Blissful Chaos

I received a call from my mom tonight that they think my grandmother is passing away. I have thought for some time now that I was prepared for this call but I find myself aching to be back home by her bedside. I grew up with my grandmother being in my life everyday till I started driving. She has a place in my heart that I can't put into words. She led me in the sinner's prayer in her back bedroom, she taught me how to sew and make tiny stitches, and I learned to play piano on her upright piano that I now own and see my little Jackson banging the keys to his own melodies. She would be tickled to watch him enjoying the piano. I can hear her humming they hymns as I would try and learn them. You know most of my memories of her is either sewing, cooking, gardening, or being in God's word. Wow! There were so many times when I just thought she was so not in touch and now I am remembering back and seeing just what all she knew and how she has shaped my life. She taught me to be st...

Okay finally I just had to sit down and download pics. I find myself saying that I can't do stuff like download pics or get on the web unless I am completely caught up with everything around the house. Well, that is rarely the case and I have to get over it. I think I need to enjoy myself more and quit worrying so much about little details that really won't matter 5 days from now or 5 years from now. I really just need to enjoy life. Okay, where was I before I started down my self-help session. Oh yeah, sharing pics from Jackson's 2nd birthday. This first one is of us unwrapping gifts. I think he totally has the concepts of presents down now! Anyone up for some Playdough? Here is Jackson on his brand new John Deere tractor. I bet PawPaw Brown wishes all John Deere tractors were this cheap! LOL! Here is a picture of Jackson in front of his new swingset compliments of Nana and PawPaw. Here is another picture of Jackson enjoying his swingset with his buddy Isaiah. Th...

Jackson turned two today and it has been another one of those bittersweet moments of motherhood. We had a birthday party for him yesterday with family and some of his friends and it was wonderful. I think Jackson had a great time and was overwhelmed with all his new items to play with. He got a swing set, riding John Deere tractor, golf set, tons of coloring books, colors, reading books and a gigantic stuffed tiger to wrestle around in the floor with. I think I will have to make sure that the gigantic stuffed elephants stay on top of the tiger....(for all you LSU and Auburn fans! LOL!!) It truly was a great day filled with all the Nemo you can handle! I can not praise God enough for blessing me with Jackson and Coleman. I will try and post pictures soon of the cake and party. I am too tired tonight to figure out where the USB cord is so that I can post pics. I hope you all have had a safe weekend and we are praying for all of you facing the imposing hurricanes. I am off to d...

First off let me just say Praise God that Gustav was not worse than it was and the levees did not break in New Orleans again. On that same note....Michael Moore and the Senator that made the comment about God being on their side because a natural disaster was about to occur and McCain chose not to focus on the RNC. Please! How Tacky! Nuff Said! On to the weekend, we had the best weekend we have had in a long time. Trey and I got to spend two whole days together just enjoying our family! How good is God. It was a great preview of what weekends will be like starting after Thursday. Trey will be turning in his notice at the Sheriff's office today and will be a full time comprehensive financial planner. I could not be more excited after 4 years of school and work and the last 9 months being the hardest with less than 30 hours together a week. Praise God!!!! We spent Sunday at a family reunion and had a great time seeing family and introducing Trey to some extended family he h...