I am dying to write something profound, but hey, it's me we're talking about, so it's a no-go. So, I guess it's a random sort of day.

Saturday was down right soggy. Bill, M and I went to the Ren Faire. It pretty much poured the whole time we were there. (I do have some pics that will be posted later) The main reason I wanted to go was to see the Tartan Terrors. They are hilarious as well as talented. This day was my day to be called up on the stage by Todd. And yes, I do have pictures. One of my coworkers was there also and got it on video. Not on YouTube yet, but who knows...lol.

I will be starting, with a couple women from my church, a book discussion on The Shack by William Young. I read this book in one day, I liked it so much. I need to reread it before we start discussion on it. Primarily what I would call a Christian fiction book, it's not preachy (thank God) and delves into the Trinity aspect of Christianity. I highly recommend this book.

I need to mention a small bit about court. Nothing out of the ordinary, typical crap. I really was upset when he didn't disagree when my lawyer asked him if he thought M was a "loser". Yeah, she's going to college full time and she's a loser. Ok, whatever....

I guess that's enough randomness for now.

Court

We did the court thing yesterday. Decision isn't until Oct 15, so it's still a waiting game. Basically, I made him look bad and he made me look bad...par for the course. I'm sure he's still cocky as hell and thinking he "won", but it's still a toss up. Thanks for all the support.

Got the call

Looks like trial on Thursday. Good thoughts would be appreciated.

Weekend recap

Had a busy weekend again. Friday night was a football game, at Northeastern High School. I had no idea this high school didn't have football team until this year. Well, their record was a bit better than ours, but we still won 35-0.

Saturday morning I baked 3 pans of brownies for the band, we feed them dinner on competition days. This time it was tacos, nachos, refried beans, rice and dessert (cookies, brownies, cupcakes). We headed up towards Harrisburg for the competition. Well, they got 1st place!! 2 more weeks until the next one.

This week is supposed to be custody trial week. If we go, it'll be Thurs or Friday. But, the judge that wants our trial is tied up all week in another trial. So, who knows.

Bill has had a tiring weekend. He worked over 12 hours Fri/Sat and 14 hours yesterday. Got home around 2:30 am. He also had an appt with a specialist at Hershey Medical. Healing prayers/thoughts would be appreciated.

Guess that's it for now. ;-)

'Fro Me to You

We will be looking at the past and present, in pictures today. ;-)

I have 2 best friends, Kim and Lisa, that I have known since childhood. We did lots of stuff together then and now. Even when I lived out of state for 15 years we kept in touch. I can't imagine not having them as friends, they are wonderful.

Here we are on my 16th birthday. My Oma, Lisa, Kim, me and my little brother.



This is us last year, Kim, me and Lisa.



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Thanks for the reminder

Some of you know and others that don't...I was a victim of Domestic Violence. My SIL steered me towards a food blog written by a lawyer that works with DV victims. Visit this blog to see what she's doing.

October is Domestic Violence awareness month. Hmm...I think I may have to change my colors (again) to purple. ;-)

Test

Undergoing MyBlogLog Verification

The weekend

As I said before, Saturday was busy. Got my exercise moving 8 ft shields onto the field (African themed band show), those suckers are heavy. Had a great time hanging out with the kids and the other parents. We placed 2nd out of 5. Not bad for the first competition. I am very proud of the kids.

Church was nice yesterday. Spent part of the day afterwards cleaning. M spent the day with friends who came back from college. Picked up the boys, as usual, from their dad's. Pretty quiet night, which is nice.

Have a good day.

Blah

Well, I didn't go to the game last night. The band wasn't going to do their show and the woodwinds (of which, B is one) weren't going to be able to play because of the rain. And, since B is with his dad this week, I decided not to go. I did talk to him on the phone though.

Well, Bill just brought me my coffee, so I should be able to start functioning...lol. I have been at work for 2 and a half hours. ;-)

Competition is on, rain or shine. If it rains, at least they move it indoors, so not so soggy then.

Ramble, ramble, ramble... WX is back up, but I am enjoying the new blogs I've found over the past week.

Have a good weekend and stay safe.

My day

Luckily, today I didn't have to get M to the early bus at 7am. She rides the commuter bus to school and back most days. I get to work to find out one of my tellers called out for today and probably tomorrow. Bill calls and lets me know his specialist appointment, M calls and says she may not have enough money for bus fare home...geez... people...;-)

I have a long day today, 8:30-7:00. After work I go straight to the football game. Even though I 'm there primarily to see the band, I do like football. My youngest, J, will be playing with the varsity (crosses fingers) in 2 years so, then there's that too.

Tomorrow I work 8:30 to 1:00 and then straight to the school to get ready for the band competition near Lancaster. I'll get home from that close to midnight, so I'll be slightly tired... M will be seeing Daughtry at the York Fair tomorrow night with a friend, she's very excited.

The fall around here is busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Need some help.

A friends son is in a contest to win a new computer. Contestants make a video on how much they like ATI Graphics. She would appreciate it if you would go here and vote 5 stars. Thanks so much.

Roasting

It's a tad bit hot in here today. Geez....

Not much going on. Bill and I went to the HS last night to figure out how we can help with the marching band show. Should be interesting. We have our first competition on Saturday. We have been moved up a class, so not quite sure if we can repeat our record of last year. We got 1st place in our division/class. So, this year Bill and I will be helping with that and I'll be doing chaperoning duties also.

Talked to the lawyer today. Nothing exciting there, same old junk.

Gotta finish some homework, get M to school and back tonight and maybe relax a bit...or clean. Decisions, decisions....lol.

Getting around since MOL, PS and the like....

When I first got onto the Internet, way back in 1997, I had no clue what I was going to do on there. I knew you could play games and even chat (though God knows you can get into trouble in chat rooms...lol). At the time my kids were 7, 5 and3 (now 18, 15 and 14, but I digress...) and I didn't have a whole lot of people to talk to IRL. So, I came across this web site named Moms Online, or MOL as it was known to the posters. There I met tons of women who had kids and we could talk about kids, spouses, etc... and we had a hell of a time doing it. I am still in contact with many of the women I met back then.

There were periods of time when I didn't have internet access and I did lose touch with some posters. MOL changed format years ago and we moved to another posting site PS (Parent Station).

In the past year or so I have seen some of the ladies I have missed on places like Facebook and MySpace and also I have found blogs. So, I'm getting to know these ladies again after an absence and have found new hilarious blogs to read also.

Come on by and say hi. I think we'll get along just fine. ;-)

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Monday, Monday

Quiet morning here in PA. It's my day off, but I still got up early. I'm sitting here in the living room doing some work (write up an agenda for a meeting tonight, checking my school work) and listening to the animals run around a bit. It's a pretty morning outside too. The sun is shining through the trees into my front window...peaceful.

The hurricane passed quickly Saturday with just rain and some wind. Wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Bill and I went to Home Depot so he could get some extra stuff to finish a couple of his projects. The place was pretty full. Lots of guys doing home projects that day. That afternoon we didn't do too much. Bill was doing his building, I cooked chicken corn soup and oatmeal raisin cookies, the boys played video games and Molly and I watched the House marathon off and on all day. It was a pretty nice day, even if it was gloomy and rainy outside. Also, the Oregon State/Penn State game was on....Go Penn State!! ;-)

Yesterday was beautiful. Our church had a lakeside service at one of the members' home. Gorgeous view and wonderful weather. B played at the local fair in the band and then we all went up to the mall and Borders for a bit. Sundays are a bit hit and miss as far as the boys go. They went back to their dads last night, so J was a bit animated and snotty for part of the afternoon. I think the trial is really getting to them...at least the pressure from one side of it.

Today I'll take M to school and then hang out a bit by myself.

Have a great day!

Tiring...part 2

Last night was a blast. Got B to practice (after buying guitar strings) and headed out to Hanover. I got there early, in the 2nd quarter of the 7th grade game. They were trounced. Unfortunately, not too surprising. I think it was 42-0. The scoring on J's game wasn't much better, but the playing on our side was. J played most of the game. He did a great job. I spent most of the game sitting with friends whose kids are on the team also. Anyway, good game, even with the 32-8 loss.

HS football game tonight, TAG day fundraiser for the band tomorrow (weather permitting) and the York Fair performance Sunday. Full weekend.

Hey there

Yes, I am still here. ;-)

Got a busy day ahead of me. Well, this morning was busy too, I guess... So, I take M to pick the bus for Penn State, get home and see the boys standing at their bus stop. Ok, wave at them and go in the house so I can get ready to go to work. A minute later they saunter into the house and say, I think we missed the bus. Geez.... Ok, get in the car.... Half hour round trip to the school. Good thing I work around the corner from the house....lol.

After work I'll be taking B to band practice then go to J's game about half hour away. Mom is taking M back to school tonight for class and Bill will be picking her up. After the game, go back to school to pick up the boys. Dang.... driving all over creation today. ;-)