Catch Up Time

It has been two months since I have blogged. I have no good excuses, just that I haven't gotten around to it. I have said it before and I will say it again, Facebook is my place to let out all my feelings, to rant, to stay in contact with everybody, etc., etc.....but....there is still one very special person that has yet to turn to the facebook addiction, that is my lovely Mother. So..this is one of the ways she stays up to date with me and what is going on. Although we do talk at least once a week and of course text often and email, she does read my blog and boy do I hear about it when I have not updated for quite some time....lol..jk...






Anyway....







I thought I would start off with a catch up session, what's going on in my life and just random thoughts at the moment. Hopefully I will come back soon and add some pictures.







Enjoy....






Love you Mom!!!!!










*It is hot!!!!...in case you didn't know and if you live somewhere that it is not hot, but I think the majority of the U.S. seems to be having the same problem.





*It has been so hot, I think we need to invest in a new central air unit, I think ours is way too small for our house, the house stays cool, but the air runs pretty much the entire evening after we get home.





*Still loving my job, I am still at Solix CMR in Charleston, Call Center Agent, yes it is a telemarkting place and yes, I like it. Most of my calls are inbound, so don't worry I probably won't call you.





*Speaking of job, Jason is still at R.P. Lumber, I won't say he loves it though. He is outside most of the time, even in the 100 degree weather, I feel so sorry for him.





*The kids, 'cats' are doing good. Still just laying around all the time, but we love them anyway.





*Travis Tritt was at the Bagelfest in Mattoon last weekend. Ashley, her boyfriend and myself all went. He was pretty good. He was me and ashley's first concert in 1995 I believe. He is one of her favorite country singers, so she was so excited to see him again.





*The bagelfest is like a mini-fair, so I was able to get me a corndog and strawberry shake-up...love them both!!!!





*Wedding shout-outs, In June we got to see Holly and Chris get married and this month we were able to go to Edwardsville for Jason's cousin, Michael's wedding to his fiance, Ashley. Next month, we head to Marshall for my friend Kim's wedding to her man, Ben. I think I have a couple more after that also. I love weddings and receptions....so much fun!!!!





*I'm having an addiction to the candy Hot Tamales, not sure why, but I am going through a box a week. I love them cinn. things so much!!!



*I have had my car for a year now, thanks to Christina. I am still very thankful for her



*I am still reading the Sookie Stackhouse series, I am getting ready to start Book 8. I love those books and the show, True Blood. Just wish I had HBO so I could watch them while they are on.



Well, I do believe that is all I have for now. I hope to be back soon and post some pictures.

Happy Birthday Sasha!!!

I wanted to send out a birthday wish to my little girl, Sasha!!! Her 4th birthday was on Sunday. I haven't had a chance to post it until now, plus I sort of forgot about it on Sunday. With us having a family thing, it just kind of slipped my mind. I remembered it yesterday. Today, Jason was off and they celebrated, with some treats. We really only call her Sushi. She is quite a character, she 'talks' all the time, she eats just about anything that you give her, and also begs like a dog does. We love her lots and would be lost without her.

Happy Birthday Bailey Joe!!!

I had another birthday to blog about. My little boy, Bailey Joe turns 6 years old today. He is such a sweet little boy, I love him so much. He is so funny, he is mostly lazy and just lays around a lot, but once in while will play with his toys and wrestle around with his sister. Wishing him a great birthday(I'm sure we will celebrate with him and Sasha eating their favorite, Tuna)and many, many more.

Reading!!!!

I'm way behind on updating my blog about the books I have read and am currently reading. I think the last book I posted that I was reading was the third book in the Twilight Saga, Eclipse. I did finish that one and the last book, Breaking Dawn. I wanted to continue reading something that I thought was interesting, so I started the Sookie Stackhouse Series, which are the books that led to True Blood, on HBO. I love True Blood, but I have to admit the books are way different than the shows, I am still enjoying reading them though. I am just on the second book, so still have a few more to read.

Happy Birthday Kierstyn!!!!!!

Huge birthday wishes go out to my wonderful niece, Kierstyn!!! This girl is so awesome. I love her so much!!! She is so much fun to be around and can always make me laugh. I just can't believe she is 15!! Seems like just yesterday, I was holding her when she was a little bitty baby. Now, she is a beautiful young woman. More great traits she has are...nice, friendly, outgoing, funny, smart, a great sister to her brother, a great daughter to her parents, a great granddaughter to her grandparents, a great niece to her aunts and uncles, a great cousin to her cousins, a best friend to many of her friends and also a great girlfriend to her boyfriend. I could go on and on, but I better stop for now. Kierstyn, Jason and I hope you had a great birthday and we wish you many, many more. We love you lots, Mary....lol...sorry I had to....hehe Love, Aunt Amber and Uncle Jason

Happy Birthday Mom!!!!

I wanted to send a very special Birthday wish to one of my best friends, my mother, Brenda. She is the best mom I could ever ask for and I love her so, so much!!!! She is both a great mother and a great friend. I have always been able to talk to her about anything and everything. She is always there for me when I need her. I love any and every time that we get to see each other and spend some time together. We always have fun and make many memories, like the picture below. The best day of my life, with my mom right by my side. I know she is reading this, so MOM, this is all so very true and you know how much you mean to me!!! You are the best, the kindest, most gentle, fun, loving, wonderful, outgoing, happy person, the list goes on and on. I love you so much!!! I wish you many, many more great birthdays. Yes, your birthday is on April Fool's Day, but it is no joke how much I love you!!!

And More Random pictures from Fall/Winter Twenty Ten

Me and Sheryl out for Amanda's 30th and Bach. party

Amanda, Erica and Daina

Kenny and Amanda

The 'kids' watching for Santa, this was our Christmas card

Black Friday shopping at Wal-Mart at Midnight, and it was Sarah's first year

Kierstyn and I on Black Friday

It was a successful Black Friday shopping trip once again!!!!