My Poor Baby!

Over the weekend my sweet little girl got a black-eye playing softball. At the time she was wearing sunglasses. Both lens broke and the frames went flying. One of those scary moments. Other than the black and blue thing going on, she is doing fine. No pain, and vision is good. Speaking of vision...next Monday- Madison and I are going for eye exams. I haven't had one since my freshman year in college, and Madison hasn't had one except for the ones they give them at school. Just recently I have noticed a little difference in how I see things. The other day we were playing the American Idol game on the Wii, and she had a hard time reading the lyrics at the bottom of the screen. So I will let yall know in a week.

Wonderful Weekend Away!

Last weekend I got to fly home to Vancouver, and then head up to the Puegot Sound with some life long friends. Most of us went to school together our whole lives. I moved to Vancouver in the 2nd grade, and met Erica and Colette first. We were like the 3 musketeers. What fun memories! We soon began to play soccer and that is where we met Michelle and Cathy. Most of us in the above picture went to Jason Lee Jr. High School. Except for Vikki and Jenny. They went to that other lame school, I think it was called Gaiser, or something like that. Ha Ha! Colette left us in the 10th grade when her family moved to the Tacoma area. My point is basically, that all of these lovely, beautiful women have been my dear friends for many years. The whole group of us, Erica, Michelle, Cathy, Christina, Colette, Jenny, Vikki, Carolyn, and myself had a fun weekend of talking, WALKING on the beach, watching movies, eating good food, taking naps, and lots and lots of laughing! It is our plan to make this an annual things. Infact, they are planning on coming to my neck of the woods next year.
Vikki had the biggest surprise of the weekend when she told us that she was 12 weeks pregnant. We were all shocked and excited to hear about her news. Vikki has a daughter, Lauren. Lauren is something pretty special just like her mom. They both have a very special place in my heart. It was really amazing to just sit up late and talk with everyone! 8 out of 10 of us are married. I think I have been married the longest and my children are the oldest. Colette has 2 girls who are pretty close in age to my girls. It's been a long time since I have seen Colette. I forgot how much fun her and I have together. Since the weekend, Colette's husband, Brad got into a very serious car accident. He is still on a ventilator, and might need spinal surgery. His lung and kidneys were damaged. Please keep him in your prayers. Jenny and her husband have one beautiful daughter and are trying to adopt again. I love her quiet strength.
She seems like a great mom. Carolyn and Scott have been married about 7-8 years. Madison was their flower girl. They live in the Seattle area. As always, Carolyn was the life of the party. Her ability to connect with everyone in the room is one I admire! I love her laugh, and she brings the best desserts ever. Lol!
Cathy and her husband live in Colorado. She is the mother of two beautiful, fun-loving kids. Cathy is still the greatest story teller. She had us laughing and grossing out with all her stories of the snakes near their home. Ugh! Michelle hosted the weekend. I am so thankful for her seeing this weekend come to fruition. This cabin has been in her family since the 1940's. It's a wonderful, amazing place. Thanks for a spectacular time Michelle. The soccer was loads of fun. Erica, is still so stinkin' cute. She still manages to be the last one ready. It's funny how some things never change. Erica still managed to take a nap!I love chatting with Erica, it's just so easy. It's as if we have never lived a part. Christina is married to Darin. I went to school with Darin from 2nd grade thru high school graduation. They make the sweetest couple, and have two of the most adorable girls ever! I rode in the car with Christina both ways, as well as Cathy, and we had so much fun remembering old times. I love them both so much!All in all, much fun was had. I look forward to many more weekends together over the years.
I also got to see my family while I was home. I got to hang at the house with my parents and my Nanny! I whipped my Nanny in my first game of Phase 10. She is waiting for the re-match. (September- Nanny!) Of course, my mom cooked some good dinners, and took me out for breakfast. Then on Monday, Shannon and the family came over for more fun!! I love and miss them all very much-

QUICK POST!!

Well, last Thursday I traveled to Washington for a girls weekend. I had a tremendous time and will write more about that later, when I can post the pictures. But just wanted to write a quick blog, since it's been a while. I went to quick care today. I have allergies, and a upper respiratory infection. I am feeling pretty lousy. I leave tomorrow morning on another softball trip. Miah is coming with me this time. Which is good, because she always takes good care of me. I started anti biotics today, and some allergy meds, as well as some nose spray. So hopefully, that will all do the trick. I have never known myself to have allergies before, hopefully they don't last long. Even though I am rather busted up physically, I am doing fantastic emotionally. Marriage has never been better. It's as if all my dreams of marriage are coming true. I will post more about the weekend with all kinds of pictures next week. Love to all my adoring fans!

God is Love - Rev Run

About 6 months ago I signed up for "Rev Runs Daily Wisdom". I actually look forward to it every morning. It comes to me through e-mail. My whole family loves the show "Runs House." Last season, Justine lost her baby during child birth. The family was such an example to everyone who watched. When the children showed up to see the baby for the first time, thier dad had to tell them that she passed away. He had the whole family hold hands, and thank God for their many blessings. He told them each how thankful he and his wife were for them. They cried and shared their heart, and just asked God to give them strength to understand His will for their lives. Pretty different for todays TV. Especially when you consider the show is on MTV. Over the course of this last season, they have been wanting to adopt a baby. In the season finale, their little girls arrived. The above picture, is the day she came home. If you have never watched it, check it out. Here is a couple samples of what the daily wisdom quotes look like.

Good morning. Before you correct your loved ones you must make sure that you've filled them with enough love, compliments etc... For example: If you haven't filled your car with gas for a while it probably won't get too far. Remember to praise your children, spouses, employees and loved ones! A wise man once said: People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!

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Good morning. He who hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. -Proverbs.... Anger is only on letter short of danger. -Anon. Without discipline, there's no life at all. - Katherine Hepburn

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Good morning. I've got good news!! You can choose to be happy today!!!! You can choose to walk in peace today... You can choose to be undisturbed by any circumstance today!! A wise man once said... “You can't control every situation, but you can control how you respond to every situation.” Have a happy day!! The choice is yours...

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A Sad Milestone!!

Just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to all of the very special soldiers and their loved ones who have lost their lives for my freedom. This morning when I woke up I heard the devastating news that we have lost over 4,000 soldiers now in this war. That just got me thinking about how I enjoy so many freedoms because of what they have done for me. Spring definitely is a season of "new life", when you think about it. Yesterday, we all celebrated Easter. Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the 3rd day, so that all of us can have forgiveness of sin, and a brand new life. I am "free" from sin, because He paid the ultimate price. I don't mean to compare the two as the same. I am just thankful for both!

Greetings from Salt Lake City!

Madison and I are in Salt Lake City for softball this weekend. It is very beautiful here. Snow capped mountains, a bit cold, but the sun is out. The college team that I coach, CSN is here playing a conference match-up with SLCC. They are currently ranked 8th in the nation. We played well today. We lost the first game and won the second game. That will be our goal for tomorrow, to split again. I mean of course we would love to win both! Madison seems to be having a good time. She is swimming with some of the girls right now. Tomorrow morning we will get up, play our games, and then head back to Vegas. It's about a 7 hour drive! Ugh! Well, I just thought I would post a little something since the hotel had a computer I could use. Kind of boring without any pictures, but hey you have my lovely sentiments! What more could you ask for?

Internet Troubles!!

Our internet has been down for about 2 weeks now. Today I am borrowing someone elses computer to check my email and catch up on everyones blogs. I don't know when I will be able to post again. Just wanted everyone to know that I am unable to check my emails and my blog! Hope everyone in blog world is good.