Hello all!
Sorry it's been a couple of weeks without updates, but I've been so busy that I can barely update my Facebook - and I have that on my phone and with me at all times! Anyway...
Deven and Lawrence sang their first song together at service on Sunday. They did a great job!!
I'll get back to that later. Let me tell you about the BUSY weekend we had.
I attended my very first NFL game! I won the tickets at work! We had a drawing, and I was waiting for our CEO to pull my name. Told him exactly that. He mixed and mixed and mixed the names in the construction hat, and I actually won! I was so excited, I knocked his glasses off of his face! Lawrence was able to take the time off, and away we went!
It was Giants vs. Panthers... unfortunately (not surprisingly, though) the Giants SMASHED the Panthers. Replacement refs weren't even an issue in that game. They were losing so bad, we left at the beginning of the 4th quarter.
We then headed home to finish packing for our trip to Philly. I wanted to leave no later than 5:30am, but the rest of my family was not on my schedule... ugh! Lol! We did leave at a good time, though. The weather was beautiful in the mountains - well, other than the pockets of dense fog I drove through... I picked up some nasty coffee at SH Mart - yes, that was the name.. don't know why... and we had a very pleasant ride. By the time we got to Philly (around 3pm) there was SO much traffic we ended up driving through Norristown instead of continuing on I76. It was a great choice, because we got in at a great time.
After resting for a moment, I went to see my little cousin, Jordyn (aka Tinka), in the hospital. It was nice to finally see that strong little princess. For someone to go through 3 heart surgeries and is still not 3 herself... wow! Her mother is strong, too.... but they are now struggling. I mean, she's not working because of all of the surgeries, and the money that does come in doesn't cover most of the bills. She finally gave in and started a fund in hopes to collect money to help pay bills. Pray for her. And if you can help in any way... please let me know.
Saturday was the big birthday party - Lawrence, Sr. and Lawrence, Jr.'s surprise party at Lawrence's sister's house. They were both in on the planning of the party - only they didn't know that the party was for them! It was fun the way it came about, and we had a wonderful time.
Sunday, we went to service. It was Family and Friends day, and my old friend Tamisha and her crew (minus 1) came to church to join us. Lawrence and Deven sang, the church Arts ministry ministered in many different ways, and Pastor gave a great service about how to behave like you ARE part of the Royal Family - because we are.
After service, we ATE! Went home, took a nap, watched the game, enjoyed a visit from Nicole and the boys (yay!), and started packing for the trip home.
It was such a wonderful weekend, and I wish we could do it more often. Next up, what we're going to do for the holidays, preparing for Nebraska (?) and when will the BIG THING finally happen?!? Lol!
Until next time!
