1 year later....

One year ago, we were all awaiting the arrival of this little face....

and 361 days later this is what she looks like!

To My Sweet Livey Lou,

I can't believe it's been one year since those chubby pink cheeks made their debut into our lives. You give us some good laugh girly, what a ham you are! Uncle Heath and I think you are the cutest "Fat Baby" we have ever seen! Happy 1st Birthday Alivia!

Here are a few more pics from the party...

I love these sweet faces!

How Cute is this!?!

To the next 10 years....

Here is a look back, over the past TEN years...

I started out the new millennium as a first time home owner,

since then I have lived in 5 different homes.

I have worked as a children's artist, office manager,

and a retail manager but,

I spent most of the past decade working for David's Bridal.

I have been a bridesmaid exactly 4 times in the past 10 years,

and sewn countless bridesmaid dresses (and Wedding Gowns)

I have been out of the country 4 times including 2 cruises

I have swam with dolphins and snorkeled

I have had my toes in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

I shopped on Rodeo Drive,

walked on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,

And put my hands in the exact spot that Marylin Monroe once touched.

I have learned that Panama City Beach is the best place to vacation within driving distance.

I have learned to LOVE wine!

I have passed out 3 times from drinking too much but,

have never gotten sick from it!

I have had my heart broken,

I have fallen out of love.

I have gotten divorced

and survived it!

I have become a strong woman.

I have been on blind dates and dated online

My family looked at me like I was crazy but,

I met the love of my life

I put it all in God's hands and

My love asked for mine.

I moved to Georgia and missed Texas like crazy

all for love.

I married again,

this time under a tree in the summer sun.

We celebrated our vows in Savannah that night,

I have been back countless times since then.

We have walked hand-in-hand on the beach more time than I can count.

I have learned to dance.

I have lost a grandparent.

I am thankful that it has only been one.

I have longed to be a mother

and I have become a step-mother.

I have watched my sweet Emily grow

from a shy little girl, to a beautiful young woman.

I have had held 3 nieces,

I am waiting to hold the 4th.

Each of these precious girls bring joy to my heart.

I turned 30!

I have lost my four-legged best friend

and gained 2 new fur babies

I have been to see Britney Spears, Kiss, Aerosmith, Rascal Flatts, Gary Allen and Blake Shelton

in concert

I have experienced a house fire

I have become a land owner and a home owner again.

I have learned to slow down and breathe.

Ten years ago, had I known what my future held, I might not have believed it.

I can't wait to see what the next 10 years may hold for us!

Welcome 2010!