Not much going on

Not much to write about. I am so far behind on the farm paperwork. It is not my favorite thing to do so it gets put on the back burner...a lot.

The last couple of weeks have been a blur of activity. School begins in just a couple of weeks. YUK! But it is my last class. And then...a Ph.D.

Well...at least that's what I'm thinking of. Not sure it'll happen.

Maybe. God is good.

Here's proof that my kids can dress up. Look at how thrilled they are to be in shirt and tie for a funeral. Can you see the glee on their faces?

Did I ever tell you I love FREE jewelry?!?

I know I am obsessed with jewelry. I sell lia sophia jewelry as a hobby. Click here to view my website.



Anyhoo, we had our first ever Jewelry Extravaganza fall fashion show last night. It was a TOTAL blast. My favorite part was putting together the jewelry looks. It was a lot of work but we had terrific teamwork and creativity. Look at the room - complete with runway and lights. (Photo was taken before the event...my manager's daughter was trying out the runway!)



I am so glad my manager asked me to join her in the jewelry/fashion biz. I have met wonderful friends, made some great money, created a gargantuan jewelry box (for myself) and helped out countless women earn free jewelry.

Hurray for lia sophia. My life has been blessed beyond measure through this endeavor.

Look what I got for my birthday!!

Steve is so romantic. He bought me something that's very shiny and sparkley for my birthday. He worked very hard to get it and it cost a LOT of money (about as much as a new home).

Can you guess!?!

It's a pivot sprinkler system. Here's a pic!

We were so excited that we took a picture of us in front of the control panel. It's like buying a new home - without any curtains or windows or bedrooms or kitchens...

But, seriously...I turned 39 today. It didn't hurt. We had a lot of fun. About 20 of my dearest friends and family joined me for a margarita and beer at a local restaurant. I felt so blessed. Lots of people love me for some reason or another. Thanks for the gift of friendship, everyone.

Now start praying that we can pay for this big ol' sprinkler system. Did I mention that it cost the same as a house? Eeek.

I am proud that my husband has continued to fulfill his lifelong dream of farming and ranching on the home spread. We have had a few good years and a few bad years. So far, 2007 is looking very good. We owe all of our blessings to the good Lord. God is GREAT!

The Space Shuttle flew over our house today!

My mother in law took this picture at the Amarillo airport. Don't you just love the hay bales?

The Space Shuttle Atlantis was on its way back to Kennedy Space Center from Edwards AFB in California and stopped off in Amarillo today. We got pics as it flew RIGHT OVER the house! Isn't this cool? Our own personal fly-by.

None of us had ever seen the space shuttle in person. It piggy-backs on a specially-made 747. We're not used to seeing such big aircraft in town! It was a SWEET surprise.

Traffic near the airport was almost at a stand still as word got out. I really am so proud to be American. Happy Independence Day!

Click Here to learn more about the Space Shuttle Atlantis' trip back to Florida.