Friday, August 31, 2007

The Alley



Colorful balls beneath anxious hands

What a joy this evening was

Watching the kids...
eat pizza
bowl
dance
laugh
play games
talk with friends
JUST BEING KIDS.
We didn't want the night to end.
Friends go home.
We remember the fun
and
begin talking about the next time we
go to 'The Alley'.



Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Eyes

Looking at their eyes makes me wonder what they may be thinking.
I have an idea though.
Shelbie's eyes look like they are saying "Why is she taking this picture? My mom is so wierd".

Tim's eyes are saying "I'm tired of you taking pictures all the time".

Landon's eyes look like they are saying "I'm so onery" .

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

100 Random Things About Me

1. I like random. Random conversations keep me interested.


2. This is my favorite number (2).


3. I can't stand it when someone uses the word 'retard' inappropriately.


4. Long fingernails and toenails on men gross me out.


5. I almost always hiccup when I take a first drink of a soda.


6. If my bed is not made I feel like the whole day is screwed up.


7. I don't like the color purple.


8. Mosquitos love me.


9. I once backed into a car at the grocery store and I drove off because I didn't think I hit it hard enough to do damage. (I know..I know...that's bad)


10. My knees pop all the time when I straighten them.


11. I have never had a speeding ticket. (thank goodness)


12. I still like to watch the show 'The Waltons'. It makes me feel good.


13. I procrastinate...big time.


14. Sometimes I laugh so hard I start to cry. (wierd, huh)


15. I don't drink out of restaurant glasses unless I have a straw. It grosses me out.


16. I have my navel pierced.


17. I've wore glasses since the 2nd grade. That's a lot of glasses/contacts!


18. I think I'm addicted to my cell phone.


19. I think I could eat a earthworm if I was on the 'Survivor' show. There is no way I would eat a spider though.


20. At least once a day while driving I space off and make a wrong turn.


21. I like my hair. It's easy to fix.


22. I wish I were smarter on a daily basis.


23. I forget how old I am a lot and have to calculate it to figure it up.


24. When I was a kid my sisters would take me down and smear mustard on my lips.


25. I hate mustard.


26. I once got my finger slammed in a metal door and thought I'd broke it.


27. I love to people watch. I could do it all day.


28. I love scrapbooking. This blog stuff is like an online scrapbook. That makes me happy :)


29. I count things in pairs. Things all over the place, signs, pictures, tiles, etc.


30. When someonce scrapes their fork on their teeth it makes me feel like throwing up.


31. When I accidently scrape my fork on my teeth it makes me feel like throwing up even more.


32. I'm not a good leader. I'd rather follow someone's directions.


33. I absolutely do not like wintertime.


34. Radishes give me heartburn.


35. I think people's imperfections is that makes them perfect.


36. Once while playing basketball I missed the free throw that could have won the game.


37.Sometimes when I'm alone I burp really loud. hee hee


38. I've fainted a ton of times and I hate when it happens.


39. I wore braces for 4 years.


40. I lOVE babies, especially newborn ones.


41. I have a lousy memory.


42. I wish I were more passionate about more things.


43. When I see a shooting star I make a wish.


44. I don't understand politics nor do I care to.


45. I have a tattoo on my back and I like it.


46. I had my tonsils removed when I was young.


47. I absolutely love tulips. When the tulips bloom it's the best day of the year.


48. I have 4 nieces and 4 nephews.


49. I type things even if I'm not at a keyboard. My fingers just want to type all the time.


50.I once sang a solo for a women's group at church.


51. I once had a grey cat and named it Silver.


52. I like Winterfresh gum. A lot. I HAVE to have gum.


53. I have been fossil hunting...I found nothing but my friend found a sharks tooth.


54. I usually chew my food on the left side of my mouth.


55. My hands get tired easily. I think the muscles must me weak or something.


56. When I am in stressful situations I feel like I am floating outside of my body. (FOR REAL)


57. I had reconstructive jaw surgery and it was the worst experience of my life.


58. I don't remember much of my childhood.


59. I once crawled under a table at the bar and puked. (gross)


60. My first car was a stick shift and at the time of purchase I didn't know how to drive it.


61. I am a non-directional person and I get lost easily.


62. I can text message really fast.


63. My high school boyfriend lost my class ring. Many years later someone found it with a metal detector on the football field and got it back to me.


64. I have 2 sisters, both which I get a long with greatly.


65. In Junior High I went in the basement of the school to explore the tunnels and I got caught.


66. We lived in an apartment once that had a navy blue refrigerator and stove.


67. I have a fear of drowning.


68. When I was a kid we had pet ducks. One was named Daffy and one was named Dilly. They were cute ducks.


69. There was a kid in my class that had the exact same birthday as me. His name was Mark. I thought that was so cool.


70. I used to play the clarinet.


71. I can't whistle well anymore.


72. I used to love basketball. I quit after my sophomore year to spend more time with my boyfriend. That was stupid.


73. I am a lousy singer (please make note of #50).


74. I've always wanted to play the piano.


75. I like to paint. It's relaxing.


76. I try to have a new thought for the day in my mind everyday. Sometimes though by the end of the day I forget it (see #41).


77. I believe in ghosts.


78. I don't like to talk about myself. That's why it's odd that I am doing this list. I think it's good therapy to do so.


79. I've shot a rifle and felt like it was empowering.


80. I make a wish when I see a clock read all the same numbers (for example 2:22).


81. I go to the grocery store way too much. If only I'd make a list I wouldn't forget things.


82. I ate snake and thought it tasted like chicken.


83. I have a cowlick in my hair but sometimes it works to my advantage.


84. I only like even numbers.


85. I hit my tooth with a hammer once and chipped it.


86. I once had two moles removed on my head. That hurt terribly. OUCH.


87. I have a birthmark on my right hand that looks like a patch of tiny freckles. I've always thought it was kinda cool.


88. My favorite ice cream is Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.


89. Biggest pet peeve: loud eating.


90. I love to exercise. Why I don't do it more blows my mind.


91. I know some sign language and want to know more.


92. I have a tiny mole on the bottom of my foot. Odd.


93. I'm not afraid to wear a bikini even though it looks like ick. Who cares, right!


94. I get dizzy easily.


95. I used to do daycare out of my home. It was the hardest job ever.


96. When I see an ambulance I say a prayer for whoever they are driving to.


97.I carry my tension in my neck. It leads to headaches.


98. I've milked a goat before. Just for the fun of it.


99. I love to watch the monkeys at the zoo. I could sit and watch them all day.


100. I wish a lot of times for a do-over.

Warrior Football

Look at him....look how cute. Oh my gosh he's adorable. Ok, Landon is in the front there tucking in his shirt. I just wanna put him in my pocket.

This was the 3rd grade Warrior Football scrimmage at Rose Hill. I had to miss it because I was at the family reunion. That was a bummer.

I can't wait to see him play. I'm so gonna cry when I finally get to see him play.

Monday, August 27, 2007

Tim reading


This is Tim reading.
He does a great deal of reading for school. As you can tell.........
sometimes it puts him to sleep!!
If I was reading "A Survey of the Old Testament" I would probably fall asleep too. It would be way over my head!

Shelbie reading


This is what I see every night at bedtime....Shelbie reading a book. Each night when I tuck her in she chooses to read a book to get sleepy. This particular night she was reading "Lunch Money". This a favorite of hers and her brother is pretty fond of this book too!



Of course she had to throw in some silliness...you can't be too serious around this household!!!

Family Reunion






What a good weekend. My oldest sister (they are both older than me, I can't let them forget this) came to visit. We left together go to my mom's for the weekend. Our Saturday consisted of attending a family reunion. Well, it wasn't exactly a reunion but we called it that. It was really a party for my aunt and uncle. It was their 65th wedding anniversary (WOW, that's a lotta years to be with each other) and it was also my uncle's 90th birthday. I saw relatives there that I had not seen in many years. And, to tell the truth, I really didn't know a lot of their names. Of course, I'm not good at names. And I don't have a good memory of my childhood. So, you throw those two together and wahla...you have me sitting there not remembering these people.!!!! But, that's perfectly ok. I enjoyed seeing everyone and sharing this time with them. I give mega kudos to Aunt Marjorie and Uncle Dean for their years of dedication to each other. The only bad thing about the day was that after only a few of the pictures were taken my camera batteries went dead. I know I know...I should have checked them before leaving or at least always carry an extra set. I guess I learned a good lesson!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Happy Birthday Julie!




Happy Birthday to such a wonderful friend! I love you Julie, you make me laugh so hard I pee my pants (seriously). I really love that you are my brother Jimmy (inside joke here). Keep on being the nutball that you are because you are perfect like that.

So, Julie had a pool party the other night. I really forgot I had my camera with me most of the night otherwise I may have taken pictures of us models in our bikini's. I guess you're missing out on such wonderful photos, I'm sorry about that. But, I did snap a few pics. One of these was of Julie eating bean dip with her hands (ya I know..she's crazy). And this other one...well, I think she thinks she's a gangsta rap girl or something. You decide. She's so dang cute and fun. I'm gonna put her in my pocket. Love ya Julie!!!

Monday, August 20, 2007

Last Day to Swim













We took the kids to the last night of swimming before the pool closed. It was an evening swim time and it was especially fun to be swimming after dark. Landon was working on his front flips getting pretty brave. It was a fun way to end the summer.


Sunday, August 19, 2007

Poem by Shelbie

Friends
by Shelbie Young

Friends are like days,
they come and go.
But the REAL ones,
they will really show.
And when you have a friend,
over to play,
let them choose the games.
You'll have fun all day!
Love a friend,
like a brother or sis.
Not the other love,
you might get a kiss!
Friends are like days,
they come and go.
But people like YOU
are people I wanna know!

Royals Game



Tim and Landon love baseball Tim took him to a Royals game at the end of July. His cousin, Bill also went with them. And they were lucky to also meet up with Scott. Scott is an old friend of ours from "back in the days of Hays". Not long ago Scott got in contact with us after many years of not knowing where he was. It was great to hear from him and to get reaquainted with an old friend.














Saturday, August 18, 2007

1st day of school


The kids started school. Shelbie went into 5th grade and Landon into 3rd. They both loved their first day of school. When asked what the highlight of the day was Landon said he loved that his teacher dances and she let them too. Shelbie said she was glad that they get to keep a snack in their desks and eat it whenever they feel the hunger hit them. I think this is going to be a good school year. They both said they love their teachers and are happy with the friends that share the classroom with them.


I can't believe my baby is in her last year of elementary school. She had me put red streaks in her hair (yes, it's permanent). It's just hair right...??? I think it's cute and makes a statement!

Friday, August 17, 2007

My Friend Michelle

What a great picture to start with!!!! This is my friend Michelle. I have her listed in my cell phone as Funny Honey. I grew up with her. We knew each other back when our mom's were still wipin' our bottoms. Her and I have been through everything together... elementary fun, junior high struggles to high school no-no's. After high school we even lived together.

I love this girl. Isn't she just modelrific? So photogenic and perfect looking. I just wanna put her in my pocket!

Even though we live a couple of hours away we still talk on the phone practically every day. We were lucky enough to spend a long weekend together this summer in Oklahoma. That's when this picture was taken. So, here's to you my best friend....thanks for being there at all times. I love you.

Learning..

I having logged on to work on my blog so many times. I get flustrated (love to say it like that) that I don't know what I am doing. I think I just need time. Time to practice, time to play around, time to learn. So, to all you veteran bloggers..if you want to give me lessons or something that'd be cool. Otherwise, just hang in there. I am determined to get this figured out! I will be posting pictures before ya know it!

Sunday, August 12, 2007

New to blogging

Ok, I admit it...



I am completely addicted to reading other's blogs



So, what better thing to do than to start my own!