First Live Report

Lisa Harland gave me the bright idea to do my first video blog entry. I had a lot of fun making this blog entry. I definitely have some improvement to make. Next time I will try to improve on keeping my hand steady.  It is a little Blair Witch effect on the camera handling.

I was also proud of myself for figuring out how to transfer the video from the recorder to the computer. Reiggin is at work so I had to figure this all out on my own. With a little help from google I figured out that I can use iMovie on Reiggin's Mac. I still got a long way to go to figure out how to use iMovie completely.

Well hope you guys enjoy my first video blog entry. I am sure it will give you guys lots to laugh at.

Day 2 of Love

Day 2 of Love is all about my sisters. Even if they did put a running vacuum cleaner on my head, lock me out of the house with just a t-shirt and underwear on, and lots of other mean stuff. I can honestly say I wouldn't change a thing.

Lisa was older and growing up I really don't have many memories other then watching her play softball and volleyball. But as I am older and I have been able to get closer to Lisa. I really enjoy hanging out and talking with her. She is the one that I know I can always count on. She is dependable and will help me anytime she can. She is also a great Aunt to Virginia. What I love most about Lisa is she is leveled headed. She will tell you how it is and give you the best advice. When I found out I was pregnant with Virginia. Lisa was the one that made me feel the best. She gave it to me straight and let me know that she was there for me. Lisa was always the older sister that was there and as a kid I didn't pay much attention too, but  I hope as we both get older that we can grow closer together and have lots of fun stories to create.

Susan and I were always close since we were only two years apart. Now saying that we were close can also mean trouble. Growing up I was for sure the little sister that annoyed the crap out of their older sister. Susan was the one that I followed around the neighborhood and wanted to hangout with all the time. Susan was also the one that tortured me the most. She placed a running vacuum cleaner on my head, tried sticking my head in the toilet on many occasions, and was just the typical big sister. At the same time I always knew Susan was there to look after me and make sure no one messed with me. Susan was also one of the cool kids in school. I can't believe I just typed that, but it is true. Being Susan's little sister meant that alot of the older kids were nice to me and would talk to me in the hallway. Which was nice when you were just the little 7th grader or 10th grader. Susan and I played softball together since I was 8. That was always fun competing and trying to prove I was better then her in all sports. Even thou we were super close as kids. I have to say now that we are both grown and have kids. I really enjoy her more now then I ever did as a little kid. I talk with Susan everyday on the phone or skype. We both share stories of what our crazy kids have done that day. Susan has always been my protector and for that I love her.

So on Day 2 of Love I just want to say how much I am glad I had two great sisters growing up. I also know that they will both be the best Aunts to Virginia.

Day 3 of Love

Day 3 of Love is going to be all about talking. I know, no big surprise that I love to talk. It always makes me laugh to think that my Mom told me that they were afraid I would never talk. I was a late talker as a child and my parents always say I am just trying to make up for lost time.

Talking is just a joy for me. I get to tell all my stories and what I have been up too that day. I also get to hear everyone's stories as well and catch up on the latest gossip. I am bad about always wanting to know what is going on in my circle of friends.

The highlight of my week is when I get to talk to Lisa and discuss all our favorite shows. I can talk for hours on the phone with Lisa. Which lately I have learned that it can cause some very ugly cellphone bills. But I am trying to reform my talking ways. It is so painful to think twice about spending hours on the phone talking.

Now I am talking on skype and on the computer just chatting. I love skype because I get to see Samantha and her crazy dance skills. It is fun to use skype because then you get to see the person's expressions as you are talking.

So Day 3 of Love is all about my love of talking and the people that put up with my non stop talking. Thanks guys for loving me!

Day 4 of Love

I had to do some brainstorming on this one, but I decided that on day 4 of love it would be all about quiet. Yeah you heard me peace and quiet. Ever since I have had a child now I really appreciate the quiet times. Before I would always have to have noise like the TV or talking on the phone with someone. Now I just enjoy the time when Reiggin is at work and Virginia is napping. I can turn off the TV and crash on the couch with a blanket and a book or just play on the computer. Quiet times are always nice and help me to keep my sanity in check. I don't have to hear PBS kids shows in the back ground or have a little kid chasing me around the house. It is just peace and me time when it is quiet. So on Day 4 of Love I love quiet time.  As I finish this post I hear the ending of my quiet time as Virginia wakes up. Well off to hug my little baby girl.

Day 5 of Love

So on day five I have decided to write about my parents. I love my parents more then I could ever express. I appreciate them even more now that I am married and have a child of my own. They have always been there for me and I know that I can always count on them to help me out.

My Mom is the best. I don't know how she raised all three of us. She is a amazing cook and keeps the house clean as can be. Every time I go grocery shopping I always end up calling her to ask her what to get or what this means. She is also one of my best friends. I can call her anytime to just talk and let her know whats on my mind. Now that I have Virginia I really love watching my Mom light up when she has Virginia over. Mom is so good with Virginia and is the best grandma.

Now my Dad is super cool. He has always been the best Dad. I loved how involved he was with all of us when we were kids. He coached all of our softball teams and never missed a game. Now that I am older I appreciate even more how much he looks after me and my sisters. I wasn't sure how my dad would be as a grandpa. But to no surprise he is super great with Virginia. I believe my Dad and Virginia are super buddies. Virginia just chases him all over the house when we go to visit. My Dad is great with Virginia and Samantha. I enjoy just sitting back and watching my Dad and Virginia get into trouble around the house. I couldn't have asked for a better role model.

I just hope that I can be as good as a parent to Virginia as my parents have been to me. Love you guys!

6 Days of Love

                                                                photo by: Lisa Harland


I came across this blog that was doing 28 Days of Love in honor of February and Valentines day. Well since I didn't find it in time I decided to do 6 Days of Love.  My first love of the day will be in honor of Lisa Harland, birthday girl! The best thing about Lisa is that she has been my friend since junior high. Yep she has put up with me for about 14 years.

Lisa is also a great listener. You all know I can talk and Lisa is the numero uno person that I call when I have something to say. Even living all the way on the west coast doesn't stop me from calling her up and talking for hours. Lisa is always there to listen and to give me great advice.

The one thing that I miss the most about Lisa since she is living in California now is her great taste in movies. Lisa was my best movie buddy. Like myself there is not too many movies that Lisa doesn't like.
Lisa would always be willing to go see the latest chick flick with me on short notice.

Lisa is also easily excited about little things. I always love calling Lisa during the week to have our weekly chat about our awesome CW and ABC Family shows. Just like me she gets excited about talking about the latest drama on the Vampire Diaries Show. Which I must say is the best show ever on the CW and if you are not watching it SHAME ON YOU!

Lisa is also one of the best book club buddies a girl could ask for. Ok well she is my first book club buddy, but I know that she is the best. So far we have read two books and are working on our third book, Dear John. Lisa is my great motivator. She keeps me going and pushes me to finish the books on time.

Last but not least Lisa is dependable. I have always known I can count on Lisa to be there for me. Even thou she lives all the way in California. She still made it back to North Carolina in time to see Virginia born and to help me out that first week. She has  been though thick and thin with me. She always listens to me complain about the dumbest things. She is the best BFF a girl could wish for.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!!

Walking Baby Oh My

Just a short post to show everyone how much Virginia is walking now. This was in the morning and I had just changed her diaper and she was not ready to get dressed. She was playing Mommy come chase me game. Ignore the pile of clothes and diapers I need to wash that is in the corner lol.