Happy 7th Birthday, My Sweet Boy!

 

 

Seven years ago you, my sweet boy, forever changed my life. When I sit back and think about how fast this time with you has gone by it brings me to tears. Nana was right when she said, "you will blink and 10 years will have gone by."

Well, it might not be 10 yet but goodness buddy, you are 7!

 

 

 To know you is to know joy.
To know you is to know that you are pee your pants funny.
You make everyone around you smile.

To know you my sweet boy is to know that you give 110% in everything you do.
You always and I mean always want to win.

To know you is to know that you are the first to help anyone else out who is struggling.

To know you is to know your love for soccer and basketball.

To know you is to know you are a Daddy's boy.
He can do no wrong in your eyes right now.

 

 

 

To know you is to that you have a charisma about you

that makes other people want to be around you.

To know you, my sweet boy is to know you have no filter on that

cute little mouth of yours. You say what you mean and you mean what you say.

To know you is to know you are a boys boy right now.

 

To know you is to know your heart for Jesus. To know you is to know that you

are wanting to get baptized. You brought it up to us all on your own.

To know you is to know that you have a smile that lights up a room, your blonde curls that melt my heart and this ridiculous charm that cracks me up.

You are my heart.

 

Your best buddies are Alec, Matthew and Nate.
You aren't a huge fan of girls. You said they

talk a lot. You are so young and so smart, my sweet boy.

To know you is to know you love your brothers.

 You look up to Brady so much.

You try and do EVERYTHING he does.

You wouldn't admit it but you do.
You teach Cole so many things. Some good some well, not so good.
You aren't a fan of pants. In fact, you would live in Under Armor and KD gym shoes if I would let you.

 

As we celebrate you today, my hearts desire is that you will feel loved.

This world is so crazy and I pray for you everyday that as each year passes

that you will know how much Jesus loves you and how much we love you. I am so proud of the young man that you are becoming. You are sunshine on a cloudy day, my love. I love you more than words can say and I am so thankful that Jesus saw fit for me to be your mom. I love you and hope you have the best birthday ever.

 

Happy Birthday To You, My Blue-eyed Love,

Mom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If you knew me...

You would know...

... I have been saved by grace ...
... it has taken me 33 years to realize I can't please everyone ...
... I love to decorate ...
... I want to grow old with my man ...

... I go to Target almost every day ...
... I feel like I have been given far more than what I deserve ...
... I love to watch people ...
... I hate to try on clothes ...

... I adore my sweet little boys ...

... I am afraid I will fail them as a mom ...

... I am finally over my Diet Coke addiction ...

... I am a Spark addict ...

... I love a good, hard work out ...

... I have never been the "skinny" girl ...
... I have to work my @#$ off to stay somewhat in shape ...
... I bite my nails ...

... I have a sick addiction to reality t.v. ...
... I love to laugh ...
... I hate to cry ...
... I wish I would of believed in myself more when I was younger ...

... I am a clean freak ...

.... if I could do anything I would want to be a sports caster, interior decorator or dancer ...

... I am indecisive (see above answer) ...
... I am super competitive ...
... I was born with a heart condition and told I would never have kids or play sports ...
... I haven't been able to go back to my dads grave since his funeral ... 

... I love to dance ...

... I get hives really easy...

... I hate my freckles ...
... I am a perfectionist ...

... my dad was addicted to pain killers most of my life ...

... I bite my nails ...

... I love all things candy ...

... I wish I was still coaching ...
... I want to make a difference in peoples lives ...
... for over 3 years I had to talk to my dad through a jail cell ... 

... I don't show emotion ...
... I can make my butt look like golf ball (cellulite rules) ...

... I have always wanted to eat a quarter pounder but never have ...

... I always want my house spotless ...

... my favorite thing I own is a hooded sweatshirt ...

... I want my boys to know Jesus more than anything else ...
... I am extremely stubborn ...
.... I tend to always think I am right (i usually am) ...
... It makes me sick to see animals and babies in pain ...
... I want to love my boys with as much love as my mom has shown me and my sister ...
... I wish I was a millionaire so I could give tons of money away ...
... I have cried on every episode of the biggest loser ...
... I almost made it on Deal or No Deal ...
... I tend to exaggerate ...
... I can't see at all without my contacts ...
... I love all things modern ...
... I have been on 2 mission trips to Mexico ...

... I don't like to cook (at all) ...
... I am impatient ...
... I am not afraid of dying ...
... I am desperately afraid of someone close to me dying ...
... I pray everyday my boys will stay close to me when they are older ...
... I would give up anything to put my boys needs ahead of my own ...
... I pray when my time on earth is done and I see Jesus, my prayer is He will be pleased with what I have done with the time he has given me...

What if you actually went out of your comfort zone for a few minutes and let people in to see who YOU really are; the good, the bad and the ugly. Do you think our friendships/relationships/families would be different?
 I do.

Why AdvoCare?

I decided I was going to keep this blog about family times/raising boys/motherhood but I thought I would address this question I keep getting over and over again. 

As many of you know Chris and I joined AdvoCare about 6 months ago.  I was in need of energy and my husband has always been in shape but wanted to tone up even more. He went on to lose 15 lbs and add a ton of muscle. I knew from the beginning that I wanted to do this as a couple hours a week business but what I didn't know is the impact it would have on me.  I am amazed at what this company stands for and the impact it has had on our family in such a short time. Not only is it the best nutrition you can put in your body BUT it has replaced the income that will be taken away due to Chris' upcoming furlough in a month.  It has allowed us to not have to worry and stress over what all needs to be cut from our budget. What I love most about all of this is that we get to meet and help people get healthy and add income to their families. I am just so thankful that a friend told me about this great company and although I will admit I was a little skeptical {my husband way more than me} I am so glad we made the leap of faith. 

This past week I received a Rookie Bonus {Top 7  New Distributors in the company get one each pay period. There are thousands upon thousands of new distributors and I was #6. I know, right?} Now I am not trying to be boastful at all I just want people to realize that this can be YOU. Heck, if I did it ANYONE can do it.

So, there you have it. That is why, for our family, AdvoCare is changing our little life. Our desire is to help others get physically healthy and to help those who need the ability to breathe and have some financial relief. Whether that is making a car payment, house payment or school tuition we really are committed to making that happen for other families/college students and AdvoCare is the vehicle we have been blessed with. 

If you are interested in joining us on this journey we would feel blessed and welcome you and your family with open arms. Life is done better with people around you who can encourage you and support you {...and we have the best team ever}. YOU will succeed with us. YOU will change other peoples lives and in turn yours will change as well! 

Sometimes all we need is someone to believe in us before we believe in ourselves and as cheesy as that sounds, we believe in YOU! 

xoxo,

Today I Spoke His Language...

8+ years of parenting little men and I am still amazed 

that the Lord thought I could do this! I am thankful for the ways each one of my boys continues to open my heart bigger and fill it more than I ever thought imaginable. Today, I decided to not worry about the laundry or the fact that I have a lot of people coming over to my house in a few days. I wanted to take time to speak this little boys love language and thats just what we did. 

He dressed up and we had quite the super hero fight. This boy is something else. There is just something about him that I can't get enough of. He had me laughing to tears as we jumped around and sword fought our way to victory. 

Today, was a great reminder that this is what it's all about.

 Slowing down, soaking in these sweet moments with my little boy. 

Embrace this time with your kids. There will come a day when your house will be still and you will only have these sweet memories that you are making right now with them! 

Happy 1st day of March, friends!!

This Boy...

Makes a Friday family game night... 

Adorable... 

Hilarious...

and

everything in between

He has a way about him that you just can't help but love. Seriously, you just want to eat him up. The things that come out of this boys mouth are hilarious. He brings a light heartedness, say-whatcha-think, unedited awesomeness to our family that we so need. 

Tonight, as all of us were sitting in a circle with those silly cards on all of our heads

I couldn't help but be amazed at the way the Lord has given me three boys all with different styles and personalities. Yet, they are all perfect for our family.

Enjoy your families this weekend. Spend time playing games, being silly and just loving on each other. That's what life is all about, right?!

Happy Friday, Friends!

Gettin Lit {Sorta}

While most of you were out watching football, at basketball games or doing whatever most people without three children do, I was at home getting ready to start my 2013 cleaning adventure. My mom called and asked me if I wanted to deep clean the house since the older boys and hubby were at the UD game and it would just be Cole and I. If you know me at all, you would now I immediately said, "booyah". Actually, Cole said that but I agreed with him.

So, my mom and I are doing work on my house laughing, talking, listening to Barney. You know, a typical crazy Saturday night at the Woodall home. I come up with a genius idea to light our new candles that I got from the boys for Christmas. My mom looked at me and said, "I wouldn't light a candle while we're still cleaning". I kindly say "oh stop, it's fine."

I have the WORST memory ever. So, of course, I forgot that a my sugar cookie candle is burning. Mom and I are talking and cleaning the sink when I start smelling something burning.  All of a sudden I realize my hair is on fire. Like flames on fire. I start running in place smacking my head trying to get the fire out.

Side note: if you know my mom you know she is the funniest, kindest, most generous woman you will ever meet BUT she is the worst to have with you if a crisis (like your hair catching on fire) should occur.

Keep in mind we are in the bathroom by the sink and all we have to do is pour water on my head. She starts running in place cussing. What? Why is she cussing? Why is she running in place? I have no idea. Between me screaming and trying to save my hair, my mom doing whatever she was doing and Cole in his rain boots with a sword yelling. "save the world" it was pretty much a freak show.

The good news is only a little chunk of my hair was singed off my head. It could have been so much worse. Oh mercy my mom and I laughed until we were crying. I have looked in the mirror about 50 times tonight to make sure I am not bald and I have seen my mom laugh the most I have seen her laugh in a long time. So, I guess it was worth it.

Moral of the story: Whether you are 3 or 32 listen to your mother. She's always right!!!

What's your word for 2013?

What will your word be for 2013? Sometimes a single word can change everything. When I learned about the concept of " Word of the Year", I took it to heart. I am not one to make resolutions because I tend to break them within 24 hours. So, this would be good for me. One single word that would be my theme for 2013. 

 My word for 2013 is GRACE. Why, you ask? I want to give myself more of it. I want to pour it out on my boys and husband. I want to learn to rest in it, admitting that I am not good enough, trusting that His grace covers the rest. 

Grace is what Christ gives us- and what we, in turn, can give each other. It's kindness, hope, opti

mism, humility, forgiveness, beauty, respect and love. It's what Christ shows me moment to moment. This year will be the year I take hold of and exercise it in every area of my life. 

What will your word be for 2013?