Dadgolian Mommy!

We have a restaurant in Greenville called Mongolian Empire. You go through a raw veggie buffet, select freeze-dried meat, and add sauces to the mixture. A griller then grills your selection up for you to enjoy on a bed of rice. This is one of Rob's favorite restaurants. He does not like Chinese food because he can't see it being prepared in front of him and and insists that I am eating kitty cat whenever I say I had Chinese food at my meal. He can see this food being cooked in front of him though so he loves Mongolian Empire.

Yesterday, we asked Seth if he would like to go to Mongolian. He usually has egg drop soup and has some of my lo mein noodles (he asks for the spaghetti). He replied to us, "I want to go to Dadgolian mommy, not MOMgolian. I want to go to Dadgolian." Crazy kid.

My Summer Job--Ebay

With the budget shortfall that is bestowed upon EVERYONE, I, like many educators who usually enjoy the summer months, have taken it upon myself to get a summer job.


I have always spent my summers in recent years selling things on ebay for myself and for my sister. But I am stepping up this summer. I have already gone to Goodwill and bought things to sell on ebay--brand name stuff, stuff new with tags--all these things do well on ebay. I sold this Kim Rogers skort new with tags for 10.50 on ebay. If it had been my size, I would have kept it, because it was cute!

I plan on visiting Goodwill at least once a week to seek out items that will bring in a little green on ebay.

See this purse?

It is by The Sak and I got it at a yard sale last fall for $2.00. It did not have a tag on it, but the little plastic string that holds the tag was still on it, so I knew it had not been used. I was planning on using the purse, but it was just not big enough for me, so I listed it on ebay. It sold for $17.50. Needless to say, I will be visiting some yard sales this summer looking for some items to list on ebay.

Do you have a summer job?

Summer Vacay!

I know I have not updated in a while, but the end of school has been consuming me. I have never tested so many children in my life, and every time I tried to return my administrators manual, my AP said, "Keep it, I have makeups." Ughhh! I realize my job is no more important than anyone elses, but it is the most stressful at the beginning of school and at the end of school. I was so scared that I would NOT get everything done and finished by this past Friday. And I didn't. But...I got to a stopping point that I was comfortable with. Long awaited...couldn't come soon enough...summer break is here! Woo Hoo!

Going Ons and Tributes

We have been on the road A LOT the past couple of weekends and were able to spend time with friends and family we don't get to see that often. On Mothers' Day weekend, we spent time with our friends from Wisconsin, Beverly and Rob Flintrop down at Emerald Isle. My parents were there as well and we had a great time.

Last weekend, we were on the road to Murrells Inlet, SC to celebrate cousin Margaret's 5th birthday. It was a bowling party, so Seth got to bowl for the first time. Here are a couple of photos of him in action.

On the way home, we stopped at the entrance to Jacque and Brian's subdivision (they live at the back of a golf course) and paid tribute to Jonah and Stellan.


Our final stop on our trip was at the U.S.S. North Carolina in Wilmington, where we paid tribute once more to Jonah and Stellan. We continue to think of and pray for you both!

Speaking of prayers, we do have a few requests. Please continue to pray for our friends, Matt and Patrice Williams and their son, Jonah. With the heat and humidity creating new blisters on Jonah each day, it is very tough on Matt and Patrice. Please pray for Jonah's healing and their strength. Our friend Tammy will find out more about her condition on Thursday when she hears the results from her kidney biopsy. Please ask God to give her strength to handle whatever may come her way. Finally, our friends Nathan and Katie are expecting baby #2 this Friday. Please pray that the delivery goes well for them.

Prayers Please!

One of my best friends, Tammy, is having a kidney biopsy on Friday to determine answers about some health problems. I would like to request prayers on her behalf. Please ask the Lord to give her peace and strength whatever the outcome may be. Please pray for her family to be strong for her. Thank you!

My Child Is Listening To Me! :-)

We grabbed some pizza tonight since I had small group at church--we ate in the restaurant and Rob and I both got salads. We always try to pick up extra croutons and cheese for Seth to munch while we are waiting for our pizza. I returned with my salad and here is how the conversation went:

Me: Here are some croutons.

Seth: I don't want any croutons.

Me: Okay, how about some potato sticks (I proceed to sprinkle them onto the table.)

Seth: No, no don't put them on the dirty table!

I proceeded to put them on a napkin.

A Good Day

Me: Seth, how was your day today?

Seth: I not hit anyone today.

Me: That was a good choice, sweetie.