Day 14- A picture of you and your family

Me, Steve, Taegan, and Jocelyn

Alisha, Heather, Jake, Daniel, Josh, MawMaw, Mama, Me, Stephen, MawMaw Holman, Robert, Derek, Greg, Ricky, Michelle, Short Short, and Jamie

Mamaw Jan, Meme, Darrell, Wesley, Me, Stephen, Brent, Brenda, Mamaw Peggy, Papaw Ray, and Mamaw Ann!!

Me, Brenda, Wesley, Jenna, Taegan, Stephen, and Brent

Lisa, Kelly, Bill, Corey, and BJ

Cindy, Maddie, Lesleigh, Marleigh, and Amber

Heather, Kyle, Jay, and Ava

Cindy, Papaw Robert, Brenda

Cindy, Brenda, Mamaw Peggy, and Merita

Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently

Dear Life,
     I have found you to be quite challenging over the past 20 years.  It seems as though you have thrown things at me that no child should ever have to face in life, I grew up questioning who loved me and who didn't.  I saw things and went through things that only a handful of people know about in my life.  You have hurt me more times than I can ever count, and disappointed me even more.  Sometimes I think about the past, and never for a second do I wish to take anything back.  No matter how horrible any one situation was, I am PROUD of my background, and I am so happy of the person I have become, and the family I am raising!  I have met people throughout my life that have made a huge impact, and some that only came and went as fast as I met them, but everyone who has entered my life has molded me into who I am!  Whether it be because I wanted to be just like them, or because I knew when I saw them what NOT to become, I am so glad I met each and every person in my life!  Through my life, I have learned what I wanted in a husband, only because I saw so many times what a woman, ANY WOMAN should never have to go through.  I knew what I wanted for the father of my children, only because I witnessed things no CHILD should ever see.  I knew what kind of life I wanted for myself, only because I saw how hard life was for certain people, and I never wanted that.  I strived to better myself, and meet people that were "good!"  I knew exactly how I wanted to raise my children, and how to love, and care for them, and let them know that they will NEVER have to question whether we love them or not.  So honestly, Although I have been hurt by you, Life, I also am thankful because you taught me what not to settle for! I have an amazing family that I would give my life for!  We have been blessed beyond belief by our God!  Although I say I knew back then what I didn't want out of life, I never imagined God would give me such a wonderful life!  I love everything about it, and I'm sure it's only going to get better as I get older!  Bring on  the disappointments....they only make me stronger, and in the long run so much happier!!

Sincerly Yours,
Stephany

Day 12- how you found out about blogger and why you have one

After Taegan was born, my mother in law created one, and thought it was cute!  I decided to make one, but I didn't keep it up for a while, but after we moved to GA, away from everyone, I wanted to make sure everyone could see what's going on in our lives.  I still have trouble updating, but I am hoping to get better.


I had a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!!  Friday Steve's Parents came to visit us.  They got here around 1pm, and Taegan was so excited!!  Of course Nina and Papa fell in love with Jocelyn all over again, but let's be honest, who can love that girl?  :)  Taegan got to play his little heart out,and show them all the new stuff he knows how to do!  The boys went to the PX after Steve got home from work while Jocelyn,
Brenda, and I stayed home.  I showed Brenda all my ribbon I had to make bows, and she picked out some to make Marleigh a bow!  It was so cute, I hope she likes it!  When the boys got back, Taegan comes walking in with some gorgeous pink and white orchids!  He gave them to me, and said happy mothers day mommy!!  It was perfect!! 

Saturday I got up, and went to a few yard sales with a friend i met here!  came home, and we all packed up and went to the lake to fish!  Brenda snuggled with Jocelyn, while the rest of us were fishing.  Taegan's ADD set in though, so he went off to play with dirt, throw sticks in the water, and find pine apples AKA Pine cones!  haha  We saw some really cute baby ducks, and he started feeding them cheese crackers!  They absolutely loved them!  Wesley and Steve both caught a fish, so after that we all went to Red Lobster to eat lunch!  (my favorite restaurant EVER!!)  After that, they had to head back to SC, but it was a wonderful visit! 

Sunday I got up and made pancakes, bacon, eggs, then got ready for Church!  Church was so great, the perfect mother's day service!   Taegan stayed in his class for the whole Church service again!!  He has gotten a lot better about not wanting Steve and me to leave!  After Church, Steve said he wanted to cook me dinner, so we came back ad he started making baked spaghetti He did wonderful, all except he forgot the most important ingredient....the sauce!  haha  It was so cute!  We just heated the sauce and put it on top of the baked noodles, cheese, and meat!   :)  It was so yummy!!  Taegan colored me a card, and gave it to me, and he snuggled with me all day! 

I had the perfect Mother's Day Weekend!!