Week 2: Photo Challenge - “Best Face Photo”

This photo was taken of my son Logan during the Blizzard of 2009. He has been wanting to go to the old train station that is no longer in use. Months later, we got there, in a foot of snow. But I got some great pictures.

Cleaning and even more cleaning

With Logan staying home yeturday because of the ear infections, I really didn't get to do what I wanted to. I wanted to start taken down my Christmas stuff and get the spare bedroom together. I can't seem to part with my tree for some reason this year. The only room I can say for now is 100% clean is the kitchen. His room is a MESS! His room is huge, 15 by 20. It's the whole front of the house and the biggest room in the house. And yes, some of it's mine. I do have my computer desk in there for him to use for homeworkd on the PC/laptop. He has basically claimed the flat screen TV so that's in there also. But on his side of the room, all you see is army men, legos, tanks, trucks, and more army stuff such as buildings, etc. I couldn't even walk to make his bed! LOL So today is clean up what I can so tomorrow I can get into his closet to put away his Christmas stuff that is still under the tree.

His got a pretty good deal of stuff this year, but nothing like he would have if I was still working. The things he got the most use out of so far is his lego's and of course his XBox. He spent 3 days on the XBox! LOL I like it, he can get on there and play other people. So far he has 2 friends, 1 is his cousin on his dad side. He's into this one game called Battlefield where you wear a headset to talk to other people. Well, he's the scout and is telling people where to go. So at any given time you can walk into my house and hear him yelling, "ALL TANKS REPORT TO THE (PLACE)!" LOL It's so funny! I'm going to try to vidoe tape it so everyone can see!

Logan has one of his bestfriends birthday parties this Saturday. They are taking the kids to Chuck E Cheese in Bel Air. And I'm so nervous. His friend has been out with us now and this is Logan's first time going with them. I really don't know them so it's hard for me to say yes. plus, Logan was there when they asked and he was all excited how could I have said no. And the boy is one of his bestfriends! But I guess I need to start someplace. I just hope they are not out too late.

While Logan's at his friends party Brigitte & her boyfriend are coming up and we are going to play 500 Rummy! And order some pizza! Can't wait! Other then that, thats all thats going on this week pretty much!

PS I heard they are calling for some snow this weekend. Ahhh...

It's Benn Awhile...

5 months to be exact! WOW! I don't think I even know where to start. And most would be me ranting so I'm not gonna try! LOL! Christmas was OK. Low key, but just didn't feel like the holidays. I swear I have the worlds worst family. I talk to my mom, but other then that no one calls me. My grandmother has always treated me different, then why my cousin had her baby I seen how she was with Logan, just like she was with me so I haven't talked to her on a regular basis in like 5 years. Then my aunt and uncle are God sent, they do nothing wrong yet both have. My aunt, well she's just trash, my uncle never did right by my grandparents. And then of course the sperm donor hasn't had nothing to do with me since birth and neither has his family. I talk to my one Aunt on his side, but I really think I have talked to her more then my sperm donor. Yes, I have a issue calling him a father since clearly he's never been one! LOL Then I think about Logan and him not having no family as he grows up and it kinda makes me sad. I mean after Bill and I are gone, honestly he will have no one. And I had a older friend at my old work who I got the talking to about that and seen how upset she was about it. Makes ya really think and put things into perspective. Aside from my real family, my bestfreind is really like my sister. And my second bestfriend I have know her and her family since high school and I always feel right at home with them. I have seen both of their families more then I have my own! Hell, I don't even get invited when they do have family gatherings! LOL But ok, I'm ranting...So next year, I'm staying home, having a open house. If people come good, but if they don't, that's fine with me too. That way we can invite our close friends too!

Logan's doing OK in school. Having issue's with spelling but other then that, it's good. He's in chess, band, chorus, and the K Kids. He just loves school. Hope it stays that way once he goes tot he middle school next year. How scary. FOR ME! LOL

Talking about Logan, he's currently home. Sick with double ear infections. The ones is really bad the doctor said. And last night was so bad. The worse since he was like 4 years old. So they gave him pain medicine also. So I'm keeping him home tomorrow also just to be on the safe side.

NASCAR comes back on next month. I so can't wait to have something to look forward to each week. I'm so wanting to have a Daytona Party but wouldn't know who to invite since no one I know likes NASCAR! Sigh, wish my friend April from online lived closer! I think we would have a good time :)

As for me, I'm doing good. Off all my meds and as of October I'm cancer free! I'm feeling a little better but still don't have my energy back that I used to have. And really hope it comes back soon.

I have taken some cute pictures over the last month that I wanted to share. Some of Logan of course. We had a big snow storm so I got a couple cute ones of him near the old train station in the snow! Then some of my friend's lil girl who is just totally adorable!

NASCAR, Health, and Logan updates...

OK Kasey made it into the chase, so excited! This year we got 8 out of 12 in the chase that we like. AND KYLE BUSCH DIDN'T MAKE IT!!! Love it :) The first race Kasey blew up, so ticked!

This weekend is DOVER! And I'm so excited to go, just hope I feel better! We are making some signs this time around and here it out first...hahaha Do you like it? We got ticket's for Friday too! I am going to be SO tired come Monday!

I'm on my LAST round of chemo pills, they increased it too so it's pretty much kicking my butt. Most days I haven't gotten out of bed til 12ish, but it's be nice being able to stay home and relax while being sick. I'll have off for a month (October) then 4 rounds of radiation (2 times a week for 2 weeks) and then, if everything goes as planned, I will be DONE! A year and two months later!



Logan is doing good in school. Love his teacher Mrs. Pratt, seems to be on top of things like Mrs. Miller & Mrs. Robson! And I'm happy about that. He also scored really well on the Maryland State Testing, so good he got a letter about doing the Talentant Youth Program! SO EXCITED and HAPPY!

Infield Parking Anyone?

I had one awhile ago, but let it go and decided after getting a email from them, that I would stard it back up so here is My Page :).

Bill is getting me a NASCAR scrapbook for me to keep my picture's in! I'm so excited :) There is the picture of it. The place I want to order it from has a few left but no one else does because they are no longer making them. BOO!

Anyone see the nationwide race last night and Kyle Busch? What a jerk! If you haven't seen it check out the NASCAR site. I'm sure you will think the same as me :)

This time next year we will be in POCONO! I'm so excited! Were getting pit passes too :) THRILLING! But I"m gonna go and watch the rest of the race with Logan. He's sick, since last night and running a fever of 102.6. So he's not even getting out of bed. So my time is dedicated to him :)

From Concrete to Dirt

I'm so jealous. Logan's up in Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey with friends of ours. We asked them to watch Logan while we went out and did some stuff and they have had him to APG and now at their son's modified race. So Logan's going to get to a dirt track before me :( And on top of that, they had pit passes! I bet he's in heaven! They just called and said Logan left long enough to get a pretzel and went right back! And he don't want to leave, so it's a long night for him. But I'm happy for him. He was excited to spend the day with then and has been really looking forward to it. We went to Woody's and I have to say I don't see what everyone raves about. I mean the food was good but the place itself was filthy. I wouldn't even go to the bathroom. Now were sitting here watching the truck race and Kyle just blew a tire and hit the wall, whoo hoo!!! But I'm off to get a shower and get things packed for the cup race tomorrow! Can't wait :)

Friday's fun in the sun?

Well, not really. Until the afternoon when the sun did come out for a little. So we started out the day around 6:50 am, making it to Dover a little before 8:00 am.



It was a gray and gloomy misty and foggy morning. There was no one in the fan zone but us and maybe a hand full of people who also were crazy to come out this early. The gates for the track didn't open until 9:00 am so we had a hour to fool around. Once the gates opened we got to watch them get the trucks ready for quilifing. We don't know too many of the drivers, I' saying maybe 5. But I was happy to see Kevin Harvrick's 33 of Ron Hornady get the pole. Was cool to see quilifing, very different then a race but just as exciting. Just wish I knew more of the truck guys! Next time :)



So after we watched the truck quilifing was cup practice :) And I took a TON of pictures. LOL Was trying to get the cars up close as they went by both on the track and pit road. Got em on pit road but the track was another story! LOL I did manage to get some up close of Logan's 'guys'. LOL If you happen to go to a race, I highly suggest the fanview. This is the first time we got it and Logan and I LOVED it! If you have a spring phone it's $29 and then $15 for another head set.



We skipped Nationwide practice to do some much needed shopping on Logan's part. He had $100 that he took with him, and it wasn't long before it was all gone. Our first stop was the Jeff Burton hauler to get a shirt and hat for Sunday. And on our way there, we even got to see him! Logan got a signed hat, then another hat and shirt combo. Then we went from hauler to hauler collecting all the cars for his version of NASCAR on the track he made. He also got a Ryan Newman shirt and hat and then a David Ragan signed hat too! Then we did the fan zone for a bit, but we weren't too impressed. The only thing they had that Logan seemed to like was the Sprint area. You got to sit in a simulated fake car and drive the Daytona track with 5 other people. Was really cool! But I'm hoping it will be better on Sunday!



Then it was back up to the stands for the end of the nationwide practice and cup pole quilifing. Jeffrey Earnhardt, Dale Sr.'s grandson was attempting to get in the race but near the end of practice he hit the wall. Was upset. Would have been cool to see him get in the race. In cup practice, Kasey came out first and did pretty bad but is starting 2nd so I was happy. The 00 is on the pole, weird! LOL Jeff Gordon crashed WHOO HOO! And did the poeple cheer!! LOL



Then after they did the pre-race activities and drive introductions and fired the cars up, the heavens opened up and it poured! So we ran, out of the stands and into the Grotto pizza tent. We sat there, for about 30 minut'es with a bunch of other race fans. Then ran about a half mile to the car. At one point I even took my flip flops off because they were so slippery, then I said hell with it, I'm going put them on and walk. After all, I was already soaked! So off to home we came! Tired, red from the clouds and wet!

Here are some other pictures that I wanted to share...

The Best Blessing God Could Give

HAPPY TENTH BIRTHDAY LOGAN!

God gave a gift to the world when you were born — a person who loves, who cares, who sees a person’s need and fills it, who encourages and lifts people up, who spends energy on others rather than himself, someone who touches each life he enters, and makes a difference in the world, because ripples of kindness flow outward as each person you have touched, touches others. Your birthday deserves to be a national holiday, because you are a special treasure for all that you’ve done. May the love you have shown to others return to you, multiplied. I wish you the happiest of birthdays, and many, many more, so that others have time to appreciate you as much as I do.

NASCAR on Friday

Friday is only a day away and I couldn't be happier. Bill got me a new shirt last week, yes it's Stewart and yes once I get my new car I'm putting Stewart on it :) So Friday I'm wearing my new shirt and hope to pick up a hat and lanyard as well, gotta match :) It's gonna be the first time we have been on another day other then Sunday and I'm so ready to see new stuff :)

So, here is the Friday, May 29th schedule:
9 - Gates Open - trust me, well be there LOL
10:10 - Truck Qualifying
11:30 - Cup Practice
1:10 - Nationwide Practice
1:30 - Kasey Kahne at the Dodge Stage :) And I'm gonna get some good pictures :)
3:10 - Cup Qualifying
4:45 - Driver Intro's for truck race
5:00 - Our First Truck Race :)
7:00 - Trackside Live - Still waiting to hear who is going to be on

Tomorrow is my baby boys birthday. He's going to be OFFICIALLY 10. And Damn am I sad over this :(

Fun on the Train

Logan's party was a HIT! Kids had fun and so did the adults, LOL The only problem we had, is when we stopped at the Mt.Cuba picnic area they were letting people 'visit' in the caboose I paid $200 for and they were eating the food. When Bill and I said something about it to the one lady, she laughed about it like it was no big deal. I was SO pissed off. I mean she was a older woman, I'm saying in her 60's at least so she should have had some manners. So I'm going to write a letter (email) to the railroad and complaining. I don't understand if we were renting it, why other people are allowed on it. There was a ton of money in the cards as well. Just not happen about that situation. Other then that, things went really good. Most of the kids stayed up in the top of the caboose, talking and laughing. They really had a good time. They were all so excited it was very hard to get pictures of the whole group. The cake was GOOD! But the candles wouldn't stay lit because of the breeze! LOL So once we got back to the house, we lit the other half that happen to be the 1 so I could get some decent pictures!

Then when we got home, my family stayed for a little bit. After they left I was all excited about going up, getting a shower and watching NASCAR. Instead we watched Deadliest Catch because NASCAR was rained out. Then this morning I made pancakes and eggs for breakfast and we played NASCAR Monopoly. We so gotta get the new one, this one has all the 'old timers' on it, LOL. So again today put on the tv to watch NASCAR, they got 74 laps in I think and whammo again, rain. So were watching for the rain to clear and the jet dryers to work and hopefully they will go green again. And again, were watching Deadliest Catch! Logan and I are excited cause John & Kate Plus 8 comes on again tonight! Then Deadliest Catch tomorrow night! Can you tell we love that show!

But I'll post some picture's later once I get the edited!

Wilmington & Western Railroad...

here we come! Logan's up and all excited for his party today! This is one of the three caboose's that the railroad has. We requested this one but we will not know until we get there if we get it or not! Everyone is showing up at our house about 1 to car pool and follow each other! Logan's friend Jeffery is going to be ridding with us, as well as another friend who was added yesturday! Going to be SO much fun :)

Party Time :)

The count down is on for Logan's Birthday Party tomorrow. After weeks of hidding that we are having it on a caboose, I finally told him last Friday since he was really down in the dumps and just sad about not having a good party. As you can see we are having a camo theme, with the cake! We only have a hand full of kids coming, we had to be careful about the number we invted since we can only have 20 with all the adults we are having. We had some people cancel so we were able to invite a couple of other friends that were next on the list. This was the first time I let Logan fully do the list and never again with the 'issue' I had. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. And it's NOT ever going to happen again. Guess I'm just too nice of a person. The caboose is very small and there is no place to really sit, so it's going to be interesting! But everyone who we are close to is coming and that's what matters. It's going to be nice to have my family and very close friends with me :)



Last night we went to Chili's and it's pretty much became my favorite place now! Love it! Today we picked up Logan's cake and went to Newark to see a silver camaro. So pretty! But glad I picked black for mine. I plan on getting pink racing strips and it's come down to 2 colors. I'm having a really hard time chosen one tho, lol. So I need everyone's help in helping me pick! I also want to get my name above the doors. LOL I know GOOBER! This time next week we would have been to Dover and getting ready to go again tomorrow, less then a week and I'm all excited! I got a new Tony Stewart shirt to wear on Friday and then I'm gonna wear Kasey on Sunday! Can't wait! Then this time next month we will be in Wildwood! WHOO HOO! So much fun in just one month!

Some of you may have noticed that I got rid on myspace but I do plan on using this and a private picture site to show off pictures. Once some things settle down and the drama goes away, I plan on getting a new one so I will keep you updated.

Well, I will post more tomorrow once we get in and situated from Logan's party!

TEN

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His light be always with thee. May He keep you safe from harm, and shield you from all wrong. May He grant you His peace. May He guide you on your way. Bring you joy with each new day."

Dreaming of Dover :)

Howdy everyone. Noticed it been awhile again. Lets see where to start. Been back on my pills for a week now, been feeling nasty too. Sucks feeling so good then going back to this. Got 4 more months (til July) and then I'm DONE! Will be SO glad!



Cody's party was ok. Logan had a lot of fun. I didn't feel too well. Logan's been doing very good at baseball, batting well and making good plays. Doing so much better this year. His pictures however turned out AWFUL! So I took my own and they turned out ok. Going to try again. Logan got a prepaid cell phone. He's been wanting one so on his day off Friday Bill got him one. He loves it!



My friend Shondell went to Dega' and my am I jealous! It's my favorite track and I really hope to get there one day! Got my tickets for NASCAR, Dover! WHOO HOO! Even got my picture with them, I know GOOBER! But hey, I LOVE my NASCAR. We have ticket's for Friday and then Sunday too! And it looks like we will be heading to Pocono next year! Tickets are $10 to $20 cheaper then Dover, they also have pit passes for $50 and it's only a lil over 2 hours away. So, after talking with Logan, were going to get tickets when they go on sale this fall! TOTALLY EXCITED! But first we get to go to Dover, TWICE. We have 27 days til Friday racing :) Were watching the pre race for Richmond now :) It's raining, stupid Kyle has on sun glasses, DUH DUDE!

Last night we went bowling, had a great time! My fingers do hurt though! LOL We stopped by Williams to see if the new camaro's were in yet and there not. Been waiting for a month now, been calling and riding by. Wish they just get here. I'm going to test drive one and see if I like it better then the mustangs. I'm hoping to get either this fall/winter. Ford was willing to give me 125% financing since we never missed a payment with them. But the camaro's get better gas mileage so I don't wanna go and get the mustang just yet.

It's been raining A LOT here. Sick of the rain! Logan didn't have a game again today because of it, been the this time this year. And were only a month in. But I better get off here and get some stuff done while I'm watching NASCAR.

Oh Logan got to be catcher for the first time and LOVED it! Did really good too! So here's a couple picture's of that!

Windy Saturday

Thank goodness it's the weekend! And then I have two 4 day weeks, YAY! Not too much is going on. They took me off my chemo meds for a cycle cause my blood pressure was high. So I'm off of them for 5 weeks! Hopefully, I will have some energy!

I booked Logan's birthday party at the Wilmington and Western Railroad. They rent out the caboose and can fit 20 to 25 people. It's going to be a surprise! I told him we were having it here, because of me being short on money. He will be going over Jennie, Scott and Cody's and they will be bringing him up to the station. I got him ticket's for NASCAR for his birthday, so he already knows about that. And I wanted to surprise him with something! Now to find someone to do the cake I want is going to be a chore!

Today Logan and I are going with a bunch of my friends tot he railroad to see the Easter Bunny, there is like 30 of us going counting all the kids! Then it's home for a 5 pm baseball game. It's really windy here, so I'm wondering if they will even have it!

Baby It's Chilly Outside!

Wow! Were is our warm weather at? Today's been a busy Saturday. Took Logan to get his hair cut, then it was home for him to get a quick shower to get the hair off, then to baseball for pictures and what chaos was that, then home for Logan to change clothes and then we went to see Haunting in Connecticut! What a good movie it was! They sure don't make scary movies like they used to and this one was good. Then we drove around a bit. Looked to see if they had the new camaro out and of course they didn't. So they it was off to the ford lot so I can drool over the mustangs! I really could kick my self in the butt for trading mine in. I love the 2010 ones!

I added some of the new pictures I have taken to blogger over ----> there :) I took a bunch last weekend and have yet to do anything with them, so I'm gonna work on that in a little bit while Logan and I watch a movie on the SiFi channel :) And I have yet to take any this weekend because of the nasty weather we been having. And I think tomorrow looks the same!

Happy Spring

Logan & I at Fair Hill

WOW, so it's been a long time since I have updated. Sorry! Just haven't been in the "mood" to! Now lets see if I know were to start!

IT'S SPRING! But darn it don't feel like it! It was warm and then for the first day of spring it had to be cold! Go figure! Really looking forward to the warm weather, flowers and lots of blue sky! And of course tons of thunder storms!

Logan got a good mid term report! He's getting ALL A's and B's, WHOO HOO! He's started baseball although were having issue's with what team he should be on. He's found a new friend named Jeffery who comes over often. I'm so glad cause there really is no one here for him to play with since Brandon and Calvin left. We still talk to each of them but it was just really hard on Logan when both moved away a year apart. Calvin's mom gave us a plant that I keep in my kitchen and sometimes I'm bad at watering it. So Logan will remind me to water "Calvin" LOL. He was home 3 days this week with a sinus infection. Now I'm feeling the same way! My head feels like its gonna explode!

I've just finished my 7th chemo round. Got 2 more that I know of left. I will find out more once I go this Wednesday to get the measurement done :) Had my liver tested and it came back ok! I'm tired most of the time with no energy to much but rest and sleep when I get home.

Saturdays and Sundays are taking up by taking pictures! I got a new camera and I'm totally in awe with it! I have got some AMAZING shots that I plan on sharing!!! I've made a list of all the places I want to visit! So far I have done 3 of 12, but that's only for Cecil County! I have other lists for DE, Harford, and Baltimore! There is a woman at work with the same camera as I just got who's been very helpful and we plan on going on 'photo shoots' together! All excited :)

With Easter coming I've made plans with my favorite girlfriends to go to the Bunny Train at the Wilmington and Western Railroad. Haven't told Logan, cause I know he will be excited and want to talk about going 24/7. And then we are going to my moms for a few days for Easter and hopefully taking Logan to Gettysburg! He's been doing LOTS of reading about the Civil War. If that boy isn't going to be a engineer he will be a history teacher! LOL

Celebrated my 32nd birthday on the 4th! Feel old now! Keep telling everyone I"m counting backwards, so I'm really only 28! LOL Went out with the girls last night and we had a BLAST! I really love my friends! I'm happy to say I FINALLY have a 'GOOD" group of best/close friends! My best friend Jennie is buying a house and had some set backs, so I'm hoping she gets it all worked out so she's not all stressed! Vicky's also looking around to buy a house and I'm so excited for her. Dawn had her third child on Feb 27th, one month after my friend Kathy had her son Jaxon! And let me tell ya, a month makes a difference! LOL Kathy's baby is so much bigger and heaver! Both are adorable! Tammy's little girl Lucy is getting bigger and bigger! She's going on 8 months the end of March. Just wish I got to see her in person more rather then pictures! Haven't seen my mervo friends in awhile so hopefully when I go to my moms for Easter I can see some of them!

Before we know it...

Logan's big 10th Birthday will be here... Not sure what we are doing yet either! I need to start working on it! By now I've always had it planned! LOL He wants it on a caboose but I gotta see if I can afford that. And then it's who to invite with only being able to have 20 people including adults!

NASCAR will be here... As of today we have 68 days to go! Logan and I are making the trip alone for the spring race! My mom got the tickets for Logan and I for his birthday :)

WILDWOOD will be here... 92 days and counting!

Wildwood Hotel :)

Logan's really bugging about Wildwood and all the things were going to do! We have already sat down and made a schedule, LOL. Weve doing a lot of things we have already done but added a couple new things since we've been there a few times now, there are things we have wanted to do but haven't. But I snagged these pictures fromt he hotel website. We staying at the Blue Palms again, in a different room of course. So hopefully we will like it! If not, then were going to go back and stay were we went last year. That hotel was NICE!

This is the living room. And the sofa changes over to a bed :)





This is the kid room :)

Baby Baby!

Today I'm going shopping for my friend Dawn's baby shower gift and party stuff! She don't have too much so I can get whatever I want! WHOO HOO. Her shower is this Friday so I also gotta get the plates and stuff for the party! I'm attempting to make a diaper cake!

My friend Kathy came into work with her baby Jaxson yesturday and he's so adorable! I love babies! I got to hold him for a little while she was there! Makes me want another one! HA NOT!

Last night I got to see my best friend Jennie's new house. It's a nice big house but my goodness does it need work! And I can't wait to help! She needs to paint, fix 2 windows and the sliding door, patch up holes in the wall, replace carpet, put down hard wood floors and some more stuff! So she will be a busy girl!

NASCAR starts tonight and I couldn't be happier! Sunday's been be spend in front of the telly and on the pc for my scanner! There have been a TON of changes! I still have to get ticket's for May 29th. Were going to prectice, quilifing and the truck race. Something new! Then my mom is getting Logan tickets for his birthday! Him and I will be going by ourselfs for the first time! Should be interesting :) I'm still rooting for Kasey Kahne and Jamie McMurray. Logan's rooting for Greg Biffle. He's still really upset about the whole Home Depot and Tony Stewart parting ways.

It's really been a weird week. Were 2 hours late one day then had surprise snow over night and were off Thursday! Kids were suppose tog et there report cards this past Monday but they moved it by a week. So when Logan told me last night he got his report card I was surprised! He did VERY good!I"m so proud!! So it looks like I'll have to get him a little something!

Little Snow

WOW! We did get some snow, looked pretty but didn't accumulate to nothing. Again, totally disappointed! Hoping when it does snow, we get INCHES and FEET! LOL

Had a good weekend. Sunday Jennie and Cody joined Logan and I and we went to my moms for the day. On my way down I picked up my pictures from Sears. And boy did that guy think we were strange, funny, what ever you wanna call it. LOL Once we got to my moms we went down to ride the streetcars! The boys had fun and so did Jennie and I. It was a very fun day with them, as always :)

Logan is in bed with a headache. Wondering if it's allergies starting up again! They get him really bad when they start like this. He's off school this Friday and then next Monday. I'm SO jealous! LOL

But anyway, I'm off to lay in bed, and most likely gonna fall asleep....