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Can’t believe we’re already back to another Monday! I was on the go the whole weekend so I feel like I didn’t get much of a break.

Friday night, Colby and I picked up a few kids and headed out to Joyce and Wade’s house for the kids’ fantasty football draft. It wasn’t quite as intense as the adults’, but it was fun to watch.

The kids had a little pre-draft football game.

Aspen was Colby’s helper…or so she thought!

I sat and caught up on blogs while the kids picked their teams.

M skyped in from Japan

W represented all of her teams. First, the Minnesota Vikings.

Then, Indianapolis Colts

Even though the draft was for NFL, she can’t forget about her Sooners!

Me and Joyce

I just love these girls so much!

Saturday was crazy! We had our last day of foster parent training. I’m so glad to finally be able to move forward with these awesome new families.

After training, I placed a new foster baby with one of our families. It’s always exciting when we get someone new!

Saturday afternoon, Colby and I went with Joyce, Wade, Kazuki, and Josh to Okarche, Oklahoma, to Eischen’s for fried chicken. It was good stuff! Kazuki and Josh are here from Japan, so we have been trying to take them to some of our favorite places.

Kazuki is willing to try any food we put in front of him. The one thing he doesn’t like? Sweet pickles. Seriously.

Saturday night, Wade and Kazuki had a soccer game. They play in an indoor soccer league.

It was Kazuki’s first time to play here, and he scored two of the four goals!

Sunday was church, then an afternoon nap. I also went to a work event, but left early because of a migraine. I’m so done with these migraines that hang on for days!

This week is going to be super crazy, with late nights at work, plus preparing for Jessica’s baby shower on Saturday. Can’t wait to share pictures from that with all of you!

Hope y’all have a great Monday!

Ten years ago today, I was a sophomore in high school. I was sitting in a classroom with my flag team. I don’t remember why we were in a classroom and weren’t out at the football field, practicing for our Friday night football game. I was also editor of the school newspaper, and my flag coach was our newspaper supervisor. Since we were just sitting in the classroom, she let me on the computer to work on several things for the paper. I checked my email, and after I signed out, a news headline came up on MSN. It said that a plane had crashed into the World Trade Center. I called my teacher over to see it, and after reading it, she immediately turned on the television. By the time we found a channel covering the news, the plane had already hit the second tower.

I remember staring at the TV, just sitting in disbelief. By that time, everyone was sure that it was a terrorist attack. I thought back to the Oklahoma City bombing, and I wondered why this was happening again.

There were so many different emotions in that classroom. I remember one girl whose mom called up to the school and said she was on her way to pick her up because she just knew the world was ending. Not everyone had that dramatic of a reaction. I think the most common thing running through eveyone’s minds was ‘why?’

Over the rest of that day and on through the rest of the week, we were all glued to the TV, watching the coverage, trying to make sense of this horrible thing. I remember a feeling of helplessness and realizing there was nothing I could do but pray.

I can’t remember exactly, but either that Friday or the Friday after, we had our football homecoming. I remember it being a bittersweet event. I remember how do we have fun while so many people in our nation are hurting? I had a really pretty homecoming mum that was made my freshman year. I decided the year I got it that every year I would add something to the flower part of it, something of significance. Pulling it out to get ready for that homecoming game, Momma and I added a small American flag. It is still there today, and every year that I wore it, that flag was a reminder of that day and the victims of that terrible attack.

I remember admiring the strength of President Bush and of Mayor Giuliani. I remember the American pride that seemed to sweep the nation in the days and weeks after. Everyone seemed to come together, regardless of age, race, or political affiliation. We were all just Americans.

I could go on and on about my feelings and memories about September 11, 2001. Instead, I’ll end here with one of my favorite pictures to come out of that day. I love it, but it brings tears to my eyes every single time I see it. I think it symbolizes the strength of our nation.

Can you believe this? Because I’m shocked!

Blake seemed fine on Ashley’s season, but he seemed to be a real jerk on Bachelor Pad. I thought for sure that Holly would forget about him once he was eliminated, and I HOPED she and Michael would get back together.

I mean, really. Look how cute they are! Plus, Michael seems like such a great guy, and I think he really loves her.

What do y’all think?

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Hope you all had a great weekend!

I LOVED having a four day weekend, but it was still hard to get out of bed this morning.

Friday, Momma and Daddy came up here. My grandparents were celebrating their 50th anniversary. Friday night, we all went out to dinner together.

The whole bunch

The accordian player came by to play, and she taped her sheet music up on the wall in front of her!

Saturday morning, I went to an adoption party for another foster family. After the party, we went furniture shopping to look for things for their new house.

That evening, we went out to Joyce and Wade’s to watch the OU game!

Me and my Momma

Joyce and me

Aren’t they cute?

We were trying to do a picture, but he was being uncooperative and poking me in the side.

Finally a decent one

Wade and Joyce

I love my daddy!

Sunday was church, then lunch with the whole family. After lunch Momma and Daddy headed back home. Yesterday, I spent most of the day laying in my bed :) I did go out to run a few errands, then started reading The Help before watching Bachelor Pad.

What did y’all do this weekend?



Let’s break this down a little, shall we?

NBA Star Ron Artest

Athletes always do pretty well, so he could be good.

George Clooney’s ex-gf Elisabetta Canalis

Sorry y’all, I have no idea what else she’s known for other than dating George.

Actor David Arquette

I can’t imagine this boy trying to dance, so this could get interesting.

Soccer Player Hope Solo

Again, athletes seem to have an advantage. She could be one to watch!

TV Personality Carson Kressley

Carson is hilarious and very entertaining, but I’m not sure that I can handle watching him weekly. I enjoy watching him, but he can be SO over the top!

Singer-Actress Chynna Philips

The girl can sing! Who knows about the dancing part?

TV Personality Ricki Lake

With her Broadway experience, she could do pretty well.

Reality Star Rob Kardashian

He’s already said his mom made him do the show. I don’t see him sticking around for very long at all.

TV Personality Nancy Grace

Honestly, she’s the only one I really have an interest in. I enjoy watching her on TV, so she could be fun!

Reality Star Chaz Bono

I think this one surprised me the most. As private as he has always been, I was very surprised to see him do something like this.

Reality Star Kristin Cavallari

Now that The Hills is over, does anyone really care anymore?

Actor J.R. Martinez

I’ve never heard of him before, but apparently he’s an Iraq war veteran. I’m anxious to hear more about him.

Alright, y’all. That’s the cast! What are your thoughts? Who are you pulling for? Can David keep it together? Will Nancy go off on someone? Will Rob last longer than Kim?

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It’s been a few weeks since I linked up with Jamie. Here’s what I’m loving this week!

I’m loving that I have a four day weekend!

Since we had the auction last Friday night, our boss gave us this Friday off to make up for the extra hours we worked. We also have Monday off for Labor Day!

I’m loving that I get to see these two this weekend!

My grandparents that live here are celebrating their 50th anniversary, so Momma and Daddy are coming up here for the weekend!

I’m loving that I get to celebrate with another family this weekend who is finalizing an adoption!

I’m loving that Teddie and I got to Skype Monday night!

I miss her so so much! We got to talk for about two hours, and it was wonderful!

And, I’m loving this song!

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Finally getting around to my weekend update!

Friday night was my agency’s annual benefit auction.

Saturday, I went to an adoption party for one of my foster families who got to adopt the sweet foster baby that has been placed in their home since birth. It was so wonderful to get to celebrate with them. One of the most incredible parts of my job!

They called the party a “Gotcha Day” party, and these were the cute cookies!

Also on Saturday, I got a package in the mail from Krystal!

Oh yes, that would be a California Dreams CD! It’s pretty awesome! Thanks again, Krystal!

Sunday was my last Sunday teaching my two year olds at church. After church, Colby and I went out to Joyce and Wade’s house for their fantasy football draft. I don’t draft, but I enjoy watching. The trash-talking started almost immediately, and it was as entertaining as always! These people get crazy when it comes to picking their team!

Sunday night after church, I had Q Group again, then came home and went straight to bed. Seems like I can’t ever get enough sleep lately!

Last night, Teddie and I had a Skype date!

I have missed her so much since she and Reed moved, and it was nice to be able to talk face to face for a little while!

I promise I’m reading everyone’s blogs, but I just haven’t had much time to comment. I’ll try to do better this week!

Hope y’all are having a great week!