Happy Holidays!

- Madonna -  

If we took a holiday
Took some time to celebrate
Just one day out of life
It would be, it would be so nice

Everybody spread the word
We're gonna have a celebration
All across the world
In every nation
It's time for the good times
Forget about the bad times, oh yeah
One day to come together
To release the pressure
We need a holiday

 You can turn this world around
And bring back all of those happy days
Put your troubles down
It's time to celebrate
Let love shine
And we will find
A way to come together
And make things better
We need a holiday

Holiday Celebrate
Holiday Celebrate

Holiday, Celebration
Come together in every nation

MUCHO LOVE! HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY & NEW YEAR!

Cabin Fever

Holiday's can really take it all out of a person... financially, and well.... emotionally.

This holiday season is a bit more exhausting as the snow (as beautiful as it is) has locked us indoors for a bit, and then on top of that we couldn't go anywhere if we wanted since we're a bit tight financially from moving into our new home... I have the feeling that we aren't alone in this situation this year.

I may not have a big red box with a shiny green bow for you, but please know that you have made my 2010 year a wonderful one, and I am grateful to have you all in my life.

Happy Holidays, family & friends. Please enjoy some fun pictures below from this past month.
  

 

Mucho Love!

And now for something stupid....

I hate those moments where you get caught up in something stupid... so stupid that it drives you crazy, and time seems to go sooooooo slow.... then it passes, and you look at your little one and hate that you wasted that slow time on something non-important, instead of cherishing the extended time lapse by gazing into your little ones eyes...

Why must time work like that? Why my attention work like that? I need to retrain my brain!!!

I am so tired of certain topics, and so over extended in certain areas... I am about loving my family, and supporting everyone in it. I love too much sometimes, and as the saying goes "No good deed goes unpunished"... well it seems to be the case lately. I can't let this negative emotion linger, or it will only manifest itself into a monster... a monster that I create in my own head.

Time to move ahead, no looking back.... positive lights are shining off in the distance, and I am gaining on them quickly!

Don't fret, get off your ass and do something about it!
- Miss Dray

Mucho Love!

OuuuTTah

Dearest little love,

That's it... we've called it. Your first word is "out", or as you say it "OuuuuTah".
Man o' man are you just growing a mile a minute. Yapping all day, crawling from one end of the room to the other in seconds... you impress me more and more each day, Adrayn.

Also, for some reason when you were a newborn and not cooperative in the car, your Papa and I would put in the "Black Eyed Peas" and you would hush right up. Well the other day you were having one of those moments and we decided to try it out for old times sake and it still works!! You and your Black Eyed Peas... I think it's the bass, and the trance-like vibe. Maybe you can tell me all about it someday. :)

It's so hard to remember all these little details in time to run to the computer and put it to this blog. I am also curious how all these details, videos, pictures from your childhood will affect you in the future. I only had pictures, and maybe a bad video here and there, but this is a whole new world.

On another note... love is in the air! Your Papa and I are getting married soon! We have already chosen the date (1/11/11, because that's the night I met your Papa in 2008), and just to be extra cheesy we've chosen 11am as the time we'll say our vows. Something special has happened with the planning though, a dear friend of your Papa's has offered to marry us in our new home!!! How wonderful is that! So simple, relaxed, and this home will have one more fabulous memory to add to it's charm. Maybe we're the first to ever get married in this 1920's house! 

We plan to have an intimate open-house reception in the spring/summer so friends can celebrate the love with us in more appropriate weather.

So excited for what 2011 will bring, but am still soaking up the 2010 while it lasts.
I love you so much my little monkey. Back to given you some Mama love!

Mucho Love!

What a world....

Dear Adrayn,

Their will be moments in your life that you become so moved, that it feels like a rush of beauty, or a nauseous kick in your belly.

Your Papa and I just watched a documentary last night that was a wake up call to us.
It showed me how sad this world is that your great grandparents, grandparents and  your Papa and I have left you with. I'm sorry in advance.

Please always live knowing that the choices you make will fuel your future as well as your children's (if you choose to have any). It may be small steps, but your Papa and I have always been aware to certain topics and have thought of your future and made choices accordingly. I know it all can't be fixed over night, but I hope to always strive for better, and be aware... as hard as it may be.

You are a special little boy, and I can already tell that you will be a mover and a shaker.
Be a leader, even if for yourself. Empower yourself with knowledge and be aware so that you aren't ignorant or hiding from all the harshness and beauty that the world supplies.

I love you so much, and always want the best for you and our whole family.
Knowledge is power, and knowledge can set you free to be who you want, as I always want you to be who you choose... Papa and I will just set the path while you take your first "baby steps" and guide you to all sides of the story, and from then on you will create Adrayn.
I love you dearly.

Mama

Sleep!!!!

Dear Adrayn,

I know it's not easy being a baby, and having all the new stresses and excitement that the day brings. I just know that you would (if allowed) stay awake for a full 24 hours, and be a bit cranky throughout. I am dying while I hear your cries for Mama, but your Mama is doing the best she can. I know what you need and I am fully aware that what you need right now is sleep.

Please just close your eyes little one and let your Mama relax.
I love you dearly, and those tearful cries only break my heart.

Please rest little one, so that we can face what tomorrow brings with a positive attitude and a smile on our faces.

Mucho love,
Mama

To my Sweetheart...

Dearest Love,

I remember writing you an email before Adrayn was born, and just wanted to send a post-chaos (new baby, new home, all those little stresses in life... haha)!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for being YOU!
You are one, if not the most determined person I know. When you think it, it happens.... you inspire me daily.

Now that our little one is here, loud and clear may I add, I can see more than ever the love that you have for your children... when Adrayn was a tiny little thing, you were so fragile with him. The first time you looked into his eyes said it all. You are a proud Papa.

I am very fortunate to share this beautiful life with you and our loving family. I appreciate every day, every moment we have together.

Our inside jokes, silly voices, early morning kisses, daily rituals that have made us, us. Then lastly, the undying attraction doesn't hurt either.

I write this as you are working out in the same room, unaware of the love I am feeling at this moment for you.
I turn around and still receive the same intense look of love that you gave me years ago. You are my heart. You are my love.

I know time changes things, but in our case I think the longer we marinate the more flavorful we become.
I also know that you LOVE food, so that reference was totally appropriate. :)

I love you sweetie pot-pie,
I love you my hard working man,
I love you for being the most amazing Papa,
I love you for loving me,

I love you Jeremy John Frandrup.

Mucho Love my sweet.

Feeling Good

I am now wearing pre-Adrayn pants again, and this feeling has only spun off into feeling amazingly healthy once again! Jeremy and I have invested in a workout program that will ensure this feeling lasts. I am planning on keeping track of my progress and getting into the best shape of my life!!!!

The only way to describe how I am feeling now are the lyrics from a wonderfully positive song (below). Hope you are all well, and that you may have the energy to make yourselves feel good today and beyond! 

Mucho Love!

"Feeling Good"

Birds flying high you know how I feel
Sun in the sky you know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by you know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Fish in the sea you know how I feel
River running free you know how I feel
blossom in the trees you know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know
Butterflies all havin' fun you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me

Stars when you shine you know how I feel
Scent of the pine you know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine
And you know how I feel

It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Love!

Some fun pictures that I came across....