Monday, September 29, 2008

Paul Newman 1925 - 2008


I'm young, so I remember Paul Newman best from one of my favorite romantic movies (chick flick)of all time, Message In A Bottle. Book written by my favorite author, Nicholas Sparks.

Dodge Blake played by Newman was hilarious in his role. He brought life to the screen when it was a bit dark and depressing. I loved ol' Dodge. One of my favorite quotes was when he was speaking to Theresa (played by Robin Wright-Penn, Garett Blake's (played by Kevin Costner...my future husband) love interest.

If I was about 150 years younger, you'd be in trouble, young lady.


We will miss you Paul Newman...

Caylee Anthony



Poor 3 year old Caylee Anthony is still missing. It absolutely sickens me that her mother, Casey Anothy will not assist the authorities in locating her precious daughter.

Reports have shown that her friends and family say that Casey Anthony has always been a pathalogical liar. She has been a troubled youth and this has continued on into her young adulthood.

Casey's mother was the person who reported that Caylee missing. Why did Casey not call the police??? She said that she was looking for Caylee on her own for 31 days!!! And to top that off, the car that Casey was driving smelled as if a dead body had been in it (according to Casey's mother).

This is such a sad, sad case. However, I am so thankful that Nancy Grace has been airing all information made available to her. Hopefully this will assist in finding little Caylee Anthony.

For more information, please visit www.helpfindcaylee.com

Sunday, September 28, 2008

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

My Strong Family

I sit here browsing through photos I have taken of my family. I have to say, we are one darn good lookin' group!!! We may be small, but we are all so close and that is so important. 2008 has been one of the most difficult years that my family has been through, but we've survived....whether we wanted to or not and we are stronger for it. I love my small family. I love that although we lead hectic lives, we still take the time to either call (Lynn), email (Nana), text (Heather), send smoke signals (Pop)or throw paper airplanes (Austin). We're all there for one another...to laugh with, to cry with, to fuss with or just to simply be with each other. These are a few of my favorite photos that make me so proud to call you all family.





Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Rapid Thoughts

I truly enjoy driving to and from the office each day. It's almost an hour drive each way. However I do not mind a bit! It's my time to unwind or to prepare myself for the day to come.

This afternoon, I decided to jot down notes of what I am atually thinking on my drive home.... And I begin at 5:02 p.m. once I hit the road.

98.9 Head Over Heels - Who sings this?? The Bangles??

Why is this white Caddy driving insanely slow?? Helloooo??? Gotta get to the sitter's before 6!!!

Walker & Frick Construction....hmmm...never heard of them.

Blake Shelton - Home....God, I've heard this song WAY too many times. Change station.

Need to wash my car.

Smoke

Free Gas For A Year???
Bet I'd have to sell my child for that!

Must be nice to ride a motorcyle on a day like today!

Another bike. Harley. Black. Sweet.....nerdy helmet!

I always enjoy sitting at a 4 lane stop light. Right lane can turn right or straight. I'm second in line and of course the nice young lady in front on me wants to go straight!! Must sit till light turns green.

Great! Now I'm behind a huge white delivery truck who needs a car wash worse than my car!

I've made it through each light while it was green! I'm doin' GOOD today!!!

Satellite Radio
Suzy Bogguss
Aces
Didn't I sing that in Karaoke many moons ago?

Pirates of the Mississippi
Feed Jake
I love my Jakey Poo!!!!
Reminds me to make funeral arrangements. You never know when your time will come.
Definately cremation. Ashes in Varina in the field I rode my dirt bike in and part in Lively, Va....just because it was a special place for me a long long time ago.

Keith Urban
Stupid Boy
hmm....boys are stupid, aren't they?

Why do crotch rockets drive crazy on 95???

2 miles till my exit!

How do I prepare rice without it sticking to the pot?

Facebook - Respond to friends.

Jahnay's luncheon today.......oh how splendid!!!! I'm so happy for her!

Nickelback CD

I want another dog.

Will Riles be able to sneak out of her window when she gets older?

Thanks to Deb & Charlie for the storm door.

Pick up Get Well Soon Card for Charlie.

Call Charlie.

Invite Debbie to dinner.

It's so beautiful on these winding country roads.

Almost at the sitter's.

Only 5 more minutes of sheer solitude.....breathe deeply....

How much homework will she have tonight?

How long do I have to prepare dinner?

Bath time? How am I going to cram all of this in?

What premiere's tonight? What do I need to T-VO?

I really need to wash my car...

No word from Candace in a long while. Hope she's okay.

My favorite tree is the Mimosa.

4 miles till I get home.

Singing to Nickelback "I love you, I've loved you all along. I miss you. From far away for far too long. I keep dreamin' you'll be with me and you'll never go. Stop breathin' if I don't see you anymore..."

I could swear I just saw a Shelby drive by!

Jump out car and pick up Riles.

Monday, September 22, 2008

NAS Air Show - Blue Angels




I am so awful! I cannot remember the type of plane we were in!! But it was really cool! It was huge and it had so many buttons in the cock pit. It was all over. I tested out the back packs they wear and they had to weigh at least 25 lbs or more.






N.A.S Oceana Airshow - Austin, Lynn, Riles & I





Blue Angels @ over 400 MPH!!

Breathtaking~

US Navy & Marine Corps Blue Angels





2008 N.A.S Oceana Air Show

The U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Blue Angels have been flying together since 1946. This air show was truly amazing!

Friday, September 19, 2008

Letter to Ally from Noah - The Notebook

My dearest Ally,

I couldnt sleep last nite becase I know it's over between us. I'm not
bitter anymore because I know what we had was real. And if in some distant
place in the future we see each other in our new lives I will smile at you
with joy and remember how we spent a summer beneath the trees learning from
each other and growing in love. The best love is the kind that awakens the
soul and makes us reach for more and that plants a fire in our hearts and
brings peace to our minds and that's what you've given me and that's what
I'd hope to give to you forever. I love you; I'll be seeing you.

Noah

Thursday, September 18, 2008

The Things Kids Say....

Riles and I attended Back to School Night tonight. I just love her teacher!!

On the ride home we got into a discussion regarding siblings. She said, "You, Heather and Lynn are sisters." I responded, "yes." She then said, "Nana had ALL 3 of you!!!???" I said "yes, but not at the same time."

She sits there for a few seconds and ponders on that. She then asks me how old Heather is. I said "32". "How old are you mom?" I say "36". Then she asks how old Lynn is. I hesitated to tell her and Lynn will kill me for writing her age on my blog, but girl you look MARVELOUS for 46!!! :)

Riley then says, "OH!!! Now I know why Lynn is tall, because she was born first!!!"
Yeah, Heather and I are shortys because Lynn was born first and got all the heigth, but hey I'd rather have good looks than heigth!! **wink wink**

I got a good chuckle out of that!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Dear Mom...

Hi Mom! I know you're reading. Here are a few instructions since there are so many posts that I put up tonight.

#1 Turn your volume up.

#2 Pause the dixiefrog playlist (upper right hand corner) when you want to hear a You Tube link. ** You Tube ** link will have a photo with a play sign on it. This looks like a side ways triangle.

#3 If you want to listen to the music I have pre-recorded, hit play (top right hand side of blog...dixiefrog playlist.

#4 When you get to the end of the first page, click on "older posts" at the very bottom of the page because I posted a bunch of photos tonight. That way you can work backwards.

Any questions, ya got my number! ;)

*** Vote JOHN MCCAIN for PRESIDENT! ***

Convertible

Jahnay and her new wheels!!! That was a fun ride last weekend, but we need to take a longer ride next time.....like across the country!!! Colorado, here we come!! LOL!!!

Heavy Metal Farmer

This was too awesome not to post! Rock on!!!

Aunt Sandra's

Aunt Sandra, Timmy & Torey
Timmy & I
Aunt Sandra & Lynn.....What kind of face is that, Aunt Sandra???!!??



A Day at Aunt Sandra's

Lynn and Riles cuttin' the rug! LOL!! Wayne and Heather, Heather and Joshua, Sarah and Riles, Aunt Sandra and yours truly all posing for pics!





4 Wheeling

Here is Riles trying out a 4 wheeler to see if she liked it. I think she did!!! Daddy is going to buy it for her. I want a dirt bike again!!!





First Day of School

My baby girl's first day for 2nd grade!!!

Short Pump Mall

Yes, I even bring my camera to the mall! Lynn and the boys, Sheila and Stephanie and Riles and I went school shopping at Short Pump Towne Center a couple of weeks ago. We had a great time! Had appetizers and golden beverages at Firebirds. Yum!!