Did you notice that there is a new link at the top of the page? Rode Dictionary. I have had it there a while and I am not too sure people know it is there.
I originally had some of Taryne's "sayings" on the right panel but it was getting a little long and messy for me so I decided (with the help of the new Blogger design help) that I could add "pages". So I did.
I will eventually add Hayden's things too but right now we are still at baby noises.
An "About Us" page is in the works, but I hate typing about myself, so I am not too happy with it yet. I just don't know how much or little of "our story" to tell. I would think that the people that read this blog know most of it, but I think others read it too and I don't want every little detail on that either.
Do you have any suggestions for other "pages"?
Until next time...Gig'em!
Friday, July 20, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
I did it!!
I promoted to Director with Thirty One Gifts!!!!!
I joined Thirty One in June 2010 to try to bring in a little extra money each month since I was not working full time. It is the fourth direct selling company I have tried and it will be the last because it has been such a blessing to me and my family that I could not imagine doing any other type of business.
Since I was home a lot more, I read A LOT of blogs. One blog in particular was doing a give away for a Thirty One bag. I had never heard of this company and loved the pictures so I quickly went to the consultant's site to see what else they had to offer. After a quick look through the business opportunity section, I emailed the consultant with a few questions and then talked to Kyle.
You should have seen the look on his face when I said I wanted to try another direct sell company. I think I was finally able to sell him on letting me sign up because of the promotion they had going at the time. If I qualified in my first 30 days, I could earn the cost of my kit ($99) back. So it would be like joining for free. Which I did. I was so glad I was able to do that since Kyle was a bit skeptical at first based on my past performances with direct selling companies.
Over the past 2 years, I have have worked my business on and off depending on what I had going on in life. It wasn't until I was pregnant with Hayden that I really decided to grow my business and become a leader in the company. I had always wanted to become a director (and higher) but I guess the motivation I needed wasn't quite there just yet. I guess this was the fire under my rear that I needed.
I don't completely know all the reasons God put Thirty One in my life, but this company has helped me grow as a person and has introduced me to some pretty amazing women. I love that my business is portable and I can take it with me anywhere in the country. It is also helping me get a head start on meeting new people in Knoxville besides my school peeps. I am going to co-host our next training meeting. I am a little nervous since I have only met one of the ladies via Facebook, but it will be great to meet new ladies in my new area.
I just want to say thank you to all of my family and friends that have supported me over the past 2 years with Thirty One. I can't wait to see what plans He has for me, my family and my business in the years to come.
Until next time...Gig'em!
The views and experiences expressed in this post are mine and may not reflect those of Thirty One Gifts.
I joined Thirty One in June 2010 to try to bring in a little extra money each month since I was not working full time. It is the fourth direct selling company I have tried and it will be the last because it has been such a blessing to me and my family that I could not imagine doing any other type of business.
Since I was home a lot more, I read A LOT of blogs. One blog in particular was doing a give away for a Thirty One bag. I had never heard of this company and loved the pictures so I quickly went to the consultant's site to see what else they had to offer. After a quick look through the business opportunity section, I emailed the consultant with a few questions and then talked to Kyle.
You should have seen the look on his face when I said I wanted to try another direct sell company. I think I was finally able to sell him on letting me sign up because of the promotion they had going at the time. If I qualified in my first 30 days, I could earn the cost of my kit ($99) back. So it would be like joining for free. Which I did. I was so glad I was able to do that since Kyle was a bit skeptical at first based on my past performances with direct selling companies.
Over the past 2 years, I have have worked my business on and off depending on what I had going on in life. It wasn't until I was pregnant with Hayden that I really decided to grow my business and become a leader in the company. I had always wanted to become a director (and higher) but I guess the motivation I needed wasn't quite there just yet. I guess this was the fire under my rear that I needed.
I don't completely know all the reasons God put Thirty One in my life, but this company has helped me grow as a person and has introduced me to some pretty amazing women. I love that my business is portable and I can take it with me anywhere in the country. It is also helping me get a head start on meeting new people in Knoxville besides my school peeps. I am going to co-host our next training meeting. I am a little nervous since I have only met one of the ladies via Facebook, but it will be great to meet new ladies in my new area.
I just want to say thank you to all of my family and friends that have supported me over the past 2 years with Thirty One. I can't wait to see what plans He has for me, my family and my business in the years to come.
Until next time...Gig'em!
The views and experiences expressed in this post are mine and may not reflect those of Thirty One Gifts.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Sunday, July 8, 2012
First Haircut
Yes, she is almost 3 years old and today was the first time we have had her hair cut. It was just getting too many knots at bath time and during the day to keep it that long. It also doesn't help that she prefers to wear it down instead of pulled back in a ponytail or even in clips.
I had to hold her hand the entire time, but she did SOOO well and sat perfectly still. The lady cut about 5 inches off and it still seems long. Afterward, Taryne said it felt good to have her hair cut. I don't know what it is, but it is weird how it "feels" good to get your hair cut. You just feel refreshed.
Until next time...Gig'em!
I had to hold her hand the entire time, but she did SOOO well and sat perfectly still. The lady cut about 5 inches off and it still seems long. Afterward, Taryne said it felt good to have her hair cut. I don't know what it is, but it is weird how it "feels" good to get your hair cut. You just feel refreshed.
Until next time...Gig'em!
Happy Independence Day!
Yes, I am a few days late in my post...sorry. I feel like I have a ton of posts and I didn't want to post them all at once.
We had a pretty lazy day, but was able to spend the entire day together as a family. Taryne and I made a quick trip to Michael's to look at the Hello Kitty stuff and picked up a pack of the glow in the dark bracelets for the fireworks show that night.
That morning I took several pictures of Taryne and Hayden in red, white and blue attire and I am glad I did it early. Those outfits didn't last until lunch before spit up and accidents got both children very dirty.
The Bush Library does a good job with fireworks each year. Every year that we have been in town for the 4th, we have made it out to watch the fireworks....except last year, but it was a laser show since it was too dry.
I love teaching Taryne about the different holidays and why we celebrate them. It is fun to watch her grow and learn a little more each year.
Until next time...Gig'em!
We had a pretty lazy day, but was able to spend the entire day together as a family. Taryne and I made a quick trip to Michael's to look at the Hello Kitty stuff and picked up a pack of the glow in the dark bracelets for the fireworks show that night.
That morning I took several pictures of Taryne and Hayden in red, white and blue attire and I am glad I did it early. Those outfits didn't last until lunch before spit up and accidents got both children very dirty.
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| Hayden's first 4th of July! |
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| Wow, those overhead lights make us look awful! |
The Bush Library does a good job with fireworks each year. Every year that we have been in town for the 4th, we have made it out to watch the fireworks....except last year, but it was a laser show since it was too dry.
I love teaching Taryne about the different holidays and why we celebrate them. It is fun to watch her grow and learn a little more each year.
Until next time...Gig'em!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
SeaLife Aquarium
Last weekend, we FINALLY made a trip to Grapevine to see Charlotte and Zach for the day. We also took Taryne and Hayden to the aquarium where Charlotte and Zach both work. Despite a little craziness with a 2 1/2 year old, a 3 month old and a double stroller, we had a blast!
Taryne talked about the octopus the entire week before. She saw a picture of it online and was ecstatic that it was PINK. I asked Charlotte about the pink octopus and she told me that he actually changes colors depending on his mood. Wow, a mood octopus!?! Interesting.
Taryne went through the aquarium with Charlotte and Zach while Kyle, Hayden and I were close behind. Maneuvering with a double stroller in some places can be a bit of a challenge, not to mention we had to stop twice for a diaper change and once for a bottle. Zach knows EVERYTHING about all the fish, turtles, sharks, etc at the aquarium. I think Taryne's favorite thing was the seahorses. Zach said she could not look at them enough.
I wish we would have had time to visit the LegoLand across the walkway in the mall, but time just got away from us that day. And we still had a 3 hour drive home. After the aquarium, we did stop by the Hello Kitty store in the mall and picked out a potty prize...yes, we are not there yet.
Until next time...Gig'em!
Taryne talked about the octopus the entire week before. She saw a picture of it online and was ecstatic that it was PINK. I asked Charlotte about the pink octopus and she told me that he actually changes colors depending on his mood. Wow, a mood octopus!?! Interesting.
Taryne went through the aquarium with Charlotte and Zach while Kyle, Hayden and I were close behind. Maneuvering with a double stroller in some places can be a bit of a challenge, not to mention we had to stop twice for a diaper change and once for a bottle. Zach knows EVERYTHING about all the fish, turtles, sharks, etc at the aquarium. I think Taryne's favorite thing was the seahorses. Zach said she could not look at them enough.
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| Family Photo! |
Until next time...Gig'em!
Ferb
Taryne LOVES to watch Phineas and Ferb on the Disney Channel. She has books, a little Perry and walks around singing "Agent P!!"
Well, now she has Hayden watching with her....and practicing sitting too.
Until next time...Gig'em!
Well, now she has Hayden watching with her....and practicing sitting too.
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| Sporting her new Tennessee shirt! |
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| "I love my little brother!" |
Until next time...Gig'em!
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