Nutcracker

Zachary said something hilarious last night. We have a music snow globe that plays the nutcracker music and I have a small wooden nutcracker that I usually sit with the globe. Kerry was putting in a DVD and said, "Hey, what's this nutcracker doing on my DVD shelf" and Zachary said, "He is crackin' nuts!" But, he said it with such a strong Kentucky twang that it just made Kerry break into a fit of giggles that lasted a good 2o minutes. You had to have been there, but, Z was so serious. That's what a nutcracker does, duh Daddy!!

Whew!

Well, today has been pretty productive. Zachary and I have managed to get all of the Christmas up inside the house. Kerry is helping his sister move back home from Louisville. Sweetie, we saved the best (the outside) for you! Anyway, I can't believe it is already December. Where is time going? Since we are going on a Christmas trip this year, we decided less presents and more family fun. So, I am sitting here in my jammies enjoying a day home instead of out with the masses. We decided to go to Nashville next weekend and stay overnight. We are going to see a huge ice sculpture show (the Grinch) and the lights around the Opryland Hotel. We are even going to stay the night in a hotel (Holy Cow!). This is part of our Christmas and we are so excited. The boys have no idea, which is awesome. They can't drive us crazy with questions. I think we are going to have a great time. I think we might even see Santa. Everyone has been super good this year! well, I think Z is getting up from his nap, gotta go!

Amazed!

As I sit here between family dinners, for Thanksgiving, I am thinking about all of the things that I have managed to accomplish in my short time here on earth. Some are not so great, but, then others are truly awesome. I have a roof over my head, food in the fridge, a healthy family and I am loved. I can't help but overhear other stories going on around the room and I feel so blessed. I know that I have made my share of wrong decisions, but, I think my life has turned out okay! I have a handsome son who says I am beautiful and makes me feel like I truly am. I have a wonderful husband who still wants to hold my hand and kiss at the red lights! I love my boys so much! It is sad that this holiday is so overlooked and taken over by Christmas. I think that we have more to be thankful for this year than ever before. I want to make sure that I take time today to praise God for all that he has provided and taken care of this past year. I am amazed at all that I have! Thank you!

I am proud...

I am proud of myself...I am here to post again! I hope I can keep this up. Today has been a typical day at the Shelton house. My stepson is here so my five year old is going bonkers. He always gets really wound up and it is hard to have all boys around me, so, I actually took time and got my hair done this morning. I always have a hard time spending 60 bucks on my hair, but I like myself better when it is done. I still felt a moment of vanity. The grocery was insane but unavoidable. Of all my domestic duties, I hate the grocery shopping the most. I wish I could just have it all delivered :) But, gas is down to 1.58! That is awesome! I was able to go the past two weeks on the same tank of gas--it's the little things. I have to work tomorrow, which I hate, but, then I get Thanksgiving weekend off! I haven't had that for 4 years, I might get all of the Christmas up in one sitting. That would be a good thing! We are only going to my parents for dinner so, we will get to be lazy together. I can't wait. Also, just want to add that one of Kerry's really good friends is home from Iraq. We are going to pick him up tomorrow at the Armory. This is his second time and hopefully the last. I am so thankful that he is coming home safe! We love you so much Steve and we are proud.

Give Thanks

Well, things in my life have been turned upside down. I am typically a worrier. Okay, I worry alot about alot of things. I think that is why I have gray hairs at 33! SSSHHHH! Anyway, Kerry has a new job. He has a great job! He is getting paid for a great job! I am thrilled, yet at the same time, I have had to worry about every cent for the past seven years. I have tried to be happy, but, I am struggling. It is a big adjustment to not have to worry so much. To take a deep breath and just be. We have never been able to be excessive and quite honestly it isn't really my personality, but, somehow we've managed. Food on the table, roof over our head and the healthiest 5 year old ever! Really! So, while I am planning a true Martha thanksgiving this year, I will be sending up a true thanks for looking out for us and we will enjoy this ride for as long as we can!