Stupid Stupid Stupid....

I swear I don't think I can do anything else to embarrass myself at work!! Yesterday, marked the 2nd most embarrassing thing I have done while being employed by Davidson Water!!

The first embarrassing thing happened just 2 weeks after starting working here. Work does a Red Cross Blood Drive twice a year and this was my 1st time giving. I was excited to do this, even though I hate needles!! So, I get back there for my appointment and everything starts out great and then I look at the blood being pumped from my arm and that was the end of me...I passed flat out!! When I finally came to, they sat me up and guess what I did next?? I threw up everywhere........Think that isn't too bad.......Every guy in Maintenance was back there and I even threw up a little on one of the guys!
~But with this embarrassing moment came my wonderful hubby! Kyle wanted to come and see who the "new girl that threw up" was....so we met because of this moment!! ( I am still being picked on about this everytime the blood drive comes around)

The second embarrassing thing happened yesterday. I was leaving work and Kyle's best friend was standing in the doorway unplugging a fan. I was going to be mean and hit the back of his legs, as I raised my foot (barely off the ground), the mat slid and took me down! Flat on my back!! I hit my head on the cement floor, knocked my elbow hard into the cement and hit my tailbone! I don't think I blacked out but everything got fuzzy for a minute and then Jon (the bff) helped me up. I was laughing (trying not to bust out in tears) so everyone thought I was okay. As I am walking to my car, I was holding my elbow because it was throbbing, I then move my hand to get my keys and there is blood everywhere. I looked and I had been dripping blood all the way outside. So, one of the guys help me back inside, helped me wash my arm and then put a band aid on it.
By the time I got home, I was again dripping blood! Kyle helped clean me up and saw that there was a very large gash in my elbow (says I need stitches). I have my elbow wrapped now but it is still bleeding and my back is black and blue (and very sore) and I have a big knot on my head!!

If one more embarrassing moment happens here....I will have to quit, because I can't take much more laughing!!

~But with each of these moments....my friends were actually laughing with me not at me!!

My Freckle Face Little Boy....

...How I miss you every day but especially at night!! I miss my good night hugs and you begging me to let you stay up another 10 mins!! But I know that you are having the time of your life!!

I remember summer camp and I remember how I counted down the day to leave for camp! I made so many lasting friendships at Springs of Life Camp...many in which I still have contact with!! I also found the best friend anyone could ask for while at camp 1996......I was saved while at camp!! So, with all these great memories of camp, I can't be wishing that Logan was home with me. I miss him dearly but I know that he is having a blast!!!

I can't wait til Saturday, so I can see him and kiss those freckles but I am excited to hear all about camp and his memories!

We miss you Loggs but we know you are having the time of your life!!! You are just growing up way too fast and we were not ready for this day!

Captured and Released (hopefully)

I HATE SNAKES!! But apparently, my husband and child thinks that means "bring them home and make them a pet!!"

On May 25, 2010, Sir Hiss was captured and became a pet at the Phelps' home. I guess I can consider a slithery, green snake a pet?!? I have been fine with Sir Hiss as long as he stays in his cage. Although, I have heard from a 9 year old little boy, that sometimes Sir Hiss lays on the bed and watches tv.....Glad I didn't walk in and see that!!

I feel like I have been a good mother. I allowed that thing in my house. I even flipped the outside light on and off, on and off for Kyle to be able to catch a moth and feed the thing. I even found someone to look after the thing while we were on vacation. For someone who HATES snakes, I think I have been okay with this thing.

Logan taps on the glass all the time to make sure he is still okay. Sir Hiss likes to just lay there. I am sure he is looking out the window, wishing he was outside, but instead he is watching his "enclosed" life pass him by. I feel bad for the little green guy...I am sure he would rather be outside scaring people instead of having a big hand tapping on the glass scaring him! But I dare not say anything to Logan because he likes him a lot...he likes to say, "I have a pet snake. Wanna see him?"

But this morning, Logan and I had a conversation. It went like this:

Logan- "Mom, I am going to make you very proud of me."
Mom- "Um, okay. Why?"
Logan- "Because today I am releasing Sir Hiss back into the wild!!"
Mom- "Really? That is great. I am sure his family will be happy to see him again!" (Even though I am jumping for joy inside!)
Logan- "I am really going to miss him but I don't think he likes it in our house anymore."
Mom- "Why do you say that?"
Logan- "Because he just lays on that tree top and never moves until I start beating on the glass. And then he just looks at me and sticks out his tongue."
Mom- "Okay, we will just have to wait on daddy, because I am not going to do it."
Logan- "It's okay to be sad Mom, he was part of our family!"

So, Sir Hiss....You were a great pet for 2 months, but your journey at the Phelps Home is over and it is time to head back out into the wild. We will miss you!! Come visit anytime, but PLEASE don't scare the mother of the home next time!! :)

Bye Bye Sir Hiss

May 25, 2010-July 21, 2010

You were an awesome pet!!

Come back.....anytime

(Words by Logan not Mom)

I am learning not to ask God "why"...

I am not exactly sure what my heart is trying to tell me lately. We have always prayed for the Lord's Will to be done in our lives. There is so many different things that I have been praying about and it seems like I am getting all different kinds of signs/answers. Whether it be the answers that I want or the answers that God wants me to have.

We have been wanting to become parents of "our" own child so bad. I know that we have Logan and that he is the greatest gift I could ever ask for and I know that Kyle loves him like his own but I know deep down, Kyle wants a little "Phelps" of his own. I know that I am lucky because I do have Logan. I know many people who have tried to become a parent and hasn't been able too...at least I have been able to have that joy once in my life. I hate that Kyle wasn't there to experience the whole 9 months but I am thankful that he has been there for the last 8 years! One of the happiest days of our marriage was when I was able to tell Kyle that he was going to be a daddy. The next 3 months were wonderful...and then that dreaded day when no heartbeat was found. I was so upset and heartbroken but I will never forget that look that was on Kyle's face....that was heartbreaking for me!

We have came to the point where we understand that it may not be the Lord's Will to give us another baby. And we are okay with that. We are going to serve the Lord with all our heart and we are going to pray for the Lord to use Logan in a mighty way. I serve the same Savior today just like I will tomorrow if He decides to take away every single, precious thing in my life...because I know it will be HIS WILL! (Not saying it won't be hard but I will understand that it was in His plan)

This song is always in my mind and it brings tears to my eyes every time, because I know it is His Will:

I am not skilled to understand

What God has willed, what God has planned

I only know at His right hand

Stands one who is my Savior

I take Him at His word and deed

Christ dies to save me; this I read

And in my heart I find a need

Of Him to be my Savior

That He would leave His place on high

And come for sinful man to die

You count it strange, so once did I

Before I knew my Savior

My Savior loves, My Savior lives

My Savior's always there for me

My God; He was, my God; He is

My God is always gonna be

Yes, living, dying, let me bring

My strength, my solace from this spring;

That He who lives to be my King

Once died to be my Savior

That He would leave His place on high

And come for sinful man to die

You count it strange, so once did I

Before I knew my Savior

My Savior loves, My Savior lives

My Savior's always there for me

My God; He was, my God; He is

My God is always gonna be.....

~Thank you Lord for loving me...Thank you Lord for being present in all my decisions...Thank you Lord for giving me the understanding that it is all for Your Glory!

Friday Fives.....

It is time for Friday Fives!! The topic on everyone's blog today is: "Five things I do to relax and destress". So here is my five:

1. Read a Book.

I love to read. I love to get a good book, go out on my back porch,

turn on our fan and then throw a blanket on!

So peaceful!

2. Tanning

I know this is bad for me but I love to do this!!

Pop my I-Pod in my ears and go to sleep!

3. Get a pedicure

I don't get a pedicure that often but I do go

to get just my toenails painted often.

I find that just as relaxing (and cheaper).

4. SHOPPING!!

I love to just shop. I don't have to buy a thing,

but the thought of getting out of the house and

looking is a great feeling.

5. Taking a nap.

Ahhhhh...Relaxation!

What do you do to relax and destress? I would love to read some of yours...

maybe it can be a new one for me :)

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Some Art Work

They turned out small :(. And he has a lot more...I just don't have all the pictures saved on my computer.

~Peggy's Cove in Nova Scotia~

~Mountain Scene~

~Logan's Soccer Picture~

~My favorite! In our bathroom~

~This one is amazing but it is so small~

~Another Beach One...In our bathroom~

~Dragonfly Vineyard...In my kitchen~

Man of many talents

Several months ago, Kyle bought several canvases to paint on. One of those was a small box one. I picked this out for him to paint something on it for my office at work. Several of you may not know, but Kyle is an amazing painter. He enjoys this so much.

Wednesday night I had to work late. When I got home, I had a gift on the kitchen table. Kyle had spent the afternoon painting. He painted the box for me. It looks great. I couldn't wait to get it to work and place it on my desk!

I thought I would take a picture of it to share with you!

P.S....He really enjoys this. If you can think of anything you would like painted....He is cheap and great. I will post some pictures that I have that he has done. He has done most in our house!! He is wanting to get his stuff out there for people to see!

~Here's another one in my office:

Friends....

My friend, Staci, sent this to me in an email. It was so cute, I just had to pass it along!! She is a true friend :) (and I can see her doing these with me)

1. When you are sad, I will jump on the person who made you sad like a spider monkey jacked up on Mountain Dew!!

2. When you are blue, I will try to dislodge whatever is choking you.

3. When you smile, I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.

4. When you are scared, we will high tail it out of here.

5. When you are worried, I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining, ya big baby!!!

6. When you are confused, I will use little words.

7. When you are sick, Stay away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever you have....

8. When you fall, I will pick you up and dust you off---After I laugh!!!

9. This is my oath....I pledge it to the end..."Why?" you may ask; --because you are my FRIEND!!

Just some pics....

~ Safety First: Coolness Second~

~My favorite view of the ocean!~

~A very creepy doll at the Cape Fear Museum. Logan hates dolls~

~Logan is thinking hard~

~Logan and Mom waiting on Dad in Downtown~

~Logan at Fort Fisher..."Where's Wilmington, Loggs?"~

Myrtle Beach Day....

Yes, we traveled to SC just so I could eat at Joe's Crab Shack!! I must be spoiled!!

Actually, Myrtle Beach was only about 40 mins away when we took the Ferry across, coming home though it was a hour. I love Myrtle Beach but I still would rather spend my vacation in Wilmington. I just like the quietness.

Thursday was set aside for MB! We started out by taking the Fort Fisher-Southport Ferry and then traveled to MB. When we got there, we started at Alligator Adventure. Not really my pick but I did pick it for the guys. This has always been Kyle's favorite place and he enjoys sharing it with his son. We walked around and looked at everything...it was SO HOT this day! But we did enjoy ourselves...And I was happy as long as those things stayed behind the fence!

Then we went to Broadway at the Beach. Logan had been wanting to see Toy Story 3 so bad. We decided to surprise him and watch it there. I must say it was very good! I have always liked Woody and Buzz and I think this one was the best yet!! I did get a little teary-eyed!

Then it was time for my favorite...Joe's Crab Shack!! This trip was even more special. Our waiter made Kyle and I stand up in front of the whole place and renew our wedding vows. Then he made Kyle kiss the bride...It was so special and hilarious!!

And then it was PUTT PUTT time...Logan got to pick! He picked something with Dinosaurs ( I can't remember the name). We had a great time! Kyle won (of course), then me then poor Loggs!

~It was a great day!!

Kyle and Logan playing Putt Putt

Logan at Joe's

Kyle at Joe's

4th of July.....PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

One nation under GOD......

I am so thankful for my Independence! I am thankful for every man and woman that has fought for my freedom or is still serving! Several comes to mind:

Jimmy Koonts (father)

Richard Everhart (grandfather)

Travis Canovai (cousin by marriage)

Holly Sharpe (friend)

Curan Clonch (friend)

Lucas (sister-in-law's brother)

Heath Younts (friend)

Magnum Barnette (friend)

~Thank you all~

I love this holiday! I love to celebrate my freedom! This year was spent Downtown in Wilmington. We enjoyed fireworks that evening from the Battleship. What a sight...they were excellent!

But I must say that the best part of the whole day was sitting on the steps, listening to a large group of soldiers playing different instruments and then standing all together singing the National Anthem....Talk about Chills!!!

Oh Henrietta III....

Logan wants to know what happened to I and II?!? Did they sink? Are they in the bottom of the Cape Fear River? Did someone blow them up? These are just some of the questions we heard a million times before we boarded the boat...I do believe they continued the whole week though!

On Wednesday, we were scheduled to go on a Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the Henrietta III. I purchased the tickets several months ago. This was going to be our Anniversary meal, even though our Anniversary was on Monday. This cruise boarded at 5:30 and we set sail at 6:00. It was an All You Can Eat dinner....BBQ Ribs, Chicken, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Cornbread and Banana Pudding! It was VERY delish! I was worried about Logan not eating his monies worth. Well, he ate 3 big plates full..he loved the Ribs!

After we ate, we got to explore the boat. I still get rather queasy on boats but I still walked around and enjoyed my time. We ended up walking up to the 3rd deck (top deck) and sitting up there. ~Also, I sat at the same spot that Nathan from One Tree Hill jumped off the boat in one of the shows :)!~

We got some really good pictures but they are all on my camera so they will be up soon!!

VACATION......

is over :(

What a fun-filled vacation we had!! I honestly can't believe the 9 days have already past...it went way to fast. I haven't gotten the chance to download my pictures off my camera but I do have some great ones from my cell. I will be posting them in different blogs because I can't cram everything into one post.

There wasn't a dull moment this whole trip. There was some complaining from a little one when mommy wanted to shop but he quickly got over it!! I love the Riverwalk...I love to just walk and walk. They have some really cute shops and one of those is the Polka-dotted Flamingo (Jewelry store). We went into this shop last year and Logan loved it because of Chester. Chester is the owners dog (not sure of the kind, I think bulldog) but he greets everyone at the door and walks around with you. I went into this store 3 times on this trip and yes, I walked out with a bag all 3 times!! Their stuff is so cheap!!

~Logan waiting on me~

~Kyle waiting...He loved these chairs!~

~~I do have to share one HILARIOUS moment in the car!!! We past so many churches on our ride from the hotel to Fort Fisher for the beach. One church that cracked us up everytime was Korean Baptist Church. Kyle and Logan sang over and over "Amazing Grace" in what they considered the language of the church!!! We were going to go Sunday to check it out, but they chickened out!! ~Ask them to sing it for you!! :)

I love you more with each breath.....

On July 5, 2003, two people became one. I married my best friend on that day. Although, we started dating in September 2002 and after 2 months of dating, he popped the question!! And then we were married in July 2003....it was a fast ride, but I just knew it was right!!

Kyle didn't only fall in love with me but he fell in love with Logan. I had prayed that God would send someone special to love us both and to love Logan like his very own. God sure answered my prayers and he gave me way more that I prayed for. I love Kyle more with each passing day. He is my best friend, the best husband I could ever ask for and he is the best father in the world. I am so thankful for God's answered prayers!!

Kyle,
Thank you for loving us both. Thank you for your faith in our Saviour. Thank you for always protecting us and thank you for always doing what is best for this family. We love you and I am so in love with you. Thank you for asking me to be your wife and for making me the happiest girl around! I love you more today than I could ever imagine! You are my heart and soul! I am looking so forward to many many many more years with you. Happy Anniversary, Kylie! I love you!

Love,
~A

It's Finally Here....

VACATION that is!!!

We are all packed and ready to go!! We will be heading to our 2nd favorite place on earth...Wilmington. We love it there. It is so peaceful and the beaches are not crowded and there isn't a big, huge party scene. We look for a more family-based atmosphere.

We will be celebrating the 4th of July at the NC Battleship and then hanging out downtown until the fireworks. They shoot the fireworks off at the battleship, so we will be watching them from across Cape Fear River.

Our 7th anniversary will be Monday, July 5th. We don't have much planned for that day but we do have a Sunset Dinner Cruise around the Cape Fear River on Wednesday night. I am looking so forward to that!!

So...you won't be hearing any blog updates from me for at least 1 week! We will be gone for 9 days!!! So excited!!! :) If you are my friend on facebook, you can follow me on there, if not...you will have to wait!!

See ya in 9 days!!! :0)

I am thankful for....(very cute)

The partner who hogs the covers every night,

because he/she is out with someone else.

The teenager who is not doing dishes but is watching tv,

because that means he/she is at home and not on the streets.

For the taxes that I pay,

because it means that I am employed.

For the mess to clean after a gathering,

because it means that I have been surrounded by friends and loved ones.

For the clothes that fit a little too snug,

because it means I have enough to eat.

For my shadow that watches me work,

because it means I am in the sunshine.

For a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning, and gutters that need fixing,

because it means I have a home.

For all the complaining I hear about the government,

because it means that we have freedom of speech.

For the parking spot I find at the far end of the parking lot,

because it means I am capable of walking and that I have been blessed with transportation.

For my huge heating bill,

because it means I am warm.

For the lady behind me in church who sings off key,

because it means that I can hear.

For the pile of laundry and ironing,

because it means I have clothes to wear.

For weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day,

because it means I have been capable of working hard.

For the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours,

because it means that I am alive.

And finally....

For too much email,

because it means I have friends who are thinking of me. :)

Thursday Fives.....

I enjoy reading people's blogs. Many of them do fun things on different days...I enjoy playing along. Today's Thursday Fives are....

Five things that have made me:

JUBILANT: That I get to go away for 9 wonderful days

with my 2 most favorite people in all the world!!

GIDDY: That I get to play in the sand and water all week.....I

don't have to have a care in the world!! :)

EXCITED: About my future... My future with my husband,

with my son, with my family

and hopefully (prayerfully) another child!

THANKFUL: I am thankful for my salvation.

Thankful that I know where my eternity lies.

Thankful for my wonderful husband.

Thankful for my son.

Thankful for my family.

Thankful for my job.

Thankful for my home and safety.

Thankful for God's Amazing Love & Protection.

I am just thankful....

STOKED: That I have 9 days AWAY from my daily routine!! :) :)

What has made you jubilant, giddy, excited, thankful and stoked on this lovely Thursday?

Crushed....

I am a Twilight fan and I had my 12:00am ticket but in the end I had to give it away :(. I was so excited to be going with my group of girlfriends...we all LOVE these books and movies. I love my sleep but I was willing to shorten my night sleep to be able to join these girls in the unveiling of the best movie ever!!!

Stephanie had gotten all the tickets and she had the night all planned out. We would all be going to the 12:00am movie on Tuesday, June 29th!! Well, my work decided that they wanted to have a mandatory office meeting at 7:00am on Wednesday morning and then I had to work until 7:00pm......so I decided that I shouldn't take part of this fun outing due to the fact that I would be utterly grouchy the next day!! If I would have went, I would not have gotten asleep until around 3:30-4:00 and then I would have to get up at 5:30-6:00 to get ready for work and then work for 10hours....I would not have been a happy camper :).

Tuesday morning, work decided to cancel the meeting so I COULD HAVE WENT AFTER ALL!!!!
Oh well....I just think we all need to go again!! Although, Kyle does want to be included in this "girl's night!"