KY State Fair

I was able to get off work a couple of hours early and Donnie and I went to the fair to get some "good" food.   While we were there we saw this whole display made of balloons. Here are some pictures. I just loved the creativity in this. They had a barn with doors and even a chicken coming out of it.  These are of a pond with frogs, a sheep and a bee hive. 

Very cool.

Football Time

 It's football time!

As most of you know, my dear husband is an avid University of Kentucky fan; and I am a University of Tennessee football fan.  We have spent the last 3 days connecting our built in bookcases to extend our entertainment center for what....yes, watching football. 

It looks great and it made me think about this picture. Donnie and I went to Lexington to watch UK and UT play.  It was a crazy game with like 4 OTs and UT winning.  But the funny thing is...I had promised him I would wear a UK shirt to the game. So my attire consists of a UT leather jacket, UK sock cap and yet a UT orange Kentucky shirt that say, "I love CATS" Go UK.  He was so irritated that someone would make a UK shirt in that color.  Oh well...I kept my promise. 

At the same game the UT marching band performed and as a former band geek. I loved every minute of it. I hope you enjoy too.  

Vacation 2009

So in just 14 days I'll be on vacation in California.  Donnie's going to take me to DisneyLand (I've never been to any Disney park).  We'll go see the Kodak Theater and probably a little shopping. I believe he'll want to stop and see if we can view Michael Jackson's burial site. I'll post pictures when we get back...but I'm totally in countdown mode. 

How many days again.... :-)

I feel very blessed that we can take this trip; thank you generous friends and frequent flyer miles. 

Jobs and God's provision

It's been a little crazy at my work lately with lots of changes and "re" changes. In all the frustration and annoyance; I must remember that I work for the Lord God Almighty. period. I am to do to the best of my ability what He has called me to do for this season of my life. I am thankful that I work for a good employer and have a stable job. I say this and at the same time I can't stop thinking about my family. 

For those who don't know, my sister was laid off from her job around March 2009. My brother was "let go" over over 8 months ago.  I just found out that my Dad lost his job; where he worked was bought by someone else and they kept him around for about a month and let him go on an involuntary lay off.  Whatever that means. The worst thing about this is that I'm not supposed to know. He didn't tell me. His girlfriend told me last night when we were having his birthday dinner. 

I truly know that my dad will be fine, and my sister will find a new career--she's always been the entrepreneur. My concern is for my brother...for those who know my family...acting motivation has always been a problem for him. I love him with all the love a sister can, but am concerned that instead of getting a job to pay the bills, etc....he's holding out for the next new career. Argh. Inner turmoil.  

God has good and perfect plans and I must trust Him.

 Dear Lord Jesus, help my unbelief and doubt. I want to trust you more. Amen. 

My Dad

So today is my dad's birthday. I can't believe he's 59. I called him early this morning on my way to work and sang him, "Happy Birthday". It made him chuckle. I know to him it's just another day, but to me birthdays truly are a day to celebrate the life of a loved one and their impact on your life.

Attached is a picture from my wedding. This will always be one of my most precious memories. We took pictures of us with our wedding guests as they exited the chapel. When I told Dad we'd be taking more family pictures later...he said, "I want mine now." He even had a tear in his eyes. For that matter Donnie and I both cried through most of the ceremony...but the sweetness of him wanting his picture then will be a treasure. This coming from a man who doesn't express emotion.

Love you always Dad and thank you for all that you've done for me!