Pet Peeves

I think I've done one of these lists before, but I wanted to do it again, since my list has grown. Could be pregnancy related or just plain crankiness, but I've got them nonetheless.
- Jcrew not making maternity clothes
- maternity clothes that do not fit, even though i'm substantially showing now
- people who promise to do things, then only do them halfway or not at all
- people who allow trash in their yards and do NOT pick it up
- my husband's wonderful ability to leave junk on the bar and act like it belongs there, even stacking it in a neat little pile
- RAZORBACK FANS (don't worry, i won't go off about that today.....still waiting on official football season to begin)
- T.O. thinking he's God's gift to football
- people who will slow to 35 mph in the FAST lane on the interstate in order to change lanes and make their exit
- liars
- people who make passive-aggressive comments when they won't just speak their mind (that's for you shan)

and finally, people from Texas who enjoy leaving weird, perverted comments on my blog, prompting me to pull the anonymous freedom from the section, leaving it open only to team members. You know who you and I'm sure all the actual faithful friends appreciate it.

Not alot here

Well, I'm sitting here on a Sunday afternoon, eating popcorn, checking the 'net for good recipes and watching NFL preseason football. Yes, that's right my friends. Football season is upon us. And I couldn't be more ready. I've mentioned before (in a type of rant I believe), how much I LOVE football season. College is the best, but I also enjoy Sunday NFL. Especially when it's really Fall and crisp outside. I realllly hope our fall is crisp and not soggy this year. :) Especially since I'm carrying around a few extra pounds this year. And not to mention that my husband is planning on dragging my pregnant butt to Auburn and SMU this year for ASU football games. I told him I'd go as long as he doesn't mind me stopping to pee about 10 times or more! I want an ASU jersey to wear to games this year, but can you IMAGINE what I'll look like?? I'll look like one of those big lineman that are usually only good b/c their bellies are big and could do serious damage to the quarterback. We'll see I guess....
I think I partly enjoy football season, because I remember years and years of my dad watching the Cowboys every Sunday with my brother, and eating popcorn. These were the days before microwaveable popcorn mind you. We had one of those popcorn poppers when the thing would slowly turn circles under the kernals until all would pop. Then you'd turn it over and the top would become a bowl. Funny how I remember stuff like that. Now my parents have graduated to microwaveable, and I guarantee that earlier today if you traveled to Alma, you'd see my dad, in his chair, eating popcorn, and watching football. Which is exactly what I'm doing now. I've had some abdominal pain today though, which I believe to be ligament pain from what I've read. That crap hurts! I took a nap for a while and I'm trying to take it easy, mostly b/c it just feels better when I'm sitting down. Comes and goes when I'm standing. Anyone recognize that (female readers obviously)?
We had a GREAT sermon today at church. David Nasser was the guest preacher and was awesome. I'd heard him before while at ASU and remembered him. That's how anointed he is. He spoke out of Isaiah 6 and recognizing the Holiness and awesomeness of God. Something that most of us need to hear every once in a while. At least I do.
Well that's about it. I told you there's not alot here going on. Tomorrow is work and that's not fun. But I'm thankful I have a job at least.

Friends :)

I was listening to KLOVE today and heard that it was National Friendship Week. After checking to make sure I heard correctly, I learned it is indeed this week - 8/15-8/21. That made me smile :), mostly because I like to think of different people in my life who are friends, of all different sorts. So, I decided to pay a little tribute to just a few people whom I have learned to love dearly over the years and have different relationships with. If you don't know them, well, can't really help you, other than to say you will probably wish you did ;p And of course, I can't name all my friends, so if you're not on here, don't get your feelings hurt. You know i love ya!

1. Angela- We met during orientation for graduate school, and I remember thinking "wow, what a genuinely nice person". I didn't figure she'd like me much, considering I'm quite opinionated and don't often keep my thoughts to myself (ya'll don't look so surprised). But for some reason, she continued being my friend, and the Lord really blessed our relationship over the years. We can go days without talking, but it's always awesome when we catch up. You agree ange? AND, she's one of my ONLY friends who doesn't get tired of Josh and laughs even harder the more he mouths. Doesn't get offended, but moreso eggs him on. That's a TRUE friend for those of you who know Josh (sabrina - any input??) Anyway, all that to say, Ange, i love ya, miss ya, and am DYING to drive up and meet your special little man. You're a true LIFE friend.
(anyone care to leave a comment on who your "life" friend is? thought that would be fun) GET A BLOG ANGE

2. Randi - we actually met a little over a year ago, while we were both walking our dogs. She lives in the back of our subdivision, and doesn't read this blog. Hmmm, I should probably tell her about it.... Anywho, she's another nice person, and we just started hanging out. Our husbands became friends, and our friendship has slowly progressed. Isn't it interesting how the Lord will bring people in your life when you need it and when THEY need it? It seems this is how this happened, and now we are both pregnant - she's 4 weeks ahead of me :) Isn't that cool??

3. Shannie (i know you love that) - Didn't have a clue who she was for several years, mostly due to Matt's weirdness. Okay totally due to him. Always heard lots about her, and when Matt finally made up his mind he loved her, I got to meet her, and we totally hit it off. In fact, before I ever met her, I asked matt what she was like and he said, "well, she likes target, old navy, and, well crap, she's alot like you!" HA So of course, I liked it when he married her so that I could have a friend in this fam. But I think we would have totally been friends if we'd met in college, don't you think Shan?

4. Weldie- i don't need much explanation here. Ya'll know I love him. He's the best!

5. All my ASU/college friends - I've known several of you for years and have loved staying in contact. It's been awesome to see what the Lord has done in so many lives and where He has brought us. Especially when Sab and I were the ONLY ONES who did NOT get married during summer 2000!! Or when Carrie, Scott and I had to sit by ole Stinky Breath on the 10 hour plane ride from Paris a longgggg time ago. You know, I don't like the thought of getting older, but I DO like the thought of so many friends gettin there with me..... hehehe

6. My sisters - I'm the middle of two girls, and though we used to fight like cats and dogs, we're the best of friends now. I HATE we live so far apart - Joy in Florida and Jenna in South Arkansas - but we talk often and I get tons of cute pics of nieces and nephews. I'll try to post a recent one of Joy's two kiddos. For those of you with siblings, especially sisters, don't you love the closeness of friendships within your fam. You can still fight and get frustrated with each other, but it doesn't last long and you just keep going. I love that

7. Josh - I'd feel wayyyy to guilty to leave him out, especially since he IS my best friend and all :) I'd always dreamed of marrying someone who would make me LAUGH, like, everyday. And he pretty much does!
We were in line at Mazzios one day, and he couldn't figure out what he wanted. Finally he stated in all seriousness "Well, I guess I'll HAVE to have the wings and just make a nasty fool of myself". I busted out laughing, and it took him a minute to realize how funny that was, then HE started laughing. Most of you may not find that funny, but that's probably why I married him. He's the best AND the love of my life.

Okay, I know that was long, but it feels pretty good typing out cool things about your friendships. Try it - if not, leave me a comment and tell me about a friend who's meant alot to you :)

Let's try this again...

Here I am striking a pregnant pose in Central Park

And the famous keyboard at FAO Schwartz, as played by Tom Hanks

Precious Andrew playing in the sand!

My mothership calling me home.............

UGH. Blogspot sucks sometimes. I had this long blog typed out, pictures "loading", and BAM - website froze. Oh well. I'll shorten it this time. We had a blast, did TONS of walking, drank lots of Snapple (strawberry kiwi is the best), and got delayed a few hours on Wednesday while trying to catch our flight from LaGuardia to Dallas to Pensecola. And this is BEFORE the terrorist plot - which, btw, makes me angry and I'll keep my thoughts to myself at the risk of offending lurkers who happen upon my blog. Needless to say, Gulf Shores was wonderful once we finally got there after leaving NYC, and I got tons of sugar from Andrew - who is an absolute DOLL! I hope my child is half as happy and easygoing as he is! Josh and I decided to drive back to Little Rock in our rental car - Chrysler Sebring convertible - and probably made the same time as if we'd flown back as scheduled. Weldie was very excited to see us as I was him! All of you non-dog people don't understand this, but I enjoy seeing my dog after several days away. Especially one as good as him. Even my in-laws talked about how good he is, and how we've done a good job with him. Of course, they MIGHT be buttering me up so they can keep baby red when s/he gets here!! haha Ok, i'll try to load some pics again. No nasty comments on how i look either people!

FINE

That's enough everyone! I'm NOT quitting - at least not yet. I really like my job, but there seems to be "seasons" of difficulty and hard decisions recently. It really sucks sometimes, but it's fulfilling at the same time. It's not necessarily a field that is flooded at this time either.

I went to the doc today and heard the heartbeat. It was about the same as last time - 152-153. Mom says it's a girl, but who the heck knows at this point! We find out August 31 at 1:00. I'M SO READY!!! Everything looked good, so we were very thankful. I love hearing the heartbeat!! That's the coolest thing! We'll be leaving Saturday for NYC, then meeting up w/shan, matt and andrew on wednesday in gulf shores. I'm ready for a vacation! So my blog will be dead for a few days. Shan, I told josh he needed to take a quick pic of me so if he does, i'll post it later. but i must warn you, it's 920 pm and I'm not looking so pretty!!

This is Josh and I now know the password so this blog will be REALLY good now. OH YEAH!!!!

Unbelievable

This will probably be a short one, since i just updated a few days ago. But I had to share some news that is just unbelievable to me. I think i posted a long time ago that one of my clients is pregnant again, just 4 weeks behind me, and currently has a 6 month old. She has no business having even one child, much less being pregnant again. However, I went with her to her OBGYN appt today (since the father of her child(ren) is a total loser and wouldn't take her), and we found out she is having TWINS. yes, TWINS. i just about passed out. She's in her 20's, has a mental illness, and only brings in $600/month. She has zero family support and as i said, he does nothing for her except stress her out more. And I admit, that in my head I was saying, "Lord, WHY?? of all the couples who want children and can't have them, you give her TWINS plus one??" Her current child will be turning 1 when these are born. I'm literally sick to my stomach. I try to talk to her about adoption but she won't do it. Says she has to keep them. I called the office today and told a couple of my co-workers who are Christians, and we've decided to pray that God will change this situation for the benefit of all of her children and herself, such as adoption. She has done a good job with her current baby, but seriously, I couldn't take care of a 1 year old and twins w/ NO HELP whatsoever!! And i dont have a mental illness..... at least not yet.
Oh those poor precious babies. I'm not sure how much longer I can last at this....

Good one today

I won't complain today. I know ya'll are getting tired of hearing my gripes about my job, so I'll do my best today. Thankfully, I had a pretty good day. I was able to get LOTS of paperwork done, which is fine with me. That means that no one was interrupting me - i.e. - no obnoxious clients or staff annoying me. Although Friday was another story. Ange got an earful of it Friday evening, after I called her about a manipulative client trying to pull a multiple personality episode on me. She said she was "billie jean" and was going honky tonky-ing. I won't go into any more, but let me tell you, it was ALL I COULD DO. The whole time, Michael Jackson was in my head....

I was lurking earlier off Shandra's site (on the left) and read Amy's site, where someone wrote a comment about hoping her baby boy doesn't have to wear tons of hogs stuff. She also wondered what was UP with this state and the hogs. Well my friends, I'd love to know the same. since I didn't have this blog last fall, I will give you fair warning before football season starts. I HATE THE HOGS. I'm an ASU fan since I am an alum, and we are Division 1 as well as UA. And now UCA is going Div 1, but will that make a difference?? NOPE. You will still only hear about this unbelievable monopoly called the Razorbacks. And mostly from people who NEVER WENT TO SCHOOL THERE. I think that could probably be my overall biggest lifetime pet peeve. I will rejoice in the day that Frank Broyles retires, since maybe his death grip on not allowing inter-state game play to exist.
You think that's bad - just wait til September...