I saw a fountain that I like and hope to ad that to my garden next summer. One day we will have created our own little Oasis... (hopefully).
May 30, 2011
Planting a garden
I saw a fountain that I like and hope to ad that to my garden next summer. One day we will have created our own little Oasis... (hopefully).
May 28, 2011
Verizon vs AT&T
It is time to get a new phone..... I hate to make decisions that have to last for 2 years!!!! Why can't I buy a phone (CHEAPER) and not have to sell my soul to the devil. A 2 year contract??? Lots can happen in 2 years. You can have a baby and a half in two years!!! That is a whole human life being formed!!!! What if I have bad service, and the calls drop all the time? Or what if the phone starts pooping out on me? What if I move to China or get hit by a bus or struck by lightning??? UGH! Then there is the matter of the phone itself.... Too many to choose from and I want hi-tech without being complicated! So now what?
May 25, 2011
Oklahoma Weather
These were taken in Piedmont by my friend Carlen... right after it was over.
Being from Oklahoma, I am use to Tornado's popping up... but last night we had so many tornado's in our area, it was scary. The weathermen on all the channels were telling us to get our butts in gear and get a plan together. They said it wasn't 'IF' we would had a tornado, but 'WHERE' and 'how many' and 'how strong'. They were right... I came home early and fixed dinner so we wouldn't be starving as the storms unfolded. Our time line for the storms to reach us was set for 5 - 7. I picked up Matthew early from school because the weatherman was saying it would be best if everyone was home by 5, called Tanner and got with him on a plan to come here when he got off work at 4, and Dennis got off work at 3... I already had my bag packed with the radio and the flashlights... ipod, kindle... all the IMPORTANT stuff - lol! I was on schedule and about to serve Dinner at 4:00 when the first tornado sirens went off... We gather up the dogs and our gear... called friends to tell them to meet up there and Tanner to tell him not to come after all... We went up to the Stage Door and sat with a lot of other people and their dogs for the next 2 hours. Wasn't too bad... but being new here... the weatherman kept saying "Tornado crossing Mile marker 80" and I had no idea where that was. Tanner text me and told me he was save in the volt at work and after the storm left us and headed for Stillwater, Katie text from Stillwater and said she was safe and in a church basement with friends. There are people missing still. A 3 year old boy named Ryan was ripped out of his moms arms and they still have not found him. A horse landed in someones pool... and he survived. Bark is completely off the trees and the grass looks plowed. I hope whatever weather condition enabled that massive out break doesn't happen again any time soon. We have an appointment for an estimate for a cellar lined up in the next couple of weeks!
May 23, 2011
I wonder
Sometimes I wonder if anything is absolute anymore. Is there still right and wrong? Good and bad? Truth and lies? Or is everything negotiable, left to interpretation, gray? Sometimes we're forced to bend the truth? to transform it because we are faced with things that are not of our own making. And sometimes, things simply catch up with us
Customer Service.... where is it today?
I want to know where customer service is? I long for the days when I went to the grocery store and bought $150 worth of food and had some help carrying it out! Now I am wrestling around with this stupid cart and the wind and all the bags and where to put it! I understand that businessess are trying to save money... but at the cost of helping the customer? Why don't they fire those workers that are sitting around talking about un related work matters while the customer struggles with 3 kids and a large cart full of groceries? Cracks me up when they ask... "Do you want help out with this?" DUH you dumb a$$!!!! Then you have the buggys that are everywhere outside that are slamming into everyones car. Well... I can tell you that if I every found a store that offers customer service... I will shop there instead of any big named store... cause you can't put a price tag on being nice and helpful to those who are doing business with you.
May 21, 2011
May 20, 2011
Had to share....
A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old)
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - - like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply.
Love generously.
Care deeply.
Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
May 18, 2011
Getting old
Well I am waiting for some blood work (6 viles) to come back on Friday to tell me I am old. They are testing for all types of stuff... even scary stuff... but I am finally feeling better now that I have steroids in my system. I am eating even less now because the next 7 days I will be "pumping it up". and I don't want to gain any weight... so here is to Friday and seeing exactly what it is I have to look forward to having for the rest of my life!
Not feeling well
Okay so lately about 2 weeks or so I have started feeling bad. It started with my back and now it is my hands. I found a great chiropractor that is really working on fixing my many problems.... I apparently had whip lash from the wreck I was in when I was 16. And from having kids.... My pelvic bones are screwed up. Right side is 11 (something) higher then my left, which causes some lower back issues. I woke up last Thursday with severe foot pain... which the doctor thinks I have a fracture... but I don't know when I would have done it.... but walking is painful without big tennis shoes on, and this is flip flop weather!!!!! So I think I am getting all of that under control and I wake up on Tuesday with severely swollen hands and they HURT! So I have gone to the doctor 2 time this week and the chiropractor 3 times trying to get lined out. They took 6 viles of blood and ruled out some things but I have to wait until Friday for the rest. On a good note, they took me off of lipitor!!!! yeah! So hopefully they can rule out those scary diseases and tell me I got bit by a bug or something.... although I doubt it. :( My hands are still swollen and hurt. I am now on Steroids! I better not gain all the wieght I lost back!!!!
May 9, 2011
Mommy Forever.....
My kids are all adults and in all honesty... that sucks!!!!! I really wanted to be a mommy forever.
Summer time
Summer time is coming and I have always half dreaded it because that meant my Hang Out was going to be full! I loved my kids being home for the summer and spending the entire day and night with them! We would stay up late and sleep in... we would just have fun! But the Hang Out and all the extra work that went into it made me a little crazy and stressed. Now, I find I am excited yet sad about this summer.... I am glad I don't have the responsibility, but I am sad that I don't have the fun! Oh well.... I am going to try to enjoy this last summer I have with Matthew before he turns the big 16 and has to start working so he can buy a car. I deserve a laid back summer.... for the past 12 years they have been packed full and crazy!
Happy Mother's Day
Great day with the kids! We went out to eat at Logans Roadhouse... the chicken salad is pretty amazing! Then I took them to see the theatre... Katie loved it... Tanner didnt' like the pillers down the middle of the isle! Silly boy! Then we went to Target where Matthew got new bedding and then home to watch a movie! We had some fun in the car, and sat on the patio.... I tried to take a picture... but they REFUSE even at their age to participate without a fight!
What can I say... they ARE my children!
Something isn't Right!
What do I have to blog about? ALOT while I am in the shower or in my car! In bed for the night or at work! I always seem to have something to say when I am not able to say it. Drives me nuts!!!
But something about this isn't right! I mean, I thought the purpose of my blogging was to vent! HereI am afriad to vent because it might offend someone! lol Well I make NO MORE EXCUSES!!! If you are going to read THIS blog, MY blog, then put on some big girl panties because this might get bumpy from time to time. :)
Work is good... I have a good job that allows me time! But I have so much more to offer and I feel that I am wasting away there. I think I was never meant to work for others. My boss said that to me once... and it stuck in my head. I am too creative to be boxed up. I have ideas and my personality want to sore... but at the same time my ''wings are exhausted from my last flight... so maybe it is best to just roll with the flow for awhile longer. But I definatly do believe I could bring some great stuff to the table... When it hits me... I will go for it. Right now... peace is good.
But something about this isn't right! I mean, I thought the purpose of my blogging was to vent! HereI am afriad to vent because it might offend someone! lol Well I make NO MORE EXCUSES!!! If you are going to read THIS blog, MY blog, then put on some big girl panties because this might get bumpy from time to time. :)
Work is good... I have a good job that allows me time! But I have so much more to offer and I feel that I am wasting away there. I think I was never meant to work for others. My boss said that to me once... and it stuck in my head. I am too creative to be boxed up. I have ideas and my personality want to sore... but at the same time my ''wings are exhausted from my last flight... so maybe it is best to just roll with the flow for awhile longer. But I definatly do believe I could bring some great stuff to the table... When it hits me... I will go for it. Right now... peace is good.
May 7, 2011
10 Things I could have done today...
The day started out with me NOT feeling good at all... Woke up with a headache and thought "not today!!!" I had promised to do engagement pictures for my neice today... so today was not a day I could give into being sick... So I get up, blow my nose, brush my teeth, wash my face, take several motrin... wrap up in a robe because I have the chills and will myself to NOT be sick. After the motrin had 1 hour of cycle time in my system, I start to get ready... hair, make up, deciding what to wear. I then get my camera ready... Charge batteries...make sure I have extra charged up batteries, empty SD cards... find extra SD cards... lenses. I print out ideas for some cool shots that I have looked through pages and pages online over the last 3 weeks... and pack up my camera bag. Dennis in the mean time stops 'puttering' - he hates that word- around the yard and gets ready because after we do pictures we were going to drive to see his mom for mothers day. Well... The bride to be wouldn't get out of bed... so from 9 am to 1:00 was a bust for me. Totally aggreviated! So here are the 10 things I could have done... realistically... because some of them I DID move so I could devote this day to my neice...
1..... I COULD have.....went to visit my parents and painted my mom's living room (which I moved to the 21st because I wanted to do these pictures sooner for her.)
2.... I COULD have.... Stayed in bed cause I was not feeling well.
3... . I COULD have went to the theatre to finish up my set.. I had people willing to do that today, but I said I couldn't.
4.... I COULD have went to Guymon for the Pioneer Day Weekend.
5... I COULD have used the entire day to not only build the planter but plant it...
6... I COULD have stayed up later last night
7... I COULD have worked on Katie's Website. She needs the money!
8.... I COULD have watched movies in my pajamas
9.... I COULD have worked more hours yesterday instead of taking off work so I could work at the theatre yesterday instead of today.
10.... I COULD have read.
1..... I COULD have.....went to visit my parents and painted my mom's living room (which I moved to the 21st because I wanted to do these pictures sooner for her.)
2.... I COULD have.... Stayed in bed cause I was not feeling well.
3... . I COULD have went to the theatre to finish up my set.. I had people willing to do that today, but I said I couldn't.
4.... I COULD have went to Guymon for the Pioneer Day Weekend.
5... I COULD have used the entire day to not only build the planter but plant it...
6... I COULD have stayed up later last night
7... I COULD have worked on Katie's Website. She needs the money!
8.... I COULD have watched movies in my pajamas
9.... I COULD have worked more hours yesterday instead of taking off work so I could work at the theatre yesterday instead of today.
10.... I COULD have read.
Glass Pear - Say it Once
http://youtu.be/gwauwpLFbfA
If you'll only say it once
Then say it now
And if you'll only come here once
Then come here now
Close the door and let me watch
My skin is burning like a fire
Take that red dress off
I want to see my desire
'Cos every feeling that you've lost
Is waking up inside you
And every dream you've cast away
Is coming back to find you
If you only do it once
Then do it now
And if you only dream it once
Then dream it now
Don't allow your heart
To accept a prison
'Cos you took my heart
And you gave it vision
'Cos every feeling that you've lost
Is waking up inside you
And every dream you've cast away
Is coming back to find you
When you find your love
Don't let it go to sleep
When you find your love
Let it go, let it go deep
'Cos when you've found your love
Then you've found your belief
'Cos when you've found your love
Hey babe you've found, you've found me
If you'll only say it once
Then say it now
And if you'll only come here once
Then come here now
Close the door and let me watch
Visit http://www.xtralyrics.com
My skin is burning like a fire
Take that red dress off
I want to see my desire
'Cos every feeling that you've lost
Is waking up inside you
And every dream you've cast away
Is coming back to find you
If you only do it once
Then do it now
And if you only dream it once
Then dream it now
Don't allow your heart
To accept a prison
'Cos you took my heart
And you gave it vision
'Cos every feeling that you've lost
Is waking up inside you
And every dream you've cast away
Is returning back again
If you'll only say it once
Then say it now
And if you'll only come here once
Then come here now
Close the door and let me watch
My skin is burning like a fire
Take that red dress off
I want to see my desire
'Cos every feeling that you've lost
Is waking up inside you
And every dream you've cast away
Is coming back to find you
If you only do it once
Then do it now
And if you only dream it once
Then dream it now
Don't allow your heart
To accept a prison
'Cos you took my heart
And you gave it vision
'Cos every feeling that you've lost
Is waking up inside you
And every dream you've cast away
Is coming back to find you
When you find your love
Don't let it go to sleep
When you find your love
Let it go, let it go deep
'Cos when you've found your love
Then you've found your belief
'Cos when you've found your love
Hey babe you've found, you've found me
If you'll only say it once
Then say it now
And if you'll only come here once
Then come here now
Close the door and let me watch
Visit http://www.xtralyrics.com
My skin is burning like a fire
Take that red dress off
I want to see my desire
'Cos every feeling that you've lost
Is waking up inside you
And every dream you've cast away
Is coming back to find you
If you only do it once
Then do it now
And if you only dream it once
Then dream it now
Don't allow your heart
To accept a prison
'Cos you took my heart
And you gave it vision
'Cos every feeling that you've lost
Is waking up inside you
And every dream you've cast away
Is returning back again
May 6, 2011
Shooting pictures!
Tomorrow I get to take engagement pictures for my neice. I am so excited to create something she will have for her whole life! ... but I am also a bit nervous.... I know I can produce some good shots, but I usually only take pictures for me... this is different. Also I usually only take pictures of my kids... so this is more pressure! I am going to charge up my batteries and put my brave face on and act like I know what I am doing! LOL well.... I sorta do! :)
May 2, 2011
Good old family time
Had a good little family time this weekend. Katie came home on Saturday and hung out with me on the back patio for a bit. Dennis and Matthew were out there too, but they were to comical for words, talking about bathroom edicate! lol Tonight Tanner came over and I made a big mexican feast where my entire family sat around the table saying... "I'm so full I am sick!" lol Katie had to head back to Stillwater, but I got to have some time with Tanner and he played the guitar while I kicked back before we watch almost all of Celebraty Apprentice. But my family is so important to me and I am so grateful for the time we have together. When we can sit around the table like that, it makes me so glad that I live much closer to the kids. I cant wait for the summer nights!
May 1, 2011
When did I become the mommy?
Most of the time I can't remember what I had for dinner the night before, but some things I can't forget.... like the smell of Fort Cobb lake at night, or the fire flies on Ozmun street when all of us kids were outside playing hide and seek in the neighborhood. I can remember my 7th birthday party like it was yesterday with red hot Candy's and red hearts everywhere... my doll with the tear drawn on it and the year 1972, when I realized what that number meant. Weird how time flies and one day you are a kid and the next you are the mom. WHEN DID I BECOME THE MOMMY!?!? 46 years have gone so fast, and I hope that I have more to enjoy... and I hope when I am older and I look back at my life now... I remember the good times... I can handle forgetting what I had for dinner as long as I can remember the good times.
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