Roby Duke

You know how you grow up listening to your parents music and then then it becomes your music. Well I found out last night during a conversation with my dad that Roby Duke died from a heart attack the day after Christmas 07. I'm pretty shocked. I guess God decided to bring him home. I got my love of music and singing abilities from my dad. We would spend countless hours in the garage or on his delivery truck listening to tapes and singing to every album that Roby Duke had. I learned a lot about God and life through the lyrics and how to be a better person. I'm pretty sad this morning as I am finding video clips of him on YouTube and remembering that perfect voice and his amazing guitar abilities. He does however look a little different. Shaved head and tattoos. But none the less. He will be very missed in my memories.

UPDATE: Chris came home and showed me how to make links. Yeah!

Inspiration

I put up a new blog post on my other blog about photos (not weddings) and things that have inspired me. Chris will be proud. I've decided to start photographing other things in my spare time that I think are interesting. Not that weddings aren't interesting. They are anything but boring.. but I just mean, I shot other things when I was taking the photography class that were... I don't know... for me, I guess.. Anyway. there is it.. So, here's the link. http://www.laceysphotography.com/blogI hope you also get inspired.

Cleaning

Wow it feels good to clean out the garage. While Alex was at the sitters today, I overhauled the garage and cleaned the house. Now I'm off to the thrift store to donate stuff.. I love productive days.... Tomorrow Chris comes home and then Sat. is all about the taxes and planting flowers.. Just what I need to cheer me up. I LOVE SPRING!!!!

Yoga

Yeah, yesterday, I got undepressed and went to the gym. I dropped Alex off at day care, tanned and then joined in on a Yoga class.. My first ever.. Today, I can barely move....... OUCH!!! But I'm determined to push though and walk this morning. I hope that helps. My hamstrings hurt so bad, I couldn't shave my legs....

Work

So Chris is in Georgia and it's hard.. It's hard every time. I keep thinking that I'll get used to it, but I don't. I try to keep busy with work, tasks, projects, Alex.. I cleaned out the car this morning and put that seat protector under Alex's carseat, walked with my friend and went to the post office.. It's not even noon.. I suppose I'll manage somehow.

Other news, Chris will be turning 30 this year (Sept) and of course we will have a party for him. I gave up on the surprise aspect the second I started thinking how I could even get that to work. So, it's Sept. 27th (Actually my mom's b-day) and it's going to be fun to hang out with all the people who love him. I can't convince him to skydive, but he probably go golfing with who ever wants to go earlier that morning. So, keep that day open if you would like to come.

New Houses

Today we are going to help Ian & Rachel move into their new home.. It is set into the beautiful mountains of Tehachapi overlooking the entire town. There is a porch that goes across the front of the house where were will sit many times and enjoy the view with possibly Chris' homemade brew (if he can get the recipe right) and have many memorable conversations. There are Oak trees that surround the property and a very crazy steep curvy driveway.. It should make for an interesting move.. I may finally break through my weight loss plato and loose 10 pounds today carrying things up that crazy driveway.. See you soon guys, we're getting ready.

Blood Sugar and Diets

Well, I finally got some new test strips for my new blood sugar machine.. The problem was that the insurance co wasn't covering the cost of the strips and they were going to be $100 a month.. Couldn't do that.. So, I also got new medication last week and I have actually been taking it.. My problem now is forgetting to eat and then crashing cause my sugar is low from the meds.. I have also had headaches. I think from a lack of sugar. My body is so used to running high.. The morning I went to the dr. for another reason, he did a surprise check on my blood and it was 280 from the banana I ate that morning. Banana's are the enemy to some of us.. Anyway, my last 3 readings have been 126, 115 and today after lunch (Chicken Ceasar Bowl) it was only 143.. yeah.. I'm used to the 300's... So, I've got a headache.. But I'm glad to have new meds and new strips..

Okay, enough about that.. kel and I have been walking.. It's been great.. But I will say that it never gets easier.. i keep thinking it will, but it helps to have someone to go with you to motivate you to go and have some accountability. Alex just goes along for the ride and never complains.. he's such a good baby, even when he's sick..

Tahoe Pics

Well, I finally found five minutes to myself to work and what do I do??? Stuff that's not work..  Here  are a few memories from our trip.. Enjoy..  They are totally out of order.. These first 2 are taken at the end of the trip.. That is Mono Lake covered in snow.. 

Alex is sick and mommy is tired.. 

Alex has discovered video games and this one just happens to be mommies favorite.. 

Good Morning Lake Tahoe in all your winter glory. 

Now, remember, this fence is 6 feet tall and Sam and Hawthorne are standing on snow. 

We finally got Alex and I a penny on the other side of the lake. It was a pretty drive. Well worth the extra time. 

The kids finally sitting quietly to watch a movie. 

Leah learned  very quickly how to ice skate. 

Chris and Ian quickly remembered.. 

Chris and the two marshmallow puffs. 

Aiden was instructing Sam on how to jump on the rubber band jumper. Thanks Aiden. 

Busy Life Update...

Well, we spent a weekish in Oklahoma visiting Bridget, Ken & Audrey and had fun with them. Chris had some work  in Ok city while B and I and the babies went to the famous Muskogee  (you know? I'm an Okie from Muskogee)  and pretty much all of Oklahoma looks exactly the same. But Audrey made up for all the dull brown.  I have decided though that the cows are definitely happier in Oklahoma.. Those are some happy cows...  The plane rides as well as to be expected with a One year old until I almost had it out with an elderly woman that rudely said we had be inconsiderate..  Yes, Alex bumped her chair a couple of times, but given him full reign, he would have pulled her stupid hair, screamed throughout the plane, and God only knows what else..  I told Chris she better shut her trap before I shut it for her, or let Alex..  Can you  tell yet how mad I was and maybe still am???  Stupid people...  

So we landed, rushed to Bak. to wash laundry and pack again to leave early the  next morning for 5 days in Tahoe with the family..  I mean the whole family.. All 20 in one house. It was fun, interesting, tiresome, wildly funny and at the end of the day, there were great beds to welcome all the tired people.  Every day had different fun time and different challenges.. Both Alex and Emma got sick at some point. Alex with a temp of  102 and Emma throwing up and hardly sleeping.. So the mommy's  were tired and it took it's toll..  The skiing was nice. I finally took a class and went down some pretty steep hills. Had it not been for 4 other people waiting on me, I may have let my fear get the best of me. Chris said he was surprised to see me on that particular hill..  It wasn't my choice.  But I made it and didn't die.  Chris had a good time the second day at  Homewood and said it was really too steep for me (especially the second day). So I was glad I spent the day with the girls and kids in Truckey. That's a nice little town. 

The drive home too a little longer but we got Alex's and my smashed pennies and had a wonderful view the entire way home. I also scored on some great snow boots for Alex (for next year) for only 50 cents... Yeah.. Next year will be way different for Alex and Emma.. Like it was for Aiden.. There was so much more he could do this year. 

I suppose I should put some pictures now, but I'm tired and will have to add them later..  I'm trying to clean the house for V-day? Yeah, I got side tracked..  But, we're all glad to be home. Chris has only one more work road trip in the next 6 weeks and then we go to Hawaii...  Can and Can not wait.. We need time to rest..