I cant believe its been this long since I've blogged.

Its been very crazy around here. Last week was all about getting

ready for the storm.

Good news..we were spared any damage.

This week I have been very busy at work...

most of my clients at the beauty shop where evacuees from Houston , Beaumont, and Galveston Texas.

These poor people weren't as lucky as us.

They are just waiting for the news to see if they have a home to go back to.

I feel so blessed.

On another note....

Today is my day at home to do laundry...ironing...

clean bathrooms...and try to fit in a nap somewhere.

I cannot shake the feeling that I'm living some one elses life.

Six months ago I was packing and wondering what it was going to

feel like to live some where else.

I was worried that I would be lonely and bored or scared.

Well the only thing I was wrong about is...

I'm not bored.

I still get very home sick for my old life.

I miss my best friend Kim and our morning walks and coffee.

I get really home sick for my Mom and our long talks on the phone

and last minuet launches.

It is true about "life in the big city" its fast pase.

I work on Monday,Tuesday and Wednesday ....

by Wednesday night I'm beat.

Donnie usually cooks on the nights I work and I do the cleaning.

The Baby has a really busy social life so he is almost never home before 8:30. Thursday is my cleaning day and Friday is shopping and running around day. Its really quite around the house during the week without all the boys and their friends hanging around. Maybe that's where the loneliness stems from. I miss the kids and all the noise. I use to be the Mom that couldn't cook fast enough ,clean enough, or get to practice fast enough.

Now I'm just Julia.

I miss being the Go To Person in the family.

The best friend...The dependable daughter...The club mom...

The pampering wife...Personal stylist...

Will I'm still all these things just on a much smaller scale.

I should set back and enjoy the freedom right?

Not me ...

I cryed last night because I missed my boys soooo much.

Silly me....I know that if I don't hear from him

that just means he is doing Okay ...right?

When I call the Graduate on the phone....

the most I get out of him is "sorry Mom I'm really busy can I call you later?"

He sounds really happy and life is great for him right now.

My youngest boy loves his new school and he is Mr. Popularity...

this is Homecoming week at school and the Baby (youngest Son) hasn't been home before 9:00 all week.He has a date for the

Homecoming dinner and dance on Saturday.

I ask if I could go ...

He just smiled at me and said"I'm Okay Mom.. I can do this all by my self"

Part of me is so happy that he is making friends and having the time of his life the other part of me wants to set in the font set between the Baby and His date Saturday night.

Shame on me. right?

I laugh at myself...

but I really do want to go with him on his date.

The oldest Son and his future wife have alot on their plates...

with School, work, and the wedding.

My sweet DH was actually petting me like a little puppy last night

while I cryed. I could feel him laughing at me when he said

" we still have one boy at home".

My dear husband is not having the same reaction to our new life style as I am. He is loving it ... not having to share me with anyone.

I actuary went to a class last night with him to become a Security Officer.

Yes me!

Learning how to pat down concert goers and crowd control. Can you see me in the middle of a mosh pit trying to brake up a fight in the middle of a wild concert crowd?

I cry when I brake a nail.

This is even worse than when I took the motorcycle class

and nearly ran over the instructor.

Let me explain .. My 3 in. heal got stuck in the brake . LOL

OKAY OKAY!

I have one thing that can get me out of this Pity Party.

I'm going tell you a little secret...

Just between you and me

I'm going to be a GRANDMA!!!

Yes my SWEET OLDEST SON is going to be a Daddy.

I am sooooo excited about the new life to come into my world.

I now have a new roll to play and its just what I prayed for.

I didn't know that I actually prayed for this baby...

I asked God to please give me a new roll to play before my last baby left the nest...

I just couldn't see my self as a empty nester.

Thank You God!!

Here is a picture of the most beautiful

9 week old unborn Grandchild I've ever seen.

Ya Me!

Julia

I HAVE WONDERFUL NEWS !!!

I have wonderful news to share with all of you ....my friends.
Our oldest son Joshua has asked Leigh, his girlfriend to marry him.
We had a family dinner today and before we began to eat ...right before the prey. Joshua got down on one knee and took Leigh's hand pledging his love and faith in their further together.

She said Yes Yes Yes!!
The rest of the afternoon was all about the wedding of course.

The men sat out side watching the game on tv while us girls where giggling and crying over all the plans. The date has been set for November 20. 2008.

We don't have a lot of time to plan and there is so much to do and sooooo little money. LOL

We feel so blessed to make Leigh apart of our family.

We have picked the place and time. The wedding colors are agreed on and the list making has begun.

This is the chosen Chapel

Please take the time to visit their web page

it is a beautiful place

http://www.chapeldulcinea.org/

This is the out door chapel over looking the

Hill Country of Austin Texas

Dulcinea's bell tower houses a 28-inch Meneeley bronze church bell cast in Troy, New York, in 1882. The 160 year-old oak door leading into the bell tower(above) is 10 and 1/2 feet tall and is opened following the second "I do."The newly joined couple then pulls the rope together to announce their union to the world.

I get goose bumps just thinking about itThe reception hall is a short walk thought the garden

I'm so excited!!

I'm so happy for my sweet Son and future Daughter In-Law

Congratulations

Josh and Leigh

BEFORE THE STORM

Hi All

I am a week behind on my blogging but better late than never. Sense I'm working now I just don't have the time I used to. I have some pix of last week end at POC "Before the storm." Well the storm didn't come our way and Thank God for that!!

I feel sooo sorry for this guy...we tryed to guess what happen....

this boat is between the big jetties...

ether a big wave or just poor judgement

Early Morning fishing

Yada enjoyed a little cable TV and her baby

Until Next Time

Julia

Facial Day

Hi Girlfriends

I'm going to share a little secret with you...just between us girls.

I haven't been taking the time to take care of my skin lately and it is beginning to really showing. I have a birthday coming up in a few days and just maybe that is why I have been staring in the mirror a little longer. I went to the Walgreen's and did some shopping. I found this product....

The facial wash is called ...

Yes To Tomatoes

Trouble-free Facial Wash combines Organic Tomatoes, Watermelon, Rosemary and Dead Sea Minerals

The lable reads....

We know it's hard to keep your skin balanced and clear.

That's why our Trouble-free Facial contains organic watermelon extract to remove excess oils and other impurities. We've added purifying Dead Sea Minerals and powerful anti-oxidant Lycopene form organic tomatoes to maintain your skin's pH balance while it gently cleanses and refreshes your skin. Now you're ready to show off to the world!

This is me before..

I look cross eyed in this picture and OMG the next thing I need to do is color!!

Here we go.... Step one Apply Trouble-free Facial Wash to your wet face, massaging gently in circular motion avoiding the eyes

Rinse off with lukewarm water. See how fresh you feel.
This is me after the Facial Wash... No beg change... Just cleaner

Next

Time for the Mask

This is the fun part

Yes To Carrots

The lable reads...

Exfoliating and Soothing Mask

Do you know people who always eat their veggies? Love them or hate them, they'll have great skin. Cheat a bit with C the Difference Exfoliating Mask, C the Difference tones, revitalizes and purifies the skin with out a smoothie maker in sight. C the Difference firms and tightens the tissues leaving a velvety luster and a bright complexion. The Mud's grainy texture improves the skin's moisture retention to provide a revitalized appearance.

Apply a thin layer of mask to cleansed face, using a circular motion. Thoroughly cover your face, avoiding eyes and mouth. Allow to penetrate and dry. Remove after 5 minutes, using a damp wash cloth. Splash with cool water and pat dry. Check your skin and see how pretty it looks !

OKay OKay

A girl needs to learn how to laugh at herself now and then.

Are you laughing at me???

OKay seriously now I only have 2 more minutes to go

TADA

MY face feels soft and clean...

I think the age spots are alittle lighter

Time for some make up!!!

Will thats enough fun for now... I hope you get a chance to treat yourself to a facial this week end.

Keep Smileing

Julia