tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487053902485746072024-02-18T23:04:14.040-06:00random thoughts on lifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-39188841123151789432010-12-23T00:12:00.002-06:002010-12-23T00:14:43.377-06:00Oh Yeah!So yeah, O yeah! I love this time of year, I love this season. I am reminded each and every day to be thankful for what I have. I have lots and lots and lots of things to be grateful for! Children, Family, School, Employment, Health, Friends. I love this season, time of year! Right now, I am totally digging life! Doesn't get better than this folks! First semester of school------done! Yeah! O Yeah!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-76433815445563716012010-09-29T17:25:00.003-06:002010-09-29T17:34:30.757-06:00Thanks!As I sit here today, after doing dishes, by hand I might add and scrubbing the mudroom floor in my hands and knees, I am reminding how thankful I am to be so blessed!! (run on sentence anyone?) Dishes mean I have food in my pantry/fridge and the means to cook it with. While I scrubbed my mud room, I am reminded I have two legs and feet with which to move my body. I am also reminded I have the means to purchase clothing. By purchasing clothing, I am reminded of my children, how thankful I am for them. I am doing homework with B and I am reminded how thankful I am she is able to go to school to learn and how I am able to spend the time with her to help her learn. How thankful I am for school and the opportunity to go to school. Thankful for teachers and the calling they have! I am thankful for my job, I love what I do! I am thankful for the opportunity to work, being able to work, having the knowledge to work. I am thankful for cleaning cause that means I have a house to clean. I love my children, love my family, love my friends!!! I am so, So, SO VERY THANKFUL TODAY!!!<br /><br />PLUS!! Today was gorgeous and I was off!! WHOOOO HOOOOOO!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-278062267377769782010-09-24T22:10:00.002-06:002010-09-24T22:14:02.960-06:00Life, or at least something......................Life, as I know it, has been going pretty well, extremely well. I finished my first course on my BSN track. I managed to only get a B, can you tell I am not really pleased about that? My children are doing fabulously in school, although M spends a little too much time on facebook, don't we all? K has started football, starting QB for the A team, whoo hooo! B is worried he will get hurt, poor thing. And can I just say.................thank you to BDB. You make my life better! Toodle-looo!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-50592368626987585872010-03-14T12:21:00.002-06:002010-03-14T12:24:23.406-06:00?????I am having a bad day. I don't know why, don't care to delve deeper, just am having a bad day. I don't want to go anywhere, do anything, see anyone, talk to friends, talk to family, see a movie, see the sun, nope!! NOTHING!!! I don't want to do/see/hear/feel anything. Don't call/write/text/sky write/whatever. just leave me alone. <br /><br />let me have my bad day..............................Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-26669897573743818632010-01-31T18:29:00.002-06:002010-01-31T18:37:08.091-06:00New Happenings............I know, I am horrible, I haven't updated, I have been lazy. I have so much going on, so many things.<br /><br />First of all, we moved, into a new house, well for us anyway. We now live in Bryan. We love our house. We are slowly changing the wall coverings, from 1970s wallpaper to paint and/or anything else from this century.<br /><br />Secondly, the kids started new schools. From a 1A to 5A, big shocker! They are doing so much better than they were in N'gee. I am very proud of them!!<br /><br />Lastly, we are doing great! I mean GREAT!!! Love you all! <br /><br />US!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-23815285060751293572009-08-11T10:12:00.002-06:002009-08-11T10:18:43.866-06:00InterestingI always find it interesting, this blogging thing, a window into someone else's life. The triumphs, heartaches, silliness and struggles. I read everyone's blog that I know, even some of those I don't. The part that I like most about blogging is this, it is extremely personal to me, I have been able to share my issues on life, and while I know this is a public forum, I still can talk about things freely.<br /><br />Blogging has helped me through my mother's illness and her death, my singleness and not, my children's issues and some other things I am sure to have forgotten.<br /><br />It makes me realize how close and similar we all are. What struggles the Jackson's are going through, I went through. The fun times the distant Holloway family has, guess what? me too! Blogging makes this world a little smaller for me. I know I am horrible about commenting, I will try and do better. Just know this...........Reading blogs is something I do quite regularly. Just call me Tom, ya know peeking tom. <br /><br />Off to the orthodontist, Maycie needs an adjustment!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-86339385143445215092009-07-31T01:38:00.000-06:002009-07-31T01:39:30.247-06:00nitey nite niteCan't sleep, no dreams, toss and turn, freeze. Help!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-67624938788269057672009-07-28T16:31:00.001-06:002009-07-28T16:32:13.331-06:00I have a decision to make, not an easy one, don't know what will happen or what to do..................ugh! kidsUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-65806586365473400192009-06-07T16:35:00.002-06:002009-06-07T16:38:41.003-06:00Lazy SundaysSo here I sit..........in Da's house with Debbie and two of her kids, two of her grandchildren and my youngest. She is totally crazy!!<br /><br />She just gave us the "diva stance" Like I needed to know that!<br /><br />I am excited for Dad to get remarried in August. Having, no getting, to watch Dad blend his family will be fun! Welcome to the blender dad!!<br /><br />Love Y'all!<br /><br />NaeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-2845845180425362592009-06-02T09:45:00.000-06:002009-06-02T09:49:37.140-06:00road trippin'here we go! Idaho is the destination.Grandma Gropp has completed her mortal journey. She is visiting and lovin' on Grandpa and my mom. We love you and will miss you till we meet again.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-13481422716749377992009-03-23T13:21:00.001-06:002009-03-23T13:22:59.965-06:00I'mmmmmmmmmm Baaaaaaaaccccccccccckkkkk!My computer has been repaired. I have a brand spanking new modem here at my house. I am officiallly BACK BACK, yes, that's right I am bbbbbaaaaaacccccckkkkkkk!<br /><br /><br />yippppppppeeeeeeeeeeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-65467316785847015892009-03-01T14:46:00.003-06:002009-03-01T14:48:30.164-06:00babiesI am in love with babies! My sister just had a precious baby boy! Check him out at www.jmholloway.blogspot.com I am in love!<br /><br />I got to play with Emma, Elijah, Cailyn and Jessica today. I love the smells, mostly............not Jessica after a whole lot of grape juice though. and all the giggles!<br /><br />Keep 'em coming!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-29268527604451230642009-02-25T09:13:00.002-06:002009-02-25T09:16:06.040-06:00toddlersSo I am toddler sitting. Well, sort of. I have come to Mineral Wells to watch my neices while my sister has her third child, a boy! I am stoked! I cannot wait to meet David Christopher! Or DC? These girls are such sweet people. Cailyn loves to help, Jessica is adorable. Mindi has a beautiful home here and I love spending time with her. We have had fun in the short time I have been here!<br /><br />More to come!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-44861476970781151722009-02-17T14:57:00.001-06:002009-02-17T14:59:16.648-06:00UGHI am still without internet, actually I have internet, it's just the gosh darn computer I am without, and mostly cause I am cheap and didn't want to buy a new one or pay to have it fixed. Wish me luck and prayers for my computer to be back soon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-60627140514583383982009-02-08T15:30:00.000-06:002009-02-08T15:33:38.521-06:00Computer issuesSo here is the 411..........I have computer issues. My home computer......8 years old btw has gone to the computer hospital to have computer surgery. I cannot work from home and I cannot access anything from home. <br /><br />People, I am FINE!!! Just don't have computer access. <br /><br />So as I write this from work..........don't tell.....please!<br /><br />Love y'all!<br /><br />happy birthday Memema! We love you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-34214196839373332442009-01-15T14:16:00.002-06:002009-01-15T14:26:26.224-06:00Green EarthI was introduced to the wonderful website via my sister...........Thanks Minders! I am in LOVE! I have searched, joined, browsed, claimed, exclaimed, wondered, worried and thoroughly enjoyed this amazing group of people and their vision to save the planet, one free thing given away at a time. Go see for yourself.........www.freecycle.org I love this site! I am a member of 4 groups, just to see if I can find things that are totally cool. Let me list a few of the things I have claimed.<br /><br />1) Round pedestal table with four chairs for the new apartment, needs to be refinished but I like that sort of thing<br /><br />2) several yards of fabric...thanks Da for picking it up for me<br /><br />3) white sleigh crib for my sister and the soon to be David<br /><br />4) long dresser for Paula, needs to be refinished but she and I are going to collaborate on that<br /><br />I am way stoked! I love this group!!! I have told everyone I know about this thing!<br /><br />Here are some of the more bizarre things I have seen posted....<br /><br />1) four things of gel, new, unused, just don't use the stuff at my house and one package of dark brown/black just for men hair color, package has been opened but container has not<br /><br />2) large box of women's hygiene products.........call Steve at xxx-xxxx to come claim<br /><br /><br />There, of course, are other weird things posted but these two stick out in my mind........Wowser!<br /><br />Go and try it out........see what you think! Leave me the most bizarre things about your neck of the woods! Happy Freecycling!<br /><br />I will post pics from before and after each project when done!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-814777746846856972009-01-12T10:18:00.002-06:002009-01-12T10:26:42.120-06:002009I cannot, will not, ok, have to believe we are in the year 2009. I remember as a kid, we were all asked to figure out how old we would be in the year 2000. I remember thinking 25 was REAL old. Now y'all know how old I am. :) I will tell you my age for "old" gets older every year.<br /><br />2009 holds many promises for my family and me. I have decided to get healthier by losing weight this year. Well on my way, 30 pounds down and many more to go. <br /><br />Here are some of our/my goals.....<br /><br />1) Redo my kitchen. I want to make my kitchen something I want to cook in. Right now I hate it. It is cramped and not very user friendly.<br /><br />2) Build a one bedroom apartment on the side of our house. Yeah! I can't wait to decorate a small space<br /><br />3) Have a HUGE garage sale to clean out and get rid of all the things I haven't used in over 2 years<br /><br />4) Start painting and decorating my house. I have carte blance, my wonderful husband says<br /><br />5) pay off some of our bills, we have a plan..........can't wait<br /><br />6) seriously think about going back to school in the fall<br /><br />7) lose the rest of my weight, can't wait<br /><br />8) spend more time with my amazing husband<br /><br />9) finish all my craft projects<br /><br />10) chaparone Maycie's first church dance! I refuse to believe my baby will be 14 this year............ugh! I am old! LOL<br /><br />There are so many things we want to do this year. It's exciting. A whole new year to live and love through!<br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'ALL!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-63066379712696030052008-12-11T09:38:00.002-06:002008-12-11T10:13:51.657-06:00Snow!Yesterday morning, while I was driving to work, this strange white stuff was floating down from the sky! I wondered aloud, "what can this be? I live in Texas!" I filtered through my mind, back to when I was a child, for the answer. Images of precipitation and seasons came to my mind. "It must be SNOW!" Yessireebob! Snow was coming down in huge white beautiful flakes. The world is so pretty when it snows. However, Texans are notorious for not having any 'earthly clue' on how to drive in bad weather. Now, I have, as previously posted, 50 minutes of time allowed to drive to work, rain, shin, sleet or snow. It thoroughly irritates me to have to be behind Grandpa Billy Bob Joe when I am in a hurry. I was thrilled with the snow though. Sorry, didn't get pics. I am sure it will snow again. It also reminds me to say.........MERRY CHRISTMAS!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-82409778392906851242008-12-03T17:44:00.003-06:002008-12-03T17:52:23.622-06:00ZZZzzzzzzsssssI think it is most interesting, don't you? I have some news.......<br /><br />1) I have been invited to become a member of the leadership team at work.<br /><br />2) I had to get up on my day off and drive in to work for a meeting EARLY!<br /><br />3) I didn't get to sleep in after working for 3 days in a row<br /><br />4) I pretty much remember most conversations that happen when I am woken up<br /><br />5) One of my kids tried to trick me today regarding #4, asking what the convo was about......ha ha ha, I remembered!<br /><br />6) #5 didn't work, he he he<br /><br />I am excited to be part of the leadership team. I was specifically asked to be part of this. I have only worked here for not quite 18 months. I feel valued as an employee and listened to regarding my ideas. This does however mean I will be doing extra things, some of which I am already doing! It is a wonderful thing to be able to further my career where I have very much enjoyed working.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0wswUrl_KPKRGHRwr3YHoHjkuCd3QfhhBNgWwbysjEAcFm1xsas1jAsTifqrY-LACepepGIupkV7A0t8Gb97KSv3IFvzd8I9tl_b7TA8It85LsDv7h3WNvF4MUCfh5ko9sCs6dXia2U/s1600-h/becca.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY0wswUrl_KPKRGHRwr3YHoHjkuCd3QfhhBNgWwbysjEAcFm1xsas1jAsTifqrY-LACepepGIupkV7A0t8Gb97KSv3IFvzd8I9tl_b7TA8It85LsDv7h3WNvF4MUCfh5ko9sCs6dXia2U/s400/becca.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275715416491222530" /></a><br /><br />Random photo of one of my angels! Isn't she gorgeous? Thanks Linda for the pic!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-77968271499508130432008-12-01T22:17:00.001-06:002008-12-01T22:18:04.690-06:00UPDATEI know I should be the very last to gripe............but am striving to do better. Please y'all..........update!<br /><br />Love ya!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-19994155716968953332008-12-01T22:13:00.003-06:002008-12-01T22:16:56.494-06:00paperworkI don't know how many of you have loads and mounds of paperwork in your house. What I mean is papers that require work to get rid of them. I am not just talking about junk mail, everyone has that! I am talking paper bills and the lot. The problem with ebill, in my honest opinion, is we already have tons, TONS of spam in our inbox. I worry that we will just delete those pesky little ebills. I may have to open an email account just for the ebills cause we cannot find all the bills that are sent to us in the mail. For those of you who KNOW me, I am not very organized. Shocking! I know. Ha ha ha ha ha ha..........<br /><br /><br />I need a secretary, shredder and a million dollars in unmarked bills. Right?<br /><br />NightUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-77779579270426655952008-11-30T22:24:00.002-06:002008-11-30T22:31:41.829-06:00Traveling and workI work 45 minutes away in Bryan. Now, I know I drive too fast. I just can't seem to get up early enough in the morning to not have to speed. On the way home is when I call all my family and friends. Seriously, if you want, I can call at 6 am when I am on the road! Y'all just holler if you want me too! On the way home, I usually get a phone call somewhere between Bryan and home. There is not a "real" grocery store between those areas and me. There is only a glorified convenience store called Bob's. I constantly get a phone call asking for milk, a gallon in one day is the new record, bread or any assortment of items needed at the house. Did I mention I work until about 7:00 pm? Did I mention they all have my work phone number? Hmmmm.......they do! I pass three grocery stores on my way home out of Bryan. We need more planning!<br /><br />Tonight on the way home, I stopped to pick up milk. Jacob met me in Normangee dropping off his girlfriend. He states, "Lynnae be careful around Hilltop cause the hogs are out and there are lots of them." Needless to stay, I drove about 40 mph on the way home to avoid any animals. It always scares me, the possibility of hitting any wild things. I did make is safely home! Yeah me!!!<br /><br />Toodles.............muuuaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-53862200004084540442008-11-29T19:33:00.003-06:002008-11-29T19:46:45.464-06:00Football, weather and Texas roadsI am very disappointed. Our Friday night ritual has ended this season. I have to say, I am very blessed to be part of my son's football career. He is a wonderful player and I can proudly say, I have only missed one of his games this year! Beat that! We have for the past three weekends traveled at least an hour and half to watch the Normangee Panthers Football team play their hearts out in the playoffs. We have succeeded in beating two teams, Itasca and Evadale. The last game was against Maud Cardinals in Whitehouse, Texas. This little community was over two hours away from us up Hwy 79. The rain was coming down in sheets so we stopped at the Wal-mart in Jacksonville for plastic ponchos. We all came prepared, cow bells, coats, blankets, gloves, hats, stadium seats, etc. The game was uber exciting. We were down 21 to 6 at the half. Our boys, mine included, battled back to 22 to 21 in the third quarter. The fans in the stands were wild with excitement. Our cow bells were ringing with glee. We were gonna "pluck the cardinals"! Needless to say, the Cardinals did overcome the Panthers but we are insanely proud of our players!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNl_lhFkZFlHIZQCakIqyEOn_B7qCIDEEmiY2gDZbcU9Vuo0gacY1tpm2WdgukB6vEGP4ny45dfM2r0_e1lfT5t5U21GcgjsIVvyitTSoP77h42hnVkmqqbWwLQ1jCn1Fxo7-1u3Qr0-k/s1600-h/sports+photos+479.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNl_lhFkZFlHIZQCakIqyEOn_B7qCIDEEmiY2gDZbcU9Vuo0gacY1tpm2WdgukB6vEGP4ny45dfM2r0_e1lfT5t5U21GcgjsIVvyitTSoP77h42hnVkmqqbWwLQ1jCn1Fxo7-1u3Qr0-k/s400/sports+photos+479.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274260773162245938" /></a><br /><br /><br />As a sidebar, my heart and prayers go out tonight to the Harris and Reyes families. Kylee Harris lost her life on Hwy 79 after a car wreck. Your families will be in my prayers and thoughts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-70430775460537828252008-11-29T19:29:00.002-06:002008-11-29T19:33:11.967-06:00laughter! how hilariousMy mind somehow wonders what people are up to at any given moment! LOL I received the funniest thing through email today that had me so very tickled I had to share with those around me. Loved it!<br /><br />I hope everyone had a fabulous Thanksgiving, remembering all the things we are each and individually thankful for.<br /><br />Some of my things are:<br /><br />My wonderful loving husband<br /><br />My fabulous kids, all five of them<br /><br />My glorious job<br /><br />My home<br /><br />My family<br /><br />My mother's influence in my life<br /><br />My father's great and quirky sense of humor and taking walks with him<br /><br />My aunt for allowing us to come and invade her home for Thanksgiving<br /><br />My relationship with my Memema, I feel so very blessed<br /><br />This list goes on and on!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to all!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-748705390248574607.post-76160693492246223842008-09-29T19:31:00.004-06:002008-09-29T19:36:43.202-06:00Missing<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRIxe-KKRVF_gCbrf-c5_1olyugL1t49axU_1au2mBbZjCU1lDvGkYVsBpzzuS-UfvdpENm-iuO13iYFNXW3ivyfSCD_HBrFr5x26BaVE4aVoVRC5T91xb5aTAuIuqjXW-rW6sRbJiQA/s1600-h/you'vegotmail.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRIxe-KKRVF_gCbrf-c5_1olyugL1t49axU_1au2mBbZjCU1lDvGkYVsBpzzuS-UfvdpENm-iuO13iYFNXW3ivyfSCD_HBrFr5x26BaVE4aVoVRC5T91xb5aTAuIuqjXW-rW6sRbJiQA/s400/you'vegotmail.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251621548500180402" /></a><br />Last night I was flipping through channels on the boob tube and found the last half of my mother's favorite movie, I watched the rest of the movie and cried when I saw his hands on her lips. Y'all know what I am talking about. I couldn't help but miss my mother more and more. I wish she was here to talk to, I miss her advice. I often wonder how long it takes to get on with my life. I miss her terribly.<br /><br /><br />So, tonight was open house at the school. My children go to a very, VERY small school. Keaton's teacher from last year asked me how things were going with my mother. I bawled right in front of her and then Keaton started to cry as well. I am missing her more each day. How do you "get over it?" Any advice?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6