Andy and I have been married for 2 years as of today, October 10th! :D
I couldn't be happier.
To celebrate earlier tonight (9th) we went out to eat at a nice restaurant, and he took me to Payless and Kohls to look around! :D (the best things in life are free!)
I wrote him a poem which I gave to him last night before we went to sleep, and Andy promised me a love note as well. He had been sitting on the couch quietly playing Pacman when he suddenly paused, kneeled in front of me and recited me the most beautiful thing he could have ever said about how much he loves me and so much more. It was beautiful. I wish I had recorded it. But it will be in my heart forever.
I could never bear to be without Andy. I could never even pretend that he isn't a part of my life. Our tiny baby Brea and my wonderful handsome Andy complete me. I am not whole or functional or happy without either.
These two years have been amazing and we've proved several things untrue:
We were told we would fight a lot and have our first big fight a few months into our marriage. Our entire year, we never fought once. And even now we have never been angry at each other for longer than half an hour. Not bragging, just stating.
We were told we had better wait for a baby until after we were married a year or it would tear us apart. It didn't. It brought us even closer than before.
We were told we would regret having a baby so soon, but it would be too late. Not even close.
I am so blessed. Every day Andy tells me so many times how much he loves me. He tells me that I'm the most beautiful woman in the world. He tells me that he could never live without me.
He is an amazing daddy; Brea loves him so much! There is no denying when you see that huge smile she gives every time he wakes up that she is a daddy's girl.
I could go on and on about how wonderful he is, and how much I love him. But I won't, for now. ;)
rofl I totally did that the other day...I was sitting on the recliner. And I decided to move while I was taking a drink...hit the bottem of the glass with my knee and cracked the rim of the cup on my nose, teeth, and lip O_o heh
Hurray!!! I couldn't ask for a better sister-in-law than you. You make my brother so happy. :) I'm so glad you are now apart of our family. I love both of you! Happy Anniversary!
I had written up a nice long update before heading off to church, but now that I'm back I want to add an urgent heads up to you voters this year.
Since I'm not exactly sure if it is okay to use the person's name that told me this, I will omit it. BUT.. an amazing lady at our church recently was volunteering to help where everyone goes to register to vote.
Apparently, they're throwing trying to throw away as many registrations as possible... on the Republican side.
For example.. I typically write my date of birth as 1-31-88... however, had I registered already it would have been tossed out. You have to be very clear (01-31-1988) or else you will not be able to vote this election.
This goes to those in the military as well, since a huge majority of our military will be voting for McCain and GOP, they're trying to catch any tiny mistake and throwing your entire vote out of the window.
I'm not sure if this is going on all throughout the USA, but I wouldn't be surprised in the least.
This is dirty, and I'm very frustrated.
So I have made up my mind: Within the next two or three days (depending on Andy's schedule) I will be registering so that I can put in my vote for McCain. Anything to keep Obama out of office.
On to my update from earlier... ;)
I should warn everyone... this is going to be a picture blog. :D
I can't help it. I have the cutest pictures of Brea to share :D
On Sunday I started taking pictures after looking down and seeing Brea watching me like this..
(in her hand is a wipe. She loves to play with her wipes and in church she'll often 'wash' my face or arms if she has one while I'm holding her. Other times, she washes down furniture.) ;)
Since 1) We have no pictures together her being this big and 2) she CAN sit still a little better if she wants to now ;) I tried to take some pictures of the both of us.
Brea's newfound play-place is the dryer. We've accidentally warped the door ever so slightly so occasionally it will pop open...
I know there are several similar pictures, but I just love how each one she has a totally different expression... and all of these pictures were taken within 5 minutes! haha
And now... just a few minutes ago, I was able to finally catch Brea playing in her bouncer... in a rather unusual way. ;) She had done this a few weeks ago but my camera decided to be silly and didn't take the picture in time. But now, here she is! ;)
Right now she is laying there in the bottom on her belly looking much like she is swimming. ;)
Now... for more of an update...
. This morning I was shocked to see on a little show geared for babies and very young kids them pushing the "go green" movement. The puppets were in superhero suits and were called the "Green Team" and were talking all about saving the earth. There are things about the "go green" thing that I'm all for. Yes, we need to take care of the planet and not be destructive or wasteful. But the way it was portrayed today looked a lot like feeding propaganda to our children at a very young age.
Another thing I saw which shocked me to no end.. on a similar cartoon the characters were making shadow puppets on the wall. At first they were funny and such, but the final character says "Look, I can make a bunny!" And it was NOT a child friendly bunny, if you catch my gist. I was so shocked to see that symbol on a kid's show! Sure, they wouldn't know what it meant, but I just couldn't get over it. *shakes head in disgust*
Brea loves watching Clifford and Curious George. ;)
. These past several weeks have been great. Amazing, really. I have been growing and learning so much. It's been wonderful. I've been trying to branch out and talk to people. It's really hard for me, believe it or not. I love my friends.
. Andy's job has officially gotten rid of all overtime. We're considering doing a lot of things right now... we'll be going shopping probably this weekend to get all of Andy's $150 clothing allowance for new boots and clothes that he needs as well as some things that I and Baby need... we're cutting off texting from our phones... and we're considering whacking off the tv (but not the internet) and maybe signing up for Netflix... $3 a month unlimited movies/tv shows so we can still get things that Brea likes to watch in the mornings as well as things of interest to Andy and I.
We're also going to be looking into finding a deal on a train or something for our trip to Texas. That way, his parents, grandparents, and Tina won't have to rent a vehicle, and can use one they have already.. and it would save us on gas. I'm checking Amtrak tonight.
. I think I'm going to do some tough love on myself and make myself do 10 sit ups for each Oreo I eat. Otherwise, I'm going to be eating this whole package in a night :P *sigh* I obsess too much.
Well, I think this is by far long enough to pass as a normal update for me! ;)
I hope everyone has an AMAZING rest of the week! I love you all!
Love forever and the small pile of ponytail holders on my desk,
that one weird girl, (and her amazing little family)
_kimbrena
Those pictures are just way too cute!! What a ham! She looks so big now!! I think she probably outweighs Haley by a good bit even though they're the same age! ;)
He worked at a manufacturing company called Flex N Gate. It did car parts for like the hummer and malibu. This company is going to be laying off 20 a wk for the next month or so.
Ok, I have to say...my favorite thing about this little angel is her chubby arms. I LOVE babies with arm rolls. Unfortunatly my baby doesn't have any....I was very disappointed. Once again, I must say she is the most beautiful thing!
Wow! I got a lot of comments with my last post! Thanks everyone! :D It was very interesting to hear each of y'all's views and convictions on this subject. It has definitely given me a lot to think about before making my decision of action! :)
About my previous post... *sigh* we did badly last night. It wasn't until nearly in the last quarter that GA actually started playing like the good football team they ARE. They really are a great football team, but we have a bad habit of starting off 'okay' and then working our way through to game to slowly start playing to our full potential. Well, this happened last year.. it wasn't until we were destroyed by SC that we kicked into gear and began working up to #1.
But still, parts of that game were really exciting.. like that 95 yard rush to the touchdown?! I think Tina and I lost our voices at that point. ;)
It was a lot of fun having someone to watch it with... Andy had to work, so Tina came over and we watched it together. Poor Tina must go back to a college full of 'Bama fans. ;P
Things have been interesting around here. Already all the Temps at Andy's work have been fired.. there have been rumors going around about the possibility of them letting an entire shift go and changing the rest of the shifts to 8 hour work days 5 days a week, like a 'normal' job. Thankfully he has seniority over a few people there now, so *if* they end up getting rid of some people hopefully he will not be one.
Well... I need to get ready to head off to church!
I'm probably going to edit this update later tonight with a survey or something silly like that.
or pictures. If I post pictures of Brea (new ones) I'll put them in another update. ;)
I hope everyone is having, and continues to have, an amazing Lord's day!
Love forever and a little bit of curl activating gel,
that one weird girl,
_kimbrena
I'm glad you enjoyed it! And thank you, I did cut my hair. At the end of July I cut off 8inches and donated it to Pantene great lengths. And I agree who made breakfast foods, breakfast foods anyway. Haha that didn't make much sense but maybe you could follow it. I literally laughed out loud to all of the ones Kelsey wrote.
It would be so neat to have your own garden! I'm thinking of setting up a little windowsill one, where I can grow herbs and such. Also, I will be praying for Andy and the job situation. Love ya'!
The reason my hair is even close to that is cause the last two haircuts I've had were just like the girl in the pic, I'm not sure if you noticed that? And I seriously didn't want to copy her totally-- i have more layered hair on my left side then the right so its not actually like her...
admit I used that picture as my reference altho the layers I did really looks choppy in the back :{ ..so even if you get your hair cut like that it will be totally different then mine ;) I just wanted to see if I had it in me. Im stressing out and I guess I just took it out on my hair ;P
...and I really didn't have to do anything but just trim up the layers I already had ... you made me feel special but I didn't really do anything :\
I can't wait to see the new YOU!
I'm soooo excited!!!!!!!!!!! :D
No trust me I've not got the technique of holding hair straight over my head and cutting it evenly... Steven says its eh okay in the back... lol (which means in his own way he'll be glad when it grows back out *winks*) I'm learning since I cut my hair every 5-6 months.. this will save us 24 dollars a year ;) You know what I mean when I say every penny counts lol ... and take your time if we can't talk this week we'll have more to talk about next week then ;) *muah!*~ily!
I'm praying Andy doesnt get laid off from his work. My husband just got laid off friday from his job and it really does stink. Hope everything is going good with ya.
It's not that we don't like the heat, it's just that in the winter up here, utility bills are upwards of $200 a month due to heating, so we're holding out as long as we can!
Thanks soo much for showing me those pics of my beautiful niece last night as soon as they got uploaded-- I'm showing her off to Steven tonight when he gets home in about 2 hrs ;) Btw; oh my i have GOOD news...... VERY GOOD news ^..^
I will be watching the game tonight with Tina (Poor Andy has to work and can't watch it. :( But he'll be listening to it on the radio.) and am very excited. We have just GOT to beat 'Bama, and I am nervous.
Also, is Georgia actually having a black out? I think it's awesome if they are. Might be odd for so early in the season but I think it rallies the fans more, shows more pride. And we need it with this game. This will be our toughest game of the season, I think.
I'm not sure what else to say in this update. My brain is being weird. :P
Something strange: ever since I've woken up this morning, I've been unusually dizzy. Just a little, and the more dizzying moments just come in spurts. Odd.
Who watched the debate last night?
I personally thought McCain handled himself very well. Admittedly I wasn't crazy about his thoughts on Iraq.. but still.. anyone but Obama.
I very nearly have decided to actually vote for McCain. Before now, I figured I wouldn't vote at all because I'm not the biggest fan of either man. But small business owners (such as my parents), under Obama's presidency, would be taxed to DEATH. Which isn't right. And I am HUGELY against Obama's stand with guns and gun control.
I still don't know which way I'm swaying: McCain or no one?
Brea loves hotdogs. When I eat one for lunch she is insatiable until I give her some. She also loves mustard, and pickles.
She's been standing up on her own all this morning, which is incredible! I am expecting her to take off into a run any time now. She's our silly and beautiful little Princess. ;D
I have things to do... work out time!
Love forever and her black UGA shirt,
that one weird girl,
_kimbrena
...who thinks she may be losing her mind altogether. Today I forgot that it was Saturday... twice. Within 10 minutes. *sigh*
Have a great weekend, everyone!!
Another funny video from Rhett & Link...
Last night Andy called me and left a message singing the chorus of this song to me. hehe
To be completely honest, I'm not sure your example works in this situation... it's not like a student simply not studying for a test... it is like being in a poll in which there are only two questions... would you rather vote in favor of abortion? Or would you vote in favor for homosexual marriages.
Obviously, I would vote for neither, so I do not participate in the poll. But I can still say "that's horrible more people would vote for abortion - legalized murdering of babies!". I am not forbidden to voice disgust or shock at the winning vote because I didn't choose either of them.
How is not voting really voicing an opinion? You don't go to the polls and say "I'm HannaH Bridges and I am not voting for X because of Y and I'm not voting for A because of C." Instead, it seems like you're lumped in with the people who were too lazy to get up off the couch and miss the Sopranos to go stand in line and exercise their right as an American.
I feel it is my job as a Christian to put the man who I think is the best option at the time in office.
There are independents to vote for who might share your same views. To me, that's voicing your opinion more than not voting. It's supporting something rather than standing against everything. And that, my friend, is never a wasted vote. The only wasted vote was the one that wasn't cast.
I understand what you are saying... and as I said, I'm still undecided who I am even going to vote for. But what if I decide that NONE of those running are the best option to have in office? Then I think we're back in the same boat of not voting for anyone because none of them stand for the principals I do, which is not choosing not to vote because I'm lazy, but because I can't conscientiously cast a vote because I don't think anyone on the ballot is fit to be President. If you vote for someone that is not completely right in their standings, you're also putting a positive vote in for their wrong principles as well. Should we be doing that? That question, I believe, is the stem of all these thoughts and questions about whether or not I should even vote.
But I understand that if one were to not vote simply because they're too lazy to take the time should think about that before wanting to whine, even though freedom of speech permits them to anyway.
Hey-- if we're talking politics Steven has made a good point on us not voting. With voting we're saying we want this person as president. I will not vote for either parties as I have alot to disagree with each. I will continue praying for the leaders of my country, that I feel is my duty.. not picking between the two evils for the less evil to make it :\ ...thats my view on the sujbect lol
I suppose another line of argumentation could be that voting isn't even to voice an opinion, but as is more accurately the case: to elect someone who represents us. With this in mind, as I see it, there are four possibilities:
(1)If I vote for either of the major candidates, I will not have my core values represented by the president. (2)If I vote for a third party, they won't get elected and I'll not have my core values represented by the president. (3) If I write in my own name, then I'll lose and not have my core values represented by the president. (4) If I stay home and don't vote, I'll not have my core values represented by the president.
It seems then, the four possible paths all lead to the same result: my core values will not be represented by the president. So practically speaking, I fail to see how, keeping in mind the purpose of voting, it really makes a difference if I stay home, if I vote for myself, if I vote for a third party, or if I vote for the lesser of two-evils. I, so far, have decided option 2, but only because I like to fantasize that one day someone I agree with on the core issues and who is a decent person, will actually be elected.
If it's a matter of conscience, then by all means, go with your conscience.
It would go against my conscience not to vote because I would feel like I was praying, but sitting back and letting God do it all, which isn't what faithful prayer is about. In the end, who gets into office was allowed to hold that position by God. His hand is in it all, I firmly believe. And I as a Christian, I feel I ought to vote for the man that I think comes the closest to being what God would want in a godly leader.
I know Christians who vote Democratically. How they do that in good conscience I really haven't any idea. How they can vote for a party that is strongly pro-choice and that stands strongly affirmatively on other immoral issues in all good conscience I haven't any idea.
It definitely boils down to what is important to you personally and what's important to you personally should come from what's important to God.
I agree with the basic sentiment of your comment. Even though we have different political views, we still all acknowledge that prayer is necessary and that regardless of what happens God is in control. I would add, that those of us who do not vote (which I guess isn't technically me anyway, but still...) aren't just sitting back and letting the country degrade. Even if I chose not to vote this cycle, I will still do my best to educate others who do vote by voicing conservative principles, I will still pay my taxes and honor this nation's laws, and I will still do what I can to serve my local community. Primarily, I spread the gospel, because ultimately it will be righteousness and God's mercy that prolongs and exalts this nation, not any particular presidential candidate. The gospel that will bring said righteousness is best conveyed not from the voting box but from friend to friend and family member to family member and by a life lived in service to God and others.
I don't think I could have said it better myself. I know if I choose it against my conscious to vote, that doesn't mean I have nothing to do and can sit back and relax. I especially like your last sentence.
But, yes, I definitely agree it would be wrong of us to just pray and expect God to put who we hope to be in office without realizing we are going to have to DO something. That should indubitably be against all of our consciences if we're not willing to work or do anything to further God's will throughout this life.
I also do not fathom how a Christian could possibly vote for the Democratic party who so grossly promotes the lifestyles and principals (or lack thereof) that they do and continue to feel in good conscious. I just can't wrap my mind around it..
I never implied that by not voting that you're just letting the country go to pot. That's never what I meant and I hope that is not what you thought I meant.
It is just my personal opinion that I can best help my country by voting. I think, for what it's worth, my vote counts in making our nation a better place whether or not my chosen candidate makes it into office.
It would be going against my conscience not to vote.
