Playing Catch Up...

I know it's way past Easter, but I'm just now getting around to posting about it.  

And actually, I have lots to update you on, so let's get started:

(Disclaimer: The internet here is a little slow and hard to work with, so I can't upload too many pics.  So I'll post the most important ones.)

Easter was wonderful.  We spent the weekend singing about our Lord @ Christway's choir program, His Passion... Remembering the Cross.  Then, Easter Sunday was spent with our familes - eating, hiding eggs, and spending some much needed quality time together.

This Spring brought about a "first" for us: Ragball.  I'm sure you know how adorable this can be!  Jase wasn't too excited about playing at first and I was afraid we had wasted our (my mother's) money.  But after a few practices he decided he really loves it.  And he's pretty good!!

This past weekend, he was able to play pitcher in the game.  I was so proud!

This past weekend, we celebrated Jase's 4th birthday.  I can't believe my baby is growing up so fast!!!

We recently went to the zoo.  Jason took a day off of work, just for no reason.  I love those days.  We spent all day together.  Picnic at the zoo and some great family time.  I love these boys.  (Jett slept through the WHOLE thing, but I'm sure he had fun.)

And finally, our house news.  We had found a plan.  But we changed our minds.  Now, we've found another one.  It's a little smaller than the first, but much more affordable and I LOVE IT.  I've been studying the plan, placing furniture throughout the house in my brain.  Can't wait to see the dirt moving!

I'll have to wait a little longer, though.  We still haven't closed on our land.  But the lots are very close to being approved and our contract has been signed and submitted.  So we're sitting on GO.  Just waiting on the bank to make their move.  And it can't happen fast enough!

So that's a little update on what's been going on around here.  

Wing It....

I love the look of winged eye liner, but I'm not always brave enough to pull it off.  I'll do a "semi wing" on certain occasions, but not for every day makeup looks.  

One of my favorite YouTube beauty gurus, TiffanyD, posted a video today all about winged liner.

It's taken me a while to get the "wing" right.  But this video helped me tremendously!!  I tried it today, and it worked great!!

I've had this pen eyeliner, Revlon Colorstay, for quite some time and I have found it is the easiest to use.  I've tried others: gels, liquids, and pencils.  This Colorstay pen is so easy to use and lasts forever!

If you are into winged liner, I hope this helps you master the look!

How time flies...

4 years have passed.... since my life changed forever.  

It's amazing how one little, bitty bundle can bring so much happiness and joy.

I love you, Jase.

You are my best (little) friend, the light of my life, and the reason I live.

I am so glad you call me Mommy....

and so proud to call you my son.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

those "blah" days...

For some unfortunate reason, I've been having lots of them lately.  

Baby blues???  Who knows.

It could just be that I have a million things racing through my mind each day and I tend to let them get the best of me.

Life is good.  I must remind myself daily.

I am a bit of a worry wart.  Perfectionist.  Planner.  I tend to deal with stress by, well, crying.

And today, I just had myself a little cry.  And it helped.  I repeated to myself, "It's all going to be okay.  It's ALL GOING TO BE OKAY."

As I updated you last time, we're living with Jason's parents.  I am so grateful to them for allowing us to take over their home (or at least the upstairs).  We are so comfy here and I can't complain.

But I'm ready to get the ball rolling.  I miss having my own house.  Even though we have EVERYTHING here we could possibly need, I'm having withdrawals.  It's just not the same.  And unfortunately, it looks as though we'll be missing home for a while longer.  A LONG while.  And it makes me sad.

We still haven't heard a word about our land.  We know our offer was accepted.  That's it.  Our projected closing date came and went.  Some (STUPID, IGNORANT, LOW-LIFE) manager at the bank won't hurry his butt up and sign the stinking contract.  Or whatever it is that he's supposed to sign.  He's being difficult and it's MESSING UP OUR PLANS!!!  We can't take any steps forward until he decides to get with the program.  

Come on, man.... just SIGN THE DANG PAPERS!!!

Even then, that's just the beginning of the process.  We still have to wait to be approved for a construction loan (which could take another 3 weeks).  

Talk about nerves.  Mine are shot.

And on top of that, baby Jett has still been having tummy issues.  There are good days and bad days.... today was a bad day.  But then I have to stop and think - he could be crying CONSTANTLY.  And he's not.  It's just frustrating when they scream bloody murder and you have no idea what's wrong.  Or how to fix it.  Mommies should be able to fix everything.

So today was a "blah" day.  Even though my life is pretty incredible and I am blessed beyond measure.  Sometimes it feels good to "waller in self pity."  

I'll be okay.  Tomorrow will be a better day.  I believe it.

And I'm praying (and would appreciate your prayers, too) for a miracle with our land.  He knows the desires of my heart and I will continue to praise Him and hope for the best.