Yep.

Thoughts

Life is returning back to normal. In a way, I'm sad that the holidays are over - It's always fun spending time with friends and family. But, I'm also glad the hustle and bustle is done. So many of our friends and family are being touched by the recession that this time of year was spent quietly. Phil and I exchanged small gifts. And for everyone else we were able to pay cash for their gifts -- Thank God. We didn't have to use a credit card at all! So excited. New Years was spent with friends - drinking and being silly. Most were raising hell but there were some periods of calm where I think people were reflecting over their lives and worrying about their futures. Phil's work has slowed. We are blessed to have had his job last this long being that he works in the construction industry. Thank God for our three rental houses which will now begin to supplement our income since his work has slowed. Me - working for the state - my job is pretty secure. But one never knows. I have to remind Phil that we are blessed to have three rental homes that are fully rented with people who pay - for the most part - on time. Some will lag a week or two behind but nothing to worry about. I worry about the renter in our smallest home. A family of four - mom, dad and two very young children. The dad works for the mines in Mulberry and they are talking about shutting the plant he works at down. We will help all we can but with Phil's job slowing down, I'm not sure how much that will be. We finally got our house refinanced a few months back and got the interest rate down to 5%. We tried to hold out for four percent but were worried about the markets crashing so we relented. The future of our country is scary. We recently purchased some more firearms. With the economy being so bad and Obama quickly moving into office, we felt like it was important to be armed. Obama will slowly start to take our right to bear arms away -- check out his platform on bearing arms. Phil is licensed to carry and, though I don't have my license, I do carry a weapon in my truck. It's legal to have it there without a license, it just takes three steps to get to it. Believe you me - if I had to get to it, I will. I would not think twice about protecting myself or my family. We have a weapon in every room of our house. Tucked away alebeit - but ready to rock and roll if need be. I would encourage all to do the same. Don't wait until the last minute when Obama has stripped away your rights and purchasing arms is harder than ever. You may think I'm paranoid - but - I will be safe :) This is a crazy world right now and is about to get much crazier.

Funny Moment

This is a shot I caught of my youngest, Selene, licking her face :) Weird, huh?

Happily Married!

Holiday Slideshow W/Friends

This is a slideshow of parties we've had over the past year. This was made for all our friends who appear!

Our Lake

This is our lake. I'm trying to catch one with a pretty sunset! Our house faces this side of the lake.

Kallie

This is Kallie --- one of the reasons I don't decorate the bottom of the tree :) 17 pounds of pure terror!

Our Bootiful Tree~!

You'll have to excuse the lack of ornaments or lights on the bottom of the Christmas Tree -- We have felines!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I've been playing in my new photoshop program and having tons of fun!

A Survey...

If your doctor told you TODAY that you were pregnant, what would you say?
Oh shit...Oh Shit...Oh shit...

When was the last time you flew in a plane?????
A couple of years ago on our trip to Salem for Halloween

What did the last text message you sent say?
Where are you?

What features do you find most attractive in the preferred sex?
Intelligence, ability to converse and a cute ass...

Been to Mexico?
Yup -- lived in California

When is the last time you had a massage?
The last time I had a back ache

What was the last TV show you watched?
Watchin' the Dallas Cowboys right now...

What are your plans for the weekend?
Next weekend - having a pre-Christmas party

If your significant other asked you to marry them TODAY what would you say?
I'd say SURE - but we would be renewing our vows since we are already married :)

What is in the back seat of your car right now? My gym bag and junk mail

What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
Sleeping

If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be?
Kid Rock, Kenny Chesney, David Beckham

Have you ever been to a strip club?
Yes

What is the best ice cream flavor?
Anything with chocolate and peanut butter

What is the last sporting event you watched? The Steelers and the Cowboys -- Go Tony :)

Who is the last person you sent a comment/message on myspace?
Shanna Belle

Ever go camping?
Yes...hate it!

What did your last text say?
I'm on my way...

What color is your watch? Gold with opals

Last phone call? Cheryl

Are you allergic to anything?
Do you have a while for me to compile the list?

Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time?
Flops

Do you own an iPod?
It's on my Xmas list

Do any of your friends have children?
Yes

What do you do at work?
Case manager for food stamp and Medicaid clients

Who was your last kiss?
My Husband and it was sweet :)

How did you get one of your scars?
Got thrown from a four wheeler (smile)

Are you ticklish?
Yes...oh my gosh!

Ever cried for no reason?
Yes

Ever broken a bone?
A few!

Do you have any piercings?
Just ears

Have you ever changed clothes while driving?
Sadly....yes

Have you ever cleaned up someone elses vomit?
Sadly...yes

What was the last thing you ordered at McDonalds?
Haven't been there in a long time - couldn't tell ya!

Can you do the Crank Dat dance?
ummm....no

What is your favorite color to wear?
Pink

What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on?
Europe

What is the longest road trip you have ever taken?
California to Florida

What are your turn-offs?
Overly drunk people, people who act/talk ghetto and bad hygiene

What was your 1st alcoholic beverage?
a beer...

What was your last alcoholic beverage?
Jagermeister

What are you craving right now?
Chili dogs

Thanksgiving Has Come and Gone...

Every year I try to write down that for which I'm thankful. I've been so busy this year and haven't done so - not to mention I ended up with the flu Thanksgiving day and am just now surfacing back to life - so here goes:

That for which I am thankful:

• God


• antibiotics - to get rid of this awful flu


• a stimulating, awesome job -- okay so it's not all that awesome - but it's a job ;0)


• my family


• a beautiful home


• heat to warm my bones


• my awesome pets


• friends


• books to keep my fantasy world alive


• great benefits from my job


• money in the bank


• vanilla rum - for those yummy moments - ;)


• music to stimulate my soul


• jewelry to make me feel beautiful


• a great hairdresser whom I trust


• a great nail tech whom I trust


• a great vet whom I trust


• a great doctor whom I trust and love


• a full belly and healthy food


• coffee


• a beautiful sunrise/sunset on my own lake


• air conditioning


• Harley - because it makes my husband happy


• an awesome Nikon in order to capture memories


• jagermeister - for those crazy moments


• Spellcheck


• Sony computers


• all my favorite authors


• chocolate


• comfy pj's


• Tempurpedic


• and finally, Cole, because he wants his own section in this list

Love...

Life...

Ok -- Life has been so busy lately. It seems like I'm always saying that. Does it ever slow down? Work is hellacious. I guess I should be grateful but it's the economy keeping me EXTREMELY busy. It's crazy and it sucks. We're getting over 500 applications a day! People are really hurting. And it's sad we have to weed out who's really hurting and who's lying. C'est la vie!

We're having a Fall get-together this weekend. Lots of friends, lots of drink (my favorite part) and lots of laughs. I will take some pics and post some later. Hopefully no one will be too, too naughty. But, you know how us rednecks are!

On a positive note, I've lost 21 pounds and 19 inches. Gotta love it, girl!! I'm cooking with grease now! And, I'm actually surviving without all the food. If I get hungry, I eat. What I want. Just little bits of it. Then I exercise. It's working. Yay. I refuse to have gastric surgery or the lapband. I think it's the chicken-shit, easyway out and it's not healthy. I want to be able to eat things I enjoy and not worry about my nutrients.

Other than that all is well in the H20 household :) Chow for now loves.

Giving Thanks...

Thanksgiving is upon us - I have so much to be thankful for.
I just loved this picture. Sweet innocence.

Could It Be The End Of The World As We Know It?

Two more days. Two more days until the election of a lifetime. Unless some serious changes take place, I fear we will have a very different, controversial "leader" (if you will) of our free nation. So many have gravitated towards this man - and I do believe it's not because of his platform or because of his beliefs, I believe it's because he's evil in the disguise of good. He is NOT change in the right direction. I think he's underhanded. I believe he's not who he says he is. I truly believe he's a communist. I'm scared for our country. I'm scared because he's a wolf in sheeps clothing. How can people be so blind to him? Will he be the "one" to cause our fall?

Happy Birthday...

Today is my husband's 53rd birthday. He's so tired. He's been at work the past 28 days with only evenings at home. Seven 12 hour days ongoing and ongoing. So, today I made him a lemon cake in the shape of a heart with a huge pot of spaghetti and meatballs! He came home exhausted and was so surprised :) I decked him out in Harley gear for his birthday - to include a Hallmark Christmas ornament Harley style!! He's sedated from lots of food and cake and blissfully happy. I love you, Daddy.

Happy Birthday...

Today is my mom's 68th birthday. She is physically with us, but she has end-stage Alzeimer's and mentally is not aware. I saw her yesterday and surprisingly, when I asked her for a kiss, she planted a "big one" on my cheek. Now, I know it's not my birthday, but that was the best gift I could have ever asked for. I miss her so and wear reminders of her daily - my father passed down one of her favorite, most beautiful watches and bracelets to me yesterday. I'm wearing them with pride, honor and memory today. I've made a vow that the bracelet I shall never remove. If the watch were not so fragile I might wear it too all the time, but the bracelet shines with diamonds just like my mom. A gem of a woman. A hell of a lady. I love you, mommy.

When God Speaks...

If God Was A Man - This Is What I'd See

Sometimes when I'm bored - I like to find artwork and pictures on the net of things that randomly pop in my head. Yeah. Strange game but art is cool.
Then it hit me -- bam --- why don't you show other people what you find and see if they agree. Not that anybody but Heather reads my blog. So, this is today's.