random thoughts

Crossroads

2009-06-28T15:29:00.002-04:00

I'm at a crossroads in my life.
One path leads straight off a cliff.
the other path leads me back home.
I wonder if I could fly...should I try?
I have wings although I fear using them.
Home is safe, it's what I know, & I'm protected.
How long will that last? I know not to much longer.
I can feel the winds change with the season.
Do I try on my own? Test my beautiful wings?

untitled

2009-06-27T04:35:00.003-04:00

My world crumbles before me
i go to pick up the pieces they too fall
my life at my feet...still nothing tangible.
where did i go wrong? what did i do?
to much faith where there should be none
did i learn and at what cost?

New Job

2008-07-31T01:43:00.002-04:00

Well for those of you who don't know.....I have a new job. I own a new store. I'm now the new owner of Epic Hobbies & Games. It's kiddy corner from Corsi's. I'll post pictures soon. Stop by sometime and check us out.

Who knows me best?

2008-04-14T23:07:00.002-04:00

Who knows me best? the race is on......this is funny. YOU fill in the blanks about ME ... even if you don't have any idea....and send it back to ME (via reply). But first post a blank one out to all your friends so they can return the favor to you.Be honest and make sure you repost it blank in your own blog so I can do it for you!

My name:

Summarize me in one sentence:

Where did we meet?

Take a stab at my middle name:

How long have you known me?

When is the last time that we saw each other?

Do I drink?Do I smoke?

Do I do Drugs? (Don't answer Jamie)

Am I happy?

Am I a good person?

What was your first impression of upon meeting me/seeing me?(Not the first time Jamie it doesn't count)

What's one of my favorite things to do?

Who do i love more than my life?

Am I funny?

Have you ever made me smile?

What's my favorite type of music?

Have you ever seen me cry?

Can I sing?

What is the best feature about me?

Am I shy or outgoing?

Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?

Do I have any special talents?

Would you call me preppy, average, sporty, punk, hippie, glam, nerdy, snobby, or something else (what)?

Have you ever hugged me?

Kissed me?

What is my favorite food?

Am I a good cook?

Am I dating anyone?

If there was one good nickname for me, what would it be?

What's your favorite memory of me?

What is my worst habit?

Do I like corn dogs?

Have you ever had a dream about me?

If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is the one thing I would bring?

Are we friends?

Whats my religion?

Am I family oriented?

Will you repost this so I can take yours?

I Do Update!!

2008-04-09T01:01:00.002-04:00

I do update but I don't think anyone reads this anymore. If you do let me know.

The Rings

2008-03-29T14:47:00.001-04:00

Christopher is going to get my mothers wedding set. My brother isn’t interested. So that would leave my boys. My mom would like them to be passed on in the family. They are the only grandsons.
Lauren she will get the ring Brian ""proposed" to me with. It is over 2 karats. The center Ruby is a little over 1 kt marquis cut. The diamonds surrounding are round.
Kathryn gets my opal. I love this ring. It was our 5 yr. anniversary gift. I know that she will love it as I have.
John gets my wedding set. The center is a .7 kt marquis cut blue diamond. The surrounding diamonds are 4 round and 4 baguettes. We had it appraised a few yrs back. It’s worth $6,500 and insured.
Talking to the kids the other day made me think about the meaning behind them. What they symbolize.
History of Egyptian wedding ring. As chance has it, the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings comes from ancient Egypt, about 4800 years ago.
In early Egypt, the ring was linked with the supernatural, a never-ending band linked with eternal love. For the Romans later, the ring’s acceptance by a young lady was a binding, legal agreement and the girl was no longer free. Today we accept the ring as part of a religious ceremony when we marry in church.
Modern wedding traditions. As time passes traditions change and, today, it is not only the brides who wear rings as a symbol of their lasting affection, but the majority of men also choose to wear this badge of fidelity and commitment.
The ring’s band does not have to be gold. In early Roman times they used iron, for its symbolic strength. But that has been replaced in the third century with silver and gold because of its beauty while iron rusts. There are attractive alternatives for yellow gold, such as Silver or Electrum. You can also think about the hardness of the metal and the color of your wedding band.
But why the third finger of the left hand?
There are many theories as to why this particular finger came to symbolize marriage. Both the ancient Romans and Egyptians believed that a vein - called the vena amoris in Latin - ran directly from that finger to the heart.
In medieval England, a bridegroom would slide the ring part way up his bride’s thumb, index and middle finger, saying "In the name of the father, the son, and the holy ghost" as he passed each one. He then put the ring on the next available finger - the third finger of the left hand. This practice was finally formalized in the 1500’s when Henry VIII’s son authored The Book of Common Prayer, which gives English modern Protestant wedding vows and decrees on which finger our wedding rings should go.

My Munchkin

2008-03-29T14:35:00.002-04:00

Kathryn auditioned for Muskegon Civic Theatre's version of "Wizard of Oz" on Feb. 24th. There were 80 kids for 17 parts. She just got the callback. She got a role as a Munchkin. YEAH

Tickets are now on sale.
Wizard of Oz : the show runs May1-4
Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 PM
Sunday at 3PM

http://www.muskegoncivictheatre.org/tickets.htm

Kathryn didn’t get a speaking role. This is her first musical and she’s so excited. She also didn’t get a flying monkey. They found out for insurance purposes they had to cast people 18 and older for the parts :( I hope that some if not all of you will make it. Please give us a call or email letting us know if you can. As I think we will be making a couple shows if not all.

Next Tuesday

2008-02-12T07:55:00.000-05:00

I guess it is time for an update. Sa of late I haven't been well. I went to my Dr. she sent me to the ob/gyn office. BTW the only Drr in the office I used to go to is Barkett. So now I see Lawerence. She's in his office. Not sure I like her. Back on track. They wanted to do another Laparoscopy. Though first they want to rule out colon problems. So they sent me to a gastro guy.

I saw the gastro Dr. yesterday. He doesn't think I have any problems. He thinks its endometriosis related. As did my general practiner. Because I haven't been regular I need to have a Colonoscopy. So next tuesday I'll be at Hackley fo awhile. It is out patient.

If they don't find anything I go back to ob/gyn. They will need a ultrasound. Nothing there than another Lap. I hope is they will finally do the FULL hysterectomy. I'm tired of being sore all the time.

I have missed a couple of classes due to pain. I talked to the school I will be joining the other massage class. This class goes on weds. from 1-4pm. than they're practicum is 6-9pm. So I won't have to be in muskegon 3 days a week for school just 2. I won't lose my scholarship either. Another bonus is they are a few weeks behind my class. So I have a couple weeks off.

Brian is doing well. He's writing again. I am so lucky he has been amazing through all this. He's been supportive and taking on a lot of my stuff to help me out. I thank god for him. He's truely amazing.

Christmas, Anniversary, Midterm, & Bdays

2008-01-15T01:42:00.000-05:00

Christmas was small but a great one. Any time you can be with those you love the most you are blessed. Granted some days I don't feel so blessed. I know that I am and I am grateful for everyday with them.

Rob came home on the 28th. It felt like old times. We missed him so much. Brian just lit up. The kids couldn't get enough of him either. Rob misses home. He is doing well and looks good. While he was home our household had a MacGyver marathon. He went home on the 6th of January so he missed me and Johns BDay.

Well for those who have been asking for an update here goes. Brian and I had a great 13th Anniversary. It doesn't seem like we have been married that long. It's been 15 1/2 together. He is the love of my life.

John turned 9. Can you believe that? My baby is 9. It's not my turning a year older that's hard it is that John does. I was a bit upset at first but 32 hasn't been bad.

I am now in the second half of my classes. I took my midterm. I am happy to say I did well. On the written part of the exam I got 3 wrong out of I think 75. The table part of the exam I was a bit nervous but still did well. I still have the highest grade in my class.

Veenie Baby pictures

2007-12-29T12:10:00.000-05:00

I have been going through the pictures on my computer. These are for the Veens.

Midterm on the 18th

2007-12-07T02:45:00.000-05:00

Well I'm a bit nervous. My midterm is Dec. 18Th. I am doing well in the class. The instructor said I currently have a 96%. It's the highest grade in the class. There are only 6 students in my class excluding the 7 new ones. The senior group are all in the 90% bracket.

I'm pretty confident on the table. Just nervous about the written part of the exam. I'm hoping that I don't choke. For the next week and a half I've got to review. So if you think about it pray that I do well. Thanks

Favorite Pictures

2007-12-03T13:32:00.000-05:00

Here are a few of my favorite pictures.

New Classmates

2007-11-18T23:10:00.000-05:00

Funny thing happened in class the other day. The new students started in class. They introduced themselves. The senior students (my class) worked on them for over two hours. Lucky them right?

At the end of class I walked over to a group of the the fresh meat. (LOL) I told them if they needed a study buddy I am available. Than one girl asked me how Sonya and Andy were. I told her. Than she asked how Mary and Andy were. So I asked her how she knew my family. "You don't recognise me?" I said no. She than asked if I remembered a cousin named Cindy. OMG I hadn't seen Cindy in like 14 yrs.

It was nice to see her after all these years.

Clinic

2007-11-12T23:29:00.000-05:00

Well I had my first clinic today. I pulled an all day. 9am-12pm, 1pm-4pm, and 6pm- 9pm. Unfortunately I only had one client. She was a nice lady. She wanted a relaxation massage. It was her very first massage. J came all the way from Allendale. She paid for 1/2 hour session. The clocks weren't working in the clinic. She got a 50 minute session.

The unusual part of the session was she was releasing gas. I understand that's not unheard of. She was relaxed. The funny part was when it was time to roll onto her back. That was I could work on her neck. She let the nastiest rip roaring one. I tried so hard not to laugh. I didn't laugh thank goodness. She got so embarrassed. I told her it was normal and it has happened before. I lied. She said it was a great session and she'll be back and recommend me to others. YEAH!!

We are in the Omni fitness club. The clinic is open from 9am- 9pm. A half hour session is only $12.00 because it's students. There are CMT's and higher level therapists on hand though. If you get the time stop in it's a good price.

School Update

2007-11-08T16:07:00.000-05:00

We got our 6 week evaluation yesterday. I got a 96%. I guess I'm doing pretty well.

Pumpkinfest '07

2007-10-25T10:41:00.000-04:00

First test

2007-10-12T23:25:00.000-04:00

We had our first test on Tuesday. I'm pleased to say I scored 100%. I'm also a member of both the AMMA and MMA. I also have malpractice insurance. It makes it feels so official. So I think I'm not doing to badly. Weds. we learned some actual techniques. I'm pleased about that. Unfortunately my partner (the only guy in class) worked on me. He left bruises. Brian isn't happy about it. I hope that next time he won't. Brian said if he did he wants to talk to him.

Pictures

2007-10-06T02:34:00.001-04:00

This is for those of you who don't use Myspace. I thought I would add pictures of the kids.

Brodie

2007-10-06T02:25:00.000-04:00

I'm so lazy. I'm just now getting around to posting a pic of Brodie. So here it is. My baby. This was taken before Brian and I groomed him.

Classes

2007-10-03T06:29:00.000-04:00

I did get my scholarship. All I had to cover were my books and misc. objects. I started classes Sept. 25th. There are only 6 people in my class. I love the class size.We found out the first day the school is moving. The 3rd week of class will start at the new location. They are leasing space from the Omni Fitness Club.

I have to go. I have my first test tomorrow. I should do pretty well. I remember the bones from high school. A few muscles I didn't know in the shoulder. We are going over the body in sections. First two weeks are the shoulder.

15 years

2007-09-21T09:09:00.001-04:00

Not that anyone checks this blog anymore. I do blog at www.myspace.com/ivyfae I also enclude pictures.
Brian and I started dating 15 yrs ago. I still have a hard time wrapping my head around it. The first time I met him he was trying to start a fight at the Meritime festival. A couple of weeks later Jamie wanted me to pick a friend up. He needed a ride to Ray's apartment. So I picked him up in my mom's new Subaru Legacy. He told me to pull over if I was going to have a nice car I needed to learn to drive it. "How rude!!!"( quote from Stephanie Tanner LOL) For some reason after that I just couldn't get him out of my head.
Fifteen years later I can't get him out of my head or heart.

Tomorrow

2007-07-26T14:30:00.000-04:00

Well tomorrow I send out my registration forms, scholarship apps, and all financial info needed. I am hoping for the full scholarship. One of the scholarships I qualified for is not available. They voted against it. I don't really know why. I do have another that I am trying for which is the through academy.

I am truly looking forward to a new challenge. It seems so far away. I am so happy that I have Brian's support. Although I have to say being the beneficiary of my homework doesn't sound like such an imposition. He will try to play it off as such though.

I should know the decision within a couple of weeks. Please keep it in your thoughts and prayers. I need it.

New Begininng

2007-07-13T00:55:00.000-04:00

At long last an update. I am going to be registering for classes soon. I will be going to the Blue Heron Academy. In March I will be testing for my certification as a Massage Therapist. Today Brian and I toured the "campus". It's small like a few rooms. It just means more one on one time with the teachers. I am looking forward to this new challenge in my life. I have Jamie to thank for giving me the extra push. Brian for backing me up. I needed the push and faith. Today I heard a lot of No's from financial aid and various scholarship foundations. I was persistent and I may have found two sources( knocking on wood) to pay for most if not all the cost.

It's a Girl

2007-04-23T07:51:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was my mom's birthday. She now shares it with her granddaughter. My sister had Lilith Elizabeth at 3:49 am. She weighed 6lbs 13ozs and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has dark hair and lots of it. Her face was bruised up. I think she was a stargazer. Sonya is upset her nose is squished. It looks like it may have broken but, doesn't seem to hurt Lilith.

I suggested the name Lilith. Sonya didn't have a girl name picked out. Had it been a boy it was between Dirk, Blaine, and Kyle. Jeremy didn't like Dirk or Blaine. So it was either Kyle Lee( sounds like a girls name kylee) or Kyle Olear(after his grandpa). I'm glad it was a girl.

The New Year

2007-01-02T13:18:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year ! I don't know what the new year brings but I do know what the past one brought. We got a new addition to the family Brodie. We didn't get Regent the cat. The family he was with changed their minds last minute. My sister found out she's expecting in April. Let's see... My friend Lauri got married finally. I am down to one job YEAH! Brian quit the shop and is a realtor. He is so much happier. I am glad he's doing something he enjoys. We had our 12 yr anniversary on the 30th. So all is good.

A Holiday

2006-09-08T12:46:00.000-04:00

I am leaving this weekend for Ohio. Since I'm going to get my puppy I should make it a holiday. I'm talking Christopher, Chad, and Sonya to Cedar Point. I am hoping that we have the time to tour a cave too. Chris didn't get a BDay party. I love coasters as does Chris. Unfortunatly Brian hates coasters.

I'm excited coasters and my new puppy. I get some time with Chris. He's in middle school this year. Who wouldv'e thought. It goes by so fast. Well until I get back.

How my clan is doing

2006-08-13T12:36:00.000-04:00

Well the kids have less than a month before they go back to school. I need to start back to school shopping. Man are they growing up fast. Chris is going into middle school this year. It doesn't seem that he should be yet. I guess I'm just not ready for him to get older.

Kathryn will be in 4th grade. Her summer has been pretty good. She found another passion. She loves motorcross. In fact the weekend of the 18th she's going to the races and bringing her bike. She is going to try the track before she desides if she wants to race. She has no fear.

John loves the bike also. He's just not as into it as Kathryn. He spends most his time drawing and building things. He likes video games and has spent to much time on them. I don't complain to much because he does do other activities too.

Brian has quit the shop. He just finished his realtor's class. He takes the state test on tuesday. I am positive he will be good at it. He succeeds at just about everything he does. I think he's just excited to try something new.

As for me I'm still watching 5 kids during the week. I have also picked up more hours at Movie Gallery. In a few weeks, I'm taking a road trip with a friend to Ohio. we will going to get Brodie.
Two weeks after that We will be on the road again to pick up Regent from CT. I am looking forward to it. Driving through in Canada(I've never been) New York, Jersey(Red Bank), and Salem, Mass. Brian doesn't want to drive. He would much rather that I just pay to ship him. I just want to go somewhere new.

Sorry I haven't posted pictures of the kids. I need to get a new USB to camera chord. So as soon as I do I will update with family pictures.

Better late than never

2006-07-24T23:17:00.000-04:00

Well to make a long story short....I'm getting promoted at movie gallery. I babysit 2 other kids during the week. I will be stocking coolers at the gas station down the road. So I will have 3 jobs this summer all parttime.

Brian and I bought another house. This one is to rent out. It is a 2 bdrm with a fireplace and deeded access to a lake. It's such a cute place. Like a doll house. We may even get a trailer out by the house to rent out too. We want to get a couple places and one day give each kid their own place to rent, live-in or sell.

In other news..... We're gonna be adding on to our family soon. LOL not like that. I'm getting a puppy in September. His name is Brodie. We are also getting a Bengal cat in Sept. His name is Regent. Not sure when I will have a pic of him to post.

Well for now that is all. I promise to post again soon.

Long overdue update

2006-05-21T12:57:00.000-04:00

Ok I realize I haven't blogged in awhile. I've been caught up in life. I think with school winding down for the kids things got crazy. Kathryn had a solo in the spring concert. She did amazing. John well he stuck out. He's very full of energy and entertaining. Chris's grade had their concert around x-mas.

Brian's dad is selling the shop!!!!! I am very pleased. The guy who will be buying them out offered dad and Brian a job. You all know Ray can't retire he has to work. Brian is contemplating going back to school. I think he should. He can go back full time for awhile. He's not sure what he wants to do yet. I don't care he'll be brilliant no matter what he does.

Work is ARRRGHHHH! My manager ended up having a breakdown while I was working with her(on a free tan day) She went into rehab and is doing better. The temp manager is evil. I can't wait until she's gone. Currently I work Saturday nights only. I love the people I work with. So I will be sticking it out until we get the new one. I did tell the district manger I was interested in the job. If I don't get it I'm ok with that. I'll be okay with asst. I'm sure I'll get that.

I am doing okay. I've had a few medical issues. I hope to get them resolved soon without surgery. I'm gonna stay postitive about it. On a bright note health wise.....I've lost 12 lbs and an 1.5 inch off my waist. I will be posting more often.

I've been tagged

2006-04-23T14:16:00.000-04:00

This is a game I was invited to participate in by the lovable ChillDaddy. I'll list six random things about myself, then tag six others. If you're tagged, you must do the same, and leave comments on their blogs directing them to the instructions on your blog.

1.) I was a brownie and a girl scout. I know that Jamie already knew this.

2.) I've done construction, roofing, and siding jobs in past summers. I had uncles who had their own businesses so I helped out for money.

3.) I like Barbara Striestand, not Cher. I like the good stuff and there is a man who has given me enough. LOL

4.) In college, I was going to train to sing opera.

5.) In open auditions for cheerleading( yes I wanted to be a cheerleader) I flashed classmates. I did the required flips into center court. I hadn't realized my shirt came up. I was wearing a see through bra. In the end I was a cheerleader in 6th grade. I never auditioned again.

6.) I think I have about smoked a pack of cigarettes in my life. I did it at a friends house at parties. I thought it looked cool and everyone was doing it right Jamie.

Ok now it's my turn to blog. I however don't think I know 6 people with a blog. I will just email it to some so I can get my quota in.

1.) Lisa
2.) Lauri
3.) Brian
4.) Jason
5.) Jeff
6.) Sarah

Apples don't fall far

2006-04-18T17:13:00.000-04:00

Well I haven't been working a lot. I am still in training. I have no interesting stories about work. It's a job and I am trying to stay out of the drama.

We did get a phone call from the school today. It was a bit surprising it was about Kathryn. Evidently her teacher had read something to the class about mooning someone. So Kathryn mooned some people on the way to recess. The principle called and wanted to take her recess away. Brian told him if Kathryn's story was true and the teacher read about mooning not to punish her for it. We would discuss it with her. He still took her recess. I don't think mooning people is ok. Although I don think that the principle should have gotten all his facts straight before dishing out punishment. I think he should have called Brian and I after he talked to the teacher. We would have came into the school to discuss things.

I did discuss things with Kathryn when she got home. I wasn't mad at her. I had mooned classmates at recess when I was in 2nd or 3rd grade. I actually got a bit of a chuckle out of it. I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree does it?

Life's complications and cosmic jokes

2006-04-08T11:08:00.000-04:00

Well I can now say I've been welcomed into the world of elementary school in Montague. My kids have always gotten notes when a kid in their class gets head lice. Last night Kathryn was complaining her head itched. Brian checked and low and behold. Yup she's got head lice. We stayed up until after 1AM treating everyone in the house and doing laundry. At least she got them during spring break. She won't have to miss anymore school!! They go back on Monday.

For those of you wondering about my job......it's a job. I like some of the people I work with. I can already see where all the drama is gonna come from....my boss. She has friends calling her all day long and visiting her at work. Her friends won't leave. Yesterday her friend stayed visiting for over two hours. The problem was I was supposed to be getting trained(it was a rainy, vacation day, and friday) I ended up figuring things out on my own. I jumped in and helped the customers out. I think I'm going to gun for her job!!! I think I can do it a lot better than she is. BTW she had to call a different store two nights in a row to get someone to work because she didn't schedule anyone to work. She was going to go out that night she couldn't work. Believe it or not I like my job.

Movie Gallery

2006-04-04T13:23:00.000-04:00

I got the job!!! I was gonna start today but, my boss lost her voice. So I get to start on Thursday. The pay stinks but the benefits are great. Free movie rentals, games, and tanning. They also have health benefits for part timers. We don't have cable there is never anything on. Why pay for channels I don't want. I can rent the movies I want for free. There are only two shows a week I like to watch Grey's Anatomy and Boston Legal.

Not much going on

2006-03-30T08:35:00.000-05:00

Well not much going on around here. Life has been pretty quiet and busy. You know the usual get kids off to school, laundry,cleaning, and after school activities.

Yesterday was Brian's 33nd birthday. We went out to dinner. Then we spent time with David E. Brian and I are looking into buying rental houses. We don't really want all our eggs in one basket. Not really sure if it's what we want yet. We are just looking into it.

Today at noon I have either a second interview or I'm hired at Movie Gallery. So you all cross you're fingers. I want this job so I have something to do. I think I need to be around people and have grown up conversations (which cartoon to watch).

Like I said not much is going on.

Bad day blues

2006-03-22T21:51:00.000-05:00

Sunday I didn't feel good. Migraines, stomachache, and pelvic pain what a way to start the week.

Monday started off pretty good. I got to sleep in. By the time afternoon came its my busy days. Kuk Sool Won for Kathryn, Chris and John had to work, and while during dishes I hit my head. I know it sounds funny and looking back it was. At the time I didn't find the humor in it. I went to put my liner for the crock pot (5 qts) away. It belongs above the fridge. I went to put it in the base and the pot fell on my head then bounced and hit me again. Ouch did that really hurt. That dropped me to my knees. Then the lid hit me too. I had three huge knots on my head. I won't do it again.

Tuesday was hard massive headache from the knots from the day before. I had a kid in my bed the night before. I can't have kids in my because I end up sore the next day. I just think my week needs to get better. I sure hope it does.

Self Image

2006-03-13T21:22:00.000-05:00

I am so sick of the way the medias portrays women. We need to be thin perfect Barbies. Not every woman is destined to be that small. I think we need more well rounded woman in the media. Woman come in all shapes and sizes. I'm so tired of sex selling everything underwear, cars, food, appliances its ridiculous. My daughter tries to diet!!!!! This is not right. There is nothing wrong with her. She is perfect the way she is. Why do the girls for Kathryn to look up to have to drastically lose weight and gain it? It is so unhealthy. I would love to see more people in the media saying it's ok to be who you are. It is one thing to hear it from your parents another to hear it from your idol. Does anyone else feel this drives the kids to try to be "perfect" ? So instead of just being kids they're trying to tackle the pressure of adult women too.... Here is hoping I've given my daughter all the positive I can and hope it is enough .

Happy 16th Sarah

2006-03-10T16:50:00.000-05:00

Today is my neice Sarah's sweet 16th. It hardly seems she should be 16 already.My how the time flies by so quickly. Sarah has grown into a very beautiful lady. Shes' intellegant, loving, caring, funny, great with children, and a well rounded person.

Sarah came over to get her hair and make-up done for dinner with her boyfriend Nick. She was a bit stressed out when she first got here. Her mom had to work and couldn't spend the time with her. I managed to calm her and help her find her gorgeous smile. I took her home to meet up Nick.

Happy sweet 16th to you Sarah may it be everything you hoped for and more!

Giving in to the pressure

2006-03-09T20:51:00.000-05:00

Well I finally decided to give in and BLOG! Maybe ranting about random things to friends and strangers will help me feel like I'm getting adult conversation. I guess I'll start with a little about myself.

I guess I can start with....Oh I know. I'm happily married for 11 and a half years to the love of my life, Brian. My first real boyfriend. I was 16 he was 19. Man was he arrogant! Though I have to say I couldn't get him out of my mind for that reason. Brian is intelligent, honest, loving, passionate about life and family, and my best friend.

We have 3 beautiful children together and I have a step-daughter. Lauren is Brian's daughter we don't see her (LONG story) she is never far from our minds or hearts.

Christopher Ray our oldest is 10. He is so much like his father to smart for his own good. Though he has his fathers heart of gold. He is a lover of knowledge and animals.

Kathryn Lyn is 8. She is to much like me. She has quite a flare for the dramatics as I did (ok maybe....I still do) . Kathryn is our social butterfly and such a beautiful voice for one so young.

John Alexander is 7. John is the blend of the two of us. He looks like his father. Brilliant like Brian and Chris. I hate to admit this but, he got his temper and attitude from me. He's an amazing artist for his age quite an imagination. He even has his own alter egos. I'm sure I'll tell more at a later date.

With 3 kids in school full time I lead a busy life. One day I may actually catch up to it. LOL.