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I thought I’d change up the format of the website a little bit. Look good? It might change again, we’ll just have to see. I just thought it was weird that I had pics of the ferrets up greeting everyone when I no longer had the ferrets. Although I really do miss them.

I’ve now got one week of school under my belt. Today was labor day, so we had school off. It was kind of strange going just one week of school and then getting a day off. And even though we really didn’t do much at all last week, it was freaking EXHAUSTING!!! There were some nights where I literally went to bed at 9:45. Hopefully now that I’ve got a few days under my belt, I won’t be so tired.

I’ve also got NO CAR right now. This is the second time in a week I’ve had to take my car to the shop. The first time that I had to take it they couldn’t fix the problem. I’m not sure what exactly is wrong with it. It just seemed to drive real shaky. I’m just hoping that it isn’t going to cost me oodles and oodles of money. I’m already freaking broke.

We also took Colin on the DART for the first time this weekend. He loved it! And he was so good too boot. We went down to Mockingbird Station for lunch and some shopping (although the stores were closed while we were there). Maybe now we can use the DART to take him to the zoo.

I’m trying to think of whatelse…..I know that there is more I wanted to talk about it, but at the moment it isn’t coming to mind. Drats. OH well. Maybe next time.

Oh yeah, forgot…..I am SO GLAD that football season is finally here!!! We’re watching the Steelers/Philly game right now (Roethlisberger just threw an interception. At least it is still pre-season). Tech is playing Sept. 3 at SMU, so I’m going to try to go to that game. That would be awesome!

I had lunch today with an old friend of mine, Bill. I hadn’t seen Bill in a few years, so it was really good to see him. His wife was out of town, so I didn’t get to see her this time around. But I do sort of miss seeing some of the people I used to hang around with. It seems so strange to think about how different my life is now than it was a few years ago. It was really fun catching up with that today.

Tomorrow I start back at school. Or I guess I should say the kids start back since I’ve been back at work since last week. I’ll have to carpool for a while since my car is in the shop. Not sure what is wrong with it, but hopefully it won’t be too terribly expensive. I’m also getting sick, which totally sucks! Nothing like starting the first day of school sick. I’m not sure if it is a cold or if it is allergies. I think that is is probably the latter, since it is about that time of year. My yearly clock has been all sorts of thrown off since school is starting so late this year. That will take some getting used to.

I’ve only got about one and a half weeks left of summer vacation. That’s okay, though. I’m kind of ready to go back. Not that I want summer to end, but I have to earn a paycheck sometime. But I’m kind of excited about the new school year. I should have some pretty small classes, and I’ve got some new ideas that I want to try out.

About a week or so ago I headed back to Benbrook to see everyone. Jon and Penny were out there, so that was nice finally being able to see them. We sort of did a birthday thing for everyone, which was kind of cool. I only got to see them over the weekend, since they had to head out on Sunday to go see Penny’s family, but I stayed a bit longer helping my sister get some of her school stuff together. I also helped them finally unpack the last of the boxes in the house. So now they are completely and officially moved in to the house.

Speaking of unpacking houses, I have decided to buy a house. I sort of made the decision the other night, and I’m pretty serious about it. I like living here with Rob, April, and Colin, but I’m tired of having the sum of my life squeezed into a tiny bedroom. And lately most of the stuff that I would like access to is in storage. So I’m just going to bite the bullet and do it. I’ve got a little saved up, and I plan on pumping all that I can from my paycheck into savings. And I’ve also done some research on mortgages, what I can afford, etc. I think I can do it. It might take a while to get where I want to be, but I can do it! Donations are gladly welcome.

This past weekend I went out to Benbrook to go see my sister and dad. April and Colin came out with me. The real purpose was to help my sister clean out her closet so that she could make room for the teacher clothes she’s going to have to buy. She also took us out to see the school she’s going to be working at. On the way to find a restaurant after looking at her school we got lost in Ft. Worth. At first we were a little worried, but then, and unexpectedly, we found ourselves right in the middle of the stockyards! So we thought that this would be an excellent place to find some lunch. So we ate at Risky’s barbque. We also happened to make it to the stockyards just in time to see the cattle drive, so that was pretty neat, too. We had planned on going straight home after seeing the high school, but we scrapped that plan to spend time in the stockyards. It was pretty fun.

Then on Sunday we went to Caleb’s birthday party. On the say Staples was having their penny sales on certain items, so we thought we’d take a gander at that and buy some stuff. It was crazy crowded. We probably spent close to an hour in line. But I think it was worth it. Got tons of stuff for just about $5. Then it was off to Caleb’s party. Caleb turns 3 this Friday, but Lori went ahead and had the party this past Sunday. Not sure why, but I’m sure there was some reason. Amy was there, so it was nice to see her, too. Colin was really shy at first, but as soon as he got a toy he got over that. Then he and Caleb were playing like best buddies. From what I understand, Caleb really likes playing with Colin since all of Caleb’s cousins his ages are girls. So that made me happy that they got to play together.

Colin was SO good all weekend! makes me want to take him out to Weatherford again!

Happy Father’s day, everyone. For my dad I gave him his father’s day gift this past Tuesday. I bought some tickets to the Roughriders baseball game. My dad is a big baseball person, so that was right up his alley. I didn’t realize it at the time, but he had never actually been to a pro baseball game, even minor league. So then I was really happy that I got tickets for the game. My sister came out too, and Rob, April and Colin also went to the game, so that was alot of fun. Got crazy sunburned, but that’s all better now.

Tonight we had a small barbque here at the house with Rob’s family. Was worried that with all the rain it wouldn’t happen, but the clouds cleared off and now it is actually really nice outside. And I am sufficiently stuffed. Plus I got two belated birthday gifts from MItzie and Matt. Gift cards to Old Navy. Woot!

I know it has been a while since I’ve posted anything. I haven’t been really all that busy, just very lazy. School is finally out. And this is our long summer. Woot! Not sure what I plan on doing with the extra time. I’d like to go camping a few times this summer, especially since I didn’t get to go at all last summer. I’m also going to be working on some decorations for my friend Steph. She and Matt are getting married this January, and she’s letting me do some of the decorations for the wedding and reception. Very excited about that!

Got to go out once already to visit my dad and sister. It was also nice going out there because my cousin Amy was in town, so I got to see baby Brodie again! Brodie is a very cute little thing. So is Colton, Lori’s new baby. A large baby, to say the least, but very cute. Caleb is still Caleb.

In other news, my sister is going to start a teaching job this fall. Woot! She got a job teaching chemistry in one of the Ft. Worth High Schools. She is very, very excited about it, and I’m very happy for her!

There were some other things I was going to mention, but now I don’t remember them. Oh well, I’m sure they’ll come to me eventually. And I’ll try to do a better job of posting.

May is finally here, thank goodness. I love spring time. I’m glad to be into a settled habit again. And school is almost out, which is even better.

This past weekend was really good. It was probably one of the nicest weekends we’ve had in a while. Saturday we went out to the pool and did a little swimming, and that night we went to the Frisco Roughriders game. Rob’s mom got some tickets in the Founders section, so everything was free. Food, beer, everthing! It was so sweet. And the seats were 4th row right between 3rd and home base. We were right next to the Roughrider dugout. It was alot of fun, and should the opportunity rise again (i.e., free tickets again) I’d go in a heart beat.

My grandma passed away today at about 6 this evening.

I found out today that my grandmother in Weatherford has cancer. They discovered it in her liver, but apparently that is not where it originated. But it is also so far along that they are not going to bother finding out where it originated, and they are not going to bother treating her. They didn’t give much of a timeline on how much time she has left. It could be a matter of days, weeks, or even a month. They’ve got her on an incredible amount of morphine, so she isn’t in any pain, but she isn’t really coherent enough to communicate. And she’ll more than likely stay this way. So I’ll more than likely never be able to talk to her again. I’m thinking of going out there to see her this Saturday.