So I have to tell the world about my sweet darling princess Abigail... In the mornings when she wakes up and we just aren't ready to get out of bed (this has now become a ritual even if we aren't in bed) Abs lays in our bed watches Barney and drinks her milK (capital K because she stresses that letter when she says milk) it is wonderful family time. So this morning was like no other when she was snuggling with me she laid her head on my shoulder and said I love you! I cried... Yes I cried. It was the 3 sweetest words I have ever heard in my life. It made me melt... I hope she stays this sweet forever.
Yesterday I went to a funeral for a way to young father and friend. A dear friend of mine Dustin Hampton was in a fatal car accident on Sunday. He left 3 young children, his family, and numerous friends behind. The Hampton family has experienced a lot of heartache and tragedy over the last few months. Dustin mother, Brenda, passed away a few months ago after a long battle with cancer. Please keep this family in your prayers. I met Dustin in like maybe the 5th grade and he always had the most warm hearted smile on his face. Dustin's family used to go into the cafe, Franks, in Bokchito and he had the biggest crush on my sister! He actually bought her perfume when he was in middle school.... Anyways I have some wonderful memories with Dustin going to ropings (yes I used to go rodeos!) and dancing at Calhoun's. He was the best two stepper I have ever met! I am sure Dustin is dancing with his mom in the streets of Heaven... RIP Dustin you have touched many lives and will always be remembered.
In my short life span me I have experienced so many young people leaving this earth to early. I can honestly say that I have been to more funerals for people under 25 than over. With all of this death and tragedy I can honestly say it has made me walk a little bit closer to our wonderful savior Jesus Christ and for that I am thankful.
This is kinda random but I read it on some one's FB page and I loved the saying so much I thought I would share "A man stands allot taller from his knees" and that is so true!
I hope everyone snuggles a little bit longer tonight with your love ones because we may never know when we are called upon to meet our creator.
Love,
Jackie
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Time Flies When Your Having Fun!
Isn't this statement so true! I was checking my facebook and was directed to a blog that made me realize that I really need to get back into the routine of telling the world my thoughts : )
Life in the Allison Home has been wonderfully entertaining! Abby has already hit the terrible twos and has already decided she is old enough to decide what to eat, wear, what we are going to watch on TV and well anything else that she wants! Girls are so DEMANDING! Every morning, diaper change, clothing change we have a 10 minute tantrum because we no longer believe it is necessary to wear PANTS! Yes PANTS! This is a phase I am hoping she grows out of but based on the information I have recently learned about Chad's family my chances are slim : ( Below is a little video of us tormenting our child with her PJ bottoms!
Currently Chad and I are both counting down the days till our Vegas adventure in June... It will be hard to leave Abs for 3 days but we have never been on a vacation together and after 4 years of marriage I believe we are deserving of this time together. (Even though this is actually a work trip) We are welcoming any suggestions regarding shows or things that are must "dos"! Yes we are one of those poor couples that never took a honeymoon! If I could redo our wedding we would have skipped the wedding and went straight to the honeymoon on a beach with a drink in hand.... I blame it on the media because apparently you can blame anything on the media these days.
Our home is still on the market but we have had about a showing a week for the last 3 weeks so we are still hopeful! I was talking the other day about how growing up my parents would have so many people over to play in volleyball and softball tournaments and as a kid we loved it.... I want that for Abby. I want her to have a tree house, learn to ride a four wheeler, hit a softball all in our back yard. I look forward to birthday parties with bounce houses and cook outs with room to spare. Looking back I don't know why we didn't buy a house with an acre of land to start with but mark this is a lesson learned! We have our fingers crossed our house will sell and know that GOD has a plan for us!
Hopefully this will be the start to me keeping the promise to myself of blogging at least twice a month! I love it when I finally set down and take the time!
XOXO,
Jackie
Life in the Allison Home has been wonderfully entertaining! Abby has already hit the terrible twos and has already decided she is old enough to decide what to eat, wear, what we are going to watch on TV and well anything else that she wants! Girls are so DEMANDING! Every morning, diaper change, clothing change we have a 10 minute tantrum because we no longer believe it is necessary to wear PANTS! Yes PANTS! This is a phase I am hoping she grows out of but based on the information I have recently learned about Chad's family my chances are slim : ( Below is a little video of us tormenting our child with her PJ bottoms!
Currently Chad and I are both counting down the days till our Vegas adventure in June... It will be hard to leave Abs for 3 days but we have never been on a vacation together and after 4 years of marriage I believe we are deserving of this time together. (Even though this is actually a work trip) We are welcoming any suggestions regarding shows or things that are must "dos"! Yes we are one of those poor couples that never took a honeymoon! If I could redo our wedding we would have skipped the wedding and went straight to the honeymoon on a beach with a drink in hand.... I blame it on the media because apparently you can blame anything on the media these days.
Our home is still on the market but we have had about a showing a week for the last 3 weeks so we are still hopeful! I was talking the other day about how growing up my parents would have so many people over to play in volleyball and softball tournaments and as a kid we loved it.... I want that for Abby. I want her to have a tree house, learn to ride a four wheeler, hit a softball all in our back yard. I look forward to birthday parties with bounce houses and cook outs with room to spare. Looking back I don't know why we didn't buy a house with an acre of land to start with but mark this is a lesson learned! We have our fingers crossed our house will sell and know that GOD has a plan for us!
Hopefully this will be the start to me keeping the promise to myself of blogging at least twice a month! I love it when I finally set down and take the time!
XOXO,
Jackie
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