Murphy Moments

November 14, 2011

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A great 3 day weekend! Scott took off Friday. Veteran's Day.
Saturday was a perfect weather day! We were off to Gruene. This is the 4th time the boys have played there. It is the oldest dance hall in Texas. We got there right at 1 and stayed thru the 3 sets that ended at 5! The place was crowded and the audience was very enthusiastic. It's the kind of place that people stroll in, sit on the old, old , picnic tables, listen a while and then continue on their day, or some people stay and stay and enjoy the great talent that is presented there! At 1 o'clock the beer was selling like crazy... lol. I believe the floor may be original, holes are patched with license plates, it has shutters that pull up, to let the breeze blow thru the screens. Today was perfect weather for it! There are pool tables, and horseshoe games outside.
Gruene is a small town, The Grist Mill is a well known restaurant, located directly behind it. One woman that I spoke with, had been at a Wine place down the road, she heard the music and had to come check it out. It is a fun town with shops, b&b's and in the summer, tubing on the river! It was packed today! everyone out enjoying the sunshine and 70 degree weather.
The boys- TWC's played a rocking show. Each set was high energy and they all appeared to be having a great time! No signs of being on the road and playing shows- Corpus to Fort Worth, and back to Gruene. Lots of miles! It was a great show! We met many people and the guys made a lot of fans.
Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest continually running dance hall in Texas, and the Central Texas birthplace to many great songwriters and musicians. Including George Strait & Ace in the Hole, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Robert Earl Keen, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Hal Ketchum, Bruce and Charlie Robison, and many more.per Gruene Hall website.

Dinner was at The Grist Mill. We were seated on the top floor! 3rd floor with an amazing view of the river and surrounding area. A gorgeous sunset! Service was good, and the food was much better than our previous visits. I had grilled chicken and Scott had a Tbone. Our other 2 guests had the trout and fried catfish. Strawberry shortcake for dessert!

Next stop was the outlet mall. I had time to run into Vera and Bath and Body. Both places were packed with people and great deals. We were there maybe 20 minutes and then on our way home. Our morning started at 6:30. If you know us, our night usually ends at 3am and our day begins between 11 and 1.....the joys of an unusual work schedule! We were tired and still had a 4 hour drive! Thankfully, Scott drives...

We did make our traditional stop at West. Kolaches, pumpkin spice bread, and Texas Chocolate Cake! My absolute favorite!

Sunday, Sara and I went to Amy's Holiday Open House. Amy is my scrapbooking friend. She has a beautiful home and she is an awesome hostess. She had it all beautifully decorated for Christmas. She had a chocolate fountain and lots of goodies! Amy has an amazing Barbie Doll collection! It was a fun afternoon!

Dec. 2nd

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Canton!
Sara and I had a great day at Canton. Gorgeous day, perfect weather, not as crowded as last month. We had a plan, decide at midnight Wednesday to call at 9:30am and see if we want to go...and we did! We enjoyed lunch, saw lots we wanted, laughed, picked up some ideas, talked, and had a great time (and passed up the caramel corn!)......tomorrow we create!

December Daily 2010- Dec 1st

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December 1st
Scott's birthday! I am so thankful for Scott! He is a great husband, dad, and friend.
I did my normal Wednesday routine. Lunch with mom and Sara at "Our Place" followed by a quick run to the Dr., instead of our usual movie. Finally had enough with the coughing.........upper resp. infection, sinus infection, and double ear infection.....I guess that explains why I still have Thanksgiving decorations up in December!
Dinner at Mercardo's with Scott, Aaron, Sara, Jake, Lindsey, and Daniel. Sopapillas instead of cake!

Duncan the Duck

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Duncan......Josh's duck!

He loved Roxy and followed her every step. Levi.....not so much!

Summer 2010

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4th of July

We spent the day with the Oakley's. Jake and crew came over later to do firecracks.

Mark had a blast! Scott shared the joy of blasting plastic eggs high into the sky! Laura made homemade peach cobbler!

Summer 2010

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Highlights of the summer

Lots of eating out!

We met Jim and Frances a few times to visit and eat.

It is always good to see them.

Mercardo's to meet Scott- need to do that again....lol

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We had a huge weekend planned.1)help the McMahans move furniture 2) Go to Kennedale Art in the Park 3) Grill out steaks 4) Rose family reunion.
It rained, drizzled, misted, poured, all weekend. We did move the furniture- love it by the way. We enjoyed Art in the Park, we saw lots of cool stuff, heard a band play, wanted a corn dog, Scott had to dodge my pink umbrella- it was fun.
We missed the reunion- many excuses, but we just missed it........Scott's mom bday, Jill's bday and the anniversary of them passing was a little much for us this year. I will plan better next time.

Instead- we spent the day eating- Spring Creek for lunch with the kids and good ole' Gospel music.
PeiWei for dinner- Scott had never been there- he ordered Sweet and sour chicken- and we were really disappointed- way vinegary taste? Everyone else loved their selection. We should have asked for a redo on Scott's

All in All a good family weekend-even if it was dreary......weather and emotionally.

Spring Break 2010

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A beautiful week- with warm days and sunshine followed by snow! Gotta love Texas weather!
Highlights
*Puzzles at 4am with Scott, Jake, and Josh
*Sequence with Scott, Sara, Aaron, Lindsey, and Jake~Girls rule~
*Winstar with Mom- Yeah EBAY!
*Pirates Softball- over the fence home runs~
*St. Patricks Day Crop
*Sean's 5th birthday at Chuck E. Cheese!
*$1 cotton candy
*Moscatto Castello del Paggio ~wine that we love~now to find it!

We are blessed!

December 2

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Snow! This morning in Texas! I missed it-sleeping.
Josh cooked dinner- hamburgers. Maybe this is a start to something great!

I still cannot post pictures. Working on it.

December 1st

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Scott's 47th birthday! He had to work. We are thankful for his job! 24 years with the same company.
He had taco Tuesday with a good friend. Thanks Chris! (I had Keeno)

November

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November will be our first cruise! Picture and trip report to follow.

October

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October will be the Biltmore Estate trip. Pictures to follow.

September

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I'm finishing out the year with one highlight a month!
September is wedding month, of course!
Pictures to follow.

September 27

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Time to start again! My camera died, then the computer...........

*Sara and Aaron got married on September 18th!
*Jake is writing new songs-I have heard 3 and love, love, love them!
*Josh is working as many hours at Sonic as he can-making the big bucks!

Next week, I will buy a camera- I haven't had a spare minute or dollar to think about getting one. Any suggestions?

August 10

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Monday

Jake, Daniel, and Matt met with Kenney at The Ranch 95.9.
He introduced them to the program director and showed them around.
Hopefully he will love the EP and give them some air time!

August 9th

2009-08-10T13:53:00.000-07:00

Sunday
Sara and Aaron's shower was amazing. Laura and LaGatha hosted and it was gorgeous! Fun, pretty cake, yummy pink punch, hot pink roses that Laura wrapped in ribbon, tulle every where, glitz, and pearls!
A beautiful spread of fruit, veggies, and homemade chicken salad. We are blessed with amazing friends.
It was a great turn out- once the directionally challenged people arrived!
They were very grateful for all of the goodies to start their life together!

August 8th

2009-08-10T13:46:00.000-07:00

Saturday

Shopping, cleaning, getting ready for Aaron's party next weekend.

My camera finally wore out- the last picture it took a was of a dresser at a garage sale- then nothing........it will play thme back- but refuses to take another picture!
*garage sale find------old windows- some with glass, some with broken glass, some with stained glass- I got them all! Can't wait to use them! Scott loaded them, paid for them, said he would clean them, and then store them in the garage for me.......he has no faith that they will be beautiful one day!

August 7th

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Friday-
Shopping ALLLLLLLLLLLLL DAYYYYYYYYYYY with my mom and Sara at Kohl's. It was fun!

Scrapping ALLLLLLLLLLLLLL NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT at Angies- really just till 11- but it was fun, too!

I missed the boys game- but they won 22-10!

August 6th

2009-08-10T13:43:00.000-07:00

Thursday
The Will Callers played a show in Granbury sponsored by 92.1 Country Legends.
They did amazing. It was on the square at the Plaza.
We made it a girls night- Sara, Deanna, and me. Great friends!

August 5th

2009-08-05T21:03:00.004-07:00

Sara and Aaron own their first set of patio furniture! She found a set at Sam's that she loves- very cool- sofa, bar, bar stools, and ottoman's. A sweet brother with a truck came and helped get it home! Thanks Jake!

August 4

2009-08-05T21:03:00.003-07:00

Tuesday
I got a picture of Sara and Aaron printed today for my black and white wall.- Love It!!!

August 3

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Monday-
Bridal portraits- They are gorgeous! Anna has a true gift and captured Sara beautifully!
We had a fun day! The flowers will be perfect!
We got some honks- some yells, even a "you're beautiful!" while Sara was walking around in her wedding dress! Quite a day!
Picture will not be posted till September!

August 2

2009-08-05T21:02:00.005-07:00

Sunday
An old friend- Tommy Eddleman- just opened up a hot rod shop! We went to the grand opening celebration. He has some amazing cars!
Back in the day Scott and Tommy could ski like pro's! Good memories of when we were young and crazy! Ski all day- camp out -ski the next day- on the river! I cannot believe I did that.
Wow! We NEED a boat!

August 1

2009-08-05T21:02:00.003-07:00

Saturday
My neice and her boy Charles just bought their first house! We are so proud of them. We got to see it today. They have painted, put in new floors and it looks amazing!
Sean is a hoot! He said "My Sara and my Aaron are here!"

July 31

2009-08-05T21:02:00.001-07:00

Friday
Rained out ballgame! Out to eat with Mom at Lubys.

July 30

2009-08-05T21:01:00.013-07:00

Thursday
My friend Laura is bravely battling cancer! It sucks........We visited while she had chemo today. She knows all the other patients and most knew her by name. She has an amazing attitude and I am sure she has been a blessing to them. Her numbers are looking great!
We also stopped and got a snocone on the way home- Snohut has the best ever and I can have watermelon and banana!
The evening was a fun night of scrapping with my friends! The cool kids!

July 29

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Wednesday

Jake's band played in the finals at the Aardvark. They played great and won 2nd! Cash and a paying gig later in the month!

July 28

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July 27

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July 26

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July 25

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July 24

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July 23

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July 22

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July 21

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July 20

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July 20

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July 19

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July 18

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July 17

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July 16

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July 15

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July 14

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July 13

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July 12

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July 11

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July 10

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July 9

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July 8

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July 7

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July 6th

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Monday

July 5th

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Sunday

Carla-Scott's cousin is in town from Washington. We all gathered at the clubhouse. So many gkids! And the traditional family photo.......lol

July 4

2009-07-06T16:10:00.000-07:00

Saturday

We had a fun day! First we swam with the kids and grilled hamburgers.

Then we headed to the Lake...... Granbury!

Tracee and Tom invited us to come to their party. It was really fun-hot, great food, drinks all around, good lake fun!

Scott came really close- 2 times to being the Horseshoe champion!

The fireworks were amazing, as always.

This was our first holiday with NO KIDS- we kinda liked it.....lol

July 3

2009-07-06T16:00:00.000-07:00

Friday

Scott's Mamaw's birthday! She is 93. We drove to Temple and visited with the bunch there. She is in a beautiful new place. She told us all about it. It was good to see all the Murphy bunch!

We had lunch with Jim and Frances. Mexican yum!

I drove back while Scott slept. He must have reeeeeeeeally been tired.........In 25 years, I have never driven more than a few miles before he wants to drive.........I am a great driver, he has control issues - lol!

July 2 Thursday

2009-07-06T15:58:00.006-07:00

Cropping at Angies

July 1

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Wednesday

June 30

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Tuesday

June 29

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Monday

June 28

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Sunday

June 27

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Saturday

June 26

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Friday

Pirates game and Fuzzy Tacos

June 25

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Thursday

Bridesmaid's! 3 of them were able to go together and get the dresses. Kyrstin got hers that day. Steph -in Cali and Nikki-in Kansas got theirs, too.

June 24

2009-07-06T15:55:00.000-07:00

Wednesday

June 23

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Tuesday
We took Sara's dress to "her guy" to get it perfect for her to wear. He said, in a very thick accent "She too tiny......" lol. I would love to hear those words! He is amazing and does really good work. It was kinda freaky seeing him pin up this dress. It didn't need much, but she did want it where she can dance!
Then to Sno Hut! The best sno cones- really.....I got banana and watermelon, Sara got Strawberry cheesecake and vanilla. Yummmmo!
Then to Keeno- great fun! Sara joined us and we had a lot of laughs.
Now it is after midnight- Daniel just left, Trent just walked in- after a long week at camp. Matt is playing guitar and Jake is laughing......This is my life - lol

June 22

2009-06-22T21:53:00.000-07:00

Monday

Shopping for bridesmaid dresses. She may have found the ones!

Sonic cherry limeade slush- yum!

Me and Scott at the class party

June 21

2009-06-22T21:50:00.001-07:00

Sunday

Father's Day

We swam and ate! What could be better......

Wave pool!

June 20

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Saturday

Kennedale High School Class of '84

25 years...crazy!

It was fun seeing everyone!

June 19

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Friday

*Hilight and lowlights and cute hair!

*Shopping with Theresa

*Cropping with Angie, Amy P. and Danna

I love my life! Thanks Scott!

June 18

2009-06-22T21:34:00.000-07:00

Thursday

I went to a Laua crop at Amy's. I met her sister, neice and 2 other friends. It was a lot of fun- and I may have finished a page or 2.

Me and Amy at the GASC.

June 17

2009-06-22T21:32:00.000-07:00

Coco enjoying the water- watching the kids swim

June 16

2009-06-22T21:20:00.000-07:00

Tuesday

Went to lunch with Sara, Becky, and Penny. Joe T's! It was deliciuos. I hadn't eaten there since high school. Then we went to the YWCA, then to a flower market.

Fun Day!

Hydrangea's are my fav! but those peonies are gorgeous!

June 15

2009-06-22T21:09:00.000-07:00

Monday

Katie and Chris trying to stay cool- listening to the bands....

photo from Saturday

June 14

2009-06-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Sunday- we swam......

This was Saturday- Sara and Aaron relaxing in the sun! Listening to the bands....

June 13

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Saturday

Jake's show in Weatherford- They sounded good- we enjoyed it- But man was it hot!!!!!!!!!!!

June 12

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Friday

A cute page kit from the GASC!

June 11

2009-06-22T20:10:00.000-07:00

Thursday

Dinner with my friend Lia. I hadn't talked to her since 5th grade. She found me on Facebook! I think we will be good friends again! I forgot to take a picture.

Here is my grunge junk Gypsy banner from the GASC- not finished but close! Same teacher- Staci. I love the paper flowers!

June 10

2009-06-22T19:23:00.001-07:00

Wednesday

Bible study, and lunch with Sara, Becky, and Penny.

A cute little mini album I made at the GASC.

June 9

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Tuesday

Tom's and Justin's

June 8

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Monday

Roxy- exhausted after playing with the new puppy- Coco and Charlie

June 7

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Sunday
A day of rest.....

and Amanda's graduation Party!

June 6

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Saturday
shopping and cropping

June 5

2009-06-08T17:40:00.001-07:00

Friday
2 classes and shopping!

We made the cutest little album.

I also took a pennant class- same teacher- Burleson girl- Staci Etheridge.

Loved her classes- young, quirky, and fun and a good teacher.

That evening I cropped with Wynell, Theresa, and Isabelle- great fun!

June 4

2009-06-08T17:39:00.002-07:00

Thursday
2 classes and a crop!

June 3

2009-06-08T17:39:00.001-07:00

Wednesday
GASC crop

Brandy is a hoot! Amy, Katy, and I cropped all day on Wednesday.

I was running a little late. Planned to leave right after Bible study, but I didn't. As I was loading the car, an ATT guy and my neighbor, walked out of Ms Betty's house- my next door neighbor.

She had fallen in the driveway and hit her head. I stayed with her unti lher husband got home. She has vertigo and thinks that was the problem.

I arrived at the crop about 3:30......and cropped till 10! It was fun and I may have gotten a few things finished......maybe.....I truelly have no idea!

June 2

2009-06-02T20:35:00.001-07:00

Tuesday

another day....laundry......watching puppies...shuffling paper and pictures

The joys of having grown kids.....Jake took my car and got it inspected for me- what a sweet kid!

Rox is healed! The three of them played and played until they were wiped out!

June 1

2009-06-02T20:29:00.001-07:00

Monday

Swimming......laundry.......shuffling paper and pictures......watching puppies.

Poor Rox...she loves to swim, she loves to run around the pool barking like crazy...she ran her little feet too much. They are sore. She won't walk on them, and barks or whines until you pick her up. It is the saddest thing.

May 31

2009-05-31T20:42:00.000-07:00

Sunday

We worshipped at Gateway and sang my fav Revelation song.

We had LJS for lunch

We went swimming- a little chilly-but fun!

Jake grilled out hot dogs.

A very Blessed Sunday!

These birds build a nest here each spring....

May 30

2009-05-31T20:29:00.000-07:00

Saturday

Jake's band-The Will Caller's played a Grand Opening Celebration at CVS.

They did an amazing job.

Sara found Charlie a little sister CoCo.

She is a westie/chi and cute as can be! and looks like coconut.

May 29

2009-05-31T20:11:00.000-07:00

Friday

Antique-ing!

May 28

2009-05-28T22:30:00.000-07:00

Thursday
A trip to Canton! I have gone to Canton many, many times and it is always great fun!
Today was beautiful! Sunshine and a cool breeze! It was not crowded! I was with fun girls- Amy, Sara, and Lindsey! I bought some really cute earrings and a matching necklace. Cute, cute stuff!I bought a few "projects" lol- I still need to finish the ones I bought last time. They will be finished!
I bought Kettle corn for Scott.

Memories of Canton trips-
*First trip with Jess and his wife........southwest style....early 80's
*Lots of trips with PR girls
*Camping and a tornado.....
* with the kids-they were little, Scott and his parents.......it really was fun. My kids were great
shoppers.
* Scott always has a great time and and finds something he "MUST" have each trip. A pocket
knife, a pair of binoculars........

May 27

2009-05-27T16:10:00.001-07:00

Wednesday
One of my favorite parts about having Keeno here- other than just being with friends and having fun is having a clean house the next day!
*Lunch with Angela

* Aarons new ride!

May 26

2009-05-27T16:09:00.004-07:00

Tuesday
It was my turn to host Keeno! I invited Angela to come join us. We laughed and laughed!
These girls are a riot and it is always full of laughter. I am so glad they invited me to be a part of the group.

A flourish frame I made at Creative Buffet.....I love it!

May 25

2009-05-27T16:09:00.003-07:00

Monday
Memorial Day
We have lost our flag. It is in this house somewhere...It is big.......It is not wrapped or in a box......how can it be lost?

We had a nice lazy day! Scott grilled hamburgers and we had a houseful of friends-mostly teenage boys. We made lots of burgers and hotdogs.....lol

Nertz was missed........

May 24

2009-05-27T16:09:00.001-07:00

Sunday

Scott and Chris delivered a lawn mower to Boyd. I think Chris is an awesome mechanic......but he seems to be a pretty good salesman, too! lol

I am so thankful Scott has good friends with great wives!

May 23

2009-05-27T16:08:00.000-07:00

Saturday

House hunting with Sara and Aaron.

LaGatha makes it so fun!

*Babes for dinner.

May 22

2009-05-22T22:09:00.000-07:00

Friday

* Lunch at Jason's with Sara and Angela

* shopping with Sara- fun stuff! my new vase....bad lighting it is a gorgeous, fun orange!

* Jake recording new songs

* Scott working just 10 hours tonight.....wooohooo!

A long weekend, I can't wait!

May 21

2009-05-22T21:54:00.000-07:00

Thursday

Crafty day! We went to Cre8joy's Creative Buffet today and made some awesome stuff.

Amy made a fun banner and a 'cool dog' layout. Her "sweet" mom made a cross, but used creams and reds and it turned out very pretty. Sara made a huge frame project. Spread your wings and fly! It has embossed metal, cool zebra stripes, painting, inking, modgepodgeing, glossy effects, and she did an awesome job on it! She is quiet the crafty girl! I made a really pretty flourish frame. The frame and the cross will be on the wall this weekend.

Sara was so inspired, she came home an started and completed!-this is amazing- a canvas project! Pictures to follow soon!

*Josh has the flu........

*Scott has worked 12 hours a day all week. He will be loving the 3 day weekend!

May 20

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I am so excited that Kris Allen won American Idol! I will even admit I voted as many times as I could last night! I loved the song with Keith Urban! What an awesome experience to play with all of the legends that performed on the finale!

I think Jake should have done the AI experience in Disney. You won a front of the line pass to the next auditions.....He could be the next American Idol!!!!!!!!

This picture was taken at !2: 20 on Wedensday night. This is my life.......

May 19th again

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Today is my parents anniversary. They were a great example of being happily married....miss him....

May 19

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Josh's summer style!

We booked the photographer today. An amazing young woman who loves the Lord. She is one of Sara's clients. Sara has been so blessed with many clients who are believers. I can't help but know it is God placing these people in her life.
Anna has a gift for taking gorgeous photos. We are really excited! and she has the sweetest little girl!

Now onto the next item........the list is long, the planning is fun!

I am working diligintly on my scrap room.....it will be organized.......soon!