I am trying to get better about this blog thing. Keeping ya'll up to date and informed. Anna is devastated this week to learn that Paula and Randy will not be coming to the Gulf Coast instead opting to hit the New Orleans scene for their visit from American Idol. She cried so hard. Not because she wanted to see them but because she feels like celebs only care about New Orleans and their loss. Anna's words, "They still have their history and ours is wiped away, I don't get it!" I felt so bad for her. After almost two years it still effects her. She never cries and is pretty internal with most thoughts. So this was big. Dera says when she gross up she will a speaker of some sort. Of this I have no doubt. Dera is turning 14 in a week exactly. She graduates from 8th grade on the 14th of May as well. Time flies folks. One day they are little and the next thing you know they are grown. Anna is into scrapbooking and Dera has taken a huge liking to photography. We are all waiting for school to get out. Only two more weeks to go. I cannot wait. I think it is silly to get up so early. Just not a morning gal I suppose. The house is the same. Spring cleaning is not flowing as well as I had hoped. I am having a hard time getting the girls involved. I have threatened to have their Maw-maw come down and bark orders but that still provides no results. Chad will be home in a couple of weeks so I am hoping that will motivate them. I think they are just burned out from school, nervous about their state testing coming up (I loath that test), and need a break. So we are going camping in Navarre Beach, Fl the first weekend in May. Yes, I will post pics. Meantime, enjoy these that Dera and Chad have taken. I think Dera's are just her playing around and Chad's might be of the boat...not sure..never mind..going to have to wait until Dera gets home to find the pictures. Much love to you all!
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Long time no blog...
I cannot believe two seasons have gone by and I hadn't posted a family update. Fall came and went. Nothing exciting to report there. We put a new fence up that is about all. Winter was cold. Work on the house came to a stop. January I got really sick and stayed that way for a few months. My birthday came around and had a blast. I flew out to California to see my Mom in good ole' Blythe. I will post pics soon, I promise. Came home and got sick again. The crud is finally out of my lungs. Amen! The girls are growing up and aging me by the minute. In less then a month Dera will 14 years old! She will be in 9th grade next year, WOW! Anna will be in Jr. High. Time flies when you are not looking closely. I am taking Dera to Florida for her birthday that weekend. The girls and I ( and friends) will camp at Navarre Beach campground. They have really cool cabins right there on the Santa Rosa Sound. I am looking forward to it. I think Dera is looking forward to the shopping. Anna is looking forward to the beach. I am looking forward to the fun of it all. I am going to start painting on the house again next week. I am hoping to put carpet in the girls room's as well. Chad is on the boat so I am going to have to get it done without him. I am tired of living in a 'coming undone at the seams' house. I am ready to finish it and move on. Put Katrina and her crap behind me. Seriously. My grandma passed away recently and we have trying to deal with that the best we can. I have huge amounts of peace but sadness as well. My grandfather is having a hard time as well as my Dad. That breaks my heart. I feel like she is watching over me. I know where she is and take comfort that she is no longer struggling to breathe or swallow...the choking is done. She was loved. She taught me so much. Her greatist gift to me was to learn to be unselfish. While I am by no means unselfish, I am trying hard not to be. Well, the girls are on the bus so I had better get a move on my day.