Yoga

Today, my very good friend Liz and I attended our very first yoga class. I have always been a little skeptical of yoga just because I knew nothing about it. Well, today I found out plenty and turns out I really loved it!! We attended a beginning yoga class which taught all the basic moves and stances. The class was an hour and fifteen minutes long and we came out of the class and felt great!!! Who knew that stretching so vigorously would make you feel so good? On top of feeling good, it was the best stress reliever I have found. We have now signed up for 8 more classes and plan on attending twice a week for a month. I am very excited and can't wait to see how I feel in a month. So, I challenge all of you, if you never have, to take a yoga class. For those of you that live in the area, check out their website and you are more than welcome to come and try with us!! http://www.therockhillyogacenter.com

Last intro.....

I thought this post would be appropriate since I am introducing people and Mother's Day is coming up this weekend. Ashley's mother, Debra, passed away last July after battling Ovarian Cancer for almost five years. I never really considered her my mother-in-law, you know I hate an "in-law" reference, but more like a real mother and great friend. She was the most inspirational person I have ever and will ever meet. I hope that one day I can be as wonderful a person and make such an impact on so many people's lives as she did. One of my friends told during the funeral how lucky I was. I was totally dumbfounded and just looked at her through my largely swollen red eyes as if she had three heads. She said, "You are so lucky to have a Debra in your life. I will never have someone that special or that even remotely compares to her in my life. You should be lucky and thankful that you had the opportunity to know her and love her." My friend was right and that is what helps me keep going.

A few more intros......

Now that you have been introduced to my side of the family, meet Ashley's family.........The Morgan's. I am pretty sure I married into the best possible family!!!! As you will learn, I don't like the "in-law" reference. I will only use it if I am describing my "in-laws" to someone who doesn't know them.

Ashley's Dad, Skip and Brothers, Trey and Bryan

I refer to them as the Morgan Men. They are all so much alike, but yet very different. Looking at the picture below from the left, Ashley, Skip, Trey and Bryan. Skip is the best father and "father-in-law". My dad lives 12 hours away, so Skip has really assisted in Dad kind of things for me. He takes care of me!! Trey is Ashley's older brother by 11 years (don't be upset if I got that wrong). Trey is our "fix-it" man. He can fix anything and it absolutely amazes me!!! He is a wonderful father (you'll see the kids next), great brother and works harder than anyone I know. Bryan is the middle brother and is older than Ashley by 8 years. Bryan is the one to come to for news, gossip anything you need to know. He might hate that I say this, but he might love celebrity gossip more than me. :) Bryan is a very wonderful man and has the biggest heart I have ever seen. The Morgan Men are it in my book!!!!

My Niece Savannah who is 10

Savannah takes dance and at Christmas got to dance at Disney World with her team. She is fantastic and growing up very quickly. As you can see she got a cell phone for Christmas!!

My Nephew Jackson who is 7.

Jackson plays soccer and is very good!! He is funniest seven year old I know.

And last, but certainly not least.......My Sisters Amy (Trey's wife on the left) and Jaime (Bryan's wife on the right)

I couldn't ask for two better sisters. We all get along very well and are surprisingly alike. I love them both very much! They both hate this picture, but they are awful critics on themselves. :)

Now for some introductions........

I just wanted to include a few introductions so that in future entries my references to others will make sense.

My side of the family......The Smith's!!!

My Parents, Bobby Joe and Paula. They have been married for somewhere around 33 years (sorry Mom if I got that wrong). I would not and could not be the person I am today with out their guidance and most of all patience. They love and treat Ashley as if he was their own son. I am very blessed!!

Next up my brother Zack. Zack and I are a week away from being exactly three years apart in age. He is the older one at the ripe old age of 28. He is the kindest person and I would fight anyone who said they had the Best Brother in the World because I am pretty sure I have the best brother in the world. Hands Down!!!!

This picture is a year or so old, but one of my favorites!!

We have crossed over to the blog world.......

Ashley and I have a couple of friends that are bloggers, more recently my great friend Heather, who have tried to get us in the loop. We have always said that we just don't have the time for something like a blog. But in all actuality, I think it was that we just didn't want to make time. After some thought, we have changed our ways. It will be a great way for all my family, who still live in Arkansas, to keep up with what we have going on since I am horrible at keeping in touch via the phone. So, here we are. I hope we don't disappoint. :)