100th Post!!

Woo hoo!! I am celebrating my 100th post!! I can't believe I actually posted 100 times already since joining in July 2005! I have enjoyed every moment! Thanks too all of you for your comments during my first 100 posts.

So when did you hit your 100th mark??

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
Name 3 things that you think are strange.

My next-door neighbor
Gothic Teenagers
The Male species


Soup
What was the last ceremony you attended?

Awards Ceremony for Computer Geek at Tennessee Governor's School last summer.

Salad
What is one lesson you have learned in the past year?

Life with your children is more precious than we realize!

Main Course
Tell us about one of your childhood memories.

I couldn't not share a childhood memory without talking about my niece, Michelle. She is only 2 years younger than me, so we were raised like sisters instead of Aunt/niece. One of my most favorite childhood memories is her and I pretending to be Charlie's Angels in my front yard in Indiana. I was always Kelly Garrett. She was always Kris Monroe. Those were such wonderful carefree times!

Dessert
If you could extend any of the four seasons to be twice as long as normal, which season would you want to lengthen?

Fall!! Fall is my favorite season! The smell of bonfires and the cool evenings. The way the leaves crunch under your feet as you walk on them!!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

It's a Miracle!!

I'm Back!! Woo HOOOOOOOOOOO!! Did ya miss me??? Whew, what a fight I had with this computer! Computer Geek worked and worked and worked on it. I thought we were gonna have to just reprogram the whole thing. I really really REALLY didn't want to have to do that. Its just a hassle to have to download everything again. But my nephew came thru for me last night! Thanks Kevin!!! It took probably a total of 10 minutes to fix! So here is a little update of what has went on since my last post:

Computer Geek, Football Star, and I have had such good times going Geocaching on the weekends. So far the treasures haven't been worth posting about, but the thrill isn't in the treasures its in the hunt! This past weekend we took Big D's little 6 year old nephew from Germany to a few. He had a blast. He thought he was a modern day pirate. When we picked him up he had his little backpack full of snacks and things he thought he needed to go "treasure hunting". His smile was priceless when he would find the containers. Soooo cute!

We have been spending a lot of time at Big D's parents house because Big D's younger brother from Germany is in visiting. After 9 years serving as missionaries in Germany, God has lead them back home. Please keep them in your prayers. They are not sure where they will be living. It is a very difficult transition for them and the children. We are so glad to have them back home in the U.S.

We also have been very busy. A lot of college things to prepare. Computer Geek got a couple of great academic scholarships. Not enough for a full ride, but really close. We go next month to Tennessee Tech for S.O.A.R. (Students Orientation Admission Registration). It is a weekend conference for freshman students and parents. I can't wait to go. I love visiting the TTU campus!

Last week, Computer Geek and I ordered his tux and flowers for his date for his Senior Prom. Since she is wearing a pink and black dress, he went for a complete black tux with a vest and Windsor tie. He wouldn't go for a pink vest or tie! LOL!
He is going with a great girl! She is very special to Big D and I. They are only going as friends, but I am so glad they are going together.

Next week is Spring Break for the boys. We were going to go to Gatlinburg for a couple of days, but Computer Geek has a TSA (Technology Students of America) competition in Chattanooga that week. So I guess we will just hang around the house during Spring Break and Football Star will just catch up on some much needed sleep!

I think that about catching you up on the highlights of what has went on since I blogged last!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Computer Problems

I know I haven't blogged in a long time. First week was a crazy week. Then I didn't feel well (and still don't)for several days. But my main reason is I am having some serious computer troubles lately. I hope to be back up and running soon. So if I haven't commented on your blog in a long time you will know why!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how intuitive do you think you are?

I am about an 8 but, my kids think I am a 10! Because I always find out! LOL!

Soup
What is your favorite kind of gum?

Now Gum is my THING! I always got in trouble when I was little falling asleep with gum in my mouth and then it getting stuck in my hair! I LOVE gum! So it changes from time to time but my favorite right now would have to be Orbit's Sweetmint or Trident's Watermelon Twist!

Salad
Name a CD you own that you would never get rid of.

Casting Crowns first CD "Casting Crowns"

Main Course
When was the last time you said something you didn't mean?

I try not to say things I don't mean and if I do I always try to go apologize right away. But the last time was last week when I was trying to get Big D to fix my printer.

Dessert
What is the sum of the numbers in your birthdate? (Example: 3 + 2 + 1 + 9 + 7 + 9 = 31)

32

I went Geocaching!!!

Geocaching is something my nephew Kevin over at EpowerServe.com, told me about. It sounded very fun and interesting so I told Computer Geek and he wanted to try it.

What is Geocaching?

Geocaching is an entertaining adventure game for gps (global positioning system) users. Participating in a cache hunt is a good way to take advantage of the wonderful features and capability of a gps unit. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is if they get something they should try to leave something for the cache.

So after school Computer Geek and Football Star went scavenger hunting with their gps unit. The first one they couldn't find. The second one they found. Then I went with them back to the first one and with mom's help they found it! I love scavenger hunts so this geocaching is right down my alley!! What a fun and exciting outing to go with the family and see new sights! We are going out again tomorrow if the weather permits!

Interested and want to know more??? Try this website www.geocaching.com
WARNING: If you get addicted, don't blame me! LOL!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Congratulations Football Star!!!

This afternoon Football Star took the test for his Tennessee Driver's Permit! We are so excited because he passed! I was so nervous for him just like I was with Computer Geek. That 5 minutes waiting to see if he passed seemed like an eternity for him (yeah and me too! LOL!)It is bittersweet to watch your kids grow up. Even tho I can't help but be excited for this milestone in his life, at the same time I was sad as I see him growing up. We took him out for a celebration dinner with the smile still on his face. Then of course, dad let him drive on the way home!
Where does time go???

Congratulations Football Star! We are so very proud of you!! Love ya!!!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

Friday's Feast

Appetizer
How many pillows and blankets do you sleep with?

2 pillows under my head 1 to hug up too. 1 sheet and 1 blanket.

Soup
What are you currently "addicted" to?

I am a very addictive type person. Right now today it would be www.paperbackswap.com

Salad
If you could make a small change to your current routine or schedule that would make you just a little bit happier, what would it be?

hmmm?? maybe to get going much sooner with household duties?

Main Course
Which adjective do you find yourself using often?

sweet!

Dessert
Have you ever picked up a hitchhiker?

NOWAY!! I am a big chicken with a HUGE imagination! LOL!

Until next time.....

God Bless~

20 Years!

I can't believe it has been 20 years since I married the most wonderful man in the world! Today as I reflex back to our 20 years together, I won't deny that we didn't have very difficult times. Doesn't everyone? But I can say, there have been more good than bad years! The last few years have been the best! First I want to give credit where credit is due. We could have not made it 20 years if it wasn't for Jesus right in the middle of our lives and marriage! I am so thankful God sent me Big D! We met at the Indiana State Convention. While hanging with my friends during the Convention we heard rumors that there was a new family moving into the state with 6 boys! Let me tell you all of us teenager girls thought we had died and went to heaven! LOL! Six new boys to choose from! But little did we know, four of them were married! Our first meeting wasn't love at first sight for me because I had an accident right before the state convention and had several cuts and bruises on my face and body and was VERY self conscious about it. But Big D will tell you he was interested in me then. Well after that day we didn't see each other much. Even before we met, each night I would pray for God to send me the husband He wanted me to have and to protect him from harm until we could be together. Little did I know that God was protecting him from marrying the wrong person! During a revival at his church, before our first date God told me that Big D was the one. Yeah I was shocked and never told anyone until after we were married. I mean we hadn't even talked much, just a hi here and there at church functions. It was just a couple of days after God told me Big D was the one that we had our first date at the General Assembly in Tennessee. I was so happy, but 4 days later he said "he just wanted to be friend". It broke my heart! I questioned myself and GOD! But it was only a few days after we were back home in Indiana that we got back together. Several months later, when I asked him why he broke up with me, he said he was falling for me too fast after coming out of a relationship it scared him. Three months after our first date he asked me to marry him. Three months later we were married! It doesn't seem possible it has been twenty years!

We have to spend this special day apart because Big D is in Mississippi. Big D gave me my anniversary gift before he left. He is taking me on a trip to the North Carolina coast to visit not only my favorite lighthouse, Cape Hatteras, but 4 more besides! We will go sometime in April when the Lighthouses are open to tour! Thanks listening as I share about this special day.


Honey I love you so very much! I could have not asked for a better person to spend my life with! I can't wait to spend the next 20 years with you! Happy Anniversary! Hurry home, I miss you!

Until next time.....

God Bless~