*Your Cat's New Year's Resolutions*

My human will never let me eat their pet hamster, and I am at peace with that.

I will not slurp fish food from the surface of the aquarium

I will not eat large numbers of assorted bugs, then come home and throw them up so the humans can see that I'm getting plenty of roughage.

I will not lean way over to drink out of the tub, fall in, and then pelt right for the box of clumping cat litter. (It took FOREVER to get the stuff out of my fur.)

I will not use the bathtub to store live mice for late-night snacks.

We will not play "Herd of Thundering Wildebeests Stampeding Across the Plains of the Serengeti" over any humans' bed while they're trying to sleep.

I cannot leap through closed windows to catch birds outside. If I forget this and bonk my head on the window and fall behind the couch in my attempt, I will not get up and do the same thing again.

I will not assume the patio door is open when I race outside to chase leaves.

I will not stick my paw into any container to see if there is something in it. If I do, I will not hiss and scratch when my human has to shave me to get the rubber cement out of my fur.

If I bite the cactus, it will bite back.

When it rains, it will be raining on all sides of the house. It is not necessary to check every door.

I will not play "dead cat on the stairs" while people are trying to bring in groceries or laundry, or else one of these days, it will really come true.

When the humans play darts, I will not leap into the air and attempt to catch them.

I will not swat my human's head repeatedly when they are on the family room floor trying to do sit ups.

When my human is typing at the computer, their forearms are *not* a hammock.

Computer and TV screens do not exist to backlight my lovely tail.

I will not puff my entire body to twice its size for no reason after my human has watched a horror movie.

I will not stand on the bathroom counter, stare down the hall, and growl at NOTHING after my human has watched the X-Files.

I will not drag dirty socks onto the bed at night and then yell at the top of my lungs so that my humans can admire my "kill."

I will not perch on my human's chest in the middle of the night and stare until they wake up.

I will not walk on the key board when my human is writing important adagfsg gdjag ;ln.

Our Christmas Tree - 2007

Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

a great gift!

Rodney and I have the House all decorated with the traditional Christmas Tree and a wreath on the door...Christmas Cards on the mantle etc...but there was one thing (very important thing) missing... A Nativity Scene!!! I told Rodney friday night that we needed to start looking for just the right one...but I wanted one before next Chistmas...well one of my bosses and his wife gave me a Christmas present yesterday and guess what it was, yep you're right, a "Willow Tree Nativity Scene" just perfect...and it is one that can be added to every year...I am so excited!!

"JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON"

Is that a BLUE sky and is that the SUN????

Yes I think it is...this is the first day in a while that the sun has shown its beautiful face! I love it I'm alright with it being colder if at least the sun is out so I don't get all depressed!! Last night was yucky out...I got home from work and really need to go do some shopping...I don't like to go by myself but Rodney doesn't do shopping this time of year to many people everywhere for him :) So I ate supper and then got in the car and headed out! I got most of my shopping done and really enjoyed being there by myself...it brings back memories of when I did it all the time when I was in school...I looked at everything and never thought about a thing...I got everything I went after and the best part was at everyplace I went I got the Perfect parking spot :) It might have been raining but it wasn't that bad...and the stores really weren't that crowded...it was better than waiting for the weekend!

I better watch out he is coming after me!

GOOD ONE...had to share :)

I took my granddad to the mall the other day to buy
some new shoes. We
decided to grab a bite at the food court. I noticed
he was watching a
teenager sitting next to him. The teenager had spiked
hair in all
different colors: green, red, orange, and blue. My
granddad kept staring at
him. The teenager would look and find him staring
every time.

When the teenager had enough, he sarcastically asked,
"What's the
matter old man, never done anything wild in your
life?" Knowing my Granddad, I
quickly swallowed my food so that I would not choke
on his response;
knowing he would have a good one. And in classic
style he did not bat an
eye in his response. "Got drunk once and screwed a
peacock. I was
just wondering if you were my son."

just a catch up...

Okay I have not been in the blogging mood lately and I promised myself that if I started blogging I would keep it and I do really enjoy it...but I feel like I have just been to busy...

Alot has happened so I will try to fill you in without boring you to death :)

My nanny is home - she was in the nursing home getting therapy from when she shattered her shoulder...I haven't went and visited since she has been home (I feel BAD - so I have to do that this weekend - no excuses!)

My Dad is actaully being appreicated at his job...I'm proud of him...and I really think he likes his new position...he is doing the same thing just at a high level...

Rodney and I are struggling with his dad and his wife...but I have came to relize today on the way to work that if his dad thinks it can work out and he will be happy with it then I shouldn't continue to down the marriage...it is very hard for me but I will try...I'm not saying that I will be over joyed to see her but I will manage and be nice as possible...for his dad sake

Next, I did blog about Guinee's death and a little more about that is it was very hard for me to watch Rodney dig the first hole in our own yard to bury a pet...I first wanted to take it to mom and dad's b/c that is where everything else it...but the more I thought about it I wanted him home...Rodney got Guinee for me 1 month after we were married and we have been married for almost 5 years so he was getting pretty old...but I do know I will never have another one...anything else I get I want them to have a long life...

Yesterday my cat, Sassy, that I left at home when Rod and I got married had to be put to sleep - this was good because she had cancer and it was getting worst...but it still makes me sad...

Now on a lighter note...a deer hit my car...yes another accident...if you remember I hit the car with my bike :( ran into a mailbox :( and now this...and all I know is I am so glad to live right next to a great body shop!!! If you need some body work talk to me I'll give you the - I keep it on speed dial : )

THANKS FOR READING!!!!!

Wordless Wednesday! - My Dad and My Cousin Eli...

MeRRy CHRISTmas!

Here is my Guinee...This is sad...I woke up this morning and went in to feed him right before I left for work and he is always right there chewing on the cage wanting his food...well this morning I was just talking away to him and he didn't move...he must have died during the night or early morning...he was sweet even thought we would threaten to take him to the dentist to have his front teeth removed so he couldn't bite the cage...we still loved him and cleo did too(now he is going to ge lonely...) anyway I will miss walking by and having Guinee weeeeekkkkk at me for a carrot or just food in general :)....

Grip!

Can you believe that people can come into a home to take care of the elderly and steal from them...or better yet ask them for a loan? (I think it was with hopes they would forget about it...)

How about smoke every 15 minutes or on the cellphone all the time...I mean what if the person they were caring for tried to get up and fell while they were outside smoking...do these people not think??? If that was me I would feel terrible, but I wouldn't be out there in the first place...uuuuuuuurrrrrr

HOW HARD IS IT TO GET GOOD PEOPLE TO STAY W/ THE ELDERLY...very hard!!!!
In fact, around here I think it isn't possible!

God had an Angel with me this Morning!

I followed a lumber truck from my house all the way into GF and when I got here something just outta the blue made me think...you have that land deed that has been in your car for 2 months that you need to drop off...so I pulled in at the shopping center and drove thru the parking lot - no mailbox - so I pulled right back out...I turn the couner and a brand new blue mustang and dodge truck and that lumber truck has all hit each other. IF I would have just kept going i would have been right THERE!

Nanny

I wanted to get you all caught up because I got behind over this week...

Last week my Nanny (in the pic above) fell out in the garden and shattered the ball in her shoulder...bad deal! She had surgery on Monday and now has screaws and a plate to hold it together...I had plans to stay at the hospital on Monday night and that changed real quick when I woke up Monday and had to dash to the Bathroom to vomit...and I thought I was just nervous, so I went ahead and got ready and headed to work...well I guess the motion of the car wasn't the best idea and I ended up coming back home were I stayed all day on the couch only to get up to have to rush to the bathroom again and again...SO I was no help at all...Tuesday I get up and feel a little better but still don't want to try to go to work so I stay at home...it was relaxing...Tuesday night we all go and visit, she is doing better. But now it is time for the recovery process so please keep her and all the family in your prayers...

Halloween 2007

Well Halloween is over :(

I love to get dressed up and scare all the kids...and that is exactly what I did...It hurt my feeling alittle bit because I really did scare them. Some of the little guys would not even come in the house and the ones that did were not happy!

Next year I am thinking I'll go another route and try to look really sweet! I still have a bunch of candy left over and If I don't get it out of the house I will eat it all!!!!

Here are some picture of me...tell me how scary you think it is :)

See What I SEE...

Happy Halloween!

An extremely modest man was in the hospital for a series of tests, the last of which had left his bodily systems extremely upset.


Upon making several false alarm trips to the bathroom, he decided the latest episode was another and stayed put. He suddenly filled his bed with diarrhea and was embarrassed beyond his ability to remain rational.

In a complete loss of composure he jumped out of bed, gathered up the bed sheets, and threw them out the hospital window.

A drunk was walking by the hospital when the sheets landed on him. He started yelling, cursing, and swinging his arms violently trying to get the unknown things off, and ended up with the soiled sheets in a tangled pile at his feet.

As the drunk stood there, unsteady on his feet, staring down at the sheets, a hospital security guard, (barely containing his (laughter), and who had watched the whole incident, walked up and asked,
"What the heck is going on here?"

The drunk, still staring down replied: "I think I just beat the crap out of a ghost."

Happy Halloween

RACE FOR THE CURE!!

Well we did it...3 miles and still smiling! I loved it...This was my first year to go and race...I had a blast, watching the men do Yoga, belly dancers, and even BIKERS (Big Men in PINK) now those are some real men!! We were in a crowd of 50,000 people and I felt great...I'm not really a person that likes crowd and especially right in the middle, but this was amazing. A rush of emotions goes over you when the walk starts...I can't explain it! You see all the people there and they have all their shirts made up for differ groups, pink hair, etc., and then you see these little girls walking with their grandma and she is wearing a pink shirt, so you know she is a survivor and that those little girls will remember this experiance with her when she is gone...O I just loved being a part of this and knowing that so much $$ was being raised to help in the "Hunt for a Cure" I will be going back for sure next year!

What Kind of Plant is this???

Remember when...

I have been think about the last 25 years...well 24 years and 10 months of my life and thought I better write it down before I forget...with old age hits at 25...

Just some random thoughts...

1) I had a yellow bear the was my great grandma's that I slept with every night...I still have it put up, it started to get worn...
2) I remember using pink rollers for my hair and having to sleep in them...O the pain for beauty...
3) Sitting in class at school and having a bible store every day!
4) my green swing set :)
5) DUKE
6) eating dog treat with my cousin...@ North Little Rock...a long time ago
7) playing in the leaves with my cousin Kristy...
8) having an old poster of one of the New Kids on the Block from Kristy that I just had to hang in my room...
9) the man who read the meter always having some gum for me...
10) going to Mrs. Brown's and playing a board game about the 10 Comandments
11) at church there being this little wooden bear on the wall and you make him walk up the wall? 12) having a path worned out going to Betty's House
13) getting a phone call from branson's mom after he bit me saying he was getting a paddling for it :) haha...
14) the big tractor wheel in Mrs. Duncan Class 1st grade
15) the animal dictionary that mom hid for my Christmas one year and forgot about it...then we both were surprised when we found it...
16) Presents under the tree that were suppose to be fake that were actually MINE and they were there for almost 2 weeks!!!!
17) my cloths being homemade..which was great..but having to stand there while being fitted...O I didn't like that at all!!!
18) Kangaroo Shoes with the little pocket on the side...O I was cool
19) The cherry tree outside at School
20) the Hours we spent making houses out side at recess...

If I think of more I will add, but that is enough for now :)

The Weekend went by WAY to fast!

Well last I remember it was Friday at 4pm and I was driving home and then I turn around and it is 6am and I am driving back to work on Monday morning...

But I did enjoy the weekend while it lasted...Saturday morning Rod and I woke up and went down so I could get my MASSAGE and he could Workout...Well it was one on the best hour of my life :) Then to top it all off I walk outside and there are FRESH/HOT Cinnamon Rolls for a $1.00 - Rodney said he could feel how Happy I was!!!

Wordless Wednesday - Starting Today!

Prayers

I work at my bosses house in a subdivison...I have my own office it is the quest house, but it is on the same property...anyway...the neighbor's about 3 houses around the block is going through a VERY tough time...it is just another things that shows me how very blessed I am...and how life needs to be lived not just passed through and to enjoying every minute of the day! And how God works in your life and you need to be willing to listen...
The lady had just found out that she has breast cancer...whatever type it was was very fast growing and the doctors here told her pretty much there wasn't anything that could be done, so as a last resort she was going to go to California for some treatments more of a herbal all natural kinda thing?? Should last about 2 weeks and then she would fly home...not really a huge deal...her husband wasn't going she was taking a girl friend...not to worried ya know...Well they get to California and they are putting a IV Shint in and she CODE BLUES...now she is in a como and is acoss the United States...and now they are not able to do anything about the cancer until she comes to...so it doesn't look good at all, but that family really needs some prayers and another bad thing that until she is stable they can't transport her back home...right now the best thing I can think of to do for them is to pray for God to take control and let his will be done.

Help Raise Some $$$$

Just a Thought

Follow the Link Above and Help Raise money for Breast Cancer Research...This link will take you to my coworker's blog where she has a link setup on the left of her page to donate!

I am happy to say that I will be at the race on October 20th for the "Race for the Cure" I am so excite to help out this is my first time to race...I am going with my best friend...her mom is a survivor...I also just found out that one of my work neighbor has breast cancer...I am glad I am able to show some support by running 3 miles...well maybe not running but walking those 3 miles!!!!!!

Susan G. Komen For The Cure: Arkansas

Susan G. Komen For The Cure: Arkansas

SAVE THE DATE!!

14th Annual Race for the Cure
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Little Rock, Arkansas

8 AM - Downtown Little Rock

Well hum...

Well I have just about decided to lock myself in my room and never come out! It will probably be alot safer for everyone! We had a yard sale at my mother-in-law's house this weekend...well Thursday, Friday & Saturday and it was going great...just alot of work! Well I made it through Thursday and Friday no problems at all...then here come SATURDAY...I should have just stayed in the bed! I get up and drive to the yard sale had 2 more boxes to put out so I pull up to her driveway empty them then going to to back up to park up in this vacant lot...well I hit the neighbor's mailbox!!!! O I was so mad!!! How stupid can you be I ask myself...I never even seen it and sure didn't think I was that close...but that is how Saturday started so needless to say I was mad most of the day! I had to start looking for some guys to at least get the nice BRICK mailbox stood back up and now I still have to go back and mortor in the flower bed that was around it...I don't even want to talk about my poor car...the bright side is at least I can drive it...but it sure doesn't look to pretty now...just my luck I probably made enough in the yard sale to pay my deductable to repair my car...maybe :) - But that is just my luck!!!

Heels Baby...

I had a thought this morning about how lucky I really am...I was up this morning around 5:20am well at least to hit the snooze just one more time...:) then UP and getting ready. I usually put on a Sonic shirt and jeans but this moring I thought try to look pretty...so I did and I have on some cute black ankle pants and a little flowery tank w/ a thin little pull over...I can't explain it, anyway it is better than jeans...Then I go to look for some shoes...b/c I usually wear nikes that is all that was out...I go to the closest and I have two pair of brand new black shoes...one is the weadge...and the other is a very flat slipper type...the wedges looks the cutest but as I stand there for 5 minutes I think WHY just put the slippers on and go why make your feet hurt...there are so many people that have to wear heels everyday!!! I so feel for you - I LOVE MY FLATS :)Boring I know, but I am so blessed to not have to have my "a game" on all the time...It would be hard work making me pretty 5 days a week!!!!!! ONE I can do and I will from now on at least one day a week I am going to look fab! * this pic is me and my mom being fab ;)

September 11, 2001 - September 11, 2007

Can you believe that it has been 6 years? I can remember exactly where I was that day...I was in college and I had walked through the student center...eveybody was crowed up around the TV...I couldn't tell what was happening and you could just see the smoke coming from the two towers...I went outside and called mom saying WHAT in the world is going on...??? She told me...terrible how can they do that, WHY I thought? I saw a clip on the internet today of the flight paths of the Four flight that crashed...I wish I had the link it was very unreal how they started out on track and then all of a sudden everything went crazy...

I know it is a little late but I just was able to get this picture off of Rodney's Cellphone...August 2nd was his birthday and this was his Birthday Cake...O it was wonderful! Is was a Dairy Queen Reese Blizzard Cake!! I would be their Spokesman if I could...

What kind of Plant is this??????

We thought this was a Peniocereus Greggii (Cereus Greggii) but when I looked at many pictures on the internet it doesn't seem to look the same...Please help us figure out what mystery plant this is... :)

Nice Long Weekend!

Well,it sure is nice to have a long weekend...I have been pretty busy...Last week I was house sitting so I was away from Last Sunday to Friday, thankfully Rodney came and stayed on Wednesday night so it kinda broke the week up...but then when I got to come back home Rodney was leaving for a fishing trip to Lousiana(TUNA)so we saw each other for about an hour...he left and then me and my mom went to my mammaw and papaw's and stayed Friday night with them...that was fun got to catch up and see his plant that is so cool...I just love it, I have posted a pic of it above, I hope one day it blooms...it will be neat! Anyway...we got up Saturday morning had a wonderful breakfast and was on the way back home...I stayed at home just a little bit and then on the road again...I went with mom, dad, Susan, and Punk to Mt. View for the night...it was fun while it lasted, then off again back HOME! I stayed home Sunday night b/c Rodney had said he was going to be home early morning but he got his days messed up and he wasn't going to be home until TUESDAY morning Early...So I was up Monday morning ready to go do something :) So I went with Rita to the mall and did some shopping...I got a pair of Silvers for $21.00 So needless to say I was HAPPY!!! We got home about 9pm and I went to bed...Rodney woke me up at midnight he had just go home...he has a lot of pictures and he was excited about the trip so that is GOOD! and from what he says we will be having Tuna for awhile...Thanks for READING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Babies, Babies, Everywhere!!!

It seems like here lately there has been babies everywhere...The first picture is my new cousin Rylan and the second baby is my new cousin Eli...I have another cousin just born last Thursday but I haven't got a pic of him yet...his name is Robbie. As soon as I have one I will edit this post.

I thought this was cute!

A mother and her very young son were flying Southwest Airlines from Kansas City to Chicago. The little boy (who had been looking out the window) turned to his mother and asked, "If big dogs have baby dogs,and big cats have baby cats, why don't big airplanes have baby Airplanes?"
The mother (who couldn't think of an answer) told her son to ask the
stewardess. So the boy went down the aisle and asked the stewardess. The stewardess, who was very busy at the time, smiled and said, "Did your Mom tell you to ask me?"
The boy said, "Yes she did." Well, then, you go and tell your mother that there are no babyairplanes because Southwest always pulls out on time.

Have your Mom explain that to you."

jenny + a mtn. bike = DANGER!

In Regards to Riding my New Mtn. Bike...

I am so glad I have the ablility to laugh at the situations I get myself into...

Situation #1
Rodney and I decide to start riding serious...well we finally started and two weeks have went by and I have had two wrecks already! Anyway, here's the story:

We decided to ride around where we live and it was all good. I was proud that I was able to keep up most of the time with Rod and that I wasn't having to get off and push or anything (YEAH) but then DANGER entered the picture...I was trying to make a turn onto another side road and there was a drain hole there on the side of the rode...well somehow my tire ended up there...bloody knee and hand but I'm okay!!!! I start to get up and by that time Rod is there to help me up...well it was getting dark and I saw some headlights coming our way...I look at Rodney and say,"Please tell me that isn't the cops..." his words were..."Well that car isn't, but the second one is..." O ME if I'm not embarrassed enough...

Situation #2 (It gets better)
Rodney's mom and our cousin have been riding regularly for a while and Wednesday night we decided to go with them...Yeah for all flat roads (subdivison) Anyway...we start out riding and everything is fine...we made a couple of laps and the Danger starts creeping in again :) This time somehow a freakin' SUV gets in my way...well it isn't moving it is parked but goodness park in your dang driveway people!!!! I crash into the side of this SUV - I can't just hit and run...there was fingernail polish/blood/and some rubber off the handle bars...and my luck of course a dent!!! uuurrrggghhhh...so I go and tell the owner and exchange info...well like 5 minutes go by and the police start circling...yeah they were they to file a report...can it get any better??? I look down and the same knee that was almost heeled from the 1st wreck is bleeding down my leg...scratched it all up again...well I have to say the worst pain during the whole accident was the alcohol that Rita put on the cut...I think her and jennifer enjoyed that way to much!!!

So the guestion is now...should I keep riding or sell the bike???????

Breeze over my shoulder...

Today there was a warm breeze
It was very enlightening
It reminded me to stay strong
and turn away from my insecurities

I don't have to wonder where you are
while the days get so long
wondering, waiting
when you will you appear

I don't have to worry
I know you are there
I pray real hard
but I just try to prepare

Times have changed
but not your Love
I know this in my heart
It will alway stay strong

SAGITTARIUS - That's Me?! - What are you?

VIRGO - The PerfectionistDominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word.Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager.Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh.Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.

SCORPIO - The Intense OneVery energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking.Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive.Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can beself-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional.

LIBRA - The HarmonizerNice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own uniqueappeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful,generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily.Procrastinators. Very gullible.

ARIES - The DaredevilEnergetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun.Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse.(easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interestquickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive Tends to bephysical and athletic.

AQUARIUS - The SweetheartOptimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive andintelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bitrebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the insideand out. Eccentric personality.

GEMINI - The ChatterboxSmart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable butneeds to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change.Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficialor inconsistent, But is only changeable. Beautiful physically and mentally.

LEO - The BossVery organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Likeboundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help others. Socialand outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creativeenergy. Full of themselves. Loving. D oing the right thing is important toLeos. Attractive.

CANCER - The ProtectorMoody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome.Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative.Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt,but sympathetic.16 years of bad luck if you do not forward. PISCES - The DreamerGenerous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May becomesecretive and vague. Sensitive. Don't like details. Dreamy and unrealistic.Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful.

CAPRICORN - The Go-GetterPatient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking.Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists.Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be unfriendly at times.Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.

TAURUS - The Enduring OneCharming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hardworkers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who are stableand secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in theirbeauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice.Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally.Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often.Very generous.

SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky OneGood-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome).Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing.Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to bearound. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimeshypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes.Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.

Comments...

I want some comments...

Here is how this works! You come and glace through my page then give me feedback! Do you hate is, just to dang boring for ya...or is it just wonderful...Yeah, right.

Anyway, I want people to share thoughts about someone in their life...I really don't mean a person that is really close to them but someone that you just walk by that makes your day just by the smile on their face or the nice "hello" you get from the old man at Wal-Mart, or the nice person who helped you out when you were dropping everything, yet had a baby in you arms and couldn't pick it all up...

You know what I mean...

Skipper and Friends!

This is Skipper the Office Dog! Last time I stayed while my Boss was out of town...SKIPPER went missing...usually he is right under your feet. I went on the search only to find him with all of his friends!!!! He is funny you can say get your baby and he will run over and get one of his many BABIES! I just had to share this!

Summer Lazy Daze...

WOMEN WHO READ

One morning the husband returns after several hours of fishing and
decides to take a nap.

Although not familiar with the lake, the wife decides to take the
boat out.

She motors out a short distance, anchors, and reads her book.

Along comes a Game Warden in his boat.He pulls up alongside the woman and says, "Good morning, Ma'am. What are you doing?" "Reading a book," she replies, (thinking, "Isn't that obvious?")

"You're in a Restricted Fishing Area," he informs her.
"I'm sorry, officer, but I'm not fishing. I'm reading."
"Yes, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you could
start at any moment. I'll have to take you in and write you up."

"If you do that, I'll have to charge you with sexual assault," says
the woman. "But I haven't even touched you," says the game warden.
"That's true, but you have all the equipment. For all I know you
could start at any moment."

"Have a nice day ma'am," and he left.

MORAL: Never argue with a woman who reads. It's likely she can also think.

Mtn Climb!

Well I did something Sunday that I can't believe I did!!!

Rodney and I stayed at the Heber house all weekend and on our way home Sunday we thought we would stop and stroll up the mountain...well we had done that a couple of time and we just get to were the Rocks start and I was always saying, I don't think we need to go any further..." Well Sunday I guess I was feeling a little adventurous!!! And there was two older men with their two grandkids that were like 6 and 8 (Yeah so in my head I was saying if they can do this I can...) So I put my fears of getting stuck between these rocks and having to have a helicopter come and get me out...or falling and hitting my head and busting it open and having to be carried down...or worst Rodney getting hurt and me having to take control the situation - yeah right they would end up throwing me off the cliff...behind me and TOOK a go at the climb!

I will not say that it was easy - in fact yesterday I was sore! but WE got up there and it so PRETTY...I have some pics...It was worth the climb.

We stayed up there for a while just enjoying the view and the breeze...so nice

THEN we had to come DOWN...Rod and I make a good team b/c we helped each other figure out how to get down without just taking a leap...

I never thought I would do it and I did and I want to do it again!!!!!!!!

Worthless Info...

July is National Hot Dog Month!

Well...

Okay I am in Wal-mart returning a baby gift I had bought (found something else much better) and I have a bag full of film that I am going to have developed...as I stand there and wait for the cashier to do the return she turns to me and says, WELL WHEN IS THE BABY DUE! I turn around makesure she really is talking to me...have this really blank look on my face and say, "WHAT?" I rub my belly and say, "I'm not pregant? Do I look pregant????" then the girl plays it off as that returning the dipers and all the film...which at the time I laugh off BUT Why would you ask if you were expecting with RETURNING Dipers and a bunch of film that would mean that you already had the BABY!!!!!right??? Come on,now I am worried!!!! I have been 135lbs for the last 5 years...I have only gained for a very short time up to 140 and then I guickly returned to 135...I think today I will start to watch what I eat b/c I actually am overweight if you go by what the ideal weight is for me at the dr. office and hope for no more comments like this! I am glad I am starting today b/c last night I was at the twins b-day and ate way to much CAKE!!!! I am happy with myself, but yeah I wouldn't mind being at least 10 lbs lighter...can't hurt anything...Also I have the new bike and a perfect sidewalk...what is my excuse?????

Fishing Trip...

Well we went fishing Sunday afternoon...and I didn't catch anything like in this picture:) I was ready to go home and actually I had already gotten into the truck turned the a/c on and was saying, "COME ON" When I heard, "Get off your lazy butt and get down here...I have something to show you" That is the biggest bass I have seen in a while! We threw him back so maybe next time he will be HUGE and I will get him!!!!!

No, not Jennifer, just JENNY!!!

Have you ever had those phone calls Where this happens?

The phone rings you answer, "Hi! this is Jenny. O hi Jennifer how are you... "I am fine but it is just Jenny..." O sorry about that, ,but anyway I have a question about, whatever, JENNIFER

UUURRRRR - I am been Jenny my entire life NOT JENNIFER...I don't understand what people get by trying to call you the correct name not a nickname...and in my case it is my name....

Anyway just gripping my heart out!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I feel better and can get back to WORK!!!!!!!!!!

T.G.I.F.

Well here we are again...Finally Friday! Even with a Holiday in the the middle of the week I am still Thankful it is Friday...

I think it is just knowing that you don't have to get up and get ready to do anything. I am usually up but I move from the bed to the couch and watch tv...which I don't usually do alot of during the week. And also that is when Rod and I spend our time together...during the week we see each other but not really enjoy each other just kinda in the same house I guess you could say...anyway it works

O let me tell you what we are doing now...btw we didn't buy any fireworks this 4th which is crazy for us b/c Rodney has always spent too much money and then was sick b/c it was up in flames so quickly, but this year NOTHING...and I didn't care we went and watched them and that was fun...now getting back to what I started Rodney went and got up bikes to start riding...Yeah I am excited UNTIL I tried to ride...Let's see it has probly been 10 years or more since I have rode and I haven't done any kind of excercise in atleast the last year so it was an experience...Where we live there is a little side road and I take off well the has like 20 or more gears and I never have really used them so that was a small problem...I get to the end of the road and think okay I got to get back HOME...so YEAH I have to get off and push up the hills...Thank goodness there is only one...I did make it home but I died when I walked in...And Rodney Mr. Muscle and I can do anything the very first time perfectly! was like what is wrong with you I though you were just going the short side road...I just smiled and walked away...

Anyway I am going on and on...last night I did the same short ride and didn't have to walk up the hill!!!!YEAH I call that process :)

Getaway!

Rod and I got some much need time away last weekend...we left Friday night and went to Springfield, MO stayed the night then got up and went to the BassPro Shop...It is huge! I remember going when I was little...but now there is alot more stuff. there is also more animals and kinda like a walk through wildlife exhibit there...We left there about 2pm and was on the way to Eureka Springs...We stayed at the Crescent Hotel (the ghost must have been on vacation) where we had our hour Massages (aaahhhhhhhh) We stayed in a Balcony Room and the view was so nice...We always eat at the Balcony Restaurant in the Basin Park Hotel, can't beat it...plus you eat out on the balcony so you can people watch :) Anyway we went around to the shops and walked to all the springs and walked through the gardens...go to www.myspace.com/jenrod for pictures - it was so relaxing. We made to home Sunday afternoon and we crashed...well caught up on all the laundry you have when you get back...I hate that part!

Taken back...

I was taken back to my childhood today...I love it when that happens :)

I was getting some letters ready to mail out and with the postage increase I have to add more than just the regular one stamp...

One stamp is a 5 cent stamp and it isn't one of the fancy just peel and stick you have to lick it and stick it :)

Well that is what took me back the taste of the stamp...remember those book you could get and have the stickers inside...I thought of sitting down and do that...awe the good old days...

Father's Day

Well Yesterday was Father's Day and I didn't even see my Dad!!!

So why not blog about how great he is and maybe get some brownie points?????

He is really great...no joke...I have to say no matter what happen with anything I can depend on him to be beside me. I think it is that "Daddy's Little Girl" disease...I may not be that little girl anymore but I don't ever want him to think that he isn't loved and needed...even though I'm married and Rodney is great, I got to chose Rodney and it was a decsion for us to make to get married...God chose me to be my dad's daughter and I am so thankful for that...he knew exactley what we both needed...Dad's are giving a great gift when a child is born...they can take that and live for that child or continue to live for themselves...this is a choice they are givin...mine took his chance and lived for me...so THANKS! And look at it this way you got the BEST daughter in the world...RIGHT...

A Litte Side Note: Mom you are great too...I started feeling bad b/c I didn't write on Mother's Day...Love you both!

Rodney helps a red fox...

You never know what is going to happen at work when it comes to hauling concrete...

Rodney called me this morning and said he had done his good deed for today...first thought was he was being sarcastic and he had done something bad...but he said him and some of the guys were out looking at some rock piles and up it a tree was a red fox. It was about 15 foot up in this tree and it was stuck in a fork...back feet on one side and the front on the other...I can just imagine it up there trying to get out so hard and no matter what it did it was just getting wedged in there worse and worse...How and why it was up there is a unknown maybe there was some tasty birds or something I don't know...the poor thing was just stuck and needed a boost and that is where Rodney came to the rescue...he use a long pole that he found in the shop and pushed the little foxes butt up and as soon as that fox could get some footing he was gone like lighting...

Why go to Church?

Why Go To Church?

A Church goer wrote a letter to the editor of a newspaper and complained that it made no sense to go to church every Sunday. "I've gone for 30 years now," he wrote, "and in that time I have heard something like 3,000 sermons. But for the life of me, I can't remember a single one of them. So, I think I'm wasting my time and the pastors are wasting theirs by giving sermons at all."

This started a real controversy in the "Letters to the Editor" column, much to the delight of the editor. It went on for weeks until someone wrote this clincher:

"I've been married for 30 years now. In that time my wife has cooked some 32,000 meals. But, for the life of me, I cannot recall the entire menu for a single one of those meals. But I do know this. They all nourished me and gave me the strength I needed to do my work. If my wife had not given me these meals, I would be physically dead today. Likewise, if I had not gone to church for nourishment, I would be spiritually dead today!"

When you are DOWN to nothing.... God is UP to something! Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible! Thank God for our physical AND our spiritual
nourishment!"

All right, now that you're done reading, send it on! I think everyone should read this! "When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?"

The Living Bible:

His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans, and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college.

He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright. He became a Christian while attending college.

Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very conservative church. They want to develop a ministry to the students but are not sure how to go about it.

One day Bill decides to go there. He walks in with no shoes, jeans, his T-shirt, and wild hair. The service has already started and so Bill starts down the aisle looking for a seat.

The church is completely packed and he can't find a seat. By now, people are really looking a bit uncomfortable, but no one says anything.

Bill gets closer and closer and closer to the pulpit, and when he realizes there are no seats, he just squats down right on the carpet.

By now the people are really uptight, and the tension in the air is thick.

About this time, the minister realizes that from way at the back of the church, a deacon is slowly making his way toward Bill.

Now the deacon is in his eighties, has silver-gray hair, and a three-piece suit. A godly man, very elegant, very dignified, very courtly. He walks with a cane and, as he starts walking toward this boy, everyone is saying to themselves that you can't blame him for what he's going to do.

How can you expect a man of his age and of his background to understand some college kid on the floor?

It takes a long time for the man to reach the boy.

The church is utterly silent except for the clicking of the man's cane. All eyes are focused on him. You can't even hear anyone breathing. The minister can't even preach the sermon until the deacon does what he has to do.

And now they see this elderly man drop his cane on the floor. With great difficulty, he lowers himself and sits down next to Bill and worships with him so he won't be alone.

Everyone chokes up with emotion.

When the minister gains control, he says, "What I'm about to preach, you will never remember. What you have just seen, you will never forget."

"Be careful how you live. You may be the only Bible that many people will ever read!"

I asked the Lord to bless you as I prayed for you today. To guide you and protect you as you go along your way.... His love is always with you, His promises are true, And when we give Him all our cares, You know He will see us through.

Explained...

The Lord is my Shepherd (That's Relationship!)
I shall not want (That's Supply!)
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. (That's Rest!)
He leadeth me beside the still waters. (That's Refreshment!)
He restoreth my soul (That's Healing!)
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness. (That's Guidance!)
For His name sake (That's Purpose!)
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. (That's Testing!)
I will fear no evil. (That's Protection!)
For Thou art with me (That's Faithfulness!)
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me, (That's Discipline!)
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies. (That's Hope!)
Thou anointest my head with oil, (That's Consecration! )
My cup runneth over. (That's Abundance!)
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. (That's Blessing!)
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord. (That's Security!)
Forever (That's Eternity!)

I've Learned...

If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis!

They're written by Andy Rooney , a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.......

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.
I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.
I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the
most peaceful feelings in the world.
I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.
I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the
strength to help him in some other way.
I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be,
everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a
heart to understand.
I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer
nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it
gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we
ask for.
I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so
spectacular.
I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be
appreciated and loved.
I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I 've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only
letting that person continue to hurt you.
I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to
surround myself with people smarter than I am.
I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I've learned. That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one
more time before she passed away.
I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender,
because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little
finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.
I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all
the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Who am I?

I am a wife, daughter, granddaughter, cousin, neice...

Do you really want to ask, "How are you today?"

Well today was one of those days when I ask myself are you okay? It is the feeling of not knowing are you sad or happy or kinda in the middle? I feel that the water running over my feet is getting on my pants and I hate that...I have the feeling that the sun feels really nice on my skin, but then I think I am burning...It is the thought of I just washed my car...so I sure a rain shower will pop up! One of those o so great Wednesdays I guess.

I think today would be a good day for someone to come up to me and ask, "How are you doing?" I think I would just tell them to pull up a chair...or maybe just run the other way :) I don't know what would be best...well I do for them RUN!

It isn't that my life it terrible - I am blessed in so many ways maybe I just need to list some...

I Love God
I am married to someone who loves me and I share the same feelings for him.
My mom and dad are great - wouldn't trade them for ANYONE!
I have a GREAT family - I know that I can count on them...
I may not have any brother or sisters but I have aunts uncles and cousins! you know who you are!!!
I have a cat named Cleo and a pig named Guine - that are very sweet-can't put a $ on them.
My heart is still beating.
I have my 5 senses.
I have a nice house to live in that Rodney and I own
I have a car to drive...it's not paid for but I can make the payments
I have the $ to buy flowers and enjoy my flower beds...
I have a job
Rodney has a job
Neither of us are careless with money - that is a great thing - no fusses
We have food to eat
We have too many cloths
I have a bed to sleep in

This list could go on, but I don't want to bore the few people who actually read this...Althought this might be something good for other to do write down what is good in their life - It makes you quit feeling sorry for yourself - well it did me...I think maybe I am just ready to be home in my own home...I am house sitting this week so I have been pretty much by myself the last couple of day...Rodney will have a basketcase coming home to him tomorrow :)

"This will improve your life" Well that is what the other blogger said?

Questions #1

What is the strangest thing you carry in your wallet or purse?

I will go ahead and answer this...

For me it is a dollar bill with a pink bandade wrapped around it...I bet you are asking why? Well probably 6 years ago (maybe longer, I'm not good with dates) my papaw was put in the hospital with some problems with his heart...and some how he ended up with this dollar taped to his bed rail with this lovely pink bandade...and well he gave it to me when he got out and I have kept it with me ever since and I have no intentions of taking it out :)

Movie on Lifetime

I watched a good movie last night on Lifetime...I am not big on setting down and staying there for an entire movie but this one had me...I can't remember the name of it though??? (sounds about right) Anyway it was about a girl that found love and then the man was taken away by fire...then she met someone else and she fell in love with him...then he was taken away by a bomb and was burned pretty bad...Then the 3rd guys well you just need to watch the movie...

It just made me think about everything and that there are people in our lives that we don't even relize are there. In this movie it was someone from her past that was doing everything he could so she wasn't happy...

Of course, I watched this movie and then dreamed about it, so needless to say I was chased all night :)

2am - blah blah

Well here I am awake at 2 in the morning...if you know me this isn't normal!! I was sick yesterday and stayed on the couch...well I did get up and go to church thinking I might get to feeling better and I didn't...so I came back home and laid down...I took some sinus medicine and now I can't sleep!!! So this is a great time to update me blog :)

On Thursday of last week ETHAL, a dog that is in the office were I work, had to be put down...very sad day She had heart failure and just wasn't doing good at all. So now there is only one dog, Skipper, and one cat, tabby, at work...Not over a year ago TOSHA had to be put down...she had cancer and was really in bad shape (she was a rotweiler) Anyway...

On Saturday the 12th there was another benefit for my cousin, STACEY who has cancer...It was a busy day, there was a huge yard sale, and bake sale, silent auction, and bingo - lots of music and food!!! It went over very well and made a bunch of money for the family!! Please keep this family in your prayers every night!

Having something like this happen to a close family member is really a eye opener...It just shows what you hear everyday you don't know what tomorrow will bring and you can count on having another day. It makes you realize how blessed you really are and your problems that you moan and carry on about really doesn't matter!! Now I relize that when I say, "It can wait til tomorrow" I have a second thougt about if it really can...

Cleo Jones

Pretty Good I'd Say...

THE BEST COMEBACK LINE EVER!
Marine Corps General Reinwald was interviewed on the Radio the other day and you'll love his reply to the lady who Interviewed him concerning guns and children. Regardless of how you feel about gun laws you gotta love this!!!! This is one of the best comeback lines of all time. It is a portion of a National Public Radio (NPR) interview, which is a nationally funded, Between a female broadcaster and US Marine Corps General Reinwald who was about to sponsor a Boy Scout Troop visiting His military installation.

FEMALE INTERVIEWER: So, General Reinwald, what things are you going to teach these young boys when they visit your base?
GENERAL REINWALD: We're going to teach them climbing,canoeing,archery,and shooting.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Shooting! That's a bit irresponsible,isn't it?
GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see why, they'll be properly supervised on the rifle range.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: Don't you admit that this is a terribly dangerous activity to be teaching children?
GENERAL REINWALD: I don't see how. We will be teaching them proper rifle discipline before they even touch a firearm.
FEMALE INTERVIEWER: But you're equipping them to become violent killers.
GENERAL REINWALD: Well, ma'am, you're equipped to be a prostitute, but you're not one, are you?

The radio went silent and the interview ended. You gotta love the Marines! AMERICA , THE HOME OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!

ME

The moment you have been waiting for...Yes a picture of ME!
Leave me a comment on what you think...

Letter from God...

As you got up this morning, I watched you, and hoped you would talk to me, even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday.
But I noticed you were too busy, trying to find the right outfit to wear.
When you ran around the house getting ready, I knew there would be a few minutes for you to stop and say hello, but you were to busy.
At one point you had to wait fifteen minutes with nothing to do except sit in a chair. Then I saw you spring to your feet. I thought you wanted to talk to me but you ran to the phone and called a friend to get the latest gossip instead. I watched patiently all day long. With all our activities I guess you were too busy to say anything to me.
I noticed that before lunch you looked around, maybe you felt embarrassed to talk to me,that is why you didn't bow your head.
You glanced three or four tables over and you noticed some of your friends talking to me briefly before they ate, but you didn't. That's okay.
There is still more time left, and I hope that you will talk to me yet.
You went home and it seems as if you had lots of things to do. After a few of them were done, you turned on the TV. I don't know if you like TV or not, just about anything goes there and you spend a lot of time each day in front of it not thinking about anything, just enjoying the show.
I waited patiently again as you watched the TV and ate your meal, but again you didn't talk to me.
Bedtime I guess you felt too tired. After you said goodnight to your family you plopped into bed and fell asleep in no time. That's okay because you may not realize that I am always there for you.. I've got patience, more than you will ever know.... I even want to teach you how to be patient with others as well.
I love you so much that I wait everyday for a nod, prayer or thought, or a thankful part of your heart. It is hard to have a one-sided conversation.
Well, you are getting up once again. Once again I will wait, with nothing but love for you. Hoping that today you will give me some time.
Have a nice day!
Your friend,
GOD

Did you grow up in the 80's?

You know you grew up in the '80s if.... You ever ended your sentence with "psych" You solved the Rubics cube.....by peeling off the stickers You watched the pound puppies You can sing the rap to "the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" You wore biker shorts under your skirts and felt stylish You yearned to be a member of the Baby-sitters club and tried to start a club of your own. (amen) You owned those little Strawberry Shortcake pals scented dolls You know what 'Whoa' means from Blossom Three words: M.C. Hammer You thought it would be great to have a friend named "boner" You can sing the entire theme song to "Duck Tales" If you played the chipmunks Christmas album all year long! The crypt keeper really freaked you out Remember reading Kool-Aid man comics You ever watched Fraggle Rock You had plastic streamers on the handle bars of your bike When it was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons You wore a pony tail to the side of your head You saw the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on the big screen You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school You made your mom buy you one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side You had a Kirk Cameron poster on your bedroom wall You played the game "Mash" with friends at school You wore a Jordache jean jacket and you were proud of it L.A. GEAR Your mother wouldn't let you have garbage pail kids You wanted to change your name to Jem in Kindergarten You remember reading "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and all the Ramona books You know the profound meaning of "Wax on, Wax off" You wanted to be a Goonie (HELL Ya) You ever wore fluorescent, neon if you will, clothing You wanted to be on StarSearch You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off. You took Lunch pales to school You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the ONLY female smurf You remember the craze, and then banning of slap bracelets You still get the urge to use "NOT" at the end of every statement you make

You remember Hypercolor T-shirts Barbie and the Rockers was your favorite band You remember Punky Brewster You loved Howard the duck You thought Sheera and He-man should hook up You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged "friendship bracelets" You ever owned a pair of Jelly Shoes After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you couldn't stop saying "I know you are but what am I?" You remember "I've fallen...and I can't get up!" You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates You ever got seriously injured on a slip and slide You know not to mix poprocks and soda You have played with a 'skip-it' You had or went to a birthday party at McDonald's If you've ever wanted to go to Degrassi High You ever sat on or used one knee on a skateboard You learned oldies songs by watching Alvin and the Chipmunks You had a Glow Worm or watched the cartoons You remember dancing along with the Bangles in "Walk Like An Egyptian" If you remember Heathcliff the orange cat You saw the California Raisins Christmas claymation special You've gone through this list occasionally saying "That wasn't from the 80's" You remember Popples DON'T WORRY, BE HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!! You wore socks over tights with high-top Reeboks You wore like 8 pairs of socks at once, scrunched down MISS MARY MACK MACK MACK ALL DRESSED IN BLACK BLACK BLACK..... You remember boom boxes instead of CD players You remember watching both "Gremlins" movies You remember the gimp fad You remember the Transformers You had to buy a pair of overalls when everyone stared wearing them You knew what it meant to say: "Care bear stare!!" and you had a favorite You remember Rainbow Bright and MY Little Pony Tails You remember watching TV thinking Doogie Howser was hot! You remember Alf, the little furry brown alien from Malmac You remember the large amounts of hairspray used You remember those very stylish headbands You remember Vicky the Robot You remember Eve Garland from Out of this World and how she could stop time by pressing the tips of her index fingers together and talking to her dad through a glowing cube in her bedroom You remember the beginning of New Kids on the Block You remember watching The Cosby show You remember Mr.Belvadier You remember Michael J. Fox in Family Ties and Back to the Future You tried to copy dance moves from the movies footloose and girls just wanna have fun You've watched pretty in pink and sixteen candles a hundred times

Sassafras (Sassy)

I want everyone to take a look at this cat in the picture to the left...This cat is a cat that is very close to my heart and has pretty much always been there with me. I was thinking you have those childhood pets that grow up with you and this cat was there for me through all of my highschool days, dating days, all the friends and family cookouts...meeting Rod for the 1st time - btw this cat loved Rod from the 1st time he came in the house...and Sassy is not the social cat around new people - she just knew he was going to be around for a while. She was there with me when there were deaths in the family and you know I could talk to her and she never argued or nothing she would just look at me with her eyes that said, "It will be alright Don't worry so much!" and last night I was looking through my pics of like Christmas etc. and she was in almost everyone of them...I know that she is aging and she has had a great life but I still just want to know that she will always be there...I guess she will, she will just be in my heart forever...

Piglet

Well, lets talk pigs...When I got married 4 years ago all I talked about was how I wanted a guinne pig and for our anniversary that is what Rod got me...and now after 3 years he is as fat as ever and spoiled rotten...you can walk by his cage without him saying he wants a carrot...and of course we get him one. Rod will feed him then when I walk by he acts like he never was feed so he gets fed twice. I think he trys to see how many times we will feed him...We Love Him!

Something to Think about...

Scenario: Jack goes duck hunting before school, pulls into school parking lot with shotgun in gun rack.

1973- Vice Principal comes over, takes a look at Jack's shotgun, goes to his car and gets his to show Jac k.
2006- School goes into lock down, FBI called, Jack hauled off to jail and never sees his truck or gun again. Counselors called in for traumatized students and teachers.

Scenario: Johnny and Mark get into a fist fight after school.

1973- Crowd gathers. Mark wins. Johnny and Mark shake hands and end up best friends. Nobody goes to jail, nobody arrested, nobody expelled.
2006- Police called, SWAT team arrives, arrests Johnny and Mark. Charge them with assault, both expelled even though Johnny started it.

< B>++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++++++ +

Scenario: Jeffrey won't be still in class, disrupts other students.
1973- Jeffrey sent to office and given a good paddling by Principal.
Sits
still in class.
2006- Jeffrey given huge doses of Ritalin. Becomes a zombie. School gets extra money from state because Jeffrey has a disability.
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Scenario: Billy breaks a window in his neighbor's car and his Dad gives him a whipping.

1973- Billy is more careful next time, grows up normal, goes to college, and becomes a successful businessman.
2006- Billy's Dad is arrested for child abuse. Billy removed to foster care and joins a gang. Billy's sister is told by state psychologist that she remembers being abused herself and their Dad goes to prison. Billy's mom has affair with psychologist.

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Scenario: Mark gets a headache and takes some aspirin to school.
1973- Mark shares aspirin with Principal out on the smoking dock.
2006- Police called, Mark expelled from school for drug violations. Car searched for drugs and weapons.

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Scenario: Pedro fails high school English.

1973: Pedro goes to summer school, passes English, goes to college.

2006: Pedro's cause is taken up by state. Newspaper articles appear nationally explaining that teaching English as a requirement for graduation is racist. ACLU files class action lawsuit against state school system and Pedro's English teacher. English banned from core curriculum. Pedro given diploma anyway but ends up mowing lawns for a living because he can't speak English.
< BR>++++++++++++ +++++++++

Scenario: Johnny takes apart leftover firecrackers from the 4th of July, puts them in a model airplane paint bottle, blows up a red ant bed.
1973- Ants die.

2006- BATF, Homeland Security, FBI called. Johnny charged with domestic terrorism, FBI investigates parents, siblings removed from home, computers confiscated, Johnny's Dad goes on a terror watch list and is never allowed to fly again.

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Scenario: Johnny falls while running during recess and scrapes his knee.
He
is found crying by his teacher, Mary. Mary, hugs him to comfort him.

1973- In a short time Johnny feels better and goes on playing.

2006- Mary is accused of being a sexual predator and loses her job. She faces
3 years in State Prison. Johnny undergoes 5 years of therapy.

Starting again...

Okay this is it...I will never try blogging again if I don't stick with it this time...