Christmas Break 2011

Christmas break has been wonderful. My hubby gave me an early present since the boys were out of school and he knew I would need some alone time here and there. I had been thinking about getting another Nook, but over and over I read incredible reviews about the Kindle products and I guess my hubby had too because he got me a new Kindle Fire! I have already found so many uses for it including not only reading all my favorite books, but also keeping the boys occupied at the grocery store with games, watching Netflix beside hubby while he watches football, and even getting on Facebook before bed! I recommend the Kindle Fire to all of you if you are thinking about buying a reader.

We also went and picked up Kobe to celebrate Christmas with our favorite buddy! I took them for lunch, then we went to Chuckles to blow off some energy, and we finished our night with a movie date. The boys cried when he left - and I have a feeling he will be back before break is over :)

The boys had a Christmas program at school and DJ and I both were lucky enough to get to attend. Ace played a mouse and Blaze sang Rudolph. It was the very play that they had been in together so it was a proud mama moment! I attended both of their school parties the day before break and I had alot of fun meeting some of their friends at their new school. This picture was taken in Ace's classroom. By the way, they have the best teachers they have ever had! I am so thankful that my children are being taught by such amazing women - we really lucked up!

The boys made a Santa letter at school and I was very suprised to read what Ace had to say. He asked Santa for a ring for his mom - and the waterworks came out big time! For about 3 years now, Ace is constantly telling me that he wishes he could marry me instead of daddy. He has "stolen" my ring a few times only to hide it behind his back, get on one knee, and beg me to "break up with daddy and marry him." To say he is a mama's boy is an understatement, but his love for me reminds me why I love my children so much. Thank you Lord for allowing me to be a mother to these two precious boys, along with a few angels :)

What have you been doing on Christmas Break with your children? I would love to hear some stories!

And before I forget, let me go ahead and address something really quick. I posted less than a month ago a random family post and a "reader" commented on it about witchcraft and how some healer had helped her and she just wanted me to try him too. I have not responded to her nor do I know her, but my healer's name is Jesus! I do not believe in witchcraft nor would I ever try another religion to "heal me" of my miscarriages. I know that children are a gift from the Lord and his timing is always perfect! Just wanted to let you all know in case you read the comment and wondered where she came from or why I did not respond.

Random Facts About Me

1. I find my bed to be my "comfort zone." Whenever I am having a super bad day, I will eat, talk, and do everything else while in bed. It has been like this since I was a very little girl and when I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I spent alot of days doing as much as I could from bed. No matter where I go, I miss my bed!
2. People tell me I look snotty or stuck up when they first meet me. I promise that it isnt on purpose, I guess it's just the way my face looks - ha! Once people get to know me, they breakdown and tell me that they thought I was a snob at first! I have tried to smile more and make people feel as comfortable as possible, but I still hear it everytime I meet someone new. I think it is more on my end because I am a people pleaser. I want my impression to be the right one so I am timid and shy to talk first and people take that as me not wanting to talk to them at all, which isn't true!

3. I love to accessorize. My favorite things to wear are necklaces, earrings, purses, and shoes. I will take an ordinary outfit and completely change the look by my different accessories. This is a good way to save money and still be fashion savvy as well.

4. I have a knack for cleaning and organizing. Anytime that I am in a bad mood, I will slip off and clean or re-organize a room. My friends have hired me to clean their houses before just out of fun or de-stress. I feel stressed out when I walk into a room that isn't clean, but I also really respect working moms and how they do their job AND keep up with the house. I have had this OCD type issue since I was younger. I lived with my father so our house was rarely cleaned by a woman so it was a bit on the messy side, but not my room. I would make sure my bed was made and everything had a place. I have started my children on that same path by requiring their room is clean and bed is made before they play.

5. I dreamed of being a bride since I was 5 years old! I had it all planned out down to the tee, but I never thought it would really happen to me. I came from a broken home and my parents went on to be married multiple times so I was already uneasy that love is forever. Then, after dating a few choice boys in high school that also did not hold the same values of love as me, I lost all hope to love and be loved forever. Thank God for DJ and for this amazing marriage I have been blessed with for the last 8 years. It hasn't always been great and we have had our fair share of ups and downs, but he did make my fairy tale come true and I am very thankful that I was blessed with a husband to share my life with.

So, tell me something random about you! I will be posting more randoms in a bit... I'm trying to get everything caught up and move on to the new and improved website, Ashley's Avenue - stay tuned :)

Halloween Fun!

I was sick on Halloween which was pure torture...I had the flu AND a urinary tract infection that spread to my bloodstream. Talk about sick! My boys still had a blast though and although I tried to talk them into dressing alike as always, they picked Bumblebee and Army Man!
The school also held a fall festival so we went there with some friends and Ace went to his first "haunted house."

The boys always look so happy in their pictures. That is something I will never be able to forget. They have made my life worth living and the little moments I will treasure forever.

Happy Halloween - a little late :)

Love, The Jacksons

The Task Of Moving

The View makes it all worth it, right?
We brought this trailer - three times!

Of course the boys were a big help...picking flowers from my garden.

This is what is left...yes, poor pitiful me!

House Before Photos

Boys Bedroom
Master Bedroom

Guest Bathroom

Kitchen Area

So, I know these are pretty much just blank rooms. I promise there is more to come... I have been working so hard. In between moving and working, I still haven't managed to do much...but it will come together eventually.