Although I know I have tons of stuff to write about and play blog catch up, but I figured I’d quit writing about not writing. 🙂 And as time goes on I will try to catch you up on everything. Today Rob and the kids and I were planning to go to a pumpkin patch, but after some research, we realized it wasn’t open today. So we headed to the farmer’s market, where the kids picked out a large pumpkin and I took a couple of pictures, of course. I can’t believe how fast time is going by. It’s amazing…
Magnolia Mom has been silent for quite some time. I still read blogs, just don’t write on mine. I’d like to find a ‘new blog home’ someday, but for now I’m gonna stick here. Not sure how much I’ll write, but I just read an entry (blog now removed) and it just tugged at my heart. A brand new dad ships off to Afghanistan just a week after his son was born, only to die in combat not even a month later. This family needs your prayers.
This week’s Photo Scavenger Hunt theme is signs. Here’s a sign we saw while in Playa Del Carmen. Kind of scary!
Looking back through July pictures, I started thinking of the traditions that we’ve had. Back when Rob was in school, the weekend connected to 4th of July was really our only opportunity to go to Texas to visit my family. So we did that for several years, even after he graduated. This first picture is of Drew when he and I flew to Texas without Rob, because we were going for an extended stay. 2001 Here he is with my cousins at the lake. 2001 This is from 2002 when we went to Texas and spent a day at the…
We enjoyed a short trip to Gatlinburg. We stayed at the Edgewater Hotel. We spent a time in Ober Gatlinburg, at the Ripley’s Believe It Not Museum, and way above the city in the Space Needle. See more pics here.
Appetizer What is the nearest big city to your home? Atlanta Soup On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how well do you keep secrets? 9 Salad Describe your hair (color, texture, length). Soft, thin strands but tons of hair, auburn (red with natural blond highlights) Main Course What kind of driver are you? Courteous? Aggressive? Slow? Fast, courteous, and aggressive at times, depending on my mood. Dessert When was the last time you had a really bad week? Ummmm…..not sure Friday’s Feast
Well, I’m quickly getting further and further behind on my writing here. I never got to write about the Bon Jovi & Daughtry Concert. I’ll have to say it was awesome concert. Sound quality was pretty flawless for Daughtry. When Bon Jovi came out the sound wasn’t as good, but wasn’t bad like many people we’ve seen. The bass wasn’t pumping. In fact there wasn’t hardly any bass! I didn’t enjoy the concert as much either because Philips Arena was HOT and just felt blah! I had wondered if this concert would top Def Leppard and the answer to that…
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Ok, so many of you probably know that life has been rocky for me and well, the commitment that I made almost 11 years ago nearly came crumbling down in front of me. So much of it was my fault and mainly because I was not able to communicate and express what was bothering me. I guess like the counselor I saw said, I am the “textbook unhappy wife”. I won’t get into any details, but I’ve learned a lot in the last nearly 8 months or so. I learned that holding things in doesn’t help anyone, doesn’t do anyone…
Appetizer What was your favorite cartoon when you were a child? Didn’t really like cartoons, but I watched a little bit of the Smurfs. Soup Pretend you are about to get a new pet. Which animal would you pick, and what would you name it Weimaraner and as far as a name, I would have to ponder that with the family and come up with something really good. Salad On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being highest, how much do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion? When in the mood 9. When not a 3.…
I am SO pumped for the Jovi/Daughtry concert tomorrow night! Listening, reading some blogs, and getting even more excited. I’m wondering if it can top Def Leppard, which was THE best concert I’ve evah seen! We will see. I’ve put the set list for a recent concert under more, so Rob if you’re reading this before the concert and don’t wanna know don’t click down there 😉 Oh and a couple of the links above have the set list, so watch out!
Here’s a picture of the boys with Aubie at Auburn City Fest yesterday. It’s a free festival that Auburn puts on and it is so much fun. Check out all the pics here.
On the way to Atlanta tonight, from the 4 year olds: Alex: Mom, squirrels climb trees. Alex: Do squirrels pee? Me: Yes, all animals pee. Alex: Do dogs pee? Me: Yes, ALL animals pee! Alex: Do bears pee? Me: Yes, ALL animals pee! Alex: Do bears pooh? Me: Yes, ALL animals pee and poop! The conversation continued on and on! It started off really funny, but it got old after awhile.
Appetizer Name a color you find soothing. peach Soup Using 20 or less words, describe your first driving experience. Don’t even remember! Just know I was excited and I’m sure a bit nervous. Salad What material is your favorite item of clothing made out of? Cotton Main Course Who is a great singer or musician who, if they were to come to your town for a concert, you would spend the night outside waiting for tickets to see? No one. I buy my tickets online 😉 Dessert What is the most frequent letter of the alphabet in your whole name…
I came home today and noticed Drew had added character to his jeans. Not on purpose of course. 😉 You know you can’t have boys with out having holy jeans!
So this year Rob and I decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Valentine’s Day. We usually celebrate later on in the year. He went all out this year, from the concert, to the 3 bouquets of flowers, and candy. It was great. And yah, I know that was like months ago. Give me a break. I’m just trying to update you on all the things that have been going on since I’ve been MIA!
For Valentine’s Day, Rob took me to see Van Halen the Sunday before Valentine’s Day. It was a surprise and I thought it was so sweet of him to think of that. Before the concert, we ate at Ted’s Montana Grill and it was really good. The opening act was kind of an odd choice, Ky-Mani Marley. Setlist 01. You Really Got Me 02. I’m the One 03. Runnin’ With the Devil 04. Romeo Delight 05. Somebody Get Me a Doctor 06. Beautiful Girls 07. Dance the Night Away 08. Atomic Punk 09. Everybody Wants Some 10. So This Is…
Alex said, “Mom, when you say pokus pokus a coin will pop out of your ear! Say it Momma! Say pokus hokus!”
Diet Coke and Chocolate. Kind of funny! Yes, a 1/2 pound chocolate bar from my sweet husband. Did I eat in one sitting? No of course not! LOL