Raise the Roof!

**Update**
It's 2:00 and the roof guys are still here. Oh well, I guess Ryland won't get a nap today. At least we'll have a new roof!


So I'm laying in bed this morning, waiting for Ryland to go back to sleep. He woke up at 5:30ish and was playing and talking in his bed. I finally gave up and drifted back to sleep around 6:30. Around 6:50, I heard a loud truck outside and thought it was the trash truck or someone turning around. It never went away and I thought, "Who could that be?" All of the sudden, I sat up...."It's the roof guys!" They called last night, but we didn't answer b/c it was an out of area phone number, so I didn't know they were coming today. Anyway, I jumped up, dressed in tshirt and shorts and headed out there b/c I knew I needed to move the truck. I didn't brush my hair or teeth, I knew I wasn't going to be out there long. I talked to the guy and moved my truck and got back inside. They were waiting on me to move the truck so they could back their trailer in the driveway. While all this is happening, guess who is asleep??? Mister "I'm gonna wake up early and play while it's quiet and sleep when it's time for the roof guys". :o)

Well, they started immediately and Ryland is just waking up at 7:45. They were right over his head and he slept through it. Crazy!!!

The headguy said they'd be done by noon! We'll see....

By the way, I did get a shower and brush my hair and teeth before I went out there a second time to open the gate.

Yay! New roof! Thank you Lord for your provision!

Have a good day!

Ryland and I went to church to run a couple of errands. Since we've not been out much, I let him play on the playground and decided to try to take some good pics. When I got home, I found a photo website that I can do all kind of effects. I am in photo heaven!!! I've put down the camera for awhile and it's been calling my name for a couple of weeks now. I love photography and have such a passion for it, but for some reason, just haven't been taking too many pics. Now, I'm back and I'm sure I'll be posting many more pictures. (For those who care to look at them) :o)

Enjoy!

This last picture is just a random pic. We were talking and I had the camera on my lap. I decided to play around and see if I could get a pic of him....he had no clue and this is a new favorite of mine!

Yard Sale

My mom held a yard sale at her house today. Lisa, Janna, Daniel and James did the yard sale. Ryland did not sleep last night and had a low fever so I stayed with him so he could sleep in. After he woke up, we went over to mom's. Ryland was acting like he felt fine. James did really well, and I think everyone else did too. It was so weird not to be the one be there. But, it was nice (hehe). I learned that James did not give in to anyone by lowering his prices. :o)

This afternoon, Ryland's fever came back after during his nap. I don't get it. I know James and my allergies are acting up right now and I think Ryland had a headache. It's the first time he kept holding his head and whining. Needless to say, Ryland won't be going to church tomorrow. I firmly believe in being safe than sorry...plus, I know I don't want to go anywhere when I don't feel good. I try very hard not to be ugly on my blog, but I can't stand it when people bring their sick little ones to church. Plus, becoming a germophobic since I had Ryland, I don't want Ryland to spread germs and I don't want him to get other kids sicknesses. Anyway....all that to say, Ryland is staying home and I hope he feels better and I hope he sleeps tonight. I held him last night for 2+ hours in the recliner while he slept. I am in need of some sleep too!

I don't blog as much as I used to. I have become a Facebook addict for the last 2 months. It's starting to get old to me now, so maybe I'll start updating more.

ADD moment.... (Attention Deficit Disorder for those who didn't know I have it)...
I am praying for those affected by Hurrican IKE. I can't believe the devastation it has caused. It's amazing how much damage was done literally overnight. We have friends in Houston and I've put a call in to check on them. I pray they are allright.

Little monkey

Here is what Ryland has learned to do when the front door is locked.....

Camping

We just got back from camping yesterday. We had a good time, even though I must admit I can't wait until Ryland is a little older. He is still at the age where he doesn't understand that he can't climb on the big stuff at the playground, can't walk in the woods b/c of stickers and poison ivey, can't run around the hot grills...you get the picture. We went with 3 other families that love him very much. It's fun to see him interact with everyone. He loves them all. I meant to get more pictures but maybe another time. Here are some that I did manage to get.

Nap time

Playing with Da-ee

Ryland and Mom-may

It's almost done....

James's time in Spartanburg, that is. He'll be home tomorrow for good! Until they send him somewhere else. He should be working on projects here in town for the next several months.

I'm so ready to have my best friend home!!!

Tuesday

Well, this is James's last week in Spartanburg. I am very happy to say that. His 2 week project turned into 8 weeks, but I'm very thankful he was able to get some OT. Thank you Lord for your provisions.

I just started Ladies Bible Study on Tuesday mornings. I have a good group of ladies in my small group and I can't wait to see what God is going to do in this study. It is the study of Psalms 120-134. It's a Beth Moore so I know it will be good.

Ryland is doing good. He's always asking about his Da-ee (James). I tell him daddy's at work and Ryland has to tell me Da-ee's in the "ca" (car). I can't wait until James will home home every evening.

Looks like we'll be getting a new roof. We had some people come look at it and said we did have some hail damage from a couple of months back. The insurance guy came out and agreed. So for the cost of our deductible, we'll get a new roof! Sometimes insurance IS a good thing!

Here's a pic of Ryland after he got his haircut...