Just that simple.....a favorite life message

There comes a time in life when you walk away from all the drama & the people who create it! Those who are out to hurt you, are malicious. Those who are jealous, are insecure. Those who backstab you were never really your friend. And those who you thought were your friend & turned on you, lost a good person in their lives. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh, forget the bad & focus on the good. So, love the people you treat you right; pray for the people who don't! Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life; getting back up is living!

Evy's First V-Day & 7 Month Birthday!

On February 14th Evy celebrated her first Valentine's Day as well as her 7 month birthday! As we all know, I have celebrated Evy's birthday every month because she deserves it:) I'm going to venture out there & say that 7 months was one of the best...at least from a cake eating perspective!! This little girl stops no where when it comes to food.

I was always hoping for a chunky baby, since they're the cutest:) And Chunk is what I was blessed with several months ago. At 7 months, Evy tipped the scale at about 20 lbs! She is sooo stinkin' adorable carrying her little rolls along with her wherever she goes! I'm sure you won't wonder why after you see this video! Cheers to Evy for such a wonderful for having such a wonderful appetite:)

Here We Come Virgin Islands!

In about a month my parents are taking Evy, Durbin, & myself to the Virgin Islands for Evy's 1st big vacation! That first baby vacation should definitely be a big one:) Durbins parents got a house, but unfortunately won't be able to make it:( Grandma and Grandpa Inkley have gone bonkers with "swim/summer attire" for Evy. Grandpa even got her a few pairs of pink shades! She isn't sure what to think of them, but they make for adorable pics:) I bought a ton of swim suits, all of which Daddy approved. And then what happened.... Daddy went and bought her the most adorable BIKINI:) He said he wouldn't back down & she didn't need a bikini at 8 months, but sure enough......he did! Shocker, right! Evy sure has him wrapped around that little finger:)

We can't wait to get Evy to the beach & even a little trip in the ocean. She loves water so I'm thinking a little swim tube is essential! This will be such a special & memorable vacation. I wouldn't go without her!!!! I've had 33 years to be me & there's no reason to leave her at home. Why have kids if you're gonna take off & vacation without them? And I'd never just leave them with my parents.....the Grandparents should be part of the fun:) That's part of the fun in becoming parents & Grandparents...vacationing with the kiddos! Life has never been so enjoyable & fun since Evy's come along!

I'm sure I will have tons of pics to share when we get back, but until then I'll just keep you all up to date on everything else!

GREAT FRIENDS:)

I have been so blessed with the most amazing friends...I just love my girls...& even the boys:)! To find TRUE friends these days is often near to impossible. The wonderful friends I have are always dependable, never judge me, are never two-faced & most importantly are always loyal to me! I've had my fair share craziness with friends.....they backstab, lie, are constantly negative, fake, hypocritical & judgemental. My least favorites are the jealous and insecure....Debbie downers:) Gotta love the big moments in life where you find out who you once thought was a friend, really isn't!! I'm too old for all the drama. It's just a shame that too often friendships are one-sided & I found out too late:(

My friends have made my life so much more meaningful! I love sharing all the wonderful moments with them & creating memories to last a lifetime! I can honestly say that I have all the friends I need. There isn't anyone I've lost that I'd want back & I surely couldn't find better friends than I already have...you guys are the BOMB:)!!!

Thank you to all my friends for just being YOU!

Proud of my Illini:)

GOOD JOB ILLINI! You guys put up a big fight! It was definitely a much tighter game than I thought! My boys played their hearts out! Despite the few bad calls, the game was even more exciting than the braggin' rights game! Can't wait to see who wins the final game! March Madness is such a fun time! I can't wait for 2012 March Madness.

BOO HOO MIZZOU! YIPPY ILLINOIS!!!

Looks like Mizzou is out of the races!!! Oh well:) Guess you gotta be BIG TEN to WIN:)

Yippy ILLINOIS!!!

Those little fighting ILLINI are awesome! Can't beat being BIG TEN and kickin' some butt against UNLV! What about winning 73-62!!! Tight game....not:) LOL It's great to be an ILLINI.....HAIL TO THE CHIEF!!! What is the CHIEF???? It doesn't matter...who cares..... but the CHIEF beats the TIGER!!!:) Too many tigers out there anyway!

Can't wait to play KANSAS....hopefully!!!

HAIL TO THE ORANGE AND HAIL TO THE BLUE..................ILLNOIS WILL ALWAYS BEAT YOU!!!! {AT LEAST IN THE IMPORTANT GAMES:)}