Can you tell she DID NOT want any part of taking a picture?!?!

Oh she was all about getting in the creek afterwards.. She was not helping in any shape form or fashion. That was until we got her in the creek and then it was all smiles!!!

Some things you can't forget..
I can remember exactly what I was doing 11 years ago today at this time. If I'm not mistaken I was sitting in Mandy Long's vehicle crying my eyes out as I told Kevin about a passing of a dear friend.

I think that day has stayed burned in my mind. Brandi LeAnn Runnels passed away 11 years ago. Same type of pretty day..overcast in the evening just as it is today. Up until that point in my life I remember people passing, but no one but my Mamo's death sticks in my memory like Bran's. Simply because Chris, Kim, Bran, and I were so close, I don't know, but I know one thing our lives changed that day. We lost a part of each one of us that day. A part that brought the 3 of us that much closer, I think. Chris and Kim have a relationship that no words can even describe. I remember a few weeks after her passing, Chris getting some Chewy Chips of Hoy cookies and crying all the way home from town when he offered me one. Those were the cookies Bran and I ate when we were laying around watching tv. And to this day I still can't eat them. Weird how the little things can bring you to tears.

Not knowing how things happened that evening made things hard for everyone of us. All we know is the Good Lord had a plan, we hurt from his plan, but we cannot question why any longer. We know that she has been there to greet some of our great friends that have passed. I know when my time comes, that will be one face I'll be looking forward to see..

Bran, know I cry no more, for I know where you are! I love you and miss you with all my heart!! Until we see each other again...

Happy 3rd Birthday Aubbie!!
Aunt Monica made the cake... Then Mommy helped with the presents!! Good time was had by all.
Proud parents!!

Colby and Cole

Cole came and spent a few days with us. They claim they are "drying off", but I really think they are working on their tans!!

I don't think Daddy understands the need of cabinets or shelves to put things on!!! He fusses my stuff is in the way of his construction, but I need something to put my stuff on!

He started kitchen cabinets today and cased out my windows...another thing done.. Fridge, washer, dryer going to go in tomorrow

Busy...distracted...tired...whatever it is called...

Yes it seems to be that's the way I stay these days. Cannot complian, I'm getting a lot accomplished. But lately, I feel as though I'm just watching life pass by and I've been unable to be a part of that. I guess that is what happens when you have a goal. But working towards this goal is getting OLD quick.

Working at the sheriff office has helped get a few bills paid up that happened unexpectedly, but then I decided to build the house. So what was going to be a 2 month extra $ deal has turned into 6 months now. My Fridays consitst of between Herring and Sheriff office a 16 hour day. Then Saturday and Sunday it's an extra 8 hours. So virtually since Feb. I've not had a weekend off!! Can't no one say I haven't been dedicated to my goal. I have no one to blame but myself for this decision. And if I want to REALLY REALLY get done with the house (enough to have company over), pay off a little bill or two and not have to take out a loan I need to work another month possibly two!! GEEZE!!

Now take into consideration this doesn't even count what will happen if gas goes any higher! I parked my truck up at the office with a big for sale sign on it. I can't justify driving it when the gas will cost almost as much in a month as the freakin truck note itself. IS THERE ANY END IN SIGHT?!?

I think I have 4 vacation days left and I think I might find my way to the coast, to a river, to a fishing hole, or somewhere for a day or two! So if I come up MIA you guys will know where I'm at...

Now that I've vented and everyone has listened to me complain I'll close.
Enjoy your evening! :)

Wednesday night!
We are going to try to put my bed up tomorrow night!!!
Whoo HOO!!!
Daddy should get the airconditioner in either tonight or tomorrow night. We still won't have plumbing unless the plumber and Wes show up between now and then, but at least I can be cool and can sleep in my own room!!! Now comes the task of MOVING everything and FINDING everything... I've been missing contacts for 3 weeks now...I know they are in a box somewhere...but I just don't know which box!!!

Hope everyone had a Happy and Safe 4th of July!!

Pictures of the Hand!!

If you don't do well with this kind of stuff, don't scroll down. I've had lots of people asking to see pictures of Chris' hand, so here they are..


right hand the worse one