Sarah's Stories

ok.....I found it again!!!

2009-01-08T17:03:00.000-08:00

Ok, So a lot has changed that I am not able to discuss at this time...but lets make a VERY long story kinda short.....Since that last post.....Divorced Greg, yes again....hooked back up with Wade, whom I dated about 10 years back. We discovered that we really still love each other and always have so we got married on June 27th, 2008. And that is the incredibly short version......I about peed myself reading some of my old posts....laughing because of that old drama and also at just how dadgum long it has been since I was ever on here!!! Thanks to Olivia, I remembered I even had this!!!!! So funny!!!!

Blessings to anyone that made it this far.....
Sarah

And we are back.........=)

2007-06-06T06:49:00.000-07:00

OK I know, I know it has been about 6 months since I updated this thing. Lots of stuff has been going on with us!!!
Greg and I are re-married and doing well. The boys are growing like weeds and into everything!
We are in the process of doing some remodeling on the house, nothing really huge, just minor things that need to be updated. I guess the biggest thing is replacing the counter tops. That is what I am the most excited about too!!! Don't get me wrong, I am very excited about getting the bathrooms done as well. That will relieve so much of my anxiety issues. Any of you that know me at all and know the issues I have with the bathrooms the way they are, you will totally understand. We will be doing a lot of painting too, so anyone interested in helping with that, just let me know!!! =)

Well, I know it has been a while and there is a lot to catch you all up on, but I am so limited on time at the moment with my new job at Terminix! I will NOT allow so much time to pass before I update again. Thank you E for reminding me about this thing!!!! Here are a couple of pictures of the munchkins and Greg and I when we got remarried!

Love you all!

I like to move it, move it!

2007-01-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

Not really.....Moving is no fun. However, unpacking is pretty alright!!
We got all moved in and mostly unpacked. Still working on laundry.....it is never ending.
Tyler is going to be ONE on Friday. I am so sad and happy and excited and mad all at the same time. Then Hayden will be THREE in a month. Lots of parties and lots of toys!
Tyler is trying to start walking, he is just lazy (like me) and crawling is so much easier at this point. Hayden is talking very well, he is 2 going on 15. I have such wonderful boys that keep me very entertained.
We had a good Christmas, lots more toys...............they are happy though, its just more to clean up.....oh well, its a part of the job description. Hayden's favorite was his little trampoline. Tyler likes it too. Here is a picture of them playing together on it.
Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed new year!!! I love you all!!!

S

Today.

2006-12-12T12:21:00.000-08:00

I have been listening to some sermons and came across something I wanted to share with everyone.
Instead of the question "if you died tonight, do you know that you would go to heaven?"the real question is "if you don't die tonight, and happen to wake up in the morning, do you have the hope and confidence of a power source that will enable you to live triumphantly tomorrow?"

Wow.....I have that hope and confidence, but do I live triumphantly? So many people don't have that hope and confidence, yet I have it and don't take advantage of it?? Living triumphantly is not a goal or a destination, it is a constant pursuit. (thanks Sandy).....It is a road we travel in life. It is not allowing the enemy to hold you in the bad places, in the muck and the dirt. Rather it is allowing God to lift you out of those places (every day and every minute in necessary) and live within you! True hope, confidence and happiness can only be found with Christ within you. Instead of allowing the worldly devices to meet your needs, allow God to meet all of those needs and then you will find true, everlasting happiness.

Heavenly Father I pray for everyone that I know that they will find true happiness in you!!!

S

Its just about time!!!!

2006-12-11T07:44:00.000-08:00

Ok, I am so very nervous, excited and scared! Buying a house!!!! WOW!

Thanks to my beautiful sister, I am pretty much packed up. We are going to get the kitchen done tonight and the rest of the odds and ends. I can't wait to have a HOUSE of my own!!!

I thank you all in advance for the help and support you are, have and are going to be giving us!!! I love you all so very much!!!

That is all for now. I just wanted to drop a line and let everyone know that we are ok!!!!

Have a good week!!

S

Wow.

2006-11-27T13:19:00.000-08:00

.....I did not have any idea that Thanksgiving was going to be so hard! Being a single woman during the holidays is not really what is so hard. The single mother part is much more difficult. I have always dreamed of having a big huge thanksgiving dinner with my husband, and children and in-laws/parents. Spending that day, together, as a family is what I have always longed for. My heart hurts for my boys. That they don't have a father that is willing to spend more than 20 minutes with them per week.
My praise is that they do have PLENTY of other family members, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents and their momma that love them SOOOO much and shower them with affection. I pray that our heavenly Father will fill that void that has been left.
My sadness has made me feel like I am spiraling down that awful depression spiral that I know so well. Know that I am fighting it with everything that I am. God is holding me up and keeping me from falling. It is a struggle but I am ok. I rest in the fact that God will take care of us/me.
As much as I want to crawl into a hole and just stay there until the storm passes, I know that is not possible, that storm will still be there when I come out. So, I stay, with God as my umbrella and I wait it out. I will focus my energy and thoughts on praising God for all that he has done, and is doing and will do. I am so thankful for my family and friends, without you guys I am not sure where I would be. As 1 Corinthians 10:13 says, God will not allow more into our lives than we can handle. I know that even even if I feel like it is more than I can handle, it is not, and God will carry the burden for me.
I choose to be filled with joy and praise, just like God instructs me to be. I would appreciate any prayers for me to remain joyful and reliant on God. My prayer is simple:

Father God, I know that you are in control and that you are holding me, Hayden and Tyler right in the palm of your hand. Please give me the energy and the will to stay in Your word and reside in your will. Lord, I pray that you bless everyone of my friends and family so much that their mouths drop wide open. Thank you so much for placing such wonderful, loving, caring and inspirational people in my life.

Thank you everyone for all that you do for me!!! Words can not express how much I love you all!!!

S

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

2006-11-22T08:11:00.000-08:00

My Lord, where did the year go????? I can not believe it is already the end of November!!!!

Well, I suppose it is time to start pep talking my itty bitty stomach into a nice big turkey day celebration! This time of year is when I almost regret having had surgery. I don't really regret it, I just miss being able to stuff myself silly around the holidays.
On the same token, I went to the sleep doctor yesterday and I have lost 15 pounds in one month! I told the nurse, stress can work wonders for weight loss!!!
I have Idiopathic Hypersomnia......yeah, that is what I said.....basically, I don't ever get REM sleep at night so I am tired all day. If I nap during the day, I don't feel rested or refreshed, I actually feel worse than I did before the nap. It is a life long thing managed by meds. We will see how that all works out!
I am just glad to know why I am so tired all of the time!

The volunteer movers position is still open to anyone who wants it! =o) We will probably do all the moving on 12/16!!! Please just let me know!!!!

Gotta run!!!

S

We got it!!!

2006-11-16T14:13:00.000-08:00

Ok everyone! I close on our new house on 12/15!!!!!
I am so excited! I will have my own house for the boys and myself. My money will go for something now, not for nothing like it does with rent!!!
Here are some pictures of the new house!!!

I will need all kinds of help with packing and moving, so anyone with any kind of free time, just let me know!!!
Thank you to everyone for your prayers and thoughts. God is great!!!

Now, as for me......As most of you know, I fell down a flight of stairs on Friday. I am ok. My face got busted up a bit and my pride is just broken in two. My, how embarrassed I was/am. It would have been less embarrassing if the paramedics and doctors had not been so cute! Just my luck! Couldn't possibly have the ugly crew working the day when I get hurt! Just kidding, there is no such thing as the ugly crew........=o)
Just when I thought everyone who possibly could have seen my business had, after having 2 kids.....I get my clothes cut off of me in the hallway in the middle of the ER. That was fun.......Luckily, it wasn't the really hot paramedics and doctors that did the cutting...it was a very nice nurse lady. If it had been the cuties, I would have been mortified!

Well, that is the news for now!!! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!!

S

It's fall, FINALLY!!!

2006-11-10T08:37:00.000-08:00

Well, it has been for a little while......but anyway......Hey everybody!!!

I had my retreat last weekend and it was fun! It was very hard to be away from my beautiful boys, but it was good. Plus, they got some good quality time with their Aunt Sandy and Maw Maw and Paw Paw!!! They were fine, I am the one that was a mess with it.

I won't be able to post many pictures for awhile, until I get another digital camera. I don't have one anymore, nor do I have a camcorder. I also do not have a computer or internet service at home, so I feel very shut off from the world. But really and truly, that is all just stuff and can be replaced, and will be in time. As long as I have my sweetie pies and a roof over our heads and food in their bellies, it is all good. We can cop a squat on the floor and have carpet picnics if we must!!!

I am still in the process of buying a house.....that is all I am gonna say on here about that. Anyone feel free to call me or email me and I will give you the "low down".

Tyler sort of kinda took some steps yesterday, he for sure stood on his own without holding on to ANYTHING!!! Too big, too fast!!!!!!!!! Hayden is, as my momma says, "talking up a blue streak". He speaks so clearly and so well, I am so impressed with him!!!! He is my little genius!!! They both are for that matter!!!!

Well, our weekend is free of any busy plans for once! We are just going to relax and wait for the cable guy to bring me a DVR box!!! I am so excited, everyone says I will be addicted to it.....We will soon see!!!!!

I hope you all have a very wonderful weekend!!!

Love,
S

It is finished.....

2006-10-23T07:33:00.000-07:00

Most of you know what is going on in my personal life, so I am not going to go into detail. Just keep us all in your prayers.

I would like to say for everyone that I am OK! I am actually doing very well. I have such a peace about my decision and mine and the boys future. God is so great and He will take care of us and provide for us always.
I will share with you the lyrics to a song that was sung at church yesterday. This really helped me and sticks with me throughout the day:

Hungry, I come to you for I know you satisfy

I am empty, but I know Your love does not run dry

And so I wait for You so I wait for You

I'm falling on my knees

Offering all of me

Jesus, You're all this heart is living for

Broken, I run to You for Your arms are open wide

I am weary, but I know Your touch restores my life

And so I wait for You so I wait for You

I wait for God to heal me, I wait for Him to reveal His plans for my life. I trust Him completely with my future and my little angels futures. No matter how hard things seem right now, I can raise my eyes to heaven and KNOW that God is smiling down on me and holding me and my boys in the palm of His hand.

God has provided with me with the most supportive family and friends. I thank Him every day for all of you and pray blessings on everyone.

Thank you so much for all of the support and prayers that you have all flooded the boys and myself with.

Love in our Heavenly Father,

Beautiful!!!

2006-10-11T11:49:00.000-07:00

So I just returned from my lunch break and it is absolutely GORGEOUS outside!!! Oh I had such a hard time coming back into work. Oh well, gotta work to finance my extreme gambling addiction!! Just kidding everyone........=o)

I would like to call Sandy to the stage and welcome her to the blogging club. Sandy, everyone....everyone, Sandy! All together now.....HI SANDY!!! My name is Sarah and I am a blogger.

HEHEHE.....anyway....I don't really have much to tell right now. We are having our first garage sale this weekend!!!! I think Sandy is stressing over it more than myself, but that is what she does.....I love you Sandy!!! Mom and dad have the right idea to go somewhere else!!!

Ok, I will update more later, as usual!!!!! Have a beautiful week!!!

S

Is it Fall yet????

2006-10-04T07:13:00.000-07:00

So it is October and it is still nearly 100 degrees outside!!! Its not fair! I am so incredibly ready for some cold weather! To wear a big sweater and sit outside drinking coffee and just relaxing. I cant wait!!! The weather man says it will be only 53 degrees on next Thursday. You know they are always right on the money, so I have my hopes up!!!! =o)

I am sorry I haven't updated recently, I know you all have been waiting with bated breath for my newest news!!!! But seriously, I have been really busy.
I had my 10 year reunion and it was fun to see all of the people from school. However, I don't feel that it was worth the 45 bucks it cost to get in there. To pay 45 dollars for half of a slice of fajita chicken meat, and to sit on a patio in 90 degree weather and sweat like crazy was not something I would normally pay for, let alone 45 bucks!! Turns out that all the same little cliques from high school are still there. We all show up for the dinner, everyone gravitates to their same little groups. I guess you cant really expect anything else....why would the "jocks" all of the sudden decide to hang out with the "nerds" from high school. They wouldn't.

On the home front, Hayden is still working on that potty training. He is just not ready to commit to it. He tries, but he cant talk that pee pee into coming out into the potty!! We got the Elmo potty video which he loves, and seems to be helping, he is just not quite there yet. He went to the Botanic Gardens with his wonderful Aunt Sandy on Sunday while mommy and Tyler took a well deserved nap!! Here is a picture of him "resting" after climbing lots and lots of stairs:

Oh my he is so cute!! He got to do lots of running there! Thank you Aunt Sandy for the wonderful time that he had and for allowing me to get some rest.
Tyler had his first experience with the swing outside! Here he is looking cute as ever:

The swing was on the beam for the patio and since the patio is being remodeled I got the ladder out and hung the swing from a tree branch so it is pretty high off of the ground. It doesn't bother either of the boys though, they just love to swing!!!

Greg and I had a wonderful date last night. He took me to the Cheesecake Factory, which is the restaurant we had eaten at the night that he proposed to me originally. I had very good food and even better company!
Greg, I love you and thank you so much for working so hard to make our times together so special!

Well, I will try and update more often in the future!

Have a beautiful week!

S

The first day of school.......

2006-09-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

.....at least that is how it feels when starting a new job!!!

I am now working as a collector for PayDayOne and it is pretty great thus far! I work M-F 8-5 and the office is only minutes from the house, not an hour or more. So great!!!!

The boys are doing very well!! Tyler is pulling up on everything and crawling/plowing his way around everywhere. Hayden is still working up the nerve to pee pee in the potty again.....I dont want to push the issue and scare him off from it. I just mention it once in awhile and let him choose to sit on the potty or not. Eventually he will get there.

Greg is doing well, he and I both are doing bible studies and working on relating better to one another and growing our walks with God. So far so good! Keep us in your prayers!!!

My high school reunion is coming up in the next couple of weeks and I have never felt as old as I do right now. 10 years sure have flown by. I have to fill out this paper with information like, what have I accomplished in the last 10 years? On one hand I feel like a heel because I haven't gone to college, I dont have a degree or anything. I have not held one job in the past 10 years for more than 3 years. Then on the other hand, I feel like I have accomplished so much! I have a wonderful handsome husband, two beautiful baby boys, a wonderful relationship with my sister (that I didnt have 10 years ago), and family that would bend over backwards to help me out any way I need it at any given time. I have my health (sometimes), I have God and my faith, I have a job, a roof over our heads, a vehicle and we are, overall, happy. I am fufilled with the life I lead. Of course there will always be goals to accomplish, but I am content right now at this moment.

Ok, I must get back to collecting this money!!!

Have a beautiful week!!!

S

And that is that!

2006-08-30T07:18:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I know it has been like 20 years since I posted. I have been busy.

News on the home front.....I am leaving Fidelity.....After nearly 3 years of my life that I have devoted to this job, it is going to end with being one point shy of passing a certification test. I know that God has something better out there for me. Hopefully something much closer to home!!!

Hayden is great, I was told by a nutritionist that he is in the 95th percentile on his weight and so we need to watch what he eats. I honestly don't know what else to do with his eating habits. He eats fruits and veggies like a little nut. He prefers fruits and veggies actually! I don't think that lady knows what she is talking about.
Tyler is good, he has 4 whole teeth now! He is working on a 5th, but it is still teasing him. He is starting to pull himself up which means it will be just a matter of time before he is walking!!!!! They grow up way too fast!

Well, I am still looking for a new job, so if anyone hears anything, let me know!! For all of you that have already given me leads, thank you so very much!!!!!!

Love,
S

Happy Birthday to me!!!!!!!!

2006-08-15T09:54:00.000-07:00

So another year has passed......Really, I cant believe it has been a year.
I am one year closer to retirement! Thank GOD! =o)

I want to share my feelings......I find myself a bit upset that I, yet again, expected a surprise party and didn't have one. Now, I know a surprise party is supposed to be a big surprise, but when I expect it every year, there is no way it could be. Somewhere in my mind I think all my friends and family are secretly planning the biggest, badest surprise party for me and one year it will happen. Am I the only one who is willing to admit that they expect a surprise party every year??

I don't think it is the party in and of itself that I want, because truly I don't want to be the center of attention like that. However, knowing that people care enough to do that for you is pretty cool. Not that I am saying that since I haven't had a party thus far that people don't care, just that any kind of gesture that shows you are cared for is nice.

SO, since everyone has a lot going on (myself included), I am gonna throw myself a little party here on my blog! So sing along if you want to!!!!!

Happy birthday to you (me)!

Happy birthday dear Sarrrrrraaaaah (meeeeeee)!

Happy birthday to you (me)!

And many more...........(no pinching or spanking!)

Please help yourself to a piece of cake!

Love you all!

When will this summer end?

2006-08-04T13:15:00.000-07:00

So, I don't think it will ever get cool again. Period. It is gonna be 100 degrees forever, at least it sure feels like it will be! Man, its hot!!!

Not much news on the Davis front......Greg and I are doing well, nothing really exciting happening at the moment.
The boys on the other hand have all sorts of exciting things happening!!!!!
Tyler has cut 2, almost 3 teeth! Once they start breaking through the gums, they just don't quit!!! He is also crawl/scoot/jumping......he looks like a frog. It is funny.
Now the big news for Hayden.......you ready???? Here it comes.............
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HAYDEN WENT PEE PEE IN THE BIG BOY POTTY!!!!!

So the potty training begins!!!!!!! I am so proud of that little man. He is just growing up so fast. I told him to stop growing to fast and he said ok, so we are good now.
That is really about it for now. I hope everyone has a very restful weekend!

S

Back.

2006-07-25T06:26:00.000-07:00

Ok, we are back from our trip and I am so EXHAUSTED! Wow, what an interesting time we had in the car for 6 hours, just Hayden, Tyler and myself. Really though, considering their age and the distance we were traveling, the boys were just wonderful.

Hayden had so much fun. He got to play with Gabby and Maddie and Sean and Jecisa (Jessica). The best moment was when he was telling me about the ocean. He stood there on the beach with his arm outstretched pointing at the ocean, and as he moved his hand back in forth, he said "ocean, ocean, ocean, ocean". To see him experience the greatness of the ocean, how big it is, and how fun it is, was just amazing. After he got past the fact that his feet got dirty in the sand (my sweet little neat freak), he was scooping up wet sand and just caking it on himself. His head was covered, his arms and hands were filthy and he was so happy!
As I stood listening to the ocean, and looking at the stars at night after having put the boys to bed, I felt so small, so tiny in relation to all the wondrous creations around me. I don't think there is life on other planets, at least not life like there is on earth. Maybe some kind of bugs or something, but no other intelligent life. I started wondering and asking God, why, if there is no other intelligent life out there, are there so many planets? Here is the answer that I found....Every detail about the earth and every other planet is designed to keep earth in its axis, or keep it safe from the dangers of space.
God created earth for the purpose of being home to us. "The Lord , Who created the heavens, Who is God, Who formed the earth . . . Who did not create it in vain, Who formed it to be inhabited" Isaiah 45:18. He placed the sun for heat and light. The sun also keeps the Earth in orbit with its gravitational pull. The moon provides protections from solar winds and comets and other rouge space objects, as well as works with the sun to coordinate our tides, which cleanses the shores. The two gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn with their strong gravitational pulls, also help shield the planet by functioning as giant vacuum cleaners, sweeping the solar system of dangerous comets and asteroids.
I could go on, but you are all probably pretty bored right now.....Except Sean if he is reading this....So, let me just share one more wonderful verse....Proverbs 3:19 says: "The Lord by wisdom founded the earth, by understanding He established the heavens." He made it all for us, to explore to view to stand in awe of. Why don't we enjoy it? When you are driving home today, look at the sky and at the clouds with a new sense of appreciation for the work that went into making each and every thing for our enjoyment.
God loves us and wants to shower us with the beauty of His creations. It is our job to look and really appreciate them. I don't think that is very hard, do you?

Have a good day!
S

And we're off!!!!!!

2006-07-20T12:50:00.000-07:00

So today is our FRIDAY!

The boys and I are leaving bright and early tomorrow to head down to Surf Side!!! It is Hayden's first experience with a beach and the ocean! Tyler's too, but I don't think it will be as cool for him. I can not wait to experience the ocean and sand and shells and everything else through Hayden's eyes! Can you remember your first time you went to a beach? The unforgettable smell of the ocean, and the sound of the waves and the birdies and fun that you had? It is such a blessing to have the opportunity to experience all of that again through a child's eyes! Much to our disappointment, however, Greg is not able to go with us. He has to work. I really wish he could go with to share in the experience with me. Greg, I promise I will take lots of video and pictures!

Here is a picture of the actual beach I will be laying on (minus the storm clouds hopefully!!!). Either way, it is a trip to break up the monotony of our lives and it is good!

Everyone have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!!

S

It finally arrived!!!!

2006-07-13T10:05:00.000-07:00

Here is Hayden with his new bestest friend! Chloe chased Hayden around yesterday licking his head. He was just laughing so hard he could barely breathe. It is so nice to have a puppy that will love Hayden and allow him to love her.

Well, tomorrow is Friday....again! I really would like to have a 2 day work week and a 5 day weekend. Do you think if we petitioned or something we could make that happen? Yeah, I didn't think so. Oh well!

Tyler has FINALLY cut that first tooth! It has been there just teasing us for a couple of weeks and yesterday when he smiled, I could see the pearly white of his tooth just shining right at me! Yes, I cried a little. I don't care how many kids you have, that first tooth is such a big milestone for a baby, it is a wonderfully sad occasion!

Hayden is putting 3-5 words together at a time now. Oh so big! He was putting his puzzle back together last night and said "I will do it." He is so independent, he wants no help with ANYTHING. Potty training seems to be on the horizon as he sat on the toilet last night for a good 15 minutes (his own choice) trying to go! We just need to get the pee pee and poo poo to not be afraid to come out when there is no diaper on. It will take time, but we will get there!

Greg and I are planning our 5 year anniversary get-a-way trip. We are going to Galveston, which is where we spent our honeymoon. It is exciting and scary planning a trip that doesn't include the boys. The freedom to do what we want without having to make sure we have diapers and bottles and snacks is really nice, but we will miss the boys while we are gone.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day and weekend!

S

This is new to me.......

2006-07-10T07:06:00.000-07:00

There's another new blog TAG game going around all about 7's, which happens to be my favorite number and since Mary got me... Here we go!

7 things I would like to do before I die:
* Go to Fiji
* Have or adopt a little girl
* Go to culinary school
* Go to nursing school
* See my children marry and have children of their own
* Wear a bikini and look good and skinny
* Pay my parents back for all that they do for us

7 things I cannot do:
* Fix a computer
* Math (balance my checkbook....)
* Stay mad at anyone for very long
* Sing/speak in public
* Eat beef
* Get my laundry done....It NEVER ENDS!!
* Get over Denny's death on Grey's Anatomy.....

7 things I can do:
* Be a good mom
* Be a good wife
* Massage therapy
* Tie a cherry stem in a knot with my tongue
* Be a loyal friend
* Have faith in God
* Cook!!!

7 things that attracted me to my husband:
* His eyes
* His humor
* The fact that he listened to me talk (that is quite a feat, cuz boy can I talk!!)
* His sensitivity
* His legs.....(ooo la la)
* His kisses
* His thoughtfulness

7 things I say most often:
* "Can I get an Iced Venti Americano with White mocha and cream?"
* I love you!
* No!
* Hayden Daniel!!!
* Can I pay you next month/payday?
* Syble, No!
* "Have I taken care of all that you needed today?" (work)

7 books I love:
* Redeeming Love
* Voices in the wind
* Echo in the darkness
* Sure as the dawn
* Hadassah
* The Notebook
* The bible

7 movies I love:
* Dirty Dancing
* Pretty Woman
* Beaches
* Sense and Sensibility
* Pillow Talk
* Send me no flowers
* With six you get eggroll

So now its your turn....I tag: Everyone who reads this!

Hmmmmm.........

2006-07-07T06:52:00.000-07:00

So, I was talking to a customer today and discussing life events and she was talking about how bad things are going for her right now. I was able to give her a little hope because I told her that if we never had any bad times, we could not fully appreciate the good ones!
After I said that, I realized, I have gone through (and am going through) a TON of stuff this year. From sinus infections to allergic reactions to all the other regular life events, and while I am sitting in the middle of all of this, I feel overwhelmed and beat down. However, I know that our precious heavenly Father is in control. There is a reason for everything! Even if it is just to make sure I fully appreciate the good things that are to come!!!!
That being said, I am still trying to recover from the Levaquin that the doctor gave me. I am still in very much pain and my feet are super swollen today as well as my eyelids. Yes, I have called the doctor again......On a positive note, my sinus headache is gone!!!!!! It was a trade off apparently. Honestly, I would rather have the headache back!
In my opinion I don't think that the FDA should have ever approved Levaquin. There is way too much risk with taking this medication. I wish I had known prior to taking it. I will certainly never take it again and will warn everyone I know not to take it either. We live and learn right?!?!
Hayden is doing well, we are going to Brennen's birthday party tomorrow at Main Event. Hayden has never gone bowling, so this should be fun! I will take cute pictures to post next week.
Tyler is still trying to get that tooth to pop through the gums! It is right there, just teasing us! He has his 6 month check-up and shots on Monday. I am glad Maw Maw is taking him as it breaks my heart when they stick those freakin 20 (really 4) needles in his little legs.

Well, its time for another relaxing weekend in the Davis house! Unfortunately Greg works most of the weekend so we wont see too much of him. Again, we have to go through the hard times to really appreciate the good ones. So one day, when we work a similar schedule, we will REALLY appreciate it!

Oh, and everyone, please welcome the newest addition to our family....Chloe (or Chlole, as Hayden says). She is a yellow lab, a little over a year old and VERY good with Hayden and Tyler. She was sleeping on the couch yesterday while Hayden sat on her and watched Blues Clues. She is very tolerant, unlike Syble who just avoids the boys. Chloe is settling in nicely. She is a very fast runner.......we found that out the hard way......long story for another time.
Here she is!

XOXO
S

Independence Day

2006-07-03T08:13:00.000-07:00

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.

Psalm 33:12

No matter how many people try to take God out of our country, I am thinking He is here to stay! Almost every courtroom, piece of currency or governmental writing makes mention of God or our "Creator" or otherwise.

We are privileged enough to live in America, to have our freedom of speech and right to pursue happiness. These privileges are precious and should not be taken for granted. The freedom to express opinions regarding our government, the freedom to practice whatever religion you want without the threat of death or persecution.

Lets not forget the sacrifices that have been made by so many men and women who have given their lives for our freedom. I know we all hear this everywhere around this time of year. Truly though, take a moment and consider the thousands of people who have suffered, died or given up loved ones so that you and I can have the families that we have and do the job that we do and have the opinions that we have. As you are reading this men and women are fighting for what America stands for, which is freedom!! Take a moment and say a little prayer for these brave individuals that so graciously take our freedom and happiness on their shoulders every day.

Have a wonderful 4th!!!!!

We are going to see some fireworks and the movie, Cars!!!!!

Is that a tooth????

2006-06-29T13:05:00.000-07:00

So Tyler has been drooling and "teething" for a couple of months now.....I was feeling in his mouth and he has a bump on the bottom that will very soon be a tooth!!!!!! He got so still and just sat there, he loved it.....Thank God I wash my hands!!!! =o)

Hayden is doing beautiful....He is definitely 2 years old. He screeches and yells and doesn't listen when told to do something. Very similar to myself actually......=o) lol. Seriously though, he is doing well, growing like a weed and forming sentences now! He will tell you "I know the muffin man..." And "I like it..." He has others but those are the cutest at the moment.

I tell you, if you have kiddos, enjoy every moment with them and enjoy every age even the "terrible twos" as they are all so precious and so fleeting. I miss Hayden being little bitty but on the other hand I can't wait until Tyler is Hayden's age......Its just so wonderful and sad at the same time. Sad for the days gone and excited about the days to come. My one piece of advice for all expectant parents or new parents is ENJOY EVERY MOMENT! Don't take any special moment for granted, you will long for that moment again once it is gone.

Ok, now that I got myself teary eyed......It's all good though!!!!!

Greg is liking his job at 7-11. We aren't too fond of his schedule, but we are dealing with it.

I still have a headache.......Mad that the meds haven't worked......I will leave it at that. Yes, I have put a call into the doctor........grrrrrrrrrrr.

Be blessed!
S

Anyone want to go to FIJI with Sandy and I??

Come on, we can dream can't we???? Man, I would love to be laying on that beach right now!!!!!

Splash, splash, splash!

2006-06-23T13:49:00.000-07:00

This will be Hayden tomorrow:

This will probably be me:

Whatever.....we are gonna have lots of fun!!!!! You all have a wonderful weekend!!!

Splash Station, here we come!!!!!

S

OMG I love that tongue!!!!

2006-06-20T10:23:00.000-07:00

Now just imagine him blowing a raspberry at you!!!!!!

Man, he sure is a cutie........

I went to the doctor and have started high doses of anit-biotics and like 100 (really 2) different kinds of nose sprays to get things cleared up! Please pray it works. Oh, and I asked if my addiction to OTC nose spray might have contributed to this and he said it absolutely could have.....so if anyone (E) is using nose spray on a regular basis, you may want to look into getting off of it. I don't wish this headache on anyone, not even my worst enemy!!!!!!

Just wanted to give a short update and share the cutest picture ever!!!!!!

Have a good day!!!!

Sarah

Finally.

2006-06-19T06:37:00.000-07:00

Well, after about 2 months of waiting for my MRI and some sort of answer to why I have had a headache for 5 months, we have an answer!!!!!
I don't have any tumors or lesions or anything crazy going on in my brain.....other than the brain itself.....haha. I have an INCREDIBLY bad infection in my Ethmoid sinuses.

I go to the doctor today to get the full story, but here is the general gist of it.....these sinuses are located deeper in the head/brain than the frontal or maxillary ones and with them being infected, it is causing pressure on my brain and causing my headache. Also, with a sinus infection comes congestion in other areas that are connected, like my ears, which is causing my dizziness and light headedness. The physicians assistant that I spoke with that gave me the news said that looking at the results, she is surprised I have been able to function for this long with this headache. Apparently the infection is really bad. The infection causes the lining or walls of the sinuses to thicken as well.
My doctor is going to send me to see an ear, nose and throat specialist to get treatment. Treatment starts with anti-biotics and if I don't respond to that, they may have to do surgery. I am going to do all I can to avoid that though.......I am about tired of surgeries.
So, to sum it up, I have a nose infection and confirmed I do have a normal brain! For everyone (including myself sometimes) who every questioned if there was anything up there.....there is!!!!! Thanks everyone for all of your thoughts and prayers and everything.

This past weekend Hayden had a very big time! Friday he got to go to a birthday party at Chuck-E-Cheese and he had a blast!!! He got to stay up late....such a big boy!!!! His wonderful Aunt Sandy took him to the party, Chuck-E-Cheese is very loud, as we all know, and with my head hurting there is no way I would have enjoyed that at all. So, Tyler and I had a night alone to just sit and coo at one another.
Saturday was pretty uneventful. Greg and I went to see Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift. Greg's fathers day "getaway". It was a pretty good movie....Better than the second one (mostly because Vin Diesel makes and appearance in this one.....so hot). =o) Not as hot as my dear husband of course.
Sunday, Father's day was spent at my grandparents house eating bbq. Hayden entertained everyone and wore himself out. He was asleep in his car seat within 5 minutes of sitting in the car. Man, I wish I had just a little bit of his energy sometimes!!!! After his long nap in the car, he was ready to go swimming when we got home! That was our weekend! Very fun and relaxing.
I hope everyone else had a good weekend too!!!! Let's not even talk about the Mav's though, ok?

S

Friday....AGAIN!

2006-06-16T11:03:00.000-07:00

Well happy Friday again everyone!!!!!

I hope everyone had a glorious week!

I myself FINALLY got my MRI done. Don't know if they found anything up there or not, I go to the doctor on Monday to get the results. Pray that it is either something there that they can treat, or nothing there AND the headache just goes away. I will be upset and frustrated if they say that there is nothing there that would be causing it. Then I will feel like it is "all in my head" and maybe I am crazy! It would also mean additional testing to see what else it could be.

On the kiddo front....Hayden and Tyler are both happy and healthy! Hayden has a new found love for "General Tso's Chicken". He says it so cute too. Tyler is growing bigger every day. Yes, he is huge. But that is ok, more of them to love that way! (My back would prefer a smaller munchkin, however.) It is amazing how God gives you the strength you need when you need it as far as that goes. My back/head/body is "fine" while I am caring for the boys, as soon as they are down for the night and I have time to focus on me, that is when the day hits me and I am just exhausted.

There are so many things I would love to talk about today, but I think it will be better to just share the verses that God has shown me today and the lesson in them and leave it at that.

"Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Colossians 3:13

"I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13

"These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." John 16:33

"...be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32

And finally......

"...cast all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7

Lesson learned today. Nothing is too big for God! Forgive others that sin against you and you will be forgiven. There is a very distinct peace in knowing you have forgiven someone who has hurt you. Forgiveness does not mean that you forget, however. If you forget, then there is nothing learned or gained. He can and will take care of everything as long as we have faith in Him to do so! God always answers prayers, even if it is not the answer you wanted to hear. It is always the best for you!!! Now, this is something that I already knew, but needed reminding today.

I pray that everyone has a very blessed weekend.

S

Why?

2006-06-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

Today is a bittersweet day for me.
A very good friend of mine is grieving the loss of her precious baby girl. While reflecting on Zoe's short but very sweet life, I begin to ask God, why?

Why does God allow for birth defects and for sweet innocent little babies to die? This isn't fair! As adults, when things happen to us, it is "understandable" as we have sinned and what we are going through may be a consequence to a sin we've committed. But little babies.....Oh Lord, this doesn't make sense.
So....I went to God, in prayer and by way of the internet(bible.com/gotquestions.org).....to try and get some sort of answer. Something that will help me to attempt to comprehend this. I thought I would share with you what I found and what has given me if not complete understanding, complete peace.

Basically, it all starts with Adam and Eve. They started the awful cycle of sin. Sin is why babies have defects or die. Not that the baby sinned or that the parents sinned. Just sin itself.

I was led to the book of Job. This entire book of the bible deals with the "why" question. God allowed Satan to do everything he wanted to Job, with the exception of killing him. It is Job's reaction that is key...."Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him." Job13:15. While all of these things are happening to Job, his faith stays constant. His hope in God remains. Job didn't understand why God was allowing these things to happen to him, but he knew that God was good, just, loving and merciful, therefore he continued to trust Him.
"The Lord gave and the Lord taketh away; may the name of the Lord be praised." Job 1:21
We may not understand why something happens, but we can rest in the fact that God is faithful and our trust should be in Him.
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

When it comes down to it, the answer to the why question is, I don't know. We will never understand God and His ways and it is wrong for us to presume on why God allows some things to happen. We simply have to trust that God is just, merciful and loving...just like Job did... even when the evidence seems to indicate the opposite.

Sickness and disease are the results of sin. God provided the "Cure" for sin by sending his son Jesus Christ to die for us. (Romans 5:8) Once we are in heaven we will not have to deal with sickness, disease, and death. Until then, however, we do have to deal with the consequences and effects of sin itself.
We can praise God though, that He can use birth defects and other tragedies for our good and His glory.
"His disciples asked Him, 'Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?' 'Neither this man nor his parents sinned,' said Jesus, 'but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.'"John 9:2-3

Father God, I lift up E and B to you now. Lord that you would comfort them today and give them a peace that passes all understanding. Precious father, you are holding Zoe in your arms, she is perfect and happy there. We are selfish humans though, and want her with us here. However, we will trust you and have faith in you. Wrap this precious family up in your loving embrace and keep them close. Watch over the new addition that you are so carefully forming right now in E's womb. Give E and B peace during this pregnancy, that you will be with them every step of the way. In your beautiful name I pray, Amen.

In loving memory of Zoe Mikayla.

I hope everyone has a restful weekend!

S

Thank GOD it is FRIDAY!

2006-06-02T07:36:00.000-07:00

Why is it that the weeks that are shorter (Monday off for Memorial Day) seem longer than any other week?
While I love to have an extra day off, it just seems like the week following this day will just never end. I don't know if it is because having the extra day off makes me feel lazy and unmotivated to work, or if it is because it just throws the entire week off. I don't know. What I do know is that it is, in fact, Friday! I love the weekends so much!!!
Recap of our week.....We got the boys pictures made. They are so cute! I haven't put them on the computer yet, so those will be posted shortly. It is amazing how alike these boys look. I have a picture of Hayden at 4-5 months old and now one of Tyler and they could be the same kiddo! A woman at work actually thought they were the same baby and didn't believe me when I said that they were two different little boys! I finally convinced her.....
We don't have big plans for the weekend, mostly just relaxing. I think I am going to go out with the "girls" this weekend and see a movie. A little away from the children time is in order I think! Even though it is very hard for me to miss a moment with them, I know that me time is a necessity.

Really there isn't much else to report! All is well with the Davis family!!

Have a glorious weekend everybody!!!

S

Life through their eyes.....

2006-05-25T07:05:00.000-07:00

Ok, Mary you were right......This is a bit addictive.

I just wanted to share with everyone my perspective on things.

First of all, we all know life is short and we all take things, people and special moments for granted. I realize this, so I try my hardest to REALLY enjoy every moment with the ones I love, my family and friends and husband and children. I really try to be "present" in interactions with other people and listen not only with my ears, but my heart too.

Part of enjoying all of life's special moments involves seeing life through someone else's eyes. For me, the most interesting eyes to look through right now are Hayden's. To watch his enjoyment of the little things, like jumping, and running, and seeing a bug or a snake, or helping me cook....These things are amazing to me. Last night I was privileged enough to see his little imagination working so hard! You see, Hayden loves to watch Emeril on Food Network. I sometimes let him stay up past his bedtime (shhhh, don't tell daddy) so that he can finish the show. Emeril was cooking some yummy looking food last night and Hayden wanted to "have some". So, being silly, I just said "well go get some!". He so expectantly walked to the TV and "got" some mushrooms and shrimp for us to eat. He brought it to myself and his Aunt Sandy and we all "ate" this yummy food! It was great! His very innocent and untainted view of things is just jaw dropping for me. It hits me hard all the time that this little boy (both of my little boys) depend so much on me for so many things. How to interact with others, how to care for others, how to go potty in the big boy potty =o), how to do EVERYTHING that is needed to survive in this life. That is a lot of pressure!!! However, it is an honor to be trusted with these little men's lives. God has blessed me with the most wonderful children, I can not imagine my life without them. I get the opportunity to see life through their innocent eyes and that is so refreshing. The simple things like a butterfly landing on a flower, a waterfall (lobsterball-Hayden's way of saying waterfall), these little things that we all take for granted are all new and fresh to these boys and I love enjoying it through and with them.

I know this is a bit of a tangent, but I am just a proud momma and I wish everyone could experience the newness of everything when viewed through a child's eyes. It really puts life in perspective. It does for me anyway......
Ok, that is all of my ranting for today.....I hope you all have a good day!

S

Here is Hayden enjoying the heck out of sitting in a tree.....remember how fun that was to climb trees???

I couldn't wait......

2006-05-24T09:36:00.000-07:00

I know, I know.....It's not Friday yet. I just couldn't wait until Friday this week to share the pictures of my beautiful boys with everyone!!!
This one is of Tyler "chillin'" in his floatie......

This is Hayden with his new big boy floaties........

We got the new "continuous spray" sunscreen, which is great and easy to apply, however, unless you want your child to have green armpits, I don't suggest you use it. Because it has alcohol in it to make it quick drying, it caused the green of his floaties to color Hayden's arms/armpits green as well. It washed off easy enough, but for me and my small bit of OCD, it was very disturbing and annoying.
They boys had a blast swimming. Tyler pretty much just chills out, if you hold him in the water, he kicks like a pro! Hayden is a little bit timid yet, it will take him a few times to get comfortable with it. His wonderful Aunt Sandy is going to take him to swimming lessons this summer and get him more comfy with it all. Until then, he will continue to ask me to "come'ear" and request my "shoulder". I really am not upset by that.....

Greg has started his new job and is liking it thus far. The shift, from what he can tell, is going to be similar to what he is used to, 2pm-10pm. He worked 1pm-9pm previously, so not too much of a change.

I am working hard and am now going to be a coach to new hires, I suppose they trust me to lead them in the right direction! That is exciting for me, it will add a bit of diversity to my days.
Still working on what is wrong with my head and why I am having headaches. I will just say, Aetna HMO stinks. They are trying to play doctor and of course, they know better than my doctor. They won't approve an MRI until I have taken meds for 3 weeks. Now, I could go to the ER and get it done there without approval, but then I have to have 100 bucks for the co-pay, which I don't have at the moment.

So, if you don't mind keeping me in your prayers, I would appreciate it!!!

Happy hump day!
S

2006-05-19T09:25:00.000-07:00

Ok, so apparently I am a Friday blog poster!!!! I get to work and am reminded to "update your blog today!" by my wonderful cubemate Mary. So here it is!!!

This was a good week for the Davis family! Greg, Hayden and I went to the Blue Angels air show on Saturday and had so much fun! Hayden got a little scared (so did Greg and I) when that F-18 zoomed really low over our heads without any warning. However, once Hayden got used to the noise, he was ok! If you ask him about it now, he will surely tell you it was "loud!"
Tyler is about the same, working on crawling/rolling over still. He has constant pruney fingers from chewing on his fists all the time. Poor little teething boy. He doesn't seem to be really bothered by it though. We have moved him from the carrier to regular car seats now......He already weighs 20 pounds. I can not believe that even as I am typing it!!!! They grow up too fast. Seriously, if anyone has any ideas of how to slow that down, let me know!

Greg and I are doing well. Greg has gotten a new job. He was working with Dell but they wouldn't give him enough hours for us to have money to make ends meet. So now he will be working with 7-11 as an Assistant Manager (eventually, he has to go to classes for that title). Let me tell you, I am so proud of my sweet husband for all he did this week. You see, he was offered this job at 7-11 at the same time as the Dell one and he chose Dell because we felt it was a better opportunity. Well, we were wrong obviously. So Greg swallowed his pride and went back to 7-11 and told them he made a mistake and asked if the position was still available. It was available and to our surprise, he will be making more per hour than originally offered!!! God has really blessed him for his faithfulness. Also, he did all of my laundry this week! If you know me, you know that is quite an undertaking. Greg, I am proud of you and love you very much!!!!!

We are spending this weekend at the pool! Hayden has been talking about swimming since December at least. He will be glad to dive in!!!!!
Thank you Mary for the comments.......If anyone else wants to comment and tell me if you like my blog or if you want me to leave you off the mailing%2

2006-05-12T07:47:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

I hope that everyone had a good week and has an even better weekend!!!

I was sitting in the floor while Tyler was in his swing and Hayden was playing and we were all watching "uh-oh", AKA America's Funniest Home Videos when Hayden comes up to me and says "hold it" while pointing to Tyler. He wanted to hold his brother. So cute. So this picture is Hayden "holding it" and me holding both of them while we all watched "uh-oh".

This was a long week for us. Tyler had to have shots on Wednesday, which he hated of course. If you know me at all, this really messes me up. When the nurse was stabbing his legs with all 4 of those needles, I was crying. She looks at me and says "you are a second time mom right?" I said "yes, but that doesn't mean that I am ok with seeing my baby be hurt." She said that most second time moms are not so emotional. I guess I am not like the rest. I am not able to stand there and just be "ok" while Tyler or Hayden is screaming in pain.
Anyway, he is ok now....

Hayden is doing wonderful. No shots for him for now. However, his legs probably still hurt since he is forever falling down. I tell you, I worry that someone will think I beat him for all the bruises on his legs! He is just all boy, he wants to be running or in the middle of everything at all times, and in the process of running and trying to be everywhere, he runs into things and falls and gets all banged up. Yesterday he fell in the driveway and instead of getting up, he laid there on his belly, holding his arms and legs up so that they wouldn't touch the ground and just grunts at me to come help him up. I almost lost it laughing. While he is very much a boy, he still didn't want his legs or hands to get dirty on the driveway. Go figure!!!!!

As far as Greg and I are concerned, we are doing very well. We are going to go see the Blue Angels with Hayden tomorrow and I am so excited!!! I went to the doctor this week for an ongoing headache and the doctor is doing lots of tests to see what is wrong with me. I had an x-ray of my back and blood work done and I am waiting to get an MRI of my head. I will be interested to see if there is anything even in there!!! =o)

I hope everyone has a very blessed weekend! Relax and enjoy the nice weather while it is here!!!

S

2006-05-05T06:58:00.000-07:00

WELCOME!
Ok, so everyone tells me I am way behind on the times since I haven't got my own blog, or myspace account or anything. So here it is!
I figure that since my little boys are my life, I will just use this to share pictures and milestones with everyone!

Last night Tyler turned from his belly to his back all by himself!!!! This totally snuck up on me. With Hayden, things were more new and we had more time to sit and wait for things to happen. With Tyler, all of the sudden he is doing things that I am not quite ready for him to do! They are both growing up much too fast!!!!!! If anyone knows a way to slow this process down a little, I welcome any suggestions.

Hayden is doing wonderful! He has officially gotten "too big" for naps. He is such a good sleeper that it isn't really a big deal. He gets 12-14 hours of sleep at night so a daytime nap is not necessary anymore. He is talking up a storm, most words are very clear....others are still questionable. If you have a chance, get him to say "firetruck" for you.....It is hilarious.

Well, I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend!

Happy Cinco De Mayo!!!!

S