Murray'd Life.....it's a wonderful way to live!!

[countrygirl]

Well, I just realized that I have been posting my 'married life' things in my wedding day journal. OOPS!!!!! Yeah, I get to do a 'married life' thread of my own!!!!

[cowboysbride]

OH!!!! Yay our little Mrs. Murray is starting her very own AWJ! WOOHOO and I'm the first to post (LUCKY YOU!) :cloppy:

[countrygirl]

Ahhhhhh, I feel blessed that i have such a wonderful..........Ellen in my life!!!! Thanks for being the first to post baby!! I am very honored!!!

[cowboysbride]

Hey...anyone who is as tall as me AND had black cowboy hats in her wedding ROCKS!

I love you too! Wait? Did you say that...oh well I'm hormonally loving today!

[countrygirl]

Ahh, you know I love you baby!! I can't wait to post more pics of the black hats too!! They all looked so handome I tell ya!!!

[Kacie_bride]

I've been wondering when you were going to start your married journal. I'll be starting one too very soon!

[hummingbird521]

So glad you started your journal Heather.

[MOB Karen]

Best Wishes on starting your Wedding Journal, Heather!!! I can't wait to hear about your married life!!! :)

[ladymelissa]

Yay! Your married journal! BTW, I love the title, very creative play on words!

[countrygirl]

Yay! Your married journal! BTW, I love the title, very creative play on words!

That was a gift from Ellen, she came up w it!!!

[ladymelissa]

That was a gift from Ellen, she came up w it!!!
It was well done! :)

[countrygirl]

Well, we finally got to go Christmas shopping for the kids this weekend. I had fun too. Our nieghbors too all four kids to a movie so that we could go.

We also finished our tree last night. It has been unfinished for a week because I wanted to wait until the kids were over so they could all do it together. It's not the best pic, but it was done w a phone, so I can't expect much, can I?

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/tree.jpg

Here is a pic of the navitity scene that we have in the living room. We have garland that looks like pine going around it w lights thru it, so it is acutally pretty when lit up.

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/natscene.jpg

I have pics of J and the kids decorating, but will have to email them from his phone tonight.

I think that Santa may also be coming over to see the kids tonight too, so I will get pics of that as well.

[countrygirl]

We usually have handmade stockings out at Christmas. Last year, I works so hard on them for Josh and the kids. It took so long that I couldn't get J's finished. Well, the dog chewed up the bottom of two of them, and w the weddings, I haven't had time to fix them, but I did get J's finished. I should post pics of them.

Anyway, I think that this year, Santa will be leaving Christmas baskets (yes, like the Easter Bunny, they are good friends you know:) ). I think the kids will like that.

[ladymelissa]

From what I can see the tree and decorations look great, the pics are a tad small though. The tree is very bright, I love lots of lights. Christmas trees are very difficult to photograph well enough to do them justice.

[countrygirl]

From what I can see the tree and decorations look great, the pics are a tad small though. The tree is very bright, I love lots of lights. Christmas trees are very difficult to photograph well enough to do them justice.

Yeah, it's hard to get the phone (or my hand) still enough, but I think there may be a better one on the phone.

I love bright trees. They just totally do it for me. I really do love Christmas, not just the religious end, but the family, and good feelings part as well. It is def my fav season.

This morn, Peyton, our oldest was reading a christmas book to the rest of the kids. It was pretty neat.

[NicksBride]

aww, from what I can see your tree is very pretty.
Christmas baskets? What a great treat for the kids, I am sure they love that.
Glad to hear things are going well!!

[countrygirl]

I just found the baskets at Michaels.They are little, and cute, and in front have a tile type piece that I can write each name on. I think they will like them. I will post pics after they are decorated.

[mariaandmanish]

I just found the baskets at Michaels.They are little, and cute, and in front have a tile type piece that I can write each name on. I think they will like them. I will post pics after they are decorated.

Can't wait to see them! It sounds like a great idea and I can not wait to find out how it goes!

[Kacie_bride]

Your tree looks nice!!!

[hummingbird521]

Your tree looks pretty Heather. I love the idea of baskets for the kids.

[NicksBride]

I want to see pictures of baskets, they sound really cute. It is such a great idea!

[countrygirl]

So, Santa came by last night to visit the kids. The oldest thought he recognized the voice, but couldn't place it, thankfully. It was cute. Josh gets to be Santa for thier family later this week. I can't wait to see how that turns out. Our Santa was short and skinny (cause he hasn't eaten the Christmas Eve cookies yet) and thier Santa will tall and not so skinny. heehee

[ladymelissa]

How cute! Who played Santa for your kids?

[countrygirl]

How cute! Who played Santa for your kids?

My friend's hubby. They were just married two weeks after us. It was really cute. I guess she laughed the entire time he 'suited up'.

[hummingbird521]

What a special treat for the kids. I remember one time years ago when one of my uncles done this for us. I just knew then there really was a santa.

[countrygirl]

There is a shmushed wolf spider on the wall in the office, and I am freaking out. I HATE spiders, and really don't want to go anywhere near it!! UUGGGG!!!!!!

[NicksBride]

aww glad your kids had a fun visit with Santa, that is really nice of him to d that for your kids, I am sure they loved it!
EWWW spiders I hate them

[countrygirl]

It is still on the wall. It's hidden behind a plant, thank goodness. I think it's karma, because when I was young, I used to trap daddy long legs, pin them down w a stick and pull off thier leggs just to watch them twitch. I know, not nice. Now, it's bitting back at me!!!

[NicksBride]

haha I used to do the same thing with them, I would step on them and squish them as well. I do that now, I cannot sleep in a room if I saw a spider and did not kill it. It freaks me out!

[countrygirl]

I am terrible w bugs. One night, before J and I moved in together, we were on the phone, and a cricket came bouncing across the floor. I was throwing shoes at it trying to kill it. He was laughing so hard. He lived 1.5 hrs away from he, so he couldn't come over and kill it for me.:(

[NicksBride]

aww, well I am glad you have someone now to do that!! Its important to have them around to kill those kinds of things!!!!
I always have FH kill bee's I HATE HATE bee's and we had so many of them when we were moving in, i would jsut point and he would know to kill it. Gotta love him!

[brewsells]

I always make Adam kill bugs for me! I hate them! Now he is training our son to do it. LOL. Gotta take care of mom. :)

[countrygirl]

Well, w the exception of a wallet for Josh that will be from the kids, I think I am done Christmas shopping. We aren't overboard since the wedding was just a month and a half ago, but we will have plenty under the tree for the kids to open. That makes me feel so much better.

I bought the stocking--oops, I mean basket stuffers and bought some holly leaves and berries to put on them. I think they will turn out cute. I think I am going to work on them tonight when Nico goes to bed. For the boys I bought hotwheels and for the girls, hair accessories and thier own brushes. They love hair accessories. In our family, we don't do large or pricey stuffers.That is what presents are. Stockings are (in our family) for little fun things that you wouldn't ordinarily wrap.I can't wait to get them done.

[countrygirl]

I am not feeling so hot, and I miss my husband. Love saying that!! The hubby part, not the not feeling well part!!:snide:

I want to spend the evening just cuddling. But, he has to play santa for another friend tonight, so he will be gone for a bit. Then tomorrow, I have class, and he has to work. And Friday night, and Saturday night. It doesn't seem like we have an evening together anymore.

I am going to go home, put on something comfy and curl up on the couch w my son, and then my hubby!!

Have a good evening girls.

[NicksBride]

Hope you feel better, I am sure after all that cuddling you will a bit better, nothing like a cuddle. :)

[brewsells]

Hope you are feeling better today, Heather. And I hope you got to cuddle with the hubby..
You will have to post pictures of the baskets. they sound like they are going to turn out so cute!

[countrygirl]

Thanks ladies. I am feeling much better today. Acutally, after I ate a bit last night I felt better. I didn't get to cuddle w Josh much last night. He played santa at a few houses, and them was tired and passed out on the recliner. The bum!! I did get to cuddle w Nico for a while, so that was nice. I love cuddling w my little man. And tonight I have class, and J has to work, so I won't get to cuddle w him tonight either:( !! I did get a bit crouchy w Josh last night, and he was alittle peeved at me. Oops.

I did get some wrapping done last night, finally, and plan on finishing the baskets tonight. Man, I better really make them cute, as much as I have been talking them up, huh???

[NicksBride]

I am sorrry you didn't get to cuddle with Josh as long as you wanted, but it snice you got to spend some time with your son. I get crocthity too when I do not get Nick time. :)
I am sure your baskets will look lovely, can't wait to see them. I told my mom about Christmas baskets and she thought they were the cutest idea!!!

[countrygirl]

I am sorrry you didn't get to cuddle with Josh as long as you wanted, but it snice you got to spend some time with your son. I get crocthity too when I do not get Nick time. :)
I am sure your baskets will look lovely, can't wait to see them. I told my mom about Christmas baskets and she thought they were the cutest idea!!!

My mom thought it was a goofy idea at first, since our fam uses handmade stockings,but since I didn't have time to fix the ones the dog chewed up, I thought it would be the next best thing. I, personally, can't stand the ones in the stores. Everyone has them.

[ladymelissa]

Given the circumstances, the baskets are a great idea and I am sure they will look amazing!

Hopefully on Christmas you'll get plenty of time to cuddle with Josh and the family.

[countrygirl]

I just told a friend that I wanted to put "just murray'd" on the outside of our thank you cards for the wedding, and she laughed at me. She thought it was dorky, cute, but dorky.:snide: I liked the idea.

[ladymelissa]

I just told a friend that I wanted to put "just murray'd" on the outside of our thank you cards for the wedding, and she laughed at me. She thought it was dorky, cute, but dorky.:snide: I liked the idea.
I love the idea!

[countrygirl]

I love the idea!

THANK YOU!!!!

Josh looked at me wierd when I said it too, but I don't care. I think it's cute, and I am sure that his family will get a kick out of it too!!!

[NicksBride]

I think that is really cute!! Go for it, people will love it!!!

[hummingbird521]

I think it is really a cute idea myself.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I agree! It's a very cute idea Heather! Welcome to the married ladies club!! :D

[MOB Karen]

http://www.terranuts.com/forums/images/smilies/wreath3.gif I love the idea, Heather! I think that is such a cute play on words! I say, "Go for it!" :)

[countrygirl]

http://www.terranuts.com/forums/images/smilies/wreath3.gif I love the idea, Heather! I think that is such a cute play on words! I say, "Go for it!" :)

Thanks GRAMMA!!! Congrats to you Karen. That is so awsome!!!

[countrygirl]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh Man!!!! I made the baskets last night, took pics w the cell phone, and emailed them............to myMOTHER!!! Not me!!!!! Der, can we say blonde???

[ladymelissa]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh Man!!!! I made the baskets last night, took pics w the cell phone, and emailed them............to myMOTHER!!! Not me!!!!! Der, can we say blonde???
Darn! I guess we'll just have to wait.

[Jenn060306]

Just Murray'd is really cute! I think you should definatly do it!

[MOB Karen]

Thanks GRAMMA!!! Congrats to you Karen. That is so awsome!!!

http://www.simply-baby.net/forum/images/smiles/ornament.gif Thanks so much, Heather, we are thrilled!!! Can't wait to see the baskets!!!

[Kacie_bride]

I just told a friend that I wanted to put "just murray'd" on the outside of our thank you cards for the wedding, and she laughed at me. She thought it was dorky, cute, but dorky.:snide: I liked the idea.

I think it's a cute idea!

[countrygirl]

Thanks for all of the input ladies. I am going to go w Just Murray'd. I like it!!

We had a ver nice Christmas. On Friday, my friend and I decided to make Jack Daniel's Tamales. Have you heard of the Tequilla Cookies recipie? If not, you have to check it out, it's hillarious. Anyway, we made homemade tamales for the first time, and they turned out awsome. The directions we used to give out w them (to cook) was along the lines of the tequilla cookies, except this recepie you can acutally use.

Christmas Eve, I finished up my shopping, w out much trouble. The stores actually weren't that bad, believe it or not. Josh and I took Nico to see Night at the Museum. Wonderful movie, very funny, very family friendly, and even great for adults w out kids. It was supposed to be a date for Nico and I since he have a very good week in school, but he decided that he wanted to have Josh come along as well.

Then, we went to a neighbors house for a great ham dinner, off to church, which was too funny. Josh did something goofy w Nico, and Nico and I ended up having a giggle attack and couldn't stop. We giggled so much that the people behind us started giggling. Hey, it's Christmas! What better time to be happy?

We picked up J's kids at the wicked witch of the west's house who was a totaly scrooge!! But we took all the kids to a house near ours that was decorated and had Santa outside. It turns out the city polie dept put it on, they were giving beany babies to all of the kids and hot choc. to the adults. The do it every year I guess. It was really neat.

Christmas was great. The kids didn't wake up until about 8, and by 830 we were opening gifts. Josh and I spent all day in the kitchn, and it was totally worth it. I made homemade baked beans for the first time, and they were awsome!! I impressed myself!! heehee.

Needless to say, it was very nice, and I hope that all of you had a wonderful day too!!!

[countrygirl]

This isn't the best pic of the decorated house, but, it works, for now.
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/tn.jpg

[hummingbird521]

Heather so glad you had a wonderful murrayed christmas. The pic is really pretty. We would like to go see that same movie. The previews looked hilarious.

[countrygirl]

I have decided, I want a baby. Josh and I talked before we got married, and decided that we would wait a year before he has his reversal so that we can get settled into being married, and the kids are stable. But you know what, we have lived together for a year and a half now, and the kids are stable (in our home) now. They have alot going on at thier mom's but I can't judge what I do in my life by what is going on in her house. Is that selfish? I toyed for a long time w wether or not I really wanted another one, and now that the wedding is over, I can't stop thinking about it. I told Josh the other day that I don't want to wait a year for the reversal. Our chances for getting preg is 65-75% as it is. If it doesn't work, we will have to seek other avenues, and I don't want to keep waiting to see if that is what we have to do. It seriously makes me sad to think that I have to wait to start trying.

I want a baby!!!

[lea m]

Orr wow i think thats great Heather!!! i dont think you should wait either! If you feel the time is right then go for it! your not being selfish at all!!!
We're taking Lucy to see night in the museum for her birthday in Jan!! It premieres tonight here!

[countrygirl]

Orr wow i think thats great Heather!!! i dont think you should wait either! If you feel the time is right then go for it! your not being selfish at all!!!
We're taking Lucy to see night in the museum for her birthday in Jan!! It premieres tonight here!

Thanks Lea. I really don't want to be selfish, but I want one so badly. I guess we just really need to talk about it. TONIGHT!! heehee.

She will love the movie. It's great. I don't think there was a swear word in it, and there isn't any 'real' violence. Any scenes that way were humorous.

[cowboysbride]

I think you should GO FOR IT! Get the vascetomy reversed and start trying! I am so tickled for you...let me know what Josh says...sending baby vibes your way!

[countrygirl]

I think you should GO FOR IT! Get the vascetomy reversed and start trying! I am so tickled for you...let me know what Josh says...sending baby vibes your way!

Thanks Ellen. I did tell him the other day that I wanted it done asap, and I think he thought I was kidding. I know that he wants on too, I think he may be scared because of past experiences, but I know that he wants one, it's just a matter of time.

I am going to have to use my feminine ways to persuade him!!!!:innocent:

[cowboysbride]

Oh Lawd! Heather is pulling out the feminine wyles....poor Josh!:icon_barbar:

[countrygirl]

Oh Lawd! Heather is pulling out the feminine wyles....poor Josh!:icon_barbar:

Poor Josh nothin!!! He's gunna take it like a man and love every minute of it!!

[hummingbird521]

I don't think you are being selfish at all. You know what you want now go for it. The kids sound stable and happy and what more of a perfect time. Good luck and use them wyles girl.

[countrygirl]

Well, I talked to Josh, and he made me feel loads better. He has been thinking of getting it done soon too, but was scared, and didnt want me to get excited about it yet. TOO LATE!!! Yay!!!! WE ARE GOING TO WORK ON A BABY!!! Well, after he has the reversal done, and goodness knows how long that will take. He has to have an esoph. endoscopy done first.

[cowboysbride]

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay!

[ladymelissa]

Best wishes with the baby making! :)

[countrygirl]

Thanks!!! Like I said, it will be a few months before we get a consult since he wants to have the other procedure done, but still, I am so happy!!!

[cowboysbride]

Yeah that rocks I like the way you siggy looks!

[lea m]

And im happy for you!!!

[countrygirl]

Well, I had a very nice weekend. Friday, our neighbors, who had watched the kids while we were at work, made dinner for Josh and I. The kids helped of course, and it was yummy bbq!!!

Saturday, we didn't do a whole lot, but in the evening, Josh and I went to a friend's going away party. He left for Korea yesterday. :bbredface: . I really feel for his fiance. She won't see him again until mid-tour in July. They are getting marreid then, and Josh is in the wedding, so that will be nice. Anyway, we had so much fun. We danced our batooties off. Well, except for the song where Josh dropped me anyway. He flipped me, but because there were too many people out there who coulnd't dance, it made it difficult, and I landed on my back. It didn't stop me thought!!! We ended up at the Waffle House at about 3 am, which I had never done before. I had a blast there too. There was about 7 of us, and it was hilarious. The funniest past was on the way there, we all piled into a pick up, and three (including Josh) ended up in the back. They were so cold that they laid down in the bed of the truck, and pulled the (sliding) tunnel (sp?) cover over them. There are plenty of joked going about that one!!!

Sunday, We ran around all day w the kids, and took them to lunch at Chick-Fil-A (fast food chick joint). When they were playing in the jungle jym area, we ended up talking w a womand and her niece who's daughter was playng w the kids. It was funny, and just really relaxing. Josh had to work on NYE, but the neighbor's had offered to watch the kids again for us so that I could be there to give Josh our first NYE kiss as a married couple. It was interesting sitting at the bar w him watching all of the drunks act like complete fools. It was even funnier watching the women coming in trying to pick up on Josh. I think it's more fun to people watch when you are the bar. I swear, I NEVER acted like half of those girls!!!

Yesterday, we just hung out at home and watched movies all day w the kids. J's ex was supposed to pick them up at noon (holiday visitation) but she dicided to change it to suit her, w out telling us. She never showed. Turns out she got married on NYE, and didn't want the kids to know. She called them yesterday to tell them. They were hurt because her wedding was planned for next July and the kids were supposed to be in it. Guess she shouldve waited to get pregnant. We still had a nice time w them, and they were happy to stay at our house.

I am tired today. I can't go out two nights in a row like that. I feel guilty for leaving the kids like that, and I am so dang sleepy!!!

Oh, here is a pic of me, Josh, and Nico from Christmas Eve. The other three were w thier mom when it was taken.

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/Family%20Pics/us2.jpg

[cowboysbride]

You guys look great! I love your outfit! Nico is so handsome!

[countrygirl]

Thanks Ellen!! You know, I have worn that turtleneck a million times, but when I wore it that day, I got more compliments on it. Strange.

Nico made the wreath pin that I was wearing. He gave it to me that day.

[cowboysbride]

Oh how sweet! I can't wait until I have a little one to draw and make things for me!

[hummingbird521]

I love the picture of you guys. Smiles all around.

[countrygirl]

Oh how sweet! I can't wait until I have a little one to draw and make things for me!

We are lucky. Nico also made Josh an ordment w his (Nico's) pic on it. Nico is always making things for me to 'take to work'. Sadly, I have no where to put them. The girls are always coloring pics for us.

[countrygirl]

I love the picture of you guys. Smiles all around.

Thanks tresia. I guess we are pretty happy people!! heehee.

[ladymelissa]

I love the pic, all of you are so good looking! I am glad you had a nice New Years!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I love the pic, all of you are so good looking! I am glad you had a nice New Years!

I agree, it is a lovely photo of the lovely Murray family. :)

[NicksBride]

oh just love that picture, his smile cracks me up. :)
Sounds like you guys had a fun time and got to spend some quality time together!!!

[countrygirl]

oh just love that picture, his smile cracks me up. :)
Sounds like you guys had a fun time and got to spend some quality time together!!!

Thanks we did. I still feel guilty for leaving them as much as we did, but we made the dicision that the next weekend we have them, we are staying home. We will prob play board games and such. The kids love Chinese Checkers.

[NicksBride]

hah what is it with that game? The kids I nanny for will play for hours. Must be a good game then. hahaha

[countrygirl]

Man, this is not a good few days. I feel like crud. I started feeling icky a few days ago. I sounded like a man by the time I went to bed. I woke up yesterday and could barely move, and had to call in. I never get sick. It's been at least a year. I laid in bed all day and did nothing. I tried to clean, but got dizzy, and had to lay back down. I felt great this morn, and went to work, but now I feel horrible.:huh: I wanna go home!!!!!!

[hummingbird521]

This is how DH felt the other night when he came home. sick to his stomach and having dizzy spells and a high fever. His lasted about 24 hours. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

[NicksBride]

aww hope you feel better soon!!!!!

[brewsells]

I'm so sorry you feel like C R A P!! Feel better soon.

[countrygirl]

Thanks ladies. I just got an email from Josh, and he said is it totally hoarse. The two of us last night sounded like lifelong smokers!!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Man, this is not a good few days. I feel like crud. I started feeling icky a few days ago. I sounded like a man by the time I went to bed. I woke up yesterday and could barely move, and had to call in. I never get sick. It's been at least a year. I laid in bed all day and did nothing. I tried to clean, but got dizzy, and had to lay back down. I felt great this morn, and went to work, but now I feel horrible.:huh: I wanna go home!!!!!!

I was wondering why you hadn't been on yesterday!! That stinks Heather!! I hope you and Josh and are feeling better VERY soon!!

[countrygirl]

I was wondering why you hadn't been on yesterday!! That stinks Heather!! I hope you and Josh and are feeling better VERY soon!!

Thanks Shawna. In about a week we will have internet at home, so I can still catch up when not at work.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Thanks Shawna. In about a week we will have internet at home, so I can still catch up when not at work.

Wahoo!!! First Holly does and now you will too!! How awesome is that?!! :upsidown: That is so neat-o burito! lol. Ok I had coffee today and am feeling a tad bit not like myself...maybe this :upsidown: should represent me at this moment! lol

[countrygirl]

Wahoo!!! First Holly does and now you will too!! How awesome is that?!! :upsidown: That is so neat-o burito! lol. Ok I had coffee today and am feeling a tad bit not like myself...maybe this :upsidown: should represent me at this moment! lol

Goof ball!! Have another cup!!! I know I could use one right about now!!

[lea m]

Glad your feeling better now Heather! i keep going dizzy! lol i feel drunk! Hey its pretty good lol getting drunk without the cost!!! ha ha

[WhiskeyGirl]

Goof ball!! Have another cup!!! I know I could use one right about now!!

I think i just heard my coffee machine beeping to tell me it's turning itself off, I guess Ishould run and get it WHILE IT'S hot! lol. :nosey:

[countrygirl]

Glad your feeling better now Heather! i keep going dizzy! lol i feel drunk! Hey its pretty good lol getting drunk without the cost!!! ha ha

Ahh, not really, but I can fake it. heehee.

[lea m]

Ahh, not really, but I can fake it. heehee.
Sorry just read back a bit! lol just presumed that because you were on you were feeling ok!! lol well hope you do feel better soon!

[countrygirl]

Sorry just read back a bit! lol just presumed that because you were on you were feeling ok!! lol well hope you do feel better soon!

Well, yes, and no. I am not achy all over anymore, but I am very tired and have more 'cold' sypmtoms now. I am sure that I will be fine tomorrow. I have to be if I'm going to take care of my 6 foot 4 baby at home.

[lea m]

Oh gosh no! not Man Flu??

[countrygirl]

Oh gosh no! not Man Flu??

I am a big big baby when I am ill. He isn't bad when he is in the middle of it. It's getting there that he is bad. He is a baby at that point.

[lea m]

Hee hee your lucky! Joes a big baby from start to finish and even with things like a runny nose etc!!! hee hee but then again! I feel for Josh! lol

[countrygirl]

Hee hee your lucky! Joes a big baby from start to finish and even with things like a runny nose etc!!! hee hee but then again! I feel for Josh! lol

He cracks me up. He could be bleeding from everywhere, and not be bothered by it. He is always cut up from work, but don't get him a headache!!

[lea m]

He cracks me up. He could be bleeding from everywhere, and not be bothered by it. He is always cut up from work, but don't get him a headache!!
OMG exactly the same as Joe!! lol hes come home with his knee split in half, a big hole in the top of his head, a cut on his leg showing the bone (motorbike crash) and nothing but i bit of belly ache! hes on the settee all day making me run around after him lol

[countrygirl]

OMG exactly the same as Joe!! lol hes come home with his knee split in half, a big hole in the top of his head, a cut on his leg showing the bone (motorbike crash) and nothing but i bit of belly ache! hes on the settee all day making me run around after him lol

What is a settee?

[lea m]

Sorry! lol a sofa!

[countrygirl]

Sorry! lol a sofa!

Hey, I learned something new today!!!!

[lea m]

Hey so did I!! lol we dont have your type of biscuits lol

[NicksBride]

Nick is the BIGGEST baby, he gets a headache and he actually moans and groans about it. I am not a baby at all so I have no tolerance for it, I get so annoyed. I am like "Take tylenol you will be fine" haha.Its mean I know, but if he is REALLY and actually sick I do take careof him, but if he complains of a small tummy ache or a headache and he starts MOANING and whining, I am like take tums or tylenol, you are fine... hehehe

[countrygirl]

It's official, my husband is a stinker!!!! He was sick as a dog last night when I got home. He was supposed to go to work, but wouldn't call in so I text'd his boss and told her he was ill, and she gave him the night off. I made dinner, did some laundry, and made him comfy. By eight pm, I was ill, and he was FINE!!!! How is that? What a butt!!!

[lea m]

What a butt!!!
LMAO!!! what a butt! hee hee
Thats always the way! lol dont know about you but when Joes been ill and i've been looking after him, then i get ill joe never looks after me!! lol hes a butt!! lol

[countrygirl]

LMAO!!! what a butt! hee hee
Thats always the way! lol dont know about you but when Joes been ill and i've been looking after him, then i get ill joe never looks after me!! lol hes a butt!! lol

Josh totally takes care of me, I lucked out there. But the thing is, I started it, and when I took care of him, I GOT IT BACK!!!!:snide:

[Jenn060306]

Josh totally takes care of me, I lucked out there. But the thing is, I started it, and when I took care of him, I GOT IT BACK!!!!:snide:


It's the kiss of death! I swear! Mark always brings home all the germies he picks up from his students and I get sick. He'll eventually get it from me. Then i'm healthier while he's sick and then bam! I've got it again!

[Goin2thechapel]

Heather,
I love that picture of you and your family! Soo cute! I'm just getting around to all the posts I've missed...Very cute!

[countrygirl]

Heather,
I love that picture of you and your family! Soo cute! I'm just getting around to all the posts I've missed...Very cute!

Thanks Amanda. I will post more when I have them.

[janeandreawong]

My fiance is the "big brother" in our relationship. When he's sick, he would still do things for himself unless I volunteer. But when I am sick, he's all paranoid and panicking. I don't know but I am a bit happy knowing he's all messed up when I am sick.:) It's just so cute. There was one time I got admitted in a hospital and he felt that I wasn't getting enough attention from the doctors, he demanded and explanation and threaten to sue them if something bad happens to me. The resident doctor took care of me and ask us not to pay half of the hospital bill..




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http://bridesmaidtailor.com

[countrygirl]

Man, I really haven't been on here much lately. I feel totally lost with all of the new girls that have arrive. I have lost the urge to log on much anymore. I am in such a funk and I can't shake it. I am so happy to be married to Josh. I just sit there sometimes still amazed that HE chose ME to spend the rest of his life with. I have a wonderful family, I love the kids dearly. And I love my friends. But I am still so emotional and sad sometimes. I know that I have read a few other posts about being depressed after the wedding, and that alot has to do w not having anything to plan for, no ancitipation for an upcoming event. But I it's beyond that.

I want a baby. I am so excited for all of the girls here who are having a child. It's an amazing stage in life. And I do have four (one naturally) but I really want one w Josh. It's going to be a while before we can have one because I don't think that the military will end up paying for it. That is what a nurse told him when he called to r/s his consult so that I can be there. For those of you that don't know me, Josh had a vascectomy four years ago. He wants to have it reversed, but even at that, our chances aren't great, only about 70% in our favor.

My friend who was married two weeks after us is pregnant too. I am so happy for her. She is glowing. But I am jealous too. I am so scared that Josh and I won't be able to experience that together, and it truely saddens me. I don't think that I have ever wanted it as badly as I do now.

I am sure that I sound like I am throwing myself a pitty party, so maybe I should just be happy with what I have, right?

[cowboysbride]

Awww Heather! I don't know what to say other than I love you:hug: and your faith is strong...lean on it!

I know what you mean about the after wedding let down...I went thru it too! You aren't feeling sorry for yourself your feeling normal emotions.

As for the baby, God will take care of you guys! You know that!

I know this will sound strange but be an optomist not a pessimist....you know how weather people say 30% chance of rain when you're planning on going to the beach and it rains!? Well there was a 70% chance that it wouldn't but it did anyway, right? So there's a 70% chance of you getting your little Murray and only a TINY 30% chance that you won't! You hang in there, relax and get some good "practice" in...you'll get your baby if my prayers have anything to do with it!

[countrygirl]

Thanks Ellen. I know that if God wants it to happen it will, and only he can make that decision. I just would he would hurry up!!

I think it's really a mix of things. The baby thing is huge, but it's also the dealing w his x (which I will have to do for at least the next 13 years) and her idiot husband. Oh, yeah, she is preg, and ran to Vegas on NYE and got married, which upset the kids because she was planning a wedding w them in it, and decided to tell them over the phone on NY day when they were at our house.

And I am not liking my job so much anymore. It's boring, and I need a change. But I feel bad becase my boss is now one of my best friends, and preg (don't want to pi$$) her off!!:snide: .

I just need a break I think.

[brewsells]

Well, I think Ellen pretty much summed up what I wanted to say, and probably better.
Don't let the funk get you down. You have so much great right now! I know what you mean about wanting a baby and being so happy that everyone that is, but also being sad. Things will work out for you and Josh - one way or the other.
Hang in there, Baby!

[countrygirl]

Thanks Holly. I am glad that I have you girls here to pick me up. I really think that sometimes it's easier to chat w all of you than it is to talk to some of the people here that I know (excluding Josh). Pathetic, huh?

[brewsells]

Thanks Holly. I am glad that I have you girls here to pick me up. I really think that sometimes it's easier to chat w all of you than it is to talk to some of the people here that I know (excluding Josh). Pathetic, huh?

I don't think it's pathetic.. or else I am! I think it's just that we spend so much of our time on here and have really gotten to know some of the people, and we know what needs to be said to whom.

[countrygirl]

I don't think it's pathetic.. or else I am! I think it's just that we spend so much of our time on here and have really gotten to know some of the people, and we know what needs to be said to whom.

I know that we all have busy lives, but how fun would it be to set up a 'weekend' where we can all get together and meet?

[lea m]

Hope your feeling better soon! You always seem so happy and funny im sure you'll be ok again soon! Id love to meet up lol! Just might take me the whole weekend to get there!! ha ha

[brewsells]

Well, I did a mapquest and it would take almost 11 hours from here to there. I think it's doable! Who's got that bus?

[countrygirl]

Hope your feeling better soon! You always seem so happy and funny im sure you'll be ok again soon! Id love to meet up lol! Just might take me the whole weekend to get there!! ha ha

Thanks Leanne, we can meet half way!! I don't want you getting lost. Though I did read that you would love to see Arizona some day. I think I might be able to hook ya up!!!

[lea m]

Thanks Leanne, we can meet half way!! I don't want you getting lost. Though I did read that you would love to see Arizona some day. I think I might be able to hook ya up!!!

OOhh i do!! especially suprise!! i like the sound of it! lol

[WhiskeyGirl]

Sorry to hear you're in a funk Heather. It sucks that the military is saying they may not cover the reversal...but I remember you saying they would cover infertility treatments, you still have hope if they would cover IVF for the two of you. Josh does not need the reversal for this as they can extract sperm right from his testicles, then they take your eggs, fertilize them in the lab, put you on meds and then when the time is right they put one or two back in and presto...hopefully you get a BFP. I'm hanging onto hope for you Sweetie!! Hang in there, you're strong and we are here for you!!! :D We love you Heather!!! :D

[countrygirl]

Thanks for the encouragement ladies. I feel so much better today. I came home last night and talked to Josh about how I was feeling. It always helps when I talk to him. We are still going to do the consult, and then see what other options will be avail to us if they don't cover the rev.

[countrygirl]

Well I finally have more pics to post from the wedding. There were over 450 to choose from, so (if it works) if there are too many, I apologize. I am just so excited that I have them on the comp!!!

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/Church.jpg; http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/Comingintochurch.jpg


http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/idos.jpg; http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/kisskiss.jpg

[countrygirl]

My dad and I
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/hugs.jpg;

Me crying, of course!!!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/Me1.jpg;

The reception site
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/falcondunes-1.jpg;

We did the bubbles coming in, instead of going out.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/bubbles.jpg

[WhiskeyGirl]

Awww Heather!! you are so beautiful!! I love the bubbles!! And the picture of you and dad is so sweet. I can't wait to see more pictures. It is so great that you have the net at home, now we get to talk with you whenever you have time!! :D

[WhiskeyGirl]

PS I love your hair!! It is such a nice style, and looks stunning on you!!

[countrygirl]

Bridal party
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/bridalparty.jpg;

Mr & Mrs Murray
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/us-1.jpg;
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/us2.jpg;

Our parents
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/parents.jpg

[countrygirl]

My sister (MOH) and I
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/mennini.jpg;

My mom and I
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/memom.jpg;

My dad and I
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/meken.jpg;

The girls
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/menthegirls2.jpg

[countrygirl]

The guys
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/theguys.jpg;

I love this one!!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/laugh.jpg;

Me and my Nico
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/mennico.jpg;

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/beingheld.jpg;

[countrygirl]

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/joshnthegirls.jpg;

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/ooh.jpg;

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/golfcart2.jpg;

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/toast.jpg

[countrygirl]

Our cake
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/cake.jpg;

Groom's "cowboy hat" cake
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/groomscake-1.jpg;

First Dance
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/firstdance2-1.jpg;

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/firstdance-1.jpg

[countrygirl]

Josh and Jacqueline
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/joshnjacqueline.jpg;

My mom and I
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/dancinwmom-1.jpg;

Nico and I
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/kissinnico.jpg

Sunset
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/sunset.jpg

[mariaandmanish]

They're absolutely gorgeous, Heather!!! I looove the look on Josh's face as the girls are surrounding him!! Too cute! You, btw, looked absolutely gorgous!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Your pictures are awesome!! They are so great!! I can't say it enough, Ilove love love them!! You and Josh make a beautiful couple!!! :D

[countrygirl]

The Murray Family, into the sunset we go!!!!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/intothesunset.jpg;

Josh spent three hours cleaning and waxing his baby for me!!! I will probubly never see it this clean again!!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/end.jpg;
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/end2.jpg;
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/end3.jpg

Now i just have to post pics from our Honeymoon in Vegas. Wasnt that a movie???

[countrygirl]

Awww Heather!! you are so beautiful!! I love the bubbles!! And the picture of you and dad is so sweet. I can't wait to see more pictures. It is so great that you have the net at home, now we get to talk with you whenever you have time!! :D

Thanks Shawna, I am pretty excited to have it at home. When I logged on here earlier today, I was showing the site to Josh, and he was actually not laughing at me. He figured I would be here alot!!!

[countrygirl]

They're absolutely gorgeous, Heather!!! I looove the look on Josh's face as the girls are surrounding him!! Too cute! You, btw, looked absolutely gorgous!

Thanks Maria. It was hilarious watching that. His expression was classic!!

[hummingbird521]

heather I am just getting caught up on the last couple of days. so sorry you are feeling down and worrying so much about a baby. Like Ellen said you have a 70% chance and that is very good!!!!!!! There are options and the two of you will find a way.

Your professional pics are beautiful. I love the sunset ones of you and josh and the sunset one of the entire family. They are truly breathtaking.

[hummingbird521]

I think my fav of the ones you posted is the one of you with the veil partway over your face. That really is pretty.

[countrygirl]

Thanks Tresia. The photo. thought it would be a bit corny,but it acutally turned out kinda cute!!!

[brewsells]

Oh, Heather, I love all the new pics!!! They are just absolutely stunning. I really can't pic a favorite, although, I am pretty partial to the one of all of you walking into the sunset.

[ladymelissa]

OMG! Your pics are absolutely stunning. I love the one with your veil partially over your face and the ones of the sunset. I also love the one of Josh carrying you into the truck, so romantic! You are one stunning lady!

[countrygirl]

OMG! Your pics are absolutely stunning. I love the one with your veil partially over your face and the ones of the sunset. I also love the one of Josh carrying you into the truck, so romantic! You are one stunning lady!

Thanks Melissa. My mom just saw them online and said the exact same thing. Those were her fav's too.

[ladymelissa]

I really love them all! Those just stood out as being so unique. The one of you laughing is awesome too, I almost forgot to mention it.

[WhiskeyGirl]

I really love them all! Those just stood out as being so unique. The one of you laughing is awesome too, I almost forgot to mention it.

I agree that one is so pretty!! They all are!! lol :wink:

[lea m]

OMG your so pretty! your like a doll! All your pics are so gorgeous! I love love love the one of you and Josh with the sunset behind you! (if that was me and Joe id have a big one printed to hang on my living room wall) Your son is sooooo cute! hes lovely!

[NicksBride]

OMG! The one where your family is walking into the sunset is AMAZING! The one with your whole family I got goosebumps it was possibly the cutest thing I have ever seen!!!!!!

[Valmai]

Your pics are beautiful your happiness really comes thru! Hope your feeling a little better in urself now, it's probably not helping that u seem to be surrounded by pregnant women - even im starting to feel broody again!!! lol Take care of urself and good luck for whatever u decide to go with xxx
PS make sure u let me know of this weekened in plenty of time as its a long way for me to come lol x

[Goin2thechapel]

Heather, my wedding day pal.
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. You're glowing in all of them and it shows how happy you are to be married! I love you family sunset pic but my favorites (Because it's soo you) You laying in the guys arms and you laughing. Just perfect. Your photgrapher was amazing! Kudos to him/her!

[cowboysbride]

OMG I love your pics! They are GORGEOUS! You look hot mama! J looked so dashing....awwwwwwww! The one of all the Murray's walking off into the night was my FAV!

THIS IS CLASSIC! Cowboys walking across a golf court! AWESOME!

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/theguys.jpg

[cowboysbride]

I know that we all have busy lives, but how fun would it be to set up a 'weekend' where we can all get together and meet?


I'M IN! Ya'll have to wait until September or October though! I will be healed and the baby will be big enough so that Eric and I can travel with it!

[countrygirl]

I'M IN! Ya'll have to wait until September or October though! I will be healed and the baby will be big enough so that Eric and I can travel with it!

That would totally be awsome!!! Camping, how about camping!!!

[cowboysbride]

That would totally be awsome!!! Camping, how about camping!!!

I can't CAMP with a baby! :bblol: Unless you got some rich friend with an RV!

[brewsells]

I can't CAMP with a baby! :bblol: Unless you got some rich friend with an RV!
LOL. Sure you can! I have done it before!

[countrygirl]

You most certainly can camp w a baby!! Besided, it's not like there won't be enough mama's around to help!!!!

[mariaandmanish]

A OW camping trip? I'm not much into camping, but can I come anyway??!!! lol

[cowboysbride]

You most certainly can camp w a baby!! Besided, it's not like there won't be enough mama's around to help!!!!


I have no doubt I could camp with a baby but a 8-12 week old baby in September or October? Ya'll are out of your tree LMAO!

[countrygirl]

I have no doubt I could camp with a baby but a 8-12 week old baby in September or October? Ya'll are out of your tree LMAO!

Ha, shows what you know, we don't have trees in Az, we have cacti!!! It's still good weather here that time of year!!!

[cowboysbride]

Ha, shows what you know, we don't have trees in Az, we have cacti!!! It's still good weather here that time of year!!!


You didn't say we were going to meet in ARIZONA!:lafhard: Give me a break! :sorry:

OMG I LOVE YOU! Cacti, not trees! SNORT:gurn: !!! I am going to pee I am laughing so hard!

[countrygirl]

You didn't say we were going to meet in ARIZONA!:lafhard: Give me a break! :sorry:

OMG I LOVE YOU! Cacti, not trees! SNORT:gurn: !!! I am going to pee I am laughing so hard!

Well at least if you pee your pants, you can blame it on a week bladder from pregnancy. heehee. No one would be the wiser, or wetter!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Well at least if you pee your pants, you can blame it on a week bladder from pregnancy. heehee. No one would be the wiser, or wetter!!!
you guys are off your rockers!!!

Can you picture Ellen out camping, hunting for food, sleeping in a tent with a newborn attached to her hip (Or in one of those slings) She'd look like something out of a National Geographic magazine..LOL

And is there such word as CACTI...hahahahahahaha Heather, that's the funniest **** thing I've ever heard!!! I too almost drooled coffee out of my mouth...hehehe

[countrygirl]

you guys are off your rockers!!!

Can you picture Ellen out camping, hunting for food, sleeping in a tent with a newborn attached to her hip (Or in one of those slings) She'd look like something out of a National Geographic magazine..LOL

And is there such word as CACTI...hahahahahahaha Heather, that's the funniest **** thing I've ever heard!!! I too almost drooled coffee out of my mouth...hehehe

I can totally picture Ellen like that, she's going to be a "supermom".

Acutally, "cacti" is multiple cactus'. I think that is how you spell it.

[ladymelissa]

Cacti is correct. :)

[countrygirl]

Ok, I am bound and determined to bring myself out of this funk. I didn't realize how 'different' I have been until the other night when I was talking w Josh, and he said that even his buddy noticed that I haven't been my 'chipper' self, that I didn't say much at our game on Sunday. THat is a sign, if a GUY notices it.

So, I haven't been going to church much since the wedding, and have missed quite a few of my classes (I'm joining the cath church) due to the holidays, and everyone being ill. We went to church on Sunday, and I went to class last night, and that seemed to help me so much. Just gave me a renewed peice of mind I guess.

I am also going to start on the healthier me, on Feb first. I want to be a part of the weighloss thread, and I am going to stick to it.

I ALSO just spent my lunch house shopping for decor for the house. We put of decorating to save $$ for the wedding, and w no 'party' to plan, I can decorate. I bought pillows for the couch, picture frames that hold 8 pic each, and a pretty 'love never fails' sign. I can't wait to get in in the house!!!

[cowboysbride]

Supermom that knows there's a Wal-Mart on the way to Arizona! Can you say "we got a microwave and fridge in the horse trailer...not to mention a queen size "bed"?

I'll bring my baby, my hubby and two horses...not to mention the portable solar showers we bought last year...self enclosed...the sun warms the water...each one is good for a 5 min shower!


Cacti...I'm still snorting over that one...so there are NO trees in Arizona:worry: , where am I gonna pee? (I am from Kentucky afterall!)

[cowboysbride]

Ok, I am bound and determined to bring myself out of this funk.

That's my girl!:flower:

[NicksBride]

You guys are so funny....
Sorry you have been in such a funk lately, its never easy to be feeling down. We ar ehere if you need anything!

[brewsells]

Well, I can just tell, this is going to be one interesting camping trip! All I can say is, I WANNA GO!! I don't think September is going to be such a good time for me to go... But, I am with Ellen on the trees thing.. I don't know that I can pee on any cactus.. Give me at least a bush!

[cowboysbride]

OHHHHHH You said "bush"!:bbmrgreen:


....Heather don't kill me!

[ladymelissa]

I hope you feel better!

There are some trees in AZ, Karen posted pics of the leaves changing in the fall.

[countrygirl]

Cacti...I'm still snorting over that one...so there are NO trees in Arizona:worry: , where am I gonna pee? (I am from Kentucky afterall!)

We can put you behind a tumble weed. Those are plenitful here in the desert!

[countrygirl]

OHHHHHH You said "bush"!:bbmrgreen:


....Heather don't kill me!

I seriously just laughed out loud at that one!!!!

[Valmai]

LOL when we went to California we were walking across this vast area and i needed a pee - not a tree in sight for at least 50 miles!! I asked my leader where could i go (cos when i need to go then i NEED to go) she told me to go behind some tumble weed but i was scared it would blow away lol so had Jamie stand in front of me and just hoped nobody near had binoculars lol How do u lot manage??? xxx
PS can i come camping pls I'll bring my own tent! x

[countrygirl]

LOL when we went to California we were walking across this vast area and i needed a pee - not a tree in sight for at least 50 miles!! I asked my leader where could i go (cos when i need to go then i NEED to go) she told me to go behind some tumble weed but i was scared it would blow away lol so had Jamie stand in front of me and just hoped nobody near had binoculars lol How do u lot manage??? xxx
PS can i come camping pls I'll bring my own tent! x

That is too funny!! You are on my camping list baby!!!!

[cowboysbride]

That is too funny!! You are on my camping list baby!!!!

Valmai is DEFINETLY on the list...when in doubt pee behind your man LMAO!

[Valmai]

Awww thanx!! I will practice my peeing skills ready! xxx

[countrygirl]

Here are the roses that Josh bought me the other day. Just had to show them off. I love roses!!!
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r56/jhmurray/tn.jpg

[brewsells]

Those are very pretty!! I love roses too. So, they are more of a purple?

[countrygirl]

Those are very pretty!! I love roses too. So, they are more of a purple?

No, that pic was taken w a phone. THey are VERY deep red though.

[NicksBride]

oh those are very pretty!

[countrygirl]

Thanks. I like um!!!!!!

[ladymelissa]

They are beautiful!!!

[Goin2thechapel]

Awww....I haven't gotten flowers since....Like almost 9 months!!

[countrygirl]

Awww....I haven't gotten flowers since....Like almost 9 months!!

I am not used to it. Nico's dad never gave me roses. He did bring home one once, but he was a bartender and one of the barlflies gave him the rose, and he gave it to me.:snide: He did bring me a plant on my first mother's day, but only after I told him he was a jerk for not doing anything in the first place. We got in a fight later and I threw it at him. I guess that wasn't too nice.

Josh does that once in a while. He brought home some one day because I told him over the phone at work that my friend's boyfriend just brought her some. SO, I came home to some myself.

[Jenn060306]

Awww they are beautiful!

[Goin2thechapel]

I am not used to it. Nico's dad never gave me roses. He did bring home one once, but he was a bartender and one of the barlflies gave him the rose, and he gave it to me.:snide: He did bring me a plant on my first mother's day, but only after I told him he was a jerk for not doing anything in the first place. We got in a fight later and I threw it at him. I guess that wasn't too nice.

Josh does that once in a while. He brought home some one day because I told him over the phone at work that my friend's boyfriend just brought her some. SO, I came home to some myself.
Aww...Josh is such a winner!!! SCORE 1 for Heather!!! Do you feel like you compare Josh with Nico's dad alot? I finad myself doing it only when Jon and I are fighting :( It's a bad habit of mine.

[NicksBride]

Hey every girl should be pampered. Nick gets me flowers and I get him candy sometimes haha...

[countrygirl]

Aww...Josh is such a winner!!! SCORE 1 for Heather!!! Do you feel like you compare Josh with Nico's dad alot? I finad myself doing it only when Jon and I are fighting :( It's a bad habit of mine.

I don't compare them because there is no comparison. There is nothing in Josh that reminds me of Nico's dad. That is such a good thing. The only thing that I do notice is I get very guarded sometimes over the stupidest things and get really tweaked over others and they dont' have anything to do w Josh, it's just past experiences.

[Goin2thechapel]

I don't compare them because there is no comparison. There is nothing in Josh that reminds me of Nico's dad. That is such a good thing. The only thing that I do notice is I get very guarded sometimes over the stupidest things and get really tweaked over others and they dont' have anything to do w Josh, it's just past experiences.
Soory to hear that.....But You have an amazing husbad now that clearly loves you very much, and you are totally smitten over....Awww...it makes me soo happy for you :)

[SerendipityCrafts]

The only thing that I do notice is I get very guarded sometimes over the stupidest things and get really tweaked over others and they dont' have anything to do w Josh, it's just past experiences.

Ditto. I think it's a case of not wanting to make the same mistakes over again. Not to worry .... in time it will subside.

[countrygirl]

Well, it's been one heck of a day. Yesterday, Josh had traffic school in the am, and Nico and I met him at Hooter's for lunch. I really do like thier food!! I had the best chicken sand!!! Anyway, about 6 last night, J started to get the chills, and horrific stomach pains. We thought it may have been from the hot wings and philly cheese steak sand he had at lunch. He took a muscle relaxer to try to help his tummy, but he was in really bad shape. He ended up going to bed and slept for 12 hrs. This morn, he was still terrible, nauseated, dizzy, abdomen was sore, and he could barely walk, so I took him to Urgent care. They ran a few tests, and then sent him to the ER. It's 730, and we just got home. They did xrays, CT's, UA's, and blood work. They have had him on morphine all day (IV).He started to dry-heave while in there. When they tried to draw blood, he was so dehydrated that they couldn't get enough. They had to poke him three times in diff places to try to get enough. We have been at it for 10 hrs. only to find out that he has acute gastritis that has most likely been caused by the Prilosec the Dr put him on earlier in the week. I feel so bad for him. He hadn't eaten since lunch yesterday, and finally just scarfed down some dinner and is passed out on the couch.

Poor thing. He has a very high tolerance for pain. He was doubled over on the floor of the Urgent Care this morn because of the pain and dizziness. I feel terrible that we didnt' take him in last night, but, at least we went today, and he will be ok. It isn't fun watching your kids sick or in pain. I think it's even worse to watch your husband, because (for most of us) we can't cuddle them up in our laps and hold them. Especially when they are 6'4 and 240 lbs.

[ladymelissa]

That is horrible! I hope he feels better, he is in my thoughts.

[Kacie_bride]

Good grief. I hope J gets to feeling better. That sounds horrible. I know I just hate it when Justin is sick. It makes me feel so bad.

[brewsells]

I am so sorry to hear Josh is so sick! I hope he feels better soon. I know what you mean about the men being in so much pain. When Adam was in the ER before we found out he had to have his gall bladder out, I think I drove him crazy. Constantly wanting to get something for him or stroke him arm. LOL.

[countrygirl]

Thanks girls. He is doing better today. He is a bit sore, but got some rx's for vicodin and flexeril (sp?), he doesn't usually take pain meds, but I think he will this time. He is eating his normal diet, and feeling better.

[lea m]

Glad to hear he's feeling better!! I know what you mean though! I hate it when Joes ill! Usually i lean on him to make me feel better and i feel like i cant do the same for him when he's ill! it scares me!!

[cowboysbride]

Oh goodness Heather! I am so sorry he was so sick. I'm glad he's feeling better now...tell him to take it easy...orders from Kentucky! :gurn:

[hummingbird521]

So sorry to hear about J being sick. But however glad to know he is doing better now.

[NicksBride]

oh my goodness that is scary, I remember taking Nick to the ER for stomach issue as well, scary scary. Glad to hear he is doing better though!!

[countrygirl]

Up and down, up and down. He went back to the dr on base today because his tummy was hurting again, and they put him on quarters for two days. He isnt' supposed to leave the house until he goes back to work on Wed.

[Kacie_bride]

Tell him to take it easy and relax for these few days he has off!

[NicksBride]

aww man, tell him to get some good rest!!!

[ladymelissa]

I hope he feels better very soon!

[Goin2thechapel]

Make him rest and make sure he gets plenty of fluids!!

[ladymelissa]

OMG! I just heard a story on our local news that an adult sex offender posed as a 12 year old and ended up attending a school in Surprise, AZ. It was a very brief report with very little details. I hope it wasn't the school your kids attend!

I can't even begin to understand how this person pulled this off. How does an adult pass for a 12 year old?! They even interviewed his "teacher" and all she had to say about it was he was a good student and always did his homework on time. WTF? Is she an idiot? She couldn't tell this was an adult?!

[countrygirl]

I don't know, I saw something on the news too, but I didn't get a chance to watch it all. I tried to watch it again this morn, but had to get out the door.

I will let you know if it's close, or the same school. Very scary.

[mariaandmanish]

OMG! I just heard a story on our local news that an adult sex offender posed as a 12 year old and ended up attending a school in Surprise, AZ. It was a very brief report with very little details. I hope it wasn't the school your kids attend!

I can't even begin to understand how this person pulled this off. How does an adult pass for a 12 year old?! They even interviewed his "teacher" and all she had to say about it was he was a good student and always did his homework on time. WTF? Is she an idiot? She couldn't tell this was an adult?!

Not to defend, given that I really don't have any idea about this person or the teacher, but as a teacher, I can perhaps shed some light on how she may not have known. Currently, I teach at an elementary school that's K-5. Some of the fifth graders are sooo adult looking, and acting, that you wouldn't know the difference.

It's really scary, though, that it wasn't caught in the office or anywhere else when he enrolled. I mean, every school I've ever worked in has required a birth certificate (the school makes a copy of the original) and a medical history beginning when they're babies. I can't imagine how he got around that! So scary!!

[countrygirl]

Not to defend, given that I really don't have any idea about this person or the teacher, but as a teacher, I can perhaps shed some light on how she may not have known. Currently, I teach at an elementary school that's K-5. Some of the fifth graders are sooo adult looking, and acting, that you wouldn't know the difference.

It's really scary, though, that it wasn't caught in the office or anywhere else when he enrolled. I mean, every school I've ever worked in has required a birth certificate (the school makes a copy of the original) and a medical history beginning when they're babies. I can't imagine how he got around that! So scary!!

I work w kids everyday, and I agree that there are some that are grown up, to a point. You would think that someone would notice that the kid is wearing pancake makeup. I have worn it for plays before, and you can tell up close that the person has it on.

[mariaandmanish]

I work w kids everyday, and I agree that there are some that are grown up, to a point. You would think that someone would notice that the kid is wearing pancake makeup. I have worn it for plays before, and you can tell up close that the person has it on.

Yeah, that's definitely something that someone should have noticed!!

[NicksBride]

That is just to creepy! What is this world coming to???

[countrygirl]

So, I want to start today off on a much more positive note. I don't have anything exciting to talk about, but I just wanted to drop the depressing subject.

Today, i am sooooooooooooo tired. J got home from work at about 930 last night, and we sat up and watched The Wedding Date-very cute- and I am not awake at all. J isn't allowed to work late anymore. I'm going to have to tell the military that his work sched doesn't fit my sleeping sched. I don't think they will mind!:bblol:

[NicksBride]

of course they won't mind! haha, just let them know you want to spend time with your husband and they just need to work around your schedule. ;)

[countrygirl]

of course they won't mind! haha, just let them know you want to spend time with your husband and they just need to work around your schedule. ;)

And while I'm at it, I will let them know that I won't be sending him on any TDY's either. I am sure they will like that one too!!

[NicksBride]

hahaha, I have tried that one.. They seem to frown upon that. There are so many demands of a military wife/Fiance. :)

[countrygirl]

Josh is at a point where he doesn't have to go if he really doesn't want to. The next one is on the weekend of Nascar, and he doesn't have to go. The one after that will be around our anniv, and he won't have to go on that one either, again, it will be Nascar weekend. heehee. We planned that well, huh?

[NicksBride]

Good job!! hahaha you have it down.

[countrygirl]

WOW!! I just realized that I haven't updated here since Monday. Of course, I haven't been on much since then, excuses excuses!!!

Well, there isn't really much new going on. J's aunt came into town on Tues night, and will be here until next Tues. She is really nice, a bit quiet, but very nice. I was going to take her on base to see J at work on Wed, but it was raining so hard that the jets weren't flying, so that didn't work!!

Tomorrow, we are taking her to Old Tucson and Tombstone. She has never been to Az, so we thought we would do the tourist thing. We thought about the Grand Canyon, but it's a four hour drive each way, and we only plan on making a day trip.

We have the kids signed up in t-ball and baseball. Well three of the four anyway. Our oldest daughter lost her softball priv's this season because she is still screwing around in school. She still isn't turning her work in on time, and the only time she does, is when she is at our house and we have to cram a weeks worth of homework into one night because she doesn't do it at her moms. So her mom agreed that she didn't deserve to play this season. Oh, but then the day after we withdrew her from softball, her mom emails me and says that she had just gotten an award for turning all of her homework in this quarter. She said she doesn't think that she deserves to have it taken away. Ummm, ok, so reward her for only doing homework one day a week? It's $50 a kid. She doesn't deserve that at this point in time. If she wants to put her in, she can pay it herself. We paid for the other three.

Lets see, what else........... I guess that is about it. Nothing special.

[NicksBride]

Well we missed you around here! Glad things are going OK.
Oh t-ball and baseball that will be so much fun for them I remember doing that as a kid!!! I am sure they will enjoy it.

[countrygirl]

Well we missed you around here! Glad things are going OK.
Oh t-ball and baseball that will be so much fun for them I remember doing that as a kid!!! I am sure they will enjoy it.

Thanks!! I have missed you girls too!!

I never played softball as a kid, but play two nights a week now. I am so addicted!! They played last year and had a ball doing it. We have made some pretty good friends thru it. Infact, one couple ended up in our wedding!

[Kacie_bride]

Oh I love Tombstone. My parents took me there when I was little.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Hey Heather, what does Josh do in the military? You said he's in the air forces? I am just wondering...:D

Ohhhhh, soft ball and t-ball!! How great for the kids, I wish my parent's had done that for me too! lol You guys are the best parents!! :D

[countrygirl]

Hey Heather, what does Josh do in the military? You said he's in the air forces? I am just wondering...:D

Ohhhhh, soft ball and t-ball!! How great for the kids, I wish my parent's had done that for me too! lol You guys are the best parents!! :D

Josh is a mechanic on the F-16's. He's pretty much a grease monkey!!:chimp:

Yeah, I didn't do much in the way of sports until high school. I love it now, and it's great for the kids!! Our 9 year old practices w us for our team. He's pretty good.

[WhiskeyGirl]

Josh is a mechanic on the F-16's. He's pretty much a grease monkey!!:chimp:

Yeah, I didn't do much in the way of sports until high school. I love it now, and it's great for the kids!! Our 9 year old practices w us for our team. He's pretty good.

Mmmmhmmmm, sounds much like what both my parents did in the military. When my parents hear or see a jet in the sky, I swear they get all excited to this day!! lol. (neither of them are military anymore of course. :))

[NicksBride]

Mmmmhmmmm, sounds much like what both my parents did in the military. When my parents hear or see a jet in the sky, I swear they get all excited to this day!! lol. (neither of them are military anymore of course. :))

hahah Nick is the same way, he just stops what he is doing to listen. I always call him a huge dork! hahaha

That is nice that your 9 year old is already getting into the game! Good for oyu for playing two nights a week! I wish we had something like that here! Vermont is so far behind the times!!

[ladymelissa]

Josh is not an average grease monkey! Military aircraft are so sophisticated he could run circles around regular mechanics!

Have fun on your trip tomorrow!

[countrygirl]

hahah Nick is the same way, he just stops what he is doing to listen. I always call him a huge dork! hahaha

That is nice that your 9 year old is already getting into the game! Good for oyu for playing two nights a week! I wish we had something like that here! Vermont is so far behind the times!!

We are pretty fortunate, the cities around here have alot of sports from 5-99! The weather is usually pretty good, so it makes it easier!

Josh hates the sound of the jets. I am always wanting to go to the EOR to watch them take off, and he thinks I am the big dork!! I love them! My dream has always been to ride in one. I will get a taxi ride one day. But butthead got to acutally ride over the grand canyon. PTTTTTTT!!! That's me sticking my tongue out at him!!

[WhiskeyGirl]

I love to listen to the jets!! When we lived on the AFB (air force base) we would hear them all the time. Actually where we lived is where they flew all the major missions out of, and now where they bring all of our fallen soldiers back to. i would love to live near an airport again, it lulls me to sleep and is so soothing. If I get a chance to go up in a jet Heather, you can have my turn! lol. Planes and helicopters are good enough for me!! :wink:

[countrygirl]

I love to listen to the jets!! When we lived on the AFB (air force base) we would hear them all the time. Actually where we lived is where they flew all the major missions out of, and now where they bring all of our fallen soldiers back to. i would love to live near an airport again, it lulls me to sleep and is so soothing. If I get a chance to go up in a jet Heather, you can have my turn! lol. Planes and helicopters are good enough for me!! :wink:

Thanks Babe!!! heehee

[WhiskeyGirl]

Thanks Babe!!! heehee

Hey no worries!! I would gladly let you go!! :D You would enjoy it and that's important, I think I'd hide my eyes the entire home and maybe be using the air sickness bag the whole time, so if my chance comes up (lol which it probably won't! lol)It's yours my dear!! :D

[countrygirl]

Well, it's been nearly week again since I have posted in here.

I have ben walking funny all week. I played 4 games on Friday,and ended up tripping myself (yes, I am infact a total clutz). I litterally skinned my knee cap and cant walk normal. Guess I shouldn't do that again.

Josh's Aunt came out last week, and stayed until yesterday. She is great. Very mellow, and very nice. She laughed at us alot, which seems to happen quite often....hmmm,....I wonder why.;)

We ended up taking her to Tombstone, the western town where the 'Shootout at the O.K. Corral" happend. It was pretty neat. I love history, and love walking thru it. We saw a few 'shows', one of which they picked two men out of the croud for a horseshoe throwing contest. Josh was one of them. The funny thing was, they horseshoes were acutally painted toilet seats. The actor had the other man just drop his and called him the first man who ever learned to put the seat down!! HAHAHA!

Nico had his pic taken w that actor, and w a nother on the street dressed at Doc Holiday. We tried to see the actual shootout re-enactment, but the sold out. They tried to get the actors to hold a second showing, but they are only contracted for one and didn't want to do the second. Butts!! Oh well. We walked thru Boot Hill Graveyard, where there are over 100 burial sites, some of them belonging to the members of the orignal shoot out. It was interesting to read the stories on how some of them died.

That is about it for the week. Oh, but a friend is working on our home comp for the next few days, so I may be able to get on from home this weekend. We shall see!!

[NicksBride]

Glad to hear from you!! Sorry to hear about your knee!!! I hope it gets better soon. :)

Sounds like you had a nice time with Joshs Aunt!

[countrygirl]

Glad to hear from you!! Sorry to hear about your knee!!! I hope it gets better soon. :)

Sounds like you had a nice time with Joshs Aunt!

We did have a nice time.

Josh was finally able to take her on base yesterday and she watched the jets for about a half hour, and shopped for her family at the BX. She loved it!! Hopefully when J's brother graduates from HS in May we can go out there to see them all again, and meet more of his family.

[NicksBride]

How fun!!!! Sounds like she is part of the family with listening to jets haha. The BX on base's are sooo much fun to shop at! In Texas they have one that is the size of a mall.. It was great fun! haha

[lea m]

Oh I want to go to Tombstone!! Sounds brill! I love things like that too!:bbbiggrin:

[WhiskeyGirl]

Oh I want to go to Tombstone!! Sounds brill! I love things like that too!:bbbiggrin:

Me too Lea!! I love the history behind it all. It fasinates me!!

Heather it sounds like you had a blast!!

[lea m]

Me too Lea!! I love the history behind it all. It fasinates me!!

Heather it sounds like you had a blast!!
Hey maybe on our way to Hawaii, we could call in on Heather and go to Tombstone!! Yeah! :bbmrgreen:

[ladymelissa]

Sounds like your trip was fabulous! :whoohoo:

[Jenn060306]

sounds like you guys had a great time :)
I would love to come see all that stuff! Sounds really neat!

[WhiskeyGirl]

sounds like you guys had a great time :)
I would love to come see all that stuff! Sounds really neat!

ROAD TRIP JENN!!!!!!! :whoohoo:

[countrygirl]

Well I had a VERY nice weekend.

Friday, I had the day off to go gey my new SS card ordered. I know, it's been three months. OOPS! But I was out of there in 30 minutes. I then went shopping some gift cards, and had a blast! I went to Bath n Body Works, Vic. Secret, and Boot Barn. Nico had a dr apt (yearly check up) and was so funny w the dr. They had me laughing quite a bit. But he had to get two shots, and he cried. Poor baby! He got a milkshake for that!

Friday night, I played another four games (softball) and one of them was against Josh. That was great! But I got hit in the shin w the ball and walked funny all weekend!

Sat, I cleaned all day, so that wasn't exciting, but at least I have a clean house.

But, Sunday, was nice. It was my birthday, so Josh got up and made me breakfast. We then went to church, and the kids were awsome!! After church our neighbor came over and offered to watch the kids for the afternoon so Josh and I could go out for a few hours. We went to Elephant Bar, and had an amazing lunch. I got a bit tipsy, and giggled alot!! Then off to a movie.

When we came home, we had a message that our game was rained out, so we got to stay home for the evening. But we hadnt been home all day, and Josh still wanted to make a cake, so after running to the store (oops, no eggs) it was finally done about 830. But the kids were already in bed. Heehee. THey had already sang happy birthday do me and gave me a beautiful buckle. I saw it when we were in Tombstone weekend before last. I didn't know it, but Josh had gone back in the store after we left it and bought it for me. I will post a pic in a few. I love it. I am going to wear it to the Daryl Worley (sp?) concert this weekend. It's a benifit concert for the military.

[countrygirl]

Here is the buckle. I just love it! I can't wait to wear it!
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/tn-1.jpg

And here is the cake he made me. Artistic, huh?
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/tn-2.jpg

[BriansBride07]

Here is the buckle. I just love it! I can't wait to wear it!
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/tn-1.jpg

And here is the cake he made me. Artistic, huh?
http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i104/pruetthd/tn-2.jpg

That is to sweet. Buckle looks great. Glad you had a great weekend.

[countrygirl]

And just so you know, those aren't my chubby fingers holding the buckle, those are Josh's!! He has big hands!!! :bblol:

[BriansBride07]

And just so you know, those aren't my chubby fingers holding the buckle, those are Josh's!! He has big hands!!! :bblol:


LMAO!!!! I don't think anyone would of noticed until you said something. I didn't at least...

[lea m]

Your buckle is so pretty and your cake is so sweet! You have a real sweetheart there don't you!? Sneaking back for that belt buckle is too cute!Hee hee Im so glad you had a lovely day!

[brewsells]

Love the buckle! Love it when men are sweet like that. I hope you had a very Happy Birthday!