ONE MORE TIME...

I am asking for all of your thoughts/prayers as I enter surgery tomorrow morning. I will blog as soon as I recover and can sit up. I know that the amazing Lord above will watch over me (and my angels up there too!) Thank you in advance for loving me!

MAY YOU BE BLESSED

You know, I actually woke up before my alarm (4.45a) and started my day off in a great mood. As soon as I came into work, my employees foul attitude and tense were killing my "happy go lucky" attitude. I asked them to kill the negativity and they looked at me like I was crazy!

So, I went back into my office and delighted in my fresh cup of coffee and my Christmas music. I opened my email and noticed one from the hotel's corporate owner. I noticed it was an inspirational video. I sat back and watched. The video was a WOW moment that I HAVE to share!

http://www.simpletruths.tv/store/movies.php?movie=MYBB

In today's world we are rushed and stressed. Often we forget to stop and realize WE ARE BLESSED. Please take a moment and click the link below. Tune out all things around you (I know that is hard to do with little ones around) and watch the video. I hope for you too that you feel loved and your worries are subsided.

God bless,
Danos

GOBBLE GOBBLE

This is the time of year we sit back and reflect on the things and people we are grateful for and you come to mind right away. I hope you find happiness and contentment this Thanksgiving. I hope you can find many things to be grateful for and I hope you know we will be thinking of you.

I want to wish everyone a wonderful and happy thanksgiving. Not just today, but everyday I am thankful for amazing friends and family like you. Enjoy your wonderful food spread, make joyous memories, and nap time too! :)

(unfortunately, i will be at the hotel while my boys spend family time with my mom's family!)

WOOZIE AND MATT MATT HAVE A GIRL!

Noah's godmother (Emily) "Woozie" and her boyfriend Matt had Christmas a little early this year. They gave each other an adorable baby girl black pug named Zoey! We were worried how Noah was going to react to her, since he is scared of soo many dogs. He did great! He kept saying, "She's so small!" He and Matt Matt were building blocks and made Zoey a castle for her to play in. It was soo cute!

Woozie and Matt had a baby!

REMEMBER our troops, lest we not forget them

With the holiday season coming so fast, we have to remember those that are fighting for us. They are fathers, mothers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, daughters, sons, friends, and companions....The least we can do is to show our support.

I encourage each of you to share this website with those around you. Click on the link that says "thank the troops" and send them a heart filled message. http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/

There is also a great website for sending the deployed holiday treats (if you want to go a step beyond and sharing your Christmas cheer!) http://www.soldiersangels.com/

THERE'S A MONKEY IN THE HOUSE

This morning after Noah's normal wake up routine, he asked for a banana. Gladly I gave him one. He sat at ate while watching Blue's Clues (while Ike and I continued to get ready for work). I finished and went to iron my clothes in the guestroom, passing the den (peaking at Noah). I howlered at Ike, "Did you give him another banana?" Ike said NO. So I asked Noah "Where did you get that banana?" "MYSELF! I WANT TO EAT A BANANA!!!!"

Ike and I just laughed that we now have a Monkey in the house.

Not only had Noah already had 1 banana, he had to jump up to the kitchen table, grab the banana, and peel it. (oh, we found the peels on his desk!)

sooo funny!!

MY SURGERY

I have set my surgery for December 1st at 10am....YUCKY birthday present! :)
Keep the prayers coming.

I NEED SOME PRAYERS...

I didn't intend for this blog to have anything but Noah's amazing growth, but I am seeking love and prayers.

For the last couple of months I have been battling with a large cyst on my left ovary. After 8 weeks of intense medicine, today the bad news came. The cyst has actually grown to 8.25 cm (HUGE!) Along with that has come pain and discomfort.

I am asking for prayers because I have scheduled surgery for the removal of the cyst. I truly believe that God will provide, but it still scares me. Also, I know that in order for us to have our desired 2nd child, it has to be removed.

I will keep you posted with my recovery and future, but in advance appreciate the prayers and loving thoughts.

xoxo...danos

A NEW ANCHOR MAN IS BORN!

Baby Evan Price Prewitt (son of Stephen and Trisha Simpson Prewitt) was born on 11-11-08 at 7pm via c-section. Evan weighs 8 lvs 14 oz and 22.75 inches long. Mom and baby are fine!

(pictures to come!)

COOKIE MONSTER

I got home from work early today, Noah asked to make cookies. So after his nap I made some sugar cookies AND............. we decorated and drew on them! (maybe I am so far from the Jones' I didn't know that these markers exist!) They look like real markers,but actually are food coloring. Noah and I had a blast with the cookie decorating.

(oh, yes! that is chocolate on his mouth - if you look closely you can see he pulled out the chocolate chip from the center of the cookie and ate it!)


(and yes, he is wearing one of my favorite tshirts "lock up your daughters!")

WHAT'S YOUR NAME?

My name is "NoNo Baze Manold" (aka: Noah Blaise Manuel)

(oh, he is jumping on my excersise ball! sorry for the distraction but this was too cute not to share!)

THAT'S FUNNY!

So Ike and I dropped Noah off at school this morning, his teacher had a story to tell us. She said that yesterday that she was playing ball hide with the children. She would stand up and put a ball behind her back, switched hands back and forth. She had the children guess what hand the ball was in.

After a few times of getting it wrong: Noah replied, "YOU HAVE IT IN BOTH HANDS!"

I about died laughing! What a hoot = Oh, Noahbear!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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We had a blast carving the pumpkin with Noah (and Bob). On Halloween night we went to Honeybee and Dox's house first (Woozie and Matt came home from LSU to see Noah). Then we headed to Mimi and Popeye's house to trick or treat with Aiden