april

one week shy...

2010-07-20T08:49:00.002-05:00

...of 9 months pregnant!

Sister took this picture of me at my Baby Shower on Saturday.

Grayson and I had such a lovely shower and got lots and lots of goodies for him.

Only 4 more weeks to go and he'll get to use all the fun stuff he got.

I can't wait.

grayson's baby book

2010-07-10T13:44:00.004-05:00

i cant' wait to add all the details!

my little nugget's room

2010-07-08T08:17:00.004-05:00

This post, and the posts to come, are to suffice my dear sister for a while. She keeps telling me to update my blog with pictures of our ~Grayson's and mine~ new home. I figure I'll reveal each room in steps as to not overwhelm blogger with pictures.

I had to start with the most important room of all. Where my little baby boy will lay his baby head. And what is even more special is that this is the room that I grew up in.

Thank you Momma for painting the walls (all by yourself) so my son wouldn't have to sleep in a purple bedroom (my choice of color when I called this room home).

an overall look

up close of gray's crib

his changing table (and bookshelf, for now)

grayson's house warming gift from nana and pp

(there will be a dresser mirror to come...)

and a picture of the the cutest little shoes in the entire world

reception

2010-05-19T12:01:00.003-05:00

A reception was held for Dad after the evening service on Sunday to honor his graduation achievements. As you know, he has earned his Masters degree from Luther Rice Seminary. He now holds a Master of Arts degree in Leadership. Again, we are all so proud of his accomplishments.

with momma

with grandma

with uncle kell

with me!

with grandma mary and momma

(they were all saying "peacock")

with momma, aunt betty & uncle kell

and at last, with linda

Dad, I am so proud of what you have done and the way you have done it. Thank you for the example that you set.

with honors

2010-05-19T11:12:00.004-05:00

Dad and Mom attended Dad's graduation in Atlanta, Georgia last weekend.

Dad had earned his Masters degree from Luther Rice Seminary. He was acknowledged as an honors graduate, completing coursework with a 4.0 grade point average and was also named to Who's Who.

Needless to say, we are all very proud of him.

his bible and degree

dad and mom at the graduation banquet

looking a little bit like granddad...

mike williams jr?

2010-05-17T10:12:00.000-05:00

a mess

2010-04-26T11:54:00.002-05:00

Where I come from, this is what you call "a mess" of fish. Don't ask me where they came up with that one.

Dad took Momma with him fishin' one afternoon and this is what they brought home. Not exactly my idea of fun, but they do enjoy it.
(Oh, but I do enjoy eating them when Grandma fries them up.)

dad and momma working hard to get these fish cleaned

well, maybe just dad...

he's done this a couple times before, i think...

Gotta love them.

my little nugget

2010-04-12T13:50:00.002-05:00

April 12, 2010:
The verdict is in. This little nugget is a little boy!

Grayson Kayne Barrett

he's all curled up and...comfortable? lol

his profile

his little, tiny, baby foot

"working"

2010-04-08T11:23:00.005-05:00

Some pictures of Momma and Uncle Kell "working".

I really don't think these two do much, but they sure act like they do.

Momma (aka: Office Manager)

Hard at "Work"

(or posing...?)

Boy howdy, she "worked" up a thirst!

Uncle Kell (aka: Manager)

I seriously doubt there is anyone on the

other end of that phone call...

Just a picture of our sign when it snowed for days and days.

point. nana.

2010-04-06T15:20:00.003-05:00

On Saturday, Dad began work on the floors in Sister's house.

While they were doing this:

Luke and Nana were doing this:

*she had to cover his ears when dad was cutting the flooring*
(what else is a nana for??)

*just sittin' in a crack*

*hiding from the "monsters"*

*and most amusing of all... duct tape*

Nana just might be catching up with PP in this little boy's eyes!

"i'm a baseball player"

2010-04-06T14:53:00.006-05:00

Easter afternoon, Nana and I got to spend some quality time with Luke while Dad, Sister and Cody went to Lowe's to pick out new tile for their kitchen. We spent the majority of the afternoon outside playing baseball. Let me tell ya, you better stand back when this little slugger is up to bat. He nailed Nana a couple times that I'm sure left bruises! He made sure to let us know, "I'm a baseball player." Clearly. Also, please note the "baseball hat" (aka: Dad's knee pads).

*slugger in his stance*

*finding a hole*

*what she doesn't know is that she's about to get nailed in the shoulder...*

*batting practice with nana*

*as you can see, nana quickly saw the need for a helmet*

*baseball player in action*

*running the bases*

(of course, he had to lose his "hat")

Watch out Major League, here he comes...

snuggle bug

2010-04-02T14:56:00.003-05:00

when he gives hugs...he reeeeeally gives hugs

and then you love him even more

hence, "snuggle bug"

living vicariously

work it...

the camera loves you...

you go...eh...girl?

woo hoo!

some old, some new

2010-03-31T15:21:00.010-05:00

Some photos, some old - some new, for your enjoyment.

and we have... lift-off!

like father...

like daughter...

like grandson...

peek-a-boo!

anything weird here?

nope, looks normal

what great big feet you have

shake ya groove thang

i always wanted a little girl

can you say "diva"?

we discovered bubbles

you have none of us fooled

(well, maybe nana & pp & momma & daddy & .....)

my poor 'lil pup

phew, we're exhausted

nana and pp

2010-03-25T14:15:00.003-05:00

A few shots of Luke with his Nana and PP the day we went out to the refuge in Lawton.

please note nana in the background (lol)

classic pp and snuggle bug

getting luke to say "bbbllluuugggckkk" (sp. lol)

luke with his nana

what are yall lookin' at?

words can't descibe this one

'lil pup

2010-03-24T16:23:00.006-05:00

So I figured it was about time for an update.

You must see how my little baby Ace has grown.

first, a flashback to when he really was a little "lil" pup

how can you not just looooove him??

getting some shut eye

now, see how he has grown

sometimes he is a traitor and lays with his pp

that's probably because they love to play

he spends warm days outside

he loves it

this particular day a mean 'ole cat was sneakin' up on him and my poor little innocent pup didn't even know it

(see the cat behind the tree??)

but when 'lil pup caught wind of that cat, he chased it out of there!

More to come soon!

my boys

2009-11-24T13:00:00.004-06:00

Like any proud momma, I just have to share pictures of my new baby with you.

how could you not love this face??

someone was happy to see his pops when he got home

he loves him (and vice versa)

"i'll get 'cha!"

sister's birthday

2009-11-24T12:28:00.007-06:00

This past Thursday, November 19th, was my sister's 27th birthday (yeah, I am telling your age). We celebrated by having "shish-ka-bobs" for lunch after church on Sunday, topped off by Momma's famous Louisiana Yum-Yum for desert. The food was out of this world good, and it was such a good time with family and friends. I enjoyed every moment. I just wish that Aury could have been there with us, BUT he was working on obtaining my early Christmas present - of which I am so, so proud. If you are wondering what my present was, just scroll down a few posts :)

Here are some pictures from the weekend.

dad, of course, did all the grilling

father and son just enjoying a day out on the lawn mower

i know what you're thinking, but no... she wasn't drinking

don't ask me what is going on here

grandma

luke has fun with my camera

can you say "kleenex"??

getting everyone corralled to eat

happy birthday to you

luke decided to try on his mom's presents

the women in my life

2009-11-24T12:19:00.002-06:00

I have been extremely blessed to always be surrounded by good, strong, beautiful women. I have learned so much from each one of them and am so very thankful to have them all in my life.

I love you all.

like pp, like snuggle bug - part II

2009-11-24T12:14:00.001-06:00

weird, weird, weird boys

yep, teach him early. haha.

ace

2009-11-23T16:32:00.004-06:00

Christmas came early for me this year! I had spent the weekend in Ringling with family to celebrate my sister's 27th birthday. I returned home to Ada last night, getting back around 6:30. Well, about 7:30 my wonderful boyfriend showed up with an even more wonderful present for me. An 8-week old, 2 and 1/2 pound miniature pinscher who instantly stole my heart. He is absolutely the cutest thing I have ever seen in this world, and so, so sweet. I fell in love at first sight. After much debate, we decided that his name would be "Ace". Perfect.

the newest member of our family

up close and personal

proud, proud Mama

ace wrapped up in my hoodie

sweet baby giving daddy some kisses

checkin' out his new mama

checkin' out his new daddy

sweet baby

being mischevious already

the sweet sight i found on my couch this morning

Thank you so, so much Aury. The lengths you will go to just to make me happy.

I love him and I love you!

Now we just have to get this little pee machine potty trained!

24

2009-11-09T12:37:00.005-06:00

East Central's last football game was this past Saturday. Aury started at tight end and played a great game. East Central was down 27-0 at halftime but came back within a point in the last minutes of the game. An unsuccessful two-point conversion with only seconds left gave ECU their final loss of the season. However, it was by far the most exciting game this year! Aury caught a pass in the endzone late in the second quarter. They ruled it incomplete, but I was standing about 5-10 yards away and there was no way that ball touched the ground. Someone review the play already. Anyway, here are a few pics of #24.

Aury and his #1 fan

Post-Game: Needless to say, someone was a little sore.

visitors

2009-11-09T12:33:00.002-06:00

Last Friday just a little bit before 5 o'clock, a couple visitors showed up in my office.

It was Aury and his nephew, Cache.

Thanks guys for stopping by! You made the time fly!

words

2009-11-04T16:09:00.002-06:00

As I was reading my Bible, I came across some passages that really spoke to me and therefore got me thinking.

Matthew - Chapter 12 - Verses 33-37

33. Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for the tree is known by its fruit.

34. You brood of vipers, how can you, being evil, speak what is good? For the mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart.

35. The good man brings out of his good treasure what is good; and the evil man brings out of his evil treasure what is evil.

36. But I can tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment.

37. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.

Wow. I felt conviction in my heart as soon as I read these words. So many times we, as humans, will say whatever comes to mind at the time, so many times we speak out in anger with no consideration of what is coming out of our mouths. I am certainly guilty of this and I am going to try to change this in my own life. I just wanted to share it with you and I hope it touches you as it has me. Also, I want to apologize to anyone I have hurt with my words. I love you all and I am going to try my hardest to use my words to reveal God's love and grace in my life. With the Lord's help, I'll get it done!

grandma

2009-11-03T15:48:00.004-06:00

A couple months ago, Grandma took me with her to see the musical Mama Mia! in Dallas. We had such a good time together, and the musical was outstanding. Again, I know that I'm such a slacker on posting pictures, but I hope you enjoy these anyway. The two in the middle were taken while we were having lunch at Neiman Marcus. It was so fancy!

I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful Grandma.

I love you.

family and football

2009-11-02T09:59:00.006-06:00

This past Saturday night, the East Central football team played the University of Central Oklahoma Broncos here in Ada.

Though ECU couldn't pull off the win, Aury had lots of loved ones there to support him.

In the end, that's all that really matters, right??

Here are some pictures we took after the game.

Aury with his Mom, Derindia, and Grandma, Meme

Aury with his Dad, Jay

Back at Aury's house

like pp, like snuggle bug

2009-10-30T15:37:00.002-05:00

I sure do love these guys...

snuggle bug's birthday

2009-10-30T15:26:00.003-05:00

Well, I have been slacking and haven't posted any of the pictures that I took the weekend of Luke's birthday. I had such a good time with him that weekend. You get a lot more time with that little snuggle bug when NANA and PP aren't around!! Haha. Here's what I got. Limited, but good.

Neither one of us look very happy. Lol.

Ride 'em Cowboy

three blind mice

2009-10-30T15:16:00.005-05:00

Every year everyone at the bank I work at dresses up for Halloween. Each department has their own theme. We had some throw a luau (that's Hawaiian for "party"). Some were pirates. Some were milkshakes. One department was Wizard of Oz themed, complete with Toto the dog. Well, myself and the other two ladies in my department were the 'Three Blind Mice'. Everyone really got into it and it was a fun day at "work". Here are a couple pictures.

ever feel like this?

2009-10-20T14:51:00.002-05:00

Last night we went to bed not talking

Cause we already said to much

I face the wall, you face the window

Bound and determined not to touch

We've been married 7 years now

Some days it feels like 21

I'm still mad at you this morning

Coffee's ready if you want some

I've been up since 5

Thinking about me and you

And I've got to tell you

The conclusion I've come to

I'll never leave, I'll never stray

My love for you will never change

But I ain't ready to make up

We'll get around to that

I think I'm right, I think your wrong

I'll probably give in before long

Please don't make me smile

I just want to be mad for awhile

For now you might as well forget it

Don't run your fingers through my hair

Yeah that's right, I'm being stubborn

No I don't want to go back upstairs

I'm going to leave for work

Without a goodbye kiss

But as I'm driving off

Just remember this

I'll never leave, I'll never stray

My love for you will never change

But I ain't ready to make up

We'll get around to that

I think I'm right, I think your wrong

I'll probably give in before long

Please don't make me smile

I just want to be mad for awhile

"working"

2009-10-19T10:21:00.002-05:00

As you may or may not know, I intern with the East Central Athletic Department in my "spare time". This internship is a graduation requirement for the masters degree I am pursuing. Because I have to work full time at the bank, I am only available to help with sporting events throughout the week or on weekends. I have been helping with volleyball and football as of late. This past Saturday, I worked a volleyball game at 11am and then the football game at 2pm. During the football game, we were having a promotional event in which kids registered to win a bike donated by the local Wal-Mart. Well, for the safety of the children that these fabulous bikes would go to, we just HAD to test them out... So, here is a picture of me "working" the football game on Saturday.

dracula

2009-10-13T13:32:00.002-05:00

In true "holiday" spirit, I decided to read the classic novel by Bram Stoker - DRACULA. I picked up this novel because I just love vampire/werewolf movies and stories, being it is just about the only spooky subject matter that doesn't really scare me. However, after delving into this book, I may have changed my mind about not really being scared of vampires. Hah.

But let me warn you, though this book offers all the spooky, scary twists and turns, it is not a very "fun" read. It is written as a series of letters and journals of the main characters. It tells a story, though not in a traditional sort of way. Also, it gets very descriptive and wordy at times. But with me being half-way through it thus far, I have just got to finish it.

Do yall have any favorite books that you would recommend?? I have just ordered the complete works of Edgar Allan Poe and cannot wait for the books to get here. I love his work.

"we got lobstered"

2009-10-11T18:39:00.004-05:00

Let me take a moment to explain this title to you. Last fall when I still lived with my -Best Friend Forever- Jenn, she and her boyfriend (who is also one of my very dearest friends for life) Shan, had gone out to eat. Well, when they got home for the evening, Aury asked them which restaurant they had gone to. To which, Shan ever-so-casually replied, "We got lobstered." This, of course, referred to the fact that they had gone to Red Lobster. Alas, "getting lobstered" was born and the phrase is still an active part of our vocab.

So, with you all caught up on the background information: Friday night, Aury and I made our way to Norman and... we got lobstered. I ordered salmon and crab cakes. The salmon was absolutely delicious and I vowed then and there to order it each and every time I returned to "get lobstered". Anyway, we had a great night. On our way back to Ada, we stopped by Purcell and met up with Aury's -Best Friend Forever- Jerry. Here are a few pics from the night.

Aury and I getting lobstered.

Aury and Jerry outside their most favorite place in the world, The Rock.

(It's a gym.)

Aury and Jerry

This picture obviously wasn't from Friday night, but I was a little jealous that Aury got pictures with his BFF and I didn't, so I dug one out of my archives.

I love and miss you, Jenn!

Thank you Aury for taking me to get lobstered. I had a wonderful, refreshing time with you.

-Love your Bahama Mama :)

cowboy casanova

2009-10-09T10:11:00.010-05:00

I have officially decided that this new song (well... I don't technically know how "new" this song is in the real world, but to me, it's new) by Carrie Underwood is my NEW favorite song. Ah, I love it. And not only do I love the song ..themusic, thebeat, thefeel, thelyrics, the"girl-powerness", as I like to describe songs like this to Aury.. but I love, love, love the video. If you haven't had the chance to see it yet, you should now make that your sole purpose in life. In the mornings while I am getting ready for work, I like to turn on CMT. Well, no matter how late I am running (which is usually really late, every morning) I take time out to sit and watch the video. Now that's what I call dedication (or obsession, you pick). Here are a couple stills from the video. Go watch it! Go love it!

By the way, I would kill .KILL. for Miss Carrie's legs. I mean, look at them, who wouldn't??

Doesn't it look like SO much fun??

(Sorry this one's a little blurry.)

Now, if I had any idea how to upload an audio clip of the song for you to listen to, I would. BUT... being that I don't have the least little clue how that's done, you will have to settle for finding the video on CMT.com or YouTube. Sorry.

long time, no post

2009-10-08T11:24:00.003-05:00

Greetings!

Well, I figured that since it has been over a month since I made my last post, I should grace you with my presence and bring you up to date. I know that since I have such a large and loyal following (Momma, Sister & occasionally Aury), I really need to be a more active blogger. My apologies and I will try, try, try to do better.

It is OCTOBER. Though Aury informed me last night that he doesn't think Halloween is technically a holiday, I have deemed it MY favorite HOLIDAY. I love all things spooky (not scary, just spooky) therefore, I thoroughly enjoy this "holiday". I would be completely happy to spend the rest of my life living in an absolutely spooky little castle, brewing up pretend spells and talking to my black cat. No, I'm not as strange as that sounds, but doesn't it just seems like oodles of fun?! In keeping with true "holiday" spirit, I will share with you a picture of a perfectly spooky place. BOO!

Happy October and Happy Halloween!

Feel free to be as "spooky" as you wanna be!

model material?

2009-08-26T18:11:00.006-05:00

About a month ago, a photographer in the area approached me about taking some photos for a calendar he was putting together. Of course, I said "Count me in!" The shoot was so much fun and the best part was that my momma and sister were there to share the experience with me. I even got to take some shots with them! We took over 300 photos and came out with about 50 that we liked. Naturally, I narrowed that 50 down to about 20 that I would like to share with you. Now, for the pictures...

.www.

2009-08-26T10:33:00.003-05:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that I have changed my blog web address to www.aprildawnwilliams.blogspot.com.

Come check it out. I'll try to update more regularly.

Love yall!

wasted

2009-08-21T09:48:00.008-05:00

standing at the back door..she tried to make it fast

one tear hit the hard wood..it fell like broken glass

she said sometimes love slips away

and you just can't get it back

let's face it

for one split second..she almost turned around

but that'd be like pouring rain drops..back into a cloud

so she took another step..said i see the way out

and i'm gonna take it

i don't wanna' spend my life jaded..waiting

to wake up one day and find..i've let all these years go by

wasted

i don't wanna' keep on wishing..missing

the still of the morning..the color of the night

i ain't spending no more time wasted

she looked in the mirror and her eyes were clear

for the first time in a while

i don't wanna spend my life jaded..waiting

to wake up one day and find..i've let all these years go by

wasted

would you rather...

2009-08-20T15:42:00.003-05:00

Would you rather always take a cold shower or sleep an hour less than you need to be fully rested? Sleep an hour less. I'd never get my legs shaved!
Would you rather always get first dibs or the last laugh? Last Laugh
Would you rather always have to say everything on your mind or never speak again? Never speak again. It is better for people to just think you are a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Lol.
Would you rather always lose or never play? Tough one. I guess always lose. I couldn't go without playing.
Would you rather always wear earmuffs or a nose plug? Earmuffs
Would you rather always win pie-eating contests or always win wheelbarrow races? Wheelbarrow races. That means I'm really strong.
Would you rather be 3 feet tall or 8 feet tall? 8 ft
Would you rather be 3 feet taller or 3 feet shorter? Taller. Duh.
Would you rather be a deep sea diver or an astronaut? Oh my Lord, no sharks please! Astronaut. Final answer.
Would you rather be a dog named Killer or a cat named Fluffy? Cat, for sure! Dogs suck.
Would you rather be a giant hamster or a tiny rhino? Tiny Rhino
Would you rather be a tree or live in a tree? Live in a tree
Would you rather be able to hear any conversation or take back anything you say? Take it back! Take it back!
Would you rather be able to read everyone’s mind all the time or always know their future? Read minds.
Would you rather be able to stop time or fly? Stop time, no doubt.
Would you rather be an unknown minor league basketball player or a famous professional badminton star? Basketball, baby!
Would you rather be born with an elephant trunk or a giraffe neck? Elephant trunk. Cosmetic surgery could work wonders.
Would you rather be forced to tell your best friend a lie or tell your parents the truth? My parents already know everything so... So, tell them the truth. That's easy.
Would you rather be forgotten or hatefully remembered? Forgotten
Would you rather be go about your normal day naked or fall asleep for a year? Naked. I've already wasted too much time.
Would you rather be gossipped about or never talked about at all? Never talked about!
Would you rather be hairy all over or completely bald? Bald. Lol.
Would you rather be happy for 8hrs/day and poor or sad for 8hr/day and rich? Happy and Poor, even though being poor usually sucks. Haha.
Would you rather be invisible or be able to read minds? Read Minds
Would you rather be rich and ugly, or Poor and good looking? Poor and Good Looking, I've got that one in the bag!
Would you rather be stranded on an island alone or with someone you hate? With someone I hate. Then the natives could eat them!
Would you rather be the most popular or the smartest person you know? Smartest
Would you rather be the sand castle or the wave? Sand Castle
Would you rather eat a bar of soap or drink a bottle of dishwashing liquid? None of the above.
Would you rather eat a handful of hair or lick three public telephones? Lick three phones.
Would you rather eat a stick of butter or a gallon of ice cream? Ice cream, for sure. Sister, I know you would eat the butter. Gross.
Would you rather eat a stick of margarine or five tablespoons of hot pepper sauce? Margarine.
Would you rather eat poison ivy or a handful of bumblebees? Bumblebees. Protein. Duh.
Would you rather end hunger or hatred? Hatred
Would you rather find true love or 10 million dollars? True love, with a rich man :) You can love a rich man just as easy as you can love a poor man, right Momma?
Would you rather forget who you were or who everyone else was? Forget other people.
Would you rather get caught singing in the mirror or spying on your crush? Spying on my crush.
Would you rather get even or get over it? Get over it. It's so much easier.
Would you rather give bad advice or take bad advice? Take bad advice.
Would you rather give up your computer or your pet? Easy, pet. Since I don't have one.
Would you rather go to an amusement park or to a family reunion? Family Reunion (at Lake Texhoma!!)
Would you rather go without television or junk food for the rest of your life? Junk Food
Would you rather have a beautiful house and ugly car or an ugly house and beautiful car? Beautiful House
Would you rather have a kangaroo or koala as your pet? Kangaroo
Would you rather have a missing finger or have an extra toe? Extra Toe
Would you rather have one wish granted today or three wishes granted in 10 years? Three in ten years. I assume I'll be wiser by then. Fingers crossed.
Would you rather have x-ray vision or bionic hearing? Oh yeah, x-ray vision. Lol
Would you rather invent a cure for cancer or a cure for AIDS? Arthritis
Would you rather kiss a jellyfish or step on a crab? Kiss a Jellyfish
Would you rather know it all or have it all? Know it all
Would you rather live without music or live without T.V.? Without TV
Would you rather love and not be loved back, or be loved but never love? Love and not be loved back
Would you rather make headlines for saving somebody's life or winning a nobel prize? Winning a nobel prize that saved somebody’s life
Would you rather meet an alien visitor or travel to outer space? Meet an alien with my feet firmly on the ground!
Would you rather never use the internet again or never watch TV again? Neither. Lol.
Would you rather not be able to use your phone or your e-mail? E-mail
Would you rather only be able to whisper or only be able to shout? Whisper
Would you rather own a ski lodge or a surf camp? Ski Lodge
Would you rather publish your diary or make a movie on your most embarrassing moment? Publish my diary, I've had too many embarrassing moments!
Would you rather spend the day surfing the internet or the ocean? Internet, there are sharks in the ocean!
Would you rather sweat moderately but constantly 24 hours a day all over your body or have a metal pin in your jaw that constantly picks up talk radio stations? Uhm.. I guess pick up a radio station. Weird, but better than sweating.
Would you rather die from falling off a cliff or by being threatened? Threatened. Can you even die from that??

father's day weekend

2009-06-21T19:55:00.006-05:00

i love you, dad.

me and my daddy

This past weekend I went down to Ringling to spend time with my family and time with my dad on Father's Day. Well, when I could drag him away from Luke. Luke had already been with his Nana and PP since Wednesday and Sister showed up around 7:30 Saturday night. Sister and I got up on Sunday morning to go down to the church and eat Father's Day breakfast with Dad, and sadly, Dad had to grill his own steaks for lunch. It was a nice, relaxing weekend full of plenty of laughs courtesy of Luke.

it's weird. anytime you say 'sunday dinner' these two little old ladies show up.

love yall.

i think he was putting some sort of voo-doo hex on someone.

this little boy has some BIG feet.

running from 'fo-fum'.

as i was cleaning out my make-up case, luke got a little curious. i always wanted a little girl so...

i made him into a little diva.

look how pretty he is. sorry cody.

me and my momma

pushing luke on his tractor. imagine that. he's eating.

me and my sissy

kisses for mommy

neither one of them has any rhythm. lol.

someone loves his mommy.

lots and lots.

luke and grandma mary. i bet they were looking at a 'bull'.

my dad's three girls.

feel free to feel sorry for him.

Hope yall enjoyed the plethera of pictures!

fighter

2009-06-20T19:14:00.002-05:00

After all you put me through.You'd think I'd despise you. But in the end, I wanna thank you 'cause you made that much stronger.

Well I thought I knew you, thinkin' that you were true. Knew I couldn't trust, so I called your bluff. Time is up. 'Cause I've had enough.

You were there by my side. Always down for the ride, but your joy ride just came down in flames. 'Cause your control sold me out. You're a shame.

After all of the hurting and lying, you probably think that I hold resentment for you. But oh no, you're wrong. 'Cause if it wasn't for all that you tried to do, I wouldn't know just how capable I am to pull through. So I wanna say thank you. 'Cause it..

Makes me that much stronger

Makes me work a little bit harder

Makes me that much wiser

So thanks for making me a fighter

Made me learn a little bit faster

Made my skin a little bit thicker

Makes me that much smarter

So thanks for making me a fighter

Never, saw it coming. All of your backstabbing. Just so you could cash in on a good thing before I realized your game.

I heard you're going around playing the victim now. But don't even think I'm the one to blame. 'Cause you dug your own grave.

After all of the fights and the lies you wanted to harm me but that won't work anymore. No more. It's over. 'Cause if it wasn't for all of your torture I wouldn't know how to be this way now, and I'll never back down. So I wanna say thank you.

How could this man I thought I knew turn out to be unjust and so cruel. I could only see the good in you. Pretended to not to see the truth. You tried to hide your lies, disguise yourself through living in denial. But in the end you'll see you can't stop me. I am a fighter and I ain't gonna stop. There is no turning back. I've had enough.

Makes me that much stronger

Makes me work a little bit harder

It makes me that much wiser

So thanks for making me a fighter

Made me learn a little bit faster

Made my skin a little bit thicker

Makes me that much smarter

So thanks for making me a fighter

You think I'll forget...But I'll remember.

strange

2009-06-20T14:52:00.002-05:00

strange.
talk about luck.
i woke up.
and the sun was shinin'.
strange.
i ought a be in bed.
with my head in the pillow.
cryin.
over us.
but i aint.
aint in love.
strange.

fun in the sun

2009-06-14T16:23:00.004-05:00

I LOVE summertime. Everything about it. The sun..the heat..the tans..the water..the food..the bathing suits..the fun. How can you not love it?

Well, last weekend we had our annual fish fry at the church and my cousin Kim and her family (Jonny and MiKayla) joined us. MiKayla informed me that her pool was ready and I needed to come swim. Ah, music to my ears...

So I was trying to figure out when I could make a trip down. Then over the course of the next week, my momma informed me that my sister was bringing Luke down to see his PP. Perfect timing! I called Kim up to see if we could come swimming on Saturday and of course she said, "Come on!"

We had a great day! Thank you, Kirkland's!!

I love summertime.

Did I mention that I LOVE summertime?

Sister and Luke. He needed some shades.

Momma and Sister after the swim.

MiKayla and myself

Momma and Luke

What a strange picture.

Luke wanting my camera.

What happens when Luke gets my camera.

My sister as a blonde.

Jessica Simpson ain't got nothin' on her.

Thanks again Kim, Jonny and MiKayla for letting us come spend the day with you. I had SO much fun! I'll be back next weekend :)

funnies from rambo reunion '08

2009-06-11T12:35:00.005-05:00

Fairing more on the random side...

I was looking through old pictures of our family reunion last year and couldn't resist sharing them with you.

Momma found her long, lost ancestors.

And Momma and Dad got into something.

Moonshine, maybe...

Hope you enjoyed these!

weekend update

2009-06-07T21:38:00.002-05:00

1. Last Tuesday was the first day of summer classes. You know what that means... It was MY first day as a graduate student. (I am oh-so grown up.) As I was SO excited to start studying something that I am actually interested in, I was immediately reminded why I was SO happy when I finished my undergraduate work. For lack of a better way to put it - Homework Sucks! That being said though, I am enjoying my classes and I am actually looking forward to the work ahead. Boy, I must be growing up!

2. I made my first trip this morning from Ada to Ringling. Let me tell you that this was not easy. I got lost two times and managed to turn an hour and twenty minute trip into over two hours. But as my grandma said, "I will NOT miss that turn next time."
So finally, I made it to Ringling. The reason for my visit this weekend was to attend Dad's annual fish fry at the church. It was a huge success. I had never seen a turn out like the one they had today. Though it started out very rocky, it turned out to be a great day with family and friends. Sorry Sister, I forgot to take any pictures :(

That's all for now.. Hope you enjoyed the update.

halo

2009-06-06T20:21:00.005-05:00

remember those walls i built
well baby they're tumbling down
and they didn't even put up a fight
they didn't even make a sound
i found a way to let you in
but i never really had a doubt
standing in the light of your halo
i got my angel now

hit me like a ray of sun

burning through my darkest night

you're the only one that i want

think i'm addicted to your light

i swore i'd never fall again

but this don't even feel like falling

gravity can't forget

to pull me back to the ground again

it's like i've been awakened

every rule I had you breakin'
it's the risk that i'm takin'
i ain't never gonna shut you out
everywhere i'm looking now
i'm surrounded by your embrace
baby i can see your halo
you know you're my saving grace
you're everything i need and more
it's written all over your face
baby i can feel your halo
pray it won't fade away

a sight for sore eyes

2009-06-03T18:01:00.002-05:00

This past weekend, I went up to Norman to help Jenn move out of our old house. Though I love my new apartment in Ada (it's all MINE), I miss her like crazy. BFF's for life. Lol.

Well that's all for now. More to come hopefully sooner than later :)

long weekend

2009-05-26T18:02:00.002-05:00

I'm new at this so bear with me... :)

Being that this past weekend was a long weekend, I went home to Ringling to spend some time with my family. I made the trip down on Thursday night. Momma made me an employee of Healdton Electric on Friday and we spent the whole afternoon building a fire (don't ask). That evening, we went out to Uncle Kell's for burgers. Sister surprised us all by being there when we showed up. Sneaky girl.

It was an eventful weekend full of everything you could imagine.
(you got the condensed version)

Here are a few pictures.

Looks like someone was a little jealous...

Funny thing is... All of them missed.

Luke and his favorite person in the world.

A boy and his momma.

Love you, Sister!! Hahaha.

Well, that's all I've got for this post. It's taken me over a hour to put this thing together. You better like/appreciate it!

welcome to our world

2009-05-23T10:46:00.003-05:00

Well, being that my beautiful and 'bloggerific' big sister set me up a page so that I can join the blogging world, I figured I should get busy. This is the first post of many to come that will give you a sneak peak into my CrAzY world.

ENJOY!

-April