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Xoxo,
Tanna
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
My Bucket List
If there's a few things that I could mention about what I learned from my daddy, it would be to dream big, never give up, and that I can get what I want. :) As I think about my dreams and what I want to do with my life from this point (with my family in tow), I come up with a list of a few things to be called My Bucket List; the things I want to do before I die (or "kick the bucket"). I'm not going to share all, just a few on my list. (Maybe I'll share more in the future, if you're lucky.)
I want to travel the world. I want to go to foreign countries like Spain, France, and New Zealand. I want to see the 7 Wonders of the World. I want to travel to every state in the USA. (..which I've almost accomplished.) I want to explore more of God's beautiful artwork. Most of my favorite memories from growing up, are from traveling so much with my family. I love to travel and explore new places.
I want to become a famous photographer. I want to be known for famous photographs. I want to open a photography studio (called GreenSheepPhotography). While I'm exploring the world, I want to return with beautiful photographs. I want to be the person that shines through my work and who's work glorifies God's handiwork. I love taking photo's and love what I'm able to capture.
I want to open a home for pregnant teens. I want a safe, healthy place for pregnant teens and their babies to live and I want to create it. I want them to gain self-esteem, life lessons, and friendships. I love helping people and I love babies. I consider this a passion of mine. I want to provide this place for teens so they know that they aren't alone and are loved. I want God to shine through in this home. Maybe it's because I had children so young, I don't know, but I dream of the day that I can help others and I pray that this is the way to do so.
There's sure to be more of "My Bucket List" to come but for now, that's enough! Have you ever thought about what's on your bucket list?
Xoxo,
Tanna
I want to travel the world. I want to go to foreign countries like Spain, France, and New Zealand. I want to see the 7 Wonders of the World. I want to travel to every state in the USA. (..which I've almost accomplished.) I want to explore more of God's beautiful artwork. Most of my favorite memories from growing up, are from traveling so much with my family. I love to travel and explore new places.
I want to become a famous photographer. I want to be known for famous photographs. I want to open a photography studio (called GreenSheepPhotography). While I'm exploring the world, I want to return with beautiful photographs. I want to be the person that shines through my work and who's work glorifies God's handiwork. I love taking photo's and love what I'm able to capture.
I want to open a home for pregnant teens. I want a safe, healthy place for pregnant teens and their babies to live and I want to create it. I want them to gain self-esteem, life lessons, and friendships. I love helping people and I love babies. I consider this a passion of mine. I want to provide this place for teens so they know that they aren't alone and are loved. I want God to shine through in this home. Maybe it's because I had children so young, I don't know, but I dream of the day that I can help others and I pray that this is the way to do so.
There's sure to be more of "My Bucket List" to come but for now, that's enough! Have you ever thought about what's on your bucket list?
Xoxo,
Tanna
California Dreamin' (Pasadena, California to be exact!)
I love watching Matt as he watches "his" longhorns play. He loves football. He loves it so much, he has me loving it. (He will be so proud that I blogged about football!) I love seeing him so happy watching something he once (and still does) had a huge passion to play. You may have heard that the longhorns won against Nebraska (barely), to win the Big 12 Championship!
On January 7th, they will be headed to Pasadena, California to play in the BCS Championship. Matt is so excited to watch them, from the comfort of his own couch! So today I was thinking how cool it would be to get Matt there to watch them, but it would definitely take the grace of God. (Considering tickets start at $800 a ticket-just for the game.) I love being able to share in something that Matt loves so much, even if I'm not as educated about it as he is. But I have to admit, I'm pretty good, thanks to him. So this week, we're dreaming of being in Pasadena on the 7th to cheer on "our" longhorns, even if we wake up sitting on our couch!
Hook 'em horns!
Xoxo,
Tanna
On January 7th, they will be headed to Pasadena, California to play in the BCS Championship. Matt is so excited to watch them, from the comfort of his own couch! So today I was thinking how cool it would be to get Matt there to watch them, but it would definitely take the grace of God. (Considering tickets start at $800 a ticket-just for the game.) I love being able to share in something that Matt loves so much, even if I'm not as educated about it as he is. But I have to admit, I'm pretty good, thanks to him. So this week, we're dreaming of being in Pasadena on the 7th to cheer on "our" longhorns, even if we wake up sitting on our couch!
Hook 'em horns!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Friday, December 4, 2009
Oh, Christmas Time!
My favorite holiday is by far, Christmas! I love the snow (when I'm inside to enjoy it), the hot cocoa, the yummy sweets, sitting by the fireplace, the decorations, the Christmas movies, and the shopping! It really does seem like a magical time of year, if you sit back and enjoy it.
When I was little, I remember waiting for dark to come so we could load up in my Grandpa's car and drive around to see all of the beautiful Christmas lights. I would always get to sit in the front, because I was the youngest and smallest. My grandpa would drive and drive until he made sure we seen every house in town. Not only that, but he would wait until one particular song came on the radio. "Grandma got ran over by a reindeer...", I can still hear us all singing it as my Grandma sat in disbelief. What a sweet memory that I will always remember! As I got older, my Dad would take us in his plane to fly over the Christmas lights. It was always an amazing experience.
We recently decorated our house for Christmas. It gets more fun every year as Jaelyn gets older. She loves to help! It's very bittersweet as each Christmas passes. This will already be Jaelyn's third Christmas, and Finlee's first. Unbelievable! They really do grow up fast. Here's a few pictures of our little helper!
When I was little, I remember waiting for dark to come so we could load up in my Grandpa's car and drive around to see all of the beautiful Christmas lights. I would always get to sit in the front, because I was the youngest and smallest. My grandpa would drive and drive until he made sure we seen every house in town. Not only that, but he would wait until one particular song came on the radio. "Grandma got ran over by a reindeer...", I can still hear us all singing it as my Grandma sat in disbelief. What a sweet memory that I will always remember! As I got older, my Dad would take us in his plane to fly over the Christmas lights. It was always an amazing experience.
We recently decorated our house for Christmas. It gets more fun every year as Jaelyn gets older. She loves to help! It's very bittersweet as each Christmas passes. This will already be Jaelyn's third Christmas, and Finlee's first. Unbelievable! They really do grow up fast. Here's a few pictures of our little helper!
Last night, Matt and I went with a few friends to see "It's a Wonderful Life", the play. It use to be a classic Christmas movie. It was truly a wonderful play. I think it truly is a wonderful life as long as you have friends and family.
Christmas is a great way to gather with family and friends but somtimes we just have to sit back, relax and really enjoy the true meaning of Christmas. To celebrate the birth of Jesus! Such an amazing time of year!
Merry CHRISTmas!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Flashback
Recently, I was looking back on the blogs that I had created for the girls. It was a lot of fun looking at pictures, stories, and information about them, from when they were just babies. It was a fun trip down memory lane. I thought I would remind you of their blog addresses just in case you wanted to share in the memories as well. Enjoy!
http://www.jaelynlerae.blogspot.com/
http://www.babypollock.blogspot.com/
Xoxo,
Tanna
Just remember that this is our main blog and I no longer update those anymore!
http://www.jaelynlerae.blogspot.com/
http://www.babypollock.blogspot.com/
Xoxo,
Tanna
Just remember that this is our main blog and I no longer update those anymore!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Finlee Grace
Finlee turns 9 months old today! Where has the time gone? She's been celebrating her first holiday's and will soon have her first Christmas, then her first birthday. She is changing fast and we are enjoying every minute with her. She loves playing with her big sister and can't wait to be running around with her! She's always ready to greet you with a smile and you can even sense some oneryness in her! I think we'll keep her, though!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Jaelyn's New Bike
My baby girl is growing up so fast. Fast enough that she is already ready to start learning how to ride a bike. For Christmas, all of Matt's siblings bought her a Barbie bike with a helmet and elbow pads. She absolutely loves it! She hasn't quite got the pedaling down yet, but she is learning. Here's a picture of her with her bike. Enjoy!
Xoxo,
Tanna
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