Tuesday, November 25, 2008

From Rachel

Thanksgiving

Hi I’m Rachel (Carrie & Randy’s daughter.) You’ve probably heard a lot of stories of me from my mom. Yes all those stories are true about me, but I don’t like to go around saying did you know that I’m the president? That’s something I’m thankful for though. I know God gave me all these gifts and I’m very happy he did too!

As you know next week is Thanksgiving, and for my family we’re going to My Nene & Papa’s house (grandparents) also on Tuesday at school we have Colonial day for the 5th graders. So For that day the 5th graders dress up as pilgrims/puritans, but that’s not all after recess/lunch (about 12:30) fr the rest of the day we get to do all sorts of things like make candles, quilting, making applesauce, I think even making jam! At my Nene & Papa’s house Graham and I finally get to go down to the pond all by ourselves! We built a fort last time we were there at thanksgiving.

Most of all I’m thankful for God, my parents, my friends (especially Shelby, hoping she will get better from the whooping cough), and things I have been given or blessed with.

What are you thankful for?

Thursday, November 20, 2008

I Can Die Happy Now

There are moments in my life that I'm convinced that God looks over at the angels, grins and says "hey watch this".

Randy and I have had tickets to see Coldplay at American Airlines Center in Dallas since last June. The second they went on sale I bought them. Last night was the big night and we were so excited. However, I must have been due to be rear-ended in rush hour traffic because it had been a while since the last time. But of all nights for it to happen, this couldn't be worse. I was terrified I was going to miss the concert. Fortunately, the car drove fine after I exchanged information with the 19 year-old kid (who wasn't paying attention).

We made it in plenty of time to wish that the opening artist was on his last song and that Coldplay would take the stage. I sat there in my seat, wishing I was closer to the stage and being a little jealous of all the radio contest winners who were on the front row. It was as if God thunked me on the head and I realized I should really just be thankful that I was there in the first place.

The concert finally started and it was amazing. We kept reading reviews that if you were going to see a concert, this would be the one to see. And boy was it. They were amazing.

About half way through I turned around and noticed that about three rows behind us and a little to the left, there was a microphone and three guitar stands set up. I turned around to Randy and said "no way!" Sure enough after a couple more songs, they came down the ramp and up the stairs and this is what we got.



I pretty much wept. We couldn't believe it! Out of all the thousands and thousands of people there and all of the hundreds of places they could have gone in the stadium, they stood right behind us. Randy is convinced that Chris Martin was looking at him. They sang "The Scientist" and a couple of other songs. It was the most unbelievable thing and I barely slept all night.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

This Will Ruin Your Day

So don't look! You won't get anything done.

Cute Puppies!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Things You Might Not Know

My friend Michele had this up on her blog and it looked like fun, so I stole this from her. Thanks, Michele!

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
Yes, I was named after my mom’s grandmother.
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Oh, it was probably in church last Sunday after Randy had just done a lesson on prophecy and how it’s really impossible that Jesus not be God’s son, then we sang “You Are God Alone” in worship. Got me choked up.
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Nope.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey.
DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Yes! I have three- I’m just married to one of ‘em.
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
I don’t really know. I think I’m too weird. I try to be a good friend, but I'm really bad about calling people back. I don't like to talk on the phone, I'd rather talk over a piece of cake.
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
No, not really.
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes.
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Oh my, no.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
This is like asking me which of my children I like the most! If I had to choose it’d be Cocoa Puffs. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
If I’m wearing shoes that have shoestrings, then yes.
DO YOU THINK YOU’RE STRONG?
I think I can be. It depends on the situation. Although when I’m at my fitness class, I am humbly reminded just how very weak I am.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
I love, love the Peanut Butter Lover’s at Cold Stone. In fact, that sounds really good. I may have that for dinner.
WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Clothes. That’s’ really superficial, I know.
RED OR PINK?
Pink
WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
I’m not very well-spoken. I say the dumbest things. When I saw my friend that’s in my fitness class at Bible Study the other night I told her it’s weird seeing her with her clothes on. Of course, everyone turned around to stare and I had to explain. Sheesh. My friend Melinda taught me a phrase when we went to Mexico that I still use today: Yo estoy idiota.
WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
I have on blue jeans and no shoes.
WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
I ate these little graham crackers called Bug Bites. They’re really good. I love graham crackers. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Coldplay
IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Purple
FAVORITE SMELLS?
Coffee- I can’t stand the taste, but when I was a kid my mom would have me fill her cup in the morning and it makes me think of that.
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Eddie James
FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
My son play soccer. He is soooo fast and a joy to watch.
HAIR COLOR?
Blonde, although I have a little help.
EYE COLOR?
blue
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No, I can’t stand things poking at my eyeballs. I’d rather get a shot than go to the eye doctor. FAVORITE FOOD?
I’d have to say pasta. I could honestly eat it everyday.
SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS
Happy endings. I hate scary movies.
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Pam and I took Rachel to see HSM3. We just watched Kung Foo Panda on video too.
SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter
FAVORITE DESSERT?
cake- any kind of cake, although birthday cake is my favorite cake
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
I’m having trouble settling on one. I really, really tried to read Sense and Sensibility but just couldn’t do it (sorry Stacey!).
WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Nothing. It’s just blue.
WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LATE LAST NIGHT?
We watched Chuck and then we watched Kung Foo Panda.
FAVORITE SOUND
My kids belly laughing at each other.
My husband saying “I’ll do the dishes”
My kids saying “yes ma’am”
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Oooh Beatles. I am in love with the movie Across the Universe right now.
WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
I’m not sure. We went to see our friends Scott and Michele in Seattle, but we’ve also been to Cancun. Not sure which is farther.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
North Little Rock, AR