I'm thinking of changing my name

Okay, not MY name exactly, but the blog name. I'm thinking "The Bi-Annual Blogger". It seems that's as often as I actually post anything new. I often "blog" in my head when taking picutres of the kids but it never makes it to the blog that exists here for everyone to read. I really do want to update more often, maybe that can be my New Year's Resolution. We'll see...

I have my own website!

Most everyone knows I sell Uppercase Living. I now have my own website! You can view the catalog, create your own design, even see my calendar of available dates for in-home shows. I have put a link to my site in the side bar. Check it out!

Custom name

"Bird on Bamboo" from catalog

Another catalog item with custom name added.

Custom design. A great way to show off the kids artwork.

Who-da Thunk It?

I took my first foray into the world of CANNING! Yes, it's official, I am now a "country girl". Not only do I say "y'all", I now 'put up' my own canned goods (well just tomatoes so far). I have 4 gallon size baggies of wild blackberries in my freezer just waiting to become jam, too. Guess what everyone is getting from me for Christmas this year?! Here are a couple of pics of my accomplishments.

Pints

Quarts

Mr. Bean

Is it just me or is this bean smiling at me!?

Stinkums turns 7!!!! (a.k.a. man, I'm old)

May 22, 2001 - Luke Elias Johnston is born! Fast forward to May 22, 2008: Luke turns 7 years old and has his last day of 1st grade. WOW!

I cannot believe that Luke is 7. Time flies, huh? It amazes me how fast they go from being your little baby to such a big kid. I love when I get to see the kind, thoughtful, loving soul that is in him. Here are some pics of his journey to his 7th year. Enjoy!

My future News Channel 5 anchor!

Or weather man.

Or cowboy.

Miranda's ER visit

It was a morning like any other morning. Sun shining, birds singing, kids running amok in the house. Luke and Miranda decided to climb into my bed to watch a little TV while I was getting ready for work. Miranda was on the bed, reached over to the night stand to get the remote, hand slips, face falls forward, meets edge of night stand, mouth splits open, Luke yells, Miranda cries, Mommy comes running, scoops up Miranda, it's a blur of blood, cold cloth, run to kitchen, get ice, lots of "shh, shh, shh, you'll be okay", call DeWayne, meet at doctors office, they suggest we go to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital ER. Amazingly, Miranda was the calmest busted up 2 year old you can imagine. Except for the crying immediately after impact and when the nurse wanted to look at the "boo-boo", she never even whimpered. She complied with the doctors and held perfectly still and quiet while her 2 stitches were being put in. Even the nurses and doctors commented on how calm she was. I must say I give the credit, for the lack of emotional trauma, to God. My prayer for her during the trip to the doctors office was for her to feel no pain and to come through this peacefully. No on can tell me prayers are not answered!

The next day, she's riding rides at Dollywood!

Miranda's ABCD Workout Video

Just try and keep up with her, you're sure to burn a few calories! I love the L M N O part of her ABC's - or her ABCD's as she calls them.