Is it PPD or is she just nuts?

OK - maybe I am feeling a little PMSy but there are things that drive me crazy.

Someone I know is getting all misty eyed an nostalgic because their child is "already 10 months"

"Oh I can't believe she is growing up so fast" and "She's so big"
I would understand it if this was their FIRST child, but this is their FOURTH child. She seems to want us all to celebrate the childs 10 months in life.

OMG! That baby isn't even walking! She is ONLY 10 months.

I am happy she is finding joy in every aspect of her childrens life, but guess what? I have been there - done that and if you are going to get this emotional over already 10 months, you are going to be a complete wreck when she's already 18, or already married, or already....

Time to take a look at yourself and find out why you are so overly emotional - do you need some help for PPD?

I love Oklahoma sunrises and sunsets

I think Oklahoma must have the most b-e-a-utiful sunrises and sunsets you have ever seen. The oranges and pinks and reds are amazing.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALISSA

Alissa at 2 years

Alissa at 17

Our new kitty. Esme. <3

Our new kitty. Esme.
(We changed her name - in honor of of Eartha Kitt - her name is Izma)
<3 Vicki <3

Ttesting

This is a test, this is only a test.

Poor kitty

We almost lost our poor kitty today. I don't know how she got hold of it, but she ended up with a plastic bag wrapped around her little neck.
She was tearing around trying to get away from it, she ran into a wall and finally under Ali's bed.

There we cornered her and Alissa tore off the bag.
Poor thing.......... she's awfully spooked.

How did we get here?

I have been asked by a couple of people about how I ended up where I ended up. I mean, how did I end up in a little town in Oklahoma.
Well here goes

I got married in July '86, right out of high school to Gayle Rowley. Gayle is the son of Dean Rowley and Betty Jenson who currently live in Talmage, UT.
Yes, he is related to the Rowley's from Duchesne, but 2nd or 3rd cousins or something like that. He was raised in Salt Lake.

So we spent our first few years in various places in the Salt Lake Valley - SLC, West Valley, we had two sons, then we moved to Colorado in '88 hoping for a job, but that was a bust and Gayle joined the Army. He went to Basic/AIT, the hardship to Korea (1 year unaccompanied) that was extended because of Persian Gulf in '91.
He finally got back and we moved to Colorado Springs (one more kid - a daughter) and stayed for years, then to Ft Leonard Wood, MO where Gayle did drill duty then instructor - we found God. It was a good duty station.
He went back to Korea for hardship in '05, then we moved to Ft Sill, OK - where he was off again to Iraq. He came back, he couldn't pass a PT test due to injuries received during his time in the Army and he got out.
He got a job as a corrections officer at the prison.

Our kids are now 21, 20, and 17 (on the 26th)
I could get more deeply into it, and will if you ask......... if not.......... I'll call it good.

Alissa rocks

'Nuff Said!!

Verizon Rocks

ARRRGH! Now the boy lost his phone!! Thank heaven for great customer service! Rob called Verizon, who called me and we conference called to get it figured out!!!

You know, in the grand scale of things, I am sure this about killed Rob, but *shrug* it wasn't a big deal!

Homeward bound

My eldest son called last night, he's coming home. He can't afford to live in Milwaukee anymore so he's coming home.

Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of having him close again, but I just am not sure HERE is the best place for him, but he can finally go to school now. He can go and get that mechanic education he wants so bad.

The boy is gifted when it comes to cars. They talk to him. I know that sounds all weird and 'witchy' but it's true.

Now where am I going to put him?

New troops

The Pentagon announced today the formation of a new 500-man elite fighting unit called the United States Redneck Special Forces. These Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Carolina, Texas, Montana and OKAHOMA. These boys will be dropped into Iraq and have been given only the following facts about terrorists:
1. The season opened today.
2. There is no limit.
3. They don't like beer, pickup trucks, fishing, country music or Jesus.
4. They are DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE for the death of Dale Earnhardt. and
5. Their favorite movie is BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN.

We expect the problem in Iraq to be over by Friday.

Sincerely, rednecks

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Do what???

Here we go again! Many of us have heard of the sign placed in the Washington State Capital, right next to the Nativity, mocking religion (all religion, not just Christianity) Then we hear those who celebrate “Festivus” want a sign, and followers of the Spaghetti Monster want a sign.

Now the Westboro Baptist Church want a sign that reads, “You better watch out, get ready to cry, You’d better go hide, I’m telling you why. Santa Clause will take you to hell. He is your favorite idol, you worship at his feet, but when you stand before your God, He won’t help you take the heat. So get this fact straight: you’re feeling God’s hate, Santa’s to blame for the economy’s fate, Santa Claus will take you to hell.”

I am usually pretty tolerant, Christians do not own December, and so when our Jewish friends, Muslim friends, even our Pagan friends who celebrate the solstice want a sign, or a symbol – that is just fine.

Let me get it out there. The sign from the atheist organization is not about promoting or celebrating atheism, it’s about cutting down the faith of others. The Spaghetti monster is ALSO about cutting down creationism (ie religion) and the Westboro Baptist Church is about hate.. period.

Come on! Freedom of speech is one thing, but promoting anger and hate is clearly a catalyst to violence. When does it end? It’s time our elected leaders stand up instead of wimping out on the threat of a lawsuit.

I am tired of these groups being able to hide behind the Constitution. Our forefathers, those who wrote for and died for this document did NOT do it to allow this kind of fanatical hatred and antagonism.

For me and my house ~ we celebrate the birth of Christ ~

yes we celebrate CHRISTMAS.

done shopping

So here it is, 11 days before Christmas and it's different this year, because I am done Christmas shopping!!!

I went online and found something for everyone I am buying for =-)

Living in a small town, I have become a BIG fan of internet shopping. You can choose from an unlimited amount of stores all over the world!

~ sigh~ can't wait to see if I did OK....

So what does THAT mean??

I got a letter from the SOBI (Southern Oklahoma Blood Institute) saying that after testing my last whole blood donation (the one that got me very sick) they tested the blood platelets in my blood.
Apparently I have 395,000 per unit ~ which is high and would I be willing to be a blood platelet donor? Well sure........ but wait! What does that mean.
I know blood platelets are the clotting part of your blood, and I got a lot of them. But what does that mean to a person who has a family history of heart disease? Does that mean I am develop Heart Disease - do I already have heart disease??

The internet doesn't help - one site says "Oh no! You're going to die any day now." and the next says, "It's not a problem."

I guess I better call someone who knows..........

~sigh~

Alissa being rotten.

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My handsome honey.

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Where should I go

So - I need some help. I am trying to decide where to go during spring break. I'm down to three fun and historical destinations.

The first being Washington DC.

The next being Las Angelas

And finally New Orleans

Let me know what you think and why.

Done shopping

With the exception of two gift cards, my Christmas shopping is DONE!!!

Thank you internet.

I have been to several stores in real life, but couldn't find the right thing, now with the help of the internet, I am done! I found something for my husband, something for my kids, for my mum and for my mum and dad in law!

I feel GOOD!

Foodgasm!!!

Look what I got! Huckleberry Jam!!

Thanks mama!!!