Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Save the Turtles!









Last night, our friend Bill invited us out to watch him release 89 loggerhead turtles. It was an amazing site. Logger heads are extremely common for nesting on the beaches of the Gulf Coast. With two five gallon buckets the turtles were released onto the sand and with a little guidance they found the water. These little guys are just 3- 4 inches long. It was amazing to see these creatures make track marks in the sand, helping the confused ones turn around to find the water, and then all making it into the water. Last year my 4th grade class studied turtles, so this was an amazing site to see. I guess it kind of came full circle for me...and I was wishing they could have all witnessed this site too.




Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Tagged?!

Tagged by: www.imthgr8brimhall.blogspot.com/

Here are the rules:
1. Link to the Person who tagged you.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Write six random things about yourself.
4. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website.
5. Let your tagger know when your entry is up.

So here it is... The 6 Random things about me---

1. I can throw a football 35 yards. I owe much thanks to my hunk of a husband, who played college ball, and has coached me on my technique. Sad but true, I know the technique to it all.

2. In my next life I want to be an sports commentator for ESPN. Sideline view, interview huge sweat spewing players, and chase down coaches...who doesn't want that job?

3. My favorite restaurant is Cold Stone. Need I explain further? Oh yeah, i also have a punch card..(i probably shouldn't have told you that)

4. I secretly want to be a golfer. I have my own clubs & I have played several times. I think i am almost ready to walk the course, now that I have bright pink balls (and the fact that I no longer bring 3 back-up golf balls with me when I tee-off.) I think i have finally found a sport that my husband cannot kick my butt at too bad, even when he tones it down a bit. We actually had a fantastic family night on the course the other evening.

5. I want to thank my parents for encouraging me to play the piano. I find it relaxing to play. My husband enjoys it as well, because he often comes to sit down next to me to listen while he studies. But more importantly, i find it a blessing to be able to sit down and play a hymn off a whim. Thanks Dad for your inspiration, and not passing on your "playing by ear talent" and Mom, for forcing me to practice with the timer by my side.

6. I want to write a children's picture book. It will be about Red Hat Ladies. if you don't know who these people are...you'll have to read my book when it is released.


And those are defiantly 6 random things about me!! Now, I tag, Tarah, Heidi S., Michelle, Kara, Brittany, & Crystal... good luck - You're It!

Monday, September 15, 2008

It's true what they say...

Things in Texas are BIGGER! School spirit is bigger, football is bigger, and even their mascots are bigger. While in Texas Andy helped coach the high school 7on7 football, he loved working with those kids. He also was the guest speaker two years in a row for the season kickoff banquet. We had such a great time at the games throughout the season, but enjoyed most being part of the Bulldogs.

Our List of "To Do"

On our growing list of things to get get prior to leaving Texas, we couldn't leave out these fun and crazy things: have a fabulous party (thanks McDowell Family!) with some of our dear friends and flying one last time for the IFF squadron. Below are the pictures of all these fun things.





Melisssa, Terri & I






Kara, Clay & little Nixon - the best neighbors anyone could ask for.










The Swensen's - cute family with even cuter kids.










Andy claims he has the best office ever.
I got to spray him down with lots of water after his last flight with IFF.