I was going to do a post about putting up our Christmas decorations and all the meaning to me this year. And I will tomorrow! But in talking with a friend today I found this weighing on my mind tonight.
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In a casual conversation I asked a friend tonight how things were going and they responded "life sucks right now". So I obviously asked what was going on and their response was "money". I assumed (and yes correctly!) that it was a LACK of money (who in their RIGHT mind would complain about TOO MUCH money right! HA!). My only response to this person was "money doesn't make or break life". This person stated that money does absolutely make or break life when you live paycheck to paycheck! Well this person was PREACHING TO THE CHOIR about living paycheck to paycheck.
Well, at this moment it suddenly hit that shouldn't this friend and ME as well be thankful that we can pay the necessary bills to live and that we at least have the money to live paycheck to paychek (I of course brought this to my friends attention who disagreed). But in thinking about being in the midst of a lack of money I added to the conversation "well not having money sucks and is hard, don't get me wrong, but life is more than money." Again, my friend disagreed. So I asked "tell me one thing that you are thankful for" and the response I got was "right now, nothing!" I was honestly blown away by this response. I was sure my friend would be thankful for family members...but no...nothing.
I then clearly asked if my friend wanted to tell their mother, father, brother ,sister, neices, and nephews they were not thankful for them (simply trying to prove a point that there is SO MUCH IN LIFE TO BE THANKFUL FOR....totally went about this the wrong way probably). But to much avail my friend asked me how being thankful for their family would make them happy in life. I was saddened by the lack of....well im plain speechless.
This all just got me thinking about how regardless of our financial status how much more life should and DOES mean to us. Especially those of us who are Christians. God has blessed us with so much more than money. And really we need WAY MORE than money to survive in this world. I know personally I don't know where I would be with out family and friends!
I am extremely thankful God blessed me first with amazing parents who loved me unconditionally (believe me I tried them!) and who raised me to love God, next for blessing me with an amazing husband who puts up with my crap and loves me so for much more than I deserve, and for blessing me with wonderful inlaws who have truly accepted me as a daughter (trust me we have had our "family" fights too!), and finally and most importantly for the MOST AMAZING little boy who I love more than words can say who blows my mind daily at the things he is learning and the way he is growing. I am also thankful for the amazing friends (new and old....and too many to list) that He has blessed me with.
We are all truly blessed!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving
Ok, so I am totally typing this on Monday night in hopes that I can actually get this posted on Thursday!
We do Thanksgiving at my parents house in Fernandina every year. Christopher's mom and dad come down also. And every year my mama makes us go around the table and say what we are thankful for! The first year I was thankful for my hunny. Last year I was thankful for H.
A few days ago I thought about her little "tradition", which got me to thinking about the last year and what it has entailed. So many things have happened the last year. Some awesome, amazing things, and some not so great things. All of which I am thankful for because my relationship with God is stroger now than a year ago, my marriage is stronger now than it was a year go, and I have developed into a much better mommy than I was a year ago!
I am so thankful to parents who have helped us out tremendously the last year. Some of the things they have done for us go above and beyond. And I am more grateful than words and express. But what I think I am the most thankful for is all the happy giggles that fill my house every day. And the simple fact that I get to be with my sweet boy and hear those giggles.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
We do Thanksgiving at my parents house in Fernandina every year. Christopher's mom and dad come down also. And every year my mama makes us go around the table and say what we are thankful for! The first year I was thankful for my hunny. Last year I was thankful for H.
A few days ago I thought about her little "tradition", which got me to thinking about the last year and what it has entailed. So many things have happened the last year. Some awesome, amazing things, and some not so great things. All of which I am thankful for because my relationship with God is stroger now than a year ago, my marriage is stronger now than it was a year go, and I have developed into a much better mommy than I was a year ago!
I am so thankful to parents who have helped us out tremendously the last year. Some of the things they have done for us go above and beyond. And I am more grateful than words and express. But what I think I am the most thankful for is all the happy giggles that fill my house every day. And the simple fact that I get to be with my sweet boy and hear those giggles.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Family Gatherings
Yesterday H and I made an impromptu trip to F.B. (for those of you not in F.B. that Fernandina Beach, Fl!)! My grandmother's brother and his wife, and all of their children and their spouses were in town yesterday. We all at lunch at my grandparents!
I didn't really want to make the trip yesterday morning because I was tired (still am). But I am so glad we did. It was wonderful to see everyone! And H had a GREAT time playing with his cousin Carter (who is also coming to visit H in Brunswick today!)!
Here are a few pics from yeterday.
I didn't really want to make the trip yesterday morning because I was tired (still am). But I am so glad we did. It was wonderful to see everyone! And H had a GREAT time playing with his cousin Carter (who is also coming to visit H in Brunswick today!)!
Here are a few pics from yeterday.
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| Harper and Carter |
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| Harper, Carter, Mimi, Papa, with her brother and his wife |
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| Mimi and Papa with her brother and his wife |
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Finally At Home
Ok some of you know, some of you dont...we moved this weekend. We finally are in our own house. We moved this past Friday (thats where I've been the last few days)! And I am so greatful for wonderful friends who helped us move...the last TWO moves! Thanks guys!
The move was very stressful (as all moves are)....in the middle of moving it hit me that in 3 years we have movd 4...yes FOUR....times! WOW! And, if I count my first intial move to Brunswick to move in....I have moved 5 times! CRAZY! So happy we won't be moving again.
In fact....I told Christopher that if he ever wanted to leve me that was fine...we would just be roommates! HA!
Harper has been at Gram and Pops all weekend. He came home today! Tonight will be his first night here and this mama is praying for a peaceful night! (You can pray too....thanks)!
So, I woke up Saturday and started my day like anyother (minus H) and it hit me that I finally feel like we are home. I know home is wherever your family is...but I finally felt at home. Thinking back to 3 years ago and how bad I hated Brunswick...I laugh. Living here was the worst thing ever to me, I wanted so desperately to go back home. But I knew this had to be my knew home, this was where my man was! I didn't know anyone, I didn't know anything about Brunswick, and it was just down right awful.
I am so thankful for MOPS (and Anna for inviting me!) I have really met so many wonderful friends....and the last few months really started developing some awesome friendships. Christopher and I have some awesome friends too (and I gotta give a shout out to Len and Michelle...who have to be the BEST FRIENDS someone could ask for..they have helped us move the last two times!). Now, I cannot see us being anywhere different.
I have been a big slacker since last week...but I am so thankful to God for all he has blessed us with the past week. I cannot describe how excited and thankful I am!
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On another note:
My mama called me this morning and told me that my Aunt Moreta (my Grandfathers Sister) passed away last night/this morning. Please remember my extended family and her family in your prayers. No matter what age, losing someone is a difficult thing. Please pray for healing for her family. Thanks! I know you will!
The move was very stressful (as all moves are)....in the middle of moving it hit me that in 3 years we have movd 4...yes FOUR....times! WOW! And, if I count my first intial move to Brunswick to move in....I have moved 5 times! CRAZY! So happy we won't be moving again.
In fact....I told Christopher that if he ever wanted to leve me that was fine...we would just be roommates! HA!
Harper has been at Gram and Pops all weekend. He came home today! Tonight will be his first night here and this mama is praying for a peaceful night! (You can pray too....thanks)!
So, I woke up Saturday and started my day like anyother (minus H) and it hit me that I finally feel like we are home. I know home is wherever your family is...but I finally felt at home. Thinking back to 3 years ago and how bad I hated Brunswick...I laugh. Living here was the worst thing ever to me, I wanted so desperately to go back home. But I knew this had to be my knew home, this was where my man was! I didn't know anyone, I didn't know anything about Brunswick, and it was just down right awful.
I am so thankful for MOPS (and Anna for inviting me!) I have really met so many wonderful friends....and the last few months really started developing some awesome friendships. Christopher and I have some awesome friends too (and I gotta give a shout out to Len and Michelle...who have to be the BEST FRIENDS someone could ask for..they have helped us move the last two times!). Now, I cannot see us being anywhere different.
I have been a big slacker since last week...but I am so thankful to God for all he has blessed us with the past week. I cannot describe how excited and thankful I am!
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On another note:
My mama called me this morning and told me that my Aunt Moreta (my Grandfathers Sister) passed away last night/this morning. Please remember my extended family and her family in your prayers. No matter what age, losing someone is a difficult thing. Please pray for healing for her family. Thanks! I know you will!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Lessons In Fish Faces
The last few weeks have been so fun with H. Inspite of the fussyness last week Christopher and I started noticing that he is learning so much, so quick. I told Christopher last night that H is like a little sponge just soaking it all in.
H is saying "tank you" when he gives you something!
Last week, GiGi taught H how to "gobble" like a turkey. So now you can ask Harper what does a turkey say and he responds "dobble dobble dobble"!!!
GiGi also sneezed ONE TIME while she was here and for literally 30 minutes H kept saying "ahhhhh chooo"!! HA! So now you can ask him to sneeze and he says "ahhhh chooo"!
Yesterday though, beat all ive ever seen. I picked him up and started doing fish faces (hope you know what im talking about) at him. He cracked up at me for the first few minutes. But eventually, he tried to do them himself (not quite...but good enough for momma)! He would do his fish faces and then crack up at himself!
It hit me at that moment that H wants to immulate everything Christopher and I do. He wants to be just like mommy and daddy (SCARY!) already. Which has me thinking what a huge responsibility we have as parents to immulate God's love to our children.
So often as an adult I think of things as insignificant. But to my child those same exact insignificant things to me...mean the world to him. I pray that God would mold and shape me into a Godly mother and wife so that H will see His love and that as his mother I would point him to Christ! What a great honor!
H is saying "tank you" when he gives you something!
Last week, GiGi taught H how to "gobble" like a turkey. So now you can ask Harper what does a turkey say and he responds "dobble dobble dobble"!!!
GiGi also sneezed ONE TIME while she was here and for literally 30 minutes H kept saying "ahhhhh chooo"!! HA! So now you can ask him to sneeze and he says "ahhhh chooo"!
Yesterday though, beat all ive ever seen. I picked him up and started doing fish faces (hope you know what im talking about) at him. He cracked up at me for the first few minutes. But eventually, he tried to do them himself (not quite...but good enough for momma)! He would do his fish faces and then crack up at himself!
It hit me at that moment that H wants to immulate everything Christopher and I do. He wants to be just like mommy and daddy (SCARY!) already. Which has me thinking what a huge responsibility we have as parents to immulate God's love to our children.
So often as an adult I think of things as insignificant. But to my child those same exact insignificant things to me...mean the world to him. I pray that God would mold and shape me into a Godly mother and wife so that H will see His love and that as his mother I would point him to Christ! What a great honor!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Learning to Turst God
So, the past 4 days or so God has REALLY been teaching me to trust Him! This may sound awful...but it really is easier said than done. I want to take everything into my hands and control them...but that is NOT what God wants. Not to mention I want to worry about everything instead of placing my worries in God's hands.
A few days ago God led me to the following verses.
A few days ago God led me to the following verses.
Philippians 4:4-9 (NIV)
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me- put into practive. And the God of peace will be with you.
So, in itself this really spoke to me that night. I have to truly give everything to Jesus and TRUST HIM and ONLY HIM with my future. But then I read the same verses in The Message.
Philippians 4:4-9 (The Message)
Celebrate God all day, everyday. I mean, revel in Him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you're on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any minute. Dont fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life. Summing it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, graciout-the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.
The Message intrepretation of these verses hit me even harder (more like a ton of bricks). I began to think about the following things.
1.) Do I celebrate God every day? Really celebrate Him?
2.) Do I make it perfectly clear to everyone I come in contact with that I am on their side? Do I really let the people close to me know that I care about them?
3.) Am I pointing the people I encounter on a daily basis to God? Because, in reality He is near...and "He could show up at any minute!" Vs. 5b
4.) I really need to thank Jesus for all he has already done in my life and let those praises shape my worries into prayers and I present to God.
5.) Once I give give my worries to God, I have to absolutely leave them there with Him.
6.) I have to accept the peace that God gives me. Not just brush it aside and go back to worrying!
7.) I need to thank God for that peace. Because when I recieve it, it is AMAZING how I feel knowing that He is in control NOT ME!
8.) Am I thinking daily, constantly on things that are ture, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, things that are the best, beautiful, things to praise?
For me its a daily task (ok, more like a minute by minute task) of saying "God here are my worries and concerns and I leave them at Your feet I will let you bear the burden for me." But the peace that I get when I do so is unexplainable.
God's plans for our (MY) life may not be what we (I) want, but His plan is the best. And this morning I once again claim these verses for my life and give everything to You Father. I know that You are in control and for that I am so grateful!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Itchy Mama Update
So, I decided to not bathe in cortisone cream or Aquaphor! I went to Appplecare (for those of you not in Brunswick/Glynn Co thats an Urgent Care Facility).
At Applecare they of course without a rash or any physical sign of itching had no clue as to why im itching all over. They did however give me a shot of steroids and did some blood work to check my Thyroid.
I am sure everything is fine but please pray that all is well with my labs!
Thanks!
At Applecare they of course without a rash or any physical sign of itching had no clue as to why im itching all over. They did however give me a shot of steroids and did some blood work to check my Thyroid.
I am sure everything is fine but please pray that all is well with my labs!
Thanks!
Itchy Mama and the Escape Artist
I will start with the itchy mama then proceed to the escape artist.
Yesterday we ate lunch at Ruby Tuesdays (YUM) about 10 to 15 minutes after I finished eating my hands started itching. Slowly my entire body started itching. I had and still have no visible signs of a rash or hives. Nothing red...NOTHING...just the incessant itching that is driving me NUTS!!! I have bathed in lotion numerous times since yesterday afternoon with no relief. The only thing I can think of is I ate something I had a slight allergic reaction to. But then I ask why I don't have a rash? And how long till the itching stops?! I want to overdose on Benadryl...but know I cant take one or I will be drooling (im absolutely not a good medicine taker)! I think I will make a trip to Wal Mart and buy them out of Cortisone and Aquaphor! And bathe in those! HA!
ESCAPE ARTIST
This morning I put H in the play room (pinned in so he couldn't get out...or so I thought) so I could take a shower. While I was in the shower (shampoo in my hair mind you) I hear something. So just to make sure there wasn't an intruder (it never crossed my mind that it could be H...he was barricaded remember?!) I get out of the shower (sopping wet with shapmoo still in my hair). To my dismay I find my sweet escape artist starring at me from my bedroom door!
We are also on GiGi countdown! She is coming tonight and staying until Sunday! YAY! We will be making wonderful memories and taking lots of pictures!
Have a TERRIFFIC THURSDAY!
Yesterday we ate lunch at Ruby Tuesdays (YUM) about 10 to 15 minutes after I finished eating my hands started itching. Slowly my entire body started itching. I had and still have no visible signs of a rash or hives. Nothing red...NOTHING...just the incessant itching that is driving me NUTS!!! I have bathed in lotion numerous times since yesterday afternoon with no relief. The only thing I can think of is I ate something I had a slight allergic reaction to. But then I ask why I don't have a rash? And how long till the itching stops?! I want to overdose on Benadryl...but know I cant take one or I will be drooling (im absolutely not a good medicine taker)! I think I will make a trip to Wal Mart and buy them out of Cortisone and Aquaphor! And bathe in those! HA!
ESCAPE ARTIST
This morning I put H in the play room (pinned in so he couldn't get out...or so I thought) so I could take a shower. While I was in the shower (shampoo in my hair mind you) I hear something. So just to make sure there wasn't an intruder (it never crossed my mind that it could be H...he was barricaded remember?!) I get out of the shower (sopping wet with shapmoo still in my hair). To my dismay I find my sweet escape artist starring at me from my bedroom door!
We are also on GiGi countdown! She is coming tonight and staying until Sunday! YAY! We will be making wonderful memories and taking lots of pictures!
Have a TERRIFFIC THURSDAY!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Growing Pains?
So, in reality I barely made it to bed time with H yesterday! I was ready to put him by the road with a sign that read "Free to good home"! He napped great yesterday. But for some reason cried all afternoon....he wanted to be held and was rubbing his eyes and pulling his hair (a sure fire way to know that he is TIRED)! Not sure if he is going through a growth spurt or what....but he has been doing the same thing today....crying, wanting to be held, and rubbing his eyes and pulling his hair.....actually he has been doing this since Sunday. He seems exhausted all day....he will nap for 2 hours in the morning (unusual for him) and nap for around 3 hours in the afternoon....and still sleeping decent at night (only waking once for a bottle)...hmm? Needless to say he is taking an early morning nap and mommy is having some much needed quiet time.
Ok now, I am going to be totally honest with you guys...the constant crying and screaming and holding is wearing me down. Not to mention (and you will recall from yesteday's blog) that I have been feeling like I have no support.
Once again the Proverbs 31 devotion was written just for me today.
Ok now, I am going to be totally honest with you guys...the constant crying and screaming and holding is wearing me down. Not to mention (and you will recall from yesteday's blog) that I have been feeling like I have no support.
Once again the Proverbs 31 devotion was written just for me today.
Philippians 4:5b The Lord is near.
She talks about going through seasons of pain. And not hiding the pain but letting God come in and heal our pain. Reminding us that He is constantly with us and wants to heal our pain. Well I havent lost anyone or necessarily have that type of pain...but I definitely needed to be reminded today that God is with me no matter what. To be reminded that with Him alone I can tackle the crying and tiredness with His help. I needed to be reminded that I dont need to rely on people (whoever they may be) to give me the support I expect. I dont have to rely on people for this support because I have that in my Heavenly Father 24/7.1 Corinthians 13:7 It [love] always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.
Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
I thought the full verse was appropriate this morning also. To be gently reminded that our (MY) gentleness is needs to be evident to everyone....ESPECIALLY H! Thank You for this reminder!
Father, help me to remember that this too, is a season in our lives. That this too shall pass. Give me persevearance to trudge through this season and to always remember that not matter what You are for me and with me! Thank You for Your unconditional love and support.
Whether H is going through a growth spurt or not...mommy definitely is. God is teaching me loving patience and gentleness. He is teaching me to rely on Him for everything...not others. And he is teaching me the importance of a schedule!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Stirred Up!
So many of you know what I have gone through that 6-8 months with H trying to get him to sleep (and probably many of you, like me, have experienced the same thing). It has been an uphill battle. I am tired and irritable all the time. Im not very nice to Christopher, which obviously has caused a wall to be built between us. I am exhausted and at the end of my rope.
I have felt, for months, like I get no answers from the pediatrician about this. For the last two weeks or so I have been the sleep nazi with naps and staying on schedule. Finally last night H slept from 7PM to 530AM! But, this morning we also had an appointment with Mrs. Debbie (the PA at the pediatrician's office), in a last stitch effort to stay with this office. She didnt give me the magic answer (which I had secretely wanted but knew wouldnt come!), but did provide me with some great suggestions and some wonderful MUCH needed support.
One of her suggestions was to go ahead and convert H to a toddler bed (which is easy to do becasue our crib converts to a toddler bed!)! But, upon telling Christopher this, he was negative. I was and still am discouraged. I wanted to scream JUST SUPPORT ME PLEASE! I GET UP WITH HIM TIME AFTER TIME EVERY NIGHT, NOT YOU! But I just very nicely (or I hope so anyways) excused myself off the phone.
So, while H is naping I reluctantly read the Proverbs 31 devotion for today and cried the whole time (still am), because it fits so perfectly. She talked about having all the right ingredients (faith, a bible, a church, Godly girlfriends, a devotion subscription, and a quite time) but yet getting stuck and burnt up. She questioned if your family, marriage, job etc. feels like a whirlwind going through them. I wanted to shake the computer and SCREAM YES BUT ITS MORE LIKE A MONSOON AND IM DROWNING! Her answer to this was quite simple, its a good thing and to think of it as God stirring the sweetness in!
I want nothing more than to be a sweet, Godly woman. I want nothing more than to have a healthy, thriving little boy who I can teach God's love to.
My prayer for today is that I simply get through todays monsoon. That God would continue to work in me, making me into a better wife and mother. That he would make me a little sweeter today! And finally that He would remind me when im at the end of my rope feeling unsupported that He, my Savior, supports me whole heartedly. Thanks you Jesus!
I have felt, for months, like I get no answers from the pediatrician about this. For the last two weeks or so I have been the sleep nazi with naps and staying on schedule. Finally last night H slept from 7PM to 530AM! But, this morning we also had an appointment with Mrs. Debbie (the PA at the pediatrician's office), in a last stitch effort to stay with this office. She didnt give me the magic answer (which I had secretely wanted but knew wouldnt come!), but did provide me with some great suggestions and some wonderful MUCH needed support.
One of her suggestions was to go ahead and convert H to a toddler bed (which is easy to do becasue our crib converts to a toddler bed!)! But, upon telling Christopher this, he was negative. I was and still am discouraged. I wanted to scream JUST SUPPORT ME PLEASE! I GET UP WITH HIM TIME AFTER TIME EVERY NIGHT, NOT YOU! But I just very nicely (or I hope so anyways) excused myself off the phone.
So, while H is naping I reluctantly read the Proverbs 31 devotion for today and cried the whole time (still am), because it fits so perfectly. She talked about having all the right ingredients (faith, a bible, a church, Godly girlfriends, a devotion subscription, and a quite time) but yet getting stuck and burnt up. She questioned if your family, marriage, job etc. feels like a whirlwind going through them. I wanted to shake the computer and SCREAM YES BUT ITS MORE LIKE A MONSOON AND IM DROWNING! Her answer to this was quite simple, its a good thing and to think of it as God stirring the sweetness in!
I want nothing more than to be a sweet, Godly woman. I want nothing more than to have a healthy, thriving little boy who I can teach God's love to.
My prayer for today is that I simply get through todays monsoon. That God would continue to work in me, making me into a better wife and mother. That he would make me a little sweeter today! And finally that He would remind me when im at the end of my rope feeling unsupported that He, my Savior, supports me whole heartedly. Thanks you Jesus!
For it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. Philippians 2:13
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The cutest pirate you ever saw!
GiGi said H had to have a halloween costume...so he was a pirate! He was the cutest pirate you ever saw!
Golf Adventure
Update #3!
I had mentioned earlier in the week that on Friday (since we didnt have H) that we could go play a round of golf. Of course I was also quick to mention that Christopher might not want to play with me because I am so awful....and slow!
On Friday morning Christopher actually took me to play my first EVER full round of golf! (Sorry no pics....I figured that wasnt the "golfer" thing to do)! He did inform me before we left that I may not be able to play every hole through...depending on how busy the golf course was.
Well, we started hole one thinking that there wasnt anyone teeing off directly after us...but quickly we learned there was! I was crushed thinking I would only get to hit a few shots at each hole! But much to my liking all the golfers in front of us (and there was MANY...as the course was packed that day due to Florida Georgia weekend) golf was going slow and we had to wait on the groups infront of us so I got to play EVERY hole all the way through!
Ok, so in reality I THREW the ball a few times! Not exactly a fair shot! But a few times I got so mad with myself I just picked the ball up and chunked it! HA! Now there was a time that I hit my ball into a bunker (sand trap) (which only happened twice this round of golf!) but a guy on A DIFFERENT hole hit his ball into my bunker too. I got there first and attempted to hit my ball out...I missed! Well, in an attempt to not hold this other random guy up I just threw my ball out. His remark..."WOW! That was the best shot I have see all day! Didn't even pick up any sand!" HA!
In the end I had a blast! The verdict is still out on Christopher however! :)
After this experience Christopher informed me that I really should take golf again in January as my second PE credit! So, I am proud to say not only did I play my first round of golf; but I am also registered for golf AGAIN! HA!
I had mentioned earlier in the week that on Friday (since we didnt have H) that we could go play a round of golf. Of course I was also quick to mention that Christopher might not want to play with me because I am so awful....and slow!
On Friday morning Christopher actually took me to play my first EVER full round of golf! (Sorry no pics....I figured that wasnt the "golfer" thing to do)! He did inform me before we left that I may not be able to play every hole through...depending on how busy the golf course was.
Well, we started hole one thinking that there wasnt anyone teeing off directly after us...but quickly we learned there was! I was crushed thinking I would only get to hit a few shots at each hole! But much to my liking all the golfers in front of us (and there was MANY...as the course was packed that day due to Florida Georgia weekend) golf was going slow and we had to wait on the groups infront of us so I got to play EVERY hole all the way through!
Ok, so in reality I THREW the ball a few times! Not exactly a fair shot! But a few times I got so mad with myself I just picked the ball up and chunked it! HA! Now there was a time that I hit my ball into a bunker (sand trap) (which only happened twice this round of golf!) but a guy on A DIFFERENT hole hit his ball into my bunker too. I got there first and attempted to hit my ball out...I missed! Well, in an attempt to not hold this other random guy up I just threw my ball out. His remark..."WOW! That was the best shot I have see all day! Didn't even pick up any sand!" HA!
In the end I had a blast! The verdict is still out on Christopher however! :)
After this experience Christopher informed me that I really should take golf again in January as my second PE credit! So, I am proud to say not only did I play my first round of golf; but I am also registered for golf AGAIN! HA!
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