Movie Recommendation

One of John's friends and co-workers sent a movie home with John for us to watch and I just thought I would recommend it!  It is called Courageous and here is the link to see a clip on you-tube,  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9VT_NBIVfs .   You will definitely need a box of tissues, but it is so worth it! It's one of those life changing~feel good movies and we really liked it and it was a great way to spend Valentine's night :)

Happy Valentines Day!

Here are some pictures I took for John for Valentine's Day.  John and I went out on a date last Saturday night and a big thanks to Mrs. Moe and Dad who gave us a gift card to Outback :)  Our very favorite place!

 I am very picky about my pictures, and while I will always love them b/c they are of the kids...They both had runny noses and it was basically the coldest day of the year! I think it was below freezing that day, but they were both troopers all things considered!

 This year with Amy's advice I had Jackson help me with his Valentine's for his class and we had A BLAST!  They turned out pretty cute (thanks to pinterest) and it's hard to think of what to give b/c he has a peanut allergy classmate.  He was SO excited to tell me all about it when he got in the car today :)

Amy's Calzone Recipe

If you are like me, then you hate cooking dinner and more than that...you hate figuring out what you are going to eat!  Well, my sister-in-law Amy told me about this super easy and yummy recipe for a calzone and I thought I would share!  It take me less than 10 min. to get this ready and I LOVE that about it!

 List of things to buy:
~Pillsbury Simply French Bread
~ Mozzarella cheese (I use 2 cups, but use whatever you feel like!)
~Oregano or Italian seasoning
~Olive Oil
~Any toppings you like!  This time I used pepperoni, diced ham, and jalapeno's on John's side :) Other ideas are mushrooms, sausage, fresh spinach, peppers, any lunch meat you may have, onions, whatever!  This is also great to cut into thin pieces and serve as an appetizer at a party! Thanks again Amy for sharing!!
~Something to dip your calzone into like ranch or spaghetti sauce!

How to make your Calzone:
1. Put foil down on a cookie sheet and rub olive oil all over the foil.
2. Unroll the French Bread by following the seam and unraveling it. Tip: Roll it out in the air...it doesn't do too well if you do it on the pan.  It ends up being a big thin rectangle the size of your cookie sheet.
2. Put your ingredients on the one side closest to you (much like they do at Subway). Make sure to put your cheese down first and last-or top and bottom :)  Put all your ingredients in between the cheese. Then sprinkle on your oregano or Italian seasoning.
3. Fold the top of the bread over the bottom (again, like they would at Subway!).
4.Then follow the intructions for baking the bread that are on the package and your done!

 Here is what it looks like on the pan...mmmmmm.

And here is what it looks like on my plate! ha!  

What I have been up to!

Crafting, Crafting, and Cooking is what I have been up to ;)  My Mom and I had a shower for my best friend Allie and I just wanted it to be really special :)  Here are some pics below.

 One of my other best friends, Jessi made these cookies (and she wasn't even at the shower...she just did it b/c that is how sweet she is!!!) Are they not sooo cute?!?!

 I made the "H" and the picture frame :)  I also made the initials picture below. If you want to know how I did any of this, look on my Pinterest...I just embellished some on my own!

Hot chocolate bar!!

I had people self address an envelope so Allie would have it all ready to do her thank yous :)

I made this banner & the frame below too :) I had Hobby Lobby cut a mat out the way I wanted to do the frame. They did a great job on it.

She got a LOT of beautiful things!  Including the hanger I made her below ;)  A special thanks to Katie Collett who told me how to do it & for John for drilling the holes!!

And here is everyone! Thanks to all of you who drove all the way out to my house to celebrate Allison, I know it meant the world to her :)  

Family Pics

Not sure if you remember me talking about our church pictures we had taken, but here they are!  Can you believe that BOTH kids are smiling at the same time...its a miracle!  I am not the biggest fan or taking portraits inside, but I will be obsessed with them if we are all smiling :)

Mimi and Diddy visit

Mimi and Diddy came over 2 weekends ago (I am behind) for a visit and we took advantage of our new fire pit again!  It was MUCH easier with 2 extra sets of hands :)  We LOVE having visitors and can't wait to do this more often!

Bailey's first Ponytail

 This is the first time I really attempted to put her hair up in any sort of ponytail.  Keep in mind, Bailey HATES bows in her hair and for the most part, takes them out within seconds :(  

 This is what she thought of the ponytail...so sweet...even when she is pouting! 

 And this is what she thought of the pebbles look...don't worry I took it out immediately! LOL

 She didn't seem to mind the pig tails much, but her hair is so fine that they only lasted a few min :)  

Jackson update:  Well..he is officially potty trained!!!!!!!!  WAHOOOOOOOO!!!  We have actually created a monster! He tries to go #2 about 10 times a day!  You have to understand, going poo poo was the BIGGEST battle...he would scream and cry forever...for. a. year. straight. (seemed like a lifetime to me!). Now, he just all the sudden says, "Mom, I'm going to go poo poo ok?!?!"  YES....YESSsssssss!!!!  You just have no idea how completely batty it made me with the whole potty training process.  Not only did he cry to go to the bathroom, but he NEVER once told me he needed or wanted to go!!  I definitely learned a lot.  I started far too early and should not have paid any attention to what my other friends and their children were doing...you just simply have to wait until you feel your own child is ready.  At this point when I started again with the charts and prizes...I knew he was ready.  I do have to give it to him, he has never once had an accident of any kind at school this whole year :)  And he has been a trooper and worn underwear for a full year too, he would just hold it forever and not utter a word.  Oh how life feels so different now, I am on cloud  nine! LOL

M.I.A

Sorry, I have been super busy the past 2 weeks, so here is an update!

 My handy man made a fire pit in the back yard for all of us and we love it!  Bailey Boo is still just a bit too little to not run into the fire, but give her another year and she will do great ;)  OH~and that is my sweatshirt Bailey is wearing from when I went to Disney World at her age!  So glad my Mom kept it!

 Of course Toopa's joined in on the family fun too...finding crumbs ;)

 Funny how messy this sweet girl can get!!  Below is a picture of her saying "ALL DONE!!" and then she rubs her hands in her hair...every. single. time...ugh can't wait for that phase to end!

 Then look how sweet, innocent, and clean she can be :)

 Here the kids are at the Kunkel's house for a Falcon's game with our Sunday School Group (current and past members). It was SO much fun!!

 P.I.C.  (Partners In Crime) is all I gotta say about this picture ;)

 Everybody...minus a few and me of course!  I will say it again, we were very blessed to have joined such a wonderful, kind, and giving group of friends. They are the best and we always have the best time together.

 Here is Pam, our official leader ;)  Not sure what I would do without Courtney, Pam, and Amy giving Bailey all their little ones clothes.  I could just cry thinking about their generosity.  

 Here is a dress I just recently made for Camden's 1st birthday.  She is Cindy's (a very good friend from my dorm in West Ga...also Carson's Mom).  She had a Minnie Mouse themed party and here are some pics below. *Jackson is nursing a cough and missed the party :(

Nicole recently gave Jackson a Buzz Light-year shaving kit (too cute!) and here is a pic of John showing him how to do it :)

Potty Update:  Jackson is getting better.  The charts, M&M's, marshmallows, lolly pops, and toys (including Nicole's) have been working.  He FINALLY goes #1 without me having to tell him to...he is starting to realize he needs to go and not just holding it for eternity. We are making strides with #2 as well.  He actually went #2 this morning before I even got out of bed...you know what has frozen over!  What am I doing differently you ask?  Well, I am sticking with the charts this time for a few months, not just weeks.  Also, I have taken the pull-up completely away.  I think it was confusing him being able to do his business in his pants sometimes and not other times.  So I do have to clean up a wet bed every so many nights (but I simply remind him to go in the potty and don't get angry with him) and make sure I take him before we head to be ourselves...but it's much better that he at least is really starting to get it more~worth the extra laundry!  I also have the froggy potty in his room. I was VERY afraid at the mess he would make, considering all the damage he has done with #2 in his room (really, it's ridiculous how much I have cleaned up on his floor...ugh), but he has been very clean with it so far and even taking & dumping it into the potty himself :)  Pray for me that I can continue to keep calm! LOL