Advertising....what's the message?

With bullying being such a hot topic these days I've started really looking at some of the commercials on tv.  Have you seen the one where the boys have a jump rope competition to see who gets the sandwich???/  Great premiss, good idea, but then it goes astray when it has the little girls tie them up and ....steal the sandwich.  Is that a good message to send, that it's OK to steal their sandwich???  That is just the most obvious of the commercials running today supporting bad manners, bad ethics and/or bad parenting.  A local bar has an add inviting people out....and if you don't "I'll slash your tires".  Makes ya wanna run right over and have a drink doesn't it?  Goes along with the country song that promotes keying the guys 4 wheel drive. What kind of messages are we sending to our youth?  If you think I'm over the edge, next time you sit down to relax and watch tv, really listen to some of these ads.  You will be surprised.

Today is my husbands birthday.  I've known this man for 40 years......guess we've had fun cause time has flown!  His biggest decision today???? Where to eat tonight.

Looking forward to Nancy Carmack's next blog. I'm sure it will be filled with beautiful wedding photo's and all her thoughts.  Since we are in the planning stages of a wedding, I'm looking forward to seeing if we are on the right track to a successful event.

Well, can't publish this without mentioning the Texas Rangers. Ok, there, I mentioned them.  I am just a bit angry with them so you know the saying, "If you can't say anything nice....."  I'm sure all of Texas is hoping they can shake it off and make a comeback.

Have a great day and a safe Halloween!!!

Why ????

Why do people drive the wrong direction in a parking lot, even when they see a very large red Excursion coming right at them?  Why do you have to know Spanish to get a job but not English?  Why does diesel (that is cheaper to make) cost more than gasoline?  Why have parents stopped teaching their children manners?  Why do we enforce the seperation of church and state and take Christmas and Easter as holidays? (I like them, so don't change that) Why are we not allowed to  pray at a football game but all the kids can openly cuss on campus?  Why do they still call Pigskin Jubilee a marching contest when all the bands walk? (No high knees and pointed toes these days..)  Why do they call it babysitting when you rarely get to sit?  Why can't anyone have a personal opinion anymore?  Why do clueless people always want to give advice?

I'm sure there will be more "Whys?" later.

Just going to add a few photo's to brighten your day.....

This is the rig my son was working on in Alabama....
He worked nights so don't think he got to look around much while he was there.

This is Morgan......she really likes to make faces now.

This is one of my favorites!

I think this is Goldie....one of the "monster" pups that Amanda's dog had.  This is at 4 weeks and that is a standard size laptop....not a notebook.  She sent a picutre the other day and their paws fill up her hand.  They will be large hunters!!!

As I write this I think of several of my friends who are having personal issues this week....good and bad. Diana's Mother is holding her own but could use lots of prayers for God to do what is best...and I'm sure my friend Nancy is beside herself counting the minutes until the backyard wedding is a success. I'm sure both of these problems will be solved with God's guiding hand.

Think I may have posted the pup photo....but it's so darn cute...who cares!!! Till next time....

Thoughtful weekend

See this amazing young man?  This is my son....looks like lightning is coming from his fingers.  His fiance gets singing wake up calls from him....(he's on a rig in Alabama)  isn't that romantic?





By the way, he was performing with his band at Zoofari at Gladys Porter Zoo .








Saturday I went to my Grandson's soccer game....5 year olds play great soccer; then to lunch with his Mom , her Mom and Morgan, at Arturo's in Weslaco. Afterwards we stopped at Well's of Weslaco....wow, hadn't been there in years!!! What memories that brought back!  If  Dad's crops did well, Mom would take me there and I could get 2 dresses!!! (this was during my high school years).  I don't know if I grew up or if the store has shrunk but it didn't seem as large but still very elegant.

After that trip, Caleb came home with me.  We rode everything there is to ride here, played washers, and T-Ball and keep away (with Stitch).  Then he called his Mom to see if he could stay all night.  He did. For once he didn't sleep cross ways in the bed, which was great!!! He stayed 1/2 the day Sunday before he wanted to go home.  I think not having the golf cart to drive (Bill was using it) made it boring.  But what I am getting at with this whole story is....while riding around with him I thought...wow, I really have a lot of stuff that needs doing or that I should be doing....I am getting further behind...blah,blah,blah...and then it dawned on me.  What I was doing was 10 XXXX's more important than clean dishes, mopping the floor, laundry or any of those other things that are still waiting as I write this.  I was spending time with family...creating a bond that lasts (I hope) for a long time....I was sharing moments with a little boy that will never come again...moments that once they are gone...you can't get back.....and.....we were having fun.  So today, I will get back to work.  I will load the dishwasher, vacum and mop but yesterday...I made memories.              

things that make you go ahhh or awwwww.....

First the awwww...this is Goldie...she is 5 weeks old and looks to be a computer geek.  Just so you know her size...this is a regular size laptop...not a notebook.  And....she's the runt.....  Don't think there is anything cuter than a baby....

Now an ahhhhh....his name in the marquis lights......(he sings that song too)...same great music, just going from Texas Heat to.....Ryan Lee Baker or the Ryan Baker Band......or what ever....just wish fame would call him up....but...whatever will be will be....

And of course, another awwwwwww.....Morgan is such a happy girl....and sooooo much fun. Babbling and giggling and making all those cute baby noises.....and crawling every where.  Hmmm I must ask Susie for some Caleb photo's....course I have some in my video since we are back on the soccer field...but they take brain power to post...and I'm just a little lazy today.













Susie is working really hard to find a place for their wedding....I'm helping but...wow...it has really gotten expensive!! I did get invited to see her try on dresses....that was so much fun we all wished we could find some more for her to try....but...she found one, totally different from what she was looking for, and it is gorgeous!!!  and.....looks awesome on her...

Well, just wanted to start October with some cute photo's and simple talk....I'm sure I'll have more to say later.