Monogrammed Disney Tote Bag Giveaway

Monogrammed Disney Tote Bag Giveaway

Maybe some Relief

Ok, so finally on Thursday I felt bad enough, after almost 2 weeks of torturing myself, to go to the Dr. He told me it was bacterial and I got a steroid shot and some good ole antibiotics. Great for the tummy! I have felt a little better since then, but still needing the inhaler, I guess the high pollen counts have stirred up the asthma. I finish up physical therapy tomorrow and go back to the neurosurgeon on Tuesday for a recheck. Everyone else is fine at the moment.
I submitted another food review for http://www.disneyfoodreport.com/ that should go live this week. I'm really starting to like this writing thing! We are on day 111 of our countdown to Disney, can't wait til we hit double digits! The kids are pulling out all of the Disney animals and blankets to take with us on the trip already!
Paul and I will celbrate our 13th anniversary next Monday. Can't believe its been that long, but we have made it! Also we will be celebrating Zachary's 11th birthday. Of course he has chosen a Disney themed party. Disney Villains to be exact! I have several things in mind, but if anyone has any ideas, let me know.

Still sick, what is it?

Well, I've still got the darn crud! I keep telling mysel;f it will be better tomorrow, but I have had 6 tomorrows so far. I forsee a Dr appt in my future.
I started walking this week for several reasons: 1- for my health, 2- strengthen my back, 3- to get ready for our Disney trip in December, which I cannot wait for!
We have been cleaning out the boys room for several days and I am so proud that Zachary has gotten rid of quite a few stuffed animals. We had more animals in there than the zoo has! He has always objected to giving away any of them. He could tell you the name, when he got it, who he got it from, etc. I kinda hated to get rid of them when he could do that. I guess this shows my boy is growing up. He will be 11 in a few weeks.
I wrote another review for www.Disneyfoodreport.com. It is scheduled to go live later this week. I will be sure to share thie link. I have not heard from any of the travel agencies as of yet, I will also let you know about that! Just keep your fingers crossed for me!
Thats all for tonight!

Disney's Cars 2 Gaming Accessories Giveaway

Disney's Cars 2 Gaming Accessories Giveaway

Just Allergies?

Seasonal allergies. The culprit of many folks discomfort this time of year. I sure hope that is all I have going on right now. I am tired and my head is full of....something. My ears feel like they are about to blow! Anyway, so I am a little uncomfortable at the moment but this too shall pass..I hope.
Over the past couple of days I have written letters to a few Disney travel companies inquiring the best way to start a career in the travel industry with a concentration in Disney travel. I have only heard back from one that basically told me, don't hold your breath. Well, I am not stopping there nor getting discouraged. I have planned 4 trips for my family and others for a handful of friends and I know I can do it. Its just a waiting game to see what the other companies have to say. I have also written a few reviews for www.Disneyfoodreport.com . Hey, thats a foot in the door somehow.

It IS getting easier

Well it is getting alittle easier to remember to blog, especially since I want to read the ones I am following as much as possible! We got the Disney trip booked!! Our dining reservations are already booked too. I found a great compnay and agent to do it all and she is FABULOUS!
The blogs that I have recently started following are mostly Disney blogs and saving money blogs. A great one for both is Couponing to Disney. She has fabulous ideas on, not only saving for Disney, but whatever thing in your life you are working to achieve. I was also following a blog called the Disney Food Report. I am now a food reviewer for them. I am writing on topics of restaurants, character dining, quick service and any thing that has to do with food at Disney. I just submitted my first review and I am awaiting it to be published. I will definitely post about it when it is!

Trying to find the time to blog should be easier than I make it out to be. I am just a mom, after all, right? Well, I guess it just hasn't been on the top of my list. I am now following several other bloggers, so maybe I can find the time.
I will give you a quick rundown (as always when I am behind) of how things have been going since last I blogged. Both boys are now in middle school and Erin is already in the third grade! I so can't believe that. Clay made the middle school baseball team last year and we were all pretty proud. Zachary has been in a play or two, Erin is excelling as a catcher in softball and attends clinics to improve every chance she gets. I had back surgery in November and am actually worse now than before. The three level fusion for torn discs, not a walk in the park! We are planning a trip to Disney for Christmas and we are all pretty excited. We love the magic of Disney and can't imagine how it will be with millions of lights. We have started saving money for our trip in "lost and found"jars. I will let you know more about those later.
Anyway, thanks for understanding that I can be a slacker.

Win it before you can buy it! PassPorter's Disney Cruise Line 9th Edition Guidebook

Win it before you can buy it! PassPorter's Disney Cruise Line 9th Edition Guidebook

classes and new car

Gosh it has been crazy around here! We have started back to school, gotten a new car, started Zumba and tap! I am taking Zumba (aerobic dance) and Zachy and Erin are taking tap. We are all having fun, so far, its only been a week!
So the new car, I LOVE IT! It is a Ford Flex. Lots of room and better gas mileage than the Durango. Now just keeping it clean.

Back in the swing of things

WOW, school is in full swing and Paul and I are back at work. Back to the hectic lives of the Wright family. Zachary and Erin are due to start tap next week, and it will be Zumba for me. I'm pretty excited, just hope I can keep up with the group! Paul is trying to get in some overtime so I can cut back on house cleaning. I can't wait, so tired of cleaning bathrooms!

Just Motions

Did actual manual labor today. I worked in the yard, pulling weeds from the flower beds, and it was HOT. Worked for pretty much the whole morning quiting around 2 because it started to look like rain. My dad took the boys for their haircuts (that their thing). Paul started to mow the yard, but did something to the mower blade when he was trying to sharpen it and now has to fix that before he can mow, he did get a little weed eating done. So now I sit here writing my blog and smeeling a country supper on the stove. (Fried chicken, green beans, corn on cob, mac n cheese and sweet tea!) I am so ready to go sit in a tub and relax, then climb in bed.
I have been doing listening to the local Contemporary Christian radio station alot lately, and some of the words are sticking with me. A song that my brother quoted not too long ago has been weighing heavy on my heart. The song is called The Motions. It basically says that the singer doesn't want to spend anymore time just going through the motions of being a Christian. He wants to feel the spirit of Christ inside of him. I wonder how many "Christians" out there actually are just going through the motions. I know that I often find myself caught up in daily stresses and errands and such that I feel as if i am just going through the motions. Challenge yourself to begin living your Christian life more fully today.

Immature?

Ok, so when I read my brother's blog today, it got me thinking. He stated that he thinks that people who are afraid to change, esp if it is for the betterment of a group are immature. I am not sure that I totally agree with that. I have contemplated changes in my life and, at times, TOTALLY believe that they would benefit lives. BUT after much self deliberation, decide not to make the change. I told him that maybe I just over contemplate the change and scare myself out of it, but does that make me immature? Not so sure.

Sounds of Laughter

Today was productive...somewhat. Got bills paid, cleaned at moms, got most of the laundry done at home too! The kids have hardly fought all day, which is awesome. Not too many days like that. I guess it could be that I promised them a special treat tonight if they let me get all my work done today! I think we are going to the drive in to see G-Force. I had rather see it in 3D, but the drive in is fun.
So as my kids were watching a movie today I heard them laughing and playing and cutting up. They were loud, but it was still a joyful noise! I thought about the kids whose parents always yell at them for being loud...which I admit I have done on occasion, and said a small prayer for them. It isn't often that I take the time out of my business to actually listen to their laughter, but i am glad i did today, it was a needed moment of life appreciation!

Back to Blogging

Ok, so I lapsed on vacation. Sorry. I have since come back to reality with life. We had a great time at Uncle Mark's in Memphis. Lots of pool lounging and swimming. Since we have been home however, I have realized that I was off track with more than just blogging! I have not exercised in over a month and I am starting to feel it. I have got to get back at it and am making a plan to do so in the morning. I think I can blame my lack of motivation on Shane's not blogging. Reading his blogs puts so much more motivation in my, I need to link to it everyday.
However it is midnight and I am going to bed, so I will let you know what I accomlish tomorrow!

Blessed by the young

Well another year of VBS has come and gone. This year had the best turn out in a long time! We had 39 registered kids. Everyday brought at least one new face, which means the kids that brought them were having a great time. Our program is Sunday and I am making a DVD of all the pics that we took this week. God has blessed our church with many willing and loving adults to assist with VBS, but this year he blessed us with something new...TEENS. It was fabulous to see them working with the kids. The children LOVED it. Everytime you turned around, some little kid was wrapped around the leg of a teenager. It was awesome to see God at work in that way. A couple of the teens didn't have good reputations and had been in and out of trouble. One in particular has had a troubled past, but this kid, on the last day, AMAzeD me. A little girl had gotten sick and he took care of her, letting her sit in his lap and fall asleep until her parents came to pick her up. These kids really opened up this week and I am blessed to have been able to witness these events. It is my prayer that these teens will continue to come to our church and help us develop a youth group. Once again, this week I have been blessed by the young ones spirit!

Checklist for strength

Well, yesterday was the VBS kick off and things went pretty smoothly. Today was day one and there were a few bumps in the road, but we made it through with no major blow ups. the kids seemed to have a good time and the crafts and food were good.
So I bought this book a few years ago called Ultimate Checklist for Life. I skimmed through it when I first got it and completed a few of the lists, half heartedly. Well, I brought the book out again a few days ago and tried to give it another try. I looked over the checklists to see what I felt I was needing to accomplish and came across the chapter titled Checklist for Women. Hmm, I thought, I am a woman, so maybe there is something here that I can work on. As I scrolled down the page, I saw the list titled Inner Power. That seem to strike a chord to me, since yesterday I blogged (in my other blog) that I was looking for the strength and willpower that others had to do strict dieting and strenuous exercising to stay fit and healthy and even train for marathons. I opened the book to that section and began to read. WOW! I really hadn't thought of being strong in this way. It says that we may have high ideals and many times the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak! I SOOOOO understand that. There are times I tell myself that I need to exercise, need to eat right, but my fingers and tummy just say, I am too tired, or gimme that brownie. After a moment (or 5) like this, I get so down on myself! Wondering why I just don't have the strength to withstand the temptations. Then the next section sort of explains what can pull you through. "'Yet it is in times of weakness that your greatest strength may be found-the gentle strength of God's Spirit working in you.'" If I look to Him for the strength to help me on this journey, I WILL succeed. I have to understand that ALL true strength comes from Him and choose to live in god's strength by faith. I also have to remember that when I am weak, God can be strong for me, if i hear Him.

So it has been a couple of days since I posted, but man has it been crazy. This was my first year to be in charge of our annual Hutchens-Barnes Reunion, and I was stressed to the max. I was so worried that something was going to go wrong. Well, of course, on my first year, IT DID! A cousin told me that someone stole her wallet straight out of her purse, took out the money and threw the wallet in the tank part of the toilet! Now, the first thing that came to my mind was ANGER! WHY? Then my husband got up front to make announcements and said,'"We are all going through some tough times right now with the way the economy is hitting us. Some of us may be going through worse times than others, but if you will let us know anyone here would be glad to help you. We will be praying for whatever issues you have.'" I was quite proud of the way he handled it, I couldn't have done it with that much love myself. We passed around a basket and everyone put in a dollar or so to replace the money that was stolen. Of course, the perpetrator never confessed, but alls well. Other than that, which was big in my book, the reunion went great. Plenty of food and conversation to hold us over til next year!
Then we went to Pauls grandmothers to watch the big fireworks. It all started with great fellowship and good food, until the tornadoes! Finally the fireworks were shot @ 10pm.
Though the day was crazy busy, as I sit to blog about it I realize what an enjoyable time of fellowship I had with each group and am blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family members in my life!

Ok, so this was a busy day! I got alot accomplished, seeing since the steroids have kicked in and I can't sleep. Today the kids and I were busy little bees. I cleaned my bedroom and bathroom, the downstairs bathroom, kitchen and living room! Clay cleaned the boys bathroom, Erin worked on her room and Zachy worked on his (a great accomplishment, however, it is far from finished). When I started working on the kitchen, I cranked up my new dc of Lady Antebellum. AWESOME! I then proceeded to make 3 dozen deviled eggs, a chocolate chip cheese ball, and a casserole for dinner! Now I must say my butt is dragging, but I have every intention of doing a little bit of Pilates before I take a long soak in the tub. tomorrow is a big day. We have our annual Hutchens- Barnes Reunion in Stewart and then the big fireworks display in Cumberland City, which we watch at Paul's Grandmas.

On a totally different note, Paul has started smoking again and it is quite upsetting to me. I just don't understand why. He had quit for over a year and then just all of a sudden. He even hides it from me, which makes it all the worse. I am about at my wits end with it!

Can't beat fatigue

I guess it takes a few days to recoop from a migraine and pain killers. I got up and went to work, but man was it rough. Being on the steroids has done a few things to me. I am so flushed in the face, it feels like I am on fire, I am SOO tired, and have gained 2 lbs. I understand that steroids cause swelling and weight gain, but geeze...2lbs? After I cleaned a house today, I came home and napped for about 2 hours but feel like I could go right back to sleep at this very moment. I have got to get over whatever this is and get moving again. My brothers blog is so inspirational, and as I read it, I think...I could get moving like that. Less than a month ago, I WAS moving like that". The I turn from the computer, grab something out of the pantry and go lay down! What a bum. Anyway, hoping to feel more like myself tomorrow. I have 3 more days of steroids and 7 more of antibiotics, hopefully that all will do the trick.

Migraines ??

Ok, so I have had this eye thing going on since the end of April. My eyes get really red and hurt. I have tried OTC meds like visene allergy, visene original, similison pink eye, benadryl... Nothing has worked. I went to the eye doctor about a month ago and he told me it was just allergies. Well, yesterday, when I got up, they were red and had the same pain as usual so I started about my day thinking nothing of it. As the day progressed, they got worse and worse. Finally, I couldn't take it anymore and made a doctors appt. By the time I made it to the office, I had a massive headache. I sat in the waiting room for only a short time before being called back to the exam room. The nurse said the PA would be right in. The longer I sat there, the worse my head got. I got up and moved to the trashcan because the pain had led to nausea. When the PA finally arrived, I couldn't open my eyes and was hugging the trash can. I guess I scared her because I couldn't move for the fear that it would cause more pain and she just said,"'I think I need to send you to the ER'". Paul came in to help me out, and I asked for an emisses basin to vomit in. When we got to the ER, I was very shaky and couldn't open my eyes. the nurse assessed me then called for the doctor. She arrived quickly and ordered something for the pain, but concluded that it was sinus related and sent me home on steroids and antibiotics. She said it could still be a migraine, but sinus related. On the way home, the vomiting hit.....all I can say is poor Paul! I know he sees stuff like that everyday, but I guess it is different when it is you own. I finally made it upstairs to the bed, but couldn't lay down because it hurt worse. Around 8PM the pain started to ease and I had some peanut butter crackers and sprite. I didn't sleep much, but feel some better today. There is no headache, but my eyes are still red and pouring.
Today we had to take Max to get his shots and buy stuff for the reunion, which I am not ready for! I HATE being in charge of things! I think I have it all together, well, I hope I have it all together. Been in sort of a drug hang over today, but feeling much better than yesterday. Still not going to wear my contacts for a day or so, probably until my eyes clear up.