We have been so busy, we are just getting to see our first parade of the season! Love our family time together!!!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Luv A Parade!
We have been so busy, we are just getting to see our first parade of the season! Love our family time together!!!
Friday, December 10, 2010
We do love CHRISTmas time around here! It seems like life is so fast and time kinda gets away from us at times. BUT this is the most important time of year, Jesus's Birthday and we intend to celebrate the miracle of life and love. Yes we are believers in Santa, of course, but we are remembering the true meaning of Christmas as well. Hannah and Brunson love to decorate the house almost as much as Chris and I :) So here's to a Merry MERRY Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus season!!!
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
The Trip To Atlanta
In Support Of Our Gamecocks!
Chris and I had a great adult trip to Atlanta for the Gamecock vs Tiger game! Unfortunately our Gamecocks were defeated, but we still had a great time with all our tailgating family! Those Auburn fans were wonderful as well, and we came away with new friends! Fan fair was really neat with all the vendors and news broadcast stations...we saw ourselves on tv a few times :) Oh and even got to see our first snow flurries of the year!
Chris and I had a great adult trip to Atlanta for the Gamecock vs Tiger game! Unfortunately our Gamecocks were defeated, but we still had a great time with all our tailgating family! Those Auburn fans were wonderful as well, and we came away with new friends! Fan fair was really neat with all the vendors and news broadcast stations...we saw ourselves on tv a few times :) Oh and even got to see our first snow flurries of the year!
Thursday, December 02, 2010
Got To Love A...
CRICUT
We finally made time for alittle crafting! Hannah does love being crafty and I do love all activities with my bestest girl! I see many projects in our future, yipee!!
We finally made time for alittle crafting! Hannah does love being crafty and I do love all activities with my bestest girl! I see many projects in our future, yipee!!
Sunday, November 28, 2010
So Much To Be Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
I am so thankful for my family and the love we share! We enjoyed a fantastic holiday week at Momma's for Thanksgiving! We spent time playing, baking and cooking, hunting and of course Shirley partying! The time flew by, hard to believe we have been in Camden since Tuesday, it just went by so fast!
I am so thankful for my family and the love we share! We enjoyed a fantastic holiday week at Momma's for Thanksgiving! We spent time playing, baking and cooking, hunting and of course Shirley partying! The time flew by, hard to believe we have been in Camden since Tuesday, it just went by so fast!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
It's a happy HAPPY day!!!
Because My Momma Comes Home Today!!!
I know I am spoiled by my Mommy...and really love it!!! I have missed her so much,as she has been on a vacation for 10 WHOLE days with Aunt Cathy! She called this morning at 6:15 as the cruise ship was pulling into port...now I have to be patient 10 more hours (for her to drive back to SC) and then I get my Momma back!
So much happens everyday and I am so use to talking with her..oh at least two or three times a day. We got a lot to catch up on, just the short conversation this morning has me feeling GREAT, EXCITED and FULL of LOVE!!!! Got the kitchen in chaos,baking away getting ready for Thanksgiving!!! Nothing like family holidays!! I LOVE MY MOMMY!!!
I know I am spoiled by my Mommy...and really love it!!! I have missed her so much,as she has been on a vacation for 10 WHOLE days with Aunt Cathy! She called this morning at 6:15 as the cruise ship was pulling into port...now I have to be patient 10 more hours (for her to drive back to SC) and then I get my Momma back!
So much happens everyday and I am so use to talking with her..oh at least two or three times a day. We got a lot to catch up on, just the short conversation this morning has me feeling GREAT, EXCITED and FULL of LOVE!!!! Got the kitchen in chaos,baking away getting ready for Thanksgiving!!! Nothing like family holidays!! I LOVE MY MOMMY!!!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Tis The Season
FOR CROOKS!!!
Lock your doors, set you alarm and protect all your goodies...Christmas is around the corner! Which of course means, the crooks are on the prowl to "work" at stealing your stuff! Why such pathetic people will come out at night, sneak around and really put so much energy into stealing and harming instead of getting a real job is beyond my understanding. Don't these people know you can sit back, do nothing and let the good ole Mr. President put you on the system and pay ALL your way for nothing???
Anyway, this morning around 4:30 my neighbor (thank goodness she had to use the potty) spotted a man out her window in my driveway-next to my car. By the time she sent her main man over with his nice gun in hand the scumbag was long gone.
So I am taking this as a huge warning to make sure I am better prepared from now on against criminals!!!!
Lock your doors, set you alarm and protect all your goodies...Christmas is around the corner! Which of course means, the crooks are on the prowl to "work" at stealing your stuff! Why such pathetic people will come out at night, sneak around and really put so much energy into stealing and harming instead of getting a real job is beyond my understanding. Don't these people know you can sit back, do nothing and let the good ole Mr. President put you on the system and pay ALL your way for nothing???
Anyway, this morning around 4:30 my neighbor (thank goodness she had to use the potty) spotted a man out her window in my driveway-next to my car. By the time she sent her main man over with his nice gun in hand the scumbag was long gone.
So I am taking this as a huge warning to make sure I am better prepared from now on against criminals!!!!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The Southern weekend!
I deerly enjoyed a weekend in Camden. My little southern kiddos felt the pitter patter of their heart racing with the excitement of a successful deer hunt. A family that plays together loves together and I do love my family!
Thursday, November 04, 2010
What A Weekend!!!
Full of tailgating, Halloween and Birthday celebrations!!!
Three celebrations in one, made for a spooktactular-grand-winning-party weekend! The RV was full this weekend with family, every bed was full and it was chaotic fun! Mamaw, Christen and BJ joined our usual family of four in our 27ft home away from home and Sheryl, Steve and Uncle Roy joined us all Saturday!
Mamaw hit the big 63 this year, and her birthdays are always super important to us! Made her, grandma's famous pound cake! She is the best Mom ever, brave and strong...a breast cancer survivor! She makes me want to burst with pride!!! She has hit her prime and is so full of life and spice. After several hard years MY Mama is back!
Trick or Treat and Happy Halloween!
We had an awesome time with all the Halloween festivities! All the children dressed up and trick or treated to each RV in the tailgating lot! We set up a photo booth and I loved having all the families come and get candy and use the booth to take their family pictures! At nine o'clock all the kids went in for baths and bed and the "adult party" began! All the costumes were unique and a bit...adult! Oh so much fun! Chris and I dressed as Al and Peg Bundy from the tv show, Married with Children...well I came out being called Snooki, from Jersey Shore. And Mama!!! She started out being a kitty cat before ten and matured into a Cougar after ten. It was great, my Mama in white, leather, knee boots with black leggins was the best!!! Have to admit we all had a little liquid courage to help us along the way:)
Gamecocks Win Against Tennessee WOO-HOO!
What a game, back and forth, but the gamecocks pulled out another win! After the game we enjoyed a large bbq and oyster meal! Our five RVs got together and what an enormous amount of food we all enjoyed! Of course this lead into our corn hole tournaments...Chris and I are STILL undefeated!!!
Three celebrations in one, made for a spooktactular-grand-winning-party weekend! The RV was full this weekend with family, every bed was full and it was chaotic fun! Mamaw, Christen and BJ joined our usual family of four in our 27ft home away from home and Sheryl, Steve and Uncle Roy joined us all Saturday!
Mamaw hit the big 63 this year, and her birthdays are always super important to us! Made her, grandma's famous pound cake! She is the best Mom ever, brave and strong...a breast cancer survivor! She makes me want to burst with pride!!! She has hit her prime and is so full of life and spice. After several hard years MY Mama is back!
Trick or Treat and Happy Halloween!
We had an awesome time with all the Halloween festivities! All the children dressed up and trick or treated to each RV in the tailgating lot! We set up a photo booth and I loved having all the families come and get candy and use the booth to take their family pictures! At nine o'clock all the kids went in for baths and bed and the "adult party" began! All the costumes were unique and a bit...adult! Oh so much fun! Chris and I dressed as Al and Peg Bundy from the tv show, Married with Children...well I came out being called Snooki, from Jersey Shore. And Mama!!! She started out being a kitty cat before ten and matured into a Cougar after ten. It was great, my Mama in white, leather, knee boots with black leggins was the best!!! Have to admit we all had a little liquid courage to help us along the way:)
Gamecocks Win Against Tennessee WOO-HOO!
What a game, back and forth, but the gamecocks pulled out another win! After the game we enjoyed a large bbq and oyster meal! Our five RVs got together and what an enormous amount of food we all enjoyed! Of course this lead into our corn hole tournaments...Chris and I are STILL undefeated!!!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Beth Powers
PLEASE BE IN PRAYER FOR OUR SWEET AUNT BETH
Aunt Beth is very sick in ICU at Lexington Medical Center. Please take a moment and pray for her, her family and all the medical team.
Aunt Beth is very sick in ICU at Lexington Medical Center. Please take a moment and pray for her, her family and all the medical team.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Just the way I see things...
In South Carolina's governor's debate produces many opinions...so here is mine.
My background and to my beliefs! Born and raised as a southern republican girl from a middle class family, I am proud! My parents always made government interesting and debatable. I was sheltered and protected as a small child and saw very little evil in our world (thank goodness my parents let me be a child!) In high school, like most teenagers, I questioned EVERYTHING. I believed everyone to be treated equal and when I saw my first homeless shelter I was completely angry and totally confused! I spent a lot of time in volunteer programs helping with children who had no home and children who had no parents or had parents who they were taken away from due to neglect and abuse. There was a whole cruel world out there!!! How could we have people starving in such a rich nation. I remember in high school I loved to watch the 7 o'clock report with my Daddy at night. He and Mama answered each and all of my questions with such patience and heart. My curiosity continued to grow through my high school economic and government courses. I just couldn't get enough politics. Directly upon graduating high school I committed to a summer internship with Lt. Governor Bob Peeler's office before college. Wow, was my eyes opened, it was so exciting and to watch our leaders come together over an issue or situation and just listen to them brainstorm the best most efficient solution to whatever the issue at hand was fascinating. I, of course, learned about the ugly side of politics as well. After this summer in the school of life, I went on to obtain my degree in Behavior Science/Human Services. However, 15 years later I'm just as fascinated, if not more with our local and national politics....because it matters! My children and future grandchildren will be living a life style because of the decisions we are making today!
Issue number 1... funding problems with education. Now I think most everyone shares the opinion education is very important to everyone! However, I do not agree with Sheheen wanting to have public pre-school....come on, first of all let a toddler be a toddler. Most middle to high class individuals go to school what...from 5 years old to at least 21 = 16 years!!! Now don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to maybe 3 days a week for acouple of hours a day preschool, but let's face it people we are so far in debt right now this just isn't possible to do without damaging our economic status even more. We really have to think through what sunshine and daisies are being fluffed our way. Public preschool would create more public transportation cost, more power and other utility cost, insurance cost, etc...let's also face it, a 5 year old has a huge adjustment to staying at school for 7 hours in a learning enviroment....no way could a 3 or 4 year old last all day, so if it isn't a half day program...it will be a babysitting program paid for by our tax dollars...and if it is a half day - transportation and all the cost I mentioned before for 3 hours a day? Does not make sense at all!!! So yes, Mrs Haley shares my opinion in welcoming our local charitable and Churches to unite together and make a change and help with our very young children. Education budgets do need an overhaul...you know I never met a teacher that said I went to college to be a teacher so I will be rich...most teachers chose their career as a public service, sometimes I wonder about some of our education administers.
Issue 2 Control over finances and all human resource departments within government in one office/one committee....Come on, people this is giving ALL control to a very few elected and maybe elected hired persons to decide over all and every department in government...No way Buster! Sounds great to a few people probably due to not having to pay each government department to have a resource staff or a finance committee, but at the total life cost of giving over so much control and power is way too costly...also think about Sheheen and his "biggest goal"...creating jobs...Well so far he is cutting some very important jobs right there!!!
Now for my biggest pet peeve of all!!! The negativity from Sheheen is really disappointing, the lies/exaggerations is just plain cruel. Let's not teach your and my children how to play ugly. Let's be ladies and gentlemen, debate the facts and issues and let the better person come out on top with everyone keeping their integrity!
My background and to my beliefs! Born and raised as a southern republican girl from a middle class family, I am proud! My parents always made government interesting and debatable. I was sheltered and protected as a small child and saw very little evil in our world (thank goodness my parents let me be a child!) In high school, like most teenagers, I questioned EVERYTHING. I believed everyone to be treated equal and when I saw my first homeless shelter I was completely angry and totally confused! I spent a lot of time in volunteer programs helping with children who had no home and children who had no parents or had parents who they were taken away from due to neglect and abuse. There was a whole cruel world out there!!! How could we have people starving in such a rich nation. I remember in high school I loved to watch the 7 o'clock report with my Daddy at night. He and Mama answered each and all of my questions with such patience and heart. My curiosity continued to grow through my high school economic and government courses. I just couldn't get enough politics. Directly upon graduating high school I committed to a summer internship with Lt. Governor Bob Peeler's office before college. Wow, was my eyes opened, it was so exciting and to watch our leaders come together over an issue or situation and just listen to them brainstorm the best most efficient solution to whatever the issue at hand was fascinating. I, of course, learned about the ugly side of politics as well. After this summer in the school of life, I went on to obtain my degree in Behavior Science/Human Services. However, 15 years later I'm just as fascinated, if not more with our local and national politics....because it matters! My children and future grandchildren will be living a life style because of the decisions we are making today!
Issue number 1... funding problems with education. Now I think most everyone shares the opinion education is very important to everyone! However, I do not agree with Sheheen wanting to have public pre-school....come on, first of all let a toddler be a toddler. Most middle to high class individuals go to school what...from 5 years old to at least 21 = 16 years!!! Now don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to maybe 3 days a week for acouple of hours a day preschool, but let's face it people we are so far in debt right now this just isn't possible to do without damaging our economic status even more. We really have to think through what sunshine and daisies are being fluffed our way. Public preschool would create more public transportation cost, more power and other utility cost, insurance cost, etc...let's also face it, a 5 year old has a huge adjustment to staying at school for 7 hours in a learning enviroment....no way could a 3 or 4 year old last all day, so if it isn't a half day program...it will be a babysitting program paid for by our tax dollars...and if it is a half day - transportation and all the cost I mentioned before for 3 hours a day? Does not make sense at all!!! So yes, Mrs Haley shares my opinion in welcoming our local charitable and Churches to unite together and make a change and help with our very young children. Education budgets do need an overhaul...you know I never met a teacher that said I went to college to be a teacher so I will be rich...most teachers chose their career as a public service, sometimes I wonder about some of our education administers.
Issue 2 Control over finances and all human resource departments within government in one office/one committee....Come on, people this is giving ALL control to a very few elected and maybe elected hired persons to decide over all and every department in government...No way Buster! Sounds great to a few people probably due to not having to pay each government department to have a resource staff or a finance committee, but at the total life cost of giving over so much control and power is way too costly...also think about Sheheen and his "biggest goal"...creating jobs...Well so far he is cutting some very important jobs right there!!!
Now for my biggest pet peeve of all!!! The negativity from Sheheen is really disappointing, the lies/exaggerations is just plain cruel. Let's not teach your and my children how to play ugly. Let's be ladies and gentlemen, debate the facts and issues and let the better person come out on top with everyone keeping their integrity!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Being a tourist in my own home town!
THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE FAIR
With Hannah and Brunson growing up way too fast and Chris never wanting to grow up...I was the total tourist at the fair this year. Yea, I was the Mama who was toting the camera bag, the drinks, the stuffed animals, etc! All while my three children (2 beautiful children and 1 wonderful child at heart husband)went from ride to ride in pure excitement. Hannah absolutely is in love with riding all the biggest and scariest rides, she is my little dare devil...and Brunson has finally gotten tall enough to ride most all the rides now. The fair trip was all about the rides, the food and a game or two this year. While Hannah and Daddy rode a super scary, fast ride, Brunson challenged me in a game of shooting the water guns at a target....yep he beat me. He was SO excited with his win and especially beating his Mama! Hannah later won a beautiful cloth flower by throwing darts to pop the balloons and Chris won me a new soccer ball. It was a wonderful family evening with perfect weather and the fair wasn't too crowded!
With Hannah and Brunson growing up way too fast and Chris never wanting to grow up...I was the total tourist at the fair this year. Yea, I was the Mama who was toting the camera bag, the drinks, the stuffed animals, etc! All while my three children (2 beautiful children and 1 wonderful child at heart husband)went from ride to ride in pure excitement. Hannah absolutely is in love with riding all the biggest and scariest rides, she is my little dare devil...and Brunson has finally gotten tall enough to ride most all the rides now. The fair trip was all about the rides, the food and a game or two this year. While Hannah and Daddy rode a super scary, fast ride, Brunson challenged me in a game of shooting the water guns at a target....yep he beat me. He was SO excited with his win and especially beating his Mama! Hannah later won a beautiful cloth flower by throwing darts to pop the balloons and Chris won me a new soccer ball. It was a wonderful family evening with perfect weather and the fair wasn't too crowded!
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