Oh to be a student again....

I can remember when I could not wait to hear no school no school (snowbird talked then) Well, he is flying tonight and I know the kids are so happy.

Even though I work for the school system I do not have the same hours as the schools have. So I will be working but knowing Kyle is out tomorrow along with all the kids still make me happy.

Kallie is off to Savannah with a friend. Sounds like fun to me. Shop, shop and eat!!! I always like to go somewhere. love and peace to all-enjoy

Baby it is COLD outside...Summer please

I am NOT a fan of winter. Snow or not I am a hot weather girl. I can't stand to stay in the cabin-cabin fever hits quickly and then I eat and become miserable even quicker. The picture reminds me of hot, summer days. Oh how I would love to be somewhere hot and tropical. It is fun to day dream about being on an island just taking it easy!!! Hitting the powerball is a MUST-but I have to play it and I don't understand how?!!!

Getting back to work is hard!!! I have just done my own thing on my time off and did not get one thing on my list accomplished. I let HGTV and Barefoot Contessa (i love love love her) Nash Bridges, and the Price is Right take my time!!! But seriously needed to get back into a routine, but I think gradually easing back is a better answer. You know a few hours a day, kinda like Kindergarten phase in!!!! When I become Queen of the planet (hee hee) I will make that a rule!!

The washer and iron is calling me so I must go. Maybe I will use the steam on the iron and pretend I am somewhere balmy. peace and love to all

Reflecting 2009 in review

A lot, as always, has happened with the Haley family in 2009. Kallie started college, Kyle began 10th grade. We were at the lake every weekend along with D & D. We always have the best time, just swimming, grilling, talking and delaying coming home especially on Sunday evenings when we know Monday morning is lurking! The kids were usually along too, Kallie and Evan and crew in their boat, Kyle seldom in our boat but very often with someone. Great times and great memories have been made at the lake. We have our favorite spots, mine being Cedar Creek, which is a long boat ride from Ragland but in my opinion well worth it. Eagle Creek is good also but tends to get crowded and I get nervous with everyone in the water and all the boats coming through. I thought I wanted to tube one day but decided quickly I am not up for that and returned to the boat abruptly. Kallie laughs and loses patience with me and Kyle of course, rolls his eyes and says "Mama no" get in the boat, which I did!! We most always go to eat with D & D on Friday nights, and usually the whole family plus friends come along. I love that we can catch up from the weekend before and tell "war" stories of the week. I do KNOW for Sure family and friends are the MOST important part of life.

Dan Miller died this year, along with Farrah, Michael, and many many soldiers and loved ones. The memories they have left are daily reminders of their journey on earth.

Many prayers were answered for a sweet young lady, Gracie. God on his terms and time took "care" of a lot of people when Bill and Michelle were awarded full custody. I am thankful for my friendship with Michelle as well as answered prayers.

It is funny to me that as I began reflecting on 2009 I thought most of the lake and not the things that bothered me the most. I guess that goes to show good times definitely out weigh the bad. It is a matter of attitude and gratitude, huh, maybe I am gaining wisdom along the way.

I plan to share my experiences in Chicago soon. Kallie, Alesha and myself had a great time one weekend. More to follow. Happy New Year. love and peace to all

A New Year

I am just blown away thinking 2009 has almost slipped away!!! Yeah I know as we get older time flies and etc. But really it was just last week or so that I was thinking about starting a new year 2009!!!

Of course the same ole things are reoccurring on the list to conquer and achieve-lose weight, exercise, be a better person, count my blessing. But as I grow wiser I think of things that I have never thought of before. For instance, how God works in his own way, time and things just don't happen. His hand is in everything, I just have to be in focus and see it. It is my responsibility to grow and mature in him. With that being said, no I am not on some religious high horse, I am just reflecting and seeing I have a LOT of room for improvement. I am thankful for GRACE. (God's Riches At Christ Expense) I am starting to realize I am NEVER going to be good enough or smart enough to enter heaven but I must try my best and let God handle everything else.

I am going to become a better blogger-this is the only way I can stay in touch with others as well as myself. love and peace to all

The Haley's are still alive....

I have NOT been a good blogger lately! Understatement:) Just to catch up on a few things..........I can't believe how quickly this year has flown by!!! Kallie has already signed up for her second semester classes and Kyle... well he is just counting the days until Thanksgiving break and Christmas break. He says he only has two and a half years left of school!!!!

I love Thanksgiving! It is my favorite holiday. All the Garrison's will be here and then we go to Pa and Janice's later in the day. Ross and Jesse will be home and honestly we will all play catch up because it has been awhile since I have seen them and even my brothers'. Everyone has such a busy schedule, running here and there but not really going anywhere!!! How can that be??? Life.........

When I start thinking about becoming a bahhhh hum bug I think how blessed we are. I am determined to not let commercial-ism get the best of me. I will be happy in the moment and thankful for my family. The stores are to blame for smothering folks to death with Christmas, with the trees being up with Halloween. Please----

More later. love and peace to all--hootie hoot:))))))))

Rain, Rain Go Away

Whew----the rain has a way with my mood!!! Today I have had several rainy thoughts...I wanted to sleep instead I worked, I wanted to eat beef stew, instead I had tacos.. I wanted to paint my bedroom, instead I cleaned. Weird?!

Kyle has made the best of fall break doing whatever comes to his mind!!! Hanging with friends, hunting, sleeping ahhhhhhhh to be a teenager again. Kallie does not get fall break until next week, Monday and Tuesday. Hopefully everyone is having a great week regardless of the weather!!!

Does anyone watch "Good Wife"? If so what happened to the last fifteen minutes last night? Our station changed into something strange????

love and peace to all

Catching up and so on...

Well, if there is anyone out there that even still reads our blog I have been a lousy blogger lately. Life.... sometimes gets hectic and priorities change. Kallie turned 19 this month. Wow, I cannot believe it. It just seems unreal to me that I have one in college and another in tenth grade.

We have been mud bogging and doing well. Three maybe even four second place finishes!!! $$$ and trophies and the thrill of it all is priceless. I hope I never stop enjoying seeing my kids do what they like to do.

Our family and D & D have been to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg over the weekend. Had a blast!!! Go cart racing, Dollywood, Cades Cove, shopping we did the all!!! It is so nice to get away but when you are with family it makes it even better. Pics to follow.

love and peace to all.