dad, i can't help it....

dad(don) , if i'm ever late to our morning meetings, it's because your granddaughter is too cute and i have to take pictures=) i just can't help it......=)

do u take time to pause?

http://www.maggieleeforgood.org/ (friend of AEO)

wow. i'm tearing up. i just can't imagine the immense grief of her parents...and everyone else. now that i have ckc, life (breath, movement, emotions, touch, etc) is much more intense. i'll never be one of those people 'wishing for next year' or 'wishing for the time to pass for this or that.' i truly treasure holding ckc and feeling her soft skin and hearing her laugh and cry, etc. I don’t want to be that person that says ‘I can’t wait for her to crawl or can’t wait for her to go to school, etc’ but to instead enjoy the stage we are at. i do not wish one day away...but have learned to love the moment. same with scott: i always kiss him as if it my last time. live passionately- is what i have learned to do lately. it all started with being on maternity leave and seeing a bluebird as i walked around the block. never really did i take time to enjoy such a small wonder....i saw the actual brilliant blue feathers. I heard the bird sing. Beautiful. i paused and took it in. i made time to be aware. instead of hustling and bustling...and getting the 1000 things done off my daily list, i paused. DO YOU TAKE TIME TO PAUSE? it really was a refreshing moment...my eyes were opened...and i told myself that day 'i will enjoy every moment and will not wish the moment away.' life is tender and short...and really too precious to wish the moment away. yes, i get excited for stuff but i never want to look so far in advance that i forget where i am at right now. Hold me to this, friends=)

The below quote is from a family friend that died tragically several years ago. It’s been on the bottom of my email since the month she died. Her mom found this sentence in her diary. Profound…...and captivating.

"Life is more than you can imagine so take each step with bounding leaps and start each day with a cup of faith; all the while remembering that today you are only promised yesterday."-Lindsay Miller

I live a life that is blessed…and then some. I have had opportunities that have shaped me, guided me, and challenged me…to become who I am today. I have born into a great family that has provided so much. I am married to my best friend and have a beautiful daughter. I have the best friendships imaginable and work in a fabulous environment. I only hope that if/when tragedy does strike, in my moments of grief that I will have faith and hope in God and remember to rely on His strength and not my own.

Huumm…well, Maggie Lee….thanks for being an inspiration to many.

these are attached to me? how fun!

Come support Scott!

Peay's Got Talent
Do you have a special talent or skill? The Athletic Department wants to you to show it off at 8 p.m., Oct. 16, at "Reigning Red," The Official Kick-off for Austin Peay Basketball. Let us know what your talent is - be it serious or funny - and we'll give you the stage. Contestants will have approximately one minute and will be judge by crowd applause. SCOTT WILL BE A CONTESTANT! CHEER LOUD!

our little Pumpkin

Family Fun

CKC's 1st hat! It was super windy on Saturday...
Hello Daddy, looking at you is like looking in a mirror!

This is how Miss Chloe answered the door. LOL!

Family pic. Fran took this pic before Scott and I went on our hot date to celebrate our 5th anniversary.

These 5 soft pink roses were waiting at our table when we got to J.Alexanders. 5 roses for 5 years...Scott said. Love that guy!

Before I dropped her off at school one day this week.

Save the date!

2009-2010 APSU BASKETBALL – “REIGNING RED”
Wendy’s/Austin Peay basketball presents “Reigning Red,” Oct. 16

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – For the second consecutive year, it will be a banner night at Austin Peay State University when the Governors and Lady Govs’ basketball teams hit the hardwood for the first time in 2009 for “Reigning Red,” beginning at 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, at the Dunn Center.Prior to Reigning Red, Wendy’s is sponsoring the Governors Club “Meet and Greet,” beginning at 7 p.m., in the third-floor Govs Club area. Austin Peay fans are invited to join the free event which marks the beginning of the 2009-10 basketball season. There will be contests available throughout the night for adults, students and kids. The highlight contest will offer a non-student the chance to win a travel package to the Govs and Lady Govs’, Feb. 6 games at Murray State. Also as part of the show, the athletics department is presenting “Peay’s Got Talent”, an eclectic talent show offering fans an opportunity to vote on a winner.

(Scott is in the talent show! Come cheer him on!)

“Reigning Red” was created with the purpose of commemorating past success of the Govs and Lady Govs recognizing the rosters for the upcoming season. This season’s edition will feature the unveiling of the Lady Govs 2008-09 Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship banner, as well as the official championship ring presentation.
The Govs and Lady Govs each will participate in a short scrimmage, featuring honorary coaches from the Clarksville and Austin Peay community. Govs head coach Dave Loos returns for his 20th season at the helm. Lady Govs head coach Carrie Daniels – an Austin Peay alumna – in her fourth season.
Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information
For more information, visit www.letsgopeay.com
For APSU Basketball Season Ticket Information, contact the APSU Ticket Office at (931) 221-7761.