Mr and Mrs Dylan Hartigan

Ms. Angie and I had the honor and huge responsibility of coordinating Dylan and Heather's wedding last weekend. The entire day was awesome. Heather was beautiful, Dylan was so very happy, and the guests were fortunate enough to see two loving families become one. It was a good day.

Heather before the wedding started. She was so calm...and so very beautiful.



Everyone at the alter. Mason was super cute in his little man tux.



First kiss as husband and wife.

You can see how happy Dylan and Heather are to be together.

It was a beautiful day. I can't say much more.

News

Life was going pretty smooth, or smooth for my standards. A normal routine life. And of course, when life is smooth and routine I have to go and find some chaos to create. I know my mother-in-law wonders why I continue to turn Hank and the kids life's up side down with my dreams and personal goals; all I can say is I am obviously a restless soul, never happy being comfortable in one place.

So, in light of my life revelation I have made yet another job change. To everyone who will read this, may I set the record straight. I love working in Jasper County. I love taking care of residents of our community who have known me my entire life. I have enjoyed the past year and grown as a nurse more than I can even explain. Working with the community in which I live is what made my decision much harder to make. I agonized over which road to travel down more than I can tell you. But, in the end my family trumped everything else.

Pending my background check and drug test ( I don't think I should have a problem ), I will be taking a position at St. Anthony Hospital as an acute hemodialysis nurse. For everyone who knows me well, knows my heart lies with the dialysis community.

Hopefully, I will not see any of my friends and family in my new line of work. But please pray for me and wish me the best.

Jamee

To my friend...

Don't Tell Me...
Don't tell me that you understand, don't tell me that you know,
Don't tell me that I will survive, how I will surely grow.
Don't tell me this is just a test, that I am truly blessed,
That I am chosen for this task, apart from all the rest.
Don't come at me with answers that can only come from me,
Don't tell me how my grief will pass, that I will soon be free.
Don't stand in pious judgment of the bonds I must untie,
Don't tell me how to suffer, don't tell me how to cry.
My life is filled with selfishness, my pain is all I see,
But I need you, I need your love, unconditionally.
Accept me in my ups and downs, I need someone to share,
Just hold my hand and let me cry, and say,
"My friend, I really do care."

My fishies

Hayden and Nana

Emily on her 19th trip down the slide

Ready to head to McDonalds for Happy Meals. Lots of fun was had by everyone.

On Wednesday Mom, the kids, and I went to Olney's water park. Don't know how many of you have been there, but it's very nice. My only complaint, no concession stand. The kids loved the water slide...Emily mastered the diving board solo. I think we may need to invest in a pool of our own in a few years.

Happy Birthday Meme

Happy Birthday to my Mem today. I know she won't see this, she hasn't ever touched a computer, but if anyone sees her today, tell her to enjoy her 82nd birthday. She is a great joy in my life and my kids lives.

I did it...I really did it

Today, after getting the news I have another nephew...Jackson Robert Baltzell, 4lbs 11oz and 2 months early, I took all ALL of Emily's clothes to Anita Thompsons re-sale shop on the square. If you know me, you know I have had drama with what to do with her outfits. First I thought about E-bay, but it took too much time. Then I tried a garage sale, and even though I made some mad cash, I didn't sell nearly enough to make a dent in the amount. Next, I hauled all the clothes to Once Upon a Child...not a good experience to say the least and I believe I blogged about it.
After all this, the clothes have been sitting in my basement.

Today was the day, I was not turning back. I went in with 5 totes, 2 garbage bags, and a laundry basket full of clothes. I dropped them off and I didn't look back. I hope they go to good homes and are taken care of. I feel personel connections to her Sarah Louise hand smocked dresses and Indigo painted outfits. All her Ralph Lauren, Tommy, Gap, Le Top, Mimi and Maggie...I will let go, just not today.

Last day of school

Emily's first year of school has came and went. I can't tell you how much she has learned in the last 9 months...just to name a few, she now can spell her name, identify all her letters and numbers and is beginning to spell other words and read, knows her phone number, and address. She is like a little sponge! Jamie Sandschafer is outstanding, I can't say enough about her. Now, how am I going to entertain her for the next 3 months?

Emily's last day of school

Emily before Pre-K orientation