Why my parents don't see me.

After talking with my mom this evening, I started feeling a little guilty (as I often do) about having to catch her up with our life through a phone conversation. So, mom here's why I didn't get to see you this weekend.
Ali had a tennis match....she's doing rather well for this to be her "off season" event.....the thing that keeps her busy when she's not cheering.

Trey had 5...count em' 5 baseball games Sat. & Sun. His team won 2 lost 3 and is now 6-3 for the season. He pitched yesterday:) and played 2nd base like he owned it!!!!
Callie's been very busy with track and like Ali......is blowing our mind with how well she is doing at her "just til cheerleading starts back sport". She is now doing hurdles and the 200 meter dash where she placed 3rd the other night. Her relay team has taken several 1st in their events so far (3 of the 4 girls on the relay team are my cheerleaders...I think I've trained them well).
This is her relay team.....doesn't this look like a wheaties box cover?????

I have been blessed.

I've been very negative here lately. I'll blame it on the weather and my crazy schedule instead of admitting that I can sometimes be a "wollower". I've made that word up to describe a characteristic in people that really annoys me. I always just want to say "suck it up and go on". So, I've decided that I need to take my own advice and realize what I've been blessed with....
My boys....Trey & Jimmy....although I had to miss the game yesterday to go w/Ali to her Tennis Tourn. the two of them had a blast at the game....and I do realize what a blessing it is that my husband spends what little extra time he has coaching our son's baseball team.My dad, although he is very sick and still has good days and bad, is such a blessing to our family...especially the grand kids!My family, although I don't get "Home" near as much as I should...there's nothing like a trip to that farm to take my entire stress level down at least 5 notches....I know, I know, that in itself should get me there more often.My kids, even though they live in the most "fast paced" world they still enjoy the same things that I did at their age....nothing like driving a car up the mile long dirt road to the farm...this was Ali's 1st time and I must say she did quite well, especially since her sister was having prayer in the backseat for her safety.Callie's been driving that road since she was very young...1st in our laps then on her own...doesn't she look very comfortable:) Of course no one was praying and making a scene as she drove...hahahaMy sister....she's the one person who will ALWAYS tell me the truth....even if it's hard to hear. She's also the one person who will laugh at everything I say...she really does bring out the best in me and she's soooo good with my girls:)
Thank you Lord, for dealing with me gently and reminding me just how "blessed" I am.

Chan Man

Last night my nephew Chandler broke the KY High School State Record for most consecutive scoreless innings pitched!!!! He broke the record with 37 and is now at 43.....this is even more amazing when you consider he's only a sophomore and obtained this record while pitching in the Dist., Regional, & State Tourn.....not exactly easy games. I'm just sooooo proud of him. The best thing about nephews... you can brag on their accomplishments....mommies don't get to do that...we/they have to be humble...So Cindy, this is for you!!! Wow....what a great night!!!!

On On U of K!!!

Seriously, was this SO hard? He's who I wanted when Tubby left. I couldn't be more EXCITED!!!

My heart will forever bleed Blue....but this makes it easier.....it's really been hard for a long while. Isn't it funny how something like this can just make everything else Better!!!

I'm Ready for Some Baseball

Maybe it's because I'm more than ready for some warm weather....Maybe it's because I LOVE my new camera.....

Maybe it's because I can see how much Dad's "constructive criticism" is REALLY paying off...

Maybe it's because they do this together....and I'm not sure who loves it more.......
Or maybe it is just because He's so CUTE........

But mommy is more than ready for some BASEBALL!!!!!

I thought I'd have a house full of boys........

Me & Garran.....the thing I miss most about home......Me & Chandler.....the thing that quickly made this home........

I remember always thinking I'd be a great "boy mommy". I always knew I wanted a house full of children and just assumed they'd be boys. Well, I started with Callie and quickly learned that little girl was the most amazing thing that could happen to anyone. Next came Ali, another one of a kind miracle in my life. I had the two most wonderful daughters in the world and yet they were complete opposites. Although I fell in love with Trey (as anyone who meets him does) way before he was mine....he didn't "need me"....Trey came to love me and let me be his mom on his own time and he nor I would have it any other way. But recently I realize what a blessing my nephews are to me. Being an Aunt is without a doubt one of the greatest joys in my life. Unlike being their mommy, an aunt gets to love, brag, laugh, brag, goof, brag....and never worry about what mistakes we're making. You don't have to question every move you make...thats mommy's job and these two boys have "just the mommy they need". You can tell what a great job these ladies have done after being around either of these boys for 5 minutes. Now mind you, the sweet, handsome, respectful boy you'll meet is the same one thats giving his mom more grief and worry than she ever deserved, but because she doesn't let him get by with it.....I get to be "the aunt" without worry. I love these boys and I'm so thankful to have both of them in my life. And I'm even more grateful for how they "look out" for my daughters. Its amazing how protective and proud they are (in their own cool, quiet way). I should also mention I have another nephew, Jaxon who's just as wonderful as these two....but like Trey once was, Jaxon doesn't need me and I'm sure if either of his other aunts blog....you could read a book. haha

Somewhere In Between

Maybe its the weather, it feels like we're somewhere in between the worst of winter and the first of spring, but lately I feel like I'm "teetering" on the edge of who I am and who I want to be. Somewhere between the girl I was (although I have such wonderful memories I'm so grateful God saved me from her) and the women I want to be.

Somewhere between the girlfriend I was....... And the wife I want to be......Somewhere between the cheer coach thats a hero to some.....
and the exact opposite to others on the same team.....

I think as women in general we struggle to find balance. Like so many others I've spread myself too thin and feel like I'm "half-way" doing so many jobs that my heart is "all the way" in. But like so many other times in my life when I couldn't seem to find the balance I'm turning to one of my favorite scriptures Jerimiah 29:11... "For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future."

And although I will ALWAYS be the girl thats somewhere in between what makes sense...like the way I cling to scripture and listen to "Seether" to get me through ....that I can handle because it only affects me. But when my actions affect so many other lives (especially those of children, mine & others) thats when the "teetering" bothers me.