Know anyone who wants to move to Nixa?

 

This is to islandrider....

Your blog will only let me leave one comment so I will try and answer your question here. Why is the term "orientals" suddenly taboo? The Orient is a region and does not contain all of the said "orientals" therefore making it an inadequate term. That point alone does not make it offensive, I know. As the times change, our voacbularies change. We don't say negro or colored anymore even though, at one time, these were considered common and neutral labels. Personally I feel like "orientals" sounds ignorant, not offensive. Race issues are new ground to this white bread girl. I'm trying to figure this stuff out, too.

Grrrr....

I really do love eBay. I made $80 last week and so far this week I've made close to $30. It's the best place to get rid of stuff and the greatest place to track down hard to find items. Yesterday, I bought a lamp that matches that groovy nursery set we're using for Oliver. It's usually a fun experience.
The only downside to the world's largest marketplace is dealing with stupid people. This world is full of them and we've met quite a few of them this week at the fair. I would say that for every 50 items I sell on eBay, one of these items goes to an ignorant individual who then causes a stink and makes me regret ever selling anything at all.
I am currently dealing with such a person. She bought three items of toddler clothing from me. She got quite the steal considering the shirts still had the tags on and she only paid $.99 for all three. She emailed me yesterday to let me know that one of the shirts was only a size 12 months and I had listed them to be a size 12-18 months. She said that size 12 months was too small for her child. I'm sure that you all with children have picked up by now that the stupidity of her claim is that size 12 months and 12-18 months are the same size! Everyone other than her knows that! Anyway, she wants a refund which is totally understandable considering that this one shirt cost her .33 cents!!!! She wants me to pay for her s&h which no seller on ebay does.
Thanks so much for letting me vent. I appreciate it.

We have much to discuss....

1. Welcome Amy Muncy!
2. Matt and I googled it last night and it seems Blake Shelton (a.k.a. nb's bff) filed for divorce in Feb. Keeping track of these b-list country stars' lives can be so confusing!
3. We have learned this week that unless you are inebriated you cannot put on a good concert. All of the acts have liquored themselves up before and during their performances. I don't know why I am surprised.
4. Sky- where have you been?
5. Indulge me for a moment while I give you a quick adoption update. We were told that we would receive our referral in July. Now it's August and we are #9 on the waiting list. We will hopefully know something within the next 2 weeks. I met a mom of a Chinese adoptee who told me that her agency lost their paperwork so it took a lot longer than normal. Not too reassuring. The good news is that after a referral, he will be given clearance to travel within 2-4 months.

you know you're too old for a bike when...

 

All aboard for Jackson's birthday!

 

Surprise! It's Doug's 30th!

 

The fair starts today!!!!

So we had our orientation last night for our jobs in the grandstand. Let me just tell you that working at the fair is an absolute dream come true. There is nothing about summer that I love more than the fair. Being a part of it this year will be a blast. Toy Helen is hoping to spot some fence jumpers and I'm looking forward to possible intoxications. We love the controversial, right Chuck?

What?

Lance Bass is gay. Andrea Yates is found not guilty. What is this world coming to?

fears

I have 3 main fears; heights, propellers, and underwater (I can't even watch Finding Nemo). The lake combines 2 of these horrors. Matt has begged me for years to let him take our girls on the boat. I've had many a nightmare over it. Well, I finally decided to suck it up and submit. We had a great time. Maggie even tubed.
In other news..........
We got a new neighbor this weekend named Ulysses Grant. Seriously.
The fair begins in 4 days!!!
Sky- that Old Navy sale was awesome!! Thanks so much for telling me about it. It was almost as good as your apple pie.
Who was that last anonymous? If we knew who you were, we WOULD invite you.

The Jeppsens had a party last night....

There was a bunch of this,
a little of this,
and a whole lot of this!

 

post #36

Today was a fun day. It began and ended in the pool. Sandwiched in between the swimming was an outing to the Discovery Center, playdate at the Jeppsen's, and Mcalister's for dinner. It was kids eat free night so all 7 of us ate for $14.00. Matt loves that!
I am currently seeing how long I can make it without having to grocery shop. 2 weeks and counting.....
Anyone else about done with this heat?

6 years of wedded bliss!

We spent the weekend in Branson to celebrate our anniversary. We had great fun hanging out by the pool playing sudoku.
We ate our very favorite meal in the whole world, bruschetta from Rocky's.
The Cates joined us on Saturday for some boat time on the lake and dinner. What did you guys do this weekend?

 

1998

I found some pics today from when we met the Dixie Chicks. Back when they were cool.

 

#87

Today is my grandma's 87th birthday. We had a great lunch at the tea room. Isabelle celebrated this special occasion by wearing blue eyeshadow and perfume.

 

scenes from the sidelines

 

Check this guy out

http://media1.break.com/dnet/media/content/psychorogue.wmv

Sky at work

 

If I hadn't of shot poor Delia, I'd of had her for my wife....

There's a new Cash album coming out and another one on the way. Maybe admin could put one of his songs up some Friday.

Texas

We had a great time in Texas. We spent Friday at Ikea (amazing!!!) and Saturday at my cousin's wedding. I read all 400+ pages of a Mary Lincoln biography in the car. I'm still a little bummed for having to miss Firefall but I'm glad we went.