Oh My Goodness, That Was Freakin' Awsome!!!

Anyone who knows me, knows that I always wanted to be a singer. I got my very first microphone at an early age and kept on going. All through school I was involved in music-vocal music. Choir, choir contests, choir camps, voice lessons, talent shows, you name it if it was singing I was on it. I still love to sing, but my biggest and best may I add audience is Hannah and she says "Mom I'm trying to hear this, could you stop now?" Oh well you can't keep a girl from her dream, right???? I always wanted to sing like Reba and I thought she was the most awsome performer there ever had been or ever would be. Well she is still way beyond awesome, but now enters another dynamic performer!!! Country music rocks!!!


For my birthday, Joey got us tickets to the Carrie Underwood (she is know as Carrie Underwear in our house) Carnival Ride tour featuring Little Big Town. I can not tell you the last time I had such a great time. The show was on Oct. 26th, (a Sunday, so Hannah didn't get to go and boy she was upset), at the Desoto Civic Center. We had a great seats and saw the whole show with out any problems, well except the fact that we forgot the camera and had to use our cellphones to take pictures. I got pictures though, no matter how BAD they are!!! :)

Little Big Town opened the show. I had heard Little Big Town on CMT and the radio and I liked them, but after watching their show I must say they now have a new fan. I love to hear those four people fit their voices together so tightly to make such beautiful harmony. They sang a ton of songs and really got the crowd up and going.

They got us all ready for the one and only...

CARRIE UNDERWEAR, um UNDERWOOD!!!!!!
This is were the show went into "the beyond" for me! She entertains much the same as Reba, but I might even say better. She talked to us about taking her mom to the CMAs just because she knew her mom would pay for dinner. When she sang "All American Girl" she pulled a little nine year old girl up from the audience and let her sing with her. She really put on a highly energetic show! It was a really good show. The thing that amazed me the most though was at the end of the show she came out and sang "Paradise City" by Guns and Roses. I am not talking a sugary sweet country version, I am saying the version with primal screams and headbanging-to me, probably not Joey-true rocker style! I would never imagined she was a country singer had I heard this first. Then again, I would not have imagined that big singing voice coming out of a girl that sounds and looks like she weighs a buck o'five. I left the show and asked Joey if we could go buy her other CD but he said midnight was little late to be shopping. Oh well, I had a great time and was really impressed with both bands. There is soooooo much more to share, but I just don't know where to start. I loved every second of the whole show. Sorry I rambled, but atleast I blogged!? I hope your weekend was good too!

Fall Break or Fall Out?

Well I was on Fall Break this week and while it was nice to be out of school, I think I was more stressed out and busier than any week I have spent at school so far this year.

My vacation started out really rocky right before we left for our trip to Springfield (for us it is "The Happiest Place on Earth"). Shoot, forget the Drew Barrymore and her family, don't give a second thought to Angelina Jolie and Jon Voight(sp), it some of the people in my family-you heard right folks-members of my family should win EVERY CATEGORY FOR EVERY OSCAR THAT HAS TO DO WITH DRAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If it can be made in to a major drama-and I am talking a real Scarlet O'Hara here-it will be done. You got a drama pot? I got an uncle and family that can stir it for you!!! They will be happy to a little, make that a lot of chaos to your life. Anyway, enough about that because I could sit here for the next six years and rant about that.

Let's go back to my happy place, shall we? On Friday after school, Joey, Hannah, and I left to go and see our best buds in the whole world. What people fail to understand is that this is my trip of the year. If I go nowhere else that is fine as long as I make it to Springfield every October! I love being with Kodi, Trai, and Emmarie! They just bring out the best in me, they make me happy. I am so peaceful up there and it is great.

We stayed really busy the whole weekend! My crew enjoyed celebrating Princess Emmarie's birthday. I was so excited that she took up with me this time. After the party and on Sunday we went around town and everytime we would get out of the car she would greet us withbig hug and a very excited "Joey and Heather I missed you so much!" I loved it! I can't believe how big she is. I really got a kick out of her calling Joey "Miss. Huncle Joey" and Hannah coming to me and telling me Emmarie had given her a new nickname-"Hey Hannah Little".

On this trip I got to meet Kodi's friend Holly. I have read her blog since her son Tanner was born prematurely this summer, so I was very excited to get to meet the famous duo in person. Moms always have a really neat "connection" but moms of preemies seem to go past that even.

Two other biggies were going to the farm that Kodi has blogged about and my family's first trip ever to a pumpkin patch. Both outings were great fun and being with our very best friends made it even better.

On Monday we sadly came home and I started cleaning, Tuesday I spent the day with my friend Cathy then I came home and cleaned some more, and Wednesday I started cleaning as soon as I got up and have not stopped since. I must say I have worked my tush off. I have not only cleaned up but I have cleaned out: closets, shelves, dressers and so on (seven 39 gallon garbage bags and six 13 gallon garbage bags). I am still cleaning today, though I have gone to a more leasurely pace. The appraiser came this morning and the pest control man just left, I am working on and off on my kitchen and about to start laundry. I am going to start going through two other closets, Joey is going to clean his closet, and I am going to go through fall clothes this weekend. So, by Monday I will be ready for Fall Break.

Well, I haven't blogged in a while so this should do it for a few days anyway. Sorry it was so long, but I was just so dearn proud that I cleaned my house! You can ask everyone, it doesn't happen often, but wow it feels good now that I have!

OK It has Been A While

Ok so I haven't posted in forever. I am among the living I promise!

A Few of My Favorite Things

1. Do you like blue cheese? OOOOOHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

2. Favorite Food? I love it all!

3. Do you own a gun? Joey does, the less I know about it the better.

4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? I don't.

5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Nope

6. What do you think of hot dogs? I like them when I am at the fair or a ball game, a place like that. I don't like them at home.

7. Favorite Christmas song? Santa Baby

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? COFFEE, but if I don't have time I'll drink just about anything.

9. Can you do push ups? Nope. We won't even go there!!!

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? The diamond from my grandmother's wedding ring.

11. Favorite hobby? Zoning out and having brain free time

12. Do you have A.D.D.? probably

13. What is one trait that you hate about yourself? I can give in too easily.

14. Middle name? Elizabeth

15. Name 3 thoughts at this moment.
a. I don't want to go back to school.
b. I hope Anna Dale can come visit Hannah.
c. I don't want to get dressed today.

16. NAME 3 DRINKS YOU DRINK REGULAR? Water, sugar free mix ins, and tea

17. CURRENT WORRY RIGHT NOW? paying for our trip to New York, not the airline tickets, but all the extras

18. CURRENT HATE RIGHT NOW? living in this cracker box, tiny house-We are living right on top of each other

19. Favorite place to be? in my easy chair

20. How did you bring in the New Year? sleeping

21. Like to go? Depends on what when and where

22. Name three people who will complete this first? I dunno????

24. What color shirt are you wearing? pastel stripe

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No, they're too slippery

26. Can you whistle? Sometimes.

27. Favorite color? in general - red and blue, but not together

28. WOULD YOU BE A PIRATE? what!? of course not

29. WHAT SONGS DO YOU SING IN THE SHOWER? Whatever pops in my head

30. Favorite Russian Chauffeurs name? What the heck is this?

31. Favorite boy's name? Sam

32. What's in your pocket right now? I don't have any pockets and I hate that by the way.

33. Last thing that made you laugh? Kodi describing Hannah and Emmarie as Ms. Bossy meeting Ms. Bossier.

34. Best bed sheets as a child? I have no clue. I'm sure I had some great ones, but I don't remember.

35. Worst injury you've ever had?? My back after having a pinched nerve. That is what happens when your baby grows up and your try to pick her up when she is sleeping.

36. Do you love where you live? No, I am going to Springfield eventually

37. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3

38. Who is your loudest friend? More family by marriage, Lynn

39. How many pets do you have? 1dog, 1 fish

40. Does someone have a crush on you? Doubt It!

41. What is your favorite book? Mr. and Mrs. BoJo Jones

42. What is your favorite candy? It is defined by the holiday.

43. Favorite Sports Team? University of Memphis basketball

44. What were you doing 12 AM last night? watching tv, computer, cleaning

45. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Crap, I slept in the chair again!

Okay, you know how this works...copy and paste...blah, blah, blah. I'm tagging the following people:

Aunt Vickie
Kerri Taylor

Sometimes Your Heart Gets Broken

What do you do when you have a friend, that you have been practically inseperable from for a long time, that suddenly wants no part of you? How do you deflect that heartbreak? This friend is going through some incredible trials right now, but to tell your friend don't call me, I'll call you, seems a little scary to me. I have been down this road so many times before. I miss my friend, I want to help her, reach out to her during this hard time, but she won't even return my phone calls. I have cried and cried over this. I saw her this weekend at Weight Watchers and she talked to me very casually, but she talked so I am more inclined to think maybe she doesn't HATE me. I don't know. My heart breaks when I think about it. I could hardly sleep last week because of it. It is never good when you hear "It's not you, it's me..." no matter who it comes from. I have just been so sad because part of me thinks she really must hate me and the other part believes what she says about needing to deal with her stuff.

Hopefully this will be a better week...

Kodi, I can't wait for you and your gang to come visit!

I Was Tagged...

1. What time did you get up this morning? 6am, by the grace of God, I fell asleep in the reclincer and had no alarm. Joey slept through the other one
2. Diamonds or pearls? YES!
3.The last movie you saw at a movie theater? National Treasure (the second one)
4. What is your favorite TV show? Nothing scary
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Oatmeal, wow I am a Granny!

6. What is your middle name? Elizabeth

7. What food do you dislike? anything I can't identify
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Hank Williams Sr. and Willie Nelson
9. What kind of car do you drive? Ford Fusion
10. Favorite sandwich? Subway's grilled/roasted chicken breast
11. What characteristics do you despise? lying
12. Favorite item of clothing? sweatpants and tshirts

13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would it be? anywhere with no students and lots of relaxation(sp)

14. What color is your bathroom? almond & blue where the paint is peeling

15. Favorite brand of clothing? CHEAP

16. Where would you retire? You mean I'll get to do that one day?

17. Most memorable birthday? I don't remember the number, but I thought I would be sly and get out of being sung to at the resturaunt we were at so I went to the bathroom to hide. While I was in there I ended up really needing to use the restroom so as I sat there taking care of business the waitresses and my friend come in to the restroom and sang happy birthday to me right there in the toilet!!!!
19. When is your birthday? September 8
20.Are you a morning person or a night person? depends on the day you ask

21. What is your shoe size? 10

22. What did you want to be when you were little? I wanted to be a singer, then I found out I had to get a real job
23. What are you doing today? teaching 1st grade
24. What is your favorite candy? that's a hard one...I don't really have one favorite

25. What is your favorite flower? star gazer lillies

26. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? ???????
27. Do you wish on stars? nope
28. Do you believe in Angels? definitely

29. What is your pet peeve? just one????????? Listening to someone be cruel to someone else. STUPIDITY and not taking responsibitlity for your kids
30. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Emily

31. Favorite soft drink? can't drink them

32. Favorite restaurant? Well's Kitchen
33. Hair Color? black/brown

34. Siblings? 1 older sister
35. Favorite day of the year? last day of school
36. Favorite toy as a child? any baby doll

37. Hugs or kisses?
38. Chocolate or vanilla? vanilla
39. What is under your bed? A science experiment
40. Who is the friend you've had longest? Wow...Kodi Logan
41. What did you do last night? went to the gym

42. Favorite smell?
43. What are you afraid of? snakes, frogs, & worms & big dogs

44. How many keys on your key ring? 6?

45. How many years at your current job? 5 years

46. Favorite day of the week? Friday

47. How many towns have you lived in? too many to count...1

48. Do you make friends easily? no, I'm too shy at first, then I have too many trust issues

What Do You Do?

I just have to wonder sometimes why things happen. My cousin Jamie, whom I was raised with as a brother/sister relationship, has been so angry since his brother died in 2006. I completely understand that, but when I tried to reach out to him he told me to go to hell and crushed me! He has a son that he has NOTHING to do with. I adore that little boy and I am best friends with his son's mother. I am so angry with Jamie and think he is useless, but he has been coming around, back to the old Jamie. We aren't having heart to heart talks or anything, but we have general conversation, speak to each other. I just feel torn because I am still angry and hurt with him, and having any conversation no matter how small talkish it is makes me feel as though I am betraying Emily. Jamie is not welcome at my house because I don't trust him. He has changed and he is still angry and acts really strange and just a lot of other stuff. I just don't know what to do. I feel like I am talking out of both sides of my mouth but I am not. Jamie is a screw up that has no respect for anyone. There has been no loving reunion between us, just small talk and a picture of us at Christmas. Am I in the wrong?

Anyway, yesterday was Hazel's birthday. She is 59. All she could talk about was wanting to be 60. She was being weird. Everyone was just kinda looking at her funny. I got her a Grandmother's bracelet, but I don't think she liked it. It was one of those, oh-thaaaatsss niceeeee... I hope she liked it because I really thought about what I wanted her to have and I thought she would like it.

I am falling asleep as I type so I have to stop in mid-blog. Sorry to do this!