Kate's graduation announcements came yesterday in the mail. They are so great! One more thing to check off the list. Cap and Gown money is due this week and Kate is busy with friends finalizing prom plans. We all had a tough week adjusting from our beach trip. Joe had early morning workouts Monday and Thursday. Good thing he's a runner b/c I think they did a lot of sprints. He said he threw up on Thursday. Poor guy. I was able to get back to the Bikram studio yesterday. I'm definitely sore this morning and I can feel where I worked hard. It felt good to get back. I ran five miles on Thursday. I think I'm really going to enjoy being home Thursday and Friday. It's been years since I"ve had those two days off in a row. I will have to be disciplined and do my bootcamp work out by myself. Maybe I can convince Rick to do it. I just don't think I'll be able to rush to the highschool after work to work out. I'm not sure I get to leave at exactly 4:30. I will be sad to not see my work out friends.

Today, Jack is helping a friend complete his eagle scout project and then he has a golf lesson. Not sure what the rest of family is doing. I know I'll be outside pulling weeds as we have a lot of work to do around here before everyone comes for graduation!

It's Okay

It's Okay

it's okay to use purple text color because it is Lent! 

it's okay to take a little time and actually post on this blog. I don't have to work today so I have a few min.

it's okay that Kate didn't want the ten picture graduation announcement. the ones' we ordered from Etsy are going to be fabulous!

it's okay to let Jack stay home today, I mean he has to have a needle stuck in his throat this afternoon. Poor guy..

it's okay to buy all my dresses for summer and Hawaii off ebay. They're all awesome and I'm saving tons of cash!

it's okay to laugh at the prom drama. I love that this is the last one and Kate is in such a great place!

it's okay to block people on twitter. no stalking for you!

it's okay to be a little sassy sometimes...refer to previous it's okay.

Prayer for Wed.

Lord, You know me better than I know myself. I was reminded last night to consult you in my plans, all plans. I ask that you guide me through this day with the love and grace only you know. Please help me not to judge others as you know my heart can be a little grouchy at times. When I'm feeling overwhelmed and restless, remind me that you too felt that way during this time before palm Sunday and out of your death came something so wonderful. Bless my family and friends and I pray that they are all safe and protected. I know you will provide me with everything I need. Help me listen to you. Thank you for every single blessing in my life!

Amen!

 

Last nights bible study was really really good! God knows everything, He loves all of us, and that to me is so overwhelming and huge! We can have maybe 2 best friends, God has billions! But, he loves every one of us and He really does want us to consult Him before we do anything. I don't have time to blog about everything, hopefully, I can write it down later. Scripture is important. My goal is to really learn it. It won't be easy but I will try!

My Favorite Irish Blessing!

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

and rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Maui Hotels - Grand Wailea Resort- Maui Resorts, Reservations, Vacations, Getaways

Maui Hotels - Grand Wailea Resort- Maui Resorts, Reservations, Vacations, Getaways

One thing we've learned over the years of being blessed with incentive trips is it's best to go a couple days early! I remember when we went to Paris, Joe was 4 months old, we had Kate and Jack and at home and we had no money so we couldn't go early and wow, it was rough. The jet lag makes it tough to jump right into a jam packed trip. So, last year we went to Kona a couple days early and it was so great to ease into the trip. This year, we are doing the same thing. Rick booked us two nights at the Waldorf Astoria on Maui. This place looks amazing! I will be parking my self by one of the beautiful pools!

Another Gold Cup!

Found out last night, Rick and four reps of his qualified for the Maui trip! The only trip his company offers. NO other manager in Alabama has done this, qualified two years in a row! Yay! So excited. I'm not doing any zip linging, snorkeling, hiking...You'll find me at the spa every single day! Cannot wait! Here are some pics of the Four Season Maui. I love the Four Seasons! Last year we were on Kona, which is on the other side of that mountain. I'm excited to see what Maui has to offer!

Oh Goodness...Hollywood

I finished reading the book Full Service by Scotty Bowers. I was thumbing through a People magazine and saw it in there. I thought, oh goodness, this is such a crazy trashy book I have to read it. I bought it and downloaded on my Kindle. Well, yep, it is has some super crazy wild trashy stories in it. I mean, really ridiculous but I have to say, this guy, the author was actually a very caring guy. In a strange way, he was loyal to his loved ones til the end. But, wow, makes me really wonder what goes on in Hollywood where everyone out there knows everything but the rest of us don't. I don't think I want to know but I'm sure in 30 years or so someone will write a book telling all about all today's celebs. Anyway, I'm way too conservative to agree with any of his behavior. It's not necessary and honestly its not healthy but it was interesting. I have to finish my other book, What America was like in 1776, that's a little more my speed however the older I get the more I learn that there is always some kind of craziness going on and there always has been.