Update....Prayers needed!

So many things are going on right now with our family and friends.

Please add Garrett Jones, his family, his wife's family, his doctors, and nurses to your prayers.  He is part of our family.  Garrett is in ICU fighting for his life since the tornadoes April 27th.  His wife, Jennifer, and their bull dog, did not make it.  He has overcome so many hurdles, but has a long way to go.  It seems for every baby step forward, we have 2 steps back.  I have added "Prayers for Garrett Jones" to my blog list, and invite everyone to read his story, and everything he has been through to this point.  He needs all prayer warriors to rally around him, and his entire family right now.  Pray God's will, will be done whether Garrett goes to his heavenly home with Jennifer...or his earthly home to heal with his parents. 

To add to the emotion of the last month, Buddy has gotten a job promotion!  Very well deserved....  No one is more proud of him than the girls and me.  There is no one that can take this position, and make such positive change the way he can.  His brain was built for this job.  The position will relocate us to WV.  So, we will have many decisions to make regarding how, when, and where we end up.  Prayers for God to lead us in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!  The girls are adjusting well, and I know this is the path we are supposed to take.  We are just looking for clarity with the details. 

Ok, now to brag on my babies.  Meagan had her awards day.  She was one, of only 38 in the entire school, that made all A's throughout the school year.  They were rewarded with a trip to the zoo.  She loved it and had a really good time.  She also received awards in Art and Creative Expressions classes.  My little Maddie graduated from the 5th grade!  No more elementary school for us.....they are growing up too fast!!!  Maddie received awards for making A's & B's for the year, and an award for "most improved".  We could not be more proud of M&M for all of their accomplishments this year.  They are such smart and sweet young ladies.  They make being a parent easy!  It feels like just yesterday that they were starting kindergarten! 

Another bragging moment!  Steph has graduated nursing school!!!!!  We went to MS to see her walk across the stage.  I can't lie, I cried.  She has been through so much, and has not ever given up.  She also took the state boards last week, and found out that SHE PASSED! "Go Teppy!!!!!! We love you so much, and are so thrilled for you.  You get to finally start this new chapter in your life."  Please also say a prayer for her.  As many of you know, Steph has had neck and back pain practically the entire time she has been in school.  She saw a specialist in Memphis last week.  She has a ruptured disc, and surgery is her only option.  She is excited about the procedure, because finally after all of these years, she will hopefully  have pain relief.  She has an awesome surgeon, and pray that there will be no complications, and Steph will feel new again. 

 More bragging........our niece, Carsyn, graduated from high school last week.  We could not be more proud of her!  She has had so many obstacles this past year, and she keeps her head held high and pushes through.  We love you Carsyn, and could not be more PROUD!  And yes, I cried there too!!!

We had a fun, quiet Memorial Day!  Bryan and our precious nephew Kalyn came over.  We had a great time just sitting and talking AND EATING!!!!  It was so good to spend time with them.  I can't believe that Kalyn will be in high school next year!  Really, where does the time go?

So, I guess the consensis of this post is to PRAY!  There so many things going on with so many special people in our lives... We know God is the only one who will see us through all of it!

Dance Pics!

My Precious BEAUTIFUL Babies!

Hello!

Ok, so I'm behind, what's new?  We have been so busy the last few months.  Hopefully we have a handle on everything now.  The girls had another competition last weekend in ATL.  They did AWESOME!  Congratulations to all the M.A.D. dancers on receiveing High Silver rating, judges "Outstanding Energy" award, and Top Score Junior Musical Theater Group award.  GREAT JOB!  The last one is coming up, and recital is right around the corner.  I can't believe M&M only have about a month and a half left of school.  Both of my babies will be in middle school.  How does that happen?  I can't be more proud of the girls with everything they have accomplished this year with school and dance.  They are such sweet and well rounded girls!  We love you M&M!!!  

Well, the Taurus finally had enough.  Maddie and I ran to the store last week, and it did not cooperate.  I just knew we would break down in the mile long bank drive thru line.  Luckily we made it home.  It was a stressful trip.  So, we decided to try our chances with trading it...JACKPOT!  Finally not upside down!  We are now the proud owners of Toyota Camry!  I am in LOVE!  (and it's only been 2 days, lol).  And, thanks to a dear friend, I have upgraded my monogramming machine.  It is like a dream.  I think it may be smarter than  me.  I'm so glad I took the plunge!  Buddy won't know what to do with not having me complain so much about everything!  LOL.  Wow!  A new "brother" and car in the same week, this is like Christmas~ well, will probably be for the next several years.  I am OK with that!  

Meagan says this is her key!!!  Um, I don't think so... lol

The trunk fit's approximately 4.5 children!  Only these four would crawl in the trunk!  I love these babies!

Busy Weekend...

M&M had their 2nd dance competition this weekend.  They did so good!  We are so proud of all that the M.A.D. Dancers have accomplished already this year.  They won Top First Place in their category, Musical Theater, 2nd Overall in their division-small group, Special Judges award called "Clever and Cute", and they were chosen as All Stars-which includes an invitation to a competition/workshop in NY.  Proud does not even begin to describe how we feel!  Great job M&M!  They totally ROCKED it!  

Here are a few pics:

Getting ready for competition

Meagan, Steciny, and Maddie after they performed

Eating Dinner after a long day...

Buddy & Maddie at dinner

Meagan & Me at dinner

Lake View Elementary Beauty Walk

Maddie

Buddy & Maddie

Maddie and Meagan

Maddie and Grandma

Maddie and Me

Maddie

Meagan and Maddie

Meagan and Maddie

Maddie

Maddie

A few pageant pics...2011

Maddie, Alex, Meagan, and Steciny

Maddie, Paw Paw, and Meagan

(Paw Paw teared up when he posed for this pic)

The Wilsons

Thank you to everyone who came to see Meagan in the pageant.  Mom and Dad came in, Paw Paw of course didn't miss it, and Paige, Alex, & Steciny were there to cheer on Miss Priss!  Thank you, love to all of you!!!

Happy February!

Happy February everyone!  I hope everyone is having a fabulous new year.  Things are crazy around here as usual.  We all made it through Christmas...  Had such a great time in GA with the family!  I have to say, though, I am very glad it's over, lol.  Well, I have turned another year older, and so far, not too bad...M&M have started the competition season of dance.  They are doing "What You Want" from Legally Blonde the musical.  I have to say it's the cutes thing I have ever seen.  Meagan, as Elle, is amazing!  I know I'm partial, but I am still in shock, and they performed weeks ago.  We also have a very proud Daddy!  Maddie was nothing less than spectacular too!  We are so proud of them, and I know I say it a lot, but we are very fortunate for the wonderful teachers/leaders at M.A.D.  It's an honor to be a part of their vision!  The M.A.D. Dancers received Gold ratings at their first competition.  They were ECSTATIC!!!  M&M said it was their favorite so far.  Guess it doesn't hurt when there are some famous "So You Think You Can Dance" teachers/judges at the workshops. 

Before the 1st Competition

Meagan was in her first middle school pageant.  OMG!  She was absolutely beautiful.  She was definitely the crowd favorite, and one of the judges came up to her after and said she was her favorite.... She did really well, and could not have done a thing any better. It was really strange the two of them being split up this year because of being at different schools.  Kudos to ME, this year we tried something different, and I did Meagan's hair and makeup.  She was just stunning!  Not hard when you are working with such a beautiful young lady!  I love you Meagan!!!  You did an awesome job!!!  You will always be my baby though!

Maddie's pageant is February 18th!  She is sooo excited.  We went and looked at dresses.  The wonderful Mrs. Thrasher where we get our dresses, had just go in a dress just like Meagan's in Maddie's size.  Well, she fell in love....  She will be so beautiful!  I can't wait!

A lot of exciting things going on with McDiva Designs.  Trying to get more organized in the new year.  Last year was so hectic, that I had a hard time keeping up.  I have tried to update the blog, and I am proud to say that we are working on an Etsy store, and maybe a FB page.  I'll let you know when it's up and running.  It may take me a bit to get it all together...haha...famous last words!!!  We do have a "logo/theme" for McDiva.  Not so generic anymore, yay!

Wish me luck with this....we'll see how it goes.  I am working on Valentine's designs and spring/Easter right now.  I'll post as soon as I get some done!



Christmas Pics!

Our 2010 Christmas Card

The Wilson Family 2010

Silly Faces...

M&M...just beautiful!

So, this year I tried something different...  I wanted all of us in our Christmas card this year.  We invested in a "cheap" tripod, and activated the self timer, and VOILA!  Family Pic!!!  I also wanted a Christmas card that wasn't the same mass produced one that is everywhere.  I used the software that I make blog backgrounds with, and made our own "one of a kind" Christmas card.  I am very pleased that it all went off without a disaster! LOL

Christmas Decorations 2010

We cut our first Christmas tree!

Our Tree!

I think they liked the experience, lol

My GIRLS!

There it goes!!!

All bagged up!!!

So, this year we have been talking about getting a real Christmas tree.  We have always had artificial.  Mom suggested we find a tree farm.  There are two in Tuscaloosa county, and this one was closest to our house.  We went with no real expectations, but were we in for a surprise.  There were so many trees!  I realized right away that we all lacked tree knowledge!  We walked the fields, and had so much fun.  We all walked to this one, and said, "I think this is it".  It was the fullest we saw, and by the way, we never all agree on anything!  We flagged down the helpers, down it went, and on to be bagged.  I wasn't expecting so much fun!  We really enjoyed the entire experience, and especially helping out a Tuscaloosa business.  Then it was time to get it home, and string the lights...MY LEAST FAVORITE PART!  We got it in the stand, and Buddy cut the netting...wow...it really looked a lot bigger in my living room than it did in a field of trees!  The story of our life...hahaha.  We loved making Christmas memories.

Thanksgiving 2010

Maddie wating on the grown ups to get their act together!

Time to eat!

Is there enough food? LOL

Two of my favorite men

My Thanksgiving blessing!!!