It's the most wonderful time of the year!!

FOOTBALL!FOOTBALL!FOOTBALL! What an exciting weekend! Our families teams are on TV today, time warner people should be happy that they have BTN, and it is a long weekend! School has start around here at the Dear household and our first week went pretty well. We have not started all subjects, but going well. The only downer we had to start the weekend off was hubs little fender bender on the interstate. Everyone is fine - praise the Lord - but the car will be in the shop for a while. Up side - football all day today!

If you happen to have caught GameDay today you may have seen an interview with Tim Tebow from Florida, all I can say is WOW! What God is doing with him, and what he wants to do for God is truly amazing. He is not afraid to go anywhere to share the Good News of Jesus. If you can find that video it is incredible.

I almost forgot - very happy with the pick for republican vp - Go Sarah Go!! Yea for mom everywhere!!

Well I must get back to football - GO DAWGS!!! and WAR EAGLE!!

Meme Time

I know some people think this is not a real post, but is a post. Some may find this interesting. So here we go.....

What were you doing 10 years ago?

I was pregnant with my oldest (scary) child living in MS. We were still serving in our first church together, and we may have been talking with the church in AL at this time. I was also suffering from carpel tunnel while pregnant.

Favorite Snacks

sun chips

chips and salsa and/or cheese dip

apple dippers from mc donalds

anything with chocolate

ice cream

To Do List

1.clean and organize school room
2.help clean Emily's room - losing battle I know
3.mop kitchen floor
4.finish calling piano students
5. too many other things to think of

Jobs I Have Had

babysitter, student worker job in the Forest Products Lab (very boring and bad job), student worker in the VP for Research office (great job), piano teacher, church pianist, secretary, file clerk, photographer, and the best MOM!

Places I Have Lived

various place in Mississippi, Louisiana, California, Alabama, Ohio

Bad Habits

biting my nails, procrastination

5 Random Things People May Not Know

1. I won 3 piano awards in college.
2. I camped out for Garth Brooks tickets
3. I originally want to be an architect - wow can God change your life!
4. I have played on Horowitz's piano (fyi: he was very famous pianist and I have a picture to prove it)
5. I won a coffee maker on the TV show Home and Family that was on the Family Channel. I called in and my voice was on the TV for knowing the answer "Dennis Rodman". I don't remember what the question was.

CDs I would want if stranded on an island

Third Day, Casting Crowns, Travis Cottrell, or any upbeat Christian music

What I’d Do if I Were a Billionaire

give to the church and missions, payoff house and school loans, buy a house and boat for hubby at the beach of his choosing, take mom on dream vacation, put money back for girls education, random acts of giving money to people who would not expect it, and TRAVEL.

FUNNNYYYY!

it may be long but please stay with it!

Family Memories

This week our family has been making memories of outing we have never done. We had planned on going to the Ohio State Fair this week, but we decided to check out the Hartford Fair instead. Pastor Wally had mentioned how their family enjoys it and decided to go especially since it was closer. Mostly we went for foods on sticks.

First night we went we enjoyed a stunt show. It was exciting, but when you have seen the stunt show spectacular as Disneyworld it pales in comparison. We did find though delicious corn dogs and fried cheese on a stick.

Last night hubs was wanting another delicious corn dog from the fair so we decided to go again. It was the truck and tractor pull night. Oh, my it is some high class entertainment. Granted it was fun to see the the tractor would make it far, see the smoke billowing out it, and to decrease your hearing all at the same time. I knew it was going to be loud, but not THAT loud. It was fun, but enjoyed looking at the people that were there. If you like to people watch go to a local fair.

We also enjoyed looking at animals. Where else can you enjoy entertainment like a tractor pull mixed with the smell of fried food and manure. I joke and kid but we really had fun. Go support your local fair and eat some corndogs. I am just sorry I did not take my camera to catch all the action.

FIREPROOF - Coming soon!!!

more wedding pics

first wedding shoot

i was able to help shoot a wedding this past weekend. what do you think?

for once please get it right!

Why is it when we go to this particular restaurant our order is wrong or the meal or REALLY slow getting to us. This is not an occasional occurrence but every time. We use to go there some what often or get takeout, but we rarely go. Tonight was the 2nd time this year we went to this particular restaurant and once again problem with the order! UGH!!! For starters 2 of us got our order and the other 2 had to what like 10 min. before getting theirs. When hubby got his wings they were cold. I had ordered these burger minis and had eaten half of one then it just too pink and then after trying to eat the other it was almost raw. I just pray I do not get salmonella, ecoli, or something like that. It is just frustrating even trying to find our server. We were able to see the manager and he did not charge us for the meal.

I have filled out a complaint online before, but never received a reply back. I am wondering if I should even bother again. What has happened to customer service. I am not sure if I will visit this restaurant again, maybe in another city. Thank you for listening to my complaint.

Later Peeps!

Our Family Picture

WE'RE BACK!

After a much needed vacation we are back home. We had a great time hanging out as a family without the phone ringing or dsl. The weather was wonderful - hot, often humid, but always a breeze. This year was fun because we were able to meet up with some friends and family. We had dinner a couple of nights with the Chicos and one night with the Morfords. Nana and Papa Jim came up for the weekend as well.

Here are some highlights of the trip:

• 3 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts
• hours sitting on the beach doing nothing.
• finishing a book
• wonderful seafood
• being awaken with grande sugar free vanilla latte - thanks hubby
• boat trip - girls favorite
• finding some AWESOME deals shopping and shopping in general
• trying to beat hubs in wii pool
• found our new fav wii game - Big Beach Games
• watching 4th of July fireworks on the beach
• hermit crabs
• seeing the new American Girl movie - Kit Kittredge. (by the way this is a very good movie and we highly recommend seeing)

As you can see we had a great time, but now back to life. I will try to post pics later.

Can you tell we are excited?

Sorry for the Delay

I know it has been awhile since I have blogged. I have other things I should be doing, but I will give a brief update since we have last been together.

• I have a pinched nerve in my back so that limits how long I can sit without being in pain.
• Had strep throat - YUCK!!
• Thankfully made it to the girls dance recital, even though I think I still had a fever. They did a great job. Hubs was wonderful during that week - taking care of me, shuffling the girls to their practices, and still working.
• The youngest had a birthday.
• School has sorta come to an end. We still have a few things left to do.
• Attended the SBC convention and took the girls this time. They loved their conference.
• Getting ready for the beach!
• Working on VBS.

The best thing that has happened is that our oldest shared her faith with a friend at church last night. The girl comes occasionally to church, and she wanted to know more about Jesus. I am proud that she was bold enough and knew what verses to share. I asked her what she used - John 3:16 and Romans 3:23. She used the Bible to show the verses, but she did get Pastor Wally to help her. God is going to using her in a mighty way already at the age of 9. I am thankful for her boldness and willingness to do it. I wish I had her boldness.

Later peeps!

Hookt on foniks

As many of you know we are a homeschooling family. Our youngest is learning phonics and we are almost through learning the special sounds. She is a very good reader for her age. There are alot of them out there and some can throw you for a loop. The English language is pretty odd if you think about it.

Today hubby and I were presented with a word today that I figured out before he did. The little one was IMing him (because you know we are a techno savvy family) and received this message. We all had a great laugh and when you look at it - it does make sense. It is a phrase we here often at our home from hubby. Let us see if you can figure it out.

• What is the skejwill

Cinderella

This song plays alot on the radio. When you hear it, please pray for the Steven Curtis Chapman family.

Got Milk?

I heard this on the radio this morning. If I was already busy I think I could help with the clean-up.

Later Peeps!

PS - i will try to post more later.

Coming up to breathe

we may be coming out of the fog. fevers are over, but my throat has been a little scratchy and now hubs sinuses may be kicking. he did fail to read the zyrtec bottle when it said 1 tablet every 24 hours if not it will make you sleepy.

I think we may have the plague

For the past 2 weeks we have been swimming in the sea of tissues and snot. Gross I know. Top it off I have been down with a pinched nerve in my lower back - painful but thanks to the chiropractor I am now feeling some relief. Yesterday we were presented with one kid with a fever stomach ache and no appetite and the other pink eye. YEAH throw in vomiting and diarrhea I think we would have a trifecta. So, this morning we were at the doctor bright and early. I was hoping for a twofer, sorry. I am glad and thankful we don't , but for the cost of seeing a doctor we should have had strep.

• Diagnosis virus and pinkeye. - $$$
• Medicine for pinkeye and warts on leg(didn't get that filled - wow at the price) - $$ ($$$ if I purchased the wart medicine)
• Trying to get eye drops in your oldest who is worried it will hurt and is already complaining before I get the bottle open - PRICELESS. Really for what I paid will the dr. come do it for me?

Will someone come bathe my home in Purell?

Ballet Picture

Ballet pictures were today. Here is Hannah today before pictures were taken. The bun is not perfect, but it is the best i can do. Now if you want curls, I can do that. Have you priced a ballet costume lately? WOW!!

Global Warming?

I would like to thank Al Gore for the awareness he has brought to the world about global warming. We awakened this morning to find snow!! My sinuses would also like to thank you as well.

I come to you... with open arms

Are there any Journey fans out there?