Quick update

I know that it has been awhile, but I am on a 2 week shut down at work so im staying very busy at home with the kids and hubby and some serious house cleaning. I just wanted to leave a note to let everyone know that I am still alive (lol) and I will post a blog soon. Peace...Joanna

FATHERS DAY

Today is the day we celebrate fathers, or dad's, so I want to tell you about the greatest father that I know...he is not my father, he is my childrens father.

I thank God everyday for JJ. He is a great father, a great husband, and an all around great guy. I LOVE YOU HONEY!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

I Get So Mad...

Sometimes, things that I have absolutely no control over totally just piss me off. This morning was one of those times.

"Mouse" is one of my dogs... He is the alpha male of the 3. He is 10 years old and we have had him since he was 6 weeks old. He was the first pet and he rules the house, (so he thinks) anyways, Mouse is getting up there in age so he is getting a little slower, but bless his heart, he still plays with the other dogs like a puppy would. This morning around 5:30am when I was getting home from work I let him outside, I don't usually have a problem with Mouse leaving the yard ( every once n' awhile he takes off, but he never goes far.) This morning for some reason when I went to let him in he was not at the back door like he would normally be. I called for him and called for him but he didn't come. I started to get a little worried so I went and woke JJ up and told him that Mouse had ran off and hadn't come back when I called him. Of course JJ got up and went out and hollered for him...still no Mouse. At this point I'm beginning to get upset, all these bad thoughts go through your head about what might be happening to him, it was terrible.

JJ decided to jump in the van and go looking for him but within 5 or 10 minutes he was back with no dog. When I asked him why he came back he told me that we just couldn't afford the gas to drive around looking for the dog. OMG, I was so angry, Not at JJ, I was angry at our government and whoever else controls the gas prices. For crying out loud I thought we lived in the "Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave." What is going on with our government when gas prices have gone so high that a 2 income family cant afford the gas to go looking for their missing dog? The United States is suppose to be "The land of Opportunity" Not the the " Land of Stealing from the People that are just trying to live."

The big controversy right now is finding out who is to blame for these rising gas prices, everyone is pointing the finger at someone else. Well my solution is, "Lets quit pointing the finger and work together to fix it." And believe me when I say, "I have one particular finger that I would like to point at someone every time I put gas in my vehicle!!!!!!"

Well to make a long story short, Mouse did find his way home about 4 hours after he took off, thank goodness. And I believe he might have had a good adventure because when he got home he was hyper and happy and covered in mud and dirt and something else that smelt real funky. I was so happy to see him. On a safe note we have now invested in a dog chain. LOL Peace.

Fun survey about Me

Do you want a boyfriend or girlfriend?
I will keep my hubby

How many texts are in your inbox?
It's always full

When did your last hug take place?
JJ hugged me right before I left for work tonight.

Are you a jealous person?
I would like to say no, but that is probably not true so I guess it depends on the situation.

Are you tired right now?
I am always tired, I dont remember the last time I wasnt tired.

Do you chew on your straws?
Not that I can recall.

Have you ever been called a tease?
Sure, who hasnt?

Do you lead people on?
Not intentionally

Do you like to cuddle?
Im a big time spooner, I love it.

Do you cry easily?
Not really, I dont like to cry.

What should you be doing right now?
Walking the floor and checking on my employee's

Are you a heavy sleeper?
Nope, im up every hour usually.

Where is your phone?
In my pocket

Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months?
Ive lasted 11 years and love every second of it.

Are you mad at someone right now?
Not that I can think of.

Do you believe in love?
Most definatley.

Have you ever stayed up all night while drunk?
Yeah, but it was nothing to brag about.

What makes you laugh no matter what?
Trevor

Who was the last person you talked to?
I just talked to some people on a smoke break.

Name one person who is the most like you?
Quaide

Do you get butterflies around the person you like?
Every second im with him.

Will you get married?
I am married to the man of my dreams now.

When was the last time you smiled?
A few minutes ago. I love the people I work with.

Does anyone like you?
I hope so

Do you secretly like someone?
Not secretly, If I like you, I will tell you.

Who was the first person you talked to today?
JJ

Who do you feel most comfortable talking to about anything?
JJ, he is my best friend.

What are you NOT looking forward to?
My boy's growing up.

Where did you sleep last night?
I worked.

Has someone of the opposite sex ever told you they loved you, and meant it?
Yep, and im pretty sure he means it.

Do you plan on moving out within the next year?
Nope, I love my house.

Are you a forgiving person?
Yes, sometimes maybe too forgiving.

What's something you really want right now?
A vacation.

Do you fall for people easily?
No, I can pretty much read people and tell from the get go if im gonna like em'

What's the last thing you put in your mouth?
Honey mustard flavored pretzel.

Who was the last person you drove with?
I beleive Jordan

Would you ever kiss the last person you kissed again?
I would kiss him every sec of the day if that was possible.

How late did you stay up last night and why?
8 am this morning when I got off work.

Who were the last 3 people to text you?
Loree, Trevor, Quaide

If you could move somewhere else, would you?
I doubt it. Tennessee maybe..

Do you prefer to call or text?
Text, im not one for talking on the phone.

When was the last time you cried really, really hard?
It's been awhile, dont care to remember.

Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Delilah my Diva dog.... She is people to meeeeeeeee.

Can you live a day without TV?
Im a reality junkie so I would have to say NO

What is your ring tone?
Depends on who is calling.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY 6/7/08

It was 11 years ago today when I made the best decision of my life. JJ and I are celebrating our 11 year wedding annivarsary today. (Or after I get home from work) 11 years, who would of thought?

Alot of people thought that he and I would never make it, boy did we prove them wrong. Remember when you first start dating someone that you totaly are into? Remember that feeling you got in the pit of your stomach? The butterflies that seemed to fly around inside of you every time you knew that special someone was coming to see you? Remember how fast your heart would beat at the thought of his touch, or the excitment you felt knowing that he could be the one? All of these feelings are something that I still feel with JJ. I still feel the butterflies when I know it's almost time for him to come home, and the rapid beats of my heart when he reaches out to touch me. And most of all I still feel the excitment at the thought of spending the rest of my life with him.
The past 11 years have not been without difficulty, we've had our issues and our up's and down's. Some big, some small and some huge. But the end result was always to be together, to love and support one another. JJ is like breathing, without him I could not be, he is my life, my heart, and my world. I love him as much today as I did 11 years ago and I will love him as much 11 years from now as I do today!!

QUAIDE'S 14TH BIRTHDAY

For the past 6 months Quaide has been telling his father and I that he wants to go to Hooters for his birthday, (What 13 year old boy dosnt?) Well this past Saturday Quaide turned 14 so we went ahead and took him. It is a family restaurant, they have good food and we thought it would be fun for Quaide. Let me just say it was fun for all of us. The "Hooter girls" sang to Quaide but there was a catch, he had to stand up with them while they sang and shake his booty, if he stopped they would start all over again. OMG it was soooo funny, Quaide was so embarrassed. I think it is one of the Birthday's that Quaide will remember forever. 14, my baby is growing up so fast.

Jordan's Graduation

This past Friday was a major life changing event for my son Jordan, im sure he dosnt know it yet but it was the start of a new chapter in his life. He graduated from high school. JJ and I were so proud...there was a point in Jordan's life a few years back that we thought would push him downward instead of towards his future, he proved us wrong (thank god) and we watched him walk across the stage Friday and recieve his diploma. It was a great moment. I looked at JJ as we sat there watching evryone cross the stage and I told him, "You know, I can still remember Jordan's first day of kindergarten. I remember him getting on that big yellow bus and how tiny he looked." I've come to the realization that Jordan will never be a rocket scientist, he will never cure some crazy disease, and most likely he wont be president of the United States. But im proud of him know matter what he does. Whatever Jordan decides to be in life, I know he will be great at it because failing is not an option in his world. WE LOVE YOU JORDAN!!!!