The last week and a half has been busy. The Frederick's came last Monday night. We were all so excited. They stayed until Saturday. I was really sad to see them go. I hope that they had a good time even with all the CRAZINESS. I am so blessed with their friendship. Marisa is really good for me. I tend to get a little lost sometimes and she influences me postively to find my way. Thank you for that. I can always count on you to see me for me and love me anyway. Whether I think I am loveable or not. You are an amazing friend. I love you.

The guys and kids went to Big Kahuna's and Marisa and I went to lunch and shopping. Tina and Joey met us for dinner. Dinner was like old times in Florence every relaxing and needed. It is really nice having visitors. I just always hate saying bye even for a short time.

Kristi and the girls got here on Sunday. Of course Charlee Beth is loving having Shelby here. Clark and Caroline are like two peas in a pod. Clark loves her and she is so good to him. Yesterday was Charlee Beth's 11th birthday. She invited 7 girls to spend the night. First, we swam at the beach club and walked on the beach. We came home and ate pizza, made a picture frame, had cake, and opened presents. She got some great gifts. She has a special group of friends. They stayed up late(or should I say early) watched Penelope and crashed downstairs. I think they had a lot of fun. They are actually upstairs as I type playing in her room.

I think today we are going to take Charlee Beth, Shelby, Caroline and Clark to see the American Girl movie. I actually would like to see it too. I think it will be good.

Monday was a hard day for me. I had to put our dog Belle(14 1/2 years old) to sleep. That was one of the hardest things I think I have ever had to do. Brad was out of town so I had to go by myself. Kristi stayed with the kids. She was so sweet and helped so much. Thank you for everything. I love you girl. Brad says that he is realizing that he thinks one of the reasons that God brought us here was to show me how strong I really am. Maybe he is right. Belle was like my baby. She was our baby before I had babies and I loved here so much. We found out that she had cancer in January and the vet said that she probably wouldn't live through the month but we were blessed to have her 7 more. I am very thankful for that time. I miss her. Brad said that he feels like he is forgetting something in the morning and at night. But she lived an awesome life and she is not in pain anymore.

Kristi is going to keep the kids so that Brad and I can go to dinner tonight. I am looking forward to it. Free sitter. Thanks girl.

My sister and her family are coming down tomorrow. Lots of friends and family it should be fun. I am sure there will not be a dull moment. I will let you know how it goes.

Tag I'm it!!!

Ok so I got tagged by Lucy and now I have to use my brain to think up 6 random facts about myself. I don't know. I am cheating sort of cause Marisa is here sitting beside me helping me think. Don't they always say two heads are better than one.

I have always wanted to be on stage somewhere singing or acting just doing something but the closest I've gotten is karoke.

A year ago I started taking guitar lessons. It is something I have always wanted to do.

I love to run........... I did a half marathon in March and would sign up for every race I could if I only had the time and money to travel to all of them.

I love ice cream. Ben and Jerry's New York Super Fudge Chunk to be exact. I sometmes sit and eat the entire pint by myself. This is another reason I run.

I sew. I love to sew children's clothes. I pretty much collect patterns, fabric, ribbon, buttons and trim basically anything that deals with sewing - I got it. I think I buy to keep other people from having it.

Before I turn 40 I want to be SMOKING HOT!!!! I think it may involve plastic surgery. I really stole this one from Marisa but it applies to me too. Orginally I was thinking that secretly I wish I was about 5'7" or 5'8" (gosh what am I saying I would love to be 5'3"or 5'4") thin and gorgeous. Never gonna happen so I opted for the other.

So I will tag Marisa cause I am going to attempt to set her up a blog. Later

I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!! I am so excited. God is so awesome. I know that this whole thing is from Him. My prayer since we moved here has been for the Lord to show me what He has brought me here for. Little by little He is revealing to me His plan. I still have no idea what He has in store. I am faithful in knowing that His promises are true. That He does indeed have a plan for me. He tells me that He does and I am learning day by day to have patience and wait on Him to show me His way. It is so hard though.
THE FREDERICK'S ARE COMING!!!!!!!!!! That makes me happy. Monday night they should be here. I can't wait. Fun! Fun! Fun! I hope it is a relaxing time for Marisa. I hope she laughs a lot. I know I will. I always say that she is the funniest person I know and she doesn't even know it. She is just crazy! I know that I will truly love every moment I get to spend with her, Jeff and the kids.
My friend Christi Roby is taking me to lunch to celebrate my new job. She is so sweet. She is bringing her daughter to babysit so we can go without the kids. How fun is that!! We are also going to go shopping. Whew Who!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

O.k. O.k. I know it has been way too long. Crazy around here then we went out of town. I know I know excuses excuses. We went to Florence last week. It was a good trip. Stressful at times but that's ok. Me and the kids had a great time with our friends. It is always good to see special people that make your day a little brighter. Brad had fun playing golf. We enjoyed dinner and the fight with friends. Hey Joe and Jeff you still think that guy was robbed. We got back on Sunday night so I would be ready for my interview on Monday morning but it was rescheduled. That's ok. I will be there at 9:00 in the morning. I am so nervous. I hope I know what to say since I haven't interviewed for a job in like 14 years. Sometimes I wonder if I am too old for this. Nah!!! What am I saying I am young. I just got home for my bible study(well it's not really a bible study. It is more like growing in your relationship with the Lord). It is such a special group of ladies. I am really enjoying getting to know them and being inspired by them. I am truly in AWE of the Father. God has greatly blessed my life and I am reminded daily of His amazing love He has for me. Tonight we talked about the similarities between our earthly father and our Heavenly Father. I am so thankful for my earthly father and the kind of man he is. I think of how my daddy loves me and how much more that the Heavenly Father loves me that leaves me completely speechless.

The kids and I had a great time today. We went to the pool(me, Charlee Beth, Clark and Cassie) at bayside and met Lucy, Emma and John Connor. The kids had all kinds of fun activities and swam of course then we went to the beach. The waves were really rough. The kids were knocked down a few times and we all got too much sun. I am freezing as I type this and will probably have to sleep in a sweatshirt that is until the middle of the night when I have my nightly hot flash. I know some of you can relate. Oh well I guess that just part of the aging process. Oh I don't need to get into that or I may be here a while. I guess it is time for me to rest up for my interview tomorrow. Say a prayer for me that everything goes well(that I know what to say). Mostly I just want Gods will. Whatever His plan is I know it will be perfect.