Weekends go by so fast

Has anyone noticed how fast the weekends go by? I mean, today is already Friday and Monday morning will be here in a blink of an eye. Next week will be our last then we are taking off for Thanksgiving.

THANKSGIVING!!! Where did that come from??

We'll be having our second Thanksgiving without Mom. I don't think there's been a day that has gone by that I haven't thought about her. It still freaks me out when I see a truck like hers drive down the road. So many times I have wanted to pick up the phone and call her.

Our little town now has 4 lanes running through it! They've been widening it for about a year or year and a half now. It's strange how it makes everything look so different. I can remember when that street was lined with trees, only 2 lanes and a 4 way stop.

Amanda will be finished with her teaching textbooks math the week we brake for Christmas. Looks like I'll be ordering her next grade level over the holidays. So far so good with school this year. We've had a few moments when we've had to stop and pray for attitude help. God always seems to get us through it.

She's coming right along with her Christmas song for her piano recital this year. This will be the first year she's participated in something like that. She's done really well!

Tomorrow will be her LAST two soccer games!! Praise God from who all blessings flow!! I truly thought fall season was going to run into spring season!

I've been trying to keep up with keeping our church organized and making sure we have the items we need. We have been going through parts of the Old Testament the last 13 weeks at church and in our lifegroups. We are about to switch lifegroups again. It's such a scary thing but exciting at the same time.

I mean, for 13 weeks we get to know and become comfortable with the people in our group then we up and move. One of the couples we were in group with are so funny! By looking at them, you would NEVER know how funny they are. We would laugh and laugh with them. I will miss that during the week.

This way though, everyone gets to be with one another and learn along side each other. Plus it's not likely that any "cliques" would develop only strong friendships. Cause there's nothing worse than stepping into a church and feeling like everyone has "paired" off with their group and you're the odd man out.

Michael's former girlfriend now has a new beau. I ran across that tid bit of info through Facebook. Honestly, it broke my heart. Don't get me wrong, she is sweet and precious. But some of the reasons she gave for calling it off with Michael I so wanted to post. Yes, sometimes the flesh wants to take over! or at least post: "Yeah, he's cute. Not as cute as Michael though".
I know it upset him too. Stay away from those Evil Women, Son!!! LOL!!!

Have a wonderful week y'all!!!

Getting back into the groove

Alrighty! I'm seriously gonna start blogging again! I mean, I'm gonna try to start blogging again. The whole Facebook thing is becoming "old". It's been fun getting in touch with people I went to school with but there are a few things I've noticed. There's a few things that I have asked myself over the past couple of months posting on FB.
1. Does anyone actually stop and pray for those requesting prayer?
2. If your on the way to a hospital or some sort of accident is happening, Why are you posting it at that time?? Shouldn't you be taking care of that?
3. Are you being real? or is it for show?
4. When you post is it just for the reaction from others?
5. Is blogging or FB being used for self gratification?

These are a few of the questions that have been brought to my attention. I'm just sayin'...

This weekend is a special one for us. Today my baby is turning 21 years old. 21!!!! I was 21 when I had him. Michael was born a day before our 2 year wedding anniversary, hence, the family picture. 23 years of marriage has brought forth a 21 year old son, an 11 year old daughter and many gray hairs for Mike. For me, it's weight...

A week ago, Amanda and her friend Lauren dressed up in my old cheerleader uniforms. Yes, I still have them! If I could have made a career out of cheering, I would have!!! Anyway, I realized that I was indeed a small, petite girl back in the day. Which depressed me. Not to mention that we've been watching "The Biggest Loser" only because a woman from this area was on it. To see those people lose all that weight has really inspired me. Now that I'm inspired, I need to do something about it.

But not until after the weekend celebration. Brisket, homemade potato salad, beans, birthday cake!!

Amanda is doing well in school. I think she's at that point to where the though of attending public school again is crossing her mind. Which scares me! Mike has stated that if she wants to go, this is the time to do it because she will not be attending public high school.
I'm praying that urge to go back will pass!

In a week, it will be time for our church to realign lifegroups. Every 13 weeks we switch groups. It's fun and scary at the same time! I've really enjoyed getting to know the couples in our group the past 13 weeks.

Looks like Hubby is preparing the brisket to go on the grill!! Yummy!!! Guess I need to get off this to make the potato salad and birthday cake.

Have a wonderful weekend!