My New Favorite Song.

What If? By Nichole Nordeman

What if you’re right?
And he was just another nice guy
What if you’re right?
What if it’s true?
They say the cross will only make a fool of you
And what if it’s true?

What if he takes his palace in history
With all the prophets and the kings
Who taught us love and came in peace
But then the story ends
What then?

(Chours)
But what if you’re wrong?
What if there’s more?
What if there’s hope you never dreamed of hoping for?
What if you jump?
And just close your eyes?
What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise?
What if He’s more than enough?
What if it’s love?

What if you dig, What if you dig
Way down deeper than your simple-minded friends
What if you dig?
What if you find
A thousand more unanswered questions inside
That’s all you find

What if you pick apart the logic
And begin to poke the holes
What if the crown of thorns is no more
Then folklore that must be told and retold

(Chours)

You’ve been running as fast as you can
You’ve been looking for a place you can land so long
But what if you’re wrong?

What if you jump?
And just close your eyes?
What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise?
What if He’s more than enough?
What if it’s love?

Sweet Tea

I made HOME brewed sweet tea last night! I have to tell you, I am not much of a fan of tea but mine was REALLY good. I remembered how Damon and I went to this restaurant and they gave you sugar water to sweeten your tea. So I put the water in our tea kettle last night, you know the one that screams when it's ready, well anyway then I put about a cup of sugar in the pitcher and poured the screamin hot water on top of it. Then put TWO family size tea bags in and put a top on it. Let is seep for about 15 minutes. Damon told me I did a good job! I say I have to agree. I feel so...so ...so southern! For dinner I made home made lasagne, it was my first time. I think it turned out pretty good, also had a salad to go with it! So that was my night, I got off work feeling like I was gonna chuck. Then went to Kroger for some deals, then walmart for the majority of my grocery shopping, then came home and put it all away. Bout 80bucks worth. Then I made dinner, then I did laundry, washed dishes, put my dress clothes back on (had been in jammies to cook) then curled my hair. Then sat down and waited for Damon. I was busy. Then I worked out for about 15-20 minutes, joggin and walking. It was a busy night and I went to sleep easily. Cept for my bad dream. I have had two nights in a row with the same kind of dream and its awful.

Sent our tax stuff to my aunt today. She's a CPA and does our taxes for free (yay!) hopefully we will break even or better yet get a refund! Last year we owed $2500!! Blech...
Tonight is AI...I'm excited!

On a side note....I think we are having left overs tonight, cus I hate making stuff then it getting wasted!

ummmm...not much going on besides that.

Except I will say, Damon wants to get a hotel room for after the concert, so maybe we can have a nice relaxing weekend and head up early and see the aquarium too! Maybe we can even go to the chattanooga church Sunday morning. I am sooo excited!

Tickets

Amongst my bummedness (if that's a word...which I doubt it is) I just did something WONDERFUL!
I got an email announcing The Crabb Family as well as Gold City will be performing at the Memorial Auditorium (yes the very same as assembly) THIS Saturday! I bought tickets as a surprise for Damon and I! Of course I called and told him though, AFTER I had bought the tickets. I tried for artists circle, but there weren't enough available to sit by each other so I bought next best thing. Anyway, I am super excited. Just thought I would let ya'll know!

Monday

I can't handle today...I really really can't. No, I am NOT about to have a visit from aunt flo either. It would figure I get a blessing at church and I have an awful night of dreams and now this day. I'm so upset right now.

I feel like I could go crazy.

I had an awfuls night sleep last night, bad dreams. Awful dreams.... Horrible. I woke up around 3:30am from them.

It's billing, blech on monday's anyway. But I just talked to my mom, my cousin and her husband who are newly, saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost, have missed 4 church services in a row. Something is going on, I want to know what. It has me very down about it.

Lastly, I have really been requesting prayer about something and it appears one of the people I have had involved in my prayer doesn't even want to participate in what God might or could do. Instead they want to remain in the secure and normal routine they are accustomed to. I am really hurt over all this.

I am crying at work nearly, I feel crazy, amongst getting sick. I just want to go home and be by myself. NO one...no husband, no family, no friends...NO ONE. I want to lay there. Gain even more weight and be awful and ugly for the rest of my life!

I am truly in the mully grub's today. God please help me to get out of this...cus I know it's not pleasing to you :(

GRRR

I am boycotting blog world! IT'S TO BORING RIGHT NOW!
I have tried and tried to be interesting, but apparently I am not
So I quite!
*stomps off*

Pray Please

pray for Damon's papaw, he is being taken back into the hospital. Just found out.

Funnies

Funnies
1. How Do You Catch a Unique Rabbit?
Unique Up On It.

2. How Do You Catch a Tame Rabbit?
Tame Way, Unique Up On It

3. How Do Crazy People Go Through The Forest?
They Take The Psycho Path

Question 4 was bad, so I took it out :P
as was 5 :)

6. What Do Eskimos Get From! Sitting On The Ice too Long?
Polaroid's

7. What Do You Call a Boomerang That Doesn't work?
A Stick

8. What Do You Call Cheese That Isn't Yours?
Nacho Cheese.

9.What Do You Call Santa's Helpers?
Subordinate Clauses.

10. What Do You Call Four Bullfighters In Quicksand?
Quattro Sinko..

11. What Do You Get From a Pampered Cow?
Spoiled Milk.

12. What Do You Get When You Cross a Snowman With a Vampire?
Frostbite.

13. What Lies At The Bottom Of The Ocean And Twitches?
A Nervous Wreck.

14. What's The Difference Between Roast Beef And Pea Soup?
Anyone Can Roast Beef. Can you pea soup?

15. Where Do You Find a Dog Wi th No Legs?
Right Where You Left Him.

16. Why Do Gorillas Have Big Nostrils?
Because They Have Big Fingers. (hahahahaha-that was my favorite)

17. Why Don't Blind People Like To Sky Dive?
Because It Scares The Dog.

18. What Kind Of Coffee Was Served On The Titanic?
Sanka.

19. What Is The Difference Between a Harley And a Hoover?
The Location Of The Dirt Bag.

20. Why Did Pilgrims' Pants Always Fall Down?Because They Wore Their Belt Buckle On Their Hat.

21. What's The Difference Between a Bad Golfer And a Bad Skydiver?A Bad Golfer Goes, Whack, Dang!A Bad Skydiver Goes Dang! Whack.

22. How Are a Texas Tornado And a Tennessee Divorce The Same?
Some body's Gonna Lose A Trailer

Thought that might cheer the seemingly grumpys outa today! I for one was grumpy this morning. Aint now tho!

Stomach...hurts...

It would figure after the devotion and message last night about "getting that rat off your back" (rat representing worry and fear) that I would have stuff come up in my mind!
Ever want something SO bad, then it doesn't happen. Then you resign yourself to it not happening, then it could possibly happen but you are trying NOT to like the idea again so your heart doesn't hurt? I hope that makes sense. I have so many things in life I want. I don't mean worldy pleasures, I mean a home of our (damon and I) own, kids, stay at home mom, etc.. *looks in the far distance with starry eyed expression on face* God alone holds my future and nothing I think or do can change it, unless I step OUT of his leading hand. I choose to remain in the boat.

Next subject: Pettiness (hope I spelled that right)
I have had some issues lately with someone I really really trusted, it hurt, deep. This leads me to the next question, WHO can you REALLY trust? WHO has NEVER hurt me? GOD, He's the ONLY one who has never hurt me. Even my husband has hurt me, as I am sure I have hurt him, but God NEVER hurts our feelings. He may ask us to accept His will, which is not exactly as we wanted, but best for us. But He WON'T hurt us. Going back to the trust and being hurt by someone I loved part....my hubby says we (as the church and Christians in general) are going have to get over the petty stuff in our lives. That means my life, your life, your brothers sisters aunts life. Seriously! He's right too! If we can't get along here on earth (which we are only on for an average of 70ish years) how can we get a long in heaven (which we are there forever! yes I said FOREVER)? Question is...if we hold on to the pettiness, will we make it to heaven. I, of ALL people, realize we make mistakes. Man, I feel like I make them day in day out! Does it justify being treated, or treating someone else wrong?! I am speaking from my own experience here people! Life is SOOOOOOOO short! Why do we let little things bother us? We let mis read "tones" in voices tear friendships apart or atleast build a wall that we don't break down until we get the facts straight (been there,done that), we let "guys" or "girls" that we like tear friendships apart and build more walls (again, been there,done that), and here's the stupidest of all...I, KASEY BROYLES, can control who or what I let bother me! Nothing is worth losing your salvation, your friends, your family, or whatever it may be. *steps down off soap box* Speaking of soap box, do you know what that phrase really means? Back in the 1920's the womens groups wanted to be heard or the shorter men, and they would stand on literal soap boxes to be seen. The soap boxes were originally crafted of wood and were much like a small sturdy crate, thus providing the needed platform. (least that is what I saw on this one show on tv :P )

Now, more happy stuff. Morgie is coming over TOMORROW! Damon says we are like peas and carrots. Morgan Fox is truly me, only in child form (and skinny, *sigh*). We have sooooo much fun!

For all my VLB's in the teen group that read this....JAMES PLACE at church Feb 3rd 7:00pm BE THERE OR BE SQUARE. Mexican inspited dinner night, enchilads, nacho bar, yummy desserts, and drinks. Most importanly Devotion on James Chap 2, with organized fun time and UNorganized free time! 7PM to 9PM! See ya there!

Can you see me now?

Is it still ALL white (the background that is)? Or have the pics finally showed up?!

I'm Famous!

How do you like the new blog look? In case you don't know what that is in my background, it's a picture I took and made black and white and washed out a little bit of a barrel racer. I have cowboy hats behind my comments area and my past posts area. Cute huh...well at least I think so!

Now to the famous part....guess what we found here at work yesterday? A STOLEN semi truck! The truck had been running since Monday ( or even longer) but our warehousman noticed it around 6am monday morning. Well it was still going yesterday around 2ish. We were afraid someone had died in it and I made my boss go knock. (yes I made my boss go :P ) Well anyway, no one answered and he didn't want to go inside the cab because if someone was dead he didn't want any fingerprints, etc.. of his own in the truck (least that's what I think) well anyway through a series of steps and contacts I FINALLY got a hold of the trucking company. Before I called the trucking company though, I had called police dispatch and had them come out, about the time they got here was when I found out the truck had been stolen over the weekend. Two trucks had been stolen, we had only found one. Well, I had to write my name, my information, all the information I collected, etc. etc. and give to the police. They at first thought it would be no big deal that the truck would be returned and pretty low key investigation. By the time I was leaving the head of detectives what out here, pictures taken, several people on it. My boss says we will probably have to go to court on this. GO KASEY!

This morning I had to take the cats to the vet, the plan was just to take jr for his booster shots. Well, I noticed a LARGE lump on tiggers neck. I checked it out and he has about a golf ball sized abcess on his neck, so off to the vet HE goes! GRRR...they are gonna make me broke!

I made tammys muffins last night, one fell apart cus I think I put to much topping on it. So I ate it :D I will have to make her another one before church tonight :P

Today is pay day, so I need to deposit into my car account, write my grocery list, write the check to kim for the baskets, and pay tithes of course!

Morgan is coming over this weekend. Need ideas on what to do to make it fun!

Update: Vet just called as I was typing...Tigger has a "deep neck wound" that is about 3-4 days old. They are going to have to sedate him to even look at it, then they are going to open it up and clean him out. I will have to treat him at home and keep him on antibiotics. Damon is calling to get a price estimate on how much it's going to cost. GRRR at him. He tells me "well it better not cost to much" like I can do anything about it! Am I not sposed to make my cat better? Damon looks at them as animals, not family. He just doesnt understand

Happy Valentines!

A Valentine from My Daddy.

For God so loV ed the world,
That He gA ve
His onL y
BegottE n
SoN
T hat whosoever
Believeth I n Him
Should N ot perish,
But have E verlasting life."
John 3:16

What to do?

I got an email awhile back from "impact careers" saying they had found my resume online (I am assuming with moster or something) and they were interested in me and that I looked to fit their criteria for a position they had open. Well, it also offered the ability to work from either home or one of their offices. I filled out the required information and have since been waiting. I log into my email this morning and there sits another e-mail from them. Only this time it is from a person's business e-mail account, not the companys general email account. I filled out the next step and they said they would look it over and contact me personally if I again met there criteria as they said I had the first stage. Will you all pray for me. I would LOVE to work from home. The company said they don't care if I handle it from home or at an office as long as I put in 40hrs a week. I don't want to be out of God's will. Please pray for this situation. I also have a very special unspoken that only very few people know about. I greatly desire God's will and not my own. That I would find HIS mind in this and be content.
Last night I went home a little early from work with sinus headache which was REALLY bad! I am better today, but heat seems to aggrivate the sinus pain.
Soo MANY decisions in life once you are an adult and married. It's craaaazy!
I made spaghetti for dinner last night. Even slow simmered damon's meat sauce for an hour and a half. ONLY cus' he was later than he said he would be :P oh well, I am sure it tasted better that way. Oh and did I tell you yet...I cleaned house too. I told you, obsessive compulsive. I am sick as a dog (well not really) but I felt ICKY, and here I am vaccuming and cleaning the kitchen floor and folding about three loads of laundry and washing the bed linens then making the bed back up. Let's see, what else did I do... shook rugs, put dishes away, vacuumed laundry room. I think that's it. I don't know why I can't rest when I am sick. It 's like I see something out of place and HAVE to fix it in my mind.

Last night Damon and I watched part of "the little girl that turned to stone" on TLC. It is sooo sad. We need to be thankful that our bodies work. Even if they are sick from time to time or whatever it may. This little girl has had FOP since 2yrs old and she is 8 (in the tv program) and what the sickness does, is it turns the ligaments and tendons into bone. They showed a skeleton of a person that died at 39 with it. They literally looked like they had a second skeleton growing. Eventually the little girl will not be able to move at all. It is so sad. I am so thankful my body works.

I have to wear a face mask tonight and make Tammys muffins. Morgan and Chandler don't like big chunks of blueberry so I have to do 6 muffins with the regular blueberries, and 6 muffins with smaller chopped up blueberries. I think I will do half with the regular topping and the other half with the way Wendy likes it.

Sooo...that is another day into the world of Kasey

in pain

I know my pain doesn't compare to others out there, but pllllllllease pray for me. I have a sinus infection or something. It hurts, I am sneezing, front of head feels hot. Headache, water eyes...etc. And I feel pukey.

I'm addicted to these question things...but WHY!?!?!

1. WINDOWS, MACINTOSH, OR LINUX? windows
2. CHAOS OR ORDER? order
3. NOW OR LATER? now
4. SHORT OR LONG? Time to do things in-short, While relishing and fun time with family, etc. -long.
5. PLAN OR SURPRISE? Plan
6. PREVENTION OR FIRE FIGHT?fire fight
7. FAVORITE HOLIDAY? ...WHY? Thanksgiving IF I am cooking the meal and all that goes with it. I can't help it, I love to cook. Christmas if I am NOT cooking the Thanksgiving meal :P cus of all the family, presents, time together etc.. Christmas just has a "FEEL" to the air!
8. SPIT OR SWALLOW? Sprite...swallow, Big Loogey *sees gagging look on all faces reading* -SPIT!
9. HOT TUB OR SWIMMING POOL? pool
10. PARTICIPATE OR OBSERVE? participate!
11. LEAD OR FOLLOW? lead
12. CLEAN-X OR TISSUE? Toilet Paper :)
13. COKE OR PEPSI? coke
14. DIET OR REGULAR?half -n-half. I literally mix half coke with half diet. I know...I am weird.
15. HIDDEN TRIPLE MEANINGS OR FACE VALUE? I love scavenger hunts, sometimes. So I guess it would depend on the situation. :P
16. COLOR, SHAPE, OR TEXTURE? uh huh
17. RULES ARE MEANT TO BE... FOLLOWED, BENT, OR BROKEN? followed
18. IS LIFE FAIR? BIG no...RESOUNDING no, but it sure is fun sometimes!
19. DO YOU USUALLY LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP? no
20. DOUBLE-STANDARDS: UNJUST OR JUST A FACT OF LIFE? get used to it.
21. IS CHANGE EASY OR HARD FOR YOU? well I should be used to it by now, but no. WHY? cus I said so.
22. WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO ACTION? fear
23. IF YOU COULD ONLY HAVE TRUST OR HONESTY IN A RELATIONSHIP, WHICH WOULD IT BE? I wouldn't have one without the other. So it's all or nothing.
24. ARE THE MAJORITY OF OTHER PEOPLE HAPPIER THAN YOU? IF SO, WHY HAVEN'T YOU SOUGHT TO CHANGE THAT? no, I have Jesus, I am weird!
25. DO YOU LIKE TO MAKE UP QUESTIONS? I guess so, there wasn't one before and I thought it looked dumb without a 25, so here ya go.
26. WHAT COMPUTER PASSWORD DID YOU ONCE USE THAT NO ONE WOULD EVER GUESS? plane
27. DO YOU EVER ACCEPT THE BLAME/RESPONSIBILITY FOR THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T? WHY? yes, to make it "all bettuh"
28. FAVORITE TV SHOW? house hunters, semi homemade it's a tossup~
29. HOW DO YOU FORM PERSONAL OPINIONS? I'm a judemental maniac.
30. WHO HAS THINGS BETTER, YOU OR YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER? me, I don't have asthma.
31. DO PEOPLE MEET YOU HALF WAY, OR ARE YOU EXPECTED TO DO ALL THE CHANGING? I suppose it depends on whose perception you are taking, I feel like I am the freak that needs changing. Others may feel I am the normal one and they are the freaks. Can't we all just get along.
32. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? Perfected, skinny, and a good wife and mom.
33. HAVE YOU GROWN UP? Yes, I had to.
34. WHICH DO YOU NEED MOST: RECIPROCATION, APPRECIATION, OR RECOGNITION? recognition WHICH DO YOU HAVE NOW? i got it all baby!
35. DOES YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER PLAY BY THE SAME SET OF RULES YOU HAVE TO? Of course!
36. WHO SETS THE RULES? God, then Damon, then me, then necessity.
37. DO YOU AGREE WITH THE RULES? not always, especially when they interfere with what I want :P
38. HOW MUCH FREEDOM DO YOU HAVE TO BE YOURSELF? Depends on whose watching.
39. WHAT'S THE STRONGEST ACT OF FAITH YOU'VE DISPLAYED? my wedding day "I do"...
40. WHAT TELEVISION COMMERCIAL MAKES YOU SMILE OR LAUGH? It's an old one...I think cingular. The dog is on vets operating table cus he has eaten the cell phone and the guys phone is on hold during peak hours. Next thing you see is a plastic glove and ....well you know.
41. WHO'S MORE MESSED UP: YOU OR YOUR FRIENDS? We're all weird.
42. HOW MUCH DOES IT MATTER WHAT YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? to much. I value what others think to much, I always try to make others happy...at my expense.
43. WHO WAS YOUR FIRST SERIOUS CRUSH? Jeremiah Walker, we dated for about 6months in Jr High. If you can consider it dating.
44. WHEN HAS FLIRTING CROSSED THE LINE?no comment, love covers a multitude of sins. That's what I like about marriage though :) there are no lines :P
45. DO YOU CONQUER, COMPROMISE, OR CAVE-IN? conquer and compromise.
46. IF YOUR LIFE WERE A COLOR, WHICH COLOR BEST EXPRESSES IT? A rainbow.
47. HOW MUCH DOES YOUR PAST AFFECT YOUR PRESENT? alot
48. WHEN YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR, DO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? sometimes...rarely.
49. FORGIVE, FORGET, RETRIBUTION, OR HOLD A GRUDGE? Well, I want God to forgive me, so I must forgive. RIGHT.
50. DO YOU TREAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU WANT TO BE TREATED? try to, I fail at times
51. HAVE YOU EVER LED SOMEONE ON WHEN YOU KNEW YOU SHOULDN'T? yes
52. DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF AN HONEST PERSON? very much so, sometimes to honest as in frank, blunt, etc..
53. WOULD YOU EVER LIE JUST TO SAVE YOUR OWN SKIN? no
54. HAVE YOU EVER HAD TO TELL YOURSELF "TECHNICALLY" OR USE SEMANTICS TO AVOID AN ANSWER YOU DIDN'T WANT TO FACE? I suppose.
55. HAVE YOU EVER CHEATED? yes
56. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE GAME? monopoly (board game) volley ball (outdoors game)
57. DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF WELL EDUCATED? I hope so.
58. DO YOU PLAY THE LOTTERY? no
59. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOURSELF BUT NEVER HAVE FOR ONE REASON OR ANOTHER? I hurt more than you think I do...I feel your pain, I am serious more than you think I am.
60. WHAT DOES "SECURITY" IN A RELATIONSHIP REALLY MEAN? Complete abandon in there arms, not a worry, true love, trust, and admirtation for all that they encompass.
61. DO YOU LOOK FOR COINS IN PAY PHONES? ew...
62. DO YOU EVER FEEL IGNORED? yep
63. DO YOU HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR? If you ask...then you know I am kidding
64. BEFORE: WHO SHOULD MAKE THE FIRST "MOVE" ON A DATE? him
where's 65?
66. IF YOU GOT ASSIGNED A LICENSE PLATE WITH 666 THE NUMBER, WOULD YOU ASK FOR ANOTHER PLATE? YESSSSSSSS
67. WHICH IS BETTER: A MESSED UP HOME LIFE WITH GOOD APPEARANCES, OR A GOOD HOME LIFE WHICH PEOPLE THOUGHT WAS MESSED UP? the latter
68. IF YOU SEE A "WET PAINT" SIGN, DO YOU TOUCH TO BE SURE? :P don't tell damon...yep
69. DOES THE OPPOSITE SEX TELLING A "DIRTY" JOKE MAKE YOU UNCOMFORTABLE? anyone telling a dirty joke makes me uncomfy.
70. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TOLD SOMEONE YOU LOVED THEM? today
71. HAVE YOU EVER SAID 'I LOVE YOU' AND NOT REALLY MEANT IT THE WAY YOU KNEW THEY'D TAKE IT? *shrugs*
72. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME SOMEONE THANKED YOU FOR SOMETHING AND WHAT WAS IT FOR? Damon, yesterday, probably something to do with food.
73. HOW FAST HAVE YOU EVER DRIVEN A CAR? 95ish on the interstate
74. FAVORITE SONG AND ARTIST? Jesus take the wheel, carrie underwood.
75. FAVORITE WEB PAGE? www.sgrplum.blogspot.com
yes...I am SO conceded.
76. WHICH BIRTHDAY WAS THE HARDEST FOR YOU? 19th, I felt like my family forgot.
77. WHAT ANIMAL BEST REPRESENTS YOUR PERSONALITY? liger- bread for there skills and magic
78. IS THERE LIFE OUT THERE, OR ARE WE ALL ALONE IN THE UNIVERSE? i think we're alone.
79. WHO UNDERSTANDS YOU BEST? Damon
80. WHO'S YOUR BEST FRIEND? Damon
81. WHO'S YOUR DADDY? Orval Kent Leonard
82. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE WAY OF WASTING TIME? Watching Tv or sleeping
83. WHY DO PEOPLE REALLY RESPOND TO THESE SURVEYS? they can't help not doing what others do and exposing there skeletons.
84. WHO'S LIKELY THE MOST HONEST RESPONDENT? According to erika, me :P

1. COMICS OR NOVELS? Novels
2. NEAT OR SLOB? neat
3. CONSERVATIVE OR LIBERAL? independent...:P conservative.
4. COFFEE OR DOUGHNUTS? Do you need to ask? Coffee people is skinny
5. CHOCOLATE OR PEANUT BUTTER? PB
6. INTENTION OR ACTION? both are good when they come together...all that aside, action.
7. COLD OR HOT? cold
8. TALK OR SLEEP? talk
9. FAST OR SLOW? fast
10. TOP OR BOTTOM? top
11. INSIDE OR OUTSIDE? out
12. STICKY OR GOOEY? gooey
13. OF YOUR FIVE SENSES, WHICH IS YOUR ALL-TIME FAVORITE? sight
14. BEING TOLD YOU'RE LOVED, HAVING TIME SPENT WITH YOU, GETTING A PRESENT, HAVING SOMETHING DONE FOR YOU, BEING TOUCHED. WHICH DESCRIBES YOUR GREATEST NEED? all of the above, being touched
15. WHICH IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE SEASON? winter
16. IF YOU HAD TO KILL ONE, WHICH WOULD IT BE: A CLOWN OR A MIME? don't even wanna know WHY I would be forced into this situation.
17. DO YOU LIKE YOUR PHOTO BEING TAKEN? yep, cus when you're this gorgeous your nickname should be "Kodak" :P *waits for snickers*
18. WOULD YOU EVER POSE NUDE? uhhhh......no comment. Can't afford the camera repair.
19. HAVE YOU EVER BLABBED A SECRET WHEN YOU SAID YOU WOULDN'T? not directly.
20. WHICH FRIEND IS MOST LIKELY TO TALK ABOUT YOU BEHIND YOUR BACK? What's the definition of a friend. Surely that doesn't fit into teh equasion.
21. WHO DO YOU THINK HAS THE MOST INTERESTING LIFE IN YOUR SOCIAL GROUP? Interesting like national enquirer, Gina. Interesting like travel the world or cool fun stuff, uncle Neal.
22. IN YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS, WHO DO YOU THINK IS THE LEAST APPRECIATED? Jenniefer/Judy
23. DO THINGS JUST HAPPEN TO YOU, OR DO YOU CONTROL YOUR OWN DESTINY? God controls my destiny, its up to me to find His will.
24. DO YOU EVER FANTASIZE ABOUT HAVING A DIFFERENT LIFE? Different place yes, different people, no In whatsoever state you find yourself in, be content (I know I butchered that scripture)
25. HAVE YOU EVER HAD TO START YOUR LIFE ALL OVER AGAIN? March 20, 2004
26. WHAT ARE THE THREE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO LOOK FOR IN A RELATIONSHIP? God, Love, Patience, Understanding, Laughter
27. WORDS, TONE AND DELIVERY, OR BODY LANGUAGE: WHICH DO YOU ABSORB FIRST? WHICH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT? tone, words (in that order)
28. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAID SOMETHING TO INTENTIONALLY MAKE SOMEONE MAD? last night O:-)
29. HAVE YOU EVER THROWN ANYTHING IN ANGER? regretfully, yes.
30. HOW DO YOU HANDLE CONFLICT? one of two ways, either a) back down and don't say nothing B) REALLY say something and usually make it worse, then cry and apologize.
31. ARE YOU A GOOD COMMUNICATOR? Try to be, hope so, not as good as I need to be.
32. DO YOU THINK YOU TALK TOO MUCH? .......................................... :D............................sometimes
33. CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH? yes, and if I can't then I need to pray :)
34. HOW OFTEN DO YOU CRY? 5 times a week.
35. WHAT ONE SINGLE ACT HAS LEFT THE DEEPEST EMOTIONAL SCAR ON YOUR LIFE? My dad (tho I love him, he needs to be saved) when he would cuss me out, or tell me I was fat, and moving away from home. Please don't look on my dad badly for what I just typed, he just needs God. Pray for him, his name is Kent.
36. HAVE YOU EVER MISPLACED YOUR FAITH? pre 99' yes, after 99 no, I just let it slip from being a part of my first love.
37. WHAT SOUND ANNOYS YOU THE MOST? people who go on and on about every detail of a story when trying to explain something, explain the facts ma'am, just the facts. The cat scratching the couch.
38. SOUTHPARK: YES PLEASE OR HECK NO? well, a little sin a day is okay...NOT, so no, I don't watch it.
39. DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS? no, I believe in the Holy Ghost.
40. HOW MUCH CREDIBILITY DO YOU GIVE TO YOUR DREAMS IN YOUR REAL-WORLD LIFE? last I checked, I'm not a philosipher.
41. WHAT INNOCENT/INSIGNIFICANT THING UNJUSTLY PUTS YOU IN THE DOG HOUSE? when damon thinks I am serious and I am just kidding, and i hurt his feelers. I am getting better tho.
42. WHAT'S THE STRANGEST OR MOST DANGEROUS THING YOU'VE DONE OUT OF CURIOSITY OR JUST TO SEE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN? hmmm...well I had a pretty crazy life growing up, so I did lots of things that were dangerous. But it would probably be getting really close to a ledge or drop off when I was hunting with my dad. Just so I could see what was below me. Do you count pushing bulls and crazy mother cows via horseback with no way out, dangerous?
43. WHAT TALENT DO YOU HAVE THAT NO ONE ELSE IN YOUR SOCIAL GROUP CAN EVEN HOPE TO ACHIEVE? how in shape I am, I mean it would take others years to catch up with my aerobic abilities.
44. WHERE DID YOUR PET GET ITS NAME? from my masterous mind
45. WOULD YOU RATHER BE SINGLE, DATING, ENGAGED, OR MARRIED? married, like i already am.
46. HOW STRESSFUL IS YOUR LIFE ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10? WHY? depends on the date and time :P 6-8 I guess. Work, home, husband, adjustment, failure, etc..
47. DO YOU OWN A GUN? my daddy does, they are what I use when I go hunting. Damon owns a beebee gun.
48. SIGNIFICANCE, SELF-WORTH, OR SECURITY. WHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT? Self worth because you are significant to yourself and those you love, and it gives you strength in times of no security.
49. IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPERHERO POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Fly
50. DO YOU THINK YOU'RE A GOOD DRIVER? yes and better than most nashvillians :P
51. IF YOU HAD TO CLASSIFY ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS AS "I'M TAKING MY LIFE INTO MY OWN HANDS WHEN I CRAWL IN THEIR PASSENGER SEAT" WHO WOULD IT BE? Emily, Megan, Coby
52. WHY DO YOU GO TO WORK: BECAUSE I HAVE TO OR BECAUSE I WANT TO? Have to, want to.
53. WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER? WAS IT YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT? Mrs. Wheeler, she made things fun. Favorite Class, Geology.
54. WHO'S SURVEY ANSWERS WOULD YOU MOST WANT TO SEE? Megans and Erikas
55. WHO WOULD YOU WANT YOUR SURVEY ANSWERS KEPT FROM? my momma. Cus I don't want her to see if I hurt or whatever.

Mondayschlerosis

It's monday....stayed up to late. Damon and I started watching TLC and the "627 lb Woman" story. Then when that was over, it was the "half ton man" story. So late night.

http://www.endofthespear.com/
Check it out. Want to go see it when it comes out on video. Its a true story.

no orders for this week yet. Tam is sposed' to call me tonight to place an order for Wednesday delivery.

Morgan is spending the night Friday night...Gotta clean church too. We are team leaders for cleaning, I hope we can get our team mates to help. They did a great job last time. Just a lot of stuff going on for them, hope they can help if possible.

Damon and I had a rough day yesterday. It's like we have days of pure bliss (well almost) then a day of * i want to strangle you*. Yesterday was it. Sorry Rachel, we had disagreed right before church and I walked in and was bummed. Wanted to fix my weird hair and there it was full. So that is why I didn't say anything except "good Lord". Usually the girls are in there anymore talking or whatever. The bathroom is now the "in" place to be *sigh*

*Hopes wendy likes her stuff that I made* the pumpkin roll actually turned out really good :P not to brag. Lately they haven't been real pretty and this one was pretty and the frosting was goooooooood. Yes I tried it with my finger, yes I washed hands a lot.

I have to go potty, you know what they say, when nature calls you must obey.

Damon and I have some pretty serious issues going on now, not for the bad, just need prayer for direction etc.. Please pray for us. We preciate' it.

pray for my Cousin Marissa and her husband Josh.

Whats new?

*thinks that I need to put questions on my blog like erika and wendy.*

in the words of kip...peace out.

FIND THE CODE

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Where is everyone...cept for me n gracie everybudy go bye bye *slaps face and reminds self "enough baby talk"*

COOOOOOOOMEEEEEE BACCCCCCCCCCCCCCK

American Idol & Chris Hart

Did anyone else notice this....the first set of black twins, remember? Did they not look like Chris Hart, same manerisms, charisma etc...cept black? I told Damon, I said that is Chris Hart but black. We thot it was funny!

Made my chicken last night, twas super good! Went walking too, and a little big of jogging. Went about mile and a 1/4. I had Zac and Noah with me, so I didn't like going very far cus I was paranoid about them getting hit, and it was cold, I was ready to be done anyway. Damon came home from a side job last night and guess what...gave me more money. He must have a fever! Whatever it is that's making the change in him, momma Kasey likes it! :P He even did the dishes after dinner last night!

Speaking of food, since I love to bake and cook and we have the boys a lot cus they are totally devoted to Damon, they have started to cook with me. Noah consistently asks me, can I help you or when do I getta cook? All sorts of stuff. It's so cute, I hear those stories of people who are adults now that are famous and how there aunt and grandma influenced them and their love of cooking. I hope I can have that impact on them, much like my grandma did on me. They might be the next iron chef.... if I may in my best iron chef voice "ala quisine!"

Oh and back to the money thing, guess what I am gonna do with it?! I am going to a craft store or walmarts wedding section and I am going to buy the things to do a mini wedding cake. Going to start small, hopefully I will have it done to bring to church on Sunday and give some taste tests to see what people thing. I am going to buy fondant, decorating beads, cake mix, lemon curd, or maybe another kind (got that secret from semi homemade with Sandra Lee :P ) Anyway, I also have an idea, since valentines is on the way I am going to try a trick I saw on a Food Network Cake challenge where they put candy crystals in a mold then bake to produce edible stained glass looking items. I am going to try and do it in a heart shape, well two are three hearts in different sizes. I'm so excited!

you BIG CHICKEN!

Tonight is THE night for all you hot sauce lovers out there! My house 7pm, my home made, requested, and highly praised BUFFALO CHICKEN STRIPS! With Fries of course, and a healthy side of ranch to dip in! My husband and nephews LOVE me when I make this stuff, and beg for more. Damon wanted me to make it Tuesday and in order to get out of it I said I would make it tonight. Let your mouth water people, I buy Bounty...the quicker picker upper!

Drum Roll PLEASE!

*jumps up and down* GUESS WHAT?! GUESS WHAT?! GUESS WHAT?! I finally got my Sam's card renewed last night! AND the most important part is....while I was there I was in the book section and they had (are you ready) the original word for word rendition of the 1953 edition of better homes and gardens cook book! I have my grandmas 1947 edition that my Grandpa got for her after their wedding. I treasure it. I had been searching for another 1947 cookbook in better shape to fill the missing pages in my Grandmas. Well this is pretty close! I was so excited. I know it may sound dumb to others, but I treasure that cookbook from my Grandma so much, it's like a piece of history filled with the memories of my Grandpa and my Deendee (thats what we called her) ok, I got tears coming. Need to stop. I also got Sandra Lee's Dessert cookbook. It has some GREAT ideas, and I think I am going to get into wedding cakes! Will need to practice first and get some time under my belt, not out to ruin anyones wedding with a bad cake :P! Besides the books I bought bulk butter and cream cheese (proud of me Wendy) I also bought a 6.5lb bag of chicken for 13 something! That is so good...makes it around 2bucks a pound! At walmart it's $9 for 3 lbs! Let's see...oh yes for my diet I got a cheesecake :P oh wait, that's for Damon haha. I have only had one small piece though and it was REALLY good. I also got botteled water, do you know you can get a 32 pack of 16.9oz bottles there for 4.24! At walmart its 5 something for a 12 pack!!! I was so excited. I also bought Dr pepper for the husband and disposable tin containers for my baking that I sell. Uhhh...and cereal. My favorite kind of cereal too, it has the almonds, and clusters of granola and the corn flakes. I can't remember what its called. I think thats about it. Spent a lot though :( Now we's broke again!
My legs have been hurting that past two days, I think that means I need to work out again. Cus I worked out so much last week, I think they were getting used to it. The muscles ya know. I just have been swamped this week, NOT TONIGHT THO. Joggin shoes here I come!

I will NOT be a nerd!

I actually took another quiz to find out...and I put answers that truly are me. So I guess it a mix of Bill Gates and...

Your 80s Heartthrob Is

Scott Baio

Who's" Your 80's Heartthrob?

I think I will take Scotty!

I'm plain...

You Are a Glazed Donut

Okay, you know that you're plain - and you're cool with that.You prefer not to let anything distract from your sweetness.Your appeal is understated yet universal. Everyone dig you.And in a pinch, you'll probably get eaten.

What Donut Are You?

This is true...I'm the lame puppy remember:)

You're a little gold key, and you unlock other
people's hearts. Your kindness and willingness
to be there for those you care about lets
people open up to you knowing they will be
accepted. People will rely on you, but be
careful not to give more than you have.

What sort of key are you and what do you unlock?
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You've GOT to be kidding me!

Your 80s Heartthrob Is

Bill Gates

Who's" Your 80's Heartthrob?

I DONT THINK SO...

My Great Chemistry

You know how they say your body has its own chemistry and that a perfume can smell one way on one person and completely different on another. Well, mom got me this body spray for Christmas that is called Calla Lilley. In the bottle it doesn't smell that great, but I went ahead and tried it on me and it turns sweet smelling. Really like a flour! It was really cool. It doesn't smell old and grandma'ish, it smells awesome. I just thot I would write about that and how cool it is, again not much to entertain me.

Since the women of these blogs, minus the unmarried, seem to be having a time lately I will add my woes in as well.
Tammy feels alone, bored, and misses her family.
Erika feels like shes a bad mom, bad wife, and needy, and misses her family.
Wendy feels like she is stuck in ahouse with kids, no break, no understanding, and she misses her family.
Kasey (that's me) feels like she's a bad wife, no answer on the future, doesn't know which way to go, and misses her family.
All in common, misses family.
I need to pray for us four, that God will hear our prayers and answer them as He sees fit and gives us the grace to handle whatever the answer may be.
Do you know how crazy I feel? I mean seriously...I want to buy a house, or even move, I want my horse here, I want a different job, all these things...but I feel to "wait" that Damon and my life will be changing. I sorta feel like we will be moving to Idaho. It is not wishful thinking either, cus I truly feel like I have let go of the idea. Maybe I am wrong tho, I want to KNOW God's voice. I wonder if its me, I just can't "shake" this feeling. Damon and I have sort of talked about it. So I am waiting, I just need the patience in the waiting. I miss home so bad, but I have become content with my life that it will be plane tickets and holidays for one side or the other. I kind of feel like a caged tiger that knows what she wants but can't do anything about it, cus it's not time for her handler to let her go. Does that make sense. Life was so much simpler being unmarried, yet not remotely as fulfilling. My mom says even though its hard for me to be away she knows it is for the best right now because I have grown up so much. I think she's right, my life has done a 180 as far as focus. I have a job, a responsibilty, to be a wife, and care taker of home and husband. It's hard, but I love it. Let's all pray for the peace in the waiting...

pardona moi

UNDER CONSTRUCTION! This seemed like a good background to begin with but I can't figure a few things out. So the background is gonna be out! Bear with me!

Wendy's GREAT idea!

Look around you. Don't cheat! If your man (whether you currently have one or not) were to come to you right now and say let's get married RIGHT NOW and you agreed what would you grab? You can get:
Something Old
Something New
Something Borrowed
Something Blue
You can ONLY get it from where you are RIGHT NOW! If someone is in shouting distance you can borrow an item. What would you get?
The new item must be a "in and out" item at a NEARBY store. No looking around.
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Something Old: the three roses I have from Damon that I dried and are sitting on my desk here at work. I would use them as his boutineer (sp?) OR the Burger King coupons for a nice wedding night dinner:)
Something New: Kroger, one dozen Red Roses or the Fabric store (both are close to me) for some tule for a veil.
Something Borrowed: Digital Camera from work, for pictures
Something Blue: Canned Air Duster for computers, it's in a blue can. I would use it to get any food out of my teeth before the big kiss :P

Yay

First of all the yay part...I got money! Damon gave me some mula and said I can spend it however I want. Yes you can loose your bottom jaw from the floor! So, I gotta decide what, where, and when to spend it. Or I could save it. They have some really great deals on northwest right now, where I could fly us out to arizona or portland oregon for about 150-200 each. Not bad! Then I could get us a decent hotel, just for the long weekend. That would be sooooooo fun for our anniversary!

Talk about a busy night last night! They needed me to stay late at work so I got home around 4:30ish instead of 4ish and I didn't even get out of the car and had to turn around and take my car to the shop. See, when I bought my car it did not have a sunroof, so I had one installed which has a warranty thank the Lord. Well Damon says the headliner is sagging a little, I never woulda noticed. Anyway, we had to drop it off before they closed at 530 last night so they could have it to work on today. Anyway, getting home late, as I said...I turned right around and headed back out. Then we came home, I changed we went and got something to eat, then to church for the business meeting. Didn't get home til 8:30. Then Damon goes and helps his sister move and doesnt get home til 10:00 all the while I am baking a key lime cake...not pie but cake...it was ALRIGHT but not great. Then, I started in on the key lime pie, only to realize after I had the eggs in and the lime juice measured that I did not have sweetened cond. milk. *sigh!* So I have this brilliant idea that evaporated milk and karo syrup will produce the same effect....well that did NOT happen. Anyway, I added lots more sugar and some cornstarch and after 45 minutes at 400 degrees it finally set up. Good, but not as good as the normal way. Actually it tasted like a really good lemon meringue. Anyhoo..that was my night.

It's raining really hard today, I like rain tho, so it's all good!

Todays lunch menu...turkey chili!

How is everybody today?

Yuck

I had these new noodles I found at the grocer the other night, for lunch today. They are basically ramen noodles with a fancy name and package, and more importantly they are low fat. Thus the reason I bought them. Well, not to gross you out, but I am STILL burping them after having them over three hours ago. Ew...I don't like it when stuff does me that way. I REALLY don't want to go jogging after work tonight, and I don't even want to cook dinner or do anything. I just want to chill, relax, and sleep. I feel tired. Damon has gotten sick again, so maybe I am catching it again and starting all over with this junk *sigh* Does anyone ever NOT want to go to work? THat woulda been me this morning. Damon had the day off, but he was going to paint Sis Tammys living room and some other room. I asked what color, she said molasses, but brother Steve calls it puke orange. Take your pick. :P She says he doesn't have taste though.

Kasey's Konfections has no orders right now. Wendy said last week she had an order for this week. That still good or are we waiting? Let me know.

I lost like 5lbs, which made me feel good. I just need to keep going.
Did I mention I have a headache? My lips are chapped...and my feeties are cold. But today is a good day. I am looking unto Jesus!

Ready to go home....and...I told Damon what I planned on making. He didn't sound to enthused but said he'd try anything once. Hopefully he likes it. I could just make him a frozen pizza :P

Oh, and I am trying to put together a little booklet on virtuous love, and waiting till marriage and purity and such. If anyone has any articles, websites, etc with this stuff, let me know.

Obsessive Compulsive

Do you ever just HAVE to do something? I can come home from work or stay home from work sick, and end up doing housework cus I will sit there thinking about that piece of lint I saw on the floor. It will keep naggin at me till I vaccum it up. *sighs* Well, this past week had been REALLY busy, so I was determined to just chill this weekend. Could I do that? NO! Friday I got off work a little early, so I went home and did a few things then went and picked up my nephews, all three of em'. Then we went to petsmart with honey (my puppy wuppy baby waby doggie woggie, yes you can smack me out of baby talk) Honey found something she wants but has to wait for daddy to go with her so she can make sure she can get it. Then we went grocery shopping, yep alllllll three of the boys and myself. Mothers out there, PROPS TO YA! I cannot imagine every daaaaaay like that. I mean they are good boys, don't get me wrong, but trying to keep track of them all so that someone doesn't kid nap them or they don't run into someone or they aren't hitting each other. YIKERS! Anyway, we made it out for under a hundred bucks and all was well. Phew! Well then when we got home they watched tv and I made dinner. Buffalo Chicken Pizza and fried squash, I know...what a combination. The squash was just an appetizer tho. Well, after we ate pizza I can't remember extaclty what we did, but I think it was play monopoly. Then Damon came home and we all watched TV till some time in the evening. Then the boys started messing around and play fighting each other. I kept thinking "I need to tell them to stop, someone's gonna get hurt" I seriously just kept having this thought and feeling run through my mind. Then "WHAM" I hear a thud and "waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah" Noah is crying. Zac said he "bounce off of him" and hit his head on the dresser. Noah comes to me crying says he's ok and wants me to kiss it better (all together now, awwwwwwww) I feel something wet and say man you are sweaty. Then I look at my hand, it's red. Okay, Noah you are bleeding. Then I look and he's REALLY bleeding. Damon gets outa his jammies back into his day clothes as do I and we head to Yvonne and Andy's to see if he needs stitches. Michael is crying, thinking hes in trouble and gonna get sent to Juvenile for Noah getting hurt. Well Andy thinks he shouldn't go and yvonne does, then Andy thinks he should go and Yvonne doesn't (to get stitches that is) It's a pretty big gash about an inch and a half long and abit deep. Bleeding good too. Well yvonne cleaned it and put neosporene on it. Then gave us a bandage pad and we put that on it and wrapped his head with one of those ace bandages. So we came back home and put michaels mind to rest and that my friends was Friday....
Saturday...well, because I get up around five am for work mon-friday, I can't ever seem to sleep past 8ish. So I was up by 8:30 saturday morning *sigh again* Not only did I get up that early on my day off, I started cleaning the house again. I mean really cleaning. Didn't hop in the shower till around 11. I cleand the 2nd bedroom, the laundry room, living room, kitchen, bedroom. Made me feel much much better. Then we dropped two of the boys off, and went downtown nashville (around music row) and paid my car payment, then Damon pulled up in front of Las Palmas and said "didn't you say you wanted to eat here" with that dumb little grin on his face. NOOOO I didn't say I wanted to eat here, but he did. So I had fried ice cream. I wasn't hungry and during certain times of the month, I crave sweets :P. Soooo then, we headed home and I really can't remember to much of what we did after that...I know we stopped at yvonnes afterward for awhile. OH yea...remembered, Damon took a nap for about three hours, I went jogging, then came home and started Laundry. Then Bro Bryon came over as our band leader to talk with Damon and I. Then he left, we ate sonic, watched some Tv , I made yvonne a turtle pie took it toher, and went to bed. Earlier in the day though Fancy (damon's sister)came over needing baking soda. Pray for that girl...shes in a down hill spiral. Still.
Sunday woke up around 8am, got ready, church, came home and made dinner (which was really good) I made fried chicken breast in olive oil (healthier), salad, real mashed potatoes, and chicken gravy (from the chicken breast), and fried squash. I was so proud of my gravy, it's almost a right of passage for me as a women to get real gravy to turn out good. When I say real, I mean not from the package and actually get the juices from the pan and add your flour for the rue then add your liquid and not get it to stiff or to runny or to lumpy. Back to that day, I had to be back at church around 4:30 to practice a song with Em'd. We sang a duet on the song "Trust in the Lord" by Jaci Velasquez and Tami Phillips I think. Anyway, we practiced about 4 times, then prayed. Then when it was our turn to sing we did so great. I didn't realize how much people liked it until we were stepping off the stage and my pastor said to his wife "I'm glad you shaved my neckhairs this morning, that was beautiful" everyone started laughing, cus if she hadn't the hair on his neck would have stood up and it was kinda a gross thing to be sharing...anyway, you hadta be there, it was really funny! I guess we may be singing it at district convention. I just thank God, He really seems to be near me lately, and I have noticed the more I press in the harder I face some trials, but it's worth it. We did sound pretty, but its because of God, not emily and me.
Well that was my weekend, hopefully I can get some posts on this one. :( I am the forgotten blogger *tear* but I do have one positive thing to end with. Out of 6 days this past week I exercise 5 and I have already jogged yesterday starting this week off right as well.
woohooo PTL

This man needs prayer.

MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota voters, who eight years ago elected a former professional wrestler as their governor, may find a self-proclaimed vampire on the ballot for the office this year. “Politics is a cut-throat business,” said Jonathon “The Impaler” Sharkey, who said he plans to announce his bid for governor on Friday on the ticket of the Vampyres, Witches and Pagans Party. Like Jesse “The Body” Ventura, who was elected governor as an independent in 1998, the 41-year-old Sharkey once was a wrestler, although he spent his time “The Unholiest of Kings: Tarantula” on obscure professional circuits.
“I’m a Satanist who doesn’t hate Jesus,” Sharkey told Reuters. “I just hate God the Father.” However, he claims to respect all religions and if elected, will post “everything from the Ten Commandments to the Wicca Reed” in government buildings. Sharkey also pledged to execute convicted murders and child molesters personally by impaling them on a wooden pole outside the state capitol. Sharkey told the Minneapolis Star Tribune that he’s a vampire “just like you see in the movies and TV.” “I sink my fangs into the neck of my donor ... and drink their blood,” he said, adding that his donor is his wife, Julie. The field for the governor’s race in Minnesota is far from complete. Republican incumbent Tim Pawlenty is widely expected to seek another term in November, and his Democratic opponent has not been determined. Sharkey said he planned to announce his candidacy on Friday — the 13th — because that was “my lucky number.”

how do you know when....

...you can trust someone? If they have done something to break your trust, how do you know when to trust them again, or if to trust them. I am not speaking of harboring ill will towards them, that would be wrong. But how do you know to let them in your heart again as a true friend?

I am dealing with something I just found out as of last night that is kinda tearing me up (like tear paper , not tearing up cry wise) I don't know what to do, how to handle the situations. What to say, what not to say, to even go to them at all. I have been made aware that I am super loyal :P and that means when I have an issue with someone or vice versa I tend to kiss the ground they walk on til its "all betuh" I don't know WHY I do that! I mean even when I am not the one whos wrong! Ya know! Why do I care so much what someone thinks of me as long as I am right with God. I just don't know, I really don't know what to do. I love this person with all my heart. They are one of my closer friends. *sigh* Needs prayer for this situation.

IMPOSSIBLE!!!

I have tried and tried to find a hummer or convertible to rent for our anniversary weekend. But nooooooooo! They are either "not available at this location" or "sold out on requested dates" *shouts and stomps with all my might* And....I REALLY wanted this to come together for my baby (husband) I just don't know what to do. Anybody got an extra hummer out there they'd let me borrow. I have thought of asking Tommy if I could rent his limo for the night (if he still has it).

Blogville is boring today, not much commenting. Maybe with all the "nice friend, funny friend" flattery we are to flabergasted to type. (is that a word?...-> flabergasted)

I have been online at www.allrecipes.com checking out recipes for dinner, am going Grocery shopping again tonight. Went last night too. I need to go to Kroger cus they have a sale on Chicken and that is mainly the meat we eat or ground beef. Not much steak. Maybe I should buy Damon some steaks, I know he likes them. I guess I just have a rough time buying meat. I was raised on Deer, Elk, Moose, Pheasant, and Hog from my dads friend, I just never had to go buy meat. It was always in the freezer wrapped in butcher paper, hence I don't even know how to buy or pick it and, to me it is so expensive when I could go buy a hunting license, shoot a deer, have it processed, and it will still be cheaper than a years worth of meat! Oh well...off to the butcher I go. We even had our own sausage ground, and hamburger meat, and jerky. I guess I am a bit of a weirdo, cus I don't know where this meat is coming from ya know? I mean I worked at a sale yard pushing cattle on horseback. I know what armour meats buys in cattle. They's NASTY...*shivers* anywhoo...off the meat subject

How bout them yankees?
Do you know I wore sandles today? Sandles! I must be a weirdo...it's like raining cats n doggies and I wear sandles! Oh well, it looks cute with my outfit...i'm sort of sailorish today! Oh and guess what?!
*next paragraph to read my exciting tale*
I filled ALL my orders for Kaseys Konfections. I made about a 1/3 of a profit out of total sales. All in all, not to bad. But I am sure TIRED of baking. I made two turtle pies, three pumpkin rolls, about three dozen muffins, pull aparts, three key lime pies, apple gooey cake, two batches of candy...wowza, it was a lot! But I am happy I actually made a profit! Small as it is.

What do I want for lunch today? any suggestions? I am thinking a salad from Krystal, suprisingly the chicken salad is really good!

Friends are Friends forever, if the Lord is the Lord of them.

I really don't know who to give credit to, because I saw this on both Megan's and Wendy's blog. So to whoever was first, I am copying you.

Say something nice and funny about everybody on your blog favorites.....
*sighs at where to begin*

1. Gracie~
Nice- it seems like even if she was mad, she'd still have a smile on her face. She's a Tracy Wood type of person. Always sweet, happy, and even if they have a bad day they don't make you suffer for it. She can make anyone smile I think (especially the guy shes NOT engaged to) She brings a level of sweet innocence back into this dark world, that makes you want more of Gracie. She's a dose of "the good ol' days"
Funny- her comment about toning her body...if I had her body, I'd consider myself toned and halfway to supermodel *cries*

2. Wendy~
Nice- Wendy has the ability to make you laugh even if the situation may not be funny. She and I have had our ups and downs, but there is something about her that makes me want to make her happy as a friend. I don't know what...and she is right I'm a devoted loyal puppy that never goes away. So something about her must bring this trait about in me. She loves Danny with all her heart and you can see it when she looks at him. *it's true, something I have observed*
Funny- playing volleyball in TN summer heat and humidity and barefooted in the mud, THAT was funny!

3. Megan~
Nice- megan is a "deep" person. One thats a thinker and that writes about stuff I NEVER would have thought of, or atleast had the brains to put on paper (or in this case computer screen) She talks WAY fast, and you get hypnotized by how fast her lips are moving and all the sudden they yell "tables ready" and you are back to reality that in fact you are in cracker barrell with the Shaw clan and everything is ok. She always dresses cute too!
Funny- Need I go there? She's funny everyday

4. Erika
Nice- Erika (in my opinion) has changed a lot since the birth of her daughter. She is still her same old sarcastic self (not a bad thing) but she brings an air or maturity that comes from motherhood I guess. I mean Erika was ALWAYS mature in my opinion from when I first met her in the basement of the Assembly building. Calm, cool, and collected...but her posts are different now. Wish I could explain it, she's just different in a good way.
Funny-she does NOT iron and her clothes still aren't wrinkled, wait that isnt funny that makes me MAD...GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR :P

5. Brandon
Nice-his hair always looks good and he's hoplessly devoted to....
Funny- When he didn't want to help his momma carry stuff at Cracker Barrel last week... then someone who shall remain nameless Kasey gave him a talking too, and guess who was walkin with his momma carrying a whole arm load! WHOOOPED!

6. Tammy
Nice- Tammy has been there for me when a lot of people haven't. She has seen me through the good and the bad. She loves her babies like they are her breath.
Funny- the way she looked in the cooks parade at GA camp in 03' I STILL remember.

7. Rachel
Nice- she's always smiling, even when shes mad and her voice, it's like sweetened condensed milk, she makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
Funny- I LOVE the way she puts her hands on her hips when she wants to get a point across. LOL Woooo funny!

For Lunch I had Roast Beef with

Gravy, Green Beans, Pinto Beans, Fried Squash, Dinner Rolls, and *drum roll please* BANANA PUDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I have a confession, I ate my rolls and part of my squash, then all of my yummy ummy yummy pudding and not much of the rest. The dessert was so good, and after eating it I didn't feel like much else and was full. I hadn't eaten much all day so I think your tummy shrinks when you do that. I just can't get over the banana pudding. I would be willing to pay someone to make me stuff that good. YUM *sighs dreamily for moooore naner pudding*

grrrrr...

after all I posted on Megans blog about avoiding conflict in marriage and now I am upset. I kinda wanna cry. See as you all know I bake a lot, Damon is not much of a dessert person and when I make stuff he RARELY tries it, or if he does try it, it's usually like a day or so later. Even if I make it just for him. Well I filled an order for one of his buddies at work today. I gave him a call to see if the guy liked it and all, and I could tell he was eating. I asked him what he was eating and he said some goodies. I asked from who, he said from this teacher here at school that had made it for them. The teacher is a girl who one of the guys on the crew is after, and she told the other painter on the crew that she is available. So now she is bringing them goodies and my husband who I have to BEG to eat my stuff is eating hers the morning she brings it. Now, I know he isn't after her and she aint after him, it isnt like that cus the guy he works with that I filled the order form is after her and I think she after him. It just hurts that I work so hard to please him and make him stuff and he wont eat it for a long time or at all, then he eats hers within hours. I got off the phone crying. Maybe that is stupid, but to me it makes sense. Right now, I don't even care if I talk to him the whole day. I really don't. GRRRRR
**if you are a boy don't read the next few lines**


It's official, I am not pregnant again. I didn't have any reason to think I was really, just when you are married you kinda tend to wait for your visitor each month to tell you that you aren't.

Not much going on other than my day is bummed now cus my heart hurts :( I do have six orders to fill tonight for tomorrow morning. Have to deliver two pumpkin rolls tomorrow morning at 6:15, then 1 1/2 doz muffins around 7am, along with a key lime pie and a order of pull aparts and then a turtle pie tonight. Atleast I have the crust made on the pie. The pull aparts I have to let rise over night though, so I can't bake them till in the morning. I am tired, been baking every night, except Monday, but I can't remember what I did that night, so I may have baked.

Bye bye all you people with happy hearts

bad hair day

LITERALLY a bad hair day. I didn't have time to do it this morning. I have to leave the house by 6:25am to make it to work on time so I NEED to get up around 5 but do I? NOOOOOOOOOo I get up at 5:30! Just enough time to hop in shower. Grrr...So I am a fuzzy mess today! But, my outfit is cute :) Wendy you need to be at church tonight, I have a new flyer to pass out! I have noticed all my posts contain something about my baking lately. Sigh* tis the life of a doughgirl...hooo hooooo (no that wasn't an owl it was a lame attempt at sounding like the pillsbury dough boy!)
latest news...
Kasey’s Konfections News!!!

Valentines is right around the corner. Need a sweet treat for that sweet someone in your life? Try one of these sweet confections for a delightful surprise!

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake $16.00
A decadent chocolate crust filled with a luscious thick layer of white chocolate cheesecake and sweet raspberry surprise in the middle, mmmm!

Giant Sweetheart Cookie Or Sweet heart Brownie
Heart shaped and available in either sugar or chocolate chip flavor.
w/personalized message $10.00
w/out message $8.00

Berry Valentine Pie $12.00
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, and Cream what more could you ask for!


Dessert Club!


Have a sweet tooth? You can join Kasey’s Konfections Dessert Club! Pay a monthly fee of $37.50 and receive a delightful dessert every week of that month.
Dessert club will start in February, below are the options for the month of February!

Feb 1st-1 recipe Gooey Butter Cake with strawberry sauce
Feb 8th- 1 Dozen Homemade Strawberry Muffins with crumb topping
Feb 15th- 1 batch Mmmm That’s Good Candy
Feb 22nd- 1 Butterscotch Pie

New Recipes on Board!

Butterscotch Pie $9.00
Strawberry Muffins (same prices as Blueberry)

Ever get...

...down in the mouth? i.e. sad, not depressed, but just "bummed"? I am kind of like that right now I guess. I have gone to the grocer about three times for my side business for a total of about 75 bucks. The whole point of this business is to provide great desserts that are reasonably priced, make me a profit and cater to those who are willing to pay because they dont want to do the work themselves...or they just want to help me out or "contribute to my cause". See, I just went to the grocer at lunch to get the items for tonights delivery that I havent finished yet, for tomorrows order and for Fridays orders. I already owe Damon 30 bucks, I spent thirty out of my check. Good grief. Anyhoo...someone tell me it will get better. I know when I get sams that it will be beter for quantity but I have to have the money to buy the card. I am trying to raise money here, but outa a hundred bucks I make 16! *trying not to get bummed on first week*

*sings* Money, money money, MONEY!....MONEY!

I put together a spreadsheet for Kasey's Konfections. Total orders for my first full week of business were $69!! Not bad for just starting. However, upon looking at my receipts I noticed the supplies are costing a lot. Thus I am getting my sams card renewed next week and I had to go up by fifty cents on two items and two dollars on another. Don't worry Wendy, it wasn't the muffins or Key lime pie. I had to raise the cost of my Turtle pie from $10.00 to $12.00 because supplies for it are REALLY high. Did you know a small bag of pecans is over SIX DOLLARS! yikes...and I changed my pumpkin roll from $10.00 to 10.50 and my Mmmm That's Good Candy from $10.00 to $10.50. I am in the process of looking for some more things to add to my list of items. Only have 7 on here right now. However, I think I am going to add strawberry muffins and banana nut, am thinking of a pinapple cream cheese upside down muffin too! Any suggestions? Mom says to add my grandmas famous (in the family anyway) butterscotch pie. Its and OLD recipe and doesn't taste like the butterscotch puddings you would think of, its so amazing tasting! She also said to do a lemon meringue. What do ya think out there?

Jogging, Dinner, Baking...

...that was my evening last night. Got home and went jogging while my hubby changed the oil in his truck. When I got back we talked about going out to eat so he told me to go get ready. Ended up going to Chili's I wanted Olive Garden, but he said he wasn't in an ITALIAN mood. Then when I got home I filled one of my orders, made part of another, and got the crust done for the pies I have to do today.

Next subject, and I will try to say this in the right way. My blog, is my blog. I will type and comment about what I want, because it's my blog. I post my feelings, my life in general, and a LOT of my joking. I am out to hurt NO ONE. When I say "just kidding" I literally mean, JUST kidding. Let's not take blogging so seriously, at least not on my blog. If that is what you want, DON'T come here, its barefoot, feet in the sand, relaxed atmosphere. Lastly, I apologize to those I offended.

My eyes hurt

Hey everybody in blogland! This weekend I filled my first order for Kasey Konfections! Thanks to Wendy I sold a key lime pie, and an order of muffins. Wendy, was it good?
However, upon doing this, I realized my supplies cost more than I thought and I have to make an increase on prices. I will supply the new list at the end of this blog. Currently I have three more orders and an order in waiting. I am super excited and hope yall will order a lot! I figured it out this morning, I only need 70 orders of a minimum of $10 each to reach my goal! I really want to surprise Damon for our anniversary!!

This weekend, let see...Damon finished painting Tammy's kitchen area Friday around five...so I ordered pizza from P.HUT for us and the boys. Then we played Monopoly until way late while watching Napolean Dynomite and The Polar Express. Then Yvonne picked up Noah and Zac and left Michael to spend the night (these are my nephews for those who don't know) THEN..we woke up around 8:30 on Saturday and took down the Christmas decorations and cleaned the house a little bit. Then, we went to a car show in Franklin where we bought window cleaner and a special towel to clean the windshield with, also bought a phone face and back plate for damon and new carrying case for my phone. Its a john deer case. I showed em and she looked at me like I was a TOTAL hick! LOL...oh well, guess I am! Then we at at Jack in the box....mmmm :/ it was ok. Thankful to have food! Then we came home and Michael and I played the new monopoly edition from like 3:30 to 8:30ish...(it's a long game) at any rate, I won! Then we went down to Andy and Yvonnes and I held her bird. It's so cute, I would get one if I didn't have two cats. Its a cockatiel I think. It's a baby and its white and grey. They don't know if it is a boy or girl yet, I call it lovey, they call it angel! It likes me though, yvonne says if it preens you and stretches while you are holding it, that means it likes you and trusts you. It did both on me! *i know...doesn't take much to amuse me!* Then lets see....we went home around 10ish and went to bed around 11ish after watching Trading Spaces. Got up for Church, went to church, ate at sonic then I went home and made Wendy's stuff she ordered. While I was baking Damon went and washed my car, on his way back two deer ran across the road in Old Hickory and a Lincoln Navigator hit them. One was still kicking the other was dead already. They guy just kept going, damon and another guy stopped and got them off the road. A cop came and two other guys came along and took the deer with them. (In tennessee a new law passed that you can pick up road kill) anyway..two other deer made it across. I wish the cop would have just shot the one so it wouldn't suffer anymore. The guy who hit them should have stopped too. It's such a crowded area there! When he got home we found Deer hair on my car, and later that night at Church I found some on Damons pants. Poor things!
Then we went and looked at apartments (damon wants to move to a bigger place). The first ones were kind of trashy and I didn't like them, well... we found out there are income restrictions there and we made to much to live there. I was so glad! THe next ones we looked at were really really nice. We can afford them too, but they only let you have two pets. We have three. So I guess we are staying in our little house right now. I prefer a house too...get your own driveway, no upstairs neighbors. ETC..
Last night after church we at at Cracker Barrel with the church folk. Twas fun!
That was my weekend!
and lastly...here's my new list.

Butterscotch Pull-a-parts
Taste is similar to gooey rolls you would find at a cinnamon bun bar, but BETTER. My mom’s recipe. Made in a bundt pan.
1 Recipe 9.00

Homemade Blueberry Muffins
Large, delicious, and topped with a brown sugar crumb mixture.
½ Doz. 5.00
1 Doz. 10.00
3 doz. or more 9.00 ea.

Pumpkin Roll
Decadent and delightful rich pumpkin dessert filled with cream cheese frosting.
Please specify if you would like yours made with or without nuts.
1 roll 10.00
2 or more Rolls 8.00 each

Gooey Butter Cake
Rich dessert, sure to make any tummy happy!
(can be made in the following flavors: Autumn Apple, Banana, Chocolate, Chocolate/Peanut Butter, Plain, Pumpkin, and Strawberry)
1 Recipe 10.00
2 recipes or more 7.00 each

Key Lime Pie
Is Florida calling your name? You will love this slightly tart yet refreshingly sweet concoction. The filling is poured into a graham cracker crust. Please specify if you would like whipped topping or no topping at all.
1 9inch Pie Recipe 8.00

Turtle Pie
Start with a delicious and flaky crust (Grandmother’s recipe) then fill with a layer of walnuts (or not of your choice) top that with a thick layer of caramel and top it all off with a thin layer of chocolate. YUM! Very, very rich!
1 9inch Pie Recipe 10.00

Mmmm That’s Good Candy
If you like Chocolate, Toffee, and Pecans (or your choice of nut) you will love this decadent candy, one recipe breaks down to one large 8x10 box size at about 4 inches high.
1 Recipe 10.00

Wanna Buy Somefin?

I want to do something really special for my anniversary,so, I am trying to make some money on the side...I may not know how to do much, but I can bake. The recipes below are ones that I have gotten some rave reviews on or I think are winners! Let me know if you want to order something and give me atleast a week to deliver.

Fresh Yeast Rolls
My Grandmother’s mother’s recipe, delicious, simple rolls!
1 Dozen 5.00
3 Dozen or more 4.25per doz.

Butterscotch Pull A parts
Taste is similar to gooey rolls you would find at a cinnamon bun bar, but BETTER. My mom’s recipe. Made in a bundt pan.
1 Recipe 7.00

Homemade Blueberry Muffins
Large, delicious, and topped with a brown sugar crumb mixture.
½ Doz. 5.00
1 Doz. 10.00
3 Doz or more 8.00 per doz.

Pumpkin Roll
Decadent and delightful rich pumpkin dessert filled with
cream cheese frosting. Please specify if you would like yours made with or without nuts.
1 roll 8.00
2 or more Rolls 7.00 each

Gooey Butter Cake
Rich dessert, sure to make any tummy happy!
(can be made in the following flavors: Autumn Apple, Banana, Chocolate, Chocolate/Peanut Butter, Plain, Pumpkin, and Strawberry)
1 Recipe 8.00
2 recipes or more 7.00 each

Key Lime Pie
Is Florida calling your name? You will love this slightly tart yet refreshingly sweet concoction. The filling is poured into a graham cracker crust. Please specify if you would like whipped topping or no topping at all.
1 9inch Pie Recipe 5.00

Turtle Pie
Start with a delicious and flaky crust (Grandmother’s recipe) then fill with a layer of walnuts (or not of your choice) top that with a thick layer of caramel and top it all off with a thin layer of chocolate. YUM! Very, very rich!
1 9inch Pie Recipe 8.00

Soda Cracker Candy
If you like Chocolate, Toffee, and Pecans (or your choice of nut) you will love this decadent candy, one recipe breaks down to one large 8x10 box size at about 4 inches high.
1 Recipe 8.00

Anniversary, March 20th

You read the title, in less than three months is my two year anniversary! I want to surprise Damon with something really great but be within my budget. I need some help with ideas. I have thought of getting a cabin in gatlinburg (have it narrowed down to three different cabins) and surprising him with a trip up there, a nice dinner, where we really dress up etc.. I have thought about wearing my wedding dress again for him, but that would require some serious weight loss! Thought about getting a jacuzzi suite in Nashville and renting a hummer for the weekend! HELP!

Cat's have nine lives....right? :/

Some of you may or may not know the story. What story you ask...the one where Damon and I and Honey, our dog, were taken to court. The charge? A complaint over her barking. During the first court date, we were told they had to monitor the situation and then we would meet again, IN court with the woman who was bringing the charges. Well, second court date and the lady is late. Charges get thrown out because I don't think the judge much liked her and she was late. But mostly, because she was late...Well...she called me two other times complaining about our dog barking, when we had been paying someone to let honey out to potty so she was basically inside 23 hours a day! I am thinking MY GOODNESS. We saved the messages on my phone, in case we needed to charge her with harassment. There is MUCH more to the story, but she basically has the whole street not liking her because she causes all sorts of problems, and calls the cops on you, for things she does herself, but its okay for her. FAST FORWARD....Damon comes home last night and says DON'T FEED TIGGER, he's down at mamaws eating. I was like...who is feeding my cat? So I promptly walk down there and Valerie says, that the woman across the street (who took us to court) is feeding the stray cats underneath Damon's mamaw's tree. Which, I don't mind that shes trying to feed the stray cats, but she is trespassing by doing so! She is walking out every morning into Mamaw Lenada's yard feeding these cats! And, now my cat whom I feed and take care of, vet and all, is eating it too!! SO I am mad at my cat. Well....today I got a call from Jen that the woman had asked Valerie if there was a problem with her feeding the cats...oh yeah, I forgot to type the part about me taking the dishes and placing them back in the womans yard and off of mamaws. Valerie said, there is a owner of a cat that is eating this food and not eating at home that doesn't like it (or something to that effect). Well, this morning Valerie said the woman went right back over and put the food out again! Well Jen called mamaw and told her about the woman coming in the yard.( I asked her too) Mamaw was fuming! She said she hates cats and doesn't want a one on her property! She's scared of them. Well the cops were called, and they informed the lady she was in no circumstance to set foot on the property and that they are bringing a trap over to catch the cats. Here's the scary part...what if they get my tigger! I can bring him in tonight, but what if they catch him today?! I am at work! Damon says we can go look at the trap to see if they have caught him. My poor baby! Here's the next question...is it wrong to have done all this? Is it un Christian...I mean I know I am to turn the other cheek. And, if my motivations to get her in trouble are because of what she has done to us, than its wrong. It is just irritating that she can break the laws and its okay, but if you do ONE thing she calls the cops on you. Example, she calls the cops on my barking and leaves a threatening letter on my door, but her dog can run the neighborhood thus breaking the leash law, and its ok?! Or...she can go into someones property and trespass, but its okay?! Am I wrong...I don't want to be wrong about this!

I couldn't think of a title for this post

So I am back to the blogging world, seeking to dethrone miss happy and you KNOW who I am talking about! ;)
Made taco salad last night, eating left overs now. I have officially started my diet (as of yesterday) I did AWESOME yesterday until after church. Then it just made my diet day, OKAY. Damon stopped at Dairy Queen. I got a small blizzard, only ate about half and some of his fries. At any rate, our 2 year anniversary (yikes, time flys) is March 20th. I want to lose about 30lbs by then. If I stick to it I can do it. I have lost about 25 in a month and a half before so I just need to stick to my guns! Which talking about my anniversary brings me to the next topic of discussion. WHAT should I do? I want to surprise Damon. I was thinking Gatlinburg, OR if I could get enough money rounded up there is a special through northwest for a three day stay in cancun with hotel and air provided at $354 but...I doubt that will happen. Any ideas?
Next I need to start putting money into Honey's fly to Idaho fund. It's $160.00 round trip for her and I have to put her as a carry on item.
I need to clean this weekend. Put the decorations away, Vaccuum, dust, etc.. Will have the boys for part of the weekend so will have to work around them :) Damon is painting at Sis Tammys this Friday too. There goes my weekend...just kidding. Atleast if Damon is gone I have my termites!
Idaho was really fun! We were sposed' to get in @ 11:30pm on Christmas eve. HAHA that didn't happen! We were delayed a half hour because the planes water got serviced in Mexico and they won't allow the water to be serviced outside of the US thus...making us leave 30 mins late ouf of minneapolis. Then we got in around 12:10am in Idaho and didn't get our luggage until around 1:30 making us get home around 2am on Christmas morning. Then I had to wrap all the presents or put in gift bags ( you aren't allowed to wrap I was told) So I went to bed around 4am and got up around 7. Then we had Christmas with my mom and dad and got lots of stuff then went to the morning service at church at 11. Then at noonish we went to my Grandmas (on my moms side) then around 2:30 we went to my grandmas (on dads side) It was a great day! I don't really remember what we did each day. I know Wednesday was the MPC Bowl Game (football) and it was hailing (sp?) and REALLY cold! I had battery operated gloves (that keep your hands warm) they were STILL cold! Then the whole horse and dog and impact on the head thing! Hes fine now tho. (refer to previous post for whole story) I got my Grandmas cookbook that my Grandpa gave her shortly after they got married. It's a 1947 edtion of Better Homes and Gardens. I really want to find one on ebay or something that is in good shape that I can suplement into my Grandmas really worn areas. Then my other Grandma got me into this book my Queeda Mantle Walker (google the name) its about her family's life in the yampa valley region and growing up. Yampa Valley is in Hells Canyon in Colorado. I don't have kids yet, but I cant imagine how hard it could be....Her mother (queeda's mother Evelyn, true story too) raised FIVE kids, no electricity, plumbing, or running water, to begin with! CAN YOU IMAGINE? They had to get creek water to bath in, to water the animals, the crops, she went into labor ON A HORSE! Man, I need to apreciate modern imenties! Anywho, if you google her name you should see the book. Order if you want its a great book! If you like history!
I guess I am done for now...

FINALLY!

Man! My parents PC wouldn't let me do my blogging stuff there at the end! So I am now back...
Came into work late today cus I was SICK the whole time in Idaho and woke up this morning with a bad headache. But, now I am at work and can't post to much as I have LOTS I need to do.

I have some serious prayer requests. Damon and I found termites in our house (REALLY BAD) all that is left in some parts is just the paint. Anyway I need prayer over IF to move, WHERE to move, WHEN to move...whether it be here or, in my wildest dreams...closer to Home. I need God to show Damon and I BOTH. PLEASE pray for us.

will write more later when work is caught up!