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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Happy 3 years to my husband and I!
This slideshow is a glimpse of what three years has brought us! I am so thankful to be married to such a hard working man! I look forward to the rest of our years together, and I am ready for the adventures that are in store for us. I love you Brandon Delane Westmoreland!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Happy Birthday to Me!
Yes, this blog is late I know, but here we go!
I turned 28 on June 25, and I like to reflect back on life around this time of the year!! I am creeping way to close to 30, and I have to admit that it kinda freaks me out. I cannot believe that I am this old. It doesn't seem like this much time has gone by. With turning 28 came a lot of memories of past times. I also thought about all of my old friends and a whole lot of unforgettable memories. I miss some of them so much that I tear up when I think about them. I might be an emotional person lol! Some people have touched my soul to the deepest end and forever changed my life. These people have helped conform me into the person I am today. I will forever be thankful for God putting these people in my life.
At the age of 28, I am married to a great man, Brandon, and I have one son, Axton, who is two. My husband and I own a home in Hernando, MS, two vehicles that run, 3 acres of land, a lawn mower, a shed, a house full of awesome furniture, and a dog. Yes, I named all of these things because Brandon and I had absolutely nothing but used furniture before we got married. My family has been truly blessed by God, and we could not ask for more!
Everything seemed to just fall into place after graduation in 07'. In addition to all these material things a few things happened spiritually, also. We joined Riverbend Church in August of 2009, and in December of 2009 Brandon and I both got baptized!!. This was a huge step in growing our faith together as a married couple. We went and still go to church every Sunday that we are in town. We seem to be out of town an awful lot, but when school starts back we will get back in a routine that forces us to stay home more. I know being out of town should not be an excuse, so maybe we will start visiting random churches on Sundays.
Still thinking of how I got where I am today, I have to say that God puts people in your life at certain times for a reason. Even if you don't know the reason at the moment, you soon will find out. One person that stands out that proves this point is Amanda. (Hopefully she won't find this weird that I blogged this)She has been a trooper in sticking by me in becoming friends. When I met her I had just had my son Axton, and I was an emotional wreck! Seriously! I had postpartum after my c-section, but was too hard headed to get treatment. I was against treatment, because I was determined to breast feed Axton. I wanted what was best for him even if it meant me being crazy. A part of my determination stemmed from not being able to deliver Axton naturally. Instead I went into premature labor and had to have an emergency c-section. I wanted to do at least one thing right! 5 months later it was time to find a day care for Axton. The day before I got Amanda's number I visited HQ Day Care, and while it seemed nice I felt like I was settling due to defeat. A friend from work, Becky, gave me Amanda's number, because she was starting an in home day care. I had to have someone to keep Axton so with nothing to lose, and all to hopefully gain I called her. She was so sweet, and invited us right over. Of course, I cried instantly for no apparent reason other than the thought of leaving my son with someone I did not know. Her whole family welcomed us in, and she answered all of my questions... all of them :) After meeting her I knew that we would become friends, and she would be great to my son. She forgave me for things that I said during the first few months without hesitation, and I am so thankful for that. No matter what I did or said she was there to reassure me that everything is and would be fine. (She was showing me what being a Christian meant, and how walking close to God made you stronger, and she didn't even know it.) Sometimes, I told my hubby that she probably truly thought I was crazy. I found myself spilling everything to her at different times, random times, and she always listened. This is not like me at all, because I don't talk about my past to many people. I didn't know her that well, but told her things that only a few knew. At times I would leave thinking oh my goodness why did I just say all that, she is going to think I only talk about myself and feel sorry for myself etc. I didn't want pity, I just wanted to get things off of my chest I guess. Most of the time things just poured out of my mouth. I knew she didn't judge me, but actually cared and that I was doing what I do, worrying! She has helped me calm down and relax a little haha. In meeting her and joining Riverbend I have met a lot of new friends. Most of all, she has brought me closer to Christ, and she has proven to me that there are so many good people in this world. After 2 years we are still friends, and she stills watches Axton for me. I am not the best person to communicate my emotions (another downfall), so I normally write about things. Hopefully this comes across as a thank you, and not strange something.
So my point in writing this is to say that I am thankful in every aspect of my life. To be 28 and be blessed with so much is worth more than words can describe! Only God is to blame for all of my happiness, family, and friends! I could continue writing about my blessings, but I would be here all day, and I am hungry.
I turned 28 on June 25, and I like to reflect back on life around this time of the year!! I am creeping way to close to 30, and I have to admit that it kinda freaks me out. I cannot believe that I am this old. It doesn't seem like this much time has gone by. With turning 28 came a lot of memories of past times. I also thought about all of my old friends and a whole lot of unforgettable memories. I miss some of them so much that I tear up when I think about them. I might be an emotional person lol! Some people have touched my soul to the deepest end and forever changed my life. These people have helped conform me into the person I am today. I will forever be thankful for God putting these people in my life.
At the age of 28, I am married to a great man, Brandon, and I have one son, Axton, who is two. My husband and I own a home in Hernando, MS, two vehicles that run, 3 acres of land, a lawn mower, a shed, a house full of awesome furniture, and a dog. Yes, I named all of these things because Brandon and I had absolutely nothing but used furniture before we got married. My family has been truly blessed by God, and we could not ask for more!
Everything seemed to just fall into place after graduation in 07'. In addition to all these material things a few things happened spiritually, also. We joined Riverbend Church in August of 2009, and in December of 2009 Brandon and I both got baptized!!. This was a huge step in growing our faith together as a married couple. We went and still go to church every Sunday that we are in town. We seem to be out of town an awful lot, but when school starts back we will get back in a routine that forces us to stay home more. I know being out of town should not be an excuse, so maybe we will start visiting random churches on Sundays.
Still thinking of how I got where I am today, I have to say that God puts people in your life at certain times for a reason. Even if you don't know the reason at the moment, you soon will find out. One person that stands out that proves this point is Amanda. (Hopefully she won't find this weird that I blogged this)She has been a trooper in sticking by me in becoming friends. When I met her I had just had my son Axton, and I was an emotional wreck! Seriously! I had postpartum after my c-section, but was too hard headed to get treatment. I was against treatment, because I was determined to breast feed Axton. I wanted what was best for him even if it meant me being crazy. A part of my determination stemmed from not being able to deliver Axton naturally. Instead I went into premature labor and had to have an emergency c-section. I wanted to do at least one thing right! 5 months later it was time to find a day care for Axton. The day before I got Amanda's number I visited HQ Day Care, and while it seemed nice I felt like I was settling due to defeat. A friend from work, Becky, gave me Amanda's number, because she was starting an in home day care. I had to have someone to keep Axton so with nothing to lose, and all to hopefully gain I called her. She was so sweet, and invited us right over. Of course, I cried instantly for no apparent reason other than the thought of leaving my son with someone I did not know. Her whole family welcomed us in, and she answered all of my questions... all of them :) After meeting her I knew that we would become friends, and she would be great to my son. She forgave me for things that I said during the first few months without hesitation, and I am so thankful for that. No matter what I did or said she was there to reassure me that everything is and would be fine. (She was showing me what being a Christian meant, and how walking close to God made you stronger, and she didn't even know it.) Sometimes, I told my hubby that she probably truly thought I was crazy. I found myself spilling everything to her at different times, random times, and she always listened. This is not like me at all, because I don't talk about my past to many people. I didn't know her that well, but told her things that only a few knew. At times I would leave thinking oh my goodness why did I just say all that, she is going to think I only talk about myself and feel sorry for myself etc. I didn't want pity, I just wanted to get things off of my chest I guess. Most of the time things just poured out of my mouth. I knew she didn't judge me, but actually cared and that I was doing what I do, worrying! She has helped me calm down and relax a little haha. In meeting her and joining Riverbend I have met a lot of new friends. Most of all, she has brought me closer to Christ, and she has proven to me that there are so many good people in this world. After 2 years we are still friends, and she stills watches Axton for me. I am not the best person to communicate my emotions (another downfall), so I normally write about things. Hopefully this comes across as a thank you, and not strange something.
So my point in writing this is to say that I am thankful in every aspect of my life. To be 28 and be blessed with so much is worth more than words can describe! Only God is to blame for all of my happiness, family, and friends! I could continue writing about my blessings, but I would be here all day, and I am hungry.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
The beginning of the Digital World
So, this summer I have been Spring cleaning, everything! In the process of clearing things out, throwing things away, and making a garage sale pile, I came across my very first digital camera. I was in 11th grade when I made my first digital camera purchase. It was a Fujifilm, and was special to me. I took it everywhere, and was the camera person at all the high school parties etc.. Check out how big it was :)
manual lens
no different settings to use, just flash or no flash
Adios to my old camera :) 2001 Camera
Just to compare, here is my camera today.
automatic lens that opens when it's powered on
covered USB to protect from dust
many settings to choose from
This Olympus is obviously much more compact, however I am still partial to my very first Fujifilm camera. This camera is used for everyday extravaganzas.
For more important events I upgraded to a Nikon D80 (thanks to my hubby), and I learn something new every time I use it. I cannot wait to eventually start photography part-time.
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