I am so glad for being able to share some stuff.......

List 5 moments in your life that you wish you could relive...

1. Meeting my first nephew/niece, I was so honored to have met my nephew...19 years ago. 19 years ago.....I can not believe that my sweet, little boy, the one I cuddled and held like he was glass is 19 years old.

2. The first time my DH every took me to a NASCAR race. WHY, because I really don't think I have ever been speechless in my life. I couldn't move, I could barely breathe. Every single time I go racing or go to a race track I think of my Dad.....I am a race girl and proud of it!

3. Our very first auction, that we all worked together. I would enjoy it. I would soak it up....I would appreciate it more. We were so young, so full of energy......

4. The day I found out that my Best Friends son was very badly burned and I thought I was t00 busy to take care of them, I was a horrid friend and I admit it.....on a good note...it was an inspiration for me because I was a worthless friend who didn't care and it motivated me to not miss one single moment that my friends need me.

5. The day that I found out Dave wasn't going to race the 18 car anymore. I was upset. I had NO idea that he was not going to race and I was mortified. I didn't take enough pictures, I didn't enjoy each race night more......I have come to grips with it....sort of.......OK maybe not so much...

Really these are just mimimal things. I am very blessed and in the big picture........I really would not go back............unless I could relive our Cruise.....OH yeah...I would definately do that again :P

Six best and worst.......upgraded....

Six Best Things and Six Worst Things In Life

Inspired/borrowed from Auntie Cathie (AC) from Scrapjazz

The ten best things in my life have been:
1. Being a Godmother and Aunt (if I can't be a Mom...I am honored to be a wonderful Aunt)
2. Being adopted by my Mom and Dad they are irreplaceable and having my brother as my brothers, they were the best parents and brothers in the world.
3. My bestest friends in the world. .....Tommy, Sonja Krissy & Rhonda. I love them all so much! I am blessed.
4. Being married to Ron Stock, he is one terrific man. I am a very lucky wife.
5. This irreplaceable business we have, we have made it what it is today and I am proud of us....it has not been easy.
6. Our home....it is one great place to be .
7. My grandparents....they still inspire me to this day
8. My love for racing....it has brought me more joy than anyone will ever know.
9. My love for Nebraska football.....how much fun have I had cheering and crying for my Huskers.
10. Scrapbooking...that is all I have to say....


The ten worst things in my life:
1. Losing my Dad.......worst moment, day, month and year of my life.
2. Sometimes not being able to control myself
3. Stuggling so hard to learn....but it really did make me stronger.
4. One certain ex person........good bye and who cares what you said about me!
5. Dealing with my brother's divorces
6. Dealing with my brother's addiction.
7. Having my husband travel alot! Being home alone
8. Food.....why do I have an addiction to eating.
9. Not being able to call my Mom, because I don't want to listen to the negative
10. Wishing my family would call me more without being the one who has intitate it!

I had to pick and I picked a good one.......

Yup....I picked Midwest Dirt Driver Clint Bowyer as my NASCAR drive and I am very glad I did. Clint reminds of Ricky Rudd, always positive, rough if he has to be, smiling and always looking foward to a great race. His interviews rock! What made me pick Clint.........it is that Midwest Dirt Track smile and that he is so repectful and honorable. OK it is just that Midwest dirt. Dirt drivers do it best, and you Clint do........just get me a win. My DH challenged me to tell the world why I cheer for Clint...........it is because race...you really, really race. Just like Dave, it is all about racin!

I personally....

AM glad to see that Ward Burton is making a return (at least for one race) this weekend at Martinsville. When Chad Little stopped racing the John Deere car I started cheering for Ward, while still remaining a Ricky Rudd fan....I was pretty bumbed when Ward stopped racing. What am I a Jinx????? Anyway, I am glad to see him back in a cup car......even if it is for just one race....BUT.....
What about Clint? Oh NO worries, this race girl remains true to Jack!! Ummmm Clint......Clint deserves a win this year and if Clint isn't racing for the win then I can assure you that I will be rooting for Ward!

Ron took this picture of Rhonda and I at Bristol, can't you just tell how excited we were to go racing. Hard to count how laps Rhonda and I spent racing :) I have never done a completely Black and White Layout.....until now!

Ron took this picture of Rhonda and I at Bristol, can't you just tell how excited we were to go racing. Hard to count how laps Rhonda and I spent racing :) I have never done a completely Black and White Layout.....until now!

Ron & Kristin Stock

Kristin Stock, Ron Stock, Lenni Arndt
Kristin Stock, Kristin Stock-Ceder, Aunt CarolynStock (AC)
Kristin & Lenni

A few pictures from Friday night......

I just love this picture of Ron & Marshall. This page was so much fun to do....almost as fun as tanking was on the Fourth of July. You just have to LOVE America! Tanking ROCKS!

I just love this picture of Ron & Marshall. This page was so much fun to do....almost as fun as tanking was on the Fourth of July. You just have to LOVE America! Tanking ROCKS!

This is a digital layout as usual.....I need to scan in my paper ones......BUT anyway..... I almost completely forget about these pictures. They are not earth shattering but I love them cause look how peaceful my friends look, I am glad that I wore them out....that means they had a great time

This is a digital layout as usual.....I need to scan in my paper ones......BUT anyway..... I almost completely forget about these pictures. They are not earth shattering but I love them cause look how peaceful my friends look, I am glad that I wore them out....that means they had a great time

Stole this from Oscar....

1. In two words, explain what ended your last relationship? I grew up and away from him.
2. When was the last time you shaved your legs? It has been awhile now since Summer is over.
3. What were you doing this morning at 8am? Sleeping (It was a very late race night)
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? Finsishing putting my stuff back into my closet I cleaned.
5. Are you good at math? No I have a math learning disability
6. Your formal night? Only on our cruise.....I wish I could have one now and then...
7. Do you have any famous ancestors? not that I am aware of.
8. Have you ever taken out a loan to pay for school? YES
9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile? Don't have myspace.
10. Last thing received in the mail? UMMMMM My mail
11. How many different beverages have you drank today? diet coke, water, Milk and I currently having a beer with the DH
12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machines? always
13. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to? What......NO.
14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? yes
15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? My wisdom teeth removed
16. What is out your back door? my deck and acres of crap...oh and my sheep that won't stay in and corn...did I mention Ron's crap.....
17. Any plans for Friday night? I went to my sweetie cousin in laws B-day party....and had a blast! This up coming Friday night....Nope I got nothin....
8. Do you like the ocean? Yes, I do....it is very calming
19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different kinds of popcorn? OMG Yes!
20. Have you ever been to a planetarium? yes, and it was cool
22. Something you are excited about? Going to the Nebraska game this upcoming weekend and finishing organizing my closets this week.
23. What is your favorite flavor of jelly? Strawberry and It is the only kind I will eat.
24. Are any of your great-grandparents still alive? no
25. Describe your keychain. I have just a plain key ring with a heart from my niece and a bell from my Friend Dave and Julies Wedding.
26. Where do you keep your change? In my wallet
27. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people? I Love public speaking don't do enough of it. It has been a while, but I was rocking good at it!
28. What kind of winter coat do you have? I have my auction one which says Stock Auction Co one it and it is DUH YELLOW....and I have a tan one from Lands End and...I have a Nebraska one....and the one that was my Mom's for dress with a fuzzy hood.
29. What was the weather like on your graduation? hotter than blazes!
31. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? Open, so my kitties can get in.
32. What are your siblings middle names? Dennis (which was my Dad's first name) and Wayne (which was my Dad's Middle name)
33. Where is your dad right now? Heaven watching over me, and taking care of Jeff for Lenni.
34. What was the last thing you said? I am cleaning this closet
35. What is something you've learned about yourself recently? I Can't lose weight for the life of me
36. What color is your watch? Tan and cream
37. What do you think of when you think of Australia? Kangaroos
38. When was the last time you squatted to pee? Two weeks ago when coming home.....
39. Who is the last person you liked? My friend Mike at the races last night.....he seems so lost
40. Are you close to your mom? I try to be....I have a big bur up my butt about my family right now
41. Where does your best friend work? Carneco Foods
42. What is your least attractive feature? my weight
43. How old were you when you started wearing a bra? I honestly DO not remember
44. What color are your pants? White...They are penguin pants that say "Snow Happens" I get the biggest darn bang out of these pants....they really don't match my CLint Bowyer shirt :)
45. Do you have a roommate? UMMMMM Yeah...my husband (don't tell him about the guys who stop over when he is gone....TOTALLY KIDDING!)
46. What color is your bedroom flooring? beige carpet
47. Do you have a chair in your room? Sort of....we are always sitting on my cedar chest...does that count.
48. What time of day were you born? I seriously have no clue...is that bad?
49. Do you know anyone who is engaged? Yes, ROn's cousin John and his sweet little gal Mindy (we love Mindy!)
50. What's your favorite number? 18 (I love you Dave, I am going to miss you)
51. Do you know anyone named Laurie? Yes.....a lot
52. What color is your mom's hair? Mom's hair is brown
53. Do you have a dog? yes, Buddy boy
54. Where did you live in 1987? Depends on what time of year......I graduated so I was either in Newman Grove, Nebraska or Wayne, Nebraska
55. What happened to you in 1993? We actually had the auction that really made a difference
56. Does your first memory involve your dad? yes it does
57. Do you remember singing any songs as kids? Yes....Yellow SUbmarine by the Beatles
58. When was the last time you went swimming? In August
59. Has your luggage ever gotten lost? yes, and I was TICKED!
60. When was the last time you talked to one of your siblings? Sunday
61. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? yes, one time with my Godparents and I swear that is why I love to camp....OH I thought the question was if I ever camped....BUT NO I never went to camp!
62. Do you play an instrument? Yes, my piano, saxaphone, drums
63. Have you ever thought it would be Cool to smash a guitar? I honest to god have NEVER thought about that.
64. Do you like fire? terrified of it
65. Where is your best friend from? Neligh, Nebraska, Newman Grove, Nebraska and Humphrey Nebraska
66. Are you allergic to anything? Penicillian and certain perfumes and cosmetics
67. When was the last time you cried? Friday night
68. What kind of shampoo do you use? Pantene
69. Have you ever been to a spa? Yes, and it was freakin awesome
70. Were you popular in high school? I was one of those chicks that was friends with everyone..popular not so much...just friends
71. Did you take science all four years of high school? Yes
72. Do you like butterflies? Yes, they are beautiful
73. What is the last book you read? SOmething by Nora ROberts....
74. Do you like Coke or Pepsi more? coke
75. What is one thing you miss about your past? My Dad and riding in the buggy with my grandfather.
76. Did you ever see the school nurse? YUP!
77. Have you ever wanted to be a teacher? Maybe a long long time ago
78. What is one thing you've learned about your life recently? I want my friend Dave to race one more year, I am going to miss him terribly.
79. Are you jealous of anyone? nope
80. Is anyone jealous of you? I have no idea
81. When was the last time you were in an elevator? Geez I can not remember.......

I don't normally post layouts here, but this layout was a total and complete accident and probably the most surprisingly satifying layout I have done for a long time. This layout brought me right back to Bristol. I remember taking this photo and just being so amazed that I could be so close to the track....I LOVED IT! I love this layout and I love Bristol!

I could not resist doing this layout about our driver CLINT BOWYER. It took Ron and I a long time to pick a driver that we both really really liked, come on the kid is a former Modified driver, he is from the Midwest and grew up racin at Lakeside Speedway.....Kansas is as close as we are going to get to a driver....so here he is....Clint Bowyer...driver of the #2 AC Delco Busch Series car, the #07 Jack Daniels & Direct TV Car and one hot #07 Jack Daniels Modified Car when he returns to a dirt track!

I could not resist doing this layout about our driver CLINT BOWYER. It took Ron and I a long time to pick a driver that we both really really liked, come on the kid is a former Modified driver, he is from the Midwest and grew up racin at Lakeside Speedway.....Kansas is as close as we are going to get to a driver....so here he is....Clint Bowyer...driver of the #2 AC Delco Busch Series car, the #07 Jack Daniels & Direct TV Car and one hot #07 Jack Daniels Modified Car when he returns to a dirt track!

I had the most terrible time scrappin this great picture. I mean look at us...are we not the happiest group of race fans in the entire world. Finally, a couple of days ago......bammm it hit me and here it is. It is not perfect, but I do enjoy looking at it, brings back great memories.

I had the most terrible time scrappin this great picture. I mean look at us...are we not the happiest group of race fans in the entire world. Finally, a couple of days ago......bammm it hit me and here it is. It is not perfect, but I do enjoy looking at it, brings back great memories.

I did this layout as a challenge on a scrapbooking site and I wasn't sure I was going to like this, but I did, mostly because I love this picture. It is the most moving photo, but I had alot to say about this photo :)

I did this layout as a challenge on a scrapbooking site and I wasn't sure I was going to like this, but I did, mostly because I love this picture. It is the most moving photo, but I had alot to say about this photo :)

This layout happen completely by accident. I was trying to upload another picture and somehow I made this the background of the page and that was it. I said "WOW I really love this" Thus this layout was born....and I am glad.....cause I love it!

This layout happen completely by accident. I was trying to upload another picture and somehow I made this the background of the page and that was it. I said "WOW I really love this" Thus this layout was born....and I am glad.....cause I love it!

Somehow my friend Pat convinced me to get in his Late Model race car...OK it did not take much talking at all to get me in. This is the Layout that I did about that night and how much fun I had sitting in that car....then when he started it....THAT ROCKED!!

Somehow my friend Pat convinced me to get in his Late Model race car...OK it did not take much talking at all to get me in. This is the Layout that I did about that night and how much fun I had sitting in that car....then when he started it....THAT ROCKED!!

I did the layout for a challenge on my scrapbooking website and I really do like it. I am really lovin that simple look. I absolutely LOVE this picture. This is me, my friends Catherine and Sara. I haven't been friends with either one of these girls for all that long, but it feels like forever, I love spending time with these two! They are great friends and I love them!

I took this photo way back in 2004 and it took me this long to scrap it! No not really, I just forgot I had it.....so here it is. I am also trying to use up some stash that I haven't used in a long time. This is the first non-digital I have done for a long time. I'll keep posting some layouts!!

I took this photo way back in 2004 and it took me this long to scrap it! No not really, I just forgot I had it.....so here it is. I am also trying to use up some stash that I haven't used in a long time. This is the first non-digital I have done for a long time. I'll keep posting some layouts!!

Weightloss wether I need it or not....

I was recently talking to a friend of mine and I was cursing my non-ability to lose weight. Our conversation went on for some time and we decided that I need to start Journaling what I eat. I swore to her that I don't hardly eat anything, but then she had me write down one day!! I was shocked at how much I actually consumed. She told me "Well if you have a blog anyway, why don't you just use that as you weight loss journal" Now, that sounded like a great idea...but I said "I don't always use it" She said "Start" so I am going to give this a shot........it might not get done everyday, but if I can measure a little of what I am eating it might help. After all, Cancun is only four months away! eeeekkkkkkkk!

Ode to Ron and all his crap!!!!

I spent the last half of this whole day cleaning ONE shed on our farm.....we have 7!!! What is with this man and all this crap!! I swear..

Diamond Rio sums up my feelings today best in their Song "Stuff".
Your whole place is cram packed filed withStuff (stuff) stack it on stack it on up(Stuff) never gonna ever get enough (stuff)
Oh it's treasure till it's mine then it ain't worth a dime
It's stuff (stuff) spreading like weeds
Dragging me under in an endless sea of stuff(Stuff)
There ain't no end!!

and then there were Kansas Busch race pictures.....

Heather, Joel, Kristin, Pat & Johnny.......enjoying a little Busch series racing at Kansas. Kristin totally enjoying watching her driver Clint Bowyer race in the Busch Race.
NASCAR Busch Series AC Delco car #2 driven by Clint Bowyer....

Pat and Johnny watching the Busch Race....
The top Six Busch Series finishers minus Kevin Harvick race winner who was in Victory lane.....(For my friend Oscar....do you notice the hauler in the back) ?????Johnny and Kristin Pre-Busch race.....Joel and Heather Pre-Busch race.....

Johnny, Heather & Brain Pre-Busch race....

Weird Things tag from Oscar

Weird things about myself was tag by my friend Oscar, these are the rules:List 5 weird things about yourself or your pets. Tag 5 friends and list them. Then, those people need to write on their blogs about 5 weird things, and state the rules, and tag 5 more people.

1) I absolutely HATE having stuff sitting out.......it drives me nuts!
2) I don't feel comfortable driving on bridges, they kind of freak me a little.
3) I absolutely HATE coconut, it disqusts me.
4) I have too much stuff and it is driving me nuts.
5) I use to say Rount Mushmore instead of Mount Rushmore and everyone use to make fun of me about it.....

I tag: Whoever reads this and hasn't done it :)

Circle of Friends......

Over the last 15 or more years, racing has brought me together with people who have become some of my dearest friends. Probably one the top ten decisions we made was to start pulling our camper to the Kansas NASCAR Race, the next best decision was to spend race weekend camping with this group of people. What a great weekend we had this weekend, have had and we look forward to many more to come. We love you guys!