Poor Jody

Jody does not read my blog. He doesn't know how to operate a computer or at least he says he doesn't. He has me or Sherry (his secretary) do all the looking up for him. Sometimes I think he secretly knows how but just doesn't want to put forth the effort. He does that with housework too. I offer to teach or show him how, but he puts me off. I think some, not all, men play dumb on purpose so that women will do the work. (If he knew I was writing about him, he would just die, so I may be deleting this post if I hear he has been looking on my blog.)

Anyway, he left for a show in Witchita, KS last Wednesday, the 27th. This was a show where he had to set up inside with his saddles and tack so he did a lot of unpacking and packing. The show was over on Sunday at 6:00 pm and he said while they were packing up, the big storm hit and they had to load everything in the rain. After that, they drove all night and he was getting in as I was getting ready for work on Monday morning. It was so good to see him before we left for work and school. The kids went crazy. He brought back stuffed horse toys for Savanna & Shane and he bought me a cross made out of horseshoes to hang up. He never went to sleep and worked all day Monday shipping out orders, etc. Next, he came in, we ate supper, and he bathed the kids while I cleaned up the dishes. Needless to say, he was soooo tired and crashed after we got the kids to bed. Then, this morning his allergies have started acting up again. He did fine while he was away so we are joking that he is allergic to me, lol! Poor Jody! Even though he may play dumb, he is a great father and husband so I guess I will keep him around. Ha Ha!

Late Weekend Update

Our past weekend was pretty busy. We had an estate auction on Saturday to do for a man who was moving. It was over at 2:30, but after checking everyone out and closing the books, we didn't get inside the house until around 5:00. We rushed around to get ready and make it to the Junior Market Show Sale or Auction at 6:30. The company that I work for sponsors the t-shirts that is passed out to each student as they leave the ring with their animal. Savanna and Shane had a good time seeing all the animals. We didn't stay as long as I wanted to help with the t-shirts because the kids began to get restless and Jody was not feeling well due to his allergies acting up. He usually doesn't have a problem with them until the spring months, so I feel that it is really going to bad for him when those months come around. Anyway, we left and went to eat Mexican Food and Jody had to take Shane outside once because he was being a little terror. I think he was just wound up from and the auction and he didn't have a nap that day which makes all the difference in the world. Sunday, we went to church and then the afternoon turned out really nice, so I worked on cleaning out an upright freezer that we bought at the estate auction for $100. We have a chest freezer, but I think I will like the upright better because I will actually see what I have (there is no tellin what I might find in the bottom of the old one when I switch over). Jody got the ponies up for the kids to ride and they had a good time. Savanna is so ready to start using her reins instead of being lead around and Jody is looking forward to teaching her this summer. Well, that was our weekend and Shane now has a sinus infection that I am treating. The doctor said it was brought on by his allergies. I am afraid that he is going to have them bad like Jody.

Savanna was so tired and crashed on our bed when we came in Saturday night.

Shane (below) on the other hand was NOT and was still wound up when we got in.

Worries and Thoughts

I received a 24 hour bug on Sunday night which caused me to miss work Monday and ever since I have been trying to catch up at work and at house work (which I never catch up on). I don't have much to say so I may just ramble a bit with things that have been on my mind.

Thank goodness the kids or Jody have not caught what I had. The kids are doing great. I missed open house at Savanna's school on Monday night but Jody went and said the teacher told him that Savanna is doing very well academically and socially. We (more so me) have struggled with wheather to hold Savanna back. She won't be 6 until August 22 and is the youngest in her kindergarten class. I have asked family and friends their opinions as to if I should hold her back and repeat kindergarten, but everyone has such different views which confuses me even more. I keep praying for God to show me the right decision, but I still struggle with making the right choice for Savanna. Of course, I just want the best for her. This worry comes in cycles. I will dwell on it awhile and then some other worry will occupy my mind until it rolls around again which will definately be this summer before school starts when I will probably be put in the hospital from the stress of trying to decide my little girl's future (just kidding, but seriously, it is a decision that stresses me out).

Anyway, on to Shane. He finally quit taking his shoes off in the car everytime we went somewhere after I beat him within an inch of his life (again, just kidding). He is definately all boy. I catch him on top of the table, standing in the chair that he has pulled over to the candy bowl, in the refrigerator, jumping on the bed. He is also going to eat us out of house and home. He is just getting so big. But he is so much fun and his smile and laugh is so contagious. He loves wearing his boots. And he has now started wanting to use the potty, which consists of sitting there for about 3 seconds, tearing off a piece of toilet paper, throwing it in, and then flushing, followed by a laugh and clapping. He truly believes he has used the potty. I have just been letting him do this because I really hate to discourage him when he does have the concept down.

Well, that's my thoughts for today.

Valentine's Past

I was reading my friend, Shelley Smith Wolfe's, blog entry for today and she was writing that the first date for she and her husband was on Valentine's Day 14 years ago and it got me to thinking (oh no) about the first valentine's that Jody and I had together, so I thought I would post some history that I (or my kids) could look back on and read about. Anyway, Jody and I had met on New Year's Eve while I was back at home for the holidays from ACU. This sounds corny, but we had an instant connection and kept a long distance relationship until I graduated the following May. But in February our relationship was new and just getting started, so it was pretty nerve racking trying to think of something to send him without it being too sappy or over the top. I sent him a sweet card and a box filled with tissue papper, confetti, and different kinds of valentine candy. Now to Jody - he is a great guy, but not too creative when it comes to gift giving which is fine with me because I am pretty low maintenance. Anyway, when I think back on this I just have to laugh because he was pretty creative with his gift. He sent an envelope which inside had your typical heart shaped box of candy and a valentine card in which he wrote something about sending me a dozen roses on the envelope. And when I turned the yellow padded envelope back over, there in the corner he had placed 12 stamps that had a picture of one rose on each stamp - (Ahhhh). It was sweet, a little corny, but sweet. Well, that is our Valentine's Past - I can't remember the other Valentine's we have shared, but I will always remember our first.

Duncan, Oklahoma

Jody left last Wednesday for a Horse Fair in Duncan, Oklahoma. After work on Friday, I drove up to help him. Savanna stayed with Aunt Penni so she could go to Elli Kate's tea/birthday party where they got to dress up and wear high heels, etc. Savanna loved it. And Shane stayed with Mom/Gran on Friday night. Then on Saturday night they stayed with Deaneth/MiMi. I got back in on Sunday at 7:15, just in time to get them ready for bed, so I am anxious to get home and spend more time with them - I missed them. Anyway, we had a good time - saw some returning customers and met some new ones. On Sunday, they had a minature horse and pony sale and I wish I would have gotten some pictures of them. They were so cute.

Birthday Season

For our immediate family, this has been the time for birthdays. Shane and Deaneth (MiMi), of course, was on January 16th. BreAnna was 2 on January 25th. Anna and Avery were 7 on January 26th. Pam is (well I probably shouldn't reveal her age, but she is 7 years older than me). Today is her birthday - Happy Birthday Pam! And Elli Kate will be 4 on February 10th. So on Sunday, we celebrated 5 birthdays and watched the Super Bowl. What a day!



Because of scheduling difficulties, BreAnna celebrated her birthday on Sunday at McDonald's.

Jody was so excited to find a new friend there!

She did so good at blowing out her candle.

Savanna and Shane with the birthday girl.

Then to Mom and Dad's for Anna, Avery, Elli Kate, & Pam's birthdays slash Super Bowl party.

Haircuts

Aunt Penni cut Savanna's hair and trimmed up Shane's. Savanna has been wanting her hair cut for awhile now, but finding time to get it done has been hard. I am so glad we finally found time, because now we won't fight and I won't have to hear her scream as I comb out her hair. I thought it turned out so cute. Thanks Penni!