injured at Calf Fry

I saw this posted earlier today... I can't believe some drunk idiot would do something horrible like this.
I hope who ever did this got arrested.

I copied this off the Stillwater Newspaper website...

Cross Canadian Ragweed's Cody Canada injured at Calf Fry.

Band's website says Cody Canada struck with liquor bottle during Stillwater performance
Here is Saturday's post from the group's site:

"We are sorry to let you all know that we are having to cancel our performance tonight at the Red Dirt BBQ in Kansas City due to an incident last night in Stillwater Calf Fry in which someone struck Cody in the head with a liquor bottle from the crowd. Cody received a concussion and 20+ stitches and the doctors have told him not play ... We thank you all for understanding ... "

18V Cordless Trimmer and Edger

MY NEW TOY!  A 18V Cordless Trimmer and Edger

Yes... I bought a weed-eater today!
I've been checking them out online like crazy.

And yes I'm highly allergic to grass.  And no I'm not crazy & trying to end up in the E.R.

My entire life I've been extremely allergic to grass & when I was real little I used to have to stay inside the house when dad mowed & wait til the next day before going outside... otherwise I would have a serious reaction.  It sucked BAD!

The older I got, the better my allergies have gotten, although grass still bothers me, just not quite as bad.  I most definitely can't roll around in the grass or even have direct contact with it for any period of time, otherwise one OR two things happen:  1. My skin breaks out 2. Major sinus infection (which usually puts me out of commission for several days)

Having said that... since I've never been able to mow... I've always wanted to.  Make sense?

I've tried to mow a few times off & on over the years, which ended up in sinus infections every time.  But I'm thinking if the grass is a little damp or the wind isn't blowing AND I wear a face mask... I think I can pull it off, so I'm ready to give it another shot!  If I only had a lawn mower, I'd be out there right now mowing away.

Since I can't afford to run out & buy a lawn mower right now, one step towards that, is a weed-eater.

One issue I have where I live is that the grass/weeds are REALLY tall.  Considering I can't walk thru tall grass because of my allergies... this is a problem.  I hate having to beg or ask someone to please keep the grass mowed so I don't have to worry about it.  It's very frustrating & hurtful that nobody seems concerned about my health, except for me.

So I've taken matters into my own hands & I bought one tonight & I'M SO EXCITED!
Now... if I could only get someone to buy me a lawn mower... I'd be in Heaven!

The best part about my new weed-eater is that it's battery operated, NO GAS, NO ELECTRIC CORDS!  I tried it out tonight when I got it put together, but of course the battery's didn't come already charged so I only got to use it for like 2 minutes.  That's ok, I've got one battery on the charger tonight & then in the morning I will put the other one on the charger when I go out & test out my weed-eating skills!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have any problems tomorrow.
Don't worry, I will let everyone know how it goes afterwards.

When You Fall In Love, Everything's A Waltz

When You Fall In Love, Everything's A Waltz
- Ed Bruce

We don't dance the two-step anymore
All we need's a small part of the floor
The band can go on playin' almost anything it wants
When you fall in love everything's a waltz

Eyes were meant for lookin' into real close
Arms were meant for holdin' what you want the most
Lips were meant to say what bodies feel down in their hearts
When you fall in love everything's a waltz

We don't dance the two-step anymore
All we need's a small part of the floor
The band can go on playin' almost anything it wants
When you fall in love everything's a waltz

We don't hear the music that is being played
But all we need's the music that our two hearts make
Beating soft three-quarter time and we just sing along
When you fall in love everything's a waltz

We don't dance the two-step anymore
All we need's a small part of the floor
The band can go on playin' almost anything it wants
When you fall in love everything's a waltz

Oh the band can go on playin' almost anything it wants
Cause we're in love and everything's a waltz

the proposal

IT'S OFFICIAL NOW!

Fred went & asked my dad for my hand on April 19th & of course dad said yes.

Last night, April 29th... I got my ring!

Here's the play by play for the evening...

After work I ran a few errands, got home around 6ish.  My friend Pam was going out of town today, so I was headed over to her house to see her routine w/feeding her horse so I can feed while she's gone this weekend.  In the meantime, Fred went to the grocery store to grab some steaks & to rent a movie, so we could go over to Joe & Tina's for a dinner/movie date night.  As soon as I got home from Pam's we left & headed to Joe & Tina's house.

When dinner was almost ready, Fred got on one knee & asked me to marry him as he handed me the ring.
TOTALLY AWESOME!

Of course this was a no-brainer, I've been waiting for awhile now so I was more than excited & ready to slip the ring on my finger and say HELL YES!

God I love this man so much.

THE RING IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!  TOTALLY AMAZING!

Now we have the excitement of planning a wedding ahead of us.
I "borrowed" the pictures above from Kay's website, but it totally doesn't do it justice what-so-ever.
I will take some actual pics w/my camera & post later for sure.

If there's a cloud higher than cloud 9... well that's where I'm at right now!

Fred (aka Sweetheart, Honey-Bun, The Cowcatcher)...
I LOVE YOU & LOOK FORWARD TO SPENDING THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH YOU!

little katie opal

Ok, I know... this is the second post this week on little Katie Opal.

I think I've said this before, but I'm a very proud great-aunt again!

There's no crime in that now is there?  Nope... I didn't think so.

Fred & I went to visit Katie Opal for the first time today & awe she's just the sweetest most precious little thing ever.  And oh how I love her so!

She looks a lot like my niece Rachel when she was born, definitely the hair for sure.  Rachel had a head full of brownish hair & so does Katie Opal.  She looks like her in the face too.

I tried to take her home w/me but for some reason my niece seems partial to her.  Hmmm... I guess that's because she's a proud new mommy.  Maybe she'll change her mind after little Katie isn't allowing her to get any beauty rest.

Just had to brag & show off another pic.

words of encouragement

Everyone loves to hear words of encouragement when your having moments in your life where things are spiraling out of control.

My BFF "Kat" always seems to know exactly what to say & always has the perfect timing too.  I guess that's how things work after you've known someone your entire life & been as close as we've been.

Someone who knows you almost better then you know yourself.

Someone who you know without a doubt or a blink of an eye they're always right beside you through what ever you are dealing with throughout life... bad times and good times.

I would say it's like taking vows for marriage in a way... til death do us part... but that's just simply not true.
Our friendship won't end because of death, our friendship will continue on in Heaven as well.

Kat... thank you for just being you & for your encouraging words at always the most perfect times throughout my life.  I honestly don't know what I would do without you.  I'm honored to have such a wonderful friend by my side & I love you.

Katie Opal is here

Monday, April 19th - Katie Opal is officially here now - 7lbs 1oz!
Our little bundle of joy.

And seriously, isn't she just the cutest thing in the world!
YEAH I'M A PROUD NEW GREAT-AUNT ALL OVER AGAIN.

I just can't help it.  Gotta brag & share it w/everyone.