Christmas vacation

The weather sucks, it's cold and snowing. W trying to do some hunting, with little luck. I have been sick since we started driving up on Wednesday and still feel awful. My poor kitty cat, who was in failing health when we left, figured he'd up on die on me when I'm gone and I couldn't say goodbye and tell him how much we love him. I am so incredibly sad, I wished he had held on till we got home. Christmas itself was nice, with lots of family time, some very thoughtful gifts and the food was exceptional.

More snow expected tonite, on top of the two to three we already have...I plan on getting up to help my father in law with the clearing, since he has no business being out there alone if at all. W got stuck at little brothers because the driveway here is a mess and the car wouldn't make it...he's promised to come get me so I can meet up with a few folks from home for lunch. If I didn't have someone to drive, I would not be able to go because I can't drive in the crap because I never have. Won't risk my car. other plans for tomorrow include sled riding, chuck e cheese and a movie with my favorite sister in law. Will finally get to go see New Moon. yaayay! She's not read the books, but got the first movie for Christmas and will see the second one, too. Then I gotta get her reading them so we can try to see the others together..i also want to see Sherlock Holmes.

at some point i'll get pictures up here, more selective from the group i put on facebook...too out of it right now took a sleeping pill so the cough won't keep me up. would much rather the cough just go away.

Hope you all are doing well. Talk soon. If you're on vacation, share your stories, and I'll have more later as the fiasco of all we're trying to do tomorrow unfolds.

Here's my darling Jack, Jack-a-bear, fatboy Jack, and finally, "Hairstylist Jacque" (because he loved to bury his head in our hair and rub and lick our foreheads and all that. was very soothing) Farewell my friend, meet you under the Rainbow Bridge someday. Say hello to Tigger and Amos and Ghost and all the rest.

Some other pictures

This is from Bubba's school festival last weekend. This is Crackers the camel....they fed him animal crackers....even the camels.



Bubba and my dad on the camel.



This little bundle of adorableness is Bubba's best friend at school. She ran over to him and kept hugging him. We've heard oodles about her, and this is the first chance we had to meet her...as they were parting ways, she hugged him again and gave him a big giant kiss. I about dropped dead.

some bubba pictures

Bubba working on his Jack-O-Lantern, which he designed himself.



the finished product.


Me and Bubba pre trick or treat





a cuter zombie you never will see...look at those dimples!


in the mask he refused to wear trick or treating.

Holiday pictures

Hey everyone! We had a great couple days, mostly due to the fact I didn't work for FIVE DAYS! I'll have a four day weekend this week, depending on radio station schedule, which has been pretty sparse.

Anyway, I wanted to throw up some pics from Christmas, and refer you all to Myspace for the videos because I'm too busy at work to take the time for the vids.

Nephew A with his new slipper socks! (Obviously the eye patch is because his prosthetic isn't fully 'installed'. Soon, tho. I think he looks awesome as a pirate!)

My mama watching (she would so totally kill me for posting a pic of her in the net.)

Bubba and HIS slipper socks, with Mom, A and my brother P in the background.

Bubba at home, Christmas Eve with his special jammies, waiting to open his present from W's aunt and uncle, which is one of three videos on Myspace.

My son the redneck, with his first .22 caliber rifle. He already has a BB gun rifle that he's really good at hitting targets with. Squirrels be on the run!



He asked Santa for this, and Santa at first thought it was a waste of money, but it's AWESOME! (oh, it's Mario Super Sluggers for the Wii.)

Outside, right before opening the shed for the big Santa gift (four wheeler), video also available on myspace, as is his first ride. Sadly, I have no still pictures of him on the four wheeler in his Santa jammies and huge helmet.

I know it's not real clear, but this is a close up of him with the helmet on, and I just love it.

Enjoy. Talk again soon. Happy New Year, in case I'm not back. I have NO plans except SLEEP, tho I'll probably stay up to watch the ball drop. Haven't gone out drinking in years.

pics of the car

family portrait

One of the advantages of a professional photographer in the family is great pictures. This is our newest, and I think only real, family portrait, taken at camp I think on the 5th of July. My husband is actually smiling, which is rare to begin with, and rarer still in pictures.


Our bedroom closet decided to implode last nite. We were both just about asleep when CRASH BOOM BANG, all the contents of the shelves, including jewelry boxes, on the floor, spilled. My dress clothes for work, on the floor, because the shelving unit had fallen to about a foot off the floor. So we have a new project, which I was NOT expecting at all. W went out for the wood to make better shelves, whatever else today. So I'll get schooled in home improvement again, as I learn how to hang shelves, etc. I swear we have a black cloud over us again.

I'm expecting the call about the family friend any day now. I'll be going out for the funeral, but probably not staying over, because there just wouldn't be room, and neither my parents or I can really afford a hotel room right now. The gas to and from is gonna be bad enough. Don't think Bubba will go because his behavior is too erratic after three plus weeks being spoiled by Grammy and company (not that they admit that of course.) W just couldn't handle the trip, and being up and on his feet all day so he'll stay home, too.

Will update soon if I can.

nothing of substance

He's yawning, really, but doesn't he look like he's screeching or laughing or something.

Jack, the fat boy.

camping pics

Because I don't feel like writing, here's some pics.

The beautiful Lana. She's about 13 months old now.

My handsome Bubba.

Bubba, Aunt Mitch (nickname for Michelle) and Uncle M

The silly booger butt with Mitch.

Bubba and his new best friend, M's new girlfriend's son. He's bigger but not older, and Bubba is a bit slouched in this pic.

Bubba insisted I take one of myself, and since it isn't horrible I'm posting it.

The brothers, W and Hoser (Mitch's hubby, the little brother.)

At the fair, on a ride, such an awesome smile.

MERRY GO ROUND!!!

Some pictures.

The tshirt for softball..we're playing again this Wednesday. argh.


This is how he fell asleep in my bed the other nite. Doesn't look too comfy.


My handsome brother P and his handsome son A, he of the eye issues.


Oh yeah, I'm at the beach, having a good time!


He was COVERED with sand, he was digging like a dog.



After a dip, WAAAY out in the ocean. Bubba was loving it. That's my parents with us.

After getting cleaned up, hanging at G-Ma's.

Hot damn

That was a helluva show. The meet and greet was right before he went on stage, so we missed the opening act, but I had never heard of him, anyway. I obviously got my camera back there even tho they said we couldn't. The morning show duo was there and they made sure we were able to use it. What would be the point of a meet and greet without a good picture of it? House of Blues needs to lighten up a bit in that aspect. I got my station shirt signed, and he also signed the shirt we have for Bubba, which is really starting to fill up. I also took pics with my phone, but they kinda suck.

We were worried about having a place for W to sit since he'd never be able to stand through the whole thing. We talked to a security guard early on before going inside and he said if there wasn't any handicapped seating left after the meet that I should come back down and find him and he'd hook us up. And boy did he. We were in the balcony, which is where they have the handicapped seating, and he squeezed us in at the very end of the railing which was closest to the stage. So we were RIGHT THERE and could see everything. And they could see US! We got acknowledged by the drummer and the guitarist at different times. Even Jason gave us a nod and smile. Eye contact is awesome when you are an obsessed music fan like me.

The set list was great, he played a bunch of stuff from both CD's, especially my favorite from the second. 12 songs from his albums, and you would NOT believe what he encored with. I was expecting it to be Hicktown, his first smash hit, but he played that in his regular set. First the guitarists and the drummer came back out and jammed a bit, then Jason came back and did the classic "The Ride" about Hank Williams Sr, by David Allen Coe. Sounded fabulous. What really blew us away was how they then went into the chorus of Paradise City by Guns 'N Roses. Said they started playing that when they played clubs only. Next was another GNR, Sweet Child of Mine. Holy Moses it was unreal. The place went nuts. I wanted them to keep playing but that was the end. Below are some pics and I'll do some videos later.


Check out those eyes.



My darlin' hubby and Jason. He's holding Bubba's shirt that Jason signed.


A slightly drunk me with Jason, and W in the background.



The morning show duo, Blue and Korby Ray.

Easter pictures

The loot. The big unopened box was from Grammy and the gang up in PA for Bubba. The little bunny bags were one for each of us, plus some other stuff, and the little yellow egg shaped one was Easter Bunny for Bubba.


The Easter Bunny brought suncatchers he gets to stain himself...we've done two already...he loves them!


Grammy sent a Lightning McQueen Nightlite. Cause we don't have enough Cars stuff.


The eggs from Grammy and everyone had MONEY! Here he is with all his riches. This is my newest favorite picture of him. The cuteness is overwhelming. Too bad I know how inherently EVIL he really is.


Grabbing eggs at G-ma's later in the day. Easter Bunny should have learned by now not to leave chocolate out in the sun in South Carolina, when it's 75 degrees outside....everything had to go in the freezer for a bit. This picture also features his fancy new Lightning McQueen light up tennis shoes, also from Grammy.

Darlington Pictures

Okay, it took me a while, but here's some of the pictures from Darlington. I have more if anyone wants to see them, and I think there are a few different on myspace.


This is me sitting in the IRL car, Indy Racing League, I believe. This is my favorite shot of ME, too bad W didn't zoom.




This is as I just got my helmet and was ready to wait for my turn. The person dancing in the background is the woman of the couple we hung out with all day. She was a trip, and I don't know her name.



This was right after the ride around the track.



This was with the guy who drove me on the drifting track in the mustang. Also not a bad picture of me, except I always seem to do stupid things with my arms. If you click on it to make it big, you'll see W in the background, last guy standing on the right, in the black and white jacket.



I wish I could have kept the suit, it was awesome, and you know, I probably WOULD wear it to work. I wouldn't be cold, that's for sure.