Vote Today

Today is voting day in our country. I already voted by absentee ballot due to the pregnancy. I am glad I didn't have to stand in any lines. However, Jason just returned from voting and was in and out in no time at all. That was a lot different than our last Presidential Election when we both stood there for about 2.5 hours. It was crazy! I think it is very important to vote so be sure to get out today and take advantage of your American right!

Life has been crazy busy for us these days. It is fun, but very busy. The kids were off from school yesterday which was actually a nice transition for me with Jason going back to work. I still had some little helpers around and they entertained Mercedes nearly all day. It was a near record breaking day of high temps yesterday too so the kids were outside much of the day. Snow is predicted for Friday so they had to get their fun in while they can. Today Jason is home (off day) and we have to take Madelyn to the doctor and me to the doctor. I get my staples out today. I can't wait! They are tugging and pulling on me. They hurt! We are going to take Mercedes to the mall so she can play for a bit too.

I have been really looking at my blessings lately and I just have to share. I am so thankful for my children. I am thankful that I met Jason and that he had these 2 precious boys. They have made me see life through different eyes because they weren't naturally mine. They have shown me what true love is. It isn't just blood, but goes beyond blood.

I am thankful for my first born Madison. I didn't think she would ever get here. She was nearly 3 weeks overdue. She had to come in her time. She is still somewhat like that today. She even tells me that she wants me to live with her in her dorm when she goes to college because she will miss me too much otherwise. I am sure that will change, but it is sweet to hear.

I am so thankful that I was able to conceive my darling wild child, Mercedes. She brings such a spunk to our lives. She came into our lives when things in Jason and my life were a roller coaster ride. She brought us closer together and made us realize what family was all about.

I am so thankful for little Madelyn. From the beginning of my pregnancy with her the doctors thought something was wrong. She is here with us today and is perfect. Down to the little, bitty nails on her fingers.... God thought of everything to make her precious and perfect!

I am so thankful for my dear husband, Jason. We have had our ups and downs, but I can't think of anyone else that I would want to do that with. I have learned so much about love from him. I have truly became a better person because of him. I love him so much!

Thank you to all that helped us out while we were transitioning with our new baby. Janet (my mother-in-law) came up from Alabama to help us out with our kids. That was truly wonderful! My mother helped with dinner and coming to visit almost daily. My dad was at the hospital several times too. Connie has been so kind to offer out help with watching kids. I am so thankful to have you all in my life and to feel the love that we all share! Giving is what love is all about! That is the love that Christ showed to us! I am a truly blessed person!

Have a great day!