"S" is for shaving Paul's head!

This past week has been an interesting one! Lots going on, but one story was the highlight of the week!

A funny/sad, story- this past week Paul was in using the clippers to trim his hair.  He asked me to help him even out the back of his hair, and I guess we had a slight amount of mis-communication.  I thought he meant, the back of his HEAD (maybe where he couldn't quite reach?) - he meant help with the back of his NECK (edging a straight line)---- so he handed me the clippers (set on the lowest setting i found out) and i went straight up the back of his head- and started screaming!  Paul's eyes almost bugged out of his head!  Yep, a huge nearly bald stripe right in the middle of his head!!!!  It was so sad- i cried for a hour straight after that, and we had to shave his entire head.  Paul was a great sport, and he wasn't even mad at me, although i felt horrible.  Good thing he looks handsome no matter what his hair is doing.

Onto more happy moments....

COX FAMILY REUNION 2012

Daddy & Brightlie at the Bean-bag Toss! 

It was held at Schnepf Farms, and the day was filled with
TONS of carnival games, fun in the sun, good food, and great people  :)

It was fun to see so may extended cousins!

 Brightlie LOVED the "Cake Walk" and really enjoyed winning a cupcake!

 Paul and I at the reunion- it was a beautiful day!

So glad Paul took half the day off school to be with me & B!

Our sweet Miss BRIGHTLIE
 (I can't believe she is 2 yrs. old, and getting bigger each day!)

Just gotta love that cute face and those pigtails!

 Playing in our bkyard! B loves to be outdoors w/ her toys!

BABY UPDATE-  31 weeks, and counting!

 Hanging out w/ mommy at the doctors- it was fun to see baby sister on 

the ultra-sound! Only 2 months to go! So far i have gained a total of 10 lbs.  :)
Baby girl is happy, healthy, and breech- hopefully she turns soon!

 So happy to have such a great hubby who loves to come to all

my OBGYN appts. with me, and then takes us

out to IHOP for breakfast- what a great guy!

We sure can't wait for our new little Miss to arrive!

It hit 80 degrees on Friday! Perfect weather for a day at the park!

B loves to spend time each week with her favorite friends!

Swinging is one of B's favorite things to do at the park!

Thanks Tiffany, Ellie & Kate for playing with us!

BESTIES!

(Ellie ~ Brightlie ~ Kate)

There is so much going on right now in our lives!  Although we are taking it day by day, I had a nervous breakdown this week... i guess the stress finally caught up with me... Only 2 months til a new baby arrives- how will that change our family, how will i love another child as much as i love B, how will B respond, 

how will i do with 2 kids, who is going to help me?

In addition, Paul is applying for lots of exciting job opportunities and graduating in May-where will we be moving? what about our house? how will we do in a new location? how will i pack up and move when i have a newborn? 

New baby, new job, new location/house....

WOW- I guess it all seems a little overwhelming right now... but wish us luck!  Lots of new changes are happening between now and May and i know that Heavenly Father has a plan for us!  I hope i can do it!

  

P + K = love

Valentine's Day 2012!

Crazy to think that Paul & I have celebrated V-day with each other since 2004! (Minus his mission, but the letters were good enough!)  This yr. we celebrated with some much needed rest and relaxation at Massage Envy!  Paul set up a wonderful night, filled with reservations for a couple's massage and dinner!  We began with a wonderful massage- it seriously is so calming, and it is way fun enjoy it with your spouse on the table next to you!  :)  After an hour of stress-relief, with joyous muscles we headed off to dinner at Olive Garden! 

Massage Envy- it felt amazing!!!! 

 Olive Garden- yay for Italian food!  

Beautiful bouquet Paul bought me!   

 He is so sweet!

Our Valentine's Day Sweetheart!

I feel so blessed to share Valentine's Day with my best friend and 

the love of my life!  And we are so 'in love' with our

sweet Brightlie girl!  

Life is hard, but sharing it with the one you Love makes every minute worth while!    

Enjoying the Sun!

This week Brightlie and I were thrilled that the weather was a beautiful 78 degrees! In February?!  Wonderful!  So we made the most of it by busting out some bright colored spring clothes, 

BBQing on the grill for dinner, playing at the park, and visiting Schnepf Farms with our

besties, Tiffany, Kate, & Ellie. 

 What a goofy girl!  :)

Helping with chores (which she LOVES) in her Cinderella

costume (how appropriate, right?!)  She is helping me stick with my

new cleaning schedule that should keep my house cleaner :

M- Laundry (2-3 loads) & vaccum

T- Both bathrooms, completely (sinks, toilet, floors, tub/shower, towels, etc.)

W- Kitchen (wipe counters, sweep/mop, dishes)

Th- All surfaces dusted (all rooms, fans, floorboards, pictures, etc.) & B's laundry

F- Vaccum, Fabreeze couches

 B is an excellent self-swinger... she loves to swing on her tummy, and 

gets quite the height just using her legs to jump/propel her into the air!

B was happy to see her dog Noel, who is now 

living with my Aunt at Schnepf Farms.  Noel is happy there on the 

farm and it's great that we can visit her!

 This week, to be honest, was a bummer.  I truly felt like it was one of those weeks where I was trying my best to feel closer to the Spirit and yet, everywhere I turned there was some person there

trying to bring me down, insult me, or just be cause me stress and discouragement.

But, I also was able to have some really great phone calls/conversations that

helped me feel better, and let me know that I am an important Child of God.  It helped me remember that it is my choice to allow other to make me feel bad, and instead of getting offended, 

i need to ignore toxic comments, and focus on people who truly accept me and

help build me up, not tear me down. 

Part of my epiphany came from going to my friend Leigh's house for a Girl's Night, which was much needed  (w/out the kiddos!). I always enjoy girl nights, usually cuz I learn a new craft, but mostly because I get to hear the thoughts and opinions of my gfs.  We talked mostly about parenting, or course, and it is always nice to get different view points and perspectives.  Naturally, we don't all agree.  We are all individuals, who have different views on discipline, Nursing, life, etc. But, we all have very different lives as well, with unique struggles, trials, and ideas.  And though I know that sometimes people (humans in general) have a hard time seeing another's view, I personally think it is good to learn from others, and take/apply what I think is relevant and politely ignore the rest.  I know that each of my friends is a good person who loves their children immensely, and that is what truly matters.  I'm glad i have good "momma" friends who I can go to with questions, for advice, and for support.  

Life is about being happy, and finding joy as we strive to

become like our Savior.  Anything that is not helping us to 

achieve that is not worthy of our time or attention. :)