Merry Christmas

Well Christmas has come and gone... NOW to tell the funnies Madison and I've been up to.

Well Maddy had a wonderful Christmas and I enjoyed watching her open her presents. I've been trying to teach her the true meaning of Christmas. We were talking the other day on how a lot of children do not have the basic necessities of life (Shelter, Food, Clothing) Maddy so sweetly said "NO TOYS!". She went to her room and got some of her dolls and said "Mom here give them to those kids." I was so happy she kind of grasps the concept. We were talking about other children who are sick and in the hospital and who cannot be with family during the holidays. She said "like your friend with no hair?". I said "yes honey", she said something and I said "You know Madison that you and I can grow our hair out and give some of it to those sick kids." She said "GROSS MOM" I knew what she was thinking and I assured her she would keep her scalp and a majority of her hair. She was on board after the reassuring talk! SO Madison and I are trying to let our hair grow out for the Lock of Love program. If you see Maddy tell her how nice it was of her to make such a big girl decision! I appreciate the encouraging help!

We love you all and hope you guys have an incredible NEW YEAR!!!

Homework already STINKS :(

The last photo says it all........

Let's Play Catch Up!!!

Sorry it's been so long since my last post :( Things have been hectic to say the least! These photo's are of Madison's first days of school and such. Other photo's will be posted soon to further catch you up on what's going on w/ us :)

Sleepless Nights and sinus infections

Here I am sitting in the floor of my Sisters home in Arkansas at 3:30 in the morning w/ a sinus headache from HECK!!! This just has to be the worst headache I've ever had!!! The right side of my head (from my right facial cheek to above my right eyebrow) is totally throbbing and is putting a major cramp in my much needed sleep!!! Today I will be venturing out with my sister and her children for a "girls" weekend. I pray that this will be gone soon if not I am not for sure that I'll be up to much fun at all! WHICH TOTALLY SUCKS!!! I've been waiting for this weekend for quite sometime and if this dad-gum sinus headache will not go away I'M GONNA THROW A FIT!!!

Collages are Fun !!!

I never thought that I'd get into this but it's really fun ~ it's almost better than scrapbooking!!! (Sorry Ang, Matt, & Mrs. Jan)

Mr. Perfect/Right: A myth or What?

Find a guy who calls you beautiful instead of hot, who calls you back when you hang up on him, who will stay awake just to watch you sleep. Wait for the guy who kisses your forehead, who wants to show you off to the world when you are in your sweats, who holds your hand in front of his friends, Wait for the one who is constantly reminding you of how much he cares about you and how lucky he is to have you. Wait for the one who turns to his friends and says,".....that's her."

Life

Why does it seem like when your feeling down. Your friends life's seem so much better? Don't get me wrong here I know that I'm blessed. I have a HEALTHY, VIBRANT, BEAUTIFUL daughter. I've finally graduated college, um... what else is there to say? I just hope I can get a job so that I can better my daughters life as well as mine. It just seems that everyone else's lifes are going just swimmingly. A lot of my friends are going on exciting adventures like going to NYC, going to Disneyworld, getting married, having children or getting prepaired to do the last 3! Maybe it's the green eyed monster rearing it's ugly head? GOSH I HOPE NOT! I just am feeling like I'm all alone and I'm not doing as good of a job as I should! OH JUST SHUT UP TANYA AND PULL UP THOSE BIG GIRL GARMENTS!!! Whew ~ sorry all it's a downer blog today:( I hope my attitude will be better soon!!!

SINGLE LIFE WOES!!!

Why in the world does being single have to suck at times? Why do I let my subconscious affect me with this AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Anyone know of a GREAT single man with morals?

St. Louis Zoo

Madison did not know that we were going to the Zoo so it was a suprize for her to say the least! She was soooooooo excited to see all of the animals. When we arrived at the elephant exhibit Madison squealed w/ excitement and said MAMA!!!!!! THERE IS DUMBO AND HIS MUDDER!! It was too cute, she said hello to every animal even the crocodile. We went to the primate house and then we went to the penguins and in the penguins house as soon as we step foot inside she said WHO FARTED! IT STINKS IN HERE!!! Oh was my face red and I was so ready to get out of there!!! I got a picture of her infront of the girrafe exhibt b/c she had on a dress with a giraffe in the pocket and it looked so cute on her! Too bad you cannot see it =( Oh well she had a great time that is all that matters!

Graduation, feelings of desperation or both?

As my educational journey draws to a close (even though my Master's degree is looking better everyday!!!) I am pondering..... I'm going to be that statistic as soon as I accept my diploma on saturday! I'm going to be an educated unemployed person!!! I swear I've filled out so many applications, gone two states away for interviews and everything short of filling out an application at Hooter's! My daughter deserves such more; meaning a better life than she has now. I feel that by being educated is wonderful, I've openend many windows by achieveing this goal FINALLY. However I'm anxious to get a good job! I swear the waiting and anticipation is going to stress me out!!! So if anyone knows of job openings ANYWHERE! Please notify me A.S.A.P :D

P.S: Don't forget to pray w/ me on this

Be ye thankful

My dear friend has just lost her baby and I feel for her. I love her and her special family with all my heart. They are like family to me, their other children are the best playmates that another parent could ask for. This quote I think fits this situation very well. "There is no footprint so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world." Please keep this family in your prayers.

Bowling with a 3 year old- A test of patience!!!

I tell you what Madison loves to throw-YES throw not roll the ball-EEK! Thank goodness a majority of the time it went in the correct direction! Tonight we went to quarter bowl and she had so much fun. She wanted to do everything by herself, from selecting her ball (from the kiddo selection) to actually bowling by herself!! I never knew how uptight league bowlers can be, we were in a lane adjacent to theirs and it was obvious that we shared the ball holder thing. I asked if it would get by and put my ball along w/ Maddy's on the rack with theirs. This lady came back with "WE ARE LEAGUE BOWLERS AND THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM FOR YOUR BALLS WITH OURS!" Needless to say there were only 3 of them in the other lane-YIKES !! My friend Bev from way back (who was in the furthest lane) was in the league and just rolled her eyes at the lady and came and told me she was a real piece of work... Thank goodness I kept my tongue in my mouth and my hands on my ball =I Thank Heavenly Father for that one b/c normally I would have given that ol' coot a piece of my mind. Growing up does people good OBVIOUSLY NOT THAT HEFFA-LOL!!! Lessons in humility and understanding are everywhere =)

God's most precious gift!!

Amazing how much MY Madison looks like Melissa Von Allmen(who is in the b/w photo). I know MY Madison is the most adorable, precious & smartest 3 year old on the planet!!

Madison's 1st Dentist Appointment

Madison had an appointment to see the Dentist for the very first time. Of course me being a worry wart I had to check out the Dr's credentials and such. He has a great track record of dealing with children so this put me at ease. I had read a couple of books to Madison about going to the Dentist so she was excited to go and get a new toothbrush! The first picture was prior to her visit and the rest of the pictures are pretty much in order. The final picture was so sweet and one of my favorites. The Dentist just made Madison feel so super important and like a princess!! She loves the Dentist now and I'm sooooooooooooo thankful.

My Little Chef

Madison loves to learn how to cook new recipies and I think she's doing a really great job at it! Here we are cooking Haystacks, one of her favorite things to eat-besides junk at Papa Dave's and Jo-Jo's.

Here is the recipe for Haystacks just in case you all would like to try it THEY ARE SOOOO GOOD!!!

4-6 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 lg onion-sliced/diced

2 (10 oz) cans of cream of chicken soup

1/2 c. sour cream

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

6 c. cooked rice

TOPPINGS TO ADD:

celery-thinly sliced

cheddar/monterey jack shredded cheese

chinese noodles

green scallion onions-chopped

pineapple chunks-drained

DIRECTIONS:

place chicken in microwave on microwaveable dish & cook for 15 minutes/until done-then cube/dice. Mix soups, add sour cream,onions and garlic until heated throughly. Put rice on plate and serve with chicken mix and your desired toppings:D

A little behind schedule-EEK!!

This is Madion's primary teacher Sister Ellison. Madison is so excited to go every week b/c Sister Ellison does such a wonderful job with explaining the Gospel to the little ones. Madison loves to sing and tells me what happens in her class every week. I'm so thankful for the Gospel and that it has provided stability in our lives.

WHAT IT DO NEPHEW- A.K.A: BIG PIMP'N MACK DADDY NICK

My nephew is the epitome of teenage coolness. He is so smart and such a unique individual! I wish/hope nothing but the best for him and his future. He's going to be a senior in high school next year and I'm about to cry!!!! My little Nickey noodle is growing up =( I can remember the night he was born, Aunt Nancy and Uncle Ken were visiting and Mom came into my room late at night/early in the morning and said Tawn; your sister is in labor. I'm laying in the bed and I said do I really have to go!! I was tired and by the way I was sporting my mauve sweatpants and blue striped shirt- I tell ya I knew about fashion back then!!!! When we finally made it to the hospital Missy was hooked up to an I.V, Fetal Heart Monitor, Oxygen and such. I was terrified for my sister and I could not do a thing for her- HEY MISS IF YOUR READING THIS MAYBE I SHOULD OF ASKED YOU TO FILL OUT THE CLEANING SURVEY;) (an inside joke) - Anyhoo Nick finally arrived on Easter morning April the 19th. I don't think that any Aunt was as proud of their nephew at first sight as I was and am to this day. Nick is a true sweetheart and a good person no matter what the PIMP MASSA says.

I love my cousins

Madison loves her cousins Lauren, Ooper & Nick. Nick wouldnt get in the photos with the girls. He's a BIG PIMP'N TEENAGE MACK DADDY; so in other words he's too cool for us-LOL. Madison loves to spend her time with all of them. I cannot say what she loves to do the best with them it's just the fact she loves being with family that makes me happy(her too). I hope her love of family never wains.

It runs in the family??? You tell me =D

My daughter looks so much like her biological fathers side it's not funny!!! The black and white photo is of my ex-mother in law and the last photo is of my ex when he was a toddler!!! I thought that when I had children my genes would be more dominant!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Oh well- Madison still is the most adorable 3 year old on the planet!!!

The Town Marshal and Ex-Boyfriend!!!!!!!!!

I was in my sunday lounge outfit, which was a cami and bluejeans (of course with the G's). Then I get a knock at the door and I couldnt see who it was, so I cracked the door and poked my head out and was totally taken back by who was at the door! It was my last boyfriend before I got married to my now ex. So I shut the door and put on a decent shirt and talked with him for a little bit and found out he's in the running to be City Marshal- who would of guessed that that numnut would do something productive!!! If this is what we have to look forward to in the next city election- I'm glad that we are moving!!!!!