11/28/12

 

I have heard people talk about this show for months now, but never saw it... until recently.

Have you seen it?

It is H.Y.S.T.E.R.I.C.A.L.

I started watching it in early November on a night that Steve and the kids were gone.  I began to record them, showed it to the family, and now we are all hooked.

It is about a family who are millionaires because of the duck calls that they make.   The thing is... they might be millionaires but they never forgot where they came from.  They are as redneck as redneck can be and just live life as simply as possible... even the ones that live in huge homes.  They go fishing, frog-gigging, crawdad hunting, etc....  They all have beards that are quite long and wear camo pretty much all of the time.  (Except Willie who seems to really like plaid shirts.)

Who are they?

There is Phil and Kay, the patriarch and matriarch of this Lousiana family, and the founder of the duck call company.  They are simple people, CHRISTIANS, and love their family.

There is Willie and Korie.... Willie is Phil and Kay's son (and his wife) and the CEO of Duck Commander.  It is a company Phil started around 40 years ago and Willie has taken it to new heights.

There is Jase, Willie's brother.  He's married, too, but she isn't on as often as Korie.  He is just a hoot.  He is one of my favorites.

There are others that are part of the show, including lots more family, but the member that we laugh at the most is.....

UNCLE SI.

He takes the words "Hey!" and "Jack!" to a new level.  We find ourselves using them quite often around each other.  I tried to find a video on Si using "Jack" at the end of each sentence, but had no luck. Enjoy this one on his use of "HEY!"

HEY!
Just know, if you haven't watched this show yet.... you need to get to watchin'.... JACK!

11/27/12

The picture below reminds me of me and Sweet Man.

 

He and I are birds of a feather, for sure.

As the kids are getting older, we are finding that our unwind time in the den at night has turned into a 3-ring circus of asking children if homework is finished, working on stuff ourselves, and telling the kids to just GO TO BED.

Therefore, that leaves little to no time for an actual private conversation with Sweet Man. 

Don't get me wrong.  You know I love my children with all my heart and cherish the moments we have together.  I also know that Sweet Man was here before them and I want my downtime with him.

My love language is "Quality Time" so I really need that time with him.

He and I have resorted to "dates" at home.  We tell the kids, who are usually doing homework, taking showers or watching something, that we are going on our home date.

What does our home date include?

Just watching a movie or television show by ourselves in the quiet solitude, with a door that is open in case the kids need something, of our room.

It has become addictive and I find myself getting giddy thinking of time to just snuggle and watch a show with Sweet Man.  We can actually have a conversation without children interrupting at all times because the kids know we are on our "date."

Who knew something so simple could turn into something so important?  Even the small things in a relationship are important if you want to keep it alive.

Now, if we could just stay awake the entire time to see the end of the show.

11/26/12

You may wonder why I have a picture of eggs today.

I did not photograph them.  But I do want to talk about them.

This is not a deep, thought-provoking post today.

It is all about my lack of ability to crack an egg.

I am a heavy-handed individual.  Most of you that know me in real life realize that if I "lovingly" punch you, it actually hurts.  I do not mean to do so, but I inherited that trait from my father.  Wes has inherited it from me.  No matter what we do, it is with gusto... and that also includes cracking eggs.

My brother, Kevin, has ridiculed me in this department for years now.  He just shakes his head at my endeavors in the cracking of eggs.

In the last couple of months, Mikayla and I began to eat eggs for breakfast instead of just cereal.  I was finding I was not completely satisfied and at school I was getting the munchies.  I have wanted to watch what I eat carefully so I was reading up on some things and found that eating more protein in the morning would help with that.  Eggs are a great source of protein so that is where my egg cracking good times come in.

I have my routine all set as to how I get breakfast ready along with the rest of the stuff I have to do before going out the door to school in the mornings.

When I crack an egg, two things will happen.  

1.  I may not hit it hard enough for fear of great destruction of the egg from my heavy-handed self. This leads to more soft hitting until finally it looks as if I am afraid of hurting the egg and fearful that I may never get out the insides.

2.  I hit it too hard resulting in a crashing together of shell/insides in the pan or bowl, which is not pretty or healthy as you chew the final product.

SO, what is a girl to do?

Think of her brother every morning hoping that one day a glimmer of hope will shine forth that I have arrived at the destination of officially knowing how to crack an egg.

That hasn't happened yet.  I have seen a few shining moments, but they were crushed immediately after when trying to crack the next egg.

And if you think I am going to try cracking them with just one hand, you are sadly mistaken.  I am not seeing that in my future.

At least I am able to cook them better than cracking them.

Well, at least I THOUGHT I did.

One morning my precious Wesley responds:  "Mimi's eggs never have this hard edge when she cooks them for me."

Thanks, Wes.  No, really.... thanks.

11/25/12

I can't believe I have not posted at all in November.

I haven't been sitting around doing nothing as the picture below would make you think.  Life has just gotten in the way of my thoughts and I have failed to get on here and share.

Today, I want to take this time to think of Thanksgiving.... although it has passed by a few days and we are now gearing up for Christmas.

I take the time each year to talk with my students about thankfulness.  I was reminded of what I teach them when I heard our pastor speak this morning.  I thought I would share a bit of what I share with my students as well as what I was reminded of today.

You woke up this morning.  Be thankful.

Most of you woke up in a warm bed.  Be thankful.

Most of you woke up in a warm bed in a house that has heat.  Be thankful.

Most of you woke up to a home with a bathroom inside.  Be thankful.

Most of you woke up to electricity.  Be thankful.

Most of you ate breakfast of some type this morning.  Be thankful.

Most of you can see, hear, taste, feel, smell.  Be thankful.

Most of you opened drawers or closets full of clothes.  Be thankful.

Most of you have something with which to wash and dry your clothes.  Be thankful.

Most of you had a bath last night or a shower this morning.  Be thankful.

In that shower or bath you had warm water.  Be thankful.

Most of you drove in a vehicle of some sort to and from church (I hope) or some other place.  Be thankful.

Most of you are going to eat lunch today.. and it will be more than a loaf of bread and slice of cheese.  Be thankful.... even if it is the leftovers you have had for three days.

Most of you are going to have dessert.  Be thankful.

Most of you are going to relax in front of a television watching your favorite show or sporting event.  Be thankful.
 
Most of you are going to eat again tonight.  Be thankful.

Most of you are going to eat a snack again before going to bed.  Be thankful.

Most of you are going to go back to sleep in a nice, warm, clean sheeted bed.  Be thankful.

Most of you will be able to sleep tonight without any type of critter crawling on you. Be thankful.


Some of you are dealing with some type of pain.  Be thankful.... for out of it you know you can feel and the Lord will heal.

Some of you are dealing with heartache.  Be thankful.... for the Lord is always near.

Some of you are dealing with uncertainties in your future.  Be thankful.... for the Lord is already there.

Some of you are not able to do things that you used to do.  Be thankful.... for now the Lord has given you different gifts.

Some of you are struggling.  Be thankful..... for the battle is not yours, but God's.

All of you reading this have a computer or some other device that allows you to read my words.  Be thankful.

We are more blessed than we care to realize yet how quickly we whine and complain about what we do not have or cannot do.  

Today, and every day, be THANKFUL.

TRULY thankful.

I Thessalonians 5:18
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.