Well I did just put up my tree last night ( lights only ) and will decorate today, I hope. We have had this same tree I know for 20 years. I really prefer real but since we had a problem with bugs on them, fake is the way to go. But never will it replace the beauty of a real one. The smell is wonderful, you don't have to have a large storage building to store it in and you can just throw it away when Christmas is over. Then I feel pretty sad about the real tree that has to be cut down and then has to die. And then thrown to the side of the road for garbage, if left in the forest birds could have made a nest in it. Great day..... what am I doing, about to cry here. But on the other hand they sure are a fire hazard if you fail to keep it plenty of water. So many houses have burned and lives lost because of fires from a dried up tree, then there are the pine needles that fall off everywhere. Not so with a fake tree!!! So what am I trying to say, not really sure but I guess the fake out weighs the real in the long run.
But the smell is what I really miss, is there something you can get to mimic the pine scent????? MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Oh Happy Day
"Oh happy day, when Jesus washed he washed my sins away" Just had to throw that in for a thought, in which I am truly thankful for.
Now on with my post for the day. I have been up since 3:30am wide awake so I did a little online shopping. It's really a lot of fun and I can go places and not have to get out in this rain we are having right now. I really wish it would snow, just a little bit, just a few flakes will do.
I remember going to Vail, Colorado about 12 years ago or so and we went nuts for just a little while. We rented a van in Denver and was driving to Vail and went through a under pass and when we came out the other end it was snowing like crazy. It was in May and in Florida when we left it was very hot so the boys had on shorts for the flight out to Colorado. When it started snowing Mike pulled the van over and we got out like a bunch of crazy tourist and played in the snow while the traffic passing by I guess thought we were nuts. But it was so much fun!!
We had an eventful time for sure while there. Before actually getting there on the way we were in a rock slide and had to wait on the side of the road for hours until the boulders were removed, that was not fun. We road on the ski lift 20 times at least because it was not skiing weather and no one was hardly there. We were in such high altitude I got the worst headache that I had ever had in my life and had to stay in bed for a whole day.
When we got there the snow had melted and the nasty muddy left over snow was there and that was not a pretty sight on the roads. But when the sun came out it was BEAUTIFUL and breath taking so we decited to go down in the valley and ride horses. The most beautiful yellow flowers covered the whole valley and then here we all come riding up on horses. I forgot to mention who all was there, Mrs. White, Stephen, Mike, Me, Matthew and Adam. We were in a group with other people also and we started riding ( and praying) at least I know Matthew did because he was scared to death of his horse. I guess he thought it was going to take off with him down the mountain and he would be killed :):):) Then we went river rafting BIG MISTAKE EVER, we were in a pure electrical storm and lightening striking every where and we were scared to death plus the water was freezing. But we made it back from the river unharmed.
I did have some pictures but that was before you could afford a digital camera, so I can't post any right now. Well it is almost 8am and Celie bug will be getting up pretty soon. When she stays at Meme and Papa's she gets to stay up until almost 8pm so she sleeps in a little bit longer on Saturdays. This is the place where Papa says there are NO rules :)
Now on with my post for the day. I have been up since 3:30am wide awake so I did a little online shopping. It's really a lot of fun and I can go places and not have to get out in this rain we are having right now. I really wish it would snow, just a little bit, just a few flakes will do.
I remember going to Vail, Colorado about 12 years ago or so and we went nuts for just a little while. We rented a van in Denver and was driving to Vail and went through a under pass and when we came out the other end it was snowing like crazy. It was in May and in Florida when we left it was very hot so the boys had on shorts for the flight out to Colorado. When it started snowing Mike pulled the van over and we got out like a bunch of crazy tourist and played in the snow while the traffic passing by I guess thought we were nuts. But it was so much fun!!
We had an eventful time for sure while there. Before actually getting there on the way we were in a rock slide and had to wait on the side of the road for hours until the boulders were removed, that was not fun. We road on the ski lift 20 times at least because it was not skiing weather and no one was hardly there. We were in such high altitude I got the worst headache that I had ever had in my life and had to stay in bed for a whole day.
When we got there the snow had melted and the nasty muddy left over snow was there and that was not a pretty sight on the roads. But when the sun came out it was BEAUTIFUL and breath taking so we decited to go down in the valley and ride horses. The most beautiful yellow flowers covered the whole valley and then here we all come riding up on horses. I forgot to mention who all was there, Mrs. White, Stephen, Mike, Me, Matthew and Adam. We were in a group with other people also and we started riding ( and praying) at least I know Matthew did because he was scared to death of his horse. I guess he thought it was going to take off with him down the mountain and he would be killed :):):) Then we went river rafting BIG MISTAKE EVER, we were in a pure electrical storm and lightening striking every where and we were scared to death plus the water was freezing. But we made it back from the river unharmed.
I did have some pictures but that was before you could afford a digital camera, so I can't post any right now. Well it is almost 8am and Celie bug will be getting up pretty soon. When she stays at Meme and Papa's she gets to stay up until almost 8pm so she sleeps in a little bit longer on Saturdays. This is the place where Papa says there are NO rules :)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
New Maid - Couldn't help myself :)
Well this morning when I got up it was like a bolt of lightening hit me with this thought. I have been thinking and worrying about my mom not having anything to do to pass all her time away. So when this morning came I got up and was not happy about my messy house. So BAM!!! Call mama and maybe since she has nothing to do on Thursdays she might would come and clean my house today. Well I gave her a call and asked what plans she had for the day and she said none ;0) so I asked if she could come and she willingly said YES!!!!! YEA-YEA-YEA!!!!! It was like a million pounds fell completely off me.
I know what you are thinking,"How can 2 adults make such messes"?? Well it really isn't that hard if you live with me. Here is my routine, Monday - I keep Celie and that is not a day you get to clean much, it's play time most of the day.
Tuesday- I work 10am-3:30pm and by the time I get home it is time to start thinking about what to cook, wash clothes, try to clean some, I hate to do dishes so most of the time they are left until morning in the sink. I know that is gross but my feet are killing me by that time so I have to rest a little. After eating, Mike has about 5-15 invoices that I have to get out or wake up at 5:30 the next morning to do them. I also have to have my music ready with words for Wednesday praise team practice. Usually I start that on Monday night with some idea and finish it up on Tuesday night.
Wednesday- Same as above except I have to be at church at 6:00 and most of the time I don't make it home from work in time to come home so I just go straight to church. So I do not get a chance to cook so my sweet kind mother has Mike and I dinner ready and brings it to church so we can eat after we get home. By that time I have some more invoices to do, wash, think about personal bills that need to be paid, take a bath and get in bed.
Thursday- This day is exactly like Tuesday, you never can let laundry get backed up or I will have it piled up and I really don't like to have that to worry with and I like to wear CLEAN clothes. My feet by this time during the week are killing me with heel spurs that were gone until I started standing on my feet for 5 hours. Invoices have got to be done ASAP. I also teach Sunday school and I have to get my lesson done by this time of the week.
Friday- This the best day! Last day of work for the week, I sometimes get to eat at Pepper's and then get Celie for the night. Since she goes to bed so early I do get a chance to get caught up on some things.
Saturday- I really like to stay in and try to get some house work done but mostly this is a really do nothing day.
So I said all that to say THIS, I NEED A MAID!!!!! So I called up mom and she has agreed to come every Thurday and help me keep a tidy house and hopefully will help her out also with a little extra money. I am so excited YEA!!!!!
I know what you are thinking,"How can 2 adults make such messes"?? Well it really isn't that hard if you live with me. Here is my routine, Monday - I keep Celie and that is not a day you get to clean much, it's play time most of the day.
Tuesday- I work 10am-3:30pm and by the time I get home it is time to start thinking about what to cook, wash clothes, try to clean some, I hate to do dishes so most of the time they are left until morning in the sink. I know that is gross but my feet are killing me by that time so I have to rest a little. After eating, Mike has about 5-15 invoices that I have to get out or wake up at 5:30 the next morning to do them. I also have to have my music ready with words for Wednesday praise team practice. Usually I start that on Monday night with some idea and finish it up on Tuesday night.
Wednesday- Same as above except I have to be at church at 6:00 and most of the time I don't make it home from work in time to come home so I just go straight to church. So I do not get a chance to cook so my sweet kind mother has Mike and I dinner ready and brings it to church so we can eat after we get home. By that time I have some more invoices to do, wash, think about personal bills that need to be paid, take a bath and get in bed.
Thursday- This day is exactly like Tuesday, you never can let laundry get backed up or I will have it piled up and I really don't like to have that to worry with and I like to wear CLEAN clothes. My feet by this time during the week are killing me with heel spurs that were gone until I started standing on my feet for 5 hours. Invoices have got to be done ASAP. I also teach Sunday school and I have to get my lesson done by this time of the week.
Friday- This the best day! Last day of work for the week, I sometimes get to eat at Pepper's and then get Celie for the night. Since she goes to bed so early I do get a chance to get caught up on some things.
Saturday- I really like to stay in and try to get some house work done but mostly this is a really do nothing day.
So I said all that to say THIS, I NEED A MAID!!!!! So I called up mom and she has agreed to come every Thurday and help me keep a tidy house and hopefully will help her out also with a little extra money. I am so excited YEA!!!!!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Just Some Random Stuff
I know this will probably be really boring as I am trying to blog more often than before. But who really cares???? I can not believe that it is December and Christmas will be here before we know it. I have almost finished shopping and hope I will be done soon. I never knew the fun of online shopping until last year.
Goodness it pays to do it, with free shipping and then you have 90 days to pay. You can shop 24/7 and it can be freezing, raining or what ever and your inside warm and dry. I like the fact that the UPS brings it right to your door and you don't have to use your own gas. I got some really good deals from ToysRUS this year.
We really had a wonderful Thanksgiving, turkey and dressing, peas, fresh green beans, mac and cheese, crandberry and desserts. I must say the dressing was wonderful as was the sweet potaoe suffle. I think Adam ate most of the dressing and that was the #1 thing in food he asked for. So I was happy to make it for him. We all said what we were thankful for through tears and all and then it was my grandson Britt's turn. Well we really didn't expect what came out of his mouth, he was thankful for a safe trip to Meme and Papa's house. Now how sweet was that, he was so cute.
Then on Saturday morning we celebrated Paisley's 2nd birthday. And thank the Lord we had a Ronda Tull cake that was wonderful. That afternoon we traveled to Apalachicola where the "White Family" dined on great seafood at Papa Joe's.
We had a great time of family being together and laughter.
Goodness it pays to do it, with free shipping and then you have 90 days to pay. You can shop 24/7 and it can be freezing, raining or what ever and your inside warm and dry. I like the fact that the UPS brings it right to your door and you don't have to use your own gas. I got some really good deals from ToysRUS this year.
We really had a wonderful Thanksgiving, turkey and dressing, peas, fresh green beans, mac and cheese, crandberry and desserts. I must say the dressing was wonderful as was the sweet potaoe suffle. I think Adam ate most of the dressing and that was the #1 thing in food he asked for. So I was happy to make it for him. We all said what we were thankful for through tears and all and then it was my grandson Britt's turn. Well we really didn't expect what came out of his mouth, he was thankful for a safe trip to Meme and Papa's house. Now how sweet was that, he was so cute.
Then on Saturday morning we celebrated Paisley's 2nd birthday. And thank the Lord we had a Ronda Tull cake that was wonderful. That afternoon we traveled to Apalachicola where the "White Family" dined on great seafood at Papa Joe's.
We had a great time of family being together and laughter.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Things You Probably Know about Me or Not:)
I probably won't be as dramatic as Matthew's blog but here are a few things about ME in NO special order just writing as I think
1. I really love to stay in my PJ's all day if I am going to be home
2. I love my 3 grandchildren beyond any words that could ever be spoken
3. I realllyyy have a southern red-neck accient( spelled wrong)
4. I can not spell but really second guess myself
5. I like to sneek money out of Mike's pockets
6. I don't care for Oprah at all
7. This one is gross I know but I love to watch the video's on mashing bumps
there are some GREAT video's on Youtube
8. I don't like the color of my hair when the high lights grow out
9. I love Christmas music and the whole Thanksgiving through Christmas
season. But I am confused on what wreath comes after Christmas??
10 I could eat Mexican food everyday of my life
11 I love the candy called Cow Eyes, caramel and white stuff in the middle
12 I do not pronounce my words correctly, like umbrella I say um-ber-rella
Matthew does a good job in correcting me
13 I love my family very much
14 When ever I die I will come back and haunt whoever lets me be shown
I really thought about just cremation but I think it might be wrong
15 I love corn any way, shape or form
16 I always wanted to play the piano but never learned but I am so proud Adam
and Matthew do know how
17 I hate it went you are suppose to be working and don't do your job, I feel that
you are stealing from your employer
18 I keep a messy car but today I am going to clean it out- maybe
19 And my house is out of date according to Matthew but I can't get rid of all
the memories that were given to me
20 I don't drink, cuss or tell dirty jokes :):)
So there! Not too exciting but those are meerly just a very few.
One more, I would love to know much more about computers.
1. I really love to stay in my PJ's all day if I am going to be home
2. I love my 3 grandchildren beyond any words that could ever be spoken
3. I realllyyy have a southern red-neck accient( spelled wrong)
4. I can not spell but really second guess myself
5. I like to sneek money out of Mike's pockets
6. I don't care for Oprah at all
7. This one is gross I know but I love to watch the video's on mashing bumps
there are some GREAT video's on Youtube
8. I don't like the color of my hair when the high lights grow out
9. I love Christmas music and the whole Thanksgiving through Christmas
season. But I am confused on what wreath comes after Christmas??
10 I could eat Mexican food everyday of my life
11 I love the candy called Cow Eyes, caramel and white stuff in the middle
12 I do not pronounce my words correctly, like umbrella I say um-ber-rella
Matthew does a good job in correcting me
13 I love my family very much
14 When ever I die I will come back and haunt whoever lets me be shown
I really thought about just cremation but I think it might be wrong
15 I love corn any way, shape or form
16 I always wanted to play the piano but never learned but I am so proud Adam
and Matthew do know how
17 I hate it went you are suppose to be working and don't do your job, I feel that
you are stealing from your employer
18 I keep a messy car but today I am going to clean it out- maybe
19 And my house is out of date according to Matthew but I can't get rid of all
the memories that were given to me
20 I don't drink, cuss or tell dirty jokes :):)
So there! Not too exciting but those are meerly just a very few.
One more, I would love to know much more about computers.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sunset's
Well since I got "booted out" from my daughter-in-law I thought I would post to my blog. I posted the sunset pictures before I wrote anything but I guess that was alright.
I guess sunsets are the most beautiful paintings in the sky and in the fall they seem so much more beautiful and yes I love to take pictures of them also.
The first picture is my favorite because I have never seen so many colors and by the time I had finished the sky was purple.
Well I went to my I guess every 3 months or so anal gland expression tonight. Not a pleasant ordeal for me or Lilly and Celie for that matter, bless her heart.
Matthew was in a tizzy as usual and I offered him a "calm ya down pill" which he refused, thank goodness.
Celie was crying, Lilly was being a dog and the smell was HORRIBLE and Lilly loved it. Matthew I guess had an eventful day and was stressed out to the MAX so he had NO patience at all with Celie or Lilly. Thank goodness Meme was there. Celie was starving to death, you would think by the way she was shoveling in the chicken and rice and the butter beans. She finally just put the fork and spoon down and used her two hands. It was really funny to watch I told Matthew, " God gave us fingers before forks" which he smirked as usual.
So this is my updated post for this week but, there could be more.
I guess sunsets are the most beautiful paintings in the sky and in the fall they seem so much more beautiful and yes I love to take pictures of them also.
The first picture is my favorite because I have never seen so many colors and by the time I had finished the sky was purple.
Well I went to my I guess every 3 months or so anal gland expression tonight. Not a pleasant ordeal for me or Lilly and Celie for that matter, bless her heart.
Matthew was in a tizzy as usual and I offered him a "calm ya down pill" which he refused, thank goodness.
Celie was crying, Lilly was being a dog and the smell was HORRIBLE and Lilly loved it. Matthew I guess had an eventful day and was stressed out to the MAX so he had NO patience at all with Celie or Lilly. Thank goodness Meme was there. Celie was starving to death, you would think by the way she was shoveling in the chicken and rice and the butter beans. She finally just put the fork and spoon down and used her two hands. It was really funny to watch I told Matthew, " God gave us fingers before forks" which he smirked as usual.
So this is my updated post for this week but, there could be more.
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