Happy First Birthday to my littleboy!
We had quite the celebration that ended in a cheeseburger and apples from McDonalds! We ended our stay in Florence with a mini b-day party complete with Wilson's own little cake and even a good morning Birthday boy phone call from Eric.
I can not believe that it has been a year already. But I am so proud of Wilson. We love him so much. Eric misses him so much. But only about 3 more months then we get him home for a little bit...
And is it bad that he calls for Otis before he has muttered Momma?
Pics will be posted tonight of the celebrations
Monday, December 29, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
BIRTHDAYS!!!!
Happy B-day Papa
Mr and Aunt Celena
My cake and decorations!
Mr and Aunt Celena
My cake and decorations!
We celebrated my birthday a little early (min is dec. 28th) and we celebrated Papa's birthday this weekend! We had a blast. mom and I headed down to Florence, SC to celebrate. Papa took us out to dinner at Steffano's. We did gifts before dinner and I got some pretty cool gifts! I will post pics of the gifts a bit later. Papa got a cool singing tie, pants, some shirts and a really nice NC state sweater.
But, my most favorite toy is Curious George. He goes shopping and spends the day with me at school everyday, so mommy did a Curious George theme! Look at my cool monkey cake!!!!
Where in the world is Daddy?
Well at the very mom ent we have no idea. He is somewhere between Houston, TX- Atlanta, GA and Dubai. We have been able to talk to him since he left for houston 2 weeks ago, but after this morning's good bye's it will be a littl bit before we talk to him again. Once he gets settled in camp and all taht he will send emails and we will be able to figureo ut the calling situtation. keep him in your thoughts and prayers to stay safe. If you ever get to read this Daddy- we love youo and miss you so much!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Daddy's new job
We took daddy to the airport to go to Huston. He has taken a new job as a civilian governnent contractor and will be leaving for Iraq in about 2 weeks. He will be there for four months and then home for 15 days. We will know his coming home date a little later this month. Please keep us in your prayers as Wilson and I stay here and while daddy is in Iraq. We pray for his safety everyday
A very long Thanksgiving!!
This is me and my Aunt Kelli!
This is me with Daddy, moommy and my great grandpa!
This is me wearing my great grandpa's hat! Don't I look cute?
I have finally found mommy's pots and pans cabinet!!
Look at my new tobogan!! It has been really cold here!
We went to Charleston, WV and stayed in a really neat hotel and then on Friday we went to go see all of my daddy's family! I finally got to see who they named me after! I had so much fun playing with my GREAT Papa Monk (that is who I am named after) and visiting with my grandma.
Mommy, daddy and I also got to go to Mount Vesuvius park and I will put pics up next of that little trip.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Flu shots are nasty
W had his flu bootser shot this week and it really did not sit well with him on Wednesday! He was not feeling to good. So he had dinner with Auntie Shannon and a special cookie! We weighed little W and he is finally 20 lbs!! We are headed out and thanks to Grandma- we are getting the new car seat!!! YEAH!!!
I have finished my first full week of Jenny Craig- so far not to bad- food is okay and pretty tasty- not as good as a homecooked meal- but it is easy so no complaints here. I lost 1.6 lbs this week! I am going to try for 2 this week! We will see! So far I am beating Eric at the weight loss game!
I have finished my first full week of Jenny Craig- so far not to bad- food is okay and pretty tasty- not as good as a homecooked meal- but it is easy so no complaints here. I lost 1.6 lbs this week! I am going to try for 2 this week! We will see! So far I am beating Eric at the weight loss game!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
A skinny mommy?
I have decided to join Jenny craig! I started on thursday and so far so good. THier food is pretty good, not as good as say a nice breakfast from Courtney's- but not to bad. I will probably keep my weigthloss on here too! But right now- we are off to walk the fam and to walmart!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
How do I spend an election night?
With Otis and our ultra comfy blanket from Restoration hardware (BEST BLANKET EVER!)
My nice big tv so I can see everything in HDTV.
And yes, red wine in a sippy cup with the telephone.Well back to the tv shows! Have a good night everyone and good luck Obama!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Good News!
Otis is all okay! His test came back and he doesn't have cancer. He will have surgery on Friday to take the lump off of his tail. We are so happy that it came back negative!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Goings on at the Bruce house
Our poor pumpkins. I hope that they can make it until Friday!
Leaning pirate! ARRRGH
It was so cold tonight on our walk!
We voted early!
Mom and I went to Florence to visit nana and papa and I had a blast!! My cousin Shelby grace even spent the night with me! I had so much fun!!! I can't wait to go back and visit. Daddy had suprise call from some of his old army buddies that were in town over the weekend.
I got so spoiled. Look at my new shoes!
Voting
Oh- and we just wanted to say thet we voted early on Thursday of last week and Wilson even got to come and they gave him his own sticker! We will post the picture a little later on tonight. But we went to our little local voting place in Holly Springs and went right in and right out. My ballot was number 1200 for the day!! 1200 people in HSP voted in ONE day! I just think it is amazing that so many people are voting. So all of you who love to send us McCain stuff- while we love you- you can stop- we have already cast our vote. But I don't care who you vote for- this is really exciting and go vote! if you don't vote, you can't complain!
Otis
Otis the dog is kind of sick we think. He has a tumor or a cyst on his back side and we are waiting to se eif it is a canerous growth or just a cyst. We should know more by the end of the week/ beginning of next week. Our vet is going to take really good care of him, but they may be leaning more towards a canerous growth than the cyst from our family meeting at the vets office yesterday. We are going to stay positive and think that it is a cyst or a non canerous growth and hopefully we can get it removed next week and Otis will be all better. We really love Otis. But we will keep you posted. But say a little prayer for our doggie to be okay.
Me? A troublemaker?
So, mommy came to get me and I was so happy to see her until she looked on my chart and saw the words "Please sign bite report." That is right, with all my new teeth I just wanted to see what they would do. I didn't break any skin or anything and I was just trying to get my g-friend to share her cheesy biscut with me. Mommy took me all of these new rings to school today as well. It may work- who knows.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Saturday, October 11, 2008
I was supposed to be taking a nap
But I decided to destroy my mobile instead
That will teach mommy and daddy to ut me down for a nap
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Hanging out withh Otis
Otis and I like to play together. can't you tell how much he likes this?
Here I am playing wowlsith my favorite toy of all times. I love bowls.
I had my 9 month checkup and here are my stats:
17 lbs 9.5 ozs.
27" long.
I am a growing boy!!
Dr said I look great and so do my new teeth comming in.
We have been really busy decorating our home and pumpkins for halloween. My grandma was great and bought me a costume. I will put pictures up when I get dressed in it and our pumpkins are finished!
Here I am playing wowlsith my favorite toy of all times. I love bowls.
I had my 9 month checkup and here are my stats:
17 lbs 9.5 ozs.
27" long.
I am a growing boy!!
Dr said I look great and so do my new teeth comming in.
We have been really busy decorating our home and pumpkins for halloween. My grandma was great and bought me a costume. I will put pictures up when I get dressed in it and our pumpkins are finished!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
9 months already?
Well, Wilson is almost 9 months old... I can't believe it! So in honor of 9 months:
9 things Wilson likes:
1. Otis
2. Food
3. Playing withh daddy
4. Cuddling with Mommy
5. Sweet tea
6. cheesy biscuits
7. Baby Einstien videos
8. Jumperoo
9. Walks
We have our 9 month appt on October 2nd.
Wilson has alos begun sleeping through the night over the past two weeks! It has been so nice!
We have also started at a Kiddie Academy that is literally across the street from the house. I thought thatt the transition would be difficult, but he is still my happy little W. It was a hard decision taking him away from theh Children's Place at the church- but they just closed way to often- in the si months he was there- I had taken over a month off b/c of days they were closed! SO we switched. This new place provides AL food for him! They also have cameras in the room so I can look in on my little baby while I am at work. I LOVE being able to look at my little man during the day.
Eric has also offically begun school again for his computer certifications. He passed his first one today. He now has his A+ cetification. We are realy proud of him.
Well I think that is it. We have been so busy! Pretty soon we will be at the holidays and a 1 year birthday!
I am going to finish my wonderful glass of wine while I add some pictures and then I am of to watch some wonderous tv. I am so glad that shows are starting back.
9 things Wilson likes:
1. Otis
2. Food
3. Playing withh daddy
4. Cuddling with Mommy
5. Sweet tea
6. cheesy biscuits
7. Baby Einstien videos
8. Jumperoo
9. Walks
We have our 9 month appt on October 2nd.
Wilson has alos begun sleeping through the night over the past two weeks! It has been so nice!
We have also started at a Kiddie Academy that is literally across the street from the house. I thought thatt the transition would be difficult, but he is still my happy little W. It was a hard decision taking him away from theh Children's Place at the church- but they just closed way to often- in the si months he was there- I had taken over a month off b/c of days they were closed! SO we switched. This new place provides AL food for him! They also have cameras in the room so I can look in on my little baby while I am at work. I LOVE being able to look at my little man during the day.
Eric has also offically begun school again for his computer certifications. He passed his first one today. He now has his A+ cetification. We are realy proud of him.
Well I think that is it. We have been so busy! Pretty soon we will be at the holidays and a 1 year birthday!
I am going to finish my wonderful glass of wine while I add some pictures and then I am of to watch some wonderous tv. I am so glad that shows are starting back.
Monday, September 15, 2008
150 things about the Bruces
150 Things about us
We live in Holly Springs, NC
We are in the 10 mile radius of Sharon Harris, we get to see the smoke stack everyday.
I think that he Sharon Harris lake is filled with RUS (Rodents of Unusal Size)
One of my favorite movies is Princess Bride as seen in #3.
Eric is from Ironton, OH
I am from Orlando, Fl
I moved from Orlando when she was 16-
I moved to Florence, SC
After a bit of culture shock, I actually turned out okay from the experience and it made me a better person
I learned about mobile homes and welfare in Florence.
Eric was an MP in the US Army
I went to Meredith College
Eric and I met at a bachelorette party in Fayetteville.
I knew we would get married the next day
He turned around to make sure that I knew how to get home to Florence.
I don’t think he knew what I knew
Eric was actually engaged before me- he was 19 just out of basic camp.
The ex is now a singer on the radio and had a hit song that was the intro to an MTV show.
Wilson is our little baby boy.
He is really the apple of my eye
We think he is so cute
I love to listen to him laugh
I love to watch him chase Otis the dog.
I spent $300 training Otis the dog.
Wilson started his new school today.
I have a great boss, Mitch
Eric works for Gregory Poole.
He has a great job too!
Eric is in school now
He is getting his computer certifications.
I have four of the best friends ever
Katie, Shannon, Frankie and Julie are their names
I wish Frankie would move back
I wish Katie would move back as well
And I wish that Julie would move back.
I have 2 nieces
Shelby Grace and Mollie Hunter
Mollie doesn’t like her middle name
Wilson’s middle name is Clifton.
Wilson’s names come from his grandfathers
Eric’s grandpa is Wilson
He fought in Korea
He was one of the few to come back in his unit.
Clifton was my granddad’s middle name
I loved my grandpa.
To this day no one in our family knows exactly how or why my grandpa and grandma got married.
I miss Orlando and wish to go back to Florida.
I am a real estate paralegal
I really like to refer it to a “Professional Paper Pusher.”
Eric works on compact construction equipment
We like sweet tea and so does our little bugaboo.
Eric’s mom, sister and brother in law are nurses
My dad is a high school math teacher now
He used to be a radar engineer
Mom is retiring right before Thanksgiving.
Celena is my sister, she is older than me
Eric and I are both the babies of the family
Celena is an ultrasound tech in Florence
I have my degree in Flute Playing.
I don’t play the flute anymore.
I almost have a Masters in Education
Campbell University sucks
That is why I do not have my MEd.
I am not to sore about it though! J
I like to read
Eric likes to take care of his fish tank
We have learned that Doctors are not as smart as we think they are
We also have learned to speak our voices to them
I like to talk to people
I almost went to college in New Orleans.
We cheer for Ohio State
Although, Eric is really upset about the game this past weekend against USC
It is hard growing up we have found out.
The sirens for Sharon Harris are really really loud
I want a new house one day
My favorite TV show is Nip/Tuck
Eric likes anything on the Discovery Channel or National Geographic.
I also am sad about the last season of ER and Nip/Tuck
I am a fan of VH1 trash tv
Newest show is New York goes to Hollywood
I loved Saved by the Bell and 90210 as a teenager.
My mom seriously disliked 90210.
I was never allowed to have a phone in my room as a child.
Eric had like the mac daddy room- complete with a waterbed.
I am proud that I went to Meredith and that I am a Meredith Angel
Eric loves the monthly financial reminder that I went to Meredith!
I drive a white Honda Accord
I used to drive a Red Cougar
I got the Cougar b/c of my granddaddy telling daddy to buy it for me!
I had a sentra that I totaled before that
Eric has a nice red Toyota truck
I love his truck, but I have trouble getting in and out of it.
I miss my grandfather everyday. I am so sad that he is gone and Wilson will never have the chance to meet him
Eric and I also both deeply miss my dad’s brother- Uncle David.
His life was way to short and he was a special man.
I am currently eating a really good trail mix that Harris Tetter makes. It is super delicious!
My favorite movies are favorite funny movie is Old School
My favorite love movie is Shakespeare in Love
My all time favorite is Gone with the Wind
Eric and I both love Shawshank Redemption
We both really enjoyed the Lord of the Rings series
We had to memorize in old English the beginning of Canterbury Tales
I can recite very little of it now.
My brother in law has fought twice in Iraq
My dad is going to retire after this year as well
My best friends are a gift from above.
I depend on them more than I do my own family at times
Most people call Wilson “Baby Wilson”
or Baby Wiltson.
It is okay, b/c he is a little baby!
Wilson has a slight cleft palate.
We have to use VERY expensive nipples for his bottles
They are $3.50 a PIECE plus shipping and handling.
I am thankful that we have insurance
Eric works night shift
He is now working four 10 hour days
We are hopeful about the election
We are Obama supporters this time
We are both registered Republicans
But we might be changing our affiliation
We think John Edwards is a dog after what he did to Elizabeth
I loved Princess Diana
I watched her get married
She had my fairy tale wedding
I cried when she died and I watched her funeral
I will watch her son get married as well I am sure
Eric thinks Oprah is the anti-christ
Eric makes me laugh all the time
I got mad at him after I had Wilson b/c it really hurt to laugh and he would make me laugh
We never would have imagined how quickly you must make decisions sometimes
I am so honored to have so many friends
I am honored to know so many strong women
I am thankful that Shannon shared Hayden with me
My dream car is a Bently.
I will never own a Bently
I guess that will be okay
We wonder how McDonalds can make $1 bacon cheeseburger taste so good.
And $1 tea so good?
I got to vote for Strom Thurmond
I also voted for Bush the first time
Not the second time
I voted to Elizabeth Dole
I want to go to the beach and feel the sand between my toes
I want Wilson to have every experience he can in life
I am sad that I will not be able to give him the childhood that I had
I went to Disney World and Sea World most weekends as a child
The French bakery in Epcot is the best
Eric and my favorite band is Coldplay
I listen to their new CD every day
I am so proud to be a mom and have such a wonderful familyI am truly blessed by God
We live in Holly Springs, NC
We are in the 10 mile radius of Sharon Harris, we get to see the smoke stack everyday.
I think that he Sharon Harris lake is filled with RUS (Rodents of Unusal Size)
One of my favorite movies is Princess Bride as seen in #3.
Eric is from Ironton, OH
I am from Orlando, Fl
I moved from Orlando when she was 16-
I moved to Florence, SC
After a bit of culture shock, I actually turned out okay from the experience and it made me a better person
I learned about mobile homes and welfare in Florence.
Eric was an MP in the US Army
I went to Meredith College
Eric and I met at a bachelorette party in Fayetteville.
I knew we would get married the next day
He turned around to make sure that I knew how to get home to Florence.
I don’t think he knew what I knew
Eric was actually engaged before me- he was 19 just out of basic camp.
The ex is now a singer on the radio and had a hit song that was the intro to an MTV show.
Wilson is our little baby boy.
He is really the apple of my eye
We think he is so cute
I love to listen to him laugh
I love to watch him chase Otis the dog.
I spent $300 training Otis the dog.
Wilson started his new school today.
I have a great boss, Mitch
Eric works for Gregory Poole.
He has a great job too!
Eric is in school now
He is getting his computer certifications.
I have four of the best friends ever
Katie, Shannon, Frankie and Julie are their names
I wish Frankie would move back
I wish Katie would move back as well
And I wish that Julie would move back.
I have 2 nieces
Shelby Grace and Mollie Hunter
Mollie doesn’t like her middle name
Wilson’s middle name is Clifton.
Wilson’s names come from his grandfathers
Eric’s grandpa is Wilson
He fought in Korea
He was one of the few to come back in his unit.
Clifton was my granddad’s middle name
I loved my grandpa.
To this day no one in our family knows exactly how or why my grandpa and grandma got married.
I miss Orlando and wish to go back to Florida.
I am a real estate paralegal
I really like to refer it to a “Professional Paper Pusher.”
Eric works on compact construction equipment
We like sweet tea and so does our little bugaboo.
Eric’s mom, sister and brother in law are nurses
My dad is a high school math teacher now
He used to be a radar engineer
Mom is retiring right before Thanksgiving.
Celena is my sister, she is older than me
Eric and I are both the babies of the family
Celena is an ultrasound tech in Florence
I have my degree in Flute Playing.
I don’t play the flute anymore.
I almost have a Masters in Education
Campbell University sucks
That is why I do not have my MEd.
I am not to sore about it though! J
I like to read
Eric likes to take care of his fish tank
We have learned that Doctors are not as smart as we think they are
We also have learned to speak our voices to them
I like to talk to people
I almost went to college in New Orleans.
We cheer for Ohio State
Although, Eric is really upset about the game this past weekend against USC
It is hard growing up we have found out.
The sirens for Sharon Harris are really really loud
I want a new house one day
My favorite TV show is Nip/Tuck
Eric likes anything on the Discovery Channel or National Geographic.
I also am sad about the last season of ER and Nip/Tuck
I am a fan of VH1 trash tv
Newest show is New York goes to Hollywood
I loved Saved by the Bell and 90210 as a teenager.
My mom seriously disliked 90210.
I was never allowed to have a phone in my room as a child.
Eric had like the mac daddy room- complete with a waterbed.
I am proud that I went to Meredith and that I am a Meredith Angel
Eric loves the monthly financial reminder that I went to Meredith!
I drive a white Honda Accord
I used to drive a Red Cougar
I got the Cougar b/c of my granddaddy telling daddy to buy it for me!
I had a sentra that I totaled before that
Eric has a nice red Toyota truck
I love his truck, but I have trouble getting in and out of it.
I miss my grandfather everyday. I am so sad that he is gone and Wilson will never have the chance to meet him
Eric and I also both deeply miss my dad’s brother- Uncle David.
His life was way to short and he was a special man.
I am currently eating a really good trail mix that Harris Tetter makes. It is super delicious!
My favorite movies are favorite funny movie is Old School
My favorite love movie is Shakespeare in Love
My all time favorite is Gone with the Wind
Eric and I both love Shawshank Redemption
We both really enjoyed the Lord of the Rings series
We had to memorize in old English the beginning of Canterbury Tales
I can recite very little of it now.
My brother in law has fought twice in Iraq
My dad is going to retire after this year as well
My best friends are a gift from above.
I depend on them more than I do my own family at times
Most people call Wilson “Baby Wilson”
or Baby Wiltson.
It is okay, b/c he is a little baby!
Wilson has a slight cleft palate.
We have to use VERY expensive nipples for his bottles
They are $3.50 a PIECE plus shipping and handling.
I am thankful that we have insurance
Eric works night shift
He is now working four 10 hour days
We are hopeful about the election
We are Obama supporters this time
We are both registered Republicans
But we might be changing our affiliation
We think John Edwards is a dog after what he did to Elizabeth
I loved Princess Diana
I watched her get married
She had my fairy tale wedding
I cried when she died and I watched her funeral
I will watch her son get married as well I am sure
Eric thinks Oprah is the anti-christ
Eric makes me laugh all the time
I got mad at him after I had Wilson b/c it really hurt to laugh and he would make me laugh
We never would have imagined how quickly you must make decisions sometimes
I am so honored to have so many friends
I am honored to know so many strong women
I am thankful that Shannon shared Hayden with me
My dream car is a Bently.
I will never own a Bently
I guess that will be okay
We wonder how McDonalds can make $1 bacon cheeseburger taste so good.
And $1 tea so good?
I got to vote for Strom Thurmond
I also voted for Bush the first time
Not the second time
I voted to Elizabeth Dole
I want to go to the beach and feel the sand between my toes
I want Wilson to have every experience he can in life
I am sad that I will not be able to give him the childhood that I had
I went to Disney World and Sea World most weekends as a child
The French bakery in Epcot is the best
Eric and my favorite band is Coldplay
I listen to their new CD every day
I am so proud to be a mom and have such a wonderful familyI am truly blessed by God
Awards?
Fellow MC Angel Shannon, nominated me for an award. There are rules in accepting this award. I have to answer the following questions with one word answers and one word only Then I must pass it on to seven others!
The questions are as follows:
1. Where is your cell phone? charging
2. Where is your significant other? school
3. Your hair color? brown
4. Your mother? fantastic
5. Your father? smart
6. Your favorite thing? wilson
7. Your dream last night? none
8. Your dream/goal? family
9. The room you're in? office
10. Your hobby? playing
11. Your fear? oldness
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? happy
13. Where were you last night? home
14. What you're not? outdoorsy
15. One of your wish-list items? vacation
16. Where you grew up? orlando
17. The last thing you did? typed
18. What are you wearing? skirt
19. Your TV? FAVORITE!!!!
20. Your pet? Otis
21. Your computer? necessary
22. Your mood? thoughful
23. Missing someone? terribly
24. Your car? MINE!
25. Something you're not wearing? Socks
26. Favorite store? Loft
27. Your summer? Perfect!
28. Love someone? Always
29. Your favorite color? Purple
30. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? 7am
Now, I get to pass on the award, here are my Seven to pass along:
I don't really gave anyone else to send this to! but it was fun anyways.
The questions are as follows:
1. Where is your cell phone? charging
2. Where is your significant other? school
3. Your hair color? brown
4. Your mother? fantastic
5. Your father? smart
6. Your favorite thing? wilson
7. Your dream last night? none
8. Your dream/goal? family
9. The room you're in? office
10. Your hobby? playing
11. Your fear? oldness
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? happy
13. Where were you last night? home
14. What you're not? outdoorsy
15. One of your wish-list items? vacation
16. Where you grew up? orlando
17. The last thing you did? typed
18. What are you wearing? skirt
19. Your TV? FAVORITE!!!!
20. Your pet? Otis
21. Your computer? necessary
22. Your mood? thoughful
23. Missing someone? terribly
24. Your car? MINE!
25. Something you're not wearing? Socks
26. Favorite store? Loft
27. Your summer? Perfect!
28. Love someone? Always
29. Your favorite color? Purple
30. When is the last time you laughed? Yesterday
31. Last time you cried? 7am
Now, I get to pass on the award, here are my Seven to pass along:
I don't really gave anyone else to send this to! but it was fun anyways.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
9/11 thoughts
Well, here we are 9/11/ 2008. I remember everything about this day when it all happened. I remember the very spot in the classroom that I was giving my music lesson in. I remember the teacher bowing his head b/c his brother was a fireman there. I remember staying late at the school b/c we had so many children that had both parents in the military and they could not go home b/c the bases were on lock down. I remember that Campbell University did NOT cancel classes that night and that was the one time that I missed classes b/c I just wanted to go home and just sit. I remember looking into the sky and not seeing any planes for a while. I remeber thinking how the next day was going to be and that nothing would ever be the same. I did not know anyone in the Twin Towers or in any planes or even in NY City.
So here we are now. Part of me doesn't feel right being at work- part of me wishes that today would be a day of rememberence where everyone has off. But maybe the best way to honor them is to actually go to work.
So here we are now. Part of me doesn't feel right being at work- part of me wishes that today would be a day of rememberence where everyone has off. But maybe the best way to honor them is to actually go to work.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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