Gosh, I do sound like a broadcaster, don't I, LA? LOL... I just re-read it all; but I was excited that we crushed 'em; and hey, going into the playoffs as a wildcard is better than not going in at all
Hey all...Leighann...I sent out the invite for our blog to some folks...we'll see on any additions :) I am sooo ready to meet my goal (by May) Last year kind of lingered up down and all around LOL...Tonight I will take the time to go over the bio stuff for updates :)
:D woohoo..2 hours now before I leave work and run a few last minute errands...Steve just got back home with Powder..she went to the doc..poor precious will be cone head until her paw heals and 3 meds...my girls had better care for her while we are gone!!!!! I'm gonna have the visiting nurse come by (Carol LOL Brooklyn's mom)
Thank God for Starbucks being in airports...OH NO, that's way too early for me, although like I said, you get there relatively early in the day...barring any delays with weather
Hey Kathi...we transfer in Houston...hoping the weather is good :)
Powder has a habitual problem licking her paw...it started as a form of epilepsy before she went grand mal on us...we've always been able to contain the ouchie but this will be the second time it got away from us to where she needs cone head and meds :( Hmmm must think of a plan for the kids to keep Powder safe while we are away
I see Brenda running all over, screaming looking for her items to back.... nervous wreck!!!! and I also see Steve sitting back waiting for everything to just HAPPEN! LOL
Have great travels you two... and enjoy your visit with the Wrathers.....
LOL...Well Marci...almost..except I went around quietly doing one chore to the next...Steve...he was tripping over animals saying bad words LOL...all's good now, we're eating dinner now :) Thanks for the well wishes!! My youngest is a dear...she's taking us to the airport at 4AM LOL...I'll be going to bed soon LOL
Thank goodness for children who drive! and are gracious.... :)
too funny about Steve and cussing and animals.............. hee hee
Nonnie got 2 shots today and 2 prescriptions... feeling a little better.... he said "Nonnie" one or two more days... I would put you in the hospital!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't have that...... I had lost my voice completely... and I know gross but coughing a little blood..... bad bad Nonnie...
I have my semi-annual meeting with Regional Center/CIS in a little bit; gonna also have Dad here, cuz he's having his carpets cleaned at the house and can't be there
Hope that Bren and Steve arrive safely...I'm also there in spirit
Got some news this afternoon... not sure who she was able to get in touch with.... but Leigh Ann, got Brenda safely from the airport.... and also got some bad news that her mom passed away.... so keep her in your thoughts and prayers.....
I talked to LA! She was a bit tipsy...and sad.... but happy. Poor baby. Steve called and said "hey Tina... they are trash talkin you..." LA JUMPED on the phone. LOL. Good ole' Steve just KNEW we needed to talk to each other. :o)
awe.... how sweet... I am so glad you were able to talk to them... when Leigh Ann called to tell me about her mom.. I was at work, on my cell phone... I can't hear b/c of this congestion... and my voice is shot... so we were maybe 30 seconds on the phone.... I wish I could have talked to her a little longer as well as Brenda... it was cut so short.... but I couldn't talk or hear.....
Yes... LA said she didnt really believe it when she saw my post this morning about shopping with the girls... she still thought I was somehow gonna figure a way to go too. That made me tear all up...
I know... you are hating to miss that..... but so much with Christmas and everything... she understands..... I am just glad someone extra is there with her going thru this rough patch.... and I shall be able to attend the funeral and all....
My girls and i had a nice time... they got their ears pierced... again... and spent some of their christmas money...and when we got home daddy had a cake and i ran and wrapped presents. Then we all went to Red Lobster for dinner.
Just got off the phone with brenda. Leigh Ann went to bed... long day for her. Brenda couldnt find her winter jacket... so she is dressed in layers... poor baby will FREEZE
Please grant Leigh Ann the peace and serenity only you can during this most difficult time in hers and her family's time of great loss..
LA, I'm here if you need me, babe; love you
And yes, Brenda, I can see your post; and thank you for representing us booger girls..I know this isn't what you or LA intended your trip to be...but I think I can safely speak for everyone when I say we appreciate it
Marci and/or Tina...do you think I should call her or should I wait?
Her mom'll have three beautiful angels (my mom and two aunts) waiting with open arms for her; she'll actually also have three of my mom's brothers, a sister (she passed before my mom was even born) and another sister-in-law/best friend...so she definitely won't be alone
Thanks, Brenda! We had fun last night, and you are indeed a beautiful lady, inside and out! I loved finally getting to meet you and Steve! When Steve was in before, we were only there for a few minutes before I had to pack up for work the next morning...like last night. Well, sounds like you all turned in pretty early as well.
I hope that soon, we will get to meet to Kochs! Tina, you were well remembered last night...we talked a lot about you and how we wished you were here!
Good morning ladies. Hope you have a wonderful day.
LeighAnn...loving you lots! And hoping you are finding yourself able to be at peace knowing your mom is in a better place. You just yell if you need me!!
My poor Jenna cried herself to sleep last night cuz her best friend blew her off for her birthday! I layed with her for about an hour and rubbed her back. Finally got her settled down so she could sleep. Poor little thing. I wish we could just protect our babies from EVER having their feelings hurt EVER.
Awe Jenna.... thinking of you.... that's just so hard for kids.... friends are not friends sometimes... terrible....
I am here as well LA, thinking of you... I am sure having Brenda and Steph there for you is a big help... and I am so glad Tina was able to join in with a telephone call... that was sweet... I loved the way Steve initiated the call!!! LOL
Morning Marci! I hope you are feeling better sweetie! It was sad when you said you could hardly talk or hear when LA called you yesterday...
Im gonna hit the gym. Fred just left for work. I told the girls they could have a HUGE sleepover here for the new year if they wanted... we will see how it goes.
good morning Tina.... I get so frustrated... I couldn't hear... and I think I kept interrupting her... so I finally got off the phone and texted her.... I felt terrible not being able to talk to her and Brenda on the phone...
Have a great workout....
I hope the girls have a fantastic fun, tear free sleepover tonight!!!
Well, Paul and Leigh Ann and Steve and Brenda headed out today, for Louisiana, so that leaves us open tonight. I think we are going to take the kids to the conservatory at Opryland, while they still have the lights up. That should be fun!
I will meet them at the wake tomorrow night as well....
I talked to Leigh Ann a few minutes ago, her vehicle was in the shop... and they were waiting on Tori.... I think they are still waiting on what time and when they will leave....
Tina, I had a fantastic conversation with you earlier... :) Leigh Ann, you too honey! can't wait to give Brenda a big hug tomorrow.... :)
I almost feel guilty getting this party going for my girls... its like we should be NOT having fun... and feeling sad for LeighAnn and her family instead.
Kinda silly, I know. Well the balloons are all blown, the brownies are made and now Im hitting the shower before the girls arrive.
Tina, I'm sure LA would want you to continue with the party (I think she'd be pretty pissed if you didn't); maybe you guys can do a toast (with sparkling apple cider of course) at midnight to her/the family.... I intend to get on my knees at midnight and pray
Happy New Year to all of my booger buds...love you all
Just passing through...I will return in abit to read all the posts....Leighann wanted me to tell everyone...she is packing the family for Louisiana and also herself to go back to Pcola ...Saturday very early AM ...Paul and kids will take Steve and I back to Nashville airport...and Leighann..... will go back to Pcola....will go to bed early tonight as we have to get up about 4:45 AM to head south...
thanks for the update Brenda... I have been thinking of ya'll.... wishing your time together would have been a happier occassion... but glad you were able to be there for our girl.... :)
oh Tina...that's heartbreaking about Jenna and the friend blowoff...enjoy the party tonight....celebrate...live ...be happy...we're alive!!!!!
Kathi...The deep caring you share for others...damn...when I die...will you speak at my funeral :) I know, morbid...but real
Steph...I'm sorry the New Year's party didn't happen but then again...as we all know...we don't plan the bad...but we do get through it :) You are such a wonderful lady!!!!!!!! And your family too!!!(fellow bloggers...she is as elegant as her blog..)
Hey Marci...sorry about you're not feeling well :( Will see you tomorrow evening...again...not the way we planned to meet up...but I do look forward to that hug :)
Happy New Year to us all and that we go into the new year stronger than the last .....PEACE AND LOVE!!
No worries, Brenda. Of course, I know it was no one's fault! I took down my tree...
Thank you for the kind words! It was so nice to meet you, and Steve again! Working the way that I do, I am accustomed to knowing people through online only, and it is nice to be able to put the face with the name!
Leigh Ann, hang in there, and I am glad Brenda is here for you. :) I am so sorry for your loss.
It was good, actually; the pizza place didn't have any drivers last night, so he was a little disappointed that he didn't get pizza, but all in all, it was good; we're both now over at my brother's in Carlsbad to watch the Rose Bowl
How far is Kentwood, or wherever the Wake is, from you? Again, if you haven't left yet, please send them my love
I have another "death report"; my bro's best friend's mom passed last night; THAT'S SEVEN THAT I PERSONALLY KNOW in the last three months of '08 - THANK GOD THE YEAR'S OVER
Hey Kathi, Kentwood is about 1 1/2 hours from our house.... we stayed the whole time at the wake.... actually it was a nice visit/remembrance for everyone.... Leigh Ann is doing really good as the rest of her family as well... Brenda and Steve, just made my day to meet them.... fantastic wonderful, warm people.... and I think I got plenty of hugs.... I told them you were thinking of them Kathi, and also that I had talked to tina as well....
I'll be posting a really great picture of the 3 of us....
I'm back here at Dad's...only lasted until halftime of the RB; but we did end up having pizza tonight for dinner, and didn't even have to have it delivered (had one in the outside freezer); I traded with my sister for tonight also; but will go home tomorrow
I texted Tina earlier and let her know that the girls were doing ok.... and heading back to the hotel to eat, have a few beers and relax.... and get to bed.... tomorrow will be a long day...
Good morning ladies.... I mean it is quiet lately.... thinking of you Leigh Ann, and Brenda.... glad we were able to be with ya'll last night.... wishing I didn't have to work today!
Hi everyone...just got everyone dressed and fed and will be heading to the service for 1100. It was a wonderful service last night, Marci it was great seeing you and Mike.
Oh, so all the kids did go to Louisiana? I thought they - the little ones, at least - had gone with Stephanie (I know she was their grandmother, but for some reason I was under the impression that Steph had taken them, and just Paul/LA went); I'm glad the service was nice last night; I'm sorry you have to work too, Marci, and won't be able to attend the funeral today :(
Hey all... the slumber party was a success... i have a few pictures i will post later. been having some trouble with my camera.
Got all my xmas decorations put away and the tree hauled away. YAY. I have my living room back... unfotunately for about a month it feels VERY BARE. LOL
Well... promised to drive the girls up north to the indoor mall... since its too cold to walk around here. I will check in later!
YIKES...just talked to my sister; the sw was there today and said she's seen a decline in Dad and thinks we should at least START looking for places for him; now, she also said that he could "level off" and stay like that for a while, but ya never know....the least we should do is get the ball rolling *sigh*
Leigh Ann, glad everything went smoothly today.... wish I could have been there... and glad Tori enjoyed her birthday wishes... what a rough day for her as well as a milestone....
Kathi, Leigh Ann, invited quite a few girls to join if they wanted to, so may be some new friends.... :) I didn't even notice until you said something....
and Kathi, thanks for you comments and everyone elses about the picture... I thought it was great as well! :)
MB and Gabs are fighting... they are going to the camp... and we just got home from the wedding tonight.... Grump Sr & Grump Jr.... he put his 4 wheeler on the trailer and she tried to load her little one and he diddn't pull up enough and she threw a "little girl" tantrum!!!!! LOL OMG it was perfect! ha ha MB (I got boys for you in skirts!!!)
Kathi, when does your dad get re-evaluated...???? my aunt has been battling this for years... but her kids each take turns... but much more kids than ya'll... so I know it is a stressful burden on each of you... pray for patience.... :)
Not sure; this was the third visit since the summer, with Mom; but my guess is in another three months or so; I have to ask my sister if I can go into today's visit more with you guys...usually she says yes, but just want to make sure first... but I will say the shit's gonna hit the fan pretty soon
Kathi, no worries... we are not prying, just tryinig to understand what you are going thru so we can help you... yes,, Nonnie isup at 5 a.m! yikes. MJS is down now... but of course... I am not.. :( bad draft beer headache as well... will try and lay down again in a bit....
LA, hoping you have either made it, or are having a safe trip to P'cola.... Brenda & Steve, have a safe flight home today.... I think I know a few someones that miss you in CA
Oh yes Steph, everyone had a great time.... it was really a nice wedding..
the sausage balls sound yummy... MB would say the stuffed mushrooms... that's a fav of his!
Your dad's scrapbook sound nice, he will enjoy that... the 13 year old birthday party...fun!
KK(18), Blair(19) and Alli (20).. the other 2 are my co workers daughters... but of course they are all like cousins as they grew up together.. we have all worked together so long.... they were going to hit the LSU scene last night and sleep at a friends apartment.... Yikes makes me nervous...
whats everyone doing today?
we will just sit around the house and finish cleaning out Maddi's closet and clothes...
yes Steph, I think so too.... when I started KK was 1 1/2... and the others were toddlers... and then of course a few of us got remarried and now have other children... we could definitely write a NOVEL in my office! LOL
I'm going up to Dad's again later; have to go to the store first and buy him cottage cheese (he has cottage cheese, yogurt and a diet pepsi for lunch everyday)
Marci, I know you're not prying, and I think that's why my sister usually says yes to me sharing with you guys...but she sent me a "warning" last night in her email to all of us that I can't share with anyone; I just want to make sure that it's ok to share with you guys, since you guys aren't "related by blood" - I almost said "not family", but I know just how wrong that is to say
I know; isn't that funny about the "Smurfette"...I saw that and started cracking up; her blog being set to private is exactly the reason I'm a little freaked out about her "spying" on us (this blog is on Google (I googled myself last night) and REALLY freaked out, cuz I have reason to believe I'm being "stalked" or "followed"......Tina, I may need you to kick some ass
Take a Chill pill Kathi... MMChick is Kristy from my soccer team. She and LA met playing soccer and are friends. If someone was gonna "spy on the blog" (what a freaking waste of time THAT would be) they certainly wouldnt sign up as a follower... so just relax.
I dont do stalkers... so call the cops if you think you have a real issue.
Well girls... Brenda is flying home today! oh... ya... Steve too. LOL.
JUST kidding!! Sent her a text this morning...but she didnt answer so is probably in the air.
I have a bunch of stuff to do to get ready to go back to work monday... fun fun. Am also gonna get Fred to go to the gym with me again today. Will be nice when Brenda is back and we can get back into our routine!
The cops can't do a damn thing unless I know for sure I am being followed, so I'm not gonna do that until I have proof or see the person (I know for a fact that have better things to do with their time, other than following up on something I don't have anything to back up); but yeah, I've met Kristy before...how's her knee?
Its Kristy...for crying out loud i see her every friday... and like some of us, her hair changes with her mood! :) Her knee will be getting surgery... last i heard.
Steph - I think her profession of "smurfette" is cute too!
Fred just brought me a CHARGERS jersey!!! with LT's name and number!! HOOOT!!!! and a killer chargers sweatshirt! That hubby of mine is pretty sweet!!
hello girlies.... and I did comment to check with Leigh Ann first as she invited lots of ladies to come to the blog... the more the merrier! I too occupation Smurfette was cute!
welcome Kristy!
Kathi, your sister might want to reconsider, it's talkling and sharing that sometimes gives us answers and help... but that's ya'll personal decision... :)
Marci, I talked to my sister (about something else) and, just so I can understand why, she said that until we decide what we're gonna do, I can't disclose anything...but you know as soon as we do decide, I'm gonna be on this blog like white on rice; just know though that it might take a while TO decide
I know it's weird of her to do that; she says it's a "private family matter"........um.........I have a question.........WHAT THE HELL DO YOU CALL OUR AUNTS, UNCLES AND COUSINS??????????? You got it, I can't even tell THEM until we decide what's going on; to her credit, though, I have blown it before, so I kind of understand; but I have a feeling deep in my heart that Mom would want her family to know, so we, like you said, can get all the support we're gonna need; guess I'm just gonna hafta pray on it, and see what God wants me to do
Ok, Blog Mama...just do exactly what you did with the others you're following....go to your dashboard, scroll down until you see the section "blogs I'm following", click "add"....not another window is gonna pop up; you can either input the URL (website of the one you want to follow), or you can do it through Google; I always did the URL; type that in ie: mine would be www. kkamholz@blogspot.com, and say you want to follow it publicly, and that's it
well usually I just have to click follow this blog.... like I did with Tina, Leigh Ann and Steph... there is no place on you or Brenda... so I was just confused!!!
I thought Mike and Gabs went to the camp.... OMG, don't EVER call Paul during a Charger game, ESPECIALLY during the playoffs...Tina, Bren and I (and obviously his own wife) all have known Paul for a very long time and know how he is with HIS Chargers
Hello all...it's 12:40 AM here and Steve is watching the game on play back...feeding me the details...I heard the results and OT status on the plane thanks to the pilot...Steve was sleeping when the announcement came on...What a game huh!!
Will do some decompressing here at home for awhile before I'm ready to turn in...
I scanned the posts...lots to comment on :) will catch up with everyone...
167 comments:
Yes, we are getting ready to watch the Chargers as well - we are all in our Jerseys!
OH too funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I posted on the last week....
You should all skype each other during the game... LOL
Don't have a Charger jersey, but I am going to watch....GO CHARGERS!! I'll give updates during the game
CURRENT SCORE:
GOOD GUYS 17 THE OTHERS 6
At almost halftime, the score is 24-6, GOOD GUYS; and we picked off a pass in the end zone
LOVE the plays kathi... thanks for the updates!!!!!!
what a great evening....
Thanks, Marci; Are you watching it?
We just scored again...the score is now 31-13
Ok, now we just recovered a fumble and scored a TOUCHDOWN...score is going to be 38-13
It was getting to be "nail biting" time, but we just scored AGAIN; so now, we got some more breathing room; score is 45-21
WE'RE PLAYOFF BOUND, WE'RE PLAYOFF BOUND, WE'RE PLAYOFF BOUND......YAHOOOOOOOEY
FINAL SCORE, 52-21
I got to talk to Paul on the phone cuz steve was getting a beer when he called... LOL.
Chargers won... Koch's N Storey's had a great time watching the game... Tina had t2o margaritas and has a buzz... tsk tsk tsk.
I am also very sad that I wont be able to hug LA n Paul for newyears... so i sent a big one with Brenda!!!
Night all... time to go snuggle with my hubby... *grin*
Tina...you are Santa's Baby ;)
GREAT football game!!!!
WTG Wrather's and all the jerseys...that's why we won...becasue of the jerseys!
Love your play by plays Kathi :)
nighty night!
Good Morning!
Kathi, I am gonna let Paul read your commentatioon - he will like it:)
Tina, this sucks:( May09 cannot get here soon enough!
Brenda, I am preparing for your arrival:)
Marci, hope today goes by quickly and painlessly!
OK, I have revised my personal blog ticker page the way I want to do everyones...if you don't want to add another pic - just revise your bio!
This Sunday will begin week 1 of 2009 for weigh in's! I am excited:)
Gosh, I do sound like a broadcaster, don't I, LA? LOL... I just re-read it all; but I was excited that we crushed 'em; and hey, going into the playoffs as a wildcard is better than not going in at all
Good morning ladies! Im gonna have a cup of coffee... hit the gym and the grocery store...then do some birthday shopping for my girls.
Hope you all have a fantastic day!!
Hey all...Leighann...I sent out the invite for our blog to some folks...we'll see on any additions :) I am sooo ready to meet my goal (by May) Last year kind of lingered up down and all around LOL...Tonight I will take the time to go over the bio stuff for updates :)
Tina...have fun today!!
Kathi...you crack me up!!! LOL
I'm ready to go to the airport now :) darn the wait!!! Our flight leaves San Diego at 6:15am tomorrow!!
I CAN NOT WAIT!!!!!
Yes Kathi, you were definitely a broadcaster!!
LOL love it....
Brenda, so exciting to be hoping a plane for Tennessee! wish I was a stow a way!!!!
soon soon.....
:D woohoo..2 hours now before I leave work and run a few last minute errands...Steve just got back home with Powder..she went to the doc..poor precious will be cone head until her paw heals and 3 meds...my girls had better care for her while we are gone!!!!! I'm gonna have the visiting nurse come by (Carol LOL Brooklyn's mom)
Thank God for Starbucks being in airports...OH NO, that's way too early for me, although like I said, you get there relatively early in the day...barring any delays with weather
What's the matter with her paw, Bren?
Hey Kathi...we transfer in Houston...hoping the weather is good :)
Powder has a habitual problem licking her paw...it started as a form of epilepsy before she went grand mal on us...we've always been able to contain the ouchie but this will be the second time it got away from us to where she needs cone head and meds :( Hmmm must think of a plan for the kids to keep Powder safe while we are away
Poor Powder!!!
My sister's dog had epilepsy.... (my mom called him her Grand Dog!)
LOL
The cone head will keep her away from the licking!!
Woo Hoo on the trip drawing near!
Hey Kathi!
I am having a vision.....
I see Brenda running all over, screaming looking for her items to back.... nervous wreck!!!! and I also see Steve sitting back waiting for everything to just HAPPEN! LOL
Have great travels you two... and enjoy your visit with the Wrathers.....
LOL...Well Marci...almost..except I went around quietly doing one chore to the next...Steve...he was tripping over animals saying bad words LOL...all's good now, we're eating dinner now :) Thanks for the well wishes!! My youngest is a dear...she's taking us to the airport at 4AM LOL...I'll be going to bed soon LOL
LOL too funny..
the best huh!!!!!
Thank goodness for children who drive! and are gracious.... :)
too funny about Steve and cussing and animals.............. hee hee
Nonnie got 2 shots today and 2 prescriptions... feeling a little better.... he said "Nonnie" one or two more days... I would put you in the hospital!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can't have that......
I had lost my voice completely... and I know gross but coughing a little blood..... bad bad Nonnie...
Marci!! You take care of yourself girly!!!
Brenda and LeighAnn... think of me while you are drinking your margaritas and beers... I will be thinkin of you!!!!
Steph and Kathi - hope all is well for you both!
Going to bed... to watch TV with Fred.
Marci!!! OH MY WORD...do they know what it was?
Have a great time, Bren; check in, if you can (or want to) in TN
Everything's ok here; don't have to go back to Dad's until NYE - nice little break..I'm watching a Jon and Kate plus 8 marathon
Good morning all... I am a new woman this morning... wow 2 shots are fantastic. Kathi, they don't know, just probably infections in my lungs...
Good Morning ladies!
Marci - I am so glad you are feeling better!!
Brenda and Steve are in route to LA and Pauls! I hope you guys have a WONDERFUL time!! Know I am there in spirit!!!
Now Im outta here to take my babies shopping since today is their 15th BIRTHDAYS!!!
Have fun Tina and girls...
Happy Birthday, Tia and Jenna
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Twin GIRLIES!!!!!
Have a wonderful wonderful day shopping with mom and a great 15th Birthday!
Safe travels Steve and Brenda!!!! I am there in spirit as well!!!! :)
Marci, feel better!
Happy Birthday, Tia and Jenna!
Kathi, enjoy your break - I love that show!
Heading to the airport now...
I have my semi-annual meeting with Regional Center/CIS in a little bit; gonna also have Dad here, cuz he's having his carpets cleaned at the house and can't be there
Hope that Bren and Steve arrive safely...I'm also there in spirit
Hey ladies....
Got some news this afternoon... not sure who she was able to get in touch with....
but Leigh Ann, got Brenda safely from the airport.... and also got some bad news that her mom passed away....
so keep her in your thoughts and prayers.....
OH NO! That is sooo sad!! I am so glad Brenda is there to be with her!! We love you LA!!!
AWWW...Brenda sent me a CUTE picture of her, LeighAnn and Steph!! And I got to talk to LA on the phone!! AND I MISS HER!!! *Pout*
You can see their cute little faces on my blog!!! I posted the pictures... I MISS YOU LEIGH ANN AND BRENDA!!!!
awe... that was so sweet...
I will go and see on your blog...
They are just TOOOO cute! Themz iz my GIRLS!!!
Damn double posts...
YES..... I KNOW YOU WOULD JUST DO WHATEVER TO BE THERE WITH LEIGH ANN AND BRENDA.... ANDD STEPH TOO....
:)
I KNEW YOU WOULD DO THAT!1
lol
Yes I would! Damn it anyway!!!
were you able to talkk to them Tina?
LOL
that's why you and I are so alike!!!
LOL
I talked to LA! She was a bit tipsy...and sad.... but happy. Poor baby. Steve called and said "hey Tina... they are trash talkin you..." LA JUMPED on the phone. LOL. Good ole' Steve just KNEW we needed to talk to each other. :o)
awe.... how sweet...
I am so glad you were able to talk to them...
when Leigh Ann called to tell me about her mom.. I was at work, on my cell phone... I can't hear b/c of this congestion... and my voice is shot... so we were maybe 30 seconds on the phone.... I wish I could have talked to her a little longer as well as Brenda...
it was cut so short.... but I couldn't talk or hear.....
Yes... LA said she didnt really believe it when she saw my post this morning about shopping with the girls... she still thought I was somehow gonna figure a way to go too. That made me tear all up...
I know... you are hating to miss that..... but so much with Christmas and everything...
she understands..... I am just glad someone extra is there with her going thru this rough patch....
and I shall be able to attend the funeral and all....
so all in all, besides tongiht...
did you have a good time with your girls?
I am so glad you will get to be there for her too! Very important!! She needs all the support we can give you!!
Give HER!!! I cant type... lol
My girls and i had a nice time... they got their ears pierced... again... and spent some of their christmas money...and when we got home daddy had a cake and i ran and wrapped presents. Then we all went to Red Lobster for dinner.
Just got off the phone with brenda. Leigh Ann went to bed... long day for her. Brenda couldnt find her winter jacket... so she is dressed in layers... poor baby will FREEZE
OMG... poor Brenda....
LA probably needed to get some sleep...
she should be ok... it really warms up in the daytime... I know here it does... hopefully TN too...
I have taken my evening meds... and fixing to hit the hay...
have a good evening honey...
and so glad your girls had a good time shopping with their wonderful mom.... and glad....
their dad is awesome to have a cake ready!!!!!
damn..not one post works...I AM PISSED>>>>.girls can you read this!!!!
http://www.eulogyspeech.net/funeral-poems/I-Am-Always-With-You.shtml
Steph...you are as elegant as you seem to be...lots of love
Dear God,
Please grant Leigh Ann the peace and serenity only you can during this most difficult time in hers and her family's time of great loss..
LA, I'm here if you need me, babe; love you
And yes, Brenda, I can see your post; and thank you for representing us booger girls..I know this isn't what you or LA intended your trip to be...but I think I can safely speak for everyone when I say we appreciate it
Marci and/or Tina...do you think I should call her or should I wait?
Do you guys know when she passed?
Her mom'll have three beautiful angels (my mom and two aunts) waiting with open arms for her; she'll actually also have three of my mom's brothers, a sister (she passed before my mom was even born) and another sister-in-law/best friend...so she definitely won't be alone
I thought about it, Marci an Tina...I'll call Bren tomorrow; I just sent her a text, actually (Bren, not LA)
Thanks, Brenda! We had fun last night, and you are indeed a beautiful lady, inside and out! I loved finally getting to meet you and Steve! When Steve was in before, we were only there for a few minutes before I had to pack up for work the next morning...like last night. Well, sounds like you all turned in pretty early as well.
I hope that soon, we will get to meet to Kochs! Tina, you were well remembered last night...we talked a lot about you and how we wished you were here!
Good Morning,
Thanks for all of your prayers...my brother and sister have a 1000 appt this am and then I will know what the arrangements will be.
Good morning ladies. Hope you have a wonderful day.
LeighAnn...loving you lots! And hoping you are finding yourself able to be at peace knowing your mom is in a better place. You just yell if you need me!!
My poor Jenna cried herself to sleep last night cuz her best friend blew her off for her birthday! I layed with her for about an hour and rubbed her back. Finally got her settled down so she could sleep. Poor little thing. I wish we could just protect our babies from EVER having their feelings hurt EVER.
Awe Jenna.... thinking of you.... that's just so hard for kids.... friends are not friends sometimes...
terrible....
I am here as well LA, thinking of you...
I am sure having Brenda and Steph there for you is a big help... and I am so glad Tina was able to join in with a telephone call... that was sweet...
I loved the way Steve initiated the call!!! LOL
Morning Marci! I hope you are feeling better sweetie! It was sad when you said you could hardly talk or hear when LA called you yesterday...
Im gonna hit the gym. Fred just left for work. I told the girls they could have a HUGE sleepover here for the new year if they wanted... we will see how it goes.
good morning Tina....
I get so frustrated... I couldn't hear... and I think I kept interrupting her... so I finally got off the phone and texted her.... I felt terrible not being able to talk to her and Brenda on the phone...
Have a great workout....
I hope the girls have a fantastic fun, tear free sleepover tonight!!!
Hey guys.
I need your address LA; I'd like to send you a card (or if you have it, Tina or Marci, so I don't bother her)... the end of 2008 just SUCKED
Well, Paul and Leigh Ann and Steve and Brenda headed out today, for Louisiana, so that leaves us open tonight. I think we are going to take the kids to the conservatory at Opryland, while they still have the lights up. That should be fun!
Kathi, I have it at my office... will post on Friday if that is ok...
that is so sweet of you...
That's fine, Marci; thank you
I can't help but think God had everything to do with this...meaning that He waited to bring her mom back to Him until Bren and Steve could be there...
Yes Kathi,
I think so too...
I will meet them at the wake tomorrow night as well....
I talked to Leigh Ann a few minutes ago, her vehicle was in the shop... and they were waiting on Tori.... I think they are still waiting on what time and when they will leave....
Tina, I had a fantastic conversation with you earlier...
:) Leigh Ann, you too honey!
can't wait to give Brenda a big hug tomorrow.... :)
love to all my girlies!
Marci, please give LA and Bren my love when you see them...
What a way to start a new year...SHIT
Ok, I'm off to my dad's...
will do kathi....
have a good night at your Dad's... I'll be thinking of you as well..
will give them both big hugs from you....
I almost feel guilty getting this party going for my girls... its like we should be NOT having fun... and feeling sad for LeighAnn and her family instead.
Kinda silly, I know. Well the balloons are all blown, the brownies are made and now Im hitting the shower before the girls arrive.
Happy New Year everyone!! Love to all...
Tina, I'm sure LA would want you to continue with the party (I think she'd be pretty pissed if you didn't); maybe you guys can do a toast (with sparkling apple cider of course) at midnight to her/the family.... I intend to get on my knees at midnight and pray
Happy New Year to all of my booger buds...love you all
Just passing through...I will return in abit to read all the posts....Leighann wanted me to tell everyone...she is packing the family for Louisiana and also herself to go back to Pcola ...Saturday very early AM ...Paul and kids will take Steve and I back to Nashville airport...and Leighann..... will go back to Pcola....will go to bed early tonight as we have to get up about 4:45 AM to head south...
thanks for the update Brenda... I have been thinking of ya'll....
wishing your time together would have been a happier occassion... but glad you were able to be there for our girl....
:)
what a journey.... my gosh.....
having to be 3 places at one time, and also be a mom, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, etc....
we love you Leigh Ann, stay strong we are all here for you in different senerios.... but all good... :)
Hey...I'm back...read all the posts...
oh Tina...that's heartbreaking about Jenna and the friend blowoff...enjoy the party tonight....celebrate...live ...be happy...we're alive!!!!!
Kathi...The deep caring you share for others...damn...when I die...will you speak at my funeral :) I know, morbid...but real
Steph...I'm sorry the New Year's party didn't happen but then again...as we all know...we don't plan the bad...but we do get through it :) You are such a wonderful lady!!!!!!!! And your family too!!!(fellow bloggers...she is as elegant as her blog..)
Hey Marci...sorry about you're not feeling well :( Will see you tomorrow evening...again...not the way we planned to meet up...but I do look forward to that hug :)
Happy New Year to us all and that we go into the new year stronger than the last .....PEACE AND LOVE!!
You're not going anywhere, Brenda; so don't talk like that...but yeah, if it's ok with Steve, Dana and Allyson, I'll say something when the time comes
How long of a drive is it to Louisiana from TN?
Kathi,
I think they have about 10 or 12 hours drive...... they will leave early.....
you are so kind to be worried about everyone.. .that is wondderful....
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL IN THE CENTRAL TIME ZONE
No worries, Brenda. Of course, I know it was no one's fault! I took down my tree...
Thank you for the kind words! It was so nice to meet you, and Steve again! Working the way that I do, I am accustomed to knowing people through online only, and it is nice to be able to put the face with the name!
Leigh Ann, hang in there, and I am glad Brenda is here for you. :) I am so sorry for your loss.
Happy New Year's, and safe travels to all!
Kathi, thanks for stopping by my blog. You are sweet!
And to everyone who is now following my blog!
You're welcome, Steph...
Safe travels to the Wrathers/Storeys
Happy New Year everyone!
Hoping Brenda, LA and the rest are safe on the road.
Steph, take the day off, you deserve it!! maybe ya'll will be able to get together again before Brenda and Steve leave...
Tina, give us an update on the party last night....
Kathi, hope you had a great evening last night... and like Steph said, you always have such kind words...
Thank you, Marci (and Steph).
Tina, how was the party last night? Or are you guys even up yet?
Thinking of you today, LA and Brenda
Hey Kathi,
I'm fixing to go and take my shower... I just ironed MB's clothes.. and cooking pork roast, cabbage and black eyed peas....
How was your time at your dad's?
It was good, actually; the pizza place didn't have any drivers last night, so he was a little disappointed that he didn't get pizza, but all in all, it was good; we're both now over at my brother's in Carlsbad to watch the Rose Bowl
How far is Kentwood, or wherever the Wake is, from you? Again, if you haven't left yet, please send them my love
I have another "death report"; my bro's best friend's mom passed last night; THAT'S SEVEN THAT I PERSONALLY KNOW in the last three months of '08 - THANK GOD THE YEAR'S OVER
The RB is a BLOWOUT; USC's crushing Penn St; but there is another whole half left, so anything can happen :(
Hey Kathi,
Kentwood is about 1 1/2 hours from our house.... we stayed the whole time at the wake.... actually it was a nice visit/remembrance for everyone.... Leigh Ann is doing really good as the rest of her family as well... Brenda and Steve, just made my day to meet them.... fantastic wonderful, warm people.... and I think I got plenty of hugs.... I told them you were thinking of them Kathi, and also that I had talked to tina as well....
I'll be posting a really great picture of the 3 of us....
Thanks, Marci; Aren't Bren and Steve great people? They live like two miles from me
Where Oh where is our Tina?
I'm back here at Dad's...only lasted until halftime of the RB; but we did end up having pizza tonight for dinner, and didn't even have to have it delivered (had one in the outside freezer); I traded with my sister for tonight also; but will go home tomorrow
well I bet he was excited with his Pizza... that's good...
yes Brenda and Steve are fantastic....
I texted Tina earlier and let her know that the girls were doing ok.... and heading back to the hotel to eat, have a few beers and relax.... and get to bed....
tomorrow will be a long day...
Good morning ladies....
I mean it is quiet lately....
thinking of you Leigh Ann, and Brenda.... glad we were able to be with ya'll last night.... wishing I didn't have to work today!
Hi everyone...just got everyone dressed and fed and will be heading to the service for 1100. It was a wonderful service last night, Marci it was great seeing you and Mike.
Hey honey!
Yes, it was a very nice service last night, I loved seeing all the old pictures and looking back in time. :)
and meeting Brenda & Steve... and seeing all the kids again...
Oh, so all the kids did go to Louisiana? I thought they - the little ones, at least - had gone with Stephanie (I know she was their grandmother, but for some reason I was under the impression that Steph had taken them, and just Paul/LA went); I'm glad the service was nice last night; I'm sorry you have to work too, Marci, and won't be able to attend the funeral today :(
hey ladies... went to gym this morning...texted with brenda for a few before they left for the funeral.
They will leave very early tomorrow... Brenda and Steve to airport, LA to PCola and Paul and kids home...
Long trip for the Storeys... long week for all.
Oh... for the record... im up another pound.
Gotta go shower and clean up the house. Love to all!
I definitely know THAT feeling...
Marci, I thought about this on the way home...don't forget to give me LA's address (when you get the chance)
How was the sleepover, Tina?
Hey Tina, Hey Kathi,
Kathi,
it is
323 Shadowood Drive,
Smyrna, TN 37167
Tina,
I am up a lb as well.... feels like more than that...but the scale is showing 1 lb....
and yes, how was the sleepover???? I see you are still cleaning?? LOL
And for whatever it's worth.....HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TORI (she's 20 today)
Thank you, Marci
I know... poor baby... her birthday.... and I said something to Leigh Ann last night about it, and then forgot to tell her before I left.... :(
that's fantastic you remember all of that Kathi.. very impressive...
Hey all... the slumber party was a success... i have a few pictures i will post later. been having some trouble with my camera.
Got all my xmas decorations put away and the tree hauled away. YAY. I have my living room back... unfotunately for about a month it feels VERY BARE. LOL
Well... promised to drive the girls up north to the indoor mall... since its too cold to walk around here. I will check in later!
Love ya!
well so glad it turned out good... and no tears....
I feel like my living room is so big with out the tree and extras.... but it does make it look bare...
have fun at the mall Tina!
I just texted Bren and told her to tell Tori, in her ear, Happy Bday from all of us
I texted Tori around 2:30 this morning with a Happy Birthday!
Oh, ok.
Bren said that the funeral went very well, and that they were all over at the reception back at John Mark's
thanks for the info Kathi.... I'm glad everything went well today...
John Mark is such a sweetie! and thanks for sending that to Bren...
that was so sweet of you Steph to text Tori!
Pictures of the birthday girls and the New Years "get together" on my blog! gonna go make lasagna.... mmmmm.
Thanks for all your prayers - the service was very nice.
Also, thanks everyone for Tori's birthday wishes - it really made her day!
Love you all...
You're welcome......how are you?
YIKES...just talked to my sister; the sw was there today and said she's seen a decline in Dad and thinks we should at least START looking for places for him; now, she also said that he could "level off" and stay like that for a while, but ya never know....the least we should do is get the ball rolling *sigh*
Girls, we have a new "follower"...anyone know who this is? She must be a new recruit :D
Leigh Ann, glad everything went smoothly today.... wish I could have been there...
and glad Tori enjoyed her birthday wishes... what a rough day for her as well as a milestone....
Kathi,
Leigh Ann, invited quite a few girls to join if they wanted to, so may be some new friends....
:) I didn't even notice until you said something....
and Kathi, thanks for you comments and everyone elses about the picture... I thought it was great as well! :)
MB and Gabs are fighting... they are going to the camp... and we just got home from the wedding tonight.... Grump Sr & Grump Jr....
he put his 4 wheeler on the trailer and she tried to load her little one and he diddn't pull up enough and she threw a "little girl" tantrum!!!!! LOL
OMG it was perfect! ha ha MB
(I got boys for you in skirts!!!)
PULL UP MORE, MIKE!!! There ya go, Gabs; an "outsider" told Daddy to pull up more, so maybe he'll listen
Marci, I also commented on some "old" posts on your blog :)
Awe Kathi, that was so sweet....
I love to get comments on my blog...
it makes it special....
thanks honey!
I know, I love it too
Kathi,
when does your dad get re-evaluated...????
my aunt has been battling this for years... but her kids each take turns... but much more kids than ya'll... so I know it is a stressful burden on each of you...
pray for patience....
:)
night night girlies...
been a long few days...
Nonnie has to get up with MJS.....
and Poppa & Gabs are leaving around 3 ish.... omg... I hope Madison helps me... LOL
Not sure; this was the third visit since the summer, with Mom; but my guess is in another three months or so; I have to ask my sister if I can go into today's visit more with you guys...usually she says yes, but just want to make sure first... but I will say the shit's gonna hit the fan pretty soon
Kathi, no worries... we are not prying, just tryinig to understand what you are going thru so we can help you...
yes,, Nonnie isup at 5 a.m! yikes.
MJS is down now... but of course... I am not.. :(
bad draft beer headache as well...
will try and lay down again in a bit....
LA, hoping you have either made it, or are having a safe trip to P'cola....
Brenda & Steve, have a safe flight home today....
I think I know a few someones that miss you in CA
Kathi,
looks like the new chicks occupation is "smurfette" LOL
her blog is set to private...
we'll let LA check her out...
LOL
Tina,
MMMMMMMMM lasagna.... I didn't see that post earlier...
I bet you had full and happy bellies in your house last night!
The night air did me NO good last night, and neither did the beer!!!
how stupid of me!!!!!
LOL, Marci! I saw that Smurfette thing.
Ah, the hindsight...take care of those lungs! It sounds like you all had a good time...draft beer, night air...I hope everyone enjoyed!
Sounds like everyone has scattered again and are on the road.
Steve and Brenda, it was nice to meet you, and I hope we can spend more and better time with you all next time around.
We finally made our sausage balls and stuffed mushrooms, planned for New Year's, before I had to throw out the ingredients...LOL!
I am working today till 11, then going to niece's 13th birthday party and taking my dad his scrapbook.
Kathi and Tina, how are ya today?
Oh yes Steph,
everyone had a great time.... it was really a nice wedding..
the sausage balls sound yummy... MB would say the stuffed mushrooms... that's a fav of his!
Your dad's scrapbook sound nice, he will enjoy that... the 13 year old birthday party...fun!
KK(18), Blair(19) and Alli (20)..
the other 2 are my co workers daughters... but of course they are all like cousins as they grew up together.. we have all worked together so long....
they were going to hit the LSU scene last night and sleep at a friends apartment.... Yikes makes me nervous...
whats everyone doing today?
we will just sit around the house and finish cleaning out Maddi's closet and clothes...
Marci, that is very cool about your co-workers!
yes Steph, I think so too....
when I started KK was 1 1/2... and the others were toddlers... and then of course a few of us got remarried and now have other children...
we could definitely write a NOVEL in my office! LOL
Good Morning (well, here in CA)
I'm going up to Dad's again later; have to go to the store first and buy him cottage cheese (he has cottage cheese, yogurt and a diet pepsi for lunch everyday)
Marci, I know you're not prying, and I think that's why my sister usually says yes to me sharing with you guys...but she sent me a "warning" last night in her email to all of us that I can't share with anyone; I just want to make sure that it's ok to share with you guys, since you guys aren't "related by blood" - I almost said "not family", but I know just how wrong that is to say
I know; isn't that funny about the "Smurfette"...I saw that and started cracking up; her blog being set to private is exactly the reason I'm a little freaked out about her "spying" on us (this blog is on Google (I googled myself last night) and REALLY freaked out, cuz I have reason to believe I'm being "stalked" or "followed"......Tina, I may need you to kick some ass
Take a Chill pill Kathi... MMChick is Kristy from my soccer team. She and LA met playing soccer and are friends. If someone was gonna "spy on the blog" (what a freaking waste of time THAT would be) they certainly wouldnt sign up as a follower... so just relax.
I dont do stalkers... so call the cops if you think you have a real issue.
Well girls... Brenda is flying home today! oh... ya... Steve too. LOL.
JUST kidding!! Sent her a text this morning...but she didnt answer so is probably in the air.
I have a bunch of stuff to do to get ready to go back to work monday... fun fun. Am also gonna get Fred to go to the gym with me again today. Will be nice when Brenda is back and we can get back into our routine!
Well have a great day! And WELCOME KRISTY!!!
The cops can't do a damn thing unless I know for sure I am being followed, so I'm not gonna do that until I have proof or see the person (I know for a fact that have better things to do with their time, other than following up on something I don't have anything to back up); but yeah, I've met Kristy before...how's her knee?
and this chick is mmachick; and it doesn't, from what I remember what Kristy looks like, look like her (doesn't she have dark hair?)
If I'm still wrong, I do apologize
Tina, for the record, I laughed at Marci's reference to Smurfette because I thought it was cute...of course, welcome, Kristy! :)
And if she wants her blog private, that's cool...
Its Kristy...for crying out loud i see her every friday... and like some of us, her hair changes with her mood! :) Her knee will be getting surgery... last i heard.
Steph - I think her profession of "smurfette" is cute too!
Fred just brought me a CHARGERS jersey!!! with LT's name and number!! HOOOT!!!! and a killer chargers sweatshirt! That hubby of mine is pretty sweet!!
ANd my MMCHICK vs MMACHICK was simply a typo...
hello girlies....
and I did comment to check with Leigh Ann first as she invited lots of ladies to come to the blog... the more the merrier!
I too occupation Smurfette was cute!
welcome Kristy!
Kathi, your sister might want to reconsider, it's talkling and sharing that sometimes gives us answers and help... but that's ya'll personal decision... :)
Tina, I am sure you can't wait to see Brenda!!!!!
Steph how was the party?
and did your dad enjoy the scrapbook?
GOOOOOOOO CHARGERS!!! Just got a text from Brenda. They just landed in Houston... have a 2 hour layover... then home.
YAY!!!
GOOOOO CHARGERS!!!
Marci, I talked to my sister (about something else) and, just so I can understand why, she said that until we decide what we're gonna do, I can't disclose anything...but you know as soon as we do decide, I'm gonna be on this blog like white on rice; just know though that it might take a while TO decide
Good deal... hopefully the can grab a bite to eat andd boar the plane.... and be home!!!!
that's fine Kathi....
weird of your sister but fine....
I am so glad Brenda will be home soon.....
and I guess.... GOOOOO Chargers!!!1
how about that???????????????
geez.... what huge Typos?????? huh???????????????
hopefully everyone can read my phonics typing! LOL
I know I am a pain, I'm the last few posts... but....
ok, how do I follow kathi & Brenda.... there is no where to connect...
I think I am connected to everyone else..... help.. dumb blog mama!!
LOL
HAHAHA; I LOVE IT MARCI...ROF
I know it's weird of her to do that; she says it's a "private family matter"........um.........I have a question.........WHAT THE HELL DO YOU CALL OUR AUNTS, UNCLES AND COUSINS??????????? You got it, I can't even tell THEM until we decide what's going on; to her credit, though, I have blown it before, so I kind of understand; but I have a feeling deep in my heart that Mom would want her family to know, so we, like you said, can get all the support we're gonna need; guess I'm just gonna hafta pray on it, and see what God wants me to do
Ok, Blog Mama...just do exactly what you did with the others you're following....go to your dashboard, scroll down until you see the section "blogs I'm following", click "add"....not another window is gonna pop up; you can either input the URL (website of the one you want to follow), or you can do it through Google; I always did the URL; type that in ie: mine would be www. kkamholz@blogspot.com, and say you want to follow it publicly, and that's it
that is meant to say NOW, not NOT
CORRECTION....MINE IS WWW.KKAMHOLZ.BLOGSPOT.COM (DON'T PUT THE @ SYMBOL IN THERE)
well usually I just have to click follow this blog.... like I did with Tina, Leigh Ann and Steph...
there is no place on you or Brenda... so I was just confused!!!
:(........ that's odd
OMG...THE CHARGERS ARE NOW IN OT IN THE PLAYOFFS......GOOOOOOOOOO CHARGERS!!!!!!!!!
we are watching....
MB was wanting to call paul and aggravate him... :)
wow..my post disappeared...and im too buzzed to retype..so lets just say YAY chargers... and im going to bed.
nigth ladies!
I thought Mike and Gabs went to the camp.... OMG, don't EVER call Paul during a Charger game, ESPECIALLY during the playoffs...Tina, Bren and I (and obviously his own wife) all have known Paul for a very long time and know how he is with HIS Chargers
Hello all...it's 12:40 AM here and Steve is watching the game on play back...feeding me the details...I heard the results and OT status on the plane thanks to the pilot...Steve was sleeping when the announcement came on...What a game huh!!
Will do some decompressing here at home for awhile before I'm ready to turn in...
I scanned the posts...lots to comment on :) will catch up with everyone...
Post a Comment