Just for Fun...

Let me start out by saying...I am not making fun of anyone in particular in this post. The day Saturday just started out comical and I decided to share it with you.

Lately, hubby and I have been contemplating purchasing a new vehicle. We tossed up the idea that maybe now would be the best time to buy, due to the economy and the car dealerships giving out great deals, right?... Little things, (cosmetical, not mechanical) are starting to show signs of an aging vehicle on our Expedition; Passenger side window not rolling down, left blinker out, etc... Perhaps the most costly is the need for new tires. We began our search on the internet for the best deals and came to the conclusion that we would just keep the one we have until it DIES. It's paid for, and we really didn't want a car payment anyway...O.k., here's the funny part. Hubby decides the more he can fix himself, the least amount of cost to us. He starts out Saturday by purchasing a new motor for the passenger side window, a new blinker, and a brand new set of tires. Everything was great until he got to the window and replaced the old motor with the new one and the window still wouldn't budge. What he did next is what you should never do. He began taking the door apart in order to get a better view of the parts of the window. A thirty minute job turned into MUCH more, and hubby finally called the Ford Dealership. Long story short, Ford said , "bring it in, but put it all back together, we don't want to have to mess with several pieces." I have to say, hubby did a great job of jamming it all back in the door. But is Ford in for a surprise when they get the covering to the door off. And we'll try not to be too surprised when we get the bill. Ever heard the saying, "It'll cost you more if you try to fix it yourself first!?

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Trouble with the law...again!

Ha. Did I get your attention? Some of you know that I got a speeding ticket on New Year's Eve going to Kennesaw to do a good deed. I was going down Hwy. 75 in hubby's truck, jamming to Journey, not paying attention to my speedometer.(sp?) I didn't hear the sirens, but the blue lights definitely got my attention. I pulled over and watched in my rearview mirror as "Roscoe P Co Train" got out of his car and walked toward the truck. I giggled nervously as I thought about what I could say..."I'm in labor...Could you make this quick?" but he was at my door before I could come up with a believable excuse. "What's your hurry", he asked? I smiled in disbelief when he told me how fast I was going, and I replied, "Are you sure about that, because this truck doesn't go that fast. When's the last time you had that radar gun serviced?" Not really that last part...(about the radar gun, but I was thinking it.) I sat and waited, turning up the "Journey" CD as he went back to his car to write my ticket. (still giggling nervously inbetween singing notes to "I"m forever yours, FaithfullY..." Anyway, I wished him a Happy New Year's and I was off. I stuffed the ticket in my two foot deep black purse and forgot about it...thus forgetting my court date, and payment of ticket...oops! Hubby, the reposible adult in our relationship, thankfully, reminded me of it, but I had already missed my court date. I was able to get online and pay it with a big fat late fee. But not before they suspended my license..uurgh! So now, I'm just having to go to the trouble of proof of payment to the Bartow County Court to clear everything up(because of my irresponsibility in the first place.) I'm really hoping to outgrow this "stage" soon, as it's bothering my hubby deeply.

Catch Up!

It's been so long since I've last blogged, I don't really even know where to start. I guess I'll start with the present. The big thing going on right now in our lives is obviously the church. We have found property that we are interested in and trying to work on possibly relocating. Right now, our church is kind of hidden in a culdesac of a neighborhood. It's a lovely church building, but with no signs, and being in a residential location, most people say, "There's a church back there?" There is excitement as God is showing us direction in the possibility of relocating to Martha Berry Hwy.
Our #3 is also keeping us busy with basketball. It's her first year playing, but we marvel at her natural abilities with it.

#2 is doing quite well with her flute playing, and will also be running track for the middle school in the spring. #1 will also be running track for the middle school, as well as playing fast-pitch softball. Our baby, #4, starts baseball next month, and is so excited!
Hubby is still commuting to Atlanta everyday as well as pastoring the church here. I am staying busy substitute teaching at the middle and high schools, and taxi-ing the family to all the places we need to go.
God is good and we are so very blessed to be a healthy family that can do all the things that we do and are involved with. I don't ever want to take that for granted! As I see all the needs around us, I realize how blessed we are.

King Tut...

I went along with #2's class to the Atlanta Civic Center last week to see the King Tut exhibit. It was pretty amazing what has been uncovered, almost an untouched tomb of King Tut and TONS of gold and riches. There were alot of statues of Egyptian Pharaohs on display as well that have been recovered.

"Howard Carter uncovered the remarkably preserved tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922, he created a worldwide sensation. The only tomb of its era found intact and full of indescribable treasures, it was also the first major discovery in the age of easy worldwide communication. That, along with rumors of a mysterious curse, helped make Tutankhamun the most popular of the Egyptian pharaohs in the modern world. Here, you will learn about his life, his death and the ancient curses that shaped King Tut's world."



This past Saturday was an exciting day for the kids as #2 got to ride in a helicopter with a pilot, and #3 took a ride in a small single engine prop plane with the pilot, and actually got to fly it herself. The second Saturday of every month the "Tiger Flight" group offers flights to kids age 8-18. There is no charge for this, and the pilots take the kids up individually. Hubby took the girls and the camera, and I stayed home with #4, as he wasn't yet old enough for the flights. Hubby claimed he took some great pics, but when he got home to download them, there didn't seem to be a "memory card" in the camera...so none of the pictures turned out. It was my fault, the memory card was in my purse. We plan on going back next month and will make sure we're prepared with the camera. #3 came home so excited and informed me she had changed her mind about being a waitress...she wants to be a pilot instead.

http://www.tigerflightfoundation.org/TourBUW/museum.htm

Our #1 was at the Middle School Basketball game on Saturday morning and missed out on the flight, but she plans on going next month.

Time Doesn't Stop

I can't believe time is flying by so fast! It's been nearly a month since I've blogged, yet there's really so much that I could share about the past four weeks. A beautiful beach wedding, my "Sweet Sixteen" Class reunion in Midtown, and a wonderful Ladies Retreat that I attended this past weekend. Wow! I have stayed very busy subbing as well, which is good. It's nice working when I want to, and staying at home when I need to clean or get things done. In the midst of all of this, my computer crashed...so I am still trying to catch up on some things I missed. I will be posting some pics also, as soon as I get computer stuff caught up. Anyway, just wanted to let whoever keeps up with the "Krispy", that I'm still kickin and I'll be posting more soon.
The fam is doing well also, just staying busy and all looking forward to the fast approaching holidays!

Friday, Oct.17th

I'm still waiting on my camera charger to arrive in the mail. But #2 had taken her camera along and was responsible with all accessories. I'll post a couple of her pics. until I receive my stuff. These were from our Fall Break trip in Perdido Key.

Day by Day

We have returned from the beach...relaxed, rested, and ready for what the coming days bring--hopefully. Thankfully, God is in control, and gets us through each new day!
Number One just finished up her softball season with a win. Number Three starts basketball in a few weeks, and Number Two is still enjoying band and doing very well playing the flute. Number Four is looking forward to playing baseball in the spring.
I left my camera battery charger plugged in the wall at the condo in Florida, so as soon as I receive it in the mail, I will post some pictures of our Florida trip and #1's softball pictures.
Hubby is still traveling to ATL, now five days a week. So we are very thankful that gas prices are falling! Our church is still doing well, and the people are great! We love them so much. We are continuing to see growth in the children and teen depts., especially on Wednesday nights! PTL!
I am staying busy substitute teaching, mostly at the high school and middle school here in Armuchee. I am really enjoying it!
Stay tuned and I will be posting new pictures shortly...