I finally got a computer. Thank goodness we didn't have to buy one. The computer we're using now is courtesy of my little brother Clay who is on his mission. Thanks Clay, you're a lifesaver and you don't even know it. I am going to be back dating a BUNCH of posts (for record keeping). I've got things to post about clear back from February. Ugh! So, if you'd like to find out what we've been up to...just keep scrolling!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
I know. I know.
I know I have been severely been neglecting my blog. But I have a wonderful excuse. My computer decided to go and get sick. It was running super slow, so my dad looked at it and said it had about 1.37 MILLION viruses on it. Ugh! We tried to fix it, and now it doesn't work at all. Lovely. Anyway, I'm at my sisters for the rest of the week babysitting my nephews while her and her husband are relaxing on a beach in Maui. ahhhhh, one day it will be our turn. :) Anyway, I'm taking advantage and using her computer. I have a ton of things I need to catch up on and no pictures here, but I do have one thing to share....

THIS IS WHO WE SPENT IT WITH
AND THIS IS WHY
Clayton and I have been lake junkies lately. We took the boat out 4 times last week. We've been wake boarding and tubing like crazy, apparently a little too rough. During the middle of the week, Clayton was complaining that his shoulder was bothering him. He took some pain killers and didn't think much of it. Then we woke up Saturday morning, and he could barely move it. Now, Clayton is a pretty tough cookie so I can tell when something is really bothering him. As the day went on, it got worse and worse. That night, we were supposed to go to a dinner theatre with Clayton's family, and we ended up in Urgent Care instead. ALL NIGHT LONG. Man, I think they have a game they play where they just see how long people will wait for mediocre care. 5 hours later, we walked out with some HIGH DOSE pain killers, anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxers, a sling, and a diagnosis of a "strained shoulder". Clayton's doing ok, its still bothering him but he'll tough it out. I have to say, all those prescriptions make my husband an extra funny man. He is so out of it! His eyes are half-mass all day long, he keeps switching his words around, and he falls asleep mid-sentence. It's been interesting to say the least.
With Love From
Clayton and Niki
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
"You don't do what's popular, you do what's right."
This is Glenn Beck. I will never again miss another episode of his show. Up until a couple of months ago, I had never heard of him. But I started watching him as I was looking through the channels and he captivated my attention for an entire hour. Now, I am the first to say that most things having to do with politics are way over my head. It's not that I don't care about my country, I just don't believe anything anyone says anymore. All the wasted promises and the lack of common sense makes me frustrated (to say the least).
Glenn Beck has a way of explaining things that makes sense to the average person like me. Watching his show, I go through a variety of emotions. Frustration. Amazement. Anger. Outrage. Amusement. But one thing is for sure, he gives me hope that things can be different. Things can be better.
When it comes to government, BOTH sides have made some serious mistakes. And I believe the root of all the problems is that God is being forced out. If you don't have some sort of moral standard involved when leading a country, things fall apart. If there is any question in regards to that--look at where we are RIGHT NOW. I just wonder how bad things have to get before people start to realize what they've done. It's a scary thought.
Glenn Beck talks about 12 Values and 9 Principles that our country is missing:
Reverence
Hope
Thrift
Humility
Charity
Sincerity
Moderation
Hard Work
Courage
Personal Responsibility
Friendship
4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
With Love From
Clayton and Niki
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10:22 PM
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Sunday, March 8, 2009
No Money and a Good Time.
With Love From
Clayton and Niki
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7:27 PM
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Yardwork, Yardwork, and MORE Yardwork.
Next came a more labor intensive day. Luckily I had my dad to help me. Sorry to all of you who have Sage in your yards, but I absolutely detest the stuff. For some reason, it's very popular and I see it in almost every yard in my neighborhood, but I think it's hideous. My first order of business (aside from picking the weeds) was to rip out those ugly monstrosities. We had 4 in all, just in the front yard. I was so happy to see them GONE. We also spent the day raking up all the leaves from our big trees. It was a lot of work, but after we were all done, it looked great.
With Love From
Clayton and Niki
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10:40 PM
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
For My Mama.
My mom. What can I say about my mom except that I love her? She's the most amazing person I've ever met. (Who else could rock a mullet the way she did?) She sets the tone for our entire family. She makes everyone feel lucky to know her, and she makes me feel especially lucky that I get to be her daughter. Why this special post for my mom you might ask?? Because.....
With Love From
Clayton and Niki
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