HARDwood floors

Let me just say - hardwood floors are beautiful - I now have a hate/love relationship.
My whole house is hardwoods.....
1. How do I clean them?
2. They are killing my back and legs!
3.Kayla has such a drippy nose - I have dog nose juice all over!

All I am doing is unpacking - why did I used to think this was so fun! Maybe because I can remember the day when we would move into a new place, unpack, hang pictures and be done - all in ONE day!!! I am just hoping I have everything unpacked by Thanksgiving!

I figured out that since I have been married - we've lived in 11 houses!!!!

Bill's Devotional to our Church

Today's Blog is by Captain Morgan

I had to give a devotional at church Sunday - something from the heart about what the church means to me. So I wrote a poem:

‘Twas The Night Before Sunday
(With apologies to Clement Clarke Moore)

‘Twas the night before Sunday, and all through the casa
all the creatures were stirring, “Caramba Que’ Pasa?”
A friend he had asked me to speak at my church
And now I stand here – deep in a lurch.
The music was playing some chill rocking blues,
And Molly was on-line reading the news.
I tried to imagine what I would say
And dreading the sunshine of that new day.
When out of my bible there arose such a clatter
I sprang from my couch to see what was the matter.
I opened the good book and what did I see?
But God’s Holy word speaking to me.
I gazed at the words with such awe and such wonder
I heard what they meant with a loud clap of thunder
The angelic glow of the heavenly host
Gave new meaning to HIM, the ONE with the most.
“Oh Lord” I did pray,
“How can I celebrate with you today?”
“How can I share with the ones that I love?”
“the ones you have brought me here from above”?
When what to my questioning heart should appear
But a wonderful service full of good cheer
With music so vibrant, so current and cool
I knew in a minute it must be Re-Fuel
Insightful and hopeful, John’s sermons ring true
and Katie’s child lessons explain them for you.
With wonderful learning’ from the Pit Crew
And lots of good food shared by those new.
And then, in a vision, I felt in my heart,
The love and the caring of each person’s part.
As I prayed to the Lord of all that is real
(With the help of our reverend, Pastor John Peel)
I heard Our God say so loud and so clear
“this is the reason I brought you both here -
now finish the service and get on with your mission –
Spread all of my word to those that are missing”
My Trinity Friends, as we leave here today,
“Know that HE loves us, and let us all pray”

The Stress of a Move

I started packing the apartment yesterday to get ready for our move - Yeah!

I didn't realize what packing away the pictures would do to me -

Reduce me to tears!!!!!

So - I am posting two of my favorite pictures of the boys

so I can come to my blog anytime and look at them!

Guess I am needing a Will and Jonathan fix.

(btw - these were taken at Hayley's wedding)

I Just Love My Dog!

Yes, I just love my dog. Kayla is the cutest thing.

She has become so playful (for short bursts) and loving. Not the same dog when we got her in Feb.

She won't let me take pictures of her - but this one looks just like her. Same soulful, loving eyes. Like black marbles.

:)

This has been a busy week!

This past Saturday (Sept 13) Bill and I rode in the Patriot Rally in Southlake, TX. This was to support disabled vets. It was my first bike rally with my new roadbike! I just love her. We rode 22 miles and it rained for about 15 minutes of those 22 miles. An Apache helicopter took off from the parking lot and led the bikers at the start. It was so awesome.....(in my third life I would love to be a helicopter pilot - I even dream of flying helicopters! - so I was drooling the whole time that copter was flying overhead).

This is my new little road bike. I just love her - she is white with a white seat and white handlebars. She fits me just perfectly and together we will have many a beautiful ride into the sunset.

This is a picture of our new house that we are buying in Denton. Bill started his job with "Shiver & Associates" in Denton. As hard as we tried to relocate to Dallas or Ft Worth - God had other and better plans for us. To remain here in Denton and become involved in our church and community. So, after Bill started his new job this past week - our next step was to find a house, which God graciously led us to.

It also backs up to a golfcourse.


Has an open kitchen and den area.

A living room (please note - this is not our furniture)

A nice little back and side yard for Kayla

To see the rest of this story - you will just have to come visit us!

Click Click Click

I love the sound of my new fake fingernails clicking on the computer keys! Makes me feel girly.
Waiting to go to Jay and Viv's for burgs.
Condo vs house - which to buy!!!! THAT is the question.
Ft Worth or Dallas - THAT is another question. God is keeping a secret! :)

Okay Okay Okay!

Well - I haven't blogged because: A. my computer was messed up B. I didn't have any pictures and still don't C. Not much to say & D. my computer was messed up. Now that the computer is working - I have no excuse. Okay - here is the update:
1. Jonathan came down to visit for a few days - we met Grammy and Pop in Weatherford for lunch and then on to Six Flags. He and I rode every (EVERY) rollercoaster and in the front car! Now, riding a roller coaster when you are in your 20's is a lot more fun than in your 50's! But I did it!!!! I literally thought I would pass out at first - but by the end of the 8th rollercoaster - I was starting to open my eyes.
2. Went to El Paso to see my nephew's wedding. I went a week early - let's just say: "Shopping!" We had dresses, jewelry, and shoes to buy for all the parties! Boy - that was hard to stop once I got back home!!!!
3. Bill is looking for a new job...in the waiting mode.....always a hard period of job searching. We are truly waiting on the Lord and know he will lead us someplace awesome! What an adventure!!!! I am just setting my sail and riding the wind.
4. I cut my hair short and hate it - I feel like such a dork. Bill told me I say this everytime I cut my hair - so why do I do this???? Dork!
5. I got fake fingernails. MaryPat (Bill's sis) and I got them for the wedding and parties. I just love them - they make my jewelry look so much better! Ha! Today they are bright pink. Just wish I could get fake hair (wait - I guess I could).
6. Funny discussion between Bill and Jay: Jay: "Hows the job hunting going Bill?" Bill: "Fine, I've set my traps and now I am just checking them." Jay: "Bill, don't you know you need to put stinky bait in those traps?" Bill: "I know that - I already put stinky bait in my traps - it's called my resume!" LOL LOL LOL That just cracked me up.
7. Kayla is doing so good. Really bonded with Bill while I was in El Paso. Infact, he called me the day before he was to leave and right before he took her to the kennel. He was crying like a little bitty girly girl saying that he didn't want to leave her but wanted to bring her with him... Whaaaaa.... Whaaaa..... Whaaaaaa! (LOL - not really - I just like to tease him).
8. I found out that my ex-neighbor in Columbia googled me (trying to contact me) and found my blogsite! I didn't know you could do that! Hi Dax!
That's about it for now.
I need to do pictures.........