GO SPURS GO!!!!

Published by Elaine under Family on October 31, 2007

Ok so like I had to make this my title!!! You don’t know the SPURS until you’ve lived in SA, so the saying goes. It’s so true, man this city goes all out, its an official holiday every time the SPURS play. I have to say I’m loving it!!! Solomon went nuts watching them play for his first time. He and his cousins had little Spurs fans, they would scream and raise them high everytime the SPURS scored. Isaac and I are side by side working on our computers, I of course blogging, he is web surfing and watching the game. SPURS just won…yeah, 106 to 97 was the score.

Well we have been a busy bunch. This past weekend my mother-in-law, Ofie came into town with Michael’s mom, Bunnie. It was fun. We woke up early Saturday, had a good breakfast and then headed out to a local pumpkin patch with the kiddos. Here are some pics, enjoy.

 

Alright so I am a picture freak…oh-well! After a fun time at the pumpkin patch we headed out to do the tourists thing with the fam. Visit Isaac’s blog to see the sPoOky pics of the Spanish governor’s palace in downtown SA. Thought it would be fun considering Halloween is right around the corner.

Later that night we went shopping for last minute costume items…so fun. Can’t wait! I will post more pics of our Halloween fun. That’s it for now.

What to Blog about?

Published by Elaine under Random Thoughts on October 24, 2007

Lets see…..I want to blog, however I don’t have a certain subject. I do however have random thoughts….maybe I’ll go there.

I went blog surfing today….commented on some blogs…good stuff GIRLS! Its nice to read other people’s thoughts and get some relief of, “oh good I’m not the only one that thinks this way!” Life has a funny way of knocking you off balance…only the strong will survive…and I guess the others will whine.

Got some business plans in the works…can’t reveal too much. I just have to say we are excited and feel the season of favor…been watching Joel Osteen, love him and his crest white smile. Watering time for the near and upcoming harvest!

I love the weather….this morning in downtown SA the temp was 42 degrees. There was ice on our cars this morning.

I am fascinated with the huge army aircrafts…..I find myself giddy everytime one flies very low. I am truly amazed by those things.

Oh yes and my parents will be in town right after my birthday. We are going to celebrate veterans…its huge here in SA. My dad is a veteran and I am looking forward to their arrival. I will post pics. Also my mother-in-law and Micheal’s mom will be in town this weekend. Always fun for family to come and visit.

Solomon is definately excited that Halloween is right around the corner. He is going to be a ninja. Little brother Benjamin is going to be a pirate. I’m going to be a grecian goddess…I think thats how you spell it! Isaac is undecided…perhaps a hick with a mullet….his favorite or a mechanic with a mullet or a 70’s guy with an afro. Has both…just undecided. My sister-in-law, Denise  I think is going to be a renaissance woman. Olivia, my neice is going to be a zombie bride, Skye is going to be a beautiful purple fairy, Davina is going to be a Doctor and Michael is also undecided. We all have plans to go trick-or-treating down our neighborhood. Can’t wait!!!

Sometime this week we are all going to take pics at a local pumpkin patch…oh so fun! I am a picture freak!!!

Isaac is almost done with his second semester at school. He is getting his Masters Degree in Graphic Design. Aside from his dream, his business of course, Echo Design Solutions, he wouldn’t mind teaching at a college for Graphic Design. He has always been a good teacher…and he would love to extend the favor. Heck I wouldn’t have passed my algebra in college if it wasn’t for him…he sure does have the patience.

Well I guess now would be a good time to go to bed considering its almost 2 in the morning!!! Ok time to wrap it up. Goodnight to all…God bless.

Inspired

Published by Elaine under Frustrations, Inspirational on October 20, 2007

Man o Man….I am loving this temperature change! Today it was in the low 70’s…..YES!!! This is my absolute favorite time of the year. Time to gear up for Fall clothes.

Yesterday I had to stop by the office and drop off some paperwork.  As I stepped outside of my car, I felt the cool air brush through my hair, while the warm sun beamed down on my face. A familiar feeling evolved way down deep within my soul, touched my heart and created a sweet smile on my face. A feeling that cannot be described in one sentence. I believe that was the Holy Spirit. No matter where I go, where I am or what I do, You are there…always watching always protecting. This is not about religion, its about relationship. It has been an eye-opening experience. I will not accept Jesus second-hand, I want to know Him personally. If you are offended, you have not reached that understanding. I don’t want to hear religion at its best, whatever that is! I don’t want to be a part of the culture, the viscious cycle. I know Christ and thats all I care to know.  Arrogance….NO…confidence in Christ is what it is all about. Now I do have mentors who are near and dear to my heart that I will always go to when I seek advice, however these are genuine people who have been there, done that and have gotten the T-shirt. I can’t stand when someone can speak advice when they have never even experienced life themselves. Life is when you can overcome the curveballs it throws at you, of course with God’s help. I’m not talking about overcoming a  broken nail or throwing a fit because the color of the walls doesn’t match the rest of the decor or being so obsessed with your loss of hair that you try a different hairstyle that screams “old-fogie trying to be young again.”  Come on people!!! Get a grip, wake up and hear a druggie/drunk going cold turkey….hear a young girl pleading her case at the Medicaid office to approve her child, “she’s starving, she hasn’t eaten all day”…..or why not volunteer at the Women’s shelter and see the faces of battered women and hear the fear in their voices…or how about talking someone out of suicide…or being the voice of a sexually abused child in court. Step out of your circle of safety sometimes (not always)  and see if you can really hang with what “other” people are dealt with in life. You’d be amazed at how you would come back and define the word content. Your appreciation for what you have would far exceed your previous beliefs or expectations. People are so caught up in the rat-race or as I like to say, keeping up with the Jones’, MAN just love your life, love yourself and love others. The favor will come back ten-fold.

Peace out,