baseball, football, and some good eats

Saturday R1 had a great baseball game. He had 4 RBI's, 3 stolen bases, and went 2 for 3. I was one proud mama!

Sunday was the biggest football game of the season for those of you, actually the three of you who read this blog, know I am not a huge fan of football. But I watched the game anyway. It was good one. I will also be honest and tell you I was cheering for the Colts. But only because Aunt Debbie has a deep and abiding love for Peyton Manning.

I mean New Orleans isn't that far from Southeast Texas and everyone else I know was rooting for the Saints. And while I was sad the Colts lost I was happy for the Saints. They played a good game.

And everyone knows a Superbowl game just isn't a game with out some good food. The boys were both asking for Brushetta and Hubs was asking for Sun Dried Tomato Jam with Crostini. I made both in the morning and by dinner they were gone.

Then Hubs broke out the grill and went to work doing what he does best. We had Rib Eye Steaks, brats, ribs, corn on the cob, baked beans, and mushrooms.

In one word...AWESOME!!

I'm gonna brag on Hubs for a minute. This man can cook! He always has. He can grill anything. He makes some terrific chicken dishes too. As a wife, I love that he likes to cook.

Overall it was just a great weekend.

But I have to ask, who were you rooting for?

Take me out to the ballgame

It is that time of the year again, but we can skip peanuts and Crackerjacks for now.

It's baseball season! I am so excited! If you can't tell by all of the exclamation marks!!! I AM READY!!!!

After months of practicing, actually we have been practicing since November 1st, we finally have our first scrimmage.

It rained here yesterday and I am hoping the fields dry out enough for us to play. Also have I mentioned that it's going to be cold. The high for Saturday is 60!

I'm all set though, I have my zebra print rubber boots, in case the fields are a mud pile. I have my chair so my I have something comfy and warm to sit on. And I have my jacket and gloves.

So all I have left to do say is this....PLAY BALL!!!

Oh and GO STORM!!!

He was grounded

Yesterday R2 had bad day at school. Who am I kidding, he a VERY bad day at school.

He got in trouble during Pre-K and was sent to time out, in the other room. He was rude to the owner of the day care, which I need to clarify, we are friends with. He was mean to another child during nap time. And I think the list goes on but I was so mad after hearing about the first part of the things he did that I had Hubs quit telling me.

So when Hubs got him home he did what any parent would do, he whipped him and sent him to his room.

I thought about having him put on his boots and go in the back yard and pick up sticks, and every few minutes or so recite, "School is the key to my future!" Hey it worked for my nephew. But R2 loves to be outside in the mud picking up sticks with his John Deere tractor. So that was out.

But we did take away his TV privileges and even went to so far as to take away his John Deere tractor toys, which he loves. Because seriously, he is 5 and it's not like I can take away going to the mall with his friends or talking on the phone. That and I doubt he will ever have chatter phone bug like I did, because well he's a boy and boys just don't talk on the phone like girls.

After dinner, he had a bath and went right back to his room. He climbed in the bed and asked me to tuck him in. I did and then I asked him what happened during the day. What had made him behave the way he did.

And here is what that precious child of mine said. " I LOST MY MARBLES!"

I had to fight back laughter so hard. I almost lost it. I just looked at him and nodded my head, the struggled to tell him to go to bed.

I walked out of his room and right out into the garage and laughed till my sides hurt. I told Hubs what he said and he wasn't phased by it.

But by 8pm last night my house was very quiet. Maybe that's why I fell asleep around 9pm.

Oh and here is where I tell on myself. I fell asleep in the recliner while playing on Facebook. I know go ahead and laugh, it's OK.

I don't cry pretty

My friend Beth and I were talking on Facebook last night and she told me about some dear friends of hers that had just lost their child.

It always breaks my heart to hear of a parent loosing their child.

Beth told me to go here to read about Emma's story and to make sure I had a box of tissues when I did.

Well I did both, grabbed my box of tissues and read about precious Emma.

And I cried ugly. I was a mess. I couldn't talk, I had streaks running down my cheeks. Tears falling off my face. You get the picture. I have never met this family but my heart is breaking into a million pieces for the them. The hurt is so deep.

But if you would please pray for Emma's parents Christy and Kelvin. Please pray for their family.

And if you would please go leave them a sweet comment. But consider being warned and bring your box of tissues.

And here is where I ramble about my weekend

I told you last Friday about the rambling and about the not making much sense of all the thoughts running around in my head.

So get ready, and consider yourselves warned.

Friday I remember getting off work and coming home but after that...nothing. I can't remember what I did two days ago. TWO DAYS! Clearly it is a sign of one of two things. 1. I'm old and my memory is failing or 2. I lead a very boring life.

Saturday, R1 was schedule to have a baseball clinic for four hours but it was canceled due to all the rain we got on Friday and the fields were a mess. Secretly I was glad. We had so much to do and the boys needed to get their hair cut. Poor R1. He wants the surfer hair cut or style should I say, but all his hair does is get bushier and bushier until he looks like he has a fro! Kid you not. We tried a few summers ago to let it grow out and 4weeks into it I couldn't stand to look at it any longer.

After hair cuts, it was lunch at every kids second favorite place to eat. Chik-fil-a. The first being Chuck E Cheese. And no way was I going to Chuck E Cheese.

Oh my memory is coming back, Chuck E Cheese just reminded me we had Little Caesars Pizza for dinner Friday night. OK moving on.

Then it was a stop a EB Games to get some kind of free thing for R1 and Hubs' Pokemon games. I was just along for the rid for this part of our journey. After EB it was a quick drive thru at Walgreen's.

And then the big part of our trip. HEB, the grocery store. I have one word for the grocery store, even if it is my beloved HEB...UGH! I pushed the cart full of food and Hubs' pushed the boys in a separate cart. Seriously I know what you are thinking. Kids aged 9 and 5, in a cart, but it works. They are contained and kept busy by bringing their DSi's, and I get the shopping done.

My whole point to this rambling about the rock star life I lead is all of this running and driving took 5 hours. 5 HOURS!

I was so tired when we got home I can't remember what I did Saturday night. I think I fell asleep around 8:30. And some where in there I cleaned the bathrooms!

I warned you, rambling.

Sunday, we were a bad family, skipped church. Took Cookie, the dog, to the groomers. Hubs took R1 to baseball practice. R2 and I cleaned the house, walked our selves and the dog around the block. Did the laundry and cooked dinner. Yes folks, I cooked dinner. But only because Hubs' asked me to make his favorite. Chicken Fried Steak.

Made these awesome potatoes to, but that will be my post for tomorrow. Because right now I am EXHAUSTED.

So what did y'all do this weekend?

I really meant to but I didn't

I really meant to put a post up the other day but I never could find time to sit down and write it.

And when I go to write a post all of my ideas just leave my brain. Or what I type out turns into a ramble of nothingness.

That is where I am right now. So much to say and yet nothing is coming to my brain.

Hang on.....

OK still nothing.

So I will just leave it at this, I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Peace out!

5 things about me

My friend Genny over at MyCup2Yours is doing some great things on Thursdays on her blog.

She is covering a wide variety of topics but today's topic is 5 things about your self.

So here are a few things you might not know about me.

1. My name is Beverly.(shh don't tell) I have never liked being called Bev. Unless it's by family or close friends. I once had a teacher who insisted on calling me Bev. When he called the roll I wouldn't answer. He sent me to the Principal's office where she told him my name on the roll sheet was Beverly and that is what I should be called. SCORE for me and I loved her for it.

2. Hubs is gonna faint when reads this next one. I was born in New York. Queens to be exact. I only lived there for the first 5 yrs of my life and when people as me where I am from I always say Texas or Houston. Because as far as I am concerned this is where I grew up and still live today! I love living in Texas!!

3. I like the game of Hockey. I'm not a violent person but I like it when they fight or push one another into the glass. I know there is more to the game than that but that's what I like the most when I watch.

4. I think I have the best in-laws and sister in law in the world. I love them to pieces. I really miss my in-laws living right behind us. My sister in law is one of my best friends. They have always treated me as if I was born right into the family. They are so good to me. I thank God for them often.

5. I like coffee but I have to be in the mood for it. I am more of and orange juice kinda girl. I guess I got that from my grandmother, she used to say the same thing. And to be honest I still miss her terribly and it's been 7 years. BBBIIIGGG SSSIIIGGGHHH!!!

Well there you go. Now you know a few random things about me.

Now it's your turn. Once you play along please go back to Genny's blog, link back and leave her a sweet comment. I know she would love to hear from you.