Survey Says...

1. First thing you wash in the shower? My face

2. What color is your favorite hoodie? Navy..north face

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again? Everyday for the rest of my life!

4. Do you plan outfits? Depends on the occasion, otherwise everything is pretty mix and match!

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now? stressed but having faith, head is hurting though

6. What’s the closest thing to you that's red? blanket

7. Tell me about the last dream you remember having? I cant remember

8. Did you meet anybody new this week? Sure!

9. What are you craving right now? watermelon!

10. Do you floss? yes

11. What comes to mind when I say cabbage? egg rolls

12. Are you emotional? I cry at the drop of a hat anymore.

13. Have you ever counted to 1,000? I'm certain I have.

14. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it? Lick it

15. Do you like your hair? Right now yeah, just had a new cut!

16. Do you like yourself? Most of the time, I'm trying to do better though. God made me the way I am!

17. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush? sure why not?

18. What are you listening to right now? The air conditioner

19. Are your parents strict? nope

20. Would you go sky diving? Sure!

21. Do you like cottage cheese? no

22. Have you ever met a celebrity? No not really.

23. Do you rent movies often? Rarely!

24. Is there anything sparkly in the room you're in? Jewelry?

25. How many countries have you visited? just the one i live in

26. Have you made a prank phone call? Yes back in my teenage years.

27. Ever been on a train? Yes.

28. Brown or white eggs? White..for some reason brown wigs me out. LOL

29. Do you have a cell phone? A blackberry

30. Do you use chap stick? Yes

31. Do you own a gun? Hubby does..but before people leave me nasty comments, its locked up where the kids cant get to it.

32. Can you use chop sticks? no but I want to learn!

33. Who are you going to be with tonight? My wonderful wonderful hubby and boys and Marley.

34. Are you too forgiving? No, I'm not forgiving enough. I expect alot out of people and when disappointed I have a hard time forgiving and forgetting. I'm working on this!

35. Ever been in love? I fall in love everyday!

36. What is your best friend(s) doing tomorrow? 2 are working at school (YAY for field day), one at Continental Teeves and one is in high school.

37. Ever have cream puffs? Cant say I have.

38. Last time you cried? I tear up daily! I cried tonight..stress

39. What was the last question you asked? hmmm.."Have you been inside it?" To Nicole!

40. Favorite time of the year? Fall..I love Fall & all the marvelous things it brings!

42. Are you sarcastic? Way too much.

43. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect? Yes & I was completely confused!

44. Ever walked into a wall? no i really don't think that i have..glass door yes!

45. Favorite actor? I don't really have one.

46. Have you ever slapped someone? Yes

47. Is your hair curly? no, but how I wish it was!

48. What was the last CD you bought? Camp Rock for Bryson..ages ago!

49. Do looks matter? Its the inside that matters most, but looks help.

50. Could you ever forgive a cheater? I don't know.

51. Is your phone bill sky high? Yes, it is!

52. Do you like your life right now? I love it, and it keeps getting better and better!

53. Do you sleep with the TV on? Sometimes

54. Can you handle the truth? Sure can

55. Do you have good vision? yes!

56. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people? Dislike sure? Hate? No!

57. How often do you talk on the phone? Most everyday

58. The last person you held hands with? Carson

59. What are you wearing? Tee shirt & pj shorts

60. What is your favorite animal? Marley girl..

61. Where was your default picture taken at? Mi Pueblitos for Sammy's birthday!

62. Can you hula hoop? oh yeah!

63. Do you have a job? Kinda

64. What was the most recent thing you bought?Ice cream for the kiddos.

65. Have you ever crawled through a window? not that I can remember.

Nothing to Say

Wow, those who know me in real life know that isn't possible.

Things on my mind:
1. Why people insist on smoking at the ball fields? Sitting in the bleachers puffing right away? Who cares about the newborn behind you or the family in front? Gee...

2. This economy! It stinks!It stinks!It stinks! Sick of the budget cuts going on in education & now not only worrying about my future career but even what kind of teachers are going to be left for my kids. Wonderful educators are losing their jobs. Its sad and it hits everywhere. Hubby's work is mandating pay cuts now. SIGH..

3. Is it summer yet? I can remember back when Memorial Day officially kicked off summer, yet its been here and gone & now we still have two weeks of school.

Off my soapbox now!:)


Prayer Requests:

My cousin just went through her first round of radiation to fight fight breast cancer. She is very young & has a MIRACLE baby who isn't even a year old! She has been through alot losing a beautiful baby boy two years ago & wasn't sure if her daughter was going to make it. She was born months early & survived weeks and weeks of NI CU and still has trouble with reflux and sleeping.

Teachers..everyone is in such an upset because we don't know who is coming back or not. Its awful not knowing. Just pray for them peace and calmness and to enjoy the summer & let God handle it. Its out of all of our control and he has a plan! And what a wonderful plan he has!

Can I just say???

If you are in sales, especially oh say..the pocketbook sales business...

and you tell a school full of women that you will be there on a certain day..at a certain time..on payday especially..



You BETTER Be there!!!!



Honey, You dont know how we get about our pocketbooks!!! She missed out on some major sales!

Power of a Praying Parent

This was sent to me today & I really was blessed by it and wanted to share with all you parents.



Lord, May the beauty of Your Spirit be so evident in me that I will be a godly role model for my child. Give me the communication, teaching, and nurturing skills that I must have.

Grow me into being the kind of parent You want me to be and teach me how to pray and truly intercede for his/her/their life. You said in Your Word, "Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive" (Matthew 21:22)

In Jesus' name I ask that You will increase my faith to believe for all the things You have put on my heart to pray for concerning this child.

Scripture.... Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
John 14:13-14

ABC, 123....

A - Age: 24.5 LOL

B - Bed size: Full

C - Chore you hate: Laundry

D- Dog's name: Marley

E - Essential start your day item: Caffine

F - Favorite color: pink

G - Gold or Silver or platinum: platinum

H - Height: 5'4"

I - Instruments you play: none

J- Job title: Clerical Assistant/Substitute/MOM/Teaching Student/PTO President...which one do you want?

K - Kid(s): 2 wonderful boys!!

L- Living arrangements: with the Mr. and two boys

M - Mom's name: Robin

N - Nicknames: Steph, Sissy

O - Overnight hospital stay other than birth: Birth of two kids, tonsillectomy (I know that is not spelled right)

P - Pet Peeve: Liars

Q - Quote from a movie: "Why do you want to marry me?" "So I can kiss you anytime I want." Sweet Home Alabama

R - Right handed or left handed: right

S - Siblings: 1 sister

T- Time you wake up: 6:30am

U- Underwear: yes...

V - Vegetable you dislike: brussel sprouts

W - Ways you run late: kids

X - X-rays you've had: dentist, arm, ultrasounds

Y - Yummy food you make: chicken parmesean, though Morgan & Josh went nuts over chicken alfredo last night.

Z - Zoo favorite: giraffee

Prayer request!

Please remember the students taking e o g's this week. And also the teachers and administrators and proctors. There is so much pressure on these tests that it makes it a stressful time for all.

Various Stuff

First, We are looking for a good couples devotion book. Not the Love Dare, but something we can do together. Any ideas?? I know AGH & her hubby were doing one, but I'm not sure of the name of it. Would love your input.


Second, Can you believe that its just a few weeks till school is out? Awesome! What are your kids doing during the summer? I need some ideas. I'm sure we will join the ruritan pool and we are planning a beach trip but I need some ideas!


We went to Rutherfordton again Saturday night. We seem to be going down quite a bit lately. I love it and the kids love it. We enjoy visiting with my grandmother and my aunt and uncle alot. They are so funny!

I never did post my Mother's Day recap so here goes! Basically, on the way to church we stopped at a gas station and my van preceeded to catch on fire. Not really sure what happened but it overheated days before and they think it got so hot it melted some coating off the wires.Byt anyways, so the van was totalled and it was quite an exciting day. Old fort FD came and saved the day by putting the fire out but it was already quite toasted.
I wound up finding a Grand cherokee and so far I love it! But I do miss my van, (though the hubby doesnt at all!!)