Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Graduation Time Again
Yep, summer is here and graduation time is upon us again. Granted, it has been ... 16 (OMG!) years since I graduated from high school, but nevertheless here it is again.
My youngest cousin just graduated and I was in attendance. I think it was the shortest graduation ceremony in history because of impending storms in the horizon. From start to finish is was 15 minutes long. The welcomed everyone, said the pledge of allegiance and off they went. And it was perfect timing too. When the last graduate left the field it poured. It was great getting to see that milestone in her life though. It has been a rough road for her, but she is done and off to college. Hard to believe she is 18 now.
Which brings me to something else. I just read this article about a boy not getting his diploma because he blew a kiss to his mother. Yes, you read that right. He blew a kiss to his mother and was told that he would not receive his diploma because he did not follow to rules. Now, at my high school graduation there was a lot of hub-bub about not showing our butts and getting rowdy and all that. There were several people that I knew that didn't get their diploma that day because they were given 30 minutes at the rehearsal to come up with the money to pay fees and they didn't have the money at the time. We were even threatened with not graduating because we couldn't get it right at the rehearsal. I graduated in 1993, amid the re-emergence of the prayer in school debate. To flex our power of free speech, those of us that wanted to participate said the Lord's Prayer right in the middle of our graduation lead by the Student Body President and nothing was done about it. The principal even cracked a little hidden smile. There were cheers and fist pumping's and the like, and NO ONE was told that they wouldn't receive what was rightfully theirs because they celebrated a little. It wasn't like he flashed the audience and flew the bird at administrators. I hope that my children have the forethought to want to thank me at the end of a long 18 years for supporting them in their educational journey. I hope that the school administrators are sued and called out in front of the nation for ruining this young man's happiness on a day that he would have (and no doubt will for the wrong reasons) remember for the rest of his life. Shame on you!
Any thoughts? What was your graduation like?
My youngest cousin just graduated and I was in attendance. I think it was the shortest graduation ceremony in history because of impending storms in the horizon. From start to finish is was 15 minutes long. The welcomed everyone, said the pledge of allegiance and off they went. And it was perfect timing too. When the last graduate left the field it poured. It was great getting to see that milestone in her life though. It has been a rough road for her, but she is done and off to college. Hard to believe she is 18 now.
Which brings me to something else. I just read this article about a boy not getting his diploma because he blew a kiss to his mother. Yes, you read that right. He blew a kiss to his mother and was told that he would not receive his diploma because he did not follow to rules. Now, at my high school graduation there was a lot of hub-bub about not showing our butts and getting rowdy and all that. There were several people that I knew that didn't get their diploma that day because they were given 30 minutes at the rehearsal to come up with the money to pay fees and they didn't have the money at the time. We were even threatened with not graduating because we couldn't get it right at the rehearsal. I graduated in 1993, amid the re-emergence of the prayer in school debate. To flex our power of free speech, those of us that wanted to participate said the Lord's Prayer right in the middle of our graduation lead by the Student Body President and nothing was done about it. The principal even cracked a little hidden smile. There were cheers and fist pumping's and the like, and NO ONE was told that they wouldn't receive what was rightfully theirs because they celebrated a little. It wasn't like he flashed the audience and flew the bird at administrators. I hope that my children have the forethought to want to thank me at the end of a long 18 years for supporting them in their educational journey. I hope that the school administrators are sued and called out in front of the nation for ruining this young man's happiness on a day that he would have (and no doubt will for the wrong reasons) remember for the rest of his life. Shame on you!
Any thoughts? What was your graduation like?
Labels: In The News, Vents
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Happy 4th Birthday Bubby!
At 2:14 (at 1414 to be exact)four years ago today, you came into this world and brought with it a beautiful face and an infectious laugh. You are independent, stubborn, intellegent, sweet, and all boy! I can't imagine my life without you in it and I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you. I love you thhhiiiissss much!
04/14/05 @ 1414
04/11/09 @1400
04/14/05 @ 1414
04/11/09 @1400
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Good Boy! The World’s Ten Smartest Dogs - Page 3
We’ve gathered a wide sample of dog breeds, sharpened their No. 2 pencils (you know, no opposable thumbs), and asked them to fill out a...
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Snow Days!
I know it has been a LONG time. No excuses really~ just busy as usual.
One thing that does bother me is that they are never prepared for it. I know that since it isn't an everyday thing that there isn't a need for all the expensive snow plows and salt trucks but come on guys! What does putting sand down on the roads accomplish. Dirty snow! You are better off just leaving it alone! It'll be gone before you get done. And don't even get me started on the grocery stores. They were broadcasting the "Severe Weather Event" like it was going to be a full blown blizzard. The ticker at the bottom of the screen even said to stay indoors and not go outside. Geesh! People flocked to the stores and cleaned out the bread and milk. We aren't buried under feet of snow people! I have been there and done that as a kid. This is nothing.
Anyway~ here are a few pics of the kiddos enjoying the white stuff. I am still alive. Just not much to say.
I can't see! 
My snow angel! 
Ok, I've had abotu enough
We had an unusual occurance around these parts early Tuesday morning. You guessed it! Snow! To the tune of about 2-4 inches! It is gone now, but it was pretty while it lasted. In all honesty, I think we have it the best in the long run. When it does snow, it is only around long enough for it to be fun and then it is gone. We don't have to deal with being stuck in the hosue for days on end. Most of the time it only sticks around for a day or two and it only snows once or twice a year. That's enough snow for me!
One thing that does bother me is that they are never prepared for it. I know that since it isn't an everyday thing that there isn't a need for all the expensive snow plows and salt trucks but come on guys! What does putting sand down on the roads accomplish. Dirty snow! You are better off just leaving it alone! It'll be gone before you get done. And don't even get me started on the grocery stores. They were broadcasting the "Severe Weather Event" like it was going to be a full blown blizzard. The ticker at the bottom of the screen even said to stay indoors and not go outside. Geesh! People flocked to the stores and cleaned out the bread and milk. We aren't buried under feet of snow people! I have been there and done that as a kid. This is nothing.
Anyway~ here are a few pics of the kiddos enjoying the white stuff. I am still alive. Just not much to say.
Ready to go outside
I can't see!
My snow angel!
Whheeeee!
Ok, I've had abotu enough
Labels: Kiddos
Monday, December 01, 2008
How Was Your Turkey Day?
Did you eat too much turkey? I know a little boy that did :)
The family made our usual trek to my aunt and uncle's house for Thanksgiving Day lunch. She always says we are eating at 12 noon, but it usually ends up being closer to 2 pm. It was the usual southern goodness that I love. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and milk gravy, sweet potato casserole, Scalloped Corn, cornbread stuffing, mac n cheese, deviled eggs, etc and so on. I think I ate till I was about to pop. And so did Wildman. He had two helpings of everything I think.
As soon as we were finished eating, we loaded up in the van and headed for the in-laws for their traditional 4 pm Turkey Day meal. This year we had additional guests....my SIL's boyfriend and his family. AM and I play on the poker league with them so it was a fun night. I ate a little bit there too, but was too full from earlier. I didn't even eat dessert I was so full!
About 20 minutes after, WM starts complaining that his belly hurts. He spent the rest of the early evening alternating between sitting on a stool hugging the toilet and hugging a trash can in the hall. Poor little guy. He ended up throwing up in the trash can and then crashing as soon as we got home. This might sound a little strange, but I really wish I would have gotten a picture for prosperity's sake. It was so pathetic and cute at the same time.
We had game night at the house, and within 15 minutes of everyone leaving he threw up again in the bed this time. I cleaned him up, ran a load of clothes and made a towel palate on the floor for the two of us. He was all smiles and told me that is was just like camping. When we are camping one of us sleeps with him, and if he is still awake when we come to bed he will lay there and smile this goofy smile at you in the dark. It is goofy and adorable. And in the midst of all his tummy trouble he reached over, stroked my face with his little hand and told me I was beautiful. Talk about melting my heart.
He was all better by the next day. (Thank goodness!) Too much turkey for my little turkey!
The family made our usual trek to my aunt and uncle's house for Thanksgiving Day lunch. She always says we are eating at 12 noon, but it usually ends up being closer to 2 pm. It was the usual southern goodness that I love. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and milk gravy, sweet potato casserole, Scalloped Corn, cornbread stuffing, mac n cheese, deviled eggs, etc and so on. I think I ate till I was about to pop. And so did Wildman. He had two helpings of everything I think.
As soon as we were finished eating, we loaded up in the van and headed for the in-laws for their traditional 4 pm Turkey Day meal. This year we had additional guests....my SIL's boyfriend and his family. AM and I play on the poker league with them so it was a fun night. I ate a little bit there too, but was too full from earlier. I didn't even eat dessert I was so full!
About 20 minutes after, WM starts complaining that his belly hurts. He spent the rest of the early evening alternating between sitting on a stool hugging the toilet and hugging a trash can in the hall. Poor little guy. He ended up throwing up in the trash can and then crashing as soon as we got home. This might sound a little strange, but I really wish I would have gotten a picture for prosperity's sake. It was so pathetic and cute at the same time.
We had game night at the house, and within 15 minutes of everyone leaving he threw up again in the bed this time. I cleaned him up, ran a load of clothes and made a towel palate on the floor for the two of us. He was all smiles and told me that is was just like camping. When we are camping one of us sleeps with him, and if he is still awake when we come to bed he will lay there and smile this goofy smile at you in the dark. It is goofy and adorable. And in the midst of all his tummy trouble he reached over, stroked my face with his little hand and told me I was beautiful. Talk about melting my heart.
He was all better by the next day. (Thank goodness!) Too much turkey for my little turkey!
Labels: Holiday's
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
When Do I Get Mine?
Ok, I know that I am PMS'ing and disappointed because I can't play at Bailey's tonight but come on!
There is a guy here at work that has been here maybe 6 months and they brought him a birthday cake for his birthday! I have been here for 8 years and I haven't gotten one since my friend left 6 years ago! I never get a card, a Happy Birthday, nothing. It freakin' sucks! I know that I am not the most popular person here but it has gotten to the point where I want to just tell everyone where they can go!
I think I am going to bed as soon as I get the kiddo's to sleep. Cuddle up with my Twilight book and read until I fall asleep. Yep..that's what I am going to do.
There is a guy here at work that has been here maybe 6 months and they brought him a birthday cake for his birthday! I have been here for 8 years and I haven't gotten one since my friend left 6 years ago! I never get a card, a Happy Birthday, nothing. It freakin' sucks! I know that I am not the most popular person here but it has gotten to the point where I want to just tell everyone where they can go!
I think I am going to bed as soon as I get the kiddo's to sleep. Cuddle up with my Twilight book and read until I fall asleep. Yep..that's what I am going to do.
Labels: rant
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Here are a few pics from the eveing festivities. We took the kids to a friend's neighborhood this year since they got all out for the holiday. I have to say that it was really nice. It was an older neighborhood that wasn't brimming with a bunch of young kids so we actually got to trick or treat without getting knocked down at every house. And the kids still came home with enough candy to keep us on a sugar high for the next couple months.
Labels: Holidays
You've Got The Right Stuff (Baby)~ Lots of pics!
Love the way you turn me on....
My MIL picked me up and we rode the Lynx Train downtown to meet my SIL and some long lost friends for dinner. We met J so that I could give her her ticket before she had to go back to work (she would meet up with us after she got off work) and we had planned on eating at Rock Bottom, but it was too busy so we went across the street and had dinner and a few beverages and The Fox and the Hound. It was a blast from the past in more ways than one. I hadn't seen B and L since graduation and J since shortly after I had DQ. I have to say they looked great! I hope that we can keep in touch and see each other a lot more than once every 15 years.
We all caught up on the latest gossip and were on our way to the Bobcats Arena for the show. B & J didn't have seats with us, so we said our goodbyes and went to find our seats. We were seated in the back on the floor. The seats were decent enough and I was able to get some really good pictures.
They sang all of their hits from "back in the day" and a lot off their new album. And for men who are pushing 40 and haven't toured together in a long time, they sounded amazing and played for forever. Just their part of the concert lasted almost 2 hours (non-stop). But that wasn't the best part...
When we sat down we were right next to the sound guys and saw this big black thing but didn't think alot about it. About halfway through the show, all of the girls behind us ( about 4 rows) disappeared. It took a few seconds for us to figure out that they were now standing near the black thing that was a piano! Weeeee! I knew that Jordan and Joey played so I figured that one of them would be coming back there to play. So we rushed over there just in time to for ALL of them to come up on the mini-stage. We were literally maybe 5 feet from them! I don't think I have screamed like that since I was 13. Looking back I bet we all looked like idiots but we didn't care. I know that I didn't and would do it again if given the chance.
Words can not express just how good the New Kids On the Block Concert was. I was totally in love with them as a young teen (12-13) and I think I am in love again. This is the third time that I have seen them in concert, and it was just as awesome as it was 15 years ago. Maybe even better.
I don't remember Jordan getting half naked last time.
My MIL picked me up and we rode the Lynx Train downtown to meet my SIL and some long lost friends for dinner. We met J so that I could give her her ticket before she had to go back to work (she would meet up with us after she got off work) and we had planned on eating at Rock Bottom, but it was too busy so we went across the street and had dinner and a few beverages and The Fox and the Hound. It was a blast from the past in more ways than one. I hadn't seen B and L since graduation and J since shortly after I had DQ. I have to say they looked great! I hope that we can keep in touch and see each other a lot more than once every 15 years.
Old Friends from HS
We all caught up on the latest gossip and were on our way to the Bobcats Arena for the show. B & J didn't have seats with us, so we said our goodbyes and went to find our seats. We were seated in the back on the floor. The seats were decent enough and I was able to get some really good pictures.
They sang all of their hits from "back in the day" and a lot off their new album. And for men who are pushing 40 and haven't toured together in a long time, they sounded amazing and played for forever. Just their part of the concert lasted almost 2 hours (non-stop). But that wasn't the best part...
When we sat down we were right next to the sound guys and saw this big black thing but didn't think alot about it. About halfway through the show, all of the girls behind us ( about 4 rows) disappeared. It took a few seconds for us to figure out that they were now standing near the black thing that was a piano! Weeeee! I knew that Jordan and Joey played so I figured that one of them would be coming back there to play. So we rushed over there just in time to for ALL of them to come up on the mini-stage. We were literally maybe 5 feet from them! I don't think I have screamed like that since I was 13. Looking back I bet we all looked like idiots but we didn't care. I know that I didn't and would do it again if given the chance.
I never would have dreamed that I would get that.close. It was crazy! And something that I will remember forever. It was so totally worth the extra $$!
Labels: Concerts
