Great News!!!

Today is very exciting!!! I had been feeling a little sick last week so I took a pregnancy test on Friday and it was negative. We had a wonderful weekend just spending time with our family. Yesterday we had Church and Todd's mom came over to see the kids. This morning I got up and decided to go ahead and take my second test. It was POSITIVE!!!!! That's right, baby number three is now on the way and we couldn't be happier!! I am so thankful for my amazing husband and children. There are so many people that love and support us and I hope they know how much they mean to us. I can't wait to start looking at baby things!! Caleb will be starting school in the fall so I think it is time for another little baby. I am just so overwhelmed with joy!! All I can say is YAYYYYYY!!!

Christmas Parties!

We had two Christmas parties this weekend. The first one was with my Grandaddys side of the family. We all got together at our Church for lunch on Saturday. It was really nice to spend time with everyone. I don't get to see that side of my family very often. Sunday night we had our Christmas party with Todd's side of the family. We had it at my SIL house and it was really nice. The kids all had a great time playing and opening presents. We decided to make finger foods and that was such a wonderful idea!!! We ate and ate and ate!!! We had such a good time this weekend and we are looking forward to spending more time with our family this week!!! I know I say it in all my recent blogs, but I LOVE this time of year!!!!!

Thanksgiving!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thursday, we spent most of the day at my Granparents house. We ate and ate and ate LOL! It was such a nice day. Friday, I got up at 3:00 am!!!! I was at JCPenny by 4:00am! I went with my SIL, Nicole. Then we went to Old Navy and yes we got the doorbuster!!! YAY!!! We also got some really great deals. Best Buy was our next stop. I didn't get anything there, but Nicole got a great bargain. Next we went to the mall and we shopped until our legs hurt LOL. We made a few more stops before eating lunch at 10:30 am LOL. I know it is early to be eating lunch, but remeber I woke up at 3:00! It was a great weekend! I love this time of year! I enjoy spending time with family, cooking, shopping, putting up Christmas decorations. It is my favorite time of year! Well, I guess I better get back to work!

Gatlinburg and Myspace!!

This past weekend was really nice! My sister picked me up from work Friday and we met up with my parents and then headed to Gatlinburg!! Saturday, we spent the day at cades cove. We saw lots of deer and beautiful red, orange, and yellow trees! Sunday, we went to Dollywood and had lots of fun. The kids really enjoyed the rides and I absolutly LOVE the Christmas show. Monday me and my brother came home (because I had class Monday night) and the kids stayed with the rest of my family. Tuesday, I spent the whole day with Todd! When the kids got home Tuesday afternoon, we put our Christmas tree up. I know it is early, but I just couldn't wait anymore LOL. We had such a great time, but when I got back to work on Wednesday it all came crashing down!!! They BANNED Myspace!!! NOOOOOOO!! I don't get on it much at work, but I like to check it once in a while. Oh well! I guess I will just have to try and check it on the weekends. I am looking forward to this coming weekend. I think I just want to make some soup and apple cider and finish my Christmas decorations :) Well, that is all for now.

I Voted!

Today is a very important day!! I hope everyone got out and voted or at least plan to vote before the day is over. I have been praying for this election! I won't go on and on about it, but I feel that it is extremely important not only to vote, but to pray and ask God to give you direction with your decision! Aside from that, we had a wonderful weekend! Friday night I took Hannah, Caleb, and Farrah (Hannah's friend) to the fall festival at church. Then we went home to get Todd and his dad, Kim, and Katie so we could head out for a little trick or treating. We had such a great time! The kids got TONS of candy and that is so not good, because I end up eating half of it LOL. Saturday, we didn't really do much. I cleaned and just relaxed most of the day. Sunday, we went to church and Bro. John gave a great message. Then we went to Field and Nicoles for dinner and a movie. Oh, I almost forgot, I also finally got my hair cut!! YAY!! Well, I guess that is all for now. I better get to work!

Happy Halloween!

I can't believe it is already halloween! I am so excited about tonight! I am taking the kids to our fall festival at church while Todd is at work. When he gets off, he is going to come meet us and we are going to do a little trick or treating! YAY!! Halloween is so much fun! Then I have to be at the hair salon at 8:30 am tomorrow! That is really early to be the day after halloween, but it will be well worth it. I have been needing a hair cut for quite a while! This should be a really great weekend!! Only one more week until I will be on my way to Gatlinburg!!! I can't wait. It is my favorite vacation of the year! Todd isn't going this year and that stinks, but the kids and I will still have fun!! I will post some pics next week from halloween!

Fun Weekend!

This weekend was really good! Friday night, we went to my sister-n-laws house. The kids played while we watched scary movies eek eek eek! Saturday, we took all the kids to Tannehill and man was it packed!! There were sooooo many people there. But we still had a great time. We trick or treated at all the campers and some of them had adults that were dressed up as monsters and other scary things. Well, Caleb would not trick or treat at those campers! They didn't seem to bother Hannah until one of the monsters (not a person, it was a thing that moves that you can buy like from walmart) reached out and touched her! She cried and cried and cried. Poor baby! Then we walked by this one camper and they had all kinds of ghosts and monsters (fake ones) hung in the trees and set around the yard. My mom leaned over and was looking at this really ugly monster and said, "that is one ugly dummy." And all of a sudden it jumped at her. It about scared her to death. I almost couldn't quit laughing!!! After we left Tannehill, we went to my mom's and drank hot chocolate YUMM!! Sunday, we didn't make it to High School Musical 3, so that will be our adventure next weekend. But, we went to church and then to my mom's for lunch and birthday cake! Happy birthday to me hehe. It was a wonderful weekend. Well I guess I better get to work!

TGIF!

I'm so glad today is Friday! The weeks have been really long here at work lately. Today would have been the perfect day to just stay in the warm bed and read a book. I love days like this! We have a fun filled weekend planned! Tonight me and the kids are going to Nicoles for dinner and movies. Tomorrow morning we are going to my mom and dad's to hang out and then we are heading to Tannehill for the kids to play and trick or treat around the park! They are so excited about it and I must say I am a excited about it too! Sunday, we are going to church and then we my mom and I are taking Hannah and Caleb to see High School Musical three!! YAY!! Hannah and I have been waiting sooooo long for this movie to come out. Yes, I said Hannah and I hehe. I love High School Musical. I know that I am a nerd, but I don't care!! Oh and Sunday is a very important day!! That is the day that I officially become an old woman LOL. Just kidding, but I will be turning the big 25!!! I just can't believe it! Where did the past few years go?! Oh and if that doesn't make me feel old enough, Hannah has her first loose tooth!!! What happened to my baby?! My children are so wonderful. They truly make this life worth living! Well, I guess that is all for now. I have to get back to work.

Joy

I don't usually post two days in a row, but my heart is just filled with so much joy today! I had to share it with everyone. Do you ever have days when you are just so overwhelmed with happiness? Well, today is that day for me. I am just so thankful for my wonderful husband and beautiful children. They really make my life complete! God has blessed our family abundantly! I love my life and I am so grateful that God placed me in such a loving family. Well, I guess that is all. I am just so happy, I had to let it out!! :)

Monday Again!

Well, it is Monday again! The start to a whole new wonderful work week LOL! The kids are at home with Todd today since school is out. So, I got to sleep in just a little bit longer this morning YAY! My day started off really good and then it happened! A poor little kitty ran right out in front of my car. I couldn't stop because there was a car right behind me. I feel really guilty about it, but I'm not letting that ruin my day. We had such a great day yesterday. I got up and got me and the kids ready for church. We made it just in time! I watched the kids walk up the stairs to their classes before heading to my class. I am helping teach the 2 and 3 year olds. It was fun and Monica did such a good job on the lesson. After church, we went home and I made lunch. Then we took about a two hour nap ahhhh. When I finally got up from my nap, I cooked dinner and cleaned my house. Oh and I got tons of hugs and kisses from my babies!! It was a very relaxing day. I think this is going to be a very good week!

HANSON!!

Today is the big day!!! Me, Casey, and Heather have waited 10 YEARS to see Hanson in concert!!! They were our favorite band ever through our preteen years!! We are so excited! I didn't think I was going to get to go, but my sweet friend (Heather) bought me a ticket! She is moving to Illinois in two days! I am going to miss her so much, but I couldn't ask for a better last night out! We are going to have such a great time and I am so glad we get to share this together! Hopefully, I will have a few pics to post tomorrow!!

Loving Life!

When I look at my life and all the wonderful things God has done for me, I am so amazed! God has blessed me with the best family. I am so thankful to have a husband who loves his family with all of his heart. He works so hard to provide us with everything we need. Hannah and Caleb are my precious angels. They can make me a little crazy sometimes, but they are my whole world! My mom is my inspiration! I don't know if she realizes just how much she means to me. I don't think I could make it through this life without her right by my side. I don't get to spend much time with my sister and brother, but they are so very special to me. My daddy would do anything for his family. One of my most cherished childhood memories is when my daddy wrote me the sweetest letter on my 16th birthday. My grandparents love us so much. They have helped us through so many different struggles. My sister in law, Nicole, is such a dear friend. I love spending time with her, Field, and Rylan.

My friend, Kim, and I were talking the other day about the economy and how things are getting worse and worse. She said it has really made her start reflecting on her life. Along with my mother, she is one of the most passionate christians I have ever met! After that conversation, I have been thinking about the awesome friends and family God put in my life. I was starting to loose my way when it comes to my walk with God. I haven't been to church in a while and when I'm not in church, it makes it easier to do things that I know are not pleasing in the eyes of God. He has been so good to me and my family. So, last night, I picked up my Bible for the first time in weeks and had my quiet time with my precious savior. Today is a new day and I am going to praise God for it and everyday that follows!

A Beautiful Day

I was so excited this morning to walk outside and feel the cool wind blowing. My precious Hannah said she was cold so I went back in the house and got her a sweater! Yes, I said sweater, YAY! I am so happy that it is starting to feel a little more like fall everyday! It is truly my favorite time of year! I love sitting on my pourch drinking coffee in a long sleeve t-shirt and shorts. All year long, I have been looking forward to the halloween carnival at church, our family Gatlinburg trip, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas. I enjoy everything fall has to offer. To me, it is the most beautiful time of year!

Wonderful Weekend

This weekend was so great! Saturday, we met Field, Nicole, Rylan, Zach, and Olivia at Field and Nicole's house. We all had lunch together and then headed to George's house! We rode horses and grilled out. George made potato salad MMMMM. Then we watched the football game, ROLL TIDE!! Kensley went with us and spent the night with us. She was such a little angel. Sunday, I took all three kids to my mom and they went to church. Todd and I got ready and went to Alabama Adventure with Field and Nicole. We had a wonderful time! Monday, we went to my mom and dad's house and had lunch with them. It was nice. We haven't spent much time with them lately, but we are about to start spending more time with them. Monday night, Field, Nicole, and Rylan came over for dinner,movie, and games. It was a very good weekend!

Exciting News

I am so excited to tell everyone that Todd found a job! This job will be so good for us. He will be making more money than he has ever made before and I think he will actually enjoy what he will be doing. God is so amazing. We were just about to give up when He brought us through yet again. Hopefully within the next few months there will be several positive changes in our lives. We pray that we will be able to put our house up for sale in about a month or two and I will be applying for nursing school in May. If all goes well and I am accepted, I should start nursing school next fall!! It is about time LOL. There are a few other awesome changes that we are looking forward to, but I will let you know more about those in a later post. I don't want to get too ahead of myself (which I tend to do pretty often) :) I guess that is all for now. If you would like, check back for more to come on all the wonderful things God is doing for our family!!

First Grade!!

Today, my sweet baby girl started the first grade. I just can't believe how grown up she is. She picked out her entire outfit for today. She got dressed and I painted her fingernails pink and put a pretty little headband in her hair. She was so excited about starting back to school. She couldn't wait to get there and meet her new teacher and make new friends. When we got to the school, she got out of the car, threw her bookbag over her shoulder, and walked in the school like she knew exactly what to do. It made me want to cry. Tomorrow, Caleb will be starting K4!!! Can you believe it? I can't!! He is excited about starting his new class as well. He is ready to go on field trips LOL. They grow up so fast. I wish I could keep them little forever. No matter how big they get, they will always be my precious little babies!

Another Monday

Well, here we go again with another week of work...LOL. Mondays come way too fast. Even though the weekend wasn't long enough, it was still a great one. Todd has been working a second job on the weekends for about nine months now. He has only been off about three times since he started. This was his first weekend off after quitting that job. It is so nice to have him home on the weekends again. The kids and I always miss him so much when he is working. We spent Saturday just hanging around the house. Sunday, we got up and went to church, then to walmart, and back home. I wasn't ready for it to end!! Now I am just looking forward to spending quality time with them again next weekend. That's all for now. I hope you all have a wonderful week!!

One of Those Weeks

Have you ever had a week where you just feel like giving up? When it just seems like nothing is going right. Well, this has been one of those weeks. Sunday, two of our dogs died; Monday, Todd was laid off along with all the other workers at his job; Tuesday, my car broke down. Today, however, has been going well so far...LOL. Last night I felt so defeated. So, I turned my radio to WDJC and just started singing while I was getting dinner ready. I decided that I am not going to let it get me down. I started thinking about what Priscilla said at the Deeper Still conference. God brings us to the wilderness, because when you are flat on your back then there is nowhere else to look but straight up. So, I am doing just that. I have such a wonderful family and my life is so blessed.

I think about how God carries me though hard times. How he is such a merciful God. It just makes me wonder how lost people make it through struggles. Who do they turn too? I can't imagine going one day without God holding my hand. I know the rest of this week is going to be great, because I won't let it be anything else!! :)

Beach Bums

We just got back from the beach and we had a wonderful time. We went with my mom, dad, sister, brother, and niece. Then Todd's brother came down. We had such a great time just being around each other in a care free place. It is nice to get away once in a while. And what better place to do that than the beach. I love to lay out on my towel and just listen to the sound of my children playing in the sand and the ocean splashing on the shore. I love it! However, we did spend most of our time at the pool, because there were so many jelly fish in the ocean. On our last night there, we went to dinner at Doc seafood shack and it was so good. Then we were off to waterville for go carts, roller coaster, and arcade games. Caleb hit the jackpot on one game and won 420 tickets. They were both so excited to pick out their prizes with all of their tickets. The drive home was not so great. It took us nine and a half hours to get home from Gulf Shores!!! The traffic was terrible. But we all made it home safely. We really did have a great time!

Very Excited!

I am so excited about this weekend! I have really been looking forward to it for weeks. I am leaving for Atlanta tomorrow with my mom, grandmother, aunts, and friends. We are going to a women's conference. Beth Moore will be speaking and I am thrilled to go hear her. There is just something so incredible about being surrounded by so many women just worshiping our Lord. I am so ready to see all the wonderful things God is going to bring from this weekend! My sweet babies will be staying with Todd's mom while he works and they can't wait. I am so thankful to have such a wonderful husband who supports me in all that I do. There aren't a whole lot of husbands that would not only let their wife go on a weekend retreat, but encourage them to go. God is so good!!

The Osborne Family

Okay, well I have never done a blog before but my friend, Kim, keeps up with it and told me I should try it out. So, I guess this first blog will just be a replay of event in our lives over the last year. During 2007, God blessed our family in so many ways. On June 15, 2007 we had a house fire. The firefighters were able to save my pictures, but that was about all we kept. Our wonderful church family gave us a place to stay and raised money to help us get everything we needed. They are all very special to us. Then our sweet little girl started school!! I cried of course, but she just walked in and started talking to people in her class. She is very social...LOL. On August 19th, Caleb turned three years old! They grow up so fast. In March 2008, our home was finally finished and we got to move in! That pretty much brings us up to date. I am going to try and post again soon! :)