Buttercup or "Jenie in a bottle" as her Daddy calls her is progressing right on target. The infant growth chart indicates at 5 months she should be turning over and she's been caught on video doing just that.
click "play" to catch her in action.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Countdown to 40
Ok Family! Mama Campbell is on a mission. It is officially 81 days to 40 and I have been slacking. I have some baby weight, food weight and "I got it from my Mama" weight that I'd like to get rid of before the
Big 4-0.
It goes without saying that this will require some SERIOUS changes and QUICK. So, how about a few accountability partners? I have prayed and asked God to assist me with changing my eating habits, resisting temptation and being more diligent about my exercise regimen. Now, I'm reaching out to you and asking you to pray with me that I'll remain strong, steadfast and dedicated to my goal!
Please NOTE: I do not respond well at all to negative feedback, so if you can't offer positive reinforcement or tactfully assist don't join the journey. (I am not a Jillian Michaels fan)
Please feel free to ask me how the transformation is coming; I'd love to know your on my team and want to see me succeed.
I have two incentives: One is the dress below which is a size 10 and I'd like to wear it while on my birthday trip to Las Vegas.
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The 2nd incentive is a 10K Sunday, September 25th. I want to run the entire 10K.
I'll keep you posted on both . . . .let the games begin. I love and appreciate your prayers and support.
Big 4-0.
It goes without saying that this will require some SERIOUS changes and QUICK. So, how about a few accountability partners? I have prayed and asked God to assist me with changing my eating habits, resisting temptation and being more diligent about my exercise regimen. Now, I'm reaching out to you and asking you to pray with me that I'll remain strong, steadfast and dedicated to my goal!
Please NOTE: I do not respond well at all to negative feedback, so if you can't offer positive reinforcement or tactfully assist don't join the journey. (I am not a Jillian Michaels fan)
Please feel free to ask me how the transformation is coming; I'd love to know your on my team and want to see me succeed.
I have two incentives: One is the dress below which is a size 10 and I'd like to wear it while on my birthday trip to Las Vegas.
I'll keep you posted on both . . . .let the games begin. I love and appreciate your prayers and support.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Amaya and Yaphet ~ A Stamp of Love
Last week Campbell Castle had the pleasure of hosting our cousins Amaya (8) and Yaphet (4). It provided great insight on why parents have numerous kids. The various stages of life offer totally different enjoyment, and you keep having kids to relive those moments.
Jenesis ~ 5months ~ totally dependent on us. I can steal all her kisses with no refusal whatsoever. In exchange for attention, regular feedings and diaper changes you get many gummy smiles.
Yaphet ~ 4 years old ~ swiftly gaining his independence; has learned how to voice his opinon, he gives you high fives and at night requests for you and only you to read him his bedtime story . . talk about feeling special!!!!
Amaya ~ 8 years old ~ has the independence thing down to a science; she's approaching her teenage years faster than anyone can imagine. Her Daddy's love of her shows in her confidence and self assurance.
Each stage provides its own level of interest, entertainment and humor. The experience was so good for all of us. I loved every minute of it. They are such mannerable, obedient children. They get along well and were so dang blasted considerate of one another. It was almost scary. They're the kind of kids that make you have 10 and then realize . . .all kids are NOT like them. . . LOL
One very special thing stood out; each night Amaya prayed "God, please help me be a good girl". I thought to myself, what a simple and awesome prayer. I definitely can use help being a good girl every now and then.
Amaya and Yaphet, thank you for leaving your great big stamp of love at Campbell Castle!
Jenesis ~ 5months ~ totally dependent on us. I can steal all her kisses with no refusal whatsoever. In exchange for attention, regular feedings and diaper changes you get many gummy smiles.
Yaphet ~ 4 years old ~ swiftly gaining his independence; has learned how to voice his opinon, he gives you high fives and at night requests for you and only you to read him his bedtime story . . talk about feeling special!!!!
Amaya ~ 8 years old ~ has the independence thing down to a science; she's approaching her teenage years faster than anyone can imagine. Her Daddy's love of her shows in her confidence and self assurance.
Each stage provides its own level of interest, entertainment and humor. The experience was so good for all of us. I loved every minute of it. They are such mannerable, obedient children. They get along well and were so dang blasted considerate of one another. It was almost scary. They're the kind of kids that make you have 10 and then realize . . .all kids are NOT like them. . . LOL
One very special thing stood out; each night Amaya prayed "God, please help me be a good girl". I thought to myself, what a simple and awesome prayer. I definitely can use help being a good girl every now and then.
Amaya and Yaphet, thank you for leaving your great big stamp of love at Campbell Castle!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
TIB ~ Take It Back
In one week I received two memorable comments.
Monday, while in wal-mart a lady stopped to admire Jenesis. We began to chat and she asked how old was Jenesis when I got her ears pierced. I told her two months and she goes on to say her daughter won't pierce her granddaughter's ears for fear of the granddaughter pulling on them; then she adds; "she's too over protective anyway I think it's because she was 42 when she had her" to which I reply, "I was 39", and her husband, who has been silent during the entire conversation, screams YOU'RE 39. . .eyes wide as saucers. It was hilarious. I tell him "thank you for today's ego boost" he's still staring at me incredulously. I walk away smiling like the Kook-Aid man.
Fast forward to Thursday, I'm NY&C the cashier starts in on how adorable Jenesis is and she asks me how old is she and I tell her 5 months; her reply, "and you're pregnant again?" I politely tell her "no". She doesn't miss a beat; she just keeps on chatting about how it's posbbible blah blah blah.
I tell you all this because it's it just like the enemy to try and kill your thunder. I was soo excited about the man in walmart being shocked that I look so youthful for 39 (at least that's how I received the comment); then the enemy wanted to bring discouragement by having the cashier in NY&C ask me am I pregnant (basically insinuating, I'm over weight!) . Any woman knows someone mistakingly thinking you're pregnant is CLEARLY an insult!
But I will say this . .. she did help kick me in gear. For the last month I've been saying I need to start exercising. Well, I've taken the first step by blowing the dust off my turbo jam videos . . LOL!
So, enemy you thought you were going to crush me, but instead you've motivated me!!
TIB - Take it back - That was the word in church today and I'm applying it here. . .I take back my original excitement about looking good for 39 and refuse to let the devil fill this pretty little head with thoughts of insecurities.
Monday, while in wal-mart a lady stopped to admire Jenesis. We began to chat and she asked how old was Jenesis when I got her ears pierced. I told her two months and she goes on to say her daughter won't pierce her granddaughter's ears for fear of the granddaughter pulling on them; then she adds; "she's too over protective anyway I think it's because she was 42 when she had her" to which I reply, "I was 39", and her husband, who has been silent during the entire conversation, screams YOU'RE 39. . .eyes wide as saucers. It was hilarious. I tell him "thank you for today's ego boost" he's still staring at me incredulously. I walk away smiling like the Kook-Aid man.
Fast forward to Thursday, I'm NY&C the cashier starts in on how adorable Jenesis is and she asks me how old is she and I tell her 5 months; her reply, "and you're pregnant again?" I politely tell her "no". She doesn't miss a beat; she just keeps on chatting about how it's posbbible blah blah blah.
I tell you all this because it's it just like the enemy to try and kill your thunder. I was soo excited about the man in walmart being shocked that I look so youthful for 39 (at least that's how I received the comment); then the enemy wanted to bring discouragement by having the cashier in NY&C ask me am I pregnant (basically insinuating, I'm over weight!) . Any woman knows someone mistakingly thinking you're pregnant is CLEARLY an insult!
But I will say this . .. she did help kick me in gear. For the last month I've been saying I need to start exercising. Well, I've taken the first step by blowing the dust off my turbo jam videos . . LOL!
So, enemy you thought you were going to crush me, but instead you've motivated me!!
TIB - Take it back - That was the word in church today and I'm applying it here. . .I take back my original excitement about looking good for 39 and refuse to let the devil fill this pretty little head with thoughts of insecurities.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Happy Father's Day!
We recently celebrated Aaron's First Father's Day. Aaron is an amazing father. Jenesis has truly been blessed beyond measure. I am especially grateful that he is my awesome husband.
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Looks like whatever he's reading is rather amusuing. . . . . ..either that or it's some money in that card. LOL
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Thursday, June 9, 2011
Bon Appetit!!
It seems like yesterday Miss Jenesis was an itty bitty baby herself, but let me tell you, times flies!! This little Buttercup is sitting in her cute high chair / booster seat being spoon fed. That didn't last long though; the process was too slow for her. We put the cereal milk in a bottle and let her finish up! To be honest, we weren't sure how that would go over because she hadn't been taking bottles, but I guess she's working with us newbies. So, now Daddy gets an opportunity to feed her as well. Bon Appetit!!
Babies on Board!
The last two weeks have been sooo exciting. In my personal circle God has chosen to give 3 new babies life; 3 families a new love; 3 more people who Christ died on the cross for.
Introducing . . . .
The oldest of the trio . . Mr. Andrew Lincoln ~ The baby boy of our good friends Anthony and Tricia. He was born May 28th weighing in at 6lbs / 8ozs and 19 3/4 inches. Cute as a button!
Introducing . . . .
The oldest of the trio . . Mr. Andrew Lincoln ~ The baby boy of our good friends Anthony and Tricia. He was born May 28th weighing in at 6lbs / 8ozs and 19 3/4 inches. Cute as a button!
Miss Janay Alyse ~ The daughter of my Sister Tamira (and Brother in Law, Corvan). She was born June 6 weighing in at 6lbs / 11oz / 19 inches. Check out her dimples. My Momma and Daddy were blessed with two granddaughters in one year! ohhh, I named her!!!
Our friend Jessica's sister gave birth to Miss Yvanna Elizabeth on June 7th. She weighed in at 7lbs / 6oz. / 19inches. A little cutie pie!
Lord, we thank You for these precious new lives! We thank you in advance for Your continued protection and blessings over these children and their families. Deut. 28!
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