Caution...Work Ahead

today Preacher had a very good start to a wonderful feast (i know it goes way back to when i was young...someone refereed to messages as "food" for the soul and i seem to compare out Sunday morning ones to meals....*sigh*). He is going to be speaking about "working" out my own salvation. Very good stuff. He also touched on a few verses before this scripture when it referred to treating others "better" than you would treat yourself...thinking of them as better than me! Wow!!! That is some amazing stuff. I think that has found a place in my heart and it might be taking root. (Ohh...do I want it to...that is the question. OK...if there is one thing I will say it is i can be very honest when something is coming at me at 100 MPH! I do not pretend it is not coming and i try to to move slowly to the right thinking it will miss me if i do.). Anyway... I digress. It was a good message and I cannot wait to get into it more and see what will happen (to me...see there i go thinking about myself instead of my fellow brothers and sisters...tsk). I love people but i tend to have a prideful streak and i am a very "me and mine" type of person. I cannot even imagine a life where you think and put everyone else above you. Hmmm...i guess this is the part where i need to "work" with this. I will need to process this and see where it goes....(my hope is i will come full circle and accept what God has to say...love others and yes...in my heart think more of them and less of me (mmmppphhh...that is even hard to say). But you know what that is what makes God incredible...He changes hearts and if we "work" at it he will be there at the end of each mile to greet us (I say miles because for me it is so much more easier to think in terms of "short" races which will result in 1 HUGE marathon when it is all said and done). *sighy* Good stuff!!!

SUPERDAWG IN CHICAGO!

I READ ABOUT THIS DRIVE THRU IN ONE OF MY TRAVELING BOOKS. IT WAS EASY TO FIND AND REGGIE LOVED THE CHICAGO DOGS SO MUCH WE WENT BACK A 2ND TIME! I WAS SURPRISED AT HOW GOOD THE HOT DOGS WERE! YUMMY!!!

Today we had an off site meeting. I discovered something real crazy about myself on the way there. I was stuck in traffic (it was horrible...12:45p.m. and there was traffic!!) and it was slow and go. I was doing fine, feeling a little pressure but not much. I was able to see way ahead of me and knew the jam was not going to stop for awhile. Well...it happened. Something that was profound to me (o.k. the world did not stop and i did not see stars or anything but it still was profound...to me) occurred. A huge semitruck changed lanes and landed up right in front of me!! AAAGGGHHH!! Wow, you talk about everything changing. I became irritated when i had to stop and go, i turned down my tunes, i started weaving to see if i could see what was going on in front of him (even though i knew seconds before we were in a stop and go situation), i became impatient and no longer felt in CONTROL!!! it was horrible. At the first opportunity I switched lanes. I immediately assessed the road in front of me (I know nothing had changed) and took a deep breath. Boom!!! Just like that everything was good. I could see what was ahead and I felt confident. Why??? I had to think about that and on my way home I discovered why. I need to feel in CONTROL! i need to see what is ahead of me. i need to be able to make a decision based on my view (do i get off at the next exit, switch lanes, call someone to say i am running late?). i do not function well when all i can see in front of me is a huge...nothing (in this case it was a silver door but you get what i am saying....right). Wow!!! i knew this about myself on some level and people are always telling me this but to actually live in the moment that reveals this to you is amazing! I am not a control freak (I gave that up years ago..hehehe) but i function better when i am in control of my situation/path (in this case it was the road to a destination...my meeting). *sigh* I like knowing this. This knowledge will help me in the future and to think i owe it all to a semitruck!!!!!

weigh in

Yuck!!! It was that time and yucko!!! I went in to weigh in (I missed last month..). Well with vacation and my knee injured I thought for sure I had gained weight. Well...I was pleasantly surprised! I did not gain...but....i did not loose much. 1lb! I lost one pound. Well...I should be depressed and upset but I am not. I am actually so glad!!! I did not gain!! Wahoo!!! Good times. I am hoping to start exercising this week (if my knee will let me *sigh*) and more h2o! I have decided I will treat myself to some things if i loose...

25 pounds......nails and hair!!!! Wahoo!!!

50 pounds...a membership to the gym (they have a pool and steam room!!!).



* i am also wanting to loose 5 lbs. by my birthday. Hmmmmm....that would be a nice birthday gift. *

Remembering Elvis

Today is Elvis Presley's anniversary of his death. How amazing that even after all these years he is so popular!!! Love, love. love him. I remember as a child watching his movies and thinking he was wonderful. My mother grew up listening to him and shared that love with me. Frankie and Bobby, Blue Hawaii and Viva Las Vegas were some of my favorite's. I still get a thrill today when I see one of his movies on tv! We were able to visit Graceland a few years ago and that is something I thought about doing ever since I was young (one of the 101 things to do in life!). We took lots of pictures and his house was incredible! I can only imagine how packed it is today! I was to young to remember much about his death. I just know my Mom was real sad. I think America is still sad over his death and today many people from all over the world (when we were there we saw teddy bears from China at his grave!) are thinking about him and his "yummy" looks (hehehe). I sure wish I could have seen him live!

who is going to win????

So who is going to win So You Think You Can Dance??????

Out of the 4 dancers there we like Sabra and Neil. However, we think the public is liking Lacie. They can all dance (and yes Danny can twirl!!) but Sabra or Neil needs to win!!! If we were to judge only on tonight performance I would have to say....well I am not going to say because they were all ok (not great but ok). I think last years finale was sooooo much better! So much! Anyway the girls voted and voted and now we wait....


So good luck to all 4 and may Sabra or Neil win!!!!

Today my husband and I celebrated out 21st year as man and wife! 21 years! It is amazing to think we have been together that long! 21 years ago we were in Las Vegas preparing to start a life together. Wow!! How young we were. How innocent we were. How naive we were. Wow!!!
I am so glad we took that plane 21 years ago. I am so glad we said "I do". I am so glad we started that journey 21 years ago.
I love my husband and I think he is incredible. I am looking forward to another 21 years!!!! Who knows what we accomplish in those years...more travel, grandchildren, school, a new home and a fun exciting new journey. I look forward to that and so much more!!!!

*update with pictures from my incredible bouquet of roses*

QVC!!!

Wow! Today is Craft Day on QVC! I started watching last night and wow!! They have some fun new stuff and I am having a blast shopping! I must admit, I was getting bored with QVC and put them on hold for several months. I think that was good because they seem to have so much and I am enjoying it! I have at least 9 more hours of this!!! Good Times!!!!

I did it!!! Today I posted my 100th layout in 2Peas!!! Wow!! I am so excited. It was the Quinceanera project I have been working on for months and months! I finally finished it!!! Wahoo for me!!!!
I have a goal of 200 layouts this year. I cannot wait until the day I post my 200th layout! Wow!!! I also have a goal of 10 "projects" this year. I know it sounds like a lot...but i know i can do this (i think!!??!!).

MONDAY....

What would you like to accomplish this month?
I would like to "finish" my blogging project. Have my parents and in-laws over for dinner (together). Finish 1-2 altered projects and 10-15 pages!

How would people who knew you in high school describe you?
Funny and loved to party!

What's your favorite meal of the day, and why?
I love breakfast (however, I rarely have it!!...interesting). I love the fact that it is usually done with my family and there are so many choice (omelets, sausage and eggs, juice, toast, pancakes...yummy!!).

I was listening to a radio station last night and they were speaking about marriage and what every woman should know before marriage (***I feel men should know these things also). I thought they were great things and one of them took me over 10 years to realize! Let me tell you once I realized it I (and my husband) were way happier!!!

1/ Make sure you have things in common. Sounds simple, right? Well...you both liking hamburgers and going to movies is not what they were speaking about (don't get me wrong, those are good things to have in common...food and entertainment) however, they were speaking about some "deeper" things. How about...politics, religious beliefs, and family values. I think things like travel, sports, books, music, how you want to spend your weekends should also have a little commonality to them. I mean, what if you want to travel the world and he did his traveling with his family and wants to stay home? This can cause a "bump" in your journey. The reason they were saying having things in common is important is because these things will help you through those "dry" spells in your relationship. Those times when you don"t have anything to say, you feel like there is a huge gap in the relationship, you can't stand the air he breathes (ohhh, you have never felt that way...lucky you!!). Those are the times when you can go grab a hamburger and watch the latest Star Wars movie (because you both LOVE Star Wars and have since the start). Those are the times you can look at each other and talk about the latest candidates running for President (O.K....so you will only speak once every four years...it is a start!!! smile). Yes, when you look across the table and think you don't have nothing to say, those are the times you can pull from those "common" things you shared and start a conversation! Yep, commonality's will help you in the years to come is you have them.


2/ You CANNOT change him!!! Wow!!! This is something i hope every person can understand and hold onto when they enter the "deeper" part of their relationship. This is vital to a marriage. VITAL!!! If you cannot accept him as he is you need to back up and look deep into yourself. Why can't you accept him for who he is? Why do you want to change him? I think if you look real deep you are going to find this issues are not with him but with you. We need to be able to look at our spouse and understand they are who they are and if they change it will be them wanting the change not us wanting it for them. We need to be o.k. with the fact he will always be tardy and will procrastinate on everything! I tell you, this is soooooo hard to do! Especially for those perfectionist out there. I think it is so important to understand and accept this before you get married. If you don't you will spend many frustrated years together and lot's of time will be wasted. Yes...you cannot change anyone and the sooner you realize that the happier you (and they) will be!

Funky Photo Friday...Sunsets

This is a picture taken while we were leaving Chicago on the first day.

This was taken on our way home (in Colorado). The first one is right at the Colorado border (can you see the sun peaking through the tree's). Both of these were in our van while hunny bunny was doing 80 mph!!

We were able to go to the Bronco's Training Camp today! None of us had ever been there so it was a real treat. Reggie LOVED it. I was able to take lot's of pictures and it was exciting to see the players scrimmage. Bridgette had a blast and even though it was hotter than hot we all had a good time. I could not believe the amount of fans that were there! WOW!!! And they all waited in line just like us to watch the Bronco's practice. What devotion!! Next time I want to try to get some autographs!!!

Today we went to the movies with my parents. The girls and my Mom went to see HairSpray. This will make the 2nd time for the girls (we all loved it the first time!). My Dad and I went to see the newest Bruce Willis movie, Live Free Die Hard (i have seen all the other Die Hard movies and loved them!!). It was an awesome action movie!!! My Dad loved it and Reggie and I give it a thumbs up!!
It was fun going out with my parents (we have not done this for while). It reminded me of the times when i was young when my Dad would take me and my cousins to the .99 Sunday movies. We use to look forward to Sundays and boy, some of the movies we saw (yucko!!!). But I was with my cousins so it was fun!!! My Dad would have us "sneak" in pop and popcorn and well...good times!!!!