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Rascal Flatts gives us a private concert

March 1, 2012 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

I am back from the Blissdom Conference all refreshed and energized. The workshops were amazing and filled with a wealth of knowledge to take your blog to the next level. The ideas are spinning in my head to make One Moms World a better resource for parents all around which means YOU. Stay tuned in the next month. I think you will enjoy the changes.

One of the highlights of Blissdom was the private concert by Rascal Flatts.

I have enjoyed their music for a very long time now. Back in 2007, I made a M’s preschool video with their song My Wish. Great group who loves their fans and God. The two songs we really enjoy are God Bless the Broken Road and Life is a Highway. You can imagine my face when Rascal Flatts took to the stage with these two songs. My hands were up in the hair and I was smiling ear to ear.

Turn up your speakers and enjoy!

Daddy and Daughter Hit the Ski Slopes

February 27, 2012 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Winter here in the NC mountains has been very mild. I am still awaiting on our big snow storm. We have had several small snow storms that has only accumulated up to 3 inches. 3 inch storms are very rare for us, but you will take what you get right?

Since the last storm declared a snow day for the county, Scott and M decided to take advantage of snow day rates and hit the slopes for the day. Scott and I enjoy doing one-on-one dates with the girls so I know this day was very special for hubby and M.

M owned the slopes. The first time she came down the big hill, she forgot to do pizza. I was a little worried, but she did what anyone would probably do and just fell. She got right back up and hit the slopes wide open again. She remembered to do pizza with her ski’s after the first incident. I am so proud of M for not ever giving up. She always puts 110% in everything that she participates in — this makes for one proud mommy.

Of course, we could not leave out L during the snow day. L and I went and joined in the snow fun in the afternoon. She was a very happy snow camper.

Sisters finish out the day together on the slopes. Priceless!

5 reasons that snow days rock!

February 20, 2012 by Jennifer 1 Comment

Snow is a beautiful four letter word that brings music to our ears. We are a snow loving family hence the reason we live in the beautiful mountains of NC.

This year has not brought us much of the white stuff at all which makes us sad but we make the best of it when we do get a couple of inches. It never fails though, when there is enough snow for a snow day, I see parents complaining. Of course, it is a free world, so they can complain till their hearts are content. I, on the other hand, love snow days. Here are five reasons why snow days rock!

1. The alarm is not blaring that awful sound in my ears at 6:30 am. I am not a morning person. I would rather sleep-in even if sleeping in is till 7:30. Last year, the girls school did not start till 9:15. Oh how I miss those late start time!

2. I get to act silly with my girls in the snow. It is great to let your hair down so to speak and act like a kid for the day sledding down snow hills and building snowmen. We are away from technology and creating so many smiles as a family playing in the snow.

3. We get to eat yummy snow cream. Ever since I was a little girl, my parents would make snow cream with the second snow of the year. The girls love helping me scoop up a bowl of snow and bring it in the house to create a delicious bowl of snow cream.

4. I do not have to pack lunch boxes. Now, please do not get me wrong. I enjoy creating my girls a healthy lunch everyday that they will actually eat, but as I said, I am not a morning person. Lunch just adds to the chaotic morning. I could create the lunch at night but I usually send them a warm lunch to school.

5. The girls are able to spend all day HOME with me. Oh did I say that? Of course I did. I love having the girls home with me. I am not that parent that is wishing summer vacation would hurry up so my girls can go back to school. I would rather have them home with me any day!

Today was a snow day here in NC. We spent the day on the slopes. Lots of smiles, laughs and great family time.

The tale of the mom with a crooked smile

February 16, 2012 by Jennifer 17 Comments

There once was a mom that loved to smile and make others laugh, but her crooked smile would over shadow her beautiful face. A point came in her life, that when she would talk to others, all she would think about—is her crooked smile.

That mom is ME!

Ever since I was a little girl, my jaw has been off centered. You see, one side of my jaw stopped growing while the other side of the jaw continued to grow. At least, this is how it has been explained to me. I was told as a teen, that one day my jaw would lock up on me. I feel like I am on borrowed time with my jaw so after talking with an orthodontist today and my husband, it is time to put the braces back on and go through with the jaw surgery.

My jaw gives me a huge complex. Especially, when I am talking to others, the first thing I think about– is that person noticing my jaw and/or teeth?

Many people have told me that my jaw is what makes Jen and I should have no worries about my jaw. Those two statements are easier said than done. First, I get frequent headaches and jaw pain. I have just learned to deal with it and will not complain. What is the use right? Secondly, how can I not worry when my face stares me in the face each and everyday?

As a teen, I went through braces, the surgery wires and was all prepared giving my blood for my 6 hour jaw surgery. I was so ready to put all of this behind me and move on with life until insurance stopped me in my tracks unfortunately. All the hard work that braces did only to be stopped and say I could not go any further because insurance refused to pay for the $30,000 dollar surgery. I will admit, I shed quite a few tears. Fast forward to my 30’s now and here I am ready to start the journey all over. Where will I get the money? Will insurance pay this time? I am leaving it in God’s hands. I pray he will provide and I can put this all behind me finally.

If you see me, you don’t have to stare. Please just enjoy my personality and not my crooked smile!

I received the BEST Valentine’s present from my husband

February 12, 2012 by Jennifer 2 Comments

Valentine’s Day each year is always a special day for the simple reason that is when my husband and I started our relationship. This Valentine’s Day will be 10 years. We have officially been together a decade. Now, each year we usually do not go overboard with gifts as we love to celebrate Valentine’s Day as a family. I love seeing the girls faces light up as they are celebrating with us. This year, will be an extra special day as we celebrate 10 years together.

My husband has already gave me the best gift ever. The gift was not jewelry, not clothes, not a new technology device or anything that was purchased with money. This gift did not cost one red cent. How is it the best present then?

Last weekend, we went out to eat with our Pastor and his wife for lunch after church. We were all sitting there talking about how Scott and I first met. I love telling our story. We locked eyes and smiled at each other, then the best present was given. “I know for sure I would take a bullet or jump out in front of a car if it would keep Jen or the girls alive.” Tears welled up in my eyes. That sentence right there showed me, my husband would put his life up to save the girls and I. My husband has never uttered those words to me before. My heart was beating fast and I just looked at him. That sentence has been playing over and over in my head this week. I told him Thursday night, you have given me the best Valentine’s present EVER! He said, what did I give you? I told him and we just hugged.

It reminded me what Jesus did for us. He gave his life for us so we could live. I am so thankful. I am blessed that God has given me a husband that will look out for the girls and I till the end. There is no price that could be placed on those words, but I will always keep them very close to my heart.

I love you Scott!

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