I love when song lyrics speak to my heart! This is one of those songs!

Stand Back Up
Sugarland

Go ahead and take your best shot,
Let 'er rip, give it all you've got,
I'm laid out on the floor, but I've been here before,
I may stumble, yeah I might fall,
IM Only human but aren't we all?
I might lose my way, but hear me when I say,

I will stand back up,
You'll know just the moment when I've had enough,
Sometimes I'm afraid, and I don't feel that tough,
But I'll stand back up,

I've been beaten up and bruised,
I've been kicked right off my shoes,
Been down on my knees more times than you'd believe,
When the darkness tries to get me,
There's a light that just won't let me,
It might take my pride, and tears may fill my eyes,
But I'll stand back up,

I've weathered all these storms,
But I just turn them into wind, so I can fly,
What don't kill you makes you stronger,
When I take my last breath,
That's when I'll just give up,

So, go ahead and take your best shot,
Let 'er rip, give it all you've got,
You might win this round but you can't keep me down,

'Cause I'll stand back up,
And you'll know just the moment when I've had enough,
Sometimes I'm afraid and I don't feel that tough,
But I'll stand back up,

You'll know just the moment when I've had enough,
Sometimes I'm afraid and I don't feel that tough,
But I'll stand back up.

These are by far my most favorite snack cakes. Problem is they only come out during the Christmas season! So last night ... with my held high I walk into publix with these yummy treats being my main priority. After not being able to find them myself ... I asked 3 different Publix employees ... none of them had any clue what I was talking about and ALL of them stared at me like I was crazy while I tried explaining how badly I wanted these little cakes. Anyhow, I walked out of the store empty handed (well not really I had groceries ... but these are what I really wanted). I was not a happy camper!

Randomly hilarious!

ooo how I would have loved to have known her!

Is this not the story of my life? I was born a multi-tasker ... It's not my fault!

OOOOoooo.... man this is a really really hard thing to do today. Let's see if I can list 10 things positive that have weathered through this shitty day!!!!

1. My brother can now join us for Christmas
2. My best friend will be home so very soon!
3. My brother has an amazing girlfriend ... whom helped me tackle all the obstacles today
4. My girls are healthy & unaware of any of the circumstances of today
5. I have a great support system of friends who love & care about me
6. My boss didn't even question me leaving for a couple hours
7. I have the highest power helping me through my day
8. Carlos brought me a bagel & a hot chocolate (bc I hate coffee ... but love hot chocolate)
9. I have TWO loves of my life & they call me Mama!
10. I will get to see my brother tomorrow

Well that wasn't so hard!

My New Fave Song!!!!

One of the Boys
by Gretchen Wilson

I can do most anything a man can do
I can hold my liquor with the best of you
Even take your money in a game of pool
Yeah, I'd kick your butt if I wanted to
And I don't mind when people cuss in front of me
The truth is I don't blush that much at anything
But I still got this little girl inside of me
That likes to be treated like a queen

I know I don't act much like a lady
But I still need to be somebody's baby
Yeah, you might find me making to much noise
But I'm more than just one of the boys
Yeah, I'm more than just one of the boys

God knows I ain't ever been the clingy type
Looking for a man to make it all all right
But I don't mind admitting sometimes late at night
Well, I need someone to hold me tight

I know I don't act much like a lady
But I still need to be somebody's baby
Yeah, you might find me making to much noise
But I'm more than just one of the boys
Yeah, I'm more than just one of the boys

Hear it here

My goal everyday!

Anyone & everyone who knows me knows I LOVE shoes! Aren't these just fabulous? They need to join my collection. Soon!

isn't this soooo pretty! wow this would be amazing to see!

my dear giggly friend Jerriann ... before you go outta town?

Hailie Jade, Chelsie Lynn, Brother B, Rena, Sparkie, Rylie, Jerriann, Hadessah, Addison, Anthony, Jeremy, Lil Jeremy, Troy, Daddy, Adessa, Leah, Bobby, Diane, Lil Bobby, Brittany, Birdie, Brian, Carlos, Shelly, Lou, Cici, Ken, Adam, Alan, Brooke, Tiny, Nann, Randall, Phil, Tori ... who am I kidding ... I cannot name all who are super duper important in my life ... but to all of you ... y'all know who you are!

pic via joie

i love it I really DO!!!!

this puppy is sooooo freaking cute!

and don't give a Crap what other people might think!

via joie

The pink one ... that's where I'd live ... yep for sure!
via

FYI ... this is what I am doing when I am completely zoned out ... Sorry!

Or don't take me at all!

oooo... this is so true!

I freaking wish ... like some have jobs like this? For real?

all photos VIA joie

I Love Books!!!!!!

VIA

all book shelf pics VIA

JA ... here we go again ... call me! I miss your giggling, fantastically happy voice! Call me!

and JA Happy Birthday Best Friend!

Love these!

This reminds me of the time I was running from a bull & my jeans got caught on the fence. But the fence ripped a very cool hole in those jeans ... & it all made for a really funny story!

Downtown Shooting...

"They left me to rot" those are the words from a killer explaining why he walked into his former place of employment and shot 6 people ... killing one so far. If I could stand in front of this man I would tell him ... Hey listen fucker ... you are not the first person in the country or the world to lose your freaking job! You are not the first person that was treated badly ... it doesn't give you the right to kill and hurt people.
I spent the afternoon watching the live coverage on this shooting and worried about my friends and neighbor who live/work downtown. As time went on my worries turned to my babies ... the gun mans car was seen on the east side of town where my babies go to school ... then I got word that the school they attend was on lock down. Anyone who knows me ... knows I freak out ... like really freak out! So I sit in my office at my desk crying and praying that they catch this man!
I can't even imagine being a family member of one of the victims or knowing someone that worked in the building. I send my condolences and prayers to the victims and their families.
I am more than relieved that they caught him & I hope this man gets the death penalty... and eye for an eye you freak!

This purse is for sale at Payless ... I walked by while in the mall the other day and saw this in the window and I couldn't believe it. I LOVE this purse and it will be MINE!!! See it here

Harvest Festival on Saturday. Girls had a great time ... it was so hot! I know we are in Autumn but it sure doesn't feel like it. We took home one of those bails of hay ... it looks great in the front yard.

I remember when I was about 13 my Daddy and I were discussing what I was going to do once I graduated High School and he brought up being a nurse. I looked at my father and broke his heart and told him Daddy all I want to be is a Mommy. At that time I never imagined how quickly your children grow up. I remember the day I found out I was pregnant, I remember where I bought the test at, I remember the first time she kicked me & I remember the day she was born all very distinctivly like it was yesterday. When actually yesterday that little baby turned 6 years old. I just can't believe that this is all happening so quickly. I love being a Mommy but I really wish that I didn't have this feeling that my first born will be graduating high school in just a couple months.

Anyhow, she was as happy as she could be the morning of ... I mean she woke up with a 102 fever and is coughing her poor brains out. I got her this jewelry box that she got to color all the jewels and design the box SHE LOVED IT! Plus a jumbo cupcake. We had a great day. And soon we will have the party.

This is how I was feeling yesterday ... & today I am much better! Thank God!

O yes I freaking do!

Contrary to my recent ... no, no ALL relationships this situation above is not looking at all hopeful ... but... I will stay hopeful.

ps aren't they so freaking cute?

This picture will be my daughter very very soon! She now has a loose tooth! With turning 6 on Sunday, starting Kindergarten this year and now a loose tooth I am feeling like time is speeding by. So who ever is stealing time from me! I am very upset about it, so will you please, please, please STOP!

One of these days ... I will put all these things up on my walls ... one of these days!

A 6 year old boy is floating around up in the air in this THING! What the heck is wrong with parents! Who the freak leaves a 6 year old home by themselves? Especially with this shit in the back yard! Hello dumb ass' what the hell is wrong with you?
read the story HERE