Mark and I celebrated our 4th wedding anniversary yesterday!! WAHOO!! What an accomplishment--if I do say so myself!!! I know out of MOST of the people we know, we were the last to get hitched and to all of you 4 years is nothing in comparison, but it sure feels like quite the accomplishment to us!!
Mark's big joke is that my "term" is over and his "term" is beginning!! Meaning he's gonna wear the pants now!! LMAO Yeah Right! If that's the case, why was it that when we awoke yesterday morning... he was the one chanting "FOUR MORE YEARS....FOUR MORE YEARS"?? It sounds like he wants me to retain my title! Which I am happy to do, of course! So here's to FOUR MORE YEARS.... and many more.
I love you, Mark -- and I love being your wife :)
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOLLYBUG!
Today is Molly's 2nd birthday!!!
We cannot believe it's been 2 years already. It seems like just yesterday we were in the hospital with her waiting to take her home!! :)
As many of you probably know, our baby girl is quite the talker for her age. Everywhere we go people comment on how well she is talking and carrying on conversation. She IS a smart girl, our Mollybug! This week we have talked to her about her birthday and how old she will be. Mark told her Monday night "Molly, Friday is your birthday!!" Being the smart one she is, the days following she felt the need to tell EVERYONE she could that "Fri-Day is her birthday!" All the teachers at daycare have gotten the biggest kick out of it...everyday this week telling us how she has reminded them that her birthday is on FriDay!! ( I type it like that, b/c the way she pronounces it! She sounds like Forest Gump!! but it's TOOO cute!)
Prior to this week, we began asking her how old she is. Her answer was usually, "I six" .... WHA???? I don't think so...so after much practice she now knows that today she is two years old. (As she shows you 2 fingers representing her age!)
Well to celebrate this momentous occasion, we are having her birthday party tomorrow. It's Abby Cadabby theme (from Sesame Street) Today - she is celebrating with all her friends/teachers @ daycare .... we took Abby Cadabby, pink/purple cupcakes to the share w/ her friends at snack time!
CAn't wait to celebrate tomorrow and spend the day with our baby girl!
Happy Birthday Molly B.
Mommy and Daddy love you more than anything.
Friday, March 6, 2009
It's finally Friday
TGIF!!! :)
HAPPY Friday!
I apologize that I haven't posted pics from the Adoption Celebration! They are coming soon! Hopefully this weekend!
Once again,
THANKS to all who came and celebrated, brought delicious food, and beautiful gifts!
HAPPY Friday!
I apologize that I haven't posted pics from the Adoption Celebration! They are coming soon! Hopefully this weekend!
Once again,
THANKS to all who came and celebrated, brought delicious food, and beautiful gifts!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
What a day!!
Well, February 19th, Molly became a Fleming, legally!! It was a whirlwind process which didn't leave a whole lot of room for tears, but believe me there were some!! That morning, en route to the courthouse, my mind wondered back to May 23rd 2007. I couldn't help, but cry when thinking how far we'd come. We had finally arrived to the point that we had longed for and tears just kept flowing. The day was WONDERFUL and MEMORABLE!!!!!
We arrived to the courthouse early (as you can imagine) ready to get the show on the road. We had lots of friends/family where were there to support us. It was wonderful!!! Many heartfelt thanks to those who shared our special day with us! We gathered in the Judge's chambers where our attorney asked us several questions. For one, if we were sure we wanted to do this? HUH??? Was he kidding!? He also confirmed that the legal document the judge was about to sign made us legally Molly's parents with the same rights as if she were born to us. He then asked me to recant how Molly came to us in the beginning. I stumbled my way thru the beginning, but decided to keep it short and sweet only telling of our first 48 hours with her in TC Thompson's and then bringing her home as our foster daughter on 5/25/07. Mark was asked to verify our employment and introduce our "peeps" that had come to witness the event! :)
Then with the swift hand of the judge's signature, he announced "it's done!" I remember thinking that's it? We're done? FINALLY?? And so we were, The Fleming Family. It was such a wonderful sigh of relief and thankfulness!! After signing the paperwork, we were off to our fun-filled, first day as the official Fleming family!!
We took Molly to the Aquarium. We knew she'd love it and we were right!! She LOVED the penguin (or as Molly says Ping-gan) exhibit!! I think that was her favorite! Next were all the fish (esp sharks), and then the turtles/frogs! Speaking of turtles, I have a wonderful picture of Molly as she is checking out some of the giant turtles "wrestling" as Mark puts in the background. I didn't realize what they were REALLY doing at the time I snapped the photo... then I hear Molly ask "WHAS AT?" (What's that for those of you who don't speak .. Molly) That's when I took a closer look and Mark explained the "wrestling" .....LOL
We were at the Aquarium for over two hours and had a blast!!! Then Molly napped and we went home to relax and ended up watching Madagascar!!! LOVE THAT MOVIE!! Can't wait to see part two!
Needless to say, we are SO thankful and blessed and I just can't say it enough. We finally have the child Mark and I have always longed for. Everyone has told us several times that they respect us for fostering and we are such a blessing to Molly. I really see her as the blessing. She has taught us so much about ourselves and the kind of people and role models we want to be for her. We are truly thankful for the answered prayers and God's many blessings that he has brought to our lives.
Many thanks to everyone for those prayers and supporting us in our journey. We love you.
Love,
The Fleming Family
Mark, Amy, & Molly
We arrived to the courthouse early (as you can imagine) ready to get the show on the road. We had lots of friends/family where were there to support us. It was wonderful!!! Many heartfelt thanks to those who shared our special day with us! We gathered in the Judge's chambers where our attorney asked us several questions. For one, if we were sure we wanted to do this? HUH??? Was he kidding!? He also confirmed that the legal document the judge was about to sign made us legally Molly's parents with the same rights as if she were born to us. He then asked me to recant how Molly came to us in the beginning. I stumbled my way thru the beginning, but decided to keep it short and sweet only telling of our first 48 hours with her in TC Thompson's and then bringing her home as our foster daughter on 5/25/07. Mark was asked to verify our employment and introduce our "peeps" that had come to witness the event! :)
Then with the swift hand of the judge's signature, he announced "it's done!" I remember thinking that's it? We're done? FINALLY?? And so we were, The Fleming Family. It was such a wonderful sigh of relief and thankfulness!! After signing the paperwork, we were off to our fun-filled, first day as the official Fleming family!!
We took Molly to the Aquarium. We knew she'd love it and we were right!! She LOVED the penguin (or as Molly says Ping-gan) exhibit!! I think that was her favorite! Next were all the fish (esp sharks), and then the turtles/frogs! Speaking of turtles, I have a wonderful picture of Molly as she is checking out some of the giant turtles "wrestling" as Mark puts in the background. I didn't realize what they were REALLY doing at the time I snapped the photo... then I hear Molly ask "WHAS AT?" (What's that for those of you who don't speak .. Molly) That's when I took a closer look and Mark explained the "wrestling" .....LOL
We were at the Aquarium for over two hours and had a blast!!! Then Molly napped and we went home to relax and ended up watching Madagascar!!! LOVE THAT MOVIE!! Can't wait to see part two!
Needless to say, we are SO thankful and blessed and I just can't say it enough. We finally have the child Mark and I have always longed for. Everyone has told us several times that they respect us for fostering and we are such a blessing to Molly. I really see her as the blessing. She has taught us so much about ourselves and the kind of people and role models we want to be for her. We are truly thankful for the answered prayers and God's many blessings that he has brought to our lives.
Many thanks to everyone for those prayers and supporting us in our journey. We love you.
Love,
The Fleming Family
Mark, Amy, & Molly
Friday, February 13, 2009
Mark's Day to Remember.....
Mark has been employed with Krystal Corp since July 2005. In July 2007, he received his long awaited promotion to POS Administrator. He has worked very hard to tackle this challenging job ever since. Mark LOVES his job, but there is always that something extra when you get a well deserved "pat on the back" or as Krystal calls it ... the "Atta Boy!" He has had SEVERAL high profile projects since Oct/ November 2008 that he has eagerly tackled, wrestled, and at times vehemently cursed, but eventually successfully completed. WAY TO GO, HONEY! :)
Every so often (every quarter, I believe) Krystal Co offers a "Lunch w/ Fred" (this would be Fred Exum - Krystal's President and CEO -- oohhh ahhhhh -- yeah I know! Pretty cool I think!). Sometimes, "Fred" brings in a guest speaker and much to Mark's surprise this quarter the guest speaker would be none other than, HERSCHEL WALKER. Now I like football, but had it not been for Mark I wouldn't have known who that is. Herschel Walker played college football for the University of Georgia, but it was his time as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys that Mark recalls. He joined the Cowboys for two pro-bowl seasons in 1987-1988. Anyway to say the least, Mark was ecstatic! Who wouldn't be? It'd be like me getting to meet Def Leppard (oh yes, I was, am, and will always be a fan... LOL)
So Mark makes his way to the luncheon on Wednesday and it gets under way with the company wide recognition of the "Atta Boy" ceremony for those employees that have unfailing proved their worth. And, on this already special day, who is recognized as Krystal's employee of the quarter?? None other than yours truly, Mark Fleming. OH YEAH!! (long over due if you ask me, but of course, I am a little biased!)
Finally after the recognition, the lunch, and the speeches, it was the time Mark had been waiting for. With a football he'd purchased the night before, he took his place in line to meet and request Herschel Walker's autograph. AS IF the day couldn't get any better or end on a higher note, Mark approached Mr. Walker and greeted Mark by name. You see Mr. Walker had remember Mark's name from his recognition of the Atta Boy.... I am sorry, but that's FREAKIN AWESOME! :)
So as you can see this post is very appropriately titled, because Wednesday, February 11th was a day that Mark will always remember.
I love you, Mark! Glad it was a wonderful, unforgetable day for you. You deserved it!!
Every so often (every quarter, I believe) Krystal Co offers a "Lunch w/ Fred" (this would be Fred Exum - Krystal's President and CEO -- oohhh ahhhhh -- yeah I know! Pretty cool I think!). Sometimes, "Fred" brings in a guest speaker and much to Mark's surprise this quarter the guest speaker would be none other than, HERSCHEL WALKER. Now I like football, but had it not been for Mark I wouldn't have known who that is. Herschel Walker played college football for the University of Georgia, but it was his time as a running back for the Dallas Cowboys that Mark recalls. He joined the Cowboys for two pro-bowl seasons in 1987-1988. Anyway to say the least, Mark was ecstatic! Who wouldn't be? It'd be like me getting to meet Def Leppard (oh yes, I was, am, and will always be a fan... LOL)
So Mark makes his way to the luncheon on Wednesday and it gets under way with the company wide recognition of the "Atta Boy" ceremony for those employees that have unfailing proved their worth. And, on this already special day, who is recognized as Krystal's employee of the quarter?? None other than yours truly, Mark Fleming. OH YEAH!! (long over due if you ask me, but of course, I am a little biased!)
Finally after the recognition, the lunch, and the speeches, it was the time Mark had been waiting for. With a football he'd purchased the night before, he took his place in line to meet and request Herschel Walker's autograph. AS IF the day couldn't get any better or end on a higher note, Mark approached Mr. Walker and greeted Mark by name. You see Mr. Walker had remember Mark's name from his recognition of the Atta Boy.... I am sorry, but that's FREAKIN AWESOME! :)
So as you can see this post is very appropriately titled, because Wednesday, February 11th was a day that Mark will always remember.
I love you, Mark! Glad it was a wonderful, unforgetable day for you. You deserved it!!
Friday, February 6, 2009
ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BLDG!
This was too funny not to blog about. Not that I can really say much as I was sworn to secrecy, but I can only say the picture speaks for itself!
Love ya!
Love ya!
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