Nitty.Gritty.

ABOUT THIS BLOG- You have stumbled upon a link to the daily musings of my crazy life. I say crazy because things happen to me that probably don't happen to you that often- or even ever. I will write candidly about these events in hopes to learn from them, teach you about them, or just to document that they actually happened. It could be anything...but I promise to keep it real!

Friday, September 19, 2008

To think I almost got my "wish".

I am blogging one-handed and it feels amazing. I have the most delicate-smelling, soft, sweet, perfectly formed baby boy in my arm and on my...

He's Here

Jody gave birth to a beautiful baby boy this afternoon at 2:40. We named him Crew Tillman. He was 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 inches long. ...

Locked and Loaded...

to use a military term. This is Nitty Gritty Hubby here to let you know that Jody is being induced this morning. I will give updates as I ...

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

My new pink baby. =)

He would heartily deny it, but if you ask me, my husband Chip, is growing more like my dad each year. My dad worked for Service Master for ...

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Mmmm, pumpkin. And prayers.

You all made me very hungry with your favorite fall dessert comments. I especially agree with anyone who said "with whipped cream...

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Want to win a mini book?

I am so excited about all the colors and fun trims/fabrics in the next SIStv Collection called "The Social Butterfly". Don't ...

Friday, September 12, 2008

I have two speeds these days...

Busy or tired. =) It seems there isn't really room for anything in between those two. I chalk it up to several things, one being the a...

Monday, September 08, 2008

Another step forward.

Yes, school started last week, but I had to snap a couple of photos this morning and post them for my family. They will surely notice how mu...

Sunday, September 07, 2008

Can I encourage one or more of you?

This is a picture of my kids at our church picnic/service two weeks ago. It was a beautiful, sunny day and a really wonderful time of getti...

Thursday, September 04, 2008

Home.

I am home after a little over 24 hours at the hospital and on bedrest- which ironically doesn't make one feel rested at all! I think I m...

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

I have the best husband ever.

Have I mentioned my husband, Chip and how great he is?! I'm blogging from my hospital room- which wouldn't normally get wireless in...

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Expect the Extraordinary.

My morning quiet time couldn't have been more timely and appropriate for me the past couple of days and I just wanted to share a little ...

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Just trying to stay ahead of the game...

I have been preparing for this baby in many ways the past week and more and it seems like there is always just one more thing I want to get...

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Our busy lunch...

In the middle of eating her lunch {grilled ham and cheese sandwich, chips and a rootbeer float} , Isabella announced "my tooth just ca...

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Five days and no blogging!

One might think that I actually have been busy or doing something exciting after taking such a 'long break' from blog posting. The ...

Saturday, August 23, 2008

One more week of fun and games...

We are heading into the final week of summer vacation and I admit, I wish it could last at least another month. There has been a lot of fun...

Friday, August 22, 2008

My "other" self-

First of all I think I should write another book titled, " It Takes a Village to Name a Baby" . =) Thanks for so many kind, thou...

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Missing link...thanks, Sara.

You can view the layout from yesterday's post here. Thanks to a comment left by Sara I was able to find the link to the photo mosaic. It...

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Name that mosaic...

I just love that I get a box of scrap supplies in my mail each month. I feel very lucky to be on such a fun design team and get some really...

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Trading spaces.

I found a container with some newborn baby clothes in it as I cleaned out a portion of Ava's closet the other day. I guess they were it...

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Smiles and good-byes...

Last night we hugged and kissed Grandma and Grandpa and the cousins good-bye. The girls spent the afternoon crafting and making things with...

Friday, August 15, 2008

Short update and some pics.

Here are some pictures of a bit of our fun and adventures this week. It's gone really quickly and yet hopefully the memories will last ...

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About Me

Jody: Hi. I am a wife and mother of 7- six of them are at home and underfoot, one is in Heaven and they have all captured my heart! I am 42, but feel like I have lived through more than some people do in a lifetime. I have definitely had some rough spots...but have challenged myself to not let those events consume or define me. I try to look at life in a positive light...and most often that means I look to God for the strength to do so. He is the source of my joy and happiness in life- even in the midst of chaos at times. Ultimately I hope to live a life that inspires or challenges other people to be their best. Kind of like a "white Oprah." I mean that with deep respect.

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