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As most of you know, I am a big fan of 96.5 here in Birmingham. The girls and I listen every morning on our way to school, considering it's just about the only thing kid friendly on. Well on my way home from taking them this morning, I heard something rather disturbing...about Facebook!! A mother in Florida had killed her child over a Facebook app called Farmville!! I don't know about you, but that is rather crazy. I know that I stay on Facebook more than I should, but it's a game. I have way more important things going on than to sit around all day long playing games. I was reading some comments on a news website that people was talking about her being on Welfare and other government help. It's people like her that make others on it look bad. I am not taking complete advantage of the gavernment by being on Medicaid or Foodstamps. I am on it because I truly do need it. If it wasn't for Medicaid, my kids would never go to the dentist or to the doctor when they get sick. Robert and I just simply can't afford to pay for insurance with his little income that he has. The same goes for Foodstamps. We even tried for about a month or two once we moved in over here to not have to have it, but it got to where the kids was going hungry except for when they was at school. I have heard so many people say that the pretty much need to get rid of it except for elders and handicap people. I guess all I am trying to say is that there are everyday people out there who truly need it. I have even known of people who was trying to make it through college who couldn't afford food, so they had to get on foodstamps. Let me note also, that only the kids are on Medicaid. Not Robert and I. So when we do get sick, we have to ride it out, even if it takes us a month or however long to get over it.


I feel a picture post coming later. I took some picture yesterday just playing around, and I don't really feel lik putting them on my Facebook. So check back later

A Happy Birthday

So much has been going on that I don't know where to begin, haha. For one, I seem to always have "drama" around me. It usually always stinks, and other times, I could really care less. But this time, it hit really hard to home, and made me realize why I don't want anything to do with some of my siblings. I know that it more that likely sounds unchristian like, but it's very true. Why do I want to be around someone who drinks,does drugs, steal, lie, cheat, and so on? I have put up with all this from a few people in my life, to where that now I'm an adult, that I see how stupid it is and that they more than likely can not help themselves unless they get their life right with God. I have tried to witness to these people and still never seems to do any good. It also may come across as sibling jealousy/rivalry. But to be honest, it goes back to the parents. I know as a matter of fact (and others have noticed this too) that when certain siblings are around, my mom treats others and their kids comepletely diffrent and wrongly. I love my parents, but this should not be happening now that all the kids are adults. I know that when the other person(s) are gone and moved elsewhere, that they will be calling me begging me to come back around, and then in a few months; everything will go back to where it is now. I can partially see why my sister left when she did. Oh well......

Cheerleading practice one day a week now!!! I cannot begin to express how happy and relieved this makes me.

Today is Robert's 29th birthday!! I did everything I could to make it a good one for him. It was nothing elaborant, but was able to keep it small but special. I cooked him one of his favorite meals and his sister and brother-in-law came over with their two super sweet boys. I love Robert so much, and I know that we have our moments, but at the end of the day, I am always thankful to have had another day with/around him.

ps--I hope all this rain lifts the fire ban. I am in dire need of a good bon fire with my kids!

61

...days until Christmas! Though Christmas is going to be a little tight this year, I know that it's going to be one of the best also. I am really stuck on what to get Steph for Christmas. She has asked for a straight iron for her hair. But other than that, I am clueless. Suggestions would be great!!

We went to a fall festival at a church last night. The kids had fun and had gotten just enough candy. They dressed in their costumes, but I forgot all about my camera until we got home. By then, Dallas was the only one still in her costume. I thought it was really cute, and a special thanks to my mom for doing her shirt last minute. It looks great!!















With today being my only off day from sports and school, we are busy cleaning house from top to bottom. Not like it is that bad. But I have been slacking on the dusting here lately. I hope to get extra toys and clothes gone.

10 Years Back

I thought I would give a sneak peak into Steph's costume this year. It's really simple and super cute!!




Dallas is going to be a black eyed P and Kent is going to be a train conductor. So as Steph walked in Danielle's house, everyone complimented her on her costume. I felt kinda bad for leaving her, but when I left she was having fun and didn't really seem to care that I was or wasn't there. Needless to say that's all it took to get my crying on the way back to my parents. It's been 10 years since she was concieved. I never got enough time with her and it's all because I was a selfish and immature parent at the time. I wish I would have put more bows in her hair and dressed in her in cute dresses most all the time. When I picked her up tonight, I once again realized what great friends she has. She has made new friends cheering for football, but they don't compare to the friends she has had since Kindergarten which is the same girls she plays basketball with and has cheered for basketball with in past years. I had a feeling of regret tonight for not letting her cheer for basketball and making her cheer football. She has learned so much from football and I know it's going to pay off when it comes time for JV tryouts in a couple of years.

I can't wait for football to be over. It's going to be a relief when it does, but I am also going to hate to see the first season ever to be over. My family and I was a part of Southeastern history by being a part of football. Thank you all so much who made it possible. I know I may not have seemed greatful enough, but I truly am. I really can't wait for the Hayden game to approach so I can finally watch Jesse(Steph's "boyfriend") play and her can watch her cheer. That also means that Abby(his mom & very dear friend of mine) will be there taking pictures so I don't have too ;-)

I really don't have much more to say at the moment. Until next time....

Teaser Thursday

I have lots of pictures coming soon..I hope!! With a story of how much Remlap and Southeastern mean to me!!

Robary-Robery

It seems as though getting to spend an evening with Robert and watching tv together always seems to make things better. Like I said yesterday, he never gets paid on pay day. So if that doesn't put enough stress on him/us, let me tell you what tops it all off..I wake up every morning at 5:30. So I was looking through the girls clothes this morning to find them something to wear when the phone starts ringing. I was thinking of how I was going to give whoever was calling so early a piece of my mind while I was trying to find the phone. I never got to it in time so I was hoping that whoever it was would leave a message. Never did...About 10 minutes later the phone rings again and so I answered it. The lady on the other end asked for Robert and so I went in the living room to get him. I made sure to let him know it was 5:30 in the morning and that someone was calling here for him. After a few minutes of listening to him talk, he hung up and told me that we had to find a way to get in touch with Sam(a she) and Mario. They are the owners of the restaraunt where Robert works. It was Jefferson County cop letting him know that the restaraunt had been broke into and robbed. She said that it was all tore apart and looked really bad. So there is the stress of wondering if he will get to go back to work on Friday like he was scheduled or not. Also too, if he is even going to get his paycheck then or not. I know that this whole donating plasma isn't cutting it. But if you reap and bad seed, then a bad thing is going to come back to you. I did make sure to tell Robert that he was going to get up to the Employment office Monday for Tyson not later that 4:30 and he might just have to camp out over there..Haha. That was sarcasim by the way...That's all I really have on my mind for now....

A Troublesome Tuesday

I really need to get back on this whole blogging thing. To be honest, I can tell that I am getting a little too bored with Facebook because I am posting everything that comes across my mind on there. With everything that has been going on lately, it really is time to get this blog up and going. I can write it on here and it's your choice if you want to hear me gripe, complain, brag, or what not. I feel like I need to apologize in advance for it not looking nice. I am slowly enough getting the hang of it.


I have had so much on me lately that God will lift those burdens off me then the devil will turn around and put more on me. It has all started off with Robert's boss not paying when he is supposed to and when he does get paid it's rarely the full amount. Robert has been trying so hard to find a new job, but can't find luck anywhere. He goes weekly to Tyson and is usually one of the first 3 there. They aren't going to be calling for any interveiws until they open the factory back up for good which won't be for about another week. To add to all the financial stress, something is always going wrong on our cars. This week it's the van running hot. Robert usually drives the van but because of work, he is having to take the car because he will be doing more driving this week then me. So with the van running hot, I am only allowed to take the girls to school and back until it gets fixed. We are thinking it's the thermostat that's messed up. Well, because of all this happening I couldn't get the girls to cheer practice last night and it's now caused Steph to not go to competition. I've yet to tell her because I know when I do, it will break her heart. I understand rules are rules, but I'm sure those rules was made for those in past who just didn't want ot show up but maybe once a week and still expect to be completely and fully invovled. Not my case and I can/will guarantee you that. I really do think that some people don't know what it's like to really struggle or have little to nothing at all. Please don't get me wrong, I am very blessed and thankful for all that I do have, but when you are limited at times, then others need to me a little more considerate or lenient to situations in a time of need. But then again too, maybe I am a little too soft hearted and I need to harden up some...All in all, God has a plan for my family when all this is said and done. It's also brought us closer together, but I can't wait for the day that we can go to the thrift store and just blow a hard earned extra 50 bucks!