T’s Haircut…

T was finally able to get a haircut today after being sick so long. I got one too but it was just to get dead ends off and put some more layers in. No much new n either my or T’s haircut except his looks so much better now. He really needed the haircut. 

My Chiropractor Is Amazing!

Yesterday we got a call from my chiropractor wanting to get me in to get adjusted. He took an hour of his holiday time with his family to do an initial adjustment on me to get me headed in the right direction with my healing process from the rear end collision I had on the 18th. I’m so thankful he made the time. It helped so much. I was instantly able to move more freely. Not totally mind you but it was better. I’m still in pain but it helped relieve some of the areas to where I could move more freely and not feel so incredibly stiff. So thankful for this practice. Dr Bill informed us that had I not been coming in regularly for maintenance adjustments my accident would have caused so much more damage than it did. He took time to explain all the data from the tests he did this past week after the accident to us. We got quite the education.  

His diagnosis is that it will take 4-8 weeks to get me back to where I was before the accident but I should be seeing a significant improvement in 2-3 weeks. 

Christmas Came Early for T…

Christmas came early for T this year. Best Buy had such great Black Friday deals that we couldn’t resist getting T the only thing he’s really asked for for Christmas, a gaming pc. That’s a gift that we couldn’t hide or keep secret because he had to be involved in showing us what he needed. The geek squad agent was instrumental in helping us not overspend too. They were very knowledgeable and got us a fantastic deal for what T needed a gaming pc to do. They saved us a ton of money. Scot and I were fish out of water listening to the geek squad guy and T talk gaming computer language so he could help us get the right one for T…LOL! We are definitely showing our age on this…LOL!  He loves it though and so incredibly happy right now.  These things have changed so much over the years. 

T’s Taekwondo Pictures 10/2022

While we were out running errands today we saw lights on at CORE and we stopped in and picked up T’s pictures. We were so excited to have these.  Such a change from years past. Love these pics.

The Boys On Weight…

Even after Thanksgiving dinner T is under weight for the weight division he will be in next year when he goes to Taekwondo sparring competitions. This kid 😱. I don’t know 🤷🏻‍♀️ where it’s all going because he’s not cutting. In fact he’s eating any and everything that’s not nailed down. Plus he’s still growing and only a couple inches shorter than his dad now...LOL!

Newest Grand Nephew….

So this past Sunday one of my nieces, Rachel, had her 1st baby. He’s so adorable.  I have many great nephews and nieces. All of my great nephews and nieces are so handsome and beautiful but it’s to be expected because all their parents are also handsome and beautiful. I hardly ever get to see them because we all live all over the place but I sure am thankful for Facebook because I get to see pictures of them all the time and that makes my heart so happy 😊.  

Welcome to the world newest great nephew!  

I took this screen shot from my nieces Facebook page to share with you here.  I was in so much pain from the car accident I had on last Friday and on muscle relaxers the day he was born that I slept most of the day away…LOL!   He was born in time to have his first Thanksgiving ☺️.

Happy Thanksgiving....

Thanksgiving is a time to think about all that you are thankful for in your life.  I'm thankful for so many things in my life but first and foremost is that I know without a shadow of a doubt that Jesus is my Lord and Savior.  I don't ever doubt it because I know it!  I'm so thankful for all that God has done in my life.  Most recently I'm glad that he kept me protected from being more hurt than I was in the car accident that I had last Friday.  I'm sore but I'm alive and I'm ever so thankful for that!  I'm thankful for my husband and son who outside my relationship with God are my everything.  My husband is my best friend and love of my life.  Our son is such a blessing.  I'm so thankful that God blessed us with him and gave us the privilege of raising him.  He is such a smart and great guy who is growing up all too fast for me...LOL! My life has had many twists and turns and there have been so many times that I have fallen incredibly short in being the kind of Christian that I ought to be but I'm so very thankful that I serve a God that forgives when I come to him humbly asking Him for forgiveness.  I don't know how people who are living without a relationship with God make it in this world we are living in.  I'm so thankful that I have Jesus.  That I can walk with Him and talk to Him anytime of day or night about anything and He hears me and cares about what concerns me.  I'm also thankful for His gentle hand of correction when I need it to help me stay on the path and plan that He has for my life.  Nothing in this world compares to having a close relationship with God.  There's nothing or no one that can ever take His place in my life.  Even though I love my husband and son and would move mountains for them because of my love for them they can't take precedent over my relationship with God.  He has always got to come first.  In our house it is our motto to walk with God and do His will!  Next to God though you bet Scot and T are my priority.  They are my world.  I love them to the moon and beyond and I tell them that often.  We are a close knit family and I pray that it will always be that way.  It is something that we all strive for because we all know what we mean to one another.  On this Thanksgiving Day, 11/24/2022, I pray everyone feels as thankful and blessed as I do in this moment.  All too often we get caught up in so many other things that distract us from what's really important.  It's not the things we accumulate but the relationships that we cultivate that really matter!  Heart to heart. Hand to hand. Face to face.  That's where it's at.  That's what matters most.  Cultivate relationships with those closest and most important to you this holiday season.  You won't regret it nor feel it's a waste of time.  This is why God ultimately created us, For Relationship!  God Bless You All and enjoy cultivating the relationships in your life!  

Update on Me:

I have been assessed by the chiropractor. They’ve consulted us. Now we wait for me to be adjusted which unfortunately will be after the holidays. They couldn’t get me worked in beforehand. It totally sucks that my entire holiday has been messed up because of this accident. I can’t do the things I need to do because of being in pain. Just thankful it wasn’t much worse than it’s been. 

T Loves 🥰 His New Shirt!

T got a Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Adidas Shirt in the mail yesterday and he loves it. 

He can’t wait to see the new movie. He had to miss seeing it with his teammates because of his being sick. 

T Working Hard…

Took this pic of T reeling the hose while helping his dad on a commercial client job. He loves working with his dad. He loves to learn all that he can about our business. I love my guys so much and I love watching them work together.  Father’s being involved with their sons makes such a huge impression on them that they will carry with them all of their lives.  Building a father and son relationship is about building a legacy for generations to come. A legacy that is not only built by them but by God as their central focus. Keeping God first and foremost in all they do. We are always cherishing the moments. 

Won’t Be Long….

Won’t be long before T is as tall as his dad. I expect he will surpass him in 2023…LOL!  I got this shot just before they went off to work on a commercial project together.  I’m so glad T is finally old enough to help his dad on projects.  It’s good for Scot to have a helper😊. 

Accident Yesterday…

So yesterday this happened. I was completely stopped at a stop light in traffic and was rear ended by someone not paying any attention to their driving🤦🏻‍♀️. I was the only one in the van because T was doing his last day of drivers ed class online. Go figure 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️ right?!  I’ve been with T all week for his classes and was there until he finished his test then had to go for an appointment. I’ve been listening and watching videos with him and driving even more alert and focused because of being involved in the classes all week. After several hours of being checked at the hospital to make sure there was nothing really wrong with me I was released with knowing that all the pain I’m having is just muscle pain. I’m slow moving with all the muscle soreness and very thankful that it wasn’t any worse than it was. The van was drivable so Scot drove it home.  The guy that hit me was not paying any attention to his driving. He’s blessed that I’m not like most people and how I’ve seen folks acting at the scene of accidents. Was I mad 😠?  You bet. Acting out in anger doesn’t help matters though. I was calm. I got checked out. I’m thankful to God for His protection in the situation. I have some medicine to help with the muscle pain. All will be good and God will take care of everything. 

Everyone hear me out!!!  Focus on your driving at all times!!!  As they say in drivers ed, “The life you save may be your own!”  Set your cell phones to silence when you are driving!!!  Nothing is so important that it cannot wait until you are stopped and no longer driving. With the technology that we have today in vehicles there is absolutely no reason that your face should be looking anywhere else but on the road!!!  If you want to change a radio station wait until you are stopped!!!  If you wanna change the temperature in the vehicle because you are too cold/hot wait until you are stopped!!!

I drove commercially for many years. I’ve personally seen some really bad situations that didn’t have to happen. Almost all accidents happen because drivers are not focused on their driving. Case in point what happened to me yesterday. Folks focus on the road. Set a good example for your kids to follow as well. Let’s face it our kids hear what we say but see what we do. More than ever I’ve been more focused when on the road because all too often almost every car I pass the diver has their cell phone in their hand and that = being distracted. It’s so very important that we teach our kids not to be that person!!!  That is all!

T’s 1st Attempt…

Here’s T’s score from his first attempt. So proud of this kid. He’s worked hard for that score. 

Last Day of online DMV Classroom….

Looking pretty handsome for his last of the classroom portion of Drivers ED. He has two chances to pass his test today. If he doesn’t pass he will have to take the class again at our cost. Praying that he passes with flying colors. Pray 🙏  in agreement with us. He’s been doing good on all his quizzes this week and there has been a ton of them. #homeschooldmvclass #longweekonline 

T’s Doctor Visit Today…

T went yet again to the doctor today. She said that he has a severe sinus infection and has put him on such a strong antibiotic that he has to take a probiotic with it. Oh joy for him. The antibiotic should take care of his infection but because it can cause diarrhea he has to take a probiotic with it. This kid just wants to be completely well and be able to train and be with his team and coach. To top it all off he’s gonna have to miss Thanksgiving in Kentucky because we can’t risk taking anything to his grandparents or his cousin who hasn’t been home from the hospital for very long. Working on making sure he is well for Christmas with them three weeks after Thanksgiving.  He can’t wait to get up there and spend quality time with the family. He so loves every chance that he gets to spend time with them. 

Christmas Came Early for T….

T’s Maw Maw (aka my mom) got him these new running shoes that he needed for training as an early Christmas gift. He can’t wait to be able to use them when he does his body coach training and running once he’s well enough to actually train. They came in the mail yesterday. Thank you Maw Maw. He loves them.

Just Because…

I got this pic the other day of T doing his schoolwork and I wanted to post this just because I can…LOL!  

He’s doing so good in school this year. He’s making straight A’s so far. This week he’s not doing anything but the Drivers Ed classroom portion of DE. That is keeping us more busy than actual school does…LOL!

Anyhow have a great rest of your day!  

Drivers Ed Break….

What does my kid do for his break from Online Homeschool Drivers Ed class?  You guessed it. Play on his VR headset. First time on it in a week because he has had the flu.  He’s pretty much feeling like his old self again except for some sniffles and he gets tired easily.  Can’t wait for him to have his full energy level back. Doctor says he needs to rest for longer not exert too much energy and give his body time to fully recover. She knows that is a tall ask because she knows he’s an elite athlete.…LOL!  Just about time to start online homeschool Drivers Ed class up again.

He's Growing Even More...

T is between my height and his dads height.  It doesn't take much to get taller than me though...LOL!  Here's a pic of T and his dad though for everyone to see how much more he has grown.

Drivers Ed Starts Tomorrow...

We are getting all set up for drivers ed tomorrow with T.  We've been told this is an intense class so T's school calendar has been cleared for the week just for this class.  I have to sit in on all these classes with him this week.  It will be a long 5 days from 7:30am-2:30pm every day.  Mostly because our boy is not used to getting up that early for anything...LOL!! 

Happy 16th Anniversary Babe!

The background in the photo below is from Cindy's farm, Shady Wagon.  She is the one who made our wedding cake.  Earlier this summer I went to a celebration of life ceremony for Cindy.  I was thinking in that moment that life is so short and I never want to take the time we have on this earth together for granted.  I love you so much!  Outside of God you and T are my entire world but especially you because God brought us together to do this life together.  You aren't just my best friend but the love of my life.  You are everything to me and I love you more with each passing day.  Forgive me for the times when I may not show my love for you as often as I should.  We are not guaranteed a tomorrow in this life and I want to cherish every moment of the time that we have on this earth together.  The tides have shifted a lot in our life but we have rolled with each and every one of them.  We keep moving forward whatever comes our way.  A lot of changes have happened over the years but we have gotten to see all of those changes together supporting one another.  You are an amazing husband and father and I pray every day for the Lord above to shower blessings on you that cannot be contained.  I pray that where He leads you and I will follow no matter where that is.  I pray for abundance of health and strength as we continue to walk out this life with one another and with God.  Loving you is my most favorite thing to do.  I love to watch you no matter what it is that you are doing.  I love to talk with you and spend every second that I can with you.  I pray for us everyday to be striving in life together in an overabundance of all that life has for us.  But most of all I pray that our love for one another and for God grow deeper still.  May we have many more years together!  I love you to the moon and beyond Babe! 

I made this second pic on an app called Canva.  I really enjoy using this app for our business and also our personal.  It's been such a great tool to use.

Everything's Coming Up Photography....In Spring of 2023

I figured that I take enough photos for family and friends for free that I needed to start my own business.  Everyone is always saying how great my photos are so now I'm going to see if I can turn what I love into something I can earn money doing.  I decided to call my business Upper Image Photography.  I decided on the word Upper for several reasons.  One because I'm always looking Up to God who is my everything.  Two because my goal will be excellence and keeping things on the Up and Up with every client.  Three because I'm always pushing myself onward and Upward in all that I do.  So the term Upper just seemed to fit.  I've started an Instagram and Facebook page for the company and I'm working on building a website.  Getting going on social media is easy but doing a website and getting it just the way you want is a horse of a different color so to speak.  We are literally in the process of figuring out the logistics of it all.  I'm looking forward to how God will guide us as I move forward in this venture with photography.  Pray for me as we continue to seek God in all that we do and the steps that we take moving forward with this photography venture.  Here is a Logo pic that I've made along with a banner that I've made to use on social media and the website.

A Family Pic of Our Niece and Her Family...

William's been home a while now and he's doing so good.  This kid is such a trooper.  We are so thankful to God for all He has done for our great nephew.  Watching God work throughout everything that William went through and seeing him come out on the other side of it all has been amazing.  We serve such an amazing God.  All Glory, Honor and Praise to Him!  Here's the family pic of who you all have been praying for throughout everything.  

Homeschool Win!

T has always been a great student. Math has been his hardest subject even though he has kept straight A’s. This year he’s turned a huge corner and no longer hates it and that is a huge WIN. It’s the first subject he wants to do now and it’s all because we switched his math curriculum to CTC Math. I can’t say enough great things about this curriculum. I love that we homeschool and that I get to see the excitement of learning in my sons eyes instead of a teacher in a school in a classroom. I get to watch his mind work and see him learn and grow. It’s blessed our hearts so much to have these years of teaching our son. We take seriously training our son in the way he should go so when he’s old he won’t depart from it. I love that his dad gets to be involved in his schooling too. Thank you God for guiding us to homeschool even before we even had T. Thank you God for these years that we are cherishing with our son.  Thank you God for your guidance all along the way as we’ve been doing this homeschool journey. There’s not a challenge that we can’t face because you are the center of our world!  #JesusIsLord  #homeschooling4theWIN #ctcmath #learningisfun #proudparents

Love these Black & White Pics that I did....

Check these black & white pics I did.  They look so good...

These were all taken at the black belt test on Saturday and I just had some fun playing with them.

Core Black Belt Testing Yesterday…

Yesterday Core had a black belt testing that we helped at. T helped with the Daedo system and refereeing.  I of course took pictures. Scot recorded the videos. Such a busy day and a blessing to be a part and watch T’s Master, Master Douglas earn his 5th Dan Black Belt. T’s Grand Master, Grand Master Jun Lee, was there as one of the judges. Here are a few pictures I got of T, his Master and his wife who earned her 2nd Dan,  T’s Master and his Grand Master and a group shot.