Finally...

Love, Love, Love. Finally..... The girls are home after being at their dad's for over a week for the Thanksgiving Break. We are sitting here watching the Princess and the Frog and Camp Rock 2. How I have missed them singing and dancing in front of the televsion? Or just seeing their smiles? Hearing their voices? So happy to hear them giggling, running, playing, singing, and dancing. Oh! To be a child again? Never a dull moment in the Neeley house. :)

Thanksgiving Break 2010...

Hmm....what can I say? The girls went to their dad's for the Thanksgiving Break. I still haven't really gotten use to sharing the girls on the holidays. It's been 3 years since our divorce was final on November 26th. It was a blah day for me!! The emotions of the day. The fact of being alone. It all just overwhelmed me. Spent most of the day on my mom and dad's couch watching College Football and sleeping.

Who actually gets a divorce during the holidays???? Geez. I guess the answer would be..."me!!" Haha. It was definitely a lack of options and not wanting the whole ordeal to drag on forever or any longer than it already had. Needed closure so we could both move on with our lives.

It turned out that it was a very long week for me. It seemed to drag on forever. It did however give me some time to myself. So I took the chance to find some R&R to try to take my mind off of things. Went to Vegas, spent Thanksgiving with my family, and did a little shopping. Spent time with some friends and missed the girls beyond belief.

Vegas 2010...part II

Hello Vegas!! Oh, how I have missed thee. Haha. It's only been 4 months since my last visit to Vegas!! The weather was okay this time. It was raining when we got there. Never actually seen it rain in all the times I've been to Vegas. The wind was blowing. There was a strong wind advisory. It was really cold too. It was almost like being in Omaha, Nebraska during the College World Series. They always say....wait a second, the weather will change. Haha. But all in all it was a great trip. Got to play some slots, eat some good food, and spend time with my family. Good advice....

One of our favorite eating spots in Vegas...

Pink's Hot Dogs....yummy!!

A view of Vegas...

Chocolate flowers....milk, dark, and white chocolate. They actually spin or rotate. It is one of the neatest things I've ever seen.

Halloween 2010

Trunk or Treating at Faith Lutheran School this year. The kids had a blast. Us, adults had a fun time as well. Just some pics. All the kids....after trunk or treat.

Taylor and mommy....

Taylor, Kaylee, Emma, Brayden, and William...

Emma and mommy... The kids.....

YMCA cheerleading...

The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders... My Emma...

The Group Picture...

My cheerleaders...Taylor and Emma..

YMCA Cheerleading. We tried it this year. The girls really enjoyed it. Love to see them happy!

Kaylee's 7th Birthday....

My neice, Kaylee, turned 7. Wow. She is growing up! I can't believe it. I remember when I got to hold her for the 1st time in the hospital. So amazing. Such a great girl. Christina and Kaylee...

Kaylee and her cake...

The clan...haha.

Kaylee and me...

Kaylee and Christina...

Her birthday cake...

Kaylee and William...

Just the birthday girl...

Christina and I....

Jonas Brothers....Camp Rock 2 Cast.

This year we decided to do things a little different from years past. The girls were given a choice for their birthday... We could have a birthday party for them or we could all go see the Jonas Brothers and the Cast of Camp Rock 2. Well needless to say the girls jumped on the opportunity to go see the Jonas Brothers and Camp Rock 2. We had a great time. I think I was actually more excited than they were at times. Haha. Gotta love being a mom with 2 little girls.

The Pavillion...

Waiting for the show to start...The Birthday Girls.....

The girls....waiting to get in. Boy it was hot.

Walking up to the pavillion.

My Trisha....

One of the best friends a girl can have. My Trisha!! Gotta love her. Don't know how I would have made it through these past years without her. :)

Back to school...

Emma helping Taylor get her backpack off when we dropped her off for the 1st day of 1st grade. How sweet?

My beautiful little girls....Taylor and Emma.

Emma walking into her classroom....on her very 1st day of Pre-K. Actually thought she might have a problem but she was a big girl. She definitely made her mommy proud. :)

Emma's 4th Birthday...

Taylor and Emma...

William and Emma....

The girls....blowing out the candles. Kaylee, Emma, and Taylor.

My Emma Reese turned 4 today. Boy how time just flies by. It seems like yesterday she was still a little baby. Can't believe she is is growing up so quick. My little baby is not a little baby anymore.

Vegas...2010!

Caesar's at night time... Entry to Paris..

Flamingo....Bugsy's home.

Waterfall at the Entry of Aria....

Paris....

Vegas, what can I say? My family absolutely loves it out there. It has become ONE of our family vacation spot it seems of late. I love it! I really don't like to gamble because I HATE to lose money but I like the lights, the scene, and the atmosphere!! There is always something to do and somewhere to go. Great shows to see! Great places to eat! Stores to shop!

I hadn't been to Vegas in 2 years or my 28th birthday... so it was time to go again! I flew on an airplane by myself for the first time. I have always had people to go with me or fly with me! I think I proved I am a big girl now! Haha! :)

Got to thinking...everytime I have ever flown it has been to Vegas. Wow o Wow! We normally like to drive and take in the sights but sometimes you just don't have the time to do that! The girls had to stay at home because the ex husband was suppose to have them for summer visitation but decided he wasn't going to exercise his right to summer visitation this year a week before because it was inconvenient for him! So, Christina had to watch them while I went. The ticket was already bought or else I might have just stayed home. Oh well! Enough of that! I missed my girls but I had a great time!


Bellagio...... Eifell tower at Paris...

The bath room...

The lower half of the room.....the living room?

My comfy bed while I was there....

Thankful....praying for a miracle and peace!

Thankful for my two, beautiful, little girls. I thank the lord everyday that Taylor and Emma are happy and healthy. After hearing about Katie Connor, I am saddened to think about the whole ordeal. Her father, William, grew up with my ex husband and her grandfather, Glenn, has known my family since my dad taught for him at North Zulch ISD back in the 70's and has pastored several things for the Neeley family. This whole thing just hits close to home for me especially when it is people you know. As a mother, I couldn't imagine having to go through the fight for my child's life and in the end realize the end result is still the same. I can't even begin to know what it would be like to know that my child was dying and there was nothing they could do for her. Although I would be thankful for the time I had gotten to spend with my child and the everlasting affect she would have on our lives...my heart would never be the same. My thoughts and prayers are with the Connor's during this most difficult time. I pray the lord helps provide them the strength and the faith to keep going and fighting! Praying for a miracle and peace!!

Turning 30....

Christina and me...birthday girls!! We celebrated our 30th birthday at Fajita Jack's with our closest family and friends. This birthday of course was the birthday I have been dreading for about 6 months now...all of my friends have heard me moan and groan about getting older. Age is just a number, right! Quote, unquote. Haha. So far, it hasn't been so bad.

Taylor and Mommy....

Christina and Kaylee...

Moreno, Me, and Joey....

Seth and Abel...

Mo and Emma...

Mo and Taylor....