Absence makes the heart grow fonder..

     Yes, its been awhile since I have posted...its kinda strange how I just couldnt seem to get to it...maybe deep down i didnt really want to.  As we all are aware, we go through cycles in our lives in which we perform at different levels and our priorities change. I find myself putting all my effort into one thing at a time instead of multi-tasking. When I focus on work due to a hectic schedule, my home-life suffers so I try to step it up. Then when I am working extra hard at home and family, work starts to suffer. Then in between, you have to add all the little things that have a habit of snowballing while you were looking the other way. I do the best I can, I miss some things and I hit the bulls eye on others. I can never make everyone happy..so if your one of the people I let down in the past few weeks, sorry, maybe it will be your week next week.

     Its been quite an interesting couple of weeks at work with some pretty serious calls. The worst ones all seem to be involved around recreation. A pretty bad Hang Glider accident to start off, followed by a couple of really bad motorcycle wrecks. I know its the source of much debate, but, wear your helmet people!! This is so important when riding. 

    A big congrats  to my daughter for her performance in the Russellville Bands Appreciation Concert this past Tuesday. Always enjoy listening to the Russellville Bands, but even more so when my daughter is playing. Great music in the great setting of the new Center for Performing Arts at the high school. Such a top notch complex that is unequaled anywhere in the state. The improvement in the quality of sound is obvious from the first note on. Also I am proud of my daughter for making the cut and getting to perform in the RJHS Talent show. She is singing a duet with a friend, and it really is quite good. American Idol here we come!

    As for my oldest son Jake, I am always proud of his abilities at school and his drive to do the right thing. He is always selected as his school ambassador and takes a very active roll in the schools Green Team that educates other students on the importance of recycling. A recent field trip to the recycling facility in Clarksville was like a highlight for him for some reason, but his field trip to an Arkansas Travelers Baseball Game yesterday seemed to "hit home" as well.

    As long as I am bragging about my kids, cant forget my 5 year old Gabriel. He is our handful. He never ceases to amaze me on a daily basis. I think he is smarter now, than i was in the 5th grade. He is starting school next year and his mother is beside herself. He is our youngest and probably last to leave the house for school during the day, meaning she will just have me to talk to. We have been really trying hard to get him in the elementary school we like but since we live out of district, it is hard to get first dibs. I cross my fingers and pray it all goes well. 

     I have found that the thing on my mind lately, first and foremost, is my need for a vacation. I havent really had one in about 4 years and it is really starting to wear on me. So, i have a few ideas  but i am open to any suggestions from the peanut gallery on good getaways at good prices. Have to take the whole clan with me, so i have to consider that as well. I am always a fan of the beach, but I hate extreme heat, and thats an issue there. I love the Rocky Mountains but that is a long drive, especially with the whole family in tow. Have to give it some good thought and work out the perfect retreat.

     As usual, I have a lot to get done today, and me sitting at the computer sure isnt helping, so lets wrap this up. I have Yell Fest coming up next weekend...That is an extremely busy weekend for me. I, along with my fellow Mounted Patrol members, are selling tickets for a chance to win $500.00 cash, that will be drawn the final night of Yell Fest, May 12 th. We really need to sell a lot of these tickets to help us support life saving efforts in this county. tickets are cheap, $1 a chance, 6 for $5. The odds are much better than the lottery so get with me and buy some tickets today!!! 

    I will try not to let so much time go by before my next entry..so sign up to follow me and leave a comment, even if you think this isnt worth reading! Bye!