things have changed

LAST YEAR:

THIS YEAR

Waters (Melissa) First Family Photo

Emma Jean Waters

Parents: Melissa (my little sister) and Clint Waters

Born: 4:13 am, Friday November 20, 2009

8lbs 7oz

20 in

Memories

My sister, Becky and her husband Chad went through Snowflake. She sent me some pictures and man did it bring back memories!!

Eds Market:

We lived 3 blocks away. This is where my brother spent all of his quarters in the arcade games and I would ride my bike to spend all my money. It didn't look like this when we lived there!

The Church with the green roof

Who knows why they made it green? But this is where I spent 3 hours out of every Sunday then would race my brothers home. That is until Tyler got mad and pushed me down in the parking lot and scarred my knees for life :)

The Little League Field:

Man we spent SO much time here during the summers! Between my mom announcing, my brothers playing and me in the concession stand!! THIS was my summer

Pioneer Park:

We'd go here to play, it was a quick walk or even quick bike trip. Here's where we'd spend "Thursday Night in the Park" (I think it was Thursday lol) on our lawn chairs (or our case blankets) watching people from around town show off all their talent.

Last but not least my house:

I barely recognize it anymore but I'm glad its at least standing. Far left hand side behind the lilac bush is my bedroom window. Ahhh the memories ... :)

GUESS WHAT?!

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I am NOT pregnant ... LOL!

Moving on .... the company I work for has an amazing website called www.redplum.com. If you haven't checked it out I suggest you do! Its an amazing place to find awesome deals on EVERYTHING. We're talking groceries to vacations. Oh and if you live in a state where they have "coupon sense" then you BETTER know about this site. I work for Valassis ... the company that puts all those awesome coupons in your mailbox and your newspaper. Well now we can put them in your inbox or you can just go online.

I have been chosen to represent Texas on the "Redplum Pit Crew". Basically its my job to not only promote the website and drive traffic there, but also let everyone know about the amazing deals and contests. Now these aren't just regular contests where you fill out a ballot and you win something. Now we have those also, but this contest I'm talking about its actually fun and you can win awesome prizes. Back in January they asked for the best ideas for Valentine's Gifts. Then it was your best idea for a superbowl party spending only $43. Anyone can enter, then they pick a certain amount of finalists and post them on the website. Then its up to the public to decide who wins.

Well its that time again. This time the contest is all about summer and cooking out. We're asking for your most delicious rub or marinade recipe. Recipes must be able to be made in under 10 minutes. Send your submissions to corporatecommunications@valassis.com by this Friday the 17th. Three winners will be announced the week of July 27th and receive a $50 Omaha Steaks gift certificate.

If you don't want to enter, that's fine. Just send the recipe to me, I'll enter it and then when I win I'll send you a PICTURE of the gift certificate ... haha!

Seriously though, check out www.redplum.com. It is an amazing website and it helps me out. Definitely enter the contest if you have a good recipe!!

Where have I been?

I'm around, just haven't posted in FOREVER. Leaving in a few hours for that WONDERFUL drive to Arizona!

Only GOOD part is I get to bring Ayanna home YAY!

oh and Eric will be meeting the family ... dun dun dun.....

New Site

I've started listing my jewelry on another site in addition to my blog. Click here to see my page!

I miss this kid!

Ayanna has been in Safford with my mom since right after Christmas. She was having trouble in school and we thought a new environment would help. Its definitely helped her grades but I cannot WAIT until she comes home in June! I miss you!

Franklin Dos

Since we never found Franklin, Eric felt bad and promised Ashlee he'd get her a turtle. On Sunday she collected on that promise.

I don't think she believes he's really going to get it.

She got so dressed up and all ....

Ashlee strikes a "sexy pose"

This time on the car .... (don't ask me)

Gangsta's outside PetsMart (that's how we roll)

"No Eric pose sexy" ...

Buying "Franklin Dos"

Eric had no idea how expensive a turtle can be ... lol

Oh yeah ... don't forget the turtle ...

So excited

Franklin Dos in his box

Close-Up

Setting up his new home:

He likes it

Ashlee "playing" with Franklin .... lol

I finally did it!

So I finally made a blog specifically for my jewelry. Check it out and place an order for Mother's Day or your Mom's B'day or heck even one for yourself!!

Quick Update

I forgot to mention Franklin .... was never found. He was last seen wearing red Nikes.

My Ring

Has been found!. Thanks for all of those that prayed for me ..... lol!!!

More Jewelry

Pink & Black Bracelet

Green Necklace

Blue & Yellow Necklace & Bracelet

Close-up of the bracelet

My Ring

Is missing ... please pray for me!

Black & gold

GREEN

BLUE

Little Girl's Red

Turquoise with Silver Butterflies

Road Trip

On Sunday we drove to Trinity to visit Eric's Grandma. Its about an hour drive and out in the country. Reminded me of home! Ashlee went with Eric to his sister's house real quick and she found a turtle by the graveyard and named it Franklin. They let it go and then I told her she could have kept it so she insisted we go try to find him.

Eric Driving:

Ashlee Sleeping:

The country!

Eric and MiMa:

Ashlee playing on the Go Cart.... yes she's wearing a crown.

My niece Tamaya - look at those dimples!

Ashlee & Tamaya

Eric's Dad's headstone:

Looking for Franklin:

Ready to go home!

It was nice to get out of the city and it was such a beautiful day.

White girl + too much sun =

More Jewelery - place your custom Mother's Day order now!

Yellow & silver necklace w/earrings

Sea blue & silver, necklace, dangle bracelet & earrings

Clear & silver necklace & bracelet