Monday was a Monday

Isn't it funny that no matter the time of the year, where you work, or where you are, Mondays can be ummm, challenging?

The day started off great.  Langley and I headed out early to run our Jonesboro errands and got back and unloaded minutes before the rain started!  Score!  However, Langley took a power nap on the way home and then refused to take a real afternoon nap.  She was horrible, my attitude was horrible, it was a yucky day in terms of that.

I did get some cute pictures of her before the "I'm so tired, but I refuse to go to sleep" tantrums started.

After about 14 hours of sleep, we've had a better day today!

I have been looking for a MDO or similar program for Langley to attend once or twice a week in the fall.  There is NOTHING in my area...I would have to drive to Jonesboro.  Lovely.  It will all work out, though.

Making Our Way in NEA

We went to the administration building today and Langley and I met some of the admissions and financial aid staff.  Langley's new thing is that she wants every new person she meets to hold her.  She reaches for total strangers.  Blessing and curse, I think. 

During the move we made some serious packing mistakes.  About half of our furniture was damaged in some way, but so far I only know of 1 thing that is  currently "missing." We have learned many lessons, including:  empty the ice maker if you have the power off.

Another one of our neighbors brought us some cookies this afternoon!   We live in a lovely little area, where everyone is very nice but keeps to themselves as appropriate :-)  I have not encountered a rude person since we moved.  I know I'm jinxing myself, but seriously, such good people up here!

WBC has had a color guard camp on campus this week.  As in, flag lines for the marching band.  Langley went crazy one day when we visited Josh in the gym and all of the campers were cheering and dancing.  I took her in to watch for a second.  Hilarious.

We have DVR again!  Amen.

I don't know what we will do this weekend except unpacking and yard work, I hope you all have a great one!

Last and First

Last 24 hours in our old house...

First couple of days in our new house...



Home is Where the Remote Is

4th Anniversary

I woke Langley up this morning and told her "4 years ago today mommy and daddy got married.  Mommy and daddy were skinnier and tan." 

[Sorry I couldn't find pictures of us from the wedding, in case you forgot, we are living out of boxes currently :-)  ]

Seriously, I'm so thankful for Josh and how God has blessed our marriage.  No regrets whatsoever!

"...no matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I'm bankrupt without love.  Love never gives up.  Love cares more for others than for self.  Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.   Love doesn't strut, doens't have a swelled head, doesn't force itself on others, isn't always 'me first,'  doesn't fly off the handle, doesn't keep score of the sins of others...puts up with anything, trusts God always, always looks for the best, never looks back..."

We are Here!

This morning I am thanking the Lord for:
- Langley and I getting out and running some errands yesterday and the very nice people we encountered
- Josh already signing 2 players
- Dinner with some of our new neighbors last night
- A good night's sleep


We are here in Walnut Ridge, everything in the house, but definitely not unpacked!  We've had good days so far, encountered some sweet people, and managed not to have a heat stroke!  Josh and I both got overheated on Friday when we made the first trip up here with the Uhaul.  We were sick but thankfully recovered quickly and had lots of help the next day. 

So far, so good.  Thank you for your prayers and encouragement!

15 Months Old

At 15 Months old, Langley is:
- constantly moving
- getting top 2 teeth
- wearing 24 months/2T (but some 18 months)  clothing and size 5 shoes and diapers
- going to bed at 7
- calling everything puppy, still saying "hi!"
- constantly babbling and yelling
- loving books and phones
- giving more and more hugs and kisses
- sporting a mullet
- [sometimes] opinionated and stubborn and impatient
- super cute and sweet

Walnut Ridge doesn't know what's about to hit them when this one arrives!