Swappy Swappy

Ok, So I have to put some swappy excitement out there.

I found the most awsome thing for my swappy swappy.

Its from 1942, From Maine, in the fall. I am so Excited...So So excited....I hope you are too...

Disclamer: This is not it..But a good example...

Ladies Retreat

So I went to my first ladies retreat with our church. It was AMAZING....

I have to confess that I have really never liked women very much, and have never tried.

I didnt have a good woman role model in my life so I never learned how to play nice.

I learned so much about my self and others. I learned how to be vulnerable and understanding of other peoples vulnerability.

I learned about teamwork, and not bucking at every suggestion.

I learned that when you leave your comfort zone and lean in a little, the lord will pick you up and get you through the uncomfortable spots.

I am really thankful for these women, and the time we shared.

First Day

The First day of school is a big deal at our house.
You Must get your picture taken on the first day of school. In the Morning, in your new clothes, with a smile. Even if you start 2hours later than your sister. This has been a problem in years past. We have had fits, tears and refusals.

But this year was great. Colby got up, before anyone and got ready. Kiasa didnt cringe at the 50 shot photo shoot coming and the dog even stayed down. We even got Travis to smile. So me being a nice mommy, Only took 5 pictures and Said have a nice day kiddos. Here are my two favorites.

Happy Birthday Honey

Today was my sweet Hubbys Birthday..

Summer time is such a cool time for birthdays.

We had an Oyster cookout and great time with the Buckners.

A big Ol Shout out to the Huckleberry Mountain Biker Momma... Happy Birthday to you too!!!

My Friends

I spend a lot of my time hanging out with some really cool people in Sultan.
Alot of people dont care for them. I however love them.
These are really cool people. With big hearts and Big smiles.
They just have really big problems.

Walter. He is my Information Giver. He comes into the office everyday. My rule is, he has to teach me something I didnt know before. Sometimes its really good and Sometimes its not so good. The man is a geniuus.

This is Charlie. He is the quiet one. He doesnt say much. He justs drinks coffee and hangs out with his dog.

This is Lana.

We Call her Momma.

She is so funny, but watch her.

She just might wack you with her cane.

Meet Nalin:

She is the Loud one.

She has a big heart.

She hangs out with Charlie and her dog Heidi.

If you see these guys walking around, or out flying their signs.

Just remember, A few problems, A few missed steps, some bad decisions and this could be your family.

Dont pass by them with your nose turned up. They were just like you at one point.

They Grow so Fast

How do they Grow up so Fast?



When My friends moved to AZ there boy was, well Little.
Very Cute pudgy cheeks, cute little voice. You know the chipmunk kind that you just cant get enough of.


In November we had the pleasure of visiting them in AZ. I was surprised one Morning pretty early by said boy. He walked into the kitchen, said Good Morning and proceeded to make us both toast. I was kind of blown away by his Grown-up-ness. We sat and ate our toast while he told me about life in AZ.

Fast forward another a 6 or so months. Its their turn to visit us.

The next day after they visited, I found this picture on my camera (boys using Moms Camera, UGH..)

I am not sure what the context of the conversation was during this photo shoot. But wow, its such a grown up pose.

I miss this kid alot (and his family).

I just wonder what the next visit will bring?

Wow, How fast they grow up.

What do you do with your afternoon?

So what do you do with an afternoon?

Well, the other day. I went and got my hair cut.

I know "Boring".

Ya, I know. I am getting to it.

I went and got my hair cut so I could do something special. Something that I had been thinking about for a Long time. Something Just for me, Something with deep meaning.

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Brad is Taking the Pictures here.. He thinks he is really Cute.. He wants to show you a bunch of different angles. I am telling him to stop. He keeps telling me, "This is how I feel, when your taking alot of pictures of me" Sorry Honey....

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Ok, Ok...

Here it is....
The Back side of the Do...
I went and got my hair cut so I could get this.

I have wanted another tattoo for a long time.

But, I havent been able to pick something with meaning.

Or that I would want on my body forever.

Well I finally figured it out.

Ok, to answer the questions that you all have asked.. Some of you allready have seen it..

No its not as simple as look, I got baptized...Kinda but deeper.

Here are a few insights.

1. The meaning starts in the bible.

Turn your good book to John 4:10 and read along.

10....11...12...13...

14...But Whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up to eternal life............

Then Contine on untill Verse 18.

1..This is the only way to get through life for me.

2..I got this to remind me that its a one way street, no U turns, I have to keep going and not look back. The living water has washed that all away.

I got this to remind me of that, So I dont have to look back.

It started with a friend telling me.

"Your ship sank, stop diving down to see if you can pull it back up"

Wow.. That was profound....

And thats how it all came about...

THE END...