Monday

I really, seriously, don't know why I am bothering to do this... I mean really, seriously that cluster map is quite depressing as is the rain. But here is my update from the weekend:

Friday.....hmmm, don't remember

Saturday..... Shopped, it rained, couldn't watch most of the race, couldn't go to SoulStock, it rained...

Sunday... it rained, tornadoes came , got stuck inside Walmart because of the storms.... it rained....

Monday... it rained, got groceries because after being stuck in a holding room in walmart on Sunday I decided not to grocery shop then and had to make up for that mistake today.... and it rained....
BUT, I am going to hopefully pick up my (new to me) clawfoot tub this evening... will post pics tomorrow, hopefully. Oh, and it is raining.

Is anyone out there? Tornadoes and Joe's!

I am so happy to report that my unfinished home is O.K.!! We were watching the weather/News last night and heard a report that there was a lot of damage... very close to our property yesterday evening so as soon as I could I went to check on it today. It was perfect, unfinished, but perfect.

Bobby took us to a late lunch at Joe's yesterday. I felt like I had eaten Thanksgiving dinner! I had two crabs, shrimp, sausage, corn, potatoes, fries, great-balls-of-fire, and cake and Ice cream!!! Yep, I ate all that. It was one of those steamer things.... anyway, it was delish. But, I was miserable for the rest of the evening. LadyBug was so cute with her crab, trying her hardest, and doing pretty well, at opening it up to get at the meat. LuLu hasn't developed a taste for seafood so she mostly ate fries. I didn't ask to see the bill, I just enjoyed the food. We don't get to do that often so we just enjoyed it! I do really, really, really want to go to the beach now!

Oh, and I need an ego boost... is anyone out there? Am I wasting my time posting?
Just feelin' a little slumpy...

Monday, Monday- How blessed are we?

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!
We spent the day at Granny and Popaw's house. It was so nice having everyone together, we don't do it often enough. The only two missing were my Sis-in-law and my Jess (my sister/best friend). The kids had so many eggs to hunt all the baskets were filled! The food was great, I'd give you a run down on what I ate but it's too embarrassing! The girlies accumulated far too much chocolate, and it was wonderful!
We are so blessed as a people to be able to come together, eat what we want, talk about what we want, enjoy a Christian celebration because we want, watch our children laugh and play because we want, and complain about whatever our government is doing or not doing, without fear because we want. What else could we want?

Spring pictures and weekend review

Spring Pictures








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The weekend

The girlies were gone for the weekend. We watched Fast and Furious Friday night. I have to say this was the best one yet! There were a few scenes and a few words I would edit out if I could but the rest was really exciting. They grab your attention in the first minute and don't let go! Needless to say, I LOVED it!! We ate dinner at Costa's, and got home about 1:30 am. Then Saturday night we went to the dirt track and I actually had a really good time! We got home about 1:00 am again. *note* we are usually in the bed by 10:00.
We had a lot of fun but we were ready to get our girlies and hug on them by Sunday morning!!

Fast Furious Friday

TGIF! Need I say more?
Bobby is working on our house today. His wonderful boss is doing the wiring. They are doing the telephone wires today. I really had no idea how many decisions would need to be made so quickly. Thankfully, I have received some very good tips. So far we have built out of pocket, oh and thank you - Home Depot Card. But the time has come to BORROW. Yuk, I hate to say that word, it sounded very loud just typing it. Anyway, I am very excited that we will be moving forward in a quick way very soon. (the plans took five years to 'perfect' and just getting it dried in has taken a year or more!)
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Bobby is taking me out tonight! Fast and Furious. Anyone who knows me knows that this tops.... dinner, although we will do that too. Then if funds allow we will attend the 'races' Saturday night. For those who know me... you know this is not so exciting. But my MIL has the kids for the weekend and I am going to walk hand in hand with my love..... through mud, dust, smells, loud engines roaring, swearing in the background, and lots and lots of did I mention- DIRT? Oh well, he loves me, and I love him.
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Stellan is doing much better! He still needs our prayers.

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Thought for the Weekend:

Encourage and be encouraged. Jabez asked God and God did what Jabez asked.
(1 Chronicles 4:9-10)
God knows us each by name, His plan is written. Our names are written on his hand.
(Isaiah 49:16)
Because Jesus took the fall, we are able to rise. God loves us so much that we are able to stand tall, look the enemy in the eye and say 'you are defeated'! Who is your enemy? Are you taking charge of your victory? Your enemy could be anything; health, violence, anger, jealousy, grief, shame, lust.... You have victory in Jesus!

Monday, Monday

Update.. the repair man did arrive in a timely manner and was very polite. Anyone who is wandering what could possibly have put my 4 month old washer into lock down? Drum roll please.....A nail which apparently had not been removed from the pocket it should never have been in. But all is said and done and I am ready to move on.
Please take the time to read my charming kids and pray for this family they are in immediate need of prayer. Nothing is too big for my God!

country life and the flu

I just thought this was beautiful. It has nothing to do with my post.
Aunt Nita, LadyBug, and LuLu

Me, LadyBug, LuLu, and Aunt Nita. We had just finished climbing that 'hill' which I have to say seemed more like a mountain!





We spent Sunday with Aunt Nita and Uncle Skunky (not his real name, of course) in Nectar, AL. LadyBug and LuLu played outside the entire day. We went hiking. A kid friendly version, but exhilarating none the less. I rarely get a chance to hike but I do love it! LadyBug and LuLu went with the guys in the mini truck, they really liked that. Then they played with the goat, made mud pies and visited with the cows! Ye Haw, Yippee-Ki-Yay and all that good stuff!! We had a fun day! Fresh air and cow patties.... it doesn't get much better than farm life!! And Nita's garden veggies from last season for lunch! Makes you feel a little lazy the next time you heat up some frozen meal or open a can you bought from the grocery store. I've got to learn to can. It tastes so much better when you know where it came from. Anyone ever heard of a baby food cake?? She made us one. It is delicious!! Kinda like a spice cake.
I was so happy that we were all well and enjoying the day after the dreaded stomach virus. Then LadyBug came upstairs Sunday night and said she couldn't sleep. So I made her a pallet and she kept trying to clear her throat. Uggh, this pollen is getting to her even with the singulair, is what I was thinking.... But Monday morning she was whining about everything and by Monday afternoon we were going to Dr. Joe because she had a fever of 103! Out of the blue! So anyway, it is the flu. I was devastated! "No, she can't have the flu! She just had a stomach virus!" I blurted out, like that would change his diagnosis. The poor thing just started eating and drinking again! But you know what?? She wanted to play outside when we got home from the doctor's office! As long as the Advil is in her system she seems perfectly fine other than a cough. What a strange flu. Her fever keeps soaring though. It was 104.6 a few minutes ago. I would appreciate your prayers for Alex and for Gracie not to get it. We continue to be blessed and happy!

the weekend

We had a great weekend! Bobby had to do some side work Saturday so sadly we had to do without him most of the day. But we went to Granny and Popaw's to visit and the wonderfulness of them amazes me!!! They OFFERED to go with me to the grocery store to 'entertain' the girls while I shopped!!! Of course I took them up on their offer..... I mean, seriously, I'd be crazy not to! Sunday Bobby spent the whole day with us. He took us all the way to Oxford for b'fast at IHOP, then we went to our property to check things out ( everything is just as we left it), then we went to Leeds to Milo's for lunch. Then we went to the Bass Pro Shop, amazing how that doesn't get old! Then to the Tractor Supply (also never boring) where the girls were quite happy to plop themselves into the floor and look at book- like they don't have their own libraries at home! Then we came back home and ordered Papa John's and watched the race. How much more can you ask of a man than spending the whole day doing and eating what you want! Call me easy, but I'd rather a day like that than all the chocolate and dimonds in the world!!
I have to register Alex for kindergarten tonight..... I mean really, does time HAVE to go this fast.?!

Thought for the day:

1 Corinthians 15:33
Do not be fooled: "Bad friends will ruin good habits."