Here we go...

I'm ALL in. I am in love with my new business venture...Premier Designs Jewelry! This opportunity literally fell in my lap. I was tired of seeing all of my high school friends facebooking how much free jewelry they had just gotten by hosting a Premier Designs Jewelry party. So, I messaged my friend, Beth, who sold it and told her I wanted her to do a show at my house. It took a while for our dates to coordinate since she lives in Myrtle Beach, and during that time it really felt as though everything was falling in place for me to venture into this business. I had serious reservations at first, and I began just asking around to see what kind of interest and resonse I would get.

Before I was ever even "official" I had 8 (I now have 9) parties booked with several others "checking dates" and a couple of sorority houses interested in doing parties in the fall!!!!!!!!!

I have now had my training show, which Beth did, and I am super excited about this opportunity! I have such a peace about it. It is something I love, and I love doing it...I get so excited thinking about how much free jewelry I get to give my hostess FREE!!!!!! There isn't a hostess plan out there that compares to this one!!!! I've got parties booked all over the state of Georgia...I am so excited about them! My training party only had 6 people show and I had some pre-orders from a couple of people. I got $238 in FREE jewelry!!!!!! If you want to host a show, leave me a comment and we'll get it worked out! They are super fun!

God has been teaching me some pretty amazing things lately, and I'm finding peace in resting in HIM. I'm finding security in Him, and finding that I can trust him with everything in my life. This was shown to me during my hesitation about doing Premier. I was thinking...how am I going to do this with Josh's work schedule? My sweet neighbor called me that night and said, "If you decide to do Premier, I'll host a party, and we will keep the boys anytime you have a party and Josh is working!" Um...thank you God...for answering my request before I had even verbalized it! That was huge for me! Then, Josh's schedule was changed, and he is home more often, so I am able to schedule (most) parties on nights he is home to keep the boys. I feel like this adventure is going to be exciting and great, and I am trusting in God with the details.

6 Years, 4 months, and some other stuff...

6 Years to my Best Friend!!!!!

I love him so much! It has been so fun being his wife! He works so hard to provide for us, and gives us a wonderful life! God knew what He was doing when he joined us. Joshua is more than I ever would have dreamed for myself.

4 Months!!!!

I can't believe my sweet little one is 4 months old. He is growing so fast...He is the happiest baby! His 4 month stats are weight: 15 pounds; height: 25 inches. He was in the 54% for both. The nurse said she had never seen a happier baby. :) He smiles all the time even in between his rare cries. He is eating every 3 hours and taking 6 ounces each time. He sleeps from 7:30 PM until 8 or 8:30 AM! He does not take a paci as much as I have tried. He prefers to suck his fist. He hasn't gotten his thumb officially yet, but he won't take a paci so it may be inevitable. Time will tell. He has started sticking his tongue out all the time. So cute! My heart is so full of love for my two boys!

Hudson at the restaurant where we went for our anniversary!

Kendan at Liz's pool.

Lunch with Michelle in Athens. Hudson loves "Granny." And I love that my boys are getting to know her. She keeps me laughing...good for the soul!

Hudsonism

Hudson: "Mommy, I want you to live Claritin Clear!"

Um, thanks honey. :) I don't suffer from allergies though...funny little guy!

Hudson 'isms

Conversation between Hudson and Grandmama

Hudson: "Did that lady ask you your name?"

Grandmama: "Yes."

Hudson: "What did you tell her?"

Grandmama: "I said, my name is Joanna."

Hudson: "Hahahahhaha....that's not your name. Your name is Grandmama."

A little something like this...

Conversation between Hudson and his 'Pa

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'Pa: "I can't jump up on the horse anymore."

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Hudson: "Why?"

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'Pa: "Because I'm too old."

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Hudson: "Why?"

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'Pa: "Because I've lived a long time."

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Hudson: "You've lived a long time?"

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'Pa: "Yes."

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Hudson: "Waitin' on me?"

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'Pa: "Yes, son, waiting on you."

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Conversation later between Hudson and Grandmama

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Hudson: "'Pa can't jump up on my horse anymore."

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Grandmama: "He can't? How come?"

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Hudson: "Because he's lived a long time, waitin' on me."

Name Prayer

After several requests and some prompting from my mom...I've decided to sell name prayers that I make on etsy. Below is the linke to my etsy store. We'll see what the response is. These make really nice gifts for wedding or baby showers. They are custom made to include as much personal information as possible. Please pass the link on if you know anyone that might be interested. :)

www.etsy.com/shop/Clh03uga

One I made for my friend Sarah for her precious baby, Grey.

One I made for a friend for her wedding.

My Beautiful Beach Boys

My two favorite pictures of my two favorite boys!