The Body Farm

I started reading The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell last night. I just finished it. It was my first crime book I have ever read. I was a little creeped out at times. It was a great book. I can't wait to read another one of her books!

Bowling and other things..

Yesterday was a very long and busy day. My dad had surgery. He did great. He is at home resting. We went to another hospital to visit a friend. We came home, took a nap just in time to leave again. We went to Grove to take the youth group bowling. We had a really good time. My favorite part of the day is when Alex saw a friend who she hasn't spoke to since March. They had a falling out and really have avoided each other at all costs. It is so hard to see your kids hurt but when I saw those two embrace each other and say I'm sorry it was worth the hurt. I love Alex and just want her to be happy. So here is my picture of the day....

My Handyman!

I had the privilege of watching my husband help build a roof. He is helping a friend of ours build a roof for their travel trailer. We had been eating dinner with my parents. After dinner I had to hurry while there was still daylight so I could take some pictures of this awesome adventure. There he was standing on the roof holding a nail gun in the air. I didn't know if I should be sacred. I could just see him shooting himself in the foot or the eye or someone else. He survived! He was quite proud of himself...so am I.

I love saving money...

We went to the grocery store today which is not a lot of fun for some people. I love seeing how cheap I can get things for. I saved so much money today it was as if I got my 6 boxes of cereal for free! I am a coupon crazed woman. I love to price match. My favorite are the stores that have double coupons. Walgreen's is one of my favorites also. I love walking out of there with 3 bags of things for 10 bucks. OK, so I may have 8 tubes of toothpaste, 6 bottles of conditioner and 8 bottles of shampoo but...I got them for free! I got aggravated with Jimmy today when we went to McDonald's and he didn't get his "free" apple pie for large sizing his food. Oh well. I cant win them all.
Just my random thoughts...

Another great day!

We had the pleasure of having visitors at church yesterday. My aunt Margie and uncle Martin came to church. So did Ashton's girlfriend Nikki.
It was a unproductive day. I cooked a pork roast that was supposed to be thawed out when cooked but of course I didn't do that. It was frozen solid! It took twice as long to cook it and we ate the whole pan of rolls waiting for it to get done!

Alex and her friend Courtney decided they wanted $7 boat shoes from Walmart...they discovered them when they saw my 62 year old dad wearing them. But they want to paint theirs!

We had a youth activity last night. There were tons of water balloons. I managed to stay dry for the most part. People tend to not bother you if you are holding a camera and phone. My secret to staying dry!
My friend Becky made pizza dip which I find delicious. I hid some for later. After drinking 4 glasses of tea I couldn't sleep. So Jimmy heated up the pizza dip and we ate it at midnight. I cut my coupons and watched Pimp my Ride. Pizza dip at midnight isn't such a great idea. I'm feeling a little greasy this morning! I will get that recipe and post it because it is wonderful!

I suppose I have get out of my pj's and do some house work. School starts in 2 weeks and I have done nothing this summer!!!!

MY THOUGHTS....

I have to say that I am a very lucky person. I have a amazing husband a very cool 15 year old daughter. I have a good life and great friends. I am close with my parents who I love deeply. I have a 20 year old nephew that I can't get rid of! Just kidding. I love watching my husband when he takes the first bite of a delicious looking omelet that I have made. I love when my daughter wakes up at noon and her nose is wrinkled and she has a cute smile. I love when my nephew comes home from college and gives my a giant hug and wants to hang out with me cause he thinks "I" am cool. Wow...me cool? I love when I have a house full of teenagers because it means my daughter has friends that love her. I have said all these things so that I can remind myself everyday that God is Good and I am Blessed!

Amy