6th grade dance and 7th grade too?!

This post is mostly about my baby boy! Last night was his first school dance. The boys and girls had dress up for this 90 min. affair and man did they look nice! My friend, Pam wanted to get the boys together for a little mingling and munchies and a couple of pictures before the dance. Good idea Pam! I saw some other pictures of kids and everyone looked so nice. One picture had kids looking like they were going to hc. Lots of time for that!! Joe is a social guy and Rick and I are so happy he has such a diverse group of friends. He really takes after Rick at least when Rick was in school. Rick knew everyone and everyone loved him. He was friends with the nerds, jocks, pot heads, brainiacs, all of them. I think Rick being able to like everyone equally has really helped him be so successful with being in management. Anyway, Joe had a wonderful time at the dance and then we picked him up and took him to Sidney's Christmas party in bluff park. Sidney is a 7th grade friend at Simmons and somehow Joe and Sidney have become friends. I told Joe that by the time he gets to HHS he will know everyone! I just want him to always be respectful. I forgot to put Joe's change of clothes bag in Rick's car and I knew Joe would be upset because he didn't want to wear khaki's to the other party so we ran into Kohls and bought a pair of jeans and then I squirted him with some men's cologne haha. Rick and I went to eat. After trying three of our usual locations and they were had an hour wait we decided to try the new bbq place. It was really good!! We picked Joe up and went home and went to bed. It was a good night. Kate went to the soocer tournament with Alex and Jack went out with friends. I still have decorating and shopping to do! I'm feeling the pressure of time.

I am so happy my sweet Jack decided to not pursue baseball after last year. The list is coming out about who has made the freshman team and it is just so sad to see the kids that aren't on it. I know it is good for kids to not make things sometimes but gosh, it can really hurt. I suppose the ones who truely want it will go on and continue with their dream and there is always that annoying few that have just been in the "in" group from the beginning but man, its tough. I have no doubt Jack Leventry will be making huge business deals on the golf course in 20 years!

first in awhile

Well this is our first Friday in about four months that we aren't donning our black and orange Hoover Bucs shakers and cow bells. Kind of sad I won't see my fav's on the 50 but it's okay. All good things must come to an end and it is Christmas and I have so much to do it isn't even funny. I've retired the Hoover cheer until next August. Last night was the BGIS and Bumpus choir performances. The event was held at the new Bumpus and the gym was jam packed with families. I don't think they thought that many people would come but come on it's Hoover. There are always a million people there. Mr. Rodas does a great job with the kids. He is so passionate about his job and I love that. Joe has really enjoyed being in the choir not so much for singing although he did sing but its been fun. Also, we are blessed to live in a city that still values Christmas. This is what the season is about. If Jesus had not been born, there would be no Christmas and I'm so tired of all the dumb politically correctness out there. Merry Christmas!! The program had Christmas trees and they sang of Mary and the saviour being born. Love love love!!! So proud to be in this community!

Kate said something about having to run to Maddie's yesterday because Maddie forgot to turn in her beauty walk ap and she is out of town so Kate went and got it for her and turned it in. I asked Kate if she is going to do beauty walk and she said, "mom its not my thing." So, I get to go to beauty walk and just enjoy! I love that my girl is not a pageant girl and her friends aren't either and I understand that its probably fun to dress up and be a part of it but its okay that Kate isn't. I love that she is herself and could really careless. Its always fun to see who'll win or gosh who'll make the cut for top 30..

I had to put my etsy shop on vacation because I have run out of time to do any more orders. I'm working on the last ones today and hoping to ship out by Wed. I have a lot to do around the house, finish painting the family room is top on the list and I really need to finish shopping! Our friend, Kale is coming to measure for the basement entertainment center thingy. I"m hoping the bid isn't too much! We'll see!!

cozy and warm!

Marriage is a place of life where the life force can come forth like a seed that is moving to fruition. It can go out and bless another life to come into the world, blessing your community and neighbors. A very powerful marriage blesses the world.




That is why you often find that the people doing great things have a marriage that is a foundation for what they are doing in the world. Behind this great person is often a really great person. If you want to meet the truly great person, go behind the first one to the one who is supporting in every way what the other is becoming in the world. It is a great position of service, and God knows who is doing that. The world does not necessarily know, but God knows.



- John Morton

Busy times

I have about two minutes to write so this will be fast. Once again its raining but that's okay because I have a lot of cute things planned in my two's room today. Vonnie and I were saying yesterday that whatever happened to it raining like one afternoon. It seems when it rains, it rains for like three days straight. At least we had a beautiful day last Friday for the Super 6 game. Joe had a dr. apt so he didn't go to school as I would have checked him out anyway at 1. The high school kids got out at 1 as to allow for enough time for them to get home, and then get to the game. I think all the schools should have followed the high school as so many families have kids at several schools but whatever, they didn't ask me. We headed over to Tuscaloosa around 2pm. We met up with friends from Prattville for an early dinner. After Newks we found an awesome parking place and walked over to the stadium where there were lots of people lining up for the Buc Walk or walk of champions. Everyone was so excited which is always fun to see. It was so crazy seeing the Kate's friends walk the walk as seniors. I know I say it all the time but weren't they just in 7th grade? After the Buc walk we still had a couple of hours so we walked down to Phils with friends and had some appetizers. We saw lots of Hoover people and actually it was such a nice evening that we were able to eat outside. As we were walking back to the stadium we saw lots of kids that have graduated going to the game. We had great seats on the 40 pretty close to the field. Rick always laughs at me and Angie as we cheer and try to figure out the plays and the game. I did have a slight mishap with my cowbell. I was ringing it in my left hand and something happened and it slipped out of my hand and flew two seats down. Thank goodness it landed in an empty seat on a blanket! Goodness!!  I would have felt terrible had it hit someone in the head. I didn't realize those suckers can be dangerous. So, as I was cheering as most people were doing because its a football game not a movie, I was thinking that there should be a section for people who want to sit and just watch the game. I am saying this in all seriousness. Seriously, if you do not want to be bothered by cheering fans then sit away from people. I totally get that people go to games and don't know the kids or whatever and don't really care either way, my dad does that all the time. But, for those people maybe don't sit in the middle of the cheering section where people clearly have shakers and cow bells. Anyway, just my opinion...whateva! Hoover lost by 1, but the guys played a great game, totally played their hearts out and Prattville survived Hoover. I'm sure Hoover wasn't favored to win as Prattville has a handful of D1 committments. We left there feeling so proud of our team, all of them, the players, coaches, cheerleaders, painted boys, kids, families who cheered, the band. everyone! Thats what its really all about. I was talking to my dad and he said had a good point. We expect a lot from our team. We really do believe that every year we'll be playing for the state title. Most schools don't do that. So true!

Ahh, now that football season is over, I can reclaim our Friday nights. Don't get me wrong, I love our fridays' with friends, food and football but when you go all the way to Christmas it gets expensive and I'm tired! I've also been redoing the house which has added some stress but its finally getting done and its looking great. I'm so excited. I'm calling the carpenter today to get a bid on doing an entertainment cabinet in the basement. That is something I've wanted for 5 years. We have this awesome space and we don't use it to its full potential. Rick just texted me and said we aren't tracking for Maui right now. You know, that is fine because we really don't have time for Hawaii in May. With graduation and family coming into town, I know I'll be doing projects right up until people get here. We've started planning sb'12. I think I'm going to have a huge group with me. I'm excited! Better keep up with my booty camp!

Ahh so here we are, the first day of December. I cannot believe it is already December! The sun is finally shining today, thank the Lord! So much is going on this week, Hoover Bucs are off to Bryant Denney to play in the super 6. We've been watching these seniors for years knowing they'd be there someday and now it is their turn. Go Bucs! As much as I love football season, it is time to be done. I'm tired and I haven't even played a game!! Before I know it, Joe will be getting ready for spring football at Bumpus. As I head into Advent, I'm remembering that this is a special time of year. Sometimes I get depressed thinking of everything I'm supposed to do during the holidays and then I think is it all necessary? Maybe I should be of the mind set, yes, its all necessary, all of it and just enjoy and have a great time. Giving glory to God at all times for all of it while doing all the necessary things!