Sumo's

Our dear friends from NC, Ronnie and Ann, came to visit us this weekend. We had a blast. The girls went on a major shopping adventure on Saturday while the men watched football and hang up blinds. Since neither wives likes to cook, we ate out. We introduced them to FATZ Cafe on Friday night. We all enjoyed the delicious rolls. On Saturday night, we went to Sumo's in Lexington. It was the first time Rebecca had ever been to a Japanese restaurant. She fell in love and wants to go back for her birthday. Here are some photos (taken with my camera phone) of our fun at Sumo's.

Our cook getting started.

Rebecca using chopsticks. They had them bound together with rubberbands and a little piece of paper wedged in so they were easy to use.

Ronnie catching the flying shrimp. He was the only one at the table that caught there's.

Building an onion volcano.

It's going to blow.


Thanks for a great time, Ronnie and Ann. Come back soon!!! We'll check out some new restaurants.

What Was He Thinking?

We were at Target tonight. While I was getting a prescription refilled, Eric and Rebecca found their way back to the Halloween costume isle. I made my way to the back and was looking at Halloween treats for my class when I heard them goofing off. I went on a hunt. When I went around the corner, this is what I saw:

(It's not the best photo because I only had my camera phone.)

He also had on big, black gorilla gloves. He had just put his hands over Rebecca's eyes to scare her. Now we know what he would look like if he had any hair.

Then he thought he would be a bee and try to sting us. Unfortunately, there wasn't a stinger on the costume.

Doesn't he make a cute bumble bee?

You've gotta love my husband. He's one of a kind.

A New Bed

Eric and I bought new furniture when we bought our house. We shopped all weekend in the spring for a bedroom suite. Our new house has a huge master bedroom, so we were looking for a king sized bed. On Eric's way back to the hospital after that weekend, he stopped at a furniture store in SC. He found a BR suite. He had the salesman fax me a picture of it. He knew exactly what I was looking for and he found the perfect bedroom suite for us. The only problem was, the headboard,footboard, and night stands weren't in stock. They would have to be ordered.

After waiting 3 1/2 months, we finally got the new pieces. I almost need a step stool to get up on the bed. I am absolutely in love with our new room.

Watch Out Mars Hill~There's A New Driver on The Road

Where did time go?It seems like just yesterday that I was going to Asheville to see my new born nephew. But alas,my nephew turned 15 this past Sunday. He got his learner's permit on Tuesday. He was getting to drive some, until he scard Jennifer twice by going into the other lane. I wonder if he will have to stop on the middle of the hill. Stop the car. And restart the car. Oh wait...he's not learning to drive a stick shift like I had to learn with. Good luck, Jordan(and Jennifer/Anthony).

Rebecca and I were able to go up to Momma Hope and Grandads to celebrate with Jordan and all of the family. We enjoyed a delicious dinner at Sagebrush. Jordan was not too happy when they came out singing to him. We all enjoyed his oreo sundae. Then it was back to the house for cake and ice cream. It was great being able to celebrate with him. I haven't been able to do that since he turned 1. I love you, Jordan!!

Here's the birthday "dog" in his new chair. I wanted to steal it from him, but they wouldn't let me.

Logan loves his "Bubba". I'm not sure who really blew out the candles. Jordan is really good with Logan.

Logan and "Bubba"

Violin in the House

Rebecca is taking a strings class at school. She is playing the violin. She has been diligent in practicing. Right now she is only strumming it with her fingers until she learns the notes.

She couldn't wait to play for Granna and Momma Hope and Grandad.

Where's My Life?

Well, with the beginning of school, comes no life for me. Gone are the days of curling up with a good book or magazine and relaxing. I have been spending hours and hours trying to stay above water at school. I know it usually calms down after a few weeks, but right now I feel like I'm drowning. I can't seem to get anything done at school. I stay until 5:30-6:00 and then work until 11:00 when I get home. Thank goodness Eric understands.

Having said that....I love my class and school. I am sooo excited about being back in a top notch school system.

Senior Year-1983

1. Who was your best friend?
Rebecca Glover. We became good friends during the 8th grade. She was on the drill team and I was a cheerleader. We both worked at Mickey D's. We wound up rooming together in college.
2. Did you play any sports?
I was a cheerleader. Back in the good ole days, we cheered for football and basketball. I was know as the one with the loud mouth.
3. What kind of car did you drive?
My mom and dad bought my first car for $500 with the change that my dad saved. It was a blue Honda Coupe. It was soooo tiny. I never new where it would be in afternoons when I went to get in my car. The football team loved to "play" with it. They would put it in the back end of a pickup truck or put the right side up on the curb. Not the prettiest of cars, but it got me where I needed to go.
4. It’s Friday night. Where were you?
At a football game or basketball game cheering. Afterwards, we would go eat pizza.
5. Were you a party animal?
Nope. I was know as miss goody too shoes. I was teased and left out because of it. I didn't really fit in with the cheerleaders because I didn't do all of the partying.
6. Were you considered a flirt?
Probably with people I was comfortable with.
7. Were you in the band, orchestra or choir?
Not in high school. I played the flute in the 7th grade.
8. Were you a nerd? Book wise, no. Following the crowd and drinking/smoking/sleeping around, yes.
9. Were you ever suspended or expelled? I was a rule follower, so no. It was probably magnified because of what my older brother put my parents through.
10. Can you sing the fight song? Yep!
11. Who was your favorite teacher? Probably Ms. Henson. She inspired me to go into education.
12. What was your school mascot? Panther
13. Did you go to the Prom? I did my senior year with my middle school guidance counselor's step son. He was in college at the time. We had fun, but never heard from him again. Looking back, I can't imagine that a high school prom when you're a freshman in college was too much fun.
14. If you could go back, would you? If I could have the knowledge about relationships that I have now, I would love to go back and redo things. I guess that's the best part of growing up...you continue to learn.
15. What do you remember most about graduation? I had to welcome everyone. We also went to Panama City afterwards for a week. There were about 8 girls that went. We had a blast.
16. Where were you on Senior Skip Day? Um.... at school. LOL! (Told ya I was a rule follower!)
17. Did you have a job your senior year?
Yep. I worked at McDonald's. I would leave school around 11:00 and work the rush hour until 2:00. Then it was back to school for cheerleading practice.
18. Where did you go most often for lunch? The cafeteria. We had a closed campus, and couldn't leave for lunch.
19. Have you gained weight since then? uh. Yah. WAY TO MUCH.
20. What did you do after high school? I went to Georgia Southern College.