I don't post blogs during the most interesting times in my life. I guess it is because we are sooo busy during that time. I was off for a week in November and spent most of my time either shopping or hunting. i Think that was a pretty good vacation. The best part was that it was the first week of deer camp and during that week they always eat supper at the camp - SO - I didn't have to cook all week, except to make my contribution. (That part is easy!) It was a very good week.
The next week was Thanksgiving - also a good week. I only had to work 3 days and then I was off for 4. Not bad if I say so myself. I ventured in the kitchen this year to make a Thanksgiving meal for Eric's mom and brother's family. I baked a turkey, made crock pot dressing, homemade cranberry sauce, loaded mash potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, strawberry pretzel salad(which is a dessert), a sugar free pecan pie, sweet potato pie and homemade yeast rolls. I know - I was crazy, but I can say I have done it. Mom's meal at lunch was the best with fried fish, deer and turkey!! YUM. Can we do that again Mom?
All of Eric's family spent the night and then the married couples got up and went to Black Friday!! Yep - even Eric and Nathan. Well - sort of - they went to Fordyce to WalMart. Nathan is on the CASSA (a youth charity board I think) board in Fordyce and they were having a fundraiser at the Walmart to collect toys for underprivileged children. Eric went with him for fun. They took the early shift of the fund raiser because they could be back in time for hunting. Tab and I went to all the sales and came home with a trunk full!! It was fun, but we were very tired. We were at Walmart by 4:30. It was fun to "geek watch" too. People are crazy for a super sale and the masses were out!!
Saturday, I crashed. I was worthless. Sunday my energy picked up some. The girls and I went to Penny after church for a horse ride. The weather was perfect and the girls love going there. I do too!.
This week has been somewhat busy. Lots of work for Eric and I to do at our "real jobs". My house-keeper is at my house today, so maybe we can start putting up Christmas decorations soon.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME A CRUISE FOR MY BIRTHDAY!!!!
So that's what Eric likes to tell everyone. We went on a Fall Foliage Tour on the Arkansas Queen yesterday. It is a paddle boat that is on the Arkansas River. This was a special tour they do in the fall. We went up the river toward Pinnacle Mountain and then back down. It took about 4 hours. We were able to go through the Murry Lock and Dam, which was interesting. The colors have actually past their peak, but it was still pretty. The weather was perfect! We sat on the top deck most of the afternoon. They also served a nice lunch on the boat and the staff was very nice. It is nice to get good service these days. They did play BINGO on the way back, but we just enjoyed the beautiful weather on the top deck. I will definitely go again, and recommend it to anybody.
After the cruise, we did a little Santa shopping. It feels good to have a head start! Today I am back at work and my dad is cooking supper for me tonight. Life is still good.
After the cruise, we did a little Santa shopping. It feels good to have a head start! Today I am back at work and my dad is cooking supper for me tonight. Life is still good.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Beutiful Weather
I think I have slowed down, but I am still on the go. My house keeper came Wednesday and it was nice to come home to a clean house. I had to work late and then go to church that night, so it much more enjoyed on Thursday.
Friday, after I took Elizabeth to school, Leah, Dad and I enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant in Poyen. Another delicious breakfast. It is a small diner, where everyone seems to know everyone. And they have a GREAT breakfast and good coffee. After breakfast, we headed to Stuttgart to drop off a gun barrel for Eric's shotgun at Mack's. Mack's is this MASSIVE hunting store, that got their start from selling duck hunting supplies. I even enjoy shopping in there, and I bought my first Christmas present there. Leah likes to go to because there are a lot of mounted animals that she can look at. After that, we went back into Pine Bluff to buy the meat for the church bar-b-q. It was then time to go get Elizabeth from school. When we did finally get to come home, we enjoyed the afternoon enjoying beautiful weather on the deck. After supper, Eric put new breaks on my car and the girls and I went to wash chickens at Granny's. We ended up having help from Pat and Harley and then Keith and Teresa Williams stopped in after we were done. They stayed and visited and we had a good night with friends.
Saturday we slept in and I only did what I wanted to do. I picked up the house a little and did laundry. We watched the wonderful football game on TV - GO HOGS! I then cooked some backed beans and cole slaw to take to the bar-b-q. Eric took a long nap and then we went to eat. We had about 70 people come and had 4 large pans of meat left on the cooker. We then enjoyed singing in the church. Elizabeth went home with Granny and Leah came home with us. She is becoming a momma's girl. UGH!
We went to Sunday school this morning and left before church. (That is Eric and I). We left the girls with Granny and we are on our way to take a Fall Foliage Tour on the Arkansas Queen, which is on the Arkansas River. Sounds like fun to me.
Friday, after I took Elizabeth to school, Leah, Dad and I enjoyed breakfast at the restaurant in Poyen. Another delicious breakfast. It is a small diner, where everyone seems to know everyone. And they have a GREAT breakfast and good coffee. After breakfast, we headed to Stuttgart to drop off a gun barrel for Eric's shotgun at Mack's. Mack's is this MASSIVE hunting store, that got their start from selling duck hunting supplies. I even enjoy shopping in there, and I bought my first Christmas present there. Leah likes to go to because there are a lot of mounted animals that she can look at. After that, we went back into Pine Bluff to buy the meat for the church bar-b-q. It was then time to go get Elizabeth from school. When we did finally get to come home, we enjoyed the afternoon enjoying beautiful weather on the deck. After supper, Eric put new breaks on my car and the girls and I went to wash chickens at Granny's. We ended up having help from Pat and Harley and then Keith and Teresa Williams stopped in after we were done. They stayed and visited and we had a good night with friends.
Saturday we slept in and I only did what I wanted to do. I picked up the house a little and did laundry. We watched the wonderful football game on TV - GO HOGS! I then cooked some backed beans and cole slaw to take to the bar-b-q. Eric took a long nap and then we went to eat. We had about 70 people come and had 4 large pans of meat left on the cooker. We then enjoyed singing in the church. Elizabeth went home with Granny and Leah came home with us. She is becoming a momma's girl. UGH!
We went to Sunday school this morning and left before church. (That is Eric and I). We left the girls with Granny and we are on our way to take a Fall Foliage Tour on the Arkansas Queen, which is on the Arkansas River. Sounds like fun to me.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
The end of October
Where do I start. Last week, I was a little under the weather, mostly on Leah's birthday. I had taken the day off, so that I cold spend it with her doing whatever she wanted. Eric was off also, so he spent most of the day making her happy. They spent the morning finger painting, then we went to take me to the doctor. THEN, we went to Walmart to spend Leah's birthday money - she bought a Ariel Mermaid doll that she can play with in the tub. Yeah - she really needed that. We then had lunch at Chick-fil-a, her favorite restaurant. It was then time to pick up Elizabeth, then off to the pharmacy to get my medicine. They went to Trunk or Treat at church while I rested at home. Leah dressed as one of Noah's daughter-in-law - wearing rubber boots, carrying an umbrella and a basket of hay to feed the animals. Elizabeth dressed as Pharaoh's daughter who found Moses in the river. She had an Egyptian costume from last year and she carried around a baby doll as moses. They brought home tuns of candy.
I took off Thursday to rest, but it was spent in the office trying to get my computer fixed, but it didn't get fixed until Monday morning. It also come a flood in Sheridan that afternoon. It rained over 7 inches in 30 minutes, covering many roads and closing Sheridan schools the next day. I haven't seen rain ever like that in my life.
Friday, Leah and I spent the day at the School with Elizabeth. The morning time was class time for Elizabeth, so Leah and I went to the local restaurant for breakfast with my friend Kerri. The afternoon was spent at the costume contest and Halloween party. Our teacher needs some gumption. Poor lady needs to retire.
Saturday was spent picking up the house and lounging around the house until it was time to trick or treat. Elizabeth was Paula Dean and Leah was a policewoman. VERY CUTE if I say so myself. We went to see Aunt Valeeta and Uncle Frank Lee (our tradition every year) - they had apples with gummy worms. Then we went to Mary Ellens, The Cotton's, then to the Harrington's. The Harrington's had candy for the kids and food for the adults. Then it was off to Grandma Barnes and Granny and PawPaw's for more special treats.
Sunday we went to church and then Grandma's fried chicken and Mom's home made rolls!! Oh my!! I was stuffed all afternoon. Eric and I then took a drive to Hot Springs to check on a front end loader. We ended up just buying drinks at Sonic. The leaves are really nice this year, and that is probably the only drive we will get to take this year, we have just been so busy.
Monday we all went back to work. And Tuesday the same. This weekend will be filled with activity also. Friday I have to go to Stuttgart to get a gun part fixed for Eric. Saturday is the "annual" barBQ at church.
I took off Thursday to rest, but it was spent in the office trying to get my computer fixed, but it didn't get fixed until Monday morning. It also come a flood in Sheridan that afternoon. It rained over 7 inches in 30 minutes, covering many roads and closing Sheridan schools the next day. I haven't seen rain ever like that in my life.
Friday, Leah and I spent the day at the School with Elizabeth. The morning time was class time for Elizabeth, so Leah and I went to the local restaurant for breakfast with my friend Kerri. The afternoon was spent at the costume contest and Halloween party. Our teacher needs some gumption. Poor lady needs to retire.
Saturday was spent picking up the house and lounging around the house until it was time to trick or treat. Elizabeth was Paula Dean and Leah was a policewoman. VERY CUTE if I say so myself. We went to see Aunt Valeeta and Uncle Frank Lee (our tradition every year) - they had apples with gummy worms. Then we went to Mary Ellens, The Cotton's, then to the Harrington's. The Harrington's had candy for the kids and food for the adults. Then it was off to Grandma Barnes and Granny and PawPaw's for more special treats.
Sunday we went to church and then Grandma's fried chicken and Mom's home made rolls!! Oh my!! I was stuffed all afternoon. Eric and I then took a drive to Hot Springs to check on a front end loader. We ended up just buying drinks at Sonic. The leaves are really nice this year, and that is probably the only drive we will get to take this year, we have just been so busy.
Monday we all went back to work. And Tuesday the same. This weekend will be filled with activity also. Friday I have to go to Stuttgart to get a gun part fixed for Eric. Saturday is the "annual" barBQ at church.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
We Survived the Weekend
Barely! Leah had a great party Friday night. I think we had 21 guest at our house. We ate chicken spaghetti and pepperoni spaghetti. Mom made a salad and we also had bread. All the kids were in their razorback red and looked great. Leah was spoilt with great new clothes and toys.
Saturday was busy as I thought it would be. Elizabeth made the most beautiful Fall Festival Queen, if I do say so myself. She was a doll. The King and Queen Contest raised almost $8,000!! Then it cost a dollar to get in the door to see the contest, and it was packed in the gym. THEN - they had a festival with games that each cost 50 cents to a dollar. THEN - the BINGO game raised over $550. The PTO had great support from Malvern and Sheridan businesses in donations and as always, the parents really give great support. I was once again impressed with the turn-out.
After the Fall Festival I told the girls we would go for a Girls Night Out. They asked what we would be doing and I told them that it was a surprise. On the way to the Mylie Cyrus concert, they tried to guess what we would be doing. It took them all the way to Little Rock to guess and then I still had to tell them. They couldn't believe that we were getting to see Mylie Cyrus in "real person". They had a great time. I am glad I brought earplugs, because Leah needed them. And as I told Eric the next day - Mylie Cyrus would not make it through the 1st round of American Idol. She can make a good CD, but in person......Well - the girls enjoyed it. Leah danced the night away!! Elizabeth was just so aw struck, she couldn't' do anything. After the concert, we walked across the river bridge back to our car, with the crescent moon shining over the river, and then went for ice cream. It was a great night with the girls.
Sunday we went to church and then had a birthday celebration for Aunt Veleeta. She turned 80. During church her Sunday School Class presented her with a appreciation plaque and coffee mug with our picture. She was quiet surprised and I think she had a great day!. Sunday night was the youth led program. They made it an appreciation event for dad and mom, and it was really nice. A lot of good memories were shared and we had good fellowship afterward.
Monday was back to work. I have started coming down with a monster cold. It's one of the worst colds I've had in a long time, and I hate being sick! But life must go on and it's a good life.
Saturday was busy as I thought it would be. Elizabeth made the most beautiful Fall Festival Queen, if I do say so myself. She was a doll. The King and Queen Contest raised almost $8,000!! Then it cost a dollar to get in the door to see the contest, and it was packed in the gym. THEN - they had a festival with games that each cost 50 cents to a dollar. THEN - the BINGO game raised over $550. The PTO had great support from Malvern and Sheridan businesses in donations and as always, the parents really give great support. I was once again impressed with the turn-out.
After the Fall Festival I told the girls we would go for a Girls Night Out. They asked what we would be doing and I told them that it was a surprise. On the way to the Mylie Cyrus concert, they tried to guess what we would be doing. It took them all the way to Little Rock to guess and then I still had to tell them. They couldn't believe that we were getting to see Mylie Cyrus in "real person". They had a great time. I am glad I brought earplugs, because Leah needed them. And as I told Eric the next day - Mylie Cyrus would not make it through the 1st round of American Idol. She can make a good CD, but in person......Well - the girls enjoyed it. Leah danced the night away!! Elizabeth was just so aw struck, she couldn't' do anything. After the concert, we walked across the river bridge back to our car, with the crescent moon shining over the river, and then went for ice cream. It was a great night with the girls.
Sunday we went to church and then had a birthday celebration for Aunt Veleeta. She turned 80. During church her Sunday School Class presented her with a appreciation plaque and coffee mug with our picture. She was quiet surprised and I think she had a great day!. Sunday night was the youth led program. They made it an appreciation event for dad and mom, and it was really nice. A lot of good memories were shared and we had good fellowship afterward.
Monday was back to work. I have started coming down with a monster cold. It's one of the worst colds I've had in a long time, and I hate being sick! But life must go on and it's a good life.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Back to school we go....
I am writing this before the girls get up, even though I just heard Leah whining "mmmoooommmmy". We are back to school today. I am so spoilt. Even though Elizabeth has been sick this week, I have enjoyed the week at home. Leah's birthday party is this evening, so I have had the last 3 days to plan and prepare. ( oh wait - she is in the bed with me now, and her back "itches" so I will have to give her a quick back scratch. Humph, life of a princess.) As I was saying, it has been soooo nice to be at home, and I even had the house cleaner come yesterday. My mom wanted to know what I had been doing all week to need a house cleaner. Mom- guess you should have had 2 kids, then you could ask - hehehehe- JUST KIDDING. While "Nonnie", my house cleaner, was here, the girls and I went upstairs to do homework with Elizabeth and I was going to try to catch up on my charting, but this horrible messy play room kept staring at me, so I cleaned up instead. We shared our chicken soup with Nonnie, and not long after that she went home. I also did laundry while she was cleaning, and so now ALL my laundry and housework is done. I asked Eric if I could quit work and stay home AND hire Nonnie - He quickly replied we wouldn't have a house for Nonnie to clean if I quit work. (Sigh) Oh well, back to work next week I will go.
Tonight is Leah's birthday party. It is a Razorback theme this year. We go ALL out for our girls birthday's. We even have a special "party dress" for Leah - she will be dressed in a red "formal" as the Razorback Homecoming Princess - she said she couldn't' be a queen - queens were old. We have about 25 people invited, even though I don't know if they will be brave enough to show up, since we had the flu outbreak at our house this week. Tomorrow is Fall Festival at Poyen. Elizabeth is the Queen of her class and she has to be there at 12:30 for pictures and to be ready to start by 2. Then they have a carnival on the school campus, which the kids really enjoy. Its a real big deal, and one of the selling points to Poyen, because it is an event where SSSOOO many parents have to be involved. It's an event for the k-6th grade and each grade has 2 classes. Each class King and queen have to have a fund raiser and that money goes toward the PTO. The class that makes the most money wins the King and Queen contest. Our class doesn't have a lot of.....well..... gumption. We only raised $100 and most of that was from Elizabeth's side of the family. The other classes raise A LOT more than that. Then each teacher is responsible for doing a "booth" at the carnival and each booth cost money to participate. (Our class is a cake walk). THEN.. they have a basketball tournament .... .THEN they have BINGO. Anyway, they raise a LOT of money for the PTO.
Tomorrow, after all the events at Fall Festival, I have quiet the surprise for the girls. I can't believe I have kept this a secret for so long. AND BOY, am I going to regret even signing myself up for this!! Mylie Cyrus tickets. I know... stupid me. We'll see, maybe I will be crowned as "You are the best mom in the whole wide world!"
THEN SUNDAY - Church, my great-aunt Valeeta's birthday party for lunch, then back to church for youth led services and snacks afterwards.
Oh my. I am exhausted already!!
Tonight is Leah's birthday party. It is a Razorback theme this year. We go ALL out for our girls birthday's. We even have a special "party dress" for Leah - she will be dressed in a red "formal" as the Razorback Homecoming Princess - she said she couldn't' be a queen - queens were old. We have about 25 people invited, even though I don't know if they will be brave enough to show up, since we had the flu outbreak at our house this week. Tomorrow is Fall Festival at Poyen. Elizabeth is the Queen of her class and she has to be there at 12:30 for pictures and to be ready to start by 2. Then they have a carnival on the school campus, which the kids really enjoy. Its a real big deal, and one of the selling points to Poyen, because it is an event where SSSOOO many parents have to be involved. It's an event for the k-6th grade and each grade has 2 classes. Each class King and queen have to have a fund raiser and that money goes toward the PTO. The class that makes the most money wins the King and Queen contest. Our class doesn't have a lot of.....well..... gumption. We only raised $100 and most of that was from Elizabeth's side of the family. The other classes raise A LOT more than that. Then each teacher is responsible for doing a "booth" at the carnival and each booth cost money to participate. (Our class is a cake walk). THEN.. they have a basketball tournament .... .THEN they have BINGO. Anyway, they raise a LOT of money for the PTO.
Tomorrow, after all the events at Fall Festival, I have quiet the surprise for the girls. I can't believe I have kept this a secret for so long. AND BOY, am I going to regret even signing myself up for this!! Mylie Cyrus tickets. I know... stupid me. We'll see, maybe I will be crowned as "You are the best mom in the whole wide world!"
THEN SUNDAY - Church, my great-aunt Valeeta's birthday party for lunch, then back to church for youth led services and snacks afterwards.
Oh my. I am exhausted already!!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Well it's official, unofficially
The pediatrician said yesterday that Elizabeth has the flu. Eric asked if they would swab her nose, so that we would know for sure that she had the flu. The pediatrician said that she would, but that it would probably come back negative. And it did. The pediatrician said she has all the symptoms of the flu, and maybe because we came in so early, it came back negative. The lady at the pharmacy said the test are only about 65% accurate anyway. I don't know if anyone knows what they are doing. All I know is that we are going to annihilate the flu today. She currently has been free of fever for about 2 hours, and I am forcing fluids down her to flush this mess out. She is about to finish the water I have in front of her, and I promised her some OJ after that. She said the water was too much, but as I type, she is finishing it now. She must really want some orange juice. Hahaha - she now is getting up to go to the bathroom. It is now my prayer that Leah will not get the flu. Her birthday party is Friday night.
It is a beautiful day today, again!! If it gets warm enough today, I may let Elizabeth get some sunshine on the deck. Isn't that what they did for TB years ago? haha.
It is a beautiful day today, again!! If it gets warm enough today, I may let Elizabeth get some sunshine on the deck. Isn't that what they did for TB years ago? haha.
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