Real Housewives Of Oconee County

This week was my friend Ree Davis b'day and we celebrated Saturday night by going to Cafe & Then Some in Greenville to see Real Housewives. We got there in time to order our dinner which we all but Tim got appetizers of wings and potato skins and most got salads and then each couple order there dessert called Sinful (yes I blog and I didn't take a pic of this wonderful dessert). It is a huge chocolate chip cookie w/ a half of gallon of vanilla ice cream on it and then cover in chocolate syrup and nuts. All the food was wonderful... If you have never been what it is a couple of name Bubba & Norma Jean (they are really married in real life and own the place for 30 yrs) and their friend Dot and this one had Dot's long lost son and his wife and cover a very "housewives" story and that was really funny. They do alot of it improv and let me tell ya with just having a gallbladder surgery I had to turn my head away from the stage several times so I would not see them getting tickle and the looks on there faces. They change out with the season so I can't wait to see what the next one is. The men even liked it so maybe we will make it a qtrly quad date night. I did pretty good and was just hurting a little bit when we left but after we got back to Denny's parking lot to drop off the Horne's and Davis's off I have to say our conversations are just as funny at times and me trying NOT to laugh I have strained myself so today I am paying for it but it is all well worth it. Us girls always have a fun time but I have to say we had a great time w/ the hubbies coming with us... Can't wait until our next quad adventure hopefully it will be before Oct beach trip and next time I will be able to laugh with all of you, Brent will have to finish his story for me one day so I can hear it.....


Happy B'day Ree, we love you and are very thankful to have you as a friend in our life. We are bless that we got to share your b'day celebration and we hope to celebrate many more with you.


PS: Ginger you did a WONDERFUL job getting us there and back without any mishaps...

Here are some pics from our night...

Top 10 Ways to Win Friends & Influence People

A friend of mine had this on her Facebook page and I really enjoyed and wanted to share.

1. HAVE FUN, BE KIND IN SPONTANEOUS WAYS.
2. TAKE A ROAD TRIP TO BUILD FRIENDSHIPS.
3. KNOW YOUR FRIENDS REAL DREAMS AND INTIMIDATIONS.
4. GO BEYOND CHITCHAT TO REAL-LIFE ISSUES.
5. SPEND TIME IN PRAYER WITH PEOPLE YOU LOVE.
6. MAKE TIME FOR PEOPLE, NOT JUST PROJECTS.
7. BE VULNERABLE WITH PEOPLE CLOSEST TO YOU.
8. ASK QUESTIONS IN ORDER TO KNOW SOMEONE.
9. LISTEN BEYOUND WORDS TO SOMEONE'S HEART.
10. RESPECT OTHER PEOPLE'S TIME, SPACE, AND VALUES.

WE ARE OBSESSED WITH DOING THAT WE HAVE NO TIME AND NO IMAGINATION LEFT FOR BEING. AS A RESULT, WE ARE VALUED NOT FOR WHO WE ARE BUT FOR WHAT WE DO OR WHAT WE HAVE. NOT FOR OUR USEFULNESS! CHANGE YOURSELF AND CHANGE THE WORLD. GODLIFELOVE......

Tyler never stops amazing me

I had my gallbladder removed on Wednesday morning and we had to be there at 5:30 so we left the oldest here to get breakfast and for Ryan to get everybody to school on time and I guess one of the boys told Tyler or Eric did the night before that I was going to the hospital so when Eric went to pick him up yesterday he asked Eric about his new baby sister... I thought he was acting all weird cause I was walking funny and come to fine out he had walked through the house looking for her.. Once Eric told me that Tyler thought he was going to be a big brother trying my hardest not to laugh (cause it hurts) I just looked at him and said sweetie mommy sorry I would have rather brought home you a sister instead of being like this... Now, my question where did he got that from? I will have to question him and the older boys tonight when I can talk in my right mind and not in my druggie one.... I have to say I was very proud of them they got to school in time, no agruing last night, they mind and were just sweet to me...

I have to say, this is the very first surgery I have ever had I have the most wonderful husband for putting up with my whiney tale... I have been in pain and I am not shy about telling him. I think he enjoys it when I take the pain meds cause it knocks me out and then he can have some piece and quite... But he is amazing with all that he has done for me... The nurse said I had to walk to get relief and I think basically wake up those muscles but I must say sitting in this computer chair feel pretty good right now but I am going to attempt to and take a shower and walk... I will be back to blogging world later on... Have a great day!!!!

You know You Grew Up in the 80's If

You Know You Grew Up In the 80's if:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton
3. You know that "WOAH" comes from Joey on Blossom
4. If you ever watched "Fraggle Rock"
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
9. You played the game "MASH"(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
11. You know the profound meaning of " WAX ON , WAX OFF"
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing. (some of us...head-to-toe)
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.
17.. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
18. You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
21. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
22. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying "I know you are, but what am I?"
23. You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up"
24. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates. 25. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
26. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
27. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
28. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
29. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
30. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB"
31. You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell," The ORIGINAL class.
32. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART. 33. You just sang those words to yourself.
34. You still sing "We are the World"
35. You tight rolled your jeans.
36. You owned a bannana clip.
37. You remember "Where's the Beef?"
38. You used to (and probably still do) say "What you talkin' 'bout Willis?" 39. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you! PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS WHO GREW UP IN THE 80s!!!

I don't have time now but the pics to this were the best.. I might one day repost with the pics but for now this will do...

10 Thankful Things

Ok, it is Thursday again and I want to stop and give thanks.. It seems when I do this whatever bad or negative things are going on are just so little and I feel more at peace...

1. I am thankful for my husband.... he is such a wonderful and sweet man and has been so attentive to me in the last week, even took me out for a date night last Friday.

2. I am thankful that he is talking to me... If you know Eric is a man of few words maybe that is why we are together cause I am a woman of many words but this past week he has sat down and talked to me about my day, his day, life, plans just chit chat which is something is hard for him...

3. I am thankful for hanging out with our friends Tammy and Dexter and their little girl Katelyn Saturday night. We just had a good time of talking, eating wonderful pizza from Mellow Mushrooms and playing the wii.

4. I am thankful that I am getting my gallbladder taken out next week maybe now I can lay down and fall asleep.

5. I know I have said it before but I will say it 10,000 more times I am thankful for the friends that I have. They give me so much in laughter, wisdom, memories, and wonderful friendships... Love ya girls..

6. I am thankful that I have a Facebook account and put my maiden name on there cause I have caught up with some long lost friends, even going to have lunch with one today.

7. I am thankful for all my blogger friends, you all inspire me to be a better person, mom and make wish I was more creative and could understand this coupon thing... Stacy I nominate you to lead a group for bloggers and coupons for all us to meet and learn how to do all of it..

8. I am thankful that in 3 weeks me and my husband are going out of town for the first time alone since Tyler has been born..

9. Of course I am thankful for the snow, the cold (there has to be a good reason for it), the heat I have at home and in my car and for all the other small things in life.

10. I am very thankful for God cause he is the reason for everything above. He is the one that has bless me with my family, friends, and everything else.. Give praises to Him!

Kept Woman

A friend of mine email this to me and I wanted to share with all of you and also keep it for a reminder. I am thankful I am a "kept" woman!

Attitude determines your success or failure."
A Kept Woman.......................... I Am a 'Kept '
Woman? You see, there were a few times when I thought I would lose my mind, But GOD kept me sane. (Isa. 26:3)
There were times when I thought I could go no longer, But the LORD kept me moving. (Gen 28:15)
At times, I've wanted to lash out at those whom I felt had done me wrong, But the LORD kept my mouth shut.. (Psa. 13)
Sometimes, I think the money just isn't enough, But GOD has helped me to keep the lights on, the water on, the car paid, the house paid, etc.., (Matt. 6:25 -34)
When I thought I would fall, HE kept me up.
When I thought I was weak, HE kept me strong! (I Pet. 5:7, Matt. 11:28-30) I could go on and on and on, but I'm sure you hear me! I'm blessed to be 'kept '
Do you know a 'kept ' woman? If so pass it on to her to let her know she is 'Kept ' I'm "Kept" by the Love and Grace of God

My 4th Photo

All my blogging friends are doing this game of Photo Tag and it looked like fun!!

Here are the rules:

1. Go to your 4th picture folder
2. Use the 4th picture in the folder
3. Tell us about your picture!
4. Pass it on!

Here is the 4th in my 4th...

This is my oldest son Ryan and his girlfriend Allyson which is his cousins sister in law and they met on the day of the wedding (no relations at all). She lives in Evans, GA so on this day we decided to meet her and her mom in Columbia and hang out for the day. This is them in Toy R Us playing around. Yeah Allyson we give him those looks too....

Tell us about your 4th...