Chilling poolside!

The weather has been gorgeous here the past few days~~today we lunched at Pei Wei, then walked around Portofino Shopping Square (Old Navy, SteinMart, JP Children's Boutique, etc.)...when we got home, we decided to head to the pool..this was Ms. Callie's first trip and she loved it!!!!! We stuck her feet in and she laughed and giggled...when Jeff took her away from the water, she cried! She is just like her momma..she loves the water!

Callie and daddy

The sun wasn't too bright, but we kept her in her stroller and the shade with her shades!!!

Yay...it's fun chilling at the pool

Daddy's little girl~~

Just relaxing~~she had so much fun

The Princess and the Princess Bed

Yesterday we were furniture shopping all day, then stumbled upon a baby/kid section, and Ms. Callie flipped when she saw this princess bed~she was laughing, giggling, and just went hysterical...

I love this bed, mommy! It makes me sooooooo happy!

Lots of fun~

Ms. Callie Nicole and the princess carriage

Friday morning fun

Callie and I are waiting for Mimi and Papa to arrive, so we can go munch on some salad for lunch, then shop for a few things for the house. After lunch and shopping, we are hoping to spend sometime this afternoon with Heidi and Carter Mason at Market Street. Then, it's 7 Leguas tonight~~the Friday night ritual~~excellent margaritas and mexican food~~

Here are a few pics of The Cal Girl this morning~~

She is such a happy baby

Callie and mommy being silly

My little angel

She is eyeing her book on the floor~~she is setting off to get it!!!

Yep, she got it!

This book is her favorite...she loves it and cries when you take it away

I had to take this pic~~her little legs are so cute and fat!

LSU has a new cheerleader!!!

Ms. Callie Nicole Hodges!!!!!!!!!! LSU plays basketball tonight (it's March Madness), so Ms. Callie is cheering on the team~ GEAUX TIGERS!

Doing her leg extension
Yay...geaux LSU

I'm ready for tonight, mommy~~let the cheering begin!

She has a LSU nunnie holder and a purple nunu

Her daddy is sooooooo proud!!!!

I love mommy's big comfty bed!!

Tired mommy=special privileges for the Cal girl! Ms. Callie Nicole decided that 5:30 a.m. was her "wake up" time this morning...no, no, no! Are you kidding me? I don't have any energy to get up.....

I let her lay in bed with me, watch Disney, and I was able to relax a little and drink coffee~~she didn't seem to mind...she LOVES laying in bed with me or Jeff..it's a "special treat" for her because we don't allow her to sleep with us. Anyhow, here are a few pics I took this morning...

This is sooooo comfty, mommy!

Yay!

I love laying in bed with you

Please let me stay here...

Can you say OVERWHELMED!!!!

These past few weeks have been quite stressful, and I'm reaching my breaking point; not to mention, I'm totally exhausted!!! I keep praying everyday..."I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, and all things are possible with God!" He is my rock and strength..I will get through this difficult, stressful time~~

Now, I'm not complaining because this is a good time for our family, but I feel overwhelmed. My "to do" list is about 10 pages long, there are boxes everywhere, I still have lots of packing to do, we are closing in less than 2 weeks and moving in 3-OMG...wait, I have a 6 month old too~~~I can't do as much as I used to!!!!! Then, I ask.."will the house be ready in time for closing?" I don't have a driveway yet, my garage isn't converted, landscaping, appliances, wood blinds, etc., etc. No, it will be ready for closing on April 1st~~I'm losing the "negative mentality" and replacing it with a positive attitude!!!!

Today, I'm meeting with the painter to go over everything again and to make sure he is on board and ready to complete my job on time! Check...one thing off the to do list!

Then on top of it all~~I need to start filling out applications for the 2009-2010 school year...now, I must say...1 application takes about an hour to fill out!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's all going to come together; I know and believe it will...I turned to Daily Word this A.M. during some quiet meditation, and this is what I read...how perfect!

Let Go, Let God

Something good is happening, and I accept it now.

My Spirit-inspired patience allows for the unfoldment of the highest good. I am not just waiting for something good to happen. I know something good is happening, and I am ready to accept it.

Another way to describe my patience is that I am letting go of all worry and concern and letting God express wisdom through me. With this combination of releasing the negative and accepting the good, I recognize the best options or considerations.

As I let go and let God, I don't react to a situation; I respond from Spirit within. Relaxed and at ease, I go about doing what is mine to do. I allow space for others to do what is theirs to do. This leaves the way clear for a divine solution.

Chili's with Mimi and Mommy

I had some blood work done this a.m., so I had to fast through the night and this morning~~so, needless to say, by noon I was starving and thirsty. Mimi, Callie girl, and I headed to Chili's for some grub and the Cal girl was on her best behavior & entertaining the restaurant & waitress!!!

laughing at everyone who came to our table

putting on a show