To nip or tuck, determined by the male ego?!

Ladies let me start by stating a fact here: I personally refuse to have plastic surgery to change the way my body appears post-pregnancy for one main reason: I am a chicken-butt! Terrified! LOL

PS totally grosses me out. Surgery period. I have no issues with anyone who does or will, let me just put that out there. I have done a few non-surgical body enhancements that didn't work or I didn't follow proper diet to maintain the results. With that said.....(don't hate me if you notice my belly is gone over a day or two, he he) LOL

While driving in my car the other day, I was listening to a popular morning show on the radio and the MALE DJ's were totally dissing, degrading and making fun of women, as myself that have post pregnant jelly belly blues! They said and I quote: "Ladies, please do us men a favor and cut off that jelly belly" I was disgusted. PIGS!

I would never ever ever change my appearance for a man! God made me the way he wanted me. God blessed me with the ability to bear children (thank you Jesus) and to listen to three men RAG on women who already feel unhappy about their bellies post-pregnancy really about sent me into a mad rage! Had the battery on my cell been charged I so would have called them up and handed them some post-hormone bitchassness! I have EVERY RIGHT to complain about MY body, YOU don't, especially if you are a male! I will bitch and grip about my belly until the darn thing is as tight as I can get it by diet and excercise and that my lovely ego pigs is just the way it is. If you don't like it, then go suck an egg and turn your back to me!

What man, what male ego has the right to say what a woman should do with her body.....NO MAN! I am so sick and tired of girls, women trying to change their image to attract the attention of the male species! So happy I don't have a girl and praying I raise better boys to men! ARGH!

Five months already...

I can't believe that my little Leelyn is five months old already. Boy, is he a handful! A completely different baby then Blaine was. He wants what he wants when he wants it. Wants to sleep in the bed next to me. Wants to be held 24/7, heaven forbid you sit him down for a second. Wants to eat when he is ready. Wants to walk. Wants to talk. Almost sitting. Still wakes up once to eat. Loves his brother. Has a temper as red as red . Can and will cry for an hour straight if I let him. Has the prettiest smile. Has some gorgeous blue eyes. Loves patty-cake and peek-a-boo. My favorite, everyone thinks he is a she! LOL

Playing catch up after an 11 day vacation is hard work. Here are a few shots that I took with my new dream camera that I really have yet to play with, enjoy!

Getting what you wish for

Is a glorious thing, don't you think? Well people, I finally did it, I mean got it! My Canon 40D SLR that is. Although I must admit that I went against what I said I would never do, which was shop at Circuit City (BLAH) I did, and because I did I received a FREE Epson Ultra HD Photo printer, scrapbook, $100.00 rebate, SLR for dummies book and online training by firedog. Total purchase (GULP) was $1,700.00. I have NEVER, EVER spent that much money on myself and had Brian not been there to hold my hand and push me, I probably would have never ever done it! I did manage to raise $925.00 myself and then by the blessing of the good lord, we came home to a nice insurance refund of $625.00. I am only sharing this story of money because it truly is a blessing. I have waited and wanted a camera like this for a long time. It is a passion, a meaning, a purpose for me. I am excited to get acquainted with my Canon and to start sharing my passion with you all. I will be in the market for lots of practice, so keep that in mind if you are near! ;)

Isn't SHE a BEAUTY! I almost bit my nails....almost! LOL

God: Thank you for making this dream, this wish a reality. With you, all things are possible through prayer.

Life on the road

(Wesley) (my sister)(Blaine, Wes and Bre-Bre)(dad playing Wii) (beach shots)

(uncle Jacks) (Ohio)(57 yr old dad vs. 16 yr old nephew)

Life on the road was a BEAUTIFUL experience. Gas: $285.00, Miles spent in car: 1,453, Food: $450.00, Hotel: $700.00, spending time with family and friends: worth every single penny! I am happy to report a wonderful experience we shared as a family, in the car! We had not one meltdown, not one whining session, and not one moaning or griping! It was a miracle at it's finest! I didn't have to take any xanax either, ha!

The beach was beautiful, everything and more we expected. Blue water as far as the eye could see, soft deep sand, huge sand dunes and PERFECT 84 degree weather the entire time. The hotel was nice with the exception of our room being right next to the vending, pool and ice machine and the bathroom door which hit the toilet seat causing it to not open all the way, other then that it was beautiful which was surprising for a Radisson. The indoor pool was a huge hit, and by the end of our 2008 journey Blaine was using no swimming devices what-so-ever.

We ended up extending our vacation so we could stop in @ Uncle Jacks in Illinois who has a very lovely 20 plus acres with all the bells and whistles: 4 wheelers, pool, pond, chickens, horses, roosters, goats, a rhino (huge 4 wheeler for the big kids) among other amenities. It was a great time and we were happy that we decided to stop in and stay the night. Thank you to all of our family for the warm hospitality. We cherished every single moment. It was so nice to have the kids out and about, Blaine running around free to do what he pleased, and a extra hand or two with Leelyn was especially nice. It was so nice and needed to be with my sister and dad who I miss so much. Grammy who we all love to death and she loves babies so that worked out just fine. ;) I enjoyed our evening glass of wine and I will miss it Grammy! I am not big on travel by car, but this vacation road trip was a BLAST!

God - We are greatful and thankful you kept us safe and for the time you allowed us to spend with our family and friends. You are a good God, a great God.