Play List

Music has always meant a lot to me- there have been so many songs that I have just really spoke to me. You know how when you went through a bad breakup or a fight with a friend you could always pop in Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” or Kelly Clarkson’s “Beautiful Disaster”? LOL! There are songs that I listen to that take me back to certain moments in my life; some make me smile and others just make me want to cry. I listen to and love all sorts of music- hard rock, country, rap, pop, even classical.

One day I happened to put my radio on Power 88 (88.5FM) which is a Christian music station. There was as guy on there talking and he challenged listeners to listen to that station for 30 days and he promised your life would be changed in some way forever. So… I gave it a try and his promise proved to be true. Not every song on that station is necessarily about God, but THEY ARE ALL positive and uplifting. These songs I listened to spoke to me in ways I had never been spoken to. I listen to this station 24/7 now and it has drastically changed my thinking about some things. Give it a try and I promise you will find music that will speak to you too! Here are my current favorites and that are on my playlist ( I tried to make a top 10 and just couldn’t narrow them down!)
1. Meridith Andrews- “Can Anybody Hear Me?”
2. Britt Nicole- “The Lost Get Found” And “Walk On The Water”
3. Plumb- “Beautiful History”
4. Decypher Down- “Best I Can”
5. Starfield- “Rediscover You”
6. Francesca Battistelli- “Beautiful, Beautiful” and “It’s Your Life”
7. Sanctus Real- “I’m Forgiven”
8. Switchfoot- “Always”
9. Revive- “Blink”
10. Phil Stacey- “Some Kind of Love”
11. Kris Allen- “Live Like We’re Dying”
12. Mandisa- “He is With You”
13. Tal & Acacia- “Yahweh”
14. POD- Anything by POD. They stand to be my all time favorite Christian music group! Love them!

Love, E
Photo by: merrie91

Boogs- 13 months

... and I was worried I would not have a cute kid! Thank you Lord Jesus! :)

 

Photographs by: Miranda Owens Photography

Love, E

Ice cream

This past weekend we visited the Hildreth family, who are our good friends that live near Tuscaloosa. We had a blast taking Judson for his first visit to the University of Alabama and getting a glimpse at the team at the A-Day game! Judson was fussy the entire trip though because he is teething and not to mention it was really hot at the game. Please note that my child is usually very happy, always shares with others, and is over all a very loving baby (no.. really. I promise!)- BUT on our way home was a different story! He slept for what seemed like a VERY short hour when we first got going, and then he awoke with one nasty attitude! He wanted out of his car seat badly, so we stopped a couple of times and let him stretch out- get some juice, be carried outside in the sunshine, and roam around the car for a few. On one of our stops, I got an ice-cream cone from a convenient store and Judson wanted some of it. I usually am pretty picky about what he snacks on, but thought he could have a couple of licks of vanilla ice-cream.

BUT the little tot did not want to JUST lick mommy’s ice-cream cone- he wanted to hold it and he was not going to back down. Here came the ULTIMATE fit! He was kicking, screaming, grabbing, and I was at my wit’s end, I was about to scream, oh.. I could give you so many excuses right now- but in the middle of all this unnecessary craziness I caved and gave him the cone and told him to go at it!!! I am so ashamed! I even tried to take it back a couple of times and he went to wailing! What kind of mother am I? LOL! I should have beat his butt and been done with it! In light of the situation, he did cover himself in waffle cone, chocolate, nuts, and vanilla ice cream and then sat contently in his seat until we made it safely home. The quiet was nice, but my guilt was heavy. I called my parents ahead of time and told them to have the water hose ready. The End.

Love, E

The Little Tree

I have known since I was a little girl that I wanted to be a school teacher. I used to gather all the neighborhood kids underneath our carport, have roll call, and play school all day long during the summer time. Why I got a degree in business, I have no idea, but I am headed in the right direction now. After what seems like an eternity of going to school, I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. It is not graduation time for me yet, but I have started getting more in depth with my teaching courses and I love it!

Even though I plan to teach high school students, I did my teaching observation at Saraland Elementary School last week and had such a good time. I was so nervous pulling up to the school, but when I walked inside the front doors, I automatically felt at home again. I was greeted by my 3rd grade teacher Ms. Knight from so long ago and I could have melted. She is responsible for this dream of mine to be a teacher. She is responsible for teaching me my times tables, cursive writing, and how to count money. :)  

Thanks Ms. Knight for making such a difference in my life. You are the teacher that always stood out and I love you for it. I hope that one day I can be that teacher that my students remember years later.

The other night I spent some time with the director of The Little Tree Preschool, Holly Rogers, M.Ed., BCBA. The Little Tree is an innovative program that helps children with developmental delays, specifically autism. You may have heard of The LEARNING Tree in Mobile- well this is the 3, 4, and 5 year olds associated with that program. Hearing about what this school does just makes me happy! I love what they are doing and can’t wait to do some volunteer work there. They are a non-profit organization so any donations or volunteer work is greatly appreciated. For more information please visit their site here.

Love, E

Celebrate

Man oh man.. (sigh).. I am so glad that yesterday is over with. I hate to wish time away but yesterday was one of those days that I was ready to be over. Life has been sweet lately, but not so sweet in the job department, Jimbo’s job hunting that is. He lost his job almost three months ago and has had a couple of really good interviews, especially the most recent one. He made it through the first and second interviews with a certain company (no names) and they seemed to really like the idea of having him come manage part of their company. We got way too excited, but they told him yesterday that they offered the position to someone else and they accepted. We were disappointed to say the least.
I had an extremely busy day at work yesterday that came with some frustrations and then went to pick up Judson and found out that he has been fed school lunches for the past month without my knowledge. I received the bill yesterday too. Hmmm… great daycare, but no comment on that one. I sat in the school parking lot feeling sorry for myself. Went home (well, my parents house since we are living there right now) and we ate dinner in silence. Pout. Pout. Then went to bed with a swollen leg. Man, it was just one of those days, Lol! This morning I woke up and was thinking about all of it on the way to work and then it dawned on me that I have trusted God with all the other tough situations in my life and God must me letting us take this route for some reason or another. It’s just part of his plan. Today is the day that the Lord has made and I will rejoice in and be glad! No more pouting! Back to job hunting hard core. We should be celebrating that we are alive today! The right job will come along when it is supposed to. God will provide.
Please let me know if you know of any job openings in the Mobile/Baldwin county areas. Jimbo has a B.A. in Business and over 10 years managerial experience. Have a blessed day!

Love, E

Easter

Hope you all had a great Easter! My little Peep sure did!

Photographs by: Captured Moments Photography

Thanks Rachel Taylor Williams for an incredible job!

Love, E