tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7280311311826304772024-03-18T20:14:57.351-07:00The Gallamore WeeklyTressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-8693394777631053642012-04-29T20:28:00.000-07:002012-04-29T20:28:55.037-07:00Sooo..it has been a while since I have posted an update. Please forgive me. You'd never think how time gets away from you when you have a toddler running around a baby in your tummy to wear you out. And let's not forget the 2 dogs and the hubs. So, my excuse for no updates is...exhaustion! But I will not give up my goal of getting this blog out more often. With that said, here goes.<br />
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Our darling Julianna is a whopping 17 months old. She is a mess. So into everything, Curious as a can be, which is awesome, because that is how she learns. Personally, I think she is pretty smart, some might say ADVANCED, but I could just be a really proud, biased mom. She has a great vocabulary and understands language very well. Some examples: well for starters she likes to help mommy by throwing away her dirty diapers. Odd, I know, but she gets so proud of herself when she puts them in the trash. She also likes to help feed the dogs. She knows where the food is. I scoop and she pours it into their bowls. At nighttime, George will ask her if she wants to read a book, and she will go pick one out in her playroom and bring it to him. Tonight she brought me two books to read!! My little bookworm. She loves her bath time, but lately she has decided she wants to take a shower. It's so funny- she's so tiny in there, but we can see her through the class. She wipes off the glass if we ask her to so we can see her better. Sometimes she takes a shower with mommy. She looks at my tummy and then at hers and says baby. She likes to kiss the baby, but then she tries to go kiss George's tummy. She doesn't understand that there is only a baby in mommy's tummy- and I wonder what she will think when my belly goes away after the baby is born. Hopefully she will want to kiss the baby once he/she arrives!<br />
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She does and says so many cute things that I could go on and on. Her favorite word is "yes", although she will definitely let you know if she doesn't want something. Actually, after thinking about it she has three favorite words: yes, Elmo, and DADDY. She sure loves that man! She can say some phrases, " I love you", "I don't know", "All done", "Thank you", and some cool words - "AMEN" which she kept screaming in church today after prayer over and over. It was too cute. She does say "mommy", often, usually when she wants something. I usually give it to her. Can we say spoiled???<br />
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She is wearing 18 month clothes and size 4 shoes. Her hair is getting longer and lighter, more like mine. She still looks mostly like her daddy, but I can see me in her at times and sometimes I can see my mom in her too. How awesome is that?<br />
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I absolutely love that girl with all my heart and am so amazed and proud of her daily. She is such a precious gift from God. I am so thankful!<br />
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As for gift, we have been blessed to be expecting again. I am 28 weeks along with our second miracle. We are waiting to find out the gender, and YES I can handle it. It is hard but I know it will be a great surprise on delivery day. I can't wait. We haven't chosen names yet, so if you have a suggestion, leave it the comment section below please!!<br />
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George and I are doing well. Marriage is hard, but love, hope and the grace of God make it so much easier. We are blessed to have each other and I am so honored to be his wife and mommy to his children. Marriage really does take three - husband, wife, and GOD. Never let anyone tell you any different. That's my wisdom for the day!<br />
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George and I both still have our day jobs of school counselor and trainer, but we have some new adventures as well. George has obtained his FFL and is opening a gun business with his brother Ron. He could give more details if you have questions. Those two are like kids in a candy shop when it comes to this gun thing.<br />
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As for me, I am making baby crafts, and I started my own business as a PINK PAPAYA consultant. I sell botanical skincare and makeup products. I love these products as well as the way the company operates. Very philanthropic and when you have parties they are just FUN!! Spa parties - if interested let me know, or if you'd like a one on one consultation let me know. All products have a 60 day money back guarantee, so it's a no risk way to try something new.<br />
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After writing all this, I think I see why I am so exhausted all the time- we are busy people! But busy is good. I am still wanting to be stay at home mommy, so please pray that if it is God's will for our family that we will be able to find a way to make that happen. If you need prayers, let me know in the comment box or via e-mail. I'd love to pray for you too!!<br />
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Well, goodnight. I wish you all many blessings. Keep an eye out for the next post!<br />
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So much, good and bad, happens in a year. And it all happens so quickly - 365 days really isn't THAT long. How is it that a year ago I was holding my precious 7lb baby girl who only ate, slept, pooped, and cried, and today I walk through the house holding both her hands as she learns to walk? She is now 20 lbs, about 30 in tall, and saying bye bye, mama, dada, papa, kitty cat, and puppy. She is my heart, absolutely the best blessing God has ever given me. I had no idea one little person could stir such emotion in me. I think of her often through the workday, and although I miss her while I am work, I feel so proud to be her mommy and so blessed to be the one God entrusted with her care while we are on this Earth. There is nothing I wouldn't do for her or her daddy. They are my world- and I know if I hadn't waited for George - and rather married some other goob along the way- Julianna wouldn't be here today. We've gone through so much this year, our little family, and proved that we can make it through anything. Many of you reading this may be unaware of our struggles, and that's ok. Just know that my faith and hope has been renewed over the past year, and God answers prayers.<br />
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I am a very emotional, reflective person. As my favorite time of year - Christmas- approaches, I try to think of all of my blessings- even if sometimes it makes me sad. I am honored to be Julianna's mother, and I think the world should know that I had a great example of motherly love to follow. I miss my mom so much, and I know I will see her one day, but I can't help but think about how much she would love my little family- and her first granddaughter. Sometimes Julianna waves off into space and smiles. She has done this since she was just a couple of months old. I always ask her what she is smiling at, or reaching for, as she sometimes does. Of course she doesn't tell me, but I like to think that maybe she sees or feels mama's presence here. They say babies are open to that because they are closer to heaven than we are, seeing as they were there not that long ago. It's definitely going to be one of my questions for God when I get there.<br />
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We recently celebrated Julianna's 1st birthday. I am proud to say that I was pretty domesticated. I made the cupcakes, her cake (George made the frosting, but I decorated), her onesie (iron on), and her tutu and bow. Now those of you that know me know that is pretty impressive for me- I am the one who buys anything I can that is already done. Those of you that know Julianna know how absolutely precious she was in her birthday outfit. We had a wonderful turnout for her party, and if you were one of those folks - thank you so much!!!<br />
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This year has been wonderful- even with the struggles- and I so look forward to the year ahead. I just wish we could slow down a bit so I could hold every single moment and find a way to capture them all. Of course if that were the case, maybe we wouldn't be able to appreciate the moments we do have.<br />
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I am going to work on getting this blog out much more often (seriously). So keep an eye out. Thank you for allowing me to be open and vulnerable. Some days we just need to be sentimental. God bless you all. Merry Christmas!!!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-57560252512972294622011-07-28T09:11:00.000-07:002011-07-28T09:11:18.518-07:00Heartaches and HappinessHi Everyone! I know it has been a while since my last post. We have been facing some difficult challenges as a family, and have been using the past few months to work on things and spend some quality time together. I won't go into the challenges here, as they are deeply personal, but just know that the prayers you all have sent on our behalf are working and the sun is starting to shine a little brighter each day.<br />
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I have thoroughly enjoyed my summer with my princess and hubby. Next week I have to return to work, and am a little bummed about that, but I am really working on trying to stay positive in all things. You won't believe how big Miss Julianna has gotten. On Monday she will be 8 months old!! Not sure how much she weighs, but I am guessing around 18 lbs or so. She eats all kinds of things now, but her favorite is bananas. I am only nursing her once in the morning and once in the evening. The rest of the time she gets formula, because my milk production dropped drastically. I was really hoping to nurse for a year, and then pump after that so that she would get the nutrition from breast milk for at least 2 years, as the American Pediatric Association recommends, but I am learning that we do what we have to do. As long as she is fed and healthy, it doesn't matter if it is formula or breast milk. I will say it is SOOO much easier to give a squirmy baby a bottle when we are in public than to try to covertly nurse. So, again, I find the positive! This new plan is working! Today anyway..... LOL. In addition to bananas, she also has been served oatmeal, rice, sweet potatoes, green peans, pears, apples, yogurt and mashed potatoes. She is taking a while to get those teeth, so purees it will be for a while. She seems to like everything so far, which means she is taking after her daddy and not her mama!!<br />
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She is so close to crawling, I can already feel the muscles burning from chasing after her. Right now she rolls to get where she wants to go, but this past week at Papa and Gigi's house she pushed up on all fours and pushed herself forward and inch or two to reach a desired object (Papa's watch!). LIke I said it won't be long!!<br />
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Julianna had her first night (actually 2) away from us in June. Her grandma kept her so that we could enjoy our anniversary. We went to Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor, and out to dinner. It was nice to be able to play and eat without her constantly wanting our attention, but when it came bedtime, I really missed her and worried about her all night. Of course she was fine and had a great time at grandma's so after taking her back to the hotel with us for one night, we decided she could stay with grandma one more time the next night. I think mommy is learning to share a little bit!!<br />
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We just retuned from our summer road trip. We put 3200 miles on our car, and basically made a big triangle throughout the eastern/central part of the US. We drove from Houston to Waynesville, MO where we stayed with some very gracious friends, Hermann and Melissa. I also got to see Fort Leonard Wood where George was stationed when he was in the Marines. That was pretty cool. Then we went to Chicago where we stayed for almost a week and had many adventures, including a trip to the top of the Willis (Sears) tower. Then it was on to Gulf Shores for a short visit with Dad and Kelly (otherwise known as Papa and Gig), then finally home to Houston. WHEW!!! Can you say tired??? We had to come home just to recuperate from our vacation. But we had a blast, and got some great pictures.<br />
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So now it is back to the real world. Next week, Julianna starts with a new babysitter, Mrs. Tania, and I go back to work, and George's schedule pics up too. So the countdown begins...how long until Thanksgiving break?????<br />
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Love you guys! Thanks for reading and, I promise to update more often. Please feel free to leave a comment if you enjoyed our updates!!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-19200868534638381892011-04-10T15:18:00.000-07:002011-04-10T15:18:13.641-07:00Growing and Changing! Our little miss Julianna is growing so fast. She is 4 1/2 months old now, weighs in at about 13 lbs 4 oz and is still the most precious thing ever! Of course, I think she will hold that title forever! She is one happy girl too. She laughs and "talks" all the time. It is very difficult to not be a morning person when you wake up to sweet smiles and coos. The <i>really</i> wet diaper in the morning doesn't even get me down! We're lucky because she sleeps through the night, so we sleep too. Occasionally, she wakes up for a middle of the night feeding, but mostly she sleeps from 10:00 to 5:00. I still wake up to check on her often, but I am sleeping pretty well these days. I can't complain.<br />
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Julianna is doing some cool new things. She has learned how to take her pacifier out of her mouth, play with it a bit, and sometimes she can manage to get it back into her mouth when she is ready. It is fun to watch her try. <i>Everything</i> goes into her mouth. I am going to have to do some serious childproofing of our home here soon. She loves to lay on her floor mat and grab (and try to eat) the toys hanging from it. She can stay entertained with that for quite a while. Her favorite is this little blue bird that vibrates when you pull down on it. It took her while to figure out how to do that, and to have the strength, but now that she can I worry she's gonna pull the little guys legs off!<br />
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She has also found her toes! For a long time she was entranced by her hands and would constantly stare at them. Now she gets what those are for, she has moved on to her toes. You should see her try to eat her toes. It is quite amusing!<br />
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And the drool!! My goodness the princess can drool. I think she may start teething soon by the amount of drool and the fact that she chews on everything and tries to put her whole hand in her mouth. She is constantly sucking on her fingers, and my arm too when I am holding her!<br />
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So..to share the absolute neatest thing that my baby girl can do these days: she recognizes her name! She actually turns to look at you when you speak her name, and gives the biggest smile. I love it. I love when I see her reaching these milestones, and growing and changing. It kinda breaks my heart in a way because I know that time is going to continue to fly by and I am going to miss these sweet baby days. So I just enjoy every moment I get with her and, try to take lots of pictures, and write this blog. All of these things I hope will help preserve the memories of this time, so that one day she can see what a precious baby angel she was. I even wrote her a lullaby that I sing to her each night (God bless her little ears!), but it is something special that we share that I hope will be a tradition I can continue with her as she grows. That is until the day she realizes her mommy can't carry a tune in a bucket and asks me to stop. But we won't think about that now...<br />
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I will share this lullaby here, however vulnerable, so that you all can know the joy she brings to my heart.<br />
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<i>You're my special angel,</i><br />
<i>You're my baby girl</i><br />
<i>I love you so very much </i><br />
<i>You're my whole world</i><br />
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<i>You can do anything you want to do</i><br />
<i>You can be anything you want to be</i><br />
<i>Yes you can, Yes you can</i><br />
<i>'Cause I believe in you</i><br />
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<i>You're my special gift from God</i><br />
<i>He sent you from up above</i><br />
<i>You're my special gift from God</i><br />
<i>He sent you to me with love</i><br />
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<i>Don't let anybody ever tell you no</i><br />
<i>Don't let them get you down</i><br />
<i>If they try,</i><br />
<i>You just spread your smile around</i><br />
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<i>Now it's time to say good night</i><br />
<i>It's time to close your eyes</i><br />
<i>Now it's time to say goodnight</i><br />
<i>We'll wake up with the sunrise</i><br />
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<i>You're my special angel</i><br />
<i>You're my baby girl</i><br />
<i>I love you so very much</i><br />
<i>You're my whole world.</i><br />
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She is usually asleep by the time I finish the song, as we have been rocking through the lullaby. Then I place her in her bassinet, and crawl in bed and cuddle with my hubby (when he is home). I must say I am truly blessed. Tired, in a good way, and I usually fall asleep the moment I say my prayers and close my eyes. Before that happens though, I make sure I thank God for my beautiful family, and for all of you as well.<br />
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Thank you for reading. God bless each of you in whatever it is that you need. Stay tuned for the next update from the Gallamore family!!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-72564913862237482162011-03-10T18:42:00.000-08:002011-03-10T23:16:22.792-08:00TransitionsSo...the dreaded return to work has come and gone. In 32 years I have been fortunate enough to only have had to face just a few days that have threatened to rip the heart out of my chest. This past Monday was one of those days. (George says this is a bit dramatic, but hey, it's how I felt!) I woke at 5 a.m. and tearfully nursed my barely awake daughter, then continued to combat the tears as I dressed and loaded my car with the seemingly millions of items the babysitter would need. I spent the free time I had to play with Julianna and soak in her smiles and laughs. She is a very happy baby in the mornings, so it is difficult not to be happy too!! On the 45 minute drive to work, I explained to her what was going to happen today and why we had to be apart. I assured her that I would much rather be with her, but that for a few hours there were other kids who needed me. I told her that some of them don't have the loving parents she does, and they need someone to talk to and to love them too. I told her that Mrs. Theresa was going to take good care of her and that I would call often and come by at lunch. As I peered at her through the rearview mirror with my blurry tear-filled eyes, I realized she was fast asleep. So much for that pep talk! I am already gabbing her to boredom! George made me feel better when he told me that I had comforted her just enough to sleep peacefully. That, or the magic of a moving vehicle sent her into dreamland. Once we arrived at the sitters, I cried before I entered the door, gave her many kisses, went to work and spent the rest of the morning crying. I called Mrs. Theresa 3 times before lunch, went and nursed her at lunch because she was resisting the bottle, then called again 3 times after lunch. Poor Mrs. Theresa! But she was so patient. My reward for making it through the day was a huge smile from Julianna when I arrived to pick her up in the afternoon. That helped so much...and the fact that I had all evening to love on her!<br />
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People tell you it gets easier. People tell you that every mother goes through this. People tell you that one day you will enjoy the time apart from your kids. People are crazy.<br />
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It IS getting easier, as I only cried the first 2 days, and have been better the past 2 days, but it is still hard to be away from her. On the 2nd day Julianna knew what was happening and cried when I handed her to Mrs. Theresa. It broke my heart that I had to leave her crying like that. By the third day, she cried when I took her from Mrs. Theresa. That broke my heart even more. Today, day number 4, was much better, and we are both adjusting well. She seems to really like Mrs. Theresa and vice versa. I am extremely lucky to have found such a caring individual (and close to work too) to care for my daughter. A (large) piece of me stays there with her each day as I go to work. I can't imagine ever <i>wanting </i>to be away from my angel, but for now this is how it has to be. So we wake up with a smile and we go to sleep with kisses. I realize that I set the tone around here, so no matter how hard it is I have to be as positive as possible. (As my dad reminded me...this is just the beginning. Wait until she falls off her bike, gets her heart broken, drives away from me in her own car, and goes away to college. Thanks dad....but for now I think I'll take one day at a time. You tried to teach me that motto for years...I finally get it!!)<br />
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On another note, Julianna weighs 12 lbs now! She is the absolute most cutest, cuddliest, most adorable creature on this planet! I can't get enough of her and love to just kiss her puffy cheeks and squeeze her (gently) all the time. Her laughter is contagious and she babbles so much I wish I knew what she was trying to tell me! She gets so excited about her conversations too. <i>She </i>knows what she is saying. I am just trying to learn Julianna lingo.<br />
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Today I witnessed one of the sweetest things. George turned on the radio, grabbed Julianna and danced with her around the living room. He even did a mock dip. The sight of daddy and daughter having their first dance had me grinning from ear to ear. It was priceless. One day they'll be dancing at her wedding. But for now....one day at a time!!<br />
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Thank you to all who prayed for me this week. I have no doubt your prayers helped me through this transition. You all are awesome! Leave a comment below or become a follower of our blog. Love to all!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-5318465699275756092011-02-28T15:58:00.000-08:002011-02-28T15:58:45.866-08:00The things I've learned...Ok....first things first. I realize now that I never should have named our blog "The Gallamore Weekly", but rather "The Gallamore Monthly", or better yet, "The Gallamore When I Have Time Blog". Having a baby changes the number of things that one can accomplish in a 24 hour period. Many times I have written a new blog post in my head and prepared to sit down and type it out, only to be sidetracked by a waking baby, a dirty diaper, a growling stomach (mine and hers), or the most delicious laugh you've ever heard. I mean, really, who wouldn't want to cuddle and see those smiles and hear the laughs of their daughter versus typing on a computer? So, although my princess will undoubtedly wake before I finish this, I thought I would begin this latest update into the Gallamore world.<br />
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My sweetie pie is 3 months old! Can you believe it? Over the last three months I have witnessed some of the most miraculous, wonderful, and exciting changes in this tiny little person. Julianna now smiles, laughs and coos quite a bit. I really think she has something to say and is trying her best to get it out. And she is so happy about it! Other than the major issues in any baby's life (i.e. dirty diaper, hungry, tired), she rarely cries and is just generally happy. She wakes up happy and it just makes my morning. For a while she was sleeping 8-9 hours at night, but now she only sleeps 5-6. Still not too bad. She weighs approx. 11 lbs 3 oz. Still tiny, but growing and thriving. She can still fit into some of her newborn clothes but is slowly transitioning into size 0-3. We have so many cute clothes for her, but many of them still swallow her! She has discovered her hands and it is so cool to watch her try to figure out what they are for. I can't wait till she discovers her little feet. She can at times roll from her back onto her side. She holds her head up well and we are now doing daily tummy time to get her ready to crawl in a few months. We have a pretty good routine down and I have learned, for the most part, what she needs and what her cries mean as well as how to soothe her. Being a mommy is an education all its own, with the main lessons being "hands on"...I think by the time she is 18 I should have earned another master's degree...if not my Ph.D!<br />
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However, next week things are going to change. I must start back to work and just the thought of it breaks my heart. Last week I spent an entire day and a half crying, and not wanting to put her down, or let anyone else hold her. We spent half a day with her sitter, and although she is great, it hurt my heart to watch someone else care for her. That's my job, and I am not really interested in sharing it, except with George. Reality bites. Bills suck. Truth hurts. I know I have to go back. I have kids at school who need me, but I can't help feeling like she needs me more. I never thought it would be like this. I always thought I would want to work. I mean, after all I spent 4 1/2 years in college and 3 1/2 years in grad school. Why would I give that up? Why? Because holding her I feel is where I belong. Where everything I do actually makes a difference that will make an impact for a lifetime. It is where I have wanted to be my whole life and now I have to share her with someone else for 9 hours a day. I sleep 6-7 hours a day, and she sleeps more. How much time will I actually get with her? Will she miss me? Will she think I want to be away from her? Am I crazy???????<br />
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I have spent the last three years helping moms and kindergartners separate on the first day of school. I have told parents to leave as their child cries and screams and I have all but pushed them out the door with tears steaming down their face. I always called them a few hours later to let them know their child is ok. I thought that would never be me, but once again God is teaching me humility. Next August I will be more empathetic towards the parents who are so strongly leaving their crying 5 year old behind, trusting me and the teachers with their child's safety, well- being, and education. Still, I wonder, next Monday am I going to be able to actually walk away, leave her at the sitters, and go to work. Realistically I have no choice. Emotionally, well....I will fill you in on how it goes. Prayers will be much appreciated.....<br />
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Thanks for sharing in lives. Checkout facebook for the latest pics of Julianna. Leave a comment below if you'd like, or click to become a follower. See you next time on The Gallamore Weekly!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-17498492005337594112011-01-29T11:08:00.000-08:002011-01-29T11:08:32.449-08:008 weeks old!!I can't believe our Julianna is 8 weeks old! She is gaining weight and growing. At her last dr. appt she weighed 9 lbs 5 oz and was 22 inches long. Thats 2lbs 5 oz and 2 in. more than at birth! She is still tiny and still wears newborn clothes but the doctor said she looks great and is perfectly healthy. I am so thankful to have a happy, healthy baby. We are truly blessed.<br />
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She is getting such a cute personality now. She smiles and coos and is just generally happy. She is the most adorable thing I have ever seen, not that I am biased or anything. I love waking up to her in the mornings. That is when she is the most happy. I am not a huge fan of the middle of the night feedings, as I like my sleep, but any time I get to spend with her is precious. She is sleeping longer at night now so we are getting our rest again. That is nice. In the evenings she is pretty alert too, and she seems mesmerized by the TV. That is not good!! We are not going to let her be a TV junkie!!! Luckily, she likes her swing too and anything else that makes noise and moves. She is pretty easily entertained at this stage. She loves to be held and I love to hold her.<br />
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She also loves her daddy time! George and her have such a special bond. She just gets so happy when he is around, and smiles and coos at him. If she is fussy, he calms her down so easily. Not to mention she looks just like him when he was a baby. We looked at the two baby pictures and it could be the same kid! She is him made over, all I did was carry and birth her. Of course, her sweetness comes from me too!<br />
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She is "talking"more now too, making new noises and her cries have changed. She is growing up on me! I am trying to soak it all in and memorize her every move because I know it won't be long until she is truly all grown up. I know I will miss this stage.<br />
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We are going to Alabama next week and I can't wait to show her off to everyone. I am such a proud mommy. Last week we went to Baton Rouge and Julianna and I spent the day with some dear friends, Barbara and Jimmy, while George went to work. It was a great day! I look forward to seeing more special friends when we head to Alabama.<br />
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I thank God every day for my wonderful little family. I am also thankful for you, my friends and family, who keep up with us and love us so much. We love you all!!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-22282004207282651282011-01-07T10:35:00.000-08:002011-01-07T10:35:46.530-08:00How time flies!It has now been more than a month since Julianna entered our world. She is the most amazing, wonderful, special gift God has granted us. I know it has been a while since my last post, but I have learned that newborns set the schedule for your life and blogs are not at the top of their list of priorities! My life now revolves around feeding, changing and sleep. But I wouldn't trade it for the world. I am going to try to recap the past month for you all, and I will make every effort to make sure my next post is not so far away.<br />
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After bringing Julianna home, I discovered that I really don't need as much sleep as I once thought I did. 3 hours at a time is a miracle and believe it or not I can feel rested after 3 hours. That is provided she goes back to sleep after a diaper change and feeding. Sometimes I get lucky, and sometimes she wants to stay up and visit (aka communicate by crying!).<br />
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The first two weeks were the hardest, as I transitioned into mommyhood, and my body healed from childbirth. I had the baby blues, where I cried every night, but that has gotten better. For the first 2 weeks, I did not want to let George out of my sight, and I was extremely clingy to him. He is so good with the baby that I just felt more comfortable with him there. After catching up on my rest and realizing that life had to get back to some sort of normal, I let go of the clinginess and now feel confident in my abilities as a new mom. We had some wonderful friends who helped in those first two weeks, as my house was messy and often times I would be so focused on feeding Julianna that I forgot to feed myself. So God blessed us with wonderful friends who brought us meals and straightened up the house. I seriously do not know how single moms do it. My hats off to them.<br />
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At 3 weeks old Julianna attended her first Gallamore Christmas party. This is a family event held at our house and she was able to meet some of her aunts, uncles, and cousins for the first time. I think she liked them...she allowed them to all pass her around and hold her while she slept. I actually missed her while they were here, even though we were in the same room! She is very well loved, and for that I feel so very blessed.<br />
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Her first Christmas was spent at home and she slept right through Santa's visit and the opening of gifts. I took pictures of her with her stocking and gifts so we can show her one day all about her first Christmas. We were excited because her Gigi and Papa (dad and Kelly) and Uncle Will got to come for her 1st Christmas. Uncle Will was a bit under the weather so he didn't get to spend much time with us. Hopefully in February when we go to Alabama she can have some quality time with her uncle.<br />
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For New Years, her great Granny and Papaw (Margy and Don from Arkansas- Kelly's parents) came to see her. We all went to dinner and then Granny and Papaw babysat so mommy and daddy could go to a movie. I cried when we left as this was our first outing without her since she has been born. But we were home way before midnight and I got to give her and her daddy kisses at midnight. It is going to be a doubly good year!! Of course after kisses her dad had to go out and wake up the neighborhood with our left over fourth of July fireworks. Funny...she slept right though that too!! They sure were pretty, and half the neighborhood came outside to watch. It was a lot of fun.<br />
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On New Year's day she turned a month old. George and I have noticed that she stays awake longer now and is much more alert. She just loves to look around and try to figure out what is going on. She smiles a lot, but at this point they are just gas smiles. And boy does she have gas!! Who knew something so tiny could have adult sized toots! I figure it can't be comfortable because she fusses a lot, so I am trying to cut dairy and chocolate out of my diet. They say in breast feeding moms that those items can make it worse. So, this chocoholic ice cream lover is going without until Julianna's digestive system gets a bit stronger. The things we do for our kids!! :)<br />
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And now we have come with daddy on our first road trip. We are in Austin for a couple of days while George works. We brought Cocoa too. It is definitely harder traveling with a new baby and a dog. Luckily my hubby is a master packer so everything fit in our car with room to spare!<br />
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I think I have got you all up to date. We did get her newborn pics taken, and I am going to post them on facebook soon, and her birth announcements will be out in a few weeks.<br />
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God Bless!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-22632360696843682012010-12-05T07:33:00.000-08:002010-12-06T08:28:28.077-08:00The Most Amazing Day!!When I was younger, I thought my high school graduation was a big accomplishment. And it was. Then I graduated from college and really thought I was something. Then I entered and completed a triathlon. Not bad. I then met a wonderful man that is now my husband and again patted myself on the back for snagging such a good man. The next major thing was my graduation from Graduate School. This was last December. I guess I was pretty proud of myself for all I had accomplished in my 31 years. Still I felt like there was more. AND THERE WAS. 3 days ago on December 1st, 2010, I did the one thing I am the proudest of and can't imagine anything better than the birth of my daughter, Julianna. No, I did not do this on my own, but I feel I can safely say that George and I can brag about the greatest gift we've been given and how with God's blessing we created such a miracle.<br />
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I know many of you want to hear about her entrance into this world. George and I had planned a completely natural childbirth at Nativiti Birth Center in the Woodlands. My due date was December 7th. Everything looked good, and I had no complications with the pregnancy other than swelling of my feet and hands. I walked around my neighborhood on Monday, November 29th to see if that would help start labor. I was READY!! Then George and I went looking for a Christmas tree that night and I walked around several stores before we found the one we wanted. I guess it worked because I woke up at 11:30 that night in pain. First I thought I just had to use the bathroom, but after this same pain continuing for the next two hours, I thought it might be the beginning of labor. I ran a warm bath and that helped, but the contractions started getting more intense and closer together. I finally woke George up at about 2:30. I got back in the bath and started timing the contractions. It was pretty painful, but I knew it was just the beginning. At 4:30 we called my midwife, Katherine, and she instructed us to wait until my contractions were under 5 mins apart for 2 hours. At this point I was begging George to take me because I knew the car ride would be painful. He knew we couldn't go yet, so he cleaned up the house and finished packing the things we would need at the birth center. We finally left home around 6:00 and met Katherine at Nativiti. I was dilated to a 5 and definitely in labor. They gave me a shot of Nubain to help with the pain. It didn't eliminate the pain, it just made me not care as much and so I was kind of in a daze. George called family and they were beginning to make their way to the birth center. We thought Julianna would be a November baby and arrive anytime. I must be honest and say that this was the most difficult and painful thing I have ever physically done, and I complained quite a bit. I knew it was worth it though and so I continued (as if I had a choice) on what would be a total of 27 hours in labor. I was exhausted, George was exhausted, my midwife was exhausted. I was completely dilated around 9:00 and began pushing. Julianna was low, but her head was slightly turned to the side, and it made it difficult to get her out. I kept pushing, and the midwife tried many techniques to get her to turn. After midnight we realized that she wanted to be a December baby, and that I was not going to be able to push her out naturally. I had tried with everything I had, but it was time to be transferred to the hospital. Katherine arranged for me to go to Conroe Regional, and away we went. I think George drove 100 mph to get there! We arrived at 1:45, and yes to all who are wondering I received pain meds. Not an epidural but I was given a spinal in case a C-section was needed. Luckily it was not. At 3:07 a.m., the doctor helped me deliver Julianna with the use of forceps. Not my first choice, but she was here, safe, and healthy and so was I. It was amazing and surreal when they placed my daughter on my (numb) tummy and let me see her. She was perfect!!! They had to take her to the nursery, and I had to recover from the trauma of that delivery. She came back soon and I cried when I saw her. 7lbs (6lbs 15.5 oz) and healthy as a horse. She even passed her hearing screen that they do! Praise God!<br />
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George has been an angel through all of this, and having Dad and Kelly and Kathy here has been wonderful. We are adjusting to our new (exhausting) life, and just loving Julianna to pieces. Thanks to all of you who have been praying and loving us through this experience. I can't wait for you all to meet her!<br />
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Be sure and look at all the pictures on facebook. She is the most precious thing you have ever seen!!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-84184413258433082872010-11-10T17:23:00.000-08:002010-11-10T17:23:57.860-08:0036 weeks and counting!!Thinking back to nine months ago, it is amazing how my view of my pregnancy has changed. It all started on Friday morning, March 26th. At first, there are 3 emotions that come to mind upon realizing that there is a tiny little life forming inside me. First, there is shock (ARE THERE REALY TWO PINK LINES???) The shock was enough that I made my husband stop his run on the treadmill and run to CVS to get me a digital test that would clearly state PREGNANT or NOT PREGNANT. This was not a time for uncertainty. While he was gone I experienced emotion number two, fear. Oh my gosh, if I am pregnant there is something GROWING inside me, and then if I am not pregnant, I am going to be heartbroken, and will feel empty. Upon George's return with the highly advanced (read: expensive) digital test, I began to feel the third emotion, excitement. I knew what the test would read. I just KNEW. Yet, I made George look at the results and tell me. When he said "We're pregnant", I had to look at the test to make sure. Sorry honey....just had to see it!! We hugged and I cried, and then got ready for work. Man, was I a bundle of nerves! Intelligence told me to keep this a secret, after our miscarriage a few months before, but if you know me you know that is impossible. I am an open book, or as George says, I am an audio book with no stop or pause button! People at work seemed to know instantly so of course we had to share with family as soon as possible.<br />
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Fast forward 9 months to today. I am 36 weeks and 1 day pregnant, and although I have a huge range of emotions, I can narrow down to the top three weighing on my mind. First, there is no more shock. I mean really, I can FEEL Julianna everyday and the world can see that I am preggers. Although some still brazenly ask, "Are you pregnant?" Often I want to say, " No, why, does this outfit make me look fat?" But apparently I am too nice for all that. So the emotion I feel now is anticipation. On one hand, I can't wait for her to be here. I want to meet her, see her, hold her. On the other hand, life is about to change in a big way, and until she is here I won't be able to fully know how big those changes are going to be. Secondly, I still share the fear that I had that first day, but in a different way. Hmmm.....the baby is coming out of where???? Scary to think about, although millions of women have done it. Fear also rears it's ugly head with thoughts like "Will I be a good mom? Can I do this?" And oh yeah, I am doing this all natural without drugs. I need one of those shirts that says "No Fear" or "Fear Not". Do you think that would help? I think not.... And the third emotion is simply: JOY. Joy that God brought George and I together, allowed us to spend our lives together, and that we have been blessed with a new life that is equal parts he and I. I can't wait to be a mommy!<br />
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Mix in the feeling of looking like a whale, the waddle when I walk, being uncomfortable in any position be it sitting, standing, or lying down, the fatigue, the swollen ankles, the mood swings, and of course the cravings for various foods, and guess what? I wouldn't trade it for anything (except maybe an early delivery, but I don't get to make that choice!!).<br />
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So the countdown is now:<br />
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27 days!!! Please pray for Julianna's safe arrival, mommy's easy and safe labor and delivery, and daddy's patience with mommy!Tressie and Georgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17870603741919637308noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-728031131182630477.post-38661144151698068802010-10-30T16:24:00.000-07:002010-10-30T16:59:30.766-07:00Getting started with our family blogOur first blog entry!! Aren't we getting tech savvy? I decided to start this blog mainly so that our friends and family in Ft. Worth, Alabama, and Oklahoma could keep up with our family and all the fun stuff that accompanies pregnancy and our journey into parenthood. Then I realized that it may benefit our local friends and family as well, since I seem to be very bad at keeping up with phone calls these days! It seems being a newlywed and first time mommy to be keeps me pretty busy!<br />
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As of today, October 30, 2010 (Happy 1st birthday Lexi!), we have been married for 1 year and 4 months and I am currently 34 weeks and 4 days pregnant with our first child, Julianna Katherine. This weekend I am on bed rest due to fluid retention and swelling. What better way to spend the day than writing this blog? Well, I have also been reading up on baby books and bonding with our puppies, Cocoa and Charlie. Cocoa at least seems to enjoy lying in bed with me to keep me company. The worst part of this bed rest thing is that today we had to miss our niece Lexi's 1st birthday party in Ft. Worth. Lynda better send us pics soon, or at least post on Facebook!<br />
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So this is just a first blog to get us started. Please keep reading as my plan for future blogs is to make them not only informative, but funny, and maybe sometimes a little sentimental too. I used to have a knack for writing, so I hope i can find that talent again and entertain you enough so that you will visit this blog on occasion and check in on the Gallamore's. Be sure to leave a comment and vote on the polls we create in this blog.<br />
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We love you all, pray daily for you, and give thanks to God for putting each of you in our lives. God Bless!<br />
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