Our New Journey

2 WHOLE Months!

2011-11-14T20:48:00.000-08:00

Liv,

It's your 2 month birthday. Here are some facts about this time in your life.

You LOVE Daddy. I know in this picture you might disagree but he does so much for you. He wakes up in the middle of the night and changes you and you also laughed at him for the first time.

I started back at work 2 weeks ago. It was tough but you are doing great with your sitters while Daddy is in class. You love to take naps with me on my tummy.

You LOVE the bath. You take long baths and get mad when its time to get out and dry off.

Daddy bought you this Pluto dog when you were in my belly. You talk to

him every time you are being changed.

You have the prettiest gummy smile and will smile every time we make the boat sound.

You have been holding your neck up for awhile but lately you are super woman looking all around.

At night you don't want to go to sleep but once your out you've been sleeping 8 hours!!!

We go for your check up to find out how much you've grown. I'm guessing at least 2 pounds. I'm going to lay you down now and hope Daddy doesn't wake you when he gets back from his run. We love you and are praying for you.

-Mommy & Daddy-

Olivia

2011-10-14T22:35:00.000-07:00

You are 1 month old today.

We have heard you laugh twice in your sleep and it is the sweetest thing in the whole wide world.

You've peed on Daddy ( actually you spray peed on him ).

You are fighting sleep right now as I type. Daddy is sleeping and I'm awake with you.

You have started to love looking around and you are taking in the world.

You love listening to your Daddy's voice.

You just moved up to size 1 diapers and you weighed 9.7lb.

Ella loves on you. No really she sits on you.

Daddy and I pray over you every night before we go to sleep. We are doing our best to be the parents God wants us to be and we are excited to have had you here with us for a whole month. I can't help but think about your older brother or sister that is in Heaven. You have taught us even more just how precious life is. We love you Ms. Livie. Oh and your Daddy nicknamed you Chewy.. because of your stinking cute sneezes. I promise I'm trying to get better at taking your pictures considering I'm a photographer and all....

Happy 1 Month Baby Girl!

Whew..

2011-08-24T21:47:00.000-07:00

Move in has been accomplished.. I continued to freak out the whole day thinking at any minute Olivia was going to come early. She did not, obviously. However, we did get a little over heated and we had to cool off rather quickly. I could have sworn I was going to black out or die.. But I also did not lol. This week has been a lot of fun with all the stuff the school does for the start of a new school year and for the new students. The events have been tons of fun and my only wish is that I maybe wasn't so preggo so I could do more. But rest I must.

Jeff started his last "first" day of a fall semester as he is gearing up for graduation. I couldn't be more proud of his accomplishment of finishing his degree in just 3 short years. Not to mention the fact that I seriously wonder how he ended up with me.. He is so loving and caring. Always taking care of the small things for Olivia who isn't even here yet. I'm extremely thankful and I'm glad I've realized just how rare our relationship is and how much it needs to be protected. We have experienced great loss together.. Huge changes.. But we just don't take ourselves too seriously. You can't. Life is too short. I am very blessed and I don't thank God enough. Our life isn't perfect.. But we make it our own and change what we can and don't worry about what we can't.

We are waiting for some test results to come back from the doctor to see if Ms. Olivia will be joining us sooner than expected or not. We go back Friday so hopefully they will know by then. I can't believe it could already be time for her to arrive.. Crazy! Any bets on how big she'll be and when she'll arrive?

34 what?

2011-08-10T21:57:00.000-07:00

Holy junk... I'm 34 weeks tomorrow. I keep trying to think of things we need.. I'm sure we are missing something. At this point though my mind is completely in work mode trying to get everything done that is needed to be done before I disappear. Jeff is getting ready for classes to start and is preparing for one last tough semester. Spring should be a breeze for him. I don't have a lot of thoughts tonight .. Besides the broken AC and something Else with the transmission :( money vanishing before my eyes. Money that doesn't exist yet. But I'm thankful for all God continues to show us. Even when my car breaks down :)

Headband Mania

2011-07-31T21:27:00.000-07:00

It is official. Since my house is clean, besides the kitchen, there isn't much for me to NEST around in. So I've started making headbands. You know the kind everyone is buying on etsy for 7-15 dollars. Thus far I have created about 10 head bands, 6 clips, and 9 flowers waiting to be either a headband or a clip. I am loving everything about it. Expect burning my finger tonight. Yes, fire is involved in the making of some of these and no I'm not sure its safe for me to be doing but they look so cute. :D Don't worry I'm making sure to unplug the hot glue gun every time I use it and since I'm using matches the only thing I'm burning down is the skin on my fingers. Here are just two examples of what I have been making..

We added a black futon to our living room and a rug from IKEA. Ella hasn't quite figured out what all we are doing but she figures if her bone is allowed then she likes whatever it is we are doing.

Below I'm 32 weeks. It has FLOWN by. Oh and my new hair cut!

Yes, I realize I'm now missing an eye.. but I gained feathers. An Eye for a Feather...

That is all I have to offer from my scattered brain tonight.

Kick boxer..

2011-07-26T21:51:00.000-07:00

Most people refer to their daughters as dancers or gymnast. I'm pretty sure mine is going to be a kick boxer. The super pretty kind though. Every night as I finally settle down and start to read or just relax Olivia starts these MAD kicking sprees. I truly believe she is practicing for some type of martial art in there. Oh well... Maybe I can get her to wear a tutu as she kicks all the boys?

I got a haircut today. A long over due hair cut I may add. Tons of layers and feathers. Yes, I bought into the trend (literally) and added some feathers to this mane of mine. They are fun and spunky, the way I need to feel going into the last 2 months of this pregnancy. 2 MONTHS! I'll be 32 weeks on Thursday and I can't believe its real or that this is really happening so fast some days. I try to slow the memories down and just thank God for all that is around me.

I've had two great showers, thrown by friends and family that love me deeply. They blessed us beyond belief with everything we need for Olivia. I'm pretty sure our NOW needs have been met. Jeff keeps saying diapers but we have a closet full.. so I think we are ok for the first few months but what do I know? Would you believe me if I told you I didn't take my camera to my Atlanta shower? That's right. I forgot it in Mobile, AL. My Mobile shower I did take a few pictures at.. but they have yet to make it to my computer. Slow is the pace I am running on right now... I need to pick it up just a little bit.

All things considered I am extremely excited to start this new school year. Its Jeff's last year! That's right, I said LAST YEAR! I'm so proud of him for finishing a degree in 3 years. He has pushed himself to the extreme and had many sleepless nights (just practicing for Olivia) but has earned every part of graduating in 3 years! May 12th, 2012. I'll be there with an air horn!

Here are some pictures of Olivia's bedding.. I can't remember what I have and haven't posted on here..

3rd

2011-06-27T21:55:00.000-07:00

We made it to the 3rd trimester. I think the most exciting part about this is knowing that if for some strange reason Olivia needed to be born now.... she'd have a very high percentage of a healthy life! Yay!

Jeff and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary on June 9th by going out to Ruth Chris Steak House. Holy Junk! That was the best food I have ever had in my entire life.. no joke.

On our way to dinner :)

Self Timer :)

Amazing cheesecake with fresh strawberries on top :)

This past week I went to the NLF conference with my co-workers and both bosses. There were definitely some great things to be learned by all these amazing people who speak every year. I wish more teachers would find themselves spending their time and summers going to grow themselves for this next generation. Hands down the best speaker (in my eyes) was Rudy Ruettiger. Not only is the movie "Rudy" one of my FAVs, I just thought he had so much inspiration to offer. I was also pretty stoked when I was on the way to the ladies room and was able to snag this....

Well, Hello Mr. Ruettiger! Sweet!

Not much has been going on with the Henderson's besides some major organizing and cleaning for the preparation of this weekend. My parents will be bringing her crib and dresser over for us to start the set up of her awesome lil nursery corner we are making her. Olivia's bedding will be ready sometime this week and I can quite honestly say I'm holding my breath for the phone call. I'm so excited! These moments are so surreal for Jeff and I. We aren't taking any of them for granted. I don't know what the future holds for our family of 3, so I'm choosing to be excited for the moments we are in. I've stopped searching for whats next and started to enjoy my "season". It's a life lesson that has taken me too many years to learn.

Ella, is not quite sure she understands all this hoopla over a baby...

A few pictures...

2011-06-05T20:21:00.000-07:00

Well here is a little update of our last few weeks via photos..

Jeff finished his second year with Impact. Which was also his last. Since Olivia will be joining us shortly after school starting back and with other changes the group is under going with both feel a peace about walking in a different direction. I'm excited to see what God has in store for Jeff musically this next year.

After finishing their last worship set in Houston, TX, we went over to San Antonio to spend 2 days relaxing. Jeff and I walked to the Alamo as soon as we got in.. and I'm so glad we did. It was closed but that was great for pictures :), less people.

My Boo and I :)

On the river walk.. which is also where our hotel was.

At the best restaurant in TX, Pappasito's!!

^AWESOME^

Spending a great 21 weeks with Jeff.

This is Impact!

Our last night we got to go on a dinner cruise, on which I had the most amazing caesar salad ever!

Some of the boys waiting to go up to the Sun Dial.

Enjoying the view for sure!!

This is the Sun Dial... before it was pitch black! I'm pretty sure I almost died that day. I woke up and walked to the mall with Beth and Kalyn, then met up with Jeff walked around a bit, then walked to the dinner cruise, then walked to the sun dial, then walked back to the hotel... my feet were barking! Not to mention that was one of the first nights I experienced SCIATICA. Awesome new experience that I have now, awesome I tell you.

Over the next few weeks Jeff and I are starting a nice DEEP clean and packing up our winter stuff, it's now 105 in Mobile. We have ordered our baby bedding, my parents have picked up the crib and dresser and now we are looking for a birthing class to take. Oh, and Jeff already got his "Father's Day" gift. We found the guitar of his dreams at a pawn shop in Montgomery. Thankfully I had been saving anticipating a moment like this for a few months so it was no skin off our nose! (Yay for cash purchases!!) We've also paid a lot of stupid things off these last few months! Jeff is taking 18 hours this Summer :-). He is almost done with his first term and I couldn't be more proud of all his hard work!

P.S. Our 4 year wedding anniversary is this Thursday!!!

Time flys..

2011-05-30T14:49:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's already been over a month since I last blogged but then again I've never kept up on a regular basis so i don't know why I act surprised. I'm 23.4 weeks now and Olivia is kicking up a storm. Jeff and I just spent time this morning laughing over her "dancing". It has been a wild journey so far, I finally stopped having morning sickness at 22 weeks PTL. I was beginning to think I might be sick until she was born.
My doctors office hears from me almost weekly it feels like. But I swear they are the best ever. I'm looking forward to the next few months I have the last two weddings in June ( www.jessicaleehenderson.com ) giving me plenty of time to get organized for Olivia. Jeff and I got to go back to TX this year with impact and what a relaxing time that was!! We saw the Alamo at night and then walked the river walk together. We ordered baby bedding that we are super pumped to be getting at the end of the month! I'll definitely update with photos no worries. I'm updating from my Mothers Day present aka iPhone so I can't load any photos so sorry :( until next time!

Things I am not..

2011-04-19T06:16:00.000-07:00

Patient.

Jeff and I decided to go early to find out what we were having. ( ok I begged until he finally caved ) It was so amazing to see how much the baby had grown and all that movement.. Right on my bladder :) Thanks baby.

Meet Olivia Ana Henderson.

She will be making her appearance sometime in September. Jeff is so excited and its such a blessing to watch him getting prepared for his daughter to arrive. I am hunting for just the right bedding, the not to frilly dresses, etc. I'm also still sick in the mornings. Thank you, Olivia. We counted and since I'm turned 18 weeks this Thursday, I have been sick every day for at least 12 weeks. For about 8 weeks it was all day very bad.. Now its just mornings. Olivia, if you'd like, you can stop making me sick now :).

This weekend we will be making a trip home for Easter. I feel like I never have enough time to see all my family, closest friends, and relax. But like always, we'll make it work. Ella will be very excited to have my parents backyard to roam around in for 3 days. Needless to say we are excited to be taking a small break from Mobile and get back to Atlanta.

Any registry suggestions? What brands did you like the best?

The Countdown!

2011-04-03T14:45:00.000-07:00

No no I'm not already counting the day until the baby gets here.. I'm counting down the days until I find out what I'm having!!!

As long as Baby shows its goodies ;) we'll know in 18 days! yay! I can't hardly believe its already time to know if this is a girl or boy growing inside of me. Oh and this kid better understand that Spicy Chicken Sandwiches may be tasty to them but the heart burn can't be worth it! I swear.

On a different note Jeff is trying so hard to graduate next May 2012. He will have completed his 4/5yr degree in 3 years! I couldn't be more proud of his efforts and how close he is to finishing! You best believe he'll be the best looking Dad graduating in 2012. :-)

^A Christmas Memory^ I miss the cabin!

In just a few weeks we'll be letting the whole world know who will be joining us in September!

Something I love..

2011-03-17T15:17:00.000-07:00

I love to design T-Shirts. I didn't know it until this past year when I got to design a few for work requirements... its a ton of fun! I made another one today.. I can't spoil it yet by leaking a photo here because its a surprise for students :)

The baby is 13 weeks today! Jeff and I plan on celebrating.. probably with some ice cream! YES.

I also love my dog. Ella is hilarious.

This is a picture from when she first joined our family.... aww so sweet. She is chomping on a bone at this very moment. Since we don't have a yard.. she buries the bone in different places around the house. Examples: in the couch, in the basket of blankets, in the TV stand (by the games), in the dirty clothes (gross), etc. You get the point the poor girl wants to dig and hide this lil bone. Oh well sweet girl. One day we'll have a yard for you to play in and yes even dig.

Jeff's home.. I'm going to go beg for an ice cream trip!

Today is a day.

2011-03-15T12:07:00.000-07:00

Question? Why does it seem like the best sleep is happening to you right when you need to wake up? I am pretty sure I hit the snooze button 25 times this morning before I actually got out of bed.

I got to come out to Integrity today to hear Jeff lead worship for the Spring Break class this afternoon. He lead both sessions today and even though I wasn't here for the morning service I am so proud of all his work for this afternoon. Something that many people don't realize about worship leaders is how much work they put (should) into their song decisions. Jeff constantly pours his heart into his preparation any time he leads worship. I know this because I lose him for a few hours as he prepares. He removes himself from his surroundings and truly focuses on the words of the songs he chooses. I realized today as he lead that is a reason why I'm so proud of him. Also, I'm so thankful that my child will be raised by a Dad who spends that much time truly preparing for leading people to worship our GREAT King. While I was in the class a question was brought up.. Would you die for what you talked about over lunch? Well that was also transitioned into would you die for the songs your singing, writing, etc. Makes you think eh?

Kathryn Scott's Song We Still Believe

I feel like I've been on both sides of this song. I will continue in someway or form to always be on each side of these cries.

I'll die for the truth behind this song.

Sunday Afternoon

2011-03-13T16:41:00.000-07:00

Jeff lead a song this morning at the church he plays at on Wednesday nights. This morning started off weird because of the loss of time. We got some NEWK's after church which was a blessing to my life and stomach. I love their Mediterranean Pizza. mmmm (thankfully I have leftovers for dinner) Well on the way back home we decided we'd lay down for a little nap once we made it home. Jeff and I passed out for 5 hours! Neither of us moved. We were out for the count. It was a much needed nap I'd say.

I want this for Mother's Day. I realize that my child isn't here yet but this year Jeff and I will get to celebrate being parents on Mother's Day and Father's Day. This necklace is at DressU .. I'll be dropping a hint later to Jeff :)

Enjoy your Sunday evenings!!

Nothing.

2011-03-12T07:18:00.000-08:00

I've got nothing to blog.

No really, I've been racking my brain for the last hour on if I had anything to blog about.. Well I'm watching Teen Mom. I feel like its always a bad decision. My heart breaks for this terribly young moms who don't have a good support system and are doing what they know (not the best) but what they know breaks my heart.

That is all I've got today.

What is some of the best advice you Mom's received with your first baby?

Let's Try This Again

2011-03-10T18:38:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure that I will ever be able to keep a blog on a regular basis. Personal or Business. I've never been much of a writer but at the same time I don't want to forget things. So, if you'll take me back.. I'm going to try this again.

Jeff and I found out in January that we are pregnant!! This is my second pregnancy so we were a little hesitate at first to tell people. After losing our first baby it just felt unreal. After a bunch of Dr.'s appointments (this baby is already high maintenance) not only seeing the heartbeat at 6 weeks but 2 weeks later hearing it we felt comfortable letting the whole world know. Jeff and I had such a different peace about this pregnancy its very hard to explain. My excitement was through the roof and even through 8 weeks of INTENSE sickness, (all day not just morning) being dehydrated, and getting a shot every week, the excitement continues to grow :).

The newest deal for me to obsess over is when I can find out what I'm having. My gut is a boy.. But what do I know? Well, I know it will either be a boy or girl. So its 50/50. What are your guesses? I'm also already looking at everything you'd ever thought of buying.. What do you actual need? What gizmo's are useless?

I can't find a single baby girl bedding that I like. Trust me I realize that I have MONTHS to search. But know one thing about me.. as much as I'm not a planner.. I LOVE TO SHOP. Therefore give me a reason (baby) to shop and I want to find everything my heart ever desired. Little boy bedding on the other hand.. I've found the one that fits my soul. (Jeff loves it 2 don't worry!)

Yes, I realize Owls are everywhere but these are just so darn cute!!

That is all I'll share for now. I'm 12 weeks today which means my miscarriage rate dropped down to 1% we are beyond excited for this day. (it felt like FOREVER to get here!) I think back to our first pregnancy and look at what a blessing that short time was with our baby and now can't wait to meet this one.. What a joyous day that will be!

I'm not dead...

2010-06-03T21:24:00.000-07:00

I'm just posting a lot on my other blog...

Latest post

I started a new job at the University and it is truly amazing. God continues to open doors for us and we are in awe. We moved into our new place this past month and we are getting so excited about this next year. Jeff finished his 1st year of college having made all A's and B's !! I'm so proud. I started my 1st class at the University this summer as well. :) But really.. go over to my other blog.. I post pretty pictures ;) The Other Blog

Night!

October???

2010-03-23T14:45:00.000-07:00

GEEEZ since October? I must have nothing going on in my life that is worth sharing. oh well. Talk to you later............

haha just kidding.

Lets see... Since October... We had a great Thanksgiving with family back home in GA then Jeff and I celebrated our 1st Christmas driving late on Christmas Eve to make it home before Christmas. I got an awesome watch from him and I gave him a whole "song writing" kit. We had a few vistors come over from GA for New Years Eve. My cousin AK and her family spent a great 3 or 4 days with us and then Meagan and Kevin drove over. We were able to go to the beach in the freezing cold and find amazing sea shells. I'm talking like never been touched 100% whole sea shells.

We ventured downtown and found a Peanut shop also. Needless to say that was a great idea and bad all together. Bad for my hips.. great for my mouth.

Then February got here, Jeff turned 21 and we were able to celebrate over Valentines weekend with the group, IMPACT. The church they were singing at put us up in a bed and breakfast with an amazing view and a hot tub in our room! Score! The weekend was filled with the holy spirit releasing me from my pain of my miscarriage and filling me with an amazing hope for the future. Jeff and I have decided to wait until after school to add to our family a decision that did not come easy for me.. but I'm thankful for a husband who has a vision and a plan! :)

On to March.. its bringing alot of changes but VERY good ones!!! Jeff is almost done with his first year of college and he has taken a total of 39 hours in two semesters! His summer looks like he'll be knocking out his last two English classes along with a possible Worship Leadership class. I'm so proud of how hard he has been working... the fall.. well 21 hours isn't easy but I know he can do it! Ok now I'm just vomitting words.. I promise I'll post pictures soon. Check out my photography blog www.jessicaleephotography.blogspot.com.....

Gone Away...

2009-10-20T16:29:00.000-07:00

Well Its been AGES since I've posted on this blog!! Normally I post at myPhotography BLOG. You can follow me over there.... I'll just be posting small moments here and there. Forgive me oh faithful bloggers... I've been bad!

Here I'll leave you with a picture and maybe that will make up for my horrible ways??

Jeffrey is a part of IMPACT now. An ensemble from the University of Mobile that travels around to Churches or Worship Events and leads worship. They also are the first to have a set of Spanish songs! They are amazing and if you know of a church or an event that needs a great godly group to lead worship let me know!! :)

Trip Home

2009-09-19T17:44:00.000-07:00

I'm home for just a second in the great state of Georgia. Here are some highlights so far on my trip...

*Listening to the sound of my young brothers, reminded me how much I miss their struggle to fall asleep at night. "Hence, my struggle to fall asleep".
*Great breakfast, with a great friend and topped off with great food.
*Parking far away from Wal-mart, only then having to run all the way to my car in the heavy rain.
*Shopping at Michael's with my Mommy.
*Watching "The Office" with my Dad.
*Helping my baby brother Garrett clean his bloody nose.

Promise I will catch up on Blogging when I get back to Alabama.

Home

2009-08-20T16:36:00.001-07:00

I know its been forever since I've posted a blog. I am extremely busy but I wanted to share my new photography website!! I'm back in Georgia at least once a month so please contact me if your interested in booking a shoot! Home

Twenty 2

2009-07-14T13:48:00.001-07:00

Twenty*Two.
My baby brother and I share the same birthday. When I was twelve, I didn't realize how awesome it would be to share my birthday with a baby brother. Garrett is my birthday brother. Griffin(11) is my 1st brother. Its just the way things are. Garrett called yesterday from Mom’s cell to tell me he had turned 10 and that he’d let me know when I’d turned 22 because I was still 21. He explained that it was because of the times we were born. I laughed. They are so funny. 11 and 10 now are the ages of my brothers. Wow does time fly? This was the first birthday we spent apart and I can tell you, I hope it’s the last. I did not enjoy being away from him. Missed you bud! (Of course I miss you too, Griffin.)

My Birthday DAY. Jeff and I.. (cell phone picture.. don't judge)

Jeff knows me. He really knows me. He has learned that my absolute biggest “want” on any occasion is a Card. And if ever there was a man who picked out the World’s Best Cards, it’d be my husband. Seriously, he must spend hours in front of the wall of cards, reading each one until the words were meant for the occasion. It brought tears to my eyes early yesterday morning. Here’s what the front of the card said…

Although, I can't give you everything you deserve or understand you perfectly at all times, I can Promise,I will LOVE you always and be thankful for the beauty of just sharing LIFE with you...

Jeff-Life with you, is more than I deserve. I love you, always and forever.

We had a great day of enjoying each others company and driving to Florida for a few hours in the sun with my great friend Meagan and her family. It was my first “grown up” birthday all on my own, in the real world. Mom, Dad, Thank you for making my birthday’s so great. I missed you guys.

4th!

2009-07-06T20:24:00.000-07:00

We had a great week with the boys here. Thursday Night we went to see ICE AGE. WOW. You have to go and see it. Its so funny. Really it is. I promise! I SWEAR!

Friday we got up went to breakfast and made the "journey" to the beach. My dad didn't like how long it took us to get there so we had plenty of laughing moments along the way. It was a beautiful day. Not too hot. The water was perfect. You could even see the fish in every wave. The only "lucky" sunkissed family member was my dad believe it or not. Normally he never burns but I guess his farmers tan just couldn't take the HEAT! We ate dinner at CATFISH Junction then called it a night after playing a new WII game.

Saturday we spent relaxing and we swam at the pool for a little bit. Then we decided last minute to go down to the BAY to watch the fireworks. I think its an amazing time to remember why we celebrate freedom. How lucky are we that we can still celebrate FREEDOM?! Amazing. I don't even like to talk about what happened after the fireworks. It was a horrible experience no one wants to relive.

TRAFFIC.

and not just your normal "after an event" traffic. The kind where TWO cops are in the middle of the road blocking a major US HIGHWAY to let a "paid" parking lot out for over 45 minutes. Lets just say the humor started with the Orchestrated Car Horns, the yelling men and the fact that a Walmart SEMI pulled up on the EAST bound side (We were headed West) and Started revving her engine and yelling out the window. After threats of being thrown into prison she stopped. It was very funny and very sad all at the same time. OH well.

My family was able to stay till Sunday afternoon so they got to hear Jeffrey lead worship which of course was nice and we got a nice updated picture! Thanks to the Pastors wife Tammie! HERE IT IS! I hope you had a good 4th!!

P.S. AMY I MISS YOU!

Family

2009-06-30T18:05:00.000-07:00

So I drove home for a quick photoshoot with David and Sara this weekend. I decided to bring my brothers back with me. Jeffrey doesn't have anything that takes up his days yet so I thought I'd be fun for the boys and a nice little vacation for my Mom and Dad. So although I have been working during the days, its been really nice coming home to something that I'm use too. My brothers. I love them. I can't wait for Jeffrey's brothers and sisters to get to visit later this summer. But its been really nice. We are waiting mom and dad's arrival on Thursday night. We plan on a trip to the beach on Friday and we haven't decided what to do on the 4th.Check out the pictures I took on Saturday at my Photography Blog.
and here are some pictures from Monday Night Bowling with my brothers....

Boom Boom Pow...

2009-06-25T18:03:00.000-07:00

This week has been VBS at our Church here in Mobile. Jeffrey has been doing the missions and music part at night. So I've been spending quality time alone! Its bittersweet for me because its much needed time alone but I miss my hubby!! We went to see Transformers this week *the post below this one* and I'm just now starting to feel more in control of my "tiredness". I'll be driving home tomorrow to have a weekend of photo editing and shooting! I'm excited but be praying that I don't fall asleep. I think my trip with Amy from TX back home gives me hope that I can make it! If I can drive at 1 a.m. I can drive tomorrow afternoon!!

Anyways.. I'll try to come up with more exciting things to blog about but this week has been low key. Oh I'm dying to find some good boots.. yes... flats.. no heels.. good "flat boots"!! :)

bad idea?

2009-06-23T18:00:00.000-07:00

Only tomorrow will tell if tonight is a bad idea. Midnight Movie? Work at 8 a.m.? This has all the ingredients of a bad idea but maybe just maybe it will turn out to be a good memory! Crazy times are always good for memories.. sometimes they aren't great ones though! Oh well! Jeffrey is at VBS and I am about to nap because my sleep has become more and more of a need. Since I've started working full time again I have realized my lack of sleep was for my "teenage" body. Now that I'm inching closer to 22 my body is telling me.. OH NO YOU DON'T! Don't worry I'm not complaining about my age. Just stating that I'm feeling "changes". Also whats up with the fact that I can't eat whatever I want and not gain a pound?! Now I feel as though tonight will definitely be a bad idea because I'm going to need a large soda to keep me awake through the movie!!

Anyways, I'm off to go take a nap. Yes a Nap. Before I leave in 2 hours for a move that won't start until 12 a.m. o0o0 boy! Yippie! But I am coming home this weekend and I can't wait to see my family and DUKE!!! Which by the way... I'm wanting a dog really bad. I know that I will struggle on the drive by myself but it will be worth it! I'm sure. Much L-O-V-E!

Happy Fathers Day!!!

2009-06-21T20:16:00.001-07:00

Happy Faja's Day!!! LOVE YOU! MISS YOU!!

FRY-day.

2009-06-19T05:38:00.000-07:00

Ok, so its official as much as I hate the gym... The Gym and I met last night in my living room floor. OH and My 3 egg whites and toast for breakfast.. nearly had me dead within my first hour awake this morning. But, it will be worth it. I HOPE! I did 100 abs last night and I felt the burn. Although it was only 5 minutes so I really can't complain. Jeffrey and I just sat around last night and hit the hay early. What great fun we are! Tonight hopefully we will be headed out for a date!! :) This week has been a pretty lax week to be honest. Not a whole lot going on. I am depressed that mi familia isn't coming in to town this weekend. I'm going home next weekend and I am bringing back Griffin and Garrett with me on Sunday and my parents will come on Thursday night to start our 4th of July celebration!! Woop Woop! Ok I am headed off to work. Nothing exciting to share. Except for keep your eyes open for my new photography website.. Its coming soon!!!! :)

what what what...

2009-06-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

Dancing around in the living room is exercise right?!

I heard a joke at work a week or so ago....

How do you wake Lady Ga-Ga???

Poke Poke Poker Her Face!!! hahaha

SO great! I'm dancing to this song right now and I'm enjoying it. I really am! Better than if I was at the gym.... Speaking of the Gym... I hate those places. Seriously I think they are depressing they just make you realize how far from your goal you are. New rule.. I will step back into the gym once I'm the weight I want to be! :) Ha! Also when I look like Megan Fox then I will 1st- be dreaming and 2nd- be making a lot of money to look like that!!!!

Poker Poker Paaaaa Paaaa Poker face!

Rise and Shine!!!

2009-06-13T07:07:00.000-07:00

Another Saturday Another Beach Day!! I'm starting to get ready and waiting for Jeffrey to get up and moving. We are headed to Gulf Shores this morning and then we are heading over to ORANGE BEACH! To see our Youth Group for our church back home! How awesome?! Jeffrey is so thrilled to get to spend some time with the kids! I am too but Jeffrey doesn't get excited about very much lol.

James and Jonathan got here on Thursday night and its been none stop laughs. Jeffrey went and stayed with them at the hotel on Thursday and I am pretty sure there was not a lot of sleeping going on. They went to the beach while I worked. :( bummer. Oh well. We took them to Catfish Junction last night and made them try fried pickles lol. SO funny.

I'm so thrilled to be on this journey with Jeffrey and I feel like over the next few weeks we are really going to work on some US time. Not getting caught up with plans or anything like that. Before school starts we just want to spend some TIME together. Oh this time next week. My family will be here and we'll be headed to the beach! Ugh HOW I love this life! OHHHHHHHH can't wait for transformers!!!! HOLLA!!!

Ready Set....

2009-06-10T16:52:00.000-07:00

Two Years of marriage was officially yesterday. I woke up with this strange feeling. Like, WOAH has it really been two years?! As I was getting ready for work I decided to send Jeffrey a "Facebook" message. I know what has the world turned into?! But I shared the normal things that you do on an anniversary. I was a tiny bit surprised to check my facebook at work and have a message back from him. I started to cry at work! Jeffrey is a sweet guy don't get me wrong but he is not a VOCAL person by any means. So I cherished his words and they will forever be by my heart. I also took the time to look through our wedding pictures and discover how much we've changed. For the good, I think. :)

Just a thought with the way Love goes. We love, We lose, We love. Just like God. He loves, He loses us, He loves us again. Jeffrey and I made a promises to each other on our wedding day that we hold close to our hearts. I'm thankful for everyone that was with us on that day.. and I can only wish that some of my friends that I now know where there as well... which leads me to a prayer request I have...

Be praying for MY AMY as tomorrow she is having surgery. I can't type much about it because I get all teary. Stupid. Tears. Charlie. I'm going to write my prayer on here for you in case I don't get to talk to you.... Don't SKIP over it!

God-I want to lift Amy Walker up into your comforting spirit and since you are the master healer I pray that you are the Dr's and Nurses Hands and Eyes tomorrow. I know that you have a perfect plan for her. But you know my personal request for her life God. I want that more than anything and I just wanted to let you know that I am truly thankful for the way you placed us together at just the right time. You know what time I wouldn't have made it through with out her. And for that I am great-ful to you. Please soothe her nerves and please make it known that your hands and heart are at work. We love you and we praise your name. ALWAYS. <3

Amy,I know you hate when I do this.But I want you to know that you are in my heart more than you know. And your desires are my desires for you more than you can imagine. You are truly a best friend. I'm thankful for knowing what God has already done in your life and I'm hopeful for whats to come.I love you, Charlie. Truly I do.

Green Lights..

2009-06-07T16:26:00.000-07:00

Well Today was the first official day of Jeffrey Henderson leading worship as the worship director at Tibbie Baptist. He did great of course. The band is great and I think they are starting to really get into the swing of things. After the service was over I think I put on a good 20 pounds with some Southern Cookin' and man oh man was it gooooood cookin'!!! The Youth are made up of some great core kids that I've meet the last 2 Sunday's they asked us to join them for bowling this afternoon and since we didn't have night church we decided to do that. Jeff of course won.. like always. But we enjoyed our time!! My thumb is killing me!! :(

We called it quits after laughing and after some girl chat about "Twilight". On the road home we stopped at a red light. Well we realized that our side wasn't turning green. In true fashion I wasn't paying attention bc Jeff was driving. Then it happened again. Jeff started creeping forward and I glanced up to Yell,

Me: "The light is STILL RED!"
Jeff: "I know this guy behind me is freaking out! Telling me to go"
Me: "Well don't listen to him"
Jeff: "Thank you, Jessica. Now the guy is banging his head on the steering wheel in frustration that I'm not going... this is funny"
Me: "Great"
*At this time we see a green arrow on our side... however we are not turning. The guy behind us swerves around us in a mad hurry and blows past us. The next car pulls up behind us and its the youth and Kristen and Brent (adults driving). They wave Jeff ahead. He carefully looks and decides to go while no cars are turning.
*Jeffs Phone Rings its Brent*

Jeff: "I don't know about here but in Georgia our lights turn green!"

hahaha I thought it was great but so true! I mean really people?!

Anyways we had a blast and now I'm ready to call it a day. I'm so stinkin' tired. Oh well.

Reading Reading Reading...

2009-06-06T07:40:00.000-07:00

I need more books. Lately I've tried to lose my self in romance novels, thrillers.. you name it. I used to hate reading! I mean it. Like really hate it. I think even now I've only read around 10 novels. House, Captivating, In the Blink of an Eye, The Shack, Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse,Breaking Dawn, Germ, A ring and A promise.... Now I'm trying to decide whats next. Do I want to go the Harry Potter route? or Eragon? I can only read fiction novels.. I'm sure I need to read self help but.. I just love a good book that I can get lost in. I really do. My creative mind just TAKES off.
Just like a good movie that I'm captivated by! It really stinks not having money for movies and such.. but I will survive. Jeffrey and I are dying to see UP. We've heard great things about it and Hello! if you've seen the previews who doesn't want to see that bird!?!?!?

This wonderful Saturday morning has me re-reading a book while Jeffrey is sound asleep. He said something about cleaning today! GROSS! I'm really not looking forward to that. Oh well. What can I do? I'm trying to get a new website up and running so I can really start booking people in Mobile. I'm having a little bit of a hard time convincing Jeffrey that I need to spend the money. But there are a lot of things I need to spend the money on with my photography business and its just killing me! Computer, New Camera, New Lens... etc etc.

On another note.. Yesterday I booked a flight to Ft.Lauderdale for one of my life long best friend's wedding. Then we ran to David's Bridal and I ordered my bridesmaid dress.... its a beautiful halter plum dress that stops right around the knees for me. I'm already obsessing about my hair. Saving money is a huge deal right now and I'm trying to figure out.. Would long hair look better in a wedding OUTside in FL or short?!?!

Marco....

2009-06-04T05:39:00.000-07:00

POLO! Well I'm about to head to work so this may or may not be a short post. Jeffrey got the job with the church! So we are praising God that we will be able to eat this month! I'm so proud of him but I'm also so excited for him to be in a church where he can use his talents to serve God!

Wednesdays have a small habit forming at 7 o clock my time. I get a phone call from someone at my parents house. Wipeout is ABC's great great great show! Its basically a chance to watch America's Funniest Home Videos in an ACTION PACKED obstacle course. I normally spend the hour waiting for a phone call so I know its back on and then we laugh over the phone together. I know it is kind of cheesey but I feel in a strange way like I'm home. But then again.. my family does have a sick humor. ;)

Tuesday... was just a work day. Nothing major to blog about really.

Monday... same I'm thinking. Except Jeffrey forced me to go to the grocery store with him. Not lovin' him for that. I've determined there is nothing I hate more than spending money at walmart. I'm just being honest folks. Hard earned money spent in 1 hour of stress navigating through tight spots, trying not to run into people, RUDE people... don't even get me started on the parking lot!! OH well. It has to be done. Maybe one day when.. I have oodles of money.. I'll pay someone to grocery shop for me??

Sunday was spent at the church Jeffrey now works at. We stayed after the service for a great lunch! Talk about good food.. mmmmmMMMMmmm. Nothing better than that Baptist Cookin'!

P.S. Dad its about time you started paying attention to my blog..... and here are some pictures.. because every post is better with pictures!!! My moms pretty flowers and our group picture before Jeffrey and I left on Memorial Day.

We live by the beach???

2009-05-31T13:46:00.000-07:00

YES! We do! Let me say it one more time... WE LIVE BY THE BEACH! The greatness is waking up on Saturday mornings.. not having anything planned other than going to the beach! Jeffrey and I took our sweet time Saturday morning getting ready then we went to pick up Meredith and Colby. Had some Chickfila and then we hit the sand. Here is picture number one!!!!

I love it. I know I'm bragging a little but its just so exciting! We went to eat at Catfish Junction on Saturday night after helping Colby at the driving range. I wanted to take a picture but left my camera :(. I did eat these for the first time though. (picture by google)

Fried Pickles!!! I LOVED THEM. I know if you haven't ever tried them they can be scary. But give them a chance they were amazing!

Ok well I'm a twilight junky so I'm stoked to say I finally got Meredith to watch it. I can't wait for the MTV awards so I can see the preview thats supposed to be on there for the second movie NEW MOON! HIP HIP HOORAY!

Had to share...

2009-05-27T19:26:00.000-07:00

OK I know I moved to South Alabama... Click and Watch this... Its for real...

PLEASE WATCH

then I wonder to myself... REALLY People?! REALLY?! Enjoy your day. "Don't Be Afraid"

Home again Home again

2009-05-25T19:52:00.000-07:00

Jigity Jog...

Friday we took off as fast as we could to get home before dark. We failed. But it was a great drive and we made it in time to go to McDonalds with Kevin and Meagan. We were able to catch up and drive them home lol.

Saturday morning started off with a rainy photoshoot that turned out awesome! We had a blast and managed not to get drenched. Jeffrey and I then headed to watch good ole' baseball games!! Its official one day when I am hopefully a parent, I will be thrown out of a baseball game. I'm claiming it here. I've already made my piece with it and I know that my mouth (and competitiveness) will eventually get me booted. Oh well. I just get so strung up and start yelling and the next thing I know.. I'm being rude! Oh *GASP* what a shock I know I know! :)

Later that night Jeffrey dropped me off after my second photoshoot to eat dinner with my familia while he went to visit his pops. We had great food and of course laughter at Longhorns... We then packed into the car and headed home when I suddenly started to feel really funny around my mouth.. kind of tired but kind of numb. I was having a really hard time keeping my eyes open. Feeling like I could possibly drool at any given moment, I started to rack my brain for another reason for this feeling besides sleeplessness. *ah ha!* It was then that I remembered right before leaving my second shoot I took a benadryl. Well there you have it folks those kick in after a little bit of time. Luckily I wasn't driving and I made it to bed safely!!

Sunday Morning... BASEBALL. I know it would normally be church but since I was so limited on time with my family, I went with them to the fields to watch Garrett's game. After they loss :( Jeff and I headed to Ak's where we had a blast with all our buddies playing the animal game and catch phrase.... (both of which I hate to lose). Sunday wrapped up with us just sitting at the house and me working on pictures.

Last... Monday (today) I woke up and died my hair black! mmmmmm I love it! Then we headed to the movies! After that Mom and I took our sweet time at Belk's while Jeff loaded up the car for our trip home. I ended up putting two amazing dresses back.. they were NOT needs.. just major wants! The greatest part was when Mom and I decided to go through Taco Bell. Half way through the order my mom says, "and I'll get a dr.pepper with that" Taco Bell Lady, " MA'AM! That does NOT come with a drink" My Mom, "Well I'm terribly sorry, could I get a drink?" Ha. It would have been funnier if you were there...... trust me.

p.s. AMY, the next time I come home... drop everything for a moment with me! :) Also... pictures will be coming soon.

Arts and Craft Time!

2009-05-19T21:15:00.000-07:00

Something I love dearly... Arts and Crafts. I have a great friend Meredith over here who is super talented and is inspiring as well. She has been helping me get my groove on with some canvas arts and crafts.. She is pretty advanced.. she's onto cork boards and such ahaha. Anyways.. I made this and finished it all tonight.. wanted to share it before I go to bed.. which I'm late doing... so here it is! LOVE.. do you love?

Button Words... Sea Shell Flowers?? I think so. oh and toss a little ribbon in there.. with some splatter paint. Yes Please

Burnt Knees?!

2009-05-18T15:35:00.000-07:00

This weekend was busy..really busy. It all started on Friday when Andy and Amanda met for the first time and drove to meet us at the School. Jeffrey was up at the school playing the piano and practicing for Sunday morning. We got to the house, ate and played the Wii. Unfortunately for Amanda it wasn't her night. She lost everything we played. EVERYTHING. Andy also stole a star from her during one of the games... she never let that go. Saturday morning we slept in a little and took our time getting to the beach.

Andy and I decided we should detour to get us to the beach faster.... BAD idea. 45 minutes later we are in massive need of a gas station and the corn field beaches dont have great places to lay out on.. We finally made it to the beach where Amanda and I took our sweet time reading.. walking.. and picking up sea shells. Which I'm thinking I want to make a project out of them... we'll see.

After spending all afternoon at the beach we headed back for taco's at the house we hung out with Meredith and Colby then headed to Marble Slab where we witnessed the LONGEST line in the world. Seriously. Waited probably fifteen to twenty minutes.. but man was it good. I didn't take any pictures this weekend because I'm a loser. But I'll leave you with this...

Jeffrey and I have been watching alot of CMT lately... They have great shows.. and they play ABC's Extreme Home Makeover all the time. Well tonight after I got home.. I wanted to watch it.. SO I ASK (yes i asked nicely) Jeff pretended not to hear me.. so then.. I told.. ( I know I know) then I yelled. :) because I'm sweet like that. He was laughing at this point.. he turns around and goes "What are you cooking me for dinner?" So he turns the station.. I curl up on the couch and say, " I want to upgrade on my husband" with out missing a beat he says,"you can't upgrade when you have the best model"....
LAME JEFF LAME. :)

Wednesday!

2009-05-13T05:19:00.000-07:00

Half way through another week! Crazy if you ask me. You know how sometimes weeks fly by while others seem like they'll never make it to Friday?! This week has literally blinked and WAM! its Wednesday. Jeffrey had another great meeting with the Pastor of Tibbie and will lead this Sunday at their church. Then we'll be home for Memorial Day Weekend, Garrett and Jake are playing in a BIG wooden bat tournament. The following Sunday, Jeffrey will lead again then sit in front of the "board". I'd be lying if I said I wasn't excited. If you want my opinion any church would be BLESSED beyond words to have Jeffrey lead their worship. He has this "way" of truly worshiping no matter whats going on in his world at that very day. He walks right up and takes anyone who wants to go worship with him straight to the Throne of God. *swoon*

On another note... OUR cable is out. Seriously. We've had it all of what.. 5 days? Comcast is having some kind of MAJOR problem in the Mobile Area. Of course. Is what I say. Why wouldn't they? On the night that I wanted to come home and just veg. out. OH well.

Our 2 year anniversary is fast approaching and since I don't believe we'll have the $$ for me to be receiving a blue box from Tiffany's. I'm trying to think of the small things I want. I need you to give me small ideas for Jeffrey.. I have a few.. but give me your thoughts..

Here are my choices... :). I have a pandora charm bracelet that I LOVE but its in need of more charms.

1st. Suitcase... because of our big travels we just made.

2nd. Pineapple.. because it stands for friendship.. and I don't know of any of my other friends that will drop 25 bucks for a silver charm haha and I want it!

3rd. Safety Chain.. its pretty.

4th. This one should be higher up on the list. But its because we are here for Jeff's music which is very important!!

Happy Hump Day!

Tiny...

2009-05-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

We made a last minute decision to drive home on Friday night to see our Mom's and then turn around and drive home on Sunday morning. (we are mostly on the road right now) I got to sneak in a little Amy time which was amazing. Sorry you had to try something new at Chinese. lol.
We spent Saturday at the baseball fields and then Saturday night with family. We laugh more than any family on earth I'd bet. Do you find your family to be funny?? Seriously I think we have a problem. All we do is crack up the entire time we are together. About everything. Anyways...
Sunday morning we enjoyed a good ole Ihop breakfast and now we are loading up the last of our stuff and headed back to Mobile. Here we are this morning.... I promise I'll post pictures of the apartment soon. I left my usb cord and home... so my mom mailed it not knowing I'd be here... Oh well.

Update! Pictures!!

2009-05-09T20:48:00.000-07:00

Ok, there not the pictures of the apartment. But they are of a few creations I have made over the last month. I'll start with my kitchen benches that Amy and I made. They were plain wooden benches that we recovered with a great black fabric!! :) I'm so proud and Oh was it a great day for hand blisters!!!

Sorry this is a little dark.. no photoshop done.. too tired tonight lol

And the finished project. This is only one of the two that we did!!! :)

Homemade Strawberry Tarts that I've started to perfect!! :) Hooray!!

Ok and the final one.. is a last minute picture from last Saturday's moving group after a hard day of unpacking. I forgot to snap one of Friday's moving group :( but we'll have lots of people vacationing to see us, so I'll make sure to get those!!!

I'll be posting soon! I promise.

No INtranet!

2009-05-06T18:36:00.000-07:00

OK so we had our hopes WAY up that we'd be getting internet on Tuesday. Because lets be honest. I'm dying without it! But thanks the LORD for Moka's! Its a great coffee shop right by our house that makes the WORLDS best Chai Latte! (Amy I had another one and I think its making a run for the Memphis One!!)

Work is awesome. God is so great and I'm loving every day thus far and I have no complaints! Jeff went on an interview today and it went well and he has another one tomorrow. Just be praying for God's perfect place to be revealed to us.

I'm missing my family and friends big time. But God's given me a great joy about being in Mobile. Its like the whole world is at our finger tips. Lets just say we are on the UP of our life's roller coaster. So I am choosing to enjoy it with my arms raised high and shouting praises the whole time! Having our own place is great. (Mom, I love your place too. But its nice to be QUEEN!! haha) We've cooked every night and I'm getting really good at these strawberry tarts. HOME MADE!!!! HOLLA!! So with that being said I'm sitting here at Moka's ordering pictures to put in our Picture Frames and I'm having a hard time choosing. Don't be offended if you come to visit and there isn't a picture of you in our house. I promise.. I'm trying to include everyone!! :) GOTTA RUN... catch up soon!!!

New Home.. Sweet.... Apartment

2009-05-02T12:19:00.000-07:00

We've made it. Its official we have our own, old, two bedroom apartment in Saraland, AL. I start work on Monday so we are full speed trying to get everything put away! I've made my first trip to Walmart collecting small items to eat. Boy, howdy, its pricey!!! But we'll make it work. Mac & Cheese, Frozen Pizza's... etc. Sorry this is so short but I'm going to try and post pictures later tonight. Funny story quick before I go..

My Mom, Dad, Jeffrey and I are in Walmart...

Mom has been complaining about the breakfast we had at Waffelhouse, upsetting her stomach. We walk down the cleaner isle and my dad grabs his stomach and says...

"Oh, that Wafflehouse gave me gonorrhea!"

He looks at me and grins. "Gonorrhea?" I ask. My dad replies, "Yeah, Gonorrhea." Me- "How did you get gonorrhea from breakfast?" Dad- "The waitress touched my food I think"

Out of control, Dad.

Let the good times...

2009-04-30T21:55:00.000-07:00

I would say roll but I'm not too sure if I want them to roll forward or roll backwards. Don't get me wrong I am way beyond excited about the new steps Jeffrey and I are taking but after the last few days of "unsaid" goodbyes, its all starting to catch up with me. Hear I am at 1 a.m. in the morning thinking about all the times I should have told someone how much they meant to me. But when does that really matter? When you or they are gone. Why do we wait until the last minute? Whats the point of my crazy random breakdowns lately? I'm here, surrounded by the best people thus far in my life and I'm leaving. God has a unique plan prepared for us but its hard to sometimes not think... What is going on?! For those of you who are reading thinking... wow I love me some Jessica.. just know if we are friends... I love you too. Really I do. People laugh and joke about how many "best" friends I have. But one thing I know for sure is that each person has a unique place in my life that I would never want anyone else to replace.

Amy Walker, I know you read this and hear it goes. My public shout out to you as a friend. I have NO clue what I'm going to do with out. I really don't. I'm thinking about the next few days to come.. and wondering, why you couldn't move to Mobile with me :). You have been the breath of fresh air in my life who has learned more about who I am in the shortest amount of time. We joke that we are def the same, but we both know its true. Your just as bad with goodbyes as I am. Thats why we haven't had ours. And we won't. But I want you to know that you are loved, by me. Your crazy, little, young (haha) friend. Charlie, your the best. really. u are. I will continue to be the one who calls and calls and calls until you tell me that you'll call me back.. because well quite frankly I don't want anyone else to do it! Tell MY cooper everyday that I love her.. and give Tucker a funny look from me to let him know I wished he loved me more. . . and there you go folks.. thats my goodbye.

To My Parents,

This has to be short or I'll be up all night crying. I can't imagine a better set to raise me. I really can't. And I know I'll be just fine because you guys have been such a great example its not even funny. We may not be rich, but we are rich in the things that matter. Mom, thank you. Dad, thank you. I love you guys both and I am blessed to call you mine.

Brothers,

LOVE YOU!!!!! Don't grow up too fast! I am depressed at how much I'm going to miss in ya'lls life by being farther away but I am so excited to hear all about it!!!! Good thing for the phones and the computers huh? I love you both. Garrett, Hit that ball hard for me! Griffin, focus and do the best you can everyday in Karate make me proud a do a tournament!

To my other friends (don't know if you read this or not)

I love each and everyone of you. I'm excited to see the constant changes God preforms in your life. Embrace the change. Because you never know when your blessing are right around the corners. Follow God, at all costs. Find yourself. But in Christ. I love you.

Ok, Enough. Really?! Yes. I swear. I'm tired.. and sad. and SO EXCITED! I'll be posting before pictures and after pictures of the apartment and the moving process. TTYL.

Here we go!!!

2009-04-29T21:29:00.000-07:00

The countdown is T-Minus 1 day and a few hours! This week I've done ALOT and the time is still too short. I'll be posting pictures of the awesome benches Amy and I recovered. And some Braves Game pictures from the game I went to tonight with my Mom,Dad and brother, Garrett. Just wanted to drop in and update on the fact that our address will be changing very soon!

Exciting, Scary, Overwhelming all wrapped into one life burrito. It seems some one accidentally gave me a LARGE burrito when I ordered a Kids size. But then again.. thats life. Always seems to be more than we can chew. God has our backs and fills us up with more than we think we can handle and then He is God and shows us that in fact we can accomplish great things. Satan happens to be the one that questions us... Can we really do this? Are you sure? Then we get the breeze of doubt that pushes us farther away from God. The next thing we know we are drowning in our problems rather than taking the life vest God has for us. Whatever it is your going through just remember.. God is there and HE is all POWERFUL and ALL knowing and HE always, always loves us.. no matter what the Devil would want us to believe.

God, Thank you for always providing. Thank you for being my God that I can know is REAL. You amaze me on a daily basis, but God most importantly I'm praying for the miracles that some are waiting for and for those who don't believe so that they may believe. Or those who have lost faith, like I have in the past God. Give them their "I'm here". I love you.

I'll be posting soon.. I promise.

ahhh!

2009-04-14T19:32:00.001-07:00

Ok so I have to get better about blogging because we are getting ready to move and
Amy is going to want to know everything about my days!!! I can't begin to even tell you what our next few weeks are going to look like. We are taking a last minute trip over there this weekend to hopefully secure a place to live. We have one option but my spirit just isn't at Peace. So with that being said this weekend is already packed..

Griffin (my oldest younger brother) turns 11 tomorrow! 11!! It feels like just a year ago he was 3 running around in Buzz Lightyear Undies. I'm so excited to see how God molds and shapes him into a young man. Happy Birthday, Griffin! Sissy is so proud of you and LOVES you very much!!

We are going to go see Hannah Montana tomorrow as his birthday present. What can we say.. we think the show is funny and one day it will be great blackmail! :) hehe. Then we are going to watch Garrett's baseball game.. Then have Cake and Ice Cream! woo ray!

Jeffrey's Uncle Billy's 50th Birthday was this past weekend and I photographed the party.. here's a lil shot of us in the midst of the party!

Please be praying for us, as we seek God's guidance on a place to call home!

Struggle.. oh boy thats a new one..

2009-03-30T22:20:00.000-07:00

Gee Wiz guys. As if life wasn't changing enough. There are alot of things that for personal reasons I'm not going to share on here but just lift me and my family up in your prayers. That pretty much sums it up. I'm not angry.. just sad/upset. But what can you do? Pray. Amy's Blog tonight pretty much hit home as I was reading it. So that is what I'm going to do. Thanks Amy. It was much needed and uplifting.

Side note.

Garrett pitched the last inning of his baseball game tonight. I'm impressed. No seriously I am. He throws hard and he keeps improving on his aim. He continues to move around the bases faster and smarter. I can't believe this is just 9/10 ball. Just wait till his is in the major league!

Griffin had a pretty big deal this last Saturday at McIntosh highschool and got his new Red/Blue belt. I think we figured out that next year he'll start testing for his brown belts (different levels) and then by the time he is 13 he'll be a black belt. He is so talented and is totally in his "zone". He wants to own a Karate studio when he gets older and those kids will seriously be lucky to learn from him!

I love you, Griffin. I love you, Garrett. I'm so proud of the young men your becoming and how talented you already are. Keep shinning for Jesus and He will always light your path.

loving love

2009-03-26T14:35:00.000-07:00

Well in the past week God has done some pretty flipping awesome stuff in our lives. We are moving to AL May 1st. Its official. I have a job that I'm going to love with my whole heart and its going to provide alot for our lives. Jeffrey will be able to pursue school for what God has called him to be. I couldn't be more excited. But I'm not going to lie its overwhelming. Its a new step in our lives, another blind turn we are making but its never been so right. My selfish, hates change but with my new out look on self-less-ness I'm excited. AMY knows that I AM NOT EXCITED to leave her. I wish more than anything God would allow us to stay super close. I hope she isn't going to break up with me when I move. Long distance doesn't always work for her. But she doesn't realize how different I am. Or maybe she has... if she has then I'll totally expect a break up! :) JK girl JK. Love yah! Mean it! Anyways, now we are just preparing ourselves for one of the biggest moves of our live. One that will forever change our course, One that I'll be making with the best man alive, My Husband. Its going to be great.

On a different note, those of you who have seen Twilight will love this. I was in a hair show on Tuesday for one of my BFF's who is in a hair school up in Northern Atlantaish. The groups theme I was in, Twilight. I, Bella, had some great people to walk down the runway with so I can't complain at all! Here are just a few pictures from that day. It was truly a blast, once it all started and we didn't have to sit any longer! Enjoy it. I need to go edit for Jessica Lee Photography!

Little Brother

2009-03-14T14:50:00.000-07:00

I have two little brothers, Griffin and Garrett. Garrett is 9 and plays baseball. Griffin is almost 11 and is in Karate. Griffin finally entered his first tournament and can I just say I was impressed. Out of 7 kids doing their "form universals" Griffin was awarded 2nd place. Pretty awesome if you ask me! He also received 1st place in the team event. Although he noticed they were the only team entered... :). Here are just a few pictures from the day.

Excited.

2009-03-09T21:51:00.000-07:00

I've been a lil mia I know I know. But a LOT has been going on. I'm so extremely excited and nervous and excited and excited. Have I said I'm excited yet? I've been working on my photography website trying to get it all prepared and up and some what functioning. I'm hoping that everything will be all together for our move to AL. I can't remember right now.. since its 1a.m. if I've "officially" shared that on THE BLOG or not. But we will be moving for Jeffrey to attend school which we are so excited about. God continues to work His blessing in our lives and I am giving the glory back to Him. For without Him nothing would be possible. Jeffrey is really my rock, a really good looking rock, and I'm so thrilled to be a tiny family with him. I know my blog below was about how much I'd miss everyone.. especially Amy, but I've got to turn this wandering boat around and start heading in the positive direction God wants me to be in. I'm extremely sad that I just can't take Amy with me. You know like put her in my pocket and take her out at lunch time and dinner time and play games? :). But seriously, this week is it. The week for positive attitudes and less stress. Because lets me honest, we all need weeks like that. This is what I bought from Bath&BodyWorks for a little extra help!!!

God is good all the time, All the time God is good. Oh, and I'm going to miss Amy.

2009-03-02T11:34:00.000-08:00

I'm finding as I get older how many statements I heard over and over are now starting to be "realized". Our flood has left the carpet in my closet smelling.. NICE. The flood tried to come back again last night. But we didn't allow it. We sucked it up with the wet vac in the corner where it was leaking in. The weather quickly dropped so the wetlands froze. Praise the Lord!
I've been in a serious funk lately. Not working full time and feeling like I'm not doing a good job at being a wife has left me seriously, slightly mental. Jeffrey is my rock and he continues to tell me that God has His plan and that soon the next part of His plan for us is going to come into focus. I've been studying Ruth on Friday mornings with an awesome group of ladies. Finding out what the Bible really intended for God to be as a REDEEMER. Amazing. These last few weeks God has opened up my eyes to His perfect love for me. He has provided me with one of the best friends who is really like a twin sister, Amy. She and I try to get together at least twice a week to work out. Jeffrey has been accepted to school and will start this fall. Which means its getting close to moving time. It makes me realize how much I'm going to miss people. Family, Friends, our church and AMY! I'm totally bumming myself out thinking about the fact that we aren't going to just be able to meet up whenever. So I need to stop. For real? I mean its going to suck. I'm going to miss all of my friends, I promise. I may miss Amy a little more. Sorry. (Reason : We spend the most time together.) Doesn't mean all my friends aren't loved the same. lol. So anyways, now that I've bummed myself out. I'm totally excited about some news Jeffrey and I received this past weekend but I'm not going to share it yet. (No baby so don't even bring it up) We are just praying and seeking the Lord for what is right in His plan for us. Keep us in your prayers as our life journey is quickly changing and continues its exciting course. So this post is dedicated to rambling about missing Amy and God being good all the time to me. :) Peace out my loves!

welll...

2009-02-28T06:16:00.001-08:00

The Light didn't exactly come in the form I was hoping this morning when I woke up to my dad saying "time to wake up"... "there is water in here". To which I sat straight up leaned over to my left... My BOOKS (you know which ones) ruined. There is standing water in our room right now.. and so there for I am going to cry and ring out clothes for the morning.

Back In Action

2009-02-27T08:11:00.000-08:00

Well I have been MIA lately. So to catch you up on my crazy life. I've been all over the place. But mainly I've been putting in a lot of hours at Kim's (mothernlaw). We are re-doing her room for her 40th birthday and its alot of work! Painting, Painting, Oh and then I was the bright one who decided I wanted to re do her bathroom as well and now I'm peeling wall paper glue off piece by piece. I enjoy it though. Really. Its given her a fresh start and an awesome room. I've also started a Bible study with a great friend and I'm loving every minute of studying Ruth. Its amazing how God has planned every part of our life out and we always try to fix something. I'm learning to let God just be in control. Darkness is ALWAYS followed by the light.

Too Long.

2009-02-05T09:27:00.000-08:00

Ok this was my longest break from blogging in awhile. I've been thinking of "blog material". Well theres really too much so I'll break it down into small stories...

#1 My Cousins Wedding

We had a great time! Everyone was sick leading up to the wedding but Saturday came around and we were all healed. It wasn't until Sunday did I manage to get sick! Awesome! Ok so my cousins center pieces are bowls with fish in them for the receptions. You can clearly see where this is going...Friday night we are at the Rehearsal Dinner and we decided that it was time for us to head back to my cousins house to chill out for the night. We had left the fish in their "carrier" that they were in all day on the counter. It was sealed so there was no way for the Cats to get into the fish. Right? Wrong. I walked into the house and found this...

Stupid Charlie the cat knocked the container over and ate some of them.... ok killed all of them. It was extremely tragic and then I had to replace them at midnight...

That concludes story #1. Story #2 Tomorrow

Whew...

2009-02-01T14:07:00.001-08:00

Ok, so this is going to be short because my cousin got married yesterday and I'm dead on my feet. Oh and I'm sick but I wanted to share this picture (its poor quality so i'll get a better one with my actual camera I took this with my phone) She had a Cartoonist there at the reception! Its awesome!!! I'll be posting more pictures from the weekend when I'm better!

I CAN'T...

2009-01-28T20:39:00.001-08:00

I can't comprehend someone not believing in Jesus Christ. Yes, I have been raised in "Church" my whole life. I don't even think I've missed more than 100 Sunday services in my life thus far. Here is where I begin this lil blurp. I was blog stalking and decided to click on random names to see where it may take me. However I wasn't prepared for the particular post on this completely random blog I'd made my way too. It was basically a major blow to people who believe in Jesus Christ. However, there are many types of religions that claim to be of the Christian descent but are not. Be careful. It just got me thinking…

When people CHOOSE not to believe in Christ.. they are in fact choosing their eternal destination.

When someone chooses not too I think of the Why's. (Just f.y.i. the Bible has NEVER been proven false. If you don't believe me... go purchase the book The Case for Christ written by Lee Strobel)Perhaps they haven’t heard how AWESOME He is. Maybe they had a horrible experience with a totally insensitive person. Maybe a family member told them to “BURN OR TURN”. Whatever the case may be, that is an individual’s actions, that is now affecting your eternal destination. My faith became my own when I was 13yrs old. I had enough life proof all around me and I’m thankful that I’ve always been able to see the Glory that only God Himself could have created. So, the blog post through me off. Just like Esther’s desire to save her people from death. I think to myself, “Self, these are you people.” Woah! Excuse me?! Who are my people, “Everyone that you come in contact with, Jessica.” What?! Holy Junk, That’s a true statement. I’ve never been one to talk to a random person about my faith. It scares me. Actually it terrifies me. My great grandfather used to ask EVERYONE, “Do you know where you would go if you died today?” I would cringe inside and out. Every time he was with us. But now I look back and I pray to God that one day I can have that strength to ask a complete stranger do you know where you would go if you were to die today.

I know that the “mystery” post on the “mystery” blog was found for a reason tonight. I encourage those who have put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone (No actions can save you, No chants, No "good behavior". etc.) to challenge yourself to being more open and upfront with your faith. If anyone hasn't put their faith and trust into a relationship with Jesus Christ I challenge you to give the relationship a fighting chance. Don't close the door right away.

Romans 10:14-15
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

Esther.. much?

2009-01-27T14:47:00.000-08:00

Wow. God is awesome. I prayed last night before I went to sleep that He would help me MAKE time for Him. When I say make time, I don't mean that I'm too busy to sit down and read the Bible, its that I choose to read other things. So today I was going to meet my friend and got there early and she was struggling to get free ;). I looked over to my passengers seat and there was my husbands Bible that I had read Sunday night waiting for him to meet me. I flipped open to where I had left off and there I was reading about Esters courage and strength. I've really been struggling with LIFE lately and I was just awed by the fact that God showed off a little for me today. My family isn't being attacked like Ester's was, I'm not at risk of my husband killing me because I stepped in to speak to him before he asked me too, and to think I was having a rough week?! It has inspired me yet again. I look at all the strong women in the Bible and it makes me wonder... What am I doing to making a last impression for My King?

early birds catch the worm...

2009-01-26T05:08:00.000-08:00

Early birds may catch the worm.. but late birds fly through some kind of fast food! Have a great monday!

TAG!!!

2009-01-25T11:42:00.000-08:00

I'm tagging the two people I know Amy and Amber... lol so if you stubble across my blog.. leave a comment so I can see your "25"

Rules:

Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you. At the end, choose 25 people to be tagged. You have to tag the person who tagged you. If I tagged you, it's because I want to know more about you.

(To do this, go to "notes" under tabs on your profile page, paste these instructions in the body of the note, type your 25 random things, tag 25 people (in the right hand corner of the app) then click publish.)

1. I hate the SOUND of people biting their nails. Drives me INSANE!
2. Fact: I was born in South Florida and lived there for 15 yrs.
3. I miss the beach and my friends in Florida.
4. I love when someone will pop my toes.... creepy I know.
5. My husband is really amazing for putting up with me.
6. Hi, My name is jessica and I have a TWILIGHT problem.
7. I have a dream vacation that MY cousin is going on before me on her honeymoon.
8. God is always loving me....
9. I have a blanket name Tatters... he is still in ONE whole piece..
10. Tatters went on my honeymoon with me :).
11. I love sandals... LOVE them.
12. I love blog stalking photographers.
13. I want to be a great photographer when I grow up some day.
14. My husband is going to make one of the best Worship Pastors ever.
15. I don't know enough about America.
16. I'm out spoken.. all the time... No matter what.
17. I think people are always changing for the good or bad.
18. I can't say No to candy.
19. Long or Short hair? I will never know the answer.
20. I wish that movies could actually be real life...
21. Purses make my heart sing joyful songs.
22. When I'm taking pictures I feel like I see through God's eyes all the love and beauty He made.
23. Life is tough.. and it only gets tougher so people need to start preparing for it!
24. Debt=is so dumb.
25. Things like this that I just filled out make me realize.... I'm a shallow person ;).

No Shirt?

2009-01-24T06:14:00.000-08:00

My cousin is getting married next Saturday, which we are all so excited. I'm her matron of honor and today we are having the bridal luncheon. Here's where today already starts off weird/interesting. I didn't go to bed until around 2. Night owl I believe is what they call me now. So I wake up this morning to the beautiful sound of rain... Stretch... then realize I'm shirtless. Now here me out when I was a little girl this ALWAYS used to happen because I would get hot in the middle of the night and not remember. So I guess I had a little girl moment.
As a little girl I also used to walk into my parents bedroom and crawl into bed. If they were awake and my mom's shirt was off I used to ask, "Mom, did you get hot last night too while you were sleeping?" her answer of course was, "Yes, hunny." No I know.. sometimes she was telling the truth.. other times..... well we'll just leave it at that.

Wednesday is a blogginday

2009-01-21T10:26:00.000-08:00

Lookie here AMY at what I can do :-). So I know I haven't been very good at blogging and thats probably why I don't have "followers" as they call them. But I find that I used to think too hard about what to write about. I've been working out with my beloved Amy and I have to pat myself on the back.. or butt. I've been hanging with the "FitDawg". Not too bad if I do say so myself.
In continuing with the craziness of life, I feel as though I should share a brief summary of the past 3 months.

November was the month that Jeffrey (husband) and I found out that we were expecting. A total shock and surprise but one that we both wanted deeply. Truly I've never expressed myself to the fullest as I will in the next few words. I didn't know what in the world everything would work out. I wasn't going to get excited until after Christmas. That was my plan. The month of December creeped up so fast the next thing I knew I had my first Dr's appt. Everything was fine but they wanted me back in two weeks. Jeffrey was bummed because he wanted to go to every doctors appt. the next appt was sched on a Tuesday and he has to work :(. So fast forward to that day.. I'm in the car with my mom who was going with me. I remember the conversation as we pulled up to the dr's office.

ME: Mom, Is it a bad thing if I am preparing for bad news?
MOM: Jess, its not a bad thing. You know how we are.
ME: I just don't want to get too excited until I know everythings good. You know get out of the "Danger Zone".
MOM: I understand. It'll be fine.
That is when we got the bad news.I knew it.
The Dr. sat there not saying a thing. She got another Dr in to look at the ultrasound. He said that I didn't look as far along as we thought.... PAUSE. Didn't look as far along as we thought?! Our baby wasn't even there!! So I looked at the Dr. calmly and said,"Doesn't look good does it?" She said,"No, I'm sorry sweetheart."
And there I was... filled with every emotion possible without my Jeffrey. My mom is definitely the next best thing after my husband but I was crushed. I called Jeffrey sobbing. The doctor took my blood to make sure my levels were going down. My parents were actually told that my 1st younger brother was miscarried around that time as well. He wasn't ;). I feel like I'm rambling. But anyways.. it was a rough rest of the week. I get a call from the Dr. on Friday @ 5p.m. (the office is now closed). Telling me that my levels are still really high and I need to come back in on Monday for more blood work. No ultrasound? This is all happening the week before Christmas. Am I having a baby or not?! I asked Jeffrey. He just gave me a huge hug and said lets not get our hopes up. I was fuming. I wanted an ultrasound and I wanted it on a Friday night. Thankfully Jeffrey's Aunt Brittany's Best Friend is an OBGYN. God bless ANGY. She met us on Saturday and opened her clinic just for me! She spent 30 minutes with us explaining everything did multiple tests and there was no more baby :(. Angy's husband preformed my surgery that Monday.

Waking up in recovery was by far the worst time thus far in my life. I've never felt so empty and alone. But in that short time I was reminded of my loving God's plan. I remembered that along time ago I gave my life to God's PERFECT PLAN. No matter the cost. No matter the pain. No matter what. I'm not going to argue with God's plan for mine and Jeffrey's family. I refuse to let the grief control me. Though I have grieved I will not be consumed by it. I have a joy in God's plan that can only be from Him.

Jeffrey and I will be attending college in the fall. I hope to still pursue photography and Jeffrey will ROCK and his MuSic degree. SO there.. that's what I've got for my 2nd Blog of the new year....

Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness will go before you,
and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
Isaiah 58:8

Its a New Year!

2009-01-14T11:37:00.001-08:00

Woah! Its been months since I've even been on my blog.. Horrible I know.. But my goal this year is to be a little bit better.. haha Baby steps right?! This new year has brought our family alot of changes and alot of plans. SO we are going to hold on tight and see where we are taken. Oh and I'm going to learn how to do cool links on here too. TTYL

time to Share

2008-11-09T06:37:00.000-08:00

Ok so I have millions of pictures and I really just need to start sharing some on a daily bases but we'll see if that happens ;). Jeffrey got home at aboud 2:30 this morning after being in mississippi for the weekend with the praise band he is in. :( it was a lonely weekend but I stayed busy! So over the last few weeks I've taken Unique pictures of random people, things and places. So here are a few.. I promise to have a blog coming up that is actually a little deeper than "here are some pictures" But hey.. for me.. Pictures are my Thousands of words. So there!
A great table at the Dogwood Ladies Christmas Dinner
Another Table Center Piece.. only the detail ;)
Cutest Costume! (Yes this is a complete stranger to me)

GOOOD morning

2008-11-06T05:55:00.001-08:00

Ok so yesterday I went and took pictures of Kara Shea she is 3.5 pounds and about 18 inches long. Probably one of the cutest babies I've ever seen. She tried to make her appearance at 22 weeks but she was able to wait until 32wks. Well here she is. She is so beautiful and peaceful. Pray that she continues to grow healthy. She is breathing all by her self and hopefully next week they will start trying to feed her by bottle! yay! Here are just a few pictures of her sweet lil face!

Do you have a favorite!?

VOTE..

2008-10-30T20:34:00.001-07:00

I've never tried a Voting blog.. and I dont even know if anyone besides my awesome friend amy reads this.. but here goes it. My cousin got engaged this past week and I took a mini Phoot shoot session with the ring.. YES the ring. Because when a girl gets bling.. it deserves to shine too yah know!? Ok so vote please.. on your favorite.. K thanks!

amwalk21.blogspot.com (Yes I'm a loser I can't add a cool link with her name.. but AMY is the best blogger ever.. thats def one vote I'll give everyday.. so check hers out too!!!)

Picture time...

2008-10-26T11:19:00.000-07:00

Ok so Friday night we drove up to Dave and Busters to have a good time celebrating my friend's Birthday.. (James.. seen down below) Wow we had a flipping great time. Jeffrey was the bigger winner out of the two of us.. and once I blew through my coins.. he used his to let me keep playing.. He really is amazing. So down below are just a few pictures of the night. Jeffrey and I walked away with 2 sweatshirts and 2 glasses.. not bad if I do say so myself... Enjoy..

^James and I made a Morph-Baby... Poor Ugly Girl... (Jeffrey and I made a little boy.. sooo stinking cute!!! I'll post that later... have to take a picture of the picture)

^Jeffrey and I were big time winner at Dave and Busters... we can't wait to go again!

^Us again..

^James and I... weird we know..

FireProof

2008-10-16T07:20:00.000-07:00

Ok watch this .... then go see the movie. Then encourage your church or get a group together that is willing to do the Bible study. Jeffrey and I just started it last night at our church and so far we are in love. I hope it inspires you to go and support a great movies that stands for great things in this world of hurt and trouble. Find hope strong one. Find true love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5lSu6GkC2k

Lets go to the ZOO

2008-10-10T20:54:00.000-07:00

OmG. SO much fun today. I went with my mom and brothers to the Atlanta Zoo and took oooh about 600 pictures of all the beautiful animals. My mom and I are def. going back alone just to sit and watch. The beauty of God is all around when you look at all animals really.. even the gross ones. But anyways, I had a blast today.. One of my girls, from our old church, and I are going to breakfast in the morning! I can't wait to catch up. She went to college this fall and I love her to death! So I'm really looking forward to that. Jeffrey and I are still in prayer about school so please pray for God to send us some clear guideness.

So today I find myself in a much better mood/place. I'm using a "God Filter" today... *Amy this is where I need to know how to copy your blog here.. so here.. amwalk21.blogspot.com is a great friend of mine who.. I swear we are clones.. only I don't blog as much. She is an awesome "expresser" of her thoughts and feelings. So GO and check out her blog. Back to the God Filter is something that I learned from her yesterday about there being a filter that only things come through (into my life) after God.. "approves them". So today.. is a good day only good things.. with positive out looks. I'll be honest.. it won't last forever.. because I'm the type that looks in the dark corners to see whats wrong. But I'm giving it a go. And when I find myself in the corner.. I'll give it another go.. until I stop looking into the corners.

Last thought.. I want for people to reallly start listening to what people are telling you. If you don't understand what I mean. Your GOAL for the day.. is to listen to someone's WHOLE statement or question.. and then think of your response. Be slow to speak... (OH BOY.. CHALLENGE AHEAD FOR ME!!)

Goodn'te &* Goodm'rn

When it rains.. it pours...

2008-10-09T08:14:00.000-07:00

Zach didn't make it here on earth. He entered into Heaven yesterday mid day. It breaks my heart and at the same time I'm joyful for the miracles that God has used this situation for. Zach's Mom was able to go tell a young girl in the same hospital that she would be getting Zach's heart and another chance to live. It amazing to me.. God's perfect plan.. isn't what we would normally think or want it to be at ALL. But thats why He is in control. The rain has brought a different mood on my lately... It just seems like one of "those" days. Nothing really wrong.. just nothing really right. Maybe its because for the 3rd day in a row.. I'm eating a hot pocket. Yeah thats def. it! Jeffrey and I are continuing to search for God's direction with school and life :). I'm stuck today.. thats a good word.. stuck. I'm always stuck in something.. in a mood.. in a situation.. at work.. haha. Jeffrey and I are hoping to sneak in another real short get away to the mountains.. alone.. so that we can just enjoy each others time. Between Work, Church, Family and Friends.. we have some prioritizing to do. I sat last night in Jeffrey's truck.. just staring at him... wondering.. why did he choose me? I'm so thankful for him and all he puts up with. (thats alot in case you don't know me) He is always up lifting, and always so sweet. He makes my heart smile and makes my heart melt all at the same time. He is truly a blessing and for him I'm thankful. I have alot of things I'm thankful for my salvation.. I'm thankful for my family.. I'm thankful for my friends and my job. My prayer today is for Zach's family, for the family's affected by this and for those who will be. That people will open their hearts and realize that tomorrow really isn't promised. What are you doing today?

Better believe it...

2008-09-28T12:44:00.001-07:00

I just discovered I CAN in fact blow a bubble inside of a bubble!! I'm so excited. I don't really have a whole lot to share.. kinda bumming today. Go see fireproof the movie it was great! I'll return.. when I'm feel like sharing.

whew doggie...

2008-09-25T17:42:00.000-07:00

I am not feeling well today at all. Achy body, sore throat and I worked a whole day.... But enough complaining. Just got back from my brothers baseball game. I love my brothers I don't know what I'd do without them. They are such a joy to watch grow up. They are almost like my kids!! Jeffrey's youngest brother got baptized this past Sunday by Daniel the youth Pastor at Dogwood. Its such a great feeling knowing that your family has made the decision to accept Christ. There is nothing like experiencing from the outside a commitment of someone you love to trust in God. We've been so busy.. Like always it seems. I can't say its a bad thing, just can't say its a good thing either.

Sometimes life just really gets you. You know? Like all at once.. a billion questions that seem like they need to be answered right now, just swarm into your brain. When will we have our own place? Are we going to go to school? Which one? When will we be debt free, Dave? But I know I'm guilty of trying to do all these things on my own. I heard something recently that gave me chills... Temptation is the attack on trusting God. Trust me... It will hit you either RIGHT NOW.. or in a day. I found myself constantly attacking my trust on God recently. The questions seemed to be turned to God.. God, when will we have our own place?! God, are we going to school?! God, which one should we go to? God, when will we be debt free?! God, we are working so hard.. can we have a small break?!.. You may not want to be honest with yourself.. But I've thought that a lot recently. As I write this my heart is breaking... "How can I think like this?" God must be so disappointed in me. I feel like my heart is so NOT trusting.. and Jeffrey's is a Solid Rock. Sometimes I'm a tad jealous at how sure he is on EVERYTHING, but then other times I appreciate the way God made me. My eyes are wide open. My Mind is wide open. My heart, however is growing.

I find that when I am lacking in the trust department is when I learn the most. So I try to tell myself, be patient, wait, be still and listen. I have to admit this is not me AT ALL! I like to run fast, scream loud and paint with BRIGHT colors, break the "types" and yet fit in with them all. I like talk and not listen... I don't like to wait.. I hate being still and I'm wayyyy not patient. So these are things I am trying to be. I'm speechless now... I'm listening now... I'm waiting now.. I'm patient now.... His timing is perfect. I believe it, But I'm guilty of not practicing it daily. I can admit that. God is Love and His Love is MORE than enough for me. In all areas of my life I choose to believe that!

In His AMAZING Grace,

Jessica

Along time.. wow....

2008-09-21T12:59:00.000-07:00

Ok I am really bad about blogging. I have a feeling as my life is changing right before my eyes I'm getting ready to have alot to blog about. Jeffrey and I are pursuing what college he should attend. I'm so blessed to be his wife. He is such an amazing man. I thank God for him... really I do. So lets see besides possibly moving anywhere from Mobile, AL, Lynchburg, VA, to Australia.. we haven't had much on our minds! HA. I'm working with my dad which is just so great. I get the joy of messing with him everyday!! Jeffrey's job is going really well with lots of hours keeping him busy.. but allowing us more money to MOVE.. somewhere.I will tell you that we are ready for some kinda vacation. I'm ready for fall color changes and for the weather to be CRISP. We got Mario Kart for the wii and we LOVE it. Its what we do with our free time.. Which reminds me.. its time for the Walkers to come over and play that with us!!! Be praying for us as we search for God's guidance on college or staying here. God has brought some really great friends into my life recently and I can't thank Him enough for the honesty that these people possess. Its amazing. God rules in every area of our lives.. and He makes that so clear. He continues to amaze me in a way that only He could. He has taken me all over the place I feel but at the same time I see His plan working the way He has created it to. So.. Pray.. pray for miracles but God wants us to. He wants us to believe He can do whatever we know only He can do. I trust Him and His plan... do you?

Any Followers?

2008-08-29T04:28:00.001-07:00

I was thinking this morning.. Does anyone even miss my blogging? I still don't think I'm very good at it. But what the heck.. I'm awake, Its early.. I should blog.
I wish I had some exciting news to tell you... OH besides the fact that Jeffrey and I have made the decision to be debt free in count it... 6 months.. at the longest. We can do it. Because we want a house.. well I want a house.. He just wants a place of our own. His new job is going well I actually dropped him off this morning, because his truck wouldn't start. Hooray for that! Yesterday was a very very stressful day but I made it through the wilderness.... (yes i just sang that line). We also received some really disappointing news from Jeffrey's little brothers that has to do with their father.. (i have to watch how much i say.. you never know who is reading this!) Please keep them in your prayers, its a very hard time for them. (history.. parents divorced... dad remarried.. addopting new wife's son) I had a great time doing a photoshoot this week. It turned out that I got to take some shots of the client and I had a blast.. I really loved the studio feeling. Ah.. Jeffrey is leading worship the 6th & 7th all by himself. Which is truly and honor for him to have even been asked. Don't get me wrong. He clearly has the talent. Its still just really cool to see my husband being able to do what God has called him to do! My parents left this morning for a weekend trip. Jeffrey has a really busy sched this weekend so I'm hoping that we can have a little time to ourselves with the house cleared out.

well one day I'll figure out this blogging thing.. and make it interesting.. I just need some funny stuff to happen to me.. and not such seriousness all the time.

until the sky is done falling-I'm still here

too long

2008-08-16T07:26:00.000-07:00

wow. Sorry I haven't been blogging lately. Life is so crazy sometimes. Well lets be honest all the time! I have been in a whole new world lately with God that is, a world that is filled with heart ache and overwhelming love all at the same time. My heart has been filled with His love for others and for the love He has for me. I just got back from taking my brothers to see Clone Wars :). I actually enjoyed it. Jeffrey has completed his second week of work.. well almost he had to work today and is still not done :(. But its really brightened up our future for the dreams of our own house. We are so blessed to be allowed to stay in my parents basement but are very excited about owning a home of our own. Oh and being debt free will also allow us to take the vacations that we'd like to take. Or the missions trips we'd love to go on! Check out.... www.careforaids.com Also challenge your self to say "Yes" to the ministries God is asking for your help in. Do some research and be amazed at the little things you can do to make a difference one life at a time. My blog is short today. Just right. oh also.. Heritage Christian Church off of Redwine Rd. has an experience called Step Into Africa. I can't wait to go. Just in case your in the area.. you may want to check it out.

BAD WEATHER

2008-08-02T17:03:00.000-07:00

AHHHH.. bad weather makes me laugh.. so hard. My little brother Griffin. Who is 10. Is scared to death of storms bless his heart. Garrett who is 9 acts like he is not afraid but really he is. The wind has picked up to 70 mph-ish. My dad is passing around the house making sure we don't need to get into the basement.. and we (Jeffrey and I are on the Laptop) watching the Disney Channel Games. Thats right you read correctly. Disney Channel Games are really funny. So anyways. I'm feeling better except for the fact that I worked way to much this week and my "female" issues are starting to bother me. Not that you wanted to know but my monthly visits ... Never happen. They used too... But Not anymore.. so for the last 2 years we've been trying to figure out whats wrong and I haven't found a great doctor yet. Losers. They never want to listen to whats really going on and they don't really care to find out whats going on. If I'm honest.. I think my "pain" knocking.. is really me missing my time with God and allowing other worries and feelings to fill that time and thats never good. So now that I can admit and address that issue.. it is no more. I'm praying that Jeffrey job goes well. He starts Monday. I'm so proud of him. I don't think he can even imagine how proud of him I am. He does so much all the time. OOH.. I did a load of laundry last night.. now you may say.. thats no big deal I do that all the time.. but what you don't know .. is I hate doing Laundry.. so Jeffrey was proud of me!! Yay!! I don't mind doing it really.. I find the best time to do a load of laundry is right before we go to bed.. then I can put it in the dryer right before I go to sleep. YAY! GO ME! Ok well.. I'm out.. enjoying the storm. :) and my life... God is amazing. I love Him. Always.

P.S. Amy I know you'll read this.... I MISS YOU!!! This week.. hanging out??

grr

2008-07-29T18:56:00.000-07:00

I find myself at a complete loss of words every once and awhile. It amazes me at the pain that we feel in this world.. Some we choose.. Some just happens. Maybe I'm always too negative but I just don't understand why people choose to do the things they know continually hurts them. Can't wrap my mind around that. Sometimes I try but lately I haven't been caring. Bad I know. I care.. I am no longer concerned. If only I could make choices for people. :) That would be great. My heart hurts.. really it does. I can actually feel peoples pain. Sometimes I wish I couldn't and maybe thats why I tell myself I don't care.. because I care too much. God continually amazes me and where He is directing my life. Where I was a year ago? Is like from here to California. The friends I had a year ago... they probably live in California now. I choose to Love God Daily and fail miserably when I try to do things on my own. I need Him. I need Him so badly.
Pain lives inside of me ... less often than it use too. (thanks to my husband) Its there tonight. Small but knocking.. I don't answer the door anymore. I let pain wait outside.. until it decides to go away. Its always better to sleep when you feel this way. Life has created this pain. Its the hurt of being lost.. in life.. and working way too much.. and just wanting to spend a week with people who really care. The type of people that call just to say hey, the kind of people you can pick up with after not speaking for 3 months and be in the same place that you left off. ... ok I'm done.. I'll be more chipper after more sleep

Meet me at The Shack...

2008-07-23T17:52:00.000-07:00

I was reading a friends blog just a minute ago and I feel like I have completely failed speaking about the best part of my trip to Destin. It was finishing THE SHACK. Its an amazing book that has touched my soul.

Mack is the main character and I think everyone can relate to his struggles at one point or another through out the book. I found myself feeling as though I was actually there with him in the Shack while he was talking with Papa, Jesus, and Sarayu. (God, Jesus, Holy Spirit) I love how the writer portrays each one very separate but very together all at the same time. I can't spoil it. Because it is a must read. In fact. You need to go and buy it right now.... Find time to pick the book up.. but I need to warn you.. you must have an open mind to read the book.

Author: William P. Young

zack

2008-07-21T21:24:00.000-07:00

ok I know I'm getting really bad. a whole week?! I took a short trip to Destin with my amazing cousin and we had a great time. Now its back to real life. I missed my hubby greatly! Its always nice to come home and know that you were missed!! Here is the best picture by far of the trip. I'll try to share more tomorrow.. but its late and I'm tired.. so here is my new love... Zack

Hip Hip Hoorrraaayy

2008-07-13T07:54:00.000-07:00

YAY for BIRTHDAYs I have lots to talk about but it will have to be later. With some pictures.. just wanted to say.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!! and i'll be sharing some pictures from a weekend full of fun!

Did What?

2008-07-10T04:55:00.000-07:00

Ok so this week has been crazy. I started my part time job at the Jewelry store which is a good and bad. Good because its money.. Bad because, I WANT MORE BLING!!!! I know I know. I just love pretty things that sparkle. But whatever.. no day soon will I have new sparkly bling. I am very happy with the Bling I already have though. On to the next subject of the week... Spray Paint.. thats right Spray Paint. My mom has this iron patio set out on our porch and I was outside helping my dad do some work and I decided to spray paint one of the chairs silver.. WITH OUT ASKING!!!! So for the past 2 days I've been spray painting. 3 chairs yesterday, 1 the day before. Needless to say my fingers and arm are KILLING me. OH and I spray painted the goal post for the basketball court. Gosh, I'm a moron. Jeffrey GOT THE JOB!! I haven't been able to say anything because I wasn't sure who is reading this... but HE GOT THE JOB he applied for which is awesome! He starts Aug. 1st! YAY!! Well I don't really know what else there is to blog about.. Maybe I'll have something later today after I get done working... Till then.

Smile

2008-07-09T09:24:00.001-07:00

All of the above picture were taken at the.... Beach!

All the below pictures were taken at Boone Hall Plantation.

These are just a few pictures I can share out of my 1000 that were taken.

It was a great trip and spent alot of great time with my Papa and Grandma Myrna.

I got a part time job that is bringing in some money which is great!

If I feel like it, I'll upload more later on.

four

2008-07-04T15:47:00.000-07:00

OH yeah.. went to Boone Hall this morning. Above is NOT my picture. I'll be uploading those soon hopefully. But Wow it was so pretty. We are having a great time. At 7 a.m. this morning we were up moving around and getting ready. We arrived at Boone Hall at 8:45 they open at 8:30 so I was able to get my own really great shots of the trees leading up to the plantation. Pretty famous. Three movies were filmed there, North and South, The NOTEBOOK!!! and Queen. We toured the house after we went into the Butterfly House. Then we went on the trolley and rode around over 700 acres at one time the Boone Hall Plantation was over 4800 acres!!! HOLY CRAP it once sold for $55,000!!! Oh I really wish I could find a great plantation for $55k gosh. Oh the good ole days. Ha! Anyways, visiting Papa has been really great. However its actually been really depressing. He was involved in a chemical spill years before I was born.. he used to run miles and miles a day so he would naturally detox his body. Now that he is older and he injured his hip he can't run anymore. He is on lots of medicines which cause him to be SUPER nervous. The once laughing, joking, always smiling grandpa I knew is no more. I fight tears back as I look at Papa and don't actually "see" him anymore. It breaks my heart but I love him no less. He paces the floor and lays down like 20 times a day. I know he can doesn't have alot of control over himself, I personally think thats why he is anxious/nervous all the time. Anyways.. enough of that.. getting to sad typing about it. I know am fighting away the horrible smoking smell that is up my nose as I type. Now there are 2 smokers in the house and I have one room that I can hide in!!!! Pray that I don't have an attack. Any time I've been in a smoking house for more than 2 days.. I end up in the hospital. I miss my husband and my bed. But I wouldn't trade this for anything. I love my family..... which brings me to another depressing thing about this weekend... salvation.. are they even saved? My dad and I constantly bring it up but it seems as though its a none issue... pray for that too. I'll show you my pictures later. Happy 4th of July by the way!

Its off I go.

2008-07-03T05:29:00.001-07:00

Ok I'm leaving. I'll be back sometime on Monday. I know I know. Its a long time to be gone. Jeffrey just got back from California and now I'm leaving. I really hate being away from him but he is very sweet about me leaving. He didn't know my Papa before all the medical things started to happen to him so its hard for him to go and sit for a weekend at papa's house. Its ok though. Hopefully Papa will be feeling alot better! We are trying to decide what exciting thing we are going to do while we are there. The beach is a given. But what next.... Oh my birthday is next week. Sunday actually. The Big 2-1. Doesn't really mean anything though. Because I'm not a drinker. And Jeffrey doesn't want me to drink so I won't. He is the "say so" of our little family and I'm going to listen. (not like me normally but I'm working on it) ok well hopefully the Internet will be up and working at papa's so I can still post. BBS. (Be Bloggin Soon)

Oh Baby Youuu Got What I Need

2008-07-02T12:13:00.000-07:00

I'm leaving for a few days to head to South Carolina with my Daddy and brothers. This is going to be an interesting but great trip! I don't think I've ever gone on a trip with just my dad and brothers. So we are going to visit my dads dad, Papa. Needless to say I'm bringing along the camera and I am hoping for alot of photo opportunities. With the beach at my feet and Boone Hall around the corner.. Hopefully I'll get some pictures!!! As for the drive to South Carolina.. that will be unpredictable.

I got a part time job today! Back at the Jewelry store where I used to work in Highschool.

I love diamonds~have I ever mentioned that before?

I think I'm starting to get the hang of the whole adding pictures thing.. Amy?? I hope I make this interesting enough. I probably blog like a diary instead of like I'm talking to people the more I re-read some stuff. Oh well. Your reading it, aren't you!? Another thing I love is movies.. Jeffrey and I have seen.... lets see.... 2 movies in less than a week. I've seen 3. I saw one movie twice. Oh and I love zebra print. I really do. The more I see it. The more I want it. Everywhere. A Rug. A Purse. A Pillow. A Chair. I'd even like it on my underwear.. haha Sorry Lame But It Made Me Laugh. OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YOU GOT WHAT I NEED.. I really don't know why that song is stuck in my head right now but its really bugging me. Hopefully soon I'll have a song that I can upload. Amy and Jeffrey wrote it. Now Jeffrey is just working with how to make it "full". Whatever that means. Its a musicians mind and that I don't have or have any knowledge about. Oh and.. I'm going to the Beach TWICE this month. Thats right. Since I haven't been anywhere in the last year. I'm making up for it. Once this week and then again in 2 weeks. What Now!

Tudday

2008-07-01T07:26:00.000-07:00

Today is another day.. and I'm super excited again today. There is just so much that I'm planning and really looking forward to doing. It looks like the month of July is going to be a good month! I hope! We will see what the next few weeks hold for us.
So last night..... I'm ready to fall asleep and (I know I know what your thinking get your minds out of the gutters) Jeffrey is WIDE awake. He starts picking at me.. Verbally and Physically. I start to get angry and tell him to LEAVE ME ALONE! I wanted to sleep. I was very tired!!! So I finally get to fall asleep... Only to wake up to him "rubbing my face with his hands". Which I can't stand.. I'm weird about my germs on my face. So I scream LET ME SLEEP. To which Jeffrey replys... Where is my sweet Jessy and Who are you??? I cracked a smile and said sweet Jessy is still sleeping.. LET ME SLEEP! (didn't happen) Oh well what can you do. I just woke up and count it as a loss. Oh well. More to come later.. Heading to take the brothers to see Walle!

Yay 4 2Day!!

2008-06-30T20:14:00.000-07:00

Ok so let me just keep this short. I'm going to be interning with Peachtree Photography! Yes I'm so excited Jessica is awesome and I can't wait to work with her! God has some great things planned for Peachtree Photography and I'm really excited to be apart of the team! Some other things are starting to move forward too!!! Yay! Today was an awesome day. Hanging out with my Hubby is something I enjoy all the time. I wish we could do it everyday! Who knows maybe one day we can!! I'm so proud of everything Jeffrey learned from the past week he spent in CA. He came home with so much knowledge and is so excited about what God has in store for his music ministry. We can't wait for what God will do for both of us! Whew.. its time for some much needed sleep. I am leaving for South Carolina this Thursday and then I may be going to the beach with my cousin later on in the month depending on work/job. Cross my fingers!!!

See you on the flip side!

NO TITLE

2008-06-26T09:09:00.000-07:00

Oh My Gosh! Two days in a row of blogs.. I am getting better. Today I will probably post two if I get a chance.
I threw up @ 1.30 this morning and couldn't get back to sleep for another hour or so. So I planned on going into work a little late. Well I get to work... and then I'm sent home. OK I can handle that but on my way out, I'm told I'm not needed next week. Whatever. Today is a new day. Started out iffy got a little worse and now, God is going to use this to show off His awesomeness. Jeffrey is going to try and get on an earlier flight tonight. PRAY THAT HE DOES. I need him to bring reason to my crazy mind. I am at my dads office now getting a much needed reality check......
Oh By the way.. I'm super excited about this weekend. The wedding will be amazing. As for me. I can only pray God shows me whats going on for His glory.

ok I'm out

Take me away...

2008-06-25T07:25:00.000-07:00

I am a bad blogger... Amy brought it to my attention this past weekend. Its true I have to confess it. I'm going to try and get better. But no promises.

My husband, Jeffrey, has been in CA since Monday morning. After a slight problem with the 1st plane, he finally made it out there about 4 o'clock our time. (he was up @ 6 am our time) I really am starting to miss him. I know its just a "few" days, but its starting to get a little tough. I'm used to seeing him EVERY night and cuddling up in his arms before I fall asleep. I didn't fall asleep until 2 a.m. this morning. It was almost like I was fighting sleep, Sleep something I desperately wanted! I finally crashed only to awake @ 7 a.m. and fight to go back to sleep I finally gave up @ 8.30. This weekend is pretty busy/stressful/exciting all bunched together. Friday - Jeffrey comes home and I get to see Beth Moore that night. Saturday- Beth Moore some more (no pun intended... lol) then I go and take my final "exam" if you will for the photographer. I'm very nervous and very excited all at the same time! who knows what will happen.

Ok so I just got off the phone with Jeffrey... HE misses me 2!!! yay! But he is having such a great time and that makes me sooo happy.

Now its off to "work". Which by the way... my last day is the 3rd of July.. Anybody know of any week day jobs???

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y

2008-06-21T07:06:00.000-07:00

Gosh the rain this morning really made me SLEEPY! I'm really excited because today is the last Saturday I'll be working at "this" job. (has to be nameless) So while at work I will try to find another job to make some money. :) I drove last night up to kennesaw to see my bestest friend Ashley Webb. Who by the way is GONE all Summer!! I got to see her for about 40 mins and then we parted ways again. I miss you! But it was totally worth the drive. Tonight Jeffrey is singing at church. Can't wait to see/hear him. He is so talented. Oh I love him! OK well short blog for what will hopefully seem like a short day! Really Looking forward to next weekend. Beth Moore/Photography. Doesn't get any better than that!!! Keep Jeffrey in your prayers he leaves for Cali Monday morning reallly early!

~forever~

A Few Days....

2008-06-19T20:24:00.000-07:00

Wow its been a few days and SOO much has changed. I spoke to my boss about switching my sched. to Mon-Fri, well needless to say I was a little shocked when they told me that wouldn't work. I completely understand though. It is retail however. So with that being said that really frees me up to pursue Photography which I'm so blessed with the opportunity right now. I can't wait to see what God has in store for the Photographer and I. God is good all the time. I'm trusting that He has something lined up for me. Which I know He will show me in His timing. I am feeling so free in His love lately. With all the craziness that is going on in the world, I somehow feel as though I'm standing with just God.

Vacation.. WoW do I need one. PLEASE.

ROLL OUT!!!!

2008-06-11T19:51:00.000-07:00

Ok so I had a great night with my cousin who I love dearly.. well we had great food at She's Bistro in Peachtree City. Totally not worth the money.. great but go to Kiku's if you want that kind of food. Anyways Kevin met up with us and then.. the highlight of the night hit.... "someone" pulled up in the car that my cousin has an order against. So we had a get away driver ( Kevin) we quickly loaded up and rolled out. We def. did work son! I'm done with my 2 day selling seminar which was actually really great and totally worth my time. However I am so sleep deprived that I could probably sleep sitting up right. I'll catch you up on everything else going on later.
Until the Sun Rises...

I'll be sleeping of course...

One Year

2008-06-09T06:12:00.000-07:00

Dang.. its been a few days. But there is still no time to catch up on everything that's been going on. We are really busy... and have been really busy.
Today.. One Year Ago I was running around like a mad woman trying to get fish for 2 bowls that would be at my reception. Then later today a year ago, I said I do to my perfect match. I love him more and more each day. Its been a crazy year, but I wouldn't trade it for a Billion bucks. I'm so proud of Jeffrey everyday that he accomplishes something different. I can't wait to see what God has in store for us. But right now we kinda feel at a stand still. God has something planned and we are VERY happy with where we are. I had a great night last night hanging out and taking pictures. Its exactly what I needed. I can't wait to see what comes of that too!!! I'm patient and I know God has everything under control.

Happy 1 Year 2 ME!!!!

Truth has a soul... and it wants to be free.

2008-06-03T18:34:00.000-07:00

I'm super excited I'm getting my mattress on Saturday. Not just any mattress my Tempur-Pedic Mattress. Oh I can't wait. The joy of sleeping in heavenly peace.. I can't even put it into words. Between the hours of 8-12 they will be delivery my new mattress. YIPPEE.

I dyed my hair today. You can't even tell. :( ok maybe you can a little. Its darker and has a new dark shade to it. I have dark hair anyways.. oh well... Great things are happening all around. Our community group was great tonight. I think its so amazing to sit in a room of transparent Christians who are willing to let others into their life and struggles. God is so wonderful to bring pure truth into our lives. Its not totally lost. Standing for something isn't looked "down upon".

Speaking of truth. I love it. Some may not agree but it truly makes a huge difference, even in friendships. I could write about that for days. I have a personal struggle with "knowing" things that "best friends" don't even know about each other. Shocking things that you would totally think you could share with your best friend. But yet some how, the truth about each persons soul finds me. Anyways, I won't continue. If you haven't been a 100% truthful.. I think its time. You'll be amazed a the freedom and forgiveness God has prepared us with.

Ones soul can be truly seen only by a truthful or hurting heart. Even if its only shared with another for a second. Its there.. just waiting to be free and forgiven. ~jh~

Life Makes Me Laugh

2008-06-02T17:00:00.000-07:00

Ouch, Charlie. I could watch that everyday. Charlie, bit me. I woke up this morning barely able to get myself out of bed. I don't know why but lately I'm really struggling getting ready in the morning. Maybe its because I still don't get enough sleep.. but 8-9 hours should be plenty.

I got a new couch today.. well actually the delivery guys showed up at the store today with a couch they were going to throw away and I called dibs on it yesterday. (the customer told us they needed a couch removed) So I claimed it, as long as it was in "good" condition. I know I'm really weird for taking a couch from a stranger. But I will be cleaning it tonight. Thank the Lord. It cost NOTHING.. and NOTHING is beautiful!!

My cousin and I made a list of things we've done that really make us laugh looking back on it. I really can't repeat these things because others probably wouldn't find it funny. Trust me they are great! Just take a minute to see the humor in your past decisions that are kind of "off the wall" if you will. Here I'll give you an example... Have you ever helped yourself to something at someone's house without asking?? (I'll leave it up to your imagination) Those are the kind of things that we just spent a great 15 mins laughing about.

I am choosing not to be so stressed anymore. Its really started to effect my health again. I'm sleeping poorly, my cycles are messed up again (not preggers) and I really want to be careful so I don't really mess myself up. Gosh if only I wasn't so emotional. I've realized that God's placed certain things on my heart for a reason and I can't wait to see them happen. Patience... oh my favorite word. But I can't get stuck in Patience Land either. Get off my butt and start doing stuff that will get me to the "promised land"! Gosh the song Jeffrey and Amy created is AMAZING!! Tomorrow we will be getting some more feed back. To make sure its not just us that love it! ;) Personally that's good enough for me. God has done some amazing things these last few days. I'm just ready to really see what he has in store for all of us.

I'm Longing.... oh and I'm Laughing

Oh the Beauty...

2008-06-01T08:07:00.000-07:00

Of work. I love working. I love doing my job well. But this is not normal. All the day in and day out things that I put up with, is going to have to stop. I almost feel like there is a bully at work. I just continue to trust that God has my perfect job and its right around the corner.

I had an offer given to me last night about some therapy. Now at first you may say one of two things, "Yes, Thank the Lord Jessica is finally getting help." or " You don't need therapy." I say I do.. because its Marble Slab Therapy. Which in my book is the only way to do therapy. In one hand you have about 34 billion Weight Watcher Points and in the other your heart.

There are still very few people who understand me and I think that is why I feel almost compressed as if I can't breath around some people. I'm thankful for the things I have and I am ready to work even harder for the things I want. Like freedom. I have spiritual freedom and can't wait to be free from debt. Its just a great feeling. I think we'll take the much desired vacation to Italy once that is accomplished. So maybe next year I'll be posting about the beautiful EVERYTHING over in Italy.

Dare I say that today is a depressed day? I woke up already feeling defeated. I'm not sure what spiritual battles are around me today, but I choose to stand tall and to encourage my angels that their fight is worth it. I am worth fighting for, I can do great things through Christ and I'm choosing to do so today.

P.S. I can't wait for what God has in store for my husband either. His voice is like hearing angels and now that God has brought someone into our lives that He gives words to.. oh the bliss of happiness through Christ is worth every bad day for just a minute of His Glory Shown on Earth.

Today is another day.

2008-05-31T07:51:00.000-07:00

I'm finding that I'm not getting enough sleep lately. Which is a good and bad thing. Good because that means I'm having a great time and not getting into bed until later. Bad because I still have to wake up and go to work! I'm so restless. I find myself all but screaming to move forward. If you haven't heard of Dave Ramsey, your probably living a controlled life. Jeffrey and I completed the first step of his program last night. We are super excited about becoming debt free!

Last night Garrett (the youngest of my two brothers) won the All Star Game that will put them in the championship game today @ 12. I'm sad because I can't be there but I'm soo happy for him. His team plays hard and listens. Congrats!!! My dad is their coach and he makes me smile. He keeps the kids loving the game like so many coaches forget to do. I mean.. lets be honest.. they are only 7 and 8 years old, the scouts aren't looking yet.

Well real life is calling me back.... until next time.

Trying Something New...

2008-05-30T14:21:00.000-07:00

So I've totally started one of these because alot of people around me have them. So I'm going to try it out and see if I "feel" like my voice has been heard. I love talking so I'm going to try writing.. hence the fact that I'm Trying Something New.

I'm totally feeling trapped these last few days, work, work, life.. Not to even get me started on friends. Where'd they go? Everyone is so caught up in their own life, which I'm guilty of too. But what can you do? I say you can only call and email so much to try and keep in touch. After awhile sadly I let it go. I believe relationships should be give and take equally from both sides. So if its not.. no matter how sad.. I let it go.

God has been so great. I can talk about His greatness all day long. It continues to amaze me. God brought us to a great community group where we met a bunch of couples that have all been in the same place that we are now. I can't wait to see all the greatness God has in store for each person in our group. Speaking of that.. Jeffrey, my husband, is amazing. He took these God given words from Amy and with God's help turned it into an amazing song. Hopefully God will allow us to take this somewhere. I really can't wait to see what God has in store for all four of us. Amy's words, Jeffrey's musical talent, Dusty's video/bus driving skills, and my, my, my, ... I don't know yet.. Possibly my photography skills and maybe even my ability to come up with creative ideas. I'm waiting, I'm breathless, I'm praying...

My prayer is that I'm prepared for what God has in store for our lives.

He will continue to do His will, I want to join Him. I'm not going to sit and wait for a "calling" He's already called me to serve Him.

God's amazing.. always has always will be.

His Love is all I need.

P.S. I'm ready to use God's gift that He gave me.