Big Fat Update

SO! First off....
Mister Dan the man came to visit us. He could only stay for a day and
night--I felt super bad.






I had a birthday party at the Hall's place--it was really nice thanks guys!






Japanese night is a hit! My mom is a hero... and Lixy is superwoman!









I am now working 6 days a week, it's supposed to be five but Greg always ends up needing a fill-in. I work Friday all day, Sat morning, Sun all day, Monday morning, Tuesday morning, and Thursday afternoon. Whew.. sometimes I just want to escape for a couple of days!











Lixy has a boyfriend.








Lixy's boyfriend has a cute son.











They came over for a bbq while sweet Cha worked in the restaurant as the only cook for the first time.







Had a party at Cher's!







And I love my mama and papa! They are the sweetest.











And now I'm gonna go ponder on life. Maybe take a swim in the river. :)

To two awesome people

Lainey and Oli!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!













I know I'm late and it's super bad of me. I was meaning to call the night before your birthday but something came up and I was working from 7-10 on your birthday. *sniff* I know these excuses won't make up for my slack-fulness. heh. I just wanted to tell you both how much I love you and miss you.

Lainey, your awesomely kind personality, bubbliness, spirituality, and beauty makes you pretty much miss perfect. heehee! I love being around you and miss singing with you. I think we made a pretty great team eh? I miss your smile and the way you always use your fingers when you talk. haha goooood days! I just want to wish you a wonderful birthday and an even better year. I pray everything works out for you. I love you soooo very muchly! Happy Birthday! xoxo


















I saw this photo on your facebook and I think you just look so gorgeous. It's probably my fav of you! :)





Oli! Mister crazy oli. haha! I hope you had a great birthday. I'm super sorry I didn't call--I didn't get the chance. I really wanted to! I miss you and your funny jokes. You always made life at the markham home happy. And I never had to worry about singing the wrong lyrics, because you were ALMOST just as bad. (I'm still worse though) You're also a pretty good cook. heh. You'd always cook up some yummy food, and me being the piggy of course would eat it all. haha! I really miss living with you. Well I hope this year is full of fun and exciting things. And I hope everything works out with.. life I suppose. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Take care of yourself and don't get into too much trouble without me. haha. Love you tons mister.

Guess what THIS is??

I love it

The translations are a bit off... but oh well! heehee.
Gotta love Japanese humor! hahah "ah itai jyanai desuka?" <--- that's Mika! tehee.. kidding.

Shiawase

Here's me--all happy after a good day of shopping.

















Here's another one.


















And now I have to prepare my heart to wake up at 6 AM. haha! Goodnight.

So...

I was telling myself today, "I wish I had something solid in my life...something reliable" and I realized that, I do! I have the one that I've been slowly forgetting with our busy life. I thought that I could rely on my friends, or even family, to understand different things, to give me advice that will give me peace--to be there. But even they can't (not every time). Or maybe it's that I've pushed them away and hid my true feelings. I don't know. But one person I can always rely on is the Lord. I don't even have to say anything and he understands. I feel peace when I think of Him. Maybe some guilt because I've been neglectful, but the feeling doesn't last long. I know that I have a lot of NWO's, and this home has been slowly falling apart and I'm not making an effort to help keep it together. But I'm going to start. I'm going to get off my lazy ass and help out with the kids and make home life fun. I'm gonna study more diligently. I'm going to make time for work, play, school, the home, and personal time.
I don't want to be wishy-washy. I want to put my foot down and say "I'm going to do this." And do it.

^At least I'm going to start trying.^
And I could probably use any prayer that you want to send my way.
Anyway, now that my head is clear I'm going to prepare for a fun, relaxing night with Lixy. And shopping tomorrow! It's been too long and I've wanted to shop forever.
haha.. and hopefully if it's sunny tomorrow...



I can tan my white legs. Why did I have to be the white one in the family?? teehee!

Sisters

I love my sisters. I know that each of us have some little or big complaints about eachother, but I think that without eachother, we'd be a miserable. Well... I know I would. heehee! Sisters are great!