Family News

We have had several things happen this week in our family. I hope I don't leave anyone out, but if I do, I'm sorry.

Mom went to the doctor this past week and had some testing done. She didn't get very good news, and without going into too much detail (which she has asked me not to share) we hope that over the next few weeks things will improve.

My Dad had surgery this past week. Nothing major just surgery on a hernia. We have checked on him a couple of times this week and he seems to be doing fine other than being a little sore. He looks like my Papa more and more each day. I can't tell you how much I miss my Papa. Dad has joined a band. His band will play at the Block Party this year. I can't wait to go and listen to him. This will take me back to my childhood. I love to watch him play.

I was told that my sister will be having another baby in October of this year. I always tell everyone that we have nothing but nieces, but the truth is we have one nephew and now one on the way. I don't get to see my nephew and I'm sure I won't get to see the new baby. I can't tell you how disappointed I am with my sister. I wanted so much to believe that she had finally grown up, but again she proved me wrong. I really hope she gets her tubes tied this time and I pray each day that both of my nephews just know in their heart that there are people out there who truely love them and would give anything to be part of their lives. I pray that God will someday bring us together. God has helped me to forgive you sister.

Brayden is feeling much better. I hope he continues to get better. He is such a sweet little boy and each day I'm amazed by him. I love you Brayden.

My Love

I just want to say that I know that everyone thinks they are married to the most wonderful man, but I know that I married the best. Quentin is such a wonderful husband, father, and friend. I think that something has truely changed in our relationship. I think that God has stepped in and made me realize how lucky I truely am. I love to wake up in the morning and just look at him. I wait each day for him to call me on his breaks when he's at work (10 & 3 just like clock work). When I get off of work I rush home so that I can be here waiting on him. He is my bestfriend, my support, and my lover. He loves our children so much. I love to watch him with each of them. He can be very tough on them, but we all know it's because he loves them so much. He always tells me how much he loves me and how lucky he is to have me. He really knows how to make me feel special. I love him so much. I can't imagine what my life would have been like without him. We are so lucky we found each other. I can't thank God enough for putting Quentin in my life. Quentin is my everything.

What a week!!!!

We have had one crazy week. Between work and home I am totally exhausted and mentally worn out.

For those of you who haven't heard Brayden woke up on Thursday with blood in his urine. We took him to our family doctor. Our doctor said that he wasn't exactly sure what was causing this and in turn put him on antibiotics. I can't tell you how worried Quentin and I are. It's just such a scary thing. We will go back for another U.A. next week, unless mom and dad get nervous and take him for a second opinion (which may happen as soon as Monday). I guess we will see how things go. Say a prayer for Brayden.

Tyler only practiced on Monday & Tuesday so we have had a few days off. That's been really nice. He is doing so good. We are so proud of him. I went to my first PTO meeting this week at the middle school. I'm already signed up to work 3 football games and I haven't even paid my dues yet. I guess they really need some help. How do I get myself into these things.

Sean is growing like a weed and every day surprises us with something new. If it's not a new word then it's a new song that he's singing. He loves to watch the movie Cars and he wants to watch every time we are home.

Work has been so extremely busy, and the two guys I work with always seem to be out at the same time which means I'm there by myself to handle things. It's not that I can't handle doing 3 jobs, but when I do, I earn every penny I get paid. I guess it keeps work interesting. I'm so lucky to have my job and to work for the people that I do.

Happy Birthday!!!!

We celebrated Kaytlin's birthday today at Jump N Jive. She is 3 now. How she has grown!!!! She is such a cute little girl with lots of attitude. I can't imagine where she got that from!!!! She seemed to have a really good time. I think she got lots of gifts. We love you Kaytlin. Tyler and Brayden had just as much fun jumping as the younger kids. Sean was a little scared to jump, but I think he had fun as well.

I think the biggest surprise to the boys was the fact that Tricia was here. We didn't tell them that she was home. Just imagine their surprise when they saw her!!!! We truely miss Tricia. We are always glad to see her when she's home and really sad when she has to leave. She is such a special person and is truely doing what God wants her to do! How many of us can say that??? Not many I suspect.

On Sunday we will celebrate Kaysha's birthday. Happy 5th birthday Kaysha!!!! I can't believe how you have grown. I remember the day you were born and how beautiful you were. I watched you being born and it was a true miracle. I'm sorry that your life has been so up and down, but I think you know that you are truely loved. Mom, Kaysha, and I went to get pedicures today. Of course since Kaysha is such a Big Girl now, she also had to have the full treatment. She got her nails painted, and a pedicure. She was some hot stuff!!! We love you so much Kaysha.

Misc.

Randall is the pastor at the church we have been visiting. I spoke with him this afternoon. He was asking what our story was and so went through the whole bit of we've been married almost 10 years and so on and so forth. Anyway, he asked what our religous backgrounds were and I told him I grew up in a Pentecostal Holiness Church and all of Quentin's family was Baptist. As he was laughing he said, "How did you guys ever hook up?" I laughed and said, "We often ask that same thing." Anyway, he was so nice and asked if Quentin and I would like to go to dinner or lunch with him and his wife. (Which by the way I would love to go.) So when Quentin got home, I told him that I talked to Randall and that he wanted to go to dinner or lunch with us. Quentin said that would be okay (YEAH!!!!!) However he also jokingly said that he was going to ask "Preach" what he was doing calling his wife. HA HA HA. I think he might actually go through with the lunch/dinner thing.

Tyler had his first football practice last night and oh my goodness he is so sore today. He was nervous about going back today, but in the same breath he couldn't wait to go. Boys!!!!! Gotta love them.

Brayden went to VBS at church and had a wonderful time. He couldn't wait to sing every song to us and tell us word for word what happened. I'm sure you all were sad to not be here to listen to all of that!! J/K.

I have had a few busy days at work. Both of my guys have been out of the office and I have been swamped. It never fails that when they are out, everything happens. One of them will back tomorrow, and I'm so glad. Work has been a major stress factor in my life lately. I'm learning to deal with it, but I'm ready for a little break. I do know that I'm so lucky to have my job and I couldn't work with better people.

Time to cook dinner, so I've got to run!!!!

Great Weekend

What a great weekend we've had!!!!!!

Friday - Friday night I played Bunko at Keri's house. I had such a great time learning how to play and meeting some awesome women from church. I can't wait until next month to play again. Keri's house is so beautiful and great for entertaining. I think Gracelyn and I made a connection and I can't wait to see her again also. What a beautiful little girl and with so much attitude!!!! I can't imagine where that came from (Aunt Renay)!!! Just kidding. Both of the boys were so cute and the baby was just a bundle of joy. Thanks Renay, Keri, and Kathy. I had a wonderful time. I'm so glad you are part of our lives. Quentin played softball Friday night and the team he plays on won both games. I'm so glad he is doing something that he truely enjoys.

Saturday - Saturday morning we got up and went to sign Tyler up for WTYFL football. I can't believe it's time for football again. Tyler loves to play and we love to watch him. He will start practices on Monday at 6:00 and so that means we will be a practice nearly every night for the next 3 1/2 months. I know it will be a challenge, but we love it. Candy's color guard had their car wash on Saturday, so of course we had to go get our car washed. Candy puts so much time into making Caprock's color guard good. They just don't know how lucky they are to have her there. I talked to Tricia Saturday and she will be coming hom next Friday. I can't wait. We miss her so much and I know that she's where God wants her, but we pray that someday she will come back and be able to do His work here. Quentin and Eric went to the Harley Party to try to bring mamma a motorcycle home. Well, they had a great time, but no motorcycle. I guess we'll try again next year. After the Harley Party, they went to the races and had a wonderful time. I think the highlight was Eric and Quentin talking to Biscuit. Quentin introduced Eric to Biscuit, and told Biscuit that Eric attends the same church. Quentin said that Biscuit told them that there was a driver that really made him upset and anyone who knows Biscuit knows what a temper he's always had, however instead of going and starting a fight, Biscuit said he just went to his truck and prayed. Wow!!!! What a powerful thing to say to both Quentin and Eric. Especially since I know God has been working on Quentin. For another man to say this to him was just another way that God was talking to him.

Sunday - Quentin, Tyler, Brayden, Sean, and I all went to church. I can't tell you how many times I had tears in my eyes during church today. I know that God is reaching out to me and to Quentin. What a blessing it is just to get Quentin to church. I know that it's been a long time since I have really reached out to God and I know that he is pulling me back to him. I felt God's love around me today in such a powerful way. Tyler and Brayden loved the church. They can't wait to go again. Sean didn't have such a great time, but I think he'll get use to it. We went to eat afterwards with the Giles family and then Tyler Giles came home with us to play with the boys for a little while. They had fun.

I guess it's time for me to do some more laundry and to go to the grocery store. Love to all!!!!

Shingles.........Again?????

Well, I guess this isn't going to be my month. Yes, I've had another break out of shingles. This time it's not on my head which is good. I'm so frustrated with this. I just don't know what else to do to get rid of it. I'm now taking another round of antivirals. This is a different medication than the one before. I hope they go away fairly quickly. The doctor said that if I have another break out or they don't heal in the next 10 days, that I have to go back in to see him. I don't know what the next step will be. I just pray that this will be the last break out.

I guess that is all for today!!!