Oprah is right.....

I was sitting at home watching TV during Addie's nap yesterday and flipped the channel to Oprah. I love watching Oprah and feel that she has great things to say (most of the time). Yesterday's show was all about driving while texting and talking on your phone. Oprah is extremely passionate about this subject, and after watching her show I am too. Oprah gave many statistics about the dangers of driving while being distracted by a cell phone, and I'm not a numbers person, so that didn't have much effect on me. I'm definitely an emotional person though and after hearing the stories of accidents and deaths that could have been prevented, I have decided to sign her "no phone zone" pledge and not use my cell phone in the car anymore. I did not text while driving on a regular basis, but I regretfully admit that I have done it before. I've definitely checked out status updates on facebook while driving and I am constantly talking on my phone while in the driver's seat. In fact, I used to call my mom everyday on my way home from work just to chat. I also must admit that I've had my fair share of "close calls" and thanked God because none of those close calls turned into accidents. Is it going to be easy not to use my phone in the car? NO!!!!! But I am now not only responsible for my life, but for the precious cargo that sits in my backseat. I've already talked with Hank about my decision not to use the phone in the car anymore - and I've promised him that I will call him before I leave and when I get to my destination. (we are so used to talking to each other to and from work, etc) I recorded yesterday's show on our DVR and am planning on having Hank watch it in hopes he will stop using his cell phone in his car too. I would like to encourage you all to do the same. You can find out more info about this at http://www.oprah.com/nophonezone. Also here is the link to watch the 1 hour show:

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Watch-the-Full-Hour-Americas-New-Deadly-Obsession-Video

Happy St. Patrickversary Day!!

Today is a very special day! Not only is it St. Patrick's Day, but three years ago today I married my best friend. Our wedding day is one of those days that I could live over and over again. There is nothing else in this world that compares to it except for the day our sweet baby girl was born. The feeling of excitement and anticipation of how our life would be together made my heart jump for joy. And I must say, being married to my Hank is even better than I could have ever imagined. I'm definitely not saying that our marriage is perfect, but we've learned how to serve one another and work through our conflicts - and we are still learning! I'm so thankful for a husband that constantly makes me laugh, loves the Lord with all his heart, and loves his three girls (me, Addie and Ethel :) ) Today Hank, Addie and I are going to have a St. Patrickversary Day lunch together, but our real celebration will be occurring this weekend. We will be leaving Addie with her grandparents so that Hank and I can check into a hotel and........SLEEP!!! We are very much looking forward to a full night's sleep (although we will miss our baby).

Happy St. Patrick's Day (hope everyone remembers to wear their green - Addie is!) And Happy Anniversary to my wonderful husband. I love you!!!!!!

Best Friends

Addie meets Baby Dilynn! My good friend Nicki just had baby #2, Dilynn Elizabeth on February 25th. She has a lot of hair (like Addie) and sweet full lips and is beautiful just like her mommy! This picture makes me laugh b/c Dilynn is only a day old here and is as alert as can be! Addie, on the other hand is a sleepyhead. My little girl is such a good sleeper....during the daytime that is! We are working on the night sleeping. Hopefully she'll catch on soon :)

Congratulations Nicki and Matthew on another beautiful daughter! Love you!!