May 13th - Johnny's birthday

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WARNING - This Song TOTALLY Rocks.......

You have been warned. I bought this CD for Johnny for his 14th birthday yesterday. When this song came on today on my way home, I cranked it up and totally forgot that I am 45 years old. It is Christian Rock/Rap and I like it.

Mother's Day 2008

We met my Mom at Cracker Barrel for lunch today. It was an absolutely beautiful day.

Three Year Old Mother's Day Rap

Happy Mother's day to all you Mommas!!!

Never So Few - 1959 - Trailer [ World War II film ]

I started this movie this morning. I am thinking about my Uncle Pete the entire time, because he served in Burma in WWII.

Titanic Tragedy

this is interesting......

Galveston

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Yesterday, took the kids to Galveston, primarily to see the Titanic Exhibit at Moody Gardens. We saw the presidents statue thingy on the way.....hard to take a picture in a moving car. We ate lunch at Fudruckers and then went to Moody Gardens. On the strand, we saw a ducky boat/car thing. That's pretty funny if you ask me a boat that you can drive. We also got to see a Cruise Ship docked. I had never seen one up close............It's really bigger than you can imagine. I wonder how it compared in size to the Titanic.

At Moody Gardens for the Titanic Exhibit, they would not allow cameras, sad face..... Your ticket into the exhibit is a replica of the boarding pass on to the Titanic. Each ticket has the name of a real passenger on the back a little of the history of that person. My person was Mrs. Olive Potter. She was in first class, was 23 years old and was traveling with her mother, a friend, and her dog. She was an avid traveler, making several trips to Spain and Bermuda throughout her life. Then at the end of the exhibit, there is a huge wall with the names of all of the passengers and you can tell if your person perished or survived the voyage. I am happy to say that my friend, Mrs. Potter survived. I did some research and found her picture: That is why we watched the movie the night before. The kids love the movie and I didn't tell them that we would see the exhibit until the movie was over. They were totally fascinated by it! It has real pictures of the ship, a replica of a states room, the menus, dishes, perfume, a purse, a wallet, etc that was recovered from the wreckage. If you like that sort of thing, you would love seeing the exhibit. To read more about the history of the Titanic, click here.

Then we went through the aquarium at Moody Gardens. I love seeing the penguins. We must have watched them for at least 30 minutes. We then walked the beach until sunset. A wedding was going on right there on the beach. The kids built a sand dome and we didn't get home until about 10:30 last night. It was a really fun day.

Titanic Trailer

Going to watch this tonight...........

Albuquerque - Extreme Home Makeover

This was so cool. This is a wonderful family that is providing a haven for the homeless in Albuquerque.

Happy Birthday, Daddy.....

Today is my Father's birthday. He would have been 76. The picture of the quilt is one that he personally picked out to give to me for Christmas. He passed away very suddenly a few days later right before Christmas of 2004.

I miss his sense of humor. I miss singing with him. I miss talking about computers and the bible and just talking to him about anything.

My heart hurts today.

Big Sleep trailer (1946)

Enjoyed this movie this weekend. Gotta love Bogey and Bacall!

Talking Cat

Too funny!!

Earthquake Rocks Indiana

My brother and his family live in Southern Indiana and felt the earthquake yesterday morning really early. Jeff and Tonya were sitting in their family room and they said that the severe shaking happened for a couple of seconds and woke the kids upstairs. Jeff said that it was a very helpless feeling. They live right across the river from Louisville, KY.

Safari Day!

The kids went to a Wildlife Safari Park today in Alvin. It is called Bayou Wildlife Park.

These pictures were taken with the kid's cell phones. Looks like a great place.

new critter

Look what the kids just found near the fence............a baby possum.......looks like he was scared.

Shout to The Lord American Idols on Idol Gives Back

How cool is this? Even though they changed the first line to My Shepherd from My Jesus. The message still got across and I think it was wonderful!!! This is one of my very favorite praise songs!!!

Mission Trip

Here are some pictures of the Mission trip that Amy went on with the church high school kids. They were in Kiln, Mississippi. They helped clear debri, plant trees, and even help out in a hospital filing x-rays. On the way back they took a swamp tour. I love the picture of Amy driving the boat.

Celine Dion and Josh Groban live - The Prayer

This song brings me to tears every time that I hear it, especially by the two top vocalists in the world.

August Rush Trailer (2007)

This movie moved me. If you know me at all, you know that music is at the very center of my being. My Dad asked me one day when I was a child, if I had to give up either my sight or my hearing, which would I give up. I quickly answered............my sight because I could not live in a world without music.

Tony Bennett

I just bought 3 Tony Bennett CD's and absolutely love them. You just gotta love this kind of music!!!

90 minutes in Heaven

We are doing a study on Heaven at church. This is an amazing story. I have been on that bridge 100 times. It is on Highway 19. My sister bought his book for my birthday.

Birthdays

On April 1st, I turned 45. I don't feel 45. I feel about 30 to be honest with you. I had a great day at the school I was at that day. The Assistant Principal put on a pig mask, and two ladies that I work with put on masks as well. One had a pig mask on and the other had a bear mask on. Oh my goodness, it was so funny. I wore a green birthday ribbon like the children wear. I received many wonderful gifts. That night, my sister came over and we went to Chili's. The crazy waiter announced to the entire restaurant that it was my 21st birthday.............to which my 15 year old announced even louder.........."She is really 45".......thanks, Amy! Dang, am I white or what? I think I will start working on that tan!!!

Abigail Breslin New movie 'No reservations' trailer

I also rented this movie this weekend. It was simply delightful. I just loved it.

Caedmon's Call: Hope to Carry On

The kids and I heard this group at church tonight. They were great.

Hard Rock Cafe

The kids and I went to the Hard Rock Cafe today in Downtown Houston. They loved it and Johnny crowned me as officially "cool".....too funny.

Are you talking to me?

My Wish

Me and Johnny

Johnny and I went to a museum in Conroe this week. I love history and so does Johnny. We both enjoyed it.

Spring Break

Amy went to Mississippi for a mission trip with the church and is helping with homes of hurricane victims. Yesterday she did some landscaping for two homes. She is having a great time.

Monday and Tuesday we had tile and laminate floor installed. Right after Thanksgiving, our washing machine over flowed and ruined about half of the house worth of flooring and carpet, so we had it replaced this week. Then on Wednesday, they installed the carpet. We used to have this nasty 80's mauve (pink) carpet and now it is a dark tan and tan ceramic tile.

These pictures are after then before.

The Kid - Trailer

Johnny and I watched this last night. It was made in 1921 I believe.

Joan Crawford and Jimmy Stewart in ICE FOLLIES OF 1939

I watched this movie today.

The Cactus Cuties sing The National Anthem

oh my goodness!!! This is moving! I am all about the harmony!

Guitar Hero World Record (CBS News)

This is my kids' favorite game and they both are great at it. This guy is unbelievable. My kids have wanted me to try it. I am not that quick or coordinated!

50th Anniversary of the Osmonds in Entertainment

They celebrate 50 years of entertainment this month.

Snow Dog

This is wonderful............

I grew up with snow, but never this much!

Houston Rodeo - Rascal Flatts

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Charles and the kids went to the Rodeo last night. I didn't feel good, so Johnny took his best friend in my place. I absolutely love Rascal Flatts and it sounds like it was a wonderful concert.

Want some snow???

People here in Texas were in shorts today when I went to the store this afternoon. That's not the case where my brother and his family live. They live in Indiana and look how much snow they got a couple of days ago!!!

Tracy McGrady's 41pts vs Hornets[Rockets 18 win streak]

Woo Hoo!!! GO ROCKETS!!!!!

North by Northwest trailer (Alfred Hitchcock)

I watched this movie this weekend. Cary Grant is wonderful. He and Jimmy Stewart are my favorite actors.

Sunday afternoon nap....

Found the baby taking a Sunday afternoon nap....

It's Azalea time.........

I love this time of year when the azaleas are in bloom and you can hear the birds singing! I love Spring!

TAKS day.........

Today was the infamous TAKS day. I was a hall monitor for the entire 4th grade at one of the schools that I work at. I loved it! I worked with about 100 kids. I escorted them to the restroom, or to the nurse and relieved teachers as they stepped out. I got a bunch of hugs, broke up a fight and put my arm around a kid after someone had just made fun of him. I got to look the kids in the eye and smile and tell them that they were going to do a great job. It honestly made me think about going back to school and getting my teaching certificate. I always did want to be a teacher.

The Other Boleyn Girl

Saw this movie this weekend with my BFF Lainey girl. It was a great movie. It was about King Henry VIII.

More broken bones..........

Oh my goodness...........my sweet child has break number 4 and 5. He flipped backwards on a friends' bike and broke his left wrist and his right elbow!!! AHHHHHHHH.......right before the TAKS test! Thank goodness he can still write with his right hand.

Michael Buble concert at the Toyota Center

Saw Michael in concert this last Saturday night. It was wonderful.

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BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER

BEAUTIFUL CHRISTIAN SISTER
by Maya Angelou

A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
that a man should have to seek Him first to find her.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not shouting 'I'm clean livin''
I'm whispering 'I was lost, Now I'm found and forgiven.'

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say.. 'I am a Christian' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I still feel the sting of pain..
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say... 'I am a Christian' I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner Who received God's good grace, somehow!'

Mike Huckabee Ad

This is great.............

Michael Bublé

ooh baby........I get to see him in concert this coming Saturday night!!! Can't believe it.

The City of my childhood....

This is the most beautiful picture of Albuquerque that I have ever seen! Look at the mountains that I took for granted! I lived there from the time I was about 4 until I was 16. Is this God's majesty or what? Enjoy this breathtaking view of "my city"

Here is the history of Albuquerque......

Albuquerque was first settled by Spanish missionaries and settlers in the late 1600's, who settled on land left empty by Pueblos, who had been recently decimated by plagues brought by the incoming Europeans. The settlers and missionaries were killed or driven south to El Paso by the Pueblos in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, because of harsh treatment by the missionaries and settlers. in 1692 Diego de Vargas returned with an army and re-took Santa Fe, which is the oldest town in the area, being in existance before the arrival of the Spanish, and in 1706, his successor Governor Cuervo y Valdés announced to the King of Spain that he had founded a villa where Old Town Albuquerque is today, and named it after the Duque de Alburquerque. Spanish villas continued to grow through the years, and in the 1800's Anglo settlers began to arrive, after the land that was to become the western states came under American control. With the arrival of the railroads the population began to grow at a faster rate. Historic Route 66 passed through Albuquerque, and many people suffering from Tuberculosis and other lung ailments settled in the area because of the mild climate. Since WWII the population has continued to grow rapidly, and outlying villages have become fairly large towns, while Albuquerque has continued its growth east and west.

Brock Gill Promo 2007

This guy was at Fellowship last night. My kids said that about 50 kids got saved.....how cool!!

Mrs. Miniver and the German Soldier

Today I woke up feeling lousy, so I stayed home from work. I went back to bed and slept for about 3 hours. When I woke up, I worked on a quilt and watched this 1942 movie. It was set in England during the beginning of WWII. It was an incredible movie. It lasted almost 2 1/2 hours. I was on the edge of my seat for some of it and my mouth fell open during some scenes. It was also very moving. The very last scene is where they are at church and they sang..........."Onward Christian Soldier" Brought me to tears....I also listened to some wonderful music by Vic Dimone, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis, Jr. and old blue eyes. I took Johnny to breakfast and Amy to Starbucks after school. Over all, I had a wonderful day even if I did wake up not feeling well.

Cannon ball in the baptistry

This is priceless!!!

The best part of my day.....

Today something really cool happened at the school I was at. I was walking down the hall when a Kindergarten class was in the hall. A little boy recognized me and smiled from ear to ear when he saw me and held his hand out! I held that sweet baby's hand all the way down the hall and talked to him about his day. It totally melted my heart. Even though I work at two different elementary schools, I really don't get to work with the kids. I think I will see if I can start reading stories to some classes every once and a while. I love kids so much. That is why working at a school doesn't even seem like a job. I am so thankful for my new job. I love it.

The Lake House Trailer

I bought this movie this weekend. It one of my very favorite movies of all time.

The Look

Ok, I think this is hysterical! Play it again..........

Becoming Jane

I bought this movie this week. Amy and I watched it last night. It was wonderful.

Hot Air Ballooning In Albuquerque, New Mexico

This is a cool video. Every time that I see a Hot Air Balloon, I think of my childhood. Every year, my Dad and I would chase them. The International Hot Air Balloon festival is held in Albuquerque every October. There are also some wonderful pictures of Albuquerque in this video. I loved growing up there. My Dad worked for the F.A.A....Federal Aviation Administration. He worked on the computers that the air traffic controllers used. I loved the culture and the scenery and the climate in New Mexico. I miss the mountains. I hope you enjoy seeing a little part of my childhood...

Who Am I Casting Crowns

Johnny is in our youth choir practicing to do this for their musical. Isn't that cool?

Silent Worship - song from movie Emma 1996

Amy and I went to Red Robin for dinner Friday night and rented Emma. It was a wonderful movie. She and I love those sort of movies! It was such a great 'girls night'.

Don't Blink by Kenny Chesney

They sang this song at church Saturday night. We are doing a series now about what you would do if you knew you only had 30 days to live..........something to really think about....

Casa Blanca - As Time Goes By

Johnny and I watched this movie this last weekend as he recuperated from having his wisdom teeth out. I absolutely love this movie.

The Game Plan

We rented this movie last night. It was great.

German Coast guard trainee

hee hee

Thank you.............

This is neat..........

Honk!

We went to the high school last night to see this play, called, "Honk". It was wonderful! We know the main character from church. It was absolutely fantastic. It was the classic tale of the Ugly Duckling. All of the kids worked so hard and it was wonderful! I love plays!