Thankful for...

I am thankful for many things in life. Mostly, I am thankful for the people who surround me every day. they are awesome. They bless my life.

Vintage Thingies Thursday

I LOVE Suzanne's Vintage Thingies Thursday and have always wanted to link up to it... however, I don't have anything vintage. That is, until my Mom bought me this AWESOME vintage table cloth.

I have always admired these at flea markets, but honestly just can't afford them. Well, my Mom bought me a few for our new house.

There's another view:

Let Me Tell You about The Man Who Raised Me

Now, for most people, the man who raised you is your Dad. And, this man is my Dad in almost every sense of the word... except the basic part. You see, this is my Dad who married my Mom after my real dad was killed in a car accident. This is my Dad who loved me as his own, wanted the best for me, and stepped up to the plate.
His name is Michael (and that's what I call him). He's a hard-worker and truly taught me the importance of hard work. He is generous and caring. He always does what he thinks is right. He loves his kids and my Mom more than anything on this earth.
To MilShelb, he is Gpa. They LOVE him! They get all wiggly and excited when he comes in the house. Milly loves to play ball with him and Shelby just loves to cuddle up in his lap.

So, to Michael, thank you for all you do for me. You are a good man and I am blessed that you are my Dad. Happy Father's Day!

My Dad is the one on the right. My father-in-law is the one on the left.

Now, I can't very well put up a picture with my father-in-law in it without saying "Happy Father's day, Tim!" 

Let Me Tell Ya 'Bout My Best Friend...

My best friend is my husband- cliche, I know. However, I truly believe that a best friend is a person with whom you can say anything and everything, but at the same time know when it's best to keep your mouth shut. A best friend is someone who knows you for exactly who you are. They accept you. They love you. They love the exact person you are. They can overlook your irritating traits and see past the differences to the heart of you.
You see, my husband is a good man. He knows me. He loves me. He appreciates me. I never feel like second best and I never feel like I don't add up. He believes in me. He wants what is best for me and does his best to see that I have that- even when it means giving up his wants and putting his dreams aside. He is truly a gentleman. Every day I am amazed by him... and even more amazed that he is so humble.
He works hard. He puts us first. He is awesome. You know what, he's more than that though.

He is a man of few words. He cares about his family. He loves his Mama. His favorite color is yellow. He loves pizza and ice cream almost as much as I do. He thinks Milly and Shelby hung the moon. He does not come off as a very outgoing person, but really he's a goofy guy. He is hard to understand and impossible to forget. He values people who understand that value of hard work. He cannot stand laziness. He loves comedies. He does not at all care for chick flicks. He likes to play video games every now and then. He is obsessed with football. He does not drink. He does not smoke. He does not lie, cheat, or steal. He is an honest man. He is a generous man. He'd gladly give you the shirt off his back and never think twice about it. He is someone I admire and respect. He makes me want to be a better person.
He is my best friend.

Not Many People Know It

And maybe it's because I don't show it the way I should...
But, due to a few comments made (innocently) recently I just have to get this off my chest.

I love, respect, and admire my husband. I'll have his back until the day I die. I stand behind him, walk beside him, and never try to lead him in any way he does not want to go. He is the head of our household and the leader of our family. He makes the important decisions and I respect his choices. Thankfully, he asks my opinion, but I never expect him to, because, as I said, he leads this household.

Jake and I do not appear to have the typical relationship and I think that causes us to be misunderstood. The thing is, many people judge what they do not understand. I don't really think we're all that weird, but apparently some people do.

I think a lot of people do not realize the amount of respect I have for him and the fact that I not only realize that he leads our household, but encourage him to do so. I think people know me as being independent, stubborn, and strong willed... and they expect that that personality carried over into all aspects of my life- but it doesn't. While I don't feel the need to explain the dynamics of my relationship with my husband, I do feel the need to set the record straight.

I love him. I respect him. He loves me. He respects me. We are partners in this life. Our life works just fine for us. You should not judge what you don't understand. You should just stay out of it.

Love This Song

Randy Travis: If I Didn't Have You


Well I lost my heart on the day we met 
But I gained a lot that I don't regret 
Then I hung around till you said I do 
I knew I wouldn't have nothin' if I didn't have you 

Well it changed my thinking when you changed your name 
And neither one of us will ever be the same 
And I swear I'm never gonna be untrue 
Cause I wouldn't have nothin' if I didn't have you 

If I didn't have you I'd long ago 
Been left in the dark out in the cold 
Blowing around from town to town 
Like a feather in the wind 
If I didn't have you I know I'd be 
Floundering around like a ship at sea 
Lost in the rain of a hurricane 
And that's where I'd have been 

But I didn't get lost cause I saw your light 
Shining like a beacon on a cold dark night 
Then sun came up and the skies turned blue 
No I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you 

Well I count my blessings every night I pray 
That the Lord lets me keep you just one more day 
And every day he does cause God knows too 
That I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you 

If I didn't have you I'd long ago 
Been left in the dark out in the cold 
Blowing around from town to town 
Like a feather in the wind 
If I didn't have you I know I'd be 
Floundering around like a ship at sea 
Lost in the rain of a hurricane 
And that's where I'd have been 

But I didn't get lost cause I saw your light 
Shining like a beacon on a cold dark night 
Then sun came up and the skies turned blue 
No I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you

Well I've already said it but I swear it's true 
I know I wouldn't have nothing if I didn't have you




Jake, I wouldn't have "nothin'" if I didn't have you. You are my heart, my life, my reason for living. I love you more than life itself.

Happy Mother's Day!!

I have been blessed to have an awesome Mom and Grandmother. Happy Mother's Day, Mom and Grandmama! Love you so much!!