The Head And The Heart - Down In The Valley (Acoustic)

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No Happy Stamp

In my earlier post I asked the question: To nap or
Not to nap? I wanted to go ahead and answer that: The answer is To nap. Without a nap he is stubborn disobedient and generally no fun to be around. So the sleep war continues y'all. He got in trouble the other day at school. He was defiant to his teacher and I attribute that to no nap the day before.  He has been talked to and hopefully he will greet us with a happy stamp and a big smile this afternoon!

In other news I have been having migraines. I need to go to the doctor but I just cant seem to get around to it. I have started drinking protein shakes and taking vitamins. I am trying to cut out sugar. Hopefully the headaches will let up. It is no fun. 

Camping Weather.

 I can't wait to fill the crisp air.


  Gathering wood.  Smelling the camp fire on your jacket. Cooking your dinner over the open fire. Counting the stars. Cuddling deep into your sleep bag. Waking up to see the sun rise. Smelling fresh peculated coffee. Adoring my husband  as he cooks a fine breakfast in his Pj's. Taking a long hike thru the woods. Stopping to rest and taking in the fresh air.

This year is Noah's initiation.

Will it be the same?

No. It will be even better!

To nap or Not to nap

I have always had trouble getting Noah to sleep; whether it was nap time or night time. Noah puts up a hell of a fight, however I can always see in his eyes how sleepy he really is. It is super frustrating  -especially since I know he needs his rest in order to have the energy he needs.Three years later the fight continues, but I don't think I have the patience to keep up the struggle every day. The sad thing is about 5:00, after a napless day, his eyes get heavy. Sadly I can't let him close his eyes so late in the day, b/c I wouldn't be able to get him to sleep that night. So now that my patience is running thin I think I am going to give up the fight, and hope that on the days that he REALLY needs his rest he is able to close his  and sleep.  

I'm excited about blogging again. 

 We are moving our family  back to Mississippi, and we hope to settle down in Madison. Kelly is getting transferred to The Vicksburg District, but will continue to work on New Orleans projects. Hopefully he can get his foot in the door and apply for a  position at the Vicksburg District, but until then he will be traveling back and forth from  V-burg to NOLA on our own dime. He is currently in New Orleans working on a project in the field. He will be there for two weeks. The upside to that is  Noah and I are meeting him there for Halloween. We are leaving on the 31st because I am doing the Halloween Party at Noah's Preschool. We plan to Trick or Treat in Lake View. This is where we trick or treated last year and it was a HUGE  party . We had such fun so we decided to enjoy it one last year. Noah is obsessed w camoflauge so naturally he is going to be decked out in camo for Halloween! Kelly and I  are also dressing in  camoflauge as well! Well, I am about to head and pick up my boy at school. I hope to see a happy stamp and a big smile! Tootles 

To be a poet

I believed I wanted to be a poet but deep down I just wanted to be a poem. 
- Jamie Gil de Beidma

'Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the Autumn tree.'

Emily Bronte

Noah Patrick
Fall 2012 

Autumn came, with wind & gold.

Sara Elizabeth
Fall 2013
Senior Year

 Take me Anywhere!

Camping Trip 
Fall 2009

Don't fill your head with worry.
There will not be any room for anything else.

Kelly Patrick

Noah's 3rd Birthday

You don't get the same moment twice in life...

Eli & Noah
Summer 2013

Christmas w MeMol and PaPa

Once again we had a Fairy Tale Christmas on The Hill; around my house Christmas is a very magical time of year. While blogging about Christmas w my parents, I can picture all the things that make Christmas so special.. I can hear my mom singing Christmas Carols, while she does her chores around the house.. My dad makes sure there  is always a carton of Egg Nog in the fridge, only bc he knows how much I love Egg Nog! Sara's voice lights up the room w excitement, while Noah's laughter fills the air. Seeing Sara and Noah so happy together makes my heart smile.. These  are all Christmas memories to cherish, memories that will live in our hearts forever..


This year Noah was so hyped about opening gifts, before one present was unwrapped, he was rushing the tree for more! This was a bucket of soldiers from the movie Toy Story.

 

Sara helped unwrap while Day Day got the toys out of the box! It was a group effort! This is Rex from the movie Toy Story! He has so much fun w his Toy Story Friends!

 

 

 

I can see Slinky peeking his cute little head out of the box!

 

 

 

Day hard at work getting Slinky out of the box, with little helping hands

 

 

 

Little Feets in his Monkey Sleeping Bag! Kelly's parents got us sleeping bags for Christmas and the three of us have been watching movies in our bags! Noah asked for his sleeping bag tonight before he went to bed!

 

 

Let the playing begin!

 

 

Noah's cooking apron and hat! These two are a hoot!

 

 

Mom and Dad got Kelly and I a George Foreman! We have already used it a number of times! It is easy to cook w and easy to clean!

 

 

 A heater for Memol and PaPa - To stay warm while watching Eli play soccer!

 

 

 

My baby Girl.

 

 

Daddy found my old glove. He wanted Noah to have it!

 

 

As the excitement builds Sara is having to hold him back! What could be outside!

 

 

My Heart. 'Nuff Said.

 

 

The wait is over, It's a John Deer! Get Ready, Get Set, Go!

 

 

My beautiful family.

 

 

 

Trying to get a family shot was a little difficult! Noah has a led foot!

 

 

Noah loaded rocks, sticks, and last but not least Slinky The Dog.

 

 

Silly

 

 

This man can still make my heart skip a beat!

 

 

Looking at these pictures brings me such sadness; our girl is almost grown. Tell me, Where does time go? 

 

 

It  has been a wonderful Christmas, the only thing that would have made the day better would be the smiles of Skylar and Madison! Kory smiles as he sets up Noah's gun holsters.

 

 

 

 

Because this boy is a REAL cowboy now! Boots and All! Just like Woody!

 

 

 

Sara making us laugh! She is such a card!

 

 

 

Kory and Michele looking in their 'Coffee Basket'!

 

 

My sister made a beautiful Mardi Gras wreath for our door! Her wreaths are GORGEOUS!

 

 

Well, That's all Folks! Guns 'a Blazing!

 

 

Ask me how our Christmas  was this year, and I will respond w a quote from Buzz Light Year "To Infinity and Beyond!" That doesn't just go for Noah it goes for all of us! We love you, Memol and PaPa!

 

Merry Christmas y'all!

 

Christmas w Grammy and Poppy

 

 

 

 

Christmas w Grammy and Poppy.

 

  In joining together to recognize The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ: We celebrate family, food, gifts, and our love for one another. This year our Christmas gathering was delightful! The food was wonderful, the wine was extraordinary, the company was relaxing, and our love for one another was plentiful! Each year after Our Christmas Celebration passes, Kelly and I are speechless of how truly blessed our families are!

 

'The Stocking'

Noah's stocking is the biggest stocking I have ever seen!

 

We never thought that the gifts and surprises would stop appearing!

 

 

 

 

 

However, I think Grammy and Poppy have as much fun stuffing his enormous stocking as....

 

 

                                                        

                                                            

 

As Noah does opening it!!

In the meanwhile people began showing up! Let's get this party started! Among the people who were there, their were two very important ladies who graced us w their presence, MiMi and Aunt Nez..

 

Seeing these two lovely sister's smile will brighten up any ones day!

 

 

MiMi and Aunt Nez Lit up when they saw their Christmas picture of Noah Patrick sitting in Santa's Lap..

Even Uncle Tim was filled w joy when he saw Noah in Santa's Lap..

 

 

Poppy and Uncle Tim  watch another

set of amazing sister's light up the room while..

While sharing gifts w one another!

 

 

 

Tina also brought a bag of gifts for Noah, Kelly and me.. 

 

 

Aunt Tina always seems to know what to get! Noah was excited to see a Monkey Blanket and Pillow! Noah is fascinated w Curious George! He even acts like George: GETS  IN TO EVERYTHING!

 

 

I took this picture of Noah and Grammy playing w his plane that they gave him..

 

 

See, Grammy and Poppy know that he LOVES airplanes and Helicopters, so this was the perfect gift for this little man!

 

To Infintiy and Beyond! Noah opening Toy Story action figures!

 

 

 Grammy and Poppy even bought Noah 'The Moon' ...  And they did not stop there ...

They gave Kelly and me the moon too! We love y'all!

 

In the meanwhile Kelly is visiting w Mi Mi. Such a good women and a strong role model! I hope I am still tending a garden @ 84 years old!

 

Where has all the boys disappeared to?

 

 

 

 

Well, to shoot a bubble gun of course!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then after playing w the bubble gun, he asked his Day Day to go and get his sunglasses,

After all Batman isn't Batman with out Batman Sunglasses!

 

 

 

 

 

To the BatMobile Poppy! You Swing. I'll Shoot!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And Noah settled down for a long winter's nap, while we played w our Christmas gadgets!!

 

Merry Christmas Y'all

 

We love y'all,

 

Kim Kelly and Noah