Homecoming 2010...............

Well it's finally here! Diddle's last homecoming, I've waited 12 years for this day. I've spent over a month adding all of the finishing touches to her mum. I got up, pinned the 30 pound thing on her and snapped what pictures she'd let me!

                               Awesome shirt I had made for her!

I can't believe she's a Senior. It's so unbelievable how quickly they grow. This one is ready to fly out of my nest and while I'm sad, I know she'll be something big one day with all of her hopes and dreams clearly in front of her.

As you can tell her Mum is GIANT! But it's not near as big as what some will have. I've seen some that are unbelievable. She just wanted sparkle and that's what she got. Oh yea and a rabbit's foot hahaha, she got that too!

I'm looking forward to the game tonight. I hope the Pirates win! The Rangers lost and if they keep playing like they did last night, I don't want them to win. It was crazy walking 2 or 3 runs home! That's little league stuff!

                                  Ok yea, maybe it's a bit heavy!

Fun times indeed! I've got a date tomorrow with the boyfriend. I'm looking forward to that too. I'm going to see him tonight too. It seems we are getting along great now and gosh it is a great feeling. I love that guy. He's important to me and it's apparent I'm important to him. I'm not sure what knocked him over the head but he's gotten it. YAY!

I'm going to the Cowboys game on Sunday just because I want to see our suite. I've never gotten to see it. I wish I could take the family and the boyfriend but I can't, it's a work deal. It's ok we will all go one day when someone else is playing! LOL

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I know I'm going to! I can hardly wait! XOXO

Bummer.............

Well the Rangers lost last night. It seemed like they lacked some umph. I got to spend some great time with the boyfriend. My neck was beyond bad so I wasn't feeling that great but it was still fun. Today is better but not 100%. It's always rough after I get acupuncture for about a day. The last time I had it, I could barely drive home. It actually scared me. Hopefully one day this will all be gone.

Tonight is game 2 of the World Series! YAY We gotta take this one!

We are also down to 100 days until the Superbowl! OH MY! That's not much time! Good thing I am ready! Bring on that game!

I haven't had much time to read my book lately but I'm planning on doing that this weekend. I want to finish this one so I can move on to 90 Minutes in Heaven. It really looks like an awesome book. I wanted to read it first and then give it to my mom and Roger.

I've been craving my Caramel Apple Salad, so I guess I'm going to have to make it this weekend too. Here's the recipe if you are interested.....

Caramel Apple Salad aka Snicker Salad

• 1 bag fun size Snickers
• 5 Green Apples
• 2 - 3oz pkgs. Vanilla instant pudding
• 1 Cup Milk
• 1 - 8oz container of Cool Whip
• Large Bowl
• Knife/Slicer

1. Mix together the vanilla instant pudding and milk.
2. Fold in Cool Whip.
3. Peel, core & slice apples into bite size pieces. (I like my apples with the peel on)
4. Cut Snickers bars into bite size pieces.
5. Add apples and Snickers into the pudding mixture, stir well.
6. Chill in the refrigerator.

I hope today is a great day!

It's Time.....

Well tonight is game 1 of the World Series and you can sure feel the energy of excitement when you drive around town. I'm excited too!

I had a good night last night with the boyfriend. My neck is still really bad and it changes my personality. Its amazing how a bad neck can ruin your day. It's so hard to hold my head up without massive pain. I hope to go get acupuncture tonight, that should help.

My friend Amy had her baby last night! YAY Hunter Thomas, welcome to the world buddy! I can't wait to see you!

I am trying to get in the Christmas shopping mode, ugh! I'd like to start buying now so that I am ready by the time it gets here! I already know what I'm getting for most people so that's a bonus! With the Superbowl being in Dallas I won't have much time to spend shopping because I'll be working more than likely. At least the Cowboys won't be in it, that's a God send to me! Seriously! It's amazing how when the Cowboys win the entire country buys more wings! I know now why they are called "America's Team".

I'm going to log off now, I've got a lot to get done today. I get to see my honey again tonight! YAY! GO RANGERS! IT'S TIME!!!!!

Come on Wednesday!

I don't even want to watch the Cowboys anymore! I'm not a fan of Mr Jones anyway so it's no loss to me.

I'm not in a good mood today and I hate when that happens. I'm trying to turn it around but it's not easy.

I was driving home last night and came up on the most police cars I've ever seen. I thought there were alot at Robyn's house! There were 10 times more at this deal. It turns out that there was a teenage boy that was walking around Sachse with a gun. The police saw him coming out of a wooded area off the highway, holding a gun. The police ended up shooting him after he wouldn't put it down.

It turns out that he was always alone and walked everywhere. It's so sad to me that no one took the time to get to know this young man. My daughter went to school with him in elementary school and said that he was the sweetest boy. I really wish schools would make it mandatory that all students watch "To save a life" it's an incredibly good movie about teenagers. I bet this kiddo could have been saved. It just renews my passion for teenagers and how in a way we as adults have let them down. It just breaks my heart.

On a good note, I'm absolutely in love with the boyfriend and it's so great to see him finally professing his love for me too! It's sure a nice feeling!

I get to see him again tonight so that'll be good! There's nothing like being held at night, I must admit!

Ok I'm having a better day now! I hope you have one too!

Hello Monday, Go Away Quickly Please....

Wow what a great weekend it was. I was able to get some things done at the house which was nice. I ran Diddle around to her jobs. Didn't make it to the grocery but oh well. LOL

On Friday night there was a ring around the moon that was just stunning. It was almost scary. Both of the boys thought aliens were coming and ran back inside. I think they really thought that too! Hahhaha....It was like the moon had a rainbow all the way around it.

My Pirates won Friday night too! YAY Pirates! This week is homecoming week so it should be fun for Diddle. Her last homecoming as a high school student! I wrapped up her mum finally! I added more sparkle and noise so she's happy. Here are a couple of pictures of it now.

                                  Yes it's bigger than she is!

Of course we had to go outside and make sure there was enough sparkle on it!

                              There was more than enough sparkle!
I think my final mum is absolute perfection! I couldn't be happier with it. I waited 12 years for this one! I'll be sure and post pics on friday for you all.

Spent time with the boyfriend and things are just great! I think for once we are on the same page. It's so very nice. I am back to having a smile on my face most of the day! Oh and my arm is back to hurting too which means it's gotta be holding my cell phone that's causing it. Hmmmm

I hope you have a wonderful day and GO RANGERS! Hello World Series!

Fantastic Night Last Night...........

Last night was a great night. I went to dinner with my favorite chicken guy ever!

                            Here he is putting the ball on the green!

We stayed out much later than I had intended on but it was a good night. I left there and headed over to the boyfriends house for the first meeting after the big break up. I have to say, it was exactly what I needed. I had an absolutely wonderful night with him. I love him holding me at night. I love him. It's just amazing how stupid we are when we get mad at eachother. I hope that never happens again.

I haven't been able to get pictures of Diddle in her uniform, so I snuck these the other night when I got her. Blurry I know, but you can still tell how stinkin' adorable she is! WOW are they ever lucky to have her!

                                    Hee hee, I love my camera!

                                    Good LAWD she's beautiful!

I'm ready to have a relaxing weekend! I've got to clean my house! The boyfriend got his done, of course he had alot of free time on his hands hahaha....I just get so tired during the week and having 3 young adults who don't seem to be able to do anything doesn't help! I've got to shake the tree loose! I bet a few coconuts fall on their head's when I do!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! I'll do as little as I possibly can other than cleaning of course!  XOXO

Sun Stand Still............

Well I am reminded yet again that our time here on earth isn't guaranteed and you never know when your time is up. Does the house not being super clean really matter? Does what someone said that hurt your feelings really matter? Does the fact that a truck is late really matter? I'd have to say no! Although Robyn made her choice to take her own life, my bosses brother in law did not. He was jogging last night and had a massive heart attack and died. Here is a man with two small children who was doing what he was supposed to and God took him home. I am sure all of their family is now praying that the sun will stand still as they grieve for the loss of their loved one.

I look in my office every morning and I think how important life is. I still have many plants from Robyn's service and it's a refreshing reminder to give thanks.

This plant is from my longest friend Jennifer and her mother. The flower died, ok I am not the best horticulturalist, sheesh I get it. I'm doing good to keep the plant alive!

The big plant was from some friends of Mom's and the smaller one I got yesterday from one of my distributors that had just heard what happened. Very nice of them, I might add.

Roger is in Michigan and was very concerned with telling his 83 year old mother what had happened to Robyn. It turned out that she handled it very well. I had told him she already knew something was going on because he was up there. She's probably a very wise lady that is familiar with people passing on. She's lived a long life herself. I'm glad for Roger that he was able to make it through what he thought was not going to go well. I told him that he had already done the hardest thing he'll ever have to do in life and that was let go of his own child. He can make it through anything now, and he can!

While the next year is going to be difficult, once you get past the "firsts" the pain starts to subside. I have never lost a child and I pray to my Heavenly Father that I never experience that but I have lost my dad and I know that pain all too well.

This week has been a busy week at work. We had a Superbowl meeting and it looks like I am good and ready for this game to be here. For the first time in 3 years I think we will be ok on wings. I sit at my desk and have a chicken staring me down, it's like the chicken controls my world! hahaha

Good thing, I really like chickens, oh and look at my two punks! Lord I love them and this picture! It's soooo them!!

Tonight I'm going to see the boyfriend for the first time since the breakup. I'm nervously excited which is a good thing. I'm sure it will be fun! Oh and the Rangers lost so they get to win back here in Texas! I'm sure that's all they wanted anyway, they just gave the Yankees that win so they could come home and win big! I've got no doubt!

Have a good day today and give thanks that you've been given another day to see God's glorious gifts!

XOXO

Good Golly It's Wednesday and the Rangers Play......

I almost forgot I hadn't written anything today. I hit the door running at work. I've decided I will go count chickens at oh around 3pm today, hee hee, that's when the Ranger's play what will hopefully be their last game before the World Series!

It's exciting for sure! I'm not counting my chickens before they hatch though, the game today could be rough you never know. My fingers are crossed however!

Not much new going on other than I'm waiting to hear whether or not the grand jury decided to indicte my nephew on his felony assault charge! Yikes, okay that's alot going on right there huh? It's a very stressful time and you can feel it in the house. While I feel sorry for him, I also feel that he needs to pay for what he's done, if he did as they said. I've had a child injured by a drunk person and the courts showed the drunk person mercy which is so amazing to me. I'm not going to get started on this because it'll get me too riled up to work. It's an area that's close to my heart and I'm passionate about it.

I started reading a good book last night. It's called "Sun Stand Still" by Steven Furtick it's about what happens when you dare to ask God for the impossible. I'm ready to rise above mundane living and embrace Faith-filled audacity!

I hope everyone has a great day and don't forget to root on those Rangers!!!

                   GO GO GO GO GO RAAAAAAAAANNNNNGGGGEEEEERRRRS!

And We're Off.................

I had to have my car jumped last night at work because it was dead as a doorknob. I checked on it before I went to bed last night, and it started right up. When I went out this morning there was battery acid all over the concrete under my car!

I raced my girl child to school, then came back and woke my son up needing his assistance, he was HAPPY to oblige my request at 7am! hahaha It took us over an hour but we finally got my battery out and exchanged at the auto store. I was able to snap a photo of his precise handy work, I'm thinking he should be a surgeon. He looks the part at least!

Let's hope that there are no more issues with this stupid piece of cr@p car! I'm so tired of something breaking on this thing. It's 3 years old, I shouldn't have half of the problems I've had with it.

                        I get to work only to have 15 fires to put out!

I'm using my breathing techniques intensely right now. Trust me! I'll be hitting the bubble bath as soon as I can tonight. I'm looking forward to getting in bed and starting my third least favorite day tomorrow. hahaha

Lordy, it's time for a massage!

Monday, Monday, Monday.....

Ahhhh it's Monday, my least favorite day of the week. Nothing I can do about it but to tackle it full speed ahead. I had a great weekend. My date with Rye Pie was wonderful. How can you not have a total blast with this face?

I'm not sure what it is about boys and sticks and weapons but they are born with the need to stab at something, I'm convinced it's just how they are. He had about 8 inches of mud on him after we got done playing in the creek. It was too funny, he could barely lift his feet.

Of course then I had to get him in the bathtub to wash off all of that boy in him, I mean mud on him!

Notice Bella-Boo is guarding him intently! I think she was wondering why it wasn't me in there and why some little punk was. She always sits there when I take a bath. It's the strangest cat you've ever seen. She's part dog!

Bubbs got some of his pictures from his hunting trip I giggled at a few of them.

Like this one, laying in a field hiding, like the birds aren't gonna see him. It cracked me up.

Or this one, here you're all decked out with a bright orange and white dog! DUH......

At least he had a great time. I'm glad he got away for a little bit.

                               These are the ducks he shot!

I have been running my baby girl all over town. She's working two jobs jsut because she can. She loves working which I shouldn't be complaining about, right? It could be worse! I'm happy because it's keeping her busy and she's happy.

I've been talking a bit to the boyfriend. I think he's getting the picture. I hope anyway. I'm optomistic which is a good thing. I don't know where it will go but it won't be swept under the carpet, like I think he would prefer. That's not how I roll. I just can't do it when there's been feelings that are this hurt. I hope he is starting to see that his life is better with me in it.

I'll be back tomorrow, I've got to chase chickens today. XOXO

What's Love Got To Do With It?

Apparently nothing, I just can't seem to win. I wish I could crawl in his head sometimes and see what's going on in there. Someone said to me yesterday "Doesn't he know what a  gold mine he has in you?" and while I think he does, maybe he doesn't. Maybe he doesn't care? Maybe he thinks he doesn't deserve me? Maybe I'm not making him happy? I could do the "maybe" thing till I'm blue in the face.

I tried to do something to show him that I want us all to be together and be happy and it ended up shooting me in the back. Why can't he just learn to bend some and have a heart? I was going to surprise him with tickets to take his kids and my kids to the races. Thank God I didn't do that because he made plans to go out of town to his mom's and his dad's house. Not sure which because he said both. I'm done trying to find him a great birthday present. He can celebrate on his own.

We have this stupid thing where we delete each other from words with friends when we are mad. It's so childish and ridiculous it's unbelievable, but we still do it. In fact he did it at midnight last night. Ooooh nooooo, not deleted again?!?! I've got 10 other games going, I'll keep on playing away.

Apparently he needs space and that's just what he's got. I'm going to go on with my life and if he decides he needs me in his life then he will come back, I just hope it's not too late. Those are choices he has to make. He didn't seem to be too bothered about me breaking up last weekend so maybe (Ooh there's that word again) he doesn't give a rats tail about me........it's sure looking like that more and more each day.

I want a man that cherishes me, adores me, lights up when I enter a room, one that comforts me, holds me, and wants me happy. It's not too much to ask, this I know. I can most definately give a man all of the above, and then some!

I hope things change, but it's not looking too good. He will one day see what he's let go, this I know as well. Whether he wants to see it now or not, I do not know. Knowing him and his hard head he won't see it for a month or so. When the holidays come and he's got no one to celebrate with as a partner will probably be the time.

Anyway, I've got a big date tonight and I'm looking forward to it. I'm going to stop thinking about this big mess and let him do the thinking.

My heart will mend...........it's just got some missing pieces right now....

                                  Scars heal, Glory fades...............

Have a wonderful weekend! I know I will!

Whew it's been a long week........

I'm trying to learn about relationships this week and how to not just walk away. I've become so self efficient in life that I tend to just give up on men. I'm learning patience and growing from that knowledge. I have strong morals and values that have gotten me where I am. I hope that things get better between myself and the guy I have been seeing. We are communicating well which is a start. In my mind, it's all about respect and nothing more. I just have to figure out how to make sure we both respect eachother.

Life lesson's we should have learned a long time ago but apparently missed that class.

I've got a date with my Rye Pie tomorrow, and I can hardly wait! I'm taking him to a football game and then who knows what we will do. I'm sure whatever he wants to do! (It's usually go buy a new toy) I can't resist that little guys requests!

I'm still waiting on my car to be done. The part had to come from way up north so it's gotta travel down here before they can begin working on it. The ghetto hoopdy is getting old, although I'm not complaining it's getting me where I need to go!



My baby girl starts her second job today at my old stomping grounds. I'm excited for her because I know she will do so well at Orange Town. She's perfect for that place! It'll be odd for me to go back in there though. I'm not a fan of the food other than the two items I helped create! HAHAHA

Have a great day, and remember not to sweat the small stuff...........it's ALL small, in the grand scheme of things!

Crossroad Ahead............

Ok so I haven't been getting along very well with my  boyfriend. In fact, we broke up this weekend over something stupid. He completely disrespected me in public and I guess that's not really something that is stupid. If they don't respect you, you can't allow them to disrespect you.

I don't think he realizes what living life in pain is like. If I could teach compassion I would. There will be a time when he will understand it I'm sure. Right now I find myself caught in a big quandry of life.

Do I stop, turn right, turn left, or go straight ahead in to unchartered waters? We both have hot heads and I understand that. I don't throw hateful words out though. He's thrown some doozies out and those are the things that will scar my heart every time. I'm hoping that he sees that because it has to stop. I love being with him and I enjoy our time together it's just whether or not we can learn to argue correctly. I'm not a big fan of arguing period but I know it's part of life. We shall see what happens. I'm confident and hopeful.

I'm still driving the ghetto hoopdy and it's getting pretty funny seeing what it will do when you touch something. You never know. The kids think it's hysterical. Dodge agreed to fix my car so I'm excited about that! Only one more week and I have my car back! YAY......................

I'm off to go solve the world's chicken issues. Have a good day!

Little of This, Little of That.......

Well the weekend came and went, I'm still trying to figure out why they go so fast!

Ryan has his birthday party and it was a good time. He loves his new boots and has worn them every day since then!

So cute at 5, not a care in the world other than eating CAKE! A boy after my own heart!

I also picked up my big boy from the airport! YAY He'd been hunting up north for a week. From the sounds of it, he shot every bird up there! His arm is black and blue from so much shooting. It sure is a nice feeling seeing them walk to you at the airport!

                                     Awe, they love eachother!

We went to Ihop to eat breakfast and then back home. I had so much laundry to get caught up on and they had a lot of sleep to get caught up on.

                             Gosh they are sweet when they sleep!

Things are finally starting to go my way. The dealer decided to cover the expense of my car all but $500 of it. I was so excited because it's not in warranty and I didn't have the $3000.00 to fix it. I was afraid I was going to have to sell everything just to have a car! YAY I don't have to worry any more. Now if other things would just go my way!!!!!

I'm posting this pic of my nephew Ryan just because it's so stinkin' cute! 

                                     Biker Dude "Aye man!"

Ahhh Yes It's Friday.....

It's been a rough week this week. The mechanics that have my car have used the word "catastrophic" a couple of times, which just can't be good no matter what they are talking about. There's nothing worse than car problems in my mind. I just can't handle them. I've got this plan and I want the plan to work. I don't like hitches in my giddy up! We shall see how it goes, but I prayed hard all night long. Something has to start going my way and soon.......

I get to pick up my boy on Sunday, I've missed him like crazy. It's odd how quiet a house can be even when your quietest child is gone. He had a good time and shot lots of birds so that's good. I'm glad he enjoyed himself. He deserved it. The lawsuit we have against the drunk driver should begin sometime soon so he's gonna need the clear mind to get through all of that.

I've got to go find "real" cowboy boots for my nephew! I'm told he's expecting them from me hahaha.........can't let that kiddo down!

I'll keep chuggin along.......I'm about to hit rewind on this day, I know that much!

Keepin' the Faith................

Sorry for the wait...........

Wow there has been so much going on over the last week, my brain is still in a crazy fog. Robyn decided to end her suffering in this life. While it was and is incredibly sad that she chose this route we all need to keep in mind that it was her choice. She truly was not mentally well.

It was nice to see my family link our arms together and go to work to put Robyn's service together. We were all running on no sleep but somehow it turned out just beautiful. It really was a nice tribute to her.

I was fortunate enough to see how much my own children had grown up through all of this. What an amazing thing to see as a parent. Both of my kids handled this like champs. I am so proud of them. I also took the opportunity to snap some photos of them since they were both so beautifully dressed that day.

Both crazy but amazing kids. I just adore them both and pray that they never know anything close to the sadness like Robyn felt.

On to the big football game over the weekend. It was so wonderful to be treated like royalty for a few days. I was able to fly first class woo hoo! When we arrived we had a limo waiting on us, OH YEA, I like the way this is looking.

We were taken to lunch at the Yacht Club then headed off to the golf course for a round of golf. It was nice to get my mind off of everything going on at home. I was still not able to shake it much because I knew that my family was all gathered to put the ashes in the bench. I needed sleep to but being on the golf course and listening to the birds and water flow really helped me relax a little.

                              How could you not, looking at this?

We were then treated to a magnificent dinner at our hosts home. It was unbelievable! I can't thank these most generous people enough! They are so kind.

The next morning was game day! We went to the condo and had a pre-party which was really nice. Our view was unbelievable!

We headed over to the stadium in time to see the teams take the field for practice. Yes, our seats were AMAZING too! OMG, it was so cool!

                  Me with the man responsible for making it all happen!

I didn't think about anything but football this day and it was so nice! We had all you can eat food, drinks, you name it, we had it. Although the Gators lost it was still a great day! I can't wait to do it again!

                           Did I mention we had AMAZING seats yet?

Big weekend planned, my nephew's birthday party is coming up, it's high school homecoming for my high school, and I've got to do laundry before the laundry does me! I'm looking forward to just being this weekend if that makes sense? Normalcy is on my mind for this weekend!