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No, I'm not back in school, just sad about the body's betrayal. I woke up at 2:45, tightly wound and ready for action! I haven't been able to really sleep for years, so I should be used to the new normal, but I'm still looking back to the good old days.

Luckily, Brian is sick (and refuses to go to the Dr. so will be sick for a good long time) so he got up around 3:30 and filled me in on the Palin/Biden debate.

My anxiety about winners/losers definitely extends to this election, so although my interest is very high, I just can't watch the debates. I will listen to the post-mortems in snippets on my way to work.

Now, on to something more productive. I get to sub. for Nancy on October 15, so all you ladies in her class are warned. We will be discussing one of my all time favorites, Martha. She is the prototype for all of us who think we have to do everything and then get bent out of shape about it. I love her and look forward to meeting her and Mary and Lazarus in heaven one day.


gingerspice	Thank you! I feel pretty cool at the moment. :) I hope your husband doesn't realize you're feeling "lucky" that he's sick. ;) I fell asleep half way through the debates! Looking forward to your class. I was disappointed that I was unable to come last time you taught. Martha is a good one to learn from. x]
aleta	What are the ladies studying?
cheryltheartist	Sorry to hear you guys are dealing with virus fun! Will say prayers you all get well soon! Sounds like the class on Martha will have the audience in for a treat cause you are a great teacher and interesting, too! Wish I could be there, too. Love ya...
delinn	Sorry we missed talking to ya'll in person last week, but I saw you from across he auditorium. Hope all is feeling better now.
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trivial pursuit

09-29-08 09:02pm CST

Well, I got a radical haircut. It feels great.

Tagged by Patty

09-23-08 08:35pm CST

8 things you didn't know about me
1. I love hot dogs and sauerkraut.
2. I was county spelling bee runner-up. I misspelled "brigadier."
3. My favorite authors are Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, and Dave Barry.
4. I married my husband less than 9 months after we met.
5. I have the most miserable sense of direction ever.
6. The only thing I really like to cook is dessert.
7. I hate sports and TV game shows because I can't stand for anyone to lose.
8. My feet grew 1 size longer and wider after children:>(


cheryltheartist	lol You and I have some items in common...lol
seainme	I have the worst sense of direction too!! It's really awful... :) When people start saying "turn north at the light" I'm LOST!!! You gotta say, "turn right at Taco Bell, or something like that! lol
aleta	I remember us talking about #7. I still can't wrap my mind around it, though. LOL!
nerdosaurus_rex	WHOA-- in case you had any doubts, we are definitely related. 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 are more or less true for me, too! I'll keep you posted on 4 and 8... ;)
anne	In 6th grade I misspelled the word "ferry." I thought she meant "fairy." My feet grew a size and a half in length after our kids were teenagers.
violet	really, within 9 mon? I didn't know that or about your feet :D I love Jane Austen!
scrapbooker	See, you give a little unknown info about yourself and it starts all the conversations. I think it's great when people share unknown stuff about themselves.
cheryltheartist	Numbers 4 - 8 are either right on the money or close with some small varied wording...lol and YOU my Dearest Friend are Smart, Wonderful and I love ya!! =)
serenity	Thankyou! i can't believe how much I love her! I walk in and look into her crib at her while she is sleeping and my heart just leaps! She's the most wonderful thing. So far I love being a mom :)
wacasey	I'm going to contact the PetTrac loons Monday and get SOMETHING done. I'm very, very angry with them.
wacasey	My feet got wider with pregnancy, too.
cheryltheartist	Tell Patty...this Tag thing is fun...and thanks. lol
jerimatt	Saw Payton from a distance yesterday. He looked sleepy but otherwise up and around.
sneakgeek	i enjoy learning random bits of information. :) i am horrible with directions as well (as you learned in my displayed driving debacle on the way to your house). and i thought your number 4 was very sweet and romantic.
aleta	I loved the surprise of seeing you all this weekend!
ewalker	Missed you Sunday, hope you had a good trip.
carolina_sue	So glad you like your haircut. Now you've got to post a picture!! I want to see!
parker1000	Hello! Amy Barget gave me your pleo name. I can't believe the pictures posted on here are of Brian, but times changes all of us. My second born daughter, Staci, graduated from TAMU in August. Our son, Bret, was at TAMU last year, but didn't put his best into his studies so he's home for a year, or until he gets motivated to study. Andy has been with the same firm since graduating oh so many years ago. Our oldest, Kristen, has been married for over a year now. We got some heighth in our family with our son-in-law, Justin, who towers over Kristen more than a foot. She's 5'1", he's 6'3". Have you figured out who I am yet? Evidently you are still teaching speech, or at least involved in the school system. I wondered about your family during Ike. We are still in Fort Worth. Maybe we can catch up sometime. Love, Kathy (Andy and I share our post. We use it mostly so we can read our kids' blogs.) May God bless you and your family. I heard you've had some storms of life.
parker1000	By the way, I think we didn't recognize Brian because I don't think we ever saw him without a beard.
gingerspice	True...but what was it dad said about being attractive to our husbands? Guess I better stick with long hair! :)
cheryltheartist	anyone moving to Ft Worth and want to live in Burleson....there is a beautiful house for sale...at an excellent price if you are....=)
violet	really? I wonder what it looks like!
bammyoftwelve	Thanks. Wish we could see ya'll. We made that fast trip to San Marcos, but we had to get back to the get together. Our son-in-law was preaching in Georgetown the week of your meeting. Come see us sometime.
littlebitty624	we watched it last night, and sarah palin did an amazing job! :o)
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Friends and Ike

09-11-08 08:22pm CST

I'm thinking of my friends and especially my mom and dad who live in the probable path of Hurricane Ike. Please pray for their safety on the road if they decide to leave and their safety at home if they have to stay. As a wise man said at church last night, we can also pray that the storm not strengthen anymore, lessening the dangers.

FL nieces, I hope nothing else comes your way.

Everyone take care of yourselves, wherever you are.


aleta	Thank you for thinking of us all! It's moving slowly to the east and is looking somewhat better here. But it's a hot potato! Nobody wants it!
littlebitty624	i wish my grandparents would get up here!!
scrapbooker	I agree AK.
tjmeadows	I have a son in Houston who is staying there. The news is sounding pretty bad.
cheryltheartist	Prayers for your folks and for all loved ones who live in the storms path! Please pray that if it is the Lord's will that their homes and not flooded and that their jobs are not effected and taken away due to the storm damage and flooding. //I know you must be wondering if I'm ever going to call you again...the answer is yes..I am just overwhelmed with work and unpacking and stuff. I really would LOVE to be able to see and talk to you!! Love ya bunches!
bammyoftwelve	Hope everyone was fine.
aleta	Seems that something - cinch bugs? - is taking over Mom's yard. Gene sprayed it last week (Tues) with something Jacob, Les and others recommended.
cheryltheartist	How are your parents? Prayers still for them!!
aleta	We still have a maple, several pines, and a couple of pecans, and I think just two of the 7 awful hackberries left. Might be three. Will you and Brian be coming for the funeral?
jerimatt	We really enjoyed seeing ya'll this weekend. Let us know when you want to make it down for another game.
rachel_michelle	of course I'm studying. :-)
scrapbooker	You have been tagged.
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Time in the car...seeing lots of people

09-01-08 05:23pm CST

We started out Friday after I got home from work, loaded the dog in the car, and headed for Wild Peach. My mom and dad are doing well.

Saturday we made a trip to College Station, meeting up with my brother Ron, his wife Jerilyn (my bff), and their twin sons. We were all set to see their son Nathan do his first march in as a member of the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band. We were especially happy to see Payton back in uniform and stepping off again after a long and difficult year. He looks great and seems to be happy to be back.

We wimped out on staying for the game, leaving immediately after step-off, but it was still after 9 p.m. when we got back to my folks' house. We stayed over and attended worship services with them in Lake Jackson. It was great to see so many family members and especially to enjoy the hard work of our two great big boys.

Photos:

Peeling burgers for the cookout.

Nathan, third from left.

Proud Father and Son

With his Old Army friend Jack Q.

It's all about tradition--so much fun to watch!


sdmf	Glad he is back at aTm! I know your proud.
jerimatt	Whoop!
debbie	I'm glad that you had fun!
aleta	Yay! Whoop! Zippa-dee-doo-da! And all that other stuff! Sounds like a fun weekend!
cheryltheartist	My Labor Day Weekend was spent out of town, as well...but I got to be with ALL my kids and that was soo awesome! My new job is keeping me hopping, but I hope to have a breather soon and can call you! Super cool pics and really very happy you all had such a grand weekend!!
gingerspice	Thank you! Looks like you had a fun weekend. I always loved the march in. The tradition there is so awesome!
jerimatt	Next time well have our own tailgate party so we wont have to rifle through the "wrong" cooler.
littlebitty624	ohhhh, so that explains the "wildpeach" in wildpeachem.... :o)
nick_katie	Hey! Glad you found me! Yes I added you!
sneakgeek	i just always thought you liked peaches. :) but i suppose if that was the rationale, your name would most likely be "merrycherryem"... we learn something new everyday.
aleta	It was great to see Brian today! I'm sure he told you we gave him a tour of your old "pad".
rejoiceevermore	It's great that the cousins are there together. What fun!
rachel_michelle	yay!!! i love these pictures..
carolina_sue	Aaaaaaa! Gig-em......AGGIES!AAAAA! Brings back memories! Mike and I would have loved to share those moments with you. So glad Payton is doing so well.
bammyoftwelve	I love the pictures. Hope he has a good year. My nephew Jeremy is there this year.
carolina_sue	I really hope Luke will be able to join us by then. I sure miss my boy!! He's off of the glacier now and plans to work in Alaska for the time being until he can figure out his next step.
nick_katie	Yes everyone (for the most part) up here in Mo that we've interacted with has been very friendly! It's refreshing! :)
bammyoftwelve	Chris & Vicki The little boy was moved to a room today. It is amazing. E mail me at bammyking@hotmail.com and I will send his blog address to you.
janice	Yes they are scary. I was a little uneasy about this house because I didn't know how it would do in a storm like this. With the upstairs and all the windows. I had been through many storms in my old house and sort of knew what to expect. But this house came through just fine.
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