{After 3 o'clock}

Is your life kinda' a blur from about 3:10 to about 8:30?
This afternoon I had 1 reloading for war. . .

I had another "raising the roof" in the kitchen (more on this later). . .

And another completing her fourth main task for the day. . .

1. Find your folder (which she did).

2. Look in lost & found for your coat (which she found)

3, Turn in your lunch money (so they wont be fixin' peanut butter & jelly sandwiches).

4. Make SURE you do ALL your homework (Praise the Lord).

AND at 6 o'clock another one will be home (do ya' ever feel that way sistas?). . .

Dinner. . .

Baths. . . .

Bedtime. . . .

Talk Later.

Tonia

{Relax Honey}

I woke up this morning (after already waking once and dozing back off), to the sound of bath water. Clayton decided to take a warm bath and fix breakfast for him and his sister. I told him I really appreciate being such a big help to me.



Lily continues to need poked and prodded to roll out of bed. She has misplaced her folder. . . and didn't turn her lunch money in yesterday. . .and I am sure they would like to have it. . . because she is in the hole (-).

Last but not least, this little guy. . .

was "sawing logs" at 7:30. . .

I just scooped him up and put him in his car seat (magic glove and all).

The "washer guy" came yesterday. He couldn't really find anything wrong with me washer. He is going to order some new "rubber deals" for the bottom. . . Before he left I heard Mr. Hobbs ask, "Now its okay to use it, right?" Funny, huh?

Relax honey, you can see the bathroom floor now. All is well.

I am heading to work today.

I will continue my "organizing" another day.

I had enough yesterday to last me awhile.

Pray for Michael.

Pray for Emily.

Talk Later.

Tonia

{Lily ~ Lockets}

Miss Lily has been doing some sweet art tonight

(and eating something messy as you can see below).
Lily's little heart necklace from Kate.


What you cant tell about this precious art is that it weighs 20 lbs because of all the glue.

She told me all about . . . the sweet butterflies, mirror (she is going to draw our family in there), and pink flowers.

Love it Sis.

{It's minor}

Okay friends, if you have ever wondered just how bad a house can get. . . I can show you. I dont know what is wrong with me , but I have just started pulling stuff out of every corner of this house. AND instead of completing one project at a time, I go and rip everything out of another closet. . . so it looks like a tornado has hit.
Mr. Hobbs gently asked me this morning, "Is there something wrong?" I simply stated, "No, I'm fine. . . just getting organized." He said nothing. . .He's gotten smarter over the years.


And you know when you are cleaning out you always stumble upon . . . your past.


Mrs. Heather, this "Senior Year" book has all sorts of activities we used to engage in (all good things, like walking & sitting at L&J) ( We were "good girls" people, so dont be getting the wrong impression). It was very intriguing to me. . .my memory was jogged, and I was able to laugh.
We had some really good times.
In the back you wrote that you would always care for me and we would always be friends.
Heather, God is very mysterious. I think he might be a little sneaky too (in a good kinda' way), but anyways, it really is good to reconnect with you.
I am glad we are "always friends". . . again.
This conversation could probably get REALLY heavy, sooooo this summer on your awesome deck, I will make tea and we will talk. . . I'll bring this book, so we can laugh together.

Oh my.

Yikes.

Oh yes, and in the midst of my madness Mr. Hobbs wanted to start working on the taxes.

I sent him on his way. . .

And (back to top pic) the "washer fixer guy" is supposed to be here within 30 min. I was really concerned about the "laundry mountain", but really compared to all the other damage I have done, its minor.

Pray for Michael.

Talk in a bit.

Love, Tonia

{Miss LIly}

Baptism Day

{Down with the old, up with the new}

Lily's Baptism ~ January 24, 2010 ~ Dad & Bro. Ronnie Deal ~ First Baptist Church

Today was a really special day for my family.

Our hearts were full of joy and happiness.

One proud Mom.

Lily and Nana Mary

Patiently Waiting.

A turban. . . just like Mom.

Nana Mary ~ Thank you so much for coming.

Tracy Curry ~ Thank you so much for being willing to do "double duty" in the nursery. You really eased my mind on this special day.

Kay Berg ~ Thank you for taking pictures.

Thank you dear friends for coming, and to those who left me sweet comments, and to those of you who couldnt be there and love us too! . . . love you all.

{Please come join us}

Tomorrow my sweet baby girl will be baptized.

To my sweet friends and family:
Please come and celebrate this special day with us.
First Baptist Church
10:30 Worship Service

It will bless your heart.

She will bless your heart.

{Body here & Mind there}

I spent much of my morning at church, but I broke away this afternoon for a little relaxation

that only Booneville can offer. I am loving all the birds that have flown in everywhere I go.
Buddy treated himself to a Lemonade Granita (?)with whip cream and purple sprinkles. Yes, purple sprinkles. I really appreciate little things like purple sprinkles.

This picture has been in The Gathering Place as long as I can remember, but I love it more every time.

What do I love so much about it?

The American Flag.

Just around the corner. . .

The Flower Shop - Nice quilts. Pretty florals. But the real show stoppers. . .

This antique hutch. Me have no space. And these. . .

Vintage bird paintings. Oh, be still my heart. Original. The real deal. With a real price.

$88 each. Oh yes, friend, there were two.

Even though my body was in Booneville, my mind was on these two. . .

Praying for Sweet E.

I didn't purchase anything today. . .

oh yes i did. . .

A strawberry granita.

yummy.

I had fun Shaina Sue!

Next time "us crew" will have to go together. . .

We can dance together in the antique store, and

I will pat you on the bottom (just ask Shaina).

CrAzy StUfF.