Could YOU Pass 8th-grade math?

You Passed 8th Grade Math

Congratulations, you got 7/10 correct!

Could You Pass 8th Grade Math?

This is about right. I was horrible in math. (I even used my good ole Texas Instrument from college), well I tried to use it, and I couldn't figure it out... This is scary--in 5 short years, I will have to teach this to Gabby. She may be teaching me!

Aw, It Was Nothin'

This is Robby's dad. He came and helped Robby
open Heritage Designs. He stayed for just about
a week. He's a real trooper and worked hard.
Thank you, Dad, for all your help. Robby couldn't
have done it without you and getting the store
openend and running this past weekend. Thanks
again Pappaw Tractor. 

My Little Cowgirl

Did I already post this? I can't remember. I thought it was cute, and it's worth repeating... 

Howdy Partner

I remember doing these things when I was a kid. We had so much fun. Dad took the picture, and Mom made sure we had our head cocked to perfect positon--even if it took 10 minutes to get the right shot. 

Mysteries of the Bathroom Pt. 1

Sometimes you just have to wonder how in the world kids can get things or why they get things in unusal places. I understand about the toilet thing. It is just amazing to see things go down the drain tornado-fashion. Or how about the whole roll of toilet paper rolled out into the toilet? I can understand those things. But I just don't understand how (on accident or otherwise) they could get toothepaste up on the wall THAT FAR UP! Look for the blue above the bear picture. Notice where the sink is. It is pretty far, and yes, that toothepaste is still there. Gives me something to think about when I am in there alone and nothing to ponder....... 

Such a happer camper for having to be strapped in. I
wouldn't have made it, I'm sure if they had enforced
car seats at my age. 

Evening Prayer

Last Sunday night we had Evening Prayer at the Webster's house. All the "kids" were there except Noah. 

Ellie and Ian

"Mommy, do you know what I like about the Dixon's?" "No, what
honey?" I like the Ellie's. This is Ian's friend in Borger. They both
love Thomas the Tank, and they love picking on each other.
One day Ian and I went to the Dixon's for something, and
Ellie was on the couch asleep. Ian wanted to wake her up so bad.
He kept bumping her and touching her, and then he pulled the
Sleeping Beauty trick and kissed her, but it didn't work. Awwwww.... 

  

Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow!

For those that don't know the story about my sister-in-law and her lost wedding ring....Penny is a nurse in Biloxi, and she works with infants in the nursery. The night she had to work, and before going in to work, she was washed dishes and had taken her ring off. She didn't put it back on, because, working with infants, the nurses weren't able to wear them. Since there was a hurricane brewing, she was instructed to bring 3 days worth of clothing--just in case. She left for work, not thinking that would be the last time she would walk out her door and not thinking that her ring was up on the window shelf would be washed away with Katrina. Here it is 6 months later...My mom called me this morning with news that bulldozers were getting the remnants of the house. My brother told the crew that before they go over there and start their work, to call him, he wanted to be there. Well, I probably don't have to tell you the rest, but he found the ring while they were clearing the area. Praise God................

MISC. PICS

The first 3 pictures are at a park in Borger. We have been enjoying plenty of sunshine, but we much NEED the rain! The other is at the Big Texan in Amarillo. 

Click here to see something beautiful

Makes me want to have another one!

Tears in Heaven (click title for song)

Well, I've finally gotten over the tears to write this blog. I have been struggling lately with having to move--not necessarily moving again, but LEAVING again. Leaving my friends behind. My KINDRED SPIRITS. My sisters in Christ. This is so hard.....

The other day when the decision was final that we were moving, it didn't take much for tears to fall. I cried so much that day, and they were those uncontrolable cries, a hurting cry. Well, I finally got out of the house to just get away and get some fresh air. I turned on the radio (mistake), and just drove. I decided on going to the store; we needed a few things, and I thought I would be safe from crying in there. It was raining (if it was really called rain)--we haven't seen any good rain here, and we have been here 6 months. It was a little dreary out, and everyone was happy (because of the "rain"). I wondered what they had to be happy about. I wanted to be happy with them in MY little town, and I wanted to be happy for them, but I couldn't. I could remember pondering over what brand to get of something, and the tears were right there, but I wouldn't let them come out. I swear if someone had fussed at me for not letting them pass or getting agitated at me, I think I would have started....but they didn't, and I was safe...until I got to the van. As the guy finished putting my groceries in the back, I said good-bye and a heartless thank you. I started the van, and the song, "Tears in Heaven" was playing. If you remember reading my blog a couple of post back, I refered to Borger my little "heaven." I know that song isn't anything about moving, but it was the sentence that played AS I turned the van on.

"cause I know I don't belong....here in heaven...."

Well there went the floodwaters again, and it wasn't coming from outside. Now I will always think about my 2 kindred spirits when I hear that song. I may just have to get the CD and have a good cry now and again. I knew I wouldn't (or couldn't) go in but I did drive by my friend's house and cry all the more.

When I came home that afternoon, I tried to tell Robby, and I couldn't. I just kept crying. It took me a while, but I told him, and he held me (again).

I AM looking forward to the move; it just will be bittersweet, and I even thought about not saying good-bye. (No Chery and Teresa, I couldn't do that, and I won't do that). But I will miss you, and I will look forward to that day when we will all together be....in Heaven.

Future Location of Heritage Designs

  

Heritage Designs

 
The place that we will be getting was a garden center--it is moving to a bigger building. We are right by a souvenier shop and across the street is a bath house. If you are planning a cheap get-a-way this summer and you're close by, come see us, but we may put you to work! 

Moving to Hot Springs, Arkansas

March 01, 2006

Just wanting to let everyone know, that yes, you read it, we are moving...again. This will be our fourth time in less than a year. Before moving to Biloxi, Hot Springs was one of the places we had in mind to move to--guess we should have gone with the latter one, although I wouldn't trade those/these times for anything. I try not to think about packing, about leaving this area, and especially leaving my two wonderful friends and their family. This place, many of you have heard me say this but Borger is like a little heaven on earth. It's hard to put into words, but I think you get the picture.

We will be trying to grow our business in Arkansas right smack in the middle of the tourism spots of Hot Springs. Robby (and Gabby) are actually on their way home from checking out the buildings and seeing where Heritage Designs (new name)would be good to set up. We would love your prayers as we journey yet to another place.

Gabby went with her daddy and really worked out that she did. We figure she would have the hardest time leaving 3 beautiful friends behind. She and her daddy went to an RE church there. They both loved the church, and Gabby made an immediate friend while there. It is still going to be hard leaving, maybe Robby should have brought me. He did tell me that he is bringing home some horse brochures because I have been aching to ride, and he thinks that might help me leave....emmm....horses or some of the greatest friends in the world--I choose the friends, but we are already planning a get together, and I know we will see them often.

Thank you for your prayers.............