I also found a program through Picasa to make collages and thought I would play.
Monday, March 31, 2008
More Spring Break pictures
I also found a program through Picasa to make collages and thought I would play.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Political Advertisement
Let me warn you right off the bat: This post has nothing to do with Homeschooling, church, God, Dancing with the Stars, although I was right about who would be kicked off. Next, better be that Adam dude.
This post has to do with the communities interest in the area school board election. Just because I teach my child at home doesn't mean that I should bury my head in the sand and not involve myself in local elections. I grew up here, worked for the district and loved every minute of it. I love the people and it hurts my heart to see what is going on.
Recently, some things going on at MISD have not been in the best interest of the staff. Good people have been treated badly, teachers rearranged to benefit certain students, jobs disappear then reappear the next week. People called into the principals office for a letter written to a newspaper, Sound fishy??
This school district needs to have a school board that will hold the administration accountable. It will all start with the election in May.
I think we as a community had better wake up and look around us to see what is actually happening here. Traditions and Dedication is being taken away from us, one chip at a time. By Whom? Why? and Why are we allowing this to continue? This is Our School District. Our Community. Have we as a community lost our small town principles, values and morals for national ranking and state recognition?
Change only begins with the school board. Lets face it…nothing happens in “the land of the panther” without making other changes also.
People are scared for their jobs. It is so sad to see and hear of the disrespect that is happening to our Faculty and to many of our Students.
This school board election should be about who is the best candidate for the good of our school district: our children, our teachers, our staff, our administration, and the parents.
So many times voters say that they voted for the candidate who phoned them, or they voted for the candidate whose name they saw most often on the campaign signs, or they voted for the candidate who had the most "important" sounding credentials. Hopefully, none of us do that without knowing the candidate's position on the issues of the school district.
On April 22 at 7pm at the Fire Station there will be a School Board Candidate Forum. Please inform yourself. There are three new candidates who are vying for positions on the school board: Tyson Johnson, Todd Grimes, Jeff Gaddis. All are hometown guys. Each live here and are raising their children here. Each, in my opinion, would hold the administration accountable and to a higher standard.
Let's not settle for the "status quo" any longer!
Change and Hope, Hope and Change...
This post has to do with the communities interest in the area school board election. Just because I teach my child at home doesn't mean that I should bury my head in the sand and not involve myself in local elections. I grew up here, worked for the district and loved every minute of it. I love the people and it hurts my heart to see what is going on.
Recently, some things going on at MISD have not been in the best interest of the staff. Good people have been treated badly, teachers rearranged to benefit certain students, jobs disappear then reappear the next week. People called into the principals office for a letter written to a newspaper, Sound fishy??
This school district needs to have a school board that will hold the administration accountable. It will all start with the election in May.
I think we as a community had better wake up and look around us to see what is actually happening here. Traditions and Dedication is being taken away from us, one chip at a time. By Whom? Why? and Why are we allowing this to continue? This is Our School District. Our Community. Have we as a community lost our small town principles, values and morals for national ranking and state recognition?
Change only begins with the school board. Lets face it…nothing happens in “the land of the panther” without making other changes also.
People are scared for their jobs. It is so sad to see and hear of the disrespect that is happening to our Faculty and to many of our Students.
This school board election should be about who is the best candidate for the good of our school district: our children, our teachers, our staff, our administration, and the parents.
So many times voters say that they voted for the candidate who phoned them, or they voted for the candidate whose name they saw most often on the campaign signs, or they voted for the candidate who had the most "important" sounding credentials. Hopefully, none of us do that without knowing the candidate's position on the issues of the school district.
On April 22 at 7pm at the Fire Station there will be a School Board Candidate Forum. Please inform yourself. There are three new candidates who are vying for positions on the school board: Tyson Johnson, Todd Grimes, Jeff Gaddis. All are hometown guys. Each live here and are raising their children here. Each, in my opinion, would hold the administration accountable and to a higher standard.
Let's not settle for the "status quo" any longer!
Change and Hope, Hope and Change...
Monday, March 24, 2008
Spring Break
It's so fun to go to places that you haven't been to, but it's so very nice to come back home!
This is Lyndon B. Johnson's ranch in Stonewall, Texas. Right now you can't go into the house but you can take a bus tour around the ranch. LBJ rebuilt his childhood home there. The land is beautiful and it's still a working ranch. He also had a landing strip built on the land. Airforce One landed there once, the landing was fine but take off was another story. According to the tour guide, Airforce One never attempted that landing again. The guide we had was also a historian. We enjoyed this part of our trip. I thought at the end of the tour we were all going to have to stand up and sing "Glory, Hallelujah". You could definitely tell what party the tour guide would be voting for in the election.
Here is the Texas State Capital. The grounds are beautiful! And of course, we HAD to take many pictures.
This photo is taken from the newly renovated part of the capital. It's underground but the sky light makes it not feel underground. Does that make sense? anyway...
I'm probably the only one who thinks this was cool. The hinges in the capital look like this.
We took the tour of the Capital and went into both the House and Senate Chambers. If you look closely at the lights they spell TEXAS.
I was really surprised to see this and couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a shot of The Ten Commandments.
This is one of the many monument/memorials on the Capital grounds. This one is dedicated to Education. The one in the pink is Amanda. LOL!!!
This is Lyndon B. Johnson's ranch in Stonewall, Texas. Right now you can't go into the house but you can take a bus tour around the ranch. LBJ rebuilt his childhood home there. The land is beautiful and it's still a working ranch. He also had a landing strip built on the land. Airforce One landed there once, the landing was fine but take off was another story. According to the tour guide, Airforce One never attempted that landing again. The guide we had was also a historian. We enjoyed this part of our trip. I thought at the end of the tour we were all going to have to stand up and sing "Glory, Hallelujah". You could definitely tell what party the tour guide would be voting for in the election.
Here is the Texas State Capital. The grounds are beautiful! And of course, we HAD to take many pictures.
This photo is taken from the newly renovated part of the capital. It's underground but the sky light makes it not feel underground. Does that make sense? anyway...
I'm probably the only one who thinks this was cool. The hinges in the capital look like this.
We took the tour of the Capital and went into both the House and Senate Chambers. If you look closely at the lights they spell TEXAS.
I was really surprised to see this and couldn't pass up the opportunity to get a shot of The Ten Commandments.Thanks for all the prayers while we were gone. We had a wonderful time. Now it's back to normal, well maybe not normal but back to out routine and gardening!!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
DWTS It's Ladies Night!!
Our time in the Hill Country has been good! We made it through the Longhorn Cavern and LBJ's Ranch. Pictures and stories will be posted later. Now onto more important stuff!!!
Shannon Elizabeth. She's a Texas girl, she was alright but nothing WOWed me.
Kristie Yamaguchi. She was GREAT!!! And yes, my votes went to her.
Marissa Jaret Winokur. I don't know who she is but I wish I had this much excitement about things!! WOW!!!
Marlee Matlin. MAN!! She did a wonderful job! Remember, she can't hear a thing yet she was right on with her partner. We were totally cheering her on!!!
Monica Seles. Bless her heart. You could tell that she was totally out of her comfort zone. I believe she will be the first woman to go home.
Priscilla Presley. We were BLOWN AWAY with her performance! I hope when I'm 62 I can get my leg up that high. AHHH, forget it, I can't get my leg up that high now!!
Shannon Elizabeth. She's a Texas girl, she was alright but nothing WOWed me.
Kristie Yamaguchi. She was GREAT!!! And yes, my votes went to her.
Marissa Jaret Winokur. I don't know who she is but I wish I had this much excitement about things!! WOW!!!
Marlee Matlin. MAN!! She did a wonderful job! Remember, she can't hear a thing yet she was right on with her partner. We were totally cheering her on!!!
Monica Seles. Bless her heart. You could tell that she was totally out of her comfort zone. I believe she will be the first woman to go home.
Priscilla Presley. We were BLOWN AWAY with her performance! I hope when I'm 62 I can get my leg up that high. AHHH, forget it, I can't get my leg up that high now!!My choices for this season are Kristie Yamaguchi and Jason Taylor.
Please keep us in your prayers as we head to Austin! It makes my stomach churn just thinking about driving there. I think I have a phobia about driving in big cities. The way I look at it is...I'm the only sane person driving among insane people. It completely terrifies me!!!!
My husband would totally disagree with me on the driving subject. That's why I usually try to sleep when we take off on a trip.
See you all Thursday!!
Monday, March 17, 2008
DWTS Men's night
Hello from Hill Country!! As I sit here blogging about Dancing with the Stars, we are under a tornado watch. Most of you know that I am a chicken!!! Therefore, I will be up most of the night expecting to hide in the tub!
The Texas Hill country is beautiful! Mom and I are trying to figure out how to get a whole bunch of rocks back home with us. Only problem is Mike's car has a big trunk, but not that big!
I want those of you that know that I don't drive long distances...I drove to Burnet. Praise God, He watched over us all the way down. Now if he'll get us on into Austin!!!
I did think I was going to throw up, but we made it!! Give God the Glory!!!
Anyway....
Here's what I think, I know you are all anxiously awaiting my thoughts!!! LOL!!!
Adam Carolla. He's either the first or second man gone! I don't know what else to say except, WOW.
Steve Guttenberg. He was pretty good. I enjoyed watching him dance. He made it look fun!!
Cristian de la Fuente. Just because you are latino doesn't necessarily mean you can dance. Cuteness doesn't have anything to do with DANCING!!!
This is Mario. The only Mario I have ever heard of was Mario and his brother Luigi. They were in a game where you jumped over turtles and collected coins. But this dude was good.
Jason Taylor. There's just something about athletes!! He was good!! I voted for him!!!
Penn Jillette. He scares me. I was reminded of Big Foot. He's in the running to be gone first or second. Bye Bye!!
Ok, so there you have it. My "professional" opinion on DWTS! Now I guess I'll get off here, watch the weather and listen to Mom snore! She must have forgotten to take her sinus medicine.
The Texas Hill country is beautiful! Mom and I are trying to figure out how to get a whole bunch of rocks back home with us. Only problem is Mike's car has a big trunk, but not that big!
I want those of you that know that I don't drive long distances...I drove to Burnet. Praise God, He watched over us all the way down. Now if he'll get us on into Austin!!!
I did think I was going to throw up, but we made it!! Give God the Glory!!!
Anyway....
Here's what I think, I know you are all anxiously awaiting my thoughts!!! LOL!!!
Adam Carolla. He's either the first or second man gone! I don't know what else to say except, WOW.
Steve Guttenberg. He was pretty good. I enjoyed watching him dance. He made it look fun!!
Cristian de la Fuente. Just because you are latino doesn't necessarily mean you can dance. Cuteness doesn't have anything to do with DANCING!!!
This is Mario. The only Mario I have ever heard of was Mario and his brother Luigi. They were in a game where you jumped over turtles and collected coins. But this dude was good.
Jason Taylor. There's just something about athletes!! He was good!! I voted for him!!!
Penn Jillette. He scares me. I was reminded of Big Foot. He's in the running to be gone first or second. Bye Bye!!Ok, so there you have it. My "professional" opinion on DWTS! Now I guess I'll get off here, watch the weather and listen to Mom snore! She must have forgotten to take her sinus medicine.
By the way, has anyone noticed that the blogger bar up at the top of your blog is in spanish??? Why is mine in spanish??? And when it automatically saves, it's in spanish???
I'm still in Texas, aren't I???
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Compare & Contrast
Two years ago I prayed about Homeschooling Amanda. God has shown me that this is my mission field and this is what I need to be doing for Him. BUT...
Today in English, Amanda had to write a compare & contrasting paper. You know, using a Vien Diagram, rough draft, revising and final copy. In the paper she needed an introduction, comparing paragraph, contrasting paragraphs and her conclusion.
I would have rather had a root canal performed on me at that time. The thought of the needle entering my gum to numb the pain would have been much more pleasant! Because my child HATES to write. How do you get a 10 year old to write in detail??
Now, she can tell me about Hanna Montana in detail. She also knew the details of the story about Mary and Martha when Jesus came to visit. How Mary was the one who washed His feet with oil, Martha doing all that work...
And hard headed!!! That can only come from her father's side. If I say black, she says white.
I don't know how to get her to put it in writing and to enjoy it. I don't mind writing, not that I'm any good at it, as you can see from my post. But for me it's a way of getting things off my mind and express myself. Because I tend to be, for lack of a better word...blunt.
I ran across this quote from Charles Spurgeon: "You are as much serving God in looking after your own children, and training them up in God's fear, and minding the house, and making your household a church for God, as you would be if you had been called to lead an army to battle for the Lord of hosts."
After today's English lesson, I think I might need to look for another mission field or that army to lead to battle for the Lord.
I'm so glad that we will be taking next week off! Maybe that's what we need, a break. So we can come back and start anew.
Oh, who am I kidding!! At least that sounded pretty good.
Today in English, Amanda had to write a compare & contrasting paper. You know, using a Vien Diagram, rough draft, revising and final copy. In the paper she needed an introduction, comparing paragraph, contrasting paragraphs and her conclusion.
I would have rather had a root canal performed on me at that time. The thought of the needle entering my gum to numb the pain would have been much more pleasant! Because my child HATES to write. How do you get a 10 year old to write in detail??
Now, she can tell me about Hanna Montana in detail. She also knew the details of the story about Mary and Martha when Jesus came to visit. How Mary was the one who washed His feet with oil, Martha doing all that work...
And hard headed!!! That can only come from her father's side. If I say black, she says white.
I don't know how to get her to put it in writing and to enjoy it. I don't mind writing, not that I'm any good at it, as you can see from my post. But for me it's a way of getting things off my mind and express myself. Because I tend to be, for lack of a better word...blunt.
I ran across this quote from Charles Spurgeon: "You are as much serving God in looking after your own children, and training them up in God's fear, and minding the house, and making your household a church for God, as you would be if you had been called to lead an army to battle for the Lord of hosts."
After today's English lesson, I think I might need to look for another mission field or that army to lead to battle for the Lord.
I'm so glad that we will be taking next week off! Maybe that's what we need, a break. So we can come back and start anew.
Oh, who am I kidding!! At least that sounded pretty good.
Friday, March 07, 2008
Early to Rise, Early to Play
At Cooper Academy, we usually sleep in a bit on Fridays. Since we only do History or Science depending on the semester and a Spelling test.
Today we were awakened early to play...in the snow.
Look at the size of the flakes, Amanda and the dog both went crazy!
This picture was taken before coffee or waffles.
BEFORE COFFEE!!!!
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Cookie thief
I want everyone to know that I am ONLY doing this under duress.
My morning started off pretty well. I had my quiet time, woke Amanda up for breakfast then jotted downtown to vote.
We began school around 9:15-9:30am after reviewing my lesson plans.
We took a break, oh around 2:00pm. I thought to myself...OH, my two girl scout cookies that I have allotted myself. The cookies in which God blessed me with. The cookies that God granted me the $3.50 to purchase.
As I soon discovered, THEY WERE NOWHERE TO BE FOUND. I searched my little kitchen cupboards and cabinets. I even looked in the trash can!
After speaking to my husband through the wonderful service of Instant Messenger, I receive an email with an attached picture of MY COOKIES being held HOSTAGE. The nerve of some people!!
Attached was this picture along with demands from the cookie snatcher. As per his demands I am regrettably complying:
Okay here is the deal, I have the cookies!!! If you follow the demands no harm will come to your beloved cookies. As you can see from the picture care has been taken during our travels to ensure no harm is done. I got a little worried when I read your blog yesterday and I want you to know I am only doing this because I love you and don't want you to be blind to the truth. The demands are as follows.
1. Post this on your blog for all to see that you are loved 2. The Bible says not have any other god's, I hope you pray through this and make sure God is truly who you love and not these cookies.
3. Realize these are not innocent little cookies. These are actually demons from hell packing huge amounts of calories, saturated fats and trans fats. Their whole purpose is to deceive you and tempt you, to defile the temple of God and derail all you have accomplished through low fat/low cal healthy eating.
Love you,
The Remnant
Ok, I have met your demands...now I WANT MY COOKIES!!!!!
Monday, March 03, 2008
temptation and ramblings
Ok, I know Leslie has already blogged about this, but I thought I would add pictures! Oh, MY!!
Look at that sweet picture on that box. Now how can you say no to that??? And look at those delicious, round, sweet morsels wrapped so prettily and secure.
Oh, those scrumptious, little bites of chocolate, carmel and coconut!! To a woman who has eaten LOW FAT items for over a month now, these things are heaven!!!
And I am supporting a good cause! These "sweet angels" are setting up at Walmart, bringing the tempting items to church and looking all pitiful if you don't buy them. I can not disappoint them, that just isn't my nature...
If you will look, there are only TWO missing and I bought them yesterday around 7:00pm. Only TWO are gone!!
Look at that sweet picture on that box. Now how can you say no to that??? And look at those delicious, round, sweet morsels wrapped so prettily and secure.
Oh, those scrumptious, little bites of chocolate, carmel and coconut!! To a woman who has eaten LOW FAT items for over a month now, these things are heaven!!!
And I am supporting a good cause! These "sweet angels" are setting up at Walmart, bringing the tempting items to church and looking all pitiful if you don't buy them. I can not disappoint them, that just isn't my nature...If you will look, there are only TWO missing and I bought them yesterday around 7:00pm. Only TWO are gone!!
I could eat two a day for six days and have one left over for the seventh day OR I could eat three today and even it all up. WOW!! Decisions, decisions...guess I will be using that new "exercise" bike now.
I read Here that there is a return of BIG 80's permed hair!!! Oh joy!!! I will finally fit in again!!!! OH, OH...Van Halen will be playing at the American Airline Center tonight, can you believe that??? Is that just not the funnest????!!!
We have a praise and worship band at church. They are really awesome! The band consist of 3 men and 4 women. They are all very talented people. Not to mention the drummer is really cute!!! But somehow I am going to video them while they are practicing and make money off of it!!! It is so funny to sit there and watch them practice!
During the middle of a song you might hear a couple of Steve Miller chords or even Johnny Cash. The harmony among the women is beautiful. The bass player is someone who you would NEVER imagine acting "goofy". He strikes me as so serious and solemn but at practice he lets loose and cracks you up!!! Somehow, I'm going to get this on tape!!!!
And did I mention the drummer is really very cute???
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Homeschool changes and scares
As a homeschool mom, I am constantly looking for ways to enhance our school and make things interesting and exciting for our daughter.
A lady I met through a homeschool group is very knowledgeable in that she has been doing this for many years so I decided to pick her brain about science and history.
We use all of the Bob Jones curriculum, don't get me wrong, I love using it! But I feel as though history and science should be something hands on and fun! Anyway...
Our resident "homeschool expert" has shown me Apologia Science and Beautiful Feet Books.
I am so looking forward to implementing this next year. Much to Amanda's delight, we will continue to do math and reading throughout the summer. I really liked how the "homeschool expert" conducts their homeschool schedule. They go for 39 weeks total, but they may take off 2 weeks here and there. By September, they are starting a new 39 weeks.
While surfing the Internet today I found this article: World Net Daily
Kind of makes you wonder how much longer we will be able to homeschool our children.
A lady I met through a homeschool group is very knowledgeable in that she has been doing this for many years so I decided to pick her brain about science and history.
We use all of the Bob Jones curriculum, don't get me wrong, I love using it! But I feel as though history and science should be something hands on and fun! Anyway...
Our resident "homeschool expert" has shown me Apologia Science and Beautiful Feet Books.
I am so looking forward to implementing this next year. Much to Amanda's delight, we will continue to do math and reading throughout the summer. I really liked how the "homeschool expert" conducts their homeschool schedule. They go for 39 weeks total, but they may take off 2 weeks here and there. By September, they are starting a new 39 weeks.
While surfing the Internet today I found this article: World Net Daily
Kind of makes you wonder how much longer we will be able to homeschool our children.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Coming clean
As a kid growing up in the 80's I remember looking at "stars" and thinking "boy, they have it made." That the grass is greener on the other side...is it or is it not???? Recently, Valerie Bertinelli released a book about her life and weight issues. I can totally relate to weight issues!! Praise God, 12 pounds are gone, but it seems as though I'm stuck there. Anyway... I remember watching One Day at a Time and thinking this girl is so cute and sweet. You know, wanting to be "just like her."
Then she had to go and marry this guy...probably one of the best guitar players around. Someone totally wild and seemed to always have a good time. Who didn't want to hang out with someone fun and exciting???Actually, come to think of it, I did hang around a guy who was totally wild, exciting and ALWAYS had a good time. But in the midst of all of that there was drug abuse, alcohol abuse and suddenly the grass didn't seem any greener.
Fortunately, we found someone who helped us through, maybe one day these two will find Him also. Isn't it strange how you think some people have it made...
Another thing that I will admit to is...We use to watch Saturday Night Wrestling from the Sportatorium in Dallas, Texas. Now, come on...admit it. YOU did too!!! Of course, everyone wanted the Von Erich's to win. Everyone wanted their autographs and to be near them. OH, and to be able to do "THE CLAW."
People actually paid money to see them wrestle at Texas Stadium and have saved memorabilia from those matches. Can you believe that?????Anyway, just thought I would blog about ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! And reminisce about the past, a little brain dumping. I need to do that every once in a while!!!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Strange order
To start off, let me say that I love my momma! She has put up with quite a bit from me in my teenage years: Sneaking out of the house, saying I am spending the night with one friend and spending it with another, not necessarily telling the WHOLE truth at times and totally driving her crazy.
But someone had to clear the path for the younger three. Heck, by the time my youngest sister showed up, Mom was tired and didn't care. At least that is what we tell sister#4, I'm just sayin'.
Anyway, Mom called me today and said that she has a job for us to do, meaning me and her. Now, I usually do things for Mom since I live one block over. We both enjoy antiques, gardening and trying to build things. This year we both intend on having the Garden of Eden in our yards.
I put the Christmas lights on her house, help her move furniture in and out, taking soup, 7Up and crackers to her when she's sick. You know, ordinary daughter stuff.
The strange order that I received today will probably be the most honorable, I guess...in a morbid kind of way.
Mom is taking care of all of her "last minute" things. Safe deposit box, will, instructions for the 4 girls, picking out a plot, etc.
Come to find out if Mom buys her head stone and takes it out to the cemetery and plants it herself she will save $100.00. DO YOU SEE WHERE I'M GOING????
Now, this wasn't even a request. It was more like: "I can save $100.00 if I take my own head stone out to the cemetery and put it on my plot, so you're going to help me do it".
Dreama: "Excuse me"?
Mom: Uncontrollable laughter!!!! And my Momma is a loud, little woman. Key word: LOUD!!!
It kind of runs in the family...
WOW!!! I couldn't believe it! This woman who gave birth to me wants me to go with her to the cemetery, mix up some sack crete and place her headstone on the spot she wants us to bury her.
In a way, it's sort of creepy but then again at least I get to do this with her instead of for her.
And of course, pictures and blogging of the event will take place as soon it happens.
But someone had to clear the path for the younger three. Heck, by the time my youngest sister showed up, Mom was tired and didn't care. At least that is what we tell sister#4, I'm just sayin'.
Anyway, Mom called me today and said that she has a job for us to do, meaning me and her. Now, I usually do things for Mom since I live one block over. We both enjoy antiques, gardening and trying to build things. This year we both intend on having the Garden of Eden in our yards.
I put the Christmas lights on her house, help her move furniture in and out, taking soup, 7Up and crackers to her when she's sick. You know, ordinary daughter stuff.
The strange order that I received today will probably be the most honorable, I guess...in a morbid kind of way.
Mom is taking care of all of her "last minute" things. Safe deposit box, will, instructions for the 4 girls, picking out a plot, etc.
Come to find out if Mom buys her head stone and takes it out to the cemetery and plants it herself she will save $100.00. DO YOU SEE WHERE I'M GOING????
Now, this wasn't even a request. It was more like: "I can save $100.00 if I take my own head stone out to the cemetery and put it on my plot, so you're going to help me do it".
Dreama: "Excuse me"?
Mom: Uncontrollable laughter!!!! And my Momma is a loud, little woman. Key word: LOUD!!!
It kind of runs in the family...
WOW!!! I couldn't believe it! This woman who gave birth to me wants me to go with her to the cemetery, mix up some sack crete and place her headstone on the spot she wants us to bury her.
In a way, it's sort of creepy but then again at least I get to do this with her instead of for her.
And of course, pictures and blogging of the event will take place as soon it happens.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
You make me feel like dancing...not
WOW!! After finding out who is going to be on Dancing with the Stars this season I really didn't feel like dancing.
It's suppose to be Dancing with the STARS. What is going on with that???
Telenovela star Cristian de la Fuente
R&B singer Mario
Magician Penn Jillette
Actor Steve Guttenberg
Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi
Former tennis pro Monica Seles
NFL Player Jason Taylor
Actress Shannon Elizabeth
Radio/TV personality Adam Carolla
Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur
Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin
Actress Priscilla Presley
Who are these people??? Yes, Steve Guttenberg, 3 Men and a Baby movie, Ok
Marlee Matlin, Actress, alright
Priscilla Presley, the only thing I know about her is she WAS married to ELVIS.
Needless to say, I'm can't find anything exciting about this season. I don't think I will be able to Dance the Night Away.
Survivor is back on but I've only seen the first night of it. "Johnny Fairplay" disappointed me by giving up so easily. Fans of the show expected him to actually play and play "fair".
My two favorite shows have let me down, what is the world coming to????
It's suppose to be Dancing with the STARS. What is going on with that???
Telenovela star Cristian de la Fuente
R&B singer Mario
Magician Penn Jillette
Actor Steve Guttenberg
Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater Kristi Yamaguchi
Former tennis pro Monica Seles
NFL Player Jason Taylor
Actress Shannon Elizabeth
Radio/TV personality Adam Carolla
Actress Marissa Jaret Winokur
Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin
Actress Priscilla Presley
Who are these people??? Yes, Steve Guttenberg, 3 Men and a Baby movie, Ok
Marlee Matlin, Actress, alright
Priscilla Presley, the only thing I know about her is she WAS married to ELVIS.
Needless to say, I'm can't find anything exciting about this season. I don't think I will be able to Dance the Night Away.
Survivor is back on but I've only seen the first night of it. "Johnny Fairplay" disappointed me by giving up so easily. Fans of the show expected him to actually play and play "fair".
My two favorite shows have let me down, what is the world coming to????
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Love is...
Happy Valentines Day!!!
After much thought on this subject, I have made a list of what love is and what it really means. I wanted to share it in case someone was having a hard time trying to figure it out.
Love is...never having to say your sorry??? Yeah, that one has been around and OVERUSED.
Love is...surprising your husband with a Valentine's Day card when you haven't given him one in 19 years!
Love is...taking the time to make sure your child learns their mulitiplication facts, even if it kills both of you.
Love is...taking your dog to the vet at 8am and learning about anal gland draining, don't ask!
Love is...making sure your children have milk and cereal in the morning.
Love is...having clean dishes and utensils for said milk and cereal.
Love is...allowing your child to visit a third world country WITHOUT you.
Love is...sharing Jesus Christ with your family and having your heart squashed!
Love is...cleaning the bathrooms at the church!!! Need I say more?
Love is...clearing your calendar to spend more quality time as a family!!!
Love is...taking your sick Mom to the Dr. and hoping she doesn't have the same problems as the dog!
Love is...trying on a pair of jeans that you haven't worn in over a year and you can get them on, button and zip them up!!! Praise God!!!!
Love is...being able to record "Little House on the Praire"
Love is...taking your child out for a special lunch.
And of course,
Love is..."Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves."-- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is...knowing that someone loved you so much that He died for your sins.
After much thought on this subject, I have made a list of what love is and what it really means. I wanted to share it in case someone was having a hard time trying to figure it out.
Love is...never having to say your sorry??? Yeah, that one has been around and OVERUSED.
Love is...surprising your husband with a Valentine's Day card when you haven't given him one in 19 years!
Love is...taking the time to make sure your child learns their mulitiplication facts, even if it kills both of you.
Love is...taking your dog to the vet at 8am and learning about anal gland draining, don't ask!
Love is...making sure your children have milk and cereal in the morning.
Love is...having clean dishes and utensils for said milk and cereal.
Love is...allowing your child to visit a third world country WITHOUT you.
Love is...sharing Jesus Christ with your family and having your heart squashed!
Love is...cleaning the bathrooms at the church!!! Need I say more?
Love is...clearing your calendar to spend more quality time as a family!!!
Love is...taking your sick Mom to the Dr. and hoping she doesn't have the same problems as the dog!
Love is...trying on a pair of jeans that you haven't worn in over a year and you can get them on, button and zip them up!!! Praise God!!!!
Love is...being able to record "Little House on the Praire"
Love is...taking your child out for a special lunch.
And of course,
Love is..."Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves."-- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Love is...knowing that someone loved you so much that He died for your sins.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Don't Breathe
OK, I couldn't resist. Miss Tracie talked about this a couple of weeks ago and I fell out laughing!!! Yes, some of us have a strange sense of humor!!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Grace and Compassion
It seems when you are at your wits end, God always pulls you through. For the past 4 months, I have cried more than I ever have. I am usually one of those that "sucks it up and moves on" but in this case I haven't been able to do that. I couldn't get the "big girl" panties on and deal with it.
God has shown me in recent weeks that if I don't see Him in something then I probably don't need to be involved. There is a huge difference in doing things "just to be doing" and doing things to further God's kingdom.
It is also very comforting to know that others go through this same thing. Even though you think your the only one who is going CRAZY!!!
Bless my husbands heart! He is such a wonderful person! Truly he is. Through all of this he has tried to help, listen and guide. All of this could have been just a really bad case of PMS, mid life crisis or a huge pity party.
It's a gigantic thing when you are shown that you are validated in cutting back on extra activites in exchange for some sort of order to your life and for you family. It is a huge weight off the shoulders!!
God is so gracious and compassionate! He has gotten us through our tough times in homeschooling, through the changes in the church and in our marriage. If there is anyone who thinks that we have it "all together" they are so mistaken. Even at 41, I don't know that I will EVER have it all together.
After coming to this realization I ran across this blog Heart of the Matter .
I want my children to be my ministry. I have heard it said before... but hearing it and putting that knowledge into practice each day... waking up with a burning fire to serve, honor, love, teach, help, and inspire... THAT is the kind of seriousness I want God to create in me. I want Him to remind me each day that I AM in the mission field... and that I AM affecting the hearts of my children with each word, each tone, each glance, each gesture... I want my feet to not stray or my mind to wander. I want strength, wisdom and patience... and to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He is leading the way.
Heather puts it so beautifully. This is exactly what I have been thinking and feeling. I'm so glad that I have been given so many signs about my choices because most of the time, I miss them!
Have a wonderful week!
Dreama
God has shown me in recent weeks that if I don't see Him in something then I probably don't need to be involved. There is a huge difference in doing things "just to be doing" and doing things to further God's kingdom.
It is also very comforting to know that others go through this same thing. Even though you think your the only one who is going CRAZY!!!
Bless my husbands heart! He is such a wonderful person! Truly he is. Through all of this he has tried to help, listen and guide. All of this could have been just a really bad case of PMS, mid life crisis or a huge pity party.
It's a gigantic thing when you are shown that you are validated in cutting back on extra activites in exchange for some sort of order to your life and for you family. It is a huge weight off the shoulders!!
God is so gracious and compassionate! He has gotten us through our tough times in homeschooling, through the changes in the church and in our marriage. If there is anyone who thinks that we have it "all together" they are so mistaken. Even at 41, I don't know that I will EVER have it all together.
After coming to this realization I ran across this blog Heart of the Matter .
I want my children to be my ministry. I have heard it said before... but hearing it and putting that knowledge into practice each day... waking up with a burning fire to serve, honor, love, teach, help, and inspire... THAT is the kind of seriousness I want God to create in me. I want Him to remind me each day that I AM in the mission field... and that I AM affecting the hearts of my children with each word, each tone, each glance, each gesture... I want my feet to not stray or my mind to wander. I want strength, wisdom and patience... and to know beyond a shadow of a doubt that He is leading the way.
Heather puts it so beautifully. This is exactly what I have been thinking and feeling. I'm so glad that I have been given so many signs about my choices because most of the time, I miss them!
Have a wonderful week!
Dreama
Sunday, January 20, 2008
He's Back...
The child has returned! Praise God!! We went to see him today after church. He has been gone to India for the past 2 weeks. He is good, no "Delhi belly"!! As you can see, he's in front of the Taj Mahl.
We only got to talk to him for about an hour and a half but he seemed excited to actually see what GFA is all about. We heard about the some of the street kids who have been taken in. Boys who are 6,7,8, 10 years old who are left to fend for themselves so they learn how to fight, steal and survive.
He described how they eat with their hands and roll everything in a ball then pop it into their mouths. Michael must have really LOVED that part!!
Michael mentioned how they traveled from one part of the country to the other. They didn't get to go to one place due to the persecution that Christians have endure lately. Some of the places he said that he felt uneasy and even scared, that you could feel a spiritual difference.
To me, that's creepy! I'm just grateful that God was with them for this trip!!
He also commented on the difference between Northerners and Southerners here in the states. Michael said that when they landed at an airport in New Jersey he noticed that no one smiled, no one was nice, people were rude to them and you could feel the tension there. Then they flew into Houston then DFW and found some hospitality. People who smiled and gave them directions and the atmosphere was happy, LOL!!!
Maybe he needs to go do missionary work in New Jersey instead of India!!
Welcome Home Son!! You've been missed!!!
Friday, January 11, 2008
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Back in the Groove
It's our third day back in school. Man, it's hard getting up in the mornings when you have slept in for 2 weeks!
Right now, we are at lunch. We like lunch, it's an hour of doing nothing. Amanda usually plays Barbies in between bites. I turn on AMC and get on the laptop.
I was informed today by Amanda that she is the smartest kid in her class!! LOL!!! Our bible lesson this week has been about temptation. I had to giggle Monday when she told her Dad that eating off other people's plates is a temptation for him. LOL!!! So true, so true!! All he could do was grin.
We heard from Michael in India, Praise God!! So far so good!! He writes:
Greetings from the great land of india. Im riding on train. The trip is going well. Tell everyone im okay. Tell melissa im still alive and i love her. Ill see yall soon. I love you guys. Plane ride was to long still fighting some jet lag. India food great. Jesus is beautiful. I can get use to tea time. With love.
Sounds like things are good. Yes, Mama was worried. I'll be glad when he sets his feet back in North America, though.
The changing of eating habits is going OK. I'm still praying through alot!!! We went thru the DQ drive in to get Amanda an oreo blizzard and temptation got me. I ordered a kit kat blizzard, I took 2 bites of it and threw it away. One because it DID NOT look like the picture and two it really didn't taste good. What a blessing!!!
Watching the news the other day I saw a story of some kids from one of the school districts around here who would not be allowed in school due to not getting a hair cut. I just laughed, thought it was funny. Working for a school district you see kids dressed in ALL sorts of things and trying to get away with it. They try to get by with having long hair, pierced tongues, tatoos anything that is opposite of the dress code. Yes, in Texas we have dress codes. You as a parent are informed of the dress code from day 1.
While surfing Drudge, I ran across this. Texas students suspended
I couldn't believe some of the comments people left. I mean, if there is a rule, aren't you suppose to follow it?? I don't know, just thought it was funny!!!
Right now, we are at lunch. We like lunch, it's an hour of doing nothing. Amanda usually plays Barbies in between bites. I turn on AMC and get on the laptop.
I was informed today by Amanda that she is the smartest kid in her class!! LOL!!! Our bible lesson this week has been about temptation. I had to giggle Monday when she told her Dad that eating off other people's plates is a temptation for him. LOL!!! So true, so true!! All he could do was grin.
We heard from Michael in India, Praise God!! So far so good!! He writes:
Greetings from the great land of india. Im riding on train. The trip is going well. Tell everyone im okay. Tell melissa im still alive and i love her. Ill see yall soon. I love you guys. Plane ride was to long still fighting some jet lag. India food great. Jesus is beautiful. I can get use to tea time. With love.
Sounds like things are good. Yes, Mama was worried. I'll be glad when he sets his feet back in North America, though.
The changing of eating habits is going OK. I'm still praying through alot!!! We went thru the DQ drive in to get Amanda an oreo blizzard and temptation got me. I ordered a kit kat blizzard, I took 2 bites of it and threw it away. One because it DID NOT look like the picture and two it really didn't taste good. What a blessing!!!
Watching the news the other day I saw a story of some kids from one of the school districts around here who would not be allowed in school due to not getting a hair cut. I just laughed, thought it was funny. Working for a school district you see kids dressed in ALL sorts of things and trying to get away with it. They try to get by with having long hair, pierced tongues, tatoos anything that is opposite of the dress code. Yes, in Texas we have dress codes. You as a parent are informed of the dress code from day 1.
While surfing Drudge, I ran across this. Texas students suspended
I couldn't believe some of the comments people left. I mean, if there is a rule, aren't you suppose to follow it?? I don't know, just thought it was funny!!!
Friday, January 04, 2008
Things I'm tired of...
Webkinz!!! I am sick of that website!! It is crummy!!!! We have registered two animals on that thing and Amanda cannot get to her animals rooms. Their tech support and customer service is insufficient! webkinz
She received another little animal like webkinz called E Pets. Guess what?? It worked!! At least with this one she can get on and do stuff. Like decorate, you know that ALL girls like to decorate! Especially with pink, striped wall paper!!
I will be glad when Monday gets here! That way I won't have to work so hard! The past two days I have worked myself to death! I have broken EVERY nail and my cuticles look horrible.
1) Undecorated the house and yard
2) cleaned out laundry area
3) rearranged, organized and added shelving in Michael's closet
4) cleaned out and organized the kitchen cabinets
5) cleaned out and organized our closet and drawers
6) cleaned out and organized Amanda's closet and drawers
7) took clothes to goodwill
8) refolded sheets and blankets in cabinet
9) clean and organize bathroom cabinets
10) prepare lessons for next week
Sometime tomorrow we have to go to the store, I despise going to the store. We will be buying low fat items, Oh Yeah!!! The past 2 days I have drank Diet Dr. Pepper, my body is starting to eat its own fat. Yes, the "program" has begun!
Mike came home telling me about Sparkpeople.com. A friend of ours is losing weight this way. Isn't technology wonderful?? Now all I have to do is figure out a way for the computer to exercise for me!
Did I mention that we have Dish Network? We now get HGTV!! (best channel in the world) and the Land of the Mouse channel!! Now, I like the "Mouse", enjoyed going to his place in Florida, but I am seriously getting tired of HSM1 & HSM2.
Here let me sing it for you:
"We're all in this together
Once we know
That we are
We're all stars
And we see that
We're all in this together
And it shows
When we stand
Hand in hand
Make our dreams come true"
I even know some of the moves too! It'll be real cute when I lose the weight! (wink,wink)
Maybe I can audition for HSM3??
Just a thought.
She received another little animal like webkinz called E Pets. Guess what?? It worked!! At least with this one she can get on and do stuff. Like decorate, you know that ALL girls like to decorate! Especially with pink, striped wall paper!!
I will be glad when Monday gets here! That way I won't have to work so hard! The past two days I have worked myself to death! I have broken EVERY nail and my cuticles look horrible.
1) Undecorated the house and yard
2) cleaned out laundry area
3) rearranged, organized and added shelving in Michael's closet
4) cleaned out and organized the kitchen cabinets
5) cleaned out and organized our closet and drawers
6) cleaned out and organized Amanda's closet and drawers
7) took clothes to goodwill
8) refolded sheets and blankets in cabinet
9) clean and organize bathroom cabinets
10) prepare lessons for next week
Sometime tomorrow we have to go to the store, I despise going to the store. We will be buying low fat items, Oh Yeah!!! The past 2 days I have drank Diet Dr. Pepper, my body is starting to eat its own fat. Yes, the "program" has begun!
Mike came home telling me about Sparkpeople.com. A friend of ours is losing weight this way. Isn't technology wonderful?? Now all I have to do is figure out a way for the computer to exercise for me!
Did I mention that we have Dish Network? We now get HGTV!! (best channel in the world) and the Land of the Mouse channel!! Now, I like the "Mouse", enjoyed going to his place in Florida, but I am seriously getting tired of HSM1 & HSM2.
Here let me sing it for you:
"We're all in this together
Once we know
That we are
We're all stars
And we see that
We're all in this together
And it shows
When we stand
Hand in hand
Make our dreams come true"
I even know some of the moves too! It'll be real cute when I lose the weight! (wink,wink)
Maybe I can audition for HSM3??
Just a thought.
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