Marching Band is Great!

This evening I sat in the Baker University stadium and watched my middle son, E, play quads! What a great thing! My orchestra geek was playing in the marching band. I took several pictures of him and will post them tomorrow. I got to talk to JD for awhile and took some video of E. Patty came and sat with me for awhile. She's opening her own business!!! So cool.

D and I went to an auction in Baldwin today that was supposed to have 6,000 - 8,000 books. Maybe that many, but they were all old and very musty smelling. We didn't stay for the auction. Today I bought some really cute birthday cake dishes. A platter and four cake plates. They are very cute and definitely for women. I also bought another little treble clef music chime. Never hang it outside, but they will be cute in the house or in an office somewhere.

There is another auction tomorrow. Starts at 11, so I will go to check the auction out and then go to church. I wish they would start them at 1 so we could go to church first if we want.

It's late, I'm old and tired. Bedtime!

Weird Photo Image Thing

I just noticed on the picture of R and S at the reception, the light from the flash makes a halo effect around R's head. So weird. There was a double rainbow that evening, too. Very auspicious!! Talked to S today, the reception had some monies knocked off it for various things and that was good. We were not happy, to say the least. I will say the bartender was great and the cake was good, but just a hint for anyone getting ready to have any kind of party, make sure you take copious notes while you are talking to the people and have whomever sign the notes so you are sure to get what you want the way you want it!!

Morgan, Katie and Rachael.

Sr, II, III

My sister and middle son, E

Youngest son, B with my in-laws

And the Two Shall Be One

This past Saturday, my oldest son became a husband. My new daughter-in-law is the sweetest, kindest person and I love her to death. She is truly amazing. I know she loves my son. It's obvious in all the things she wants for him. And I know he loves her, too. I can see it when he looks at her.

It makes me happy and sad all at once. I got to read the Ephesians 5:22-33 scripture. I'm really surprised they chose it for a reading, but the pastor did an amazing job in explaining it without it being derogatory to women. The entire ceremony was wonderful and the reception went well. She was glowing, he was happy.

Leading up to it wasn't the best of times. There were some tense moments. There were some poignant moments. My heart nearly broke when she came to me during the Bridesmaids Luncheon Spa Party and asked if I could be her Mom. I told her "Tomorrow I will be!" Now to add pictures!

This is S coming down the aisle with her dad. Isn't she beautiful???



















Here S and R have lit the unity candle. And below they are at the reception.

Happy Birthday, B!

Today B is 14. It's hard to believe my baby is that old. I remember when he was born and what a horrible time he had. Every two hours they were sticking him in his little foot to check his blood. I was released from hospital after four days, but they wanted to keep him there. We went to the pediatric wing and I was going to stay in his room. That was about 4 in the afternoon. After watching them stick him twice more I said enough! I was checking him out against doctor's orders and we were going home! The nurse told me I couldn't and I said Watch me. He was much better after I got him home. He was tired of being stuck, that's for sure. Poor little thing. When he was born, he had this head full of little ringlet curls. Just covered. Until 7th grade he had straight hair. Then he decided to let it grow out and it's so wavy and thick and gorgeous. If it dries flat, like when he's sleeping, it's so curly it's like it zigzags. Only round zigzags. If he puts it in a ponytail, I can't get the tie around it three times it's so thick. If he ever reads this: I love you, B! You are so smart and so funny! I wish you lots of happy times, not too many sad times, lots of great, close friends, people you can love that love you back, music, gaming, laughter, and one really great lottery win. (Well, money is a good thing, too, right?)

If It Ain't One Thing...

Blue for S today. She just called to tell me she has some clinic that is mandatory from 8-12 on her wedding day. If she misses it, she's used up half of her absences. Her instructor is going to try to get her to be able to go to work with her, but she will still be counted absent. It so sucks for them. Maybe, I'm just saying maybe, they shouldn't have planned to get married on a 13th. I'm just saying. Oh, well, I'll call C and see if we can arrange a Plan B, as S called it, so she can get her hair and makeup done later on The Day. We'll work it out. It's all good.

Mom went to ER again today. She has been having trouble standing up and being steady. The first thing they found was a bladder infection. Then they started talking about her meds. The pills she takes for her restless legs will be stopped. And there is too much of one of her heart meds in her system, so they are going to have to wean her off that - she'll have a seizure if they stop her cold turkey. Aside from that? She's in good health. CAT Scan all normal, EKG, Chest x-ray, everything normal.

I only have two days left of my "temporary two week" summer job. I think I've been there all summer. I really enjoyed working there! I'm going to miss everyone. They've been interviewing people for the job. I asked if there was anyone good and R hesitated and said "Um, there have been ones that are okay." Not a good sign. Today it took one 25 minutes to fill out the application.

Another Day, Another 5 Quart Bags

We must have 12 quart bags of peaches in the freezer. There are still peaches. We have taken peaches to work, to the pastor, to my parents, to neighbors and friends. I think they are more welcome than zucchini, but still. How many peaches can one little tree produce. Evidently multiple bushels. I'm still wondering what D and I will do when the other trees produce. As long as the peach tree does, I'll be happy.

The only other thing I have been doing is beading the cathedral veil. I'm almost to the second corner. I hope to have that done by tomorrow night. I've worked on it for one week now - I started last Sunday - and I'm doing well. There are three weeks until the wedding, so plenty of time to bead the other veils. They are way smaller!

I just watched the men's platform diving. Wow. I love watching people win that don't expect to. Matthew Mitcham was so floored. I really think that is the best part of watching the Games. Michael Phelps was good, but I think Mitcham was my favorite.