OK, I just updated my blog and then went to check a friend's blog. It is the coolest video of their little girl who was born prematurely. I promise it will make you cry in a good way. So go watch it, and then come back to me and read the TOP 10 REASONS WHY I AM A COUNTRY GIRL!
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
TOP 10 REASONS WHY I AM A COUNTRY GIRL
1. I had my husband buy my anniversary present at the Tractor Supply Store-A Wrangler Blue Jean Purse.
2. I have to take my pocket knife out of my purse before entering the coliseum, (and mine is better than Richard's).
3. The handle on my toilet is broken so I took the top off and just use the chain to flush.
4. I LOVE my Pookie in Wranglers and boots!
5. I know way too much about bulls, cows, and the AI process. (You really don't want to ask)
6. My favorite jeans are Wranglers and Cruel Girl and yes they come up to my belly button.
7. I feel sorry for the bull when the rider makes the 8 seconds.
8. I go to the Tractor Supply store once a week. OK, I love the Tractor Supply store.
9. I got my first gun in the third grade-a shot gun. What other kind do you need?
10.I have a picture of my favorite bull we own on my frig., right beside my child. (He is also the meanest and his name is Mississippi! AARRGG)
Here's an extra one---I have a "boot basket" beside my back door instead of a "shoe basket".
2. I have to take my pocket knife out of my purse before entering the coliseum, (and mine is better than Richard's).
3. The handle on my toilet is broken so I took the top off and just use the chain to flush.
4. I LOVE my Pookie in Wranglers and boots!
5. I know way too much about bulls, cows, and the AI process. (You really don't want to ask)
6. My favorite jeans are Wranglers and Cruel Girl and yes they come up to my belly button.
7. I feel sorry for the bull when the rider makes the 8 seconds.
8. I go to the Tractor Supply store once a week. OK, I love the Tractor Supply store.
9. I got my first gun in the third grade-a shot gun. What other kind do you need?
10.I have a picture of my favorite bull we own on my frig., right beside my child. (He is also the meanest and his name is Mississippi! AARRGG)
Here's an extra one---I have a "boot basket" beside my back door instead of a "shoe basket".
Thursday, January 22, 2009
WHERE'S THE PAPER
At the end of my previous blog I promised to write about something weird next time. I don't know if this is particularly weird more than it is confusing.
I went to Wal-Mart today for my two week grocery shopping. Yes, I am one of those OCD people who make out a meal list, blah, blah, blah. It saves time and money. GO DAVE RAMSEY! (Sorry, I got lost again!)
ANYWAY-When I first entered the store of course I had to head straight to the restroom. It is a ritual with us females to have to go to the restroom as soon as we enter Wal-Mart. It makes no difference if we go right before we leave our house. We still have to go upon entering. I don't even think it would make a difference if we went out in the parking lot! (NO, I have never done that!!!! Or at least not since I was at "The Slab". Don't ask!)
ANYWAY-AGAIN--I went to the restroom and found something odd. The large toilet paper holders were ALL empty. So I think, no problem because I know that halfway through my grocery list I will be at the back of the store where the other restrooms are located. (Yes, I write my list according to how the store is laid out. I told you I was OCD!)
ANYWAY-AGAIN--AGAIN---I finally made it halfway through my list and reached the other set of restrooms. I go in and what do I find? NO TOILET PAPER!!!!!!!! WHAT? At this point I am about to die! I could have done what any true southern girl who lived in the back woods would do. I could have gone and (ask the men and children to leave the computer), drip dry. But I decided to hold it instead.
So I go out AGAIN and start on the other half of my list. And guess what was next on the list---TOILET PAPER!!!! What in the world! I'm thinking, I am in Wal-Mart which carries 200 varieties of toilet paper. You can buy 1 ply, 2 ply, or 3 ply. They come with all kinds of cool patters like lines and flowers. You can even get them in double, triple, or mega rolls!
So believe me girls, and boys, I know exactly what I will do next time I go to the first restroom and find no toilet paper. I will start shopping at the opposite end of the store first!
I went to Wal-Mart today for my two week grocery shopping. Yes, I am one of those OCD people who make out a meal list, blah, blah, blah. It saves time and money. GO DAVE RAMSEY! (Sorry, I got lost again!)
ANYWAY-When I first entered the store of course I had to head straight to the restroom. It is a ritual with us females to have to go to the restroom as soon as we enter Wal-Mart. It makes no difference if we go right before we leave our house. We still have to go upon entering. I don't even think it would make a difference if we went out in the parking lot! (NO, I have never done that!!!! Or at least not since I was at "The Slab". Don't ask!)
ANYWAY-AGAIN--I went to the restroom and found something odd. The large toilet paper holders were ALL empty. So I think, no problem because I know that halfway through my grocery list I will be at the back of the store where the other restrooms are located. (Yes, I write my list according to how the store is laid out. I told you I was OCD!)
ANYWAY-AGAIN--AGAIN---I finally made it halfway through my list and reached the other set of restrooms. I go in and what do I find? NO TOILET PAPER!!!!!!!! WHAT? At this point I am about to die! I could have done what any true southern girl who lived in the back woods would do. I could have gone and (ask the men and children to leave the computer), drip dry. But I decided to hold it instead.
So I go out AGAIN and start on the other half of my list. And guess what was next on the list---TOILET PAPER!!!! What in the world! I'm thinking, I am in Wal-Mart which carries 200 varieties of toilet paper. You can buy 1 ply, 2 ply, or 3 ply. They come with all kinds of cool patters like lines and flowers. You can even get them in double, triple, or mega rolls!
So believe me girls, and boys, I know exactly what I will do next time I go to the first restroom and find no toilet paper. I will start shopping at the opposite end of the store first!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
TOKENS
Clayton has been going to a church near our house on Wednesday nights. Our church does not currently have a Wednesday night program for kids, which I am actually fine with, but we have been trying to work on Clayton's social skills with his peers and thought this would be a great opportunity.
The program is called AWANAS and it is basically like boy scouts except they memorize scripture and get tokens. He has only been going for about a month and the program started in the fall so you would think that he would be behind everyone else. But the great thing about this program is that all of the kids are encouraged to work at their own pace, not as a class, and each child is rewarded with something. So no child really can be left behind! (sorry, got political there for second and tried to make a joke but I am back now.)
Tonight, Clayton memorized his first scripture and came home so excited about his shiny new tokens! He also got a t-shirt which officially names him as a SPARK! Go CLAYTON!
Four years ago many "people" told us not to get too much hope up about how he will do in school. WHATEVER!!!! Wish they could see him now!
So tonight I will rest in the FACT that tokens are proof that "with God, all things really are possible"! And yes I've quoted that scripture before, and I am thankful that I will be able to quote it again tomorrow!
PS--forgive the serious tone of this writing. I am sure I will find some weird to write about tomorrow!
The program is called AWANAS and it is basically like boy scouts except they memorize scripture and get tokens. He has only been going for about a month and the program started in the fall so you would think that he would be behind everyone else. But the great thing about this program is that all of the kids are encouraged to work at their own pace, not as a class, and each child is rewarded with something. So no child really can be left behind! (sorry, got political there for second and tried to make a joke but I am back now.)
Tonight, Clayton memorized his first scripture and came home so excited about his shiny new tokens! He also got a t-shirt which officially names him as a SPARK! Go CLAYTON!
Four years ago many "people" told us not to get too much hope up about how he will do in school. WHATEVER!!!! Wish they could see him now!
So tonight I will rest in the FACT that tokens are proof that "with God, all things really are possible"! And yes I've quoted that scripture before, and I am thankful that I will be able to quote it again tomorrow!
PS--forgive the serious tone of this writing. I am sure I will find some weird to write about tomorrow!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
SNOW DAY DRIVING
Good Morning! It is snowing here today! So far we have about an inch or more. Our area of the county is always different from other parts in regards to how much snow we get. Here is how it works, if we get nothing than someone else gets a lot and if we get a lot then someone else gets nothing, which is the case today!
But there seems to be a misconception when it comes to driving in the snow here. I have noticed that most people think you have to have a four wheeled drive to live in our area because of the snow. But do we really get enough snow to justify buying a four wheeled drive? I am thinking that a four wheeled drive comes in handy when there is a lot of snow. But is 2-3 inches really considered a lot? My husband had to go into work today. He called when he got there and said our road was pretty heavy with snow and had not been scraped so he had to be careful. Now, I bet your thinking that we are thankful we have a four wheeled drive since the road was heavy with snow, but that is not the case.
Now don't misunderstand me. I am a country girl and would love nothing more than for someone to drive a 2009, four door, 4 wheeled, turbo, diesel, heavy duty, truck with a 5th wheel into my driveway and say "Congratulations, you've won!" But until that happens or until we move more north I am proud to say that while four wheeled drives are great, nothing drives better in this snow like an 80 something, 4 door, front wheel drive, gasoline powered, Honda accord! Besides, I thought four wheeled drive trucks were for playing in the mud?
Have a fun and safe Snow Day!
But there seems to be a misconception when it comes to driving in the snow here. I have noticed that most people think you have to have a four wheeled drive to live in our area because of the snow. But do we really get enough snow to justify buying a four wheeled drive? I am thinking that a four wheeled drive comes in handy when there is a lot of snow. But is 2-3 inches really considered a lot? My husband had to go into work today. He called when he got there and said our road was pretty heavy with snow and had not been scraped so he had to be careful. Now, I bet your thinking that we are thankful we have a four wheeled drive since the road was heavy with snow, but that is not the case.
Now don't misunderstand me. I am a country girl and would love nothing more than for someone to drive a 2009, four door, 4 wheeled, turbo, diesel, heavy duty, truck with a 5th wheel into my driveway and say "Congratulations, you've won!" But until that happens or until we move more north I am proud to say that while four wheeled drives are great, nothing drives better in this snow like an 80 something, 4 door, front wheel drive, gasoline powered, Honda accord! Besides, I thought four wheeled drive trucks were for playing in the mud?
Have a fun and safe Snow Day!
Friday, January 16, 2009
The Birds
Mercy sakes alive The Birds are at it again!!!! I know you've heard of the Bird Flu but have you ever heard of a Double Bird Strike? If you are like the rest of us in the real world you've probably never heard of Double Bird Strike until yesterday. So let's investigate.
Now my friend Amie knows very well that I do not like geese and has always hoped I would see them with a little more kindness, or at least dodge them when they are in the road. This email should bring my precious friend a little hope.
I am a HUGE animal lover of all kinds except for two species, geese and spiders. I don't like spiders because they can be small enough to climb in my nose or ear while I am asleep and big enough to bite my entire head off whether I am awake or asleep, (or at least in the movie Arachnophobia they did). But as for geese, yes they are beautiful, but they seem to not have been taught any manners in the "restroom" department. Now while I do not argue their lack of hygiene, I do not dare think they would actually be terrorist. A Double Bird Strike makes it sound like someone brainwashed these poor little yucky creatures into flying into a plane's engine in order to cayuse a tragedy. Who in the world comes up with these titles? And how in the world did "they" not think we would find this title a little funny? And if I were a goose I would be a little offended!
So while I am not the biggest fan of geese, I must defend this Double Bird Strike terrorist theory and say thank you to the geese for their part in allowing us to watch a miracle. Maybe they weren't terrorists at all. Maybe they were willing participates dedicated to allowing our God to be glorified in a major way.
Oh my goodness I can't believe I am saying this-GO GEESE!
Now my friend Amie knows very well that I do not like geese and has always hoped I would see them with a little more kindness, or at least dodge them when they are in the road. This email should bring my precious friend a little hope.
I am a HUGE animal lover of all kinds except for two species, geese and spiders. I don't like spiders because they can be small enough to climb in my nose or ear while I am asleep and big enough to bite my entire head off whether I am awake or asleep, (or at least in the movie Arachnophobia they did). But as for geese, yes they are beautiful, but they seem to not have been taught any manners in the "restroom" department. Now while I do not argue their lack of hygiene, I do not dare think they would actually be terrorist. A Double Bird Strike makes it sound like someone brainwashed these poor little yucky creatures into flying into a plane's engine in order to cayuse a tragedy. Who in the world comes up with these titles? And how in the world did "they" not think we would find this title a little funny? And if I were a goose I would be a little offended!
So while I am not the biggest fan of geese, I must defend this Double Bird Strike terrorist theory and say thank you to the geese for their part in allowing us to watch a miracle. Maybe they weren't terrorists at all. Maybe they were willing participates dedicated to allowing our God to be glorified in a major way.
Oh my goodness I can't believe I am saying this-GO GEESE!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Sunday at the Ball Park
It is Sunday evening and a very cool 46 degrees! But that does not keep the two most devoted baseball players I know inside. My Richard and Clayton are outside playing their own version of baseball. This is not amazing because it is cold and almost dark. It is amazing because Clayton is a picture of God's great faithfulness for recovery and healing from autism. To see him run, hit a ball, and try to catch it brings me to tears and praise! Maybe he's running in more of a figure eight than a diamond, but he is running and laughing and that is enough for me!
God, You are good. You are faithful. And You are bigger than autism! I love You so much!
God, You are good. You are faithful. And You are bigger than autism! I love You so much!
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