Mrs. Bell's Sweet Tea

Goodbye Blogger!

2010-01-23T22:20:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,

So I am wrapping things up and saying goodbye here!

My new blog is finally up and running so if you want to know whats going on check out

I thank you for all the sweet comments you guys have left, Go follow my new site, this one will be gone in a few weeks!

Love you all!

Happy Birthday

2009-11-19T06:56:00.000-08:00

Today marks exactly one year ago Dean and Jaime were blessed with Zane & his cute little red head! Things are so different now than they were 1 year ago,,, Its truly amazing how much things can change in just one year, I can't help but sit and think about how I felt that day, I was sooo happy and excited for them, and I can't wait for my turn, One sweet day!

Happy Birthday Zane, I hope you have a wonderful day today and many more birthdays to come!

This is the blog I wrote 1 year ago today...
Zane

Which by the way makes me realize I missed my 1 year blogger anniversary, lol....

I had to go back and see where it all started and it took place on November 10, 2008, My first blog it was a hard time for me,,, I was in the middle of trying to figure out what I wanted, and where Michael and I were going in life, I thought then that for sure Michael and I would be holding our first child at least within a year from that first blog, but God had other plans for us, and I look back now and thank him for what he has done, I wasn't ready, I watched a close friend of mine become a mother and realized I wasn't quite ready to give up myself yet, Not that I wouldn't have in a heart beat but I enjoy that I can drop what I am doing and go play with my photography friends and be who I want everyday of the week, without a kid to worry about! I know that one day that time will come, no a minute soon than God intends! I am a different person today than I was 1 year ago and I am so thankful for the way my life has changed and very proud of the person I have become, like I said before it amazes me how much things can change in just one year... So heres to the celebration of 2 birthday...

HAPPY BLOGGER BDAY, Although it was 9 days ago :) :) :)

I hope everyone is ready for thanksgiving dinner, I know I am!

B

Wordless Wednesday/Fair Style

2009-10-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

A little bit of heaven on a plate! :)

Fancy Smancy Dinner Time

2009-10-16T22:09:00.001-07:00

When Josh took Carly to prom, she was VERY sick and unable to eat but the american cancer society had planned to pay for their dinner @ ruth cris, so last night after her big tattoo, they took their rain check and got dressed up & went to dinner,, THEY SAID IT WAS SOOO GOOD, Josh ordered a $50 steak, lol.. Here are some pics from last night...

Isnt she just BEAUTIFUL! <3

Makeup timeeee... :)

Me & My brother!!! <3

Friends <3<3<3<3

Carly get's her first TATTOO!

2009-10-16T21:53:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I spent the entire day with Miss Carly.... We started out @ her house and spend the remainder of the day getting her first tattoo... She has been wanting a tattoo for quite some time now, but she hasn't been about to get one due to her treatment... Well they finally gave her the go ahead and she went big for her first.. Check it out! Oh yeah, Carly's tattoo is for my brother... I guess it's a tribute to Josh, lol... They are best friends and she wanted to get something for him!

Carlys sis Jessi, Carly, Me, and Carlys mom Cathy! <3

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-14T19:49:00.001-07:00

Zombie Day with Carly

2009-10-14T10:58:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend I spent a lot of time with Carly, her friends and family...

Sunday we participated in a charity event for world hunger, we walked downtown with about 200 other zombies to raise awareness for the cause!

Kriston, Brooke, & I going to get stuff to be ZOMBIES for the day!

Zombie Bell

Zombie Driscoll (Carly)

The group of Zombie gals!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-10-07T07:07:00.000-07:00

Please continue to pray, she needs us!

Please repost

2009-10-06T20:07:00.001-07:00

This was my last update for you about Carly Driscoll....

"Carly is beautiful not only on the outside but on the inside, you might remember that name because many of you have prayed for her by my request. Carly was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma of the sinuses in February, which is a form of cancer. She is almost done with her treatments, and its been a long bump road for her, please continue to keep her as she moves forward in life and blossoms into the beautiful women she is!"

Well Saturday, Carly was sent to the ER for nausea and headaches. She then started having seizures and was moved to ICU. After many tests were run, Carly was told her cancer is back and has spread, she now has Brian Cancer & the cancer is also in her spinal cord. Carly has been given options and she has decided to STAY STRONG and fight this. She will begin INTENSIVE treatment thursday, which is very painful and will make her very very very sick... I AM ASKING YOU TO PLEASE pray for this child, she is 18 with a long life she has yet to live. Please, please pray.... As often as you can..... The bible says For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20 Please pray for God's presence in her life now, more than ever, so that she feels his peace and she knows he is here with her, watching over her, and comforting her, and please pray for her family, you can't image what her mom is going thru and if you are a mom, try to put yourself in her shoes. Then lastly pray that the hands that touch her are healing hands, they are the hands of God and that they make the right decisions to help her beat this sickness.

Please repost this, blog this, email this, tweet this, whatever you can do to spread Carly's message, God listens to prayers, and this sweet 18 year old needs your prayers!

Thank you so much...

I love you all, & I love you Carly, STAY STRONG!

Five Words

2009-10-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

My dear friend, Jennifer from The Days I'll Remember, did a post based on five words. I thought it was so cool and asked her to choose 5 words for me...

My 5 words are journey, marriage, family, memories, and music.

I am going to use wikipedia to define the words correctly then give you my twisted definition on them... :)

1. A journey is a trip or voyage.

Journey- That's a tough one, that word means to me, growing, and progressing in life. I feel like with my photography business I am on a constant journey. The past 2 years of my life have changed so much, it's hard to look back and imagine where I was just 2 years ago. Everyday things seem to be falling into place. I have had to leave behind a few people who weren't very supportive and people who live for competition, but I tell you I couldnt be happier in the decisions I have made and the life changes I have made.... I am on a constant journey here lately and I am growing more and more everyday as a wife, person, photographer, daughter and I couldn't be more proud of myself.

2. Marriage is a social union or legal contract between individuals that creates kinship.

Marriage- Whew, can we really explain marriage, lol.... It's a huge headache, annoying, irritating, aggravating, but while being all of those things, its sensual, loving, caring, emotional, fun, heart moving... I love my marriage & even though its a never ending job, I am always having to work on it and work on my heart, its oh so rewarding. Marriage def. requires two people who are willing to change and willing to give 100%. Oh and it's def. about picking your battles & deciding is it really worth a argument, and 90% of the time it's not. I love my husband with all of my heart and never doubt that I made the right decision by marrying him, and I am so thankful for everyday that God blesses me with him.

3. Family denotes a group of people or animals (many species form the equivalent of a human family wherein the adults care for the young) affiliated by a consanguinity, affinity or co-residence.

Family- I love my family and I love spending time with my family. I was raised to do everything with family and spent most of my friday and saturday night playing cards with family rather than partying with my friends. I have always been a person who would rather spend the day with daddy then hang with friends. Michael on the other hand was raised very different, his view o family is completely different than mine so I am interested to see the even mixture we find when we have kids and its time to raise them. I love FAMILY gatherings and I love being around a lot of people, the more the merrier, & holiday's with my family is the best ever! Family to me is the friends who never turn their back on you, no matter what they are always there for you, and even in the hardest of times when you make the worst decision they accept you with no judgement and hug you and tell you, it's ok, everything with work out...

4. In psychology, memory is an organism's mental ability to store, retain, and recall information.

Memories- When I think of the word memories I start to recall all of the good times growing up, which draws back to my family. I have so many wonderful childhood memories which are responsible for shaping me into the person I am today. I also think about the past 4 years of my life, which have been awesome, I think back to May 18, 2006, the day I met my husband, then I think back to April 4, 2006, the day we officially started dating. Then theres December 24, 2006, the night of our engagement, then theres May 30, 2007 the day I became Mrs. Bell..... So many wonderful memories... Every person has good and bad memories, and a memory is something as humans we had to live through, and those good and bad circumstances are what made us who we are today.

5. Music is an art form whose medium is sound.

Music- What does the word music mean to me? Music is my everything, music is my heart & soul, and music is my reason.
I am a huge music freak and everything I experience I relate to songs, I love to listen to music late at night, it helps me fall asleep, it calms and soothes my soul. If you asked me what kind of music I listen to, the only way I would know to respond is by telling you what I dont listen to, because I am a huge fan of almost ALL music. I like the kind of music that most people would never even thing about listening to. That's me and that's who I am.. I love to sing & I love to find new music that no one has heard yet. Music has always been my run to thing, anytime I have ever been upset music is my cure all. Music in my opinion, along with love, is what makes the world go round!

I hope you have enjoyed my crazy definitions on words, and my twist on things...

If you would like to keep this going, leave me a comment and I will assign 5 words for you to describe....

Happy Thursday..

-Brittany!

River's got talent!

2009-10-01T08:55:00.000-07:00

Hahaha, Seriously I am a huge fan of CSI, so I normally watch it everyday and it never fails when its coming on and the song WHO ARE YOU, WHO WHO, comes on river always thinks he should join in an sing with it, lol!! Enjoy! Oh and I love how at the end he looks at me like im the stupid one,,, haha! :)

Make sure to pause the music at the bottom first!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-30T13:02:00.000-07:00

Check out my latest session

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Wordless Wednesday/Island Style Part 2

2009-09-23T08:15:00.000-07:00

River tubing in Ocho Rios, Jamaica!!!

Thought for the day

2009-09-11T09:43:00.000-07:00

Thought for the day: What is your intention's? If you are doing what you do, to beat someone to the finish line reconsider, but if you truly care & have compassion, invest your heart & soul and your time will not be wasted, and never once will you question if you are on the right path. Nothing happens over night & good things come to those who work for them!

Wordless Wednesday/Island Style

2009-09-09T18:34:00.000-07:00

So this Sunday we will be heading out for 7 days of fun in the sun....

I am so glad to be taking this vacation with my hubby, it is very needed, & on top of that I am sure my camera & I are going to fall in love with the islands!

Our ship

The pool

Our first stop, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Stop number 2 Haiti Labadee

Stop number 3 Grand Caymen Islands

Stop number 4 Cozumel, Mexico

Pray for safe weather for us,,, that's my only worry, and I promise to come back with a ton of GREAT pictures :)

Sweet Kaleb

2009-09-07T23:26:00.000-07:00

Last October I blogged about the loss of my sweet cousin Kaleb & his girlfriend Diane here.

I still can't believe today is 1 year ago that he passed.... I remember it like it was yesterday!

I remember standing in the Apple store at the town center getting the phone call that Kaleb & Diane had been in a horrible accident and things werent looking good.... I called my cousin Heather & talked with her, and I also talked with Kari, Aunt Lynn, my cousin Pam, & none of them knew anything, all they knew is, it wasnt good..... Sweet Kaleb went to be with the Lord before I could even get there.. Michael and I rushed to the hospital and when I got there they had both already passed, minutes apart from each other! When I went into see him it was a horrible reality to face... I pray for Heather & Kari all the time, I can't imagine what I would do without my brother, and they have to face it on a daily basis, so I ask that today you say a prayer for them, today marks one year ago that they lost their loving brother so I know today will be hard & not easy so please pray that God wraps his loving arms around them and comforts them in this time of need!! Diane's parents & family to....

I miss you Kaleb!!

Love you, always have & always will!!

What happened if you don't know... Most of you do though... This was the article in the paper..

Friends say the teens, both 16, were destined to marry, be together forever

By ADAM AASEN, The Times-Union

CALLAHAN - They were just 16 years old, but they were the "perfect couple." According to friends, they were totally in love and would be together forever.

Kaleb Whittemore of Hilliard would sing to his girlfriend, Diane Lee Mumford of Bryceville. It was always the same song - Waiting on a Woman, by country star Brad Paisley.

They would have been married, friends say, but a Sunday afternoon crash took both of their lives.

About noon on County Road 121 in Nassau County, Whittemore was driving Mumford home from Sunday services at First Baptist Church when his Ford pickup truck skidded off the road for unknown reasons. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the truck overturned three times, ejecting both of them from the vehicle. They were transported to Shands Jacksonville hospital, where they died. Neither was wearing a seat belt.

The first deputy on the scene was one of Whittemore's relatives.

Friends from West Nassau High School reminisced Monday at the spot where they crashed. Two heart-shaped floral wreaths - one pink and one blue - rested at the site.

Friends said the couple were always together or talking on the phone to one another.

"Now, we know they are together forever," said 19-year-old friend Mark Conner.

"Yeah - they're forever 16 now," said Nathan Mumford, Diane's 18-year-old brother.

Diane Mumford, a junior at West Nassau High, loved riding horses and volunteering at her church. Her brother said she wanted to be a veterinarian specializing in horses.

She leaves behind her parents, Melissa and Jimmy, and siblings Nathan, Dallas, 7, Levi, 9, and Daphani, 12.

Whittemore was home-schooled but used to attend West Nassau High. Friends said he had his driver's license for several months and was a good driver. He and Nathan Mumford used to work on a chicken farm together to make money, collecting eggs and cleaning up.

He leaves behind his parents, Jeff and Vickie, and two sisters.

Let's talk about love

2009-09-03T22:40:00.001-07:00

I am stealing this from Jennifer :)

♥ What are your middle names? Allen & Nichole
♥ How long have you been together? March will be 4 years
♥ How long did you know each other before you started dating? Um about 3 weeks
♥ Who asked whom out? He asked me
♥ How old are each of you? I'm 23 & he is 28
♥ Whose siblings do/did you see the most? His, (they live by me)
♥ Do you have any children together? No
♥ What about pets? River and all the cows & my pet turtles Dooney & burke
♥ Did you go to the same school? Yes
♥ Are you from the same home town? Yes
♥ Who is the smartest? Me
♥ Who is more sensitive? Me
♥ Where do you eat out most as a couple? Olive Garden
♥ Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple? The mountains, but Jamaica after next week
♥ Who has the craziest exes? lol... him for sure!
♥ Who has the worst temper? Me
♥ Who does the cooking? Me
♥ Who is more social? We both are
♥ Who is the neat-freak? Neither of us
♥ Who is more stubborn? HIM FOR SURE
♥ Who hogs the bed? Neither
♥ Who wakes up earlier? He does.
♥ Where was your first date? Olive Garden
♥ Who has the bigger family? About the same
♥ Do you get flowers often? No.
♥ How do you spend the holidays? back & forth between his & my family
♥ Who is more jealous? Me
♥ How long did it take to get serious? Not long at all
♥ Who eats more? he does
♥ Who does/did the laundry? Me
♥ Who’s better with the computer? MEEEEE
♥ Who drives when you are together? Him normally!

Where are my ladies at?

2009-09-03T06:17:00.000-07:00

New blogs up at my photography site,,

& don't forget about the contest if you are looking for great pictures or you or your family at a great price (FREE)

Click here to see my photography blog :)

Wordless Wednesday

2009-09-02T07:34:00.001-07:00

My first giveaway

2009-09-01T14:45:00.001-07:00

So here's the deal, in honor of my new business & new career path, I am giving a free session away to one very lucky person.... :)

Rules:

The contest starts now & will end once my facebook fan page hit's 500 fans.

There are several ways to get a chance at winning a free session.

Each thing you do will add your name to the contest an extra time, so you have a total of 5 chances to win....

You can follow my photography blog. (Leave a comment on this post so I know you are following it)

You can follow my personal blog. (Leave a comment on this post so I know you are following it)

You can view my website and answer the following question by leaving me a comment on this post, "What is one of my random facts?"

You can suggest my facebook fan page to your friends by going to my page, Brittany Bell Photography

Promote Your Page Too and selecting the suggest to friends button & clicking all of your friends. Leave a comment on my fan page so I know you have been there! :)

And lastly you can blog about my give away on your blog, make sure to leave me a comment letting me know you blogged about it.

I look forward to working with whoever the lucky winner is.

You will be winning a free 1-2 hours session for up to 4 people, Hair & Makeup included if you like for 1 person,and a cd with all images for use on myspace/facebook/blogger/etc.

If you are not chosen as the winner, Your hard work will not go unnoticed, You will receive a 10% discount of of my session fee, as long as you book and pay your deposit within 30 days of the contest's end date.

-Brittany!

New Photography Blog

2009-09-01T14:17:00.001-07:00

Hey guys hop on over to my photography blog & follow it so you can view and comment my new work, :)

http://brittanybellphotography.blogspot.com/2009/09/ryan-toris-wedding_01.html

New wedding pictures up from Tori's Wedding!

Wordless Wednesday

2009-08-26T06:42:00.002-07:00

Happy Birthday Daddy

2009-08-25T18:51:00.001-07:00

Tonight I find myself thinking that life is going by so fast & part of me is so sad that I will one day have to face losing a parent, I am not sure if everyone goes through this and feel's these thoughts, and worries, but with my dad turning 50 it's really put things into perspective. With that said, I am so THANKFUL to still have both of my parent's, I truly can't imagine my life without my mother or father, and today, on August 25, 2009 my father turned 50. I am so glad that God has blessed me with 23 years to spend with my father, and I hope and pray that I get many more.

Daddy,

Thank you for always be my first love, my rock, my support, my encouragement, my inspiration, my F-A-T-H-E-R.
I will always love you and respect you as a man of God, I love that we can pray on the phone together and it feels 100% natural and it's so very comforting to know that I have a father that loves the same God that I do and worships him with all of his heart. Word's will never express just how much I love you Dad, and how much you mean to me. I hope you have a wonderful 50th year of your life, you are a wonderful man, and I am lucky to call you my father!

I love you Daddy, so very much & no matter what, I will always be your little girl. :)

Love,

Your baby girl, Britt Britt

drawing blanks!

2009-08-25T18:40:00.000-07:00

To be honest, I am in a emotional rut here lately! I have been wordless for the most part, which explains the lack of blogs! I have been super, super busy & to be honest I don't even know where to begin in the catch up blogs, but hopefully over the next few weeks I can try and get you caught up with what's going on with me and my life! I really havent been spending much time with anyone, I have been very distant from some of you, nothing personal, I have just needed to step away from everyone else's opinions and reflect on life and where i'm going and make some very important decisions that may or may not affect some relationships. I have had some AWESOME things happen for me in my photography business life, so if you arent already following my photography blog check that out, you can also see my website @ www.brittanybellphotography.com

The next month is going to be VERY VERY fast paced for me since we will be traveling to Jamaica so my goal is to get you caught up by the time we leave, and to come back with a fresh start :)

So stay tuned, New pictures and stories coming....

-b. bell

TEASER, Tori's Getting Married.. {<3}

2009-07-25T08:59:00.000-07:00

Tori is getting married in August and her soon to be hubby's birthday is in August as well,, He's a smoking hott fire fighter so she wanted to surprise him and do a some shots as a wedding/birthday gift for him!!!

She rocked it, and this is all I can show you for now, now remember this is a surprise, so keep it on the down low, if you know him don't show him!! :)

More to come once he's seen them all!!!

Thanks Tori, You were awesome!

23 & happier than ever! :)

2009-07-23T16:59:00.000-07:00

So this past wednesday was my 23rd birthday :) :) :)

This mainly a picture post but the celebration started the past friday at my moms house with a pool party, and some Fried Chicken, Yum-O, :)

Then Wednesday Carrie, My Aunt and Uncle took me to lunch at Michael's! No pictures, sorry!

Thursday we met my dad, step mom, and grandmother at Golden Corral on Normandy, it was late and we didnt want a wait, and let me tell you, it was good! Now Mrs. Sarah (Step Mom) made me a homemade strawberry cake which was sitting on the table, and the server asked who's birthday it was and without thinking I said mine, Really, what was I thinking, Next thing I know I hear, We have a birthday in Golden Corral tonight and I want everyone in the restaurant to sing Happy Birthday to Brittany, ARE YOU KIDDING ME, I was so embarrassed! Here are some pictures we took after dinner!

Mrs Sarah and I

Michael & I

Daddy & I

Daddy, Mawmaw & I

Daddy, Mrs Sarah, & I

Then Saturday after my mini session, we headed to Olive Garden in Regency to celebrate with some awesome friends!!! I you weren't there you are pretty much un-awesome until July ends, and then maybe you can be awesome again, lol :)

Michael & I

Candy, Gavin, & Theresa

Alicia & I

Lindsay & I

Theresa, Candy, & I

I want to personally thank, Michael, Alicia & Ryan, Lindsay, Kim, Candy, Gavin, & Theresa for making my birthday dinner special, I love yall and you mean the world to me!!!

Here are a few shots from that night!

I was super sick so we didn't make it bowling, and I am just now catching up my blog because of being super sick, this cold has really done a job on me!

Thanks for all the birthday wishes...

Still Young and knocking on 24's door :)

Brittany!

A recent mini session!

2009-07-23T16:52:00.001-07:00

Miss Fabby needed some head shot's for a modeling gig.

Miss Fabby needed some head shot's for a modeling gig.

Arent her eyes piercing :)

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-22T18:00:00.001-07:00

Do you see what I see???

A rainbow reflection, God's promise to never flood the earth again, Made me smile to see his promise in one of his beautiful ways!!

wordless Wednesday

2009-07-15T20:33:00.000-07:00

Newest session!

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He he, :~)

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Playing with Zane on the mac!

(F-A-M-I-L-Y)

2009-07-08T17:59:00.001-07:00

After speaking with my cousin about some issues I am facing I came home to find this amazingly sweet letter,, I love you Pam!!

After our conversation, God impressed thsi upon my heart.. so I began to write.
I'm so thankful for a wonderful cousin, but also a great friend! Britt, you are amazing in so many ways, talented, beautiful, unselfish, and have always placed others first. I love you for your heart for The Lord and how you are growing in Him daily. Your photography is a true talent, and I know as you grow into a wonderful help mate for your husband God is truly pleased. There is no better "job title" than to be that wife, best friend, and help mate. He will open the occupation doors He wants for you, continue to have patience, as taking just "any" job may not be HIS will. The Will, in which you want to follow.I know you are praying about what God wants you to be, whether its photography ( making people smile and developing their life story through memories) or a Nurse ( where you are truly helping others hands on... saving precious lives). As I have told you before you can do both.. It would be wonderful to help bring a life into this world, then offer as a gift photographs of the newborn. Or as an elderly patient is receiving visitors, as our grandparents did, capturing those sweet moments to give as a token of memories. You WILL go far in any endeavor, because you will be answering God's call on your life. Not just "settling"...
I am thankful for family that is honest and trustworthy and I know sticks closer than "a brother" as in Proverbs. You unselfishly give of your time and talents, because you truly love people and are a Woman after God's own heart. Having you as a cousin is a blessing, but having your friendship is priceless. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and always being there for me, with love, honesty, and support. You, along with Josh, Heather, Kari, Sissy, and Kaleb, Eddie and Angel have given me a childhood full of laughter and memories, tears and hugs, bickering and apologies, and most of all a lifetime of love and support. Even though we are over a thousand miles away, when I come home it is as if I have never left. I know right now you are going through some "growing pains", as many of us do - but I am always and will forever be a phone call or flight away.
My childhood was wonderful growing up with all of my cousins and brother, playing cards, making fun of M-M,truck rides to the end of the road while Easter eggs were hid,having to wait till everyone opened their gift which we knew what it was anyway before another could be passed out.. all the QVC boxes, making RUM cake and then hiding the Rum from M-M, traditional bunny cakes, and buttermilk pies, riding 4-wheelers till it ran out of gas, the Kaboda (sp) till the battery died, then we opted for the BUG.. you giving my son the memory of a life time.. "Burning Ring of Fire".., more playing cards, WIPING OUR FEET, Maggie Doodle, your 1st color job on my very brown hair.. which turned out pretty good..:) playing spoons, which caused Tyler to jump across the table, still sitting at the kids table after we were out of high school, having M-M whistle at a waitress clear across a restaurant, and many other priceless experiences I would NOT trade for the world. You, Heather, and Kari are the BEST cousins a girl could every have...Josh, Sam, and Angel. prayers, and I MISS Kaleb everyday! I'm thankful Eddie has a wonderful family, but I miss all of our times together.
During the darkest time of my life you all were there, Sissy leading the way. I will never forget that and am forever indebted. You all being by my side as I endured indescribable heart ache and pain ( the 2 events in my life you know do not need mentioning) Then as we brought Tyler into this world 2mths early and all of you watching over him like hawks...helping him grow and be molded into the Godly young man he is today!
God has a Master Plan, we can't even fathom to understand, but He does, and I am so proud you are following Him, giving your entire life, marriage, career, friends, and future to HIM, for He knows what is best. Pray for those areas in your life that are confusing and uncertain and know HE WILL NEVER LEAVE NOR FORSAKE YOU! Family WILL always be here, jobs come and go, friends as well, but NO MATTER the miles or time between visits family is always here!
Thank you my Britt for being a great cousin and a wonderful friend whom I love dearly. :)

To Sissy, Heather, and Kari - THANK YOU for being everything I could ever ask for in family..sisters, and friends.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-07-08T17:39:00.000-07:00

{B&W Version}

Zane Christian Bare

Prayer Request

2009-07-08T17:33:00.000-07:00

Please continue to pray for wired youth camp, and also

-Carly Driscoll,

She has been fighting a battle with cancer and she is 18, she is going thru acupuncture treatments right now, and is not feeling good at all.. She said she is miserable, so please pray for comfort for her, and that she can get thru this final treatments...

Thank you!

* God Bless America *

2009-07-08T17:26:00.000-07:00

This 4th was a very relaxed 4th, the celebration started at Michael's mothers with a fish fry for lunch then it was time for me and my love to head to Jacksonville with our final destination being, DOWNTOWN for my first firework experience in Jacksonville, Fl!

We got a great spot, and my BFFE Theresa :) :) :) ( I love this girl to DEATH ) came to meet us, and we watched the A-W-E-S-O-M-E firework show...

Here's a few shots I was able to catch!

I hope everyone had a great 4th with family & friends!

Alicia and Ryan are getting Married

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Sneak Peak!!

Reposting, Please pray for this camp!

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Youth camp, what a vivid memory this is to me. I remember going on several youth trips when I was younger. Some of which I remember just being more of a mini vacation, but then there were others where I know that I was truly hearing what God had in store for me. I was not there by chance, God had intended for me to hear what was being preached. I have watched many, many young people give the lives to God and I must say each time, wow! thank you Lord!!!

I remember just a few weeks ago, sitting in church in Maxville and a young girl that I did not even know went before the church to make public her decision to live for Christ. As I sat there, I could feel the tears welling up inside me. I thought how wonderful it was that this young lady had made the greatest decision of her life. Would it be an easy road? No. Would she still make wrong decisions? Yes, but the greatest thing....regardless of how rough the road gets or if she makes the wrong decision, she's a child of a King and with that she can be forgiven. God will be her rock, and even on the hardest days when she feels alone, He will be there.

There are so many young people, middle age people, and old people that have not surrendered their lives to Christ. I have always felt so honored to have such a Godly Christian family. My grandmother, and mother both very Godly women. My brother and sister, both Christians. My grandfather, a Christian, gave his life to Christ one Sunday when I left to go to youth camp. What a memorable youth camp that turned out to be. I'll never forget sitting at dinner that night, with the youth group from Madison Street Baptist Church, when two of the leaders came to me and said they needed to talk to me. They told me that my little grandpa had walked down the aisle that morning and gave his life to Christ!!! I remember tears streaming down my face and feeling so grateful that one day we will be in Heaven together. I

I am grateful that my mother felt the need for me to be involved in church, youth activities and youth camps. I have scriptures marked in my bible from different camps, and when I run across those scriptures, I'm reminded of that special time. With it being summer, youth camps are in full swing. My sister and her husband Kyle, who live in Graceville, are participating in Wired Youth Camp which starts today. Jessica has always had a heart for mission work. Mission work you ask... yes, mission work. Missions aren't just in other countries, but they can be here in our own backyards. Youth ministries are truly something special! A true blessing to work with young people, and watch God work in their lives. Being a pre-teen/teenager is not easy, we all know that. What better way to face those years then to be around other Godly people.

Wired Youth Camp is a mission to reach the people of Dothan, Alabama. Kyle & Jessica have been in training all last week and they are both very fired up and excited about what God has in store for them, and the people God leads them to this week. I received an email from Jessica this morning and I wanted to share it here.

I'm asking for others to join us in prayer for Wired Youth camp that will be held in Dothan, Alabama starting today through Friday.
We have an incredible opportunity to reach the city of Dothan with the message of the Gospel. Wired began last year with 168 participants--and as a testimony to the Lord, this year there are 576 coming from 30 churches all across south Alabama (and one all the way from a church in Oakleaf Plantation out of Jacksonville)! The heart of Wired is that the local church come together and do missions and minister to the local area...rather than traveling hundreds of miles to do missions elsewhere. I know we all have busy lives; but if you even have one minute, please lift up this ministry event this week. You can have a part in what God does this week. God promises that His Word will not return void. If we are faithful, He is faithful. Each day our students will have the opportunity to share the love of Christ with somewhere between 2500-3000 people in the city of Dothan. Please pray for souls to be saved and lives to be forever changed. I believe in the power of the Lord and I pray for His presence to fall in a way none of us has ever seen, and for students to make a decision to live their lives fully committed to Him. Scripture says that we do not receive because we do not ask. I'm asking and earnestly seeking for God to move in such a way that we will say "surely the hand of God has rained down on this place". May this not be just another youth camp. May it be the beginning of a movement! Thank you for your willingness to pray, may God bless each of you this week! Jessica Hannah

So friends, I ask of you to please keep Wired Youth Camp, Kyle & Jessica Hannah, and the many others that will be a part of the camp in your prayers. Pray that God will move in a might way, and the area of Dothan will be set on fire for God! I pray that it is an unforgettable week for them all, especially the ones that make decisions!!!!

Jen

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Kyle & Jessica.... my thoughts and prayers are with you! I know how much this camp means to you both, and how much the youth ministry means to you. I pray that God will open many doors for Wired Youth Camp. I pray that lives will be won for Him, and that you both receive an amazing blessing. I am so proud of you both!! Prayers are with you, God bless, and have fun! I love you! ...Jen
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Meet Emma Lou

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Isn't she precious.... I love her dark smoky eyes!! :)

"Yummy" Wordless Wednesday

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:::Funny Story:::

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Funny Story:

Over the last 2 weeks or so, I have been noticing LARGE amounts of dog food on the floor,

which is very uncommon, but I just cleaned it up (daily) and moved on. Well last night, it finally hit me, that this wasnt just a few accidents, it had become an habit, so while watching tv my husband said look at him, and we glanced over and he was picking up food and spitting it on the ground then only eating certain ones, so after this went on for about 10 minutes, I finally realized what the whole issue was, lol, I bought him a different dog food about 2 weeks ago when all the madness started and just never put the 2 together, he was picking out the flavors he didnt like, apparently my dog is disgusted by pedigrees blended mix, lol.. I will be making a trip to buy a NEW bag of dog food...

Off to clean the floor again,

Britt

Splish Splash...

2009-06-30T14:41:00.000-07:00

Today I stole Cole for school, lol, and took him the the YMCA's Splash Park, Needless to say I am hooked, it was so much fun.... They have a huge pool, awesome kiddy water park, I know I am not a mother, but I see myself there often this summer, I love the pool...

Cole had a blast.... and I enjoyed his company very much so.

Talk about baby blues, he asked me this morning if I would have a baby boy for him to play with, :(, I told him he would have to talk to God about that one, it was in God's hands, and at lunch at alicia's he was praying and alicia ask him what he had prayed for and he said for Brittany a baby, :*),,, Talk about a heart melting child, he's def one of them...

I love you Cole Brantly Allison, and I love his momma for letting me spend time with him....

Off to rest so we can splish splash next week...

Tired,

Brittany!

Zane and Jaime stopped by for a little bit to test he waters to see how Zane would like it, I think he was digging the water shooting out of the gound...

Zane giving his mommy some loving...

Cole Playing

Zane Playing

He had to "PEE", lol...

2 minutes into the ride home, he was worn out...

Still clinging onto his new toy I bought him this morning, while he's sleeping, all the way from hilliard to callahan...

Got him out of his car seat, carried him in, and hes still our right now as I am typing this blog :)

He must be more tired than I thought...

Excited and ready to go splash some more,

Britt!

A thrifty find...

2009-06-30T14:34:00.000-07:00

So you may or may not like this, and please be advised that I never said I could photography jewelry, lol, but I found this adorable little necklace at a thrift shop, I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!

I was excited and had to share my unique find...

When will it end?

2009-06-30T13:52:00.000-07:00

I have been absent from the blog world lately because to be honest I have been quite numb, and when I am numb how can I blog about my feelings when they are on mute.

My weekly recap starting on Father's Day.

Sunday- (Father's Day) I was sitting at Dad's when I got a text stating Mrs. Donna has passed away, I still don't know if I am ready to talk about this, I really don't know what to say, {{{Why, Is it true, This can't be real, Not fair, Unjust,}}} these are just a few things that run thru my mind when thinking about her passing.

Monday- Michael's Uncle Tommy took his last breath, now I wasn't very close to Uncle Tommy, I had only met him a few times, but he was a all around nice guy, and it was my mother in laws last brother to pass, which was upsetting for me, because I felt her pain, although I didn't really feel her grief and I don't know how it TRULY feels to loose a brother, I just felt sorrow, and pain for her, I can't imagine.

Tuesday- Down Day

Wednesday- Uncle Tommy's viewing

Thursday- Uncle Tommy's Funeral, Mrs. Donna's viewing

Friday- Mrs. Donna's Funeral, Which I barely made it thru, I found myself exploding in tears trying to keep quiet, especially when I seen Mr. Troy start crying, my heart was breaking for them, Have you ever felt someone's pain because it was so intense, and when Mrs. Donna's sweet beautiful voice was singing, and I knew it may be the last time I would hear her, *tears* I am going to move on, before I have to stop blogging again!

Friday Night- Just when I thought it was time to begin the healing process, I got a phone call, Big Daddy "Billy" passed away from a massive heart attack.

Saturday- I spent the day resting, emotionally I was worn down.

Sunday- I spent the day with the Lord, praising him for everything I have, and enjoying some much need time with my husband.

Monday- A new week, a new day, 6:15 pm, phone call from my uncle, Mr. Craig had passed away this evening.

My heart hit the floor, my mind was spinning,

Is this really happening, can this many people pass away in one week, and on top of that upstanding men and women of God, people who have touched thousands of lives, people who are way to young, and full of life still?

I still don't know if I have the right words for this, how can I blog about a person that was indescribable, nothing I can type or say with honor them the way they should be honored.

Mrs. Donna-
You have changed many life's and led many lost souls to the Lord, Word's will never express how thankful I am to have known you and shared many memories with you. You were responsible for 2 young and handsome boys who have blossomed into amazing young men. Derrick and Josh have already begin to touch so many people and I know they have great things in store for them. I love you Mrs. Donna, and I can't wait to be by your side with the king of kings, and prince of peace, the almighty, God.

Uncle Tommy,
Although I didn't know you very well, I knew about you, and from what I know you were a awesome husband, loving dad, and unforgettable brother. You have made your family proud, they love you and miss you terribly....

Big Daddy,
Oh big daddy, so many good times, so many memories, I laugh when I hear your name or think about you, I will never forget all of the 4-wheeler rides, nights at tera and billy's, the SWIMMING POOL, you are going to be missed by so many. You are the example of living and enjoying life while you still can.

Mr. Craig,
You have left behind the sweetest wife, and together while on this earth you touched so many and helped many come to know your father, God. I am glad to know that you will be waiting for Mrs. Paula, and she will be rejoined with you one sweet day.

I know that my word's haven't put a dent into what these people meant to me and many others.

I do know that this my friends, is WORTH REPEATING, and i hope you do the same and blog about what I am fixing to tell you, Jennifer over at the day's ill remember, blogged about knowing god, you can read he blog titled battle.

now it's my turn,

I have the sweetest, loving, caring, flesh father, my sweet daddy, i do love him dearly, but let me tell you, my spiritual father, is everything to me, words to not begin to explain him to you, he is always there, always loving, and always helping me get through hard times, he loves me no matter what, and he loves you the same way to.

Life is so short, and if you are reading this you are LUCKY to be alive still, and my prayer for you is that you know the same God I do, I want all of you to know that when you die, tonight, tomorrow, thursday that you are going to Heaven, as a friend said earlier this week, nothing on this earth is worth my spot in heaven, Please take this to heart and live it.

and if you are a believer and you share the same God that I do, repost this, I promise someone that reads your blog doesnt know the way and truth of life, help and brother and sister out.

I love you all, and I am continue to pray for the families experiencing a loss.

Praying, Praying, Praying, is the way of my life, it can be your's to.

Always here for you,

Brittany!

About me!!

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Thanks Kari and Jenn :)

A -Age: 22
B- Bed Size: King, Michael and I are well over 6 ft, its a must!
C- Chore you hate: That's easy, all of them.. lol
D- Dog's Name: River Bell
E- Essential starts to your day: Nothing really about 1 hr on my computer waking up!
F- Favorite Color: Pink
G- Gold, Silver, or Platinum: White gold
H- Height: 6'2
I- Instruments you play: Clarinet
J- Job Title: Stay at home wife, aspiring photog
K- Kids: 0 for now, just my pup river!
L-Living Arrangements: Just me and my love
M- Moms name: Karen
N- Nicknames: Britt Britt, Bcardi
O- Overnight stay in the hospital other then Birth: several,, EARS
P- Pet Peeve: Being woke up, other than naturally!
Q- Quote from a movie: Daniel, Why did you tell everybody our love secret!!
R- Right or Left handed: Right
S- Siblings:Joshua James
T- Time you wake up: 7, 8, 9, 10 then i try to get out of bed finally, normally I am up by 8 though!
U- Underwear: CANT STAND EM, lol,, you prolly think EWW! but thats just me,, only with skirts and thats just b/c michaels yells at me!
V- Vegetable you dislike: greens,, broccoli, peas,, yuck
W- Ways you run late: distracted by facebook, myspace, blogs lol!
X- X-rays you've had: every where,, im a accident waiting to happen
Y- Yummy food you make: Chicken and Dumplins
Z- Zoo Favorite: Giraffes

I love giveaways...

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Check out the giveaway @iheartfaces is having... a $40 gift certificate to @propinsanity - Anyone can enter!

Promotional Video

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To Katherine <3

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Make sure to pause the music at the bottom of my page!

Katherine's having a baby, :)

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Over the weekend I had the opportunity to shoot a maternity session for my good friend Katherine Barbee (Reed), Congrats Kat... :)

Debating...

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Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try to please "friends" they are never thankful or happy with you, like you are tiptoeing on eggshells around them. What ever happened to friends who were just there, I am so tired of hearing "you never call me", the phone works both ways, to be honest I am quite over it and those friends, if you never call me or respond to my emails, or when I GO out of my way to im, facebook, myspace, include you in things, invite you to things i am doing, but you NEVER respond or if you do its with an attitude then just leave me alone.... Just because we were close at one point doesnt mean we have to be now, people grow apart, and to be honest i am happy to outgrow many people...

I am just venting, sometimes it's easier to vent on here then to jump to an attitude and say something you cant take back.

I guess that's why God gave me a great husband, he may not want to ride around and take pictures with me, or go to the beach, or shopping at the mall, or sit around in pj's and watch countless episodes of the golden girls in the rain but he's a GREAT husband and really the only friend I need.

I enjoy have the friends I do, the relationships that doesnt require maintenance and upkeep, I have some friends I can go months without talking to and then talk and pick up where we left off, i just wish it was all that easy!

I am starting to go with the simple conclusion that if I have to work at being your friend then I give up and pass you on to someone else more deserving, and someone that will better compliment you and your lifestyle or outlook on friendship, the only thing I need to work on is being a good wife to the one that matters most, right?

Or is it wrong that I take on this attitude, should I try harder?

Regardless, I am over it.... Very much so...

Part of me is realizing I am not in highschool anymore and you do loose friends, I guess the ones worth keeping will always outshine the rest....

Once again, Venting lol..

Now I am off to get the house clean so we can enjoy the river tomorrow if it doesnt rain all day, lol..

Hubby is taking me to olive garden and to see a movie tonight after we go ring shopping for my anniversary present...

Have a dry and happy day! :)

Brittany!

Our Anniversary Vacation...

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Friday Afternoon around 3 or 4 we headed out for our 2 year anniversary vacation which I previously blogged about, we were both excited, although my husband likes to use his mocho attitude and act like he could care less, the typical guy syndrome, lol well i think this picture says it all...

When we pulled in I snapped a pic of the sign

little did I know when I turned back around I would see this big grin :)

Below is a pic of the waterfront cabin we enjoyed over the next 6 night..

Next is a huge picture post, so enjoy, and feel free to comment..

Here are a few pictures of what we did to pass time... :)

Fishing... <3

What we used to catch fish-

Slimy little creatures

What we caught-

While fishing an airplane landed on the water, sorry the pic isnt great my zoom lens is out of commission...

Meet Mr. Squirrel

And the rest are some random pictures of sailboats and what beautiful mother nature created for us... :)

and when we got home we had brought our little man his first tractor since we left him with grandma the whole time...
he was sooo happy to see us...

Ps: WE HAD A BLAST.. Cant wait to go back for the 4th of July!!! =)

Wordless Wednesday

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My life would be incomplete without my camera... How else would I have a wordless wednesday every week... :)

OMG i cant wait..

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About the Bell's

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How long have you been married?
2 years today, May 30

Is this your first marriage?
Yes, and the only!

Is it how you imagined it would be?
better than I imagined!

What would you change?
Nothing, unless i could add a baby and house into the picture!

Are you married to your soulmate?
For sure!

What do you argue about the most?
Um, normally about financial purchases I think are unnecessary...

What do you see eye to eye on the most?
Everything normally!

Where did you meet your spouse?
Quentins House.

Did you live together before Marriage?
yes

Who was in your wedding party?
No one!

Do you get along with the in-laws?
Yes

Whats your view on Children?
I want a daughter and son

Does your spouse feel the same way?
yes

Are you a 2 peas in a pod or opposites attract couple?
alike in some ways, different in others

Do you go out without your spouse?
we go off all the time

How long are you away from your spouse before you start to miss him/her?
2 hours lol..

Do you trust your Spouse?
Yes

Does your Spouse trust you?
Yes

How well do you know your spouses favorites?
I know all of them almost!

How well does your spouse know your favorites?
Pretty good

Do you get along with your spouses friends?
Yes

Does your spouse get along with your friends?
Most of them!

Did you go on a honeymoon?
Not until after we got married..

Do you watch the same TV shows?
Most of the time!

Can you agree on Pizza toppings?
Nope, lol,, we always get half ham & pineapple for me, and half supreme for him!

Who takes out the trash?
Both of us

Who does laundry?
Me not that I dont have a job...

Who cooks dinner?
Me always!

Who is the first one to wake up in the morning?
Him

Do you have any traditions?
Yes,,, we love to cuddle.. every night is a must!

Is there anyone in your spouses family that you cant stand?
Yeah,, they are selfish people sometimes!

Anyone in your spouses family you adore?
Yes

Do you know your spouses passwords/pins?
All of them!

Does your spouse know your social security number?
lol, no.. he doesnt even know his middle name, i know his though!

Do you ever nag your spouse?
yeah

Do you admit wrong doing?
Yes

Does your spouse?
Sometimes

When is the last time you or your spouse bought each other flowers?
Um Valentines day i think...

The story of how 2 was united as 1....

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Sitting here thinking back over the last 3 1/2 years of my life, I find myself getting lost in the moment all over again, and feeling that special tickle in my stomach every time my phone would ring and I would see his name, or everything he gently leaned in to kiss me. Every single day with this man is a blessing to my heart and I thank God for allowing me to love the man of my dreams, and to spend the rest of my life with him. I am so happy to say that Michael and I have been married for 2 years today, yup you heard it, 2 years. Happy Anniversary to us. :) Right now we are spending 7 days alone at Salt Spring, nestled in a cabin on Lake Kerr, but I have auto drafted this blog so you would have something to read while we are away. I thought I would go back in time and share the story of how Michael and I came to know each other, since some of you may not know.

March 18, 2006
I was 19 years old and at home when my friend Carrie called asked if I wanted to go to a birthday party for Becca Nobles with her and her fiance Quentin. Little did I know when I hesitated and finally said yes that night would forever change my life. Now thankfully I actually spent some time and got dressed up that night.. When I arrived at Quentin's house I noticed a red F-150 parked in the drive, thinking to myself, who is this, I seen Quentin, Carrie, and some older looking guy walking out. Carrie then said hey, were going to ride with Michael, now if you know me and my past, with my dad being a officer, I am thinking um you may be but I am driving, I dont get in trucks with strange unknown men, :)... Needless to say in I went against my better judgement. I still remember to this day what he was wearing, and what I was wearing. He was dressed in blue jeans, a long sleeve navy blue shirt, with tennis shoes on, and I was wearing blue jeans with a long black t-shirt, with a short green jacket over, and black clogs. Once we arrived to Becca's I went my way mingling with my friends and not really getting to know Michael, I wasnt really in the finding a man mode, so I really wasnt interested, what I didnt know is Carrie and Quentin had higher hopes for us.

About 2 week's later I signed on to myspace to find this, (Actual message, I still have it)
hey it was nice meeting you, we should all get together again soon.
michael

Well another week or so passed and I was still in fast mode living my life and going to hair school 8 hours a day, when I signed on to myspace to see this,
what's up not seen you in a while
how have you been. need to do something some time.
I am going out of town to georgia to race, I will be gone until sunday. call me some time we will hang out.
591-****
got to go see you later.

So now I am starting to think, what is this guy trying to accomplish, I am not giving him anything, lol..

Needless to say, our paths once again crossed at Quentins, (did I mention he lived on quentins road) and we ended up on a double date at applebees, then hanging out at quentins later, where I really got to know Mr. Bell.. I found myself wanted to talk to him later that week, I needed to know more, who was this guy and why was I starting to fall for him so hard.

4 days later, I was sitting at my best friend Jessica's house when my phone rang, and when I answered my heart went to racing, it was him, he wanted to know if he could take me to dinner. Heck yes. lol.. So i got ready and met him at his house, it was close to Jessica's. I remember telling Jessica when she said where are yall going to go, I said who know probably the chicken house, it's not like he is going to take me somewhere nice like olive garden (my favorite place). When I got in his truck, he said where would you like to go, I told him I really didnt care, you know us women we like the man to make the decision, and he said, " what do you think about olive garden." Did i just hear him correct, are you kidding me, it was then I knew I would fall in love with Michael Allen Bell...

Needless to say things went great over the next several months, before I knew it, it was July 2006, and Michael and I were in Daytona Beach visiting my Dad. We stayed the night down there 2 nights and on the last night, we were walking on the beach, it was almost dark, and I looked at Michael and he was hesitating on saying something, I asked him what was wrong and that was when I hear those 3 words, I love you, my heart melted.. :)

The picture above was taken the weekend Michael told me he loved me... <3

A few more months passed and I was getting ready to go to Christmas Eve Dinner at my grandmas, which is a family tradition, now I am a very impatient person, and I do not like surprises, well I do, but I dont like the suspense that comes along with them. Michael had my christmas present under the tree and I had shook and bounce and thought about peeling the paper back to see what it was, after all it had been there for months and I just couldnt imagine what it was, now we all know what I wanted, what else does a girl want other than an engagement ring, but he had pretty much assured me that we were not getting married any time soon and if I thought thats what it was, I would be VERY disappointed. I thought hey maybe I will try this one more time, "Michael, can I please open my present early, it's christmas eve." this was something he had heard every day for the last 29 days, but today I got the answer I wanted, he said Ok, I will be right back, I have to go get it. Huh? It's under the tree... Well yeah that was just a box with nothing in it but some candy, lol.. it was a trick box, when he walked back in, he sat next to me on the couch and handed me this beautiful silver and blue bag, and I gently pulled the bag open and my eyes were full of disbelief, it was a small tiny box, appeared to be a ring box, so i grabbed it and as I opened the box I heard, Brittany, will you marry me.... WHATTTTTT so of cousre I started to cry, and said yes... I couldnt beleive it..

The picture above was the night Michael proposed.

One of our engagement pictures.

A few months down the road the wedding was planned and scheduled for September of 2008, but me being the impatient person I am, just couldnt wait, so on May 30, 2008 Michael and I were married in Folkston, Ga, at a adorable little chapel. Now this was a unplanned wedding and very last minute, but God knew what he was doing the preacher was amazing and really spoke words that were mean for Michael and I to hear. I will never forget standing in that tiny chapel, seeing tears run down michaels face, and thinking how blessed I was to becoming his wife. I will always cherish that day, and every word that preacher spoke.

Since the wedding wasnt my dream wedding, I decided to have a reception which was wonderful, it was full of family and friends, great food, and I was able to wear my pretty white wedding dress.

I feel like this was yesterday and yet it's been 2 years.

Michael,

Thank you for loving me, thank you for caring and being the man you are everyday. You are the most gentle honest man I know, and I am so blessed to call you my husband. Every day with you is a moment I will treasure for life, words will never explain the love I feel for you. I am amazed by you more and more as every moment passes and look forward to spending many more years with you happy and in love. I will always stand by you and be here for you. Happy Anniversary Baby! :)

Your wife, your best friend, your heart-

Mrs. Brittany Bell

THe pictures below reflect our years spent together thus far....

Headed out...

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We are leaving in just a few minutes to begin our 2 year anniversary vacation. :)

Here's to lots of loving, fishing, and relaxation.. :)

Happy Friday!!

Wordless Wednesday

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Last Year!

I am proud to announce that

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this Saturday May 30, will mark the 2nd year of marriage with my husband. I know that you may be thinking 2 years, that's nothing, but your are wrong if you think that, because 2 years mean the world to me. I am so thankful to have met my husband, he stepped into my world, stole my heart, and is still making me melt, on a daily basics. The past 2 years have been great. This blog is not going to be a swooning and raving blog, that will be coming later on this week, I have been working a dedication to my heart for the last 2 weeks and will post on our anniversary.

What I will tell you is, ready, can you imagine, VACATION is on our way, we are leaving friday afternoon to head to Elite Resorts in Salt Springs, Fl which is located on Lake Kerr, it's one of our favorite places to go, and this year is special so we are going there for 7 whole days, and also going back in July for 7 days to celebrate the 4th with friends and family...

Yes- this is where we are going,

I can't wait... Just me and my love....

:)

Excited and waiting...

Mrs. Bell!

Wordless Wednesday

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Almost 2 years ago.. <3

Do you remember?

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So a while back I posted a blog entailing of how exited I was that I would be going to a ladies dinner at NJBC where Mrs. Lisa Wetchel who played Blair on the facts of life would be speaking.... Well we went, and it was wonderful.....

In order from Left to Right, Karen Card (My Mother), Norma Crosby (My Grandmother), Lisa Wetchel (Blair from FOL), and Kathy Mcduffie (My Aunt)

Lisa and I...

Doesnt she look the same???

Did you watch the facts of life growing up?

Have a good weekend... :)

Brittany!

Thought to ponder for the day...

2009-05-14T17:47:00.000-07:00

I am thinking, a peaceful spirit will defeat all confusion. Be slow to react and think before speaking. If it's not positive, its not worth saying.

I wish this was something I could truly live up to every day, I try but as hard as I try I fail when I want to succeed the most. Why is it so hard to hold your tongue, it's like you feel the need to react to every action, but I WILL learn one day to not always speak what I think, and to think about things and make the right response to every statement.

My goal for the next few weeks is to really try and hold my temper and not have any reactions to foolish actions.

For there is a reason for everything, even though I may not understand it, there is.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-05-13T10:54:00.001-07:00

My love...

Weight Watchers Update

2009-05-12T08:38:00.000-07:00

Girls, Please forgive me, I have been dragging with the updates... To be honest this past Monday was my first day back to weight watchers since I had my wisdom teeth removed. I had been out of the gym for 2 weeks, and eating like I would never eat again for 2 weeks, lol.. So I was scared and nervous and almost didnt go, but said hey I have to learn from my mistakes so here goes....

When I weighed in at the meeting to my surprise I had lost another 3 lbs since I had been last, bringing me to 21.4 lbs lost so far this year.. Now I know that is not a huge number but to me it is, I am sooo proud of myself, we all know loosing weight is not easy!

So I am trying to stay focused this week and hope to loose another lb or 2 this next week, well see....

Hope everyone is have a good week...

Getting smaller everyday,
Brittany!

Family L<3VE

2009-05-06T05:04:00.006-07:00

So a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to shoot a family of 3. They wanted to shoot in Fernandina so that was where we headed. They have the sweetest little girl Harmony, and I must say the camera adores her. She is so full of love and they were great to work with. Here are a few shots from that day!

Lifestyle of the RIch and the Famous,,,,, oh wait

2009-05-04T07:29:00.000-07:00

it's the lifestyle of the poor and unemployed that I am living,, lol,, but it sure it great!! Last week after my dreaded WISDOM TOOTH EXTRACTION, all 4 yes, and they still are killing me, :) I took a little 4 day adventure to Orlando with my Aunt Kathy and Uncle Randy. I had a wonderful time, it was nothing but pure RELAXING...

Heres a couple pictures of what I was doing all last week... :)

Moo,,, said the cow....

2009-05-03T08:56:00.001-07:00

Over the past month or two my husband has been all work and no play... He's has devoted every free minute to putting up fences, building a corral, hooking up the water troph, constructing feed trophs, all for 1 reason.. He was on a mission, to raise cows. He has fenced in every single acre that surrounds this house and yesterday thanks to Travis, the cows were brought out.

See how happy and content he is.. <3

So my question is, as you can see in the pictures were are living this quiet little southern life,

which I love, I was born and raise in Callahan so my roots run deep through this southern soil, but there is about 10% of me that is prue breed city girl, back to my question, whens the last time you seen a girl looking like this, :) lol,

showing off those...

I guess I need to learn to be a little less city and a lot more country...

I hope everyone is have a great weekend, as for now, the river is call me,, time for sunday funday!!

Mother of Cows,

Brittany

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-22T16:41:00.001-07:00

Christinas Birthday

2009-04-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

So my good friend Christinas birthday was yesterday, and we are celebrating her birthday this weekend at the river..

So in honor of her birthday I made the dessert for the party, 80 cupcakes later this is what we have... :)

Whatcha think..

Made with love and extra kisses.. :)

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-15T09:21:00.001-07:00

Ameila Island

Hannah Park

Ok, Weight Watchers Monday, :)

2009-04-13T18:28:00.001-07:00

So, since the new status of my work schedule, I am going to be attending Weight Watchers on Monday Mornings in Callahan @ the Link, it starts at 9:15.

Today was my first day of the unelpoyed world, and I must say, I was able to get a lot done. I was up by 8, off to weigh in at weight watchers, then to the grocery store, home to clean, then to the gym for my 1 1/2 hour workout and then back home to cook dinner and then to enjoy the evening with Christina, Cole, and Brian...

The amount of things you can get done if you cut working 8 hours out is amazing, lol...

I think I may like this..

So when I weighed in this morning I was ecstatic to see my results, I love another 5.4 bringing me to a total of 18.4 lbs since I first started...

Yay,, what a great accomplishment for me...

I am so thrilled to be able to go to the gym every day now since I have the time so I can push my weight loss even farther than planned.

I have decided that I hope to have loss around 75-100 lbs by January 2010... Won't that be the ultimate joy for myself? I just can't wait...

I know that I am holding myself accountable to this and I am so excited to see what my future is going to bring me...

Please keep praying that I will stay motivated and continue to see a loss to keep boosting my motivation.

As always thanks for all your encouragement.

I hope you had a Happy Easter Guys, He is ALIVE, I pray that each and everyone of you know him... We should celebrate Easter all year long.

Much love,

Mrs. B

What hurts the most, was being so close!

2009-04-11T05:45:00.001-07:00

So, if you dont know already here goes,

I was laid off from work yesterday, Didn't see it coming, I have been there for a long time, and planned on growing old in that place, I worked my but off at that place, and was never even told thank you for all of the hard work and dedication, but we are sorry we must lay you off, needless to say, God will provide for me as he has always done.. I am so thankful for my husband who has told me to just enjoy time, and heal from my wound and to stay at home for now... This will take time for me to get over, they were like a family to me, at least in my eyes, but now I see that we never shared the same feelings. I am hurt, mad, angry, scared, I am a book of emotions for now... So, my plans are to FOCUS on my passion of photography and go for it.. I have been back and forth over the past year over whether I should do it or not, and heres to doing it... :) The hubby thinks its best and I do to, I am not letting anything hold me back, just following my heart.. So needless to say I am available all the time now lol, so if you want pictures please message me about a session price. Also all you other stay at home peeps, if you get bored and wanna chill let me know to lol.. I am sure I will get bored fast and I am hoping to spend some time at the beach!

Have a wonderful Easter, place your faith God, he's here... he's everywhere..

Wordless Wednesday

2009-04-08T07:10:00.001-07:00

The Facts of My Life

2009-04-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

Hey ladies..

Do you guys remember the Facts of Life, well I sure do.. I remember growing up watching it with my good friend Michelle, we loved that show.. Well anyways Lisa Whelchel who played on the show is now a speaker, and she is speaking at North Jacksonville Baptist Church on May 8 at 7 pm. They say she is a wonderful speaker and has some great tips for us womem, because you know we need it. From what I know that night will be a great night to fellowship with other women hear a great speaker, and what better than dessert afterwards.. :)

If any of you ladies want to go, let me know.. I am going for sure, there is already a group of us going.. You are more than welcome to join in..

It's only $5 per lady..

:)

Go to www.njbc.org to see more!

Work then play!

2009-04-06T07:16:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday.. I hope you had a great weekend, I know I did. Friday was a very relaxed night for Michael and I, When I got home from work, I spent the afternoon riding around with him in his Rhino helping him finish up working on his fence. We were going to go to dinner with Brian, Christina, and Cole but ended up grabbing dinner and a movie and spending some time together at home. Saturday was much busier though, when I got up I had to get ready to go, as much as I wanted to stay in the bed, :) I was lucky enough to shoot second in a wedding with another local photog Kelly.. She is awesome and was more than helpful. It was a very relaxed wedding as well so I wasnt nervous at all and was able to get a ton of great shots. The wedding was a small intimate wedding at Hannah Park on the beach, it was such a great day for a beach wedding, the sun was shining, there was a nice breeze and it was just beautiful outside. After the wedding I was exhausted and ready for bed, so home is where I went, and it was oh so nice to lay down and watch some tv. After all I knew Sunday was going to be a high paced day since Cole was spending the day with me. When I woke up Christina was dropping him off, it was around 8:30 I think and I was sooo not ready to be awake, but little man said he was hungry so Michael and I got up and decided to go grab some breakfast, Brian ended up coming along and we all decided to hit up Burger King, Yummy. :) Not a good thing when it comes to weight watchers though, ha! We decided to go fishing in Fernandina and I thought it would be nice since Cole wanted to play outside, I figured we would build sand castles. Off to the island we went, It was very nice over there, the sun peeked thru the clouds and the water was actually a little warm, Cole had a BLAST running up and down the beach and playing in the sand. I must say a 3 year will ware you out, lol.. We stayed until about 3 and then headed home, I took my camera but was so occupied with lil man, I never had a chance to snap any pictures... :( Cole and I came home and crashed though,, we both bundled up and crashed on the couch, until Michael and Brian decided to storm in the house and wake us up, but it was nice while it lasted, it was time to wake up and get us both ready for the Easter Musical at church. Cole was so excited to meet Jesus, lol.. hes too sweet for words.. All in all, this weekend was great. Today is Monday and I am so glad I have the day off, to work on some much needed house work. So heres to a busy day of cleaning, and relaxing lol..

THe next 3 weekends are already booked, I have a lot of events coming up soon, I hope everyone is prepared for easter next weekend, I already have my dress, its sooo pretty, I just have to get jewelry, I will take some pictures once I have the whole outfit put together. :)

Then next weekend is my good friend Christina's birthday so we are all staying at the river for the weekend, and it's going to be a big blast, we are cooking out and all, we have 2 boats going, and lots of good friends coming out, and the best part is, NO KIDS,, so all of the mommies and daddys are going to be able to play and have fun to.. I can't wait,,, Happy EARLY Bday Tina... We will have so much fun...

And then the next weekend, I am off to Orlando for 3 day.. Yay!!

So yeah.. My april is booked..

Do you guy's have any special plans coming up this month?

Have a great day..

A few shots from the wedding Saturday, the first image was the sun setting at the intercostal marina.. It was so beautiful.

Feb-March WW Recap

2009-04-03T05:39:00.000-07:00

After noticing I have not posted about ww like I should be, I thought I would do a recap, and I will try to do this every month.

Since I have started WW this is what has been happening... :)

My first week was back on 2/6/09 so there was no loss, that meeting was to get a weight, and learn the program.

From then it went like this...

2/12 my first week on the program, I lost 7.2 lbs.
Week 2 2/19 lost 0.2 lbs
Week 4 2/26 Lost 1 lbs
Week 5 3/5 Lost 0 lbs, Gained 0 lbs
Week 6 3/12 Lost 2 lbs
Week 7 3/19 Gained 1 lbs :(
Week 8 3/26 Lost 0 lbs, Gained 0 lbs
Week 9 4/2 Lost 3.6 lbs

So for now, in 9 weeks, I have lost 13 lbs, I didn't want to blog about the 1 lbs gain, but this is about the good and the bad, the pretty and the ugly, so there it is.. My Feb-March Recap.

Here to April and I am hoping for 7 more lbs.. To total 20 lbs when May hits us.

Thanks for all the support, I love you guys!

Weight Watchers Wednesday

2009-04-03T05:28:00.001-07:00

Well Friday this week lol..

This week was a great week for me, I lost 3.6 lbs, YAYAYAYAYAY! :)

I am getting there, My goal was another 10lbs for April which would put me over 20lbs if I do it, and I think 3.6 is a good start for April. I really think the weight loss is mainly contributed to the extra boost of activity I have been endulging in. I joined our local Anytime Fitness, which I LOVE!!! I can't stress enough how much I look foward to going to the gym now. I mainly attend only classes, but thats enough for me, The classes are normally 1 hour long and a full workout. My favorite has to be Zumba, I urge anyone who hasnt tried Zumba yet, but is looking for a new workout routine to try Zumba, You can go to www.anytimefitness.com and get a free 7 day pass for anytime. They dont even make you use your pass all in one week you can break it up. That's what I did and before my pass was even finished I went ahead and joined and I am so glad I made that commitment. It's not always easy to make yourself go to the gym after working ALL DAY LONG, but the results are well worth it.. Here's to the new and smaller version of me, :) I can't wait for my vacation in July to see the progress I have made.

I hope everyone has a good weekend, I know mine is busy busy, but I have Monday off work so I am super excited about that! Lake Kerh here I come.. We have decided to do some boating this weekend since we have friends down at the lake, so I think Saturday night after I work with Kelly, we are going to be headed to the Lake.. Woohoo.. What do you guys have planned this weekend?

My grandmother and brother <3

2009-04-01T15:27:00.001-07:00

April Girls Day

2009-04-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

So I am thinking it's April and we skipped girls day last month.. :)

So who's in, would yall rather do a girls afternoon, maybe dinner on a weekday? or a weekend day?

Let me know what you think, and if you would be interested in spreading the word, and joining in on the fun!

It's sexy time.. =)

2009-03-26T18:31:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by the mrs. sexy her self over at LET'S TALK THOMPSONISMS with this sexy little award :-)

It goes as follows: You must list 5 sexy things about yourself, and then pass it on

1) When I very low cut shirts, it's very sexy, I am super blessed in a certain area if you catch my drift, my hubbys love it..
2) I can normally make anyone laugh, which is a super sexy quality to have.
3) My but is just to cute in boy shorts,,, especially when you throw some heels on and prance around the house...
4) Sometimes when cooking dinner, I wear nothing but my apron, with Mrs. Bell across the front and heels,, Hubby enjoys that home cooked dinner,, lol.. He always come back for a second serving.. haha!! *WINK*
5) My legs are really sexy in skirts,,, especially when they are super tone..

I pass this along to:

My sexy MOMMA
Sexy Jaime
Sexy Kari
Sexy Jennifer
Sexy Amanda

I hope you have a sexy good time ladies.. You are all sexy in a special way of your own,, now share it with us! :)

TFCD

2009-03-26T08:20:00.000-07:00

I am looking to brush up on my maternity and infant skills so if you know anyone with a newborn between 1-14 days or with a newborn on the way who would like pictures taken for free please send them my way. I also want to do a few maternity sessions, but require a certain look for these. If you or someone you know is interested please message me and I will get back with you once I have made a decision. If you are interested in a different type of session please email me and I will quite you a discounted price. Please note, if I have already worked with you this offer does not apply. (The purpose for TFCD work is to build the photographers portfolio and aquire a different look with different people.)

Thank you,

BBP

Also check out what my friend over at Barefoot Images is offering,

See below.... :)

So I've been thinking about this and here is what I have come up with.

Please note, if I have already worked with you this offer does not apply.

I'm going to do a couple of TFCD (Time For CD) sessions for the following.

Adult Swimsuit
Adult Street
Adult Implied

I'm looking for a particular look for each.... if you're interested in shooting send me an email with a current picture and let me know which session you would be willing to shoot. I'm only giving away a VERY limited amount so it's def first come first serve and I'm only booking these in April and May...

Even if you are not interested in these but maybe know someone who would be please pass along this message so that they may take advantage of this deal.

Thank you guys for all your support!!

Jaime

You can email her at Jaime@Barefoot-Images.org

Gather Prayer Warriors

2009-03-25T12:56:00.000-07:00

Please please read this blog... I ask that wherever you may be to fall to your knees and pray to God for baby Stellan.. If you are at home go to prayer now, if you are at work take a bathroom break, we all must pray for this baby. This sweet baby needs our prayers more than anything right now, and you would want the same from friends if it was your baby boy in the spotlight of sickness. Pray for God to heal this baby boy, for God to bring peace to his scared mother, and father, to comfort them in this time of need, and mostly for his will to be done, whatever it may be. JUST PRAY is all I ask...

Click here to read baby Stellan's story.

Please pass this around, Baby Stellan need's all the prayers he can get.

Thanks,

Britany

Wordless Wednesday

2009-03-18T23:54:00.000-07:00

Mini Glam Session

2009-03-17T09:41:00.000-07:00

So sunday after chruch I spent some time with Danae and we did a mini glam session downtown. Here are some of the pics I was able to capture of the beautiful red head, yes thats her natural color. :)

Sorry some of them look compressed I had to make the file smaller so they would fit on the blog... If you want to see more go to MY FLICKR ACCOUNT <3

Whatcha think?

Cardboard

2009-03-14T12:02:00.000-07:00

Sharing Amanda and Andrea's video with you... It brought tears to my eyes, and let me into full blow tear's at the very end..

There is a god, HOW CAN YOU DENY HIM!

Finally, it's Friday...

2009-03-13T08:34:00.000-07:00

This week has seemed to last forever during some parts and then fly by in others. I told Michael yesterday morning during our normal routine of him talking to me while I put on my makeup, Don't you wish that we only had to work 2 days a week and the weekend lasted 5. I mean seriouslly why can't it just be that why, why can't money just be free and everything just be given to us, lol.. Come in Brittany, it's time to float back into reality, and get of the highhorse you are daydreaming on, needless to say I got a chuckle and laugh out of him, but yup it's Friday and I still have to work, so my reality is doomed to the 40 hour work week we all dread.
On to greater and much happier things, last night was my weekly weight watchers meeting as you know, and I am proud to say that I lost 2 more pounds bringing me to a total of 10.4 total weight loss. It has offically been 1 month since starting weight watchers and I am so proud of myself for sticking to this lifestyle change. I has also been attending Zumba, which KICKS my butt, but we will save that for another post. I may even get brave and post a video of me doing it one day, we will see!! :)

I was awarded with an award by Mrs. Amy T, who is such a sweetie..

She awarded me with the Kreativ Blogger Award.

Here are the Award rules:

List 7 things that you love, and then pass the award on to 7 bloggers that you love! Be sure to tag them and let them know that they have won. You can copy the picture of the award and paste it on your sideboard letting the whole world know...you are Kreativ!

I LOVE:

1) God
2) My Husband and Family
3) Anything Pink
4) Photography
5) MUSIC
6) my iPhone
7) Being in the sun

I tag:

1) Jennifer
2) Kari
3) Becky
4) Jaime
5) Vanessa
6) Darlene
7) Kati

Weight Watchers Wednesday

2009-03-11T07:22:00.000-07:00

Since I forgot to update last Thursday... :)

I lost 0 lbs and gained 0 lbs staying at 8.6 total loss.

At least I didn't gain right..

I will let you know how tomorrow goes, since I have been super busy and on the go every day, I am thinking I may of gained this week, but we will see, FINGERS CROSSED LADIES..

Receipe for the week.

main meals
Mac and Cheese w/broccoli

POINTS® Value: 5
Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 45 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

This casserole-like dish hits the spot when you’re in the mood for a hearty pasta recipe. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture.

Ingredients

2 spray(s) cooking spray
12 oz uncooked pasta, gemelli or other twisted pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/8 tsp table salt, for pasta cooking water
10 oz broccoli, small florets (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 tsp butter
1/3 cup(s) fresh bread crumbs
3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 1/2 cup(s) fat-free skim milk
1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup(s) onion(s), diced
1 cup(s) low-fat shredded cheddar cheese, sharp-variety
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

Cook pasta in a large pot of lightly salted boiling water according to package directions, adding broccoli to water 3 minutes before pasta will be done; drain pasta and broccoli and return to pot.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add bread crumbs and cook, stirring often, until light golden, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer crumbs to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and set aside.

In same saucepan (wipe clean if necessary), whisk together milk and flour until blended; add onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Pour over cooked, drained pasta and broccoli; toss to mix and coat.

Transfer to a baking dish and sprinkle top evenly with bread crumbs. Bake until bubbly at edges, about 20 to 25 minutes. Divide into 8 pieces and serve. Yields 1 piece per serving.

Weekend Recap

2009-03-10T07:26:00.000-07:00

This weekend was PRETTY BUSY for me!

My weekend started Friday after work:

I went to Jennifer's to see baby Tucker, who is so cute, and being the wonderful photog I am I forgot to take a picture of me with him :( but I do have a picture of the cute little fudge round basket I made her,, HOPE YOU LIKED IT JEN!! :)

Blair and Christina came over so I could put long blond extensions in her hair, which looked so good on them. It's crazy how you can change your look in a matter of minutes. Well 60 minutes to be exact, hehe:) Here is before pictures of the girls before extensions and you will see them below after extensions.

Blair

Christina

After I was done doing extensions Jaime had stopped by so we went over how Saturday would going trying to make some type of schedule to follow, (hehe, yeah right, 6 girls stick to a schedule, ask Jaime how that one turned out.. =] )

Well, it was getting late, we had to be up at 5 am so Jaime and I decided to go to Callahan grab some red bulls for the next day and get some dinner. On the way back this guy cuts me off, Oh yeah, I am in my Dad's Tahoe which is fully equipped with Police Lights.. So I am sure you can see where this story is going, I flipped the light on real fast thinking hey this will teach him not to drive so stupidly, well, I did a little more than that, it got me and Jaime arrested and sent to jail with no bond,,,,, OMG can you believe it, WE ARE FELONS NOW,,, No just kidding,, had you going though didn't I, hehe, but the guy so pulled in the jiffy parking lot thinking he was REALLY getting pulled over, SERIOUSLY, what to do now, pull in and demand he buys my a snickers bar and I will let him go without ticketing him, ha!! Could you imagine, so I kept going, trying to get home as fast as I could before we really went to jail... If this isn't funny to you, it may have been one of those infamous had to be there moments, because let me tell you friends, IT WAS FREAKING HILARIOUS, Jaime can attest, or maybe its just we are getting old and NEVER do anything on Friday night so running to Callahan to get McDonald's and a red bull excites us.. Well whatever it was, I haven't laughed so hard, and felt so SNEAKY and PROMISCUOUS in a while.. After all of our Friday night excitement it was time to go to bed so we could get up on time the next morning.. And that's exactly what I didn't do, I stayed up late video chatting with my brother and Carly on my mac book so the next morning i woke up to BANGING on the door.. Geez was it time to go already, was running through my mind as I stumbled to the door to let Jaime in. Jaime I apologize for the site you had to see I can only imagine what I looked like, with my nappy hair, and PJ's on.. The shoot didn't run as schedule but all in all I got some great pics and Jaime did to. They are a little on the wild side but were fun to take... Here's a couple for your viewing pleasures, lol...

Julie Ann

Christina
**Notice her hair**

Blair
**Notice her hair**

Misti

Group Shot

There are a ton of pics I just haven't had time to edit them all.

After the long day, it was time to go home and relax. My brother and Carly came to stay the night with me, and we spend most of the night watching the UFC night and then going to bed since Sunday had a long day planned ahead. When I woke up Sunday morning it was time to get ready for my grandparents 50Th anniversary party. It was a big to do, with tons of sweets, and they renewed there vows at the end.

I will be posting pictures of that later in it's on blog.

I hope everyone else had a great weekend and maybe was able to relax a little more than I was.

Off to edit pictures,

Brittany!

Full of words today arent I, Post #4

2009-03-04T12:50:00.001-08:00

So I guess I have a lot to say today, I just wanted to say,,, AHHH, I am super excited right now I just ordered, my tripod, wireless remote, and canon 580 ex ii flash!! Yippie, should make some fun pictures Saturday and Sunday!!!

Weight Watchers Wednesday

2009-03-04T10:23:00.001-08:00

If you are not interested in loosing weight, skip this blog, it may be a long one..

I am proud to announce I have joined the blogs worlds fit train. You will now see weekly post's about Weight Watchers, and interesting things to help you make it through the week fit. If you are interested in following the fit train with me, let me know and I would love to help you get started!

For those of you that don't know I am on weight watchers, and YES I attend weekly meetings, it's a must for me, but you can also follow the plan at home.

From what I can tell the point of the fit train is to share success and failures, and be there for everyone else struggling to get the weight off, whether it the extra 5lbs you picked up at Christmas or the 45 lbs you gained when you got married, WE are here to help.

I would love for you to follow my journey to a healthier me and join in if you like to. It can be done, and we need each other to do it!

If you have any questions about weight watchers feel free to ask, if I cant answer I will surly do my best to find the answer for you. It's 2009 and we are only getting older ladies, NOW is the time to shine..

I thought I would post what my typical day of eating is like, now keep in mind I am allowed 37 points, which is super high, it can go as low as 17 I believe. Points are based on age, height, and weight.

Morning:

0 Points Big Glass of water
3 Ponts Blueberry Muffin (weight watchers brand, SOOO GOOD)
2 Points Banana
(5 points)

Snack

0 Points Big Glass of water
2 Point 2 Cup Grapes
3 Points 1 Bag of pretzels
(4 Points)

Lunch

0 Points Big Glass of water
4-6 Points Depending on which Smart One's Meal (I will list my favorites Later)
2 Ponts Weight Watchers Giant Wildberry Icecream Bar (To die for <3)
(6-8 Points)

Snack

2 Points (Banana)
(2 Points)

Dinner
0 Points Diet Tea (Buy at Winndixie)
3-5 Points Depending on how much I eat, Baked Chicken
2 Point Black Eyed Peas 1 Cup
2 Point Green Bean 1 Cup
4 Points Baked Potatoe
2 Points Salad, Fat free cheese 1/4 Cup, 6 Croutons, Fat Free Italian
(15 Points)

Snack

2 Points Fresh Pineapple 1 Cup
(2 Points)

See how easy it is, and I am still eating GOOD FOOD. I am a big fan of fruits so you could change it up and do more veggies if you prefer.

Now on to weight watcher foods you can buy at the store, heres a list of my favorites so far:

Smart Ones Chicken Alfredo
Smart Ones Three Cheese Ziti
Smart Ones Chicken Parmesean
Smart Ones Italian Calzone
Smart Ones Salsbury Steak
Any of the Smart Ones Pizzas
Weight Watchers Blueberry Muffins
Weight Watchers Oatmeal Rasin Cookies
Weight Watchers Fruit Icecream Bars
Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup

I will update you on new Smart one meals I try and let you know if they are worth buying. The best place I have found to shop for the meals is Walmart, they are cheaper and have a huge varaity.

If you want to cook at home, try weight watchers recipies, there are so many delish ones out there for you, heres a few example of ways to cook health wise at home.

Want to kick that sweet tooth craving in the but, try this:

Cherry Turnovers
POINTS: 6
INSTRUCTIONS

10 oz frozen pizza crust dough, at room temperature
1/3 cup(s) canned fruit pie filling, cherry
1/2 tsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup(s) powdered sugar
1 1/2 tbsp 1% low-fat milk

Preheat the oven to 425°F; spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

On a lightly floured work surface, unroll the dough. With your hands, press it into a square; cut into 4 squares. Place 2 tablespoons of the pie filling in the center of the dough; fold into triangles on the diagonal and press the edges with a fork to seal. Place the turnovers on the baking sheet; brush with the butter. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack.

In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Brush or drizzle the glaze over the turnovers; serve warm.

Want a more southern dinner, but just know those dumplings make your but jiggle even more, lol.. Try this:

POINTS® Value: 4
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 25 min
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

This seemingly rich comfort food (just like mom used to make) is a satisfying, healthy version of the traditional version which was so much higher in fat.

Ingredients

1 1/4 pound(s) uncooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tsp vegetable oil
4 medium leek(s), white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
4 medium shallot(s), thinly sliced
2 medium carrot(s), sliced into thin rounds
2 medium celery, stalks, sliced
1 piece(s) bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
2 1/2 cup(s) fat-free chicken broth
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp uncooked cornmeal
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp table salt
1 1/2 tsp parsley, minced
1/4 cup(s) 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup(s) apple juice
1/2 cup(s) frozen green peas, thawed

Instructions
Season chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Mix flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle chicken with 1 tablespoon of seasoned flour. In a large skillet, heat oil and lightly brown chicken. Remove from pan.

In the same skillet, sauté leeks and shallots until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Add carrots, celery, bay leaf and thyme and cook another 3 minutes. Stir in remaining tablespoon of seasoned flour and it cook until it begins to color, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and apple juice. Return chicken to pot. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile to make dumplings, sift 2 tablespoons flour, cornmeal, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon salt together into a bowl. Stir in parsley. With a fork, stir in milk until dough just comes together. Drop dumpling mixture with a teaspoon into chicken mixture. Simmer, covered, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add peas, and cook until dumplings are done, another 2 to 4 minutes. Serve in six 1-cup portions.

You can read about it on fellow fit train bloggers:

Lyndsau ,Erin , and Rachel

I hope you decide to join in.. I will be tuning back in tomorrow to let you know how my meeting goes, I feel like I may of gained this week, but we will see.

Off to the gym, to do some ZUMBA, should be interesting! :)

Sunday Session

2009-03-04T07:24:00.000-08:00

Sunday was slammed pack with 2 sessions back to back.
We were on the Island, it was FREEZING COLD, and the wind were unstoppable.
I can't believe these girls braved it, hear is a few of the shots we were able to catch...

Mallory Deacon, Maternity Session-

Harmony, Child Session-

If you ever want to see more you can always view my pictures on my flickr account.

On a different note, what is the deal with The Bachelor, I have only seen maybe 10 minutes of one show, and he was with a girl, in a helicopter flying and then they were standing on the side of mountains, but I was just flipping through so didn't catch the whole story, and now I see some of my blog buddies with post titled I HATE JASON, or JASONS A A$$, and I am like whoa,, lol.. What did he do, I must of missed out on some good reality drama.. :)

Jason beware, looks like my blog buddies are out to get you, lol..

Did you watch the bachelor?

-Brittany

Wordless Wednesday

2009-03-04T06:47:00.000-08:00

My Mom and I

Jaime and I

Under Construction

2009-03-03T13:34:00.000-08:00

I have made one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make. We all have things we desire and want. What do you do when you have to choose between the 2? As you all know I want a baby more than anything in this world, but I am to the point to where the Dr said do you want a baby now, or do you want to stop trying for a while, go back on the birth control and work on getting your body healthy and making a lifestyle change. Part of me says no, I want the baby now, knowing that I can possibly be pregnant in the next 3 weeks if I wanted makes me want to leap with joy, to jump up and down, to scream, to cry, but then there's the logical side of me that says, Brittany, you are young, loose weight now, while you can, it will only be harder after a child. So what do you do? I wish I could do both, but once I become pregnant I know that loosing weight isn't a option. So I have made the hardest decision by going back on the pill... The thought of the pill, freaks me out, but the Dr said that at any time I decide, I'M READY, I can quit taking it and within days start the fertility medication, so that is some what of a relief. For now the only agenda on my calender is involving healthy eating, working out, and mostly preparing my body for a safe and healthy pregnancy. So no kiddos from me for the next several months. My plan is to stick to weight watchers and then reassess myself in July. I would love to loose about 50lbs then quit the birth control, but we will see. Nothing is set in stone, and ultimately it's in God's hands. Please still be praying for me, this is something that is hard for me to do, when I have spent the last year trying to become pregnant to stop it now and focus on my health seems like the right choice, but how do I know for sure? I guess it just seems like the smartest choice to me! I guess for now, Brittany is "under construction."

I also want to wish the best of luck for The Higginbotham's, they will be welcoming their little cowboy Tucker tomorrow. Please keep them in your prayers for a safe and painless (thought i would throw that in there for ya Jen..) birthing.

Until next time,

Brittany

This Monday is

2009-03-02T08:54:00.000-08:00

better than last Monday.

Last Monday was a pretty rough day for me, I was feeling the baby blues, but thanks to all of your encouraging words, I made it through another week...

Thank you to each and every single one of you who sent me encouraging words and prayers.

This Monday started off quite slow, and to be honest I didn't want to get out of bed. Do you ever have those morning where you would give anything to sleep just another 5 minutes. My first alarm went off at 6:10, now keep in mind my alarm is on my cellphone, so I got up, turned it off and brought my phone back to bed, knowing my next alarm would go off at 6:40, so I would sleep another 30 minutes. It felt like as soon as I layed back down and closed my eyes the next alarm went off, this went on for another hour until I heard Michael say, BRITTANY, its 7:40, why did you let me sleep that late. Ha ha,, I would of done anything to just stay in the bed for the rest of the day! What amazes me, is I had absolutely NOTHING to do Saturday morning and my plans were to sleep in, no work, why not catch up on some sleep, well it never fails when I have nothing to do, my body wont let me sleep I was up, bright and early, ready to go at 7 am.. Of course.. lol.

Although, I must say the day is carrying forward pretty fast, its already lunch time, and soon it will be quitting time. I am excited tonight, Jaime and I are going to the gym for the first time.. This should be interesting, haha!! I will be sure to update you.

Weekend Recap:

Plans changes Saturday, the AM session was cancelled and instead of going to the Monster Jam with Christina and Amy I ended up going with Michael and his family. We had AMAZING SEATS, right up front, and I have a ton of great pics I was able to take.. I will post a few of them tonight hopefully!

Sunday was a all day session, We started in Fernandina with my good friend Mallory and her sweet baby girl and husband, she is expecting her 2nd child very soon. Then we headed to the park to photograph another sweet little girl. I will have some of their pictures posted soon for you to see. I must say they were all much braver than I was, it was FREEZING cold with the winds whipping at hurricane strength, or alteast thats what it felt like to me!!

I hope everyone has a great week..

What did you do this weekend???

Britt

Tell All Friday

2009-02-27T06:07:00.000-08:00

:::Weight Watchers Update:::

So, as you know I am attending Weight Watchers, I go on Thursday Nights for my weekly meeting and weigh in. Down another 1lb.. I know thats not a lot, but it's more than it would be if I wasnt dieting..

So that brings me to 8.4 lbs weight loss in almost 3 weeks.. I am happy with that.. If I can keep this up and average around 10 lbs every 4 months, then hey in July I will be 60 lbs lighter. They say its better to loose it slow anyways.. So CONGRATS to me.. :)

I haven't had much to blog about this week, so what a better way to end the work week and head off into the weekend, than a survey??

I am not going to tag anyone, but feel free to participate if you are as bored as I am.

60 Things You Can't Possibly Know About Me

What is in the back seat of your car right now?
My camera bag, my makeup bag, jacket, heels, and who knows what else!!

Name 2 people who made you smile today?
Nobody yet...

What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Working

What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Working

What is your favorite board game?
Hum, I dunno scrabble?

What was the last thing you said out loud?
It will be done in a minute, talking to my dad at work lol

What is the best ice cream flavor?
Butter Pecan

What are you wearing right now?
Jean, T-shirt, flops

What was the last thing you ate?
Grapes

Have you bought any new clothing items this week?
No

When was the last time you ran?
Tuesday

What's the last sporting event you watched?
Old Timers game in fernandina

If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Anywhere but here, lol.. "Ragweed"

Who is the last person you sent a message on myspace to?
Um, I believe Mallory

Ever go camping?
Yeah

Have you ever lost anything down a toilet?
?? dont think so

Do you use smiley faces on the computer a lot?
Oh yeah :)

Do you drink your soda from a straw?
yeah

What are you doing tomorrow?
Photo session in the am, monster jam in the pm

Where is your mom right now?
work

Look to your left, what do you see?
a wall

Ever ridden on a roller coaster?
Yeah love em

Have you ever had your heart broken?
Sure

Do you have a dog?
No

Last person you talked to on the phone?
Mary

Have you met anyone famous?
Yeah

Are you happy?
Yes

Where are you right now?
Work

Biggest annoyance in your life right now?
Drama

Last song listened to?
Um,, I don't reall know,, I know Michael was singing to me while I feel asleep last night, I think he was singing Viva La Vida lol..

Last movie you saw?
Hum,, in theatres it would be bride wars, at home,, mamma mia

Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
flip flops

Are you jealous of anyone?
nope

Is anyone jealous of you?
wouldnt know why if they are

Do you eat healthy?
Yes very much so

Do you hate anyone right now?
nope

Do you use the word 'hello' daily?
Yeah, every time I answer the phone,, if i am saying hi to a person, normally I say, Hi Love!!

How many kids do you want to have?
2

How did you get one of your scars?
Ha, Skateboarding on a hill,, not a good idea..
The other,, lol JAIME/DEAN remember, The lake, Knocked myself oout almost with the handle... TOO FUNNY!

Well, that was fun... :)

So, tonight when I get off work I am going to the town center with my Aunt K to get some more of my estee lauder foundation, I am almost out, then to look for a cute shirt for tomorrow night!!

Tomorrow I have a session in the am with Jaime then off to the monster jam with Amy and Christina, FUN FUN!!

Then on Sunday I have church, and then a maternity session with my old friend Mallory!! Yay!! :)

So when do I get time for me,, haha!! Never..

I am sure I will be updating you with some pics sunday afternoon from the weekend.. but you may not hear from me again until Monday...

What are you guys doing this weekend??

Sha Sha Shuffle

2009-02-26T12:07:00.000-08:00

So today I bring you a very interesting blog.

The object is to take your iPod, iPhone, MP3 player, you get the drift and put it on shuffle! If you don't have any of those items you can even use the music library on your computer and place it on shuffle...

This will really teach you more about each other, being able to see the kind of music they listen to.

List the 30 first songs... Don't skip past the embarrassing ones, this is for fun.. Who cares!

Now my list would probably be more interesting if I had my iPod but it's at home, so I just going to do what's on my iPhone, which I use the most anyway..

Here goes.

1. New City Lions- Vampires (MY BROTHERS BAND, WHOOP WHOOP)
2. Robert Pattinson- Let me Sign
3. The Eagles- Busy being fabulous
4. The Flaming Lips- Do you realize
5. Lit- Miserable
6. Marcy Playground- Sex and Candy (haha that's a oldie)
7. Oar- Shattered
8. Fischer Spooner- Never Win
9. Bob Marley- Corner Stone
9. Sublime- Smoking 2 Joints (haha, ignore that)
10. Red Jumpsuit Apparatus- Cat and Mouse
11. From Autumn to Ashes- The Fiction we live
12. Dashboard Confessional- Screaming Infidelities
13. Hawthorne Heights- Dissolve and Decay
14. Blue Foundation- Eyes on fire
15. The honorary Title- Revealing to much
16. Iron and wine- Flightless Bird
17. Mayday Parade- Just say you're not that into it
18. Spill Canvas- So much
19. All Time Low- Dear Maria Count Me In
20. Cold Play- Viva La Vida
21. Shwayze- Buzzin
22. The Postal Service- Nothing Better
23. New Found Glory- Forget Everything
24. Angels and Airwaves- Take the stairs
25. Jack Johnson- Do you remember
26. Boys Like Girls- Thunder
26. The Beatles- Hard days night
27. Weezer- The damage in your heart
28. Seether- Fake It
29. Vast- Don't Take Your Love Away
30. Jason Mraz- Geek in the pink

Now pick you favorite song off the list.

1. Ooh this is going to be hard to choose, each song takes me back to a place in my life... Hum... I really don't know... I guess If I can only pick one it will be Dashboard Confessional- Screaming Infidelities, that's always been a #1 of mine...

Now I tag...

1. Abbi
2. Amy T
3. Jaime
4. Jennifer
5. Kati

Have fun y'all,, and any one is welcome to do this tag as well...

How great is our God...

2009-02-25T21:15:00.000-08:00

I was browsing through some pictures on my macbook tonight, and some of them take me back to the moment I snapped them, leaving me breathless and full of amazement for the beauty our God has created. I can look at every picture and tell you where i was, who i was with, and what i was thinking when i took that picture. I find myself every day noticing things that i once didnt. I pray tonight that we all slow down and pay attention to the beauty and peaceful images nature provides for us that we sometimes miss out on by being distracted with life...

Just wanted to share these with you...

I hope everyone is have a good night..

It's almost friday!! :)

Good Night!

Ignore my ugly feet.. :)

I'm a Slacker...

2009-02-25T20:45:00.000-08:00

I have been bad, I know... ha

So I was tagged forever ago by Amy T , whose blog, I LOVE!! She titles every blog with a song name normally and its so funny!! Her blog is very good so be sure to check it out.. Since I am the horrible fellow blogger I am, I am just doing it.. But I said I would,, and I am.. :)

Here goes...

The tag is as follows:

1) Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you cannot go up to your closet and pull out that cute little purse you used back before you had kids. I want to know what you carried today or the last time you left the house. No cheating!
2) I want to know how much it cost:) And this is not to judge. This is for entertainment purposes only. So spill it. And if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, I’d love to hear it.
3) Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know why the heck you’re showing everyone your bag.

So I couldn't just pick on... :)

I carry this bag, everywhere I go, this is my everyday purse, with my wallet, makeup, hairbrush, you know, the everything bag... My mom gave me this purse, it's all me, its my favorite color, and it help me stay organized with all the pockets.. What's weird is, it was free, her neighbor gave it to her, brand new, had bought it and never used it.. SO i ended up with it..

but when I dont want to carry it, and all I need is a tube of lipstick and my money, i throw it in this tiny purse.. I love love this purse.. its made with buttons.. too cute.. I got this purse at a thrift store.. I think I paid around 10 bucks for it.. If that.. I have had it for years...

This bag stays in my car behind the drivers seat, at ALL times.. I never leave with out it, normally... It's my Tracy Joy Camera bag.. I adore this bag.. and as we know, brittany never leaves without a camera... Including lens cases, I paid around 200 for this bag, but well worth it! :)

I am going to tag:

Jaime
Kati
Jennifer
Becky
Amy

Good Night guys,, and sorry again amy t.. Ill do better next time, I PROMISE!! :)

Britt

Wordless Wednesday

2009-02-25T18:40:00.000-08:00

This is a pic, I just had to take. It was downtown at the park, more than likely these guys are homeless since almost all people in that park are. I was just amazed at how intense they were with their board game. It also reminded me of something you would see in New Yorks central park.

I don't know why, but I liked it.

4 Things Tuesday

2009-02-24T10:29:00.000-08:00

I know the weeks always start slow, so here's a little something to get it moving and get to the fun weekend faster!!

Hope all is well guys!! :)

4 jobs I've had:

1. Waitress at sports page
2. The Grove at Jacksonville Airport
3. Hair Dresser (my fav. salon was Sharon's)
4. Business Coordinator for Nationwide Equipment

4 movies watched over and over:

1. TWILIGHT
2. The other sister
3. Wicker Park
4. Notebook

4 places I've lived:

1. Callahan, Fl
2. Callahan, Fl
3. Callahan, Fl
4. Callahan, Fl

4 shows I watch:

1. The Golden Girls
2. One Tree Hill
3. Privileged
4. America's Top Model

4 places I've been:

1. Cozumel, Mexico
2. New Orleans, Louisiana
3. All over the Mountains
4. New York City

4 people who e-mail me regularly:

1. Christina
2. Mom
3. Blair
4. Jaime

4 favorite things to eat:

1. Mexican.
2. Italian
3. All things southern (mac n chz, mash pot, black eyes peas, FRIED CHICKEN)
4. Sweets

4 places I'd rather be:

1. New York, with Jaime and our cameras
2. Somewhere with pretty water and warm temps lying on a beach
3. The lake
4. Hiawassee, Ga

4 things I look forward to this year:

1. Being closer with God
2. Losing weight
3. Possibly getting pregnant
4. Spending time with family in July

4 people to tag: (I wish everyone would do this because it's fun - but I'm limited to 4 people)

1. Jaime
2. Amy T
3. Mom
4. Jennifer

(I am cheating by tagging everyone on my blog roll.. :) so do it... )

Blue Skies

2009-02-23T16:32:00.001-08:00

Happy Monday!!

I know I have been slacking lately, I have been avoiding this blog. I hate to vent on here, and act like I have this horrible life and horrible story, and about how unlucky I am,, when in all reality, my nightmare is someone else's walk in the park. I am in my staying positive mode, but how long can a person sit idle in this state... I know it's so easy for you to say, It will happen, Your time is coming, but dang, I don't really want to hear your prediction on when God will decide to bless me with a child. A child to call my own. I am just hitting rock bottom this week, and it's time for me to pick myself back up, once again, throw on a happy face, and hope this doesn't happen for another month or so.

I am sitting here drowning in my own pity pool party, when I should be rejoicing good health, and how lucky I am to be alive ad breathing...

How selfish am I?

I have a lot going on right now, my life has been up and down, more than ever I am missing my brother. I just wish I could run to him every time I am upset and lay down next to him and watch tv like we used to be able to. I am so happy for him and what he is experiencing, I just wish he was a hop and a skip away, not 5 hours. I decided to join weight watchers about 3 weeks ago, and so far so good. It is easier than I thought, but requires a great amount of dedication and self control. I am doing pretty good, or at least I think so. My total weight loss is up to 7.4 lbs. I know that's not a great amount but it's a start. I have also been exercising 3-4 days a week. I am quite proud of myself. I am not on a diet, I am involved in a lifestyle change. I have always had weight problems, but not to the extent I am facing now. It seems as if marriage brought out the worst in me when it comes to eating habits. I found myself comfortable with Michael and began enjoying food even more, 50 lbs later, i looked in the mirror think no this cant be. My infertility specialist has told me that diet and exercise can trigger ovulation alone, so as of now, I have decided to leave the fertility medicines alone and try and focus God's will for me and getting a healthy baby ready body. I go back to my doctor on Tuesday so I will know more then about my pcos and be able to give you a better objective for me over the next several months. I am hoping by July to be a different person physically and a happier more confident person emotionally and mentally. Then at the time, Michael and I will start with fertility medicine. We are both avidly praying for a bundle of joy naturally and appreciate your prayers as well.

Thank you for all of you who are there for me with your sweet uplifting encouraging words. God has blessed me with amazing people to help keep my faith in him stronger than ever.

On a heavier note, I want to take this time to introduce you to a sweet caring girl Carly I know. Please keep her in your prayers, she is 17 and was diagnosed with cancer a couple of weeks ago, something nobody seen coming. I have been talking to her almost every day trying to spread some encouraging words for her to help keep her going and i know she would love your prayers. She started her first round of chemo tonight, I will keep you updates on Carlys long, hard struggle to battle cancer as she faces the hardest time of her life the next several months.

I have some fun and exciting blog ideas so I will be sharing some interesting post's with you, and I hope you enjoy them and play along with me...

Thanks for listening to my ramblings, and putting up with me..

I love you all!!

In God's Name,

Brittany!

Here is a couple of new pics taken of me by my good friend Jaime (without her, my life would be a mess.. She gives me hope for the future with her love and compassion.. and shes share her little prince with me,, we all need baby love..) *wink*
Thanks love..

This is me February, hopefully in July I will be able to post some pics of me looking quite different!!

:)

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He he, :~)

(F-A-M-I-L-Y)

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Moo,,, said the cow....

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