Happy Belated Memorial Weekend...

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Weekend. The weather was beautiful! (unless you were working outside, then it was just plum too hot!) Monday we worked at my parent's doing yard work and we were so hot and now all of us are so sunburned. Saturday we took the kids to see X-men 3, it was really good. Then we celebrated two belated birthdays, Saige and my nephew Mason. Mason's birthday was on Mother's Day and Saiges the 19th. After that we stayed at my parents visited with each other and visited with my cousin's and then watched the UFC fight on paperview. It was a fun day. Sunday after church, I didn't go because Wil still has the chicken pox, we laid around until 5:00 then picked up some Taco Bell took the kids back to the pond and had a picnic then we floated around on a raft and Saige fished some. It was a real relaxing, peaceful time, I really enjoyed it.

Of course Bryan had to mess with the kids, as usual, he is the biggest kid. Saige has saved $180.00 towards one of those mini motorcycles. Right now he's on a kick that any amount of money he can come in contact with is GREAT. While Saige was fishing he caught a bass and came over to Bryan and I to show it off. Bryan looks at Saige with that mischevious smile that he has and says, "If you lick it I'll give you a dollar!" What a moron he knows that Saige is a nine year old boy and he is trying to get money. Hello . . .that combination is sooo dangerous. To me it was a no brainer, Saige is going to lick the fish. Mother's are always right. Saige stuck out his tongue and licked the whole side of the fish, smiled smugly, held out his hand and said, "Give me my dollar!" Bryan was rolling! He actually said, "That is so gross Saige, I can't believe you did that!" My husband turned into a ten year old at that moment and then proceded to look at me so innocently telling me that he was just joking and couldn't believe that Saige took him seriously. Saige should know better than to lick a fish. Then he'd laugh and say that Saige probably killed the fish and it'd be belly up within the next day. I thought to myself 'who is this man?' and then remembered he is the man of my dreams, my husband, my knight in shining armor, and the only person in the world who has ever made me Laugh-often. I love to laugh and having a husband like mine I get to do it everyday. He cracks me up! I love him! Though I'm not too fond of my children licking fish! LOL

make ya laugh....

This is reportedly an actual phone dialog of a former WordPerfect customer support employee:
Support: "Hello, Technical Support; may I help you?"
Customer: "Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect."
S: "What sort of trouble?"
C: "Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."
S: "Went away?"
C: "They disappeared."
S: "Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"
C: "Nothing."
S: "Nothing?"
C: "It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."
S: "Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?"
C: "How do I tell?"
S: "Can you see the C:\ prompt on the screen?"
C: "What's a sea-prompt?"
S: "Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?"
C: "There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type."
S: "Does your monitor have a power indicator?"
C: "What's a monitor?"
S: "It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?"
C: "I don't know."
S: "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you seethat?"
C: "Yes, I think so."
S: "Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall."
C: "Yes, it is."
S: "When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?"
C: "No."
S: "Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."
C: "Okay, here it is."
S: "Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."
C: "I can't reach."
S: "Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?"
C: "No."
S: "Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?"
C: "Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it's because it's dark."
S: "Dark?"
C: "Yes-the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window."
S: "Well, turn on the office light then."
C: "I can't."
S: "No? Why not?"
C: "Because there's a power outage."
S: "A power?!? A *power* outage? Aha! Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?"
C: "Well, yes, I keep them in the closet."
S: "Good! Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."
C: "Really? Is it that bad?"
S: "Oh, yes, I'm afraid it is."
C: "Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?"
S: "Tell them you're just too darn stupid to own a computer."

make ya laugh....

A pastor is walking down the street one day when he notices a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is too high for him to reach.
After watching the boys efforts for some time, the pastor moves closer to the boy's position. He steps smartly across the street, walks up behind the little fellow and, placing his hand kindly on the child's shoulder leans over and gives the doorbell a solid ring.
Crouching down to the child's level, the pastor smiles benevolently and asks, "And now what, my little man?" To which the boy replies, "Now we run!"

Sleep in . . . NOT !!!!

My children have a four day weekend. They didn't have school today nor do they have it Monday. Last night I didn't make them go to bed at any particular time. Saige fell asleep around 11:30, Wil crashed around 10:30, and Asher I forced to go upstairs at 12:30. You would think that because their bedtime is normally around 8:30 they might sleep in a little, or at least I had hoped. Did they? Of course NOT!!! As a matter of fact let's just get up earlier than normal. What's up with that? Did they not recieve the proper training that children are suppose to get about ' Da Rules'? You know ' Da Rules ' that whenever you are allowed to stay up late you must sleep in. If it is a Saturday morning and your parents are still in bed, under no circumstances are you to walk into the bedroom or disturb them. Unless there is blood or fire involved, and then you are in alot of trouble! Oh well, they only have three more days of school left. I'll work all summer on making them sleep in and they'll get it two weeks before school will start and then it'll be a pain in the bum to get them back on schedule. I can see it so vividly right now *sigh*.

make ya laugh....

Two fellers were in desperate need of cash, but admittedly were a bit cowardly. So the one suggested they break into the Amish market. The logic being that since the Amish were non-resistant, even if they were caught, no harm could befall them. Thus they carried out their plot. However, just as they were breaking into the cash register, the owner turned on the lights and confronted them, a shotgun pointed directly at them. Calmly, the Amishman said, Boys, I would never do thee any harm yet you are standing where I am about to shoot.

chicken pox...

I can't believe it, my son Wil has the chicken pox AGAIN! Two years ago he had the vaccination and then a year after that he got a mild case of chicken pox. Now it's all over his little body! The poor kid can't stop itching himself. A friend of ours might be bringing her daughter over later to expose her. I'm hoping Asher gets them too! I just can't believe Wil has them again! Him of all kids, oh well, that's life. I do think it has something to do with his immune system, who knows! The sad thing is he missed school yesterday and they had field day. Today his class had a field trip to go to 'The Safety Village' where they get to ride little power wheels through a miniature town and learn road saftety and he will miss that too! He has 6 days of school left and the last day they have a carnival. The chicken pox takes about 7 to 10 days to clear up. He is not a happy camper. "I'm going to miss all the fun stuff", he says. Poor little guy.

Asher fell out of Saige's bed last night, it was a 3 foot drop. We think he landed on some toys. This morning my baby has a bruised marked up face and shoulder. It looks like he got beat! LOL I asked him how he was feeling and if his 'ouchies' hurt. He gave me a funny look, I don't think he remembers what happened. I don't know if that's good or bad. It would be nice not to remember but then it would be disturbing if your face and shoulder hurt and you didn't know why. LOL

sooo sad . . . . gotta go . . .

I feel so bad for Saige! This year was the first year that Saige would invite friends over to our house. He has always been very shy, he still won't go over to other kids homes. He invited two friends of his from school two weeks ago. Every couple of days he would give me the update that his friends were coming to spend the night on his birthday. I wrote notes for the parents, told them we would pay for everything, not to send gifts, and we would like to meet them or talk with them so they wouldn't feel awkward about sending their children to someone's house, plus I would be responsible for getting them home. Saige kept saying that his friends were allowed to spend the night. We had planned to get pizza and then take the boys to Laser X. When Bryan went to the school Friday to give Saige's class ice cream bars for his birthday, Saige smiled at his dad and told him that neither of them were allowed to come. When I picked him up from school I asked him if he was alright, he said no! My heart is breaking for that kid. I really want Saige to have good friends that will last him throughout school. Every year either his friends move or he choses not to remain friends because they turn into trouble makers. Anyway, Bryan & I took Saige out to eat ( he chose Cheddar's ) , putt-putting, and then to see 'Over the Hedge' and next week we are going to take him to Laser X. He has spent the entire weekend at my mom and dad's. He's been going fishing with Papa and his cousin Rilee. He seems ok now, but man was I irritated at his friends and their parents.

I can't wait until we move! I love our house and our immediate neighborhood and the school but the mentality of the people surrounding us drives me crazy. Don't get me wrong there are plenty of good people where I live ( though I think they all live on my block) but quite a few are soooo off. We live in a low income area and it shows. I want my kids to grow up in a different atmosphere, like how I grew up. Of course Bryan and I are not in the financial position to own that much land so they'll will have to settle for going over to grandma and grandpa's. Bryan & I have been looking at houses for about 9 months now. Our house is almost ready to sell, just a few more things to do.... I can't wait. We want to go either Northwest Allen (Eel, Perry, or Lake Township) or Whitley County (Busco). We'll see what God has for us! I just want my kids to see that friends, homes, and community are not all what they see here. I've enjoyed my time here but it's time to move on. I was born a country girl and I will always be a country girl. I need rural. I need space. I want a goat, chickens, and two white ducks named Daisy and Donald and possibly a llama. Maybe two llamas!! I'd put a saddle on it and let Wil ride it!! LOL He would soooooo hate me. Animals scare him, he freaks out at the petting zoo, animals always attack or try to nibble on him. He gets the shakes around goats. LOL We were feeding Geese at Franke Park and they would get inches away from Wil's face and squawk at him, he was crying! We laughed! LOL Ooh . . ooh. . . I would also like to have a little pond for the ducks (and for Asher).

Happy Birthday Saige....

Nine years ago today my life changed . . . I became a new kind of person, a new creature, a new woman. I became a mother. Nothing can prepare you for the ups and downs, the joy and the defeat, or the overwhelming love that you can actually have for someone. The wholeness you recieve the first moment that you hold your child. Your eyes combing them wondering how on earth something as innocent, beautiful, and perfect could have come from you. As they grow it appears as if you've forgotten that moment. In truth . . . you will never forget . . . that's what makes us mothers.

Joseph Saige was born May 19, 1997
6 lbs. 12 oz. and 19 inches long

I love him sooo much and I hope he has a great birthday today!!! My baby is 9 years old!!

Enjoy the pics - he is a work of art - I've got three masterpieces - all three are priceless!!

Saige a few days old. He was such a perfect

baby. We use to make him cry just to hear him.

Saige was about six months in this picture, he

was always smiles !!!!

This picture got ruined and I can't find my doubles.

Saige was one year old and this was the chubbiest

he has ever been. It was adorable!!

Saige was around four years old, playing in the snow.

Saige was around five, he was in pre-school and

they had crazy hair day at school. So for a day

we let him have a mohawk and we dyed his hair.

This year (2005) of Saige. He is about to finish the third grade. Time flies!!

make ya laugh....

It was late at night and Heidi, who was expecting her second child, was home alone with her 3 year old daughter, Katelyn. Heidi started to go into labor and called 911.

Due to a power outage at the time, only one paramedic was able to respond to the call.

The house was very, very dark, so the paramedic asked Katelyn to hold a flashlight high over her mommy so he could see while he helped deliver the baby.

Very diligently, Katelyn did as she was asked. Heidi pushed and pushed, and after a little while Connor was born. The paramedic lifted him by his feet, and spanked him on his bottom. Connor began to cry.

The paramedic then thanked Katelyn for her help, and asked the wide-eyed 3 year old Katelyn what she thought about what she had just witnessed.

Katelyn quickly responded, "He shouldn't have crawled in there in the first place. Spank him again."

it was an accident....

If I hear that one more time tonight, I think I'm going to scream!!!! That is always a child's answer or way out, "It was an accident, but he hit me first." Each one of my three sons either cried, screamed, or caused someone else bodily harm tonight. If this stupid rain doesn't stop......
They are either bored or bossy there is no in between. When Bryan got home from work, I talked to him briefly and then went upstairs to my room and slept until 8:30 (kid's bedtime) and now I'm up and blogging. Of course night time is the only time that I can blog without interruption.

I love my sons but the last couple of days they've been horrible to one another. They are starting to unleash a part of 'mommy' that they don't want to see. I realize that this is normal behavior for them, but as for me, I can only take sooo much. If they want to behave like this they need to do it when they're dad is home. LOL

A funny side note though: Asher never says,"It was an accident" instead he says,"It was on a purpose". Bryan is totally going to screw up that child. He will trip and fall and bump into you, say that he is sorry and that ' it was on a purpose'. Bryan likes to say things backwards sometimes, because he thinks it funny. Unfortunately, our children think that is the way it is. It's great when Asher goes up to other children and says he did it on purpose and then they go tell their parents about the 'mean kid.' We've been trying to work with him to understand what he is suppose to say but it's hard to make the brain go in reverse, Bravo Bryan!!! LOL

make ya laugh....

My mom sent this to me in an e-mail! It's funny!!


Subject: Southern Grandma
Lawyers should never ask a Southern grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer. In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grandmotherly, elderly woman to the stand.
He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, "Why, yes, I do know you, Mr. Williams I've known you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you've been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you're a big shot when you haven't the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a two-bit paper pusher. Yes, I know you."
The lawyer was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense attorney?" She again replied, "Why, yes, I do. I've known Mr.Bradley since he was a youngster, too. He's lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can't build a normal relationship with anyone, and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. One of them was your wife. Yes, I know him."
The defense attorney almost died. The judge asked both counselors to approach the bench, and in a very quiet voice, said, "If either of you asks her if she knows me, I'll throw your sorry asses in jail for contempt."

make ya laugh....

A newlywed farmer and his wife were visited by her mother, who immediately demanded an inspection of the place. The farmer had genuinely tried to be friendly to his new mother-in-law, hoping that it could be a friendly, non- antagonistic relationship. All to no avail though, as she kept nagging them at every opportunity, demanding changes, offering unwanted advice, and generally making life unbearable for the farmer and his new bride. While they were walking through the barn, during the forced inspection, the farmer's mule suddenly reared up and kicked the mother-in-law in the head, killing her instantly. It was a shock to all no matter their feelings toward her demanding ways...
At the funeral service a few days later, the farmer stood near the casket and greeted folks as they walked by. The pastor noticed that whenever a woman would whisper something to the farmer, he would nod his head yes and say something. Whenever a man walked by and whispered to the farmer, however, he would shake his head no, and mumble a reply.
Very curious as to this bizarre behavior, the pastor later asked the farmer what that was all about. The farmer replied, "The women would say, 'What a terrible tragedy and I would nod my head and say 'Yes, it was.' The men would ask, 'Can I borrow that mule?' and I would shake my head and say, 'Can't, it's all booked up for a year.'"

And I wonder why I'm fat....

Dont' you just love Mother's Day? I do!! My mother's day started Saturday night. I had to leave the house for a couple of hours and when I came home Saige answered the door in a suit and tie! Wil was wheeling around in black dress pants and a white dress shirt, as was Asher and Bryan. Candle lighting was the only lighting throughout my house. The table was set and Saige pulled out my chair. My men were so gorgeous!!!! They smelled good too because as Asher said, " We took bafs, mom!" while he was kicking the table and tapping his fork on his plate.
Bryan picked up 'white ziti forno' (sp?) at Biaggi's, which is my favorite. It has ham, chicken, and shrimp in it. Mmmmmm!!! He made an spiced olive oil mixture, poured some on a serving plate and sprinkled parmesan cheese over it for me to dip my bread into. They do this at Biaggi's too!
Saige came over to me holding a bottle of wine, showed me the label and asked,"Excuse me ma'm would you like to have some wine?" ,I was trying so hard not to laugh. They were sooooo cute! Wil served the salad and then Bryan brought the main course over. Bryan gave a 'toast' and we ate! For desert Bryan and the kids made a fudge, brownie, vanilla ice cream, chocolate syrup creation. It was suppose to be like a frozen cake but it didn't work out to well, but it tasted great. Wil served the deserts 'wheeling' back in forth. He was so proud of himself. Asher tried to sneak out of the kitchen (as usual) by crawling under the table and on the floor. I busted him and made him eat his food. (Bryan made the kids ramen noodles, they didn't like our food)
I was so proud of my sons, and they were so proud of themselves!! The look on their faces everytime I told them they were so handsome and so polite was priceless. Daddy did very well!! He gets an A+.

Sunday we went to my parents and Bryan, my brother, and father cooked for my mom, Bryan's mom, my sister in law, and me. The started out with breadsticks and either cheese or alfredo dip. My dad made a tortilini sp? soup, and they made homemade chicken fettuccini alfredo and garlice bread, followed with fruit (strawberries, melons, and bananas) that could be dipped in fruit spread or melted chocolate. With this meal we also had wine. It was delicious!!

I have done nothing but eat this entire weekend and I know that I've gained another 5 pounds. Though I'm extremely appreciative of the hard work and talent of the men in my family, I wonder if next year we could possibly do something slightly different or at least something with out that many calories!! LOL
Any time my immediate family, birth family, or married family celebrate any occasion there has to be a large dinner involved. Either we get together and cook or we seem to go to buffet's. Are we the only family that seems to communicate, celebrate, or be together over food, or are there more out there like us? If you are like my family, are you thin? If you are thin, PLEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSEEEEEEE tell me how you do it??
Oh well, at least I'm happy!!! (of course I'd be happier thinner) LOL

Happy Mother's Day!

You know you're a mom when you're up each night until 10 PM vacuuming, dusting, wiping, washing, drying, loading, unloading, shopping, cooking, driving, flushing, ironing, sweeping, picking up, changing sheets, changing diapers, bathing, helping with homework, paying bills, budgeting, clipping coupons, folding clothes, putting to bed, dragging out of bed, brushing, chasing, buckling, feeding (them, Not you), PLUS swinging, playing baseball, bike riding, pushing trucks, cuddling dolls, rollerblading, basketball, football, catch, bubbles, sprinklers, slides, nature walks, coloring, crafts, jumping rope, PLUS raking, trimming, planting, edging, mowing, gardening, painting, and walking the dog. You get up at 5:30 AM and you have no time to eat, sleep, drink or go to the bathroom, and yet ... you still managed to gain 10 pounds.

get dressed.....

Have you ever told your children to do something and instead they listened to the voices in their head? I deal with this on a daily basis. Our youngest, Asher, totally does not get it. He's usually not trying to be defiant, you can tell when he knows he's disobeying you. I honestly think he just plum forgets what you say. The pictures of above prove that. In every one of them he was originally suppose to go upstairs and get dressed. The first two pics he put on Power Ranger underwear, Teenage Turtle Bandana (Leonardo) , a packer jersey, and his Batman cape. I doctored the third pic, didn't want to offend anyone. We were getting ready to leave for dinner and Bryan told Asher to change his pants. This is what we got instead! LOL (Ash is wearing a wrestling mask that Bryan bought in Mexico). Sometimes he reminds me of 'Stewart' from In Living Color. He cracks me up. A lot of our friends and family find Asher to be exhausting but totally refreshing.
Asher definitely brings me joy in a way I could never imagine but it can get frustrating sometimes. I don't want to take away his spirit or his playful heart, it's one of the things I love the most about him. Bryan & I, just the other day, watched Asher (he didn't see us) in the bathtub while he was playing, he's hilarious. Bryan & I stood in the hallway peaking into the bathroom spying on him and trying to keep our laughs muffled. Before we knew it Saige and Wil had joined in and all four of us were watching Ash and trying not to laugh.
It's hard to discipline when his heart clearly isn't trying to defy you. I find myself in this struggle often. I want him to be obediant and listen to what Bryan and I say but he doesn't remember what we tell him. We've been trying repetition with him and it works a 1/4 of the time. I don't want Asher to change, I love the way he is but sometimes I get really frustrated and get really angry with him. I just don't know where the middle is. I'm not to hype about medicine either. He will be starting school soon and I don't think they will find it as funny as I do. Could use some suggestions and some prayer.

Make ya laugh....

At Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs.
Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and she said,"Johnny, what is the matter?"
Little Johnny responded, "I have a pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife."

Baby Eli....

Scott (Bryan's brother) and his wife Tara had there first child Monday, May 1, 2006. His name is Elijah Scott and he was 5 lbs. 4 oz. and 19 inches long.


Tara was due on May 14th but baby Eli decided he wanted out now. He's so tiny!!The brought him home at 4 lbs. 13 oz. Mommy and Daddy are doing great!!




We haven't seen Eli yet because Scott and Tara live in Georgia. (Scott is an Army Ranger and is stationed in Goergia.) Well, we have seen him and heard him through webcam. It's just not the same as actually being there.














They compared him to a DVD, bless his little heart!!!!














Daddy and his little boy!! Scott's a 'Wigge' he'll follow in his brother's footsteps and be the most wonderful daddy !!!!!!

make ya laugh....

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment, then said, "So why is the groom wearing black?"

How well do you know me?

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Mud pies are back........

It's so much fun to be young! Saige was suppose to playing football with some of our neighborhood kids. Bryan found them playing in a mud puddle instead. They had a lot of fun. Do you notice the youngest one is the cleanest? I'm not quite sure why he's the cleanest. He either didn't like to be muddy or afraid of what his mom might say. ha ! ha! ha ! I have pictures somewhere of him doing the same thing with the same neighbor boy about 5 years ago.Actually, come to think of it, my brother and I did the same thing when we were teenagers. Dad wanted us to till up the garden or get it ready to plant, we had a hose, it was a fun disater! Every once in awhile we should play in the mud. Why not, it's fun! This is something that I will have to put on my 'summer to do' list.

Speaking of my 'summer to do list' have any of you ever made one? You should and if your kids are old enough have them help you. I came up with some things that Bryan & I can do together and also a list with my kids. A couple examples are: 1) visit every park in our city 2)go to the library once a week 3) go to franke park and feed the ducks once a week 4) go camping 5) play in the mud
6)stay up all night and count shooting stars ect. ect. I'm sure you get the point. We try to come up with fairly inexpensive things to do which can be quite a challenge. I do encourage you to make a list though and if you feel like it - play in the mud!

girls..girls...girls...

My friend Jeni posted a picture the other day that brought back fond memories. This is a picture of "The Three Amigos". I'm in the middle and Jen is on the right and Lisa (fyi-now Jen's sister-in-law) is on the left. We had so much fun together! It's hard to believe that this was taken ten years ago!!!














This pic is also ten years old! This is me with my two godsons, Josh (left) and Zach (right). Can you believe they are both taller than me now?
Jeni if you see this, you must comment!!!


















Who could resist such a beautiful face?