Chaos Outloud

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Past <3's Day

In a hunt for a few Valentine things, I logged in on our home computer under Mike's name. Lo and behold...I've found a pot-o-gold. Pictures. Lots of them. You all know how I love to post pictures. Here are a few from Valentine's Day of 2005. The first graders always have a dance with parents invited. It's a fun time dress up and learn a few dances. This was our second go round with it as Chase had the very same first grade teacher. It's so much fun.

Carson and his teacher.

He actually put his napkin on his lap...can you believe that?

Parents are invited to dance, too.

I'm diggin the dark hair. Why do I like that so much? Although, I am SO ready to be blonde again. Soon...very soon.

Dipping Carson

Carson's dance partner for the day

LOVED IT!!!!!!

Couldn't get by without one goober picture!

Dancing with the Dad.

The next weekend was our annual Mother/Son Valentine Banquet at our old church. My boys (their daddy) ALWAYS had a corsage for me. I was ALWAYS the envy of all the Moms. Thanks guys! I always felt special!

Our old church again. This was the semi-annual True Love Waits with Chase. His first year to participate as a youth. Such a great program.

So are YOU ready for Valentine's Day? Mike and I will celebrate this weekend. Nothing for tomorrow...plus everything Valentine will be on sale this weekend. Just Kidding. I don't really see the need to celebrate. I love my Valentine EVERY day!

<3,
~Shannon

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Survivor

The is the home of the Mother-In-Law of one of my co-workers. This picture was taken in November after several thousands of dollars were spent placing siding on this quant home. The owner of this humble abode is 92 years old.

She's a survivor.

She survived last Tuesday's deadly tornado. She was taken from her home and tossed about landing about 100 yards behind the shed to the left. She has a broken shoulder blade, both legs are broken, a very deep laceration that will require skin grafts, and broken vertebrae. There is no place on her broken and battered body that you cannot see or touch that isn't scraped, cut, scratched or bruised.

Notice the railing in the front porch in the picture above.

Now look at the pic below.

It's the only thing left.

The kitchen

The den.

Front view (porch)

These are appliances.

Another view of the kitchen.

The last word that I heard at work were that the doctors were guardedly hopeful that she will make a full recovery. Pray for Ms. Ona, her family, and her caregivers.