It's the end of February already...

This month has been a whirlwind of things to do. Trying to get over last month has definitely been something that has not been easy. I find myself sometimes breaking down and really over nothing. I think my emotions are shot and I can't wait until we go on our vacation that we are currently in middle of scheduling to Purerto Rico -- can't wait to just sit on the beach and drink a drink and do nothing for a week :)

Mardi Gras came and went really fast this year, probably because of the Saints winning the Super Bowl!!! So 2 weeks of this month were spent with Saints, parades, and beads. My family came down and it was nice to see them, because last month was not really a "good" visit. Emily is growing up so fast and it's hard to believe that she is already 4 and forming her very own opinions...and there are a lot of them, but I wouldn't change that for anything! Here's a picture of me and Emily on our way to the parade!

We sat on the 20th row of the Hornets game and I have to tell you, that's awesome. We were in the seats that they will bring food to you instead of you having to get up to get it. Pretty awesome!!!

Work has been hard here lately. I feel like I am being pulled in every possible direction and I still haven't come back since being gone so long in January. I'm frustrated and I really need to get my mind settled back into a routine there so I can function properly and "leave it at work" instead of bringing home all the emotions that the day has held. I'm working on it.

Last night we got all of tax stuff together to go to the tax office today. We shall see what happens. It seems like it could be good news, getting money back, but I am always scared.

My birthday is soon and I'm excited. Amanda booked a hotel room in Biloxi and we're just going to go over and relax for a night. That's what I wanted, that's what I need. Can't wait.

I'm ready to just feel normal again and it doesn't seem like things will ever be back to normal. The other day I literally picked up my phone to call my GG and I thought...wait, she's not there and that's a hard thing to really realize. She is the first person that has been close to me to pass away and I'm having a hard time adjusting to it. I really believe that Amanda and I have grown closer together because of everything. I have tried to put my faith in knowing that she is with Jesus and one day I will see her again....it's not an easy thing. We've been going to church more and realizing that we really want that part of our life back. Here's to new beginnings...

Oh...and we gave up Red meat for Lent...we shall see!

New Month...

We're finally in February and Amanda and I couldn't be happier. We are moving past our January hard times and looking to better days. We are so thankful for all the love and support that everyone gave us throughout the month and still continue to give us, we couldn't ask for better people to surround ourselves with right now in our life. February started off with a bang because we were offered free Hornets tickets on the bottom level. I have never been on the bottom level, so it was really neat to hear the "swoosh" of the basketball net and the "screech" of the basketball shoes on the floor. It was so nice of our neighbors to give us their season tickets that they were not using that night. The 2nd of February we went and saw the off-broadway musical "Mamma Mia." We have had the tickets for quite a while and have been anticipating the show as well. Amanda has gone around the house singing all the songs for quite some time. The show was so good and we had such a good time, even though we were on the top row. We can't wait to go to another one...next on our list "Wicked." So, we can't wait to see what else this month holds for us. The Black & Gold Super Bowl is this weekend, so needless to say this city has gone completely crazy. We are living in this wonderful place at the right time in our lives. Can't wait to see the big game and then on Tuesday go out and watch the Saints parade! Along with all those fun things, there is Mardi Gras stuff going on all the time. Next weekend is the big weekend and we have people coming into town - Amanda's cousin Lawanda and her husband Rob, my sister, my mom, and my niece. We are so excited!!! Now, all we need to do is clean the house!

Until next time...