The ABC's..... Angel B's Chronicles

Saturday....................Saturday.............

2009-10-24T15:52:00.000-07:00

I am trying to do better with my blog.....If Jessie can do both blog and FB, certainly I can.(YEAH RIGHT)...............

Nothing out of the ordinary today, did some random house cleaning, met up with a bud at the mall for a bit and watch some natural pageant going on. Ava was totally into it like watching noggin.

Later we headed to Brie's 5th bday party at the park. The kids ran crazy for 2 hours and ate a bunch of cupcakes, cake and junk(Ava loved it)............then came home. I know I know, I live a seriously exciting life.

I made Quick Chicken Pot Pie and I am now counting down the hour till I put the kiddoes to bed. I should be ashamed of that BUT I am not,lol.

OH, my brother left today to head back to Georiga.........we miss him already.

Forgot About You Again..............sorry

2009-10-21T20:41:00.000-07:00

I have got to do better with this darn blog! I need to put it on my priority list,lol.......

Hmmm........... so much has happened...........BUT the biggest is Ava turning 5 this past Sunday. Time flies......I will share a few pics of the Big Event...............We went all the way out with Fancy Nancy and Ava is STILL talking about her party. She had a blast and everything went so smoothly. She is currently suffering from a case of snuffed(why she doesnt say stuffed) nose but other than that, she is doing well......

I think Dameron and Ava enjoyed her party just as much, they both were getting alot of attention from the helpers,lol. I had some teen girls helping me as well as some tweeners. It was a nice success:)...........I am now moving on to Aaron's 2nd bday party and Christmas!

JUNIORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!

2009-08-18T18:40:00.000-07:00

Where has the time gone? I just can NOT believe he is a JUNIOR in high school...... When he woke himself up this morning and drove to high school, I was like WOW...........It was this wonderful feeling and this sad feeling all at the same time...... Like I am so proud of who he is becoming and has become BUT man I so remember when he was just born..............Just love him.

Pics of course:)

I Really Need............

2009-08-03T20:37:00.000-07:00

to do better.............I have the best intentions on blogging and then LIFE gets in the way. We are just really enjoying our summer............Lil D is in marching band daily for the next 3 weeks from 1-9pm. The good thing is he is LOVING it and its fun. He played saxophone from 5th- till this past school year. However, decided to quit band BUT joined the marching band(i did not know this was an option) and has learned in literally 2 days to play the susaphone and tuba. He amazes me on a daily basis with how quick he can pick up stuff.....

Ava is enjoying swimming still and just finished up tball. We start dance this month and she is READY. She has been invited(invitation only) into the Beginner Dance Company. She will be the youngest but apparently they think she can handle it. She is very excited about that, as well as the new class she will be adding to her dance. Lyrical is one she took this summer and fell in love with. It is awesome to see her find things she loves and wants to do.

Aaron is HILLARIOUS still.......He tries to do everything Dameron and Ava do and then adds his own spin to it. He mimics every word, move, etc...... It is SO cute. I love to hear him talk. Ava dotes on him like he is the King of the house. Its cute to see the lil momma in her,lol.

I got a job today...........its very part time BUT its a job. I will be doing inventory at Gymboree outlet. I know I am going to have a ball doing it. I told myself 10 times today, I will not buy, I will not buy,lol.

I am going to make a SERIOUS effort to come back more. Until next time...........I am leaving you with some pics of the two youngins...........I need to snag a pic of mr busy aka Dameron. He is never home(SNIFF SNIFF)

THE DRIVER..............

2009-06-27T20:29:00.000-07:00

My first born son is now a licensed driver..........I can not believe it. What is even more astounding is the fact that he only missed 3 points(you are allowed 30pts) He lost those points before leaving the parking lot. He let the wheels slide through his fingers when turning. We were very different with Dameron getting his license. We made up a contract with him and unlike others we had him hold his permit for a full year. It actually expired and he had to have it renewed. So he practiced with one of us for a full year and some change before being allowed to take the drivers test. He also attended drivers school a week prior to getting his license. I have to admit he is a great driver. He took his first and second solor drive today. He drove himself this morning to his cycling ride he does every Saturday. He also ran an errand for me(he kept begging,lol) So he took some things to goodwill and habitat for humanity for me. He was GRINNING from ear to ear,lol....... I snapped a pic of his license. Why didnt i snap a pic of him WITH his license,lol..... Oh well........My boy is growing up and I am proud of him!!

Photo Shoot and Driving

2009-06-23T20:39:00.000-07:00

So.............I received the cd today from Ava's Photo Shoot in Charlotte. She had a blast doing it and made some money. I was amazed that she let us change her clothes 12 times AND redo her hair several times and NEVER complained. She was immediately at ease with Lindsey. Lindsey never had ot tell her to smile or turn. Ava would go from pose to pose and Lindsey just snapped away,lol.

Alot happening today for Dameron and Ava...........Dameron got to go driving for 3 hours straight with his driving instructor. He loved it and can't wait to go back on Thursday and do another 3 hours. I cant beleive how fast he has grown. He really is a super kid, he has his ISSUES but all in all, I think he is going to be alright.

Ava had fun at VBS again. She has come home singing a new song each day so far. Later she got to go to Lyrical Camp with Anna(from next door) It was Melody(Anna's stepmoms) turn to take them. Afterwards she went over to play and was over there literally 3 hours straight. They played games and got in the hot tub,lol. She passed out after dinner,lol.

Here are a few pics from the Photo Shoot:)I have tried twice to upload pics, its acting retarded. I will have to add later

It's Father's Day!!!

2009-06-21T18:55:00.000-07:00

Ok............I could NOT find batteries charged up SO a cellphone pic had to be the GOOD picture of my wonderful man and the kiddoes. Sorry guys,lol.

We had a VERY lazy Father's Day. Big D woke up with serious pain in his foot. He could not put weight on it and literally teared up to just walk SO we stayed home from church today. The kids with my supervision, cooked him a lavish breakfast. It was SO cute to watch Lil D helping Ava and letting Aaron hold a spoon or throw away things,lol. Again, I would of LOVED to get pics of it all BUT besides the batteries being dead, I was so busy trying to supervise Lil D, I forgot.

They ended up making sausage, bacon, eggs(with cheese), biscuits, pancakes and strawberries. I think they were hungry,lol. Every thing turned out wonderful and was actually all hot at the same time,lol. GO BATSON KIDS.

He opened up his gifts and loved everything. He is super easy to please. He recieved cards, watch with matching money clip and wallet and a nice amount of cash from his parents and my mom.

We just laid around and played with the kids and enjoyed the day. It was perfect:)

PS: sorry about the blurry pics, I just could NOT get it right with my cellphone!

Summer, Summer , Summer Time........

2009-06-20T14:39:00.000-07:00

Just checking in to say HEY!!!.......... All is well in the Batson house(despite the fact that DH still has no job) The kids are healthy, whole and enjoying thier summer. Ava enjoyed a Camp at Barnes and Nobles, she is LOVING reading and just hanging out with friends.

She will be doing her first official VBS next week. Julia, her BFF is going too SO she is BEYOND excited! It is from 9-12pm. They are having a kickoff tonite that we MAY or MAY not be attending. I say this because it is HOT as HADES and we all know, I was born in AC so....

Can u believe that Dameron will have his license this month? GET OFF THE ROAD NOW. I swear I blink and he is a MAN. He never even asked my permission to grow up. How rude!

As I type this, Ms. Thang is whining, she has gone to school for this and is a serious professional. She takes her job SERIOUS! She looked on the calendar and KNOWS the kickoff is going on tonite and wants to go. Thankfully telling her that will NOT get her there, shut the whining up quickly.

Nothing major going on here, just enjoying summer activities(although Ava and I did not get dressed at all yesterday and I loved it)

I leave u with pics ALWAYS,lol.

Ok...........I am gonna do better,lol

2009-06-12T19:48:00.000-07:00

I get so caught up that I totally forget about this darn blog............ Summer is here. The kids are definitely enjoying thier summer. Dameron has already gone to JROTC Camp. He was promoted twice while there and came home with all kinds of awards. Ava is still taking swimming lessons, reading up a storm and enjoying her friends:) Aaron is still TALKING us nonstop and LOVES to call my name over and OVER again......

Dh is still looking for a job, we have a plan and we are hopeful it will all work out. God is in our corner SO we know it will be ALLLLLLLLLLLLLRIGHT:) I leave u with pics of the kiddoes:)

I promise to do better:) Batson OUT!

Aaron.............

2009-05-21T18:45:00.000-07:00

is growing up so fast...........He is 17 months and is HILLARIOUS.........

I have to list some of the things he does now:

If you tell him he can't do something he folds his arms and pouts. I mean he has it down to a science.

He walks around with his hand in his pants like Al Bundy from Married with Children. OH and he will lift his shirt up at the same time. It cracks him up.

He seriously goes around and hugs everyone. He will do it over and over and over again. All the while saying HUG? HUG?

He LOVES his navel......He inspects it hourly for lint or whatever else may have fallen in there.

He is seriously addicted to Elmo. He talks to Elmo every day,lol.

And a pic of Mr. Aaron:)

Checking In...........

2009-05-17T18:52:00.000-07:00

I have to say that church today was SOOOOOOOO good........The music, the sermon, everything. I really enjoy Myles Munroe. He is a dynamnic speaker. I love his accent too,lol. Nothing major to report....... life is good.. Big D is still working hard to land a job and really has a good tude about the whole thing. Our faith of course is being tested BUT we are up for the challenge. I secretly have enjoyed the time I have been spending with him:) The kids are LOVING it especially Aaron,lol. Aaron feels the need to go with him wherever he goes. He will miss him ALOT when he returns back to the workforce........I will too:) I always have to leave a pic of course:) Ava had her spring ballet recital. It was SOOOOOOOOOOO cute........I am sorry , Converse is MUCH better than her previous ballet place. They are SO organized and thier recitals ROCK.

Still Here................

2009-05-08T09:44:00.000-07:00

Nothing really new is happening this way:) Dh is still plugging along trying to find a job. The kids are winding down in school. Aaron is growing leaps and bounds literally. He learns something new DAILY........ I love my kids........ They just crack me up!!!

Hmmm....... my dad is still fighting cancer and we are all optimistic.. I am working on getting my certification for being a doula.........I have 3 births I need to attend........I have two possibles and I need one more preggo, LOL.

I will leave you with some pics of my 3 blessings:)

OK................I AM BACK

2009-04-15T15:36:00.001-07:00

SO much has happened, I have no idea where to even start.......

Besides the fact that my Dear Hubby lost his job of almost 8 years, alot of good things have been going on as well. Lil D applied and was accepted into the Spartanburg Jr. Cycling Team. They have provided him with a snappy outfit and bike. He is thrilled and loves riding 9-12 miles on his bike twice a week(He is sick...........who would really LOVE this,lol)

He applied quite a while ago and got a job. He is SO excited about it. It is literally down the street and he did it all on his own. I am super proud of my firstborn. He is doing well in school and keeping his nose clean.

He also happily switched rooms with Ava and took the smaller room and LOVES IT. I moved Ava into his room and added Aaron in there. It was one of the best decisions I have made lately. They are both sleeping better and go down with ease(I think because they have each other)

Dh and I are still trying to EAT right and lose this weight. It is coming off SLOWLY BUT it is coming off.

Ava and Aaron are doing wonderful and just growing daily. Ava participated in a Natural Pageant this past weekend and won 3 titles AND placed First Runner Up in the entire pageant. She had a ball and so did I. I think she is hooked. I am in trouble!!!!

We did however get into a 3-car collision yesterday........ BUT it was not our fault and we are only SORE but very much alive and well. GOD IS GOOD.

I will throw in a few pics and I promise to be a better blogger,lol.

It's Been A Minute.......

2009-02-08T04:14:00.000-08:00

Life is going well for us....Dh and I are continuing to shed the pounds. I am down 18 pounds in 28 days and he is down 20 pounds. Although we still have a long way to go on this journey, I am super proud of what we have done thus far. We know we can do it and we will.

The kids are doing really well. Dameron will be the BIG 16 this month. Time has flown with that boy, I mean young man. I am amazed at how tall he is and how deep his voice is. I know I have said it often BUT enjoy them while they are young. They grown up FAST. He is enjoying JROTC and school very much. He flew to Hanover, NH last weekend for his Winter SEAD reunion. He stayed with a wonderful host family(They were doctors,lol) and had the time of his life. He loves flying now so much,lol.

Ava has adjusted well to her new school(Montessori at Todd) She has only been there a little over a month barely and has learned so much and is pre-reading. We are super proud of Ms. Thang. She has learned all about her continents and planets. I think her favorite thing is the playground thier for sure,lol.

Aaron is TRYING his best to talk. He will be 14 months soon. He loves to chase his sister and tackle Dameron and Ava. He is my best eater for sure. He is not picky like D and A are at all. If its on his plate, he will eat it. He is a super fan of water too. But all three are. He loves Elmo and music. I turn on music and he goes to dancing,lol.

Please continue to pray for my dad. He is still doing chemo and has such a positive attitude about it all. He is a fighter and will be healed from this. I know.

Batson...............out!

5 Miles............

2009-01-23T05:14:00.000-08:00

Yep............I did it.............I did the Walk Away The Pounds DVD 1 mile twice at home. Then once dinner was over with, I went to the Y(Both D's went as well) and I did another 3 miles between the bike and treadmill. I planned on heading to one of the weight rooms BUT the Y sitter care closes at 8. Ava LOVES going and so we headed home. PLUS she has school in the a.m.! I am heading back there today....... I am sore BUT its getting less and less and I sleep so much better and just feel better all around!!! Here's to seeing LESS of me, LOL

Happy MLK Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!(a little late,lol)

2009-01-19T21:08:00.001-08:00

A little late but the wish is still genuine........Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day!!!

Although we read about our history 365 days a year, I pulled out some special stuff for the kids and we read some books...........We watched a good movie about it all and just enjoyed the day. Ava had a playdate at lunchtime with some buds.........I of course always have my camera with me,lol........... This MLK day is especially touching with what is going on tomorrow!! I have to slip in a pic of ava with her buds:)

Ava with Anna and Julia:)

Twelve Pounds Lighter

2009-01-17T08:49:00.000-08:00

I weighed in this morning...........I was SHOCKED and had to do it three times to really believe it. I lost 12 pounds my first week. I am just in awe....... I am proud of myself..........I really stayed true to my calories and worked out EVERYDAY! and did the food journal like a champ!
My Dh matched me and has lost 12 pounds as well. We are going to do this thing and do it TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It feels good to know that HARD work DOES pay off!!!!!!!!!! I even had a dream and saw myself slim........ I love good dreams,lol.

Drinking water, eating right and working out is really the key.............I know I may not lose 12 pounds every week. Some weeks I may lose nothing BUT I am on my way to just eating better and moving my butt and that is a good benefit itself!

Batson.............OUT

My New Journey

2009-01-11T19:05:00.000-08:00

Dh and I joined the 90 day fitness through Amy and Phil P. They were the last season Biggest Loser winners. They have really inspired Dh and I to get healthy. We want this more than words can really express. I am glad to have him along side of me and us doing this together. This is a LIFELONG journey and NOT a race for us. We are taking it ONE DAY at a time.... BUT I just know we can do it! The finale for this fitness program is in April. I am excited about this journey that I am taking with Dh.

We are of course also doing this for our beautiful three kids. We want to be around to see our great grandkids and be able to really enjoy them and not be on the sidelines,lol.

I am including a pic of us with Amy and Phil from The Biggest Loser Season 6.

I ask for your prayers and support along this journey we are taking. Any tips or recipes for better eating are welcomed. For those in town, if you want to walk with me or work out with me, I definitely welcome that:)

I pray you will be seeing LESS of Dh and I:)

We are also still working hard to actually get on the Biggest Loser show BUT perhaps this is our opportunity to still get healthier without leaving our children. I just know that we prayed for something like this and we are not going to take it for granted. I am making a effort DAILY to eat right, MOVE my body :)

Mr. Aaron

2009-01-03T19:12:00.001-08:00

got his first haircut today. He did super till the very end.......... BUT luckily I had Gerber Puffs on hand to calm the situation down. I think the buzz of the clippers scared him. Mr. Tim did wonderful with him and was very gentle on him..............I did immediately regret cutting it for some reason BUT now I love it........ We do have plans to let it grow back(EVEN) this time and do a cute little curly afro since his hair is so curly.

He looks like such a toddler now............my baby boy:) I know I keep saying it but this year flew by. He is so a little person now to me. He mimics everything we do. He tries to do everything we do. He is hillarious and even cracks up at our jokes,lol

WHAT A DAY

2009-01-03T06:16:00.000-08:00

Well yesterday was just a normal day. I was running errands and catching the 75% off Christmas deals for next year. My mom had a hair appt at a plaza close to downtown so off we went. Well I stayed in the car with Aaron because he was asleep. Of course Ava kept me awake by giving me a running commentary of everything and nothing,lol.

I saw a family friend(Bre's) hubby and got out to give him a hug and see how she was doing(she is 4 months preggers) and Ava apparently got out with me and LOCKED the doors! I heard the click BUT assumed something else so kept talking. He and I were parting and thats when I went for the door. OH MY.

He actually freaked out worse than me at that moment. I tried to remain calm and called Dh at work. He at first was going to call the program we had through our cell phone. BUT realized they would be a minute SO he had me call 911. They were there in 10 minutes flat. I expected just a police car BUT nope 2 firetrucks and a police car came.

I was like WOW....... So they got it opened(after I signed a waiver) not to sue if they broke my window......Keep in mind Aaron was knocked out sleep the entire time and could careless.

Ava of course CRIED and felt so bad about it all. She takes things to heart. Dh and I both had to really love on her to let her know it was okay. It took awhile.

I am just glad that it was not really hot or cold outside or I would of busted a window and got my son out of there. I appreciate the police/fireman being so quick and SO nice. They told me my kids were beautiful, LOL. Sorry gotta love when someone compliments your babies..

Special thanks to Sumner(Bre's hubby) for staying with me the whole time. Although once Dh arrived they talked about pregnant women,lol.

PS: the look on my moms face when she came out of the barber shop(she got her hairlined and trimmed) was PRICELESS........She had NO idea what had all went down till she saw all the fireman and policeman, LOL

CHRISTMAS in Sparkle City

2008-12-28T21:00:00.000-08:00

was wonderful here............The kids loved EVERYTHING they got. I enjoyed just watching them open up thier gifts and playing with it. We did a neat letter this year with Dameron. We have been doing his Jesus letter for 11 years now..........I love it every year. His big gift this year was his XBOX 360 that he got from both sets of grandparents. He literally was in shock for quite a few minutes. We did it after every gift was open so He thought he was NOT getting it. SUCKER,lol.

He made Dh and I and Ava and Aaron Christmas cards. They were VERY touching. Dh could NOT finish reading his he got so choked up. Gotta love that boy! Of course I got a picture of that moment and will be sharing,lol.

The tree is already down adn decorations put away though. Sorry I was happy to see the tree go. It was dying on us,lol. For the most part all gifts are put away in thier place. It took a few hours to get stuff situated but I am so glad I did it NOW.

I headed today to the sales and picked up some nice stuff to pull out next year. I even got stocking stuffers for the kids and a few presents for others for next year. Woohooo.

Ok picture time:) Enjoy

Angel Tree & Christmas:)

2008-12-20T19:40:00.000-08:00

This evening we headed to my church to thier Angel Tree dinner. It was nice to put a face with the children we helped. One of the little girls dd not show but the other was there. She was a cutie and I watched as she opened her gifts(not knowing I bought them) I was THRILLED that she LOVED everything. Cutest little thing with blond hair and the most beautiful green eyes I have seen. I believe her grandmother was with her.

I did finally go over and speak BUT never let on to who I was. I hope she has the BEST christmas EVER.......I now wish I had bought more,lol. BUT I made sure to get everything and then some on her list. One or both of her parents are in jail. How hard that must be for her. My heart goes out to her....

While there..........I had the kiddoes take pics with Ms. Claus and Santa Claus....... Even Lil D took a seat on his lap,lol.

Happy Birthday Baby Boy

2008-12-19T20:00:00.000-08:00

I can NOT believe he turned 1 today. Time FLIES seriously.........His birth story started with me having to have not one BUT two amnio's to see if his lungs were ready. They were so sure he was ready and so off I went on the 13th to have him.........Well I got the call that he needed to bake longer...........SO again on the 19th ANOTHER amnio...... He was ready!!!! However they were backed up SO I literally SAT in prep for hours STARVING.

Finally I go back and they had some serious issues getting my epidural in. I cant telling them to let me lean on someone but they thought they knew better and had me arching. Finally they actually listened and the epidural went in after MUCH MUCH discomfort. SO they are moving right along with the c-section and my doc and I are discussing Law and Order and my pressure goes down.........I had no idea that was what it was. I just knew I felt SOOOOOOOOOOO weird.......They quickly jumped on it and all was well again.

Mr. Aaron finally made his appearance but was SO quiet........ I literally could not breathe waiting to hear him. I heard this small cry and literally I got to look at him for a second and off to NICU he went. They told me so calm that he was perfect just needed some help. I was freaking out inside but praying like never before that all was well with my baby boy.

5 hours later, he was in my arms......I lost it and literally refused to let anyone hold him for HOURS. I just kept checking him over from head to toe..... He was perfect and just so precious. I could NOT believe he was here already and that I had a 3rd child. I was told I would NOT have babies SO this was a miracle.

I sadly can not find the cd of his hospital pics just yet SO I will add them when I do.. BUT until then here is a pic of him today on his First Birthday:)

I LOVE YOU DEARLY AARON. HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY BABY BOY

We Wish You A Merry Christmas!!!

2008-12-16T17:46:00.001-08:00

Ava had her Christmas concert on Monday. It was so cute, hillarious and tear jerker....... I loved EVERY minute of it..........Dh videotaped while I snapped pics,lol. I loved that they sung off key and loud. It was PERFECT!!!

I love LOVE thier cute little sweatshirts! They were a suprise for us parents. I will keep it FOREVER,lol

Batson.............OUT!

O CHRISTMAS TREE............OH CHRISTMAS TREE

2008-12-13T19:57:00.000-08:00

how lovely are your branches..........My kids are THRILLED. They picked out thier tree of choice and decorated it. It was kinda neat to sit back literally and just let them do it. Aaron was too impressed with the lights to even move. It was hillarious..... I snapped a few pics..... Enjoy....