You read it right. Lewisburg is home to the Goats, Music, and More Festival the second weekend of October every year. We have Goat shows of Fainting Goats, Boer Goats, and Nubian Goats. This festival started because Marshall County is the home of the Fainting Goat.
Heeathe and I went today and saw lots of goats. The kids had lots of fun. They helped their dad prepare for the firework show but also were able to walk around with us and enjoy all the vendors.
It was a very dreary day. Cold and rainy but lots and LOTS of people. The festival averages thousands of people from all over the country and sometimes from all over the world.
I haven't posted lately because I have had marathon migraine attacks. Recently one of my headaches lasted six weeks and required two trips to the ER and loads of medicine. It seems that lately I have a headache 2-3times a week and they last anywhere from one to four days on average. Please keep my family in your prayers as this encompasses my family as well as me. Can't wait to hear from all of you!
Don't forget you can look me up on Facebook. When you do, please message me and let me know you read my blog. I normally don't accept friend requests unless I know the person.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Vacation Pictures
Here is a link to our vacation pictures. I hope you like them. Can't wait to hear from you.
You can make the pictures bigger by just clicking on them. Then just hit next. There are three pages of pictures and when they are in the big format you can see the caption I typed for each.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/album.php?aid=96336&id=667312818
You can make the pictures bigger by just clicking on them. Then just hit next. There are three pages of pictures and when they are in the big format you can see the caption I typed for each.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/album.php?aid=96336&id=667312818
Sunday, August 2, 2009
A question for you...
Are any of you on Facebook? If so, please send me a friend request. Hope to hear from you soon!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Long time away
It has been FOREVER since I posted last. All is well with the family and lots has happened since my last post. My health has been good and bad. The migraines come and tend to stay. My fibromyalgia has been hurting as well.
We went to Disney World for two days and stayed with Heeathe's "mom" in Kissimmee. I will post pictures very soon. We had all four kids for an entire week together while we were in Florida. We also were able to visit Cocoa Beach, a first for my kids and me. We had never seen the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoyed it immensely. We were out over our heads several times. Didn't see any sharks. ;-) My health was of great concern during our vacation. We were able to get a Guest Assistance Card at Disney World so we didn't have to wait in the long lines but go to a second line which was much, much faster for those in need. Our longest wait was 8-10 minutes. I also rented a scooter to get around on in Disney. This made it possible for me to go to Disney for two days in a row. After the second day, I had to stay in bed all day but we pretty much figured I would have to have a down day. The kids played on the computers and watched TV.
Heeathe and I have Draven and Ghethe this weekend before they start school on Monday. Draven will be in the fifth grade and Ghethe will be starting kindergarten....another milestone for the family. We took them to Chuck-E-Cheese last night. They had a blast!!!! Played all the games and climbed in the tubes. Draven was impressed with the number of tickets we accumulated...almost 400.
We will have Gabriel and Madison on Monday and Tuesday. They start school on Wednesday. It is our plan to take them to Chuck-E-Cheese as well and let them have one last fun day of summer before going to school. Gabriel will be in sixth grade and Madison will be in fourth. It is hard to believe my babies are so getting so old.
Pictures coming soon of vacation and Chuck-E-Cheese.
How have you been? Would love to hear from you.
OH! One request. Please pray for my cousin, Steve, who has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Please also pray for his family at this most difficult time and for his medical team.
We went to Disney World for two days and stayed with Heeathe's "mom" in Kissimmee. I will post pictures very soon. We had all four kids for an entire week together while we were in Florida. We also were able to visit Cocoa Beach, a first for my kids and me. We had never seen the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoyed it immensely. We were out over our heads several times. Didn't see any sharks. ;-) My health was of great concern during our vacation. We were able to get a Guest Assistance Card at Disney World so we didn't have to wait in the long lines but go to a second line which was much, much faster for those in need. Our longest wait was 8-10 minutes. I also rented a scooter to get around on in Disney. This made it possible for me to go to Disney for two days in a row. After the second day, I had to stay in bed all day but we pretty much figured I would have to have a down day. The kids played on the computers and watched TV.
Heeathe and I have Draven and Ghethe this weekend before they start school on Monday. Draven will be in the fifth grade and Ghethe will be starting kindergarten....another milestone for the family. We took them to Chuck-E-Cheese last night. They had a blast!!!! Played all the games and climbed in the tubes. Draven was impressed with the number of tickets we accumulated...almost 400.
We will have Gabriel and Madison on Monday and Tuesday. They start school on Wednesday. It is our plan to take them to Chuck-E-Cheese as well and let them have one last fun day of summer before going to school. Gabriel will be in sixth grade and Madison will be in fourth. It is hard to believe my babies are so getting so old.
Pictures coming soon of vacation and Chuck-E-Cheese.
How have you been? Would love to hear from you.
OH! One request. Please pray for my cousin, Steve, who has been diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Please also pray for his family at this most difficult time and for his medical team.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Is four really greater than two?
The answer is YES, YES, YES, YES!!!!
Today was quite an experience. I had all four kids on my own. We ventured out to Henry Horton State Park to swim. The pool felt so good but it was hard to keep up with the four heads in that big pool. The kids had a great time.
Here are the three oldest in the pool.
Silly faces. 
Ghethe unhappy with me but she had a good time. It was just a battle of wills.
I hope this post finds you all happy and celebrating our country's freedom. It is easy to take our freedom for granted. A special thank you to all service people, past and present, for their sacrifices.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
4th of July & Disney
Our family has been so busy this summer break. I can't believe the kids will be back in school in a month. Yikes!
We are planning a fun 4th of July weekend. On Friday, we pick up Draven and Ghethe and then we head to Nashville Shores for their fireworks show and concerts. On Saturday, the four kids and I will be trying to catch some rays in a pool or on a slip-n-slide while Heeathe works. On Sunday, Madison and Gabriel have to go back to their daddy's. So, we will have some Draven and Ghethe time.
The most exciting news for our family is....we are going to Walt Disney World. We leave July 18th and are staying four to five days. Heeathe has our admission taken care of and we will be staying with Heeathe's "mother", Sherry. I have heard so much about her and can't wait to meet her. It will be a strenuous trip but I think we have covered all our bases. I will be renting a scooter each day. I couldn't believe it when I checked on the price...$45 per day. YIKES...but it is medically necessary or I will only be physically able to go one day and then I will be in bed.
As many of you know, money is tight right now and we are trying to be as frugal as possible. Since my disability is still in limbo, money is tight but this was a great opportunity for our family since we didn't have to pay for the most expensive parts of the trip.
Will take lots of pictures and even may start a countdown.
Anyone with helpful advice about Disney...please post.
We are planning a fun 4th of July weekend. On Friday, we pick up Draven and Ghethe and then we head to Nashville Shores for their fireworks show and concerts. On Saturday, the four kids and I will be trying to catch some rays in a pool or on a slip-n-slide while Heeathe works. On Sunday, Madison and Gabriel have to go back to their daddy's. So, we will have some Draven and Ghethe time.
The most exciting news for our family is....we are going to Walt Disney World. We leave July 18th and are staying four to five days. Heeathe has our admission taken care of and we will be staying with Heeathe's "mother", Sherry. I have heard so much about her and can't wait to meet her. It will be a strenuous trip but I think we have covered all our bases. I will be renting a scooter each day. I couldn't believe it when I checked on the price...$45 per day. YIKES...but it is medically necessary or I will only be physically able to go one day and then I will be in bed.
As many of you know, money is tight right now and we are trying to be as frugal as possible. Since my disability is still in limbo, money is tight but this was a great opportunity for our family since we didn't have to pay for the most expensive parts of the trip.
Will take lots of pictures and even may start a countdown.
Anyone with helpful advice about Disney...please post.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Relay For Life of Marshall County
Last night was Relay For Life in Marshall County. This event is a twelve hour event, from 7pm to 7am, which benefits the American Cancer Society. It is a wonderful and meaningful event for anyone who has had cancer or has lost someone to cancer or has just been touched by cancer . Many of you may not know but I lost my sister, Janet, to cancer in 2003. She was 37 years old and had five children. It was a devastating loss for my family.
Our family had a great time and my body allowed me to stay until 5am at which time it officially shut down. I was already in immense pain but pushed through it. I probably should not have done this. The kids had a great time and played many games and ate lots of sweets.
If any of you would like to make a contribution to the Relay, here is a link to website, http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09MS?px=2614977&pg=personal&fr_id=15331
Have a great day!
Our family had a great time and my body allowed me to stay until 5am at which time it officially shut down. I was already in immense pain but pushed through it. I probably should not have done this. The kids had a great time and played many games and ate lots of sweets.
If any of you would like to make a contribution to the Relay, here is a link to website, http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLFY09MS?px=2614977&pg=personal&fr_id=15331
Have a great day!
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