Looking forward to the weekend

Don't have much new to report. I'm ready for the weekend. I've been doing alittle work around the house. We went and purchased a new bookshelf a couple of weeks ago so I was able to go through some boxes that I still had stored from the move (I know I know its almost been a year)we had fun looking through pictures had lots of laughs while we reminisced. Unfortunately I still don't have a place for all my books so I had to rebox several (didn't even want to count) of them and store them away again. Someday maybe I'll have an office/study to put them in....that would be real nice. I also purchased a valance for my kitchen window. It faces the back of the house and I have several different stained glass things hanging in it but I thought this would give it more of a finished look. I'm going to attempt to get some pictures taken this weekend so that I can post them of our house and yard. Until next time......have a good Friday!

Everyday storms

Well once again the Louisiana weather has started with its daily storms. We tend to get a shower with thunderstorms every day in the early afternoon. We have been pretty busy. Heath and I were both on vacation last week and it was nice. We went to camp for a few days then came home for a couple then on to the inlaws for Father's Day weekend. All in all we had a good time. It was nice to have the time off. Now we'll just begin the countdown till the next vacation.
Brent is away for the weekend so it is just Heath, Heidi and I. I'm sure we'll keep busy though.
Went to the MD the other day and for the first time in years I have been having high BP readings. Which is rather scary since I have been taking high blood pressure medicine for years now for a leaking valve and irregular heart beat. I am tending to beleive that is just in my genes.
Well must go so that I can hit the bed. Getting tired and I need to clean my house tomorrow so hopefully I can get an early start and be done early. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

National Honor Society

Ooops how could I forget to mention that Brent was inducted into the National Honor Society and Heidi into the Junior National Honor Society. Believe me they don't take after their dear ole mom in the academic world.

Busy Day

I'm finally sitting at home resting for a bit. Just got home from a Crowley Chamber of Commerce Silent Auction and Dinner. The food was good and the guest speaker was the Lt. Governor of Louisiana. It was nice. Although we are on different sides of the political scene he had some very nice things to say about tourism and our state.
My day started off at Heidi's awards ceremony at school where she really racked up. She was awarded the Woodmen of the World Award as well as certificates for her scores on the ILeap and for making all A's and B's (1) this year. She did very well I think. Brent had his earlier and he got awards for all A's and B's and for his scores on the GEE. They both did very well and we are very proud of them. Glad the school years is over for the year though so that we can "rest" somewhat.
It has been very hot around here the last few days so we are attempting to stay cool. One more week till vacation..YEAH
Have a GREAT Friday.

Catching Up

We have been so busy that I haven't posted in quite sometime. I keep promsing I'm going to do better but I never seem to sit down and do it. School is finished tomorrow. Brent is going to stay home but Heidi has to go to get her awards. I'm so proud of them both. They both had wonderful years. Brent finished with all A's and one B and Heidi with all A's. Very well done kiddos.
Heath and I are both on vacation in one more week and we are soooo looking forward to that. Talk about needing a break. We usually go to camp for the week but I don't think we are going to stay the whole time this year. I just can't physically take the heat too much anymore. I have been having some physical trouble again so I'm hoping to get that straightened out soon.
Well here's to summer and all its lazy days. Hope all of you are having a good summer so far.

Happy Anniversary

WOW I cannot believe it has been over a month since I posted last. We have been so busy around here time just flies by.
My wonderful husband and I celebrated 17 years of marriage this past Saturday. We were able to take a short trip. My mom came over and spent the weekend with the kids and we went away. It was nice to spend some quality time together just talking and enjoying each others company. We also treated ourselves to a very nice meal. Of course he also sent me some beautiful red roses on Friday and they were absolutely gorgeous. One of my coworkers saw them and said "you have such a good husband"...well I had to agree with her. I have the BEST one. I know I know all you other wives think yours is the best. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree:)
We planted some tomatoes earlier and they are really starting to grow. It is so exciting. My first tomatoes...that is sad huh? Oh well you gotta start somewhere.
Must get supper finished up as my husband is on his way home and we are usually ready to sit down and eat when he walks in the door.
Till next time!

Spring Weather

Hello to all! I think Spring has finally arrived in South Louisiana! I am sooooo excited. I have been patiently waiting (now I hope I'm not disappointed next week because we do get a cold spell around Easter) but for now it is wonderful.
We have decided that the weather is finally right to begin planting in our flower bed. When we moved into our house last summer there were just some overgrown shrubs in the front so we pulled all those up and laid new flower beds but never did get anything planted. Now we are ready to begin. Heath is outside now tilling up the flower beds then he will move to the back where we are going to attempt our first garden. Well I don't know if you could call it a garden or not. I think we are only going to try tomatoes and possibly squash or cucumbers but hey you gotta start somewhere right.
Brent has gone to Ron & Ellen's (aunt and uncle) for the weekend. They are his second set of grandparents....he is going to help Leah work in the yard there. He gets paid for that work so I think he thought it was the better deal besides the fact that he practically lives there anyway.
Well must run so that we can hit Lowes to purchase flowers etc for our projects. Wish me luck! Hopefully by tonight I'll be able to post for ya'll to drive on by and see my beautiful yard:)