we survived

Amber had her sweet sixteen party last night. I think it went well, but I do feel bad for Amber.

Only three of Ambers friends showed up. Can you believe that her boy friend did not even show up? What kind of crap is that?

One of Ambers friends brought her boyfriend who just so happens to be a marine. So they were outside hanging with us. Now keep in mind that Ambers friend is 16 and this chicks boyfriend is a 20 year old marine. I was so pissed. I did keep my cool, but what in the hell are these two thinking?

I guess Amber found out who here true friends were.

Anyway, Amber and Nikki got their phones so they are both so happy. I must admit that I am happy for them.

All of the adults (except the girls) got drunk last night. So it was the usual a bunch of drunk jar heads sitting around. I think that marines are more fun when they are drunk.

I am going to go sit and watch a little t.v. and just chill out.

 

it's friday!

Well good morning everyone. I am up and moving very early, maybe that is because I went to bed so early last night.

I spent yesterday working on two baby quilts for some very good friends. I will post some pictures once I mail the quilts. I don't want them to see the quilts before they open the box!

Which brings me to my next point. Why do all of my friends read my journal but never post? I think everyone should start posting! LOL

I am going to spend today trying to get this house in order since Amber's party is tomorrow. I so want to strangle Amber, because she just keeps adding things that she would like to do for her sweet 16. I however am sick of the demands.

All of my u.k. readers need to explain something to me. (please) I do not get the whole tea thing. The last few journals that I read keep talking about having to make tea and not having time to make tea. Everyday I make a gallon of sweet tea, and then if I want a cup of hot tea I make it as I want it. Is tea in the UK like a time for everyone to sit down and chat?

I am sure that my family would like to eat dinner tonight, however I do not want to cook. Can we just skip dinner tonight?

I need to get my day started. Maybe after another smoke and another cup of coffee ! LOL

pictures

I just wanted to share these pictures with everyone. Then it is back to my sewing!

wednesday

Well it is hump day and I have a busy day.

Today we have to go back to the post off and re do Ambers passport application. We forgot to sign one little spot, so now we have to start over! I swear the state department is so picky! LOL

Rusty is going to take Amber out to let her pick out her cedar chest. We ordered Amber one, but when it got to the house I about lost it. The one we ordered turned out to be a real cheap one, and I wanted something real nice for her.

Yesterday I went out with my friend Jacinda. We were suppose to go to the commissary, but they were closed for remodeling. So we just hung out and I got to play with the baby. I love playing with babies!

Amber's sweet sixteen party is this Saturday. We ordered a jolly jumper for Ambers birthday so she should be happy. I do still need to go get some snack food and soda for the party, but that is a little thing.

Well unless I want to go to the post office looking like I just got out of bed I will need to go get a shower. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

everyone is gone

As of this very moment I am all alone! I really need some alone time right now. I have done nothing but run for four day's so I am really enjoying this time.

My parents are gone. I am really sad to see them go. I just hope that my dad goes on and lives a few more years. I would really for him to see his grand daughters get married. I know that I am living in fantasy land, but for right now I am going to stay there.

I had a ton of phone calls to make today, and I got them done, so now I should be getting dressed to go do all of my running around.

I have to go to the school board office and fill out a transfer so that I can keep Nikki in the same school next year. The school district is opening a new middle school and they want Nikki to go there, But I do not want to make her change schools when she only has one year left of middle school. I have a feeling that I will have to drive her to school, and that will suck, but I might not have a choice in the matter.

Amber went out on a date last. I am not so sure about this kid, but I guess everyone deserves a second chance. This kid has been kicked out of school because he was caught with pot. I just think that Amber and this boy could really find trouble to get into.

I did speak with the boy's mom and told her my concerns, and we have agreed that these two will not be left alone.

I must laugh. Rusty told the young man that this is not a drive through. He may not pull up to the house honk the horn and drive off with his daughter. So to the young mans credit he did come to the door.

I guess all we can do is take a step back. We have taught Amber right from wrong, and yes she has made some bad choices in the past, but.... Well I guess it is time to start letting her go.

I need to get busy and get out the door.

parents are leaving

My parents are leaving today. I am so sad because I know that I will never see my dad a live again.

I am however very great full for the time I have spent with him.

Yesterday we all went and got some old time pictures done and that was fun. I will now be able to look at the picture of all of us and remember the good times.

There has been no arguing with my mom and for that I am so great full. It has been nice to spend this time with them.

Amber had her final dance performance last night and she did awesome! I am so proud of her.

There is a new middle school opening up next year and Nikki is suppose to go to it. I need to go talk to the principle of the school where she is and find out what I need to do in order to keep her where she is. Nikki only has one more in middle school and I don't want to have to move her to another school. I do know that I will have to pay for her busing! Which will suck because it will cost us almost $300, but I think it is worth it.

Ryan has a baseball tournament today so I need to go get him ready to go.

I hope everyone has a great day!

parents are here

My parents arrived and so far our visit is going very well.

There has been no mention of my sister or her evil child so that is good.

My mom and I have been talking about my dads condition and....well my dad is bad.

My dad is talking very slow and his speech is slurred. My dads short term memory is going, but he can still crack a joke with the best of them.

My mom says that she does not think that my has totally given up yet. She just thinks that he does not know what to do with his life now.

I mentioned to my mom and dad that maybe they should get a dog. My mom really likes the idea since it will give my dad someone to care for. So they are going to go look at the animal shelter when they get home. I know they can find an older mellow dog for my dad.

Today we are going to spend the day just hanging out by the pool. Amber has to dance tonight so we are going to eat an early dinner and then just chill the rest of the night.

Last night was Ambers sweet 16 birthday. I cannot believe that she is 16!

We took Amber out to dinner at a very nice restaurant. And then we gave her her gifts. We gave Amber a huge piece of Amber that she can have cut down into anything that she would like. We also gave her a topaz that she wants made into a ring. My mom and dad gave her a necklace with a maple leaf on it.

The maple leaf was made from a pin that my grandmother was given by her mother on her 16th birthday. So I guess you can say it is a tradition.

well I hope everyone has a great day. It is time to go get some sun!