Race day at Cal Speed

So today was a fun filled day at Cal Speed Raceway in Fontucky. John had a great day. He was in the top 3 throughout the heats and main. He placed 4th at the end of the day which of course was by unfair racing. And I'm not just saying this because I'm his wife. Two guys jumped the start and I was shocked that no one stopped the race to redo the start, but that's life. He didn't get a trophy, but the 2 guys that jumped did, but they got dropped from points, so they got there's. It's tough sometimes seeing John out there going like 100mph. I always pray for him and I can't but help think the worse sometimes if something were to happen. I even get tearful if I just focus on that. I love him so much I don't anything to happen to him out there. I'm lucky John is a safe driver, he just has to watch out for the other idiots! Tyler was a great pit crew helper, here some pics...


He wanted this helmet on, and wouldn't let us take it off. He couldn't even walk with it on. Ha Ha!!

Pet Peeve

When people pay for call waiting service and don't use it. These days most people have caller ID waiting. So you know when their phone keeps on ringing it's because they don't want to pick up your call. But when their done with that oh so important call then they will call you. Well guess what? I don' t pick up! I know that sounds bad and immature, but press flash for goodness sakes! OR just tell the person to hold on for a second and notice the other caller. Poor other caller getting ignored all the time...

I'm pooped!

No picture. Just plain pooped. Tired. Exhausted. I have been yawning since 9am this morning. It doesn't help being put on hold by insurance companys either. Then I had to deal with "not the brightest crayon in the box" kinda person with sbc for our internet at work. Luckly I got to break away to take Justin to work.
But anyhoo, I'm tired. I feel asleep on the couch at 7pm. I was awaken suddenly by tyler saying, "HEY MAMA!" It's so cute to hear him say mama. Love it. I'm so blessed.
It's funny life goes on when you are not at home. I went to work early and John dropped tyler off at his moms this morning. John said when tyler was just starting to wake up he was saying mama. When he ran to our room and looked in our bathroom and didn't see me, he looked at john and said, "mama?". John told him I was at work. He grunted. Love him. Did I say I am so blessed.
Thank you Lord for what you have given me. Thank you Thank you Thank you.

In the evening I hung with some old friends!

After Burg's shower I went and spent some girly time with some good friends from high school. It took all of us like 2-1/2 months to plan one dinner together. We are all so busy with kids, family, careers, wedding planning, baby planning it's ridiculous. We all had to bring our planners so we can plan for next time. But we made it out to Ciao Bella's. Great food. Great fun. Great times! Enjoy the pictures!

Stacia, me, Kim, and Tiffany
There's our Kim "the lawyer", and Tiffany our little "bride-to-be"
Stacia "the mom of a cute and fun loving toddler" and me...you know me.

Anyway, these gals I have known for like over 10 years. Kim since elementry, Tiff since middle school and Stacia since high school. We lost contact for while, but not kidding thanks to myspace we are found again!! Whoo hoo!! See you all in June for our next outing!!

We showered Burg with love and gifts!

Saturday, my mom, Jennifer and I gave Burgundy a wedding shower. It turned out really nice (thanks to my mom and my aunt's decorationg gene). I met some of Burgundy's family which were all so nice and friendly. I know Burg liked it and I really enjoyed it as well. Here are some photos of the day!

Lemon, no ice was I guess you can say the "theme"
Ha ha ha...the "pantie" tree! I hate the word pantie...it's underware!
Burg and some of her friends.
Burg with some of her family.
Aunt A, me, mom, jennifer and gma.
gma, jen, burg, me, aunt a, mom.

Lights Camera Action...Wiggles!

Yes that's right folks. John, Tyler and I went to see them today. We were on their website last night looking around and I asked John when they were in town. They were in town this weekend!! We actually got tickets. You think we would have gotten crappy seats, but they were great as you can see from the pictures below. I'm not gonna lie to you. It was a FUN show. They laugh and joke on stage. They interact with everyone. They smile and wave to the kiddos (inlcuding our little tyler). I had a blast!! Oh so did Tyler. And don't let John fool you. He was grinning and smiling during the 1-1/2 hour show. It was kinda sad when it was over. I was kinda star struck seeing the wiggles. Even the back up dancers on the tv show were there. I guess they are all regulars. We enjoyed are day. Here's some pics...

this is my favorite wiggle, Anthony. He looks kinda weird with the red eye, but he's the funniest!

Here's the gang making fruit salad...yummy yummy!

There's the newbie Sam swimming like a fish (he took the place of Greg). He had to retire early because of a heart condition. They showed a video before the show with Greg saying goodbye and saying he could no longer wiggle...it was kinda sad.
There are all the wiggles's including captain feathersword saying goodbye.
There's the famous "toot toot chugga chugga" big red car!
Tyler and me totally having a ball!
There he is digging like Wags the dog.
He was trying to get John's attention on the wiggles. The most important thing.
Our little group shot, courtesy of Jaime Cram Photography.

ATTENTION: Flying fences reported on the 60 East on Friday morning.

I'm done. Done with driving that is. I'm sick of being in accidents. I guess I never really knocked on real wood when I always bragged about not being in any accidents. Friday I was minding my own business on the 60 freeway and some guard rail gate comes flying at me (after of course it flew out from underneath the big rig in front of me) and BAM! hit me straight in the front of my car. First thing out of my mouth was, "Darn it!" No lie. Never had a potty mouth on me. Than it was the tears. Not sad tears. Mad tears. I guess Tyler thought I was laughing and he was busting a gut in his carseat. Whatever works for him! I'm just so sick of this happening to me. I mean really, 4th time. First one was 12/05, second was 3/06, third was 9/06 now fourth one. Some of you might be thinking I don't pay attention, but they weren't my fault. I'm just a magnet for accidents I guess. The last 2 were 6 months apart. Does this mean I will be in one in 9/07? I hope not, that's when my baby will be here. Why am I worrying over this? This is stupid.

I am lucky though that it didn't hit my windshield, because that's where it was headed. And that for sure would have sent me to the ER! I can say it was the wind that made it go to the front instead of my windshield, but it was God. He's in control always. I'm not saying God let this gate thing hit me. He allowed it to happen. But he also protected me and I'm very thankful for him for that.

I need to wake up and smell the coffee. Is he trying to get my attention? This went through my head back in September when somebody rear ended me at a stoplight. I need to pray more. I really do. Maybe I need to pray more for safety. For me and my family. Or maybe God is just telling me to trade the Nissan in and get a bigger family car like the 2007 Dodge Nitro. Hmmm...I'll have to pray about it.