Journey With Me: 2012

Kamden got some new hair jelly at Walmart the other day and he loves it!!! It actually looks just like it is advertised, which is his favorite part. LOL I put a dab of this in his hair in the morning, and at night it still looks exactly the same. It gives him that look he's always striving for, (in his own words) "Handsome and funny."

This is Kamden, pre haircut. We went to Steak n Shake Friday night after church. Aunt Lindsey gave him a quarter and he bought some runts. It was getting pretty late and his eyes were getting tired. He was trying to get his candy in his pockets, but was so tired he was having a hard time. This is my favorite picture of him.

Off to the Dentist...

Christy and I both have a dentist appointment this morning. It's been YEARS for the both of us. I know for certain I have a few cavities. Not so sure about Christy. But... I did make one final attempt this morning to brush as hard as I could, floss, and gargle in an attempt to fool the dentist into thinking I've done it my whole life. So maybe it won't be as bad as I think.

Prayers for Papaw

For everyone that follows this blog and believes in prayer, please remember my Papaw. As most of you are probably aware, he was diagnosed in November of an inoperable cancer that rests on the superior vena cava, which drains into the upper chamber of the heart. This is the major vein that carries blood from the head, neck, upper chest, and arms to the heart. In late December, the cancer mass placed so much pressure on this artery that he began to swell, literally twice his size. From what I understand, they put in a stent to relieve pressure off of the artery and the swelling almost immediately subsided. The night before his surgery, much of us gathered around him, as the swelling reached to such an unbearable state. Fluid actually seeped out of his skin. I struggled for strength and composure as my Papaw, a man until the Lord mercifully saved him just a few years ago, I'd never seen cry. If I'd ever seen someone suffer, he was that night. Thankfully the stent was successful and he was sent home and is receiving radiation treatments. He has had about 12 treatments to date. Last Friday morning, my family and I went to visit him and when I arrived I could tell he wasn't feeling good. He told me he was getting short of breath and he'd been up since 5a.m. He was struggling to maneuver his legs to walk, and he was, in his own words, experiencing hallucinations. He described red rings on the floor. I rushed him to the hospital. After being there the entire day, and after breathing treatments, as well as pills to calm him, they couldn't find anything wrong other than the normal progression of his state. They sent him home. I went to see him again today and he was feeling bad and the worst part was his swelling is becoming noticeable again. I pray that the Lord will move on him and either give him a healing or at least calm the suffering. I'm so very thankful that God chose to save him. I love him so much. If God doesn't see fit to provide a healing, I simply pray for a peaceful crossing.

The Kids enjoying Cotton Candy!!!

We took the kids to Golden Corral the other day and they not only have a HUGE chocolate fountain, but now they also make cotton candy. Of course they eye-balled the dessert bar the entire time. We might not go there anymore. I hate paying an arm and a leg just so the kids can eat a spoon full of sugar!

Some things I've made for Christy

11x14 canvas

Medium size sign, with wood I had lying around.

Medium size wreath I put together.

I bought these 11x14 canvas' at Michaels, 5 for $15 on sale and painted them.

Large barnwood sign with hinges that came off the barn.

This one is very big and runs parallel with our kitchen table.

This is made out of tin that was on mom's barn, framed in the same barn's wood.

Small barn wood sign


I also made this headboard for Christy's birthday. I had most of the lumber, but had to purchase the plywood.

Picture at Hubbard's Lake for Christy's Birthday $11!!!

Large barn wood sign

These are old hoe ends I bought at a yard sale for $2 and painted.

Three pieces of barn wood wrapped in wire.

Lalico's

Kamden asked me if he could serve supper the other night, so I told him he could. He then disappeared in his room for a few minutes. He never served a single plate, but he did do this.

My kids at Hubbard's Lake

I took the kids down to Hubbard's Lake the other day to take a few photos. I was trying to get off cheap for Christy's birthday cause she came out like a fat rat on Christmas. I didn't have much time so we just went down to the lake and took a few photos while Christy was in town. I chose one and had it blown up at Sam's Club to a 20x30 for $8. Had glass cut for it at L.K. Tapp for $3 and wrapped it at home with a barnwood frame. It's not perfect but looks pretty good for $11 I think. I had no place to hide it so I just gave it to her early and it's already hanging above our couch. She will probably end up with something else on her birthday anyways... These are a couple of pictures from that little adventure. I love any reason to make Kamden and Kacie hold hands. They hate it!