Confessions Of An Angel Waitress

It's Been Awhile

2011-04-27T07:54:00.000-07:00

Hello there! It's just me again :)
So much has happened recently it is hard to know where to start. Just to let you all know I do red your journals, but I got alot to catch up on. When I wake up I mostly go to face book or singsnap. I rarely write in here. I miss jland!!!!!!!!
It seems like when I write in here not that many people read it anymore and sometimes I feel like I am just talking to myself, so if you do read say howdy!

Ok let's start with Eric my 27 yr old son and the love and joy of my life. Eric is still living in Austin. He is now in his own apartment, which is better than my own house :)..He has a third floor apartment and the view is spectacular! His swimming pool is awesome and the hot tub...well let's just say I could stay there for a long time. I recently went to visit him for week. It was a great time. He now has a girlfriend. I like her pretty much, but I guess no one is always happy with everything about their child's choice. I won't go into details just in case this is somehow assessable to the public. I would not want to hurt any feelings.
He is working as a delivery person for Jason's Deli which just kills me since he spent all that time and money getting his associates degree and is not using it at the moment. I know work is hard to find especially Chef jobs in Austin since they have a fresh batch of graduates every year. One of Eric's problems is his teeth. He has always had trouble with his teeth since he was a baby. Now I found a place called Clear Choice who do teeth implants. I am going to bite the bullet and have the work done for him so that his confidence is better and I think it will help with both the job and the girl situation. The only problem is that it is going to cost me 20,000.00 to have the work done...yes...you read that right the first time...
His girlfriend has two children from another guy. They are 1 and 4 yrs old. I of course love the children. I just think Eric is taking more on than he needs to. I have to put this in God's hands and not worry about something I have no control over.
Anyway...Rick and I are doing good. Rick planted a huge garden this year. We have radishes, cilantro, okra, corn, green beans, onions, squash, tomatoes, and numerous other veggies growing there. We also got a plum tree and some pepper plants growing. I spend alot of my time reading on the back porch watching the birds that come to visit each day.
We are not back at work yet, but will have to return soon. I will go back to HEB where I was a cashier. I still have my insurance license, but that kind of work bores me terribly. Rick is not sure what he wants to go back to work for. He knows how to do almost everything, so his options are many. As long as he can find a company who is hiring.
Sadie my puppy is doing good and her pup Shelby who now lives with Eric is doing well too. We had a recent scare with Shelby as she tried to take up smoking, we had to rush her to the vet. She is fine now.
We are still getting rid of stuff at my parents house and hope to sell it this year. Then I divide up the money and go back to my "normal" life. I can't wait!
We need to have a few more yard sales and get organized.
Eric will be having the dental surgery within the next 90 days, We want to go on one more vacation and then it will be back to work.
Hopefully with Eric's new teeth he will get a better job and well...
Anyway. I hope you are all doing well and that you had a nice Easter.
We spent ours with Eric and his "family".
Take care of yourselves and I will see you on facebook :) xoxBarb

yeah!!!

2011-01-05T07:57:00.000-08:00

Just found out the results...xray and ultra sound all came out normal!!!!!!!!!!!!! So doc thinks maybe I just pulled a muscle in my stomach or something. Don't know why red blood count was high but since I have a bad history with cancer in my family he wanted the tests done to be sure it was all ok..Praise the Lord. I am gonna be around a long time!!! Thank you everyone for your love and prayers!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!!

AND NOW TO SOMETHING A LOT MORE FUN...SEE IF YOU CAN SPOT THE LIE..

Ok, so my friend John tags me in his note which tells me that he wants to know 30 random things/facts about me just to get to know me a little better and shared the same with me about himself (hisself?). He added in the 1 lie, so you guys will have to figure out which one is the lie. Here are the ground rules: 1. When you read this, you have to create your own and tag at least 30 people and don't forget to tag the person who sent it to you (in this case, me). 2. Make it interesting. Tell us just some random things about yourself, or just some strange facts we may not know about you. 3. Have fun with it!

Kudos to Chris "Dimples" Perez, who knows which is his best side to be photographed from!

30 Randoms/1 Lie:

1. I like to eat plain M & M's mixed with salted peanuts but I will not eat the red ones.

2. When I was a little girl I wanted to join the circus and be a missionary and teach the clowns about God.

3. I am deathly afraid of spiders.

4. I will go up to strangers and start up a conversation.

5.At the grocery store I like to take things out of peoples carts and put them into mine, especially if there is a kid in the seat, I will take cookies or something I know they will notice......I give it back if the kid crys.

6 I have some pictures I have taken of ghostly images.

7. I smile at everyone I meet even if they look at me ugly.

8.I have over 10 pairs of shoes, but only wear about 2 pairs.

9.I love to spend the afternoon making up new recipes and cooking them.

10. I was suspected of being an illegal alien by the border patrol.

11.When I was little my mom made me wear my hair short and I had cat glasses..

12. My Aunt traced our family and I am related to Abraham Lincoln.

13.My Dad used to buy my Mom a present every 22nd day of the month for all the 50 years they were married.

14. I can play 5 different instruments.

15. One of my favorite things to do is put together jigsaw puzzles.

16.I own over 100 karaoke cds

17. I have saved three children from death. Two from drowning and one from choking.

18. I am known to dress up on Halloween and have only missed one year doing so in my entire life.

19.I have not drank a Diet Pepsi in three months now..

20.My house is paid off and I owe no rent or mortgage.

21.I have been to 5 different states on vacation.

22.When I go fishing I always try to take along a book to read in case the fish aren't biting.

23.I wear 8 rings on my fingers

24.I sometimes wish I was a dragonfly and could just fly through the air..

25.When I was little I thought I had a twin sister and that she live on the other side of the mirror.

26. In Kindergarten I had my class convinced that I was a real princess.

27.I also told my teacher I was allergic to milk...but I'm not.

28. I once stole a bag of Cheetos and a big red, I took it back the next day and told the store clerk that I took it.

29. I lived in an apartment in downtown San Antonio when I was 18.

30. My Dad wrote two books and I edited one of them.

31. I do not own an ipod..

AND ONE MORE FOR YOU...A HAPPY NEW YEAR QUESTIONAIREHAPPY NEW YEAR QUESTIONAIRE
.by Barbara Cullum Masters on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at 10:09pm.1. What did you do in 2010 that you never done before?

LEARNED TO PLAY UKULELE

2. Did you keep all of last years resolutions?

HECK NO...I DON'T EVEN REMEMBER HALF OF THEM

3. Have any resolutions for next year?

NO....NOT GONNA BOTHER WITH THAT THIS YEAR

4. What countries did you visit?

COUNTRIES? SERIOUSLY? I BARELY HAD TIME TO VISIT THE MAILBOX

5. What would you like to have a 2011 that you didn't have in 2010?

LESS DRAMA AND MORE FUN TIME

6. What date in 2010 will be etched in your memory?

THE DAY I SAID GOODBYE TO PAM

7. What was your biggest achievement this year?

STAYING STRONG

8. What was your biggest failure?

EVERY MISTAKE IS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE...SO I GUESS NONE

9.Did you suffer any illness or injury?

SORE TUMMY

10. What was the best thing you bought?

UKULELE

11. Who's behavior made you appalled and depressed?

CAN'T SAY....BUT HE KNOWS WHO HE IS....

12. What did you get really really excited about?

TEACHING MYSELF TO PLAY THE UKULELE....SEEM TO HAVE A THEME GOING HERE LOL

13.Where did most of your money go?

BILLS

14. What songs will always remind you of 2010?

TOO MANY TO NAME

15. What do you wish you would have done more of?

SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY

16. What do you wish you done less of?

EATING SWEETS

17. How will you be spending Christmas?

I SPENT IT WITH MY TWO FAVORITE GUYS RICK AND ERIC

18. Did you fall in love in 2010?

NO I FELL A LONG TIME AGO

19. How many one night stands?

I MOSTLY SIT AT NIGHT

20. What was your fav tv show?

BIG BROTHER, SURVIVOR, TEEN MOM, HELL'S KITCHEN, CELEBRITY REHAB, INTERVENTION,

21. Do you hate anyone that you didn't hate this time of year?

HATE IS TOO MUCH OF A WASTE OF TIME

22. What was/were the best books you read?

TOO MANY TO NAME

23. What was your greatest musical discovery?

UMMMMMM UKULELE :)

24. What did you want and get?

UKULELE ....TEE HEE

25. What did you want and not get?

WALLS.....AND A DOOR

26. What was your fav film this year?

AVATAR

27.What kept you sane?

GOD AND MY HEAVENLY GUARDIAN ANGELS DAD, MOM, CHRISTI AND PAM

28. What celebrity did you fancy the most?

MATTHEW MCCONAGHY

29. Tell us a life lesson you learned this year.

LIFE IS SHORT...ENJOY EVERY SECOND

30. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:

"WELL YOU DONE DONE DONE ME AND YOU BET I FELT IT

I TRIED TO BE CHILL BUT YOUR SO HOT THAT I MELTED

I FELL RIGHT THROUGH THE CRACKS...NOW I'M TRYIN TO GET BACK

AND

I JUST WANT TO BE OK BE OK BE OK

I JUST WANT TO BE OK TODAY

31. Where were you when 2010 began?

HOME

32. Who were you with?

RICK AND SADIE

33. Where will you be when 2010 ends?

HOME

34. Who will you be with when 2010 ends?

ERIC...RICK WENT HUNTING

35. Did someone treat you badly in 2010?

YES SO I'M NOT HER FRIEND NO MORE

36. Did you treat someone badly in 2010?

NO I DIDN'

TAG YOU'RE IT!

.IF NOT ALREADY THERE ADD ME AS A FRIEND ON FACEBOOK!!!
LOVE YOU ALL BARB

Ultrasound of RUQ

2010-12-23T04:51:00.000-08:00

Had to fast this morning.....not fun....but when I read that Missie had to fast for 3 days, I thought...suck it up Barb....anyway I am having an ultrasound today at 12:30. I have to go into San Antonio to get it done because the small town I live in doesn't have that here. Or a Walmart either ...jus sayin...and so Rick will be going with me and he said he was going to take me out to eat after.
I will be going by my parents house to pick up the mail from their neighbor...she is an angel...she has been picking up my parents mail for 2 years now because as you know they are in Heaven now. She picks up the mail so it will look like someone lives there and it doesn't build up. They also park their truck over there. I don't worry about the house because if anything happens there I get a phone call. She watches that house like a hawk.
I am thinking of getting her something special for Christmas...but I don't know what.
Eric will be coming home late today when he gets off of work. He gets to stay with us until Sunday!!!!!
Sadie got kennel cough from her daughter Shelby, but they are both on medicine now and getting better.
Sadie and I have matching nails...red and green...I will try to take pictures later.
BTW for new readers Sadie is my puppy dog.
Wishing all of you a Merry Christmas!
I will be back to let you know how the ultrasound went.
Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me!
Love ya! xoixBarb

I'm scared

2010-12-22T09:24:00.000-08:00

I have been having stomach pain in the top part of my right side under my rib cage. I went to the doctor on Monday and he did blood tests. I called today and the nurse said my red blood count is high. They will be sceduleing an ultra sound soon. I don't know what this means. I am worried. I want to live to be 100. I hope it is something simple that can be fixed with medicine and that it is not life threatening. Please keep me in your prayers.
I would also like to take this time to tell each and everyone of you how much you all mean to me. You keep a smile on my face. I read alot of blogs here and don't always respond, but I do love you all very much.
I will keep you posted on the results of the tests. All of the other lab work came out good, so that is a great sign.
If anyone knows what causes high red blood count I would appreciate the advice.
I am going to try and put this aside so that we can have a good Christmas. I am ready. All the shopping is done and now we are just waiting on Santa Claus.
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
xoxBarb

Hi there!

2010-12-21T08:19:00.000-08:00

Greeting cards have all been sent. The shopping and wrapping too. Now just counting the days until we can rip them all open and play with our new toys!

My Poem for Pam

2010-11-22T21:58:00.000-08:00

Since I last wrote in here a tragedy has occured. My sister Pam was hit and killed by a train....my poem for her.

The poem I wrote for my sister today....

I Never Said Goodbye by Barbara Masters for my sister Pam

Pam, I never said goodbye to you.
...It was always see you later.
It never made any sense to me to do.
Since I knew I would see you again soon.
I only say goodby to those I'll never see again
So to say those words to you....
Never occured to me.

One day I will see you again.
But I still have work to do.
So even though you're far way
I still feel near to you.

One day we will talk and laugh together again
In my heart I do believe
That death is not the end of life
It's but a short retreat.

I never said goodbye to you.
Instead I say I love you
As you wait in Heaven for me I hope I make you Proud.
I will live my life doing good
and helping others when they are down.

Your leaving made me cry.
I find it hard to breathe
But in the end I know
that I will see you again with me.
So I will never say goodbye....

I'll just say "See you later ♥

HEY!!!

2010-11-03T09:36:00.000-07:00

Look...it's me! Alot has been happening lately.
Where to start....
Ok I will start with my sister Pam. She was in a mental hospital and I was going to see her about once a week. She would get better and then she would get worse. I would bring her her favorite things. Gummy Bears, Churchs Fried Chicken and a roll of quarters and makeup and clothes. She worked in the salon there as a patient. It came to a point to where they said she was well enough to move out of the hospital, but she didn't want to leave. They sent her to a group home about 30 minutes away from where I live.
Recently I was able to pick her up and spend the day with her. I took her to the bank so she could open up a checking account, but she did not have updated information so we will have to wait on that.
When I picked her up she had orange hair. I took her to a salon and they fixed the color for her. We came home and she got on the computer and was trying to look up stuff about her husband. I did not think this was very healthy for her to do.
We ended up after a day of makeup and hair taking her home and I was suppose to pick her up again yesterday to celebrate her birthday. I called and she said she just wanted to stay home and sleep.
Just talked to her today and she again just wants to sleep. Part of me wants to just go and make her go out with me, but the other part is saying to give her time to adjust.
Rick and I are still not working and living off of our savings. I am still trying to get stuff organized and out of my parents house so that I can put it on the market to sell. Right now we are painting and refinishing the wood floor.
I feel overwhelmed at times trying to get everything done and looking back to see that even though I have done alot....so much more needs to be finished.
Eric is doing good in Austin.
Recently he was in a car crash and the person who hit him took off leaving his elderly mom in the truck. The police are after him, but since Eric did not get a good look at him he probably wouldn't be able to pick him out of a line up if they ever catch him.
Our insurance paid to have the car fixed and will be going after the other drivers insurance to get the money back including the 500.00 deductable I had to pay to get the car repaired.
Rick recently had hernia surgury which cost us close to 4000.00. The savings at this rate is almost gone.
I try not to worry about the money...but none is coming in and it is all going out.
I will not let this all get me down. Life is too short to worry. I know God will take care of me.

It's Been Awhile...

2010-08-17T22:21:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! How are you all doing? I know...I know...about time!
Alot has been happening to me and ..nothing at all at the same time. I had a cancer scare. I thought I felt a lump in my breast. I did this after I found out that two of my closest and dearest friends had cancer.
My BFF Donna found a lump and went to have a mammogram. They discovered cancer. She is now undergoing chemo. I feel so bad for her as she got really sick..They told her that she would lose her hair. That would be one of the hardest things for me as I have long hair and quite attached to it. My other friend Vickie found out recently she has cancer too. They both underwent mastectomy's. Donna will be OK after 3 more chemo treatments and then she starts on the pills.
Vickie has cancer spread all throughout her body. Brain, breast, bone...she starts chemo next week.
I went in and had a mammogram. They had me come back for an ultrasound. I got a letter in the mail today that said the tests came back normal and negative for cancer. That was a big relief. I will be there for my two friends.
My husband Rick goes in to have a hernia operation next week. I have to drive him home.
I just read what I wrote...I sound like an old woman...you know the ones who talk about all these health problems.
Things aren't all bad, we did get to go for one last fishing trip before Ricks surgery last weekend. We stayed in a new place. It was really nice. It had satellite tv and everything...not really roughing it were we?
Still working on my parents estate. Hopefully we will be done this year. There is just still so much stuff. We have already had 3 yard sales and it doesn't look like we have even started yet.
Eric is doing good in Austin. He is working part time at Fion and full time for Jasons Deli. Shelby his pup...dog is doing good too.
Our Sadie is still keeping us in laughter each day.
I am going to try to write more.
I am still on a diet, but at a platoe....or however you spell it...sound it out...plat toe...??? plautau?
I continue to enjoy singing each day.
Hope all is well with each of you. Hugs, Barb

What's up Doc?

2010-06-18T07:57:00.000-07:00

What's up Doc?

The Spark

2010-06-13T08:30:00.000-07:00

The Spark

Shopping Done

2010-06-09T17:29:00.000-07:00

Shopping Done

WOW!!!! NO WONDER!!!

2010-06-03T10:06:00.000-07:00

WOW!!!! NO WONDER!!!

Wow...now that's different!

2010-06-02T20:21:00.000-07:00

Wow...now that's different!

Lighting a Match

2010-06-01T17:06:00.000-07:00

Lighting a Match

Spreading the Spark

2010-06-01T08:08:00.000-07:00

Spreading the Spark

Made my menu for this week

2010-05-31T14:02:00.000-07:00

Made my menu for this week

wondering....

2010-05-30T08:03:00.000-07:00

wondering....

Counting my blessings

2010-05-29T15:09:00.000-07:00

Counting my blessings

Exercise for today

2010-05-28T07:32:00.001-07:00

Exercise for today

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Good Mornin and how do you do?

2010-05-27T09:41:00.001-07:00

Good Mornin and how do you do?

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Ordered my Spark Book today

2010-05-26T06:58:00.001-07:00

Ordered my Spark Book today

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Shopping done...and a discovery

2010-05-25T15:10:00.001-07:00

Shopping done...and a discovery

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Making a grocery list

2010-05-24T07:21:00.001-07:00

Making a grocery list

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Last Day of Yardsale

2010-05-23T07:28:00.001-07:00

Last Day of Yardsale

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Genie in a Bottle

2010-05-19T06:40:00.001-07:00

Genie in a Bottle

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Fishing Trip

2010-05-11T09:45:00.000-07:00

Ok....first of all I would like to say,,,,, who are these people reading this blog and leaving comments that are spam. This blog is for me and my friends...please leave your ugly sexual comments on your own blog...

Ok now on to the fishing trip
This past weekend Rick and I went to Choke Canyon for a weekend of relaxation and fishing. Notice I separated those two...lol cuz if you are fishing like we did this weekend there wasn't much time for relaxation. LOL
We caught over 60 fish! I prayed on the way asking God to let us catch some and he came through for us.
It was suppose to be a weekend where we could relax. Spend time with Eric who was scheduled to arrive on Friday night after work.
An unexpected visitor arrived who ruined most of the weekend for me.
An old friend of ours named Johnny...yes that is his real name and I don't care.
We all use to be close friends, but he ruined it by trying to split Rick and I up and numerous other things. It came down to the point of me saying it was either me or him.
He just showed up at our camp uninvited and moved into our cabin and everything. I wanted to tell him to leave, but Rick didn't.
After he arrived the pole fishing wasn't as good because he would stomp out in the water to throw his pole out and pretty much scare off the fish that I was aiming for.
I tried not to let it ruin my time, but you have to understand . This guy is one of those who cusses, yells, drinks like a fish and is just plain annoying. Bragging about everything and repeating himself over and over.
I tried to stay away from him as much as possible. Rick doesn't even like him, but did not want to be "rude"/
I thought it was "rude" that he showed up at our camp and stayed for free in our cabin and helped himself to our food etc.
Plus we didn't get to spend quality time with Eric.
Ok....enough about that.
It was fun catching all the fish and spending time with Eric and Shelby.
Eric gave me a sweet Mothers Day card. Rick said he forgot it was Mothers Day and would make it up to me.....heard that before.
I was going to have a yard sale this weekend, but we are expecting rain...so I guess it will have to wait until next weekend.
I am planning a trip to Arkansas some time in June to meet a friend that I have talked to everyday who I met online.
Her name is Donna and she and I are like sisters. We tell each other everything. I am going to stay with her for a week. I can't wait!
I will be riding in a plane which I have not done for over 20 years. I am a little nervous about that, but also excited.
She is like a Mom to me. She was there for me when I lost my parents and I have been there for her in her losses as well. I really believe that God put us in contact with each other.
Other than that things are pretty much the same.
I haven't talked to my sister in a few days so I will be calling her to see if she wants me to come and visit.
Eric is doing great in Austin.
Sorry about the rant...but I am sure some of you have "been there and done that"
I just hope Johnny doesn't think he has a green light to start coming over to our house again.
Here are the reasons I will not allow it.
1. He is a druggie
2. He has told Rick that he should cheat on me
3. He went around town telling people we were getting a divorce.
4. He is loud and obnoxious
5. He is like Hotel California...he never wants to leave.

Ok....hopefully next time I write it will be about something pleasant.
Love you all, Barb

A visit to my sister

2010-04-29T01:36:00.000-07:00

I went to visit my sister today. I am sorry to report that she has had another relapse. She has lost the weight she had gained. She told me she wasn't eating again. I feel like we are back to square one. She has no desire to leave or even try to get better. She worries about things she has no control over. She worries that her children are not being taken care of. She has two children in college and one that is 14 yrs old and still living with her cheating, cruel and terrible husband which as someone commented conveniently forgot the part in the marriage vows that say in sickness and in health.
Also he is the reason she is sick now. We had a long talk....4 hours and most of it was about her finally coming to the terms that yes indeed he is a jerk. I am glad she realizes this. My parents tried to help her, but she could not see past the part about being true to her marriage....no matter what.
I feel bad for her kids. They had to grow up in that household with their father being cruel and hateful to their mother. And now their mom is in a mental hospital with no hope.
I tried to encourage her the best I could. She mentioned that her doctor was trying to get hold of me so that I could take her out for a few hours and go out to eat or shopping or something. I told her just to let me know and I would come and we could do whatever she wanted to do.
I feel caught in the middle to an extent because I feel that the doctors should know that she is not eating. She tells them that she ate at the coffee shop. When in reality she is just not eating again.
Not sure what to do because if I do tell them....they will tell her I told them and then she won't trust me anymore.
I want to be there for her and help her in any way I can. But right now she has her mind up that things are never going to change and that she is just going to stay there for the rest of her life. She is only 50 years old.
She says there is no reason to get better because she will never have a car, a job or any reason to be out.
I wonder if they have changed her medicine....or maybe she is not taking it again. You know...pretending to and then spitting it out.
I miss my big sister. I wish that I would have known all this was going on. I would have MADE her leave him.
He is still having an affair with a married woman. He is still married to my sister.
He is the type of guy who is a charmer and everyone thinks he is a good guy....he isn't.
He does not have me fooled.
It's been a long day.
Barb

look it's me!!!

2010-04-26T11:09:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! How is everyone doing? I sure miss Jland...it seemed so much easier to write more often. Anyway..
What is the world have I been up to?

Rick and I are doing great! We still have Sadie Marie and she is for the most part the joy of our lives. She recently bit me, but my finger has healed and she is getting more discipline now. No more sleeping with Mom and Dad :). I think she feels bad about it. Really!
Rick just brought in the mail and I got the latest truck bill and my Good Housekeeping magazine!!! Can't wait to go out on my deck in my new chair and read it!

Eric is doing great! He still lives in Austin and is working there. He lives with his best friend Chase and wife Amy. They split the bills three ways. All three are working so it works out pretty good. But I think this will be the last year. Eric needs his own place. There have been times where he has gone grocery shopping and come home to find it all gone. Also the same with the cleaning situation.
Amy does not cook or clean. Neither does Chase....
Anyway Eric is the Daddy of Sadies pup Shelby who is already big as a horse now. She is a doll and so sweet. They come home for visits often.
We have been going fishing some. Need to plan another trip soon.

I might be going to Arkansas for a week to meet one of my friends I met online. That is a book in itself.

My sister is still in the hospital and I am wondering if she might be there forever. She has no motivation to get out, she said if she does she is going to stop taking her medicine and eating...so I think she is better off there. She also said she would go back to not bathing....so being there with the rules is best for her right now.

Her husband has filed for divorce and is trying to get custody of their son and child support...what a moron.

We are still dealing with the estate stuff. Yeah

I am just trying to take it one day at a time.
My new routine is Going up.
Get up early
Make up bed
Wash up
Look up..thank God for each day and ask for his guidance
Eat up healthy food
Dress up every day even if I never leave the house.
Read up...at least an hour a day
Sing up...as often as possible
And most important....NEVER GIVE UP!!!!

Ok that's about it for now...going to go read my new magazine and enjoy the beautiful day!

God Bless you all and never forget me! xoxBarb

MOMisms

2010-01-24T14:00:00.000-08:00

Mom-isms....How many of you heard your Mom say this?
And how many of you find yourself saying these expressions...

" A little "birdy" told me.

Now my Mom did say this to me quite often growing up. I said the same words to Eric. One day I saw him outside just staring up at the sky. I asked him what he was looking for and he told me he was looking for that little birdy that kept telling on him because he was gonna shoot it.

"Are you lying to me?"

Now I never did quite get this one...I mean if I WAS lying to her I was not about to tell her I was! And yet I found myself asking my child the same question.

"If it were a snake it would have bitten you"

OK, but it isn't a snake! Just tell me where I put it already!!!

"I'm doing this for your own good"

I mean really spanking me and putting me on restriction is really for my own good????

"Pick that up before somebody trips on it and breaks their neck!"

I mean really? How often has this actually happened???

"Shut your mouth and eat!"

Is this even possible???

"When you have your own house then you can make the rules"

OH<<<

"Always wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident"

I mean seriously....if you are in an accident...are you really gonna have Clean underwear?

"Turn off that light! Do you think we own the electric company?"

You mean we don't? LOL

"Watch your language!"

I mean is this even possible unless you are looking in a mirror???
And my favorite

"Go to your room and think about what you did"

I already knew what I did and I got in big trouble for it, so why would I want to waste the rest of my day thinking about it.

Tell me some of you mom-isms.

2010-01-08T08:04:00.000-08:00

Aiden and the snowman.

Payton says Hello

Cheese!!!

Bryndon, Aiden and Rick

Emily, Matt and Payton

This is my niece and her children. She is a special person in my life. She needs prayers daily :) She is going through alot. It is hard to be a Mommy to three kids and life is not easy. She is hanging in there though. Love you Emily.,

Look how much these angels have grown!

Happy New Year 2010 and a look back at 2009

2010-01-06T08:22:00.000-08:00

2009 brought a lot of fun and adventure. It brought some work too. I made two new friends and I will treasure their friendships for life. Sometimes God puts people in our lives to help us through the rough times. Sometimes God puts us in other peoples lives to help them through theirs. I only hope that I help others as much as they have helped me. One of the first friends I would like to talk about is Scott aka Robert :) He is my duet partner on singsnap.com. We have sang over 100 duets together. I like him because he gets me. We have the same wacky sense of humor and let me tell you the guy can sing! If you have a spare moment go to singsnap and check us out.

Scott aka Robert...thank you for being my friend!
This year I also got to reconnect with my big sister. We have been through a lot this year. She continues to improve and I go to see her about once a week. She is doing much better and is now smiling more. She is a true joy in my life and I thank God for my big sister.

Me and Pam as kids.

This year I played many roles...Friend, Sister, Aunt, Mom, Wife, you name it. Life is a dance you learn as you go. Sometimes I wished I could be a genie in a bottle and blink and everything would be perfect...But life is not that way.

Another friend I made this year was Donna. She is my new BFF. We have weathered many a storm. We have spent hours..and I do mean hours on the phone laughing and sharing. God definitely brought Donna into my life and I am so grateful he did. She is such a blessing to me. She is always there for me no matter what time of night or day. I am there for her as well. Hopefully I will be going to actually meet her in person in March of 2010. She lives in Arkansas.

Always the clown. Even though life may be hard right now I plan on keeping my sense of humor...Sometimes it is the only sense I got!

In 2009 we got the pleasure of taking a trip with Eric and our granddog Shelby. We went to Port Aransas for a week and had so much fun! We even had our own private swimming pool. Shelby is already about 2 times this size now.

I wore many hats this year I was a singer, a mother, a wife, a friend, a sister, an executrix, and well all that other stuff that goes along with all of that. Each day is a new adventure.

Eric's trip with us on the houseboat

in October. We had so much fun! We rented a houseboat for a week and spent many days and nights just having a blast. Sometimes you just gotta do that. Life is too short not to celebrate the beauty of Gods world. We did a lot of fishing, eating, and watching the sun set.

Rick chilin at Choke Canyon

We took a trip just the three of us. Rick me and Sadie. This was quite a mini trip. We were almost eaten by an alligator!

Fishing at Choke Canyon

At the time of this picture I did not know that you were not suppose to wade fish. There were huge alligators living in those waters. I enjoy fishing and this was a great catch!

Eric and Shelby at Choke Canyon

We were way out in the water when this was taken. We had both dogs swimming in the water...well I can guarantee we won't be swimming here any more LOL..but it was fun before we knew the danger. We had alot of fun with Eric on this trip.

Shelby Lynn was born

I digress I know...but this year 2009 Shelby Lynn was born to our little Sadie Marie. The Daddy is a border collie

April Fools Day

My contest on singsnap.com

Rick and Barb

Eric and Me

Happy New Year 2010

I hope this finds all of you happy and well. Looking forward to a new year. Starting with a clean slate...

Things I want to accomplish this year.

Places I want to see

Come along for the ride with me.

Love you all ,

Barb

gonna start writing in here instead I think

2009-11-07T08:50:00.000-08:00

I can't make my other blog's text bigger for some reason. So I think I will just start writing in this one again. I miss this one anyway and don't really like change. Alot is going on with me right now but I am a survivor.
As most of you know I lost both my parents last year to cancer. So I am dealing with taking care of the estate and also going to visit my sister. She is doing much better now that she is away from her abusive husband. If any family members read this I am sorry. Just stating the facts. He was mentally and probably physically abusive to her their whole married lifes. Now he is cheating on her and has filed for divorce and child support. What a jerk.
He should be taking care of her and going to visit her in the hospital. But he is just worthless.
You all know me and know that I don't talk bad about people but a spade is a spade. And an ahole is an ahole.
He actually went to the hospital and told them he was her brother trying to get guardianship of her.....well the doctors saw right through him....Thank God!
Rick and I are still working on the house in SA and ours too. Last week I went to Sa and did some more sorting, tossing and organizing and Rick stayed here and worked on our house.
I hate that everytime I go to the store about 10 different people stop me to ask where I am working now....why do they care?
Just for the record....I am not working right now because I have an estate, a sister who needs me and so much crap to figure out what I am going to do with it.
Ok well I didn't mean to make my comeback here depressing....and really I am not depressed. I am taking it one day at a time.....
We did have alot of fun with Eric and Shelby on our vacation. Next time I will write about that :)
I still sing at singsnap.com.....just in case you miss my singing....
Hugs to all of you Barb

2009-11-07T08:49:00.001-08:00

The Modern Little Red Hen
This is a little treatise on basic economics called "The Modern little Red Hen." Once upon a time there was a little red hen who scratched about the barnyard until she uncovered some grains of wheat. She called her neighbors and said 'If we plant this wheat, we shall have bread to eat. Who will help me plant it?' "Not I, " said the cow. "Not I," said the duck. "Not I," said the pig. "Not I," said the goose. "Then I will," said the little red hen. And she did. The wheat grew tall and ripened into golden grain. "Who will help me reap my wheat?" asked the little red hen. "Not I," said the duck. "Out of my classification," said the pig. "I'd lose my seniority," said the cow. "I'd lose my unemployment compensation," said the goose. "Then I will," said the little red hen, and she did. At last the time came to bake the bread. "Who will help me bake bread?" asked the little red hen. "That would be overtime for me," said the cow. "I'd lose my welfare benefits," said the duck. "I'm a dropout and never learned how," said the pig. "If I'm to be the only helper, that's discrimination," said the goose. "Then I will," said the little red hen. She baked five loaves and held them up for the neighbors to see. They all wanted some and, in fact, demanded a share. But the little red hen said, "No, I can eat the five loaves myself." "Excess profits," cried the cow. "Capitalist leech," screamed the duck. "I demand equal rights," yelled the goose. And the pig just grunted. And they painted "unfair" picket signs and marched round and around the little red hen shouting obscenities. When the government agent came, he said to the little red hen, "You must not be greedy." "But I earned the bread," said the little red hen. "Exactly," said the agent. "That's the wonderful free enterprise system. Anyone in the barnyard can earn as much as he wants. But under our modern government regulations productive workers must divide their products with the idle." And they lived happily ever after, including the little red hen, who smiled and clucked, "I am grateful, I am grateful." But her neighbors wondered why she never again baked any more bread.

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My Old Journal minus some pictures....

2008-10-08T22:54:00.000-07:00

This is my old journal minus some pictures....as soon as I figure out how to save the pictures I will hopefully be adding them back in. Anyone know how to do this? Anyway I wanted to save this journal for old times sake. Might be fun to go back and see where we have been. Plus I met all of my cool journal friends through this journal. So I think I will write in here every once in a while but mostly I will write in my new journal...One day I hope to be fancy about it like some of you are....for now I am just trying to get the info back. :) It will be fun to look back at all the surveys, games and adventures. xoxBarb

Here I am...

2008-10-05T16:54:00.000-07:00

http://barb-onedayatatime.blogspot.com/

not very much there just yet

darn it!!!!

2008-10-05T08:57:00.000-07:00

I made a new blog and now I can't find it....

GRRRR! so even though this will disappear....for your amusement....

Oh and if someone could send me a link to my new blog that would be great Lol

Hows your heart been lately?
beating as we speak...or as you read and as I type...Actually I am heartbroken from losing this journal but other than that.....
Why aren't you in bed?
I just woke up!
Did you do laundry today?
not yet....plan to....maybe

What kind of computer do you have?
dell desktop.

Are there always other fish in the sea?
no I already caught the best one.

Do you have cable internet or dial up?
dsl

What can you do with your tongue?
you wouldn't believe it if I told you :)

Did you ever see the movie Pearl Harbor?
yes sad one!

What size bed do you have?
full

Do you like Harold & Kumar?
who?

Can you say all 50 states in alphabetical order?
yes I can

Do you have atleast 2 windows in your bedroom?
just one for now

Do you subscribe to any magazines?
no save a tree..use the computer

Last time you babysat?
been awhile

Do you ever buy the same shirt in differnt colors?
sure, if you like it why not?

Do you plan your outfits out the day before?
yeah right....

Favorite Pro Sports team?
dallas cowboys.

How many hours of sleep did you get last night?
about 8

Last time you rode a bicycle?
over a year....I use to ride everyday...got a new bike so I plan to start riding again

What do you have planned for today?
clean out midlle bedroom so that I can put new day bed in there and make it into a computer/art/guest room

What did you argue about last?
my parents bill people

How long does it take to get to work/ school?
o minutes.

What is the last thing you bought?
diet pepsi, m & ms

How many peircings do you have?
two

Can you touch your toes?
yes.

Whats your star sign?
aquarius

Last place you went out to dinner at?
Nichas....a mexican food restaurant....ate pancakes :)

Ever made out on a rooftop?
yes.

Whats your myspace song?
anyway by Martina McBride
What was the highlight of your week?
talking to Eric about his new job as a Chef Le Parte
Where in the world is carmen sandiego?
does anyone REALLY klnow?

Do you like the jonas brothers?
they are cuties :)
What kind of phone do you have?
old style cingular

Are your nails painted?
no

Favorite person to be with?

Rick and Eric

How many friends do you have on myspace?
alot

Ever been on a blind date?
yes

Who is the last person you kissed?
Rick

Do you believe in God?
Absolutely!

What are your initials?
blm

One place you will NEVER eat at?
dumpster

Would you date anyone you met online?
no

Do you download music?
no.

Opinion of Chinese symbol tattoos?
cool.

Are colored contact lenses sexy?
there cool.

Have you ever been white-water rafting?
lots of fun!!!! NOw I want to go again!

How many pets do you have?
one.

Have you met a real redneck?
I am one...well not as bad as you see on Jerry Springer LOL

How is the weather right now?
Cool and wonderful

What was the last movie you watched?
Titanic....on tv last night

Where was the last place you went besides your house?
my parents

What do you usually order from Starbucks?
coffee

Have you ever fired a gun?
yes and then I found myself on the ground.

Last wedding you attended?
Chase and Amy Rhodes

Has anyone ever said you looked like a celeb?
yes.

What celeb do you look like?
Some say Lily Tomlin, Some say Barbara Eden and some say Lisa Kudrow

Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't suppose to?
yes....I would tell you but then I would have to kill ya LOL

Ever been in a cop car?
no

Do you like Michael Jackson?
I did when I was younger...now he is just a joke.

Ok....

now let me say.

Eric did get a new job in a French restaurant. He loves it. Rick and I are still going back and forth from my parents house to ours. Had a yard sale....flop....next one will be here in Lytle...the people in my parents neighborhood just want you to give them things.

We are trying to plan a little get away....Maybe in a houseboat on Lake Amistad.

ok now.....about my journal...it is Barb One Day At A Time over at blogger....but I can not remember my password so I can't get there......any suggestions?

where i will be

2008-10-01T07:59:00.000-07:00

Some of you have asked me how to get to

singsnap.com

Here is a link to my recordings there....

hope it works....

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/watchandlisten/recordingsforuser/a8470f

I sing seriously but sometimes I just am my goofy self. I would love to hear from you there. If you get a chance to listen please say hello so I will know.

I have not decided what I am going to do about a new home for my journal....I will have to figure out how to save what I can.

Thank you to all my sweet friends here. Please email me links to where you go.

MastersBLynn@aol.com for now.

so sad...

2008-09-30T20:34:00.000-07:00

I am so very very sad.

First Tiny, then my Dad, then my Mom...

now Jland.

What a horrible year.

I should have eaten more black-eyed peas.

I am in a panic. Four years of putting my heart into a journal.

All gonna disappear.

All of my pictures of events that have happened to me.

Gonna be gone.

All my friends I have made here...will soon forget me.

So sad.

I probably will not be able to save my pictures here or my words over the last few years. Too much going on in my life right now.

No more reading your journals and catching up and seeing what you and your kids are up to...I will definately miss that.

Too many friends to name...but you KNOW who you are.

I just want to say one thing.....which BTW will disappear from the page but NEVER from my heart.

I LOVE YOU ALL

Thank you for being my friend.

Goodbye.

Sigh.......

Barb aka Waitressangel

Please stop by if you ever get a chance to singsnap.com

I am waitressangel there. Leave me a comment or two.

I will miss you more than words can say.

houseboat

2008-09-23T11:35:00.000-07:00

anybody ever been on a houseboat?

ewww

2008-09-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

This one is for everyone who...
a) has kids
b) had kids
c) was a kid
d) knows a kid
e) is going to have kids.
I guess that means all of us!!

DADDY'S GONNA EAT YOUR FINGERS

I was packing for my business trip and my three year old daughter was having a wonderful time playing on the bed. At one point she said,'Daddy, look at this', and stuck out two of her fingers.

Trying to keep her entertained, I reached out and stuck her tiny fingers in my mouth and sai d,
'Daddy's gonna eat your fingers,'
pretending to eat them.

I went back to packing, looked up again and my daughter was standing on the bed staring at her fingers with a devastated look on her face.

I said,'What's wrong, honey?'

She replied,
'What happened to my booger?'

Give me a B

2008-09-12T08:24:00.000-07:00

I got this from Allison who got it from Sharon and now you are getting it from me :)

List 10 things about yourself that begin with the first letter of your name.

1. Bonkers

2. Brainless

3. Building

4. Blonde

5. Busy

6. Brave

7. Boisteroius

8. Blah Blah Blah :)

9. Beginning

10. Believing

This was hard....B cause B is a hard letter to think up words to.....

Finish the Sentence

2008-09-11T22:36:00.000-07:00

1. Love is accepting people the way they are without conditions or reservations

2. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

3. I think everyone needs a daily smile and to know someone cares.

4. Religion is not where you go it's Who you know.

5. Marriage is not something you step into lightly with the thought that you can get out if it doesn't work out.

6. I feel that it is important to let loved ones know that you love them frequently.

7. Rebellion is not to be used unless absolutely necessary to a good cause.

8. Social Standards are too high and can be devastating to others.

9. I enjoy laughter, singing and talking to friends.

10. America is the best country and I am proud to be an American.

11. School years should be enjoyed and not rushed...you will miss it one day.

12. I hate when people are unkind to each other.

13. Love cannot hurt you, unloving can.

14. Sex is a beautiful gift from God to two people who have taken the vows of marriage.

15. Enjoyment comes to those who seek it, and who work to get it.

16. God does not vary.

17. Fear must not rule one's actions and attitudes.

18. Worry is just a waste of time, what you worry about may never happen and if it does worry does not help .Prayer is quicker and worksbetter.

19. No one said life was going to be easy, it is just a roller coaster, sometimes we go up and sometimes we go down, but it is all worth the ride.

20. Women are the glue that hold the men together, and find their socks.

I will have more of these soon....so do your homework girls...and no stealing my answers....that would be........

If

2008-09-11T08:45:00.000-07:00

If you came to my house…

You would see: That we are still under construction....You would see a great yard surrounded by woods. Hopefully you would not see dirty dishes in the sink.....this is for you Rick LOL wash those dishes after you clean out the refrigerator. LOL.

I’d probably feed you: Spagetti, enchiladas or some of Ricks famous Barbeque with the hot sauce he just made last week.

And offer you this to drink: Diet Pepsi, sweet tea, or if you hang out with Rick he might have a beer or two.

I would undoubtedly ask if you have read: my Dad;s books or an author I was currently reading.

I would d want to play this music for you: Some of my songs on Singsnap.com under waitressangel.

I would want to tell you about: our upcoming trip.

I would probably suggest a game of: 31

I would definitely show off: our new truck.

I might get on the computer and show you: my journal

If it was a long enough visit, we might watch: some movies or Sadie do tricks

911

2008-09-11T08:22:00.000-07:00

I would just like to say that my heart and prayers go out to all those who lost loved ones on this date. Having lost both my parents this year to cancer I can most definitely feel the loss.

Our family members who go before us would want us to live out our lives filled with happiness and prosperity. It is hard going on without them...but we must.

Whenever I feel sad about the loss I try to remember that they would want the best for me.

Reach out and hug your parents, children and friends and let them know that you love them.

This is one of the greatest gifts we can give to those who have gone before us.

God Bless you all.

Barb

The 5 list

2008-09-11T08:18:00.000-07:00

Meme

I got this from Bill who got it from

Dawn at carpe diem Carpe Diem - Seize the Day

The 5 List

5 things you collect = dragonflys, angels, snowmen, bells and clowns

5 things about your hair = Long, brindle :), blonde, bangs, just got a haircut...still long :)

5 things about your pets = rocket, angel, terrorist, infatuated with Rick, I love her

5 things in your junk drawer = which one? LOL ok....papers, scissors, screwdriver, keys, pictures

5 things you love to eat in summer = watermelon, pizza, canteloupe, icecream, and avacados

Your turn

Wierd Dreams

2008-09-09T07:08:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had a reoccurring dream that you could not understand? Rick and I were talking this morning and we found that we both dream about the same house....It is weird because we dream about this house often. The more I talked to him about it the more freaked out we both became.....The house we both dream about is the exact same one. We do not live in this house....Maybe it is because we are moving around so much....We had a week in Rockport waking up in a cottage....then we went to Eric's and woke up in his house. We spend the night at Moms and Dads house alot and we stay home sometimes....We wake up and say.....ok this is where I am today...

But seriously we have both been dreaming of the same house for years.

Before we got our current house we almost got a different one. It cost 1000.00 more than we could afford.

So we went with the other one.

The house we did not get is the one we have both been having dreams about.....hmmmm weird right?

The more Rick described his dreams the more freaked out I got.

He dreams that the house has two kitchens...on we don't use....An upstairs filled with new stuff that we "forget" is there and when we remember think,,,,hey this is ours too we should use these rooms....

Ok and the other weird thing I dream about is that I have swallowed my hair and I am trying to pull it back out......

I know....weird.....

How about you...talk with your "other" and see if you share the same dream...

Maybe it will be in our future to have that house....who knows?

3 wishes what would they be?

2008-09-08T12:42:00.000-07:00

1. More time with Eric

2. Someone to hear my songs and sign a record deal.

3. A week on a houseboat in Del Rio on Lake Amistad

YOUR TURN

What would you do?

2008-09-04T15:27:00.000-07:00

What would you do if someone gave you 1000.00 dollars to spend anyway you liked? A gift free and clear....just wondering....

Gone Fishin

2008-08-29T20:13:00.000-07:00

Eric came for a visit! We decided to load up and go fishin. We left Thurs and spent the night. It was nice getting away from it all. Eric and Rick caught alot of fish....I didn't catch one. Usually I catch the first fish and the biggest fish....That's ok we had fun. Eric is staying until tomorrow. And then it is back to work...I took a week off from the stress. I feel better. Antibotics finally kicking in.

Sadie had a blast too. She chased her little red ball the whole time it seemed.

It was nice to forget about it all for awhile.

I start back Monday. I am going to concentrate on getting it all together so that we can spend more time at our own house.

doing my ABC's

2008-08-26T19:33:00.000-07:00

The Alphabet Survey

I found this meme over at Linda's from Washington.We all know and love her.

A is for age: 47....hey I know I look 25 but that is kinda hard to keep up with since I have a son who will be 25 next January.

B is for beer of choice: My choice for beer is no beer, no rootbeer, no regular beer...Beer makes me turn into a sex maniac. not even allowed to drink beer.

C is for career right now: Executrix for my parents estate.....and getting rid of stress. Been thinking now would be a good time to finish that book I have been writing for 10 years.....

D is for your dog's name: Miss Sadie Marie....the cutest dog in the whole universe,, wanta see?

E is for essential item you use every day: I use alot of essential items...gotta pick one...ok then...my contacts...gotta see...oh and of course the coffee pot.

F is for favorite TV show at the moment: Big Brother....is there really anything else worth watching....I think not.

G is for favorite game: Mario Brothers

H is for hometown: Texas and my friends know which city.....course if you are really curious you could probably just read some earlier entrys and find out. How bad do you want to know??

I is for instruments you play: piano, clairenet, bagpipes, organ, violin, conch shell

J is for favorite juice: grape juice on the rocks

K is for whose butt you'd like to kick: A certain person with the initials RPC. I would like to kick his butt from here to Mexico.

L is for last restaurant you ate at: Unfortunately it was Dairy Queen to go....Maybe because I am sick it tasted like cardboard....Rick and I did go to Luby's the other day and our meal was fantastic!

M is for marriage: 27 years and happily so and counting.

N is for Number of Piercing's: My ears...one each.

O is for overnight hospital stay: Knee surgury in 2005?

P is for people you were with today: Rick and then Gilbert came by and told me I looked like hell....I did. I have a double ear infection and I almost passed out today...Got dizzy. Now Rick won't let me do anything else.

Q is for what you do with your quiet time: Computer....read....pray....sleep

R is for biggest regret: Not staying closer with my sister so that I would know what was going on.

S is for status: sick right now....Hopefully will be well soon.

T is for time you woke up today: 7am

U is for what makes you unique: I love people, I love to sing. I love life. Ok so what makes me unique? You tell me.

V is for vegetable you love: Brocolli and Spinach

W is for worst habit: procrastination

X is for x-rays you've had: knee, arm, gallbladder, dental,

Y is for yummy food you ate today: fudge from Cabellas.

Z is for zodiac sign: Aquarius...

Ok your turn.....

Words of Wisdom

2008-08-22T23:00:00.000-07:00

An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'
1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time.
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7. Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.
16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.
20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
24. Make friends with Godly people.
25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus .'
27. Laugh.
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can).
31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33 Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.
GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU.
'If God is for us, who can be against us?'

(Romans 8:31)

2008-08-16T08:53:00.000-07:00

A Few Pictures I took at the Wedding.

2008-08-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

Wedding of Chase and Amy Rhodes

Sorry this is sideways...not on my computer and could not figure out how to fix it LOL

The Wedding Party

DeVaughn Campbell who walked the ringbearer...Tanner the dog

Grooms Man Danny Hart

Groom Chase Rhodes

Best Man Eric Masters

The Girls

Maid of Honor

Mattie Ellis

Bride

Amy Rhodes

Bridesmaid

Diana Brown

Chase and Eric before the wedding

Mr. & Mrs. Chase Rhodes

August 14 2008 until Forever

Chase and Amy's Wedding

2008-08-15T09:56:00.000-07:00

Eric was best man in his best friends wedding yesterday. The ceremony was beautiful. They got married outside at sunset in a little chapel in the woods of Austin. Chase and Eric have been friends since they were small. Rick and I are staying at Eric's new house this weekend.

It is a nice little rest after last week. I am just puttting all that to the side for the next couple of days and gonna enjoy my time here.

They have 4 dogs, 2 birds and a cat. Sadie has alot of playmates.

Hugs, Barb

I will be uploading more pictures later....we are hungry :)

YARDSALES EMERY BOARDS TIC TACS AND HIVES OH MY

2008-08-08T23:30:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION...I AM STILL HERE......

NEWS FLASH...

YARDSALES, EMERYBOARDS TIC TACS AND HIVES .....OH MY

YARDSALES/////

I am going to have to have at least one yard sale for each room of this house....that is 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room den and dining room.....oh and one for each of the 5 closets....then we have the garage....and Dad's cottage/office in the back.....and oh yeah ....there is more in the attic.

So I am thinking......that would make about 17......

EMERYBOARDS

So far I have counted over 100 of them placed everywhere and any where in this house....usually next to a used kleenix.

ORANGE TIC TACS.....1 MILLION AND COUNTING

OH AND NOT TO MENTION....

The HIVES have returned. I went to the doctor and am currently taking medicine for it, but they keep coming back to visit.....

Doctor said it could be stress related....ya think?

Oh well....just another chapter in the life and times of me.

I am hanging in there.

I spend all week at the HOUSE....and return to my house on the weekends.

I have an adopted maltese....Nikki who Sadie likes to terrorize.....this leads to multiple barks and stop it Sadies....

So I have been practicing my piano playing for an hour or so each day to relieve some pressure.....that is until Sadie decides it is time to play and jumps into my lap and bites at my hands so I will quit and go play with her.

Rick has been very patient about all the time I am having to spend away from him....hope that holds up.

The other drama is still continueing but that will have to wait.....

Eric is going to be best man in a weddimg next week....so I am finally going to go and visit him and see his new house.....I think it will be a great little get away.

So you see....I am still around.....just never still.

LOVE YOU ALL! Barb

try this

2008-07-29T11:22:00.000-07:00

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Rockport

2008-07-21T06:08:00.000-07:00

We finally made it to go to vacation. We went to Rockport Texas. We stayed 9 days and had a blast. Rick spent the majority of the time there fishing....asking when we were going fishing and setting his alarm to go fishing.

How do you like the new truck? It is a 2008 Toyota Tundra. We traded in my Explorer for it.

My tattoo really hurt when I got it.....a mosquito bite? Yeah right....more like someone taking a hot knife and slowly cutting ....anyway...IT HURT!!!!!

I decided on the dragonfly because they always remind me of my little sister.

Now I am busy with settling all of my parents things.....I have a whole house of things to go through.

People......please clean out all the things you really do not need. It would make it so much easier on your children.

I have found so many things I couldn't even begin to tell.

Oh well.....I have a little unpaid time off from work to see what I can accomplish......Wish me luck.

Thanks so much for all the cards and letters. They have helped me make it through.

I love you all for your friendship and prayers....don't stop!

LOVE BARB

27 years

2008-07-21T05:43:00.000-07:00

June 27 2008 Rick and I celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary. We were still at Moms. He gave me 27 long stem red roses. What a sweetie. Love you honey!

2008-07-21T05:37:00.000-07:00

These are pictures from the last week spent with Mom. It was a hard time. I am glad we got to spend the time with her though. She is now in Heaven with Daddy and Christi.

ouch

2008-07-20T20:40:00.000-07:00

2008-06-29T22:10:00.000-07:00

Shirley Rose Cullum (Coach Cullum) went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29 2008 early on a Sunday morning. Shirley was born June 19, 1936 in Valier Illinois and was the first girl born into the family in 25 years. She was married on December 22 1957 to her sweetheart and Best Friend Bob Cullum and celebrated her life with him for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her brother Robert and her parents Gustave and Christina Harvengt. She has now joined her daughter Christi Cullum Johnson and the love of her life Bob Cullum in Heaven. She is survived by daughters Pam Condra and husband Ralph, Barbara Masters and husband Rick and son-in-law Sam Johnson. She is also survived by brother Thom Harvengt and his wife Betty. She is also survived by six precious grandchildren Eric Masters, Heather, Ross and Dillon Condra and Brittany and Christopher Johnson. She graduated from Southern Illinois University. She taught school at Harlandale Middle School for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in San Antonio Texas. Shirley enjoyed making people laugh and telling jokes to make people smile and have a brighter day. She enjoyed reading and going on adventures to different places with friends and Bob. Shirley will be dearly missed by family and friends . The family would like to thank the staff of Odyssey Healthcare for the love and friendship they showed to her and her family during her journey home. Gifts of love can be given to the Television Ministry at First Baptist Church.

Mom

2008-06-29T22:08:00.000-07:00

I would like to start this by saying Thank you to all of you who have been praying for me and my Mom.

Rick and I were suppose to be on vacation this week. We had reservations for 9 days in Port Aransas. I was worried because I knew Mom was not well. She was diagnosed with Liver Cancer in May of 2007. She struggled with all the trips to the doctor for chemo.

She lost all her hair and then got it back.

She was so excited that Rick and I were getting away for a few days of fun in the sun.

Wednesday morning June 18th she woke up in terrible pain. So bad that she called her neighbor and asked for her to take her to the doctor....but not to tell me she was feeling bad. She did not want to worry me.

The doctor sent her to the hospital for tests. Cat scan and such., They found that the cancer was progressing.

The neighbor called to inform me of what was going on.

I went to the hospital and when I walked into the room Mom got upset and wanted to know why I was not at work and shouldn't I be getting ready for my vacation?

I told her I had canceled it and she got very angry with me and insisted that I call back to reschedule to trip.

I told her I would later and she said....now.

By the next day she found out bad news from the results of the test. The doctor told me that there was no more treatments her body could withstand .

And not to leave town. I canceled once more.

The doctor said that we had two choices. Hospice in a home or to come home and take care of her with the help of Hospice as needed.

It was a rough week.

Mom slowly got worse.

At one point she told me no more medicine.

Then she stopped eating. Hospices was called in for 24 hour care.

She slept alot.

After two days of not talking or opening her eyes I walked in the next morning and said....Good Morning. She opened her eyes and smiled and said...Good Morning!

I almost fell through the floor. She seemed so much better and alert.

Then she asked for Rick.

She asked him. "Where am I?"

He said that she was home and we were taking care of her.

She sighed and gave a disgusted look and went back to sleep.

Many times she said she went to Heaven and was mad that she woke up and was still here.

Last night I couldn't go to sleep.

Finally I decided I should try.

I went in to say good night and she was awake.

The nurse said she was declining.

I asked her if she wanted me to sing her the same song as I sang to Daddy and she moved her eyebrows up and down....which meant yes

After I finished sing Somewhere Over The Rainbow to her she took 2 more breaths and left for Heaven.

She passed away at 1:00 in the morning.

I will miss her quick wit and funny jokes.

I will miss her smile.

I will miss her wiggling her eyebrows.

I love you Mom.

You are with Daddy and Christi now.

I will miss you so much.

Mom

2008-06-19T20:15:00.000-07:00

pray

happy fathers day

2008-06-15T15:15:00.000-07:00

Rick and son Eric

Daddy and me

2008-06-14T22:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Rick!!!!

2008-06-14T12:35:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Rick!!!! He turned 50 today. My coworker said it was time to trade him in for two 25's.....I told her.....no way! They would never add up to him. I got him a new tackle box and fishing chair. I got him a German chocolate cake....his favorite...and now we are going to watch the Bucket List. LOL...That should be a hoot.

More details later.....Barb

question me this

2008-06-13T20:59:00.000-07:00

What was the last thing you ordered from McDonalds?
I was gonna get a salad and quarterpounder just flew out my mouth when they said.....can I take your order.....

When was the last time you got totally wasted?
Totally? Well it has been a long time. I am not a drinker so half a beer makes me drunk...I guess it was at the New Years Eve party when I was 20 years old. It was an accident.....

Do you own a canoe?
no but I do own a boat.

What was the last button you pushed?
The star button on my cell phone...wait....do computer keys count? If so I guess it was s

Do you have or want any Piercings?
My ears and that is all I want.

What do you think about people with tattoo's?
If it makes you happy. I have none. Needles do not make me happy. Besides if I was going to get one it would be a dragonfly.....knowing my luck it would look like a bug..oh wait it is a bug....never mind

Are you in love?
yes I am

Have you ever had an unusual pet?
We had two rattlesnakes once...and a possum

What color is the wall closest to you?
sheetrock white LOL

Have you ever set foot in a tanning salon?
no and I never will.....thinking it causes cancer....just saying

Have you ever played strip poker?
not that I recall.....

What's your mother's favorite color?
blue

Fast Food Restaurant or Chinese Takeout?
Chinese!!!

If you could move, would you?
Sometimes I think about it....but really there is no place like home

Do you prefer hot tea or iced tea?
ice tea.

What is your favorite musical?
Dirty Dancing

When did you stop believing in Santa Claus?
what i still believe.

Who was your first crush?
twin brothers in kindergarden Matthew and Mark

What's the stupidest thing you've done?
I have to pick one? Like I am going to tell about it....

Have you ever faked being drunk?
no.

When is the last time you were on a bicycle?
It's been awhile...growing up I was permantly attached to my banana seat

What's your dad's favorite color?
red.

How many numbers are in your phone book?
Wait...I gotta go count....can I get back to you on that one?

Do blondes really have more fun?
yes

Ever fallen out of love?
yes.

Have you ever smoked tobacco out of a hookah?
What the heck is a hookah?

Who do you hate the most?
I don't hate anyone..life is too short

Have you ever donated to charity?
Yes....

Ever used a fake id or an id that wasn't you?
no

Are you donating your organs?
no

What is by far your favorite moment of life?
i have many.

What is the last thing you ate?
ham and cheese sandwich

What's the last thing you drank?
diet pepsi

Ever been on ecstasy?
no

Who has it easier, guys or girls?
guys

Who called you last?
My special friend Fay...so nice to talk to you

If you were really upset, who is the first guy you'd go to?
Rick.

Who is the first girl you would go to?
Mom.

If someone liked you right now, would you want them to tell you?
yes.

Do you prefer to take showers at night or in the morning?
morning

Do you think you have made a difference in anyone's life?
I hope so

Do you remember the name of your first school you ever went to?
It was a church

How many piercings do you have?
two

Which year has been the best so far?
All

Ever found more than a dollar in a random place?
yes

Last time you laughed really hard?
answering these questions.

Last text message in your inbox?
Eric

Do you know anyone addicted to any type of drugs?
yes.

How many kids do you want to have?
I had one...wanted ten

What color are your eyes?
blue

What is the natural color of your hair?
define natural

What is the closest purple object to you?
picture of Tiny

Did anyone watch you the last time you kissed someone?
nope.

Do you believe that if you want something bad enough you'll get it?
yes.

Have you ever kissed someone in a vehicle?
yes.

Break someones heart or have your heart broken?
both.

Would you ever get a belly piercing?
nope.

Are you a morning person or a night person?
night.

Do you snore?
Rick says I do....but it is really him

Do you like to spend time with people?
yes

Are you hungry?
just ate.

When was the last time you did the dishes?
last night.

Are you talking to anyone while doing this?
no

Have you ever thought someone died, when they really didn't?
yes

Three feelings at the moment?
tired, relaxed and happy

Done anything you regret so far in life?
some.

Are you listening to anything?
nope.

Where are you right now?
In my space

Last movie you watched?
Stand up and Cheer

Last song you sang out loud?
Would you go with me

Are you thinking of someone right now?

a story in pictures

2008-06-12T22:23:00.000-07:00

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something to read

2008-06-11T07:31:00.000-07:00

25 Reasons I Owe My Parents

My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE.--“If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.”
My father taught me RELIGION.--“You better pray that will come out of the carpet.”
My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.--“If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!”
My father taught me LOGIC.--“Because I said so, that's why.”
My mother taught me MORE LOGIC.--“If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me.”
My mother taught me FORESIGHT.--“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident.”
My mother taught me IRONY.--“Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about.”
My father taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.--“Shut your mouth and eat your supper.”
My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.--“Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”
My father taught me about STAMINA.--“You’ll sit there until all that spinach is gone.”
My mother taught me about WEATHER.--“This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it.”
My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY.--“If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!”
My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.--“I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.”
My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.--“Stop acting like your father!”
My mother taught me about ENVY.--“There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do.”
My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.--“Just wait until we get home.”
My father taught me about RECEIVING.--“You are going to get it when you get home!”
My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.--“If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to freeze that way.”
My mother taught me ESP.--“Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?”
My father taught me HUMOR.--“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me.”
My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.--“If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up.”
My mother taught me GENETICS.--“You're just like your father.”
My father taught me about my ROOTS.--“Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?”
My father taught me WISDOM.--“When you get to be my age, you'll understand.”
My mother taught me about JUSTICE.--“One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you.”

Parenthood...what a glorious career.

The Images of Mother:

4 years of age-- My mommy can do anything!
8 years of age-- My mom knows a lot! A whole lot!
12 years of age-- My mother doesn't really know quite everything.
14 years of age-- Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either
16 years of age-- Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.
18 years of age-- That old woman? She's way out of date!
25 years of age-- Well, she might know a little bit about it
35 years of age-- Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.
45 years of age-- Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?
65 years of age-- Wish I could talk it over with Mom.

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby...
Somebody doesn't know that once you're a mother, "Normal," is history.

Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct.
Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.

Somebody said being a mother is boring...
Somebody never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit.

Somebody said if you're a "good" mother, your child will "turn out good."
Somebody thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee.

Somebody said "good" mothers never raise their voices...
Somebody never came out the back door just in time to see her child hit a golf ball through the neighbor's kitchen window.

Somebody said you don't need an education to be a mother.
Somebody never helped a fourth grader with her math.

Somebody said you can't love the fifth child as much as you love the first.
Somebody doesn't have five children.

Somebody said a mother can find all the answers to her child-rearing questions in the books...
Somebody never had a child stuff beans up his nose or in his ears.

Somebody said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery.
Somebody never watched her "baby" get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten or on a plane headed for military "boot camp."

Somebody said a mother can do her job with her eyes closed and one hand tied behind her back...
Somebody never organized four giggling Brownies to sell cookies.

Somebody said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married.
Somebody doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings.

Somebody said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home.
Somebody never had grandchildren.

Somebody said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her.
Somebody isn't a mother.

What Dads Really Want For Father's Day...

To be able to eat a whole candy bar (alone) and drink a soda without any "floaties" (i.e., backwash).

To have his 14 year-old daughter answer a question without rolling her eyes in that "Why is this person my father?" way.

Five pounds of chocolate that won't add twenty pounds to his figure.

A shower without a child peeking through the curtain with a "Hi Ya Dad!" just as she puts a razor to his face.
.

For his teenager to announce, "Hey, Dad! I got a full scholarship and a job all in the same day!"

A grocery store that doesn't have candy/gum/cheap toys displayed at the checkout line.

To have a family meal without a discussion about bodily secretions.

To be able to step on a plane with their toddlers and NOT have someone moan, "Oh no! Why me?!?"

To occasionally get to sleep late on the weekend. I mean is this too much to ask?

To actually carry on a normal phone conversation with histoddler in the SAME room.

To actually be able to finish a HOT cup of coffee while his kids are present. An impossible feat!

To take a hot bath without his toddler suddenly screaming, "Daddy, I have to go potty!" as soon as hr hits the water.

These familiar sayings have somehow been handed down from mother to daughter right through the ages. How many of these did you grow up with?

Who do you think you are?

Ask your father (closely followed by "Ask your Mother")

Bored! How can you be bored? I was never bored at your age.

I'll treat you like an adult when you start acting like an adult!

Look at me when I'm talking to you.

Don't you roll your eyes at me!

Don't pick it, it'll get infected.

I don't care if "insert child's name here" Mom said yes.

You'll put your eye out with that thing!

I'm going to give you to the count to three.

Don't put that thing in your mouth; you don't know where it's been.

Wear clean underwear in case you get in an accident and have to go to hospital.

Don't cross your eyes like that, one day they'll freeze that way

I don't care who started it, I'll finish it!

Don't EVER let me catch you doing that again!

Why? Because I SAID SO, that's why!?!

If such and such jumped off a cliff, would you jump too?

If I catch you doing that one more time, I'll...

Your father is going to hear about THIS when he gets home!

If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

How many times do I have to tell you, don't throw things in the house!

Do you think your clothes are going to pick themselves up?

"I don't know" is NOT an answer!

I know it's not fair. Life isn't fair.

The following are different answers given by school-age children to the given question:

Why did God make mothers?

"She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is."
"Think about it, it was the best way to get more people."
"Mostly to clean the house."
"To help us out of there when we were getting born."

How did God make mothers?

"He used dirt, just like for the rest of us."
"Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring."
"God made my mom just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts."

Why did God give you your mother and not some other mom?

"We're related."
"God knew she likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me."

What ingredients are mothers made of?

"God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean."
"They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string... I think."

What kind of little girl was your mom?

"My mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff."
"I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy."
"They say she used to be nice."

How did your mom meet your dad?

"Mom was working in a store and dad was shoplifting."

What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?

"His last name."
"She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer? Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?"

Why did your mom marry your dad?

"My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my mom eats a lot."
"She got too old to do anything else with him."
"My grandma says that mom didn't have her thinking cap on."

What makes a real woman?

"It means you have to be really bossy without looking bossy."

Who's the boss at your house?

"Mom doesn't want to be boss but she has to because dads such a goofball."
"Mom, you can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed."
"I guess Mom is but only because she has a lot more to do than dad."

What's the difference between moms and dads?

"Moms work at work and work at home and dads just got to work at work."
"Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them."
"Dads are taller and stronger but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you gotta ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's."

What does your mom do in her spare time?

"Mothers don't do spare time."
"To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long."

What's the difference between moms and grandmas?

"About 30 years."
"You can always count on grandmothers for candy. Sometimes moms don't even have bread on them!"

Describe the world's greatest mom?

"She would make broccoli taste like ice cream!"
"The greatest mom in the world wouldn't make me kiss my fat aunts!"
"She'd always be smiling and keep her opinions to herself."

Is anything about your mom perfect?

"Her teeth are perfect but she bought them from the dentist."
"Her casserole recipes. But we hate them."
"Just her children"

What would it take to make your mom perfect?

"On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery."
"Diet. You know, her hair. I'd dye it, maybe blue."

If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?

"She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that."
"I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me."

For those whose parents were not up to snuff, remember: you have two chances at having a family, the one you were born in and the one you make.
Remembering also that a family is the circle of people with whom you associate. Your present 'family' is what you make it.

yeah....

2008-06-04T21:38:00.000-07:00

I am home now and can write without you know who around.....grrr..kinda made me mad because the other girl is always on My Space or checking her email and he never says anything to her.

Also I had to practically beg for my vacation which he promised me when I started.

See I was up for a 2 week vacation at my previous job, but he needed someone right away. So I told him I would come to work for him but did not want to lose my vacation....he said no problem. Just get me through this rough spot and I will let you have 2 weeks vacation from day one....

Then I never got a winter vacation.

He started asking the other girl when she was going to take her vacation. Never asked me,

Rick called me at work to tell me when his vacation was so I just told him that was when I would be taking a week.

He kinda laughed.

I told Rick I am going to take a vacation.

Also I was suppose to get a raise after I got my license...

Got my license in March....so far....no raise.

Getting on my last nerve.

Then the other day he embarassed me in front of a room full of customers by saying I am always talking.....um just because I have a personality.....

So I quit talking the rest of the day....very hard for me to do......but you want quiet.....I can give you quiet.

Not as much fun........in my opinion...

We have no sound in there except for the humming of the computers .

He even yells at the birds if they get too noisy outside.....

absolutely no music....except when he decides to sing under his breath or make noises.

OK TMI

I will survive..

hey you guys

2008-06-04T14:47:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody!

Just a quick update seems I don't have much time to write anymore. I am so busy lately.

With what you ask?

Well let's see.

Monday through Friday I work 9 to 5:30. I am off for an hour for lunch.

I don't really know if I like my job that much only because I never have enough time off. I wouldn't mind doing this part time or even if I had one day off during the week.

I am not complaining it is just that I have no days that I don't have to wake up early and can just be lazy. Not to mention the fact that I need a day to catch up on housework. Right now I am at work and pretending to write a policy just so that I can say Hi. :).....so Ann if you are reading this.....you know you do it too LOL

Anyway....

I am doing ok. I go to my Moms on the weekends and that is when I should start writing you guys. Maybe I will start a weekend update. :)

Anyway she is doing ok. Just started taking a new medicine and she has to take 1000 miligrams in the morning and 1000 miligrams at night....

Damn....boss just came over to spy on what I was doing and put a shitload of filing over there for me to do and told me to get busy....

so bye.

Barb

SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW

2008-05-30T11:22:00.000-07:00

http://ksolo.myspace.com/ms/showSong.do?sid=24750&rid=129267&uid=621316

MAKE SURE YOU CLICK ON THE ARROW TO PLAY IT.

who is this?

2008-05-26T07:04:00.000-07:00

try this....

http://ksolo.myspace.com/actions/showSongProfile.do?rid=119856&sid=26500&uid=621316

pictures

2008-05-21T21:32:00.000-07:00

Part of the banner I made for Mom...This is her house in her kitchen.

Couldn't get it all in one shot.

My Mom and niece Brittany. She came and spent the weekend with us this week. She is my little angel....Christi's daughter.

Flowers I got for Mom...a week old already so some are droopy but still pretty.

Mom's dog Nikkie....she is deaf and quite a character.

One of the shelfs in Moms house. This is my Dad's flag and pictures of him when he was young.

Brittany loves to read like me

Clowns everywhere...Dad loved clowns...Some of his paintings.

Dads self portrait

one word

2008-05-15T13:27:00.000-07:00

You can only type a ONE Word response.

Not as easy as you might think.

It's really hard to only use one word answers.

1. Where is your cell phone? somewhere at the bottom of my purse....can't seem to locate it until it rings and then it hides from me.....oops one word.....purse

2. Your significant other? I guess that would have to be my husband of almost 27 years, the love of my life.....oops one word....AWESOME

3. Your hair? As you all know I have been struggling about what to do about my hair. I know I want to keep it long. I like blonde, Dad wanted brown....I compromised...ooh one word....Brindle

4. Your mother? The sweetest funniest person you will ever meet. She is quite a character. She doesn't let life get her down....oh oh one word.....Super

5. Your father? The greatest man God ever created. He was wise, talented and showed many people love. He was the best....one word....Undefeatable

6. Your favorite thing? Well it for sure ain't my job....yawn.....so I guess it would have to be my computer....one word....Friends

7. Your dream last night? Forgotten....what you expected more than one word? Just trying to follow the rules guys....

8. Your favorite drink? Diet Pepsi....not possible to say in one word....so shoot me

9. Your dream/goal? To become a famous singer and to have a giant party and invite all of you to come so I could meet you....I know....how the heck would u say that in one word....get real.

10. The room you're in? The office where I work....It is only one room with three desks.......one word....dull

11. Your ex? Right between my w and z....alphabet

12. Fear? I ain't afraid of no ghost....one word...ghostbusters.

13.Where do you want to be in 6 years? not here.

14. Where were you last night? Before or after I ate....oh they are both the same//// couch

15. What you're not? entertained

16. Muffins? SURE!

17. One of your wish list items? Disneyworld

18. Where you grew up? texas

19. The last thing you did? listened to a long story that I cared nothing about. My face hurts from the fake smile I had to wear....listened

20. What are you wearing? capris and a pink shirt....new

21. Your TV? too far away...off

22. Your pets?pain in the....sadie

23. Your computer? home

24. Your life? challenging

25 Your Mood? i need a vacation....overworked

26. Missing someone? family

27. Your car? Christis

28 Something you are not wearing? bikini

29. Favorite Store? closet

30. Your summer? tan

31. Like someone? I don't lick people.....dogs do

32. Your favorite color? aqua

33. When is the last time you laughed? doing this survey....today

34. Last time you cried? last night....long....story...ok now. :)

later....

MOTHERS DAY

2008-05-13T07:18:00.000-07:00

OK.....I know that you are all wondering what I did on Mothers Day....so I will tell you.

I stayed up all night the day before and made a huge banner that stretched all the way across her kitchen. I painted it and put all kinds of flowers, hearts, dragon flys etc. around the border....it took me 2 and a half hours. It said

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY I LOVE YOU!

She woke up in the morning and didn't notice it at first....I don't see how..LOL

Anyway when she did see it her eyes got really big and she just smiled so wide.

When did you do that? she asked.

Last night I said and she just smiled.

I made her breakfast and gave her the present I bought her. I bought her a gown because I knew it was something she would use.

She loved it.

I had some flowers delivered later that afternoon. They were beautiful.

At lunch I made her pork chops, mashed potatos and pork and beans.

She lives on Meals On Wheels and take out.

She loved that I made her a home cooked meal.

I hinted around about the picture thing....but since she has lost most of her hair, she does not like the camera these days. So I didn't push it.

But I wanted to SO BAD/

Anyway all in all it was a nice day.

We watched church together on tv..her church is televised.

She is too weak to go out much.

She thanked me about a million times for all I did.

I was just glad to see her smile.

Thanks for all your great ideas.

Love you all and I hope you had a WONDERFUL Mothers Day.

I did.

xoxBarb

HELP NEED IDEAS!!

2008-05-08T13:55:00.000-07:00

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO FOR YOUR MOM?

I WANT THIS YEAR TO BE SPECIAL FOR MINE.....I ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO......

I ALREADY HAVE A COUPLE OF IDEAS AND SINCE SHE DOES NOT READ MY JOURNAL I WILL TELL YOU A FEW....

SHE WANTS ME TO COOK HER A SPECIAL LUNCH..

SO I AM MAKING HER FAVORITE.

I WANT TO DECORATE THE KITCHEN LIKE EXTRA EXTRA RIBBONS BALLOONS ETC.

I WANT TO BUY HER FLOWERS.

IT COULD VERY WELL BE MY LAST MOTHERS DAY WITH HER HERE ON EARTH. I MUST MAKE IT SPECIAL.

I WILL BE THE ONLY CHILD THAT ACKNOWLEDGES HER THIS YEAR BECAUSE OF CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND MY CONTROL.

SAM WILL DO SOMETHING TOO I HOPE. HE USUALLY DOES...HE IS MY SISTERS HUSBAND WHO IS ALREADY IN HEAVEN WITH DAD....

SPEAKING OF DAD...HE ALWAYS MADE THE HOLIDAYS SPECIAL FOR MOM....

HE GAVE HER A PRESENT EVERY 22ND DAY OF EVERY MONTH OF THEIR 50 YEARS OF MARRIAGE.

SO HELP!

UM THANKS :)

GETTING TO KNOW YOU

2008-05-01T21:27:00.000-07:00

Do you have any pets? YES I HAVE SADIE MARIE AND 4 CATS

What was the last book you read? I HAVE STARTED MANY LATELY NO TIME TO READ.

Do you like to cook? SOMETIMES

Are you good at cooking? I HAVE BEEN TOLD I AM...

Are you married or single? MARRIED ALMOST 27 YEARS

Do you have brothers and sisters?

2 SISTERS. ONE HERE AND AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN

Are they older or younger than you?

PAM IS TWO YEARS OLDER . CHRISTI 7 YEARS YOUNGER...YES I AM A MIDDLE CHILD

Do you like baseball? IT IS MORE FUN TO PLAY THAN WATCH

Do you live alone? NO I LIVE WITH RICK AND SADIE AND THE CATS

Do you live in a house or an apartment?

A HOUSE

Have you ever lived in another country? NO

Have you ever met a famous person? NOT THAT I REMEMBER

How do you spend your free time? WHAT'S THAT?

How many languages do you speak?

THREE, ENGLISH SPANISH AND ITALIAN

How old are you? OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER

How tall are you? 4 FEET 11 AND A HALF INCHES

Tell me about a favorite event of your adulthood. HAVING ERIC...UM...NOT THE ACTUAL DELIVERY...THAT HURT LIKE A ...

WELL IT HURT ALOT

What are your hobbies? PAINTING AND SINGING

What countries have you visited? ONLY USA...OH AND MEXICO WHEN I WAS 3

What do you do on Sundays? VISIT WITH MY MOM...WE WATCH THE SPURS

What's your job? INSURANCE AGENT

What is the nearest bus stop or train station to your house? NONE IN MY TOWN

What is your motto? IF YOU CAN'T SAY ANYTHING NICE....BITE YOUR LIP

What two things could you not do when you were a child, but you can do now? STAY UP LATE AND SING AT THE TABLE

What's something you do well? SING?

Who do you respect the most? MY PARENTS

Who has had the most influence in your life? MY DAD

Would you like to be famous? SURE

What do you think you will be doing five years from now? ENOYING LIFE

Where do you think you'll be living five years from now? SAME PLACE

What is your goal in life? TO MAKE SOMEONE SMILE

Are you a 'morning' or 'night' person? NIGHT

When do you feel best? In the morning, afternoon, or evening? ABOUT 1OAM

How many cities have you lived in? 3

What jobs have you done? DO YOU HAVE ALL DAY? OK HERE GOES...WAITRESS, BOOKKEEPING, FILE CLERK, INSURANCE AGENT, SUBSTITUTE TEACHER, DAY CARE.,

ELEPHANT TRAINER, OK MAYBE NOT

Which do you prefer, sunrises or sunsets?

WHY MUST I CHOOSE?

Did you get along with your neighbors?

YES

FAVORITES

2008-05-01T21:09:00.000-07:00

What is your favorite animal? SADIE MARIE

What is your favorite city in the United States? PORT ARANSAS, TEXAS

What is your favorite color? AQUA

What is your favorite country? USA

And why? I AM PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN

What is your favorite day of the week?

SATURDAY

Why? NO WORK

What is your favorite drink in the summer? DIET PEPSI ALWAYS

What is your favorite food? PROBABLY FRIED CHICKEN....NO WONDER I AM GETTING PLUMP

What is your favorite kind of food? CHINESE

What is your favorite holiday? CHRISTMAS

Why? FAMILY

What is your favorite kind of book? TRUE CRIME

What is your favorite kind of ethnic food? OH CHINESE

What is your favorite kind of movie? ACTION OR COMEDY

What is your favorite kind of music? I LIKE EVERYTHING BUT RAP

What is your favorite magazine? TRUE STORY

What is your favorite memory of childhood?

PLAYING HIDE AND SEEK WITH THE NEIGHBOR KIDS WAS A BLAST

What is your favorite movie? WOW....THAT IS A DIFFICULT ONE.....I GUESS CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

What is your favorite radio station? MAGIC 105.3

What is your favorite season? SALT I MEAN SPRING

Why? EVERYTHING IS COLORFUL AGAIN

What is your favorite sport? GYMNASTICS

What is your favorite time of day? NAP TIME...YEAH I WISH

What is your favorite TV program? BIG BROTHER AND SURVIVOR

What is your favorite Web site? SINGSNAP

What is your favorite vegetable? BROCOLLI

Why UM IT'S HEALTHY AND GOOD

What's your favorite smell? RIGHT AFTER THE RAIN

What's your favorite word in English? LOVE Why do you like it? WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW....

Who is your favorite actor? MATTHEW MCCONAHY

Who is your favorite actress? LISA KUDROW

Who is your favorite athlete? FOOT...I MEAN TONY PARKER

Who is your favorite baseball player? BABE RUTH

Who is your favorite soccer player? BRITTANY JOHNSON

Who is your favorite character from literature? ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Who is your favorite musician? ERIC

Who is your favorite singer? WOW I CAN NO WAY CHOOSE....

Who is your favorite super-hero? SPIDERMAN

Explain why. BECAUSE HE CAN THROW WEBS AND CLIMB UP BUILDINGS AND STUFF

What is your best friend's name? RICK

Who was your favorite teacher? COACH SKINNER

Why? HUBBA HUBBA

....in high school? COACH SKINNER

...in junior high school? MR H

...in elementary school? MRS CLEMONS

What was your favorite subject in school?

....in high school? BOYS

...in junior high school? BOYS

...in elementary school? RECESS

Who was your favorite singer when you were younger? ELVIS.....WAIT DONNY OSMOND, DAVID CASSIDY

How about now? JOSH GROBAN....KENNY CHESNEY

2008-04-30T18:48:00.000-07:00

SADIE AND RICK READY TO GO MOW THE GRASS

LETS GO DAD

WHAT ARE U LOOKIN AT?

ITS A LONG WAY DOWN DAD

BLOW DRYING HER EARS

CAN I GO IN NOW?????

puttin her to work

2008-04-30T18:40:00.000-07:00

my hair.....

truths

2008-04-25T14:21:00.000-07:00

1. The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow.

2. Money will buy a fine dog but only kindness will make him wag his tail.

3. If you don't have a sense of humor, you probably don't have any sense at all.

4. Seat belts are not as confining as wheelchairs.

5. A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you're in deep water.

6. How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night?

7. Business conventions are important because they demonstrate how many people a company can operate without.

8. Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else looks?

9. Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job.

10. No one has more driving ambition than the boy who wants to buy a car.

11. There are no new sins; the old ones just get more publicity.

12. There are worse things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4 AM. Like this: It could be a right number.

13. No one ever says "It's only a game" when their team is winning.

14. I've reached the age where the happy hour is a nap.

15. Be careful reading the fine print. There's no way you're going to like it.

16. The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket.

17. Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have thousands of old ladies running around with tattoos? (And rap music will be the Golden Oldies!)

18. Money can't buy happiness - but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Corvette than in a Yugo.

19. After 50 if you don't wake up aching in every joint, you are probably dead.

20. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.

ok

2008-04-25T13:34:00.000-07:00

I am trying to write this at work and all of these customers keep coming in....anywho.

Thanks Robin....I should have thought about asking you...I forgot you were a dental assistant.

Anyway it made me feel better.

The doc said that if it got worse as the years went by it could affect my speaking, singing and breathing....scared me some.

Needless to say I threw away all my gum....never again will a stick pass these lips..

Other news is Sadie...She went for her first office today. She had to get wormer and rabies.

Eric took her and said her eyes bugged out when they took her temp.

He said she was Sweet Sadie while she was there and had them all fooled. :)

Ok back to work for me.....

Barb

IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?

2008-04-25T09:37:00.000-07:00

I went to the doctor yesterday because my ear and jaw were bothering me....he said I have a slight ear infection and then he said.....you have the begingings of TMD.

Something to do with my jaw....great....what the heck is that? I looked it up on line and it said if it got worse it could cause...to be continued

hello

2008-04-24T11:43:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the 2008 edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here's what you're supposed to do, and try not to be lame and spoil the fun! Copy this entire email and paste into a new email and change all the answers so that they apply to you. Then send this to a whole bunch of people you know, INCLUDING the person that sent it to you. Some of you may get this several times (that means you have lots of friends). And, if you are not my friend then stop reading my email, it was sent to you by mistake!!!!

1. What is your occupation? INSURANCE AGENT
2. What color are your socks right now? NOT WEARING SOCKS...I HAVE ON RED SANDALS

3. What are you listening to right now? TRAFFIC AND BOSS TALKING AND AIR CONDITIONER AND DOOR OPENING
4. What was the last thing that you ate? SUPREME PIZZA WITH MUSHROOMS, SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, PEPPERS, EXTRA CHEESE...HUNGRY YET?
5. Can you drive a stick shift? YES
6. What color would you be, if you were a color? AQUA
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? CUSTOMER WANTING QUOTE CALL ME! 210 709 3069 AND ASK ME FOR A QUOTE.....AND WE CAN JUST TALK AND IT WILL LOOK LIKE I AM WORKING LOL
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? YES IT WAS SHARON!
9. How old are you today? NONE YA LOL OK 47
10. Favorite drink? DIET PEPSI
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? GYMNASTICS
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? UM YEAH
13. Pets? 1 DOG 4 CATS
14. Favorite food? CHINESE
15. Last movie you watched? MATTERS OF THE HEART
16. Favorite Day of the year? MY BIRTHDAY
17. What do you do to vent anger? CRY
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? BARBIES
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? SPRING
20. Cherry or Blueberry?BLUEBERRY
21. Do you want your friends to email you back? YES!!!!
22. Who is most likely to respond? ROBIN
23. Who is least likely to respond? MOM
24. Living arrangements? OWN, WITH MY HUBBY AND PUPPY
25. When was the last time you cried? LAST WEEK
26. Who is the friend you had the longest that you are sending this to? IDK
27. Who is the friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? IDK
28. Favorite smell? CINAMON
29. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? BACONATOR WITH GUACAMOLE
31. Favorite cat breed? CHOCOLATE
32. Number of keys on your key ring? GOTTA COUNT....
33. How many years at your current job? NEW JOB
34. Favorite day of the week? SATURDAY
35. Who sent you this email? SHARON
36. How many states have you lived in? 1

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MY WEEKEND AND SADIE PICS

2008-04-20T19:41:00.000-07:00

THIS IS SADIES NEW SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

SHE CAN'T WAIT FOR RICK TO SIT DOWN SO SHE CAN HAVE HER NEW BED

COME ON DAD WAKE UP AND PLAY!

WHAT DO YOU WANT?

OK IT'S 9 OCLOCK TIME FOR BED

I JUST GOT HOME FROM MY MOMS HOUSE. iI HAVE BEEN SPENDING THE WEEKENDS WITH HER. HELPING HER GET THINGS TOGETHER AND JUST KEEP HER COMPANY.

THIS WEEKEND WE WENT TO VISIT DAD AND CHRISTIS GRAVE....THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE HIS STONE IN. GRR

THEN I TOOK MOM TO WALMART TO BUY HER A BIG SCREEN TV SO SHE CAN WATCH THE SPURS BETTER.

MY BROTHER IN LAW IS PICKING IT UP TOMORROW.

I CONVINCED HER TO RIDE IN ONE OF THOSE CARTS. AT FIRST SHE DIDN'T WANT TO BUT I AM GLAD SHE DID....SHE WOULD HAVE BEEN WORN OUT WALKING AROUND THAT HUGE STORE.

SHE WAS HUNGRY FOR HOT DOGS SO WE BOUGHT SOME AND WENT HOME AND COOKED THEM.

IT WAS A NICE WEEKEND.

I AM ENJOYING MY TIME WITH HER.

I ALSO FOUND MY DADS JOURNAL. THE LAST WORDS HE WROTE WERE....

ALL THE FAMILY CAME FOR A LATE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION. EVERYONE CAME BUT ERIC ( ERIC WANTED TO COME BUT COULD NOT GET OFF WORK AND DRIVE TO SA.)

AND THE LAST THING HE WROTE WAS....

BARBARA HAS DYED HER HAIR BACK TO ITS NATURAL BROWN COLOR. IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL. SHE ALSO GOT HER INSURANCE LICENSE.

I AM SO GLAD THAT I DID THOSE TWO THINGS.

I HAVE SINCE CHANGED MY HAIR. IT IS A COMBINATION NOW.

I AM BRINDLE LIKE SADIE.

IT IS LIGHT BROWN WITH BLONDE HIGHLIGHTS....A COMPROMISE.

I WILL TRY TO PUT A PICTURE OF IT SOON.

Because He Loved Me

2008-04-14T19:18:00.000-07:00

GOD MADE HIM FOR ME

HE SMILED AT ME ON MY VERY FIRST DAY

HE WIPED THE CHILDHOOD TEARS AWAY

HE TAUGHT ME HOW TO JUMP AND PLAY

AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO KNEEL AND PRAY

HE MADE SPECIAL TIME FOR ME

AND SHOWED ME WONDERS I COULD SEE

HE BELIEVED IN ALL THAT I COULD BE

AND LOVED ME UNCONDITIONALLY

HE BROUGHT ME UP WITH WISDOM

HE GAVE ME STRENGTH FOR LIFE

HE LOVED ME EVERY SECOND

AND TAUGHT ME WRONG FROM RIGHT

I SANG TO HIM HIS FINAL HOURS

I STOOD BESIDE HIS BED

I SENT HIM HOME TO JESUS

AND WEPT AS GOODBYE I SAID

I KNOW HE IS WITH JESUS

HE SITS BESIDE HIS THRONE

AND ONE DAY WHEN I DIE

HE WILL BE THERE TO LEAD ME HOME.

BY BARBARA CULLUM MASTERS

sadie marie

2008-04-09T19:48:00.000-07:00

Hey Dad

When Rick goes outside Sadie climbs up here and watches him.

What are you looking at? Tell him to get back in here!

Do I look like I am kidding?

Maybe the sad puppy eyes will work.....

for daddy

2008-04-03T21:52:00.000-07:00

http://www.singsnap.com/snap/r/bcbb8e55

MY POEM FOR MOM

2008-03-26T11:30:00.000-07:00

Barbara Lynn Masters

Who was the first one to care, the very first to know?
Who held me close inside her, kept me safe and warm?
Who calmed my fears when I was scared?
Who showed me the way that I should play?
Who rocked me hours at a time and didn't get to sleep?
Who cared if I was hungry?
Who cared if I was warm?
Who made sure that I did not come to any harm?
Who brought me to church each week keeping me strong?
Who loved me all the times when I went wrong?
Who loved me through my teenage years ?
Who held my hand so tight?
Who took away all my fears?
And taught me wrong from right?
It was you my Mother Dear and may I say today
I love you more than any words can possibly say

MAYBE I SHOULD GET ME A DOG NOW....

2008-03-25T19:37:00.000-07:00

SADIE MARIE IS NOT MY DOG....HER HEART BELONGS TO RICK. WHENEVER HE LEAVES TO GO TO WORK SHE SITS BY THE DOOR AND HOWLS. I HAVE TO DISTRACT HER WITH KIBBLES TO MAKE HER HAPPY.

SHE GREETS HIM AT THE DOOR AND I SWEAR I HAVE NEVER SEEN A DOG WAG HER TAIL AS MUCH AS SADIE DOES WHEN SHE SEES HIM.

IF HE GETS UP TO LEAVE THE ROOM OFF SHE ROMPS AFTER HIM.

THIS GIRL CAN FLY DOWN THAT HALL.

I AM SO GLAD THEY HAVE BONDED SO WELL

RICK NEEDED A NEW FURRY BUDDY.

I LOVE HER TO PIECES AND SHE LOVES ME TOO...JUST NOT AS MUCH AS SHE LOVES RICK. :)

THIS IS HOW SHE CLINGS TO HIM AND GOES TO SLEEP....STANDING UP MIND YOU...

WHAT DO YOU WANT MOM....CAN YOU NOT SEE ME AND DAD ARE SPENDING SOME QUALITY TIME HERE?

I LOVE YOU DADDY

I SAID......

LET ME PROTECT YOU FROM THAT BRIGHT LIGHT DAD

DON'T WORRY ITS JUST A STUFFED DOG DAD

SEE WHAT I MEAN.....

almost scared to do this because everytime i do something happens..but...

2008-03-25T07:29:00.000-07:00

Your best friend tells you she is pregnant. I would be like woo hoo! Because she wants to be. I would plan all kinds of baby showers and spoil that kid rotten!

When is the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face?

Well, I have never been the type to hit a person. I have a stronger weapon....it is called prayer. I will pray for them to change their attitude and let go and let God handle it.

What is the last thing you spent money on? food from a barbeque restaurant....I could only eat half....I will have a nice lunch!

Do you think you gained or lost weight this past month? I think I have stayed the same. I want to lose some weight....I am going to start doing Pilates ....um ...soon.
Crunchy or Puffy Cheetos? I love both....but think Crunchy are my favorite....less fattening because there is less air LOL.

Congratulations! You just had a son. What's his name? Well I already have a son named Eric Wayne,,,,but if I had another one I would name him Breyden Michael
Congratulations! You just had a daughter. What's her name? Anastasia Lyndsey

What are you craving right now? Pancakes

What was the last thing you cried about? When my Daddy passed.

When you buy something and your change is 2 cents, do you keep it or tell the cashier to keep it? I would take it. And throw it in the bottom of my purse.

What color is your tissue box? green

Do you have a ceiling fan in your room, and if so, is there dust on that fan? no ceiling fan.

Scariest thing you've experienced in the last year? nothing scary...Fear not says the Lord. Why worry about something that might not happen anyway
Do you wear a name tag at work? Not any more woo hoo

Have you ever had a garage sale? Yes.

What color is your iPod? my what?.

What is the last alcoholic beverage you had? just say no to drugs
Are you happy right now? it is getting a little better.

Who came over last? My friend Tomi....she is a girl

Do you drink beer? yuck
Have your brothers or sisters ever told you that you were adopted? yes the little brats

What is your favorite key on your key chain? my newest one

What was the last movie you watched at home? Something about Heaven with Reese Witherspoon

What is in your pocket? Nothing at all. All my stuff goes into my purse.

Where do you hurt? no where
Has someone ever made you a Build-A-Bear? Nope.

What's something fun you did today? Sang of course
What is your favorite aisle at Wal-Mart? Books and music

When is your birthday? February 16

Is there anything hanging from your rear view mirror? Not anymore...I had a dolphin and Taz

What kind of milk do you drink? Lowfat, 2%.

What is something you need to go shopping for? everything

MORE SPRING LIKE FOR LINDA

2008-03-24T11:57:00.000-07:00

HOW'S THIS?

A DAY LATE AND LOTS OF EASTER EGGS LATER

2008-03-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

new look

2008-03-24T09:28:00.000-07:00

what cha think? can you read it?

RATCHA

2008-03-20T20:57:00.000-07:00

SADIE IS A RATCHA...PART RAT TERRIER PART CHIUAUA.

NO PIT BULL IN HER....BUT SHE SOMETIMES WALKS A LITTLE BOWL LEGGED LOL

SHE IS SUCH A SWEETIE.

SHE IS VERY HYPER IN THE MORNING.

SHE DOES NOT CRY AT NIGHT.

I GOT HER YESTERDAY.

TODAY SHE IS 9 WEEKS OLD AND YES ROBIN SHE HAS HAD HER SHOTS AND BEEN WORMED...BUT THANKS SO MUCH FOR REMINDING ME.....I PROMISE SHE WILL GET ALL HER SHOTS.

TINY WAS SUPPOSE TO HAVE HERS TOO....HER OWNERS LIED TO US.

WE GAVE SADIE HER 9 WEEKS SHOT TODAY. IT WAS FOR DISTEMPER, PARVO AND OTHER THINGS.

SHE GETS ANOTHER SHOT IN 3 WEEKS.

IN TEXAS YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE THEY GET TREATED FOR HEART WORMS.

IT WAS TOO LATE FOR TINY.

I WILL TRY TO TAKE SOME MORE PICTURES OF HER...

BUT SHE MOVES AROUND ALOT.

I AM THINKING HER NAME IS GONNA BE....

2008-03-20T20:42:00.000-07:00

SADIE MARIE

BECAUSE SHE JUST LOOKS LIKE A SADIE TO ME.

SHE IS PLAYFUL AND LIKE A LITTLE OLD LADY AT THE SAME TIME.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

RICK HAS ALREADY TAUGHT HER HOW TO SIT, AND SHAKE HANDS.

SHE IS ALREADY HOUSE BROKEN TOO....

SMART DOG.

A NEW FAMILY MEMBER

2008-03-20T20:00:00.000-07:00

HERE SHE IS

SHE IS ALREADY RICKS LITTLE GIRL....SHE LOVES HIM SO MUCH

good news

2008-03-20T12:59:00.000-07:00

we got a dog! I am going to post her picture soon....i kinda have a name for her....but am open for suggestions. She is a rat terrier chihuaha like Tiny was.....

HELLO

2008-03-17T21:12:00.000-07:00

Hello to all of you my wonderful friends. I am still here. I have read all of your kind comments and could feel all the prayers around me like a warm blanket.

I have been through alot lately as most of you know...still trying to catch my breath.

I have been going to spend the weekends with my Mom. She is doing a little better..still in alot of pain with her healing from the broken hip.

She will start chemo again soon.

There are a few things I can't even write about here in my journal. But the prayers are seeing me through.

One reason is because I would not want to hurt any of my family by saying all that is going on.

I have been busy at work as well. I am still learning daily more about insurance. I have my license now, but still alot to learn.

Eric is doing great. He is working at The Oasis and hopefully will get more hours soon.

He has moved into a house with a friend and his friends fiance.

Threes company but in reverse. Two guys and a girl and about 10 animals.

They have two birds that talk. A cat that attacks your ankles. Hundreds of fish, and a couple of dogs.

I miss Eric. I have not had a chance to go and visit him at his new house yet due to taking care of business.

But he understands.

I do so want to go and see though.

Rick is doing good also. He is studying to take a test for work. Now he understands what I was going through....only I know his test is easier than the one I had to take.

I have been trying to sing everyday. This helps me alot.

I have checked out a few books from the library and hopefully will have some time to read.

I thinkI am going to start painting again.

Anyway. just wanted to let you all know that I am hanging in there and will be back to my goofy self soon.

Hopefully by the next entry.

Love you all Barb