A Weekend of Valentine's

Lots and lots of snow made for a very romantic Valentine's weekend... however, not as romantic as waves crashing on the beach would have been! LOL Aly and I decided to have "Clash Day" for the first snow-day and when Greg returned home from work, he and Aly went out to play in the first major snow storm of her life and she had a ball! Greg and I were privileged to attend the Christan Couples Connection Valentine Dinner on Friday night and it was truly an enjoyable evening! Complete with an Italian theme, wonderful food and many many laughs! Saturday was our family Valentine's Day... we stayed all cozy and warm in our house, sipping coffee, relaxing and playing games with Aly, before going to Mamaw Who's, so Aly could share a little "love" with her! Being as Greg and I are considered 'on staff' at Church, we were invited to the "Prime Timer's" Valentine Party, on Sunday night. Now, those folks know what they're talking about when it has to do with FOOD... another fun evening for sure! On Sunday afternoon and later that night, we enjoyed watching and nibbling on my 'big' surprise from Greg, a Michael Buble' "LIVE" CD/DVD combo and Ghirardelli Chocolates!!! (I surprised him with a much sillier gift that we will not discuss at the moment! heehee) Late in the afternoon on Monday, Papaw came by to pick up Aly, which allowed Greg and I a chance for a 'romantic get-away'! Another blessing, was when Greg was able to arrive home almost two hours before his normal time home, giving us even more time together! (Thanks, Papaw, for your help with our Angel. You are THE best!) After five years of Valentine's and Anniversary's as man and wife, I asked Greg to choose a Steak House for HIM, instead of Italian and Mexican places for ME! He toyed with the idea of the exotic "Oceanaire" or "Bahama Breeze"... either of which would have served lovely steaks AND SEAFOOD! However, with yet another snowfall coming down, I told him he should keep the location close by home, instead of downtown or on the other side of town! So, we headed to "The Outback"! The meal was lovely, he enjoyed his steak and I, my seafood! We browsed Barnes & Noble and stopped by Starbucks before returning home....... all in all, a very romantic date night! Aly returned home a bit after 11 and we all played music until 'Mr. Sandman' got the best of us! Trust each of you had an enjoyable weekend with those you love, as well!!!

A Weekend of Valentine's

Looking Back with Fondness While Looking Forward with Excitement

Recently, I was looking through my Mother, Trisha's BLOG and found several photos that brought back MANY fond memories of my childhood... I had such a blessed childhood filled with fun and laughter! I wouldn't trade it for the world!!!
While thinking of the past, I couldn't help but think about the present and the future that lies ahead... I have a wonderful life filled with love and excitement! More than any girl could ask for!!!
I look forward to a future filled with even more fun, laughter, love and excitement! I'm sure there will be many other life-experiences ahead for me to learn from! I have to say, "It's just great to be alive"!!!
Try to take time to check out my Mother's BLOG out at: www.trishastimelesstreasures.blogspot.com
I thought I'd share a little Album of my "Past, Present and Future" with you. Hoping you'll enjoy this little peek into my life!

shelly's past, present and future

CHECK THESE SITES OUT FOR NEW BABY PHOTOS AND NEWS...

St. Francis South Hospital
www.carepages.com
(Sign up for a quick, easy and free account using the care page name of:
alysondawn)

OR

PennPalz at BEBO
www.mumshelly.bebo.com

OR

Shelly D. at MYSPACE
www.myspace.com/jgpsdp

THE MOST RECENT NEWS ON THE BABY FRONT...

Well, we had our ultra-sound done this week and all was well! Baby Alyson's growing at the right rate, my weight was good, the baby's measurements were just right and all of the other numbers were great!
I'll see my last 'emergency' doctor in the medical complex "tour" in two weeks and the following week, I'll see my own doctor, again. At which point, we should be able to find out just when little Aly will be arriving! It could just be at the end of this month or on her late-great-Grandpa Smith's birthday... We are just busy playing the waiting game for a bit longer before finding out exactly what's going on! It won't be long now though, that's for sure!
We'll do our best to post another BLOG here as soon as possible.
Below you'll find a few pictures of Aly's "almost completed" nursery...
We would like to wish everyone a great week - Happy Fall, ya'll!

nursery

I'VE BEEN TAGGED BY COUSIN RONDA, SO HERE GOES! 7 THINGS ABOUT MYSELF YOU MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW:

1. i'm pregnant and due in no time
2. i have an addiction to chocolate
3. i met my hubby while on a family music tour
4. my other big obession is interior design
5. my favorite color is purple
6. i was born and raised in louisiana
7. i went to high school in ohio

THANKS, RONDA THAT WAS FUN... I'LL BE TAGGING SOME OTHER FRIENDS SOON! ~ SHELLY

Where does the time go???

WOW! WHERE DOES THE TIME GO???
Well, needless to say, we are tryng to "beat" the system this week and actually get AHEAD of it for a change! It's the end of the week already... Thursday and we haven't had time to update, BLOG or anything else.
Between doctor visits, work and family affairs we haven't anything that would actually be considered NEW-news, though!
Everything is going great with myself and the baby, Greg is still enjoying his new job and we're both very anxious to get Alyson Dawn's nursery ready! In addition to getting all the 'packing' done for that exciting up-coming trip to the hospital!
Well try to do our best to 'catch up' with BLOGSPOT as we find the time...
BTW! Have you had a chance to click on our complete profile (to your right) or checked out our other 'former' sites, yet?
Take care and have a GREAT week, everyone!

Family News

WELL, THE NEWS FROM YOUR PENN PALZ RIGHT NOW IS GOD HAS GIVEN GREG A NEW JOB IN A CHRISTIAN ENVIROMENT, WHICH HE IS ENJOYING VERY MUCH, I MIGHT ADD. HE IS NOW EMPLOYED WITH ENTERPRISE ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL. WE BELIEVE THAT GOD HAS GIVEN HIM THIS JOB AT JUST THE RIGHT TIME IN OUR LIVES!
NOW ON TO MORE NEWS, IT APPEARS LITTLE ALYSON MAY BE HERE EARLIER THAN EXPECTED... SHE'LL MORE THAN LIKELY ARRIVE IN OCTOBER VS. NOVEMBER! YAY!!! SO CLOSE, NOW...THE CHURCH GAVE SHE AND I THE NICEST BABY SHOWER ANYONE COULD EVER ASK FOR THIS PAST THURSDAY! WE RECEIVED SO MANY NICE THINGS AND ARE SO VERY GRATEFUL FOR EVERYONE THAT WAS ABLE TO JOIN US THAT EVENING. THIS IS ALL JUST SO EXCITING... OUR HOUSE IS 'BUZZING' WITH NURSERY PLANNING ACTIVITIES! WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW THAT THE "BABIES R’ US", "TARGET BABY GIFT-CARD-ONLY" AND "BABY DEPOT AT BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY" BABY REGISTRIES ARE STILL UP AND RUNNING.
YOU CAN VIEW THEM AT YOUR LOCAL STORES OR ONLINE AT www.babiesrus.com OR www.target.com OR www.BurlingtonCoatFactory.com ("BABY DEPOT") IT IS OUR UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL HER FIRST BIRTHDAY.THE TRUE COLORS OF THE NURSERY DO NOT SHOW ONLINE, THEY CONSIST OF PALE PINK, CELERY GREEN, IVORY WITH JUST A TOUCH OF BERRY PINK IN THE BEDDING. THE ROOM THEME WILL BE "SHABBY CHIC" WITH A MIXTURE OF "FRENCH GARDEN-COTTAGE".

THANK YOU, AGAIN FOR BEING SOME OF THE BEST FRIENDS IN THE WORLD!!! WE CAN'T WAIT TO INTRODUCE YA'LL TO OUR LITTLE BUNDLE OF JOY REAL SOON! LOVE TO ALL!!!