"Let's Go Steelers...Let's Go!!!"

Let the new NFL season begin!! Finally, it is football season, once again. It seems like both a long time, and a short time, since they last played. So far, this first pre-season game is uneventful. Team is looking good though. If we ever had a chance at going to the Superbowl it would be again this season. "Our schedule is SO easy...our biggest challenge will be the "Ratbirds" (my daughter's name for them)...aka...Ravens. Bring it on!!!

Just now...50yd field goal...Jeff Reed..."and it's...GOOD", and with that I say...

"Here we go Steelers, here we go!"

Dinner at Shady Maple Smorgasbord

Yesterday we went to Shady Maple, my choice, with Bill's sister Robin, her husband Kerry and their daughter Kayla. We went out to dinner as our Anniversary dinner because we didn't get a chance to on our actually anniversary. It has been a year and a half since we last went. I've always loved going there, as I have fond memories of going with my grandma and pop-pop when I was younger. The food is incredible there and really tastes like it would if you made it in your own kitchen. Why can't we get awesome home-made food like that around here! We all left feeling like "stuffed pigs"...why do we always stuff ourselves at buffets? The company of us all together was just as good as the food and we all enjoyed ourselves.

Happy 10th Anniversary!

Wow! It is so hard to believe that Bill and I have been married for 10 years. Where has the time gone? In so many ways it seems like we were just married a couple years ago...but when I look at our children, and how they've grown, I know it's been longer. We have come a long way in the last 10 years. I love my husband more today than I did then...and I would bet that he'd say the same thing. We've had our struggles...physically, emotionally, financially, but we've survived and we are much better off now physically, emotionally, and financially.

This year, I decided I'd get him a funny anniversary card; I always buy the long and serious ones. As I was picking the card out, my son Brady said, "Watch dad buy you are serious card this year" and sure enough, he bought me, for once, a serious card that brought tears to my eyes.

I am blessed to have him in my life and I thank God for bringing us together and for giving us these past 10 years. As Bill said in my card, "I can't wait for our next 10 years"...I agree!! Happy Anniversary Honey!!! I love you!

Feel The Burn

It's been a while since I've "blogged" so I thought I'd update tonight. Summer is flying by so quickly...where does the time go? We had a wonderful July 4th, as a family. KateLynne's boyfriend, Dakota came over...he's such an awesome kid! We then all went to the fireworks at the York Fair. The were awesome this year, especially the finale. It was a great day!

Since moving to our new home, Bill and I have wanted to buy bikes for us and KateLynne, Brady has one, so that we can all ride the Rail Trail, for exercise and because it's a great way to do something together as a family. Well, Bill and I got our bikes on Friday; KateLynne didn't get hers yet. Brady and I went on "the trail" Friday evening for a total of two miles, and let me tell you, I Quickly realized I am out of shape!! Boy oh boy did I "Feel The Burn"!! I was a good feeling not only because I know I'm doing a good thing for my body but also, and maybe even mostly, because it was a bonding time with my son! Last night we biked a total of four miles, stopped to take some pictures and sat on the one bench taking in the sights and smells and enjoying the peacefulness. I still felt "the burn" last night, but just one day made a difference. The "burn" wasn't quite as bad nor did I feel as whipped by a simple task of riding bike as I did the night before; it felt good! We even detoured off the trail to hit Rutter's to get some much needed water...from now on, I'll be sure to take some with us. We even got caught in the rain which made the experience even more enjoying not to mention the fact that the rain felt great!

I'm not riding tonight because my riding partner is at grandma and grandpa's for the night, and I haven't convinced KateLynne to let us get her a bike so she can join in on the fun. Also, Bill's knee is bothering him so he is out of commission, for right now. He is upset that he hasn't been able to ride with me yet. Maybe tomorrow??...I hope!

Death Does Happen in "3's"

Let me tell you...death really happens in "3's". I saw it all the time in the nursing home I worked at. This week was no different. We lost "3" icons this week, Ed McMahon; Farrah Fawcitt; and now, Michael Jackson. I can't say I remember McMahon from what most of the nation is remembering him for...I'm too young. I remember him from "Star Search" and "Publisher's Clearing House". Farrah, doesn't everyone know she was from "Charlie's Angels", I'm kind of too young for that too...however, I do remember watching the show...it was good. In my mind, I remember her from her most recent endeavors. Two of my favorites were the "Burning Bed" and the 1994 movie "The Substitute Wife"...a pioneer movie that I loved. She died from a terrible form of cancer, all forms are terrible, but she had anal cancer, and because of her celebrity she has shed light on the awareness of this form of cancer. The good thing about her passing is that she is no longer in pain, that is...if she's in heaven, otherwise, she is suffering from a pain greater than she, or any of us, could ever possibly imagine. For her sake, I hope she is "above" and not "below". As for Michael on where he is...I cannot speculate based on the things he did and didn't do in his past...only God is the judge and knows where he is...same for McMahon.

I wish all of their families God's comfort and peace.

Still Sad About "Jon & Kate"

So I'm still in shock that Jon and Kate have decided to divorce. I of all people know...it happens, it did for me. However, I guess I saw them as "different" when instead they are normal people like me and you except for the fact that their every move has been followed. The pressure they have faced, especially when all this "crap" leaked out about infidelity, and still face has to be incredible...I can't imagine. I understand when they said, "It is not something that has just happened but is something we have been dealing with for a while", however, the latest "crap" has had to have made things much worse. What is upsetting to me is that I have unanswered questions. Did they even try to work it out? Did they seek counseling? And what about their faith and belief in God...did they turn to God for help in working through the issues, and if not...why not? I look back to all the speaking engagements they have done at churches and all they have said about their relationship with God and how He's first in their relationship...was that all just a joke? It seems to me it was. I guess I'm feeling betrayed...why? Because I took an interest in them and felt like I "knew" them as our "neighbors" because they were "right in our backyard", I felt drawn to their story more so because they were a local couple. Also, their Christianity made me feel "bonded" and connected with them. I also saw their life/show as an encouragement to me. I would say, "If Jon & Kate can do it with eight, I can do it with two!" So hearing that they have "given up" has saddened me...I feel like I was left down. I feel for them both and mostly their children; however, at this time, I'm feeling more for Kate. It seems, in a way, after watching the show Monday, that Jon grew tired of his life...when you get tired of a commitment you can't just walk away; you can, but it's not right. And for him to say that he is excited about the new chapter in his life, well how can their be any excitement..this situation is anything but one that should be causing this type of reaction. My prayers are with them ALL!

No Swine Flu

Well, Bill FINALLY went to the doctor today after "not feeling well" for over a month and being off work this whole week so far. I had told him before, jokingly, "I hope you don't have swine flu; you better get checked out." Well like most men, he hates going to the doctors. So when he said this morning that he was making an appointment I knew he must really not be feeling well and that he had finally grown "sick" off not feeling well. I didn't really think that he had the swine flu for the reason that he hasn't had a fever...he does of course have an URI and an ear infection. Hopefully, the antibiotics will kick in Fast so he can get back to "feeling like himself". It's horrible being sick and not feeling well in the summer.

My Beautiful Children

It's hard to believe this picture was taken last year and that they seem to have grown so much. KateLynne hates when I take her picture, so it will be a challange getting pictures of her.

Flying solo

Well, I'm getting ready to leave to deliver my papers. I'm flying solo today. Since school left out, Brady has been going along to help me...and a big help it is. I drive, he delivers. Today will take a little longer than when he helps me but that's ok. It gives me "alone time", since they are out of school now. Hopefully, the papers are on time today so I can get out and get done. It is definitely going to be a hot one today.

Can Money Be Made?

Good Evening!
Well, it's late at night...late for us anyway, and everyone else is in bed. I found a site today that showed how money can be made using the "AdSense" program through Goggle, that basically generates money, when adds are clicked, for Google and you. You place adds on your blog and when the adds are "clicked", it means..."Cha-Ching" money for you. We shall see. It did take a while to set up, as you have to set it up in HTML format, and while I'm computer literate, I don't consider myself a computer genius.

After much effort I believe I have set it up correctly. So now what? I wait for money to "start rolling in?" Hhhmm, sounds too good to be true to me. I'll keep you posted.

Do I Know What I'm Doing?

Good Afternoon All!
So I'm sure you can see that this is my first blog. I've always wondered, "what's the big deal with having a blog?" I guess I'm about to find out. Will I even have time to post daily comments about what's happening in my life and my family? I guess you will have to check back from time to time to see.

Well, I can now say, "I've posted my first blog!"