures bellow, you would never know she only weighed 3 pounds at birth! I hadn't seen Alicia in about 2 or 3 months, so I was missing her pretty bad. Seeing her was just what the doctor needed! I have been so tired lately. There hasn't been time to think. I have been running around after Jackie, trying to comfort my son who just sings all day. ( you know what I mean by sings right... UHHH) There doesn't seem to be time to breath these days. But my loving husband took the day off, and drove me out to see my friend. I have missed North Carolina so much lately, my friends, my old neighborhood, the military community. So seeing Alicia was a breath of fresh air and just what the doctor order. I think Will new how bad I needed to get out there too! Elizabeth was such a doll baby. She came right up to me! Last i had seen her, she wasn't even walking, and didn't talk much. But man oh man, how a few months changes everything! I know when her daddy gets home from Iraq next month, he is going to be amazed on how big she has gotten! She had lots to say , and even warmed up to Will. ( for those who aren't military,,, when daddy is gone for months at a time, the little girls tend to be afraid of all men. Jackie rose only liked pop pop... ) Baby Jace was so sweet. He smelled just like a new little baby. He was sleeping most of the visit, except when he woke up and was hungry. It was funny, Alicia and I both had our boobs out feeding our little men on the couch. Guess you had to be there. It was just so wonderful to see my dear friend, and also to know our children will be close. I love ya girly! Don't know how I would have gotten through the last year with out you! Hope you all enjoy the pictures!

2 MONTHS OLD!!


Well little Willie is officially two months old. My how time flies. That just means I haven't slept in two months, not wonder I am so moody these days! It was time for little Willies 2 month check up. I had forgotten there were going to be shots involved! What was I thinking! I told Will to just stay at work, that my mom and I would go and get him checked out! Little did I remember , the shots were soon to come. Willie weighs 10 pounds and is now 24 inches long. He is getting bigger by the day! I love him so much. You can imagine , looking at the pictures, how bad I felt for my little man. But he was a champ. Once I got to hold him, he was all better. Of course I had to blame it all on his Maimie!



Maimie holding her little man

Whats going on, I am in a room full of boobies and no one is giving me any milk!

That's NOT milk....

OK , that hurt, but I am a man. OK, OK,,, I am a man, but that hurt !

Some one save me!!! Please

That's the LAST time I go to the doctors with my Mommy!

MY LITTLE FISH!!!


My daughter LOVES the water! She is just like her Mommy and Daddy! We have her in swim lessons and she just loves them. Her cousin, Rich as he likes to be called now, is in her lessons with her. I think they cause a bit of trouble when you pair the two up! Ha Ha. She graduated from level one preschool. Hope you enjoy her pictures. She takes to the water just like a little fish! Gotta love her!








That's right, I got my diploma!

Look at me hold my breath!

Nothing is to cold for me,, 1 ,,2,,3,, here I go!

Who needs a life guard! I can handle these waters!

Ok, OK, I will follow the rules, my hand is on the side!

I am just too cute for worlds!

My swim coach. She is so nice, and helps me!

ST. PATTY'S DAY....

If you know me well, you know that my favorite day out of the year is St. Patty's Day. My ladies in NC helped me to celebrate it last year,,,, and boy did we celebrate. I think I felt the effects of the partying for a week after. This year was MUCH different. No green beer for the new mommy. Although , if i know my kid , I think he wouldn't mind a little milk mixed w/ beer! Ha Ha! St. Patty's Day in VA was SOOOO cold. The wind was ridiculous. My niece , Alex, was in the Manassas Day parade. So of course the family had to go see her and her girl scout troop walk the parade. We were all decked out in our festive green outfits. Alex was too cute. She is the girl w/ the black jacket and waving to her family, who was screaming her name. And a parade wouldn't be a parade unless the United States Marines are involved. The USMC band played some patriot music! It was wonderful to hear! I never get tired of it! What was sad was the parade was dedicated to local marine KIA in Iraq. They had two marines standing at attention throughout the entire parade. It seems everywhere I go I am reminded of the great sacrifices out military goes through. I am a proud marine wife..... I have a great husband and tons of friends that help keep our wonderful homeland safe! Thanks to you all!

I know I got a little deep. Sorry. Hope you enjoy the fun pictures. It was a great DRY St. Patty's Day for me. I had wind burn for a week!





Alex waving at her crazy family!

I never get tired of looking at a marine in uniform!

Willie is wearing green , I promise. It was so cold out there!

Who is that? Yes its Jackie Rose w/ an Afro!

Pop Pop and JR.

The Gang.....

Best Friends, always gotta look alike!

Jackie's first time ice skating

Daddy and Jackie

Aunt Sarah would be proud

Baby Willie's first Ash Wednesday

Will has always loved to ice skate. He has`waited a long time to take his baby girl. Jackie loved skating with her daddy so much, she hasn't stopped talking about how cool her daddy is. Having children is an awesome experience. They really open your eyes to a world of fun and unconditional love!

Our family went to Alex's piano competition last weekend. We had so much fun. Alex has really come a long way. Jackie was a bit jealous that should couldn't play on the piano while the competition was going on. So of course , after it was over, she got right up there and played us her song! She is to cute. We sure wished we lived closed to her Aunt Sarah. It would be wonderful for her to teach Jackie to play the piano! Maybe one day....... you never know!

Ash Wednesday came sooner than expected. Time to give things up ,or like I am doing, do something to better yourself. You can see our ashes, and I thought you would enjoy seeing baby Willie's first ashes. He had not clue what was going on. Jackie on the other hand couldn't understand why we had dirt on our heads. She was to cute!