Bre B-day Party

It is crazy that I'm just now blogging about this sweet boy's bday party! I can hardly believe he is 4, growing like a weed, smart as can be, and finally healthy! It doesn't seem possible that I don't have any babies anymore!
He wanted a Donald Duck party, and I questioned him and I said, do you mean a Disney, or Mickey and Friends, his answer.............."nope, Donald duck party, I said" ha! Gotta love a boy that has made up his mind! :)
As most of you know, there is nothing that specifically relates to Donald Duck, so I got to work, thanks to Pinterest I found the cutest invites, sorry I don't have the link, but here they are:

I did these by hand, didn't use the cricut, they have small imperfections, but they were as cute as they could be, we typed the party info on yellow paper and it went sideways in the invite, so behind the red bow is a lil

pocket!

When these turned out as cute as could be, I also googled how to make your own pinata, and let me just tell you.................it was the easiest thing ever, I couldn't believe how easy, and how cheap! I was never fond of paying 20 bucks for the licensed character ones at Walmart, so I would always go with the cheaper ones that were shaped like a present or a party hat, for 10 bucks, then would learn the wand/baton for the kids to use to beat it with, were an additional 5 bucks, was sickening, by the time I bought a cheap pinata, and the 20 bucks worth of candy/junk, to go in it, we were out 30 bucks and that seemed too high for this cheap momma! This is what I made!

Easy-Peasy I tell ya, I cut a round circle out of cardboard, (probably the hardest part), then I made it as wide as I wanted/needed, and used the cardboard from a Ritz cracker box, you could use a cereal box or anything that is lightweight like that, it can't be as sturdy as cardboard or it won't break! I taped it up with masking tape, and filled it up with goodies, I cut the tissue paper like fringe and applied with a glue stick, the yellow strip and red bow are cardstock as well the hat, that it folks, I did cut a hole in the top to hold a piece of curly ribbon to hang it, these are super tough, there were prolly 14 kids at the party and each got a chance to hit the pinata twice! I also lucked out at Walmart last year and they had the girl's pinata party packs that are normally ten bucks for bracelets and such, marked down to 1 buck, I bought 2, so I still have one for E-man's party, woot-woot!

Cupcakes I just printed pics on cardstock, and the boy requested blue icing, I thought they turned out cute, and saved me from ordering a $40.00 cake!

I'm pretty frugal when it comes to the boy's parties, however the hubs doesn't think so! If he only knew, we have in the past rented out facilities for parties, now that we have a bigger house we prolly won't do that anymore, maybe on occasion, EE loves pool parties and we have a huge pool so that works out great, since Bre is a winter baby, there isn't alot you can do at the house, I guess they will get a choice, big present or party on location somewhere!

His present was a shirt to match, and some Chicago fire shirts! (thanks Jenny, you did a great job!)

We had a fantastic time, celebrating this sweet boy's life! Poc was able to come too, and that was great! we didn't think he'd be able to come, but he did, and stayed as long as he could, we took him the leftover cupcakes!

Sorry for the delay in posting, moving has been crazy, baseball and soccer are in full swing too. Look for Fireman Ball Post tomorrow :)

What a day that will be.........

What a day that will be.........When my Jesus I shall see, when I look upon his face, the one who saved me by his grace!

My dad is no longer wondering what a day that will be, he is living it! He went to be with his Father in Heaven two days before his Birthday! It was so hard on us, but we know he had the best Birthday party ever!

My boys were bummed we couldn't have a Birthday party, so we sent balloons to Poc in Heaven, they liked that!

My dad was the best Grandpa ever, he didn't stand by and just acknowledge the grandkids were over, or around him, nope not Poc, he would get in the floor and play with them. He attended as many ballgames as possible, and loved them like there was no tomorrow. My boys are sad, my nephew is sad, it's a hole that will be void for a very long time!

My boys are believers and they know Poc is in Heaven! They know he is just fine!

Brian Free was one of my dad's favorite gospel singers, so we played his version of What a day that will be. It was great, I know given the chance my dad wouldn't come back to this world, he is happy and he is with others he had been longing to see!

We are so glad we get the privilege of taking good care of Nanny, we love her, and support her, and know she is sad. Mom and dad were married 44 years, they were such a good example of love, hard work, dedication, Jesus first, family second.

I will leave you with a sweet picture of mom and dad!

My Uncle Allen

This post is LOOOOOONG overdue! My Uncle Allen died Feb 9th, he was my dad's big brother! They were buddies growing up, both loved the outdoors, both had great wives (welcome Mom and Aunt Linda), both had 2 wonderful children (patting myself on the back), both had great careers.
Only problem............one lived in the city, one lived in the country, my dad always worked two jobs and there was very little time to socialize!

My uncle had cancer along with my dad, one would go in the hospital and then the other, this became a pattern for a good three months!

My dad misses him so much, and is very sad! He has said alot that he is in Heaven with their baby sister Shelby, their mom and dad, grandparents and such, and that has given my dad a sense of peace!

It's still so hard not to pick up the phone to call him!

This is a picture of all 3 siblings, my Aunt Susan, my Uncle Allen, and my Dad! Believe it or not they all have the same parents (i think) j/k, if my youngest didn't look like my dad's father, I'd question it.

The above picture is of the cousins, now I wish we had taken the picture in the same order as our parents, but it didn't work that way! From L-R Cassie (Allen's daughter), Me, and Rachel (Susan's daughter)

We took these at our Family Reunion which is every 4th of July! Lots of fun and lots of great childhood memories of that day! It's not as fun now, but that's another post!

One thing Uncle Allen said that I will never forget is this, my dad was upset in hospital back around Christmas and the nurse walked in and said what's the matter, my uncle was visiting and he said "we're really close, and I have cancer too" I'm sure that's not quote/unquote..................but that "hit" me, and I literally about choked up!

I hope Allen knew just how much we loved him! When I go camping I will think of him, when I see the snow (he loved the snow) I will think of him!

Cassie, Linda and Shane you have my deepest sympathies as well as the grandkids! I love you guys and if I can do anything, please don't hesitate to call!

Sorry for the sad post, but I didn't want to document our life and leave out what Feb was for us! It was also good as we celebrated my little 4 year old Miracle Baby's life and Birthday-pics to come!

***WARNING NEXT POST MIGHT BE A PICTURE DUMP***

Where have I been?

Wow, has it really been a month? Where have I been? Let's see, I've been packing, taking lil boys to baseball practice, signing up lil boys for Soccer, getting our house ready to sell, and scheduling viewings of our dream home! To say i've been busy is a total understatement!

Lot's are going on, baseball is in full swing and we practice two nights a week, I love it! I won't lie I was a little nervous, my boy is playing in the bigger boy league a whole season early, per the umpires recommendation, so we went with it, and you can't tell he is 6 months to 1 year younger then the others on his team! Most are a year older then he is, I can't say how impressed I am with our lil guy! HE ROCKS Y'ALL!

Let me fill you in on something super cool/fun, my hubs and I are going to the Fireman Ball, this is all out formal, formal gown, up-do hair, spray tan, you name it! We haven't had a date night in a very, very long time! And when we do go on a date night, it's usually for one hour to eat and right back home! A big thank you to my mother who bought my gown, it's a long black one-shoulder dress! I will post pictures I promise!

The house, you ask? Well things are moving fast! like very fast! Broker apts, home inspections, termite inspections, appraisals, it's been something almost everyday, we are now awaiting our closing date on both homes! Looks like we can move the week of Spring Break and my hubs is off so it works perfect! Please say a prayer for my friend Amy, she is listing 2 homes this week to sell, 1 is stressful enough, but 2 makes her Super Woman, one of those homes is almost 2 hours away! I pray her home sells fast, so she can purchase her dream home! Also pray for my friend Jennifer, she just listed her home this week also! :)

Dentist apts were last week for the boys and today for me! EE had to have a baby tooth pulled as his adult tooth was coming in behind the baby tooth, he was so brave and did so well. I went today in fear I had a cavity, but the Dentist doesn't think so, he said we'd keep an eye out on it!

Update on my dad- he is hanging in there! He is one tough cookie for sure. he looks good, but has been complaining of stomach and side pain for a good 2 weeks, I really have a fear the cancer is spreading out of control, but we won't know anything until Friday, when he goes back to the Oncologist, please remember him in prayer also! He could use all the prayers he can get! My mom too! They are the best of friends and she is so sad/depressed over his cancer battle!

Speaking of my dad, when we get in the new house we plan to have a big birthday party for him, and we have Relay for Life Upon us too, so we will have those shirts ready to order for his birthday! Relay reminds me when last year my Uncle came to support his brother (my dad) and he had recently been diagnosed with cancer, my dad was so glad he came out and brought his family. That Uncle died Feb. 9th of this year, almost a month ago! Dad was diagnosed terminal and my uncle wasn't. We just never know when our time is! I loved my uncle, he and I had alot in common, pretty sure he is where I got my camping "gene" from!
I'm still praying for my Aunt Linda, Cassie, and Shane! It's so hard, no doubt about it!

Love on your loved ones, let them know daily how much you love them, you won't regret it!

Last thing, the Biggest Loser at work, is going well, out of 25 people I'm in the top 3, not bad! I want to win that money!

I believe that's it, sorry for the long post, I will do better!

Dad-Daughter Day

I'm so very, very, very thankful for a daddy/daughter day today, it was short and sweet and we had hoped to visit my uncle who is very sick! My Uncle Allen is my dad's brother and they are both having a rough time with cancer.
Our day started rushed as usual, as we were pulling out of the drive to head to school EE said he remembered they were suppose to wear jeans and scarves today, I had to call school because he was so upset. That was mentioned yesterday during announcements but it was for staff. I don't typically put jeans on either of my kiddos unless we are going out, I never liked jeans and I just assume they don't and they just give me the "cold" feeling.
After dropping off the boys, we headed to Mcdees for our usual, but Bre wanted donuts so we stopped by there too. Gotta keep that boy happy, he is all about his food, yes breakfast of champions I know!
We headed to the Dr. after everyone had a full belly, dad actually ate all of his biscuit, I snuck in extra bacon on it, I was so glad to see him eat!
I love to chat with him, he was nervous about his appointment, not knowing what the Oncologist was going to say, and to say I was sweating this apt would be a total understatement.
We got as good of news as we could have, there is one more chemo drug to try before we just start treating his symptoms, that is never a good sign, but everyday dad is here with us and can get out is a precious blessing from above.

I seriously have the best DAD in the world, I know not everyone can say that, we were loved, we were spoiled, we were hugged everyday, multiple times a day. Dad put us first, there were more I LOVE YOU'S then Hallmark has ever heard. My dad is a family man, it was ALWAYS about us, always.

I encourage everyone to spend as much time making memories with your parents, we just never know what they will have to face. I have friends right now that either just lost their dad, or in the process of losing their dad, and my heart just wrenchs in pain for them.

If you don't know your dad or have never met your dad, (or mom) please do so, give them a chance to love you, accept you, and get to know you! If they give you the cold shoulder, then atleast you tried.

My dad is one in a million and I know I won the lottery when I was blessed with him. I wish I could upload pictures, I'm going to have my husband fix this tomorrow, I have several on my computer when I was young that was played in our Wedding Slide Show of me and my dad! His beaming face in every picture explains our family life, happy, fun memories made everyday!

Sorry to brag a lil, I'm super blessed and sometimes we don't realize it until we are older or grown, or have children of our own.

Speaking of children, my dad adores my children, he has taken them fishing and has gone camping with us, and hasn't missed a ballgame if he wasn't sick, he never told me "I will catch the next game" or "no not this time" he has watched them for us, even when his appendix was about to rupture, he watched lil bit while the oldest had surgery, didn't complain once. My boys feel his love, and they love him more then anything, and If they'd let my boys move in, I have no doubt that's where they'd choose to live, always treats, and hugs, and smiles and my dad always turns over the remote to Disney Channel.

On a side note, things are going well on the home front with buying/selling, we are excited to say the least, we are making offers and they are counter offering, and we have our first showing tomorrow for our place, it's all in God's hands. If he wants us to have that beautiful home he will make it happen, if it's not meant for us, he will let us know.

Glad to be a child of God, when we have nothing else we have him. And that's all that matters.

Blessings.

This is the house

So.............I've been neglected the blog! Sorry, we have been extremely busy here at the Womack house!

After 2 years of searching we finally found a house that we both really like, great neighborhood, in our price range, all the amentities we love! Ok well I can't upload the picture for some reason-STRANGE!

So that's what we have been up to, realtor showings, calling contractors to get things ready for our home to be put on the market, and lots of prayers.
The only thing left to do on our current home is paint, so we shall see how far we get with that, neither of us like to do it! ugh!

Poc was back in the hospital, apparently the cancer is causing fluid to build up in his lungs, and he had to have that drained. He is home for now, he sure has been through alot here lately. Lots of prayers for him too!
My mom has the flu, and it sure seems like everyone has the flu, prayers we don't catch it, and Poc doesn't either!

I've been jogging again, just going my own speed/distance, so far it's working, I was able to jog 5 straight mins without stopping the other day, that's huge for me. I know I will get there, then I plan to jog every 5K that is local that I can find!

Wish me luck!

Christmas Blessings

We had a wonderful Christmas at the Womack House! The boys were very happy with what Santa brought! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

The 1st picture is the boys in our bed trying to stay up and catch Santa! EE's tooth looks weird, not sure what is up with that! He lost his 2nd front big tooth, 2 days before Christmas!

In the 2nd picture the boys are putting out their Reindeer Food-So much fun!

We woke up to find that our Elf, Phillip was sitting on a present by the 2-way radios Santa brought, the wrapping paper in Phillip's hands are from the arrows he had on the floor pointing to the back yard, where Santa left a trampoline!

Nana, Poc, and Toby's stockings, milk and cookies for Santa on the Spiderman table!

Here is a picture with all the cousins, behind them is about 100 presents to open, you can't really tell but the presents come out from the wall about 6 feet or so! It's crazy, and it was even scaled down this year, and still lots of present for all these little lovies! :) Both my boys have on their fireman boots :)

I love the facial expressions on both hubs and EE, all EE wanted for Christmas was Fireman pictures, Fireman clothes and Etc. a true sign he is growing up and not asking for toys. So uncle Ashley just went to New York and Ground Zero, he took pictures, and had them framed along with a fireman patch. EE loved it, so did the Hubs, I'm thinking the Hubs would like one for his office!

I will leave you with this, we didn't get any snow on Christmas day, but a few days later we got 3.5 inches, so we took the boys to sleigh ride, we all had a blast, here is a picture, and I will do a post on it hopefully tomorrow!