Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR BLOGGING BUDDIES AND READERS!!!!! We of course do not have any real big plans for tonight. First, I am going to try to be awake at midnight. I probably will not make it, but I will try to make it past my usual 9:30 to 10:30 time!:)))) Mark and Kyle are going riding tomorrow and Evan and Kallie but I have elected to stay home and do my thing.

I hope the new year brings you, peace, happiness, and love. I know we are experiencing some really different economic times but we will make it, I think it is good for us to learn to live with less, at least for my family it is, we are so blessed, we just need to pass our blessings along to someone who needs lifting up. I am gonna let my light shine in 2009!!! Please join me. Smile at the person next to you in line or at the traffic signal, more than likely they will smile back!:))))

A Good Day....

I was in a deep, good sleep this morning around 8:00 a.m. until I was rattled by the door bell. You know when you are sleeping everything sounds loud, well I thought first of all who in the world is here at this time of the morning, and two why are they pushing the bell so many times. I stumbled through the house, dog barking, and looking just real lovely, and I looked out the door hole, or whatever you call it and nobody was there. So, I opened the door and again, nothing. So as the bell continued to ring, and Nick continued to bark, I went to the front door, nobody.. so I had to unplugged the bell and go promptly for the diet coke. So, after two small bottles of DC and two hours of HGTV I was good to go. I think maybe the neighbors garage door opener and our bell is on the same frequency?!

I got a haircut today and afterwards I did a quick trip to M'boro. Is it just me or what???? those people are uptight and quick tempered in the 'boro. I felt like I was on a race track whipping in and out of traffic just trying to not get in the way of others. I did not buy anything except a pair of shoes for Kallie. The sales are not good enough yet for me, I will try back later.

I went by Whitt's BBQ and got supper for the gang tonight. I get so tired of holiday food that just sounded good. Well, I was informed I did not buy enough, which I did. My kids think if there is not a crock pot full of something there is not enough!!!! So, I told them next time I would bring the ole pot with me and just drive up and say fill 'er up!!!!heheheheheheeeeeeeeeee Kids!!!!!

Yesterday while at Loews, Mark was loading a carton of tile into his truck. He picked all of the cartons up by the strap and loaded them. However, the last carton did not have a sturdy strap and it broke after he had it probably chest high. It feel on top of his foot and I know he saw stars!!! I was already in the truck, but heard him yell and I thought he had broken his foot. It is bruised deeply, but he would not get a x-ray. I felt so sorry for him, he is a good guy but it seems crazy things happen to him. I know the carton weighs 50+ pounds.


Have a good Tuesday---let your light shine!!!!!

Ahhhhh Sunday

I just love Sunday's. After Church this morning everyone separated and went our own ways. Kyle went to the lake, fishing, Kallie and Evan shopping with friends in M'boro and Poo and Doo to Lowes.

We are trying to do some small home improvements, everything is soooooo expensive. I have painted several things that I would have just thrown away in the past and bought new. Ya know this whole economy thing may just be the discipline I need. Our Wal-mart trips have sure been cut. I still go but less frequently.

Check out "Doos did you know" to the left-just some fun stuff to read. Have a good week. Happy New Year, can you even believe that another year has passed???

A hint of Summertime in the Air

I am loving this warm weather!! I have a few windows up airing the house out, and we even grilled last night! It was good to smell "summer" in the air. I have accomplished some things on my do-to-list. I donated ten bags of coats, clothes and household items to goodwill yesterday. I organized the walk in closet which was the crawl in closet! I have my tree down, I usually leave my mantle decorations and outside decorations up until the new year.

I have been reflecting on what changes I want to make to me in 2009. I have started a list. I think it is important to remember to change and that change is good. After all, change is what keeps us young!

An afternoon with the Garrison's

Rocking it Out!!!!
The Rose between the thorns!!!!!!hehehehe

And you thought cloning wasn't legal yet!!!!!

Happiness Is.....Family******

We had a great morning sharing stories of Christmas' past and opening gifts. The kids are so funny, and we are so happy to have them. I cannot imagine how lonely it would be to have a silent house and a house without "life".

I invite you to....

Click on "Week in Pictures" under blogs I visit and enjoy a year in pictures. Wow, so much has gone on during the past year.