WILW # 27

"Some of the most beautiful diamonds are the last to be discovered. Never fear. Your time will come."  ~Anon.

Time for another edition of What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Today I'm Loving...

1.  Y'all remember my friend Yoga Master?  Well, (along with just about everyone else I know), she got married this summer.  And her wedding was so darn fantastic, that it was featured on a blog.  Check it out here.

2.  While I was at Relay for Life last weekend, we had a little suprise birthday party for Aunt Delta Dawn.  While the girls went to pick up the cake, Cousin Kevin had to stall Aunt Delta Dawn.  This turned into an ordeal when the cake came out and said, "Happy Birthday, Stacy" (my cousin's name who ordered it) instead of "Happy Birthday, Aunt Delta Dawn."  No problem, they took it back, lumped some icing on, and wrote her name.  This picture does not do it justice.  It was hilarious.

So while we were dealing with the cake situation, Cousin Kevin had some major stalling to do.  Apparently he was full of lies.  He took her on a tour of the golf course, kept saying, "Let's go down that street, I've never seen this part of Raton before", insisted they check out some random church parking lot, got gas even though she had 3/4 of a tank, went into the gas station and hid in the bathroom for a while...I'm concerned how smooth he is with this.  Anyway...it all worked out and we had a great suprise for her!

I was in charge of fun decorations for her to wear. :)

3.  This little saying, which is oh-so-true!

4.  I'm lake-bound this weekend with my dad, uncle and Cousin Whitney.  The summer is almost over and it's our first trip.  We've got lost time to make up for.  Let the water skiing commence!

Father/Daughter Ski Weekend 2011

5.  The fact that my prom date from 11 years ago distinctly remembers my mother warning him multiple times about how dangerous the railroad tracks were that we would cross on our way to and from the prom.  Really, Mom?  Two things:  (1) That was your biggest concern on prom night (I think we can all see what a good kid I was!) and (2) it was concerning enough to mention multiple times? 

6.  This article about what maters most when raising your kids.  I obviously don't have to worry about the kid thing yet, but what she says about wanting only two things for her kids:  (1) that they are kind and giving and (2) that they love Jesus with their whole hearts....well I think it applies pretty darn well to what I want for myself.

7.  We are t-minus 3 days until the opening ceremonies of the London Olympics.  Go America (and especially Michael Phelps!)

8.  This photo from Relay for Life.  That's me on the right.  Uncle Black Belt is on the left.  Think this pose might be genetic?

9.  I'm loving the phone call I got from Blonde OK Girl on Sunday.  She reported that she was out at Hard Rock and this guy kept looking at her and came over to say hello.  She said hi back and went on with her business.  Only later did her friend's husband point out that said guy was....wait for it....Adrian Peterson.  That's right, my friend got hit on by AP and blew him off.  I told her we are going to make flashcards of any famous football players she might meet in Oklahoma.  For crying out loud....I have failed as a football fan a best friend.

10.  And last, but not least, my boy Brandon Weeden has officially signed with the Browns.  Coach A says that I am not permitted to be a Browns fan just becuase of Weeden, but I am allowed to be a Weeden fan and cheer for any team that he's on.  So....I'm a Weeden fan, which makes me a Browns fan today!