A little about me....

1) What is your favorite day of the week? I love Saturdays!

2) How do you usually do your hair? I usually just leave it down and wavy. I also pull it back with a headband. Kyleigh loves to pull hair these days. Currently my hair is a little on the long side.

3) What is your favorite item of clothing? My March of Dimes t-shirt, totally a new Mom thing. LOL

4) Where would your dream vacation be? Walt Disney World! I am still such a kid at heart!

5) Who is your favorite author? book? This is a hard one! I love so many it is hard to pick just one!

6) How often do you log on? Often :)

7) What is one of your favorite internet sites to visit? All Recipes ~ a great recipe site!

8) Coke or Pepsi? I am a Pepsi girl.

9) Healthy snacks or junk food? Both for me: chips, string cheese, cookies

10) Are you a morning person or a night owl? I am a morning person now that I am a Mom.

Teeth & Toes

Guess who has a tooth????

Miss Kyleigh Mae has her first tooth!!!!! Yesterday there was nothing there. And today, BAM there it is. Sniff sniff.......she really is growing up. Glad to know that is why she has been SO fussy the past week.

This evening, Olivia had folded up the dish towels and was going to put them in the drawer. The drawer fell out and landed on her big toe. It immedately started turning all sorts of pretty shades of red, black and blue. She was not a happy camper. Jamie took a drill bit and drilled a small hole in the toe nail to relieve the pressure. It was so gross!!! It almost made me sick. LOL Yeah, yeah, yeah, I used to be an EMT. LOL I'm telling ya, when it is your own kid it is a whole new ballgame. Olivia did say that it felt better.

So, it was an interesting day at our house. :)

Have a blessed week everyone!
Leah

Frugal Mommy

With the rising gas and food prices, I am trying to find ways to raise my family more frugally. :)

I love magazines. BUT, I hate paying so much for them. So, that is one of the things that has been cut out of my budget. I have found a way to earn magazines for free though!


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Adventures in babyfood.....

Kyleigh started baby food this past Sunday. We started with applesauce and organic oatmeal cereal. She loved it!!!! I was a little surprised that she took to it so well. I was expecting at least a little resistance. We tried the applesauce for 3 days. No problems! So, we moved on to organic sweet peas. Hubby HATES peas. I like them. So, I was curious to see what Kyleigh did with them.

I think that she wore a little more than she ate. But, she did like them! She kept making these little noises while she was eating. So sweet! Luckily, she has not learned how to blow rasberries while eating. But I am sure that it is just a matter of time. Hee hee.....

Stay tuned for more Adventures in Babyfood!

Love,

Kyleigh

A new day.......

(I took this picture after a storm on Thursday evening. It just reminded me that God is ever present. I don't tell God how big the storm is. I tell the storm how big my God is!)

A New Day by Celine Dion

A new day has...come

I was waiting for so long
For a miracle to come
Everyone told me to be strong
Hold on and don't shed a tear

Through the darkness and good times
I knew I'd make it through
And the world thought I had it all
But I was waiting for you

Hush, love

I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe I've been touched by an angel with love
Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new, new sun

A new day has...come
Where it was dark now there's light
Where there was pain now there's joy
Where there was weakness, I found my strength
All in the eyes of a boy

Hush, love

I see a light in the sky
Oh, it's almost blinding me
I can't believe I've been touched by an angel with love
Let the rain come down and wash away my tears
Let it fill my soul and drown my fears
Let it shatter the walls for a new, new sun

A new day has...come
A new day has...come
Ohhh, a light... OOh


This song has so much meaning for me. I truly believe that my Mom has sent Kyleigh to me and my family. Since losing her in September of 2006, life has a whole new meaning for me. I never knew that you could miss someone so much. Kyleigh has brought so much joy into our lives.



Mama, thanks for sending Kyleigh to us! She is such a blessing and such a joy! We love and miss you so much! Can't wait to see you again!

Praising Him always,


Leah

Quiz.......What does your name mean???

What Leah Means

You are relaxed, chill, and very likely to go with the flow. You are light hearted and accepting. You don't get worked up easily. Well adjusted and incredibly happy, many people wonder what your secret to life is. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection. You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive. You have the classic "Type A" personality. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

What's" Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Your 1950s Name is:

Thelma Holly

What's" Your 1950s Name?

My how she has grown....WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

What do I love???

What do I love???

I love Kyleigh sleeping on my chest. I can hear and feel her breathing.
I love my wonderful husband. He is a wonderful father.
I love my children. They are each so unique and different.
I love Kyleigh's eyes! That is one of the first things that people notice about her.

I love the Lord! He has blessed me beyond imagination!
I love our Friday family "Taco Bell" night.
I love spending time with my family.
I love that I got to spend 52 years with my Mom until she was called home.
I love the courage and strength that my Mom had until the day she died.
I love knowing that one day I WILL see her again!
I love Starbucks!
I love shopping!


What do you love?
~Leah

PS I am almost done with the changes to the blog. :) I am really liking the way that it is turning out.

New blog, new layout......take two!

New blog, new name, new layout! :) I am working on a new graphic for the top of the page.

To catch up take a peek at my old blog.......http://lovenotesoftheheart.blogspot.com/