Random Memories

This was taken about 9 years ago. Alex was 3 and Cayla probably was also. I would say Mikayla was about 5 and Lizzy was probably 7 or 8. My mom had got all the granddaughters matching dresses for Christmas. We actually still have ours in the play clothes. It is still one of the favorites. It is amazing that Lizzy is graduating this year ( 1 year early and leaving for UNT in the fall) Mikayla will be starting high school and Alex and Cayla starting Middle School. Wow how time flies.



This goes really far back. We were not even engaged yet. I always loved this photo and the love I have for the man in it, only grows more each day!

My Papaw. He was so fun, but you can tell that by the shirt, pose, and grimmace on his face. It's sad to me that my girls didn't get to know him well, so I am preserving the pictures and sharing memories with them as I go through the pics.

This is my favorite picture of Alex and I. This was taken at Six Flags over Texas. Alex was three here. It had just POURED down rain on us and her dad and I had so much fun with her that day. I'll never forget that weekend in Arlington. It has such special meaning to me.

Horsebackriding

Here are a few pictures and video from Kali doing horseback riding today. It is a beautiful East Texas day as you can tell and she was in Kali Heaven!

Kali finishing her ride on Nibbles.

Coming up from riding Nibbles in the arena.

Heading to the arena with Mrs. Cindy to ride

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FOR TODAY April 18Th, 2009

Outside my window...it is finally nice. We have had killer amounts of clouds and rain and I am ready to just enjoy some sunny spring weather!

I am thinking...that I love Diet Cokes a little too much.

I am thankful for...pictures from the past. I have had so much fun with them the past few days and am going to spend my day today going through old photo's and organizing them. I might even scan some to share the enjoyment.

From the kitchen...yeah, it's clean. I have been up early this morning and have the dishwasher emptied, and the dishes reloaded and all is looking good.

I am wearing...my usual blogging attire, sweatshirt and shorts.

I am creating...scans of hundreds of photo's on the computer. I am going to try to organize these into disks eventually. Some of the pictures I have found go back 40-50 years.

I am going...to get out in the sun this week and enjoy the warmth on my skin while reading a good book.

I am reading...In the Eyes of a Child.

I am hoping...that the guys win big or at least have a big time in the BIG BASS BONANZA in a few weeks.

I am hearing...my praise music playing, "Blessed be the Name of the Lord" by DC Talk.

Around the house...the laundry is started, Jackson is laying at my feet, curled up and very happy because he usually doesn't get to come inside, and pictures in a suitcase waiting to be gone through.

One of my favorite things...is friendship. It's highly underrated in today's society, but oh so important to me.

A few plans for the rest of the week...horse back riding lessons with Kali tonight, softball practice tomorrow, tumbling later in the week, lunch with a friend in Athens tomorrow, working out at least three days this week so my accountability partner will hear a positive report from me, and enjoying my girls. They are growing up so quick and these pre-teen years are hard, we need some one on one I think.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...sorry it's so small, I couldn't get it any larger. This was taken when Richard and I had just become an engaged couple. We look like babies in the picture. I guess we probably were babies..... I was barely 21 when we married.

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Sisters!

My sister and I have always been very close. I'm having a fun Friday night going through old photo's and memories and here are a few I have found of some old memories together.

This was taken at my senior year coronation! 1992

This would have been her senior prom. 1989 I think.

Would you believe I was a senior here and she was out of the house. Obviously we were not very modest growing up.

My junior prom 1992

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FOR TODAY...April 14Th 2009

Outside my window...The sky's are beautiful, the trees are green, my lawn is lush and the air has a spring chill in it. We have been able to keep both doors open all evening.

I am thinking...that I have many people I want to travel to see such as my sister, Rebecca, I would also like to fly to Chicago to see my cousin Brittney, then on to Ohio to see my old roommate, Marty, then over to Switzerland to see my college suite mate, Christina and then to Florida to see my in laws. For today though, I will have to be satisfied with my Internet and phones.

I am thankful for...another opportunity to sub this week. I have done third grade yesterday and today and enjoyed it also!

From the kitchen...I had a chedderwurst and oranges, (nice combo huh) and Kirstin and Kali enjoyed pepperoni quesadillas and chips and queso. Richard and Alex are attending a carry in potluck FFA meeting as I type.

I am wearing...sweat shorts and a tee shirt. Comfort comes just about as soon as I get home and can change.

I am creating...my resume, harder than I thought it would be.

I am going...to stay home tomorrow. Kali got sick at school today and was running fever and must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. I just loaded her up with more Tylenol and hopefully she will be feeling better in the morning and maybe we can just have a nice day relaxing together.

I am reading...just my House Beautiful magazine.

I am hoping...that the last seven weeks of school go quick. I LOVE being home in the summer with the girls.

I am hearing...the girls are in the living room watching TV and I am listening to my play list of praise music as I type. All else is quiet, very quiet.

Around the house...are dirty floors. I do love my dark hardwood, but they are SO hard to keep clean. Every footprint shows and mopping must be done daily. However, I haven't done it since Sunday so I am feeling kinda dirty.

One of my favorite things...simple surprises. Today while subbing I was flipping through a prayer calender the teacher had on her desk. The calendar was filled with pictures of the people for prayer and when I flipped the page, there was our old music minister and his wife from Forney. He is an amazing worship leader and it just made my day to be in Bullard but reminded of someone from the past and how we all need prayer daily.

A few plans for the rest of the week...tomorrow just hanging with my O'Malley, then Awana's tomorrow evening, tumbling on Thursday evening and softball on Friday evening. Other than that, all else is quiet. Maybe I'll have the opportunity to sub again on Thursday or Friday.

Here is picture I thought about sharing!

These are our friends, Mark and Jessica. It's funny how life works. Years ago, in our early early years of marriage, Richard worked with Jessica at Circuit City. She later married Mark who is very good friends with Ben. Through the years we have gotten to know them by hanging out at functions with Ben and Andrea. Richard and Mark have a lot in common. Pretty much two peas in a pod if you ask me. The two guys have been spending more time hanging out and fishing when they can. On Sunday, Mark and Jessica and their young son, Nicholas spent Easter with us. We have never done anything with just the two couples and kids, but had a great day hanging and spending time together! I was so thankful to have them here! God is Good!

Easter 2009

Easter 2009 was very relaxing and special. It is our first Easter here in Bullard. We woke up this morning to dark rainy thunderstorms with heavy rain. The girls found their Easter baskets and the morning began getting around for church. Sunday school was an indoor egg hunt as we would have been swimming if it were outdoors. Church services were nice and then we came home for a nice afternoon. Mark and Jessica and their son Nicholas came over for lunch. Richard grilled blue cheese encrusted ribeyes, garlic mashed potatoes, cesear salad and green beans, (although we forgot to serve those, Oppps), we ate till we were sick. We finished dinner with homemade strawberry shortcakes. YUM. The girls dyed eggs and the weather ended up clearing up and there are blue sky's now as the day winds down. Here are a few Easter pictures from the day.
Some of the beautiful eggs the girls dyed. My Amazing Alex, she is turning into quite the young lady!

Kali working on her masterpiece!

Kirstin dipping her eggs!

MY three young ladies before church this morning!

We have a yard!

Woo hoo, we finally have a yard. They just finished today laying it and it looks amazing! We have been outside walking around with barefeet enjoying our sticker free yard. Jackson is also enjoying the grass. I feel like it is a golf course right now, hopefully we can keep it looking this healthy and green!
Alex with Nibbles our "new" outside mouse and snack chasing cat. It's not just dirt anymore!

Wanna play some ball?

Another view!

Pics from the past!

This one's for you Matthew!

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FOR TODAY April 5Th, 2009

Outside my window...it is getting dark, there is a cold front rolling in and the winds are blowing.

I am thinking...I really have a bad headache and I need to go to bed. I've had the headache all day though so I napped and I know I won't be able to sleep. So instead, I will play on the computer!

I am thankful for...Alex's friend Klaire. I sat in church today watching them and am so thankful that Alex has a Christian girl from a Christian family to grow up with. I am also thankful for my life. I feel very fulfilled right now and that is something that I cherish!

From the kitchen...We just finished having a bowl of Blue Bell ice cream and loaded the dishes in the dishwasher. Kirstin, Kali and I had Strawberry and Richard and Alex enjoyed Cookies and Cream.

I am wearing...My D-Now Tee shirt from the weekend and a pair of shorts.

I am creating...I always have such a hard time on this one. So thinking outside the box, I am creating a happy home for my family.

I am going...to take a practice exam for grades 4-8 on Tuesday to become certified to teach that also. I am currently certified EC-4 and want to broaden my horizons.

I am reading...I just got the book "Eyes of a Child" from my mom, but I haven't started it yet. I might do that after my blog since I won't be ready to fall asleep yet.

I am hoping...to get a job soon for next year. I am nervous about going back to work but am ready to do it.

I am hearing...The Academy of Country Music Awards are on TV, Richard and Ben are texting back and forth so his phone keeps going off, and all else is quiet. The girls are laying in my room just about to call it a night.

Around the house...we had the sixth and seventh youth group girls here all weekend and would you believe not one thing was left and my house is as clean as it was before they came. Can't say that too often.

One of my favorite things...my jacuzzi bath tub. I LOVE it! I love filing it up with bubbles and lighting my candles and just laying there until the water gets cold, or I am so hot, I have to get out.

A few plans for the rest of the week...tomorrow I have to go to Tyler to turn in some more paperwork on the house and maybe make a Sam's run, Tuesday is my test, Kali has horseback riding and softball practice, Kirstin and Alex have tumbling and all three of the girls have dentist appointments.

Here is a picture I thought about sharing...This is a crazy picture of me, I know. This was taken awhile ago when we went to dinner one night with friends. I love the picture, not because I am conceited and like myself, but because looking at it reminds me of the fun I can have with my friends and I love at 35 I can still act ridiculously silly!

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