Relax

Today we went to Ohiopyle 9 months and some odd days after we got married. We returned for the first time since we had Caspian. We meet Ali and Mikey there.

The spot close to where we stood to get married.... Now just happy to be relaxing with the family.

It's moments like these that make my heart melt. He loves Shawn so much.

Mikey took a picture of all of us hanging out. Today was as relaxing as a day gets. You toss your cell phone in the car and you enjoy your day. We sat at Thorp Knob for a while before heading to the big falls to eat lunch. Lunch was great, we pulled out blankets and ate our lunch and had fun sharing what each of us had brought. Talking about whatever came to mind.

He enjoyed being faced outwards. It was the 1st time I have done this.

Its nice to have no worries for a day, not have to worry about getting home to wash laundry or make dinner or watch our shows... Just being able to sit around and talk as long as we wanted. Go for a hike down to Cucumber falls, nothing else mattered today.

His little feet are so precious.

Walking down the hill a second time as husband and wife

Caspian was so good today. He enjoyed the day as much as we did. He laughed and smiled and jumped.

Having fun together was the best. We enjoyed hanging out with Ali and Mikey as well . It made the whole day worth while. I couldn't have asked for a better day off.

Us at Cucumber falls. We had so much fun. After we were at Ohiopyle we went to Ali's and visited some more. Stephen and Frank were there. Frank made some awesome smoked ribs for dinner . Today we lost track of time. Soon it was 8 pm and we had to go home.

Pasta

Pasta fest is always crazy. Today was crazy... Before work was good. Got a lot done , mailed stuff that needed to be mailed, went to the grocery store, and made a delicious lunch and washed the dishes.

Shawn helped out he did the laundry. That leaves us free to do what ever tomorrow.

Work was crazy... Its amazing how many people actually show up for Pasta fest. Then they have 6 line guys a preper and thats more than what we have on a busy weekend. They got there butts whipped. People were getting mad that they had to wait forever. None of the guys knew what was going on ... and the chef was just furious..

Me on the other hand spent the whole night cutting 16 # of rubarb....That took forever. I amazingly got all my stove top items cooked in and hour and a half only using one eye on the stove. I felt accomplished.

I made rice krispies for on of the guys birthday he was very happy..

Well onto tomorrow...

Summer

Oh my it is awful weather. I can only imagine what Alabama is going to be like when we go next month.

The simplicity of a blueberry muffin.

I love my job but sometimes I can hate it. I guess you get that with any job.

I love the fact that somebody can love you so much. When he smiles at me or giggles, it just makes my day .

Accomplished

It's amazing what you can do if you just shut off your tv and walk away from the computer.I feel so accomplished today and I still have to go to work. I miss having Shawn home before I go to work. It is going to be hard getting used to this new schedule. I will have to get used to compromising. But I am happy .

Overthinking

The cutest thing in my world right now!
Isn't he just precious...

I am glad that I can be such a good mother and wife. And then other times its just so much hard work. I love the life I live . There are few things I would change , but the rest can stay the same. I am just happy to make others happy. Thank you lord for the life I have been given and the family I have. Today was a good day !

Simpler Times

Times before babies, and husbands, and bills, and stress and work was simplicity. I remember growing up my moms boss told her "there are not enough hours in the day" and i remember telling her " there are to many hours hours in the day. I will never think there aren't enough hours of the day" ... that is now biting me in the butt.

My days are filled with pleasing my husband and taking care of my baby. And organizing bills and managing stress... figuring out what we are going to eat for lunch... and working ... i feel like i work to much.. Not enough time for me or the simple things.

Why can't things be simple.

or carefree when we were children and we didn't have to worry about anything.

My parents didn't prepare me for this... they taught me to be responsible and i think that is the one thing that is keeping me going... I know that i have to be the responsible one.

Sleepless Long Nights

I know that i need to be sleeping ... I try hard to get to the bed.... early. but that rarely happens .. one am is when i usually plop into bed... and sometimes thats not even when i get to sleep..last night for example... i know i'm supposed to be sleeping .... i'm tired... i just can't quit get to sleep. There is always so much on my mind... awake or asleep... Though i did sleep well last night , because caspian slept well, I don't expect it to happen again anytime soon..

I'm so ocd when i'm thinking... writing or verbally saying things ... the sentences never complete themselves and i stop the thought in the middle of a sentence and well have to remember where i left off. I am to young to be so forgetful already.

I am sad ... and excited in the same instance.... Excited because shawn finally got the job promotion at work... which leads to a pay raise that will help us out alot... but i am sad because out days are now going to consist of switching drivers of the car... he will get off at 2 by the time he gets home i will be having to leave for work . We only get 2 half days together and one full one.. but we are both so tired that we dont get to do much or we just do what needs to get done around the house.

Sometimes i just can't stop typing ... its like verbal continuation of something i can't stop... I am not excited that summer is here ... where is Sept 23rd..... I guess with a blink of an eye it will be here. I can't wait till fall....

The wedding seems like so long ago.... Happy last fall... there is so much going on in my head i could write so much more... but i cut myself off here so that i can spend the little time i can with my husband.... todays entry not so simple

The beginning

Sometimes there is so much on your mind and you have to let it our some how, sometime, somewhere. I am constantly trying to find new ways to do this. I have decided that Ode is my way to do so. I name everything of mine my phone, ipod, computer etc. So welcome to Ode. Here is where you will get a (hopefully) daily look into the life a full time working mom, loving wife, young woman, and chef. the pros and cons to life here we come.

Today is the start of my blog. It feels intimidating. Like I am not good enough for you Ode. But I created you so I am.

It has been a successful day. I just typed a whole paragraph and decided that I want it to be simple.We got things done, and have spent some nice time together as a family. Brought out a new toy for Caspian ... his Exasaucer .. He loved it... Sometimes he just won't got to sleep... today i think it is because one i am home and 2 because his tooth hurts...

mmmmm Hazelnut creamer and coffee.... i loveeeee it .... I figured out that the smell of fresh brewed coffee reminds me of the times i spent the night at my grandparents house growing up ... waking up to the smell of coffee

I made 2 postcards last week... and im working on two today... i am enjoying it ... i love recieving postcards , and right now i am really enjoying making them...I am really enjoying postcrossing.com soooooo much... Well i am off.... be back another day. Tomorrow perhaps.