St. Andrews State Park

Randy and I went to Marianna, FL to visit his relatives for the weekend (Feb 18-20). It certainly wasn't a "restful" weekend but it was a good one. And Randy really needed to get away for a while. I cant post all the pictures here but i have many of them on Facebook if you have access to view my account. I will share a few pictures here though.

We went golfing at the local golf course Saturday morning.

And hit the beach on Sunday. This was Riley's first beach trip (outside the womb). :)



Full time jobs

My poor husband has been working awful hours. He works seven days a week and most are 12-16 hours a day. I certainly don't get to spend as much time with him as i'd like. And he don't get to spend much time with Riley. And for the next 3 weeks he's having to work night shift which is something that I will never get use to. I prefer sleeping with my husband at night and not in an empty bed. Praying its only for 3 weeks. I complain a lot about my job.....stay at home mom, but his job is more worthy of complaint.

It's very hard caring for a baby 24/7 with very little break or time for myself. Even as i type this, i'm constantly picking up the toy riley keeps throwing down and crying about. I have learned more about multi-tasking and making ugly faces than anything else. Randy's job is different. He works long hours and seldom has time for himself, and his job doesn't include the love of his son. I don't tell him enough how much I appreciate what he does as a husband and provider. His job is hard but it is allowing me to be a stay at home mom for a little while. I really don't think i would be able to devote as much time to Riley, Randy, the house and other projects if i had a job away from home. I never thought i would be ok being at home all the time without a regular job, but I enjoy being able to devote myself to my son and my husband. I get frustrated sometimes but i wouldn't trade my slouchy dress, no making wearing, no jewelry wearing, getting up at 5am just to get a shower before the baby wakes up, no free time, no clean house, and formula smelling body for any money paying job. Thank you for all you do Randy! Riley and I love you very much!

Valentine's Day

Well, Valentine's Day is coming up. Randy and i have decided not to buy each other anything this year but we will try to go out to eat. We usually go to the church which hosts a banquet but my mom has to work and we usually go with them. It's actually a really nice banquet, they do a great job. Randy has been working so much overtime these days that he may have to take off work just to go out to eat. I'm glad they have work but good grief.....16hrs a day 7 days a week is hard on a family with a 7mo old....and he's salary so no extra pay. Not to mention i miss my hubby and Riley misses his daddy. I believe we'll try to get a baby sitter for Valentine's Day instead of taking Riley with us to eat. Mom and dad need some alone time. And mommy desparately needs some ADULT time and conversation.

On another note, i have started advertising my photography business. I'm very excited about it. Its new and i know it will take time to drum up business but i love to practice. I just cant wait to get my own building/studio so i dont have to take over the living room. Check me out on Facebook (Amy Love's Photography) and i also have a business website now http://amylovesphotography.smugmug.com/

Riley wanted to say Happy Valentine's Day in case we dont post anything else before then.