Happy Birthday to my Blog!

Wow! I can't believe it has already been a year! This year has had a ton of ups and downs, but overall it's been a good one! I have a ton of plans for my blog this year and am looking forward to many years to come! Thanks so much to all my readers! I appreciate all of you!!!

Xoxo,

Brandi

 

Pushing Thirty: The countdown continues

The countdown continues and thirty is right around the corner. I still say I'm having some sort of mini midlife crisis. Yes I am proud of who I've become, but I am and will continue to pursue more. There are so many hopes and dreams I still plan to achieve. I am not at the exact place I want to be in my life, but I will get there. As I mentioned before my thirties will start an entirely new chapter in my life.

I realized several things today while I hid under the cozy blankets on my bed.
1) My life is far from over!
2) Thirty is not old and it doesn't mean I can't start totally fresh
3) People have career and major life changes all the time. Thirty is not the deadline.
4) I want more for myself and for my family. I am more mature than I was in my teens and early twenties, therefore I am better equipped to go after what I know I/We want and need!
5) Wrinkle cream works wonders!
6) These few strands of gray hair can easily be covered!
7) It's not to late to stop bad habits and start healthy ones!
8) It's not to late to lose the extra pounds I keep complaining about!
9) Family and Friends are extremely important!
10) All things are possible through Christ who gives me strength!


Here's to the last few day's of my twenties. As I write this I have exactly 4 days, 8 hours, 7 minutes, and 51 seconds (10/28)....Here we go!

Xoxo,

Brandi

Pushing Thirty

Ok, the time is getting closer. It seems like yesterday I was turning eighteen, or twenty-one, then twenty-five. Where has the time gone?

So much has happened over the last several years, and now here I am pushing thirty. Wow! I'm really turning thirty. I think back to high school and the years that followed, and wonder to myself if anyone else had or has these same feelings. Is thirty that big of a deal? It's just a number right?

On my birthday last year I told everyone that I would just continue to have "Happy 29 Again" birthdays. I have since changed my mind.

I have been through so much in my lifetime. To be honest the things I've dealt with are more than most 30 year-olds. I have earned every gray hair (ok so I did find a few, but they are now a shade of brown!) and every frown line or wrinkle. I have earned the stretch marks, the scars, and the bruises. I have earned the tears, broken hearts, laughter, and smiles. I have been on one heck of a ride, and have somehow always been ok. God has always guided me through.

I may not be where I want to be in life. I may not be in the career I dreamed of or live the lifestyle I envisioned for myself. I'm fine with that though! I have come so far and I am proud of who I am! I am a wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. I am loving , caring,  loyal, creative and unique. I am proud of these things. I am proud of who I am. I am proud to turn thirty!

So no, I will not have another "Happy 29 Again" birthdays. I'm thirty! I earned my stripes. My life is far from over. Thirty is the beginning! I am starting an entirely new chapter in my life! A chapter filled with excitement, love, and bright beginnings. The countdown has begun. I'm ready for all the wonderful new things that thirty will bring! I'm ready for change!

Xoxo,

Brandi

Happy Birthday Bailey :My little one turns 12

I can't believe it was 12 years ago today that I held my beautiful baby boy in my arms for the first time. I had never seen something so precious and tiny in my life! The years have flown by so fast and I cannot believe how fast he has grown. The tiny baby I held in my arms is now big enough to hold me. He has changed so much and has grown into such a handsome young man! Every day I am amazed by him and how he has turned out! He makes me so proud and I am so happy he is mine!

Bailey, I love you with all my heart and no matter what you will always be my sweet little boy. I am so proud of you son! I love you to the moon and back forever and always!

My Little Evan :Happy Birthday Sweet Boy

I can't believe my baby is 8 today. The years have flown by so fast! I have two of the most amazing boys a mother could ask for and today is Evan's day. I love you to the moon and back Evan Roo! Here are a few pictures of my baby (who is technically not a baby, but will always be to his mommy!).

Happy Birthday Evan! I love you!!!

Today: A few pictures to share

Today was such a great day spend with the family! We went to a late lunch at Smokey Bones with the kids and celebrated an early (it's tomorrow) birthday dinner for Evan. I can't believe he will be 8 tomorrow! Here are a few pictures of our day and a short video!

The piece of cake was huge and the restaurant was short staffed today, but our waiter made up for it himself! How sweet is this...




I hope everyone had a wonderful Thursday! I will have tons more pictures tomorrow when my baby turns 8!!