Class of 1988

Horns gone, sad cows

2011-10-01T08:37:00.002-05:00

Yesterday we took the two babies to the vet to be de-horned. Puppy, our oldest heifer was very sad and cried most of the day.

For those of you not familiar with cows...I mean she mooed and carried on most of the day. She thinks the little ones are hers and when we take them somewhere, try to give them shots, etc...she doesn't appreciate it. Other than that she's the sweetest cow in the world, as loving as a dog, but mess with her "babies" and she comes unglued.

Last night when the children finally made it home, she was so happy. She had to smell them and check them out then she gave one final loud moo (a happy one this time) and all was quiet.

Hopefully I'll get some pictures of the de-horned babies so everyone can see what this looks like. Stitches on a cow's head are just funny to me. Telly (the little jersey) was cosmetically de-horned instead of just having hers burned off. We did this because she is a show cow and it will look better later. For the record (as if anyone cares...) Jersey's can keep their horns or be de-horned, however, if I'm messing with a cow, we're taking off the horns. I've had one too many in my backside to leave them on.

So that's the cow low-down. Now that things are slowing down on the cow-front, does anyone have any good book suggestions???

No, I'm not dead, thanks for asking.

2011-09-17T18:12:00.003-05:00

I have just been CRAZY this whole summer! The calves mentioned in the previous post...yeah...that one in APRIL...well, let's just say they've kept us all busy!
So the pictures here are ones from the county fair. My precious baby won 1st in class with her Jersey heifer, Grand Champion in breed with Jersey heifer, third in class with Holstein heifer and Jr. Showmanship. YAY!

New Babies!

2011-04-10T18:02:00.001-05:00

Today we got 2 new babies. Keeping with tradition, my precious daughter named them what she wants to buy when we sell them. The Lineback/Holstein cross is "Ipad" and the little Jersey is "Kindle". They are so sweet and cute. The other cows (Puppy and Laptop) seemed to like them pretty well. I was a little worried about how Laptop would act, but he didn't act crazed like he sometimes does. This picture is of Puppy saying "Hi".

Spring Break Day 3

2011-03-16T15:46:00.002-05:00

So, Monday was cold and yucky. We stayed home, cleaned house, did laundry...fun times.

Yesterday was crazy errand day. We went to the eye doctor, the county assessor's office, shopping for the perfect Easter dress and the ever elusive oxford-style tap shoes for dance recital in May. Eventually found the perfect Easter dress but alas, the tap shoes were not to be had.

I'm going to take a moment here to discuss the Easter dress situation. How many of you have shopped for a 10 year old girl? Have you seen the clothes available for said age of child??? Somewhere along the way I must have missed that I was supposed to be dressing my child like a hoochie. Seriously. It's ridiculous. I know I cannot be the only person who has this problem. For the record (and because I figure they deserve the plug since they had NICE, PRETTY, AGE-APPROPRIATE dresses...because trust me, they don't know I exist so are not paying for this comment) DILLARD'S had wonderful dresses. In fact, we found 2 there that we loved and actually had to make a choice. Thank you Dillard's for having children's clothing that looks like it belongs on children.

That said, today was clean up the barnyard day. And I'm thrilled to say it didn't take as long as I thought it might. Which means (since I had marked off today and tomorrow for that) TOMORROW is a do nothing day!!! YAY! I love days that I have nothing planned and can just do whatever. I can't wait!

OH! And everyone remember tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day....wear your green!

Spring has Sprung??

2011-03-14T08:04:00.001-05:00

Today is the first day of Spring Break.

And it's raining.

Yuck.

School's not what it used to be...

2011-02-22T18:08:00.002-06:00

Do you remember when you went to school and you just went to class, did your work and went home??? Does anyone besides me remember those days? I mean, I know it's been a while since I was in school, but seriously people, do you remember that???

The reason I'm asking is because today we had an alleged threat and were in lock-down for about an hour while the building was searched. This NEVER happened when I went to school. This is the 2nd time in 3 years this has happened to me now. What gives? Are people not quick enough to realize that making a threat to a school (real or not) is a FELONY??? Do you seriously want to go to prison for THAT?

Anyway, everything turned out okay. But now I'm even more behind that I was because of the snow days. I may never get it all back on track!

CH CH CH CHanges....

2011-02-11T08:50:00.002-06:00

You may notice some changes I'm making (because I'm slow in making my changes this could take a while)

I decided to update my background and I'll plan on changing up my header and all that. Be patient with me, you all know I'm not speedy on these things. Not to mention, my laptop which has most of my clip art and such has died, so I'm going to have to re-create things on the PC to get them on my website. AHHH fun times.

More snow!

2011-02-10T09:46:00.002-06:00

So, now I'll be in school until July. The current temperature is -4. Yes dear friends, that's a negative 4.

We probably have a grand total of 24 inches of snow, give or take a few. We haven't been in school the entire month of February. I am so not looking forward to having to be in school most of the summer. With my job, I'm there 10 days after the teachers leave (who are usually there 1 or 2 days after students) and I start 10 days before the teachers start (once again 1 or 2 days before students). At this point, it's looking like I may get a week off this summer. I know there are those of you out there who are thinking "but you get summers off". Yes, I do, but I don't get days throughout the school year. Most employees in the world of work give you 2 weeks of annual leave a year and somewhere around 12 sick days??? I get 10 sick days a year, 2 personal days and 1 emergency day. So the fact that I have 4 weeks for summer (keep in mind I'm there 10 days after and 10 days before teachers) means that basically, I'm no different from someone in the private sector. Not to mention all the times I get called in to do something throughout the summer. It was WAY better last summer, but the previous summer, it was insane. I was called every day to come do something at the school.

OK, enough griping. Thanks for listening. I'm just bummed that my days off are being spent cooped up inside my house instead of out by the pool.

It probably won't be as bad as I'm making it out to be. I know we still have some built-in snow days in the calendar AND they could always take away some (or all) of Spring Break. Since I don't have Spring Break plans, I don't mind.

The good news is my laundry is caught up and I've read several books. I've also been playing Dancing with the Stars on the Wii. So maybe it hasn't been that bad...

Snow day!

2011-02-01T09:04:00.002-06:00

So, we have "blizzard" conditions.

Well, here's what I know. I went out to feed the cows this morning. I walked out to the gate and couldn't open it because the latch was frozen. So, I turn around to come back in the house to nuke a mug of water to go warm up the metal so I can open the gate and I COULD NOT SEE ALL MY FOOTPRINTS!!!! That's right! I could see a vague outline of where they were...we're talking less than 5 minutes folks. CRAZY!

If I get energized, you might get some pix later of the snow. Don't hold your breath.

Books I Read 2010

2011-01-01T19:06:00.001-06:00

Here my friends is the comprehensive list of books I read in 2010. If you have questions about any, let me know. Some I blogged about, some I did not, but here they are, all 79 of them:

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Might as well laugh about it now by: Marie Osmond
Guilty by: Karen Robards
A Season of Gifts by: Richard Peck
Envy by: Anna Godbersen
Bait by: Karen Robards
Witch & Wizard by James Patterson
Firefly Lane by: Kristin Hannah
Graceling by: Kristin Cashore THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!!!
Shiver by: Maggie Stiefvater
Plum Spooky by: Janet Evanovich
Rhett Butler’s People by: Daniel McCaig
Heat Wave by: Richard Castle
Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban by: JK Rowling (just re-reading for the heck of it)
Fire by : Kristen Cashore AMAZING!
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by: JK Rowling (re-reading)
Hush Hush by: Becca Fitzpatrick
Splendor by: Anna Godbersen MADE ME EXTREMELY UPSET!!!
American Destiny by: Janet Dailey
American Dreams by: Janet Dailey
Dead Witch Walking by: Kim Harrison
Alice in Wonderland by: Lewis Carroll
Through the Looking Glass by: Lewis Carroll
The witch of Blackbird Pond by: Elizabeth George Speare AS GOOD AS I REMEMBERED
Horseradish: Bitter truths by: Lemony Snicket
Something More by: Janet Dailey
Extreme Justice by William Bernhart
To Kill a Mockingbird by: Harper Lee I NOW REMEMBER WHY EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK IN HIGH SCHOOL!!! EXCELLENT!
Life of Pi by: Yann Martel
Cursed by: Carol Higgins Clark
Wrecked by: Carol Higgins Clark
Shakespeare’s Counselor by: Charlaine Harris
Exposure by: Brandilyn Collins
Impossible by: Nancy Werlin FUN TEEN READ
The Telling by: Beverly Lewis
Grave Sight by: Charlaine Harris
Sizzling Sixteen by: Janet Evanovich ALWAYS LOVE STEPHANIE PLUM!
Grave Surprise by: Charlaine Harris
An Ice Cold Grave by: Charlaine Harris
Grave Secret by: Charlaine Harris
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by: Stieg Larsson
Dead in the Family by: Charlaine Harris
Ice Cold by: Tess Gerritsen
Salem Falls by: Jodi Picoult
Vanish by: Tess Gerritsen
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by: Rick Riordan
Shattered by: Karen Robards
The Girl who Played with Fire by: Stieg Larsson
Prairie Tale by: Melissa Gilbert
House Rules by: Jodi Picoult I LOVE JODI, BUT THIS BOOK WAS A DIFFICULT READ.
Island of the Blue Dolphins by: Scott O’Dell AS GOOD AS I REMEMBERED
Fancy White Trash by: Marjetta Geerling
The Thorn by: Beverly Lewis
Deceit by: Brandilyn Collins
Suite Scarlett by: Maureen Johnson
Dead of Night by: Brandilyn Collins
Burn by: Suzanne Phillips
The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins PHENOMENAL!!! NEW FAVORITE SERIES!!!
The Girl who kicked the Hornet's Nest by: Stieg Larsson
Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins
Keeping the “little” in your Girl by: Dannah Gresh
Mockingjay by: Suzanne Collins
Sweet By and By by: Sara Evans
What I Saw and How I Lied by: Judy Blundell
8 Habits of the Heart for Educators by: Clifton Taulbert
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by: David Sedaris
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by: Rhoda Janzen
A Great and Terrible Beauty by: Libba Bray

I feel I must add a comment about the books that have gotten so much attention this year: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Girl who Played with Fire and The Girl who Kicked the Hornet's Nest. I liked these books. No, they didn't make it to the top of my list, because I liked the others better. BUT I thoroughly enjoyed these books. The first one moved a little slow in the beginning, and in the third there were so many people I was having trouble keeping them all straight. But I liked them, I just liked others more. I just wanted to clear that up in case anyone was wondering....

Books I've Read since October

2011-01-01T18:57:00.002-06:00

My last post over what I was reading was in October, so I'm going to start where I left off and give you the run down of what I read.

The Thorn by: Beverly Lewis
Deceit by: Brandilyn Collins
Suite Scarlett by: Maureen Johnson
Dead of Night by: Brandilyn Collins
Burn by: Suzanne Phillips
The Hunger Games by: Suzanne Collins
The Girl who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by: Stieg Larsson
Catching Fire by: Suzanne Collins
Keeping the “little” in your Girl by: Dannah Gresh
Mockingjay by: Suzanne Collins
Sweet By and By by: Sara Evans
What I Saw and How I Lied by: Judy Blundell
8 Habits of the Heart for Educators by: Clifton Taulbert
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk by: David Sedaris
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by: Rhoda Janzen
A Great and Terrible Beauty by: Libba Bray

As you can tell (or if you read on the rare occasions I post) I read a wide variety of books. All of these were good. I will say the book "What I Saw and How I Lied" was slower moving than I thought it would be, and with the title, you would think the lie would be apparent early on...but it isn't. The lie comes in almost at the end of the book. Don't get me wrong, I liked the book, it just wasn't exactly what I thought it would be.

Reading update

2011-01-01T10:32:00.004-06:00

Well, today is Jan. 1 so this means my reading for 2010 is complete. This year I read 79 books. Yep, that's right...79. So, I'm thinking my reading goal for 2011 should be 85. Later I will post the list of books that rounded out the year, but for now, I believe I will choose my favorite book of the year.

OH MY! After reviewing my list of reads, I cannot pick ONE. It's going to come down to two SERIES of books. Both (coincidentally) Young Adult series.

The first "set", is Graceling and it's companion book Fire by Kristin Cashore. If you are a fan of young adult books and you have not read these, you are missing out. AMAZING books. I cannot wait for the third Bitterblue to come out. READ THESE!

The second is an actual series. I will say that whenever I describe these books to someone I always get a look like I've lost my mind. I'll admit, the premise of the books threw me off for a while as well, but read the first one and you will be HOOKED! They are amazing. So, the moment you've been waiting for: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I will say the third book in the series was my least favorite, but they were so good and ended the way I wanted it to end. What more can you ask for?

So, let me know what you're reading.

Ah Christmas...

2010-12-27T17:08:00.003-06:00

So Christmas in our household is not over...what about yours?

Our final "Christmas" will be on New Year's Eve at my Aunt's house. So far, it's been a great Christmas. One of the few years in which I can say people actually gave me what I asked for. AMAZING, yet true.

Where has the time gone?

2010-12-18T19:52:00.004-06:00

Jeez, this has been a crazy month!

I'm almost finished with Christmas shopping AND I've almost finished my goal of reading 75 books this year. AMAZING! Once I meet my goal, I'll post what I've read since the last entry on books. You'll be impressed, I know.

I discovered a GREAT website/blog today. Wild Olive Tees
Go check them out! They have some awesome stuff.

I know! It's been an eternity!

2010-11-13T19:07:00.004-06:00

Yeah, so I guess it's pretty obvious I can't keep up with my blogging. I swear I try, but things (life) just gets in the way.

So, since my last post (fall break!) I'm sure there has been a lot happen, but it's gone so fast I don't know what it was.

My daughter is in a play with the local community playmakers. That's been crazy. The play started last week and goes through next week, so that's a good thing. It's just so hard to clean house when I'm never here!!! Does anyone else have this problem?? I used to be so good about using the flylady method, but here in the last year or so I've totally slacked. Maybe that can be my New Year's resolution...

Fall Break

2010-10-22T09:37:00.002-05:00

Here in Oklahoma, students get a fall break. It coincides with the state teacher's meetings and the end of the first 9 weeks. It's only 3 days, but it's just nice to get a little break.

Today I was going to have a yard sale, but there were some technical difficulties in getting the tables and such, so I've put it off until next week. This also gives me more time to get my stuff together...and believe me I have STUFF! I'll be so glad to see it go. I went to storage yesterday (yes, I have a storage unit...more on that later) and pulled out a BUNCH of stuff that can bless some other people.

So, I have a storage unit. I've had it for a couple of years now, and yes, it is something I always thought was crazy for people to have. However, it had gotten to the point in our house that something was going to have to happen and it was either going to be rent a storage unit for $25 a month or go on medication which I figured would cost me about the same or more. You just can't imagine how all this stuff bothers someone who is claustrophobic (like me!). So, I rented a storage unit and started boxing up stuff. The primary definition of "stuff" being "toys my daughter doesn't play with". She was ok with me boxing it up and taking it to storage, because she knew if she needed something, we could get it back. We've only taken 2 or 3 things back out of storage in the 2-3 years I've had the storage unit. AND the other good part has been we've been able to sort through a lot of it and donate it or sell it. So, there is progress being made. It's slow, but it's progress all the same.

To update on the book situation, since this is one of the continual things I blog about and I know you want to know what I'm reading or your life will not be complete; here are the three (yes, only three so far) books I have read for the month of October:

1. House Rules by Jodi Picoult. You know I love Jodi Picoult if you've read my blog previously. This book was difficult to read. I typically finish a Jodi Picoult book in 2 days. This one took me 2-3 weeks. It was just a difficult read, which I'm thinking is because the main character has Asperger's and that is such a difficult diagnosis to understand. I will say this, I did not like the end of the book. I usually like her books because of the twist at the end that I don't ever see coming, but I knew where this was headed the entire time and then the end just seemed to end abruptly.

2. Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. Yes, I read a children's book. However, this is one of my all-time favorite books. I read it (which is actually a re-read of it) because my daughter just finished reading it in school. This is one of the first books that I remember reading that truly spoke to me, it wasn't just fluffy fiction, it was amazing. And it's such a girl power book! I have bought this book for girls in my family when they are in 5th grade because it made such an impression on me. I'm happy to report that even though I am no longer a 10 year old girl, this book is still wonderful!

3. Fancy White Trash by Marjetta Geerling. How would it not be possible to like a book with this title? This just cracked me up! This is a YA book and is one of the nominees for the Oklahoma Sequoyah Book Award. The book was super-cute. Not a lot of intrigue, but it is YA fiction, so how much intrigue do you want? The premise is basically a high school girl who doesn't want to be like the rest of her "white trash" family. Her oldest sister has a baby, her middle sister is pregnant, her mom is pregnant by the same man who impregnated her middle sister and life is crazy. I laughed my way through it. Such a cute, fun read.

That's it for now. Have a GREAT fall break (even if you aren't in Oklahoma!)

I'm not dead, it just feels that way

2010-09-28T17:38:00.002-05:00

So I know it's been an eternity since my last entry. I realize this. Everyday I think, I'll blog today...then I don't.

All I can say in my defense is IT HAS BEEN CRAZY HERE!

For the last few weeks I have barely even been home in the evenings. This weekend we were gone Friday night, all day Saturday, Sunday we went to church and then had a meeting after church came home, tossed in some laundry (because hey-you have to have some clean clothes) and then back to church we went! Returned home in time to get clothes out and ready for Monday, hop in bed and start the week. CRAZY I tell you!

Sadly, I'm pretty sure this weekend is looking very similar.

Today I got to come home after work. YAY me! I cleaned out the car, I'm doing laundry as we speak (type..??) I've started dinner and later I plan on cleaning the living room. It would be really nice if I could see the top of the coffee table. Does anyone else use their coffee table as a drop off point for everything? Seriously, it seems like everything lands there! Mail, books, toys, candy, the random glass, etc.

Also on my list of things to do are to post some things to sell on ebay. Yes, I'm an ebay fanatic (as both buyer and seller). This sell will be part of my homework for Financial Peace University. If you aren't familiar with Dave Ramsey, check out the Financial Peace website. This is what has been taking up our Sunday evenings, and let me add I have learned A LOT! No matter what your financial situation there is something for everyone to learn.

Hopefully I'll be a little more on the ball. I'm not making any kind of promise here, but one can always hope.......

Reading a new blog

2010-08-26T18:51:00.002-05:00

So I found a new-to-me blog. Savin'Some is a fun place to check out! I just "discovered" it yesterday and already had to steal their button!

Hopefully this weekend I'll have more time for a big post.

Still alive...I think.....

2010-08-12T19:56:00.002-05:00

So, the kiddos started back to school today.

As a general rule, today is one of those days that I dread with every fiber of my being. Fortunately, it wasn't as bad as previous first days of school. The students this year, seem to be able to READ the sign that says NO SCHEDULE CHANGES and believe it or not, have not asked to change anything unless it's been necessary ("I'm not in an English class...can I get that changed?").

So, I survived the day...now I can only hope to survive tomorrow. FRIDAY the 13th??? The second day of school??? AND I have a doctor's appointment. It's a good thing I'm not real superstitious.

Over half-way to Reading Goal!!

2010-08-01T08:36:00.006-05:00

Today, I am VERY excited.

As you know, my plan has been to read 75 books this year. I typically aim for 100 but was continually falling short of that goal, so instead of getting frustrated, this year I set my goal at 75. To be honest, I wasn't sure I was going to make it. It seems like this year has left me with little reading time. I'll admit that's very strange, since I generally have a book with me at all times...you never know when you will have to wait somewhere and you might as well be prepared.

This morning I counted up my July reading and I have read (insert drum roll here) 12 books in July! For a total year (to date) of 55! This means, I am only 20 books away from meeting my goal!!! This means for the remainder of the year, I only have to read 4 books per month.

So, I know you're DYING to know what I finished up my month with, so here's the final list of books from July:

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by: Stieg Larsson. I'm sure you've heard of this one. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not. I started it FOREVER ago and read several other books while I was reading it. I was about half-way through before it seemed to really pick up and move for me. BUT, I will say this: once it started moving, it moved FAST. I think I finished the second half of the book in one day.

Dead in the Family by: Charlaine Harris. I love Charlaine (which you already know). I love the True Blood series (of which this is one). This book did not disappoint.

Ice Cold by: Tess Gerritsen. I'm a HUGE Rizzoli and Isles fan However, I did not know that the television series was based on a book series. So I had to read one. It was GREAT!

Salem Falls by: Jodi Picoult. I absolutely love Jodi Picoult. Her books get me every time. This was no exception. A great book, very well written, with that little twist at the end. I will say, I saw the twist coming this time, but still a good read.

So there you have it. Happy Reading!

Changes Changes Everywhere

2010-07-30T11:08:00.003-05:00

Now I've made a couple of changes in one day! I have several people to thank for helping me improve the looks of my website! You will find their buttons on the right side of my page, but just FYI I'm sending BIG THANKS to:

Hot Bliggty Blog
Shabby Blogs
FotoFlexer

Changes keep a coming...

2010-07-30T09:27:00.002-05:00

I'm still playing around with backgrounds trying to find what I like. Hopefully I'll settle on something sooner or later.

I'm back to work, so that means less time blogging...not that I manage to post everyday anyway. It's almost the end of July (where HAS the summer gone?) so I'll be posting my final July book count by Sunday.

Bag it Forward

2010-07-23T10:09:00.004-05:00

This is amazing!

I found this information on one of the many blogs I read and thought I HAVE TO DO THIS! I work in a school and so does my sister. While I work with High School students, my sister, works with Pre-Kindergarten. I'll admit, that many little bitties gives me the willies....but I know certain people feel the same about high school kiddos.

And of course, I am a weirdo who loves going through the aisles of school supplies to check out the new notebooks and other things that are out there. Of course, I always have to get me a new supply of fine point pens!

Anyway, that said, I'm participating in the Elmer's Glue Bag it Forward Program. I'm donating my bag to my sister, because I'm sure Pre-K needs it!

Here is the info from that site:
Elmer’s will donate up to $10,000 to Adopt-A-Classroom with your participation. Join now!

The Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward is charity blog meme, bloggers are able to raise $10 per blog post for Adopt-A-Classroom by writing a blog post and donating a virtual bag of school supplies . Elmer’s will donate $10 per each post written to Adopt-A-Classroom, up to $10,000.
HOW CAN YOU JOIN? It’s easy.

* Participate in the Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward and by giving away a virtual bag of school supplies and creating a blog post with specific rules described below.
* Elmer’s will donate up to $10,000 to Adopt-A-Classroom.
* You can give as many virtual bags as you want.
* The Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward will officially begin at 12 AM EST on July 22, 2010 and end at 12 PM EST on August 12, 2010. Blog posts submitted to us before or after that time period will not be counted.
* The blog post link has to be submitted in the comment section below for your participation to be counted.
* In addition copy and paste the following text into your blog post:

ELMER’S VIRTUAL BAG IT FORWARD RULES

* Copy and paste these rules into your blog post.
* Create a blog post giving a “virtual bag of school supplies” to other bloggers or write about your Back to School shopping trip at Walmart.
* Link back to the person who gave you a bag of school supplies.
* Let each person you are giving a virtual bag of school supplies know you have given them a bag.
* Leave your link in the Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward comment section. You can also find the official rules of this virtual #bagitforward program there.
* Elmer’s is donating $10 for each blog participating in the Virtual Bag It Forward Donation to Adopt-A-Classroom (up to total of $10,000 for blog posts written by August 12, 2010).
* Please note that only one blog post per blog url will count towards the donation.

Quick post

2010-07-23T10:02:00.002-05:00

This is just a quick post to let you know (because I know the curiosity is KILLING you) that dinner was great! I'll be posting some pics and recipes later.

As an aside, we ended up doing chocolate fondue for desert...because we had tons of fruit left, so hey, what are you to do?

This brought up the reason I don't use the fondue pot as much as I would like. My kiddo isn't too keen on cheese fondue, she really only likes the chocolate. My spousal unit and I LOVE the cheese fondue....does anyone out in internet land have some good fondue recipes??? Are you willing to share???

What's for dinner?

2010-07-22T10:51:00.003-05:00

For those of you who are reading this and know me, you know I LOVE to cook (and eat). I decided that I will add some things I cook to my blog, in an effort to liven it up a little.

Tonight for dinner I am making a concoction I invented in my head at church on Sunday. I know how bad that sounds, but I was thinking of food because I was starving and thought this up. I don't want to give the impression that I was not listening to the sermon, because I was. I had been thinking of food on my way to church and this just kind of came together in my head between the time I got there, Sunday School, Church and then lunch afterward.

So, what is on the menu for tonight? The main course is the master creation. I make a salad dressing that is absolutely wonderful. I'll post the recipe for all of this later...but for now, the main ingredients in the dressing are honey, cinnamon, limes, ginger and EVOO. I made the dressing first thing this morning and currently have some chicken breasts marinating in it as I type. The chicken will be grilled, then topped with a fruit salsa that I also made this morning, consisting of pineapple, mango, strawberries, red onions and a jalapeno. I will keep you posted and if I can get my act together I'll even add pictures.

Let the Happy Dance begin!

2010-07-20T08:56:00.003-05:00

Yay! A successful post. I want to give a little shout out here to Charles Shultz and Bill Watterson who are the masterminds behind two of my favorite comic strips: Peanuts and Calvin & Hobbes.

Try, Try again

2010-07-20T08:39:00.003-05:00

This post better not get deleted or I will have to just sit and cry!

So, to update AGAIN (and we're praying I don't delete it) here are my books since my last post on the books I have read.

Grave Surprise by: Charlaine Harris
An Ice Cold Grave by: Charlaine Harris
Grave Secret by: Charlaine Harris
As you may or may not know, this finishes up the Harper Connelly series by Charlaine Harris. The 3rd book (the 2nd listed) "An Ice Cold Grave" was my favorite of the series. I'm assuming it's over because of the way "Grave Secret" tied up several loose ends. I was sad to say good-bye (or what I'm perceiving as goodbye to Harper and Tolliver.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by: Stieg Larsson. This book took a while to get going. And by a while I mean until a little more than half-way through the book. If you read the reviews on Amazon, there are a couple where people stay "stick with it" so I guess I should have been forewarned. I REALLY liked this book, AFTER it began to pick up. It took me quite a while to get to the point where this book was all I read. I have been reading it (and other books at the same time) since the beginning of July. It's not typical for me to read more than 1 book at a time, but sometimes if they are slow I just have to. However, once I read only this book, it still took me 6 days to finish...which I'm contributing to the slowness of the beginning, seeing as how I generally finish a book in 2 days. (I finished the final Harry Potter in 1). If you've read "The Host"by Stephenie Meyers, you understand that you just have to stick with it. So, with that in mind, I've rambled enough and I'll say this book was good and I have requested the second one from the library. I would love to see the movie, but I think the closest it is coming to me is about 90 miles away...not sure if I'll be THAT dedicated. It may be one I watch through my good friend BLOCKBUSTER.

SERIOUSLY???

2010-07-19T11:51:00.005-05:00

I had written out a LONG post and then I evidently had a moment of temporary insanity, because then next thing I new, I had highlighted the entire text and accidentally hit delete.

This is tribute to how I feel.

Updated Reading List

2010-07-09T11:57:00.003-05:00

So far in the month of July I have read 5 books. I'm fast approaching my monthly goal of 7.

Exposure by: Brandilyn Collins I love Brandilyn Collins. If you are not familiar with her books she writes christian suspense novels. I began reading them because I thought that was an odd combination. Wonderful author!

Impossible by: Nancy Werlin This is a young adult book that I just grabbed in the library because I thought it looked interesting. WOW. Great book.

The Telling by: Beverly Lewis This is the 3rd book in the Seasons of Grace series. I will say I saw what was coming, but the getting there was still worth it. I love her books.

Grave Sight by: Charlaine Harris. I read this because I enjoy the Sookie Stackhouse series and the Shakespeare series. This is GREAT! Harper Connelly is someone you like. I've requested the rest of the series from the library.

Sizzling Sixteen by: Janet Evanovich. As always, I LOVE STEPHANIE PLUM. I LOVE HER. This book was, as always, hilarious.

Now you're up to date on my reading.

Reading update

2010-07-07T14:46:00.002-05:00

I haven't been blogging of my reading adventures as of late, so it's time to get you caught up on what I've been reading.

The last book I mentioned was Dead Witch Walking. Since finishing that, I have read:
Alice in Wonderland by: Lewis Carroll
Through the Looking Glass by: Lewis Carroll
The witch of Blackbird Pond by: Elizabeth George Speare
Horseradish: Bitter truths by: Lemony Snicket
Something More by: Janet Dailey
Extreme Justice by William Bernhart
To Kill a Mockingbird by: Harper Lee
Life of Pi by: Yann Martel
Cursed by: Carol Higgins Clark
Wrecked by: Carol Higgins Clark
Shakespeare’s Counselor by: Charlaine Harris

That makes a grand total of 32 books read so far this year. In the past, I have tried to read 100 books a year, and have come close, but never made it all the way to my goal. This year, my goal is 75 books. I have 43 left to go by the end of the year.

As you can tell by looking at my list, any book is fair game: fiction, suspense, young adult, it does not matter to me.

Research and Surprises

2010-06-30T12:10:00.003-05:00

Well, I survived church camp with the little children...and yes, they all survived as well.

Today I have been researching a couple of things and if ANYONE out there is reading this and has some ideas, send them my way! The one main thing has been what can you make from polar fleece? Besides the obvious, blankets, scarves, hats, gloves??? Is there anything original out there to be made with polar fleece?

While researching that I found pillowcase dresses. SO CUTE! If you haven't a clue what I'm talking about, google it and prepare to be impressed. So many people have such super cute ideas!!! I'm planning on making a couple and when I do I'll post pix.

As for the summer reading list, I'll update on that in a later blog. I've read SEVERAL since my last "book" entry. Hopefully, I'll finish the book I'm reading today and then I'll update on where I am in my book reading for the year.

Let's talk Breast Cancer

2010-06-24T08:19:00.003-05:00

Some of you may have noticed that yesterday I added a button (over on the right) to click to go to the breast cancer site.

Let me take some time here to put in a plug for them. The Breast Cancer Site is a website that you go to every day and click on a BIG button. In turn, sponsors of the site will donate mammograms to women who cannot afford them. I have clicked on this site (not always daily, but close to it) for probably 7 or 8 years now. There are several other places you can visit on the site and they will donate accordingly: Literacy, Animal Rescue, Rainforest, Child Health and Hunger.

They have items you can buy (some of which help women who have been involved in the sex trade and are trying to provide for themselves). I have purchased several items over the years from this site and have given them for everything from Christmas gifts, to graduation gifts. I have never been disappointed in the quality of the items.

So, I'm asking any and all of you out there to support this website. If you want to support a worthy cause, it doesn't take much time to go to the website and click a button. Shop around while you're there! A portion of each item sold goes to support a worthy cause (it will tell you if it's going to mammograms, saving horses, rainforest, or whatever).

Changing it up!

2010-06-23T08:57:00.002-05:00

I'm working on some new backgrounds, styles for my blog. Let me know if you're alive and kicking out there and if there's something you like or dislike.

It's been crazy so far. Finally finished up at work and have a few weeks off. Went to Branson, MO with my Mom, 1 sister and my daughter. We had a GREAT time. Saw Shepherd of the Hills (BTW one of my FAVE books), went to Silver Dollar City, shopped, went to the Branson Variety Theater to see "Broadway!"...a really fun show. A good time was had by all and we managed to miss the rain.

We came home from that trip, were home one full day and then packed up to go to St. Louis, MO for my daughter's bday present. Her bday was in April, but her "present" was on Saturday. Tickets to see Wicked at the Fabulous Fox theatre!!! What fun! If you haven't seen Wicked, it's a WONDERFUL show. Such fun!

Later this week we'll be attending church camp...what a summer! Today we're staying at home. One of the few days I imagine.

School's OUT!

2010-06-09T13:53:00.002-05:00

YAY, let summer begin!
My last day was yesterday. Am I finished? Of course not! But I'm going to have to sneak back to school to finish up. I went in today to do 3 (count them, 3) things and finished 1, yes, only 1, because of phone calls and people stopping by. These 3 things should have taken less than an hour, in an hour and a half I finished 1!!! It's insanity. So my plan is to go in the dead of night, when no one would suspect I will be there.....{evil laugh here}.

So, in honor of summer, I promise to blog. Gee, what a miracle that would be. I also promise to update the looks of my blog. That would be miracle #2. So, keep stopping by and maybe you'll start seeing some changes.

In the meantime I've been reading some WONDERFUL blogs, so check out my list of blogs I follow, or scroll down for buttons.

Crazy times!

2010-05-07T17:44:00.003-05:00

So, it's been an eternity since my last blog entry...well okay, a month and a half.

In that time I have finished the following books:

FIRE by Kristin Cashore. Jeez I love this woman! LOVE HER! I loved her first book Graceling (look around my site to see my review) and this one was just as amazing. I cannot wait for Bitterblue (her next book). Her writing is amazing, the characters are amazing. I love Po! He's amazing. I wish I had her imagination.

HUSH HUSH by Becca Fitzpatrick. This was recommended to me by one of the senior girls at the high school where I work. AMAZING. So good. Coincidentally, it's the same young lady who suggested I read Graceling (see above). Let's just say, she's a chick who knows her books. This book was good and what I rather enjoyed was she loaned me her book minus the book jacket. SO I had absolutely no clue what I was getting in to when I started reading it. I wasn't sure if some of the characters were supposed to be good or evil. What a great read!

SPLENDOR by Anna Godbersen. Anna, Anna, Anna. Seriously? I have totally ADORED the LUXE series of books. UNTIL THIS ONE! ~Spoiler Alert~! The ending is a bunch of CRAP! NO ONE, and I mean NO ONE who has cut off her hair to look like a man and join the Army, followed a man to Cuba, told him she would live as his mistress would then turn down the marriage proposal when he was free because she didn't want the gossipy women to TALK? SERIOUSLY? Here's a news flash..they were already talking! I wanted to throw this book across the room when I finished it. I don't have to have a happy ending but I don't appreciate a crap ending either.

AMERICAN DESTINY by Janet Dailey. I'm always a fool for a Janet Dailey book. This is GREAT! Although, people don't get naked as much as they do in a typical Dailey book. In fact, the main characters NEVER got naked. But that's okay. The storyline, the history...maybe it's because I live in Oklahoma and I am very familiar with the Cherokee Nation, who knows? But this was a great book.

AMERICAN DREAMS by Janet Dailey. Another great book. Sadly, I got confused and read them in the order they are written here when in actuality this book should be read first. While I loved this book, it was a little difficult to read because I knew what was going to happen in the end. But it was wonderful. Kudos Janet!

DEAD WITCH WALKING by Kim Harrison. This one I liked at times, I didn't at times. It was good, it was confusing. I'm not sure I caught on to everything that was supposed to be going on. I just can't truly decide if I liked it enough to try another book in the series or if this one was enough. If there are any readers out there who have an opinion, PLEASE share.

So, that's my month and a half. Also had my sweet baby's 10th (yes 10!) birthday party. But that's a post for another day.

2 books/2 days

2010-03-20T14:28:00.003-05:00

I finished Rhett Butler's People by Daniel McCaig yesterday morning. It was good. Out of 5 stars, I'll give it 4. Some of it was just too much information that I didn't personally feel needed to be told, since they weren't main characters of either book. I believe some of it could have been omitted and not taken away anything from the book. But of course, that's just my opinion. I will say I felt it stayed truer to the characters of Rhett and Scarlett than the book Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley.

After I finished it, I began reading Heat Wave by Richard Castle. For any of you who are fans of the ABC television series, CASTLE, you will know this book. If you are not familiar with the show, let me take a time out here to comment on that. CASTLE is about a writer who is following a cop on her job to "get the inside scoop". The show is hilarious. It's one of my "must-sees" Richard Castle (the character) wrote this book as the first in his series with his cop heroine, Nikki Heat. The book is great. Now, by that, I don't mean that's it's great literature, but it's a great, fun read.

We're coming up on summer. Time to take a look at those summer reading lists. Keep a hold of your list...I might be asking for suggestions later.

The DREADED week

2010-03-15T09:57:00.002-05:00

Here it is class of 1988, the week we turn...{gasp} 40!

Some of our fellow classmates have already taken that plunge: Heather, Jeannie, Kenny.

Now, THIS WEEK, we have Charlie, Me and Lea Ann.

Mikey pointed out to me a couple of weeks ago that he and Carla will be the last ones in our class to make the big jump. Hated to burst his bubble, but I had to tell him, that will be Janet...who's bday is in October.

No, I don't really know all the bdays of everyone I graduated with, just a few.

Plum crazy!

2010-03-12T18:12:00.000-06:00

I just finished Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich. I absolutely LOVE the Stephanie Plum series. She reminds me so much of myself (well...if I was a bounty hunter and lived in Trenton). This one was...OK. It was good, but not the usual hilarious read. I can generally get through a Plum novel in a day. This took a couple of weeks. It just wasn't the first thing I'd grab when I sat down.

So, for all you Plum-lovers out there. If you haven't read this one, it's a good one. But be prepared to not laugh as much as you usually do.

Happy Reading!

SHIVER!

2010-03-01T17:25:00.000-06:00

I finished the book "Shiver" by Maggie Stiefvater yesterday. It's a young adult book about a girl who falls in love with a werewolf...yes, you read that right. The book was good. There was a period of time that it sort of dragged, but on the whole, I'll give it an A-. I will read the second book, due out in July I believe.

I have now begun reading "Rhett Butler's People" by Donald McCraig. I'm about at Chapter 4. It's picked up the pace a little now, so hopefully it won't take me too long to read. As some of you may know, I'm a fairly fast reader (I can read a Harry Potter book in a day) so if it takes me a while to get through a book that's usually a sign that it's a slow mover. So far, I'm pretty happy with Rhett Butler's People. I'm hoping there's a good ending. I love Rhett and Scarlett, loved Gone With the Wind, liked Scarlett (there were some things in there that I did not think MY Scarlett would have done), so I'm hopeful that this book will not disappoint.

In other news, for those of you who started reading this blog because it was started for our class, I believe Kenny had a birthday extravaganza this past weekend. I'll try to get the scoop and report any news!

Graceling=Amazing!

2010-02-20T13:49:00.000-06:00

I finished Graceling (which as you will recall I purchased on Wednesday evening).

THIS BOOK IS AMAZING! I want to be a Graceling! I'm not sure what powers I want yet, but I want powers! Kristin Cashore, I cannot WAIT for more books from you. I'm dying now to read the second book, Fire. Until then, I may just have to re-read Graceling.

I love it when books are so good you don't mind reading them again. Some of my favorite books to re-read are the Harry Potter series (of course!) and the Twilight series. Another all-time favorite is East by Edith Pattou...if you haven't read it, READ IT! Now, I'm happy to add Graceling to the list. Thank you, thank you Kristin Cashore for writing such a wonderful young adult book!

Kudos Kristin Hannah!

2010-02-19T17:30:00.000-06:00

So I finished Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.

You'll remember in my previous post I was almost finished with it and I was afraid I could see what was coming...and let me say I didn't like what I saw.

ALAS! She did not go where I thought she was going! And I must say I'm glad. This is a semi-spoiler alert for those of you reading the book...but Tully does not sleep with Johnny after he and Kate are married. I just KNEW it was setting it up for that and that was going to be greatly disappointing. While I like Tully, I was getting a little sick of her always getting everything she wanted with Kate standing there in the background.

So KUDOS to you Kristin Hannah: for writing a good, unpredictable story.

Sick girl=Reading days

2010-02-18T11:50:00.000-06:00

My precious girl is sick and has been basically running a fever for 5 days now.

So, last night I went to the bookstore and purchased GRACELING which I spoke of in my previous post and a book I found on Amazon when I was researching Graceling (You know how they show other books you may be interested in?) called Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. I'm so excited to start both of them! But FIRST I have to finish the book I am currently reading: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah.

This is the first book of hers I have read. It's good, but not spectacular. It does have it's good moments, however, I just keep hoping it isn't going to turn out the way I keep thinking it's heading. I don't like my books to be predictable. I like it when something shows up out of left field and you say "I never saw that coming! I never thought of that!". In the case of this book, I would be happy to just get it tied up into a nice ending without something tragic happening. Sadly, I don't think that's going to happen. Hopefully I will be able to finish it this afternoon (this is the one good thing of being stuck at home with a sick child)and I can post my thoughts on it. Because I know you're all anxiously awaiting MY review!

Nothing new here but the books

2010-02-16T17:05:00.000-06:00

Nothing new to blog about, but since I promised to try to blog on a more regular basis,here we go!

The latest book I read was by James Patterson. Witch and Wizard. What a FUN book! If anyone out there has read it, you know a sequel is on its way! If you haven't read it, check it out.

A student came in my office yesterday and told me I have to read Graceling. She couldn't remember the author, but I googled it and the author is Kristin Cashore. I've never heard of her or her book, but I'm anxious to read it. The student LOVED it, said it was really great. I love to read whatever the kids are reading. So, that book is on my list. Any one want to make a comment? or give other reading recommendations?

So Little Time...

2010-01-22T17:25:00.000-06:00

So, my daughter finished the Warrior Cats book without my assistance. So now, I can't blog about that.

Things have been so crazy at work I haven't had time to read...so now I can't blog about that.

I'll take a time out to say I can't wait until tomorrow night! One of my new FAVORITE shows will be on: The Pit Boss on Animal Planet. This show is FUN! I LOVE IT! Last week I learned that there is a "blue" pit bull dog. It's the most beautiful dog color. If you don't believe me, do a google image search for it. It's similar to the color of a weimaraner.

That's all I have for now.

Latest Read

2010-01-12T17:39:00.000-06:00

I just finished Bait by Karen Robards. As with all of her books, this was a great romantic suspense novel. I was about half-way through the book when I realized I had read it before, but that really makes no difference. A good book is always a good book.

I'm also reading a Warrior Cat book with my daughter. She was having some trouble getting into the book, so I told her I would read it with her. She really wants to finish it because it's worth 18 Reading Counts points at school...and we all know how important Reading Counts points are!!! Since I came in half-way through Chapter 8, I have some catching up to do, but it's an interesting read. I'll update more when I'm finished with the book.

Reading, Reading, Reading

2010-01-10T20:19:00.000-06:00

OK boys and girls. As many of you know due to the weather I've been stuck at home. Since January 1 I have read 5 books. Here is a basic run-down:

#1: City of Glass by Cassandra Clare If you have not read any of this series, I HIGHLY suggest it! This is the third and final book in The Mortal Instruments trilogy. OMG! These are GREAT. If you are a Twilight fan and have been looking for something to read, this is it. There are Vampires, Werewolves, etc. You can check it all out here: www.mortalinstruments.com

#2: Might as well laugh about it now by Marie Osmond. I love Marie Osmond. I have loved her since I was a little girl and let me tell you, after reading her book, I love her more. She is someone I would love to just sit and visit with. The book is VERY good, especially for any Osmond fans out there.

#3: Guilty by Karen Robards. If you have not read any Karen Robards books...READ THEM. She is one of my "go-to" authors. You know, you want something to read, not really sure what you're looking for...pick up one of her books in the library or book store of your choice. They are wonderful romantic suspense novels.

#4: A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck. If you love children or young adult literature, you love Richard Peck. This is a companion book to "A Year Down Yonder" and "A Long Way From Chicago". I love Grandma Dowdel and I love this book. Since this is a children's book, it's a fast read for any adult, but it will make you laugh out loud.

#5: Envy by Anna Godbersen. OK young adult literature fans. If you have not read "The Luxe" series, what in the world are you waiting for??? These books are so much fun! My only regret is not having all 4 of them before I started reading them. I do not like waiting for the next book! For those of you who are not aware of this series, it's Gossip Girl of the 1890's. And it's wonderful! You can check them out here: www.theluxebooks.com

So there are the first 5 books of the year. My goal is to read 75 books. For the past several years I've had a goal of 100, and have failed to make it every year. So, this year I dropped it to 75...we'll see what happens.

Let me know your thoughts...any good books I need to be reading? What's on your reading list?

Still alive

2010-01-07T13:47:00.000-06:00

Amazingly, even though I have not TOUCHED the blog is MONTHS (ok, a year...or more) it is still here and I still remembered my password! Will miracles never cease? So, maybe I should make it my new year resolution to blog more consistently??? I don't know if that will happen...but today is a nice, cold, icy day...so I'm at home and since I updated my LinkedIn info, I thought I might need to check on this and update it as well.

The main information is Lea Ann has a facebook page. So check her out if you get a chance or if you are a facebook addict.

I think maybe as a way to get me to blog more consistently, when I am searching for things to blog about since this is for my fellow Afton Alums...I will blog about the books I am reading. I know not all of you are readers out there. But if you know me, you know I love a good book. So, we'll see how that turns out.

As always, if I have interesting news to report....and I mean NEWS, not GOSSIP. I'll do it on here. I mean hey, I did already mention Lea's facebook page. Did everyone know Lea and I are now working together? It's just like old times.

I know, I'm a slacker

2008-10-13T21:35:00.000-05:00

It's been almost a month since the last post...and as the title says, I know, I'm a slacker. I haven't put on all the pics from the reunion, but hopefully I will get to that this coming weekend. It is Fall Break, so maybe I'll have some time to get some of those things done.

As many of you know, Lea Ann's dad passed away shortly after the reunion. There were quite a few of us at the family visitation/funeral.

A couple of weeks ago I ran into Carla. Isn't it funny how we don't see each other for YEARS, have the reunion and then start seeing each other???

So, until next post...pictures are coming, I promise. Leave me some comments.

We survived!

2008-09-14T15:48:00.000-05:00

Well, the 20 year reunion was last night. I'm just adding a couple of pics for now, will add more later. If you have pictures from last night, email them to me and I'll get them posted. I'm proud to say that no one did anything to be ashamed of that you have to worry about me putting pics of on the blog.

There were 17 of us there (18 if you count Garret who was there via phone---hate to see that cell phone bill, Jerry!) Not too bad out of a class of 44. For those of you who were not present, here's a who's who list of attendees: Paula, Bryce, Carla, Jeannie, Clinton, Mikey, Larry, Gayle, Heath, Justin, Kenny, Jerry, Janet, Lea Ann, John, Brent and Chris. Of course, we all talked to Garret on the phone and Sarge showed up to visit.

So, does anyone want to volunteer to be in charge of the 25th? Do we want to do a 25th or wait until 30? Remember to use the blog or www.alumniclass.com/afton to help us keep track of everyone. I thought the turnout was great for us to have just called/emailed and not sent out tons of invitations and RSVP cards. If there is something you would like done differently, shoot me an email or leave a comment here and we'll see what we can do to for the next one. I am going to find my yearbook and post who our class officers were (since not everyone seems to remember).

Classmates everywhere!

2008-09-06T08:04:00.000-05:00

Last night at the Grove High School football game, I ran in to Charlie and Bryce. Charlie will more than likely be working the night of the reunion, but Bryce says he plans on being there. It's crazy the number of people you run in to at football games!

8 Days and COUNTING....

2008-09-05T17:09:00.000-05:00

Only 8 days away from the big 20 year reunion. Geez, it doesn't seem like we have been out of school for 20 years.

I heard from Paula today and she said the new "cafetorium" at good ole' AHS is reserved for us for Saturday 1:00 to 3:00. This will be a time for everyone to bring the kiddos and sit around and visit. Someone may have to be in charge of pictures for me to post on the blog later, as I'm not sure I will be able to make it. I have a crazy week next week (I know most of you don't really care, but I'm writing this, so I can say what I want.) I'll be at North Central Accreditation meetings on Monday and Tuesday, then Friday is Band Homecoming (where my child is going to be flower girl) so I'll have that craziness all day Friday and Friday night. Saturday will be dance class... for my child, not me...so I'll just have to see if I can manage to swing by Afton America in the afternoon, but I will definitely be a Shebang's Saturday night.

Paula also said that Heath will be flying in and she thinks Geir is going to try to make it as well. I haven't heard from Garret on whether he will be able to make it or not since he was transferred to El Paso. As always, if you're reading this, leave a comment and let us know if you are going to show up or know of someone who will.

Hopefully everyone is seeing the info in the newspapers. The American had it one the front page!!!

Falling in to place

2008-08-29T18:56:00.000-05:00

Reunion is 15 days away!!! Today I sent the info out the the papers. Hopefully they will get it in so that everyone who has not heard about the reunion will see it....or someone they know.

It looks like no one has left any further comments regarding doing something during the day. If you are interested, PLEASE, leave a message for Carla in the comment section. I haven't heard any more about it myself, so I don't know if she is already putting some plans in the works.

I saw Charlie in WalMart (isn't that where you see everyone?). Reminded him of the reunion. He'd better show up or I'll have to talk bad about him in the post AFTER the reunion. =)

The Hunt is ON!!!!

2008-08-05T19:31:00.001-05:00

Well, the reunion is getting closer and we're SLOWLY but surely tracking down everyone. Paula has been the track-down QUEEN. Seriously Paula, maybe you should take up private investigating as a part time job!
Hopefully by next week, info will be in the papers. I'm probably only going to put it in The Grove Sun, The American and The Miami News Record. I figure those will be the ones that will most likely catch the eye of an alum or family member. If you know of a classmate, make sure they get the word about the reunion. Even though we aren't sending out invitations, I would hate for someone to not "get invited".

ANOTHER activity

2008-07-29T19:12:00.000-05:00

Lea Ann just sent me an email. She said that Rodney Carrington will be at Buffalo Run on Friday, September 12. If anyone would like to meet up and go to that on Friday night, that is an option available!!! Tickets can be purchased by calling 918-542-7140 ext. 2200. Ticket prices start at $50. You can also get more information by going to the Buffalo Run website: http://www.buffalorun.com/showplace.html

Missing Classmate FOUND!

2008-07-23T14:48:00.000-05:00

Finally! Garret has been found. I received an email from him a couple of days ago. He is still in the Army and getting ready to be moved to El Paso. I was SO relieved to hear from him and to know that he is stateside.

Carla has left a comment on an earlier post regarding a family event. If you are interested in attending a family even in addition to the reunion, please leave a comment there for her. Also, I'm sure she would like some assistance if anyone is willing to help her plan it.

Something I learned...

2008-07-10T08:57:00.000-05:00

I received an email from Mikey. I had NO IDEA that good ole' Afton High has an alumni site. It's pretty cool! So for those interested, here's the link: https://www.alumniclass.com/Afton

I will also be posting reunion info there, and once we have it, posting the evidence. =) So if you see me with my camera out, this is fair warning that pictures will be posted, don't be doing anything you wouldn't want your mommy (or kiddos) to see. =)

Reunion Plans Finalized

2008-07-08T08:54:00.000-05:00

The date is set, so mark your calendar and get ready!!!!

The reunion will be Saturday, September 13 at Shebang's on Monkey Island. Cocktails will start at 6, Dinner will start at 7. We will be in the Backstage Room. We will be ordering off the menu and everyone will be responsible for their own meal.

This year, there is no need for reservations, RSVP's, or pre-paying. In an effort to make it easier on everyone, we are not reserving a conference room, getting a DJ, or any of those things. We are simply meeting for cocktails and dinner. After dinner, there are several bars on the island that everyone can go to and continue their fun. We do ask that you bring along pictures of your kiddos, so we can see what they look like.

Get the word out! Hope to see you all there!!!

Hello Everyone!

2008-06-23T11:39:00.000-05:00

Well....here we are. The Class of 1988 blog. Since we are a small group, I thought the easiest way for us to stay in contact for reunions and just info on each other would be a blog. Maybe I'm wrong...time will tell. Anyway....here it is. We're looking in to doing the 20th class reunion this year. Probably in August or September since it is already the end of June. If you have not been contacted soon, you will be!!! If you are reading this, leave a post so we can keep track of who has been here. The reunion committee is Heather, Mike, Gayle and Paula.

Thanks!