Tracy Party of Four

Girl Time

2010-10-13T07:25:00.000-07:00

Enjoyed spending time with my girl last night. We went to Chic fil a for kids night where she got some great face painting done by the FABULOUS Ms. Bobbie and went home to make these for her class.

It will be my turn tonight to take Seth to his acting class in ATL.

Slow Motion

2010-10-08T06:41:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen something happening in slow motion & you wanted to do something to help, but you just couldn't? Well, that was me this morning. While trying to get out the door my PLA knocked her milk off the TV table. I went to the kitchen to get a towel and as I was coming back around the corner she was too close to me and I stepped on her shoe and she started falling down the stairs sslloowwllyy. All I could do was stand there and watch her. (I know-bad, bad mommy) She was rolling so slow I thought she would stop after a step or two, but she didn't. It was all the way to the bottom for her! Me & the Rapper were just standing there looking dumb founded. Until he went to the bedroom to LAUGH! She was fine-just scared her a little.

It's been a long time!

2010-09-09T06:38:00.001-07:00

Wow-I can not believe I just stopped blogging. What was I thinking? Another year has come and gone and since there may be some changes coming our way in the next 5 or so months I figured I may need to get back in the habit! But, more on that later!
I will catch you up on all things us in a few days, but for the time being I just want to say that being a wife and mother can be very very busy!
This was my day yesterday which was actually Monday for me because I was off from work for 5 days! Good times!
Because my work schedule is Monday through Friday 8-5, I get the kids up & to school. Before lunch my son calls to say it is off campus lunch & he don't have his permission slip. OK-I can't take you (you will see why) or go get the paper. Well, can't you just call? He gets permission to go from someone that works there (name cannot be disclosed, b/c I will need something else before the year is out and school has only been in session for a little over a month). Because I am that mother I am not too crazy about him riding with other teenagers, but I let him go anyway against my better judgement or my need to control. Either way......I take my lunch break at 2:15 so that I can go pick my precious little angel up from school & drop her off at my neighbors-thanks to the new school hours her brother gets home an hour later. How does that help working parents that have younger children? Oh it wasn't changed for us.
So I stop at the store to get my pla a snack for the ride home & the lady in front of me hobbles up to the counter with her 2 Colt 45's, oh wait she needs 2 bottles of pine sol, she pays, oh wait she needs a black & mild cigar, she pays, but oh wait-hey honey (to the other clerk behind the counter-the lottery money person) is that those spicy Cheetos I like? Really? Really? I only have an hour! I finally make it to the car rider line & pick up my pla & drop her off. Well, since the brother has a doctor's appt. I have to pick him up as well to drop him off to his dad. Pick him up & stop at the store to get him a snack, get the stuff, make our way to the counter & the power goes out at the "convenient" store. I still only have an hour! Put the stuff back, go to the next store b/c there is one on every block. Hubs meets me at work to change cars & head to the Doctor's office which is 45 minutes away. Called to get him directions which I wrote down & gave to him b/c GPS takes you out of the way (go figure). Over an hour later I get a call from him saying he is almost 20 min. in the other direction! Now late for the appt. he calls them (b/c I wrote the phone number down too) to get directions! He called me back to tell me I gave him the wrong directions that "they" gave me! Anyway, they make it before they close.
I guess all is well that ends well, but still busy none the less.

Be back soon!

Photo Shoot

2009-09-29T05:29:00.000-07:00

The Rock Star had a photo shoot on Saturday with Holly. She did an amazing job. Here's a few I took from behind the scenes! I couldn't help myself.

Such a cutie! I love this kid!

Tracy

Breakfast

2009-09-24T06:44:00.000-07:00

Would there ever be a time that it is ok to give a 6 year old an ice cream sandwich for breakfast? I, of course would never do such a thing. Although, the ice cream could be considered dairy and the sandwich part could be considered bread-well that may be pushing it, but anyway...................

What's on your table?

2009-09-11T12:21:00.001-07:00

This is what was on mine last night. Big Poppa had a romantic dinner planned for us out on the deck. Complete with Al Green playing in the background. He did good!
I hope everyone has a great weekend and I pray we never forget the ones that lost their lives on this day. 9/11
Tracy

I love my mop & Fred's!

2009-09-01T12:02:00.000-07:00

Crazy huh? I have white linoleum in my kitchen and have had a very hard time trying to get and keep it clean and scuff free. Until now that is. I've seen the magic eraser mop, but I am too cheap/frugal/whatever to buy one. I was in Fred's the other day, which by the way I love, and there it was. A cheaper version of the magic eraser mop. It was only $4.99 and has been worth every penny. My kitchen floor looks brand new.
Oh the things we ladies get excited over.
Hope your rainy Tuesday has been a good one.

Tracy

He passed!

2009-08-27T05:55:00.000-07:00

WooHoo! The Rock Star passed his test and can now drive on the open road (with an adult of course) and not just in the neighborhood. He drove home from the DDS, to church last night, and to school this morning. I let him drive last night to drop off one of his friends from church, but it started raining really hard, so I had to take over. I told him I couldn't handle that, not yet anyway. Rain during the day-yes, night time no rain-yes, but not all together. We'll get there. I may never get to drive again.

If you see this car on the road take caution. LOL! He really is a good driver.

If it's not him driving it will be some other teenage driver. Yes, I'm THAT parent! What's a girl to do? Here's a couple of pictures from the day. The first one was, you are NOT going to take a picture of me here and the second one was, if you want to drive home I will. Ha! I think I'm going to like this.

And of course I couldn't pass up a photo opportunity of Silly.

Hope everybody has had a good week.

Tracy

15!

2009-08-26T05:50:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday to The Rock Star! He is 15 today. He's so handsome!

You know it's a good day when your kids let you take a picture of them at 7:30 in the morning and they smile! Pray for me-he takes his learner's test today. I swore he wouldn't drive until he was 18! Don't you just love it when you have to eat your own words?

Tracy

DIY Part II

2009-08-25T06:32:00.001-07:00

Hot mess #1 & 2! Big Poppa's office

It's amazing what a little paint & some cleaning will do!

Next on my list is Silly's playroom. I am so excited about this little project.

Tracy

5 Years & a Birthday

2009-08-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

Today was opening session for the college where I work and I got this

for my 5 years of service. We are moving to a new office in a few weeks and it will look really good on my new desk!

Next week The Rock Star will be 15! I cannot believe it. Time goes by so fast.

Happy Hump Day!

Tracy

DIY Part I

2009-08-17T09:54:00.000-07:00

I've been absent from the blog world for the past month due to a room makeover, school starting, and a whole lot of sickness in our house. Big Poppa had the flu, Silly had pneumonia, The Rock Star had a sinus infection-not once, but twice-and I've had an upper respiratory infection that I can't seem to shake.
Anywho, moving on to the room makeover. The Rock Star's bedroom got a little face lift and I am very pleased with how it turned out. I would like to add that there is a reason why God gave different people different talents and painting has not been one of mine, but I am learning. By trial and error! The first 6 are before. It was an office at one time.

The next 4 are after. The lighting is off, but I love the color. It is Harvest Brown. I got these cabinet doors at a yard sale for $.50 each. I just used a little spackle to fill in the holes & repainted them. (And hung them a little crooked) I spray painted my $.25 basket and added it to the side table. My step-dad made the bar/table and attached it to the wall. Everything else was stuff we already had that either got painted or pulled from another room. Check out my picture thingy with the CD's in it. I saw something similar to this in a youth room at a church. The Rock Star opted for a micro-fiber blanket for his bed instead of a comforter. I can't say I blame him because they are so warm!

I have 3 more rooms to go! Crazy? Uh, yes!

Happy Monday!

Tracy

I have a question?

2009-07-16T06:03:00.000-07:00

At what age would you allow your son to ride in a car with friends?
Would you let him ride with someone that is 17, but has only had their license for a couple of months?
Same question-what if it were your daughter?
I need some serious feedback!

Tracy

Tuesday's Blog Hop

2009-07-14T12:22:00.000-07:00

***3 things you did not know about me. 1. I have office OCD. I know when anything has been moved on or around my desk. Seriously! 2. There is no gray area/in between with me. I am either happy or sad, glad or mad, etc.....If you know me personally, then yes, you know my real laugh/smile from, um, not so real one. Just so you know I am usually happy & glad! 3. I don'nt color my hair! Or do I? ***

I hope you are having a great Tuesday!

Ooops!

2009-07-13T12:11:00.000-07:00

This (lots of this)

+
This (notice the window) I may have been the last one to drive it!

A not so happy Big Poppa. Sorry honey!

Tracy

A Coke and a Smile

2009-07-07T12:11:00.000-07:00

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Tracy

1:00am

2009-07-06T13:31:00.000-07:00

What goes on in your house at 1:00am Monday morning when you have to get up at 6:30am for work? If I had to guess I would say, um, sleep! But not my house. See pictures below.

That's ice cream Big Poppa put in above youth's hair! Luckily, they all left not long after this. Needless to say, I did not want to get up this morning. We can catch up on sleep (usually), but memories last a lifetime!

Tracy

Picutres & Praises

2009-07-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures from our trip to the beach last week.

Margaritaville Birthday Bash!

Captain Reggie & His Crew!

Now on to the the praise! A couple months ago Big Poppa's store closed where he was the general manager. He had to drive about 60 miles a day with no pay increase (but still a job-which was important) to his new location. The week before we went to the beach he got a raise and the week after we came back he was told he would be moved to another store where we live. Praise God! That's a double raise to us since we will be saving on gas!

Our office is closed tomorrow since the 4th falls on Saturday, so I hope everyone has a great weekend and Happy Independence Day!

Tracy

There's no place like home!

2009-06-29T12:31:00.000-07:00

The beach was wonderful! It was so relaxing. A good time was had by all. I will post some pictures in the next day or so. The Rock Star went to Club La Vela for teen night. Some of them loved it and some of them did not. Who loved it you might ask? My son! Yep, that's right! Silly had her birthday party at Margaritaville! I know, I know! This ain't looking too good! You would think we partied down while we were there. We did! Just with some virgin daiquiris, a night of dancing, a couple of belly piercings (not mine), a good tan, and a whole lot of togetherness.
Anywho, I am glad to be home except for all the laundry that is piled high! I will be swimming in that for a few days.

Tracy

Anniversaries, Fathers Day, Birthdays, & Vacation

2009-06-19T06:58:00.000-07:00

Busy, Busy, Busy! The story of our life. Today is my 16th wedding anniversary! WooHoo! I love you Big Poppa and look forward to the next 16! Since Sunday is Father's Day I wanted to give a shout out to my daddy! And to my babies daddy! (HA) And to my step-dad! I love you all and the part that each of you play in my life. We leave for vacation Monday morning and won't be back till Friday. Going to Panama City with a friend of mine that is bringing 6 teenage girls (1 being-Baby Girl), the 4 of us, and The Rock Star is bringing 1 friend. Did I just say vacation? I am going to need one when I get back. But that's how we roll. Crazy? Some (most) might say we are, but we know, that we know, that we know, that God places people in our lives for a reason and a season so we accept it and go forward.
The 24th is Silly's birthday! We are going to celebrate while we're gone and let that be that for this year. But really who gets to have their party at the beach?
Hope everybody has a great weekend!

Tracy

The Body of Christ

2009-06-16T06:03:00.000-07:00

Over the past few days I have definitely seen what it means to be part of "The Body of Christ". There is family in our church that has 9 (yeah, you read it right) children and were in desperate need of some things. They did not ask! Someone else did, because they saw the "need", not the "want". God used so many different people to bless this family that it has been unbelievable. I have been amazed and in awe at what God has done through His people. We all have something we can do. I challenge you today to seek Him for what that "something" may be for you.

Blessed, because someone else is!
Tracy

Photoshop

2009-06-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

It's amazing what photo shop can do to a picture. Here are some before and after pictures.

See what I mean? Thanks Jenn, you did an awesome job!

Tracy

Staff Appreciation Day

2009-06-05T06:37:00.000-07:00

WooHoo! Today is Staff Appreciation Day here in small town GA at the J O B! How amazing is it that we get to have a picnic, play some games, & win some door prizes? Good times! I am so thankful to work at such a great place!

So we're to do some appreciating! Have a great weekend!

Tracy

Weight Loss-A work in progress!

2009-06-03T12:28:00.000-07:00

Today is a day of celebration for me. I have officially lost 50 lbs! I know I haven't said anything about it here-you know there's the whole accountability thing and all. Anywho! I still have that much more to go, but I am well on my way. So, here are some before, during, and after, will come after.
This first 2 were taken late November (me & my brother) & early December (me).

First week in March (me & The Rock Star)

Today!

So, my journey continues.

Tracy

Weekend Happenings

2009-06-01T06:54:00.000-07:00

First things first and most important! The Rock Star got baptized yesterday! When did I find out? Yesterday morning! Hello! Anywho.......I am so proud of him. He also was called to take some classes from a talent search he participated in but not just for his rapping abilities, but his good looks too! They want him to look into some modeling! He's not too comfortable with the word "modeling"! HA! Here he is in the pool getting baptized by the Youth Pastor who just happens to be Baby Girls daddy! First date! Friends! I couldn't pass up the opportunity to dress Silly up.

On to the home front. I've been inspired to get things organized so I worked in Silly's play room for "several" hours putting things in their rightful place.

Really? How many blankets, barbies, and purses does one 5 year old need?

I know, I know, I've got some issues! In my own defense, most of the blankets were used to keep both of my children warm. The purses-well, a girl has to match right? The barbies-I got nothing!

Tracy

You got sum splaining to do Lucy...

2009-05-29T06:35:00.000-07:00

My friend sent me this article about "Multiracial People Now Fastest Growing U.S. Group". (not just black and white) Obviously, from our photo you can see we are a multiracial family. On to the not so self-explanatory part. The Rock Star is perfectly happy with his race, he thinks it makes him hotter (not sweaty), cooler, and loved by all, but Silly is a whole nuther (is that a word) story. She will argue with you all day that her bubby is black like his daddy and she is white like her mommy. So, maybe it's time I stop letting her think whatever she wants and tell her the cold hard facts. She's going to be devastated to say the least. There will be flailing and lots of tears. Just kidding! For those of you who don't know us in real life, we are very down to earth kind of people and know the importance of who we are. It has not always been easy either. I will share that story one day soon.

Have a good weekend!

Tracy

Kitchen Invasion

2009-05-21T06:31:00.000-07:00

My kitchen is being invaded by these pesky little creatures. It is about to drive me crazy! Does anyone have any home remedies for me to try? I have tried grits, pepper, & baby powder. As you can see I'm willing to try whatever you say. I am at your mercy.

Tracy

1st grade here we come

2009-05-20T12:23:00.000-07:00

WooHoo! Believe it or not no tears were shed.

Tracy

Yummy cuteness

2009-05-19T08:22:00.000-07:00

This past weekend was a busy one for us with the first date (pictures soon to follow) and all, but i did manage to do a little something for Silly's class. She will be graduating from kindergarten tomorrow. Here's the picture of it. You can go here if you would like to get the recipe. I did modify mine a little just to make my life easier, but the results were the same.

I also made a new dish that I got from Kelly's blog under recipes. I modified it as well, only because I don't like the taste of "stuffing." I used bread crumbs instead. It was delicious. We had rice pilaf with it. I will go ahead and confess here-my family has a love for the flavored rice (Knorr Rice Sides) that comes in a bag or maybe it's just me because it's cheap and easy (microwaveable) to fix. The bowl is always empty though, so we'll just go with they love it. I was feeling all domesticated!

Tracy

Calling all saved and unsaved

2009-05-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

Please go here and watch the video posted on Pete's blog today.
If you consider yourself saved, may this shake you as it did me and if you are not, then may it shake you as well.

Tracy

First Date

2009-05-15T11:44:00.000-07:00

Well it's finally happened. The Rock Star is going on his first official date! Insert tears! He is taking Baby Girl to a Ball tomorrow night. It's sort of like a mini prom. It aint been easy on the wallet either. By the time it's all said and done it will have cost us around $200. Ok-mini promish-I knew it would cost, but come on he's only 14! Oh well, one things for sure they can both say their first date was definitely memorable. I can't wait to see them all dressed up. More tears!
Anywho....hope you all have a great weekend.

Tracy

Dead hairy animals and..............

2009-05-11T07:35:00.000-07:00

Other random things you may see while taking pictures in strange places.

Silly just about stepped on this walking down the railroad tracks. I'm not gonna lie we both squealed a little. It looks like dead hairy animal in picture #1 had too much of what was in the bottle in picture #3 and tried to get to what is in picture #2 but just didn't make it.

I got some really good shots that a friend of mine is "fixing" for me that I will post after I get them back. We did this on Mother's Day and it was a lot of fun. Too bad I couldn't get The Rock Star to go. Maybe next time.

Tracy

Happy Mother's Day

2009-05-08T13:42:00.000-07:00

To my sweet moma! I love you!

WHAT is that in my.....

2009-05-08T05:17:00.000-07:00

Microwave? Is that charcoal? Lava Rocks? Ceramic Briquettes?

No, it's none of the above. It's pizza rolls!

This is what you get when your 14 year old tells your 5 year old how long to cook pizza rolls! Dinner anyone? Needless to say, my microwave is shot and my house smells like 3 day old burnt popcorn.

Hope you all have a fabulous Friday!

Tracy

Weekend activities a few days late......

2009-05-06T08:02:00.000-07:00

The Rock Star did an amazing job this past weekend at Zoo City. I was so proud of him. Last week I kept saying you need to practice, practice, practice and he was all like "mom, I got this" and that he did. He stepped it up to a level I had not seen in him before. Here's a few pics from his performance.

I don't feel like 5 year olds are suppose to automatically "know" how to drive, but anyway here is Silly riding the go carts. At first she wanted to ride, then she changed her mind (a few times)

before actually doing it. She hit the rail a couple times, but it didn't take her long to get the hang of it and she was loving it after that. Needless to say, she rode more than a "few" times!

This made me nauseous just watching them.

We had never been to Zoo City before, but we will definitely be going back. It was a lot of fun for everyone. You could find Big Poppa and myself busy playing this game.

This was/is my 2 favorite arcade games of all time.

How about you? What's your all time fav?

Tracy

Who would've thunk it?

2009-05-01T06:41:00.000-07:00

Who would have ever thought that in small town USA we would be the first in GA to get the Swine flu? Any thoughts about this string of the flu that has everyone in panic mode?

Tracy

The Rock Star

2009-04-29T08:50:00.000-07:00

The Rock Star will be performing this Friday, May 1st at Zoo City in Columbus, GA. If you are in the area come out and help us cheer him on. If you would like to hear a sample of his music go here and check it out. I especially like the one titled "baby girl" that he wrote for his BG. Too sweet! He will have a 20 minute time slot and this will be the first time he has done more that one song at a time. We are super excited.

Hope to see ya'll there!

Tracy

We won a prize!

2009-04-28T09:04:00.000-07:00

WooHoo! My precious little D.J. won one of these from this amazing blog. I can't wait to take a picture of him wearing it. Thanks John and Sherry!

Tracy

Good Article

2009-04-08T07:32:00.000-07:00

I read an article from this http://www.seriouslifemagazine.com/default.asp magazine that was very interesting. It was called Experiencing Spiritual Reality by John Barnett. It was about praying over our children. Very simple, but thought provoking.
Here's the list:
1. Pray that they will be genuinely saved.
2. Pray that they will love God's word.
3. Pray that they will live victoriously.
5. Pray that they will love thinking about Heaven.
6. Pray that they will find sin REPULSIVE.
7. Pray that they will stay tender toward God.
Good stuff and it's never too early (http://fluffyfashionablefamous.blogspot.com/) or too late to start doing this. BTW, this is a free online magazine that has lots of great real life stories in it.
Hope you are all having a great Wednesday!

Tracy

Blog Update

2009-04-02T13:44:00.000-07:00

I finally added a picture to my About Me. That silhouette thingy kind of freaks me out a little. I know it's sad to say, but we have a family picture from when The Rock Star was about Silly's age and that is it! Boo! A sweet friend took some pictures for us and I wanted to share a couple with you all. The first one is so sweet-sibling love. Ha! I thought they were going to kill each other before we got this one. You know 14 year old boys and 5 year old girls really do NOT have much in common. Sibling or not. One day they will appreciate one another. I love black and white pictures. The second is just as sweet and the third is a good one of me & Big Poppa. We've been married almost 16 years. WooHoo!

Unitl tomorrow.

April Fool's Day

2009-04-01T07:16:00.000-07:00

OK, I have a confession to make and it ain't no April Fool's. Last week Big Poppa was off from work a day during the week and Silly caught wind of this. (Hence my last post) She decided she is not going to school and is going to stay home with her daddy. Because I am always on time (yeah, right) I was like whatever and me and The Rock Star were out the door leaving Big Poppa with.....There are her clothes, if you want her to go then get her dressed and take her. Needless to say she got to stay home.
Big Poppa was off today as well. He dropped me off first, then The Rock Star, and then Silly. I get a call from him about 30 minutes later saying Silly had hit the teacher, flung herself on the floor at school and refused to go with her because she wanted to go with him. I was thinking well that could be true (the flinging part not the hitting part because we don't hit), I mean she is 5 and sometimes they do flail about. He proceeded to tell me that we had to go in for a conference about it and I was like I am not going, um, you are off you can go. That's where the April Fool's part came in. I did not think it was very funny. Maybe it's because I am a little sensitive when it comes to my babies and teachers. Anywho, I do feel the need for a little revenge. Anyone got any good ideas?
On another note, The Rock Star is officially passing all of his classes. Thank you Jesus!

Tracy

Just asking?

2009-03-26T07:25:00.000-07:00

Are 5 year olds even allowed to say they are not going to school today?

Tracy

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2009-03-17T07:35:00.001-07:00

The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

2009-03-13T06:27:00.000-07:00

First things first-The good, the great, the fablious, (Silly's word) The Rock Star won first place last night in a talent show! WooHoo! Nothing like a $50 visa gift card. Congrats son, I am so proud of you. Big Poppa and I are your biggest fans!The Bad! Have you ever looked in your purse to find one of these? No? Well, after the show last night the family and 3 of The Rock Star's fans (ha) BF's went to Taco Bell and Silly didn't want her taco so she put it in my purse. As I was digging for my keys this morning this was what I found.

Now, The Ugly! Does this sweater look familiar to anyone? I do NOT like horror movies at all, but long ago I did watch the one where the man wore this sweater. No, we don't live on Elm Street, but we do live on Englewood Street and the last couple of weeks have a been a complete and total NIGHTMARE for me. Sorry, but I am not to the point that I can elaborate here (yet anyway-one day maybe). Praise God it's over and The Rock Star brought our week to an end on a good note.

How has your week been? Good? Bad? Or just down right Ugly?

Tracy

New things

2009-03-06T07:32:00.000-08:00

One of my coworkers is taking a cake decorating class. I would love to take a short photography class. I so want to capture moments in my children's lives that are not missing a body part or showing their nose hole hairs.
So, what about you? What is something you would either like to learn more about or improve upon?

Have a great weekend!
Tracy

Cozy

2009-03-05T06:43:00.001-08:00

I love how the snow made my house look all cozy. Like I said before this only happens every 5-10 years so we had to take lots of pictures.

Happy Thursday!

Tracy

Snow Day

2009-03-03T07:25:00.000-08:00

Snow in small town GA = no school and no work for us! WooHoo! Here are a few pictures from our fun day in the snow. The Rock Star had some friends over and they had a great time! Silly loved it too. This only happens here every 5 to 10 years so, until next time.

Tracy

Scenes from around the house

2009-02-26T13:49:00.001-08:00

These are some of the things that were happening at our house last weekend. Good times!

Tracy

New Words

2009-02-23T10:16:00.000-08:00

I told you before there really should be a dictionary for words that children come up with. Silly and her neighbor friend came in on Sunday to see if I would paint their nails. I did. So, with their nails done and a little help from things in the picture (these are some of the things she got for Christmas instead of toys) below they were FABLIOUS! So cute! Thanks to the magazine to the right she thinks she can call Hannah Montana, The Jonas Brothers, and all of the cast in Camp Rock and invite them to her birthday party (which BTW is not until June). It sure is hard to explain to a 5 year old that that is just not the way it works. But they have numbers in there for you to call them is all she could say. Just a word of advice-before giving your child one of these magazines go through it with a permanent marker and cross out anything that resembles a phone number, even if it only contains 3 numbers! Chalk it up to a defect in the publishing.

Tracy

Not enough time

2009-02-20T06:08:00.000-08:00

There is just not enough time in the day to get the things done that need to be done. Too bad we can't stretch those weekend days a little. The Rock Star has 3 birthday parties to go to tomorrow. 1 during the day and 2 that night. Good thing I am a bargain shopper. Teenage birthday parties sure have changed a lot since.......we won't say how long ago, but it has been a while. The last 2 he has been to have been a little pricey. The first one they took a stretch limo to ATL to go to Underground and the second one they went to play Laser Tag at the Mall, to Underground, and to Cascade to go skating. He was like I need about $50 each time (not including the gift or what he may have done the night before that he needed money for)! It definitely has me rethinking what we will do this year for him. Anywho, Silly gets to go to the 1st party- all the youth girls love her and she loves them even more, so I am going to get a pedi/mani with my gift certificates from V-day. Good times!
Let me hear from all you out there in bloggy land. Do you remember the best party you ever had or went to?

Tracy

Lipstick

2009-02-17T09:04:00.000-08:00

I tend to stick to one brand and shade of lipstick until they discontinue it. Some of my all time favorites have been Suede by Mary Kay and Guava Stain by Clinique. At the moment I am stuck on #430, Bistro Burgundy by Cover Girl. Does that make me a creature of habit or is it that I just don't like change? Either way, what's your favorite?

Tracy

Happy Valentine's Day

2009-02-13T13:24:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone has a Happy Valentine's Day and if you are off on Monday for President's Day, enjoy it!

Tracy

Sentimental Value

2009-02-11T06:20:00.000-08:00

These boots were the Rock Star's when he was Silly's age. We have had them for over 10 years. The first time she put them the whole bottom of the boot came off because the glue was so old. My daddy had them fixed for me (thanks daddy) and she has them on today. She couldn't wait to wear her bubbies boots.
My question to you is, what do you have that has sentimental value?

Tracy

I know, I know, I'm late, but...

2009-02-09T06:41:00.000-08:00

We just watched Fireproof this weekend. It was by far the best movie I have seen. I don't like to spend money going to the movies, so I always wait for them to come out on DVD. We also watched The Express. It was very good as well. Sad, but good. If you have not seen Fireproof I highly recommend it.
Happy Monday!

Tracy

Grounded!

2009-02-04T07:30:00.000-08:00

The Rock Star is grounded for life. Just kidding! But he is grounded indefinitely. I have finally stuck to it after 14 years of saying it one day and giving in the next (he has his mother's heart on a string). It's not because he did some horrible thing, but he has been having some difficulty with his grades so until they are all in good standing he has no cell phone (his life line), computer, girlfriend, 4-wheeler, or skating. He can't go anywhere or do anything. After 2 short weeks he has pulled 2 grades up and has 2 more to go. By Thursday he will have stayed after school 3 days this week to get extra help. Poor Silly is also suffering the consequences. They usually go skating every Friday night. She said it just wasn't fair that her bubbie was grounded. It has been very peaceful around our house without all the hustle and bustle of going here and there. Amazing how fast they can learn when they have to.

Tracy

Happy Birthday

2009-01-16T13:34:00.000-08:00

to ME! I am turning the big 40 this Sunday. Hard to believe I know. I can barely believe it myself, but it's true. How are we celebrating this great milestone in my life you ask? Big Poppa and I are taking about 20 youth to Winterjam to see toby Mac. Woo Who! Maybe it's my need to feel young or maybe it's just plain crazy. Either way that's the plan. Pray for them, I mean us. Just kidding! We love going places with them. I know it's going to be a great concert and now if it would just not rain/sleet/snow/ice or anything of the sort we will be all right. Although, it was a chilly 18* here in Georgia this morning. I can't remember when it's been this cold. Oh well........
Ya'll have a great long weekend.

Tracy

Stuck in the Mud

2009-01-13T10:38:00.000-08:00

So, yesterday Silly was sick and I had to keep her home from school (because Big Poppa would not want any dad to be the recipient of what he was the night before-sometimes Taco Bell just does not mesh well with a 5 year olds little tummy). Anywho, back to the picture. As the day went on I decided I would "help" Big Poppa out (being the sweet and helpful wife that I am) and load some stuff on the back of his truck for him to take to the dump. To do this I needed (well maybe not needed) to pull his truck around to the back of the house to load the stuff up and as I am going around the side of the house I begin to slide in the wet mud that is hidden underneath the leaves! I guess I forgot that when it rains for a couple of days in the winter it probably takes longer for the ground to dry out afterwards. When I start to slide I turn the wheel towards my next door neighbors yard so now not only am I slinging mud and digging holes in my yard, but the nice Pastor's yard too! I get out and access the situation! LOL! I go in to call Big Poppa to let him down easy and The Rock Star says he knows what to do. LOL! He gets some wood to put under the tires to get some traction-whatever-and tells me to give it a try. Deeper holes, more mud slinging. My neighbor, the Pastor comes home in the mean time and offers his help as well. Between him, The Rock Star, another neighbor boy, a chain, and some pulling/pushing we were able to get the truck out of the mud just as Big Poppa pulls in the driveway.
My day was eventful. How about yours?

Tracy

Websters Dictionary

2009-01-08T12:49:00.000-08:00

You know Websters should really make a dictionary compiled from the translation of words from children 6 years old and younger. Silly brought home a book from school titled "Who Do I Look Like"? One response was her mother. The little girl replied she could not look like her mother because she has freckles. After I read the book to Silly she decided to read it to me. Her word for freckles was "sprecklers".
I think they could really make some money because they come up with some cute stuff.

Tracy

Tea Party Time

2009-01-05T13:14:00.000-08:00

Silly had 4 little girls over yesterday afternoon for a little tea party! It was a lot of fun and the girls were so cute! The cute little red head said, "let's toast to best friends". Awe!

Two things Silly has decided that she does not like are:

Coffee Beans

OliversThey are so funny!

Tracy

Happy New Year

2008-12-31T06:53:00.000-08:00

to everyone! I pray 2008 was all you hoped for and that 2009 will be even better!

Tracy

Random Pictures

2008-12-19T13:17:00.001-08:00

I had to get a new USB thingy for my camera so I could share some pictures with everyone.

This is a house in our neighborhood! Ummm, things have sure changed over the years when it comes to outside decorations.

Silly and her friend the "turkey'.

My brother at his retirement ceremony.

Cousins!

Three peas in a pod! These three were inseparable while we were there.

Like everyone else, next week will be busy, busy, busy for me. I still have lots to get done, so if you don't hear from me before Christmas I hope everyone has a blessed holiday and remember to take time to recognize what it's all about. May God be glorified!

Tracy

Fostering

2008-12-18T06:18:00.000-08:00

My friend A has started foster parenting and she has the tiniest little 1 week old baby. She is so precious, but oh so tiny. I could not imagine taking care of a baby that small. Silly weighed a little over 10 lbs. ( yeah I said 10) and The Rock Star weighed 8.9 lbs. Her little head fit right in the palm of my hand. Pray for her!

I'll be back later because my beloved DJ was tagged. How fun!

Tracy

Gifts

2008-12-16T11:03:00.000-08:00

I cannot believe Christmas is NEXT week! I still have so much to do and if you know me at all then you know this is not the norm. I am a true bargain shopper and I usually start buying for next year the day after Christmas. I am all about a good deal! I rarely ever pay full price for anything. I've only got to get The Rock Star a couple more things, but I am at a total loss for Silly. She hasn't really ask for anything in particular so......
Just a little update on The Rock Star and The Guitar Player-they broke up last Thursday! No worries, he has moved on. By Saturday he had a new girlfriend. For the sake of the blog we will call her BFF because that's what they "were"! So, we'll see how it goes. Thank goodness I have a little while before Silly starts dating. She still thinks boys are disgusting because they have stinky arm pics! Not pits, but pics. O to be 5 again!

Tracy

Crazy Weather

2008-12-16T05:37:00.000-08:00

I don't know about the weather where you all live, but here it has been up and down everyday. Either it's freezing cold all day and night or it's muggy and raining all day and night. I think it's been colder here than it has in a long time this time of the year. You don't know if you should wear a hat/scarf/gloves or a short sleeve shirt and a raincoat. Today is one of those dreary gray days.
Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

Tracy

Brothers

2008-12-11T05:41:00.000-08:00

I was in the middle of this post last week when we got the news that Big Poppa's brother was shot and killed early that morning in Atlanta. Violent acts are so hard to grasp. We know that God is in control and we are leaning on Him for our understanding. Pray for us!

Tracy

Blood Pressure

2008-12-10T11:26:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how your blood pressure level can go from normal to off the charts in like 0.5 seconds. I've posted before about the parking situation here at our lovely campus. So, I go out to leave for lunch and I am parallel parked between 2 cars. The one in front of me is too far from the curb and the one behind me is too close to the curb. It took me 10 minutes, 75 times of pulling forward, backing up, 5 times getting out of my car, and about 9 inches from hitting the bumper of the car behind me before I could even get out of the parking space. By the time I was done I was sweating and my face was burning hot. I wonder if anybody was looking out their window to witness such a thing. If they were I'm sure they were laughing. At least that's what I can do now. Good times!

Tracy

Powerful

2008-12-04T07:05:00.000-08:00

Sorry I've been slack on my posting. I guess the holidays got the best of me. I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. We definitely have SO much to be thankful for. My friend Lyds sometimes posts about a daily devotion we receive from Proverbs 31 (go here to sign up-you will not be disappointed). Anywho, yesterday's was about being a good wife and mother. Seeing how I am a wife and mother it really hit home with me concerning the actions that I have on the future of my children. See below....

December 3, 2008

I Can’t Believe My Husband Feels Dishonored Renee Swope

“Then when the king's edict is proclaimed throughout all his vast realm,
all the women will respect their husbands, from the least to the greatest."
Esther 1:20 (NIV)

Devotion:
My son Andrew was having a rough afternoon; he was tired, he’d been disappointed by a friend and he had homework. He tried to hide the tears dripping down his cheeks as he gritted his teeth and completed his worksheet.My husband JJ was sitting across the room watching football, occasionally glancing over at our son and me. I thought about something fun JJ could do with Andrew to cheer him up. Then I thought about how it would encourage Andrew if his dad recognized he was upset and "engaged" with him.

That wasn't happening. So, I invited JJ into the situation by suggesting he turn off the TV and come talk with Andrew. At this point, I was not thinking very honoring thoughts towards my husband. It got messy. JJ felt insulted. I felt frustrated. Finally JJ said, "Tell me what you want me to do."

So I did. Andrew loved my idea to go do something fun with his dad. In minutes, his homework was done. His tears were gone, and so was my husband. JJ was very frustrated. It wasn’t because he had to miss football. It wasn’t even what I said. It was how I said it. He felt dishonored by the timing and tone of my words. I couldn’t believe he felt dishonored. I felt so misunderstood!

I calmed down and thought more about what had happened. I remembered that JJ’s preference is for me to call him into another room away from our kids when I don’t agree with him. He’s also asked me to share my thoughts in a non-critical tone. It was very hard to admit, but I knew God wanted me to honor my husband's perspective and preferences.

Just a few months ago God had taught me the importance of honoring my husband through the story of Esther. Esther was chosen by the king to be his new wife because his first wife, Vashti, dishonored him. The king’s advisers insisted the king remove the queen from her throne because they were afraid her decision to dishonor the king would influence other wives to dishonor their husbands.

That passage reminded me that, although I may not influence a whole kingdom, my daily decisions are far-reaching. As wives, our words, actions and attitudes towards our husbands influence many. We influence the kind of women our sons will marry. We influence how our daughters will speak to their husbands. We influence how our friends might talk to their husbands after hearing how we talk to ours.

So, now I had the opportunity to apply this truth to my marriage. I have to admit it wasn’t easy. My pride insisted that I had the best of intentions. I thought so highly of my husband that I wanted him to be the one to speak into Andrew's hurts and right whatever was wrong.

Maybe Vashti had good intentions. Maybe she was trying to prove what seemed like a good point, but it lead to her downfall. Whatever the case, a bigger point was proven: a wife’s influence is far reaching when she dishonors her husband. I couldn’t change what I’d done that day. But I could change how it was impacting my little kingdom. With God’s help I told JJ, "I'm sorry for dishonoring you," and I said it in front of my sons. My pride was hard to swallow, but it went down a little easier knowing that honoring my husband honors God, and also influences my sons who I hope will one day look for wives who will honor them, too.

Dear Lord, I want to be a woman who honors my husband, but it’s hard when that means giving up my desire to be right. Help me to honor You, my husband and others in my thoughts, actions, words and decisions. I pray that my life would have a Godly influence on those around me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Tracy

The Beach

2008-11-23T15:55:00.000-08:00

It's beautiful no matter what time of the year it is.

Waiting on 5:00

2008-11-21T06:06:00.000-08:00

I know it's early in the day to be waiting for the clock to strike 5:00, but I am a little anxious today. We will be leaving right after work to go out of town. Tonight we are going to spend the night in Dothan with my daddy and tomorrow we are off to Florida to spend the weekend with my brother and his family. He will be retiring from the Air Force on Monday. Way to go brother! Big Poppa will be doing the prayer at his retirement ceremony. What an honor! They have 3 kids-1 boy and 2 girls. Needless to say The Rock Star and Silly are super excited to get to visit with their cousins. I will be off all of next week too! I can't wait.
Being reminded that Thanksgiving is coming up I just want to say that I am thankful for my brother serving our country for the last 24 years. I honor you today!
I hope everybody has a blessed Thanksgiving!

Tracy

1 thing I love about the holidays

2008-11-20T12:07:00.001-08:00

This is my all time favorite product from Bath and Body works! It just makes you feel all warm and fuzzy.

So, the question of the day is...............what is your favorite?

Tracy

T-shirt

2008-11-17T07:34:00.000-08:00

I saw this t-shirt here and could not resist sharing it. Funny stuff!

Tracy

Yummylishous

2008-11-14T11:34:00.000-08:00

This + this

1 8oz. cream cheese (I used 1/3 less fat)
1/2 cup of sugar
3/4 cup of brown sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup of milk chocolate heath bar pieces
(in baking isle)

= something that tastes divine!

Tracy

Youth Retreat

2008-11-13T09:26:00.000-08:00

Here's some pics from the youth retreat this past weekend. The view was amazing!

Here's The Rock Star during silent covenant! Looks a little like sleep covenant. Who knew he could be so still!

This was during communion after they had squeezed their own juice from grapes!

Here's the gang! We have a great brunch of kids.

Told you the view was amazing!

Tracy

Addicted

2008-11-12T08:34:00.000-08:00

to these! They are delicious! Have you tried them? You should!

xxxx & oooo

Tracy

I'm drowning....

2008-11-10T05:12:00.000-08:00

in a sea of this! Although this is not my laundry room it very well could be if they were all in seperate baskts by color. I can't seem to catch up. Sad!
Happy Monday!

Tracy

Donuts with Dad

2008-11-07T07:06:00.000-08:00

Silly's school had donuts with dad this morning. How cute is that? Big Poppa has to be at work at 5:00am, but he came back home to get her and take her to school so they could have their daddy/daughter time. Awe!
I Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Tracy

Burger King

2008-11-06T07:46:00.000-08:00

I feel the need to share with all of you how our Saturday went this past weekend. Once a month our skating rink/church has an all night skate. Big Poppa had to do a devotion and show a video Friday night at midnight (insert age here=too old to stay up past midnight) so, we didn't get home until about 2:30am with our precious 5 year old Silly that was still awake, but crying and fussing, and crying some more. Go to bed only to have to get back up at 6:30am to pick up The Rock Star from where we had just left a few short hours ago (teenagers-grrrrrr). Got back up again about 11:00am b/c Silly had a birthday party to go to at Burger King (reminds me of this you tube broadcast MAD tv - Bon Qui Qui at King Burger anyway) The party is running a little late and guess what? I have locked my keys in the car? Is my husband at home? Yes! Does he have a car there? No! (we left it at the skating rink the night/morning before) Is my neighbor home? No! So, I'm sitting there wishing Bon Qui Qui worked here, but she don't so I have to think of something else. I call somebody from church that lives close by to pick me up. Problem solved! The Rock Star also had a birthday party to go to and b/c of the key issue we got there so late everybody else was already gone. At least they are family friends so we stayed for a while anyway. Kids only want gifts! HA! They don't really care if you missed the entire party. Moving on....the day was still not done. We had to go to The Guitar Players concert thingy being that she is the girlfriend and everything we felt the need to go. She did a great job BTW. Sunday was better. After church and lunch we crashed for 2 maybe 3 hours!
Good times!

Tracy

News part II

2008-11-04T06:15:00.001-08:00

Remember in this post I said I would have bigger news? Well, see below! Of course my name is under the black line. I am truly humbled! Big Poppa was already ordained under another ministry, but he was ordained under this ministry as well on Sunday. God has brought us so far and I can only look forward to what is to come. To God be the glory!

Tracy

What a guy

2008-11-03T12:38:00.000-08:00

This was part of an email from a dear friend of mine. Her husband was our Pastor for about 9 years. She is referring to her son that is a junior in college. If this don't make you want to do more for the cause of Christ then I don't know what would! May his cup runneth over.....

This past sunday Josh became a liscensed minister from the church -- he was about one of eight set in order -- somebody gave him a 50 dollar bill after service and then he went and found some homeless people in the woods and bought all of them something to eat and spent the day with them.

Tracy

I'm Charlie Brown

2008-11-03T12:23:00.000-08:00

I know it's kind of long, but my friend/co-worker sent this to me and I thought it was cute, so go ahead and give a try.

Everyone has a personality of a cartoon character. Have you ever asked yourself what cartoon character do you most resemble.
A group of investigators got together and analyzed the personalities of well known and modern cartoon characters. The information that was gathered was made into this test
Answer all the questions (only 10) with what describes you best, add up all your Points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results.
Do not cheat by looking at the end before you are done.

1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?
a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.)
b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.)
c) Painting in the park (5 pts)
d) Rock concert (1 pt.)
e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)

2. What is your favorite type of music?
a) Rock and Roll (2 pts.)
b) Alternative (1 pt.)
c) Soft Rock (4 pts.)
d) Country (5 pts.)
e) Pop (3 pts.)

3. What type of movies do you prefer?
a) Comedy (2 pts.)
b) Horror (1 pt.)
c) Musical (3 pts.)
d) Romance (4 pts.)
e) Documentary (5 pts.)

4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?
a) Waiter (4 pts.)
b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.)
c) Teacher (3 pts.)
d) Police (2 pts.)
e) Cashier (1 pt)

5. What do you do with your spare time?
a) Exercise (5 pts.)
b) Read (4 pts.)
c) Watch television (2 pts.)
d) Listen to music (1 pt.)
e) Sleep (3 pts.)

6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?
a) Yellow (1 pt.)
b) White (5 pts.)
c) Sky Blue (3 pts.)
d) Dark Blue (2 pts.)
e) Red (4 pts.)

7. What do you prefer to eat?
a) Snow (3 pts.)
b) Pizza (2 pts.)
c) Sushi (1 pt.)
d) Pasta (4 pts.)
e) Salad (5 pts.)

What is your favorite holiday?
a) Halloween (1 pt.)
b) Christmas (3 pts.)
c) New Year (2 pts.)
d) Valentine's Day (4 pts.)
e) Thanksgiving (5 pts.)

9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?
a) Paris (4 pts)
b) Spain (5 pts)
c) Las Vegas (1 pt)
d) Hawaii (4 pts)
e) Hollywood (3 pts)

10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?
a) Someone Smart (5 pts.)
b) Someone attractive (2 pts.)
c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.)
d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.)
e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)

Now add up your points and find out the answer you have been waiting for!
Put your character in the subject line and forward to your friends.
It is very interesting to see 'who' your friends are!
(10-16 points) You are Garfield :
You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how to have fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know what you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.
(17-23 points) You are Snoopy:
You are fun, you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in and you are never are out of style You are good at knowing how to satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days more than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, but only after you have had ! your share of fun times
(24-28 points) You are Elmo:
You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to give advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic and you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not to be too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts in your life.
(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants:
You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from traitors and jealous people, and you will be stress free.
(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown:
You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.
(44-50 points) You are Dexter:
You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes. Try to do less over thinking every once in a while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity!
Now don't spoil it! Have some Fun!! Change the subject of the email to what you are and send it on.

Tracy

Halloween Fun

2008-10-31T08:58:00.000-07:00

I hope everybody is ready for their sugar high! Good times! We haven't always "done " Halloween. Sad, huh? We were too christian for it. Anywho.....you can now judge me. Just kidding! However, we have always done the fall festivals or trunk or treat at church and we will sort of be doing that tonight. We will be at church which is also the Turnaround Christian Center/skating rink and Big Poppa will be preaching at midnight. I hope I can stay up that late. HA! They will be having an all night skate too.
So, I go to Wal Mart LAST night because that is basically the only place where we live to buy anything to find some kitty stuff for Silly. Well, because I went LAST night they didn't have any. She decided she would be Hannah Montana instead. After looking at the $20 plastic dresses we decided on a HM t-shirt with sleeves that are detachable (sort of 80ish). At least she can wear again. I let her wear her down with a head band for the full effect. She has some massive hair!
The Rock Star bought some Georgia pajama bottoms to wear. He wanted to prepared for the all night skate.
I love this explanation of "doing" Halloween.
I hope you have a good one.

Tracy

Sad times

2008-10-30T07:44:00.000-07:00

Poor Silly got her first :( face yesterday at school. She was being way too talkative. She was devastated. As soon as I walked in the door she met me at the bottom of the stairs to tell me about it. She immediately started crying. She has such a tender heart and takes pride in being well behaved. When she does something, lots of times she will ask me if she is obeying. Bless her little heart. She is so precious!
On another note, the Guitar Player is participating in a little mini concert this weekend and The Rock Star wants to buy her a rose. Awwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeee! He was asking me all these questions about how it will keep until afterwards and how is he going to hide it. Good times! I don't know if I am going to be able to handle all of this dating stuff.

Tracy

Outing

2008-10-29T13:00:00.000-07:00

Our first outing with the youth was this past Sunday night. We took them to Judgement Journey. Several churches have something similar to this. We went to the one in LaGrange at Faith Baptist Church. If your ever in the area this time of the year they do it every weekend in October. Check out the intro here www.judgmentjourney.com. We enjoyed being with them and are looking forward to many other things to come.
Happy Hump Day!

Tracy

Such a gentleman!

2008-10-27T06:23:00.000-07:00

The Rock Star never ceases to amaze me. After church Sunday my Pastor's wife (which is his girlfriends mother and for the sake of future posts we will call her The Guitar Player b/c she plays the guitar) told me that he came to her to let her know that he really liked her daughter and that she could trust him because he was a good kid and that he would never put any kind of pressure on her. I got all teary eyed! I was sooooooo proud of him. In case he reads this, you make a momma proud and I love you with everything that is within me.

Tracy

News Part I

2008-10-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

You are looking, well not looking, but you know what I mean, at the wife of the new Youth Pastor at Covenant Word of Faith Ministries! WooHoo! Big Poppa and myself are super excited about this! I know, lots of these ! Anywho, I will have even BIGGER news in a couple of weeks so, stay tuned!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tracy

Outage outrage!

2008-10-23T13:47:00.000-07:00

Ha! Come on blogger outage already. I don't have all day to post and now it is the end of the day. We're going to dinner with our Pastor and his family tonight, so hopefully there will be some exciting news to tell you all about tomorrow and I got tagged!
Until tomorrow.....

Tracy

Hairspray

2008-10-22T05:25:00.001-07:00

I know a lot of people don't use hairspray much anymore, but I do and I use the maximum hold stuff because I like for my hair to stay the way I like it all day long.
Anyway, have you ever sprayed your face with hairspray? Um, yeah, it's hard to pry your eyelashes apart when you use maximum hold.
Just a little friendly advice. HA!

Tracy

Ironing

2008-10-21T08:31:00.000-07:00

I do NOT like to iron, but I do NOT like wrinkled clothes even more. So, every night I iron The Rock Star's, Silly's, and my clothes. I know she's only 5, but still! Anyway, I ask The Rock Star to get me his clothes out so that I can get them ready for the next day and this is how our conversation went.......
me: Give me what you are wearing to school.
TRS: Do these jeans match this jacket?
me: No!
TRS: Sighing-no blowing-no huffing.
me: You need black jeans.
TRS: OK-giving me the black jeans.
So, I get his jeans and t-shirt ironed.
TRS: Can you iron my jacket?
me: Are you kidding me right now?
TRS: No, look how wrinkled it is.
me: It's a jacket!
TRS: I can't wear it like that.
So, I iron his jacket.
How crazy is that? He is 14 for crying out loud. We are little OCD about our clothes. The Rock Star likes to look good, Silly likes to match-hair bows and all, I just like a lot of clothes, and Big Poppa, well he irons his own clothes because he thinks he irons better than me. Oh well, I have enough to do anyway.

Tracy

Busy, Busy, Busy

2008-10-17T08:11:00.000-07:00

Sorry, no time to "chat". We're getting ready for visitation day here at the college and we have tons to do.
Maybe Monday! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Tracy

Whew!

2008-10-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

What a relaxing 4 days! It was so nice to be home with my family. We did a lot of nothing which we don't normally get to do. We barely left the house. The weather was so nice too! I love Fall, especially seeing all the leaves changing. We did do a little house arranging. Upstairs we had the master bedroom, Silly's bedroom, and Big Poppa's office, downstairs we had The Rock Star's bedroom and den, and Silly's playroom. We moved the playroom upstairs and the office downstairs. I'm waiting for the men only sign to go on the door, unless your here to see The Rock Star that is. Silly hardly ever went down there unless she had company so now maybe she will use it more. It's amazing the difference in kids. I hardly ever see The Rock Star and Silly barely leaves my side. I suppose it's the age.
Do any of you like going to the Arts and Crafts festivals that are everywhere every weekend? If so, which one is your favorite?

Tracy

What's your passion?

2008-10-10T05:50:00.001-07:00

Big Poppa is the general manager of a restaurant. He truly cares about his employees. If they have a problem or a need they call him. Sometimes people do genuinely need a helping hand. One of his girls called him last night and was crying about some things she is going through. He was encouraging her and giving her some scriptures to read. It blessed me to here him be so passionate.
My kiddos have fall break Monday and Tuesday so I decided to take off with them. I can't wait for five o'clock to get here. I hope you all have a great weekend and I will be back next Wednesday! Woohoo!
Tracy

Gas Prices

2008-10-08T07:12:00.000-07:00

We live about an hour south of Atlanta (but still in Georgia) and today gas is $3.79 per gallon. Big Poppa was 20 minutes down the road in Alabama today and their gas prices are $3.29 per gallon. Can ANYONE explain to me how that works? That is a big difference!

Tracy

Poor Silly

2008-10-07T13:00:00.000-07:00

Poor Silly was going to do her first set of sight words today (must have young children or be a teacher to understand). They are a little different from her old school so, we studied and sent the note saying she was ready. Well, do you know what that teacher did? She didn't go in the same order as we did so the "story" was a little confusing and Silly couldn't remember her "sight" words that way. She said, with a little quiver, that she went down instead of across and now she has to try again. Poor little thing it was just too much pressure for her! How dare that teacher do her job! LOL!

Tracy

Lunch

2008-10-03T12:49:00.000-07:00

This is how my lunch went today!

One of these (not necessarily this breed, but one of his relatives) just about flew in my hair. Now mind you I grew up in the 80's and my hair is still somewhat there, but by no means does it look like a birds nest. If that thing would have hit me I would have died. Do you hear me? Right on the spot! Movin' on......

Now, I work at a college where parking is NOT a good situation. When I parked my car this morning everything was fine just as it is in this illustration below. When I left to go to lunch the car next to me was so close that I had to get in on the passenger side and move over to the driver side from the inside. Hello, we do NOT have drivers ed here.

Next, I go to this place to add a line to our service for my momma so that we are a free ring away. They are out of free phones so needless to say I will have to go back another day because I am all about FREE!

This place is right next door and seeing how I am out of checks because I reorder after the fact I go in to get some counter checks. The computers are down therefore, I am still out of checks.

There is hope after all. I go across the street to the mall and pick up these comfy cuties and get one of these yummylishous icedream cones from Chic fil a.

I sure am glad it's Friday and not Monday!

Tracy

Happy Friday

2008-10-03T08:04:00.000-07:00

Is anybody glad it's Friday? Me too! It's been a stressful week with the kiddos starting their new schools. But all is well that ends well. Thank you Lord for working it all out even when I couldn't see it. I am in awe of You!
Not much going on for us tonight. I will be proctoring the SAT tomorrow and getting stuff ready for an upcoming yard sale. I seem to accumulate a lot of STUFF. Church on Sunday! I so look forward to going each week. Our Pastor brings a good Word.
So, how's your weekend shaping up? Hope it's a good one.
Tracy

Why?

2008-10-02T05:50:00.000-07:00

This was the reason for the not so happy dance yesterday. Sad isn't it? All because she wanted to sit in the front seat. Women, I tell ya, if we can't have our way then we'll just take it. Starting out kind of young huh?

Too much

2008-10-02T05:31:00.000-07:00

So, I was asking Silly how it was going at her new school and if she liked her teachers. She said yes and yes, but that the one teacher was too much. I asked her what she meant and she said she likes me too much. She said she just keeps smiling at me all the time. What more could a momma ask for? Thank you Ms. H and Ms. L for welcoming her in.

Tracy

Thanks

2008-10-01T11:28:00.000-07:00

Thanks belle for my pay it forward gift. It is so cute and even cuter that you thought of my precious Silly too. Thanks again!

Mornings

2008-10-01T06:13:00.000-07:00

Do they have to start so early?
There was also a little dance that went with this too!

It's official

2008-09-29T12:42:00.000-07:00

Well, it's official The Rock Star has a new girlfriend. Oh, did I mention who it is? No. It's our Pastor's daughter. Help!!!!!!!!! Has he considered the ramifications of this? No. She is quite precious though so, we''ll see how it goes.
Moving on, when I took Silly to school today I had to leave her crying and reaching out for her momma. It was all I could do to wait till I got to the car to cry myself. And for what? When I picked her up the teacher said she had a great day and Silly even said she liked it. PTL! There's actually a little girl that she already knew in her class.
The Rock Star starts his new school tomorrow. They have over 400 freshman there. There wasn't even 400 kids at his last school from daycare to 12th grade much less one grade. He's pretty level headed so he should do fine. I'll keep my fingers and toes crossed.
Nothing like having more reasons to pray.

Tracy