It's Been A Year....

Well, that didn't go as planned. To Blog more. LOL. It has been just at 1 year since I got on here. Oh my. And in case you were wondering, no, I still have NOT decided if I want to be a mom. Right now, being a doggie mom is just fine. I was looking at our finances & bills that we have, & I almost fainted. Trying to add a human life in the mix? Ha! We can't even pay off our vet bill. How are we gonna pay for diapers, day care, Dr's visits, clothes, etc??? I know, I know, it takes a village, but the village isn't going to be there 24/7. Oh my, now my anxiety is coming back. Well, I guess that's settled. But then I look at all these people making a life. Having a family. Growing older. What will happen to me & my husband when we are old? Our doggies will be long gone, & the ones that we will have, won't be able to do anything because.....well, they are dogs.

Last year, I had a job change, still in Dentistry, but I'm now at another kind of office. Some things changed, & people got butt hurt, & well, needless to say, I was the highest paid, so I was the one canned....to put it nicely. Oh well. I am now at a wonderful office, where it's just 3 of us, & we are always busy. There's no time for drama. Thank God!! I also still do my photography. But wish I could be doing more!!

I hope to go on little adventures this upcoming Spring & Summer. Hopefully a little get away with My Mister!! That would be awesome!

<3 Kelli

Baby Blues

Have you ever been so adamant about something that you could never get over something? I have always said that I NEVER wanted to become a Mom. Never. You see, I have an issue with the Human Body. Yes, I know that's weird, but it is me. I cannot stand to look at the veins in my hands, or hear my heart beat. It really gives me the case of the queasies. So, to think that I could GROW another Human being INSIDE of me, is crazy, just crazy! I don't like my blood being taken, I have to lie down. Just the thought of an IV makes me want to faint.

Going back to my teens, I always told my mom that I didn't want any kids. They were noisy, & didn't listen, or the thought of never being by myself again, made me absolutely not want any kids. You mean, no free time? No picking up & just going to do what you want to do? You mean I have to schedule time around naps, fussiness, sickies?? Double What?? Oh No! That's NOT happening!  I like to do what I want, when I want.

But now, I have so many amazing nieces, nephews, & friends kids that I absolutely ADORE!! OMG!!!! I mean the cuteness that is in each & every one of them, makes me want to burst! & I keep thinking about that CLOCK!! I am almost 32 years old. I think the time is NOW to start thinking about the rest of my life. Should I bite the bullet & go through the things you endure with pregnancy? Or should I just not become a mother. I have been starting to research everything that happens during pregnancy, I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not....lol...but I need to prepare myself for something that I would be putting my body through. Sike myself up & bite the bullet.

My husband & I were together for 7 1/2 years before he asked me to be his Wife. We were constantly asked "when are you getting married?" We finally did, & as soon as that happened, here comes the "when are yall going to have babies?" UGH!!! I always felt that it was very rude. Like, how dare you ask me about MY personal life?! So, I would just tell everyone that we weren't having any kids. Plain & simple. End of story. Stop asking me. But now, now, I'm on the fence & actually starting to ask myself, if I really DON'T want to be a mom or If I DO.....oh decisions.....& life changing events....of course the Hubby is just going with my flow. Waiting for me to give him the go ahead. If you will.

So, I guess I'll continue to do my research, & probably freak myself out. So, stay tuned on this crazy Life in the Country..... :)

<3
Kelli

And Summer is Gone

What did you get to do this Summer? I had photo shoots, work at the Dentist Office & we got to get a little get away to Nags Head, NC for our 4 year (married) Anniversary. :) We really haven't gotten to get away since our Honeymoon, So that was really nice.

In July, I turned 31! The whole weekend consisted of Independence Day, Movies with one of my Besties & then we celebrated with a cook out here at the house with my family & Best Friend.

August we celebrated Jager's 7th Bday with a little ice cream party. We love our furbabies!!

And now we are in the Fall season. Changing leaves, Bonfires, Hoodies......& more Birthdays!


We just celebrated our niece Harleigh's 4th bday (which is actually today!) on Sunday. She's the best!!

So long Summer.....Welcome Fall!


Until next time.

Love,
Kelli 

Sometimes, things don't go as planned............

This year is flying by! I mean fast, too boy!! It's almost May. My hubby turned 35 in February. My niece, Alaina turned 1 in March. My baby brother turned 26 on the 8th. Easter has come & gone. We went to Jon's mom's the Sunday before Easter, for his family's Easter. We had so much fun!! We do an Easter Egg Hunt for the kiddos.We went to my mom's house on Easter. Had a cookout. & the ice cream truck came by. I haven't seen an ice cream truck in forever!!! 





 


                                                                                            He Is Risen!!

Me & Mom with Fletch photo bombing us!

Me & the Hubby, Jonathan. He's the best!! <3
















A couple of months ago, I told you about how my friend, Christa was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. At only 33 years old. That's only 3 years older than me. That scares me. But, I know that God is with her every step of the way. As she walks in Faith. She always has a smile on her face. She IS inspiration!!
Well, a couple of weeks ago, my mom's Best Friend, my Other Mother, Sheila, finally got to go to the Doctor, after she had found a lump in her breast. & when she got her results, it WAS the Big C. I was shocked to find out. She starts chemo in a couple of weeks, after testing on her heart & getting xrays done. This Friday, she & my mom are cutting their hair, OFF. I get to photograph this journey. & I am honored. She & Christa are going to kick Cancer's Butt!!!

Me & My other Mother, Sheila

Sometimes, I question why God allows things to happen. But then I remember that we all have a season. Some of our Seasons are good & some are bad. We go through trials, but are never given more than we can handle. I know this. Being new in my Faith, I still have questions. But, I will trust in Him. Even if things don't go as planned.

<3 

Kelli

 

My Hubby's 35th Bday, Family & A friend with Breast Cancer

Yesterday was my hubby's 35th bday! He is one of those people who don't really care to celebrate his bdays, but since he is married to me, I insist. LOL. Saturday night we went to Hooter's to get Hot Wings & met one of my friends there. My how Hooter's has changed (& not for the better). I told him if he wanted Hot Wings, next time we are going to Buffalo Wild Wings!!

For Jonathan's Bday, we went to his mom's like we do every 2nd Sunday of the month for family time & Lunch!! Getting his brothers & their family together with His Mom & Step-Dad is great! I love seeing them every month! We all take a day out of our busy schedules to get together. Especially when there are babies around! My niece McKinley who is 15 months old & my Great-nephew, Ayden who is 16 months old, then we have Harleigh, who is 3yrs old & Preston who is 7 yrs old. Seeing these kiddos grow up is so rewarding since we don't have any children of our own. This past Friday, I went to see Harleigh at her ice skating lesson. She is so cute out there in those tiny skates!

A couple of weeks ago, my ex-Pastor's wife told the world she has Breast Cancer. They were my Pastors at my church Crossroads, & God called them to Amarillo, TX. She is only a couple of years older than me. Which, is scary. But she is BRAVE! She has a GOD that will heal her. They have had a time with her insurance company though. But they got it all straight & it will go in affect on March 1st. But until then, they will have to pay out of pocket. Her mom has set up a fund to go to her that you can donate to, which is a life saver! They also have 3 children that will have to see their mom go through Chemo. She has cut her hair in a pixie cut, to get ready for the inevitable.

Until next time,
<3 Kelli

Happy Halloween!!! 

Well, it's that time of year again! My Fave Holiday!! This year is the first year in about 8 years that I won't be dressing up & going to any Halloween parties or go Downtown to the club to win that costume contest. Why you ask? Because one of my Best Friends, My Sissy, Stacy moved back home to Wisconsin. :( I know I could go out with the Hubs, but she's my OTHER partner in crime. Did you see that episode of Grey's Anatomy, where Meredith tells Christina that she's her person? Yep, that's Stacy. But I am wearing my "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" t shirt to work today. I can't wait to see my friends bring their kids to the door to go trick or treating!! The house, inside & out is all decorated up! I know my hubby will be thrilled when it's all taken down. LOL. So be safe out there tonight everyone!!

Here's some pics of Halloween's Past....

Almost September!!!

Ok, I know, I know.....I haven't posted in a VERY LONG TIME.  Please forgive me. I have been busy photographing Weddings, Maternity Shoots, Parties, Bridal & Engagement photos. I have been one busy girl. Oh & yeah, I am a dental assistant Monday- Thursday, here in Powhatan. So, I looked at my calendar yesterday & saw that it's ALMOST SEPTEMBER!!!

It's also the week of our 3 year Wedding Anniversary!! 8/21/10 I became Mrs. Cable.  I can't believe it's been 3 years! Although we have been together for 11 years altogether! Jonathan, you are my Rock, My Heart & My Everything! I am so glad to call you My Mr.!! I can't wait to go to the mountains & the beach this week with my Mr. Surely I will have my camera handy for anything I want to photograph. Hopefully I won't neglect my poor little blog anymore. We'll see.

<3kelli