Who woulda' thought it?

Ok, I've always talked about how busy I am and really would like to slow down; I now am looking, begging and pleading for something to do.

The girls are all in Dalhart with my parents. They have a full schedule. So far they have walked in Relay for Life, gone swimming (a couple of times), helped Grandpa clean out a rental house, seen UP, and its only been 4 days. Today they are going to pick up their 3 cousins and mom and dad are taking all 6 grandkids to Wonderland Park and keeping them the next 2 nights (brave or stupid, you decide!).

Mike has started helping Barry with harvest. SO, I am home alone ALL day and really enjoyed the first few hours, but am bored out of my mind now. I've read, watched all the talk shows, and am ready for some company!!

So, next time I am complaining about how busy I am, PLEASE remind me of this week. I really do enjoy all the activities the kids and Mike keep me hopping to and am starting to miss the people and the activities.

Class Done!!

So, I got through the last week of my writing class. It was rough and I got a lot of work done, but I am really glad it's over. I ended up with the memoir piece, the poem, a 'life' story told in 6 word memoirs and lunes, and a piece about the perception of math to most students. I also made a leather 3 ring binder as my final project. It was a rough week; I was getting up at 5 or 6 everyday and staying up till 1 or 2. But I did finally finish and can enjoy the rest of the summer.

So, as soon I was done with class Friday Mike and I left for Pueblo to help with a branding. As we were pulling into the hotel I told Mike to stop the vehicle. He didn't understand why until I pointed out Lawana and Jim standing there. Isn't it crazy that we both end up in Pueblo at the same hotel on the same weekend. We had a very nice visit Friday night.

My girls are in Texas right now. They went down to walk in the Relay for Life with mom. They also have lots of other activities planned. Tonight they went to see UP, they are going to go to Wonderland Park in Amarillo, go to a Dillas game and spend time with their cousins. Noah, Halle, and Kandin are looking forward to the sleepover with my 3. I think mom and dad are crazy to have all 6 grandkids over.

Wow!! What a Week!!

So, last week I've been taking a writing class. Yes I know, I'm a math teacher. Why am I taking a writing class for teachers? Probably because I'm a glutton for punishment. I'm the woman who has to spell check the most basic of words and hasn't written since college. I signed up for the class because I need 4 more graduate credits to move up on the pay scale and this is a 4 credit class. But I've amazed myself and the English teachers. I've written a memoir piece and a poem (YES, a poem) and I think they are pretty good, if I may say so myself. OK, so others have said the same. In fact, the 'teacher' of the class said she is raising the bar for me. I think we both had pretty low expectations and I exceded those. If I get brave enough, maybe I'll be able to share them once I'm done editing. Still one more week to go, we'll see how things turn out.

We went to a branding today and really enjoyed the morning. It rained on us most of the time, but just a slow, straight down rain that kept us cool and the dust WAY down. It was one of the relaxed, fun brandings that are the best.

Mike and I also went to a wedding tonight. Riki Berry and Cody Cordova got married. Riki is such a neat girl (ok, not really a girl). She has been such a good friend to Courtney and is really a good role model. We wish them the best of luck and many, many years together.

I have lots of writing to do for my class this week, so I probably won't be on again until next weekend, unless something BIG comes up. Have a great one!!

Running on....

OK, I'm not sure what we are all running on. Sometimes I think adrenaline, others its fumes and most of the time it has to be empty. Courtney left the house at 4:00pm Thursday, got home after midnight from a volleyball camp. She then left at 6:30 Friday morning, got home at 6:00 pm, left at 6:30 this morning and is planning on being home at 7:00 tonight all for basketball. With all the ball, we are spending almost every spare moment trying to get the 4-H projects completed. The earlier we can complete them, the more summer we'll have, at least that's the plan.

Mike's parents are coming up tomorrow for a much needed fishing trip. We all need it and are really looking forward to relaxing and enjoying the day. Our weather has been wonderful, not too hot, so it should be really nice. After everyone has their fill of fishing, we are going to have a dinner at the house before they all head home. Mom and Dad are taking Reagen and Morgyn with them. Courtney has so much going on that she needs to stay with Mike and I, but that's ok since she won't be home much and Mike and I will get our alone time.

Oh, the srawberry plants are still growing and even producing a few strawberries. Maybe they will survive (knock on wood!).

No, I haven't fallen...

...off the face of the earth. I was so looking forward to school being out because things were SO hetic during the spring. We haven't slowed down at all, just changed our hours. Now instead of getting up at 5:30 and going to bed at 10, we now get up at 7 and go to bed at 12 or 1. It's go, go, go all the time. Between all the cowboy work, 4-H and ball camps we are non-stop. I was really looking forward to staying home yesterday since it's the only day until the last day of the month that I don't have anything on my calender; but of course my husband told a friend we'd be 'happy' to come help brand. Needless to say, he had to kick me out of bed, throw me in the shower and make me get in the car.

OH, we got a 'new' pickup. So it isn't brand new, but new to us. Finally a vehicle where all 5 of us can travel and take the horses. It's a 2002 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dually. It's BIG!!! I love driving it, I love being bigger than most on the highway. I really like taking one vehicle and not two, gotta help the enviroment too!!

Well, have a wonderfull week. I'll try to post again soon, but we are running all over this week again, so no promises.