American Idol

I knew it, I knew it was going to be the two David's at the end, I called it weeks ago. For the record It's going to be David Cook to win it all. I don't think that David A. is ready for the big time yet.

XOXO

M

It's been a while!!!

This is what I got for Mothers Day. I sleep shirt with flamingos on it which the kids thought that this was funny because I bought 2 flamingos for the pool area and they thought they were a little cheesy. Next is a digital picture key chain and then a new camcorder(haven't gotten it yet, chuck found a really good deal over the Internet, but it comes this Friday just in time for Keeley's 5Th grade play next week). I had a really great Mother's Day. We went to Cracker Barrel for breakfast with my mom,dad and sister and Cathy thinking that there would not be a big wait. Well I was wrong. After we ate we headed to the movies to watch Iron Man. This is the second time that Zach and I have seen it. We had gone on a date when Keeley and Chuck had gone to the father daughter dance. It's a really good movie. The special fx are out of this world. After leaving the movies my family went to Best Buy to check out what my new camcorder looks like. . We have needed one for a long time. There are so many things that we have missed out with the kids. So I had to go pick out the color, well the kids picked out the color a dark blue. After doing that we were a little hungry but it was only 2:30 so we went to Willies and ordered a sampler plate with onion rings,fried pickles,fried cheese, and hot wings. As we were waiting for it to come out I though that to balance out all the fried food that I would order a small dinner salad, well when the waitress came she had our order and boy was it an order. It could have feed 8 people and there we were just the 4 of us. We hardly made a dent in it. Won't do that again. All in all it was a great day to spend it with my family with hardly any complaining.

Manuf Systems ie: Wood Shop

I had to show you guys what Zach made in what we use to call wood shop. I really love it. One is a cutting board and the other a top that really works. The cutting board is so pretty I was afaid to use it. He loves to work with wood. Him and his dad built an entertainment center for his room. I don't know where he gets that from (his grandfather (my dad)use to build houses, his great grandfather (Chuck's grandfather) worked for Hughes Tool for many year and built many pieces of furniture, Chuck who also helped my dad in the summertime when he was in college and has also built me many things for our house and art room.) Sorry that the picture is sideways.

XOXO

M

Warrenton Texas

Went to Warrenton this weekend. I t was so much fun> I could have stayed longer but things were starting to slow down and it was getting late. I am hoping to go back during the week or even on saturday. We did'nt even get to see half of it. I should have taken more pictures. There was so much to see.

XOXO

M

A junking we will go

I made this for my sister's partner for her birthday. This is her favorite word. It always shows up when she is not expecting it. I was inspired a picture that I say on another blog but can't remember where I found it. I really like the way it turned out.

I am so excited!!. Today me and my sister and her partner are going to Warrenton, TX for some junking. This is the show before the BIG show in Round Top. It should be a fun day! I will show you some pictures when we get back.

XOXO

M

Spring is in the air!!!!

Well Spring Break has begun for us this week. We don't have really have any plans. Keeley is going to spend the night at a friend's house and Zach will have a sleep over as well with 4 of his friend playing Halo 3 all night long. Can't wait for that one.

OMGOSH!!! I found my camera. (as you can see by the picture above)I am so excited that I found my camera. I do not know what I would have done with out it. (maybe get the one I really want) So I wanted to show a picture I took when we had to go to Pittsburgh Tx. The flower above is a wild daffodil. this was in the cemetery. How beautiful is that.

I hope that everyone has the Luck of the Irish today!

CAMERA,CAMERA WHERE IS MY CAMERA!!

OM GOSH!!! I can not find my camera. What is a girl to do with out her camera? Went to Pittsburgh,TX last weekend to bury my husbands grandfather and took some great pictures of some wild daffodils. They were everywhere. I didn't know that they were wild flowers. Now I can't find my camera. What a bummer!!!!

Speaking of wild flowers, if you live in Texas, the Bluebonnet Festival in Chappell Hill is April 12&13.. It has lots of crafts and fair food and of course Bluebonnets.

http://www.texasbob.com/travel/tbt_chappell_hill.html

Sickness,Dental, and Death

Been out of commission for 2 weeks. First I got sick with a sinus cold then my daughter had strep. So we were both sick at the same time and my husband had to leave to go out of town for a week and a half,while I was sick I started having some tooth pain, well come to find out I have to have a root canal redone over. Had that part of that done today, I have to go back in two weeks to have the rest done due to infection. Earlier in the week my husbands grandfather passed away so he had to come home early from his trip. WOW what a couple of weeks. Not so good. Tomorrow is the funeral and then his body will be transferred to Pittsburg, Texas to be layed to rest next to his wife. I hope that next week will be back to normal.

XOXO
M

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !!!

This morning I got up at 5:30 am. I hate it when I do that, then I can't go back to sleep. I still had another hour to go. Well I turned on the t.v. for a short time then decided to get up, and this is what I did. Made my kids a Valentine breakfast! I used cookie cutters to make the heart pancakes. What fun was this. They did'nt eat it all but it was a good breakfast for them since usually they eat cereal every morning.

Went to lunch with the Lunch Ladies yesterday.I always enjoy these days. I go to lunch with these ladies every week and we talk about mostly our kids and what they are doing. There are only 4 of us and 3 of them have kids at the same school and in the same class, so they compair notes on what the kids are doing. I just kinda sit there and listen why they talk about all the homework and projects they have to do and say to myself WHEW!! I am glad my child does not have to go through all thattwo hours of homework everyday. Anyways I hope that everyone will get to spend Valentine's Day with the one they love.

XOXO

M

Weekend

What great weekend weather we had and now here comes the rain and cold again. What is up with the weather around this part of the country?? I wish it would just make up it's mind what it's going to do. I think I would like it to just stay warm now, but that would mean bathing suit weather and I am not ready for that yet. Although I wish I was at the beach right now, just relaxing with my family with a fruity drink in my hand (of course with an umbrella in it). Haven't been crafting in my room but have some ideas roaming around in my head. I really need to get in my art room and do some organizing. That can wait another day.



XOXO

M

Happy Birthday To Me!!!!

Today is my 22nd birthday. Man am I looking good. No not really it's my 44th birthday I thought that I would make myself a little younger. I guess I feel 22, wish I still had the body of a 22 year old. But I'll just have to live with what God gave me.

XOXO
M

Birdie, Birdie

I found this little birdie the other day when I was out shopping for a birthday present for a friend. I always seem to find stuff I like when shopping for other. I am going to put hi, in my art room to watch over me as I create. I also made these little houses that I wanted to share with you. I made one at Christmas and now I think that I will make some Easter ones next.

Update!

Well there is good news to report. Both my dad and chucks grandfather are doing great. Chuck's grandfather had surgery on tuesday and came thru with flying colors. The doctors were suprised how well he came thru. My dad is feeling much better but still has swollen feet and has a hard time getting around sometimes.

Two week ago

I wanted to show you some pictures that I took of the kids. We went the park and took these pictures. Chuck was a little concerned about the way Keeley looked. To grown up.

Cold,Cold go away!!

Is it ever going to warm up again?? I am tired of this cold. I also wanted to update you all on Chuck's grandfather. Yesterday he went into surgery but before they could start he started to bleed thru his rectum. They had given him 7 units of blood but didn't know where it was going now they know. They are going to try again Tuesday.





I wanted to show you what I have been working on this week. I just love the way it turned out.

LOOK AT FIRST POST. STILL TRYING TO FIGURE THIS OUT. NOT SO GOOD AT IT.

Chuck's Grandfather

Chuck's grandfather is doing better and will be going in tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. to have hip surgery. Please pray for him.

Week of Whoe's

This week has not been a good one for our family. First my dad (83) went into the hospital on last Friday. The doctor finally told my parents that he has COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and they wont be able to do anything for him just let it run it course. He didn't go home with oxygen but I am sure that will happen soon.

Then Chuck's grandfather (93) was found on the floor in his living room on Friday. We don't know how long he was on the floor. He fell and hit something on the way down and he has this big black and blue mark on his forehead. When they got him to the hospital the doctors said the he also has a fractured hip, he also has a virus which they think is the cause of him falling and making him weak. He is not awake at this time. If he starts to get better they will do surgery on Tuesday or Wednesday, but if he doesn't wake up he could get pneumonia. Hopefully we will hear some good news today.

Why Blog???

I have finally started my own blog. Which is really kind of laughable because I know nothig about these darn computers. After months of lurking at many very talented women out there, I finally decided to start my own. I also started this blog to let friends and family know where this wonderful life is taking me and my family. I couldn't be anymore thankful for it. Stay tuned!!

xoxo
M