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Brianna left yesterday for California, and I was looking forward to it because I thought I'd have all the time for me. (selfish, yes) But, as soon as she got on the plane I felt sad. Like, this little person who annoys the stink out of me and I have to worry about 24/7, is gone... :( I was sad. It's so wierd. I get used to going 90 to nothing 7 days a week and then the minute I have a break, I miss it. I'm sure I will get used to it in a couple of days and enjoy my time alone. It's a good refresher and it rejuvenates me to be a better Mom when she finally comes home. That's all for now @---)---)---

Here are a couple of pictures from our day with Blake. We had lots of fun!! Bri was exhausted afterwards! Blake was such a good baby and we loved having her stay with us.

Here are some pictures from the Rascal Flatts concert we went to. It was fun but crazy hot!! Me and Mandy Heath and Mandy Rob and I sitting on the lawn The 4 of us sitting on the lawn Pretty!!

So, tonight my bible study class is on identity (in God) which made me start thinking what a cool topic this is because so many people don't know what truly defines them. This is fun and EVERYONE should try this... What defines YOU... Me 1. Saving money 2. Spending money on something that I have saved up for 3. I love to clean things 4. I like to be organized 5. I don't like to be caught off guard 6. I think people are funny and I like to watch them 7. I like to be self-sufficient 8. I like to do things on my own 9. I like to accomplish goals 10. I love to learn things 11. I will give 110 % to things I truly believe in 12. I'm not good at faking things 13. I don't like to argue and I'd rather just not talk 14. I don't like being told what to do 15. I am highly motivated 16. I like to feel respected 17. I can't wait to be a grandmother some day 18. My family drives me crazy but I still love them 19. I love scrapbooking 20. I love to mow 21. I like to garden b...

Yesterday was my last colon cleanse day! 30 days after drinking that stuff twice a day and I was so happy to be done!!!!!!!!!! This Sunday I worked at the hospital and we've had this schizophrenic patient for like 6 weeks. But, he's feeling much better and he entertained me on my twelve hour shift. He was walking up and down the hallway, pacing, with his hospital gown untied, completely exposing himself to all the patients, visitors and staff. We finally got him back into his room and he tooks his gown completely off. Which, is nothing out of the ordinary. Then, he got down on his knees and prayed for about 10 minutes. After which, he climbed back into his bed, put his gown on one arm and laid down to take a nap. Then, 5 minutes later he got back up and started walking out of his room completely naked. It was hilarious. That's the only thing that kept me going yesterday! Today was Bri's first day of summer camp, which she was reluctant to go to. She is going to spend 4 ...

Bri's school has a program called Watch Dog dad's which was created after the school shootings to keep a male presence on campus all day long to protect the kids. My brother and dad particpated in it this year for Bri. Below are some pictures of them. Pop's and Bri back in January in the library. Uncle and Bri yesterday after they got their yearbooks. Too cute! I'm glad they wanted to particpate in it. If you know both of them, you'd know this was out of the ordinary so I was very happy!! Bri really enjoyed it as well. 2 more days left of school!!! That's all for now @---)----)----

Bri running up the stage to get her award. I couldn't get a good shot of her. The 6 first graders who received the character award. And, Bri holding Perfect Attendence for the year! 1st day of school; Aug. 26, 2008 3rd to last day of school; June 2nd, 2009 Isn't that crazy how much she's changed since August? This is the only time she's worn this shirt too! I loved it and never wore it! Bri got a total of 14 awards. Character Award (my favorite), perfect attendence (another favorite), awesome artist award, Mathmetician award... She was very happy with her sucess and I'm proud to report that she is reading at a 2nd grade level so she will be ready for 2nd grade. That's all for now @---)----)----