My Moment To Babble

I've been online this morning reading blogs. There are some of you that I miss very much. Tabba- someday I hope you return. You always radiated such a positive energy and I loved your Sunday Songs. You'll notice some of them on my playlist.

There is one friend I'll never give up on. (You know who you are.) I'll never understand why you wrote me off of your list of "friends". I hold you next to my heart and always will. I have to say, I'm so relieved when you give me a glimpse of your life now and pained at the same time (you know I watch your blog). There are people in your life (we've talked about them- I've watched it and lived it beside you) that will smile and tell you how happy they are for you, but then say nothing but negative things about you when you walk away. I hope you know that I am not one of those people and never have been. I love you. I will always love your children. I love that you have found happiness. I pray that you are living the life that you've longed for. I know that you have felt the feeling of "I want to share this with you so bad, but I can't! This is mine. This is ours! This is so special! If I let someone in, it may become tainted." I'm here when and if you are ever ready. I guess it's just been awhile since the feeling of "waiting" has left though and I'm glad for that. (You waited for "him" - I waited for "you" Not the same but so similar in so many ways.) We both moved on.

On a happier note!!!

My husband and I went to one of our favorite restaurants last night! The Red Ginger! It was fabulous! (One of our New Year's goals was to have 2 date nights per month. We have had SO much fun!)

OH! Have I mentioned that our little Punky has been asked to enroll in all Honors/ Advanced Placement courses for her Sophomore year and that our little Peanut did incredible at State cheerleading finals?!! That's right! Uh Huh! You go girls!!!

Like I said "My Moment To Babble"!

Have a great weekend!!!

Ametuers- Are We Sure?

Okay!

I (WE) are HUGE American Idol fans!

Last night we fell in love with Frankie Jordan and her sweet little family. (Not to mention that her husband is incredibly fine looking)

Regardless-

I am confused as to how she can be on American Idol, when she already has a recorded song - THAT she sang last night!

Go ahead! I know you don't believe it! I didn't either! Pull it up on your search engine. (I'll wait)There are other videos on You Tube as well. It's true. (Head hanging low)

How can this be? Tell me...

Wildflowers Photography

Please take a moment to enjoy this beautiful photography!

I find her work so touching and amazing!

Financial Peace

We are doing it!

We are choosing to live like no one else NOW so we can live like no one else LATER!

We are on Baby Step 1 and it feels great!

I'll keep you updated on our progress and if you're not familiar with Dave Ramsey- HE IS AMAZING! Give it a look and BUY THE BOOK!

Happy Budgeting!

Revelations

A Kind Reminder For All Of Us Today:

When God leads you to the edge of the cliff, trust Him fully and let go. Only 1 of 2 things will happen; either He'll catch you when you fall or He'll teach you how to fly! (The power of one sentence!) God closes doors no man can open & God opens doors no man can close.

Have a blessed day and remember to be a blessing...

A Light-Hearted Poem

MICHIGAN POEM
Poet: Unknown (But Boy is This Cute)

It's winter in Michigan

And the gentle breezes blow

Seventy miles an hour

At twenty-five below.

Oh, how I love Michigan

When the snow's up to your butt

You take a breath of winter

And your nose gets frozen shut.

Yes, the weather here is wonderful

So I guess I'll hang around

I could never leave Michigan

'Cause I'm frozen to the ground!

Lost Opportunity

The air has been taken from my sails.
My shoulders cannot seem to stay back.
My head hangs low.
Tears pool in my eyes.

It is difficult to answer the phone.
A smile will not form.

"Another will come along."
"We'll work at it harder."
"Have you considered going back?"

With what time?
With what money?
Will it matter?

Welcome 2009!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

...and a great one it has been thus far!

We have a new "family" plan in place and lots of goals set!

We have signed up for Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University! We have already read his books and pretty much follow the plan, but we are looking to fine tune and know this is it!

We have gone to our first church and plan on "trying" others, until we find one that we all like. The one we attended Sunday was simply beautiful! (Have I mentioned that we live in a GREAT city?!?)

The list continues on from there and we are all very excited about 2009!

Happy New Year! (I'm loving all of your blogs!)