I've cleanedI've sortedI've straightenedI've preparedAnd, I'm still not done.  But, time is up.  I'm tired.  Better yet, today is the day!Yep, now I sit back and relax and wait for our guests. She's the cousin I used to fight over.  I always wanted to carry her around.  I was always so excited when she (and her sister/brothers) was coming down to see our "ma". She's the … [Read more...]

was SUPER excited to turn in her birthday papers - for her concert seats -She didn't get the 'full' picture of tailgating because it was just a little rainy -She saw rain coats, LOTS of cowgirl/boy boots and even a portable "John" - needless to say, she was definitely entertained for a while =)We decided to head in fairly early to take cover and get ready for the show.  She picked … [Read more...]

A beautiful, crisp morning.  Not a cloud in the sky.Exactly how I remember the day, 11 years ago.  I remember where I was.  I remember who I was talking to.  I remember it like it was yesterday.  I remember sitting in front of the TV all night.  Watching intently.  Being sad, how unbelieveable it was and how difficult it was to understand.  That day changed … [Read more...]

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So......I decided to join Lisa-Jo and the rest of the gang for Five Minute Friday!  Honestly, five minutes seems like a really long time but I have never had trouble writing (or talking, ha).Here's how it works.  Every Friday Lisa-Jo picks a word.  Any word.  Then for five minutes (set the timer =)  you write what comes to mind. Today's word is graceful … [Read more...]

It's time to say good-bye to Summer -Time to close up the pool -Time to clean out the flower pots -Even time to put away those white pants... (white shoes and handbags, too!)But today's going to be a lazy day.  Just a few things I need to do then hopefully we'll fix something yummy on the grill.  By the way, Labor Day does not mean we're done grillin' =)OR flip flops (hehe)It's back to … [Read more...]