Happy Birthday Jennifer Lynn!!

I have to write a post about someone that is VERY special to me. Today is my best friends birthday, Jennifer Walsh. Jenn and I have been friends since 3rd grade and through it all we have remained very close. Jenn is like my sister and she has truly supported me through everything in my life. When I was younger, Jenn was my idol. She was everything I wanted to be. She was beautiful, full of personality, and a true friend. (She still is all those things by the way). I don't think she will ever know how much I looked up to her then and how much I still do now. Jenn & I did some crazy things together and most of my firsts are with her. She got me in a lot of trouble:) haha. We had the best time and I will never forget all those memories we made when we were younger. Some of the best times of my life are with Jenn. What I love most about Jenn is how she will drop anything and everything to be there for you. She always tries to do special things for other people. I mean how many people do you know will throw a man baby shower?
Not only do we have a great relationship, but the relationship Jenn has with my son brings me to tears. Braxton adores Aunt Jenn and he knows how lucky he is to have her. Trust me he talks about her all the time. Lets just say Aunt Jenn spoils Braxton and he takes full advantage. Jenn has made such an effort to be there for my entire family and I just feel so blessed to have her as my best friend.

Jenn I just want you to know how much I love you & am so grateful after all these years to have a sister like you in my life. Love you.

A call no one wants to recieve..

So yesterday I was working at the hospital and I got a phone call that no person ever wants. The second I answered the phone I could hear the shakiness in my husband's voice. He told me he had been in an accident. My whole body went numb. All I could think about was are my boys ok. Conrad was ok and luckily Braxton wasn't in the car with him because Conrad had just dropped him off at school. Conrad just kept apologizing over and over again because the car was ruined. That was the last thing on my mind. All I wanted was to get to Conrad as soon as possible. When I saw the car and then looked at Conrad I had no clue how he walked away with just a little scratch on his wrist. I also couldn't help but look at the back window that was completely gone and think of what could have happened if Braxton was in the back seat. Just that thought alone made me break down. I am so grateful that he wasn't and that Conrad was safe.

Once I picked up Conrad he refused to go to the hospital because he said he felt absolutely fine, but I wanted to make sure so I stayed with him for a little bit (yes I am that nervous wife). All he wanted to do was get back to work. I am telling you an auditor in busy season is no joke. All the man does is work. Anyways we sat and talked for a while and he explained how the accident happened. He told me that he slide on black ice and he tried very hard to get control, but once he knew it wasn't going to happen he knew he was headed for an accident. He said he let go of the wheel and just tried to relax his body saying God whatever happens next is completely in your hands. Once he hit the car rolled over and he said his adrenaline was going crazy. Once the car stopped he just sat there for a while. There was no reason for Conrad to walk away with nothing. He knows that God wrapped his arms around him during his accident and it gives me chills just to think about it. After I dropped Conrad off at work I went back to work and seeing all of my sick patients and people that have come in from car accidents I couldn't help but think this could be my husband in here. We are just soo lucky.

Whats so interesting about this whole thing is Conrad and I were arguing the night before this happened. Nothing major just more on each others nerves and when I got that call it just put me back in my place. Life is so precious and short so remember to tell the ones you love how much you really love them and forget about the small stuff. I have some amazing people in my life and I never want to take them for granted.

God always takes care of us and yesterday I truly believe he was in that car with my husband. I cannot thank him enough for protecting him and my son.

Oh my word I am my Mother..

So a lot of family & friends have been making comments that I remind them so much of my mother. I would always laugh and say ok whatever. However, today I reminded myself of my mother and totally freaked out. Now its not that my Mother isn't wonderful because lets face it she is, but it was because there are things about my Mother that I have ALWAYS made fun of her for..and here I have been doing them..

1. My mother leaves INSANELY long voice mails. I mean she will honestly leave you a novel to the point where you pull the phone away for like 5 minutes and she's still going. Well lately I have been doing this. In fact after leaving a message for my cousin today on the phone, I stopped and said in the message Oh my word I am my mother I gotta go and hung up. What has happened to me?

2. Now you all know mothers love to take pictures. It is in our DNA we love to capture the moments. I have no problem here, but my mother always took pictures of us holding a piece of paper that would say the occasion for the picture..like first day of kindergarten, first loose tooth, and my all time favorite I was playing on the chair and it fell on me and now I have this bruise (this is a true story people you can't make this up). Seriously we all have made fun of her for this habit, but as I am looking through my pictures I noticed I have done this TWICE. I am also going to call my sister Jenn out and say she has done it more than me (I am just saying).

3. My Mom can cry very easily. Honestly, we all will be watching something and know Mom is crying. My Dad will always call her out..."Oh your Mom is crying." "No I am not Whit!" (whipping tears and turning head the other way). She tries to hide it so well, but we all know she is a sap. Well I am too. I mean I watch toy story 3 and the ending kills me every time. I mean the ending where all the toys grab hands so they can go down together..are you kidding me? I am seriously getting teary eyed writing it and I am well aware it is a cartoon. Anyways yes I am a sap I cry watching baby story when other people have babies...its not my baby why am I crying? I have the emotional gene from her for sure.

4. My mom gives something to her grand kids for every holiday, which use to be me before I had Braxton(don't worry I have recovered). I have forever thought that that was completely normal. I mean who doesn't want a gift on Valentines Day, 4th of July, or St. Pattys Day. Those are important days too. My husband finally informed me I had a problem and needed to stop. I was like what? Your mom didn't do this for you, I thought that was what you were suppose to do. Well whatever I am still doing it I am sure he will understand when Braxton opens up his big box of chocolate love he gets on Valentines Day and he really shouldn't complain because he gets credit for something he doesn't do..ok I am getting off track but I am just saying.

The list could go on and on and I am not saying all this to make fun of my mother because she is WONDERFUL. She has loved all of us kids unconditionally and would do anything for us. I know I am becoming ALOT like her and I may make fun of it, but I also feel honored. She did all those things for a reason and it was because she loves us so much. She has taught me a lot about family and made me who I am. Moma just know that you make me so proud to be your daughter:)

I also look forward to more adventures where I realize I am even more like you..maybe I will give my future children matching mullets too? Who knows. Only time will tell!

We love being snowed in..

We are enjoying this winter blizzard today. I stayed at my parent's house because I knew I didn't want to be alone and Braxton and I have been having a blast with Papa & Nana. I personally love that we are spending time together and don't have anything we have to do today, but enjoy each other. So far we have been painting, playing out in the snow, and watching movies. It has been wonderful! Braxton also has been enjoying playing with his leapster. Of course it is a puppy game. What else would you expect? Conrad is working hard and where he is at it looks like they are getting ice. He is working out of the hotel today. Wish he was home enjoying this snow day with us. We miss him a lot. Lastly I have to show off this video of my baby boy. I think it is the cutest thing ever and I just adore it. Hope you enjoy it too. It makes me so proud.

Ring Bearer & Bridesmaid x 2!

This year Braxton and I are very blessed to be in TWO weddings! This June one of my bestfriends Beth is getting married. We couldn't be more happy for her and Matty. Braxton is so excited to get all dressed up and be apart of their special day. Last time he was in a wedding was mine and he was only 15 months old. This time around he gets it and is already starting to practice, which I must say is the CUTEST thing ever. He holds a pillow and practices "his walk". I am so excited that we will get to be apart of their special day together and cannot thank Matty & Beth enough.

On top of that my sister Carrie is getting married this October. Braxton and I are also in her wedding. We are so happy for Carrie & Adam! Once Braxton heard he was going to be in 2 weddings he felt the pressure. He has asked to practice "his walk" more now. It is so funny how serious he takes it, but I love it and hope he doesn't get nervous. I know he wants to please both of these lovely ladies.

Both Beth & Carrie were in my wedding and Braxton and I both feel so honored to be apart of their special days. I will keep you posted especially when my little man gets fitted for his tux. He is going to be so handsome!