Queenies Little Kingdom

This weekend was beautiful! I told you that on Saturday….and I was totally not kidding! We went to IU to see our boy watch the game and the weather was amazing! We spent some time with him there and then visited at his apartment afterwards. {It reminds me so much of when I was dating hubby} There’s something to be desired when visiting GUYS apartments! As my daughter Ally pointed out…..they have a nice apartment, but where is the decor? They have a fireplace with a nice mantle and no pictures or anything pretty! BORING!!

(Can you tell the wheels are turning? For her future apartment?) 😉

We had a great time in Bloomington and we ended up staying out waaaaay too late. Everybody knows you can’t just drive right on by a Walmart in our family. We had to stop to buy some groceries (at midnight) and dog food. Let’s just say, bedtime was after 1:30am that night. The party life….we’re a livin it! 🙂

I love him!

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And about guys apartments? All a dude needs is….food, video games and a tv!

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I can’t wait to help Ally turn her college place into her own little haven! We girls like purty!

If only you could feel the cool weather in a picture! After several weeks of disgusting heat (AND NO RAIN), we awoke to the most beautiful cool breeze. It was like a million degrees yesterday and my car airconditioner decided it was finished trying to help out. It waved goodbye to me earlier in the week (it even stuck it’s tongue out)…..and yes, I’m bitter! 😉

But today……oh my how I love thee, fall!

We’re sprucing up a little around the G-way house; laundry, clean sheets, rearranging junk, working on cars and washing rugs. Later we’re heading to Bloomington to cheer on the IU football game. Gavin is celebrating with the BSU ministry by hosting a christian tailgating party by the stadium.

We’re crashing! That’s how we roll (when we score tickets, anyway!).
Maybe he won’t notice! hehe!

I read a scripture last night that grabbed me by the shoulder’s and shook me. For the last few weeks, life has been a little “hectic” for both my girls and I at school. All of it over standing up to some bully behavior (I wish I could say….DON’T DO IT! but, I will always stand up for someone being mistreated!! and by the looks of it, so will my kids!) Halleluiah!!

You see, people don’t want you pointing out their sin wrongdoings! They want you to accept what they do as ok. All families are not living biblical or spiritual lifestyles. The more I see and hear from young people (students) the more my heart breaks for them. This is a tough time in our world to grow up. What bugs me most? Parents who have no moral compass or boundaries that TEACH their kids to have the same.

People: WE ARE IN TROUBLE!!

After seeing the wrong-doers treated as “the victims” the last few weeks….my heart had started to harden and my mind (my own personal battlefield) had begun to think mean thoughts towards them. It was really bothering me! Even though, we seemed to be the focus for standing up to bullying (thank you adults who reinforce poor behavior)….it made me mad! And honestly, I wished God would “handle” them! His way, not mine! 😉

Then last night…….Ohhhhh last night! Something really special happened to the ringleader of that group! I felt so sad! Why? Because I’ve seen it happen time and time again. Our society rewards bad behavior! Don’t believe me? Look at the many pop stars that do unthinkable things or say/sing filth! Then look at the flashy lives and heaps of money WE give them!! Still not convinced? Watch what reality shows pop up after someone has made a poor choice in their life. We GIVE these people positive credit for the garbage in their lives. WE DO IT!!!

I really felt compelled to post a crummy comment on my Facebook status (yes, I’m so mature!! NOT). See, how wicked my own flesh is? When I logged on, the Proverbs 31 ladies had a little something just for me.
“A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.” Proverbs 29:11

I’m working on my heart! I really am!

Tell me, do you have trouble with stopping yourself from saying what you REALLY want to say? If you do, how do you keep yourself from doing it? I could use some sister love here!

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I am praying for the people mentioned in this post! Yes, it’s hard to do…..but I don’t want to feel upset with them. And I’d love nothing more than to see them WANT TO DO THE RIGHT THING from here on out!

This week has been one big celebration. It always is in the “high school” world. Each day, students and staff play along dressing the part for whatever the theme is of the day. Today is black-out day (everyone is wearing all black). Yesterday, it was class colors and teacher’s could wear their jeans!! Staff wearing jeans is a big deal to us (we rarely get such a privilege!!). So, a tip o’ the hat to you dear administration for allowing us to wear them! 😉

Tomorrow, is the PEP RALLY! We only have a select number of those too. My Miss Ally is in charge of the whole shebang! I mean, SHE IS THE PLANNER, SHOPPER, JOB HANDER-OUTTER, LEADER AND CREATOR of all that is awesome for the school’s pep rally! PRESSURE? Oh yea! But it couldn’t be in better hands! She is a natural leader and has that anal personality to boot! I don’t know why, but I woke up all tensed up and worried about it this morning. I guess it’s normal (I’m anal by nature too) and I had to push back any feelings of angst! I feel confident that she’s got this! It’s just my own wackiness! Pray for me! :0

In true mamarazzi fashion, I have picture’s of some of the fun so far this week. I’ll be sure to let you know how the pep rally goes.

Movie Star day (Twilight characters)

Parade day (Homecoming court candidates) Taylor & Michael

Powderpuff football game mania

Senior girls on BlackOut day

Underclassmen in black

I don’t remember Homecoming being this much fun. But then again, I’m a crusty old lady. I feel extra thankful that I get to be a part of my own teenager’s fun at school. I hope all this excitement boosts our football players to a win Friday night! That’d be a sweet topping to a super cool week! GO PANTHERS!!! 🙂

Me Blackin out the stars too!

My two favorite high school punks

Today, at 3:30pm…..it’s going to be ALL ABOUT ME!!! 😉

My hubby purchased this little present for me back in May for Mother’s Day! Yea, it’s been a long time coming!
I don’t know why I haven’t cashed it in before now other than I’m a hoarder by nature. I just hang onto stuff
“just in case” I need it in a pickle! The time has come…..I’m feeling quite pickly! 🙂

So, I’ll be skipping the high school homecoming parade and even the powder-puff football game to indulge myself.
Ahhh, it’s all me baby!

Thank you Honey! I really needed this!

This past weekend my favorite son was home for a quick visit. It was his first time home since he moved into his apartment at IU. I loved having him in my house and sitting at my table. It just feels right to have all your chicks in the nest. Maybe it’s a mom thing!?! Anyway, I cooked chicken enchilada’s on Friday night and baked lasagna on Saturday in honor of having everyone home. And it was worth it!

Here’s a few pictures of my big kids! They just love having me follow them around snapping weird pictures of them. 😉 Ok, humor me…..I love doing it!

Gavin teaching Ally oil-changing 101

Scrubbing the headlights

Hubby & I with our anniversary card

Gates talking…..her favorite thing

They’ll always be my babies…..

I’m loving this stage of life with my family. Even though they’re growing up and moving on. I’m learning to cherish every moment…and that’s just what I did this past weekend.

“Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”
(Psalms 127:3-5 ESV)