8 adult, 7 kids, 4 days in 1 RV......

Oh how the time flies. All year long I look forward to going to Nascar weekend in Las Vegas and every year it passes all too quickly. This year was no exception. We left Thursday, pretty close to the departure time that I had been barking in everyones ear for the last few weeks. The Sprint Cars were racing on the dirt track so I wanted to go watch if we got there soon enough, no go. So Friday, bright and early, I headed over to the track with all the nieces and nephews in tow. It was so fun to watch Paxton's reaction to all the cars during practice. We literally had the best seat in the house sitting on the wall on pit road the cars came within just a couple feet when they would go in and out of the garage. The girls on the other hand could care less. Ashley kept saying "Let's go find Dale Jr." She wanted an autograph and I tried to explain to her it is not that easy you have to be in the right place at the right time and no one knows where this place is you just have to be ready at all times. She did get a lot of other autographs but we were not so lucky this year with Jr. Friday we spent most of the day in the garage. Saturday was the Nationwide race. Brad Kesolowski wrecked early and was on pit road every 10 minutes and Jr's car was crap he was never close to contending for the win, so that was a fun day. Then Sunday the track and the garage are so packed with people I usually go over just before the race and go straight to our seats. This year was no exception, it was a full house. The race was mired in cautions all day. It was some great side by side racing, a lot of lead changes, a lot of different drivers actually had a shot to win and in the next instance they were 40th and the 40th driver was running 3rd, it was awesome. For those who have never been to a Nascar race (Emily) you have to have a track scan radio so you can listen to the drivers, the officials, or the TV broadcasters. For the most part I listened to the TV broadcast because Jr. just wasn't too talkative. Those guys are a hoot! It was so funny to listen to the on air broadcast and then when they went to commercial they would say what they were really thinking about the race and a couple of the drivers. It was very entertaining and I'm already counting down the days to next year........

Christmas and such

Hope everyone had a great Christmas, I know I did. I haven't had a white Christmas for a few years, not like this year anyway. It was so fun to be home in Enterprise with all the fam and play in the snow.

High school memories...

I got this email this morning and laughed at all of the memories it brought back so I thought I would post it on here.


1. Did you date someone from your high school?

No

2. What kind of car did you drive?

A wrecked Honda Accord or I rode with April in the Big Green Machine

3. Did you pass your driver's license exam the first time?

No I think it was the third, and yeah it shows in my driving.

4. Were you a party animal?

I don't think animal per say but I knew how to have a good time.

5. Were you considered a flirt?

Uh, no. I still don't know how to flirt.

6. Were you in band, orchestra or choir?

No. No. Yes.

7. Were you a nerd?

Not in the pocket protecter, thick glasses sort of way (not that there's anything wrong with that).

8. Were you on any varsity teams?

No

9. Did you ever get suspended/expelled?

No I'm too cool to get caught.

10. Can you still sing the fight song?

Was there a fight song?

11. Who were your favorite teachers?

Hmmmm. Probably Mr. Flannigan cuz he always let me get away with stuff cuz I was FFA Pres.

12. Where did you sit for lunch?

With the cool people, and sometimes Bryan and Garret joined us.

13. What was your school's full name?

Enterprise High School.

14. What is your school's mascot and colors?

Wolves. Blue and Gold.

15. Did you go to Homecoming and with who?

Nope. At least I don't think I did.

16. If you could go back and do it again would you?

No. I liked high school and everything, but I love where I am now.

17. What do you remember most about graduation?

Shawn Reber hugged me. He was hott! Thank you Bethany! Oh yeah family and friends and what not....

18. Where did you go senior skip day?

Please, everyday was skip day, I can't remember all of them.

19. Were you in any clubs?

Is drill team a club?? Other than that just FFA

20. Have you gained weight since then?
uhm..... yes

21. Who was your prom date?

Brent Gardner.... and I was lucky he was such a gentleman. I'll never forget it was the first time I ever heard Shaggy, and he had a pretty awesome car.

22. Are you planning on going to your 10-year reunion?
What? Who was this question for? I already had my 10, yes I went and NO to 15.

23. Did you have a job in high school?

I worked for RGIS for a few months my senior year.

Good old high school. I find it funny that as each stage of life passes for me, I am thankful for the changes. I have loved reconnecting with people over the last couple of months from different stages of my life, but mostly I am happy with where I am at now.

This one is for you Bethany!

This one's for you Matty!!

Headlines:
Michigan Comeback Sparks (Big) House Party
Michigan Shocks #9 Wisconsin
Michigan rallies to shock Badgers
Mighty rally for Michigan


Rich Rodriguez can already claim one of the most memorable victories in the history of college football’s winningest program. Michigan celebrated its 500th game at the Big House with the first big win of the Rich Rodriguez-era. The Wolverines rallied from a 19-point halftime deficit to defeat the Wisconsin Badgers and go 1-0 in Big Ten play. They really needed this one. So, after Michigan turned the ball over for like the 56th time in the first half I was thinking if Matt even dares dial my number I'll fly to Forida and choke him. But, they came out fighting in the second half. Although I'll never be able to look back and remember since the power went out we had to wait for the text updates, IT WAS BRUTAL! Sitting there waiting for the phone to beep to let us know something had happened and it felt like roulette eveytime I pulled up a new message. Was it Michigan? Was it Wisconsin? I was freaking out! I couldn't believe it! I mean 27 points in the second half?! Granted Michigan has A LOT of work to do on this spread offense but this was a spectacular win! At least I think it was like I said the power was out so we'll have to rely on Matt to remember it for us. Love ya Matt!

Summer is almost over....

and thank goodness because I can't take many more of these days over 100 degrees. IT IS SO FREAKIN HOT HERE! Other than the heat life is good. Ian & Lora are finally here. I went to lunch today with Lora and the kids, it was so good to see them even if just for half hour. They are so fun to be around. It was great to be able to see Beth and her kids, Kaitlyn is just the cutest! This has just been a really fun summer. I got my new 88 diecast the other day so I thought I'd post a pic of all my diecasts so far.

Dale Jr. secretly loves me!!

It has to be true! In all my excitement I forgot to post about my boy Junior and his win at Michigan. This was a very special victory not only because it is Junior but it happened in Michigan. Now we all know Michigan is very near and dear to my heart. There is no doubt in my mind Junior willed that car to victory lane for me! I mean seriously he clearly did not have enough gas to finish but he was not giving up. He didn't care that he had to keep passing the pace care under caution (which is a no-no for all you who haven't got a clue about the greatest sport on earth). Nothing short of Nascar showing him a black flag was going to keep him from getting this victory for me. He wanted to win for me! He knew I could not take the ribbing anymore from all my friends and family and I think he secretly wanted me to know he's in love with me. That's right, you read it here first. Drink it in ladies, he's a hottie!! (although spoken for)