Pool in Progress

Do you know how disturbing it is to look outside on a 100 degree day, and not be able to jump in the big hole in the backyard? Very Disturbing!!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Thank You, Men and Women of the United States Military

I think it's something most of us probably take for granted...Freedom! Today, when men and women of the US Armed Forces are scattered across the world, by choice, protecting our freedom, while we live comfortably at home, and work at our jobs in a safe and secure environment..Let us not forget those who are out there for one sole purpose...so that we can enjoy our security here at home in America. To those who have served, or are presently serving our country, I just want to say, "Thank you!!"

Last Sunday at church, we had a Military Appreciation Service. We honored the men in our congregation that had previously served our country in the Armed Forces. Some came home wounded from war, some retired after twenty plus years of service, and some never saw the battle fronts, but all were willing, if need be, to give everything for the freedom that we enjoy today. The kids choir sang a few patriotic songs, and then we presented gifts to each of them.



In the words of Mother Theresa, "The purpose of life is not to be happy, but to matter." Men and Women of the US Military--Your lives truly matter...and again, I want to say, "Thanks!"

Rome Braves

The Rome Braves played a good game tonight, winning 5-4 over the Columbus Catfish. It was my first time to catch a Rome Braves game, and I have to say it was a lot of fun! Very different from a major league game--way more laid back! We decided to get the "Home Run Hill" seats, which are just past right field. You pay $4 for a ticket and bring a blanket and get comfy on the hill.
"Romey and Roxy"the mascots.
After the game, we enjoyed "Indendence Day" fireworks!

I'm Back

Wow. It's been a while since I've blogged. Number three and I, along with another seven year old from our church attended Kid's camp last week at the good ole Camp Adrian Nazarene campground. We had a blast! I have fond memories of Camp Adrian as a child and teenager, and I now enjoy going along as a counselor when given the opportunity. This year only one week worked out for me to attend, due to hubby's work schedule. Anyway, I'll share a little with you about our time there.

First of all, it was nice to be able to room with our friends from Sharpsburg.
There were also girls in our room from Jackson and Barnesville, Ga.


Making icecream (below)during group time...

I know it's gross, but we had to have a belching contest...

One got sick to her stomach trying to make herself burp...Yes, she threw up, and yes, I laughed!




And the most important reason of all for kid's camp...finding Jesus Christ as Saviour, and learning to serve him everyday!

Desperate College Student

Who goes door to door selling books anymore? Well, apparently some still do. This morning before I had even opened my eyes from my restful nights sleep, I was awakened by a loud banging noise. My eyes popped open, I sat up straight, and realizing the house was still dark and the kids were still fast asleep, I lay back down and decided I must have dreamed it. Then another loud "bang, bang, bang!!!" My eyes popped open again, and my second thought was maybe a neighborhood kid, looking for someone to play with besides the roosters! I didn't know, but I certainly thought they'd go away when they saw that the house was still dark and nobody stirring about. And then it happened again..."Bang, Bang, Bang!", and this time it ticked me off! I threw the covers off of my half dressed self, hair sticking up, my pin dot eyes, and I went to the door thinking, "Whoever this is, they're going to be sorry they about broke my front door in!" I opened the door just far enough to stick my neck out, and there stood Minnie Mouse(not really Minnie Mouse), on my front door step, holding a bag of books. She squeaked out that she was a college student from Texas, and then had the audacity to ask me if she woke me up.(Nah! I slept right through you busting my door down.) I smiled...that's all I could do...because I wasn't dare going to open my mouth! At this point you'd think she would have said she would come back later. But no...she went on with her spill about her educational books and about how they were a great tool for the kids homework and Blah, Blah, Blah. Her words ran together as I envisioned my picture in the paper with the heading..."Outraged woman with some serious anger problems hurls college student off front porch ...by the hair...kicks her across the yard, as she's yelling..."If you ever beat on my door again before daylight, I'll throw you back to Texas with my bare hands!!!" I smiled at the thought!
She goes on and on, and then...here's the kicker...She plops herself down on my top step and opens the bag. Tells me if I'll just come out and have a seat,(she pats the space beside her) she'll explain all about the books. It was then I opened my mouth and very politely told her I wasn't interested in the books. She said, "oh, o.k. then, let me just pack my stuff back up and I'll be on my way." I watched as she gathered her books,scads of paper with name and numbers , testimonials from people that tried it and loved it,(from pre internet times to be sure...) and it was then a pang of guilt washed over me. Here's this student trying to earn money to pay her way through school. That could be one of mine one day I suppose. But seriously, ticking people off is not the route you should take if you want their money, right? I watched as she tripped back to her car that was parked on the street, and I went and made some coffee. There was no going back to bed now. My adrenaline had slowed just enough to drink a cup and recall the last fifteen minutes of my weird morning.
Oh, and no pictures of this event--thank goodness.)

My Artwork

One of the things I love to do in my spare time, (not much of it), is paint! A fellow blogger/friend inspired me to put some of my artwork on a post. While in Newnan, I painted the kids rooms all kinds of colorful ways. So of course before we sold the house there, I had to do some major repainting to neutral colors. I was a little sad when I went in and had to paint over some of the rooms, as the paint job(s) were "presents" to the kids. Both for #1's and #2's tenth birthday, I did their rooms as a surprise. They each told me the colors they liked, but I did the rest--and they couldn't see it until the job was completely done. So naturally, I had grown a little sentimental.

I took some pictures of the rooms before I painted over them, so I will share them with you. This will make me feel better, as I didn't really know what I would do with these pictures...I just knew I wanted to keep the memories.

Of course, here in Rome, it's like I have all these clean canvases called walls. I have only had time to do one back wall so far,(#3 wanted a monkey theme, so I did a mural) but there will be more to come as things start to settle. (Most likely after the summer months).



Update on hubby: He's waiting on blood test results, but doc did seem to think it was Lymes disease. Said it would be the first reported case in Floyd County, which excited the doctor. In the meantime, I thought he could take antibiotics, but no...not until the test results are back...so hubby is really feeling pretty bad. Hopefully, he'll hear something by this Thursday and can then start meds.