Set Free

What does freedom (of speech, thoughts, actions, status', etc) on Facebook truly look like? Who knows anymore? I don't. But for me.....this past year (more so months) I've noticed I need to take a step back. What is Facebook? For me Facebook is having the option of connecting with people and friends you don't always see. I like seeing what you ate for dinner, or how your Christmas tree looks.  I like seeing the pictures you put up of your messy house (or clean), your cute kids, babies, and families.  I like hearing your newest thoughts and your inspirational ideas. But for me....as soon as Facebook starts to share opinions and ideas beyond the sweetness of what it should be....I'm done. And I say that meaning to be nice, not mean.  I'm saying that because I don't want my issues to become elevated on Facebook.  That was not my intention and not Facebooks (as far as I know).   I don't want to come across as self-righteous.  Because I'm

It's been over a YEAR since I've been posting about the love story of how Jon and I met and where we are today.  So sorry for the delay.  It's been quite the year and a half since I last posted.  For one, we had Ellie.  Then we moved.  We bought a house (still remodeling), miscarried twice, and moving into our house in February. But tonight as my daughter is sleeping, hubby staying overnight at our new home, I think I can find some time to update you.  It also helps that it is a week until our anniversary of when Jon proposed!  This will take awhile as I search for reminders of the details of that weekend and look around for pictures to include. :) If you are wondering about the first three parts of our love story: check here here and here first. Well, here's our story.  Not perfect.  But this is how it went.  As I look back I see my flaws, but I know in the end Jon still asked me to marry him....and I'm forever thankful!  Happy (almost) four years since eng

I used to do a monthly update on Ellie, but after they turn one it seems kinda silly.  But she has been doing more "things" now.  here's a post about her a couple days early cus sweet goodness I had time for once! People constantly tell me what a happy girl she is, bright eyes, big smile, and her wonderful personality.  I don't know what I would do without her these past 14 months.  Her smiles are contagious. 11.2.13 Her favorites new "tricks" are:  peek a boo (seriously so precious when she covers her eyes and the look on her face while doing peek) "SO BIG" is a constant thing now.  One time I was talking to someone saying, "So..." and she lifted her arms up high! :) A very stern "No."  (and nods her head) She knows "no" now and uses it to get what she wants.  Jon and I talk constantly about how to try to figure this out so it doesn't become an issue as she grows.  Otherwise the "tiring twos&