Everyone Cares About Cancer, But What About Alzheimer's?

If you feel compelled to do so, I invite you to join me on Saturday, October 8 at Atlantic Station in Atlanta as we walk for Alzheimer's awareness. It's only 5k (3.1) miles, and there are no minimum fundraising requirements. Simply go to the website above and find "The Memory Walkers of NE Georgia" . If you cannot walk with us, please consider making a donation. It can make a difference for someone you love!

Why Does It Make Me Cry?

Children are a gift from the LORD... Psalm 127:3
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Chandler is with his Nana for the day, so after my tutoring session with a sweet little boy this morning, I decided to take advantage of the time and do some cleaning out. I started with Chandler's closet. That didn't seem to bother me all that much because I was basically just straightening things up a bit.

The hard part? Going through his socks, hats, and pjs and sorting out the ones that he can no longer wear. I found myself tearing up as I went through them, and even now as I type this.

So, why does it make me cry? My little man is growing up way too fast for this mama's liking, but I am so blessed to have him in my life. He is a precious gift from God.

Lowe's

Brent is teaching his son all about tools, machines, and gadgets, and Chandler loves every minute of it. He especially likes to drive! I love having the opportunity to watch this precious little boy grow and learn with his daddy. Here are a few snapshots from a recent trip to Lowe's.

Mini Golf

Yesterday I went to Target, my all-time favorite place to shop. While exploring the summer clearance aisle, I found this cute little golf set that I just fell in love with. At $2.99, it's the best money I've spent in a long time, because Chandler has played with it pretty much nonstop since yesterday afternoon.

I really don't know who is more excited about it though, Chandler or his daddy. It looks like Brent's going to have a little golfing buddy in a few years!

Thankful Thursday

This Thursday I am thankful for...

1) Family and friends who know just what to say and do to make my heart ache just a little less than it would if they weren't in my life right now; It helps to know that prayers are going up in my behalf, and I know I'll be okay

2) This sweet little miracle, who is such a blessing in my life on a daily basis; He makes me want to strive to be a better person

3) Brent's new job that begins soon; He'll be home with us in the evenings, which is going to be a wonderful thing

4) Summer night sounds; Unless you live in the city, you understand where I'm coming from on this one- so many childhood memories!

Frozen Pizza

I gave my son frozen cheese pizza for dinner. Actually, that's what all of us had. Don't worry, I cooked it first, so get those pictures out of your head of us sitting around eating brick-hard pizza straight from the freezer.

I kinda feel bad, because we rarely do this, but I gave him applesauce, too, so that should count for something, right?

First Trip to the New Super Wal-Mart

A week after its official grand opening, we finally ventured out to the new Super Wal-Mart in Cornelia today. First, Brent took me on a little tour (since he went in there briefly a few mornings ago when he got off work), and then it was off to find the things on the list.

So, what kind of awesome things did we buy on this momentous first trip to the new Super Wal-Mart? Well, let's see:

1) Oatmeal
2) Diaper Cream
3) AA Batteries
4) Caladryl Lotion for Brent's Poison Ivy
5) A Pack of Underwear

Exciting, huh? I must say I am glad that Ingles has some competition now, though, and I can't wait to buy groceries there for the first time because Wal-Mart price matches. It was nice to have a $5.00 gift card to use, too, because I'm all about saving money.

I think I'll have to go back again soon because Chandler took a 3-hour nap when we got home, so I got in a nap as well!