Ramdomness(and more new words)

Friday night evening we went to a restaurant called The Woodshed. It's a steak house in Stanley, NC. Very good eats. I highly recommend it. It's definitely worth the drive and the expense. Anyway, while we were there we had to take some pics. I took them just for you guys.





It's almost like he's saying, "Hey, Mom, over here, don't forget to take my picture while you have your camera out." It really did happen like that. I had asked Dad to take a picture of Jamie and me, and I didn't take a picture of Clayton before I put the camera up. Gasp, I know. So, he grunted at me to take his picture. He seriously did grunt at me to take his picture.

This is Chad's sister Jamie. She's the tall one on your left with the really pretty hair. I still don't think she resembles Chad at all. Which may be great for her sake since she is a girl. Anyway, she is one of the funniest people I know, and has the most pure and innocent heart. Love It.

Maybe Next Year

Way back in September I blogged about my hopes for a great football season. It was great, and now it's over. There are still a few more games ahead of us, but the teams Chad and I watch are done until 8/09.

The Tide fell to Florida for the SEC Championship, and then again to Utah in the Sugar Bowl. The Florida game was great, and Alabama did great. Sugar Bowl, not so great. Let's say the losers creed together: "Maybe next year"

I wasn't sure what the Panthers were gonna be able to do this year, but I was hopeful. And then after the season got underway, and Mohammed and Smith were in great sync, I was really hopeful for at least the NFC Championship, and maybe just maybe the Superbowl(wow, what a sentence). Well, they too let me down on Saturday evening. It was a pitiful game. I have been a Delhomme fan for a while now. Defended him and his quarterbacking abilities to my husband. After Saturday, I think I might need to rethink my official position. It really was a pitiful sight. What to do? I don't know. It was just sad.

Then, on Sunday we caught just a few minutes(and I mean less than 15 of game time) of the Giants and Eagles game. I got to see my first safety ever. I've heard talk of the safety, but never realized the potential of sacking the QB in the endzone. I was very excited to get to see that. So then, I was hopeful that Eli Manning(the Manning's fascinate me, I don't really know why, but I find them interesting) could lead the Giants to the NFC Championship, and maybe the Super Bowl for a 2nd year. Not happening.

I'm beginning to think it's me. I seem to be the common denominator.

The Loser's creed, all together now:

"Maybe next year"

Welcome Stay at Home Mommy

Hi Tracy. Glad you decided to join our little addiction. Everyone will tell you this is all my fault, but please don't believe them. I'm glad you're here. Everybody please go visit Tracy's stuff. She's a really sweet person with the smartest 3 year old ever. Welcome!!

Should I or Not?

So, I've been rolling an idea around in my mind for about a week now, and I don't know if I should do it or not. As the new year is upon us, I've thought about losing weight, getting healthy, living my best life now, counting points, living the zone, going carb-free, I think you get the point.

I've done pretty well since 1/1/09. Down 3 pounds. Except for a slip up last night at The Woodshed(which was awesome by the way) I am pretty proud of my 10 day accomplishment.

OK, I'll get to the point. I have thought about being brutally honest about my weight, and the issues that I have with my weight. I don't have a problem with me, I just honestly want to be a healthier person. I want Clayton to have a good example of health, and let's face it Chad and I aren't quite there. I'm not eating to mask some horrible secret from my childhood, because I'm not happy with my life, because I'm sad or depressed. I just like to eat, and I like to eat a lot of really good food.

My thought on the incredible honesty is the accountability I would have with my blog buddies. Anyway, it's just a number right? The support from my besties would be great too. I haven't made up my mind just yet, but I'm seriously considering it. Feedback would be nice.

Photo Tag

I saw this on another blog ring that I read and I want to impliment it on mine. And since I control this blog I can do whatever it is that my little heart desires. Here's how it goes. Pay attention, read carefully, and follow the rules to the letter. Are you ready? Is the suspense too much for you now?

1) Choose the 4th folder where you store your pictures on your computer

2) Select the 4th picture in the folder

3) Explain the picture

4) Tag 4 people to do the same


NO CHEATING! (cropping, editing, etc!)




My sweet boys 2/15/08. Mr. Clayton's first day with us. He's almost 1. Wow, time really flies.

I tag, Mom(Joan), Donna, and Jamie. Have fun!

Welcome Back Routine

Finally, we are getting back to a routine. Don't get me wrong. I love Christmas. I love all that is stands for and symbolizes. I love family getting together, all the food that is so great, and of course presents. Then there is the excitement of the New Year. All of that is great. But...................................

I LIKE MY ROUTINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am very set in my ways to be a young 26. But, I like things to be normal. I like a plan and a purpose. I like to be able to look at my calendar and know what's coming up in the next few weeks. I like to know what my entire day holds if at all possible. I like order and preparedness(and big words). OK, after reading these last few sentences I sound like an old stick in the mud, who freaks out every time there is a wrinkle in MY plan. Lord, please help me. I mean that as a prayer, and not just a funny sentence. I'm a serious Type A. Some days it works to my advantage, and some days it doesn't.

Last year January was a little topsy-turvy for us. I am hoping and praying this January is not the same. If it is then that's OK too. God knows what's best for me.

We do have some cool things coming up at church, and some cool things happening for our youth. I'll of course keep you posted.

All together now.

WELCOME BACK ROUTINE(or whatver God has planned :p)

1/2/09

So the title means absolutely nothing. I'm not very creative and I can't always think up titles. I have big news though(well big for me and Clayton)

CHAD'S COMING HOME TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a little excited. I had a great time with Gram and Papa, I really did. But, I miss the husby. He's a pretty cool guy, and a lot of fun. Also, let's do a recap of the last few days, shall we?

Wednesday I had to work a few hours and then went to Gran and Papa's house and just hung out. Wednesday is of course church day so we went to church in the evening. After church Gram and I headed back to the house for our raucous New Year's Eve Party(read snoozing). Well, we ended up talking about everything and nothing instead, and the next time we looked at the clock it was midnight, 1/1/09. Honestly I have no idea where the time went, but it was a lot of fun. We talked a little more and then went off to bed about 1am. That is so incredibly late for me. I rarely ever see the early am hours. It wasn't smart for me to stay up that late then either, I must have had a mental slip and forgotten that Clayton would definitely be up around 8am, and he was. Say la vie.

Thursday, Gram and I went to Blowing Rock for a little shopping. She got an awesome bag. It's really cool, and I may be a little jealous. Maybe I'm a lot jealous. Sigh. I found GREAT deals at Gap for Chad and Clayton. And for Mommy(Me) some great prices on scrubs. Gotta have them, and i might as well look as fashionable as possible in shapeless, unizex, clothes.

Friday, has been an adventure already. Freak and unexpected freezing rain visited us in the early hours. It took me an hour and a half to make a half-hour drive in to work this morning. Bad wrecks and road closings everywhere. God saw me safely to work. He loves me, and His mercy is overwhelming most days.