Day 3

Day 3- My first love(s).

I have two first loves. Of course, they are two totally different types of love, but still my first 2.

Chad- Of course, I thought I loved boyfriends in high school and college.. but you know when you find that one "true" love. I can definitely say I am married to him today.

Greyson- Every mother knows you can't love anyone like you do your own child.

Day 2

Day 2- My Blog name's meaning

Well, the name of our blog is pretty self explanitory- Life with the Kyles- I post about our life together. I started this blog mainly to keep our family in Texas up to date with Greyson and what's he's doing. :)

Day 1

This is me. Cortni Paige (Holder) Kyle. I have been married to Chad Kyle for 5 1/2 years. We have a precious, 2 year old son, Greyson Holder Kyle. I am a 1st grade teacher at Kosciusko Lower Elementary. I love teaching and love my students!
I was born in Houston, Texas. I was raised in Mexia, Texas. I went to school there from K-12. I was a twirler in high school and LOVED IT!! I loved it so much, that I taught lessons after school everyday, even while in college. After I graduated, I went to McLennan Community College and Navarro College at the same time. :) I moved to Kosciusko, MS with my parents when I was 19. I met Chad while working for his parents at Craft Cleaners. We started dating, and the rest is history! I went to Holmes Community College for 2 semesters, then transferred to Mississippi State University! GO DAWGS! I majored in, of course, Elementary Education. :)
Chad and I got married in May 2005..we got married at the El Matador Resort in Ft. Walton, Fl.

15 interesting facts about me are:

1. I LOVE my family.
2. I love every kind of music... except for heavy metal.
3. I have actually owned a pair of K Swiss shoes.... (this one is for Chad and my friends, who ALWAYS pick on me.)
4. I can't tell you how many people have told me I look like Selena Gomez.
5. I can't stand hot dogs... ask my friends how I order an Extra Chili Cheese Coney at Sonic.
6. I LOVE to shop.
7. I LOVE to go to State Football games... love, love, love.
8. I love cold weather.. when I'm warm inside.
9. I know every word to the Cars movie.
10. I love my Tahoe, even though I hate the payments.
11. I love watching tv while the fireplace is going.
12. Food I love: chocolate and coke.
13. I love traveling.
14. I hate it when people scratch their fingernails on their jeans... it KILLS my ears.
15. The older I get, the more I like to be home with my family..
Stay tuned for Day 2!

30 Day Blog Challenge

A couple of my fellow blogger friends were doing the 30 day blog challenge.. it looked fun so I thought I would start one too.. here is the agenda!

Day 1-Introduce, recent picture, 15 interesting facts
Day 2-Meaning behind your blog name
Day 3-Your first love
Day 4-Your parents
Day 5-Your favorite recipes
Day 6-A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 7-Favorite moviesDay
8-A place you've traveled to
Day 9-A picture of your friends
Day 10-Something you're afraid of
Day 11-Favorite tv shows
Day 12-What you believe
Day 13-Goals
Day 14-A picture you love
Day 15-Bible verse
Day 16-Dream house
Day 17-Something you're looking forward to
Day 18-Something you regret
Day 19-Something you miss
Day 20-Nicknames
Day 21-Picture of yourself
Day 22-What's in your makeup bag
Day 23-Favorite vacation
Day 24-Something you've learned
Day 25-Put your iPod on shuffle, first 10 songs
Day 26-Picture of your family
Day 27-Pets
Day 28-Something that stresses you out
Day 29-3 Wishes
Day 30-a picture

Lunch at Council House

Today, Greyson and I had lunch with Mimi, Pops, Trant and Mom at the Council House.. We love that place!!!

Christmas at the Cox's

Last night, we had Christmas at Erin and John Reubens. We had a wonderful supper and opened presents! As always, it was a blast!! :)

Tacky Christmas at Hollee's

You know we look good.

Gingerbread Train-Wreck

So, this year, since Greyson is into trains, I thought it would be cute to decorate a train instead of a house... I defintely learned my lesson.. the train was a disaster... if it looks slanted in the picture..that's because it is. Oh well, Greyson had fun and that's all that matters... But, rest assured, I will be buying a gingerbread HOUSE next year.

A little deeper than normal.

As I was just checking my friends blogs and of course facebook for the day, I came upon a Caring Bridge site for a little girl named Layne. Layne was born with Trisomy 18. They didn't know if she would live after being born- and if she did live, they didn't know how long they would have her. She was not still born and they got to take her home. She went to be with her Father in Heaven after 36 days with her earthly family. As I was reading her journal, I realized that I need to slow down and not take every day for granted. Be there, in the moment. Sometimes it's hard to do, especially with a 2 year old that is everywhere! It's so easy to get into a routine and loose track of our main focus. So many different events these last months have had my mind racing... friends that are struggling after losing a baby, families that are mourning after suddenly losing a family member. It's so hard to comprehend why horrible things happen, especially to precious people. I constantly refer to Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God." That's all we can do, especially in times like these. He is the only One that can get you through it.

This Christmas, Be still and know that He is God.

Canton with Our Family

After picking up Mom at the airport, we went to Canton. Greyson LOVED the lights!!!

One of my favorite traditions.

Mom comes!!!

Saturday, we went to the airport to get Mom.. (my grandmother from TX) Greyson had a big time watching the planes!!

When Greyson saw Mom, he ran to her and hugged her for literally about 3 minutes.. can you tell he loves her?

Precious, precious.

Yogi Bear

Chad and I took Greyson to see Yogi Bear Friday night. He kept saying, "That's a biiiiiiiig TV!!!"

Greyson's Christmas Party

Greyson had a great time at his Christmas party at PDS!

Greyson the Red Nosed Reindeer

Polar Express

He LOVES this movie!!!

Christmas parade

Chad and I took Greyson to the Christmas Parade and between being EXTREMELY cold and the sirens, Greyson didn't know what to think. He asked us if we could go home... so we were about to leave and on the way out we saw the Cosmopolitan Club float..They were yelling for us to get on so Greyson and I jumped on and rode in the parade!...He told his Daddy he "rode on the trailer".... but of course I had the camera with me on the float. But I do have pics of Greyson watching the parade, before we jumped in it! :) Layering up for the parade!!

I love this picture. So sweet.

Snug as a Bug

Tinsel

Look who's back!!!

Friends Christmas Party

Saturday night, we had our Annual Friends Christmas Party! The kiddos had a blast and so did their parents!!! Never a dull moment with this crew!! Love them!

I am thankful for....

..these two. :)

On my day off, I.....

slept in, played with Greyson, took a nap, and painted this picture.

Thankful.

Greyson is thankful for... God, Mama and Daddy, Grandparents, Friends, and the Cars movie.

Greyson's Thanksgiving Party!

My mom made these precious cookies!!

Greyson and Ms. Deirdra

Girls Night Out!!!

Last night, I spent the night with all of my favorite gals! Even my mom!!! We had a Girls Night Out! We ate dinner at The Help Desk and painted these adorable pictures!!!! I can't wait to do it again!!!