We took Chase and Paige to the Dixie Classic Fair tonight. Paige has upgraded from the kiddie rides to the big kid rides which made it a LOT of fun! Mommy and Daddy even rode with them on a few things!
Here's a few highlights from the night and a video of Paige on something she's been dying to do (it recorded sideways for some reason...)!
"Look Ma.... No Hands!"
Yikes! Upside Down!!!
"I'm Next!"
The kids are way up there somewhere!!
Check out MckMama's My Charming Kids to see how this all got started.
I, in no way, stayed up until 1am on the phone with a girlfriend of mine on a weeknight, like I was still in highschool because that would be ridiculous!
I also did not get up late the next morning almost missing an interview I had scheduled with a much needed PT candidate at work. Afterall, that would be unprofessional!
I did not go to Taco Bell for lunch one afternoon when I had a leftover lunch packed at work because we are trying to save money for a big project and that would be frivolous of me and Mike would not be thrilled.
I did not cry after dropping off the Devin and Kayleigh at church Friday afternoon for their first Fall Faith Retreat!
I did not scarf down a big stack of Chips Ahoy! White Fudge Chunky Chocolate Chip cookies on the very same day that I got my lipid panel lab results back thinking to myself "I can eat these because my numbers were good!".
I did not get nervous in the middle of the corn maze when I realized there was more than likely at least one snake within 10 feet of me and then try to rush the kids to find their last stamp so we could get out of there!
And I most certainly did not sleep in until almost 11am on Saturday morning letting Chase and Paige fend for themselves for breakfast and spend their morning in front of the television because that would be irresponsible as a parent!
I'm so glad that I don't do things like this and that I'm able to be a picture perfect Mother and Wife.......
All in all - it was a fun day. Chase and Paige enjoyed having Mom and Dad all to themselves and we had fun letting them guide the way! Mom and Dad enjoyed it just as much as they did!
I do NOT like needles in any way, shape, or form. It's always a big joke when I have to get a shot or labwork done because I pass out 95% of the time and Mike thinks it's hysterical (gee, thanks honey!).
About 18 months ago, Mike and I really started to watch what we eat and exercise a little more. So, this week, I had my first true complete workup since the birth of Paige. The lipid panel came back - and much to my surprise - it was a great report!
Triglycerides - 66 (desirable less than 149)
Cholesterol - 191 (desirable less than 200)
HDL "Good Cholesterol" - 49 (desirable over 35)
LDL "Bad Cholesterol" - 129 (desirable less than 130)
Add to that my blood pressure 124/82 and I'm still losing weight - down another 8 pounds from just a month ago at an appointment.
Feels great to be healthy!
If you know me at all, you know I like to switch things up a bit on a regular basis. My furniture gets moved around for each season, I like new colors and things in the kitchen, and I'm always re-organizing.
So - I felt it was time for a blog change to go with the changing colors outside. Let me know if you like it by clicking "leave a comment".
Happy Fall!
Afterall... A picture is worth a thousand words!
Right, Honey?
Edited to add: They were not wearing gear or helmets at this level because they were not very far off the ground! Don't panic - they do wear harnesses, belts, clips, and more! These were nothing more than some pictures they took during some early practice climbs and they spotted eachother.
"I've got to climb THAT!?!?!"
"Too late to turn back now! How much farther?"
"Don't look down!!"
Check out MckMama's My Charming Kids Blog if you'd like to join in the fun!
Now, for Week 2 of "Not Me!!" Monday.... things I absolutely did not, would not, have not done (hee-hee!)
I did not tell my Saturday PRN job that I had to go to my primary job first to see a patients before I went there just so I could get some extra sleep and not have to be there by 7am...
I did not bring home an extra piece of my neighbor's birthday cake and tell my husband "oops... I'll eat it"...
I did not forget to put the birthday gift I bought my neice over a month ago in the mail...
I did not mail my step-mom's birthday card on her birthday...
I did not keep my husband from watching football by guilting him into putting together the new trampoline immediately after church, and then make him go to a birthday party right afterwards this afternoon just to keep the two younger one's happy...
I did not let Andy (our Golden) sleep in our room Friday night because I was too lazy to make him go upstairs where he belongs and then tell Mike Saturday morning "I must have left the door open"...
I did not drop an entire box of spaghetti all over the floor and then let a bad word come flying out of my mouth right in front of my five year old...
And, I did not spend an hour trying to remember all things I "did not" do in the last week!!!
Happy Second Birthday Anna!What an election year it has been! I don't know about all of you - but I've been pretty disappointed at the candidates we have to choose from, what they stand for, what they've done (or not done), and what their views are on various policies.
Finally, tonight, it hit the news that there's a new candidate that I can trust!
Click HERE and see what you think! Donations are being accepted!
to my step-mom, Cassie.
What an awesome person you are! You have always respected my Mom's place in our family, loved us as if we were your own, and been there when we've needed you. You've made my Dad smile again and given me comfort that he is taken care of. My Mom is surely your Angel as well as ours for all you've done for us. We are very blessed to have you!
Happy Birthday!!!
This spider has seemed to make his (or her??) home in our bushes out front. I have to say - it is quite beautiful for a spider, but I prefer it find another home!
We did some research on it - afraid it might be poisonous. It's actually called an Argiope Aurantia (otherwise known as a garden spider) and is very common in the state of North Carolina. Not poisonous and feeds on bats (which we have plenty of around here!).
So.... next time you come to visit, we'll have to introduce you to our new pet...
OK - So I've decided to join MckMama (My Charming Kids) "Not me!" Mondays idea. Jump on over to her blog to see what the average every day Mom's NEVER do wrong - tee hee! If you like it, join us! So here's what I would NEVER do.... really.... I mean it...
Here's my "Not me!" list...
I did not scratch the passenger side of my shiny silver van trying to park where I know there's lots of branches while dropping off the kids to Bible Study. And I certainly did not hide it from my husband.
I did not eat a brownie for breakfast and skip the milk & cereal because I know that it's not good for me.
I did not run in and put money under my Paige's pillow in the middle of the afternoon after Paige mentioned toothfairy "forgot" to stop by overnight.
I did not preach to the kids about cleaning their rooms this weekend and come down to my room and say "ehh... no one sees it anyhow"!
I did not tell Paige her make-up gymnastics class was cancelled on Saturday because I didn't want to rush through shopping to get her there on time.
And last, I most certainly did NOT take Devin to Bible Study Wednesday night with him wearing a "Cerveza" t-shirt with a big beer bottle acrossed it!!
So - what did you NOT do this past week?
The little girl in the family picture below needs lots of prayers. Mandy and the kids evacuated for Hurricane Ike last Thursday - and now find themselves in a Children's Hospital in Dallas where Margelle was to have surgery this morning.
After a gut feeling that the first doctors were overlooking something more serious, Mandy took Margelle to see another doctor in Dallas who ran a test that said yep - Mom was right! Margelle has a bacterial infection in her hip that required prompt surgery.
Please say a prayer that she will recover quickly and the infection will clear up with the surgery and antibiotics. Also - keep them in your prayers for their return back to their home after it is safe to return.
This sweet family is among many who may be without power and flooded from Hurricane Ike. As of right now - Ike is projected to hit right into Galveston and Houston, TX. Mandy and her family are right in that path between the 2 cities!
Please keep the Kyle's, and all of these families in the line of Ike in your prayers!
Update Fri 9pm: Mandy and the kids have evacuated and are safe. Her husband had to stay behind for work (meteorology). Her last email just requested prayers. You bet Mandy!! For you, Brian, and all the others!!
(ps - Mandy - my kids tell me I "tagged" you! I guess when you snag a pic of someone else's site or blog it's "tagging" the picture! LOL!)
I have two sets of dear friends - both sets are wonderful, happy, married couples that would be the best parents! When they are with my kids - they light up and the kids love every minute of it! Both couples have dealt with heart-breaking infertility, numerous treatments, surgeries, tests, and trials. Both couples have gotten their hopes up on more than one occasion only to be let down. Today - one of those couples was let down yet again.
I get so mad at how the world works sometimes! Teenage mothers, unborn unwanted babies, abused and neglected children, yet these two couples can't have their own very much WANTED baby. I know it's all God's will, but my heart aches for these two couples. I still yell "It's Just Not Fair!"!
Tonight I pray for comfort and strength for my dear friend who is hurting so much. I pray that I be able to say the right words of respect and be here if she needs me to.
Paige lost the other bottom tooth today - this time she pulled it all by herself! Now she has the "th" problem! It's so funny to hear her talk! Thilly Girl!
In the world of technology that is! I finally have an AIM screenname!! Look me up at "lilmissticklebee"!
