Confessions: Laundry

Before we discuss laundry, let me be perfectly honest with you.

This is not my laundry basket. How do we know this?

First, we don't have a dog. (My cat could totally take this dog.)

Second, the laundry in the basket is folded. Mine is rarely folded. And by rarely I mean never.

Finally...

See the floor? The one without any dog hair despite the fact that a dog obviously lives in this house? My floor is not that clean. Ever. (Hello? I have two children and a cat!)

Now that I've gotten that cleared up, let's talk about laundry.

I hate it.

The problem with laundry doesn't start with the sorting. I don't mind that. Or the washing. Or even the drying. It's all the steps that come after the first three. You know - the folding, the hanging up and, mostly... the putting away of the clean clothes.

I make promises to myself quite often about this laundry situation.

"I promise this week will be different. I will keep up with the laundry."

Sometimes I successfully make it to Tuesday with this goal!

So, I have a question for all of you.

How many of you will be honest enough to admit that your family selects their clothes from the laundry basket each morning?

I'm not alone in this, right?

Spring in Texas

I said Texas - not taxes. We're not going to talk about taxes today.

Everyone knows that all things are bigger and better in Texas. And that Texans are right proud of our state.

But, sometimes it's just true. For instance...

I dare you to show me a prettier spring!

Told you so!

Easter Blessings!

Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb.

Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow.

The guards shook with fear when they saw him, and they fell into a dead faint.

Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. (Matthew 28:1-6)

Sabbath Blessings

Confessions of an April's Fool

I've always loved April Fool's Day. It's one event that really fits my personality. I'm extremely good at coming up with pranks to play on my unsuspecting family. (You'd think they'd learn, wouldn't you?) Except for last year when I totally forgot about the day.

Until I got the phone call.

You do remember what happened, don't you? No? You'll want to go read about it here.

Pretty funny, right?

Well... the day was young and far from over for me.

Then came Kat's little prank. Don't remember that either? Read about it here.

(Seriously... go ahead. I'll wait.)

I've been waiting all year for payback. ALL. YEAR.

Tomorrow is THE day.

What do I have planned? Nothing. I've got nothing.

So, what is your favorite trick? Don't give me the usual plastic-wrap-over-the-toilet-seat or resetting the alarm clock three hours ahead. Don't get me wrong - those are hilarious. But I need original, make 'em pay ideas. Ideas that will make them think twice about trying to trick the mother of all tricksters ever again.

I know you won't let me down!

Sabbath Blessings

Not to us, O Lord, not to us,
but to your name goes all the glory
for your unfailing love and faithfulness.
Psalm 115:1 (NLT)

Something's a little fishy 'round here!

Guess what we did this past weekend?

Yep, a Galveston fishing trip. Beautiful weather, huge fish, dinner at Gaido's and lots of time together as a family. Perfect!

Excuse my lack stylish fashion - it was a fishing trip, after all! Besides, that 32 pound black drum didn't care what I looked like as I landed him. All. By. My. Self! They are slimy fish, though, which is why Bud is holding him for me.

As a side note, I was amazed at how great the clean up and recovery efforts are going in Galveston after the hurricane this past fall. I was more impressed with all that had been done than by what hadn't been done. Contrary to the "doom and gloom" reports we still occasionally see on the news. It's certainly a community to admire!

For the all the details about our trip and lots more pictures, visit Bud's blog, Reel Fun Saltwater Fishing. And, while you're there...

Wish Bud a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! He's almost as old as me today. Ha! (I love you, Bud!)