Christmas 2013

I have not the Christmas spirit.

Atticus and Marley enjoyed chocolate chip pancakes.

Touchdown Auburn. Whew, That Was Rough.

Don't think GA coaches were happy over that Auburn hail Mary TD. Grown men wiping out on the field. Sad and funny all at the same time.

Atticus is currently going around in circles in the walker. Weirdo.

I heard Letters From Home and saw the Christmas Kohl's commercial all in one day. Might as well watch Where the Red Fern Grows before bed.

So I made Walter watch the CMAs with me. He said, "Remember that time they cut George Jones off?"  I was like...no...  He said, "No, wait, that might have been Frank Sinatra."
Whooo...I laughed and laughed.

Reckon why it's the Country Music Awards when they don't give awards to country artists?

Oh Jackson Gibbs, why'd you go and say all that?

Found this on my computer. Marley took it. 

Waldo the Freaky Scarecrow

This is how he dressed for haunted 5k. Yikes.

I get real sick of those in the media and certain politicians saying, "they are in our thoughts and prayers" during times of tragedy. Really? Who exactly are they praying to? They mock Him and live their life as though He doesn't exist.

Does anyone else almost have a heart attack when they see a picture of a celebrity who is having a Birthday? Never fails, I think they've died. Whew. It was too soon Henry Winkler, too soon. Glad you're alive.

Trunk or Treat, Woot, Woot!

Atticus is in the screaming phase. I wish I could catch it on video but usually I'm either ignoring it, comforting Walter or saying, "no, no" while he continues screaming. It is very shrill. It's more like shrieking. This whole thing is odd because he is such a chill little fella. I remember Marley going through it but Biggun is just SO STINKIN' LOUD. I remember Marley's being more like, "Hey! I have a voice. I wanna hear it!"  Atticus's is more like,(read this with a slow husky growly voice)  "Hey! FEED ME NOW. PLAY WITH ME. HOLD ME. I DON'T WANT TO GO TO SLEEPPPPPP....I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU MISERABLE UNTIL YOU PICK ME UP...THEN I'M GOING TO STOP AND CHUCKLE. DADDY, I'VE BROKEN YOU...NOW LET'S SEE IF MAMA WILL CRACK...NO? HOW ABOUT I GET LOUDER, WITH MORE EMPHASIS AND TEARS?"  He's rebellious and a charmer all at the same time. He's really cute. As hard as it is to have my neck and jaw muscle tense up and my head have an isolated stabbing pain, I am enjoying this little booger with his funny personality, screaming and all.

I mean, look at that face...

Signs I Am Old

1. Comfort is key.
Example: Clip on glasses, no more boots with heels.
2. Technology is starting to actually scare me.
Example: 1. Kindle Mayday button. No one should be able to turn on your Kindle and circle things on it when not in the same room, holding it. 2. Phones that let you print pictures anywhere. Wireless...to anywhere. Freaky.
3. I got excited when I saw Scott Baio on a talk show. I related more to him than I did the teenager they interviewed.
4. 1997 was not just a few years ago. It was 16 years ago! I date everything in my life by that year. Sheesh.
5. FRIENDS ENDED 9 years ago.
6. Can't go to Walmart at 7:30 pm anymore because it's too close to bedtime.
7. I'm off Facebook because I feel it is the downfall of society.
8. Regarding #7 and other issues. Why use/say/do anything that is potentially negative to you or anyone else. If it causes drama and discord stay away.
9. I've eased up on people, which in return has made me ease up on myself. I'm so wise.
10. Walter and I are active in the BPO (parent's organization at Marley's school).
11. I don't feel the need to prove my point to everyone. I mean, I'm right anyway.
12. I don't care as much about what people think of my parenting. You mess your own kid up and I'll mess up mine.
13. I have my kids listen to John Denver.
14. I have been married 10 1/2 years.
15. A teenager at church calls me "Mrs. Jenny."
16. Even though I consider myself "college age", I really haven't been so for at least 6 or 7 years.
17. That music on the radio shor ain't country no more. For realz.
18. Johnny Depp is 50!
19. Puff Daddy is still Puff Daddy and Snoop Dog is still Snoop Dog to me.
20. A kid that was in 7th grade when we started youth ministry is now engaged.
21. My child tells me not to say certain things because that's "kinda embarrassing."
22. I jam to TLC, Prince, Savage Garden and Tracy Chapman.
23. I just used the word jam.
24. I think the world is going to pot.

Well it is 10:08 and I'm about to fall asleep.
Goodnight.

Grandaddy's Farm

Silly Hair Day

Fun At the Playground

Silly Sock Day At School

War Eagle From Biggun and Marstar

Bye, Bye Facebook. Hello, Clarity.

So, after some thinking I (Jenny) decided to deactivate my Facebook account. I am also deleting my Twitter account. While not having my Facebook will be hard, I feel it is the best thing for me...for many reasons. I am examining myself and I feel there are some areas that need improving. I would love to keep up with many of my friends on Facebook so I will be messaging some of you and perhaps posting one last status. If you are reading this then obviously you care about the Rayburn family and want to keep in touch. Thank you!