Sunday, November 08, 2009

Fort Hood, Texas

On Thursday, I was totally stunned when the story of a shooter on the base of Ft.Hood hit the news. I have been to Ft.Hood!!!

Steven's parents live in a nearby town. Steven's dad is retired Army, and they go to the base to shop at the PX at least once a week. In fact, Steven's mom told me they were supposed to go to Ft.Hood that morning to get Steven's dad a haircut, but changed their minds. Thank God.

I really feel for the families who lost someone in that shooting.

Sorry I've been AWOL here lately. I will do better this week.
Have a good Monday everyone.

J.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

2 Years Ago Today......












Happy Anniversary, babe. Thanks for the beautiful flowers.


I love you.




Me

Monday, November 02, 2009

Fun Monday - Getting to Know You!

This week's Fun Monday is being hosted by Mariposa. She would like all us "Fun Monday"ers to get to know each other better. So, here is her challenge.

(1) Share something which you wish your readers would know about you. It could be something you feel you might need to clarify/ share, etc.
Just like Sayre said in her post, I feel like this blog is pretty much an open book. I haven't been as "post"-y as I have been in the past, in part due to being very, very busy at work and at home..and in part because I like visiting Facebook too much. But something I would like to share?? Hmmmmm......I guess I should share that I worry a lot. About everything. Way more than I express here, because if I put it all here I would sound like such a whiner. I especially worry about money, my kids, and my future. But I do pray a lot, and I try to plan and trust.

(2) Ask three questions to your readers, and I mean all readers, whether participants of Fun Monday or not. The questions should be generic so that all your readers can answer them and that it will help you get to know your readers more.

A. What profession would you have if you could completely change from what you're doing now?

B. What helps you relax and trust that things will be okay when you're stressed out?

C. What is one thing you like about me? (I'm feeling kind of needy right now...I need some strokes!)



I hope your Monday was a good one. Mine was crazy...I was observed by the principal today...and my co-teacher really annoys me. But I had a fantastic weekend with Steven. Tomorrow is our 2nd anniversary and he bought me a beautiful promise ring (as in, " a promise of things to come"). It's being sized right now, so I can't wear it (sniff!) until November 12, but here is a picture:


It looks smaller in the picture, but it has 3 beautiful diamonds and is very heavy and comfortable. I can't wait to wear it!

Anyway, hope your week goes well.

J.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Smell my feet.....

Happy Halloween everyone!

It's a quiet Halloween night here....Aaron and Daniel have gone to Indianapolis with their dad, Rachael went to a Halloween party, it's just me and Steven and the cats.

May your hauntings be happy.

J.

Monday, October 26, 2009

I Ticket to Tibet, Please!


Okay, I have figured it out: the next time I feel like packing up and moving to a cave, instead I'm going to Tibet. According to THIS article, the most remote place on Earth is Tibet, parts of which are 20 days on foot from the nearest point of civilization.

20 days away from everyone.

Now that's MY idea of a get-away.

(Can I take my iPhone?)

J.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Halloween is Coming!!!!!

Here are a couple of fun Halloween quizzes for you:

YOU SHOULD CARVE A SCARY PUMPKIN FACE!



You Should Carve a Scary Pumpkin Face



You are confident, daring, and even outrageous. People look to you, and you are a true leader.

You're the type of person who takes Halloween seriously. You go all out for the holiday.



You enjoy scaring the dickens out of everyone, whether you're throwing a party or just greeting trick-or-treaters.

You've always got something new up your sleeve each year. If you're going to scare people, you're going to have to surprise them!




YOU SHOULD BE A PUMPKIN!


You Should Be a Pumpkin



You are seen as cute and adorable. People can't help but love you.

You see Halloween as the day you can really go all out and get noticed.



You're definitely likely to get a little scared on Halloween.

You are easily spooked, but you love feeling scared. It's all part of the fun.





My costume IS a pumpkin! Amazing! What are your results?
J.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Happy Birthday Rachael!


Time to change the numbers in my "About Me" section. Rachael is turning 18 tomorrow. I can't believe it. I know I sound like MY mom when I say this, but it seems like she was a baby just the other day. 18 years. God, how things have changed, both for me and for her.

I always get a little pensive around the kids' birthdays, because remembering the day she was born is bittersweet. My life was so different then. In many ways, we are all much happier now. But sometimes I miss having that life, the traditional kind of life and family.




Anyway, let me just tell you about my girl:


  • Rachael is very smart. She gets good grades almost without trying. High school was a bit of a shock for her because she actually had to apply herself a little.


  • Rachael has an amazing voice. She used to be in a rock band, "Ms. Understood". She still takes voice lessons and sings classical Italian arias in competitions. My girl sang the National Anthem in the middle of the football field at the Homecoming game in front of hundreds of people and didn't miss a note.


  • Rachael is funny. She can arch one eyebrow in the funniest way. She laughs and jokes with her brothers and generally tolerates a lot of abuse.


  • Rachael is loyal. She is everyone's biggest fan. She has been to not-so-exciting 8 yr. old soccer games, many jr. high and JV football games, and every play Joseph has ever done. She is a good friend and is always doing something for someone else's birthday.


  • Rachael can be a hormonal, emotional mess. She is, afterall, MY daughter....ha, ha. But she doesn't get like this too often.








    • Anyway, Happy Birthday Rachael!

      I love you!

      Mom