3rd Grade Fall Concert

Little man had his 3rd grade fall singing concert at school last night. I've decided to start being nice and leaving the ball in the other court. Now that I have the grand parents cell phone number, I have decided to let them know of upcoming events. They chose to come? Well, it will make the kid's day. If not? Well, then it's not on Bee and I (although, in a lot of ways it still would be, but I digress).

After the events of Sunday evening, I had half a mind to tell the Grandparents just what I thought of their daughter and to please pass on a few messages, but I decided against it. Not the time, nor the place. Anyhow, Little man was super excited for us to be there. He was bursting with excitement and kept telling me that he wanted to tell me all the cool stuff they had planned, but didn't want to ruin the surprise :)

He did a great job, and he is such a little ham. His grandparents saved us a seat, which was nice. It was also up closer to the front, which is also nice. Bee doesn't like sitting that close. It made for better pictures ;) In a few weeks, we will do it all again for C!

Another year older.

I turned the big 3-1, yesterday. I wasn't feeling very celebratory. Nothing anyone did, or didn't do. Just, after 30 It just seems like what's the point? I mean, don't get me wrong. I love my life. I love my family. I love that God has seen fit to let me live this long and I am thankful for every breath, for it's not promised. However, there is something about birthdays that makes you get all introspective.

I am not where I thought I would be. While there is nothing wrong with that, it still gives me reason to pause. Also, this year was the first year my mom, dad, and sister didn't come out and spend it with me. Then, my mom called me crying because she almost forgot, and she is broke right now and couldn't afford to send me anything or come see me. She hung up apologizing she "ruined" my birthday. She didn't. She gave me life! She remembered, and wished me happy birthday. That's all I could want :)

I got two cards and a shampoo/conditioner/anti-frizz combo set from Avon from people at work (my Avon lady sits next to me). Bee and the kids sang to me, and we had a giant frozen custard cake :) (pictured above), and I relaxed all evening. Bee kept asking if I was ok, or if I was mad, and I felt bad because it was none of that. I was just blah, but enjoying my relaxation none the less :) Today, a coworker gave me candy, inside of a giant wine glass that holds a whole bottle of wine! As well as a whole bottle of wine! haha! And BFF Rose gave me a coffee basket she made for me filled with my favorite creamers (holiday ones), Dunkin Donuts coffees (Cinnamon, Pumpkin, and Regular), a DD travel mug (.99 refills!) and a $10 gift card to DD.

For all of my introspectivenes, I am super blessed :)

How about Some Hockey, eh?

Well, other than Florida in January, I think Bee's cleats are officially hung up for the season. Just in time to take out his skates! He had his first game on Sunday. His team is Outback Steakhouse :) He did really great! Especially after playing a hard game of football the night before, and driving most of the day! In the end, they won! So far, 0-1 ;) It was a weekend of winning! woot woot!

Indiana Dreams on This Indiana Night

There is a team in our Football League that holds a special place in our hearts. The owners are the nicest, most honest and real people you will ever meet. The other teams are nice, too but we formed a bond with the Diesels. They are like our family. Bee talks with their owner almost every day.

After the season was over, they asked if we would like to be in a post-season contest with them. We agreed, and enjoyed 3 more weeks of football. When we played them, the winner was going to go on to the championship. Bee and Rami decided before the game, that if we won, we would bring Rami on as a coach and let several of his guys wear our uniform and play with our team, and vice versa. Well, they won, and we went and played with them. Afterwards, they got invited to a bowl game championship. One day of football. Teams from all over the Country, and many different leagues. They called Bee and asked him if he would suit up with them. My guy, who can not refuse a game of football, agreed. So, off to Indianapolis we went..

We arrived, and C, as their adopted team mascot, donned her jersey, and helped get things underway.

I hung around and helped my guy get ready and taped up. I helped the team get situated. The opposing team, whose home field we were playing on, looked intimidating. They had 60 guys. Plus, you could tell from the fact that all of the jersey's, pants, and helmets didn't match, that they cherry picked the best guys from the area to come beat up on this team from Detroit. We traveled light for the Diesels with just 25 (The Rams, Bee's team, traveled 18-22 all season...). The coaches said they might look mean, but they were soft. I've heard that before....it doesn't always mean anything. They were making lots of noise, but our guys quietly warmed up, and stretched out. I gave my guy one last kiss, and snapped a picture before retiring to the booth to film.

It's hard to explain to someone who doesn't watch a lot of football. While the score is the deciding factor of who wins, or who loses, it doesn't not tell the story of the game. There were many games this season with our Rams where we lost 48-27 or 27-0 (like our last meet-up with the Diesels), but the story of the game was, we kicked their butts all over the field. We made them work hard for their points, home cooking from the refs, bad calls, or critically timed injuries prevented us from the W's. Now, that's not to say that our team doesn't need a lot of work. Lots of Discipline and better coaching and we will be championship contenders. Until then, we will be 1-9. Anyway, the final score ended up being 14-8. Diesels won!!! While that score says it was a close game, it really wasn't. Even with their 60 guys and "ringers", we handed them their behinds all game. Their one touchdown was luck and a little help from the refs. We had a 3rd touchdown as well, but it was called back on a BS call. Either way, we will take it!!

The Diesels are national champions. They get to go to Florida and play in the Semi-Pro Super bowl games. While it would taste so much sweeter if it was our Rams, we were proud to be a part of it!! The guys love Bee, and swear if it weren't for him being there, this game probably would have went the other way. In the post game huddle, they gave him MVP. It made him choke up :)

Coach Al recognizing Bee

Bee choking up

All in all, dreams were made that night. Goes to show our Rams that a bunch of guys from the ghetto can be professional and do great things!! Congrats Detroit Diesels!!!

After the game, Bee, C, and I started back in the direction of home. We stopped off at Motel 6 about 20 miles outside of Indianapolis and got a room, and grabbed some food at Denny's. Have to say, I was impressed with Motel 6. I will let them leave the light on for me in the future! :) Sunday, we got up early and headed home. Bee had Hockey to get ready for. All in all, it was a great weekend :) Next time, we will stop and visit Bee's brother and Sister-in-law as we passed through Columbus! :) We at least waived as we drove by ;)

Hobbling along..

Well, It's Day 4, and I am still limping on :) I have this bandage until Wednesday. It makes life difficult, to say the least. My family? Yeah, I got pity for about 6 hours before it was back to folding (more like wadding) laundry, and making dinner. Oh well.

If having a bandaged hand wasn't enough, I went and had my lab work done today as well as my scheduled yearly girlie doctor. I am glutton for punishment, I suppose. Ha! Anyway, my doctor said all my girl parts were good as far as she could tell, and sent me on my way with a phone number and name of the best doctor in town that works with couples like Bee and I who want a baby, but have been medically altered so that's not possible. Apparently, he has a high success rate and the whole process of going in and getting the little swimmers is quite common. Yay for that! Now, we just need to get an appointment with that guy and maybe soon I can have a baby! :)

Recovering...

I had my hand surgery yesterday. All went well, and I am home resting. However, I am in a big bandage and more pain than I expected. The weird thing? It doesn't hurt where they cut me (at least not yet...it's still numb), it hurts in the joint where my pointer finger meets my palm (the cyst was on my middle finger) where they gave me the nerve block. Oh well, I have my happy pills :)

Also, I entered one of my fall pictures in a photo contest! I let Bee pic which one :) I could win$500!
Cross your fingers! (cuz I can't tee hee ;)  )

Sunday Mornings

Last Week, Bee and I went shooting on Sunday. This Sunday, he surprised me and took me shooting again! We were up, dressed, and on the road by 8:30am! What a beautiful day it was!

We went deep into the woods this time. We were going to meet up with our friend Randy, his son, and his son's friend. There was a Turkey Shoot contest (no, you don't shoot turkeys. Ha! ) and Bee wanted us to join. I was a little nervous, because I have never shot a shotgun, let alone, in competition! However, I had my brand new shooting earphones, so I was feeling ready!

We finally arrived, and turned into the driveway and started on the long drive back into the woods. I was super excited because since it's fall, the trees made it a beautiful drive!

We got there, and met up with our friends who were already in line to register. Bee and I jumped in line, but alas, the guy in front of us filled the last spot :( I was ok with this, actually because I wanted to learn on the shotgun with just Bee before I was in any sort of contest. We decided we would stay and watch our friends and see how they did!

Jake Shot first..

Then his friend, Jake..

Then, Randy...

The first Jake actually did really well and walked away with a little bit of money! :) Then, we decided to go shoot clay pigeons! This was going to be the first time I shot a 12 gauge shotgun!

Bee went first...

Then it was Jake's turn...That kick-back is a mother trucker!

Then it was my turn...



I look like a total bad ass! However, I only made it through half a box of shells before I quit, tearfully. Mainly because it hurt like a mother. Bee kept laughing at me and saying I was doing it wrong and that's why it hurt, which only pissed me off more because I have never shot a shotgun, never even held one, and he just hands it to me like I have been doing it for years and told me to "have at it". Ugh, boys.

THIS is how I feel about shooting clay pigeons.

All in all though, it was a good day and we had a blast together as well as with our friend. The kids, who were with their grandparents (J was with her mom) all came home around 5pm and Grandma Bee came over and brought groceries and dinner! We all ate and spent time together. It was fun :)

Today, we are getting ready for Halloween!! I am also trying to get as much done around the house before my little surgery tomorrow. I don't think it should incapacitate me too badly, but ya never know :)

Hope you all have a great Trick or Treat!! I'll leave you with my kid's school pictures from this year! They are getting so big!!