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!!)

My Menu Plan

Sunday: Grilling Hamburgers, Squash & Zuccini, Baked Potatoes, corn on the cob

Monday: Spaghetti with Salad and garlic bread

Tuesday: Grilled chicken, roasted potatoes and steamed cabbage

Wednesday: BeefStew in the crockpot with potatoes and carrots, cornbread muffins and macaroni for the kids.

Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie, veggies (not sure what all yet).

Friday: Meatloaf, Mashed potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls


Overall I did okay at the store. I really wanted a pork loin but they only had huge sizes left and I didnt want to pay 13 dollars for one. Maybe next time.