2nd time around...

Tonight our friends took the plunge and tied the knot. This is a second marriage for both. It was a very nice service and I hope 8/8/08 is good to them! Congratulations Elizabeth and Darel!

Olympics start today...

and the company I work for has in incredible set of books just for the event! You can click on the books below and it will take you directly to where you can order them. It cost $17.97 for the 3 books. They will be a big hit with the kids and fun for the family.

Must be a thunderstorm within 100 miles....

Dancer is hiding in the bathroom with her nose in the corner and the rug all messed up!

Couldn't resist...

This butterfly was flying around my front porch this morning and he was begging me to take his picture... so I did! Memaw, is this a particular type of butterfly?
Same butterfly..just one picture with the wings up and one with them down!

Complete...

Hayden had her bottom braces put on yesterday and now we have what is called a 'full' set! Last Thursday, she had a new arch wire and a 'chain' put on the tops (see how the blue rubber bands are all one piece?). She is about the most pain tolerant person I know! After the chain was put on they said she would be in pain and need motrin therapy and she just said her teeth felt loose for about an afternoon as she ate her normal lunch! What a trooper! We are now @ 18 months away from completion!

New blog...

My friend (Hi Dana!) recommended a new blog for me today and I have put it over to the right under the "Must Visit". It is the funniest thing I have ever looked at....this girl is so funny I had to quit reading because I was laughing so hard I was crying! I hope you find it as funny as I do!

While I am plugging blogs...my dad is also blogging! It is also found to the right under "Pops Pontificates". While this will probably not be considered 'light hearted' like the above blog, you might find it interesting enough to spar with him! :-)

Have a great night and I'll 'see' you tomorrow!

Bug of the week...

Can someone give Jan (my MIL) a run for her money and name the bug before she can?
I'm learning a lot about the creatures of the world! :-)
This one was on the car this morning when we were leaving for church...I had to run back in and get the camera so I could take a picture needless to say we were then late for church!

Mondo flowers...

I looked out in the backyard this afternoon and saw a sea of purple! For the first time in 9 years, our mondo(monkey) grass was blooming! It covers the edges of our entire back yard so it is quite a site!

Juicy Couture....not just yet!

Hayden decided this afternoon to pull out her sewing machine, my left over various fabrics and her dress form. She whipped (serious...like 30 minutes total) together this skirt and decided to wear it the rest of the day! No hems, elastic or straight anything....
Did I mention that she has wanted to go to the Fashion Institute? To be 11 again...

Sammie...

This is our (almost) 16 year old dachshund! He is almost blind, deaf and partially paralyzed in the hind legs but he keeps on ticking! He is such a sweet old dog and I know his time left with us is limited!

The concert...

Tonight, I had the honor of taking Hayden to the Jonas Bros. concert in Charlotte. You have not lived until you have been to a concert full of screaming girls...deaf at a whole new level!

Picture 1- Their tour bus for the fans to sign.

Picture 2 - Avril Lavigne...she was the opening act!

Picture 3 - The Jonas Bros. themselves!

Picture 4 - Three very happy 11 year olds....

Here's what we're reading...

Can you guess who is reading what? :-)

A first...

Today was the first time that Hayden was an Acolyte in church. Since it was probably not kosher to have the camera there for the big event, Brent took one with phone. It obviously doesn't have a zoom and I added the soft focus trying to highlight her.

Typical Saturday night...

in our house! What better way to entertain the family then to walk through the Lowe's!

What is it....

In Mississippi, I found another one of God's interesting creatures!
Thoughts on what it is?

Meet Russell...

As many of you know, I have been on a huge adventure the last 19 months to reduce my weight (by 60+ pounds) and the shape of my body (by 30+ inches). There have been 3 people involved in this process...myself, Brianna (my friend and first trainer) and Russell the trainer machine! He pushes me to levels I never thought I could reach! I may not be where I wanna be yet but I can do 150 push-ups and 500 crunches without batting an eye! :-) It's an amazing journey!

Wonderful....

We took Hayden and her friend, Kayla to New York in March for her birthday and we saw Mama Mia on Broadway! We loved it! For several months, we have all been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the film! Monday night we were all finally in town and could go to the show! It was AWESOME!!!! We all loved it!

Home Sweet Home...

After 19 hours of driving (it's a long story...don't ask), we made it back to SC. I then found my way back to my house yesterday after picking Hayden up in Columbia! It was a long journey but had many awesome rewards. The coming year will be fantastic! If you want to know more about the books I sell or want to ever earn extra income you should check out the link on the right side...My Usborne bookstore!

Day 5 - a BIG night.....

Tonight was the award nights of the convention. It is always a big night because you don't know whose going to win. I was pretty sure I might have earned one award but was shocked to learn that I actually earned two! It was very exciting!
Picture 1 - My convention buds....

Picture 2 - Award #1...I'm with the CEO!

Picture 3- Genuine Shock!

Picture 4 - My 2nd award.....

Adventure Trip - Day 4

It was another great day of training in Tulsa but also one lacking in interesting photos! :-)
Picture 1- the theme....

Picture 2 - a look from above....

Picture 3 - more picture sillies....thanks Ala!

Picture 4 - My favorite Tulsa dinner spot.....