Ok, I wanted to maybe do this on my 100th post but I got side tracked with the 3000 hit counter. So, I am going to do it on my 101 post. It will be like 101 Dalmations....
1. my kids
2. family
3. friends
4.the color purple
5. baseball
6.working out
7.christmas
8.hearing how well behaved my kids are
9.lasagna
10.roller coasters
11.sunny days
12.to read
13.talking on the phone
14.talking, period!
15."entertaining" not like you are thinking, the entertaining like having friends over and eating, playing cards, etc.
16.sweet foods
17.listening to my kids laugh
18.god
19.memories of the good ole days
20.that this is really making me think
21.rain when it is bedtime
22.to take pictures
23.scrapbooking
24.shopping for others
25.my job
26.being a mom (most days:))
27.traveling
28.the beach
29.being outside
30.to eat
31.to help others
32.driving
33.sleeping
34.my parents
35.my siblings, especially brothers:)
36.the fact that i have so much at such a young age
37.my short hair
38.animals
39.hunting
40.that i have lost weight
41.talking to old friends from school
42.to laugh
43.to smile
44.a clean house
45.a good smellin guy
46.getting butterflies in my stomach
47.fireworks
48.holidays
49.a long slow kiss
50.listening to music
51.that i am halfway done with answering all of these!
52.family get togethers
53.the freedom that we have here in the USA
54.that my husband is doing so great with his schooling to become a lineman
55.that i have 3 healthy kiddos
56.strawberries
57.living in such a small wonderful community
58.life
59.seeing my friends/family fullfill their dreams
60.a patient person
61.the smell of a freshly mowed lawn
62.lounging around
63.drinking water
64.being happy
65.coming home to a house that is cleaner than when i left it
66.just to sit and watch people
67.to be myself
68.riding in airplanes
69."toys" (how appropriate for this numbe:))
70.someone that can be them self around me
71.IM
72.flairs
73.TLC
74.growing up
75.when you see your kids after a long day and they yell your name and come running into your arms
76.our babysitter
77.steak
78.Curvacious Curves
79.blogging
80.that i don't have to wear much makeup
81.my complexion
82.pedicures
83.massages
84.being able to carry on a conversation with anyone, whether i know them or not
85.to watch the seasons change
86.that i don't live in hurricane areas
87.that i am able to stand up for what i think is right
88.having parents that love to be with my kids all the time
89.having a cell phone
90.vacations
91.looking thru old picture albums
92.jumping on a trampoline
93.the smell of someone bbq-ing
94.camping out
95.girls nights out
96.date night with my husband
97.reading my dads journals of our vacations when i was younger
98.watching my kids excel in whatever they are doing
99.that i have 2 grandmas still alive
100.eating out
101.and last but not least............. my husband!
Whew! that was a long one. You guys ought to try that:)
Friday, August 29, 2008
Drum roll please........... my 100th post!
I wanted to blog something really cool for my 100th post. I have been thinking and thinking and couldn't come up with anything! Well when I got on my blog this morning my hit counter was on 3000 exactly and I needed to post my 100th post. So here you have it ladies and gentlemen, my 100th post on exactly 3000 hits! Not to exciting for my 100th post but it is something:)
P.S. When Braxton was getting ready for school this morning Bronson asked him "can you fart in school?" LOL. It was too funny. The things boys think about. Braxton told him yes you can but people will laugh at you. So that little remark by Bronson will make this 100th post something to remember:) Thanks Bronson!!!
P.S. When Braxton was getting ready for school this morning Bronson asked him "can you fart in school?" LOL. It was too funny. The things boys think about. Braxton told him yes you can but people will laugh at you. So that little remark by Bronson will make this 100th post something to remember:) Thanks Bronson!!!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
WOW!
My dad took this awesome picture the other night when the fire fighters were fighting the fire at Judy Mathew's. He did some editing and made this great photo. It looks like something a professional would do, huh? I thought it was so good that I had to share it with all of you.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
recount
I just got an overnight package from the Secretary of States office. Our office has to do a recount of the Democratic Attorney General race that was in August. This just really ticks me off. Why waste taxpayers dollars just because you lost a race. Granted it was less than 1% difference, but you lost so get over it and go on. And maybe if I was that person that lost and had the chance of having a recount and it could make a difference I may feel differently. But, as of right now I think it is a waste of time and money! I will do my job and do it right but I am still going to complain about it:)
On another note....
my parents received an email today from my sister in law that lives in Florida. Her parents live in Springfield, MO and are both not doing very good health wise. They have asked for us to keep them in their prayers so I am now asking you to say an extra prayer for them. Thanks.
On another note....
my parents received an email today from my sister in law that lives in Florida. Her parents live in Springfield, MO and are both not doing very good health wise. They have asked for us to keep them in their prayers so I am now asking you to say an extra prayer for them. Thanks.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
What a Crock!!
Thanks Anjee for sharing this with me. I can not believe that a league would do this to a child that is good at what he does. What is this world coming to? I know if this was my child I would be putting up a great big fight!
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Nine-year-old Jericho Scott is a good baseball player — too good, it turns out.
Parents of some opposing players say Jericho Scott's 40 mph fastball is too intimidating. (Douglas Healey / Associated Press)
The right-hander has a fastball that tops out at about 40 mph. He throws so hard that the Youth Baseball League of New Haven told his coach that the boy could not pitch any more. When Jericho took the mound anyway last week, the opposing team forfeited the game, packed its gear and left, his coach said.
Officials for the three-year-old league, which has eight teams and about 100 players, said they will disband Jericho's team, redistributing its players among other squads, and offered to refund $50 sign-up fees to anyone who asks for it. They say Jericho's coach, Wilfred Vidro, has resigned.
But Vidro says he didn't quit and the team refuses to disband. Players and parents held a protest at the league's field on Saturday urging the league to let Jericho pitch.
"He's never hurt any one," Vidro said. "He's on target all the time. How can you punish a kid for being too good?"
The controversy bothers Jericho, who says he misses pitching.
"I feel sad," he said. "I feel like it's all my fault nobody could play."
Jericho's coach and parents say the boy is being unfairly targeted because he turned down an invitation to join the defending league champion, which is sponsored by an employer of one of the league's administrators.
Jericho instead joined a team sponsored by Will Power Fitness. The team was 8-0 and on its way to the playoffs when Jericho was banned from pitching.
"I think it's discouraging when you're telling a 9-year-old you're too good at something," said his mother, Nicole Scott. "The whole objective in life is to find something you're good at and stick with it. I'd rather he spend all his time on the baseball field than idolizing someone standing on the street corner."
League attorney Peter Noble says the only factor in banning Jericho from the mound is his pitches are just too fast.
"He is a very skilled player, a very hard thrower," Noble said. "There are a lot of beginners. This is not a high-powered league. This is a developmental league whose main purpose is to promote the sport."
Noble acknowledged that Jericho had not beaned any batters in the co-ed league of 8- to 10-year-olds, but say parents expressed safety concerns.
"Facing that kind of speed" is frightening for beginning players, Noble said.
League officials say they first told Vidro that the boy could not pitch after a game on Aug. 13. Jericho played second base the next game on Aug. 16. But when he took the mound Wednesday, the other team walked off and a forfeit was called.
League officials say Jericho's mother became irate, threatening them and vowing to get the league shut down.
"I have never seen behavior of a parent like the behavior Jericho's mother exhibited Wednesday night," Noble said.
Scott denies threatening any one, but said she did call the police.
League officials suggested that Jericho play other positions, or pitch against older players or in a different league.
Local attorney John Williams was planning to meet with Jericho's parents Monday to discuss legal options.
"You don't have to be learned in the law to know in your heart that it's wrong," he said. "Now you have to be punished because you excel at something?"
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Nine-year-old Jericho Scott is a good baseball player — too good, it turns out.
Parents of some opposing players say Jericho Scott's 40 mph fastball is too intimidating. (Douglas Healey / Associated Press)
The right-hander has a fastball that tops out at about 40 mph. He throws so hard that the Youth Baseball League of New Haven told his coach that the boy could not pitch any more. When Jericho took the mound anyway last week, the opposing team forfeited the game, packed its gear and left, his coach said.
Officials for the three-year-old league, which has eight teams and about 100 players, said they will disband Jericho's team, redistributing its players among other squads, and offered to refund $50 sign-up fees to anyone who asks for it. They say Jericho's coach, Wilfred Vidro, has resigned.
But Vidro says he didn't quit and the team refuses to disband. Players and parents held a protest at the league's field on Saturday urging the league to let Jericho pitch.
"He's never hurt any one," Vidro said. "He's on target all the time. How can you punish a kid for being too good?"
The controversy bothers Jericho, who says he misses pitching.
"I feel sad," he said. "I feel like it's all my fault nobody could play."
Jericho's coach and parents say the boy is being unfairly targeted because he turned down an invitation to join the defending league champion, which is sponsored by an employer of one of the league's administrators.
Jericho instead joined a team sponsored by Will Power Fitness. The team was 8-0 and on its way to the playoffs when Jericho was banned from pitching.
"I think it's discouraging when you're telling a 9-year-old you're too good at something," said his mother, Nicole Scott. "The whole objective in life is to find something you're good at and stick with it. I'd rather he spend all his time on the baseball field than idolizing someone standing on the street corner."
League attorney Peter Noble says the only factor in banning Jericho from the mound is his pitches are just too fast.
"He is a very skilled player, a very hard thrower," Noble said. "There are a lot of beginners. This is not a high-powered league. This is a developmental league whose main purpose is to promote the sport."
Noble acknowledged that Jericho had not beaned any batters in the co-ed league of 8- to 10-year-olds, but say parents expressed safety concerns.
"Facing that kind of speed" is frightening for beginning players, Noble said.
League officials say they first told Vidro that the boy could not pitch after a game on Aug. 13. Jericho played second base the next game on Aug. 16. But when he took the mound Wednesday, the other team walked off and a forfeit was called.
League officials say Jericho's mother became irate, threatening them and vowing to get the league shut down.
"I have never seen behavior of a parent like the behavior Jericho's mother exhibited Wednesday night," Noble said.
Scott denies threatening any one, but said she did call the police.
League officials suggested that Jericho play other positions, or pitch against older players or in a different league.
Local attorney John Williams was planning to meet with Jericho's parents Monday to discuss legal options.
"You don't have to be learned in the law to know in your heart that it's wrong," he said. "Now you have to be punished because you excel at something?"
target practice
braxton had target practice last night. he is getting really frustrated with his chickens not laying very many eggs. he was told that the roosters were probably eating them. well he had 4 roosters yesterday morning and now he has NONE! i guess we will see tonight if there are any more eggs than there have been in the past several weekes.
jared had to take his dog to the vet yesterday b/c it was horse. he called around sunday night to some friends trying to figure out what the problem with him was. i told him that the dog was going thru puberty. he took her to the vet and guess what the vet told him.... puberty? nope, i was wrong. something called creosote. not sure what that is but it is on an old pole that is by the dogs house. the dog has been licking on it and it has caused blisters in its throat. yuck! i am sure jared would like for me to lick on that pole so i would become horse. fat chance in that happening.
i got an email today from bronson. he took a picture for me and had my dad send it to me and he told me he loved me. he is such a sweet kid. it is so fun to get things like that from your kids. someday they will be too old to do such sweet things. maybe by then i will have grandkids that will do it for me.
didn't he do a good job taking this picture? i think my dad is rubbing of on him. he loves to take pictures and now he has my kids loving it too.
jared had to take his dog to the vet yesterday b/c it was horse. he called around sunday night to some friends trying to figure out what the problem with him was. i told him that the dog was going thru puberty. he took her to the vet and guess what the vet told him.... puberty? nope, i was wrong. something called creosote. not sure what that is but it is on an old pole that is by the dogs house. the dog has been licking on it and it has caused blisters in its throat. yuck! i am sure jared would like for me to lick on that pole so i would become horse. fat chance in that happening.
i got an email today from bronson. he took a picture for me and had my dad send it to me and he told me he loved me. he is such a sweet kid. it is so fun to get things like that from your kids. someday they will be too old to do such sweet things. maybe by then i will have grandkids that will do it for me.
didn't he do a good job taking this picture? i think my dad is rubbing of on him. he loves to take pictures and now he has my kids loving it too.
Monday, August 25, 2008
2 out of 3
Well that is how many kids we have sleeping in their rooms now. I think it was harder on Jared than it was on the boys. Saturday night Braxton slept in his room. When he woke up he said that wasn't too bad. So last night him and Bronson both slept in there. I hope it lasts. Now all we have to do is get Braylon in his room. Good luck with that!
It was a wild and crazy week/weekend. I will take you day by day~
Wednesday- We went to Memphis and got everything set up for Antique Days.
Thursday- Went to Memphis to work our booth. We had a duck pond, ring toss to win 2 liter bottles of pop and sno cones. We had a great turnout. I had to judge the baby contest. It was fun!
Friday- Headed to Memphis to drop the boys off. Then went to Kahoka to Cecil's visitation. Back to Memphis and worked! The boys and I ended up staying at the Buford's. Jared thought he needed to go home.
Saturday- Got up and was getting ready to go to Kahoka for Cecil's funeral. Jared was going to meet me at the gas station. BUT in Memphis when they have their parade they think they need to block off every road. I was trapped! I finally went around some cones and drove in someones yard to get out. We were almost late to the funeral due to me being trapped and getting behind idiots driving 40mph. Headed back to Memphis to work the booth again. The boys played, worked, played, played, worked. They found a baby rabbit that they thought was pretty cool too. Bronson got yelled at by some lady b/c he threw/dropped the baby rabbit on the ground. She yelled "what is wrong with you?" and his reply was "what are you looking at you dirty ole skank?" Very funny! I don't know where he would get his mouthiness from. I know he shouldn't have said that but we have taught our kids to stand up for themselves. We had a great fundraiser! We cleared $1375.00. We are hoping to do some more fundraisers.
Sunday- Went back to Memphis to clean everything up and went to a BBQ at Jared's aunt and uncles house. He didn't go, just me and the boys! We had a really good time seeing everyone. When we got back from Memphis my mom called and wanted me to come by and see my grandma Margie. This is what I saw when I got to her house.
She found these baseball pants at the Dollar store. She even got a real sparkly tattoo on her arm. She did that b/c Braxton and Bronson both got tattoos and they thought she needed to get one. Well she did! The boys were so funny when they saw her. They couldn't believe she was dressed like that! I love that she has such a great sense of humor and the boys love it too.
It was a wild and crazy week/weekend. I will take you day by day~
Wednesday- We went to Memphis and got everything set up for Antique Days.
Thursday- Went to Memphis to work our booth. We had a duck pond, ring toss to win 2 liter bottles of pop and sno cones. We had a great turnout. I had to judge the baby contest. It was fun!
Friday- Headed to Memphis to drop the boys off. Then went to Kahoka to Cecil's visitation. Back to Memphis and worked! The boys and I ended up staying at the Buford's. Jared thought he needed to go home.
Saturday- Got up and was getting ready to go to Kahoka for Cecil's funeral. Jared was going to meet me at the gas station. BUT in Memphis when they have their parade they think they need to block off every road. I was trapped! I finally went around some cones and drove in someones yard to get out. We were almost late to the funeral due to me being trapped and getting behind idiots driving 40mph. Headed back to Memphis to work the booth again. The boys played, worked, played, played, worked. They found a baby rabbit that they thought was pretty cool too. Bronson got yelled at by some lady b/c he threw/dropped the baby rabbit on the ground. She yelled "what is wrong with you?" and his reply was "what are you looking at you dirty ole skank?" Very funny! I don't know where he would get his mouthiness from. I know he shouldn't have said that but we have taught our kids to stand up for themselves. We had a great fundraiser! We cleared $1375.00. We are hoping to do some more fundraisers.
Sunday- Went back to Memphis to clean everything up and went to a BBQ at Jared's aunt and uncles house. He didn't go, just me and the boys! We had a really good time seeing everyone. When we got back from Memphis my mom called and wanted me to come by and see my grandma Margie. This is what I saw when I got to her house.
She found these baseball pants at the Dollar store. She even got a real sparkly tattoo on her arm. She did that b/c Braxton and Bronson both got tattoos and they thought she needed to get one. Well she did! The boys were so funny when they saw her. They couldn't believe she was dressed like that! I love that she has such a great sense of humor and the boys love it too.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Funeral Arrangements
Amee's father in laws visitation will be Friday night from 5-? and the the funeral will be on Sat. at 10. Both things will be at the funeral home that is across from the school. She didn't know where the memorial was to but will let me know when she finds out.
Keep praying for this family.
Keep praying for this family.
My boys love their Mom
I love these pictures of me and the boys. They were all giving me kisses this morning so I made them pose for a picture. These pictures will be priceless some day when they won't want to give me kisses:)
First Day of School
Today is the first day of fourth grade for Braxton. He wasn't too excited about going to school. I don't think it was actual school that he didn't want to go to, it was the being away from my dad all day that he didn't like. Last night Braxton cried when we left my dads and then he cried right before we went to bed. He was alright this morning though. I had to take a picture of him on the first day of school and then I had to take a picture of all the boys. I make sure and do this every year. I am sure once they get older they won't like me doing it so much. Gracie (the dog) even posed for the picture.
This is the video I took so I could email it to dad this morning. I didn't put the first video on here because he wasn't looking at the camera and it was a whole lot sadder. He couldn't even hardly talk. This one was better so I thought I would share it with you:)
This is the video I took so I could email it to dad this morning. I didn't put the first video on here because he wasn't looking at the camera and it was a whole lot sadder. He couldn't even hardly talk. This one was better so I thought I would share it with you:)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
On a Sad Note
Just talked to Amee and her father in law, Cecil Jones, passed away today. It is very sad but a big relief to the family to know that he is no longer sick. Please keep them in your prayers. When I know any of the arrangements I will let everyone know.
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I got this from someone else's blog. I really liked it and thought I would share it with you. It really makes you think. Maybe you guys will do one for yourself too!
I AM..... who I am!
I WANT..... people to remember me when I am gone. And I want purple flowers in my casket piece. Remind Jared of that!
I HAVE..... always wondered if the grass is really greener on the other side.
I WISH I COULD...... slow down and enjoy life more.
I HATE....... that I take everything for granted.
I FEAR....... that someday when my kids are gone that Jared and I won't know each other enough to stay together.
I SEARCH....... for the right way to parent my kids, although,
I DON'T THINK....... there is a right way .....
I REGRET....... that I didn't play basketball and softball when I moved to IA. I was intimidated and I hate that! I know, me? intimidated?? Yeah, I actually was.
I LOVE......... the fact that I have children when it is so hard for others to have them.
I ACHE FOR............ a vacation on a cruise.
I ALWAYS CRY........... when I go to a funeral, when someone else crys, when I watch A Baby Story. Geez, I am a cry baby.
I AM NOT................ as tough as I act. I really am a very tenderhearted person.
I DANCE............... hmmmm, hardly ever. I hate it. If you have seen me then you are one of the few!
I SING.............. in the car, at work, i guess whenever there is music playing. I suck at it, but who cares.
I NEVER................. say that my kids will NEVER to something. Because sure as crap I do, then they will prove me wrong.
I RARELY............. think of the What Ifs. If I did, I would drive myself crazy.
I CRY WHEN I WATCH............ pretty much anything. Jared thinks I am such a baby. Yeah, so what if I am.
I AM NOT ALWAYS......... the greatest at sending birthday cards. Sorry guys!
I HATE THAT........... I am not happy with myself. Give me a tummy tuck and it will all be better.
I'M CONFUSED ABOUT.......... why my in laws would rather do other stuff then spend time with their grandkids.
I NEED........... a vacation to a beach! Anyone want to go? Because I know I won't be able to get Jared to go with me.
I SHOULD.................. clean out the closets in my house so I can get some stuff ready for a garage sale. I just hate cleaning out closets.
I AM..... who I am!
I WANT..... people to remember me when I am gone. And I want purple flowers in my casket piece. Remind Jared of that!
I HAVE..... always wondered if the grass is really greener on the other side.
I WISH I COULD...... slow down and enjoy life more.
I HATE....... that I take everything for granted.
I FEAR....... that someday when my kids are gone that Jared and I won't know each other enough to stay together.
I SEARCH....... for the right way to parent my kids, although,
I DON'T THINK....... there is a right way .....
I REGRET....... that I didn't play basketball and softball when I moved to IA. I was intimidated and I hate that! I know, me? intimidated?? Yeah, I actually was.
I LOVE......... the fact that I have children when it is so hard for others to have them.
I ACHE FOR............ a vacation on a cruise.
I ALWAYS CRY........... when I go to a funeral, when someone else crys, when I watch A Baby Story. Geez, I am a cry baby.
I AM NOT................ as tough as I act. I really am a very tenderhearted person.
I DANCE............... hmmmm, hardly ever. I hate it. If you have seen me then you are one of the few!
I SING.............. in the car, at work, i guess whenever there is music playing. I suck at it, but who cares.
I NEVER................. say that my kids will NEVER to something. Because sure as crap I do, then they will prove me wrong.
I RARELY............. think of the What Ifs. If I did, I would drive myself crazy.
I CRY WHEN I WATCH............ pretty much anything. Jared thinks I am such a baby. Yeah, so what if I am.
I AM NOT ALWAYS......... the greatest at sending birthday cards. Sorry guys!
I HATE THAT........... I am not happy with myself. Give me a tummy tuck and it will all be better.
I'M CONFUSED ABOUT.......... why my in laws would rather do other stuff then spend time with their grandkids.
I NEED........... a vacation to a beach! Anyone want to go? Because I know I won't be able to get Jared to go with me.
I SHOULD.................. clean out the closets in my house so I can get some stuff ready for a garage sale. I just hate cleaning out closets.
headaches suck
I have had a stinking ole headache for 4 days now. I went to the dr this morning and had a treatment. My head already feels better but it still hurts some. I had to have some warts burned off of my leg and found out what exercises to do for my heal. Geez, I am falling apart.
Today is not a good day for Braxton and my dad. Every year when it is time for Brax to go back to school it is a terrible day and night for them. Braxton cries every time when it is about time for bed. I hate this for him. I love the fact that they are so close. They are each others best friend. I am sure that my dad knows more about Braxton than I do. So everyone keep them in your prayers tonight that the transition back to school will be easy for the both of them.
Also, I talked to Amee this morning and her father in law, Cecil, is not doing the best. They are thinking within the next couple of days that he could pass away. So please keep Cecil and his family in your prayers too. I know this is a really hard thing for all of them to go thru.
Oh yeah,
I had another LOVE VS HATE- thanks Andrea for reminding me of this!
I LOVE having a clean floor.
I HATE that right after I vacuum, Jared has to clip his toenails on the floor! UGH!
Today is not a good day for Braxton and my dad. Every year when it is time for Brax to go back to school it is a terrible day and night for them. Braxton cries every time when it is about time for bed. I hate this for him. I love the fact that they are so close. They are each others best friend. I am sure that my dad knows more about Braxton than I do. So everyone keep them in your prayers tonight that the transition back to school will be easy for the both of them.
Also, I talked to Amee this morning and her father in law, Cecil, is not doing the best. They are thinking within the next couple of days that he could pass away. So please keep Cecil and his family in your prayers too. I know this is a really hard thing for all of them to go thru.
Oh yeah,
I had another LOVE VS HATE- thanks Andrea for reminding me of this!
I LOVE having a clean floor.
I HATE that right after I vacuum, Jared has to clip his toenails on the floor! UGH!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Love VS Hate
I LOVE the color purple.
I HATE tornado weather.
I LOVE spending time with friends.
I HATE raw oysters.
I LOVE to see my kids laugh and smile when they don't know you are watching them.
I HATE to think of life without my kids.
I LOVE to sleep.
I HATE people that think they are bigger and better than you.
I LOVE a man that smells good.
I HATE when Jared touches my boobs everytime he is near me.
I LOVE that my husband wants me all the time.
I HATE that I don't want him in return.
I LOVE that there is medicine out there to remedy that problem.
I HATE that I have to take it and then not having it work.
I LOVE getting little notes or pictures from my boys.
I HATE someone that chews with their mouth open or chomps their food/gum!
I LOVE being organized.
I HATE disorganization.
I LOVE a clean house.
I HATE coming home to a house that is dirty and it was clean when I left.
I LOVE when I get help with the housework.
I ABSOULETLY HATE (not just hate) putting up laundry!
I LOVE meeting new people.
I HATE when it takes someone forever to tell a story that should only take them a few minutes.
I LOVE Christmas!
I HATE how much money we spend on Christmas.
I LOVE(D) being pregnant.
I HATE not being able to talk Jared into a family vacation every year.
I LOVE baseball season.
I HATE when baseball is over.
I LOVE the Cardinals.
I HATE the Cubs.
I LOVE you so therefore you should love you!
I HATE that some people aren't able to express their love.
I HATE tornado weather.
I LOVE spending time with friends.
I HATE raw oysters.
I LOVE to see my kids laugh and smile when they don't know you are watching them.
I HATE to think of life without my kids.
I LOVE to sleep.
I HATE people that think they are bigger and better than you.
I LOVE a man that smells good.
I HATE when Jared touches my boobs everytime he is near me.
I LOVE that my husband wants me all the time.
I HATE that I don't want him in return.
I LOVE that there is medicine out there to remedy that problem.
I HATE that I have to take it and then not having it work.
I LOVE getting little notes or pictures from my boys.
I HATE someone that chews with their mouth open or chomps their food/gum!
I LOVE being organized.
I HATE disorganization.
I LOVE a clean house.
I HATE coming home to a house that is dirty and it was clean when I left.
I LOVE when I get help with the housework.
I ABSOULETLY HATE (not just hate) putting up laundry!
I LOVE meeting new people.
I HATE when it takes someone forever to tell a story that should only take them a few minutes.
I LOVE Christmas!
I HATE how much money we spend on Christmas.
I LOVE(D) being pregnant.
I HATE not being able to talk Jared into a family vacation every year.
I LOVE baseball season.
I HATE when baseball is over.
I LOVE the Cardinals.
I HATE the Cubs.
I LOVE you so therefore you should love you!
I HATE that some people aren't able to express their love.
Sore?
Understatement! We played slow pitch softball this weekend and it was very fun. We played at 8 pm, 9 pm and 2 am. We thought we would probably get our butts spanked but the first 2 games were close for awhile. We were back and forth until the 3rd and then they 15 run ruled us. The last game was terrible. I think it was like 37 to 3 or something like that. I was really proud of myself for not striking out once. I even ran from first to home and wasn't even out of breath. :) We didn't get home until around 4:30 am. So needless to say yesterday I did a lot of sleeping! I thought I was sore yesterday until I got up this morning. Why is it that the second day is always the worst? My legs, arms, sides, ok everything, hurts! When I cough it hurts, when I walk it hurts, ok when I do anything it hurts. It was all worth it and I would do it again. I wish I would have had my camera for a great shot of Jared in the air. He was running from first to second on a base hit that was hit straight to the second baseman. As the girl was bent down stopping the ball he hurdles her and lands on second and was safe. It was so funny! I think we could have won lots of money had we had it on tape:) He said if he would have had his boots on instead of his cleats he probably would have knocked her out.
Well, I am mad at Jared today. I wanted some of the leftover fish for lunch today, BUT Jared thought he needed it all for his lunch. A gallon size zip lock bag full of fish. I was very mad. He said why don't you just eat a bologna sandwich. And I said NO I hate bologna. So I sent him a text and told him he better save some of his fish for supper otherwise he is getting bologna. UGH, or grrrr..... (as in what Andrea would say).
Braxton has open house tonight for school. He is not very excited about school starting. Him and my dad spend every day together and they are both dreading it. I don't know who is more upset my dad or Braxton. I know there will be lots of tears tomorow night from Braxton. I thought maybe the older he got that it would get easier, but I am thinking now it is getting harder.
Well, I am mad at Jared today. I wanted some of the leftover fish for lunch today, BUT Jared thought he needed it all for his lunch. A gallon size zip lock bag full of fish. I was very mad. He said why don't you just eat a bologna sandwich. And I said NO I hate bologna. So I sent him a text and told him he better save some of his fish for supper otherwise he is getting bologna. UGH, or grrrr..... (as in what Andrea would say).
Braxton has open house tonight for school. He is not very excited about school starting. Him and my dad spend every day together and they are both dreading it. I don't know who is more upset my dad or Braxton. I know there will be lots of tears tomorow night from Braxton. I thought maybe the older he got that it would get easier, but I am thinking now it is getting harder.
Friday, August 15, 2008
removal
sorry guys i know you loved the NKOTB, but i removed it:) whose turn is it to start up another game??
and the winner is???
JENNIFER!!! Good job Jennifer. I am very bad about putting song titles with artists so when i was looking for new music i came across NKOTB. I used to love those guys when i was a lot younger. So i thought i would put it on the blog and see if anyone noticed. I think we should all take turns playing some kind of game on our blogs to spice things up. What do ya think? Anyhow, thanks for all the guesses and way to go Jenn!
and by the way.... i had over 60 hits after i did that blog! who was i driving the craziest??
and by the way.... i had over 60 hits after i did that blog! who was i driving the craziest??
Thursday, August 14, 2008
who will notice first
who will it be? if you can't figure it out leave me a comment and we can play the 20 questions game until you can figure it out:)
What do they want???
Last night when I got home from Curves, swimming lessons and a quick stop by Wal-mart Jared and mainly Braxton had put all the laundry up (like 4 or 5 loads) and had started another load. The house was all picked up. I was really surprised. It makes me wonder what they are wanting:) We are having company tonight so maybe they were just helping me out. Whatever the reason, I am very thankful.
We have been fighting Braylon on his potty training. He was doing so good until he had trouble with the diarrhea last week. So I don't know if he has just hit a bump in the road or if he is just being stubborn. The other two were so easy to potty train so having one that is not so easy is all new to me. Guess 3rd time is a charm huh:) Not so much in this case!
We have been fighting Braylon on his potty training. He was doing so good until he had trouble with the diarrhea last week. So I don't know if he has just hit a bump in the road or if he is just being stubborn. The other two were so easy to potty train so having one that is not so easy is all new to me. Guess 3rd time is a charm huh:) Not so much in this case!
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Crapola
Yeah I know, DISGUSTING! Not just everyone has "crap" sitting in their fridge. Braylon finally decided to poop in the hat last night. He has had diarrhea for 1 week and the time we need him to have it.... he has the hard poop. KIDS! Don't get me wrong I am glad the diarrhea has cleared up. I wasn't able to get pictures of the actual process (which i know you wouldn't have wanted to see). But to see Jared shaking those bottles was priceless. He was gagging and had the worst look on his face. He is such a puss! Hope everyone has a good ole' crappy day:)
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
WHY?
That is Braylon's famous word right now. You can see his lips in the picture forming the word "why"!! I wish we had a dime for everytime he says it. I bet we could retire:)
He is still not feeling the greatest. He woke up this morning with lots of red spots that were hot all over is body. So we went to the Dr. and found out that all of this crap is a viral infection. Figures! But Krista was concerned about his diarhhea for a week. So now we have to have him "CRAP" in a hat! Yeah, a two year old! He is doing very good potty training but he is TWO and doesn't realize soon enough that he has the runs. So this could be interesting. I will let you know how it all craps out....
Last night was a late night for us. Bronson and I headed to KV for my Curves Smart appointment and swimming lessons. I am really excited about Curves Smart. I burned 540 calories in a 24 minute workout. WOO HOO! After we got home we ate really fast and headed over to the Frederick Farm and helped them out until about midnight. The kids were great and we got some stuff done. I hope they were able to finsish it all up today.
Campin'
We headed out on Friday evening around 5:30. We were completely FULL. I was a little nervous that something might fly out but Jared had it all under control. We made it to our campsite in about 1 hour and 45minutes. The kids were so excited. They talked, argued and hit each other with pillows all the way there.Once we got to the campground we drove around until we found the "perfect" spot. Braxton ended up picking the spot and he picked a good one.
Braylon was a lot of help, as you can see. Braxton and Bronson (mainly Brax) helped unload everything. I took some pictures of the other two helping but it was dark and they didn't turn out too good. Once we got the tent up we thought we might as well start supper. We cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, fried potatoes and corn on the cob. We also had lots of junk food and of course the cottage cheese. I cut my finger with a knife whiile trying to get the hot dogs opened. It was dark and I thought the knife was pointed in the other direction but to my surprise it wasn't. So here I was with NO bandaids (and I always have that stuff, guess I thought we wouldn't need them camping) so I took a napkin and wrapped it around my finger and then took black electrical tape and taped around it. It worked and the boys thought I was crazy. We all sat around the camp site and just relaxed. Then a coon came right up to our picnic table. The boys thought that was great. Braxton woke me up right after I fell asleep and said "mommy I think there are coons out there" I said then check it out. Turns out there were 3 in the back of Jared's truck and one underneath it. Braxton shoo'ed them off. On Sat we got up bright and early (before 7). Braylon was really cranky and kept telling me he was going to throw up. But he never did. We headed to Fun City to meet the Buford's. Braylon didn't like the water and wanted me to hold him all the time. He ended up throwing up. So I sat with him the rest of the time or was holding him over the trash can. So I didn't get to take any pictures of the boys there. He also had diarrhea. That was fun while camping. And then again I didn't bring tylenol or anything else. What was wrong with me? I never do that!!! Braxton started feeling crumy too so I gave him some Pepto too and he went to bed. And by the way the Pepto cost me $6.79. And I sent Jared to Wal-mart to get the "cheap" kind of tylenol. He came back with $7.00 tylenol. Real cheap huh. He must have had selective hearing. Anyway Sunday morning everyone woke up (before 7) feeling better and we decided to go fishing.
Braylon holding his first fish. He didn't really like it.
Bronson chilling...
Braxton reeling...
Braylon was a lot of help, as you can see. Braxton and Bronson (mainly Brax) helped unload everything. I took some pictures of the other two helping but it was dark and they didn't turn out too good. Once we got the tent up we thought we might as well start supper. We cooked hamburgers, hot dogs, fried potatoes and corn on the cob. We also had lots of junk food and of course the cottage cheese. I cut my finger with a knife whiile trying to get the hot dogs opened. It was dark and I thought the knife was pointed in the other direction but to my surprise it wasn't. So here I was with NO bandaids (and I always have that stuff, guess I thought we wouldn't need them camping) so I took a napkin and wrapped it around my finger and then took black electrical tape and taped around it. It worked and the boys thought I was crazy. We all sat around the camp site and just relaxed. Then a coon came right up to our picnic table. The boys thought that was great. Braxton woke me up right after I fell asleep and said "mommy I think there are coons out there" I said then check it out. Turns out there were 3 in the back of Jared's truck and one underneath it. Braxton shoo'ed them off. On Sat we got up bright and early (before 7). Braylon was really cranky and kept telling me he was going to throw up. But he never did. We headed to Fun City to meet the Buford's. Braylon didn't like the water and wanted me to hold him all the time. He ended up throwing up. So I sat with him the rest of the time or was holding him over the trash can. So I didn't get to take any pictures of the boys there. He also had diarrhea. That was fun while camping. And then again I didn't bring tylenol or anything else. What was wrong with me? I never do that!!! Braxton started feeling crumy too so I gave him some Pepto too and he went to bed. And by the way the Pepto cost me $6.79. And I sent Jared to Wal-mart to get the "cheap" kind of tylenol. He came back with $7.00 tylenol. Real cheap huh. He must have had selective hearing. Anyway Sunday morning everyone woke up (before 7) feeling better and we decided to go fishing.
Braylon holding his first fish. He didn't really like it. 
Bronson chilling...
Braxton reeling...They only caught a few little fish. They ended up throwing them all back. We went back to the campsite and loaded up and started for home. We had a great time and decided if we go anymore we are going to have to get a little more organized and Jared said he wasn't going to sleep on the hard ground anymore. Either that means buy us a camper or get some air mattresses. I say the air mattresses they would be a lot cheaper:)
Friday, August 8, 2008
Heading Out
We are heading north in about 4 hours! We have everything ready and all we have to do is pack into the back of Jared's truck. He thinks we will need to take 2 cars, but he doesn't pack good like I do. The kids are so excited to camp. I had forgotten how much stuff you have to pack for camping. I went to Wal-mart yesterday and got lots of supplies. Then I went home and started gathering everything and packing. I feel much better today knowing that everything is ready.
We went to Tri Counties annual meeting last night. I was (and still ) upset on how the election went. They had to have a revote b/c the winner for Scotland County did not have "a simple" majority. I have looked thru their by laws and I can not see where it says that. I am sure it ties into something else that NOONE ever gets to see. I have contacted Prepaid Legal Services and they are reviewing the by laws for me and then will get back with me.
I had to take Bronson to the Dr. today b/c he has two large lymph nodes, one behind his ear and one on his head. He wasn't feeling sick at all so I was concerned that maybe it was b/c of a tick bite. Sure enough that is exactly what it was. He had a bite of some sort right below his hairline on his neck. She figured it was probably a tick b/c tick's are notorious for causing large lymph nodes. They put him on some medicine since we were going to be going camping this weekend.
I went to the Dr. yesterday. I have been having troubles for the last two weeks on my right ovary. It hurts every month right around my period but this time it hurt in between. Last weekend it hurt so bad I thought I was going to have to have Jared take me to the hospital. Turns out I had a cyst that had ruptured. Which is normal, but mine had bled and the blood was trapped in my body and that is why it was hurting so bad. Once my body absorbed the blood it quit hurting. I am really glad that that is all it was. She also prescribed me some medicine to help with my "sexual desire". Jared wanted me to take 4 of them last night! Like that was really gonna make a difference. I have been having troubles being very irratable with my kids (and jared), so hopefully this will help with that!
Better run, lots to do before our big camping trip. Hope everyone has a great weekend and I am sure I will have lots to blog about come Monday:)
We went to Tri Counties annual meeting last night. I was (and still ) upset on how the election went. They had to have a revote b/c the winner for Scotland County did not have "a simple" majority. I have looked thru their by laws and I can not see where it says that. I am sure it ties into something else that NOONE ever gets to see. I have contacted Prepaid Legal Services and they are reviewing the by laws for me and then will get back with me.
I had to take Bronson to the Dr. today b/c he has two large lymph nodes, one behind his ear and one on his head. He wasn't feeling sick at all so I was concerned that maybe it was b/c of a tick bite. Sure enough that is exactly what it was. He had a bite of some sort right below his hairline on his neck. She figured it was probably a tick b/c tick's are notorious for causing large lymph nodes. They put him on some medicine since we were going to be going camping this weekend.
I went to the Dr. yesterday. I have been having troubles for the last two weeks on my right ovary. It hurts every month right around my period but this time it hurt in between. Last weekend it hurt so bad I thought I was going to have to have Jared take me to the hospital. Turns out I had a cyst that had ruptured. Which is normal, but mine had bled and the blood was trapped in my body and that is why it was hurting so bad. Once my body absorbed the blood it quit hurting. I am really glad that that is all it was. She also prescribed me some medicine to help with my "sexual desire". Jared wanted me to take 4 of them last night! Like that was really gonna make a difference. I have been having troubles being very irratable with my kids (and jared), so hopefully this will help with that!
Better run, lots to do before our big camping trip. Hope everyone has a great weekend and I am sure I will have lots to blog about come Monday:)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Swimming Lessons
Bronson started swimming lessons last night. He will have a total of 6 sessions in the next 2 weeks. Colby and Emma are taking them too. Braxton didn't want to take them this year. Bronson looks so little laying on top of the water, it almost looks like Braylon. Swimming lessons are suppose to be on Mon, Wed and Fri nights. But Bronson is going tonight instead of Friday night b/c we are going to go camping this weekend. I didn't want him to miss a session but I also didn't want to get to our campsite at 10:00 at night either. Jared said if we did swimming lessons on Fri night then we wouldn't head out until Sat. Who wants to get all the camping crap together for one night? Certainly not me. I think we are going to camp at Lake Geode, which is near Burlington, Ia. I think we are going to go to Fun City in Burlington on Sat and go to the waterpark and hang out with the Buford's. Last night I was thinking about going to Fun City and then I remembered that the Bufords were going there sometime this month but I couldn't remember when. Well it just so happens to be the same weekend we are going to be there. The boys are all really excited. So are we:) Then I would say on Sunday we will do some fishing and just hang out until it is time to head home. I am actually excited. I know call me crazy:)
This Little Piggy went to market.....
The heading says it all:) We bought this pig at Pioneer Days in Queen City. Vance had to bring it home for us and then the butcher shop came and got it today. I can't wait to eat some of it!!!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Urinal
Well Braylon just got to use his first urinal. That was very interesting! He tried to get up on it and sit you like you do on a toilet. I finally got him to stand up and he went! He thought that was really cool. BOYS:)!!!
Crazy Sat
Today is going to be a very crazy day. I am at work as I type this b/c we have to be open for 4 hours the Sat before an election for absentee voting. The last two elections not one person has showed up. It makes for a very long day! I left myself some work to do so maybe it will go faster AND I have Braylon here with me. He will keep me entertained. After work at 12 I am going to run to Andrea's and get something to eat (maybe, I might not eat so I can pig out tonight at Bogies) and then we are headed to Queen City for the parade. Then I have to run Bronson and Colby to Memphis for a bday party at 4 then back home to get ready to leave at 5:30 for Tiff's bday bash at Bogies in Albia. I had to fill my van up so I could get everywhere without problems. It took $72 to fill it up. I HATE IT!
Colby and Emam stayed all night with us last night. They were all super good, except for the incident where Bronson and Colby didn't put their seatbelts on like I told them too. It wasn't anything major though. They played outside, inside, outside and then back inside. Jared and Braxton went fishing. Braylon and I were in my bathroom and I heard the kids come in but didn't know what they were saying. Then my cell phone rang and it was my father in law asking if I knew where my kids were. I said down at your house? Yepper! They had walked thru the pasture b/c they didn't know where I was and they seen Randy drive by so they just headed down there. I told him to send them home. It wasn't a big deal but I would have liked to have known they were gone. That must have been the noise I heard when they came in the house. They were yelling for me. I think they just got worried they couldn't find me and went somewhere where they knew someone was at. I am glad they know to go down there. When they got back I told them next time to let me know and to not ever do that again unless someone knows. Bronson said "we couldn't find you". Good point:) Colby accidently hit Emma with a crochet ball. She was crying and I kept telling her it was ok. She is a little dramatic and I don't have much expertise in the girl area. When she came in the house I told her she was tired and needed to go potty and wash her hands so she could go to bed. She said "i just need to wook at it". Then she wooked at it and started crying harder and said "i need a band aid for my eye, it is bweeding". EYE??? I didn't realize that is where she got hit. So I looked at it. Yep, blood, swollen already turning black and blue. Then I felt bad b/c I was telling her she was ok. So I told her you can't put a band aid on your eye b/c then you won't be able to see. We got a cold wash cloth and put on there and then she was much better UNTIL Jared got there. When he asked her what happened she started crying all over again. She was fine when we went to bed. Hopefully it isn't too bad this morning. When I talked to Jared first thing this morning he asked me how Emma's eye was. I really think he needed a girl:) All in all it was a great night with the Fredericko's.
Better run so I can get some work done:) Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Colby and Emam stayed all night with us last night. They were all super good, except for the incident where Bronson and Colby didn't put their seatbelts on like I told them too. It wasn't anything major though. They played outside, inside, outside and then back inside. Jared and Braxton went fishing. Braylon and I were in my bathroom and I heard the kids come in but didn't know what they were saying. Then my cell phone rang and it was my father in law asking if I knew where my kids were. I said down at your house? Yepper! They had walked thru the pasture b/c they didn't know where I was and they seen Randy drive by so they just headed down there. I told him to send them home. It wasn't a big deal but I would have liked to have known they were gone. That must have been the noise I heard when they came in the house. They were yelling for me. I think they just got worried they couldn't find me and went somewhere where they knew someone was at. I am glad they know to go down there. When they got back I told them next time to let me know and to not ever do that again unless someone knows. Bronson said "we couldn't find you". Good point:) Colby accidently hit Emma with a crochet ball. She was crying and I kept telling her it was ok. She is a little dramatic and I don't have much expertise in the girl area. When she came in the house I told her she was tired and needed to go potty and wash her hands so she could go to bed. She said "i just need to wook at it". Then she wooked at it and started crying harder and said "i need a band aid for my eye, it is bweeding". EYE??? I didn't realize that is where she got hit. So I looked at it. Yep, blood, swollen already turning black and blue. Then I felt bad b/c I was telling her she was ok. So I told her you can't put a band aid on your eye b/c then you won't be able to see. We got a cold wash cloth and put on there and then she was much better UNTIL Jared got there. When he asked her what happened she started crying all over again. She was fine when we went to bed. Hopefully it isn't too bad this morning. When I talked to Jared first thing this morning he asked me how Emma's eye was. I really think he needed a girl:) All in all it was a great night with the Fredericko's.
Better run so I can get some work done:) Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Little MR.
Last night was the baby contest and the Little Mr and Ms/Miss contest and Queen City Pioneer Days. All the kids looked really cute. On the littlier kids I really don't think the judges went on their costumes. Which is aggravating when some put a lot of time and effort into it and others just go up there as is. Anyhow Adi got 3rd place, Logan Buford got 1st place, Ashlyn and Emma didn't get Little Ms, Colby didn't get Little Mr and Bronson got Little Mr. I was really sad for the ones that didn't place. Poor Emma and Colby they really took it hard. Bronson and Colby were in the same age group, which really sucked! By the flyers they were going to be in different age groups, but when we got there they had changed it. They both should have won. When we got home Bronson was sad b/c Colby didn't win and he told me that he would share with Colby. I thought that was really thoughtful of him. He didn't like to see his best friend sad. They are both going to ride in the parade on Sat on their ponies. I can't wait to take lots of pictures of them. Enjoy the pictures I took of all of them. Sorry Amee I didn't have a picture of Adi to post b/c I took pictures with your camera when you were up there. I will have to have dad send me one and then make a post of it later.
This is Logan in the middle. He is just waving great big!
Emma Joyce, doesn't she look adorable in her little prairie girl costume?
Look at that great big smile on Ashyln's face. She looked so cute!
Colby, Bronsona and Gavin waiting to go up on stage. They were all looking great!
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