I love moments like this (:

When I got home from "work" today I was so tired for some reason. So I decided to lay down. A few minutes after I dozed off, my cousin Stephanie came to drop off baby Elissa so we could keep her a couple hours. I wanted to hold her and mom said she was probably wore out since she just got home from daycare. So I was holding her and just laid back down with her. I started to relax and when I looked at her, her eyes were fluttering. Soon I heard her breathing get in a steady rhythm and she was out. We slept this way for about an hour. I love this baby so much. She's my babygirl #2 (#1 is still Maddy). These are the moments I live for. I can't wait to find love and someday have children so these moments can happen all the time! (:

ATL Trip February 19th (:

Hilarious Moments From Tonight

Brett: I would surprise a sobriety test right now... 
Blake: SURPRISE!


Brett: (Singing "Forget You") Although there's change in my chest...
Blake: You're a piggy bank?! 
Brett: NOM NOM NOM!


April: I just ate a whole milkshake!
Brett: You beast!
Blake: A WHOLE MILKSHAKE?!


‎*Brett throws something at Blake who is driving*
 Blake: What would happen if that got lodged under my gas pedal?! 
April: You would stop...


Blake: (As a possum runs across the road) POSSUM!
(then a cat runs across the road) CAT!
BEAVER! Just kidding...
April: CHIPMUNK HAHA!
Blake: CACTAPUS!
April: HAHAH....waitttt...


James and Mackenzie while walking in downtown
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!


Mackenzie: Is it because I'm black?
April: Shhh you can't say that here!
Mackenzie: Oh really? IS IT BECAUSE I'M BLACK?
April: YES! YES IT IS! Now let's scream HEY I'M FROM SAND MOUNTAIN!!!


Tonight was absolutely lovely (:

My sudden epiphany...

That's it.
No more excuses.
No more of me apologizing first.
No more being a doormat.
I'm gonna do what I want to do.
I'm gonna be who I want to be.
I'm not gonna let anyone influence me but God.
I'm gonna do what makes me happy.
I'm gonna live my life to the greatest of my ability and if anyone wants to be a part of it,
they can fight for it.
Cause I'm through fighting.
I'm through fighting with people to keep them in my life.
If they don't wanna be there, it's no ones fault but their own, and their loss.
I'm through fighting to make people love me.
Either they do, or they don't.
That's their business and honestly, I DON'T CARE ANYMORE.
I'm working out my life right now.
If you wanna be a part of it, then good.
But don't be one of those part time friends.
I've had enough of those to last a lifetime.
Don't be my "friend" just to find out information about me.
I'm sick of that.
But if you want to be a true friend to me, to stick up for me,
to be there for me when I need you, and even at times when I don't, welcome.
If not, I don't want you. Sayonara.

Okay, I think I'm done. 

Day 30: Your reflection in the mirror

I am really honestly proud of myself. I have changed so much in the last 3 years...and for the better. I hope that in the next year or so I change much more...and that my life will finally be worked out in every aspect.

Day 29: Person you want to tell everything to, but you're afraid to.

I'm to the point where I am just like whatever. I don't feel like I should have to profess my feelings to someone if they don't feel the same about me. So whatever. I'm gonna be with the people who actually care about me.

Day 28: Someone that changed your life.

My life hasn't been changed by any one person. It's all of you guys. All my friends. All my family. You guys have changed my life. And with every new person I meet, there's one more person that changes some part of my life. I love you all.

Day 27: Friendliest person you knew only for a day

I've met some super friendly people in my life I gotta say. Probably the friendliest was some old lady at Wal-Mart with the buggies or something. You kinda have to be super friendly to be in that position. haha

Day 26: Last person you made a pinky promise to.

I'm sure the last person I pinky promised to was like Hailey or Cassidy at church...promising I wouldn't tickle them anymore or something. haha. Idk.

Day 25: Person you know that is going through the worst of times

Hmm...I know a lot of people going through a lot of terrible things. I don't want to name names but whoever needs help, know that if I know about it, I am praying for you.

Day 24: Person that gave you your favorite memory

I guess this would have to be my grandfather. I remember sitting at his feet when I was 2 or 3 (he died a little after I turned 3) and just saying "I want..." and he'd get it for me. I remember one time in particular saying "I want that Barbie doll!" and he just pulled out his wallet and told mom and Grandmother to go get it for me. They weren't very happy. lol I remember the day he went into a coma (right before he died)...I remember running to my cousin William and him picking me up while he was crying. Somehow, being only 3, I knew something was wrong. I loved my Grandfather and although I don't remember much more, I know he loved me and my brother too. I can only hope he got his life right with the Lord and that one day I can see him again.

Feb. 14th

HAPPY SINGLE PERSON AWARENESS DAY EVERYONE! 

Also known as SPA day to me and my friends (:

I would just like to say that I had the BEST Valentine's day yet tonight. And no, I didn't go on a date. I went to Shelby's house to watch Paranormal Activity 2 and hang out and it was sooo stinkin fun! I haven't laughed so hard in a while! 

We watched Paranormal Activity 2 with Hannah (Mama), Austin and Toby... and even the boys got scared a few times. haha. So we weren't laughing much...until Hannah said "Hey, guy, you left your shoes!" Hahaha. That movie scared me to death! I had tears in my eyes from being so scared and then laughing at myself for being so scared of a movie. hahaha. But man was it good. I had heard it was better than the first and I was a little leery about it...but I believe it really was! Freaky man! 

After the movie, Toby left and Austin went to bed, we sang Glee Karaoke. And about DIED. Because Shelby decided to do a little dance during musical part of Don't Stop Believing and...well...it was like POP! haha. She smacked her funny bone into the coffee table. I could NOT stop laughing...so I sang as I laughed...and STILL ended up with 98%! ahahahaha. (Hopefully soon I'll put the videos up!)

Anyways, tonight was an absolute blast! I can't wait til our next girl's night (:

I'm headed to bed, long day of work tomorrow! Goodnight guys (:

Anti-Valentine's/Single Person Awareness party!

Well after I left work Friday around 4, I went to Aly's house to go with her to meet Shelby and get on our way to Huntsville...we ended up leaving about an hour later than we had planned. haha. Oops. We finally leave, and go to meet Brett in Scottsboro Wal-Mart...we decide to go in and get last minute things...I spent $15 on candy, a bag of chips and a bowl of dip. haha. About an hour (or maybe less) we FINALLY make it to Hilly G's house! I was so excited!!! We hang around there just chilling for about an hour and head to Parkway Place Mall to begin our Scavenger Hunt! I don't have all the pics yet but here are a few...I hope to get the others soon!

The Scavenger Hunt List

Find a toilet seat that is up (Because guys can't do anything right)

And find something that smells rank (Because guys stink, obviously. haha)

Find a green x (Cause all guys know how to do is play Xbox. [that's not too bad actually])

Find a random guy with a blank stare

Find clothes where they don't belong. (Because boys are useless)

Find an unanswered phone. (Because once again, boys are useless)

Break up with a random guy.

Find unfinished house repair.

Give a guy a stupid look (for obvious reasons)

Find a guy with saggy pants.

Get a random guy to propose to you.

Get a random guys number, then hand it back and say "No thanks".

Dirty dishes (Because guys don't clean up after themselves.)

We left the mall when it closed and went BACK to Wal-Mart to finish our hunt...then we went back to the house to eat and chill...and obviously draw all over refrigerators, microwaves and ovens with window markers. (:

We also made our T-Shirts (: I think they're so stinkin adorable!

                                          We also learned how to dance "The Creeper" dance. (:

Me and my buddies, Ross & JK, at Chili's! (: 

Chatt town with the bfffaemamau (:

So yesterday I went to Chattanooga with one of my best friends in the entire world! We were going to acquire supplies for our Anti-Valentine's/Single Person Awareness Party! (Think: Red Balloons, Sticks with hearts on top, candy, T-Shirts...oh yeah (: ) But before we went on our shopping spree, we went to Genghis Grill (me, for the first time ever!)! And let me just say it was absolutely AH-MAZING! I don't even know what you would call what I made but put it on a tortilla with some cheese and it's heaven in a bowl! (: 

My heaven in a bowl...

Shelby's heaven in a bowl (:

After we left Genghis, we went sh-sh-sh-SHOPPING!!! haha. We went by Rue 21 just to see what they had and met none other than mine and Shelby's OTHER best friend, ALEXIS! (: I thought that was pretty ironic...especially since we had asked them to come eat with us and they were in the doctor's office when we were mid-stuffing our faces. But anywho, we talked to them for a little bit, went on to more shopping and made plans to meet them at an undisclosed location later on in the day (you'll see where, soon). 

We left Rue 21 for Joann's (a craft store) to buy T-Shirts and fabric for Anti-Valentine's Day shirt decorating and we found LEPRECHAUN MASKS! So of course we had to take the time for an amazing photo op! 

Another reason we're best friends meant to be sisters...we both love ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

Okay, after we went to Joann's and to Hobby Lobby, we went to... *drum roll please*....wait for it....waitttt for itttt....GIGI'S!!!

Scarlett's Velvet (Red Velvet Cupcake) yummmmm!!!

Me and the best friends at Gigi's eating our awesome cuppy cakes! (:

So overall, Wednesday was an amazing day. I had so much fun with my best friends whom I love so dearly! And I am so excited about Friday night that I can't even stand it!!! (: I'll definitely blog all about it! (: 

Day 23: The Last Person You Kissed

I kissed my grandmother on the cheek...does that count? In all honesty, I've never been kissed in a romantic way. I wish to save that for the right person. Probably even my wedding day (Lord willing.) So this was easy. haha

Day 22: Someone You Want To Give A Second Chance To

I want to give anyone a second chance, that deserves a second chance. If you don't deserve it, you aren't getting it. The End.

In one of those moods...

A couple months ago me and my bfffaemamau Shelby went on a love quote spree. Today I found the list of some I had wrote down...some of my favorites. I think today, I'll share them with ya'll. (:

• Torn between 2, who would you choose? The one that you love, or the one that loves you?
• To truly love and trust someone is to give them your heart knowing that they can break it.
• I would have given you the world if you had given me the chance.
• After I fell in love with you, I fell in love with my life.
• The worst thing a guy can do is make a girl fall for him when he has no intention of catching her.
• In the end, what we regret most are the chances we never took.
• It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return, but what is more painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let that person know how you feel.
• You never really stop loving someone, you just learn to try to live without them.
• If you truly love someone, then the only thing you want for them is to be happy--even if it's not with you.
• Don't keep running back to the one person that you need to walk away from.
• Have you ever wondered which hurts the most: saying something and wishing you had not or saying nothing, and wishing you had.
• I'll soon get over us, this I know is true. The day you start wanting me, I won't be wanting you. Someday you'll remember, someday when you're free, memories will remind you that we were meant to be! 
• Eventually one of two things will happen, he will realize you're worth it, or you'll realize he isn't.

And my all time favorite: 

• Somewhere there is someone who dreams of your smile and finds in your presence that life is worth while. So when you are lonely, remember it's true: somebody, somewhere, is thinking of you. 

Prom Dresses, Guitars and Laughter (:

I don't really feel like explaining everything. So this is gonna be mostly a picture blog of the entire weekend.

Friday: Party at my House

Saturday: Guthrie's, Singing, House

Sunday: Church and House

Day 21: Someone you judged by their first impression

I think we all do this. So this isn't addressed to any one person. The first impression is the hardest to change. So of course if you're doing something retarded the first impression is gonna be that you're a retard. haha. But anyways, I'm sorry to all the people I have judged immediately and those that I'm sure I will do it to in the future.

Day 20: The One That Broke Your Heart The Hardest

Dear person who broke my heart,

I have already wrote to you, I believe. There's not much more to say. I believe you know how bad you hurt me...I'll never truly get over it I don't believe. Maybe one day the Lord can help me with that.

Sincerely, April

Day 19: Someone That Pesters Your Mind-Good or Bad

Dear Pesterer of my mind,

I can't get you out of my head. I want to, so bad. But everytime I try to stop thinking of you....and I want to just let you go...you text me. You call me. You come hang out with us. And it kills me. Sometimes you act like you really want to be with me...that you could care for me. And the next thing I know, you're with someone else. It hurts a lot. I wish I could just get over you, but I can't. Believe me, I've tried. Maybe there's a reason for that...I don't know. I wish I could see though...I wish I could see the future. I wish I could know what was gonna happen...who I am gonna end up with, if anyone. Sadly, you can't do that. If I could, I think I would. But no matter what, I just want us both to be happy. And maybe someday you will let me know how you feel....good or bad. So we can move on...or I can.

Sincerely, April

Day 18: The Person You Wish You Could Be

I wish I could be the perfect person. Perfect looks, perfect attitude, perfect life. But the fact is, there is no perfect person. There's no perfect life...nothing is perfect. So I am happy with who I am. I am not perfect...and that's okay.

Day 17: Someone From Your Childhood

Dear ShiAnn,

Man...it's been so long since I've seen you! I hear life is going well for you..you got married! Congratulations! (: I remember when we were little...not even in Kindergarten yet I don't believe. I was kind of late on learning how to tie my shoes...and you always done it for me while trying to teach me the rabbit song about it. haha. I still don't know that song! lol I remember always asking you what your name was...because I couldn't ever think of it. lol Man. I'm glad I met you back then. We had some good times growing up. Hope your life continues to be fantastic.
Love you girl,
April

Day 16: Someone Who Doesn't Live In Your State/Country

Dear Uncle Robert,

Man, do I miss you! You live in Alaska but even now you're not there. You're in Afghanistan fighting for our freedom. I pray that you stay safe. Be careful. We love you so much and can't wait til you come HOME. Home as in Alabama! Hope to see you asap! (:

Love, April (Sissy)

Day 15: Someone You Miss The Most

Dear Granddaddy, Mawmaw, and Aunt Betty,

I just miss you. I love you. I pray that I'll see you again some day...

Love, April