My Beliefs.

I have totally been dropping the ball on my blog. Today, however, I have decided to make blog post about all the things I believe. Some are serious, some are meant to be funny. So, here we go.

Religiously, I consider myself a Christian, and I believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and will one day come to rapture the church away. Denominationaly, I grew up Church of God (Pentecostal) and I pretty much believe most of the things the Church of God doctrine says. (http://www.chog.org/AboutUs/OurBeliefs/tabid/66/Default.aspx) <---- You can read it there if you so desire.

Politically, I am CONSERVATIVE. Think Glenn Beck. Or Bill O' Reilly. Sean Hannity, and the like. I hate, desipise, loathe, and abominate big government and most social programs. That being said, I totally support the military, law enforcement, and public education. I'm finally old enough to vote in this election so it'll be very interesting to see who the Republicans put up to run against Obama. However, I think this Congress is acting stupid- both Democrats and Republicans- they need to shelve their pride and start working together for the good of the country.

Boxers are the best dogs ever.

GSP is the sexiest man alive.

Weed shouldn't be legal. Neither should alcohol. Or abortion. Or same sex marriages. (Just call it something else)

People should be required to date at least two years before they get married.

Public education is going round the twist. If we don't shape it up soon, it'll be so broken that we CAN'T fix it.

My nephew is the prettiest baby to ever live.

Harry Potter is the greatest work of literature ever written.

Kids shouldn't be allowed to wear clothing with characters on it.

Cats shouldn't be allowed.

Bees are the most pestilential thing to ever live on this planet.

I <3 the Duggars!

Can I catch my breath?

Woah, a lot has been going on the past few days. We changed vets for Duke & Roxy. Hopefully, we can get the care we need for a lot less money; because I've spent over five hundred dollars, and every time I turn around its something new. Also, while Michael and I were out of town, Duke escaped from his fence and proceeded to gallivant around the neighborhood for three hours. Ugh, he IS plotting to kill me. I just know it. I think he knows he's the baby and can get away with anything. Not joking at all.

Hayden is so precious! I love that little boy. I can't believe how much I do love him; I never thought it would be this much! He is the greatest nephew that any auntie could ever ask for.

This Casey Anthony business really makes me mad. How can you not report your child missing for thirty days and not be at least guilty of criminal negligence? or aggravated child abuse? anything. She is such a lousy person and really deserves to rot in prison because of what she did to that little girl. Ridiculous.

Later Gators!

Wanting to start REALLY couponing

I've always been thrifty, frugal, cheap- whatever you want to want to call it. I wanna start couponing cause it would occupy all my free time- and save me money in the process. I really would appreciate some pointers from anyone who actively coupons. Thanks in advance :)

On the Birth of My Nephew.

I've never felt a feeling like when I saw his face. I felt as if my heart would explode with love. I know it's probably minimal to how my sister and Chase feel, but I love Hayden Luke more than I could have ever imagined that I would. I know right now that he will be one of the greatest joys that I could ever receive. He is such an adorable baby, precious beyond all reason. He is cuter than should be allowed. When I held him in my arms, it seemed like nothing else really mattered, because he's in the world, and as long as he was in the world, the world was a much better place. As for my personal world, He brightens it up like the sun warms the Earth. I've never felt a love like that before, like I did with Hayden.

It's like he was always a part of our family. He fits in perfectly! He's such a blessing on me, my parents, and our whole family. I've never been so thankful for anything as that beautiful, healthy, chubby, baby boy. He is more than I could have ever asked for. God knew what this family needed as soon as Ashley conceived him. He is the perfect thing for us. We are all so thankful for that baby boy!

It goes without saying that he will be spoiled, by me and everyone around me. I am so glad that he is welcomed into a family with more love than he will ever know.

Hayden Luke Rapien

6/26/11

8lbs 3oz

20 inches long

9:09 PM

Busy

I've been so busy lately. Duke got sick Monday and I've been busy taking care of him. He's a lot better now but I'm still really worried about him. I think he's going to be okay now though. I don't know what I would do if I lost him too. I can't wait until he's better and we can take him out places again.

On the Loss of my Baby Bruce

This past week has been the worst I've had in a really long time. Most of you know that Michael and I have boxers, and I also have a boxer at my mom and dad's. On Thursday, one of our dogs, Bruce, got sick. He didn't make it through the night. It was honestly the most pain I have felt in a really long time. It was awful watching him suffer, and then getting that call from Michael, well it felt like someone had stabbed me right in my heart. Anyone that knows me knows that my dogs are like my babies. I know that it hurts to lose a pet. We have had Duke, Bruce, Spike (Deanna's dog) and Daisy since they were born. I love Roxy more than she will ever know, but having them from the time they were born forged a special type of bond with them. It's taken me a couple days to even be able to write this; and I'm crying as I even start.

I miss him. I miss his sad eyes, his floppy ears, and the way he always smiled when he saw me driving up. He was the only one that would let me baby him. I miss playing with him, because he would fetch and his brother wouldn't. I remember him sitting on my lap. I remember holding him like a baby after Duke AKA Fat Boy got too big for me to hold. He was always my little boy. Seeing him made my days brighter. I loved the fact that he hated to have his picture taken, while his brothers were all up on my camera. He would always sit at the back and wait for me to pet him. He always looked sad, so I just automatically babied him more. He didn't like to ride in the car; he was scared to put his head out. He never was a rambunctious dog, he always wanted to love, rather than  to pull or play. His demeanor was shy, he only would come up to certain people. He was such a mama's boy, he always wanted to love on him. He was his mother's (Roxy's) favorite boy, she always took up for him when his bully brothers were being mean to him. He was a follower, and usually the last to come to the fence when I had table scraps for them, because he was so scared. I loved his personality, it just made him so different from all his playful, rambunctious brothers and sisters. He looked and acted so much like my Roxy; it was that endeared him the most to Mike. I loved that he always looked dirtier than his brothers, because his white would be the same color of his brown back. I love that I've never seen a boxer that looked like my baby boy. I love that he always wanted me to scratch his belly. I love that whenever he was given a bath, he rolled around in the dirt to get dry. I love that I had to buy him a collar with spikes on it to protect his brothers from ripping his hair out. I love that he loved his mommy and daddy. I love that he was my baby. I love that he always stood behind Duke so that I couldn't see him. I love that he could outrun his brothers, and that he loved to hide from everyone.

I wish that there was something, anything I could do to have him back. To see those sad eyes one more time. To rub those floppy ears. To scratch his belly one more time. To pick him up and hold him again. Let him lick me on the cheek one more time. Let him play with his brothers, and get kissed by Roxy one more time. Just once more. Just to let him know that he always will have a special place in his mommy's heart. To let him to know that his daddy loves him more than he will ever know. To just hold him close to my heart and never have to let go.

Run like the wind baby boy. Never hurt again. Never suffer again. Never forget that we love you, never forget that you were my baby boy.

REST IN PEACE BRUCE "BABY BOY" BEARDEN

11/22/10-6/9/11

 

Long and Boring Summer

Michael works almost everyday during the summer, usually 8-10 hour days. Which means I'm at home a lot, with NOTHING to do. Facebook gets old. You can only read for so long. I play with the puppy but she eventually goes to sleep. So what's a girl to do?

Really. I have no idea. I am BORED out of my mind. I never ever sleep late, so I usually have nothinggggg to do after I exhaust Facebook by nine in the morning.

I have a lot of time to sit around and think. Thinking has really never done me any good whatsoever.  Blehhhh! I need something to do. I tried to sew yesterday, but something is wrong with my sewing machine and I have no idea what to do with it. Any sewing machine experts out there, your help would be much appreciated.

On the bright side, Hayden will be here in less than a month, so I'm sure my days will be plenty interesting then :) But until then, does anyone know of any cheapish crafts that I could start doing so I'm not BOREDDDD?