My weekend

This weekend has been SO much fun. I picked up Jacob from school on Friday at 145 and we went to Sonic and played on the playground. We had so much fun chasing eachother around and drinking our "rainbow swushes." As I was chasing him (or was I running from him), I looked away from the direction I was going, and, just like in the movies, as I turned and looked back the way I was supposed to be looking, I smacked right into the top of the slide with my head. Front and Center of the top of my head hurts so bad. Still.

After sonic, we went home then picked up Colby. We had decided to walk, since the weather was nice, so, of course, it was the day Colby had to bring home this giant pumpkin that he had decorated (and covered with the fake snow some people spray on their Christmas Trees). So there we were...walking home with me carrying that big ole pumpkin. We went home and watched a little tv and played the wii.

Then Matt got home, and I went to the Johnson's to sit.

We played outside for a bit and then Audie met us at 7:00 and we went back down the street and got Colby and went to a Football Game! The kids had such a blast as we watched Mr. Shawn kick some booty! (It was the Carroll game, and when we left at the middle of the fourth, they were ahead 38-0). Megan was a little nervous at first because of the loud band, but after a bit, she was dancing and clapping. Colby and Alex were screaming "Go Shawn Go" as loud as their little voices could yell. it was A-dorable!

We also saw Mrs. Pam there...funny story. Mrs. Pam was my teacher when I was in Pre-K. She's known my mom since before then. Last year, she was Alex's teacher. Crazy!

After the game, we of course went home and crashed.

This morning, I made eggs and cereal for the kids and we watched a little bit of Sesame Street and Bob the Builder. Then, around 9, I asked the kids if they wanted to go to a park. Of course they said yes, so we got in the car & I started trying to think of a park to go to. I remembered the Duck Park! So, we ran to HEB and bought a loaf of bread. We got to the park and Alex and Megan were AMAZED at how many ducks and geese and seagulls and pidgeons were there. Their little squeals of delight and laughter are still in my mind... They thought it was funny, when they were throwing the bread in the water at the dicks that they would fight over it. So about 15 minutes and a loaf of bread later, we played on the playground for a bit, but it was honestly pretty boring. Just a tall slide and some swings. And a merry-go-round type thing.

So, I asked if they wanted to go play at a different park. They did, so we stopped and got Apple Juice slushes from sonic and went to the park by my house. we played for about an hour or so, then went to my house and i brought little girl cat and dax out for them to meet.

We went home, had lunch, and then had a "rest time." We watched the Curious George movie.
After that was Alex's t-ball game. He did fabulous (as always) and hit well and ran the bases well. They played the Pink Flamingos, which is a team of all girls, and Megan is infatuated with them. After t-ball, we went to get suh-moovies (smoothies) and then went home and played and relaxed until Erin got home. Oh, and at one point, I was getting a game outta the game closet, and a huge metal tin of dominos fell out and bonked me...on the head. (So I have two huge goose eggs on my head right now).

And now, I'm supposed to be writing my paper for my Christian Worship class...but I can't concentrate. My head hurts too badly.

Colby

Wow, what a day yesterday! First of all, I felt extremely crummy (see the previous post). I started feeling a little better around 415 or so...medication finally kicked in.

So about 430, i get a call from jenny, and a few minutes later, a call from Audie. I just had this gut feeling that something was wrong. It was.

Colby and Jenny were on their way home from school (jacob was @ home with taylor), and Colby fell off the back of his bike and hit his head on the sidewalk. They ended up going to the minor emergency place and the people there called an ambulance and they transported Colby to the Driscoll Children's Hospital emergency room (colby thought it was pretty cool that he got to ride in an ambulance and they had a tv so he got to watch sponge bob). He had to get blood work and a CT, but they all turned out normal, thank God.

He ended up having a concussion, but other than that, he was okay. He and Jenny got home at about 11 (I was there with the other boys, i picked them up from Jess at like 8) and he was asleep.

This morning he woke up and was great.

clogged and yucky

I feel so clogged and yucky. I have taken sudafed and tylenol and it's not better... this stinks.

But, let me tell ya...I went to Coffee Waves in hope of finding a yummy coffee with enough caffeine in it to help me get rid of this stinkin' headache. And i found a Pumpkin Spice Mocha. It is Oh So Yummy.

Well, class is starting so I better get going.

Stuff...

First off, the thing that I am SO SO excited about...I'm going to get to see my "real" dad! Yes, you read right. My real dad. As in the one in Ohio that I haven't seen in like 10 years...maybe more. Actually, now that I think about it, I was 11 (or almost 11) when he left and I'm 22 now, so like 11 years. Wow.

Anyway, the way its happening is I have a friend from high school, Marilyn who is going to be getting married on June 20th and she lives in Ohio. SO, she asked me to be a bridesmaid. So, I'll be in Ohio for the wedding that weekend, so of course I'm going to spend time with him too...I am so excited.

Some people are kinda shocked that I would want to see him after all this time, but you know what? He's my dad and I love him. Even though he's made mistakes, and isn't perfect, neither am I and neither are you. But I know someone who is...and He died for our mistakes and our stupidity. He forgives us for all the horrible stuff that we do, so why wouldn't I forgive my dad for hurting me? Of course I would.

On another subject, my cousin's step-mom owns a candle company business and I would really like to have a candle party sometime...would anybody be interested in opening their home for me to host it? I would be willing to share my earnings (I get 35% of what is made). She sells many things-candles (in all sizes and scents, and if she doesn't have a scent that you want, she can make it), smelly jellies (which are kinda like candles but you don't light them, so they're good places where candles aren't allowed...schools, offices, etc), she also makes reed diffusers, and bath products too! Her website is http://southernparadisecandles.com/ I was kinda hoping for either the first or second weekend of November. (They would make great Christmas gifts...hint hint).

It seems to me there was something else I wanted to add to this...but I can't remember.
Oh well.

Gas is 2.79 around my neck of the woods. But I went to Portland on Saturday, and saw it as low as 2.44...but I had filled up on Thursday....oh well.

I was right...

gas was 2.99 by Del Mar...and everywhere else...

So sad.

It is so sad that I am so stinkin' excited about gas prices going down that not only am I excited about it and blogging about it...but that's what I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Because it's 3.09 on this side of town & tomorrow I go to Del Mar, where it's usually between 5 and 10 cents cheaper...if it's 10 cents cheaper, that'll mean 2.99. Woohoo!

I'll let you know on the outcome of tomorrow's gas...if I remember.

Living the Life Women's Conference

Tonight was the first night of the Living the Life Women's Conference. It has been AWESOME! The James Roots Band is playing and there are quite a few people there. I'm volunteering, selling merchandise. I'm selling merchandise for a very sweet lady named Becky Tirabassi. I had heard of her before this evening, but I'm not sure where.... and I think I heard someone say her husband is a professional golfer? Who knows. Well, I'm going to play some more with my laptop!!! :)

(By the way, it's a Toshiba Satellite).

today

I got a brand spankin' new laptop. It is wonderful & now I may be able to get schoolwork done... :-)

I am way extremely excited.

God is GOOD

God is SO good...all the time. Even when we don't think it's possible for good to come out of a situation. Thanks, God for allways being there. Thanks for always providing. and Thanks for friends.

Missing

Something's missing in my life.
I know what it is, but I'm not sure how to tell others.
I'm afraid of what will be said.
I'm afraid of what people will think.
I'm afraid of hurting feelings.
I love what's missing.
I miss what's missing.
God, please help me.
Tell me what to do.
Tell me what to say.
Tell me when the right time is.
Help me to understand others' feelings when/if this happens.
Please help me, God.
I beg of you.
I'm feeling lost and alone.
I'm feeling just this emptiness.
I know what will fill it...
I long to hear You, Lord.
To hear Your voice, telling me what to do about it.
God, just please please help me make the right decision.
Amen