Fun Fun Fun

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Well we have had some cool new things around here and some nice weather to enjoy! On Monday I took the kids to the gym so I could work out and the kids could play. Little did the kids know that Jeff went to the store and got them a Wii!! The kids were so excited and of course Jackson couldn't wait to play. Jeff got him the Batman Legos game and he is so loving it. Now if only we can figure out how to get his special suit since there is no rope to get it (hehehehe) We are making sure to give time limits and they arent allowed to play it everyday. I dont want them

becoming couch potatoes. But I still want them to have fun!!

The kids playing some baseball!

Yesterday as so beautiful that I took the kids to the park and a picnic. Jackson had a blast playing on his bike and scooter. Brooklyn just loves to swing. She could do it all day long (or actually I could.....since I am the pusher!) Jonah slept most of the time we were there but then he was up and at em to play. A little ways into our play some friends of Jackson's actually showed up at the park so he was really excited. Of course they were all girls and he had to chase them.

Girl chasing King of the world Sweet Pea

After all the fun we sat down and had a great picnic!

And if you think that wasnt enough outside time.....after we got home and they got a nap I took them out to swing in the backyard and for a walk around the neighborhood. Then I took the kids to gymnastics. Needless to say last night they were OUT!! Except for Jonah. Poor guy started running a temp and was just miserable. He has had a cough for the past couple of days, but acting fine until last night. So today I took him to the doctor and now we are on an inhaler and some anticough meds. If he doesn't get better by saturday then we are to start antibiotics.. I am praying he gets better. Today he has been all day without a temp, but again tonight started another one. So we will watch and see. Well, better get to bed. Tomorrow starts another day!!!

Long overdue!!

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I know I have been soooo bad! I have just had a very crazy month and by the time I have time to write on the computer I am so tired I just go to bed. So hmmm...catching up! On January 26th my baby turned 5. Jackson had his 5th birthday and daddy stayed home especially to celebrate. We went to bible study and then headed to Wal-Mart to get his new bike.

Afterwards we went to Mad Pizza and had a great lunch. And last but not least we went to Chuck E Cheese to play. Then on saturday January 29th we celebrated at Jackson's birthday party at The Jones Center. We had a pirate party and the kids swam. Jackson had a blast!

The following week came my birthday. I am now 29 years old. Only one more year before I am in my thirties!! We got a bunch of snow and ice here so it was a little difficult to celebrate like we planned.

We went to dinner on January 31st before all the snow hit. On my actual birthday Jeff was home because he couldnt get out so he spoiled me big time. He made me breakfast and lunch and then was able to get out for a bit to pick me up some Shogun!! I love my hubby!! So that pretty much sums up our activities....snow and birthdays! Brooklyn got her ears pierced and is my little girly girl. Jonah has finally started walking and is sleeping in a toddler bed. He is getting too big too fast! A friend of mine's husband is a physical therapist and he gave me some exercises to do to help my neck and head. I am going to try them and if it is not better by next week we are getting a MRI of my neck. Last week I worked out every day but Tuesday and started feeling better. Unfortunately I worked out too hard on Friday and this weekend my neck is really sore. Gotta learn to take it easy. Well, gotta go. Jeff and I are watching The Wolfman and getting ready for the week.

Crazy times!

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I know I havent written in a long time and I am so sorry there has been so much that has happened and I have been having health problems. For over a month I have been having nerve and neck pain. I have been to the chiropractor several times, gotten massages, and tried medications, even a nerve block. Nothing seemed to help and I was miserable. You all know I am such a busy person and not feeling well really makes my life terrible. I didnt get anything done and that was so hard for me. But I also think it was God's way of saying to take life a little slower and not to cram everything in or do too much. So after everything I went through we decided to get an MRI to make sure there wasnt something we were missing. I had that this Thursday and got the results that day. Praise the Lord my MRI was normal. So now I am feeling better and trying to be normal Brittney. Right now I am so tired because I worked last night and am not able to go to bed. Jeff has to work today and so I am up with the kids. Iam about to make them lunch and down for a nap WE go!!! There is so much to tell about the kids, but I am so sleepy. I promise to add a little more over the next few days and to post some pics, especially of the house. I am so grateful again for our new home. I love having the space and knowing that I can entertain if I want. No more worrying how I am going to fit everyone! I hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday. I am going to nap and then make a few oreo cheesecakes before going to a friend's 40th bday party tonight!!

Enjoying the holidays in our new home!

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It finally happened! We closed on our new home on Friday December 17th. It was such a whirlwind of emotions, but mostly relief. We have been through so much getting to this point and we could have never done it without the support of our family and friends, and most importantly God. So after we closed we went to our old house and got ready to load up the trailer.

Here I am tearing down the for sale sign at our old house. Can you tell I am excited?

We got a really big load on the trailer and took it to our new home. We spent the night camping out in the living room on our mattresses.

Here's Jonah playing!

The next day we got the rest of our stuff with the help of our movers, who by the way were awesome. If anyone needs to move I recommend Big Fellas. They were great and very reasonable! So over the next four days Jeff and I worked tiredlessly until 2am everynight to get everything unpacked and we did. The house looks great and I praise God everyday for our new home. I am so happy with it and know we have everything we could want in a home. Here are a few pics!

So we got all settled and hosted Christmas at our house this year. First the Clupny's came in the morning for brunch and presents and the kids had fun! Brooklyn sure loved Beauty and the Beast.

After the Clupny's left we got a visit from Mike and Shelley and then the Murphey clan came over. We had a very nice lunch, but not before we opened our presents. The kids were so excited and everyone had a really nice time. One's thing for sure we never leave hungry. We had soooooo much food. It was nice spending time with my family especially my mom. So now all we have left is just some organization and painting. This we can do in time, but for now everything is unpacked and we are enjoying our new home!! Thank you God for your many blessings!

Yucky yucky we've got a bug!

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Well it looks like we are passing around some bugs around here. This weekend it started out as a cold with runny noses, coughs, and sore throats. Then Saturday Jonah started throwing up. We thought it was only isolated to Jonah but lo and behold last night Jackson and Brooklyn started throwing up! No one likes cleaning up the carpet and stripping beds at midnight. The worst part was just seeing the kids upset and hurting. So today we are just lying around and relaxing as much as possible. The kids had toast for breakfast and some chicken noodle soup for lunch, as well as plenty of pedialyte to drink. Brooklyn is starting to turn around this afternoon so I hope that this bug passes.

Now onto house drama. They moved our closing yet again. We are now suppose to close this Friday December 17th. Jeff and I made a decision and told the realtor that if we do not close this Friday we are taking our house off the market. We started this house contract on Oct 12th and still havent moved. We have been packed since the end of October and the stress has taken its toll. We are not going to keep letting them change the date. Not to mention I am not going to live in a packed house without a tree for Christmas. Everyone has assured me that we will close this Friday so we will see. I just have to have faith in God and I know he knows what is best for us.

So hopefully the next time I post something it will be news that we are in our new house with pics for all you to see! Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. Merry Christmas!!

Chillin on a Sunday afternoon

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Well today has been a pretty good little Sunday......our last in this house (as long as everything pans out this time). Last night I went to work as a favor. I worked till 1:30am and got into bed around 2am. My beautiful kiddos got me up at 7am which was good anyway because we had church. We had a good Sunday morning at church and came home for lunch. The kiddos and I headed to bed for a well deserved nap. I am so thankful for my hubby. He let me sleep until 3pm, which I certainly needed. This afternoon we took some shots for our Christmas card.








Jackson my big boy, My little princess, and my sweet angel

So now we are getting ready for dinner. My sweet hubby cooked! Afterwards I think it is time for some Eclipse action!! Hope everyone has a wonderful week. I pray we do as well!

And we keep waiting.....

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Well this past week was rough! We got a call Monday and can you believe it......they moved our closing yet again. The loan officer for the guy buying our house really isnt the best at the loan application process. So after my mini meltdown I figured what else could I do but wait one more week. I did talk to them and told them I am not waiting anymore after this and they better be sure we are closing. They assured me we are closing on December 10. So now the countdown is 7 days. It is getting rough because the Christmas season is here and I cant decorate...cant wrap...cant put up the tree. But we will get by and soon we will be in our new home. To make matters worse, my neck has been killing me for almost two weeks now. The doctor said I have occipital neuralgia and that my occipital nerve in the back of my head is pinched. After a week of pain, ibuprofen, and muscle relaxers I was feeling the same if not worse. I went for a deep tissue massage and that helped a lot. Unfortunately I did too much too soon and irritated it again. So I decided I needed to try a chiropractor. He did x-rays and said I have cervical kyphosis. Basically my cervical spine is straight when it needs to be curved. He said since I was pregnant basically for three years I maintained a pregnancy posture with my pelvis jutted out. My neck was just trying to compensate. I have degeneration already starting to show and calcium deposits in between my vertebrae. Yippee! So I am going to get adjustments 3 times a week. I started Monday this week and am already feeling better. Today I am just hanging with the kiddos.

Here is Brooklyn when she first woke up......and after!

Jackson my ball of energy

My bright ray of sunshine

This afternoon I have an appt with the chiropractor and then we are taking my grandpa out for his 74th birthday! I will post pics later!