SCATTERGORIES.....

SCATTERGORIES…it’s harder than it looks! Copy and paste.

*Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following.
*they have to be real places, names, things…nothing made up!
*Try to use different answers if the person in front of you had the same 1st initial.
*You CAN’T use your name for the boy/girl name question.

What is your name? Laura

4 letter word: Love

Vehicle: Lincoln

TV Show: Lost

City: Las Vegas

Boy Name: Luke

Girl Name: Lydia

Alcoholic drink: Have no idea

Occupation: Lady at Mental Home

Something you wear: Lipstick

Celebrity: Lindsey Lohan (double L)

Food: Lettuce

Something found in a bathroom: Lavender Hand Soap

Reason for Being Late: Lazy

Cartoon Character: Lucy(Charlie Brown)

This was so random--but fun!! Everyone should try-

My Duty is Done

I have spent my last day on the Grand Jury. I have to say that is was not my most favorite thing to do! I have been there Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I have heard some cases that you would not believe-and in 6 months when my gag order is up--there are a few I would like to share. This is a strange world and the laws of this nation makes justice hard at times.
We toured all of the county owned buildings on Monday and the prison/jail today. It is interesting to me that when you are sent to prison-you get A/C, TV, 3 big meals a day and all the free time you could ever want. I was disgusted at the fact that there are no work programs in this prison/jail. I mean-heck-WHAT? is the punishment? I am still in awe as to how all this is bad(I would love for someone to pay my bills and me to have free time all day)-and to top things off, they are building another basketball court for them because they do not have enough(playground) equipment---WHATEVER!!!! Plant a garden, make something--DO SOMETHING!! I understand that they can not go anywhere AT ALL--like I can, but to me prison should be punishment-not privileges.
I just stopped and thought about our first year of marriage and realized we did not have cable because we did not want to spend the money--we had 3 channels to watch on TV and they have satellite---FREE!!!! I work everyday and uphold the laws--they do not--they have TV--I did not----anything wrong with this picture?
I would like to say that if anyone gets the opportunity to serve on a Grand Jury--take it. It is the only was as citizens we can change things in our community that we live in. I am glad I did it.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON

I was in the laundry room and getting things ready for Jury Duty tomorrow-and I looked out the back door and this is what I saw! These babies were so cute-they played for at least 10 minutes or so--one of the perks of living in the country I guess! I hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed watching them today!

LOVE BUG SEASON!

This was suppose to be posted on Friday 9/21/07

These are love bugs and I hate them. They come out in the spring and fall! They eat the paint away on your car when you hit them because of the acid in them--and YES--that is two bugs "stuck" together. The picture on the right if you look on the lock of the door-you will see more of them--they love the color white and swarm you! One of the perks of the south I guess!

This is Isabella Rose--she is ready for the town. We actually got to have her Thursday night and all day on Friday--Here are some pictures of her during our visit. There is a store here called Libby Lou's that girls can go and get all dolled up--Bella loves it and this time we went to Aunt Mere's and she doled Bella up for our trip to town!!

Cord and Bella--her best friend!
READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL!! GO TROJANS!
This is bath time at Lala's--she had a blast--it has been fun to see her and be able to talk to her---my guard is up but hopefully things will be better!!

It's a Small World!

First-I need to say that my thoughts and prayers are with Lara and Nick right now. I hope and pray that all goes well, Lara holds up good and is able to deal well with the months and years ahead of her...... LOVE YOU!

• Now I feel that I need to say just how grateful I am for this blogging thing--you know when I lived in Northern Virginia--IMing was the big thing to do to keep in touch and talk with everyone and goodness knows I tried to keep everyone up on the "happenings" when they were happening(no I am not talking about the gossip--the parties--goodness yall--stay with me here). Through this blog- I have meet new people-such as Tara(well I knew about her from Ben Bennett and Lara) but have never met her face to face--we chatted on the phone for several hours the other night and it was like we had know each other for years--that was a good thing if you ask me--(by the way Tara if you read this-I told Robert our plans and he could go and be quite or not go at all--but he was not ruining our party!!! :) ) When I moved to Virginia, I was coming from Hawaii(--man I still miss that place-) I was a nanny for a military family. I had the opportunity to hang out all day everyday with other nannies from the Langley Ward(and there were alot of us). I made some good friends and great memories with these people--I have kept up with some of you over the years--and others I have found through blogging--Rachel and Melissa. I have been horrible at keeping in touch with everyone. I know that we all get busy in our own lives. The thing that I LOVE most about blogging is when I get time, I can post--and when YOU get time, you can read---so I just want say something to each of you--
• Nick and Lara-Nick and I have never met-but will one day--Lara, we met SO randomly that it kills me one of the best moments with you would have to be--495 Beltway--I like big butts!!-baby got back! I think Oliver was there as well--because it was his families van that broke down. HAHA! You trip here was great as well!
• Heidi and Dave-Heidi, Lauren and I lived together for a year or so. We had great times in the townhouse--I always remember about you is your popcorn and scrap booking--oh and your blanket--and Cape Cod, New York and institute retreats!!!
• Kara--What can I say-I love your guts girl! RS presidency get away trip to St. Thomas and our trip to Hawaii are highlights--as well as the cabin-- you moving me to MS and all the fun from that trip--truck stop bathrooms--gotta love them--and last but not least you driving to come to my wedding when all the flights were cancelled after 9/11--and Heather too!
• Tara--I will have more to say on you after our trip to Jackson Square I am sure-Palm reading anyone? or the Bourbon Cowboy?
• Lauren-Of course living together, poker nights and our ice cream runs because life sucks at times and Maggiano's. CAR SHOPPING ANYONE?
• Kristin and Oliver-Krispy Kreme anyone or Five Guys? Any dance I go to will never be the same without Oliver--our midnight talks in the parking garage-haha!
• Matt-NEW ORLEANS BABY!! Kara was here as well--the trumpet you played while marching in the street waiting for the parade to begin will always stick out to me.
• Heather-Well I believe that I spent more time with you, Kara and Tema than my roommates at times-- in St. Thomas we(the 4 of us) made a deal to see each other and get together every year--I think we are still waiting for that year to be over(haha)-and last but not least-coming to my wedding and helping as much as you did--Thanks to you and Kara!
• Melissa-We had great times--sneaking out of the house to avoid Mark. We never had a bad time-always laughed and going to Lancaster, PA will always be a highlight for me.
• Natalie--FHE, we did that song from My Best Friends Wedding and you wore the wedding dress--still makes me crack up to this day--you always made me look like a million bucks--thanks a million. and killed my eye brows--still get them done(by the way) love ya!
• Dori-is Kara's sister and really went out of her way for me when Robert and I were sealed in the DC Temple--she made us a red velvet wedding cake (Robert ate the whole bottom layer) She was VERY pregnant with Robbie and I thank you very much!
• Rachie--She was my young friend-still in high school-I would watch her play Field Hockey-I met her through her brother and she always made me laugh
• Rachel DAVIS Palmer--you see there are 2 Rachel Palmer's--(Rachel Davis married Rachie's brother Aaron)-we spent everyday together and went everywhere together for sometime--going to Palmyra, NY and the Hill Cumorah Pageant and staying at your families home will be fond memories for me forever!
• Robert--my darling husband--all I can say is I love you with all of my heart-You make me want to be a better person everyday.

Mom, Mere, Jen and Sissy-I see or talk to yall often--you know I love ya!

P.S. One more little note----When I lived in Hawaii I ran into one of my DL's from my mission at BYU Hawaii and we hung out till I left-well- I recently found him again and he is in Jackson, MS about an hour or so from me-doing his internship at University Hospital. I am telling you--It is a small world after all!!

P.S.S. Sometimes in life I feel people need to hear how they have affected other lives for the good-so often in life we only hear the bad--I hope that you all enjoy this good and know that it comes from the bottom of my heart--thanks for all the good memories and great times. You all have touched my life--THANKS AGAIN!

DRAMA

I need this shirt. I did not go to sleep last night till --well--4am or so. Robert is gone and I cleaned the house and played on the computer. I had a great day yesterday--emotional--but great. I get a phone call this morning and now my brother is trying to call Bella and talk to her--he is a BIG part of the reason Amy stopped letting us see her--come to find out he told her that we were helping him kidnap Bella--(did I mention my brother is off in the head at times?). Anyway instead of Amy asking us about it-she just took her away. SO--we were able see her yesterday and it is probably just a coincidence but STILL leave the drama somewhere else.
I mean I wish one day did not have DRAMA!

On a lighter note--check out the Southern Belle T shirt website- they are so dang cute--and so TYPICAL of the south!!

Monday was a GREAT day!!

We got to see Bella today. Some of you remember this post .

Bella's grandma was watching Bella today and called and said that Bella came in the room and wanted to talk to her Aunt Mere and Lala so Barbara called us. I was so excited. We chatted for a few minutes and she said that she would meet us so we could see Bella. I immediately got ready, called Mere and we headed into town. When we saw her she just hugged us and loved on us--she would not let us go. It was heartbreaking and great all round up in one emotion. It has been a long 3 months that we have not been able to see her and her mother told us a while back she did not remember us anyway. Well-- she did remember us. Her mother showed up and we talked about things and we will hopefully get her this weekend sometime. We are still on guard with our emotions per say because we are scared of getting hurt--but when that little girl hugged me and would not let go--I melted and would do anything in the world for her. She looks just like me as a child and I feel a bond with her that is indescribable. So all I can say is this Monday was a great day!!

~~6th Anniversary~~

Well, we have made it 6 years. It does not seem that long but it has been. Robert was suppose to leave for work on Tuesday but did not leave until Friday--he said he was sick--I think he wanted to be with me for our anniversary--aah how sweet-right! Well we went to dinner and came home -it seems like we are getting older and older--just want to spend time at home.

I have been very sick lately and last weekend I did nothing but sleep and I have been under the weather this weekend as well. I just cannot seem to kick this cough and cold.

I thought about what I was doing 6 years ago and how far we have come in our lives and what all has happened. I then thought about Lara and what she has been going through. I want her to know that she is in my thoughts and hope she is doing well.