At Home

Alright, well as you know, I came home for the weekend to my parents house in Rotan and it just so happened to be Rotan's Centennial. I really didn't even care to go to it or do much of anything this weekend other than hang out with my parents, but my old boss (Amy) talked me into waitressing, because she said I would make really good tips with this event going on downtown. So I did it and yes, I did make good tips, but I did realize how glad I was to not live here anymore. I might sound like I'm just griping, but I really realized how a lot of people in this small town don't have a life outside of it. Most of them have never been anywhere else and they are so caught up on everyone else's business that it's sad. I'm so lucky to have been blessed with the parents I have been and I totally respect them and how they have raised us. I just see how immature some people are and I really feel sorry for them....it's going to be them hurting later in life, not me. Anyways, other than all the small town drama, I really enjoy getting to spend time with my parents. The last 2 nights, we have sat out on our back porch and just talked. I'm really lucky to have parents who care so much about my future and who thought about that before I was even born. I've always been really close to both of my parents, but I've also always been a daddy's girl and my dad and I share some good memories and and great conversations. We talk about pretty much anything. We talked about school, graduating, my future job, boys and marriage, and JESUS! Yes, we had a long conversation the last 2 nights, but I really look up to and admire my dad for what he's done for us. He choose keep succeeding in life to provide for us. And my mom.....she's the world's greatest! I honestly don't know how she keeps track of everything she does, but she's amazing! She's always been there to make decisions WITH my dad and I hope to be half the wife and mother that she is one day! (she did like 5 loads of my laundry for me this weekend too!) :) You really don't see how lucky you are until you get older and I know there is going to be more and more that I appreciate as I get older, but I just admire my parents so much for taking a Christian stand point on every situation! I could go on and on, but I know this is getting a little long and trust me...I will have more to say in plenty of other blog postings! But I just wanted you to know that even though I strongly dislike this little town my parents live in for now, I love being at home with them and spending quality time with them! I LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD! Here's a picture of me and my family in Cancun this summer!!!