Penny's Blog and Buddy Too

Summer Camp 2010

2010-08-09T12:03:00.006-05:00

I had a great time at Allaso Ranch, Hawkins, Texas.

My Hobby Container Gardening

2010-06-13T07:59:00.009-05:00

I Love my Patio. It is so fun to see plants grow from something deep in the dirt to little green points popping out and to leaves and then flowers. This year I planted some Bulbs in early March. Now they are so big and fluffy. I am waiting on the flowers to bloom. I think I have the Prettiest Patio on the Block. Big change from the one that use to have the Ugliest Yard on the Block. I hated yard work but I Love Container Gardening.

LOVE WEEKENDS

2010-06-05T12:11:00.002-05:00

I have been looking at Lake Lots at Lake Texhoma and Joe Pool Lake.

GOD BLESS AMERICAN AND WATCH OVER OUR TROOPS

2010-05-29T08:32:00.009-05:00

If you ever get the opportunity to welcome back our Troops at DFW GO. You will have the chance to put faces with a war you may or may not believe in but you will BELIEVE in those FACES and Love them all.

The American Revolution

From 1775 to 1782, the Americans faced off against the largest empire in the world. Led by General Washington they won.

Mexican-American War

Dispute over Texas joining the Union resulted in US conquest of California and the balance of the Southwest.

The Civil War

It was America's bloodiest war as brother fought brother.

The Spanish-American War

America became a world power with its victory over the Spanish in this war.

World War I

Millions died in the fields of Europe, sometimes while fighting over a few disputed yards. First major war of the century.

World War II

It was a war like no other, and covered all corners of the globe.

The Korean War

Some call it the forgotten war, but for two years America fought a full fledged war to keep South Korea free.

Vietnam War

It was the longest war that the United States fought and the only one that the United States lost.

Desert Storm

The last war America took part in the 20th century took place when Kuwait was invaded by Iraq.

Operation Enduring Freedom

War came to America on September 11th 2001 with an attack on NY and Washington. Not since the Battle of Antietem had so many Americans perished in a day.

Iraqi Freedom

On March 19th 2003 the United States invaded Iraq to overthrow the government of Saddam Hussein. Presently our US troops continue to fight an in insurgency there.

Petty's Judge-Mentals Survivor 2010

2010-05-24T19:42:00.001-05:00

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Grand Prairie Survivor Games

2010-05-23T17:04:00.010-05:00

On Saturday, May 22 the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce held the 2nd Annual Survivor Games at Joe Pool Lake. The Dallas County Court 4-1 competed in the games. Our Team "Petty's Judge-Mentals" were Veronica, Kelly, Shannon and Marci. They did great in all the competitions. Here are some pictures of the event.

Happy Mother's Day 2010

2010-05-09T08:37:00.005-05:00

God created Woman to be the Helper to man. To be his Equal. Where man lacks woman picks up the slack. We are to be the Givers and to Nourish All the things we are in charge of. It is a privilege to care for the ones we love. When you Mom's out there feel down or unappreciated, know that Jesus is proud of you and he knows you are doing the best you can with what you have. You are loved by many but the greatest love for you is the love of Jesus. If you are a Great-Great Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Grandmother, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Best Friend, Pet Momma and Any Kind of Momma you are the most important person to the ones that love you. I love you ALL!

Guess I should Blog Something

2010-05-01T08:11:00.003-05:00

Up this morning on what was planned to be a relaxing day hanging out, sitting by the pool, drinking a cup of coffee and reading a book.....hummmm.......Wishful Thinking. Instead I will be going to Medical City for the day. Mimi is back in the hospital for the 6th time in 7 months. This time something about her liver. She is getting so frustrated with all the health issues. I am stressing because things aren't getting easier for her and I'm starting to question if she should be alone in her house. When I checked her into the hospital the attendant asked me if she has Home Health Care. I said. "Is there someone I could talk to about getting her that. Answer was sure we will send someone up to help you. " Wow....God delivers right on time. Just what I need to get a new plan for my Mom. Because frankly, current plan of stopping by checking on her for a few minutes a day, ain't working for me. Mainly because I can't observe her long enough to see how she really is doing. She tries to be all independent and act like she is OK when she really isn't OK.
Thanks for stopping by today Bloggies. Totally random here....Should I get these Boots?

"BELOVED"

2010-04-25T11:51:00.005-05:00

Today I sent an e-mail to the A & E Show called Intervention. I have actually never watched this show but I have had more than a few people tell me about it. The Intervention would be for a precious child of God and his name means "Beloved."
Prayer for Beloved:
"May you be healed by the hands of God, May you know the Love of Jesus and May the Holy Spirit guide you to change."

Buddy has a Slipped Disc.....What does this mean?

2010-04-09T18:09:00.007-05:00

Got up this morning and as always get ready to take Buddy out for a walk and go potty. He usually beats me to the door. Not this morning. I had to wake him up in his bed. He could not raise his head. I got him to stand up on his own but his head was straight down with his nose straight into the carpet. I tried to raise his head and he cried. So sad. Scooped him up and off to the Vet. We were waiting in the car when the nurses drove in. We got into the room and Dr. Austin came right in. He looked at him and in 1 minute tops he diagnosed Buddy with a Slipped Disc. He calmed me down and said it was very common and always happens with the same symtoms. So treatment consists of an injection of Dexasone, Laser therapy and 10mg of Prednisone twice a day for 5 days, strict rest for at least 4 weeks all to reduce inflammation and pain .

Why does a disc 'slip'?
A slipped disc can happen in 2 ways:

1. Rupture of a healthy disc can be caused by trauma (such as a road traffic accident, or a fall from height) with tearing of the annulus fibrosus.
2. Degeneration of the disc is a result of a premature ageing process. This causes progressive thickening of the dorsal part of the annulus fibrosus which presses up on the spinal cord (disc protrusion). Disc degeneration is more common in the regions of the spine which are particularly exposed to physical stress (the lower neck, mid-back and lower-back).

I'm Back after a few months

2010-04-06T19:38:00.002-05:00

I have been on Facebook the last months but I am ready to Blog again. So check back for updates on Me and Buddy.

At a Little Lake House on a Hill

2009-07-05T13:33:00.003-05:00

GETTING READY FOR THE 4TH OF JULY

2009-06-28T08:31:00.009-05:00

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JUST A LITTLE MONKEY BUSINESS FROM LUKE.
AND THE ITSY BITSY SPIDER CLIMBING UP THE WATER SPOUT BY LUKE HUGHES WEARING HIS 4TH OF JULY SWIMSUIT......POP.....POP.....POP....SAID THE FIRECRACKER.

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NOW....FOR THE 2009 - MISS FIRECRACKER.....4TH OF JULY......SPORTS ILLUSTRATED BABY SWIMSUIT EDITION FEATURING HANNAH HUGHES.

8 THINGS AND

2009-06-11T18:46:00.015-05:00

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Also was tagged for this 8 THINGS THING.

Here goes...

8 Things I'm Looking Forward to...

1. Finishing my 2009 Secret Project!
2. The Fireworks on July 4th.
3. Dinner with my Girlfriends.
4. Getting my HAIR Highlighted on June 18th.
6. Talking to Andrea about the Movie Theater Photo Shoot and seeing the photos.
7. Going to see the next musical "The Wizard of Oz" next week.
8. Volunteering for Adventure Week at Fellowship.

8 Things I did today...

1. Drove to Work 7:00 AM /No Power/Drove Home 10:00 AM.
2. Got a Mani and Pedi with Tina.
3. Delivered some Graduation Gifts($$$)
4. Picked up some random trash after the storm on my Patio and around my building.
5. Made Thai Chicken for dinner.
6. Checked in on a Disabled Friend.
7. Took Buddy for a Walk.
8. Kissed a Frog....just kidding.

8 Things I wish I could do...

1. Eat Ice Cream and not gain weight.
2. Go to a Spa once a month.
3. Play a better game of Golf.
4. Travel to Spain.
5. Figure out Electronic Stuff without help.
6. Go on a Cruise to Alaska.
7. Scrapbook everyday.
8. Take Luke and Hannah to the Zoo.

8 Shows I watch...

1. Survivor
2. 48 Hours
3. America's Next Top Model
4. Sunday Morning
5. World News with Charlie Gibson who "HOPES YOU HAD A GOOD DAY."
6. Reruns of The Andy Griffith Show
7. Dateline
8. Super Nanny

8 People I Tag...

1. Veronica
2. Gail
3. Nancy
4. Lea
5. Vicki
6. Cheryl
7. Paula (she won't do it)
8. Wilma

OK..... I LIED

2009-06-07T16:04:00.003-05:00

I haven't been working on a new blog layout. I haven't even checked the Blogs in like 5 days. Been really busy with FUN THINGS. So when I do update I am super excited that Debbie and Mimi CARE and will READ IT. THANKS LADIES!!!!

Working on a New Blog Layout. Does anyone CARE?!?!

2009-05-25T17:18:00.004-05:00

The BLOGS have all been ABANDON for FACEBOOK

2009-05-22T07:25:00.001-05:00

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2009-05-15T04:22:00.001-05:00

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I am so glad it is finally FRIDAY. This week has been so STRESSFUL!!! WORK, FAMILY, FRIENDS ALL OF IT. I'm hiding under my BED this weekend.

2009-05-10T08:04:00.005-05:00

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Planting Completed

2009-05-03T17:25:00.006-05:00

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Never found the Coconut Liners so used the same ones from last year. This year I choose a Purple, Lavender and Yellow Color Scheme. The Plan is for the Sweet Potato Plant to grow so that it hangs down to the ground. I'll post more pictures in a few months to show the growth.

Mini Sirlion Burgers...Are they as good as the commercial?

2009-04-27T13:00:00.006-05:00

This is what happens when your day doesn't turn out like you planned. So I'm driving around town looking for these damn Coconut Liners for my Flower Baskets which I can NOT find anywhere. I have to have these to do my planting. Whole day so far not GOOD. I'm hungry and frustrated and I see a sign "MINI BURGERS." I thought to myself, "I have been eating so healthy for 8 weeks what would hurt to try a Mini Sirloin Burger its SIRLOIN THAT'S GOOD. If you are like me and have been singing this Mini Sirloin Burger Song for weeks in YOUR head and it makes you LAUGH you would have pulled into to the fast food place too . I wondered if they are any good and do they look like the commercial all juicy and cute and all. You have to see the video before scrolling down to my comments. It's important that you really get into my HEAD on this. OK!!!

JACK IN THE BOX - Mini Sirloin Burgers

Drove up singing the Mini Sirloin Burger Song in my head. I am so happy and excited giggling as I order.

Penny says, "I'll have the Mini Sirloin Burger Meal Please." giggle giggle
JACK says, "What?"
Penny...What do you mean WHAT!!!" "I'll have the Mini Sirloin Burger Meal."
Jack... "Do you want the 2 PACK or the 6 PACK?"
Penny..."WHAT...I want THREE like the commercial"
Jack...."Sorry we have 2 pack or 6 pack."
Penny....So confused and NOT giggling anymore...."I guess I'll have the 2 PACK."
Jack...."Do you want the MEAL."
Penny....YES JACK, I want the MEAL that's a drink and fries, RIGHT"
No Answer from JACK.....

Jack actually sticks his head out the drive thru window and motions me to pull forward.

Penny to Jack at the window...."Is your intercom not working today? I thought I heard you say 2 pack or 6 pack?"...Still can not let it go. He confirms the packaging again. Jack hands me my very large drink.

Penny says..."What is this? I haven't told you what I wanted to drink yet."
Jack says as he takes the drink back...."SORRY what would you like?"
Penny..."A Diet Dr. Pepper and can I have a Jack Antenna Ball?"
Jack...."NO DIET DR. PEPPER AND NO ANTENNA BALL TODAY."
Penny..."OK, ANYTHING DIET"..getting upset mostly about the Three Mini Burger thing..I will NOT let it go.
Jack...Hands me Diet COKE and a Bag.

Penny....REALLY UPSET and AFRAID TO LOOK IN THE BAG at this point drives HOME.
Get home and open the bag and this is what I got.

An over sized Drink (the one in the commercial must be a kid size I thought)
A box of Fries (thinking the fries were in a little bag)
2 Very Small Burgers (I'm talking SMALL 2 1/2 X 2 1/2. Notice the THUMB indention on the SMALL DINNER ROLL, BISCUIT WANT TO BE (SO CALLED BURGER)..........FINGER PRINT....THAT'S NOT MINE.

So now I am THINKING something is NOT RIGHT HERE!!!!

So I go over to watch the commercial on U-TUBE and OMG... I went to BURGER KING not Jack-in-the-Box. No wonder the Jack guy was acting weird to me. I am sure he thought I was DRUNK or HIGH on something asking for Three Mini Burgers and a JACK ANTENNA BALL at Burger King. OMG....

BURGER KING is totally copying JACK in the BOX with the Mini Burger thing.

Next time I have a Fast Food Fit, I'm GOING TO JACK-IN-THE-BOX and try the REAL MINI SIRLOIN BURGERS. Will blog about them, Stay tuned. I really am hoping they look like THIS.

Plans for Today

2009-04-26T04:22:00.007-05:00

I'm up at 4:00 AM its Sunday Morning or Night whichever you want to call it. I was so tired last night I went to bed at 8:00 PM. Yikes too early should have stayed up later anyway I'm ready to start my day and STUCK here waiting for it to get daylight. Plans TODAY are to clean off the Patio and re-plant my flower Baskets. Reason for not doing it before now is last year we had some bad weather with hail threats and I had to keep pulling the baskets inside because I didn't want them to get pelted. So there you have it. Be back later with pictures of my New and Improved Patio. Here is a picture of last year's patio taken in August. I loved it. Plans this year are for more of the climbing greenery (sweet potato plants) in the front of the baskets and same kind of flowers just different colors toward the back.

Operation Muffin Top Update

2009-04-17T08:29:00.006-05:00

Muffin Top Project is going GREAT. I have lost 7 lbs. My Jeans fit so much better than a week ago. Getting lots of positive feedback from friends noticing my smaller waist. So Excited about this improvement. I have 5 more days on the Complete Body Cleanser. It has been a lot easier than I originally thought it would be. One thing that I have noticed is that I haven't had ANY sweet cravings or wanting Sodas. That's been strange because I normally would drink a Diet Dr. Pepper daily. No Sodas or Sweets in a week and a half.
I had a FUN SPA DAY on Wednesday. I went to Coldwater Creek Spa with a Friend and we had a BLAST. I got a Massage, Facial and a Pedicure. (Wish I could go to a Spa more often.) We had such a fun day talking and laughing. When I had my massage I found that it was hard to move my Left Arm in all the positions that the Massage Tech tried. After her bending and squeezing and punching me I am now able to move it. Very Interesting how this happened as a result of not exercising like I should. Discovered that walking is not going to be enough to keep myself in shape. Will have to add some Yoga or Pilate's. They say that once you start doing these you will LIKE it. We shall see if that is true.
Today getting my new Crown. Not the Princess kind of Crown the Tooth kind. This has been a major pain for me. The temporary crown has been coming off and it hurts like all get out. It hurt so bad on Easter Sunday I wanted to shoot my Dentist. Today all should be better. That's all for now.
EDIT: for post above.
So mad at my Dentist. I did not get my permanent Crown today as planned. It wasn't right so it has to be redone. Now I have to deal with this for another week. My left jaw is so sore and hurts all the time. I just want to CRY like a baby!!!

BUGS... BEES.... AND STUFF

2009-04-13T18:31:00.007-05:00

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EASTER MESSAGE FOR YOU

2009-04-12T06:44:00.001-05:00

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JOHN 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son,
that whosoever believeth in him should not perish,
but have everlasting life.

"He paid a debt He didn't owe,
Because we owe a debt we cannot pay!"

Nothing is ours, but all is God's.

Never question the way God takes something he has given you back,
but accept that it was never yours just lent to you by him."

When Satan comes knocking at your door, ask Jesus to answer it.

The Bible is meant to be bread for daily use, not cake for special instructions.

Your Bible is.......
B..........BASIC
I...........INSTRUCTIONS
B..........BEFORE
L..........LEAVING
E..........EARTH

HOME SWEET HOME PART II

2009-04-08T17:23:00.002-05:00

So glad to get home and sleep in my own bed tonight. Buddy is glad to be home too.

Back At Aner's for the Weekend

2009-04-04T09:36:00.004-05:00

Put my car in the shop for a Health Checkup. Thanks "L" for the help on this. Really want to keep my Little Chevy Tracker for another year or two but can't handle the anxiety of it breaking down on me commuting to work 44 miles one way. Just need it looked over for any problems before they happen. So, I'm back at Aner's House for a few days. Luke is playing and Hannah is sleeping. Buddy is sleeping too. Later...

Back Home Today

2009-04-01T08:10:00.005-05:00

Buddy and I got home last night and went straight to bed. I over did it at Aner's house. My back is hurting really bad. This is the same thing that happened to me last June when I went back to work to soon after surgery...BACK ACHES... I have to go to the dentist today for a Crown. I broke a back tooth from grinding my teeth while I sleep. It SUCKS TO BE ME TODAY.

I'm in AWE of my new IPHONE

2009-03-30T20:35:00.006-05:00

This is the coolest thing. I'm sitting in Aner's living room watching Dancing with the Stars and blogging this on my IPhone. I am so "IT" today.

New Project in Progress

2009-03-28T12:57:00.001-05:00

Well since I am unable to continue my BIG 2009 Major project (secret) until I am recovered completely from my surgery, I HAVE A NEW PROJECT. I watched this show that reported that data storage methods change on an average of every FIVE (5) years. YIKES!!! I don't want to end up with all these different forms of storage for my photos like I have for my Videos (VHS, Small VHS, DVD, DISKS) It's crazy I don't even know how I am going to get that under control. Sooooo, I downloaded all my Photos from my OLD computer to my Laptop. Then I sorted, deleting, downloading printable photos to Shutterfly and generally CLEANED UP the Photo Nightmare I had created. In addition to this I am going through Photos and sorting, throwing away, giving away and whatever it takes to get this under control. This week I am having a POWER CROP and putting all these on 12 X 12 Sheets to be placed in Albums later. Note to Self HERE (Only buying TOP LOADER ALBUMS AT THE SCRAPBOOK CONVENTION IN JUNE.) Also I guess I should stock up on Adhesives. EVERYONE, please let me know if you see a sale on Adhesives at (Hobby Lobby, Michael's. JoAnn's, etc.) Picture is of my Completion of the sorting process for pictures already processed. I KNOW it looks bad but it really isn't. Some of the envelopes only have a few pictures of a one time Event. (example: 2 or 4 pictures) Why do all this WORK. Well, when my kids are OLD and Senile they can look at the Albums and "SAY" like a friend of mine put it "SEE, I WAS SO CUTE BACK IN THE DAY."

OK I have to say this FIRST.....Mimi You will probably have a HEART ATTACK when you see this..

2009-03-20T17:55:00.013-05:00

Sweet Potato Fries

I have in the past HATED Sweet Potatoes. I will take one taste at Holidays just to be nice but really want to gig at the sight of Sweet Potatoes. So I'm cruising the aisle at Sprouts and they have a taste and run. You are familiar with these at SAM'S. You taste and run before the poor person has a chance to give you the information about the product and try to get you to buy it. When you are at Sprouts of course its not your typical fried something but its something FRESH and LOW Calorie like Sweet Potatoes. I looked at the poor lady and she said..."I HATE SWEET POTATOES." We bonded immediately. Then there is a "BUT, you should try these" from my newly found friend at Sprouts. So just like on a holiday at home....I tried one. OMG it tasted good. So I get the facts on how to make it and buy one (1) sweet potato and head for another aisle.
Here is the recipe for Sweet Potato Fries. I now believe that I hated sweet potatoes because of the recipe of so much sugary sweetness with marshmallows, pineapples, nuts and all that stuff. I like them PLAIN.

1 Big sweet potatoes (peeled and sliced)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cinnamon (I put more just because)
Shake all together in a zip lock baggie then pure them out into a baking dish.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake 30 minutes. Your House will smell so good while these are baking.

TRY SOMETHING NEW THIS WEEK. YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED AND LIKE IT. I DID.

CRISIS OF AGING

2009-03-20T11:59:00.003-05:00

I think I have officially entered a middle-aged crisis. It's taken me a long time to get to this point. The key is to find my way out of the crisis while still growing older. Age is more of a mental state than a physical state. When the mid-life crises strike, we can't let our minds grow old. It is easy to do. I find myself more aware of the changes in my body, the aches and pains, feeling out of place in a room full of younger people, worrying about retirement. Am I relevant and do I replenish the people I hang around with or do I just drain the life out of them? I find that today more than ever, I have to challenge myself to stay mentally young. Here are a few things I will work on:

* Dress as young as I can without looking like an idiot. There is a fine line. What you wear determines how you feel. Best way to tell is to ask one of your children. They will tell you the truth.

* Hang around younger people. It's more exciting to be with younger people. When I am around people my age (for the most part) I feel old.

* Keep up with technology like Facebook and Twitter. You can go overboard with them, but like it or not, that's what younger people are using today to build community.

* Read books and newspapers and go to movies. Keeping up with the culture is important to staying relevant to our culture.

* Remember that we are a vital resource to our community. I can help younger women who may be struggling. I can look back and say that I have experienced a lot.

* Change taste in music. I will always love the Bee Gees, but now I enjoy John Mayer, Cold Play and Sara Barriles among others. Sorry, I can't do the rap thing and never will.

If you are like me, keep it young.

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Feeling Better Today

2009-03-18T16:00:00.003-05:00

I had a good day, Visit from a friend that brought me some Homemade Stew. DROVE MYSELF to the Library for some books and movies. Back Home and very TIRED. Walking seems to be hard to do for very long.
How do you like my new LAYOUT.

Please...Call me....Penny McMarshall TODAY.

2009-03-17T08:08:00.008-05:00

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I think the only Irish person I know is maybe Ericka O'Malley. I just say that because of her last name. Are you Irish Ericka?

I had CAKE for St. Patty's Day....YUM YUM...Mimi brought it to me this weekend.

Happy Birthday to TANYA aka RONYA

2009-03-16T10:21:00.004-05:00

Happy Birthday to the Sweetest Girl EVER. Love you honey. Make JAM take you out somewhere FUN today.

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WELCOME BACK

2009-03-14T10:38:00.004-05:00

I have been working on making my Blog Private. So if you are reading this you made the CUT. I just feel that I can express more about my prayers, hopes and dreams for myself and my family by doing this. As in all families not all is Peaches and Creme all the time. There are some days when I want to cry out for prayer and want you all to join me in that CRY for your family as well. I don't feel comfortable with the world today all the time. Truly evil people are alive and well. They would love nothing more than to use information they get from any one's private life for their own agenda. This may not make sense to you now but as I am free to write more on this subject you will understand.

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Buddy is Home

2009-03-12T19:17:00.003-05:00

Yipeee my baby is Home, Bud BOY. I missed him so much. He didn't miss me cuz first thing he did was get into his bed and chew on the side of it like he does. That's OK he'll want some dinner later and he will want to SNUGGLE with me on the couch and watch SURVIVOR.

I'm Going PRIVATE with my BLOG as of April 1st, 2009.

2009-03-12T14:40:00.001-05:00

HOME SWEET HOME

2009-03-11T13:04:00.003-05:00

I got home today....YUKE Rainy...No Buddy...I miss HIM A LoT...I asked Josh to keep him a couple more days til the rain stops. Not wise for me to walk him. I wouldn't want to take a chance of failing down. OUCH!!! AnyWho....just Hanging at Home. Like the Graphic below call me sometime...but NOT before 9:00 AM ....or in the Afternoon (Nap Time) and ......not after 9:00 PM. Too much....I know.......just forget it......DON'T CALL. I'll call you. Left the graphic on CUZ its CUTE. Just saw an add for The Neptune Society maybe I'll call them for info. Just Kidding.

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Guess I'm on Facebook now. I just tried to find some people...NO LUCK. If there isn't a picture I'm too shy to just ask them if they are who I wished they were. Does that make sense. Not that a picture would make that much of a difference. But maybe seeing my picture would jog their memory. I look somewhat the same as 20 years ago. People tell me that all the time. Rambling wHAT CAN i SAY......i'M ON heavy MEDS.

OK I was checking the BLogs Today

2009-03-05T12:58:00.004-06:00

And it seems the world has been informed of my Business via An Unnamed Relative........ANER!!!!
So I'll be taking a Blog Hiatus. Thanks for Prayers and Love you ALL.

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Cute Cake

2009-03-01T08:37:00.004-06:00

This is a Cake that my Mom did for someone on Saturday. "So Cute"

Expensive Manicure for One Person

2009-02-27T18:48:00.006-06:00

Awesome MySpace Graphics & Myspace Layouts

OK so what was a pretty boring week at work and at home ended with an interesting event in Court Today. We have some funny things happen and today was one of those days. Judge is listening to a case at the bench and we hear this creepy sound like snip...snip...crack...crack. Judge asks the people in Court who is making that noise and no one fesses up. So he goes on with hearing the case and again snip...snip...crack...crack. He notices some citizens in the gallery looking at this man. So he stops the case and addresses the man to approach the bench. When asked what he is doing he says TRIMMING HIS NAILS. YUK!!! Judge asks "What are you doing with the cut nails and the man just stares at Judge like a DEER in HEADLIGHTS. Then judge says "ARE YOUR NAILS ON MY FLOOR?" Man says "YES" OMG...Judge has the BAILIFF take this man into Custody, HANDCUFF him and take his ASS out of the Court. After the case he was hearing is over Judge requests the man be returned to Court. Still in Handcuffs he is standing there and Judge is just looking at him. We are all staring at the man. OK, I'm thinking what is going to happen. Judge finally breaks the stare down and says "You are in Contempt of my Court and I FINE you $100.00 plus Court Cost of $67.00." Asks the man if he has $167.00 man says "YES." OK..PAY THE CLERK. OMG Cost of his manicure $167.00. It gets better. Man was in court for an Eviction Case. I asked Judge what was with the stare down. He says I was waiting for an apology. Dumb Man... SOooooooo after Court I say "NO HOME TO LIVE IN BUT DAMN HIS NAILS LOOKED GOOD." Fun end to a boring week.

I GOT NOTHING FOR YA HERE

2009-02-24T17:56:00.004-06:00

Might as well go Blog Stalk someone else. I'm not very interesting this week and have nothing to say. Sorry just MOVE ON.

BIG SHOUT OUT

2009-02-17T18:45:00.009-06:00

I had a LOT of People Visit my BLOG on:

February 7th---------------168 Views
February 8th---------------202 Views
February 9th---------------117 Views

Those were the dates I kept Luke and Hannah. Seems our Little ones are VERY POPULAR!!!

Shout Out TO who EVER you ARE in:
Gypsum, KS
Muncie, IN
Caquitlam, British Columbia
Cranfills Gap, TX
Boston, MA
Ball Ground, GA
Huber Springs, AR
Ashland, OH
Bowie, TX
Forney, TX
Garland, TX
Spicewood, TX
Ft. Worth, TX
Little Elm, TX
Princeton, TX
Denton, TX
Carrollton, TX
Lewisville, TX

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Honey Bee Background

2009-02-17T18:32:00.001-06:00

St. Patrick's Day Layout

2009-02-17T18:30:00.002-06:00

Lulu Background

2009-02-17T18:28:00.001-06:00

Wish I were at The Beach

2009-02-15T17:14:00.006-06:00

I haven't been to the beach since like FOREVER. Going to the Beach this SUMMER if at all possible!!!!

MySpace Graphics & Myspace Layouts

HAPPY SINGLE'S AWARENESS DAY

2009-02-14T01:00:00.004-06:00

If there is one day out of the year that you know your Single, it's TODAY so I renamed Valentine's Day as you can see above. Wear Red and/or Pink and put your hands up in the AIR and say.........in the words of Beyonce's Song....ALL THE SINGLE LADIES........"IF YOU LIKED THEN YOU SHOULD HAVE PUT A RING ON IT. IF YOU LIKED YOU SHOULD HAVE PUT A RING ON IT."

This will be FUN....THINK BACK....WAY BACK....Can you name FIRST and LAST name of your FIRST CRUSH? I'll bet you can. Mine was in 3rd Grade....his name was Steven Smith. He sat behind me in class and would always tap me on the shoulder with his pencil and pretend it wasn't him. I would say, "STOP THAT!" in my cutest little girl voice. Secretly I missed him when he was out sick. Our relationship moved to the next level when he wore his CUB SCOUT uniform to school one day. I was in LOVE. I begged my grandmother to let me wear my BROWNIE uniform (GIRL SCOUT) in hopes to catch his eye. Well, I wore it and you guessed it, NO REACTION. I'm not sure what reaction I thought he would have that day I sat there in class with my Brownie Suit on looking all cute. Our tap on the shoulder....Cub Scout wearing .....Brownie Scout wearing RELATIONSHIP ended at the conclusion of 3rd Grade. I would see him off and on through the rest of elementary school and hoped he would talk to me but I guess I loved him more than he loved me. hehhehe Thinking back he wasn't flirting by tapping me on the shoulder he was being an obnoxious annoying little BRAT. That was 40 something years ago and I still think about this silly 3rd grade CRUSH.
WHO WAS YOUR FIRST CRUSH?

Just Praying a Lot Today

2009-02-12T06:26:00.003-06:00

Kinda worried about a few Loved Ones. The Bible tells us to Not Worry to Pray so that is what I shall do.

OMG.....OMG.....OMG ( and I'm not saying Gosh)

2009-02-09T19:38:00.008-06:00

I have now watched about 15 minutes of Obama'a Q and A with the press. OMG, THIS IS OUR PRESIDENT. GOD HELP THE UNITED STATES. Can he not FOCUS? I just had to YELL at something and the Computer was close. Please, Pray People. We need to look UP. This President is scary??????

I posted this Monday night and then Tuesday morning I thought maybe I was being a little hard on Pres. Obama but after listening to all the commentary today my thoughts are much like others. So I am re-posting after work today. Seems many agree with my opinion of his Q and A.

Buddy Talking to Mom

2009-02-08T17:42:00.006-06:00

Hey, Mom that was fun having Luke and Hannah over for the Weekend.
Yes, Buddy that was fun.
Hey, Mom are they coming over next weekend.
I don't think so Buddy
OK just me and you MOM
I guess so Buddy.......(Buddy rests his head and goes to sleep.)

Cuddle Time with Hannah

2009-02-08T14:56:00.005-06:00

READY.....SET.........GO

2009-02-08T14:20:00.003-06:00

W-H-A-T.....Is this a problem? We kept Hannah out of the Community Grocery Basket a least.

Field Trip to get gas and to the grocery store.

Aunt Weesa

2009-02-08T12:22:00.004-06:00

Aunt Weesa came by to see us. Luke had already left and he missed his Big Red Valentine Balloon that Aunt Weesa brought for him. Aunt Weesa brought Lulu McAlister's A Sweet Berry Chicken Sandwich. Aunt Weesa feed Hannah while Lulu got ready for ..............

Luke's Book Club Pick

2009-02-08T09:15:00.009-06:00

"I LOVE MY DUCKLING"

I love my Duckling
....he makes funny,
squawking quacks.

I love my Duckling
...he waddles from side
to side on dear, little
orange feet.

He has soft, yellow feathers
that he fluffs up
and shakes dry.

I love my Duckling
...he chases the frogs and
splashes in the pond.

He likes to eat the
bread I give him
and follows me for more.

I love my Duckling
...he turns upside down
in the water
and wiggles his tail at me.

Duckling has a bug, orange beak
and such a cheeky grin

I love my Duckling
..he plays hide and seek in the reeds
but he always quacks
so I can find him.

I love my Duckling most of all because.....
....he is so very little, just like me.

Luke Waiting on Daddy

2009-02-08T09:03:00.005-06:00

After seeing this you will not wonder WHY Andrea hesitates to take Luke places. This is all of Luke's Stuff for the Weekend Retreat with Lulu. And we were actually missing one bag. Andrea didn't include the Suction Machine this time. It is in a bag of its own. OH and the CAR Seat which I put in my car so we would have more room around here.

Secret Thoughts here: I really thought Aner would be back around 2:00 ish but seems that it will be around 5:00 ish ish ish.

2009-02-07T20:59:00.005-06:00

Not a Problem......Can you SAY FIELD TRIP?!!!

Thanks, Nurse Carolina

2009-02-07T18:32:00.006-06:00

We said Good Bye to Nurse Carolina at 6:00 PM tonight. It was great to have her Help me out with the Luke and Hannah Weekend Retreat. I think Carolina had fun at my house because when she was getting ready to leave she said, "I would love to come over anytime, any day." I felt a little like the families on Super Nanny feel when they have to say GOOD BYE to Nanny Jo. "GOOD BYE NURSE CAROLINA YOU HELPED US A LOT"

Tubby Time with Luke and Monkey

2009-02-07T18:29:00.003-06:00

HANNAH'S WORLD

2009-02-07T14:59:00.012-06:00

What is it like to see things from a baby's view point. Things got a little boring around 2:30 so here is Hannah's World.

Buddy's Butt

Lulu's Kitchen Ceiling

Lulu's T.V.

Lulu's Curtians

AND

MY

LULU

Who appears to need a highlight......I see a patch of gray hair on Lulu's Head. I can't say that that looks "FABULOUS!"

Reporting is Hannah Hughes for Hannah's World in Lewisville, TX, USA.

Valentine's Party at Toscana

2009-02-07T13:18:00.008-06:00

Every month there is a get together at the Club House. There will be a drawing for a Free Months Rent or a Contest of some kind. This month was a contest on who entered the Best Sweet Treat. Carolina, Colleen and I packed up Luke and Hannah and walked over to check out the Sweet Treats.

Carolina and Hannah

We think this was the winner. She made TIRAMISU

Original Fat Hat Creator, Grandma Colleen

2009-02-07T12:54:00.005-06:00

RING...RING....Hello....Grandma Colleen is on her way...OK See you in a minute. We were so excited to see Grandma Colleen.
First thing we did when she got here was get Fat Hat Fashion Instructions. You see, Colleen is the maker of Hannah's Fat Hat and she had never seen it on Hannah in person only in pictures. The pictures here really do not show all the detail in this creation. It is what we girls say, "It's FABULOUS." Isn't Hannah adorable.

Dad calls at 5:00 PM...Mom calls at 7:40 PM....Kids SAY (NO PARENTS ALLOWED)

2009-02-06T19:43:00.003-06:00

Luke's Schedule

2009-02-06T18:13:00.002-06:00

7am 3.4cc robinul

8am feeding

8 am antibiotic 5cc

8:30am 1.5ml mestinon

10:30am flush 55cc's

Miramax

12noon feeding

12:30 55cc water flush

1pm 3.4cc robinul

1:30pm 1.5ml mestinon

4pm feeding

flush w/ 30cc's water

4:30pm 2.5cc robinul

5:15pm 1.5ml mestinon

8 pm feeding

8 pm 1.5 mestinon

zertec 5.0

5 cc antibiotic

60 cc flush

Visit from Uncle Joshy

2009-02-06T17:35:00.010-06:00

RING RING....HEY MOM, WHAT ARE YOU DOING? I'M PLAYING WITH LUKE AND HANNAH....."I'LL BE RIGHT OVER."..... "HEY KIDS JOSHY IS COMING OVER."

Secret Thoughts here....I can not wait to see Josh with his Kids someday. He is going to be the most AMAZING DAD. He gets it.....Kids want and need your TIME.

FASHION FRIDAY WITH HANNAH

2009-02-06T16:57:00.003-06:00

Here is Hannah in her Christmas/Valentine's Day Outfit. Sorry, I'm not the Photog Aner is, but this will do.
Lulu, Do I have To? Yes, Hannah you have to. You are so cute.

Lulu, You said "Just one more."

OK, Lulu that's enough.

RING RING....HELLO......HI, I'M COMING TO SEE LUKE. OH YOU ARE....SURPRISED LOOK ON MY FACE HERE!!!

2009-02-06T13:49:00.005-06:00

Surprise........Andrea forgot to tell me that Luke's OT was coming to my house on Friday morning. Thanks for the warning Aner!!! Good thing I had Aveeno Lotion. You forgot that TOO!!!
Luke and his OT.

Next Post will be FASHION FRIDAY WITH HANNAH.

Luke's Reunion with MONKEY

2009-02-06T13:43:00.004-06:00

A few posts back you might remember the Monkey Attack Post. That was Luke's beloved Monkey that he left at my house on Sunday . Here is the Happy Reunion of Luke and Monkey.

Stay Tuned for Weekend Updates on Luke and Hannah's RETREAT with Lulu (No PARENTS ALLOWED)

2009-02-06T09:22:00.002-06:00

Phase 1 for Joshua and Jaw Surgery

2009-02-02T19:30:00.006-06:00

After 1 year of battling with the Insurance Company Josh is in Phase I of his future Jaw Surgery which was finally APPROVED. My poor baby had to go back into braces for the 2nd time. The Orthodontist showed us a skeletal view of exactly what needs to happen before the surgery. Upper teeth will be spread wider and front teeth will be pushed in. They have flared out to compensate for the under bite situation. Lower teeth will be pushed inward. His profile will look a lot worst prior to surgery but after the jaw is cut (ouch) he will have a new profile and NO UNDER BITE. Surgeon asked if anyone in Josh's Family has had to have this done because it is genetic. To our knowledge no one has had this done. By doing this now Josh will NOT have future Jaw problems that could be very extreme and very painful. Plan for now is to have the surgery over Thanksgiving Break unless Surgeon and Orthodontist decide to do it sooner.

OMG....The Bestest Half -Time Show EVER!!!! BRUCE ROCKED THE BOWL!!! Everyone in my Building #5 Cranked it up. It was so AWESOME!!!

2009-02-01T19:20:00.005-06:00

My Supper Bowl Pick---Arizona Cardinals - Kurt Warner - Number 13- He lives his LIFE for CHRIST. "Win or Lose."

2009-02-01T15:33:00.006-06:00

Kurt Warner

Immediately after the Rams' victory at the Super Bowl, an interviewer began, "Kurt, first things first--tell me about the final touchdown pass to Isaac." Kurt responded, "Well, first things first, I've got to thank my Lord and Savior up above--thank You, Jesus!"

Kurt Warner's Testimony

"I believe that the Lord has a plan for each of us that's better than anything we can imagine--even if that plan isn't obvious to us at every stage. He prepared me for this over a long period of time--in lower-profile locker rooms and the grocery store and in Europe, through all the personal tragedies and in spite of the people who doubted me along the way," Warner explained. "Whether I'm a Super Bowl Champion or a regular guy stocking groceries at the Hy-Vee, sharing my faith and glorifying Jesus is the central focus of my time on this earth. And the fact that I now have a podium, I believe, is no coincidence. I want to be a role model for Christ in everything that I do. Living my life for Him and showing people the beauty of that reality is my mission in life."

"Before I could devote my life to Jesus and start living my life for Him, I had to go through a lot of personal struggles, including a period a few years ago where I got a little caught up in things that aren't important--fame, money, lust...."

Warner suffered a series of disastrous setbacks in his career. He faced financial problems, family problems, even the sudden and tragic death of his wife's parents. All the hurts and the heartbreak caused Kurt to take a good hard look at his life--and what was missing from it. "Growing up I'd always put my life on one side and my relationship with God on the other. I knew God was there, but I only called upon Him when I needed Him or felt compelled to thank Him. Eventually, I realized I needed to live every day for Him."

MySpace Graphics & Myspace Layouts

Glitter Graphic Theft

2009-01-31T08:10:00.005-06:00

Yes, I stole a Glitter Graphic from Deb's Blog. I did it. Wonder what the punishment is for stealing Glitter Graphics? Not sure why I'm calling it a Glitter Graphic I don't see any glitter or sparkles. I liked this so much because the puppies or munching on Valentines. For today I'm off to work on my 2009 Project....Major Project......Major!!!!

Ms. Rilma's 90th Birthday

2009-01-28T17:53:00.006-06:00

I went to see a friend of my Grandparents today. Her name is Rilma Chambers and she turned 90 years old today. Her daughter Brenda and I grow up on the same block in Farmers Branch and went to Elementary School, Jr. High and High School together. It was called Jr. High back then not Middle School like its called now. Rilma was so cute. She had gotten her hair done for her Birthday and it was all in little curls. She had her makeup on and nails done. So Cute. Brenda had asked everyone to write a fond memory of her MOM on a card so she could read it later. Here is what I wrote.
Ms. Rilma
My fondest memory of you is the summer you gathered together all the little girls on the block and taught us all how to sew. The first day I was so scared to go but I did. I was 10 or 11. You were so sweet. You had cookies and milk for us. I remember saying that I really didn't like milk so you asked if I would like it if it had some chocolate in it to make it Chocolate Milk. I said, Yes. After that you always had Chocolate Milk for ME. I felt so special. You had prepared little sewing boxes for each of the girls with pieces of material, needles, thread, scissors and a seam reaper. I remember at the time I had never seen a seam reaper. I ended up using that tool the most. You taught us how to Hem, Sew on a button, Sew on a pocket and how to gather material. By the end of the summer we had all made an Apron. That was the most fun I ever had on a summer break with the exception of the summer I discovered "BOYS."
One other thing I wanted to say. Of all my Grandmothers friends you were always the closest to my heart. I will never forget how you loved my children from afar by always asking about them every time I saw you. David and Andrea will remember Life Saver Candy Books you always gave them for Christmas. You have been a blessing in my Life and I look forward to seeing you at your 100th Birthday Celebration. Love, Penny
Here are a few pictures of Ms. Rilma

Don't Mess With Me Today

2009-01-28T11:33:00.006-06:00

Today I blasted a poor Telephone Solicitor. After about the umpteenth phone call I have had today from DO WE HAVE TO GO TO WORK? Excuses left on my voice mail and texting me about others PERSONAL ISSUES I lost it. What is it about BAD WEATHER and People and Charitable Agencies? Do they just wait for a BAD WEATHER day and bug the HELL out of you when you just want to take a NICE QUIET PAID DAY OFF AND REST. As of 11:37 AM today I will NOT BE ANSWERING MY HOME PHONE anymore. Anyone wanting to talk to me say who you are after the Answering Machine picks up and if I want to talk I will. The LAST STRAW went down like this. Hello....Hi is it icy where you are?...Who is this?...I am with the LAST WISH FOUNDATION....OH HI....I already have a Charitable Agency I donate to.....Well are the Children TERMINAL?....LADY WE ARE ALL TERMINAL....Yes, but I am trying to help children that are terminal. Does the Agency you donate to help Terminal CHILDREN....HEY LADY I can appreciate what The LAST WISH FOUNDATION is doing but who and where I donate to is my business and DON"T BE TRYING TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL GUILTY for where they choose to donate have a GOOD DAY...HANG UP....I hope that anyone reading this isn't offended. BUT REALLY who is she to question my choices to donate to. No cute Glitter Graphic fits this post and I love Graphics. I'm off to a 90th Birthday Celebration....I'll post pics of that later.
OMG I just posted this and and now I'm editing it already....turned on the T.V. at 12:02, Channel 5 is running a show on St. Jude Hospital. If you are looking for a Charitable Agency this is a Great ONE. Now, I am feeling bad about yelling at the lady from The Last Wish Foundation.

ICY FREEZY RAIN TODAY...HOPE YOU CAN STAY HOME AND DRINK HOT CHOCOLATE

2009-01-27T07:35:00.003-06:00

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I call these Pictures "Monkey was HUNGRY!"

2009-01-26T11:08:00.008-06:00

EXTREME DOGGIE DIVING

2009-01-19T10:56:00.005-06:00

Awesome MySpace Comments & Myspace Layouts

My Chicago Friend is FREEZING

2009-01-15T05:38:00.003-06:00

Just got a text message from my friend, Nancy in Chicago. Schools are out today because it is so COLD. Wind Chill expected today in Chicago is -25 and REAL Temp is expected -7. Sounds like the weather in Alaska. Rings Family stay HOME and KEEP WARM. Love you Guys. You know I love to come see you when there is SNOW but not this time. TOO COLD for this Texas Girl.

Sunday Fun

2009-01-11T10:59:00.007-06:00

After a very productive week I decided to hang around at home and sort pictures to be cropped on a future weekend. I did this all in my new very warm and comfy Norstrom Socks I got from Aner for Christmas. Hey girls post your socks too. Aner will love it. After sorting my last plastic container I reviewed my mess and found that I have 24 Kiwi Belle Cards that my Mom had made and sent to me. Here they are. I just want to say that my Mom creates the most fabulous cards. They are all handmade and if you are one of the very lucky ones that are a member of the exclusive list to receive one of these cards, you should keep them forever. They are all one of a KIND and HANDMADE by Ms. Tanya Graham, aka MIMI. Which one is your favorite? My absolute favorite is the Halloween one that imitates ET (Kiwi Belle) hiding in a trunk with the stuffed toys.

My Lifestyle Changes are the Best

2009-01-10T15:25:00.009-06:00

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Well, I would rate my 1st week of the 2009 Lifestyle Changes on a scale of 1 to 10 a "7." I let myself down by only walking once this week. The reason "LAZY GIRL." I had a great week Eating Healthy. I lost 2.4 LBS. Yeah Me!!! I got rid of a bag of clothes and 6 Flower Vases. So if anyone wants to give me flowers please include a vase.(LOL) I really think I did a lot of Random Acts of Kindness this week. Signed up for a Volunteer Tour at Church on 1/18. Hum...Wonder what area I fit into. Oh I saved $2.50 this week by not getting a Diet Dr. Pepper from the vending machine for lunch. I drank WATER. If I do this for the whole year I will save $130.00. One other thing I did was check out a Nature Class. They are having an Open House on the 1/25. I need to keep this up and work on some more things but overall GOOD WEEK!!!

Finished my 2008 Closet Project

2009-01-01T13:00:00.007-06:00

I started organizing my Closet in September. Lisa got me some Huggable Hangers for my Birthday. I continued to add to my huggable hanger collection and when Linen & Things had the Close Out Sale I got the rest of the hangers I needed to complete the Project. Finished it on New Year's Day. Here is the Finished Project. I gained about 2 ft using these great hangers.
BEFORE

AFTER

2009

2009-01-01T08:52:00.005-06:00

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Hope you all are having a Fun Relaxing Day at Home with Family or Friends. I was up early for a walk with Buddy (one of my New Year's Life Style Changes. Planning on watching the Rose Bowl Parade in AM and off to the movies in PM. Going to see Benjamin Button (no haten here P. You know I'm talking about ya.) Tonight off to see Luke and Hannah for New Year's.

I have just a few New Year's Life Style Changes. I'm posting these because I need accountability. So if you see me on the street ask me how I am doing with one of my changes. I seem to have a real problem with sticking with these same changes every year. I do great for about a month and then I SLACK. Yes, I'm a SLACKER in some areas of my life, hard to believe but TRUE. Life Style Changes listed are in no particular order and one is not anymore important than the others. ALL COUNT. I tried to pick one in each area of the following:
Mental, Physical, Emotional, Financial and Spiritual.

* Walk at least 30 minutes 4 times a week every week. (NO EXCUSES)
* The always and forever Eat Healthier. (Going back to Weight Watchers. The plan that works.)
* Get rid of more STUFF that I do not use and have been hanging on to for some reason.
* Join a Bible Study Group or a New Small Group with Fellowship Church.
* Save more Money. Stop the useless purchases of "ME STUFF." I have all I need.
* When an opportunity arises perform a Random Act of Kindness.
* Settle on one area of Volunteering. Stop jumping from one to another. Be consistent.
* Work more on my Relationships. I need to be the one that calls others more.
* Make time for one of my Hobbies at least once a week.
* Take a class to expand my brain cells. Thinking about a class on Nature....Butterflies, Bugs etc.

Annual Christmas Visit from My Best Friend from the Frozen Land of ILLONOIS

2008-12-28T09:08:00.006-06:00

I was so excited to get a call that Nancy, Katie and Billy were in town and coming to see me. We caught up on family stuff, talked about Christmas, Katie brought her DVD of the mission trip to St. Lucia and then we took some pictures before they had to go. I so wish that the Rings Family would move back to TEXAS. I miss them so so much.

Katie is still recouping from her knee surgery and is doing well. Please continue to pray for healing for her. Katie has a big decision to make on which college to go to next year. She was excepted at Oklahoma University and Indiana Tech so far.

Me and my Sweet Friend, Nancy. She has been a ROCK for me in my life many times.

Me and Billy. Billy was a baby when the Rings moved to Chicago. He is now 8 Years old.

Billy ready to leave. He was looking forward to going to dinner a Chick-Fil-A. They don't have Chick-Fil-A in Chicago.

One more of Me and Katie. Katie is a power Blogger. Check out her Blog at katherinemalia.blogspot.com

How do you like my New Year's Layout?

2008-12-26T10:34:00.004-06:00

Christmas 2008 OVER AND OUT!!!

Merry Christmas Eve

2008-12-24T19:43:00.006-06:00

Wow What a day! Up early to go shopping. Actually finished all shopping, bought groceries for Christmas Dinner and home by 12:00 noon. So impressed with myself. I might just hold off on shopping every year to the last minute or NOT!!! Met a couple of friends in the Kohl's and Home Depot Parking Lot to exchange Christmas Gifts. Time got away from most everyone I know this year. Just got back from Christmas Eve Services at Fellowship which was great as always. Fellowship never disappoints. One Word "JESUS" It is what Christmas is all about. After a day of crazy it was so calming to hear Ed Young's Sermon on our Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. So what did I do when I got home. I made Chocolate Chip Cookies and Hot Apple Cider for my upstairs neighbor and just took them up. They were so excited. Now I'm settling in for the night awaiting Santa. hehhehe I still "BELIEVE."
Here is my favorite Santa Baby, Joshua (he was 4 mos old in this picture) Current Age 20 years old YIKES!!! but still my BABY. LOVE you JOSHY BEAR.
Merry Christmas to Family, Friends and Bloggers.

What is Wrong With ME!!!

2008-12-21T14:44:00.003-06:00

I have two presents under the tree only one wrapped the other in a target bag. At least its in a white and red bag. I haven't done ANY SHOPPING and its like 3 days til Christmas. I have to work Monday and Tuesday. So I guess I will be one of those crazies shopping on Christmas Eve or I might just give I OWE YOU GIFT CARDS. Is that tacky? SERIOUSLY.....WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!!!

On the 1st Day of Christmas

2008-12-12T07:30:00.005-06:00

No Partridge or Pear Tree for me. I have a lot of work to do for the Sip-N-See for Hannah. So my 1st Day of Christmas is a Sleeping baby.

More Christmas

2008-12-10T21:07:00.005-06:00

No post for a couple of days. Been busy making plans for the Sip-N-See for Andrea and Hannah on Saturday. Above picture of the Peppermint DayCare. Opps!!! I just realized when I uploaded this picture I forgot to add the SNOW. How did I forget that? BAD PENNY. It looks like the ground is a hardwood floor. Depressing!!! No SNOW for the Day Care Kids playing. Where's that SNOW anyway, I don't remember unpacking any from the Christmas boxes. This is a DUMB post.

Grand Prairie Trees

2008-12-08T21:19:00.006-06:00

Sometimes I get to do FUN things at my job. Today I was invited to attend the Tree Lighting for the Grand Prairie Independent School District. It was crazy windy so the City had to put all the trees together with sand bags to keep them from blowing away.

Christmas Tree ALL done.

2008-12-07T14:51:00.005-06:00

On my way home from work Friday I stopped by Lowe's and picked out a Christmas Tree. They had a lot of trees and CHEAP ones too. I asked the Lowe's employee, Darrell which trees were skinny ones and he said to me...Well, APARTMENT PEOPLE LIKE THIS TYPE OF TREE. I said HEY, I'm an APARTMENT PERSON, Don't be HATE'EN on APARTMENT PEOPLE. He kind of looked embarrassed and proceeded to show me the trees in a very professional manner. (rating on Customer service recovery for Darrell) a "10." Picked out my tree and Darrell said "I can help you load your tree in your car. I said can you put it on top of the car, he said SURE. So we get out to the car and he then says I can put it on top but I CAN"T TIE IT DOWN. THANKS DARRELL you just went from a "10" to a "0" Tree inside my car at this point so off I speed leaving Darrell in the Lowe's Parking Lot with his "0" for Customer Service.

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HALF WAY

AFTER

Christmas Movie Night

2008-12-06T06:48:00.005-06:00

Saw this movie last night. It had some really funny parts in it. Vince and Reese are so cute on screen. Movie actually has an underlying message. "You don't know someone until you know someone."

Christmas Birthday

2008-12-04T17:33:00.006-06:00

My Pa was 90 years old yesterday, December 3rd. We celebrated at Jasmine's Chinese Restaurant in Addison. He was surprised at where we went. I think he really liked it. Here are some of our Celebration Pictures including a Christmas Tree in the background. Happy Birthday Pa.

Christmas Rosemary Bush

2008-12-02T19:26:00.005-06:00

I was thinking about a small Christmas Tree this year. NO WAY!!! I'm getting a BIG TREE. So until I get it Merry Rosemary!!!

The 25 Days of Christmas

2008-12-01T19:15:00.009-06:00

Check my blog for something Christmas for the next 25 days. Here is the Fire Station that goes with the Christmas Village. I only have a Policeman figurine his name is "DAVE" as in Detective DAVE WATERS. He is watching over the Station while the HOT FIREMAN SLEEP inside. All Fireman are HOT. Your HOT too DAVE.

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Blog Layout Finished

2008-11-30T11:45:00.006-06:00

I'm happy with this Layout. Here is another picture of the Christmas Village...."The Train Station." I am kind of a tomboy in that I LOVE TRAINS. I love to ride a train, I love to play with Train Sets and I love the sound of a Train going down the Tracks and the Train Whistle. At work there is a Train that runs right in front of the Court and I love to watch it go by, in fact I think it runs by every couple of hours. I think I will count the exact times it passes by when I go back to work Monday.

Decisions Decisions

2008-11-29T14:36:00.006-06:00

I am having serious Blog Decisions to make. I think I have settled on this background after looking at about 50 Layouts. Multi-tasking too, putting up Christmas Village. I decided to make little villages all over my apartment. Here is the Christmas Tree Stand.

Blog Under Construction for Christmas Layout

2008-11-28T21:05:00.005-06:00

I will be experimenting with backgrounds and text colors in the next few days. So if you stop by just know that things may look a little ODD.

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Happy Birthday to Luke

2008-11-21T16:31:00.006-06:00

November 21, 2005 our Baby Luke was born. Today he is a Big Brother and 3 Years Old. Luke got up early, got dressed and visited Andrea at the Hospital. He was so excited to see his Mommy. Andrea had received balloons from a friend for Hannah's birth so of course Luke appropriated them as his Birthday Balloons. Lulu sang Happy Birthday to Luke, of course, quite puzzled because this had been done 3 weeks ago at his "REAL" Birthday Party. The 1st Picture is Luke's peek at Hannah for the first time.