Say What?????

SO, I have lived here in KY for 11 years now (holy smokes) and I love it, so many things to love. One of the things I like is the friendly people at the stores and every where you go really. Well being that I have lived here this long there isn't really anything hick that I haven't seen or heard. But there is always room for surprise- I was in Walmart check out line waiting for the lady ahead of me to finish up. I set down one item on the belt and waited, patiently I might add. The cashier then turned to me and said "demyereggs?" I paused, thought and said excuse me mam? she replied again "demyereggs?" Now I know I have a slight hearing loss but this was different, I asked her to repeat please. This time she said it again as she was pointing to my one item lying on the check out belt, "dem yer eggs?" Oh, I get it I thought to myself, "yes, yes mam THOSE ARE MY EGGS. sheeeeesh

9 Months

Oh my goodness it's going by too fast. SLOW DOWN! I just love this age. He doesn't want anyone but mama, he loves to eat and play. This is his favorite thing to do as of late, this car hold hours of entertainment for him. he beeps the horn and gets in and out of the car over and over. He likes to open and shut the car door. It's so cute. He is too little to be so active!

Today the car was across the street at mira's house and I walked outside my door with him, sat on the porch and he immediately started making the I want that noise. So I stood him up and let him walk, guiding me where he wanted to go. He walked all the way down our yard before I realized he was walking to the car! 

I love my Jack Jack

I'm weak

Ok, so I really have tried to not eat sugar and starches. I about lost my mind the third day but knew if I could just get past day three it would be better. ugh, yeah right. I'm going nutso and I have to admit I was having a day with the kids where it was me or them- I decided to spare their little  lives and go get a mcflurry. Yep I did and it was sooooooooo great. So to update, i have been working out every day and eating better but i have slipped up a time or five and I admit I'm weak.

Accountability at it's best, or worst

Ok so this entry is  more for me- to hold myself accountable. Today I am going off sugar, fruits and juices and starches for two weeks. Its the first phase in the south beach diet to be exact. And I am so not feeling disciplined to do this! But I know this is effecting so many things in my body besides the obvious. So. I officially begin my ban on all my favorite foods. Heaven help me.

Happy Mothers Day!!

I just want to express how much I adore, respect, and admire my mother. It's not only on this day that I think about all the wonderful things she has done for me and in her life to teach me. I think she's amazing and beautiful. Growing up no matter where I went i would always get stopped and asked if I was Sally Kroplin's daughter. We look so much alike. To most teenagers that would drive them crazy- I loved it. I can only hope I will resemble her in spirit as well. Thanks to all the mom s out there who are doing their best to raise up the Lord's children in Zion. It's  not always easy but it's worth it!

Summer Days

My sister in Law brandi is so great about taking the four cousins/best friends and playing with them and taking wonderful pictures. So I took these from her blog. 

McKenna and Addie love to play  what they call "old time" and they dress up like this pretending they are living off the prairie. Its amazing how their imaginations take them to such a safe time in the world. I love that mckenna still plays like this and has not been sucked into what the 10 year olds in the world today are doing. I guarantee its not playing "old time" My little Jack Jack !