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So I told yall that I expanded my freeloading trip a couple of extra days when I crashed with Chris, Katie and Bella.  Well we ran into a little snag on our way back…also known as a tractor trailer crash on 85.

Hour 1: entertain Bella any way possible.

Hour 2: have a fiesta!

Hour 3: get out of the car and wander around in a vain attempt to not lose your mind.

That’s right…three and a half hours at a complete stand still….it was awesome:)  Go here for Katie’s perspective.

beach time is over…real world is back in action.  so sad. 

We had lots of fun and yes, I got really tan…I was at the flippin’ beach!  If bein’ tan is wrong I don’t wanna be right.  Ok, I just punched myself in the face for saying that. 

I got a little sneak peak of what life with kids is like and lets just say I’ll be taking my time with those jokers.  They are precious, but holy crap they’re a lotta work.  I mean who knew kids woke up at the crack of dawn….EVERY DAY!  And I never would’ve suspected that they didn’t like to lay out in the sun all day on the beach.  Oh and you mean they don’t like sitting in their high chairs at dinner and let out some of the most awful noises I’ve ever heard in protest.  Like I said…it was enlightening.  I really did have fun hanging out with all my friends and all their kids:) 

Here are a few pics.

Merrit eating some whales:)

Kary, Kole and a preggo Tanaya before dinner one night.

me and preggo Tanaya. 

Good times were had, but it’s time to get back to the important things here…like blogging:)

I started out freeloading with one group of married people and their kids and now I’ve moved onto the next group.  I’m with Katie, Chris and Bella in Seaside.  Anyone else down here wanna put me up for another week?  I don’t want to go back to the real world!  But it’s probably better that I do because I think I’ve reached my tan limit.  Chris came down to the beach today to save me from getting skin cancer….he’s so thoughtful.  If you knew me in high school just think the orange dress tan times 10…with a little less orange.   

Sorry no pics yet….I don’t really feel like going to the trouble of putting those on here…I’m in beach bum mode:)  And I’m sorry to tell you Mrs. McIver that I got no pics of the sunrise.  While I was up that early most mornings thanks to those precious kids I didn’t walk my lazy butt out to the ocean to take a picture.

Heading back to the ATL in the morning.  Check ya later.

with a bunch of married people and their youngins:)  But I like em so it’s cool!  I’ll try to get some pics up later.  I forgot how much I love the beach:) 

Saw a promo for them on GMA this morning while I was getting ready and got stoked.  I had to leave before they sang though:( so sad.  Don’t even play like you don’t still love them as much as you used to. 

One problem though….there used to be 4 boyz….now there’s only 3.  What happened to the other guy?!  He was the one that would talk in a really deep voice in the middle of the song.  For example "baby, I’m sorry for all the wrong I done…please come back to me".  Remember that guy?  Where’d he go?!

This commercial gets me every time!

I took some test thing and apparently this is me in a nutshell…ya think?

"A perfectionist, Morgan is very willing to expend the effort to achieve high quality results. Because she works so carefully, she tends to be sensitive to criticism. Morgan tends to gather a great deal of information before making choices. She believes that if everyone would process information in the same way as she does, a better level of quality would be maintained.

Morgan values close, personal relationships, and she will often put the needs and desires of those who are loyal friends ahead of her own needs. She is an even-paced individual who thrives in a peaceful, harmonious environment. Morgan will work to avoid conflict and sudden changes in her lifestyle and finds joy in keeping tradition.

Morgan would prefer things stay the same, rather than to risk a new venture (unless it is proven and true). She is typically peaceful and low key, and is usually seen by those around her as a good friend and listener. She tends to adopt a "wait and see" attitude about things, rather than taking charge of a situation, usually preferring to let others take the lead.

Morgan usually avoids being the center of attention. She tends to pick her friends carefully and is usually cautious and not overly "open" to strangers. Morgan may sometimes come across as being skeptical of what others tell her they will do, but once a person has proven their reliability, Morgan is willing to invest more time and trust in the relationship."

Man, I sound like one wild and crazy gal.

both of their birthday’s were this week.  Tanaya on Monday and Kary yesterday. 

I’m sure you’ve all heard me say this a million times, but I have known Tanaya literally my whole life.  She came to see me in the hospital the day I was born.  Outside of my immediate family she knows me more completely than anyone else in my life.  This is so comforting.  She knows all the crap that I carry around with me, but she still wants to be my friend.  Our friendship has always been effortless.  It was just a known fact that she was my bff.  I have a distinct memory of playing with the other little girls on the playground in elementary school.  It was like a game to pick a new best friend every week.  A girl bestowed the honor on me one day in confident anticipation of me returning the favor.  Sadly I could not comply.  When she told me that I was her best friend and then excitedly asked me who my best friend was I just looked at her and said "Tanaya".  Still true.  She can not be replaced.

Ol’ K-dogg.  I’ve also told this story a million times, but it always makes me laugh.  I met Kary when I was in high school and she of course struck me as being really quiet and shy…like myself.  One day she called me for who knows what and the first thing I hear when I pick up the phone is "Yo what up this is K-dogg".  Umm excuse me?  I had no clue who it was and when she told me it was her I about fell outta my chair.  That was the last thing I ever expected to hear coming out of quiet little Kary’s mouth.  That’s what I like about Kary though…she’s surprising.  She’s nothing like what you think she will be like.  Although she does remain one of the nicest people I have ever known:) 

Happy bday Tanaya and K-dogg!  I love you both! 

I bought some books today so I would have lots of reading material for the beach next week.  Here’s the description of one:

Chan writes with infectious exuberance, challenging Christians to take the Bible seriously. He describes at length the sorry state of lukewarm Christians who strive for a life characterized by control, safety and an absence of suffering. In stark contrast, the book offers real-life accounts of believers who have given all—time, money, health, even their lives—in obedience to Christ’s call.  Chan also recounts his own attempts to live crazy by significantly downsizing his home and giving away his resources to the poor.

Like I said I just bought this book to take to the beach with me…on my week long vacation….where I’ll lay around like a bum and stuff my face all week. 

I think this might be the definition of ironic.  Well at least I’ll be reading about poor people.  Sorry…feeling a little pessimistic today. 

This weekend I talked to some of the kids that I used to teach in Sunday School.  I haven’t talked to them in forever and I think I forgot how awesome they are.  I forgot that they always challenge me more than I ever could them.  I forgot that they love Jesus so much it’s infectious.  I forgot that they are not willing to just sit by and live life a certain way because that’s the way everyone else does it.  I forgot how much they fire me up.  I forgot how much I love them.  Did I say I taught them….I think it’s the other way around.

Josie is so precious and Mommy and Daddy are doing great!

Bella wanted some camera action too:)

ok, I’ll have to work on a nick name for her, but Josie is here!  I should have some pics for yall this afternoon.  Fun times!

KQ is at the hospital!  Katie is updating her blog so check it out for the all the deets.

When Christ died he purchased for you the Yes to all God’s promises (2 Cor. 1:20), and that includes the promise to use his sovereign power to govern all the inexplicable, maddening detours and delays of your life for wise and loving purposes. He is doing a thousand things for you and for his glory in your disappointed plans.

-John Piper

I just figured out that I’m going to be able to go on vacation with some of my friends and I am SO excited.  At first I was a little hesitant to go on vaca with 2 married couples and their kids.  Then I remembered that all of my friends are married couples with kids and this would be no different than any other day in my life.  So off to the redneck rivera I go! 

I officially started a diet today in honor of this trip.  I just got back from the store where I loaded up on lean cuisines.  I used to be able to drop 10 lbs like it was nothing….we’ll see if I can at least pull of 5 lbs in 2 weeks.  I’ve also decided that I’m going to have to make some improvements to the albinoism of my skin.  Every summer since I graduated from college I’ve been in at least 2 weddings.  So going to the tanning bed was a necessity….at least that’s what I told myself.  I mean I couldn’t wear that strapless dress without a tan:)  This is the first summer that I haven’t had what in my mind was a good excuse to go to the tb.  Enter beach trip.  I hate to waste my money on something as stupid as a tan, but it’s in everyone’s best interest if my body gets some sun.  And since I work all day fake-n-bake is my only option.  Just a few times won’t cook my ovaries too bad will it? 

I thought this quote was really interesting.

"Tell me what the world is saying today, and I’ll tell you what the church will be saying seven years from now."  Francis Schaeffer

I wish I could say that I disagree with ol Francis….but I don’t.  As much as we try to be ahead of the curve…most of the time I think the church ends up with a poor imitation of what the world has already done bigger and better.  Not real sure how the church breaks out of that though…so I guess I should just keep my commentaries to myself if I don’t have a solution:)   

I know yall are dying to know more about what I’m looking for so here it is:)

He has to be able to carry me.  See I need to know that if there’s a fire in our house and I’m passed out from smoke inhalation that he’ll be able to carry my butt to safety.  And I realize that most guys can probably carry most girls, but I swear I’ve been set up with guys before that I could crush.  Plus I don’t want to feel like a fat a for the rest of my life with my tiny husband.

He has to put my coat on for me.  I realize that I’m perfectly capable of putting my own coat on and I have no problem doing so, but it’s just so sweet when a guy helps you.  There are a ton of chivalrous things that I hope my man does but the coat assistance stands out to me.  We always hear about the door open, but you rarely see the coat assistance.  And I love me some coats…even though I live in Georgia and it rarely gets cold enough for a coat…even in winter. 

He has to be handy.  I have the supreme privilege of having the most handy man in the world for a dad.  So admittedly "man" has big shoes to fill.  He doesn’t have to be this guy, but I need someone who can take care of business when the occasion calls for it.  I mean if we break down on the side of the road and all we have is a stick of gum and a bag of doritos he should be able to get the car running again right?:)

Athletic.  I hate to even bring this one up cause I know that sports aren’t everyone’s thing, but I think it might be a necessity for me.  "Man" doesn’t have to be good at sports….he doesn’t even have to still play any sports…but previous participation is a big plus.  I’m partial to football, but other sports will do.  As long as I don’t have to explain to you what’s going on in the game we’ll be good.

ok, that should do for now:)

I’ve decided that I like boys with accents…like foreign accents….well I like southern accents too…not too southern….not like redneck southern….like way down south southern. 

I have a short list of things I want in a guy…maybe I’ll start sharing those with you:)  Then you can send any eligible applicants my way.  Did I really just say that?  ok, I’m done now.  

If you get grossed out easily then you probably don’t want to look at these pictures.

Last night after work I went to hang out with Tanaya, Jamie and Merrit.  Fun times were had by all.  At one point me and Merrit were back in her room playing and I hear Tanaya flipping out in the kitchen.  I yell down the hall to ask her what was wrong and she says that there is a huge snake outside.

Now, I’ve known Tanaya all my life and I’ve come to understand that sometimes she can exaggerate…just a little bit…sorry Tanaya, you know it’s true:)  So when she said that there was a huge snake outside I assumed that there was some little garden snake crawling around out there. 

I was SO wrong.  I grabbed Merrit and ran to the window that Tanaya was looking out of only to see a flippin’ ginormous snake crawling around.  Of course my first reaction was to go grab my camera so I could blog about it:)

Jamie went out there and chopped it’s head off with a shovel.  It took quite a bit of effort and got pretty gory.  Mad props to him for doing his manly duty and taking care of that thing.  We would’ve been up a crap creek if he hadn’t been there.   

          

These pictures really don’t do it justice…it was SO big.  (please refrain from that’s what she said jokes).  Here’s a video of it still squirming around after Jamie had chopped it’s head off.