Make Everyday One To Cherish

My poor blog

2009-03-04T02:43:00.000-08:00

So I have been neglecting my blog for some time know. But with 3 little girls and a husband when do I have the time. So decided it was time to do a little work on it so here I am at 4:44 in the morning typing this! So where to start?? My last post was on Nov. 19! So I will just start with...

Sneek Peek

2008-11-19T04:59:00.000-08:00

Anne-Camille has a few pictures of Audreys new born photo shoot on her web site. But this one I just had to share!!! Thank You AC

Audrey is here!!!

2008-11-07T20:49:00.000-08:00

Things have been crazy around here lately as you can imagine. So sorry I didn't post sooner.

So Audrey Taylor has finally arrived, she is so cute I cant stop looking at her. She was born October 28 at 12:31 pm. She was 7lb 12oz and 20 inches. And perfect in ever way. I just cant believe I have 3 sweet little girls! Speaking of little girls. Anabel and Landra just love there baby Audrey. They just want to be around her at all times. And if I leave the room and she starts to cry they are running for me to let me know it is just to cute. Of course daddy loves his little girl! I just love watching him hold her it makes me smile every time. So here are a few pictures of my sweet little angel.

Audrey Taylor

Me and my 3 little girls

Proud Daddy

First bath at home

First Halloween

Maternity photo shoot with Capturing Moments Photography

2008-10-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures of our photo shoot with Anne-Camille. I just love these pictures she is so good at what she does! I hope everyone enjoys as much as I did. Photos were taken at Gastons on Oct 7 2008. Here is a link to her web site if anyone is interested photosbyannecamille.typepad.com

New Pages

2008-10-21T14:29:00.000-07:00

As some of you know we had a All Day Crop at Scrapbook Addiction here in town on Saturday. So I thought I would share the 4 pages I got done. I know for a all day crop i should have gotton more done, but 4 pages is good for me. After all the pondering I do 4 pages is great. So I hope everyone enjoys!! I took these pictures out side because I just love the leaves around my pages.

Also the girls did a small shower for baby Audrey so here is a picture of me with the CAKE yum yum good.

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-15T02:26:00.001-07:00

Daddy can you help me

The perfect pumpkin

Washing Pumpkins at the patch

What a face!!

Landra with our pumpkins at the house

Anabel and Landra in the backyard with their pumpkins so cute!

Anabel looking way to cute!

Man it has been awhile since I have posted anything. So I thought I would post some of our pumpkin patch pictures. We did have fun at the pumpkin patch except for all the NAT'S. The Nat's were so thick we decided to skip the hay ride. But Anabel had fun picking out pumpkins, Landra not so much she didn't like the Nat's either!!! Just like her mommy!!! Well I hope everyone makes a trip to the pumpkin patch weather you like Nat's or not it is really fun watching the kiddo's having fun.

P.S. Landra was not in the mood to take pictures so I have a lot of Anabel!

So not happy with Twin Lakes Soccer Ass.

2008-08-27T13:47:00.000-07:00

So this year we asked the girls if they would like to play soccer. They both said yes with very happy smiles. So on the first day of sign-ups we went up there and signed them both up. They were so excited about trying on uniforms and getting to buy cleats.

Well last night at about 9:45 we got a e-mail saying sorry we cant find a coach for your girls team! And if one of the parents does not coach we will dismantle the team and you will get your money back. What was my first thought here we are with two little girls excited about soccer and most likely there team is going to get dismantled. So right away we send an e-mail questioning there decision. Well in the long run they pretty much say sorry there is nothing we can do. We explain that I'm 7 months pregnant and there is no way i can coach. Matt is way to busy at work to coach right know so what is going to happen???

Well come to find out that i just so happen to know a family who's dad said he would coach a team but he would like his daughter on it. the only problem was there daughter was not signed up so could they sign her up the answer was yes. So we got all excited thinking we could get the girls on there team. So i e-mail the coordinator again telling her what we would like to do. And she says we have already ordered there uniforms for the team they were put on so they cant get on the new team. Ok what the heck we can dismantle your team but we cant put them on the new team because they have already bought uniforms does this make any since to any one else????????? No i didn't think so. So here we are back at square one no coach to coach our team, sorry girls better luck next year. So what is a mother to do. I have to tell my two little girl they cant play soccer this year what a heartbreaking thing this is going to be. If anyone has any advice i sure would like to hear it. I have ran out of options.

Out of the Hospital

2008-08-26T07:20:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let everyone know I was in the hospital last week with the STOMACH FLU!!! But I'm out know and feeling much better. The Dr. said the baby is doing great and so is mommy.

How we got the flu can you say Silver Dollor City. We went for a family trip to branson for a couple of days. And poor Landra got sick Saturday night and before we new it Anabel was sick by Monday and me Monday night. I went to the hospital because i was 29 weeks pregnant and they would not let me leave till Wednesday night. By the time i got home Matt was sick. And to top it all off a giant tree limb fell on both our cars. So this week i have to get both cars looked at and fixed. What a crazy week. But a least we are all feeling better and doing well. Matt went back to work Monday and the girls got to go back to Mothers Day Out! I hope everyone else is doing great i just thought i would share lol.

This is just one of many dints on Matts car. The poor thing took most of the damage my poor baby we have had this car for 9 years i just cant get rid of it love that car!

Honda damage

one of the Hondas dints

Both cars with the tree limb off to the side in two pieces!

2008-08-25T11:43:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, so i have been creating some pages for my best friends little girls album and thought i would share. Well enjoy the pages.

This one is missing the title!

Charlee at one month old

Charlee at 2 months old

Happy birthday Charlee

Wonderful 4th

2008-07-06T05:31:00.000-07:00

What a great 4th of July this year! The Ballard Family had a reunion at Matt's parents house and then afterwards Fireworks at the land. We had such a great time with our family this year. The girls just loved the fireworks and daddy let them each hold a sparkler. The smiles on there faces was priceless.

Landra getting ready!

Me and the girls

Matt and the girls

I will post more pictures later!

Let it be

2008-05-25T06:16:00.000-07:00

This will be my last post about my friend Drew. On the last post i told of the sad death of a true friend. Yesterday Matt and I attended the funeral and i must say it was one of the hardest things we have ever done. Afterwards we stud outside with our friends and just remember Drew and actually had a few laughs. Everyone had a funny story to tell, Drew was truly a one of a kind. I think in the end everyone felt a little closer that was truly needed. Even thought i will never forget Drew, I think he had done his job and it was time for him to leave us. One of Drew favorite songs was Let it Be by Paul McCartney so I will leave you know with those words love ya Drew.

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.

And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree,
There will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is
Still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be. yeah
There will be an answer, let it be.

And when the night is cloudy,
There is still a light that shines on me,
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be.
I wake up to the sound of music
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.
Let it be, let it be.
There will be an answer, let it be.
Let it be, let it be,
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be.
-Paul McCartney

In Memory of Andrew

2008-05-20T03:52:00.000-07:00

This entire post is in honor and memory of Andrew Nichols. We lost Drew in his sleep Sunday night, he had just turned 28 that day. Drew was one of the kindest souls I have ever meet and he will be missed very much. In his short 28 years he lived a very full life. He had graduated from Law School and was ready to embark on the rest of his life. Sadly not even 5 years ago we lost Drew's sister Andrea at the very young age of 21. So losing them both has been very hard to deal with my heart goes out to there parents. I truly believe the good due die young.

Andrew you will truly be missed by many, and if I could turn back time I would give you just one more hug. Good Bye my friend

Baby Baby

2008-04-12T02:01:00.000-07:00

So here it is 4:00am yes I said 4:00 in the morning!! And i have been up for hours and not by choice. For this being my 3rd pregnancy it is like i never have been pregnant before!!! I sure am looking forward to the first trimester being over so i can look forward to the rest of the pregnancy. There is nothing like being pregnant, it really is a wonderful experience to go thought. Knowing just in 9 short month you will have another person to love!!! Matt and I told the girls but I'm not sure they really understand yet. It is so cute Anabel is like baby in belly ok cool! Landra has no idea when we told her she said and i quote I'm the baby and patted her chest! So this is going to be very interesting when the baby does come.

Oh i have some great wonderful spectacularly news to share not only am i pregnant so is my sister in law!!! She is 6 weeks ahead of me and I'm so excited to be able to share this experience with her! Pat and Jenny thought they would only have 3 grandchildren and so they are very excited to welcome 2 more. I am very blessed to have the Ballard family as part of my life. They really are the best and I would do anything for each and everyone of them!!!

Well enough of me going on in my sleepy state I'm going to try and get some sleep before the family wakes up. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Here come number 3

2008-03-22T08:05:00.000-07:00

Well just a quick post as some of you know I'm pregnant with my 3rd child. Matt and i are very excited about this so we thought we would share the news! The baby is due on November 3rd just one day after Anabel's 4Th Birthday. So we will see if we have two election day baby's LOL!!!

Family Pictures

2008-03-22T07:44:00.000-07:00

Well we had family pictures a couple of weeks back with Capturing Moments Photography. I just love the way these came out! The girls where not so cooperative so i was a little scared. But some how Anne-Camille was able to get some get images! So thanks you so much AC and i hope everyone enjoys!!

Fun in the Snow

2008-03-05T20:04:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun in the snow that fell on Tuesday! We went sledding in the back yard and the girls loved it. Matt and I even took a turn lol! I hope everyone enjoyed the snow!!

First Day of School

2008-03-04T04:23:00.000-08:00

So yesterday my girls went to Mommy's Day Out at the Methodist Church. They were so excited! Anabel was the first person up!! This is a first, Anabel loves to sleep she would sleep till 10am everyday if i would let her no joke! They were so cute getting ready. And when i gave them there backpacks and lunch boxes they were so happy. Anabel has been wanting to do this for a while now. She kept asking when do i get to go to school (her cousin Logan is in school). I think they liked it, Landra was very excited to see us. She was a little scared when we first got there, but the teacher said she did great! They will be going back on Wednesday so this will be the real test on if they liked it. Here are a few pictures of them getting ready. It was raining so i didn't get any pictures of them getting to school maybe next time.

Music

2008-02-22T07:25:00.000-08:00

Today i was sitting at my computer listening to music and i realized the power it has over me. I love music, if there was one thing i could not live without it would be music. When i just sit there and listen I'm more at peace then any other time. I even scrap better when i listen to music. I see colors and patterns in my head and my hands just start creating. Of course with the different kinds of music out there my scrapin changes with the music. So I'm so glad i finally got a Ipod I love that little thing it can hold so much! Well I just could not help but put my thoughts out there. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Yes We Can

2008-02-21T13:41:00.000-08:00

Yes We Can Obama Song by Will.I.Am

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Valentine's Day Sunset

2008-02-15T12:44:00.000-08:00

On Valentines Day my husband and i decided to take our girls to the land to watch the sunset. And what a beautiful sunset it was. I just love the way the sun looked as it went down behind the mountains. We also had alot of fun watching the girls ran all over the place. I just love watching the girls play, there bond as sisters grows more everyday. I have comfort in the thought that they will always be there for each other. You can tell Anabel is the older sister, she is always saying come on sis this way it is just way to cute. Well here are a few pictures of the sunset enjoy!

Birthday Party

2008-02-13T14:55:00.000-08:00

Ok so on my last post I talked about Landra turning 2. Well we had her party that Saturday and had so much fun. The party was at the Youth Center here in Mtn. Home and it was so cool. They have all kinds of toys that blow up and you can rent as many as you want. We got the Slide and the bouncer and let me tell ya the kids could not get enought of the slide. The first trip down was a little scary, but after that it was way to much fun. Me and a couple of the other adults got up there and had a blast. I would defiantly recommend it to anyone especially if your childs birthday is in the winter. Here are a couple of my favorite pics enjoy!

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Blessed

2008-02-07T07:45:00.000-08:00

I have two things to be blessed about.

The first is that all my friends and family living in Gassville are OK!! As many of you know that most of the South was hit by devasting tornados. Including Gassville, AR were some of my family and almost all my friends live. They are all ok and picking up the pieces and looking on the bright side. Johnny a really good friend of mine sent me a couple of pictures of his house that took my breath away and reminded me how lucky were all really were. So please pray for all the familys who not as lucky. This is just a few of the photos of Johnnys house so scary!

The Second thing i have to be blessed about is my baby girl turned the big 2 yesterday!! We had so much fun with her, my husband stayed home and we just enjoyed the day. She is just getting so big. It just amazes me how fast they really do grow. I remember bring her home from the hospital and just being amazed at how beautiful she was. I thank my lucky star to have been giving such a wonderful child!!

So my last thoughts are even when there looks like there is nothing to be blessed about look around and remember all the good things there are in life and live for that moment.

Snow Pictures

2008-02-05T05:49:00.000-08:00

I would like to share some snow pictures. Most of my pictures are of Anabel, Landra was sick so she only got to go out once. :( Maybe next time we can have her out more I hope!!!

I love this picture of Anabel she had just woke up and when she came down stairs she ran to the window and yelled its snowing where is my coat!!!

Landra was not to happy about the snow way to cold!! But Anabel love it, why am I not suprised!!

This is one of my favorite pictures. It is Anabel's foot prints and if I could have gotten the whole view it looks like the Family Circles Comic's of the little boy going everywhere. Anabel could not get enough of just running and seeing her foot print way to cute. I just had to much fun in the snow with her!!! I hope we get lots of snow this year!

My Scrap Space

2008-02-04T08:54:00.000-08:00

I've been working on my room for a little while now and i thought i would show it off. But there is still alot of work to do!! Plus my husband and I have been talking about moving me again. So we will see how long this one last LOL. My main space has changed alot here in the last 2 weeks. For my Birthday my Brother-in-law made me the great shelf that fits alot of goodies right in arms reach. So thanks you so much Jonathon!!!! What a great guy. So here are some pics enjoy and tell me what you think.

Changing things up

2008-01-12T23:08:00.000-08:00

Well I have been neglecting my blog so i decide to change things up. I have put in a new back ground. I'm still trying to figure out how to put music on here. I sure it will come to me soon. So i hope everyone enjoys the new look!

Camera sweet camera

2008-01-01T06:33:00.000-08:00

So on Christmas Day my camera went missing and for a scrapbooker this is heartbreaking. All i knew was it was at my mothers house. So there i was on Christmas Day with no CAMERA, so i missed all the cute shots of the girls opening most of there gift bummer! But yesterday i went over to my mothers and did a very good search and there was my camera in the couch cushion. So the only thing we can figures out is the kids got a hold of it and hide it from us. I have sweet nieces and nephews, but i could just get them right know. But all is well because it is safe and back with me!

I would also like to say Happy New Year to all. I hope everyone had a fun and safe New Year.

Also today the Hog play in the Cotton Bowl so WOOO PIG SOOIE! GO HOGS GO!

Scrapbooking

2007-12-19T06:16:00.000-08:00

So I love to scrapbook, everyone who knows me knows this. But lately I just have not had the time. So I'm very proud to show for the two pages i have done this month. These are of Anabel on her 3rd Birthday. I just love these pages, because the pictures are perfect they show the true Anabel. So i have to give a big thanks out to Anne-Camille Collins for taking these great pictures. She did a great job with Anabel who is a big free spirit and does not take direction very well lol! So i hope everyone enjoys the pages. And thanks again AC!

Silver Dollar City with the Girls

2007-12-16T18:55:00.000-08:00

WooHoo I went on a girls day out with some buddies and what a great day. We went to Silver Dollar City with no kids can you imagine. We went on a few rides enjoy the sites and even watched the Christmas tree lighting what a great show. Oh and did i say anything about the fffoooooddd! Well they have the best Apple Dumpling's i have ever had they just melt in your mouth yyyyuuummm!!! Here are a few pics enjoy and have a great Christmas

Hello

2007-12-02T07:34:00.000-08:00

So Brandi and Miranda have been trying to get me to do this forever. I have finally broke down so here we go are you ready.

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I know it is nothing to look at right know, but you just wait it will look as good as my My Space page in no time.