Snow Day

The kids did a mini musical the last weekend in January. It was so cute and it was Austen's 1st musical. He was nervous at first, but then so excited every time he got to do it. It helped that his friend Ally from his class was doing it as well. I got so much joy seeing both of my kids up on stage together. I love that they both have my love of music and theater. Addison is already talking about doing it again next year! Now they are both on to soccer!

Darius Rucker

I came across this song on the radio and everything about this song is so true. I love all of Darius Rucker's music. Read these lyrics, I believe everyone could find some truth in these lyrics.


Got a baby girl sleepin’ in my bedroom
And her momma laughing in my arms
There’s the sound of rain on the rooftop
And the game’s about to start
I don’t really know how I got here
But I’m so glad that I did
And it’s crazy to think that one little thing
Could have changed all of this

Maybe it didn’t turn out like I planned
Maybe that’s why I’m such, such a lucky man
Every stoplight I didn’t make
Every chance I did or I didn’t take
All the nights I went too far
All the girls that broke my heart
All the doors that I had to close
All the things I knew but I didn’t know
Thank God for all I missed
Cause it led me here to this

Like the girl that I loved in high school
Who said she could do better
Or the college I wanted to go to
Till I got that letter
All the fights and the tears and the heartache
I thought I’d never get through
And the moment I almost gave up
All led me here to you
I didn’t understand it way back when
But sittin’ here right now
It all makes perfect sense

Every stoplight I didn’t make
Every chance I did or I didn’t take
All the nights I went too far
All the girls that broke my heart
All the doors that I had to close
All the things I knew but I didn’t know
Thank god for all I missed
Cause it led me here to this

Oh I cried when my momma passed away
And now I got an angel
Looking out for me today
So nothing’s a mistake
Every stoplight I didn’t make
Every chance I did or I didn’t take
All the nights I went too far
All the girls that broke my heart
All the doors that I had to close
Everything I knew but I didn’t know
Thank God for all I missed
Cause it led me here to this
Led me here to this

Cinderella

Now I can't mention my Austen without sharing a song about my Addison. I first heard this song when my mom shared it with me after she saw a father and daughter dance to it at a wedding, of course the song made me cry. Addison is so into the Disney princesses. She loves to dance like them and dress like them. This song just reminds me so much of her and of course makes me cry. Addison sees me crying and tells me "Don't cry mom, I am your friend" and then she gives me a kleenex. Gotta love that girl!

Watching You

I have always loved the Rodney Atkins song "Watching You", but haven't heard it recently until this week. It seems even more perfect since we now have our own little boy. I know Jay and Austen are going to have so many wonderful memories and things to share as father and son. I am sure Austen will be Jay's little shadow. This video is just as amazing as the song. Enjoy!

Rodney Atkins lyrics

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Addy singing to Austen

She loves singing songs to Austen, it is really adorable. I was glad I was able to capture this on camera.

I can't help think how fast time goes by with Addy's 3rd birthday coming up soon. We still can not believe that our little Addison is turning 3. She has changed the most in this past year. Her vocabulary has taken off in full and she is saying so many things that we look at her and go where did you hear that. I am happy to say that Addy has gotten into the Disney Movies and loves pretty much everything Disney, so she has taken that from her mother. :) One of our biggest challenges lately is potty training and transitioning into a big girl bed. I have to say she is really doing great with the potty training and even the bed situation is getting so much better. Sometimes when I do get frustrated the song "It Won't be like this" by Darius Rucker comes into my head. When I hear that song, I just take a step back and realize that time flies so fast that this current phase we are in will be over before we know it. I will paste the lyrics. It is the best song to listen to being a parent and for those times we get stressed or frustrated. Enjoy!



He didnt have to wake up
He'd been up all nite
Lay'n there in bed listen'n
To his new born baby cry
He makes a pot of coffee
He splashes water on his face
His wife gives him a kiss and says
It gonna be OK

It wont be like this for long
One day soon we'll look back laugh'n
At the week we brought her home
This phase is gonna fly by
So baby just hold on
It wont be like this for long

Four years later bout four thirty
She's crawling in there bed
And when he drops her off at preschool
She's clinging to his leg
The teacher peels her off of him
He says what can I do
She says now dont you worry
This will only last a week or two

It wont be like this for long
One day soon we'll drop her off
And she wont even know your gone
This phase is gonna fly by
If you can just hold on
It wont be like this for long

One day soon she'll be a teenager
And at times you'll think she hates him
Then he'll walk her down the isle
And he'll raise her vale
But right now she up and cry'n
And the truth is that he dont mind
As he kisses her good night
And she says her prayers
He lays down there beside her
Till her eyes are finally closed
And just watch'n her it breaks his heart
Cause he already knows
It wont be like this for long
One day soon that little girl is gonna be
All grown up and gone
Yeah this phase is gonna fly by
He's try'n to hold on
It wont be like this for long
It wont be like this for long

Faith Hill

Last night was one of the most memorable times in my life! Jay won tickets through his work to go see Faith Hill in concert. She was taping a Christmas Special for the show Soundstage on PBS. Those of you know that I LOVE Christmas time and Faith Hill so seeing her sing Christmas songs was amazing. The song she did for the movie The Grinch called "Where are you Christmas?" she performed and that is one of my favorite songs! She looked beautiful as always and we had great seats so we were pretty close to her. Since the performance was being taped she did have some songs that she had to do over and had to have breaks for makeup. Of course some crazy and loud fans would yell out "Is Tim going to perform?", I was wondering myself, but I was happy just to see her. Faith said no that he would not be performing with her tonight,but of course there are those annoying fans that kept asking. Faith performed about an hour and 15 min of her Christmas songs. She did a 15 min intermission for her to change outfits and for the crew to change the stage and came back for another hour or so to sing all her greatest hits. She sang all of my favorites including "This Kiss", "The Secret to Life", and "Wild One". This was a once in a lifetime moment for me and I thank Jay so much for entering to win these amazing tickets. He knew how much I have always wanted to see her in concert and how this dream has finally come true! Her Christmas album comes out September 30th and it is amazing!

American Girl

One of my favorite songs these days is Carrie Underwood's All American Girl. When I heard it, it just totally reminded me of Jay and our little girl that it immediately became a new favorite of mine. It is the cutest song ever. I have attached the video. Enjoy!

Letter to Me

Today my mom and I heard Brad Paisley's song Letter to Me about 3 different times and it just reminds me of how true this song really is. I have always been a big fan of his. His music and lyrics seem to hit different things/times in your life head on. He has written funny songs "Celebrity" and "Online" and very moving songs like "She's Everything", who he wrote for his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley and "Two People Fell in Love" I think it is his song "Letter to Me" that I wish was a song back when I was in highschool. I could have used it. I did have good time in highschool, but I have to admit there were times when I thought my life was over(breakup with a boyfriend) or I didn't know how I was going to make it thru another year of highschool. I guess you could say I was probably a little dramatic back then. Although, I think a lot of highschool kids are like that. I remember many times on how what was going on at that moment was going to forever change my life when really the best was yet to come.

I wanted to post the lyrics from this amazing song, because I think it is too good not to share. I wanted to post the song or video on our site, but couldn't figure out how to do that. If you are interested in seeing the video you can go to this link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fqtbMHfpXY I think the video is very cute too. There are a lot of other Brad Paisley videos listed that I highly recommend as well.

If I could write a letter to me and send it back in time to myself at 17
First I'd prove it's me by saying look under your bed
There's a Skoal can and a Playboy no one else would know you hid
And then I'd say I know it's tough when you break up after seven months
And yeah, I know you really liked her, and it just don't seem fair
All I can say is pain like that is fast, and it's rare.

Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night
She wasn't right for you
And still you feel like there's a knife sticking out of your back
And you're wondering if you'll survive*but*
You'll make it through this and you'll see
You're still around to write this letter to me.

At the stop sign at Tomlinson and Eighth
Always stop completely
Don't just tap your brakes
And when you get a date with Bridget
Make sure the tank is full
On second thought forget it
That one turns out kinda cool
Each and every time you have a fight
Just assume you're wrong and dad is right
And you should really thank Mrs. Brinkman
She spent so much extra time
It's like *she sees* the diamond underneath
And she's polishing you 'til you shine.

Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
Tonight's the bonfire rally but you're staying home instead
Because if you fail algebra, mom and dad will kill you dead *but*
Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C
And you're still around to write this letter to me.

You've got so much *up* ahead
You'll make new friends, you should see your kids and wife
And I'd end by saying have no fear
These are nowhere near the best years of your life.

I guess I'll see you in the mirror
When you're a grown man
P.S. go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can.

Chorus:
And oh, you got so much going for you, going right
But I know at 17, it's hard to see past Friday night
I wish you'd study Spanish
I wish you'd take a typing class
I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be
I'd say have a little faith, and you'll see.

If I could write a letter to me, to me...