Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Location...Location...Location...Fort Morgan & On Dune Pond!

I am an ocean lover, sand between my toes kind of girl. The only problem is I live in Oklahoma where there is wide open plains, red dirt and no ocean. Sniff....Sniff....oh and allergies. This summer we will be heading out again to explore a new beach area that we haven't been to yet. No condos. No elevators. Equals less people. We are heading to Fort Morgan, AL which is outside of Gulf Shores and is listed as a historic place on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Okay, that is kind of cool, but isn't all of this world a historic place? I am interested in the white sand and emerald green water. The crashing waves. Seeking sea shells. Chasing crabs. The seafood. Spending time with my family. And most importantly enjoying God's creation.

Do you see those little lines out in the blue water?
At the foot of Alabama? That is where Fort Morgan is, in the Gulf Islands.
Fort Morgan we hear is the perfect place for a quiet and relaxing vacation! It is close to several large cities, but feels so far off the beaten path. The area we are staying in is all "single-family only houses" and is privately owned....by Texans....shhhhhh!

On Dune Pond will be our home for one week.
Fort Morgan was made famous in the Civil War battle for control of Mobile Bay. Union Admiral Farragut brought his fleet past the fort, wandered into a torpedo field, and famously cried "damn the torpedos, full speed ahead", ultimatley winning the three week battle against Admiral Buchanan for control of the fort.

One of the two living areas, lots of window to enjoy the beauty.
We will be surrounded by the Gulf Islands National Seashore, there is a "Shell Beach" - the name says it all! I am hoping to go fishing in Mobile Bay or out in the gulf.

The second living area, both living areas have TVs, DVDs, Wi-Fi Internet,
and a library; they say take a book - leave a book.

Another cozy sectional, but I have a feeling
I will be outside most of the time.

A nice big, open kitchen that is fully stocked with anything we will need.
I know most people don't want to cook on vacation, but I enjoy cooking.

Another view of both living areas.

Master Bedroom with King Bed, walk-in closet and full bath with shower

Another view of the Master Bedroom

Second bedroom, King bed with in room sink/vanity with access to
shared bathroom with twin room.

Another view of second bedroom
Third bedroom is funky and fun.
TV/VCR, In-Room sink/vanity (which will come in handy with a pre-teen),
plus access to shared bath with # 2 bedroom.

Fully equipped half bath and laundry room adjacent to the kitchen.

View of the ocean from the back deck and they have a grill!

View of the ocean from the front deck, can't wait to kick back,
read a book and listen to the crashing waves.

Finally!! The best, open view of God's creation.
We hear that Jimmy Buffet's sister has a local diner called "Lulu's", which is cool because that is the town my grandpa lives in Lulu! There is also the "Little Zoo That Could" from Animal Planet and of course Fort Morgan which is in the shape of a star, I hear. I've always dreamed of living near the ocean, of all places on this planet near the ocean is by far my biggest dream. However, "One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple." (Ps. 27:4)
The family we are renting from has another rental home near by that sleeps as many as 14 people so why don't you come join us?

Monday, April 11, 2011

Oh....my soul...Soul Surfer!!

Sunday afternoon after church, Darya, Syd and I
went to see the movie “Soul Surfer”.


Oh my soul!
This isn’t just a movie. It was buffet of encouragement for my soul.

Yes, it is kid friendly, a totally great family movie worth seeing on the big screen. The shark attack is portrayed as quick and is not graphic, at least according to me. However, Syd screamed and popped out of her chair. However, I think she worked herself up reflecting on Steven Spielberg’s Jaws, she probably had the music…da…da…da…da-da-da-da-da…playing in her mind every time it showed the ocean, but trust me this is not a thriller-horror classic like Jaws.

However, it is a movie about overcoming tragedy with human courage based on faith and trust in God and Jesus Christ, but it is so much more. It is about achieving your dreams. It is about what family is supposed to be about. It is about love and loving your enemies. It illustrates beautifully the importance of being rooted and secured in your faith prior to trials. It’s about determination and not giving up. It’s about having a positive attitude. I am not going to give away any details, because I want you to go see this movie, like yesterday. Yes, it is that good. But the real reason I think you should see it, is because it is a true story that will encourage and inspire you to live life right…regardless.

Honestly, it makes me swell with pride for Bethany Hamilton (the real girl, not the actress) who is obviously not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ. Please make sure you stay to read the very last credit, kudos, etc….that roll’s up. I wished it would have been the first, but it is in there.

But scrambled in this true story about competition and surfing was a spirit of courage so contagious, it ruined me. Ruined me for good. It was so contagious, I went to see it again tonight and you can bet I will purchase it on DVD when it comes out too.

Any movie that has biblical scripture, actual Bibles in it plus music from Brit Nicole, Francesca Battistelli and Carrie Underwood singing “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord”, you know it is going to be a good movie.

I love going to movies with Syd, she brings me much delight. I love her innocence. During the movie in what should have been a tender moment of kissing between a husband and wife, it was more like a horror movie complete with shrilling squeals and lots of squirming.


Look at my sexy prom date!
By the way, I take my popcorn everywhere!

This is Syd on the way home from Soul Surfer.
We just saw road kill and because she is squimish
she squealed and jumped knocking most of the popcorn
all over my vehicle.



See...all over my vehicle soooo....


when she got home she swept it out to feed the birds.
She is a sweet girl.

Syd always willing to play for me.
I love her!
Have you seen Soul Surfer yet? If so, did you love it like me?
What was your favorite part? I had several but I'd love to hear your favorite!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

My Love Tank is FULL

Thursday I came home and this is what I saw...


No, not that the door is open but a clean, swept garage.
It may be a bit cluttered, but the dirt, dust and leaves
that get blown in from the Oklahoma wind, were all gone!
Then I walked in and saw this...


I know you can't see it in this picture but there are carpet lines!
Then I took a deep breath and was flooded with cleanliness!
You see my love language is "Acts of Service".
Then I went into the kitchen to start dinner and when I opened the fridge...

All clean and organized!!

And the freezer too!

Ohhhh, I get it! The Love Language class is this weekend at church! True.
However, these acts of love are what my dear husband does
for our family and me on a regular basis.
He makes my life easier; he completes me in every way!
He always does it with such a positive spirit which exhibits LOVE to me!
It hasn't always been like this though.
One time Darryl bought me a wall hanging
that had all these gushy words of love on it.
I thought what a waste of money!
I actually made him take it back.
That was the first step in Darryl learning that gifts
nor words of affirmation were not my love language!


He is my Cobbler! Using Gorilla Glue he has mended the soles
of my work shoes and therefore I feel loved and taken care of!

According to Dr. Gary Chapman and his 30 years of research
there are five love languages.
Five ways that people speak and understand love.
Acts of service is how Darryl speaks and how I understand love.
The five love languages* as defined
by Dr. Chapman in the NY Times Bestseller The Five Love Languages are:
1)  Words of Affirmation
2)  Quality Time
3)  Receiving Gifts
4)  Acts of Service
5)  Physical Touch

*No, money is not a love language.
On the Love Language website you can take a test to see what your
love language is if you don't know.


When we first read The Five Love Languages about 10 years ago,
we learned so much that we purchased the one for teenagers and children.



These are our friends. Michael and Yamarie.
I love them! See her big lips match her big beautiful eyes!
We also got to sit next to Rigo & Corrina, just so you know
they have a grudge against green beans.
Servando & Jennifer, just so you know we missed you
and you two missed a great evening of great discussions on
laundry lint, couponing and green beans!
You've probably heard of stacking coupons,
but have you heard of covered and smothered coupons?
Ask Michael Pigg.

Darryl also cleaned out our laundry vent, which I thought was the same thing as the filter. Obviously it is not. He also cleaned the oven, which I am thankful for because otherwise it would never get cleaned. Did you know that you just have to turn it on to self cleaning and it does most of the work for you? Darryl also went shopping for me at Target on Friday...hold your breath....with coupons! I was so proud of him. He is also a great handyman fixing many things on our vehicles and at our house saving us tons of money. Darryl also makes our bed each morning, irons my uniforms, does my laundry, makes my coffee, packs my lunch, starts and loads my vehicle, keeps my oil change, tires aired up, gas in my tank among many other things in short he keeps my love tank FULL!

However, the most valuable thing Darryl does for me is the time he spends in prayer for our family and me. The most important role he fulfills is being our Spiritual Leader. All of our children will tell you he is the real deal when it comes to living a life that is God honoring, he walks the talk. He is a devoted man of God, full of love and compassion; I am so blessed to have him as my husband!

A word from Pastor last night, that I wholeheartedly agree with is:
"Don't marry someone you can live with; marry someone you can't live without."
Darryl Harjo I can't live without you!

Friday, April 8, 2011

My Visit from Rockstar

Nah-Uh!!!! Rockstar did not come to visit me at work and I wasn't there!

Darn those off site meetings!

But it is true.

He arrived.

All bundled up with his cuteness that I have yet to witness in person!

Sniff...

Sniff...

Heartbroken again.

His Agent (Momma Pie) brought him for a visit. I realize that some people criticize parents of child actors and rockstars for allowing their children to work. However, there is another school of thought.

Some people believe that more “normal” activities should be the staple during the childhood years, especially the formative. Normal like sucking on rasberries, sleeping long hours and taking lavendar baths.

Others, like Agent Pie, observe that competition is present in all areas of a child’s life—from sports to student newspaper to orchestra and even a government job—and believe that the work ethic instilled is to the child’s benefit ensuring they mature properly so they can face and handle the threats of a government shutdown.

No pressure.

I present to you Rockstar in my office, without me!

Sniff...

Sniff...

Monday, April 4, 2011

A Sunday I Will Never Forget

I finished Ree Drummond's "The Pioneer Woman Black Heels to Tractor Wheels - A Love Story" It was a fun read. There were several spots that I found myself laughing out loud at her stories, most which I could identify with in some way. Like her, I am a city-lovin and livin' gal and like Marlboro Man, Darryl is was a small town guy. Although we are opposites in many ways, it is our common belief in Jesus Christ that has united us in love and a successful marriage, it certainly wasn't my cooking. When it comes to love stories, I am a sucker. I love to hear how people have met and fallen in love and even more so when they’ve been married for years and they still have a twinkle in their eye for each other.


In the back of the book she listed some of her favorite recipes. Sunday I made my first Pioneer Woman's recipe, the Chicken Spaghetti. It is said to “soothes the soul…and warms a cowboy”. It was only a 50/50 hit at our house, I suppose because I was missing seasoned salt, cayenne pepper and a cowboy. She did say the key was seasoning it adequately, which I guess I did not accomplish. The kids tried it, but said, “it don’t taste good”. I couldn’t pry anything out past that description. I guess they will not ever be paid food critics.



On the other taste bud, Darryl and I loved it. As mentioned, I didn’t follow the recipe to a T. Since I didn’t have seasoned salt and cayenne pepper so I used Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb and Lemon Pepper instead, then I forgot to use the reserved 2 cups of broth from the chicken until the end. You are supposed to mix it in with all the ingredients, but I missed that, so instead I poured about 1 cup over the top after I had already topped it with cheese. I also choose to use the fat free version of the cream of mushroom soup and chicken breast instead of the cut-up fyer.

Cut up Chicken Breast, yum-o!

This is where I forgot to add the 2 cups of reserved broth
I realize that cut up fryers are cheaper and you get the full flavor of white and dark meat, but I just can’t cut up or tear apart a chicken, just doesn’t seem right hearing the bones crack and joints pop. When I have cooked a whole chicken guess who gets to debone it? Yep you guessed it…Darryl. In my opinion that is a man’s job. I can’t imagine having grown up in the days when you had to catch the chicken and ring it’s neck, we would have starved or just been vegetarians.

This is the point I remembered the broth, so I poured only one cup on top.
The kids were certainly fascinated that their Go-Go (grandma) took part in this activity of “ringing a chicken’s neck”, Darryl shared how his Aunt would chop the head off and that is were we get the term “running around like a chicken with it’s head cut off”. As you can see we had some valuable education going on at our house this weekend, it’s our policy!

Final product!! Doesn't it look FAB-U-LOS-US!?
Sunday night was discipleship training with our young women in the youth. We’ve been on Bible Intake for some time and last night we looked at prayer as a discipline in a Christian’s life.

I wanted to do an activity with the girls that would get them up and moving since we had just sat through the PM service. I know when you think about prayer you probably think about either corporate or personal prayer time. Most believers participate in corporate prayer time but not really personal prayer time, so we looked at that. Why is that? We also looked at why we should discipline ourselves in personal prayer time. I know a lot of times prayer is only viewed as something to do when you are in a fix, when you need something, but prayer is much more than us and meeting our needs. Sure our Father wants to give us the desires of our heart according to His will and we can petition for those things. Personal prayer time can also include praying for and on behalf of others, seeking wisdom and guidance, seek forgiveness, mercy and grace, to gain strength and comfort, but personal prayer time is ultimately about my relationship with God, with His Son Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. It isn’t just repeating words or following formulas, God is looking for that heartfelt one-on-one relationship with us. Personal prayer time doesn’t come easy that is why it is one of the spiritual disciplines, it takes devotion, effort and time.

So to facilitate and bring an introduction to prayer, we did an activity. One of our girls volunteered to stand in the middle of our circle. The rest of us each held two squishy pool balls to toss to her at the same time for her to catch (12 balls in all). The only instructions on round one was that nobody could talk and that on the count of three we were all to toss them to her. End of round one, she caught one ball. My next question to her was did she have any new ideas on how to catch more balls? She did. She elected to use her shirt to catch more. On the count of three we all tossed our balls to her and she caught four! Round three, I asked those tossing the balls if they had any advice for her to try and catch more balls. They were so funny and cute. They said, FOCUS!! Another said, say a prayer! In the end she developed a plan to use a bag, lie down on the floor and ask us to aim and throw them in the bag. End of round three – she caught five! After the activity I asked her how she felt about the process of trying to catch all the balls and having never done it before and she said it was a little bit overwhelming and was able to catch more balls each time. Prayer is the same way in the beginning, it can be overwhelming and difficult, may even feel awkward, but the more we pray the more comfortable we become, personal prayer time becomes easier and we begin to reap the benefits of that discipline. The other take away lesson was to have a plan. When we fail to plan, we plan to fail. So set a time, find a quiet and uninterrupted location to spend time in prayer.

Round Three!!
As you might know, Jayden was able to get a full size GI Joe and sand cruiser to play with, but everyone knows you can’t make an Army of one GI Joe. We looked on Ebay and found many full size GI Joes, most of them started at about $15 each plus shipping. The vehicles were more expensive and then you have the accessories to purchase. Jayden was ready to hit that bid or buy it now button, but I was not so ready. I told Jayden we had not even prayed about the purchase and that if we will pray and ask God that God was able to provide exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ask or think. So with that promise, Jayden asked God if it would be alright for us to make the purchase and if we would bless us with a good deal. After Jayden said amen, he begins to clarify the process with me talking with his hands. It was so cute. I learned that he understood that he may or may not be able to get more GI Joes.

The SMILE of an answered prayer. See the guy on the hood of the vehicle?
Jayden has determine he is called "Veteran", he lost a leg in battle.
The next day Darryl looked on Craigslist and found 6 full size GI Joes, two Army trucks and a trailer, plus accessories for $50 and no shipping! I am so thankful God choose to answer that prayer for Jayden increasing his faith in the power of prayer and our God. My lesson is I, too, need to learn to pray about everything, even the small stuff because I don’t want to be out of His will or protection and because I know my God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that I can ask or think! That night I just prayed and in that prayer I asked God to keep us all safe as we left and traveled to our homes. I believe God answered that prayer.

We finished up the evening discipleship class. Most all of the girls, except Syd, left together to go to their vehicles. Then Syd, Darya and I left together. Syd was parked down at the far end of our church parking lot. She said, “don’t leave without me” I assured her that I would make sure she got in her vehicle and left before I left. She did. After Syd pulled out and left another vehicle pulled into the church parking lot. A truck. The rest I am about to tell you happened so fast, but I know without a doubt my prayers for protection that evening as well as the love of my heavenly father protected Darya and I.

I thought I would wait for it to pass and then I would back out and leave. I thought it was probably a church member that rode with someone else to eat dinner and was being brought back to church, but the vehicle stopped so I proceeded to back out and leave. As I backed out and started moving forward, the truck came towards us blinding us with the headlights. Darya thought it was Darryl. I wasn’t sure, I thought it may be another church member. The driver got out of the vehicle and came towards us waving his arms. It wasn’t until he got right up on us that I could tell it was no one I knew. I had already locked my doors, I rolled my window down a little bit and he asked if the church was closed. I thought, uh – yeah, I mean it was dark there were no other cars in the parking lot the lights were out. I told him, yes it is closed. He begins to tell us that he was hoping to ask for some gas money to help him get to work tomorrow. Again I told him the church was closed. He asked if I had any money I could spare. I typically never have any cash on me. That night I had four dollars. So I turned around to reach in the backseat to grab my purse and look for the money. When I turned away he went back to his truck on the passenger side and opened the passenger door and was digging around for something. I didn’t see him leave and go over there, but Darya did. Next thing I know Darya says, “there’s another car coming in” and I looked up and that guy closed that passenger door and came back to my vehicle, I handed him the money and a gospel tract and took off. As I pulled out of the parking lot, he remained there. The vehicle that drove in and passed us was the Williams’ family. As I left I noticed that the truck was still there so I turned back in and went to the side where the Williams’ family was and told them. I didn’t know what that guy was going to do, but after I told them, Lisa saw the truck leave. I was soooo shaken up over that whole thing, thinking and wondering what would have happened to Darya and I if the Williams’ family had not shown up. Why did he go back to his truck on the passenger side? What was he getting? All those questions ran through my mind that night. It certainly was terrifying for me and I am so thankful and grateful that God put a hedge of protection around us, that the guy did not show up earlier when our teenage girls were leaving and I was still inside, so thankful that God brought the Williams’ family to the church at that appointed time and that because His eye is on the sparrow, I know He is watching over me, protecting me from harm.

“He delivers me from my enemies. You also lift me up above those who rise against me; You have delivered me from the violent man.” (Psalm 18:48)

If anything would have happened to us, I would have missed seeing
Jayden's creation and impersonation of his new reality TV show called "Fat Biscuit"

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Start Your Saturday The Sale Is On!

Spring and Summer are here, so you know what that means...the Garage Sale Sisters ventured out this morning in our first outing of the year. I prefer to call it discovering vintage, bargain hunting or recycling - you know doing my part to protect the environment. I'm green like that.

Garage salin' has been in our families for years, it is a generational draw. In fact, it was at a garage sale that my mom purchased my brother Buster at least according to my sister when she was a wee little one. We have found some really great useable items at just a fraction of the cost of purchasing new, however there is a line to be drawn on what you purchase, just my opinion. It's amazing though to see what some people own and actually put out to sale. My all time favorite thing to hunt for are books. I once bought the Joy Berry Be Good series at a garage sale for $5 and sold them on Ebay as a complete set for 110 buckaroos! I also purchased a couple of old vintage Highlights magazines that were in great shape for a dime each, I wished I would have bought more because they sold for $10 and $11 each on Ebay.

The other attraction to garage salin' is there are always stories to tell, it is like reality TV in person! Today these two ladies were looking through this woman's clothes, holding them up, flipping them around trying to decide if they wanted to make the purchase. They were like "Ooooo that one's cute! How about this one? I like it too! What about this one? No, that one looks too seductive." Seriously! I wondered what the woman selling her clothes thought. Seductive? What were they saying? That she was a tramp?

Garage salin' can be quite entertaining, like when the wife leaves the husband in charge so she can run in the house to do something and when she returns he has accepted every "talk down offer" and sold almost everything. Then it is like you are ring side ESPN style! I think the guys just want to get back to their throne with their remote controls. However, in my opinion, garage sales are to sale your items, get rid of them and make a little money in the process. If you are looking to get rich by holding a garage sale you are going to be disappointed. When we have a garage sale, we mark to sale, because I hate packing that stuff up!

Then you have many different types of people who have garage sales. First the people who think very highly of their items and they mark their items with really high prices and just for a few more dollars you could go buy it new. Then they turn on their salesmanship and go into detail about either how new it still is, worn only once, only laundered with Woolite, etc... Then you have the people who everything that have is "vintage" they say it is really, really old. Well, if it is that old then it should be cheap or maybe they should put it in the Smithsonian. Then there are those people who seriously only have junk, broken things. These are typically the people who dump all their clothes in a big pile on a sheet in the middle of their yard. These last groups of garage sales are the ones we do "drive-bys" on - meaning you keep on driving.


Baby clothes are typically pretty good to buy at garage sales, because babies just don't wear them that long and sometimes not at all! Like these shoes, brand new still with tags for $1 each! Cute little pair of Nikes, huh? Then an Itsy Bitsy Tini Wini Pink Polka Dot Gymboree bathing suit - 50 cents!


My next great find was a set of golf clubs with covers and a stand golf bag complete with balls, tees and a towel for $10! Jayden had outgrown his last set and today I found the next size up! Those were my finds for today. There were lots of garage sales out and the weather was great, but Gaye was going to watch Aubrey play soccer and I had to go "coach" volleyball at the YMCA.



Did you know today was National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day? It is always April 2nd. So in celebration I had my all time favorite combination. Crunchy peanut butter, strawberry jelly on wheat, with plain chips and pepperoncinis. Yes. Pepperoncinis make the combo. No. I am not pregnant. Don't knock it until you try it! I have converted my husband, you could be next, I could start my own Facebook Page! Here is a fun little tidbit I found on Ehow about how PB&J sandwiches were discovered. Legend has it that American soldiers in World War II mixed their rations of peanut butter and jelly to make a new treat. When they returned sales of peanut butter and jelly soared. Everyone was soon making PB&J sandwiches. I also read a new way to make PB&J and that is make the sandwich as normal, then butter the outside and grill it like a grilled cheese sandwich. Hmmmm....may have to try that!

See those two girls in WHITE? Volleyball WINNERS!!
They played awesome today!
I found two others to celebrate PB&J with me today,
but they didn't want the pepperoncinis!

Right after the volleyball game and a great lunch of PB&J, I pulled out the bucket, ladder, water hose and sponges and cleaned my dirty vehicle - inside and out! Took me close to three hours! That's a big vehicle you know! Whew. I am tired too; the upside is I burned some calories. I hope I am not too sore tomorrow!

Happy Gilmore
So after Darya's volleyball game and cleaning the SUV, we headed over to Lakeside to hit some balls. However, their driving range was not open, but the guy gave us a bucket of balls and let us hit balls in the range area for free! All we had to do was go pick them up and bring them back to him. That was a treat!

As I begin to wind down for the day, I am rejoicing in the goodness of my heavenly Father. Thankful that I am able to enjoy the day with my family (minus Darryl). Darryl enjoyed a mental/physical health break today and went to play some basketball with some friends. I thank God for Saturdays, even though they are at full speed and I am worn out at the end of the day, I love having a full day to spend with those that I love most.

So, there you go. A Saturday with the Harjo's. Aren't you glad you dropped in today? What did you do today? I can hear my friend Renita at work say, "As little as possible." I long for those quiet days too, it's just that they don't happen too often here.


Friday, April 1, 2011

Pranked on April Fool's Day

1st Day of Pre-K
Where did the sweetness go? It vanished in the preteen years. It's days like this that I have to pull out pictures like the one above to remind me that I do love her! And indeed I do, despite her success in raising my blood pressure today to limits it has never seen. I even had a reminder that today was April Fools Day when CDR Walters sheepishly called me to inform that CAPT Turner had brought me back my Coke Zero from Claremore and in the same breath he asked, "Is this a prank?" If I would have been witty I would have acted like I had no idea what he was talking about and laughed like a school child, but I needed that Coke Zero and I don't prank about serious stuff like that!

That is CAPT Turner throwing up gang signs as he instructs us in how to
properly enter the building - it's all top secret stuff.
I should have known a prank would come from at least one of my family members today, but after working hard all day, I wasn't expecting it when I walked through the door at home. I wished Whoomp There It Is would have been playing in the background when I walked through the door to give me some type of clue what was coming. Which was this green slip of paper...


Which was addressed to the Parent(s) of Darya for ISR. Excessive talking...okay I can understand that. Disrupting the learning environment. Blood starts boiling. Disrespectful. I am ready to go through the roof. Next I thought and you want a friend to come over? Have you lost your lovin' mind? Before I could say a word she instructed me to flip the page, to which it said, "April Fools!" To top it off a teacher was in on the prank! All I have to say is they better be glad it is Friday and I have the whole weekend to recover.

Awana Guard of the Month
Wow in one week from Awana Guard of the Month to ISR to almost a grounded for life child. I shouldn't have been surprised, after all it is in her DNA. You see, her dad is a big jokester or at least he thinks he is. Well that was my prank of the day, did you get pranked today? Or are you ol' wise one who never gets pranked? I am a prank pushover walking into the trap like an unkowningly poor animal, they don't even have to use bait with me, although chocolate would be nice. See what happens when you work for the federal government too long? What's the best prank you have concocted? Or were you a victim like me?