The Green's Are On The Scene

Happy Birthday Mom....

2010-08-29T22:19:00.003-05:00

My heart is heavy today...

Tears are flowing...

Today is my moms birthday...

I miss her sooooo much...

It seems like years have passed, but in reality it has only been 7 1/2 months. She has been on my mind alot lately. I need her here, but she can't be. She was my rock and the one I went to when I needed something. When work was going rough she talked me through it.....where is she? When life was changing she supported me....where is she? When I needed a good laugh she was funny...where is she?

I know there will be lots of days like this. I know there will be alot more tears shed. I know I am gonna have to keep my head up. I know she is here with me in spirit. I know she is watching over me. But it does not make me hurt any less. I feel like a big baby crying for her mommy....that's exactly what I am doing, but most moms would come running and mine can't.

To my brother and sister I love y'all and when yall visit her grave site be sure and tell her how much I love her, and miss her. Also that I wish I could be there and I wish her a very Happy Birthday!!!

Mother's Day.....Bitter Sweet

2010-05-09T21:09:00.005-05:00

A day of honor, love and adornment for mother's all over the world. This year was a little different for me. Sure I am very loved, and adorned by my sweet boys and husband, and I know I am very blessed to have that. But I was not able to express all of those feelings to my mom.

Today was a day of mixed emotions. One minute I was fine and the next the tears were rolling. I try to remind myself of all the great times we shared together. Every morning of Mother's Day I would either wake up and tell my mom Happy Mother's Day or I would call her and tell her. This morning was no different....well that's what I was thinking until I fully woke up from my good night sleep. Then reality set in and I remembered today I could not do what I had done for the last 30 years of my life. Wow....I miss her so much!

Although it has only been 4 months since my mom passed away it feels like years. Years since I have been able to see her, tell her I love her, and just to say hi how are you. So I just close my eyes, tears rolling and talk to her cause I know she can hear me.

Dear Mom,

You made me the person I am today. The mom I am today is because of you. It is you who keeps me going day to day. I miss being able to call you for help, I miss hearing your sweet voice, and most of all I miss seeing you. But I know one day I will see you again because our Savior Jesus was in your heart and for that I am grateful! I will love you always!

Your Loving Daughter

I know she is having the best Mother's Day ever this year, but it does not make me miss her any less. I am blessed to have had her in my life for the time I did.

You were my mother and my friend,
Which was unusual.
Somehow our characters still blend:
Your wisdom and my will.

I turned, and you were there for me;
I spoke, you understood.
I felt cared for, but also free;
You loved, and I was good.

I'm fortunate that I was born
To someone just like you;
I love you still. Though you are gone,
You live in what I do.

Tears Still Coming...

2010-01-21T01:52:00.003-06:00

Tonight I did my usual routine and headed off to bed....

Then guess what....yep I just had to have a dream and of course it was about mom, so I wake up in tears. It is now 2 am and I still have tears flowing down. WHY can't she be here? WHY did she have to leave me? WHY was she given that UGLY word called cancer? WHY? WHY? WHY? I mean really how selfish do I sound right now? She is so much better off than me right now WHY can't I just accept that?

I was tough through the visitation. I was tough for my sister as she sat in the hospital while the services were going on. I was tough through the funeral services. I was tough for my brother. Is it time that I just sit here and break down? I have always been the comforter in my family, trying to always make things good between everyone. Always the middle woman trying to keep everyone happy. And now I have lost control. How do I continue to keep everyone happy? Listen at me rambling....I mean for real Andi get it together!

Notice all the I's above. Like I could honestly do anything or go through anything of this magnitude if I did not have God with me? I could not imagine doing all this on my own! I would imagine there will be more days like this and I will just have to remind myself that God will not give me more than I can handle. He knew how I would handle this before I did, so I'm pretty sure I'm in awesome hands!

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand

Sorry for the rant but it feels nice to get it off my chest!

Cancer Go Away....

2009-12-06T21:11:00.007-06:00

Hmmmm where to begin.........

As I sat through church tonight and listened to Bro. Nathan talk about his mom who is battling cancer I could not help but shed tears. How does he do it? How does he get up there on that stage and hold his composure? How does he speak so eloquently about her without even a quiver? I would crumble.....I would fall apart!

My mom's battle with cancer is winning. It is taking it's tole on her mentally and physically. What started out as Breast Cancer has spread throughout her entire body. Things we take for granted that we do on a daily basis are major obstacles for her. It makes you think.....sometimes things I don't really care to think about. When I found out they gave her 6 months I fell apart. Thinking to myself who will be there when I need someone to call and tell about my day? When I have a question that only she can answer what will I do? Why does a 31 year old have to deal with this? I feel so selfish when I think this way. I mean many have been through the same thing and where was I then? I still had my mom then and I still do right now! I just have to cherish every moment I have with her!

Interruption....PayBo enters the living room and says he wants to read us a bible story. So I close my computer screen and listened to what he had to say.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

¹³Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. ¹⁴We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. ¹⁵According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. ¹⁶For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. ¹⁷After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. ¹⁸Therefore encourage each other with these words.

WOW......slap in the face!

I have no more words to say....everything I was thinking just went out the window when God revealed the words he wanted me to hear through my 10 year old son. Amen!

I want to leave with this quote......Don't be afraid of tomorrow; for God is already there.

Long Time No Blog....

2009-11-09T22:24:00.002-06:00

Just so everyone knows I am alive and kicking....haha! I know it's been a long time since I have blogged. Life has just been going at such a fast pace I haven't had time. So its just been a quick update on facebook here and there to keep my family and friends informed on what the Green crew has been up to.

I am not sure if I facebooked this but I wanted to update everyone on my mom and Kenneth. My mom has been feeling ok the last few days. She is still getting some radiation treatments. They are going to start a new chemo on her in a few weeks. They did tell her this was the worse kind of cancer anyone could have because it is so agressive She has a long hard battle on her hands so she is still in need of many prayers.

Now my stepdad Kenneth has been in the hospital for over a week. He dropped a brushhog on his foot and broke it. He ended up with an infection in it that the dr's have had a hard time trying to get rid of. They finally found an antibotic that is working but it's working slowly so he remains in the hospital. He is my mom's rock and she needs him back at home with her. So he also is in need of many prayers.

I will try to be better on my blogging! Thanks in advance for all the prayers!

What to do with all those pictures...

2009-05-30T20:04:00.010-05:00

So you know how kids take a photo for this and a photo for that. Well at least here is seems that way so I found a way to utilize some of those photos.

As most of you know we are big baseball people, so most of the random photos I have are of baseball so I turned the boys bathroom into a baseball shrine and they love it. I have really been working on it since we moved in but my walls are getting full.

So I thought I would share some photos with everyone....This is the boys favorite room in the house!

I found this towel rack at walmart.....well I dont think its meant to be a towel rack but I really loved it. I thought it would be a good place to hang the boys medals and towels.

Playing catch-up once again....

2009-05-17T18:29:00.009-05:00

So I warned everyone what would happen once baseball season rolled around....and sure enough here I am trying to catch up on my blogging. Here's what the Green's have been up to.

Opening Ceremonies for Baseball

Colby's Team...he is on the far right

Jenna singing the National Anthem...she did a wonderful job! Thanks Jenna!!!

Payden and Dalton were the only two from their team that showed up for the opening ceremonies....I think they liked everyone looking at just them...haha!

Colby's first game

Random Photos....

2009-04-19T20:31:00.009-05:00

Ranger Baseball Game....

2009-04-19T20:18:00.007-05:00

The McCurleys called and invited us to go the the Texas Ranger baseball game on Saturday. We left the house about 3pm so we could get there early enough for the kids to get a free Josh Hamilton Jersey. The first 7500 kids under the age of 13 got one. They were very nice I might add. The kids loved them!

As you can see they wasted no time putting them on!

We had a good time even though the Rangers didn't win!

Bow The Knee....

2009-04-15T19:53:00.005-05:00

Great slideshow Keri hope you don't mind I borrowed it! This is our church Easter Play hope everyone enjoys the photos! These photos tell a beautiful story!

Easter Sunday....

2009-04-12T13:51:00.010-05:00

What a great church service we had this morning. The sanctuary was packed full!!! If only it could be that way every Sunday we would have it made!

I woke up this morning and made cinnamon rolls for our Sunday School class and the boys played with Easter Bunny stuff.

My Cinnamon rolls were a hit thanks to my great friend Rhonda who gave me the recipe.

After church we came home and just chilled. We didn't get to go home for Easter because Jim and the boys are in our Easter Play at church. I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter!

It also warmed up and dried up enough for us to go outside and hunt some eggs over and over and over again....haha!

Weigh-In Week 4....

2009-04-07T16:24:00.003-05:00

Getting a little tougher to keep from snacking. I will say I did cheat this week when me and Roberta (Diet Consultant) went to Canton and I had to have a corn dog...I mean who can go to Canton and not eat a corn dog? Even though I cheated I still think I did ok.

Week 4

Lost 3 lbs and 1 inch

Total lost so far 17 lbs

The Boys Easter Bunny Cake....

2009-04-04T22:33:00.003-05:00

So we attempted making a cute cake but of course the cake had to stick in my pan and it was hard to ice but here it is....i thought the boys did a cute job decorating it!

Weigh-In Week 3....

2009-04-03T14:47:00.003-05:00

Well this week was not as good as the others as far as weight loss goes.

Week 3

Lost 2 lbs and 2 inches

losing 14 lbs in three weeks aint to shabby, and hopefully next Tuesday I will add a few more pounds to this total!

My Baby is NOT a Baby Anymore....

2009-03-28T18:42:00.004-05:00

Today Jim decided the yard needed to be cleaned up...Yes in this cold weather! So Jim and the boys cleaned up all the sticks in the yard and then Jim got on the lawnmower and started mowing well so I thought. Jim made a few rounds then I saw this....

Is he really old enough for this??? I guess so he will be 10 in April....my how they grow! Jim of course was thrilled now he has some help mowing. I might add he did a really great job being his first time to ever get on the lawnmower. When he finished he ran in and said momma that was so fun! I just hope it stays fun for him cause it looks like he is gonna be helping alot!

Weigh-In Week Two....

2009-03-24T17:58:00.002-05:00

Still doing pretty good on the diet and still no cheating going on...haha! I need sweets so bad, but I have committed myself to this program 100%!!!!!

Week Two

Lost 5 lbs and 3 inches

My New Venture....

2009-03-21T11:58:00.008-05:00

So I always get on these kicks about losing weight and exercising. Well I have finally committed myself to a weight loss program and as some of you might have seen my picture is in the paper every week showing what I lose week to week. On my first weigh-in I lost 7lbs and now I am on my second week. I have to weigh-in and get measured every Tuesday. I thought about posting my before picture but it was way to bad. Maybe after I am through with the diet I will get the nerve to post the before and after pictures.

So the diet I am embarking on is called Ideal Protein Weigh Loss Program.

Ideal Protein is a line of protein diet products developed by Dr Tran Tien, Chanh, a general practitioner and a doctor of nutrition, sports medicine and biology. Dr Tran Tien, Chanh has focused his career and research on nutrition, with a particular emphasis on the treatment of obesity and overweight.

This diet is hard I wont lie! Hard! But going into the second week I have found is a little easier. The hardest part for me so far is snacking. I am used to snacking throughout the day (which I know is bad) and with this diet you can not do that.

I call Roberta (which is my diet consultant) all the time and say will a small piece of chocolate hurt me and I give her a heart attack. She is great and is always there when you have any questions. Which helps tremendously! She definitely keeps me in line...as of today I have yet to cheat and for me that's great cause I am a sweet addict and you can't have any! YES I SAID IT YOU CAN NOT HAVE SWEETS!

Oh and the other bad part I have to eat VEGGIES! I know I know Flo can you imagine me eating veggies. Well I do but I pretty much live off of raw broccoli and cucumber. But hey its better that not eating veggies at all! I will keep everyone updated on my progress!

Week One

Lost 7lbs and I can't remember exactly but it was over 5 inches between my waist, chest, arm, hips & thighs.

A Trip To The Zoo....

2009-03-20T17:49:00.011-05:00

Sunday night my sister and her family came down and spent the night. We had a great visit with them. Monday we got up and got ready and headed to the zoo. Hope you enjoy the pictures!

I know I haven't been blogging much but I am sure everyone can guess why?????? BASEBALL of course! Yes practice has officially begun for league play. So I apologize in advance for my random blogs. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Drum Roll Please............

2009-03-01T20:55:00.007-06:00

So the house is finally put back together after lots of painting, cleaning, dusting, and chaos! It was a dissaster to go through all of that and it feels so good to actually be back in a clean house. No dust all over everything you walk by and you can actually walk in here without getting dirty feet...that in itself is worth a million bucks!

So without futher ado...

We're All Wet.... This Time It's At My Office...

2009-02-26T14:35:00.005-06:00

I get to work this morning and I see a wet floor sign on the door, and i'm thinking what in the world is going on? Little did I know what I was about to see! A hot water heater had busted and it flooded pretty much over half of the building.

Needless to say we all had to roll our pants legs up and help out until the professionals got here. And by the way 7 hrs later and they are still here sucking water up!

On The Upside....

2009-02-22T12:52:00.005-06:00

Well Saturday we went to Tyler to get some new flooring for the house...and after more than 2 hours at Home Depot we finally have new flooring sitting in our kitchen. Its not as dark as I would have liked but we needed quite a bit and everything I wanted they did'nt have enough of. So we settled on this!

Red Envelope Project....

2009-02-21T12:28:00.006-06:00

I read this off of another blog and thought it was a great idea! To read more about it you can go here...

http://www.sendaredenvelope.org!!/

Here is all you have to do:
Get a red envelope. You can buy them at Kinkos, or at party supply stores. On the front, address it to:

President Barack Obama

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.

Washington , D.C. 20500

Seal the envelope and on the back,

write the following message.

This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception. Even you, President Obama, stated during the National Prayer Breakfast " There is no God who condones taking the life of an innocent human being."

Put it in the mail, and send it. Then send this website to every one of your friends who you think would send one too. I wish we could send 50 million red envelopes, one for every child who died before having a a chance to live. Maybe it will change the heart of the president.

The House Saga Continues...

2009-02-17T21:44:00.017-06:00

Gonna start this blog off with a ton of pictures

This is the hole in the boys bathroom

This is one of the guys jackhammering

This is the bathroom sink and counter...yes it is in my living room floor!

Where my bathroom cabinets were (and yes Keri this was new floor but thankfully they did not mess it up to bad and I have a few extra pieces of flooring)

Jim working on taking up the carpet tack strips

Me sweeping up all the sand that was under this carpet.

There were at least 30 dust pans full of sand from under the carpet!

So what do y'all think of our new look....im calling it "Industrial Misshap"

The plumbers are coming back tomorrow to put the bathroom counter back in and the sink, I think after seeing all that sand under the carpets we have decided to put something like this...

Anything at this point is better than carpet!!! I mean concrete...haha!

Update on House and Sickness....

2009-02-17T11:13:00.003-06:00

Well I made it to Houston and will be heading home this evening because I have to work Wednesday. So far so good on the sickness thing for me and Jim. And the boys both went to school today.

The house on the other hand is a different story.From what I hear there was another hole jackhammered into our slab in the boys bathroom. The bathroom cabinets tore out and floor messed up in there. However they did find the leak and fixed it! They are back today to fill in the holes. When I get back home I will post more pictures (Jim took some for me). The insurance adjuster also came today which I don't know why seeing that they may not pay for any of it but keep your fingers crossed and the prayers coming that they will... I am gonna hate to see this bill!!!!

Our Crazy Week/Weekend....

2009-02-14T20:32:00.013-06:00

Of course it was a busy week because of the usual work and kiddos but this week on Wednesday Colby had a bad headache so when he came home from school he went strait to bed and did not wake up until 3am when he started with stuff coming out both ends and I bet y'all can figure out what I mean by that. So Thursday morning I took him to the Dr. and they said he had the Viral Flu and there was nothing they could do it just had to run it's course. Then he said and don't be surprised if it goes through the household. Well Saturday morning I was glad no one else had it so I thought we were in the clear....we went out to eat tonight and by the time we were done eating Paybo had a bad headache and said his stomach was hurting. So as we are leaving the restaurant as soon as we made it outside PayBo of course started throwing up. So who's next? I bet it will be me with my luck and I am planning on leaving in the morning to head to Houston to spend a few days with my mom.

If that was not enough Friday morning when I left for work I thought I heard some water leaking but I could not find it. So when Jim got home from work Friday afternoon he heard it. So of course I am a bad wife and I did not let him know and it was to late for a plumber so we spent Friday night with no water because he had to turn it off because it was making our water meter run like crazy! So first thing this morning a plumber came over at 8am and started to work.

9am - Still looking for a leak
10am - Still looking for a leak
11am - Rip up carpet in living room and hallway still looking for a leak
12-12:30 - Lunch
12:30 - Bring in air compressor to run through the lines to still look for a leak.
1pm - Think we found where the leak was coming from
2pm - Jackhammer enters the living room (yeah scary I know)
2:30pm - Hole in the hallway (Inside the house through the slab)
3pm - still diggin out dirt from the hole to get to the pipes
4pm - still diggin out dirt from the hole and almost make it to the point where they need to be
4:15pm - Cover the hole with a piece of plywood and leaves to return Monday

What a disaster!

This is the dirt that came out of the hole they put in our slab!

Oh by the way Happy Valentine's Day to all!

My Hunters....

2009-02-08T08:58:00.004-06:00

When will they quit growing? Now Jim even has Colby wanting to tag along! I have got to put a stop to this thing we call GROWING UP!

Jim, his dad, PayBo and Colby all went on a hunting trip together on Friday. Of course Colby just tagged along to watch becuase he is not quite big enough. PayBo had a blast on his first quail shoot, he killed two birds. I think Jim and Ronnie enjoyed it just as much as they did!

Update On Mom....

2009-02-04T20:58:00.002-06:00

So for those of you wandering my mom has had all her bone scans, and PET scans done post stem cell transplant and she got the final results today....

She is in REMISSION!!!!

What a blessing! She has been so worried and stressed out waiting on the results so when I talked to her today she seemed like a whole new person. She was told she could go home tonight if she wanted to. She will have to go get tests done every six months to keep an eye one it. It is a scary fast acting cancer so please pray for her to stay healthy!

Thanks to everyone who has prayed for her! This is a prime example of what prayers can do!!!!

My New Site....

2009-01-31T22:30:00.003-06:00

If you would like I have started a new site to showcase all my lovely girly crafts...if you would like to take a look you can click here. Hope y'all enjoy and the crafts have just begun!

I think i've lost it....

2009-01-24T20:27:00.002-06:00

I am not sure why or what made me start thinking about doing some crafting but I have. I have been making bows (like I have girls), monogramming up a storm (trying anyway), and I am working on some other projects that I hope work out the way I want them to. If they do I will post some pictures. There may even be a new blog in the works! You just never know with me!

Baby Sophie is here....

2009-01-20T13:08:00.003-06:00

For those of you wandering Baby Sophie has arrived. She weighed 7lbs 7oz and is 21.5 inches long. Both Flo and Sophie are doing well. Visit Flo's site to see a precious picture.

Flo if this is you looking STOP....

2009-01-18T20:50:00.005-06:00

Flo do not look at this post....

Stop Flo don't look, you will see later this week, but I could'nt help but show this....

Flo this better not be you looking....

Ok maybe she got the point...so here it is, no it's still not perfect but I think it turned out cute!

I wish I could of found a better quality onsie but I think it turned out ok!

Colby's newest look....

2009-01-18T00:43:00.006-06:00

I don't think this picture needs any explanation...

Yes my lovely son shaved off his eyebrow...I was like Jenna trying to get on to him and trying to keep myself from laughing. I told him afterwards he looked goofy and he replied no I look like a hip hopper (like a hip hop singer is what he was referring to)

Also I added another bow to my collection...

Please pray for the Stamps family....

2009-01-17T11:42:00.004-06:00

You can read their story here

My New Hobby...

2009-01-13T20:13:00.008-06:00

I know this is gonna sound crazy because I do not have any girls but I have found a new hobby.

For Christmas I received a new sewing/embroidery machine, I LOVE IT! I have monogrammed lots of stuff. and messed up some stuff to...haha! Once I get it perfected ebay or etsy here I come. Yes this is an S guess who for?

Also along with that I have found I enjoy making hair bows. Ok so I have made a few not so grand but I think I have it down now. Check out my first successful bows....

So what do y'all think? Do I have a future...wait don't answer that...haha!

Happy New Years

2009-01-01T01:38:00.010-06:00

Hope everyone has a great 2009!

Here are a few pictures from our night.

Norma & I

Britney, Taylor, & Jill

Julie, Scott, Luke & Jim

It was also Carson's birthday so Norma had cake for him.

My boys were not there this year because they went to visit with their cousins. We missed them, but I am sure they had a blast at their mimi's.

Kiddos photo shoot....

2008-12-22T00:31:00.006-06:00

Well since most of you have your Christmas card already I decided to share some of the photos from our day at the arboretum where I took many pictures to get one for our card.

Out of all the pictures I took this is the one I chose for our card!

Boomama's Tour of Homes....

2008-12-15T20:10:00.013-06:00

What fun this is my first year to join in...next year I'll get more pictures!

WELCOME TO OUR HOME!

Dining Room Table

Living Room Tree

Kitchen

Outside

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a blessed holiday season!

To visit more wonderful homes on this tour visit http://boomama.net

What A Busy Time Of Year....

2008-12-08T22:16:00.017-06:00

This past week was crazy but yet so much fun. First we had my work Christmas Party. What a time. I think everyone had an absolute blast..even Jim.

Our tree we used was out of my office. I decorated it with pictures of all the employees in our office. It turned out pretty cute I thought.

These were plastic martini glasses that we filled with peppermints and a tealight they turned out really cute!

On Friday we had our Life Group Christmas party at the Woolverton's. It was a great party with a great turnout. Thanks to everyone that helped get that together!

Look at our music minister Eric...Don't ask....haha! You know I took my camera to this party and some how this is the only picture I took all night. Well I guess because it gave us all a great laugh! We love y'all Kim and Eric!

This past Saturday my work decided to get together a float for the Christmas parade. We work alot of the day on Friday getting supplies together. Then on Saturday morning we were at the paper at 8am to start our masterpiece.

This was the start of the morning...well that is after donuts and coffee!

So what did ya think...pretty good float to be put together all in one day!

Rhonda even brought her Great Dane Daisy...Daisy was so good she walked with us beside the float the whole time. We could of just used her as our float she got lots of attention!

Update On My Mom....

2008-12-04T23:07:00.003-06:00

Well Mom recovered fairly quickly from her stem cell transplant. But 4 weeks later she is back in the hospital with partial paralysis. They were going to run a battery of test on her today to try and figure out why this is happening. Of course they say they have never seen this reaction before. So please continue to keep her in your prayers. Hopefully they will get it figured out and she will get well soon! Also please keep Jim's mom in you prayers she needs them right now!

My mom at her apartment at MD Anderson

My Babies Are Growing Up....

2008-12-04T22:56:00.005-06:00

So PayBo is getting way to big. He is so turning into a daddy's boy and it makes me soooo sad. He went on his first deer hunting trips this year and he did get him one and he was so excited I think he called the whole town of Athens and Linden. I still have to hear about it every morning on the way to school and its been a week since he killed it. He even wrote a story in school titled my favorite memory...and guess what it was about...of course his hunting trip.

He also got up on the roof with his dad last night to put up the Christmas lights...when he came in he was to funny...he said mom it was freezing out there and I risked my life for you. Kids they say the funniest things.

Colby is losing his teeth like crazy he lost his front two about 2 weeks ago and he pulled another on this week and he has 2 more that are loose. He is going to break the tooth fairy...haha!

This picture was taken the night he lost his first upper tooth the next day the other one was gone as well. Now one on the bottom is gone and more to follow.

Answering A Tag....

2008-11-03T22:03:00.002-06:00

I've been tagged!

Here are the rules:
1. Open your pictures folder.
2. Go to the sixth folder.
3. Open the sixth picture.
4. Import into your blog and tell the story.

This was on a trip we took back to Linden to visit family and of course we could not leave the puppies behind so they all rode in the cab of the truck with us. To recall that whole experience you can read here

Busy lives leaves little time for blogging....

2008-10-16T20:44:00.010-05:00

I know I am horrible I think I have as many blogs saying this is a catch up blog as I do a normal everyday blog. But my life has been crazy, different, exciting, and unknown for the past two weeks. I have not even had time to just sit and breath.
You know those moments I'm talking about...the kind where you kick your feet up on the back porch with a nice breeze blowing and close your eyes and just listen to nature. Oh my goodness that sounds so great!

Unfortunately I don't see that time coming soon so I am gonna quickly update you on the Green family.

I have been swamped with work, due to so much going on there this time of year and also a new boss coming on the scene. It's been around 7:30-8 every night when I finally get to leave that place and still there are things that need to be done. And as for the new boss, still trying to make up my mind on that one.

Jim of course is working like crazy and having to do baseball every other night and then tournaments on the weekends (and yes I go to practices and games). Oh by the way Flo we went to Waco this past weekend to play in a tournament at the Rivercrest Park it was soooo nice! Also we may not have won any games but we were the best looking team...haha!

Also since we spent Colby's b-day playing baseball after the games Saturday night most of the team went with us to Applebee's and we celebrated there. He said he just wanted to go somewhere where they would sing to him and then when they did come out singing he acted like it scared him to death...haha!

Also Jim's sister Gwen and his parents came to watch Paybo play ball (well Gwen tried to come watch Paybo play but she got lost...haha love u Gwen) and to go with us to help celebrate Colby's b-day. He loved it all and had a great time!

Well I guess that's about it for now and I hope I can get you updated a little more often than I have been!

A Movie Worth Watching....

2008-09-24T13:39:00.005-05:00

Fireproof...Of course this is a new movie and I have not seen it yet, but how can a movie about Christ in our lives be bad? I am sure this one will be one worth watching!

Baby Ferrell....

2008-09-15T08:21:00.004-05:00

Flo finds out tomorrow what they are having.....what do you think?

This is why I would love to adopt a girl....

2008-09-07T21:17:00.008-05:00

Boys, boys and more boys. That's what the Green household is. When the boys were younger it was fine because they were momma's boys but not so much anymore. I mean don't get me wrong they still love their mom but they tend to go do more things with their dad now.

This is how you know you are over run with masculinity.

When your family outing is a trip out to a clay pit to shoot guns.

Jim with his deer rifle

PayBo with his 410

Colby with his BB Gun

However the clay pit was filled with water and it was absolutely beautiful! And it was a great day with my 3 favorite guys in the world!

Oh and I would really love to adopt a girl, but until that day (cause I gotta convince Jim) I will just have to continue to spoil my nieces!

The Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk is getting closer....

2008-09-06T20:40:00.003-05:00

I have got to buckle down and get busy on my training. It's just so hard to walk that long all by your lonsome. Everyone that has talked about walking in this 3 day with me has backed out. With exception of Flo (baby boy Ferrell had a little something to do with that). If there is anyone out there reading this blog that wants to walk in the 3 day please get in touch with me. I am not going to quit, I am gonna push on for my mom!

My mother pretty much raised my twin sister, brother, and I on her own. She is a strong lady and she is proving that every day. She has been through so much lately. She is in the process of receiving a stem cell transplant at MD Anderson. She has had some difficulties arrise which has set things back a bit. Her last chemo caused her to have a mild heart attack, and they have been harvesting her stem cells, but they did not get enough. So this week they admitted her into the hospital and gave her a very strong chemo treatment to bring up her stem cell count. And starting Monday they will start harvesting again. Hopefully they will get enough this go round. Please continue to keep her in your prayers, she still has a long journey ahead of her!

Ok back to the 3-day it will be Nov 7-9 and I am soooo excited. Even though I am no where near ready I think it will be an uplifting experience! Again if anyone wants to walk please contact me.

You can click the link on the right to make donations. Also any donations would be greatly appreciated!!!!

Playing Catch Up Once Again....

2008-08-30T15:54:00.009-05:00

I know I know I am so far behind on my blogging. These past two weeks have just been so busy. With work, back to school, baseball practice, kids programs starting back up on Wednesday nights at church, being sick, and did I mention work! There has just been no time for blogging. So as I sit at home this Saturday evening still not feeling to swell, while Jim, the boys, and 2 friends of the boys are out at the lake I have decided to get you caught up on the Green household.

A few weekends ago we headed to the lake for a bit to let the boys go tubing. After we got the boat into the water PayBo noticed some lighting on one end of the lake. So of course we still headed out but in the opposite direction of the storm that was brewing.

Jim wanted to show us a restaurant on the other side of the lake and it was in the opposite direction of the storm so we headed out. So we thought....as we continued it got darker and darker and cooler and cooler. The water starts to get a little rough, but still we continue on thinking the storm would go the other direction. Well the water got rougher, the sky got darker, and a few drops of rain came down. So at that point we decide to turn around, we will have to check out that restaurant another day. So we turned around and headed back toward dry land. OK now here I am scared out of my mind continuously praying to myself "God please calm the waters, God please let us make it back safely, God please calm the waters!!!" And the boys are sitting in the back with huge smiles on there face loving every wave we hit and every splash of water that came into the boat. And Jim sitting in the drivers seat saying "I see god's hands all over this, it's a beautiful picture." I have to agree with him it was beautiful, but I was still scared out of my mind and I was so glad to make it to dry land safely!

Also this past Monday school began for the boys. Colby started 1st grade and PayBo started 4th grade. They both love their teachers. That's a major plus for Colby, he actually says he is liking school this year. Now I know it's only been a week but that's an improvement for Colby. Now PayBo is just to old for his mommy to walk him into class, so I dropped him off at the front door. Colby on the other hand still wanted me to, so I grabbed a pic of him at his new 1st grade desk.

Happy Birthday JimBo!

2008-08-19T11:34:00.005-05:00

I love you and just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday!

Everyone please stop by Jim's site and wish him a Happy Birthday & just so you know he is 33 today.

Our Mini Vacation....

2008-08-10T16:38:00.017-05:00

Friday we headed to Dallas to spend the day at Hurricane Harbor

I rode some rides and the kids rode as many and Jim and his dad did. They had a blast. We rode this new ride they have there called the tornado. I though this doesn't look like a big deal so I guess I'll ride it. It was alot scarier than I though. Well I don't guess scary just a little more thrill than I was expecting. Its a four person tube that drops you down a steep hill and I mean steep well at least steep for me I grabbed my nose like I was fixing to go under water. Now know that you get splashed a little bit but you never go under water. After it drops you down the hill you go into a funnel and you go high onto the walls of the funnel, back and forth. After the first initial up the wall and losing your stomach it was not to bad after that. I enjoyed riding it but will I ride it again? Still thinking on that one!

This is not the one in Arlington but it looks exactly like this! Trust me its alot bigger than it looks in these pictures and its alot higher!

After that daring ride we let the kids play in kiddie land for a little bit.

After kiddie land we were off to the hotel to get all settled in, and change to go eat. Don't they look exhausted.

We went to Jim's favorite place to eat in Arlington and that is the Steak N' Shake. If you haven't tried it you really should. It really is a great place to eat and the cost is just like any normal fast food place. But this is 10 times better than fast food!

Once we left there we went back to the hotel for some swimming, yes I said swimming. Like they didn't get enough of the water all day long at Hurricane Harbor. We let them swim for about an hour then we headed back up to the room for some sleep...ZzzZzzzZzz! By the way I didn't sleep well at all. The beds were very nice, but the pillow was way to thick and firm for me. I like a thin pillow that my head will sink into, other wise I always wake up with a stiff neck. Also the dang hotel let some people stay out on the terrace playing their guitars and singing until well after midnight. By the way the terrace was right outside our room. That was probably the only complaint I had about the hotel. The next morning we woke up and headed out. Jim wanted to go to Dick's Sporting Goods, which is also attached to a mall there in Arlington and there was a carousel in it so Alex and Colby wanted to ride. PayBo thought he was to old for that stuff but they talked him into riding.

All in all we had a great time! And the kids said it was the best day of their lives and isn't that what we want to hear as parents.

God's Light Always Shines Through....

2008-08-03T22:29:00.005-05:00

This past week was long and at times stressful. Every night this past week after work the family headed to the ballpark to work due to a state tournament Athens was hosting. We did not get into bed any this past week before 1am.

At the end of last week I had employee problems. When I realized I had a problem with this employee I went to my car and grabbed my bible because I was stuck on the decision I needed to make. When I opened my bible I came to 2 Kings 2:20-22 "20 Bring me a NEW bowl," he said, "and put salt in it." So they brought it to him.
21 Then he went out to the spring and threw the salt into it, saying, "This is what the LORD says: 'I have healed this water. Never again will it cause death or make the land unproductive.' " 22 And the water has remained wholesome to this day, according to the word Elisha had spoken." This scripture spoke to me, and I listened unfortunately it was not the decision I wanted to make but...yep you guessed it...I had to fire someone. If you know me, you know that I hate I mean hate doing that. I get so sick to my stomach and butterflies like crazy.

Then as I was traveling back from Linden after a birthday party I received a little gift myself....A lovely speeding ticket. I can not even remember the last time I got a ticket of any kind. The cop who pulled me over was sooooo RUDE. I had to literally bite my tongue. He also wrote me up for expired insurance card which I then showed him the correct one and he said to me well I have already wrote up the ticket, I am not going to change it so just send it to the judge. My dad being a police officer said well could he not use a pen and scratch it off?

Then on Sunday as I was doing some laundry I noticed the wind had picked up. There were things blowing everywhere. So I walked outside and looked up and I thought to myself man there is fixing to be some kind of storm. Then my picture taking self took over and I went to get my camera because I saw a great photo op. And a photo I did get!

When you see a scene like this you can't help but know that God is here with us. When you think the dark side is creeping up and the devil is getting his way in your life, God always has his light shining through. Sometimes we just forget to look for it! What a perfect picture that shows God's presence!

Random Pictures from July....

2008-08-03T21:30:00.013-05:00

Colby's District Tournament...They won second place

Fun at Mimi's

My neice Allie's Birthday Party

Our Alphabet Wedding Shower....

2008-08-01T00:46:00.013-05:00

Today we hosted a small bridal shower for one of my sales ladies in the office. We had a theme called an Alphabet Shower. We assigned each person a letter on their invitation and the gift they bought had to fit with the letter they received. So my letters were A & X. We bought one nice gift and then one funny gift. For my A I bought a wedding album filled with pictures of me (Andi). For my X i bought a small box and labeled it X-Rated. Well I think you can guess where I am going with this. I think by the time we were about half done it had turned into a Naughty but Nice party.We were being very secretive about everything. So Brandee kept thinking we were planning a dancer (everyone knows the kind I am talking about). Come on like I would do something like that. Welllllll since she kept on about it I decided to get a little show together for her.

He calls his self CoCo the PG 13 dancer.....AKA Jayson

We laughed so hard we almost wet our pants. If anyone ever needs a good laugh he's your man! We had a blast and now she is off to Florida for her wedding on the beach. Congrats Brandee!

Calling Out My Lovely Husband....

2008-07-27T16:11:00.004-05:00

Soooo pretty much on a daily basis my hubby tells me I am not blog worthy. That if I am gonna have a blog I need to update it a whole lot more than I currently do. I think he is so addicted to reading blogs that he might as well do his own. So here's a friendly little challenge to my lovely husband.

"If my blogging is not satisfactory to you then lets just see how well you can do it. I have set up a blog for you and now it's your time to begin the challenge, so without further ado here it is http://www.jimthebrickman.blogspot.com get goin' on it!" Love you and can't wait to read your first blog!

Now everyone please go to his site and make sure he is blogging sufficiently! And if he is not meeting the blogger requirements let him know!

My Weekend Project....

2008-07-21T20:25:00.025-05:00

This weekend I got a wild hair to re-do the bathroom floors. Don't ask me where I come up with these crazy ideas. I was so tired of looking at all the scratches, dents, skuffs on the floors that were given to us when we bought this house. So after living here 3 years I finally decided to give the bathrooms a small face life, and boy did it make a different. Now of course they are not perfect, seeing that I have never done anything like this before. But I think I did a pretty darn good job! Take a look for yourself!

Notice the spots on the floor. I spilled hair color. Shhhhh don't tell anyone I actually color my hair.

Our Bathroom Before

Our Bathroom After

I did'nt get a picture of the boy's bathroom before I started, but here it is finished!

Proudest Moment As A Parent....

2008-07-20T10:12:00.008-05:00

A few weeks ago our church hosted VBS. Thanks to Flo our boys were able to make it everyday. This VBS was a life changing experience for PayBo. On the fourth day of VBS he came home and was telling me he had talked to Mrs. Kathy about being saved and being baptised. He said they talked for awhile and decided he was not quite ready. After asking me and his dad tons of questions on Thursday night he said I know I'm ready now mom. He said I am going to talk to Mrs. Kathy again tomorrow and get saved and so he did. Two Sundays later PayBo went to the front of the church to talk to Bro. Nathan and told him he knew Jesus and wanted to be bapt-t-tized (that's how he says it). The following Sunday he was baptized!

How amazing!

This will be a time he will never forget!

This will be a time Jim and I will never forget!

A Baby Shower....

2008-07-07T21:59:00.006-05:00

We put on a small baby shower for a co-workers daughter. At the last minute my friend Rhonda and I were asked to help decorate and help serve so of course it's hard for me to say no to something like that since I love decorating things. Here is just a few pictures from that event.

I threw this little arangement together at the last minute for a centerpiece

Teresa (Her Mom), Ashley (Mommy-To-Be) & her mother-in-law

Cake from Cherry Laurel

Musical Chairs...it was to funny

Like Sons, Like Father....

2008-07-02T21:20:00.008-05:00

I know I have the saying a little backwards, but you'll understand when you are finished reading this blog.

Monday nigth I was asked ever so nicely to cut my kiddos hair. There is just something about cutting little boys hair. It seems to fly every where and before I know it I'm covered in hair. But since I am certified (not prefessional though so don't get any ideas) I guess it's easier and cheaper to just do it myself.

So I started off with Colby and he got up on the stool and said "Bushhog me momma" so at his request I did so. But first he wanted to look like his grandaddy so we did. Take a look

After I was finishewd with Colby it was PayBo's turn to get in the hot seat. So I asked him what do you want, he replied "short on the sides and a little on top. Then his daddy had to make a remark, "come on PayBo you get a bur and so will I". PayBo thought about it, and said to his daddy no he didn't want to. Well I started cutting PayBo's hair and talking to him saying come on PayBo don't you wanna see your daddy with no hair. So he gave in and said ok you can bushhog me to. So I guess you know where I am going with this.

YES JIM GOT A BUR TO...CHECK IT OUT

Aren't they to cute! Now Jim and Colby really look alike don't they?

Join In On My Post Below....

2008-06-24T14:54:00.002-05:00

See told ya I would be the one who only had one person participate!

THANKS JENNA!

Now I see below that I have several people pass by my site, next time you pass by STOP! And join in! I promise I won't bite!

My Love For Photography....

2008-06-20T10:41:00.014-05:00

I have seen so many people put posts out to show your favorite rooms, show your mess, show this and show that. So I have decided to start my own. It's a little scary though because you see all these people who have done these that have 100's of people replying and I will be the person that has one...haha! So here's the shout out: Share your favorite picture or pictures that you have taken. It does not matter if I know you or not please feel free to join in. It could be of your children, weather or nature it doesn't matter. I just love looking at photos and I know there are many others out
there that do as well. Have fun!

My hubby took this one of his dog Pete

Here is just a few of mine and I will add some more later this evening.

A Call For Help....

2008-06-18T11:59:00.007-05:00

As most of you know I am walking in the Breast Cancer 3 Day in Dallas, Texas. I would love for everyone who visits my blog to add a link to their own promoting that walk to help me raise money. As you can see I have a direct link on my page where people can go to donate. In order for it to go to our team this link must be clicked. Or you can just go to www.the3day.org and click donate and put my name (Andi Green) and it will work that way. Anything you can give will help! All proceeds will go to support Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation!

PLEASE SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TO HELP THOSE GOING THROUGH THIS DISEASE!

Our Eventful Trip To Linden....

2008-06-17T22:19:00.006-05:00

This past weekend we took a trip to Linden to be with Jim's dad for father's day. We still had four puppies left so we had to take them with us. So I am gonna paint you a very funny picture, feel free to laugh along with me!

We start off Saturday morning bathing and drying all four puppies so that they would not stink up the truck. After we were through bathing them we took them all back out to the kennels until time to leave. About 30 mins later we got the truck all packed up, and loaded up the puppies into the cab of the truck. Yes I said CAB of the truck! Imagine four 9 mth old big puppies in the front of the truck. That would make a good story just in itself! OK so we are driving and driving and driving and Jim stops in Tyler at a gas station to let them out to run for a few minutes. While he looked after the puppies Colby and I went into the store to grab a drink. When we came out Jim said, "the puppies rolled in the sewer". I was like your kidding, but sure enough they smelt just like Poo! OK so now we both look at each other trying to figure out what we were going to do to get these puppies all the way to Linden smelling like that and having

sewer all over them. So Jim says to me, why don't you run back up to walmart and grab a dog box, while I stay here with the puppies. I replied thats quite a ways to go back to walmart. So across the street was a Dollar General so I told Jim let me run across the street and see if they have any dog boxes. Jim was a little skeptical about there being any there but I had made up my mind I was gonna go look before I had to go all the way to walmart. So Colby and I drive over to the store and go in, and the whole time saying to my self (please have one please have one). Guess what? They did!! So I bought two boxes because they

were not big enough for all four to fit in one. We drive back over to the store and Jim was quite surprised that I came back with them. So we get the dogs in the boxes and of course had to go back in the store to wash up. So Jim loads the dog boxes back into the cab of the truck. Yes I said it again the CAB of the truck! SO Jim opened up 2 air fresheners and placed them under the seat to help with the lovely smell we had to endure the rest of the way to Linden. Finally we arrived in Linden and happily got out of the truck to grab a huge breath of fresh air. By the way we are now down to 2 puppies. Any takers?

Colby Is Offically In First Grade....

2008-05-30T23:50:00.007-05:00

My little man is growing up right before our very eyes. It seems like yesterday we moved to Athens when he was just 3 months old. And now here he is 6 years old and a kindergarten graduate. He sang two songs and then he got to walk across the stage in his little maroon cap, with the tassel dangling in his face. The diplomas they got are 10 times better than my high school diploma. (How sad). Way to go Colby!

Colby and Mrs. Campbell (Principle)

Colby giving me a great smile

Colby and his teacher Mrs. Dishman

End Of School Activities....

2008-05-30T23:26:00.008-05:00

Just thougth I'd share a few pictures with everyone of Payden's track day and Colby's water day. Enjoy!

The Ultimate Healer....

2008-05-30T18:00:00.004-05:00

This past weekend I took advantage of the holiday and made a trip up to Houston to visit with my mom.

My mom as most everyone knows has been fighting breast cancer for the last year. She had been being treated in a wonderful hospital in Baytown. She recently moved her journey to MD Anderson. I believe about 2 months ago she went there because her Dr. told her the cancer was to advanced for them there. After all the first initial testing at MD Anderson she was told she had 9 cancer tumors throughout her body. They started chemo immediately so that they could shrink those tumors enough to remove them and do a stem cell transplant. This Tuesday she returned back to do another PET scan to see if the tumors were small enough to continue on with the rest of her treatment. So mom called me Tuesday night and this is how our conversation went:

Andi what cha doing? (in a very soft low voice): nothing mom just fixin some dinner: Andi are you sitting down? : No mom, why do I need to? : Yes you do Andi : Have you talked to your sister? : No mom why do you ask? : Again she says are you sitting down? : No mom, what's wrong do I need to really sit down : In her low sadly voice she replied yes Andi you really do. : OK mom I'm sitting, what's wrong? What happened? : Well as you know I went to the Dr. today: Yeah, and? : They did another PET scan to see if the tumors were small enough to be removed and to begin with the transplant : Yes, and? : Well, with much hesitation...well then a loud scream THEY ARE ALL GONE! : What? What do you mean? : She said the doctor can not even see the tumors any more they are all gone! : OH MY GOODNESS! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! : I know Andi and I know that it is a miracle of God that is the only way that they could be gone without a trace. I know God took them from me and I felt it when he did. A weight was lifted.

As you could imagine we both shed tears of joy. Her journey is not over yet though. She will receive one more chemo treatment, and then on June 23rd she will receive the stem cell transplant. The doctors say that even though the tumors are gone the toxins are still invading her body. Hopefully with the stem cell transplant, she will have a much better chance of never having a re-occurrence. Please continue you to pray for her! The stem cell transplant is a tough thing to go through. She will be in the hospital for 2 weeks to a month and then 100 days of 24hr nursing care. So she will be at MD Anderson for 4 mths. Again thanks to everyone that has kept her in your prayers! This is a living testimony that prayers can and will be answered.

A Yummy Treat....

2008-05-20T16:02:00.002-05:00

When I picked PayBo up from school today he had his TAKS test results. The note stated that Ms. Cunningham's class had 100% passing. Then it went on to say your child missed____out of 40 questions. Guess how many he missed? He missed ZERO! PayBo made a 100 on his Math TAKS. So of course I had to take him to get a little treat. And of course I had to get one for myself as well. I am so proud of him! God has blessed us with two terrific boys and for that I am thankful!

WAY TO GO PAYBO!

And The Biggest Thing Keeping Us Busy....

2008-05-17T21:43:00.009-05:00

BASEBALL OF COURSE!

Here are some pictures of recent games

Playing Catch-Up....

2008-05-17T20:34:00.004-05:00

I don't even know where to begin because its been so long since I have blogged. So I guess I will just start and in no particular order this is what has been happening in the Green household.

This is PayBo being a cowboy for western day at school. Notice the hat is on backwards (What a cowboy)

While we were in Linden last weekend I took the opportunity to go and visit with my sister and her family. While we were there Jaici though it would be fun to get out teh tattoo machine I gave her at Christmas. Here's what the results were.

Marcus, Jaici, Colby & PayBo

Colby's tattoo (Don't ask) haha

Jaici & Colby

Allie drinking her Coke Zero ( She must get that from her Aunt)

Jaici giving me a sweet pose

Colby went the the Texas Freshwater Fisheries for his field trip this past week and I got to go along with him. Here are a few pictures from that.

Our Trip To Mexico...

2008-05-04T23:00:00.005-05:00

Happy Birthday Norma!

Well at least as close as you could get to Mexico in Texas. Jim, Scott, Norma and I went to Dallas to celebrate Norma's birthday. So she choose a Mexican restaurant on Jefferson.

As we are driving up Scott says it's going to look like we are going to a scary part of town but it's fine trust me. By this time we are thinking OMG what has Scott gotten us into. As we drive down Jefferson it is just like Mexico. The buildings are all bright colors, people walking around everywhere, and not to mention the Cinco De Mayo celebration going on. So we finally get there and got seated at very close arranged tables I might add. Of course the waiter comes up and starts talking in Spanish. So we both looked and Scott and Norma and told them what we wanted and they ordered for us. By the way they had some drinks there I have never heard of but they were strangely good. Norma had one called Rice Water don't ask me what was in it but it was good. Scott got one called watermelon water and it tasted just like the juice off a fresh watermelon. I had diet coke and Jim had tea. We are such risk takers aren't we!

About the time we were through eating a mariachi band showed up and played some songs, people were walking around selling light up items, someone there making balloon animals I mean it was a complete Mexican experience . By the way the food was excellent and we both would definitely go back. With Scott & Norma of course because we speaky no spanish.

After we left the restaurant we drove over to the west end and walked around for awhile. A man suckered us into 4 roses for $10 and we watched a man make painting with cans of spray paint. He was very cool. It's amazing the talents God blesses us with. We finished the night off at a candy shop. Not cheap but great candy! All in all it was a great night with great friends!

Quote Of The Day....

2008-05-01T09:49:00.002-05:00

I love going online and looking at all different kinds of quotes. So today I have decided that I am going to start posting quotes every so often, and I think this is a great one to start with. Especially with me trying doing this 3 day walk. Sometimes I think what have I gotten myself into and then other days I think I am so thrilled to be a part of this. I would absolutely love to host one myself around here. Hey wait, FLO wouldn't that be a good idea. To host either a walk or run to raise money for our 3 day?

Now here's my quote of the day!

If you think you're too small to have an impact, try going to bed with a mosquito.
-- Anita Roddick

What We Will Do For Our Kids....

2008-04-29T22:35:00.006-05:00

Wii Mania at the Green household! I am pretty sure everyone knows what I'm talking about. We finally gave in and bought it for Payden for his birthday.

I say to everyone...GET ONE! They are sooooo much fun. We have played every night since we have had it. And I tell you what you will get the best workout. After the first night of playing I was so sore the next day. I think it is so much better than any gaming system made for kids. It gets them off there hineys and gets them moving! We even got my mother-in-law to play it and she had a blast! Here are a few pictures.

Birthday Party Fun....

2008-04-29T22:21:00.006-05:00

Catch Up Continued....

2008-04-29T21:52:00.003-05:00

This past Sunday my oldest son turned 9. Can you believe it 9 years old? It seems just like yesterday we were playing in the ball pit at our house in Hughes Springs. He loved playing in that thing.

Payden is at that age where he loves his mom but doesn't want her around alot. That is the toughest thing I have gone through as a parent so far. I mean he was my first child and the first grandbaby on both sides of our families. Can't you just imagine how spoiled we had him. I would like him to be that little boy who couldn't make a move without me. Now don't get me wrong he is still a Momma's boy, but when Dad asks him if he wants to go do something he doesn't say no I want to stay with mom, he tells me, mom I'm going with Dad see ya later.

Now I know for Dads that's the days they look forward to. When their son can go and do everything they can. But what happens when Colby gets to that point. Where's that little girl I always wanted? What will I do? Sit at home and twiddle my thumbs while the boys are out hunting, fishing, and having father son bonding times? I know I can do all these things with them, but would that be selfish on my part? My boys mean the world to me and its scary to think about how fast they are growing up. Just the other day a friend said to me man I can't believe Payden is 9 he was only 4 years old when we met y'all. Ouch! I mean it just seems like yesterday. Cherish all the times you have with your children it passes so quickly you won't even remember yesterday.

Train up a child in the way he should go;
even when he is old he will not depart from it.

—Proverbs 22:6

I'm baaaaack....

2008-04-29T16:54:00.010-05:00

I know it's been awhile and I hate that, but I have been working so darn much I am just to exhausted at the end of the days to get on here. Example: Last night I signed on so I could make a post and within the time it takes to open that page up I feel asleep. Now anyone who knows me knows that I am a night owl, but not lately. I fall asleep quicker than Jim nowadays and trust me thats fast!

Ok now lets catch up:

As you know Jim is a big bird hunter, and we have three bird dogs. Recently Jim's female dog Bell had a litter of puppies and they are so precious. She had 6 puppies 5 female and 1 male (ladies what does that tell you? Girls Rule!!) They are now at the age where we can actually get them out and play with them. Here's a few pictures so ya'll can see for yourselves.

This little sweetie I named Blaze because of the white stripe down her head, shes my favorite!

Aren't they tooooo cute!

This one we named Skunk, I think you can see why.

Well I tried to get caught up but guess what? Yep you guessed it, it's time to head off to the ballpark for Colby's first official game. I will hopefully get the rest caught up tonight.

T-Shirts Are Now On Sale....

2008-04-16T21:02:00.005-05:00

I have officially ordered some of the Breast Cancer t-shirts I designed. Hopefully she will have them ready this Friday or Monday. The shirts will be $14 and all the proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and help support our team participate in the 3-Day walk in Dallas. So if you would like a shirt please let me know. The lady is going to make 50 to start off with and she will let me come pick them up as I sale them.

Here is the pictures of the front and back just to remind ya what it looks like. This will be on a light pink shirt with lime green and hot pink design. I can't wait to see them. Orders are now in session. Come on you know you want one or two or three?

Baseball Or Chaos....

2008-04-14T21:51:00.009-05:00

The Drillers

This past weekend we went to Linden to watch my niece Jaici and nephew Cade play in a T-Ball tournament. It was great to watch them play. I am still not sure if I enjoyed myself? Let me explain: Linden Baseball - I am use to certain rules and their rules are totally different. I mean it's not real baseball and that frustrates me. Every kid on their team gets out on the field (13) now just imagine 13 4 & 5 year olds on a baseball field together in no particular spot. You could imagine the laughter I had when every kid on the team ran for the ball and all tumbled on each other because everyone wanted it. The pitcher had to wear a helmet with a face mask on it. What's up with that? OK now Athens baseball is the real deal! You have 9 players and they play in their positions not just where ever they want to be. No our pitcher does not wear a helmet thats just crazy. I mean some of the kids hit it hard, but your more likely to get hit with that thing on cause its hard to see through it. Ok is this crazy or do I just expect my kids to be tuff?

Who's to say which one is better or worse. I mean do we here at this age take it to serious and should we chill out, or are they just to relaxed? Now I am not saying anything bad about their t-ball assoc. I just think more things need to be based on the real sport so that when the day comes, they will be able to play it correctly. Now before my sister kills me because she is on that baseball board in Linden, I better say some nice things. Such as my niece and nephew did great. They hit the ball great, and it was nice to be able to have a chance to see them play. Jaici was so glad to see her Aunt Andi there. Everywhere I went so did she unless she was playing. She might as well be mine! Doesn't she look like me?

Ok so I know what your thinking. Andi is not as cute as her. Well at least I can wish can't I?

Here is a picture of Cade. He was the catcher. Here is a picture of him concentrating on that ball!

Aren't they tooooo precious with their 2nd place trophies!

Offically Signed Up....

2008-04-07T20:49:00.007-05:00

I have now officially signed up for the 3-Day Walk in Dallas. I am so excited. I know it won't be easy, but I am going to give it my all. I encourage everyone who reads this blog to join our team. We would love to have you. I feel like this is my way to say to my mom I am here with you fighting this fight and I will do what ever it takes to make it to that finish line.

"Therefore, wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, rally to us there. Our God will fight for us." Nehemiah 4: 20

SO FAR ON THAT TEAM:
Andi Green
Flo Ferrell
Kasey Holt
Brandy Larson

MAYBE'S
Rhonda Garcia
Norma McCurley

If I am missing anyone please let me know. Kasey I didn't get your friends name.

Fundraising Idea For 3 Day Walk...

2008-04-05T11:11:00.010-05:00

So as I was reading on some other sites and I stole this idea. Alot of people have done this so I thought I might try. I designed a T-Shirt and depending on what everyone thinks we could sale them to help raise money for the walk. If there is something you all don't like on this design please tell me so I can make some changes before I print any. (Sorry Marci I stole our Sunday School class name) you will see what I mean. Here are some pictures of it.

Front Of Shirt

Back Of Shirt

Who Thinks They Have The Best Boss?

2008-04-02T21:23:00.005-05:00

In my line of work I have come across some good managers and some not so good ones so I am gonna sum them up for you:

1.) Micro Manager: I know you know what I am talking about. Those managers who have employees just to say they have some. Every time you make a move they are breathing down your neck making sure it's done their way. They dismiss others' knowledge, experience, and ideas--no matter how good--then hover over them to make sure they're doing things "right." So why is it again that they need employees if they are going to do it anyway? No matter how organized, proactive, conscientious or effective you are as a worker, there's a chance you'll run into a supervisor who hovers like a bird of prey, waiting for you to fail before swooping in to wipe out what's left of your self-esteem. Who wants to work for someone like this? Definitely not me!

2.) The Bumbling Boss: This junk head is trying to hide their inadequacies behind big talk and other diversions. Although they are rather harmless, they are neither a good leader nor an inspiring one. Just because they have reached a higher position above you, he might also get a sense of false prestige. Occasionally showing their mistakes in disguise of guarding, and guiding them is your best bet. Who wants to work for someone like this? Not me!

3.) The Shouting Boss: OMG! I know one of these and thank goodness their not my boss. The psychology of shouting bosses is that they can get the things done only by shouting. They don’t mind shouting at anyone, anywhere. Although shouting is a sign of impatience, it is also because they want to be recognized on the spot. Satisfying their ego by listening to them calms them down. Must you yell at someone? Do you really think that will earn you any respect from your employees. Who wants to work for someone like this? Not me!

4.) Andi Style: And then there's me I like to treat everyone with fairness regardless of office politics. Communication is key. I like to keep an open door policy, support a constant flow of communication, and encourage others to do the same. Following these ideals builds good relationships with those with more power as well as those with less power. Bottom line, I try to follow the golden rule of leadership -- I should lead the way I would want to be led. I like to make sure every one's happy. All employee's should know that they are appreciated, because if they don't your staff will not work hard for you. I love working in a team environment. I want everyone to share their thoughts and ideas. I know ultimately it's my decision on what goes on, and that being the boss means I take responsibility for all of my employees, back them up at all times and take care of problems when I have them. I just don't do it in a manner that's in your face! So the big question. Who wants to work for someone like this? I hope all of my employees!

Update On Mom....

2008-03-29T22:58:00.004-05:00

Mom has started new chemo treatments through MD Anderson. Her last chemo treatments went very well and she was never sick. The day after she received this treatment she was very ill and has been all week. I talked with her today and she said she is feeling much better. They were suppose to do 6 weeks of chemo and then re-evaluate to see how this medication is working, but instead they decided to see her back this Tuesday to do some more testing to go ahead with the stem cell transplant (A stem cell transplant is the infusion of healthy stem cells into your body. If all goes well, these healthy stem cells take hold in your body and begin normal production of blood cells.Although the procedure is generally called a stem cell transplant, it's also known as a bone marrow transplant or an umbilical cord blood transplant, depending on the source of the stem cells.). As of right now the diagnosis is still not good. All the treatments they do hopefully will help prolong her life, but it will not cure the cancer.

Mom has cancer called Invasive Ductal Carcinoma IDC accounts for about 70 percent of all breast cancers. The cancer cells form in the lining of your milk duct, then break through the ductal wall and invade nearby breast tissue. The cancer cells may remain localized — staying near the site of origin — or spread (metastasize) throughout your body, carried by your bloodstream or lymphatic system. Her cancer has metastasized into several different parts of her body, including shoulder, sternum, and liver. The spot on her liver is to large to remove right now so they are trying to stop the growth on that one and shrink it so that they can remove it. Needless to say the outlook is still not good and she needs every ones prayers!

I want to say thank you to everyone for all your prayers and phone calls it means alot to know that our family has people like y'all who care about them that much!

What A Beautiful Day....

2008-03-29T22:12:00.009-05:00

It is days like today that I absolutely love! PayBo and Jim started off this morning at baseball practice and Colby and I slept in. When we woke up we got ready and went on to watch PayBo's practice. After we left there the family went to Subway and had some lunch. By this time it had started to warm up and become a beautiful day. Jim and the boys made their way to Tyler to pick up some baseball stuff, and I went to work for a little while. Can you believe I am spending a beautiful Saturday afternoon at work! After I left work I decided to run to Wal-Mart and get some flowers for the little flower bed in the front of my house. I love the color orange so of course you can guess what color I got. When I got home I proceeded to work on my flower bed and that lead to trimming bushes, raking leaves, and sweating! After the boys got home they came over and started to help me.

Once we were through with all of our yard work the boys decided they wanted to do bubbles so we did. The Easter Bunny left them some new bubble guns so they wanted to try them out. I do have to say they were the best bubble guns I have ever seen. I think they went on and on and on. I was definitely impressed by them.

Another Confession...

2008-03-24T22:47:00.002-05:00

You know I really did it good this time. Most people who read this blog know that our church is having a revival. So this weekend when we were in Linden I was telling Jim don't forget the revival is this week. He asked me what time did it start. I told him I wasn't real sure but I would check Monday morning because we have a flier on the door at the paper. So Jim calls me this morning once I got to work and asks me what time it starts. So I put him on hold and went to the front door to look and it said there was a speaker Sun. morning and Sun. night and that on the week nights it started at 6pm. So I made my way back to the phone to let Jim know he missed two speakers on Sunday, but that it started at 6pm tonight. So he comes home from work and rushed around to get ready in time to go and I took Colby to baseball practice. So about 30 minutes after I got to practice Jim shows up. I am thinking to myself oh my goodness what has happened? So I walk up to Jim and he says to me I can't believe you. It doesn't even start till the 30th, and you had the flier right in front of you reading it. I didn't even think to look at the dates because in my head I just knew it was this week. A note to everyone and especially myself don't assume anything double check and then check again. Sorry JimBo I hope you forgive me!

Our Trip to Mimi & Grandaddy's....

2008-03-22T20:36:00.011-05:00

We left the house Saturday about noon to make our way to Linden which is where all of Jim's family is from. Jim has the radio blaring, the boys have the TV's blaring and Colby also has his Nintendo DS blaring.

As we drove on Jim got sleepy and I took over..scary! We arrived safely in Linden and while we waited for everyone to get home Jim slept some more and the boys and I went outside and did some chalk drawings and soaked our feet in the pool. Well they soaked there feet it was way to cold for me! After everyone got home we rode some 4-wheelers and went out to eat dinner. When we got home the boys wanted to hunt some easter eggs I had bought them that glowed in the dark, so we did. (These eggs were not the greatest at glowing, the boys definately needed larger flashlights than what came with the eggs.)

Now we are back inside and finally getting settled down and when we wake up another long, fun, tiring day ahead of us!

Time With The Kiddos....

2008-03-21T23:14:00.007-05:00

Since Jim has been working so much it has been pretty much been me and the kids getting quality time together. He has been working 7 days a week 12 hours a day, and Thursday he worked till 5am. Almost 24 hours of work how crazy is that. At least we know he is committed to his job. That's one of the reasons I love him so much because he is committed to anything and everything he does! So while he has been working I think I am starting to perfect the whole cleaning out the dog pens thing.

Check me out!

It was such a beautiful day today that the boys and I stayed outside most of the day. Yes I finally took a day off work and I will have to say it felt great to just relax. On one side of our house we have a long row of Azaleas and they are starting to bloom so of course you know I had to get some pictures.

After we were through playing in the flowers we though we would play a little baseball. As most people know the Green Family are huge baseball fanatics. And this time of year we are so busy with both of our boys playing. Here is a few pictures from our session of baseball and don't laugh at the picture of me pitching.

Catching Up On My Posting....

2008-03-21T00:20:00.013-05:00

So it's been awhile since I have made any post so I am gonna catch up here all at the same time!

Last week Colby had a picnic at school and afterwards he got to do some kite flying. Here are a few pictures from that.

This past weekend I took a trip down to Dayton to spend some time with my mom. Which by the way she is feeling pretty good right now. She spent three days in MD Anderson going through test after test. She will go back on April 2nd to get all her results to find out what treatment option will help her the best. Pretty much all weekend I was there we just relaxed and had great bonding time. Mom has a trampoline outside so she decided we needed to go out there and try it out. Look at these goofy pictures she got of me!

Guess what my Stepdad was doing while we were be goofy?

Don't tell him I posted this...haha!

PayBo Has A Mind Of His Own...

2008-03-11T20:30:00.004-05:00

Okay so again, as everyone knows I love reality shows. So tonight I am watching The Biggest Loser. Every time right before the commercial comes on the trainers give quick tips to use at home. One of the tips tonight was to have a cheat day once a week to give your metabolism a boost so that it does not get used to the same thing everyday. PayBo and Colby are sitting here watching it with me tonight. And right after the tip PayBo says and I quote "I have a cheat day everyday, I better work on my abs" so he drops down on the ground and starts doing push-ups. I died laughing! It was tooooo funny. Just goes to show you that even if your kiddos don't seem to be paying attention they really are.

Family In Germany....

2008-03-08T22:47:00.006-06:00

Jim's sister lives in Germany with her husband and two beautiful girls. Her husband is in the military and that is where they are stationed. So she sends pictures of them so we can see how things are going in that part of the world. Here is a few of the newest pictures she sent me.

Guess What Time It Is For The Green's....

2008-03-08T14:54:00.005-06:00

As the sign next to our front door says, "We Interrupt This Family For Baseball Season!" Today was the baseball tryouts for all the kiddos in Athens Teenage Baseball Assoc., but thanks to Jim coaching PayBo did not have to try out, but he wanted to run by there for a minute to see who all was there trying out. Since Jim had to work today I managed to get dressed and run him over there for a few minutes. This season PayBo moved up to the Senior Midget age group and Colby will spend one more year in T-Ball. They are both so excited that Baseball Season has finally returned!

A Snowy Morning In Athens....

2008-03-07T16:13:00.005-06:00

This is how we started off our lovely Friday morning at the Green household!

I myself have been very sick but you can bet I had my little self outside taking tons of pictures of the snow. It's not like SNOW happens to often in East Texas so we have to enjoy it when we can. Here's a few more pictures from this morning.

Check This Out....

2008-03-07T15:40:00.002-06:00

A friend shared this with me and I thought it was pretty cool so, I am sharing it with everyone!

Mom's Cancer...

2008-03-03T19:48:00.003-06:00

You know you listen to the doctors and it scares you. You here what they have to say whether it be good or bad or no news at all. But we have to keep the most important thing in our hearts and minds. God is the Ultimate Healer!

But Jesus replied, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." (Luke 18:27)

Mom (Angela) heard from MD Anderson today. The Stem Cell Research dept. called her. She will be making her way to MD Anderson on next Tuesday and staying there until Friday. They told her there were two options they were considering. One is a bone marrow transplant and the other is stem cell therapy. I believe both options are to help slow down the cancer but not stop it. As of right now they say it is incurable. Hopefully once they get her there they will do more testing and find out the exact type of cancer she has. As of right now they are still telling her they don't know. In the meantime she is suppose to start radiation tomorrow. Once she goes to MD Anderson they will most likely transfer those treatments over there.

Please continue to keep her in your prayers!

3 Day Walk....

2008-03-01T17:12:00.004-06:00

I would love to participate in this 3 day walk for the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. It takes place in Dallas Texas November 7-9. I would love for people to do it with me. You can sign up as an individual or you can sign up as a team.

Each walker must agree to raise a minimum of $2,200 for the Breast Cancer 3-Day benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund, in order to walk. If you haven’t raised $2,200 by the time you check in for the event, you can make a donation to your own fundraising account, put up a credit card to insure the balance and allow yourself four weeks after the event to continue to fund raise, or you can choose not to participate in the event.

I know this is alot of money to raise per person, but I would love to do this. I was thinking maybe some kind of event to raise money. Wouldn't it be great to do something like this. I know Flo you and I have talked about this before but if we are going to do this we would have to get started soon in order to raise enough money. And of course to get in shape for it.

My Mom & Kenneth (Stepdad)

HOW AMAZING WOULD THIS BE!

We could represent the wonderful Henderson County! And of course we would have to come up with a great team name! If anyone is interested in doing this let me know. I would love to have as many ladies as we can!

What An Exhausting Week....

2008-03-01T16:12:00.015-06:00

Finally Taste of Home has come and gone and it was a huge success! We had the auditorium set up for 600 people and we ended up having to add chairs twice. Final count I think we ended up with almost 700 people which was GREAT!

We started out the day at 8:30AM getting the auditorium set up at the Cain Center.

After we were finished setting up that morning Jamie (Culinary Specialist), Me & Chris (Emceed with me due to Jayson being ill) spoke with us to go over everything for the show. That's when the nervousness set in. Thanks goodness Chris was able to fill in because I don't think I would have been able to do it myself. I don't know how we did but I think it turned out pretty good, at least that's what a few people have told me.

Jamie was kind enough to take time out of her busy day to give a small class to the LaPoynor Culinary Class. She spoke with them for about 45 mins and then they helped us throughout the day. They also returned back for the show to help sell drinks and pass out door prizes.

The doors opened at 4:30 p.m. and I was surprised at the amount of people who were already in their seats and ready for the show to begin which did not start until 6:30 pm.

After the show was over of course we all had to stay and help clean up. We had to help tear everything down, stack tons of chairs, and clean up all the trash (which i might add was alot).

All in all it was a blast, but I am glad it is over! I hope everyone enjoyed and hope to see even more at the next show.

Taste of Home Is Nearing....

2008-02-26T19:19:00.013-06:00

This week is pure craziness! We are getting closer and closer to the Taste of Home Cooking School and I can tell. Today was our last and final meeting before the show on Thursday. The goodie bags are stuffed the Cain Center is booked, tickets are selling like crazy and we are all running around like mad people trying to make sure we have everything in order. We have a fun little game planned to warm up the crowd before the show, there will be several vendor booths set up, there will also be food vendors there (Dominoes, McAlisters, & the new Upper Crust Bakery), many door prizes up for grabs, and to top it off me and Jayson (The Editor of the Athens Daily Review) as your Emcees (Scary!!)

Me & Jayson

Tomorrow will be the last day you can get tickets at $8 so be sure and get one. After that they will be $10 at the door. I think the event will go very well and I think we are as ready as we are going to be. Wish us luck and we hope to see as many of you as we can! Here are a few pictures of the volunteers that helped us stuff goodie bags.

I will look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at the paper buying tickets!!!

Being Honest Is Not Always Easy....

2008-02-25T20:14:00.003-06:00

Ok so you won't believe what I did and I can't believe I am confessing this but I am. So a few blogs ago I made a false statement. On the blog titled 7 random things about me I had a mess up, and Jim being addicted to reading the blogs caught me. Of course I have fixed it now but I still thought I would share. On my blog I put Jim and I had been married almost 11 years, can you believe it is really almost 12 years. He told me usually it's the man that forgets these things. He made me feel so bad that I though I must confess to the world. This is my way of making that up to him! He said he was gonna get on here and blog about it himself so before he had a chance to talk bad about me I thought I better beat him to it...haha!

Me & Jim

A Hair Don't....

2008-02-25T19:28:00.005-06:00

My sister will kill me when she sees this post but I warned her that she better be prepared if I'm around because my camera goes everywhere with me. When we first got to the hospital my sister had already been there. She had went to bed with a wet head and when she woke up this is what she had. This was a definite hair emergency! So as you can see I started working on her, but she would not let me get a final pic of the calm tame hair so these are the pictures she is stuck with.

Sorry Audi I warned you about my camera! Luv ya sis!

7 Random Things About Me....

2008-02-24T08:22:00.004-06:00

Thanks Keri...well no one has to be worried about getting tagged from me because everyone I know has already been tagged..haha

My sister took this pic of me blogging in the hospital...she was trying out my camera

Let me think...

1.) I hate needles! Every time I see a needle I get very weak in the knees. When I was pregnant I passed out a many of times when I had to get my blood taken...im serious I really did! Someting about needles and hospitals don't sit well with me.

2.) I absolutely love Red Lobster. It is my favorite place to eat. Snow Crab legs dipped in that butter sauce they bring you, with those biscuits...OMG! they are to die for. If Jim liked it we would eat there at least once a week. And can you believe I have a gift card from Christmas to Red Lobster that I still have'nt used. Shame on me!

3.) I love reality shows...I'm pretty sure i've blogged on that before, but I just can't help it im addicted to them! I would say my favorite it is....well I love them all it's to hard to pick one favorite.

4.) I can not stand to go into any restroom and see an empty toliet paper roll. I mean come on how hard is it to take the empty one off and put a new one on. It takes like two seconds. Oh and what gets me even more angry is if there is an empty toliet paper roll and a fresh roll of toliet paper sitting on the counter. Now that's lazy! Just put the darn thing on!

5.) I love to go bowling..I know that sounds a little corny but I do. I of course am not very good but for some reason I just love it. We had a few girls night out at my work and all of us went bowling and it was a blast. Payden had his birthday party at the bowling alley last year and he loved it as well. Pretty much the whole family loves it.

6.) I came from a divorced family. My mom has been married three times and they say third times a charm and they were right for her. Finally it's nice to see my mom truly happy! My dad has also been married three times, but as most of you know I don't really ever see him.

7.) Jim and I went to school together since 5th grade, and never really knew each other until my freshman year in high school. Can you believe he said he knew me but I was ugly back then...haha! We actually met each other at a local rodeo and till this day he will tell you I came up to him XXXXXXX not true. And don't let him tell you it is. We started dating each other that night and here we are almost 16 years later still together. We dated for four years and been married almost 12. Can you believe high school sweethearts and still going strong!

I tag no one because Flo and Keri already did....haha....love ya'll!

Hospitals....

2008-02-23T19:05:00.005-06:00

Well all weekend I have been staying at San Jacinto Methodist hospital in Baytown with my mom who was once again diagnosed with cancer. I think everyone who knows me knows that I have a phobia about hospitals especially when its due to horrible circumstances. But I have put that fear aside to be with my mom. I have stayed with her overnight ever since I arrived here. And needless to say no sleep because every time you dose off another nurse comes in to do something. My mom has been through so much in her life that it kills me to see her having to go through this all over again so soon. The doctors say that it is not good, they did a scan on her liver and that turned out to be cancer as well. They have started the process to get her into MD Anderson hospital in Houston. She will again start her chemo treatments and radiation Monday. Once they get her into MD Anderson they will do a PET scan to determine if it is in the bones if in fact it is in the bones they will do a bone marrow transplant which they have already put her on the list to receive one. My mom is the strongest person I know and she will fight as hard as she can, but ultimately it's in Gods hands and at this point in her journey all we can do is pray, pray and pray so more. Thanks to all of you who have offered your support and prayers. We love y'all and ask to please keep praying for her!

My Sweet Mommy

My Stepdad (The best thing that could have ever happened to my mom)

Jim is getting hooked on blogging....

2008-02-23T17:56:00.002-06:00

I get online to see whats new and Jim can't help but ask...is there any new blogs? I think he is getting more addicted than I am. Now he has started commenting on some of them with my name so I think it's time to start up his own. I don't think I will actually convince him to do his own so to those of you he is commenting to i'm making him sign his name. Haha!!
My Lovely Addicted Blogger!!!

Heading Out To Take On The World....

2008-02-17T19:12:00.002-06:00

After a great weekend with the youth they are headed out Sunday morning for their final time at the Green Household. I guess all I can say is thanks to you all for being such great guys. Stay strong in your faith and never let anyone tell you, you can't achieve something. With God on your side there is nothing you can't accomplish.

God Bless You All!

Good Kids Are Hard To Find....

2008-02-16T16:29:00.020-06:00

During this weekend we have got to spend some time with some of the boys from our youth group and listen to them talk about God and his mighty powers. You can't help but love to have kids like these in your home. Now granted I have done lots of cleaning and went through lots of food and drinks since Friday night but it's well worth it! The best part of this is that these good Christian boys are having great influences on my kids. They will be the ones my kiddos look up to one day. Not to mention my boys have found some great play buddies. I think I will find Nerf bullets all over this house even weeks after all the youth is gone..haha! Boog you have done great things with these kids and you should be very proud! May God bless you in your ministry and everyone else involved in D*Now. Enjoy these pics of the youth having fun and of course my kids are right in the middle.