The Flame in My Heart

Well! Last night was a lot of fun, however I am hurting today! Reon and I joined his work crew for a little "friendly" game of Whirly Ball. We both had not played the game before but had heard that it was tons of fun. So, we made the attempt to try it out.

This was the first time that I was meeting his coworkers from his new job so I was a little timid; until I got out on the court. Apparently, they felt the same way because they all kept RAMMING INTO ME! They definitely didn't take it easy on me. I TRIED to give them a taste of their own medicine. The main problem, was that I wasn't heavy enough to impact their bumper car. It ended up that I would try to ram into them and I would move them a little and then MY car would bounce back! LOL! So fun!

Reon's boss, Kale, hit me real good at one point and the steering stick from my bumper car smashed into my thigh (BRUISE). Then a few minutes later, I was T-boned by two other coworkers. My car jumped off the ground and slammed back down. BRUISE!

I am plotting my revenge for the next game! IT'S ON!

I can't believe it! I made the Scrapwords DT! This is so exciting. I have always hoped to become a DT member but I didn't actually think it was a possibility. Thanks to Leslie and her team they have made my scrapbooking dream a true reality! Everyone seems so supportive and welcoming. I am honored to be a part of this dynamic creative team!

Well, Reon must be completely beside himself that he has experienced racing two weekends in a row. Last weekend, he got to drive the race cars in an open track, but this time he actually got to ride in the Pace car for the racers warm-up run. It was so funny to see him, he was like a little kid on Christmas.

We were there supporting a friend who actually participates in the races. He did spin out and we saw a race car roll over, and then over again landing back on the wheels. It was a little scary but all in all it was safe fun. When Pete brought the car back in, we played around and sat in it making "Vrooming" noises trying to fully appreciate the racing experience. I have to say it very easy to get in, but getting out does present it's challenges!

Diagnosis: Sprained ligament in shoulder

Prescription: Tylenol and rest

PHEW!!!!

Yet again we had a very fun-filled but busy weekend! (With many more to come also!!!)

Friday was Reon's softball game which turned out to be "almost" a shut out for his team. They won and did a great job playing! Laila and Lane came out to the late game in support and watched as Reon made the best hit in his softball playing career. He did a great job. Jay, our friend and Reon's team mate, made an amazing playing... running from third base to home, trying to beat the speed of the ball flying to home base, he dove and rolled like a tumble weed. Unfortunately he both was tagged out and he hurt his shoulder REALLY badly. He was out of commission for the rest of the game and probably for the rest of the season, if not more! The really neat part is that Lane filled in for him during the last inning and made some nice plays himself, avoiding a ball that popped right up and almost knocked him out TOO!

After the game, Reon helped Jay get his stuff to the car, made a makeshift sling out of his windbreaker, started Jay's car and sent him off to his Brother-in-law so that he could look at his shoulder at 1 a.m. !!! We haven't heard if he is okay, so we are really hoping that it was just a sprain and nothing actually tore! Poor Jay, We're thinking of you! Get well soon!

In between the ceremony and the reception we had to kill some time so we drove around by the Lake and then stopped off at Shoppers Drug Mart for some water (I was parched!) Once in the store, I spotted the "Dairy" section and I started salivating for MILK. Fact: I'm addicted to skim milk! So, I gave in to my craving and bought a liter of milk and drank it all up! It was a great little treat.

We got to the reception and caught up with some friends of ours and some of Reon's old co-workers from Centerline. We enjoyed this fabulous lemon chicken and the rest of the reception with dancing, laughing and fun!

Congratulations Shawn and Charlene! <3

Sunday was more busy for Reon than myself (except for the massive grocery shopping that I embarked on!) Reon got to fulfill probably the biggest fantasy of his life. He went to South Haven (almost 3 hours away) and went racing with Classic Design Concepts' race cars. He woke up at 4:30 a.m. and got there at 7:30ish to sit in on the racer's meeting to learn all of the rules and regulations. Now, he can cross off a big To-Do off of his list of things that he wants to accomplish in his life! I am so glad he had that experience. I hope he doesn't want a race car now though!

I am going to finish the last little bit of the Pieces of Me box. Can't wait until it is done so then I can scrap my furbaby, Snowball's mini album! I already have some GREAT pictures to include.

For now, ta ta!

Okay, now I know this is going to sound CRAZY but last night I was up until 4 o'clock in the morning with my new found interest: C-SPAN! I love it! It is so interesting to watch all about the process that our Congress is going through everyday. I have always been interested in Government and now I will have C-SPAN on all day long. Last night, they had hearings on the U.S. Attorneys and there was intense interrogations! Very interesting. Then the next showing was of the Passport and Visa concerns, and obviously that caught my attention. I had no idea how entertaining Politics (to this level) could be to watch. I am so enthralled I will most likely have C-SPAN on the TV all the time.... I am going to be a wealth of Political and Governmental knowledge!

Signed,
C-SPAN Junkie :-)

Wow! I never actually thought I would get to this point..... I finally feel this sort of inner piece within myself and for probably the funniest reason ever! Our pictures are FINALLY organized!!!!

This has been a task that I have been hoping to complete at every break during the school year, finally I said, "NO MORE PROCRASTINATING!" Within a few hours it was done and I can't believe how much peace I have from this completion. I am able to finally know that when a new picture is printed, it has a home! I even cut out extra organizers for the future.

Reon agreed that he won't touch the boxes (considering the last time I had them organized, he knocked over the box!) However, this was a blessing in disguise because now the pictures are sorted better and more complete.

One "to-do" crossed off my list.... finally I get to take in a deep breath... let it out with a peaceful sigh all to know that I am truly ORGANIZED!

Why do people think that they are the experts on how I should live my life? Recently, it has occurred to me that many people feel that they have the right to express all of their opinions. Frankly, I am done. I'm done hearing all of the comments on how Reon and I have chosen to live out our lives. I'm done fluffing off those comments, "pretending" like the words aren't hurtful, because they are. All of this makes me wonder if people even realize how they come across.

What a nice Thursday afternoon! We were just sitting around....cleaning, catching up on laundry with (of course) Friends on in the background... when the dryer decided to break! So after trying to dry our load of laundry TWICE, I strategically placed each sock wherever I could find room. It just so happened that the Foosball table was prime makeshift drying rack! Oh, the joys of life!

Woohoo! I just found out that my mom and I are going to travel to Hawaii to pick up my adorable niece (photoed below). I am so excited that I finally am able to get to Hawaii. Even though it is f0r only a couple days, I know that we are going to have a blast. We are staying in Waikiki right off the beach for 3 days and 2 nights. We'll do a little sightseeing around the island, but mostly just relax and enjoy the palms swinging in the breeze.

I have become an addict this weekend. Just enjoying the luxury of some free time. Here are a few more additions to my Honeymoon Box!

I never actually thought I would finally reach the day where I started scrapbooking my own stuff! It is invigorating to be able to sit down and start on my "Honeymoon Box". Even though my scrapbooking area is a MESS, it was still worth finishing my first submission of memories into the box!

Under the picture, I journaled all of the details of our itinerary on a piece of mauve vellum. Also, the h and the flower have been painted and have doodled sticker accents to tie the colors together.

I have many more sketches and am eager to get started on the next chipboard card! I better get started before Reon gets irritated with the mess! JK

Well, i am just ecstatic! We got home today and received a message from our lawyer letting us know that Reon's Green Card has been approved and is on the way! I'm overjoyed and still pinching myself because it doesn't feel real, BUT IT IS! We are now climbing our way up and it feels great to know that the stress is over. The waiting is no longer and I can sit back and FINALLY relax. A million pounds has been lifted off of my shoulders. Thanks to the FBI for clearing my husband!

Maybe it is just me but I have a kind of sick love for pillows. Decorative, Neck, Feather, Plush, you name it I love it! You most likely will catch me cuddling up somewhere with a pillow either on my lap or at least in arms reach!

Today I bought new pillows for our bed and I can't express how excited I am about them! Just to squeeze them and see how fluffy they are makes me want to curl up and snuggle! Pillows make me so HAPPY!

a piece of me...

There are a lot of roles that I play in my life, here's just one of the many pieces of me. I can't believe how lucky I am to have two adorable little munchkins in my heart. I am proud to be called Auntie Heather!