Thursday Thoughts- computer time

As much as I look forward to summer, I forgot about all the TIME we have on our hands.... I am home... with 4 kids... and no consistant plans. This is where Webkinz comes in... at least for now. This very moment, as I get ready to make dinner (the THIRD meal of the day, not to be confused with the bedtime snack which, with 3 boys, is like another meal), my sweet kids are all at the breakfast table playing Webkinz... with eachother... with no screaming involved. I love 5:30-6:30 because they know that's what they get to do IF they have gotten along all day. Today, they have, though that is not always the case. I will continue this new summer tradition for as long as it works.

In other news, I woke up yesterday with this crazy crick in my neck- kept heat on it all day and today, woke up with is 10x worse than yesterday! I think we've figured it out and already, I can at least turn my head enough to drive safely, but it still hurts and I still need the heated rice bag every hour or so... blah! Happy Summer to me!

The Hearts of Aggieland

What makes Texas A&M so special?
It isn't hard to understand.
The answer is found when one is transformed
By the Spirit of Aggieland.
Some may scoff at our traditions.
Some may mock our sense of pride.
But what other school plays Silver Taps
When one of its own has died?

Could it be the famous Corps of Cadets,
Or perhaps the Fighting Texas Aggie Band?
Could it be ol' Sul Ross, or E. King Gill,
The original Twelfth Man?
Maybe it's the student body, ready and willing
To answer the call, who proudly stand.
Or the Aggie bond, when you see
Another's senior ring, introduce yourself,
And shake his hand.

Maybe it's Reveille, or Kyle Field,
Or the Aggie War Hymn and its "Hullabaloo".
Perhaps its Bonfire, signifying our burning desire
To "Beat the Hell Outta t.u!"
Maybe it's the Former Students.
There are no "exes" here.
Maybe it's Muster, when the Roll is called,
And another answers, "Here".

You see, my friend, all of these and more
Make Texas A&M stand apart.
For once you're an Aggie, you're always an Aggie, and the Spirit burns within your heart.
And though "some may boast of prowess bold of The school they think so grand",
The Spirit is alive, and they bleed maroon
In the Hearts of Aggieland.

Pat Canuteason
Class of '77
Copyright 1993
All Rights Reserved

Tuesday Ten

I put my iPhone on shuffle and these are the first 10 songs that came on :)

10. Dedicated to the One I Love-

The Mamas & The Papas

9. Say You Love Me-

Fleetwood Mac

8. Somebody Like You-

Keith Urban

7. Gloria-

Laura Branigan

6. Shut Up and Let me Go-

The Ting Tings

5. Stompin' at the Savoy-

Harry Connick Jr.

4. Take It Easy-

The Eagles

3. American Ride-

Toby Keith

2. Just Missed the Train-

Kelly Clarkson

1. Ain't Goin Down (Til the Sun Comes Up)-

Garth Brooks

This weekend I got the unique opportunity to photograph a high school reunion. It was very interesting, as it was a 25th year reunion ( I am only 14 years out of HS) and it was a very eclectic group of people. I am putting all the images on DVD for the reunion goers (the ones that bought the DVD for $15) to print as they wish. Several people that weren't able to come to the reunion ordered the DVD, to be able to see all their classmates. It was a fun experience and I hope to get to do more!

Last night we, as a family, watched Karate Kid. Tonight we are watching Karate Kid II. The kids have loved it and I have too... as many times as I remember seeing that movie, I had forgotten so much! It must be old age! Anyway, kids LOVED it and look forward watching Karate Kid III soon!

My Sweetie!

Happy birthday to the most wonderful man/husband/father on the planet! YOU, my dear, are an angel sent to me from God, who knew exactly what I needed and when I needed it! I love you and can't wait to celebrate many more birthdays with you!

Tuesday Ten

This was soooo hard, but I think these are my 10 favorite pics from this weekend of shooting... I should say 10 of my favorites, because there are tons more! Anyway, enjoy :)