My very talented kiddos

In the last couple of weeks, both of my children have become involved once again in their Theatre groups and band. Sarah was given 2 parts plus once again is serving as Assistant Stage Manager in her University's Fall Production. She is minoring in theatre and had thought to change that to a major so that she would receive two degrees, but after much thought, decided to just stick with a minor in Theatre and finish her degree in Child and Family Development, take some time off from school, get a real job and then go back and get her Master's. I think that's a wonderful idea and if she so wants to continue with Theatre, well then, she can look for some local productions and go for it.

Will started his sophomore year a few weeks ago, and with that began Marching Band Season. This year, he has decided to play mellophone with the marching band and his beloved trumpet in Symphonic band. He loves playing both, and with this years production titled "Rhapsody 3", he is really enjoying the mellophone. The band is performing 3 rhapsodies, one of them being the Bohemian Rhapsody and their on field marching is way over the top. I am really excited for him and the rest of the band. He also started up with Theatre again, he is serving on the Drama Club Board this year, and they have had a couple of meetings to begin preparations for their One Act Play competition. Will is trying out for a part this year, and is very excited.

So, where in the world do these kids get their talent? Hmmmm, switched at birth maybe? Even so, I love them dearly and am so proud of their accomplishments.

Why "Skipping Pebbles"??

Hmmmm, after much thought and making a genuine committment on my part, I decided to start up the old blog again. When I started this sometime ago, I didn't really have the time or the desire to keep it going. Now that I have tons of extra time (yea, right!!!), I decided to take on this project with 110% committment. I hope to provide some insight into my family and also into my life on a daily basis.

I had someone ask why I chose the name I did for this blog, so here goes - When I was a kid, my dad would take my mom and me (and my sister when she came along) to this very out of the way lake for fishing. I hated going there, we had to park on this back road and then hike thru an overgrown wooded area. I loved to go fishing with dad, because I knew at some point he would take some time to skip rocks with me. But boy oh boy, did I hate going to that particular lake. At the time, I could not appreciate the beauty of that area on an early morning and overlook the walk. Dad would fish awhile and then take a moment to play with me. We would pick pebbles to skip along the water. It is one of my favorite memories. Sometimes my pebbles would skip right on across, but sometimes they would just sink. I would get so frustrated. Dad would always encourage me to keep trying, he would say that sometimes you pick a pebble that just will not skip, and then there are the times you have the perfect rock that just skims its way across the lake. He said I always had to keep looking for those good rocks and not think about the bad ones. I would continue skipping pebbles, and everytime I would get one to go and go, I would be just thrilled, and that made me forget about the bad skips. So when choosing a name for my blog, I decided on "Skipping Pebbles" because with any family, you will have the bad times, but those bad times fade away to the good times. You always keep looking and striving for the good in all you do for your family, and don't dwell on the bad. With my family, I never know when the pebbles are going to skim across the pond just right or when they are going to skip once and sink to the bottom, but either way, I keep skipping those pebbles.

Remember folks, sometimes we pick stones that aren't right for our lives and they go no where, and sometimes we pick up that rock that just flies across the water and we smile.

Little Bites of Heaven: Spring Fling Giveaways

Little Bites of Heaven: Spring Fling Giveaways

My Mamarazzi Favorite Things Swap partner, Rachael is having a great giveaway on her blog. But of course you need to stop by there and check it out before midnight tonight. But if you miss this giveaway, she has some great things going on with the March of Dimes you should check out. And then there are those adorable triplets you will want to keep up with. Rachael is a sweetie and you will enjoy reading her blog as much as I do.

So Glad It's a New Week

Last week was a week from hell. I am so glad its a new week. I have been so sick with tracheaitis (if you haven't had this nasty, don't ever wish it) and then along came a terrific tummy virus and this was after Will woke up one morning with a rash covering his upper body-still don't know what that was all about, he's allergic to life. And on top of all that, I ended up at the doctors office Saturday morning only to find out that the pain I was experiencing in my neck for which I thought was related and was told was related to my tracheaitis is really a compressed disc in my upper spine and that I needed to be hospitalized. I was like NO NO NO, too much going on to do that. So the doctor relented and sent me home with pain patches and informed me that I had to be seen by a specialist this morning. Oh goody and they are going to probably want to put me in the hospital. I don't think so, no one is going to be messing with my spine. Just keep me doped up until it feels better and we will all be happy. So I'm really glad its a new week and hopefully I will be better and I can enjoy this nice weather.

My Thoughts on My Life

Have you ever stopped and thought about where the years have gone, what you have accomplished in your life, what is still to come? I have been thinking alot of this lately. I am almost 43 years old, and I really feel that I am missing something major in my life. Yes, I have an absolutely amazing husband and two children, a family who loves me very much and a career I love, but there is something missing. I have thought alot of this lately, and I know what is missing is me accomplishing something amazing with what God has given me and that is my ability to relate to children, to teach them, to assist in their success in life and I don't mean here, I am thinking somewhere like Africa or Pakistan. I want to know that when I'm gone, that I leave something more to this world. I want to know that my life means something, that I took my abilities and brought something amazing to someone. I have just really been battling this for sometime, and time is slowly slipping away, so I have to do something. I recently read a book, "Three Cups of Tea" written by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. The book is written about Greg Mortenson and how he built schools in the Middle East. Reading that book, really got me to thinking about actually going there to teach for a few months. I have been giving it some serious thought and have even talked with my family about it. I still don't know what I am going to do, but I do know that I need to do something where I feel I'm being of service somewhere. I need to know that my life counted for something.

It's Been a Really Long Time!!!

My life has been turned upside down and shaken lately. So much is going on, that I hardly have time to think anymore, and so the one thing that has gotten tossed to the side is this blog. But I'm going to try to better, get in here each day and post. I love reading everyone's blogs, and hope to someday have a number of folks who enjoys reading mine (got alot of work to do first). So ladies who do stop by, I'm back and beginning tomorrow, will keep up with my posting. Love to all.

Mamarazzi's Favorite Things Swap!!!!

I'm really excited about this swap. My friend Marla from Two Peas has the wonderful content on her site and participates in the most fun swaps and other events outside of Two Peas that I get so envious. I have been hesitant in participating myself as I'm new to blogging, but this time, I can't resist. This is a swap hosted by Mamarazzi @ Dandelion Wishes and I get to choose some of my favorite things to send to a partner. I love sharing and meeting new people and I really love shopping. If you haven't already checked out Mamarazzi's blog, you better do so soon and sign up for this fun and unique swap, not to mention see what a lovely site she has.