Modern Day Idols

My friend Lindsay was telling me about this book that she is reading with her sunday school class. I decided to read this book with a friend. I was impressed with the book reviews and everything Lindsay had to say about it. Sounded so good and who couldn't stand to read a good book?? Well... I am only into the first 7 chapters and boy is this good. It really makes you stop and think and it is amazing to see what God can open my eyes too. My friend and I decided to make a list of all our "modern day idols" because that is what the book wants you to start thinking about. Now this can be anything that you completely love and put lots of time, thought, and all your effort into. It can be bad things (material items) or good things (family, child, health, job, etc...). However, when anything comes in FRONT of God, that is when it becomes an idol, even if it is something good like family, child, health. So.... here are a list of lots of my idols and loves! I put lots of thought into things everyday. They are in NO PARTICULAR order at all. Some get way more thought than others, but every week or so the same ones take a "drive by" in my mind (washing car, cleaning, etc...). Not to say I won't still enjoy lots of these things because I will, but I will work on my priorities more. The book doesn't encourage you to give them up, but to not put them in front of God. As I continue reading the book and discussing it with my friend, I will be enlightened more and I am excited to see what I gain from this!

My child!

Organizing! I am very OCD which I know is a big shocker to most of you, but I love to organize, re-organize and organize again!

Yes I love cupcakes, but this picture stands for all sweets in general... brownies, oreo bits, cookies, ice cream, cheesecake, anything chocolate, junior mints, reese cups, cinnamon rolls, and the list goes on!

Shopping FOR my child... that is an addition to shopping

Shopping Period... this is one of my favorites International Plaza in Tampa

Running... not just running, but my new HOME GYM! It is equipped with an exercise machine, water dispenser, TV, elliptical, free weights, stability ball, all kinds of new medicine balls, other items that I have no idea what the names are, and the tread mill that has been waiting to be picked up for over 2 months now. I do love my little home gym.

My family!

Taking pictures of everything, but ESPECIALLY Charlee Kate

Keeping my new car clean!

CLEANING, CLEANING, AND MORE CLEANING

BOOTS!

FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Traveling... this picture just happens to be my all time favorite, NYC

Dr. Pepper, YUM!

Coffee, but not just any coffee, Dunkin Donuts. The South has got to catch on to this trend of DD coffee before I move back, LOL!

Eating Healthy. I did grow up in the south and I love some good fried food, burgers, etc... but eating healthy has become a HUGE thing for Jeremy and I over the last few years.

My Apple Laptop...searching the internet

How could I forget my pump! It lives with me 5 times a day, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. In less than 2 months, it will not be a love anymore, but until then, holding on to it. That poor pump goes everywhere with me

So those are SOME of my loves that I have. I will continue to love them, but some just won't be as important. Notice... facebook and job are not on there. Not that I don't love my job, but I do have my priorities in line there.

What a wonderful 4th of July

We were sooooo blessed to be here in Bama for the 4th of July. We got to spend so much time with family and friends and had the most perfect weather ever. It was truly a relaxing time. Here a few pictures from the long weekend. Notice my child's wide "stance". She LOVES to stand and walk holding my fingers. She gets so excited when this happens. The last several weeks we have had "up and down" days of her feeling completely happy and wonderful and then those nasty ole' teeth start bothering her and she can get really fussy. We have been all over the place so she has adjusted so well to just going wherever and being in different places. Luckily all of this has happened during the summer when I am off. Looking forward to several more weeks with my baby girl at home.

Oh Jeremy was in HEAVEN! He got up every morning at the lake and fished at 5:30 am.

So.... Kelly and I decided to join in on the fishing. Nothing like 2 girls fishing with their make up and me in a dress, LOL! Then it became a BIG COMPETITION as to who would catch the first fish, me or Kelly? I was also in a silent competition with Jeremy to catch one before him because he wanted to catch one really bad. SO....................

we got ready...... moved several spots..... and....

I WON! I caught me a catfish! Might be a little guy, but it was a fish. We threw him back in.

All the sweet kiddos... that are all practically like cousins. Hunter, Ella, Charlee Kate, and Jace. CK is really just about crying in all her pictures, her gums were hurting bad on the 4th.

Happy 4th of July!

We had such an amazing 4th of July. So much fun! We stayed at the River for a few days and just enjoyed the pool, the water, fishing, and lots of fun with family and friends. THe weather has been perfect. I could not have left Florida at a better time because Florida weather has been so yucky! There has been no humidity here and I thought for a second... it could be getting near Fall. (haha, wish it was). More pictures of the actual day to come soon...





Our ride to Bama. She loved the airplane and had all the seats to herself

A shopping play date!

My little Charlee Kate loved playing at Neimans and this chair made her so excited. She stood here forever while I was looking around.

We have met some wonderful people while sitting in the "cry room" at church. One particular mommy and daughter are Jacki and Mae. Mae is just 2 weeks older than Charlee Kate. Jacki and I decided to take the girls to International mall today for some shopping and lunch. They were so good! Literally 4 hours at the mall and not a peep from either one of them, except some red eyes by the end because they were tired. We are so excited that we have met another Mommy that has lots in common with me, and another baby, that is Charlee Kate's age. Thanks for a great day Jacki and Mae
Mae can move and go all over the place, unlike my little one so here they are in Nordstroms.

I got creative at Neimans with my camera and just took lots of pictures while Charlee Kate showed off.

This was a favorite picture of Mae. She wanted to see everything and Jacki handles her so well just up and down and around. Mae never got fussy though! Such a sweet little girl!