Little girl lost....

Has come home again!!! McCook found her way home and I couldn't be happier. I was so relieved but so stinkin mad at her for not coming when I called for her...little stinker!

Little girl lost....

Has come home again!!! McCook found her way home and I couldn't be happier. I was so relieved but so stinkin mad at her for not coming when I called for her...little stinker! It was the strangest thing I said a little prayer to St. Anothony (which I normally would not have done) the Saint of things lost and within 1 hour I see her out of the corner of my eye. I was shocked! I walked to the front door to lock it and I thought I saw her down by and shed. Sure enough I go out start yelling for her and she comes running.........

There she is over there.....


Here she comes.....


One more quick roll in the dirt.....


A joyful reunion.....


MILK!.....

Please McCook

Please come home...my sweets....



I LOVE YOU McCook........and I miss you very much.

Right on Jacob......

Anson. Your very first Modfied A Feature Stock Car win and I couldn't be prouder of you!!!!!! I missed it..damm it I missed it!! Damm it!! Damm it and damm it!! I would have had that camera out!!! Damm it!!!

I didn't miss your Dad's first win, but I missed yours!! You called me, texted me and made me soooo happy.....after all the BS this week I have been through....THANK YOU JAKE!!!!!! Thank you for making me smile again. Thank you for giving me hope again. Thank you for making my whole night!!!!

How do you go from being a little boy to a grown up man.........You have alot more A feature wins in you kid, I know it!



I have never had a problem telling your Dad how proud I was of him but I am just getting in the grove with you. You are so grown up and so....well Thanks kid........

I am at a loss...

for words about the loss of my friend Ruthann. I met my friend Ruthann online and met her in person in 2007 at the Texas Scrapfest. She was such a sweet and special person. She had such a kind face and a good heart. I am so saddened to hear of her death at the young age of 39. My sweet friend Ruthann. NO wonder you have been on my mind the last few weeks. Such a terrible loss of such a wonderful person. Rest in peace my friend....and please take care of Jeannie and Janice for us!

Let's just say....

one had a whole crap load of these.....





what would you do with them?

These are old wire Swimming pool baskets. I think they are going to become storage baskets at our cabin but I need an idea for something to put in the bottom to keep stuff from falling through.....

hummmmmmm....any ideas??? Seriously, email me kkstock@stockra.com or post a reply here....help a girl out!

Breakfast on the boat.....

was a trial run and one that I hope we do again! HOW FUN!! This morning we had a glorious breakfast on the SS Marla Lou, SS Becker and the SS Cum-across :) We had about everything one could want for breakfast including ice cold orange juice and milk!!





I felt like I was a true member of the Redneck Yacht Club. Three boats tied together like a floatin trailer park.......

Here fishy fishy.....

and apparently my niece has alot of luck catching these little throw back fish.....she caught them and caught them and caught them.....but being they were too small they went back home safe and sound in Duncan Lakes, until the next person snags them.........but she was happy!

Holy Hatties....

was it hot today! Right now it is still 89 degrees out and I really am not ready for that at all. Last week it was 40........but that is Nebraska. Of course, I pick the HOTTEST day of the year so far to do the biggest project of the season.

Some of you that know me know that I am by far NOT a gardener. I have never professed to having a green thumb. One time my brother George gave me a planter with the sign that Said "grow damm it" and that is how I feel when it comes to flowers and gardens.

My Mom is an amazing gardener and can make anything grow....me NOT so much! BUT these little gloves sure got the ole workout today.....I did two HUGE beds around my deck and have two more to go. I promised myself I would start at 8 and quit at 4 and I did. THAT 4:22 shower was awesome!!!!!



I kind of wished I would have taken some before photos :) OMG it was NOT pretty. There was grass WAY too tall and it looked like total crapola. Here are some "after photos" I still have some grooming to do, but this is MUCH better. 40 bags of Pea Rock. 11 glasses of water. 2 diet cokes. Half a steak and one Corona later.......



Now it is time to finish making super, which is almost done and then off to an early departure for me tonight.....ZZZZZZZZZZZ.

Happy Birthday to one of my Favorite Girls....

...my beautiful 21 year old niece Alicia! 21 years ago today you were born. I always loved being around you. Those dimples of yours always made me smile and you have never lost them. You were always sitting by me, on my lap or with me. I loved you when you were 21 hours old, I loved you when you were 21 days old, I loved you when you were 21 months old and I love you when you are 21 years old. One of my very special girls, my nieces. I am so proud of the beautiful girl and person you have become, never forget that if you need me...just call!!!!







HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETS!!!

Cheerios with a I

What a GREAT big surprise I had today!!

I am NOT a big fan of Wal-Mart, but I drove to Columbus today and I ALWAYS go to our cabin first. But today I didn't......The first strange thing was that I found a way to have lunch with Rhonda and then.... I drive into to Walmart to pick up some photos I ordered online and I see this trailer and pickup with Cheerios racing on it. Needless to say I was like "What the". I call Rhonda and tell her that I couldn't believe it but there before my eyes was the Clint Bowyer show car. Of course I was looking for Clint more than his car.

SO I look around and the car is in the trailer and all I see is a Walmart security guy. So I say OK I am going to in to check it out. I ask a couple of people and NO one knows what the H is going on. SO I pick up my photos and head back outside. I look in the pickup that is pulling the trailer and I see PEOPLE! People with Clint stuff on. So I walk up to the window of the pickup and to my surprise..........the guy rolls down his window. I ask him "Can I show you something" He says "sure" I pull out my phone and show him Clint Bowyer as my desktop and he says "that is neat" and then I talk this nice lady into letting me take some photos....even though the car was loaded I was SOOOOOOOO thrilled to have my picture with the trailer.





I have NO idea why I didn't know about this, but I am thrilled beyond belief to have these.....It made my WHOLE day!!

I am finding....

some more awesome photos from my Birthday......this is from my ACTUAL birthday........

The little things.....

mean the most........twice this week I woke up to Ron leave me fresh Lilacs that he picked up on his walks.......they are my favorite and always remind me of spring....




and now they remind me of Ron!

Never say Diet

What an amazing book. I am only seven pages in and already lights are starting to go off in my head. My dear friend Gretchen suggested the book through a post on face book. She said it changed her life, so I thought I would treat myself and order the book. So far I am learning of my total dependance on food. How my whole day is centered around when I am going to eat. Learning this might be one of the keys to getting me back on track.

This book is written by Chantel Hobbs who lost an amazing 200 pounds. She began her weight loss journey at 349 pounds.

Here is one of the photos from the book. This is the author of this amazing book Chantel. WOW how amazing. What an inspiration, between her and Helen from the Biggest Loser it gives me lots of hope.....



Thanks to my pal Gretchen for suggesting this book.

More birthday photos...

from the actual day....OH what fun!!!

Tomorrow is National Scrapbook Day....

...and One Single Seed is Celebrating!!!!!!



Stop by my favorite store tomorrow and shop!! While you are there join in the fun on the forums too!! One Single Seed is the place to be tomorrow, with a whole day filled with fun and awesome deals!