My Baby's Birthday

"March 19, 1975"

My baby daughter was born

Today she turned 34

Wow, where did the time go?

Her dad asked that question this morning

I don't know but it sure did fly by

She is such a special person

I am so blessed to have her not only as a daughter

but also as my best friend

I just want the world to know how much she means to me

I love you Vikki Sheree, you are my SunShine

I sing this song to you

In my daughter's eyes I am a hero

I am strong and wise and I know no fear

But the truth is plain to see

She was sent to rescue me

I see who I wanna be

In my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal

Darkness turns to light and the world is at peace

This miracle God gave to me

gives me strength when I am weak

I find reason to believe In my daughter's eyes

And when she wraps her hand around my finger

Oh it puts a smile in my heart

Everything becomes a little clearer

I realize what life is all about

It's hangin' on when your heart has had enough

It's giving more when you feel like giving up

I've seen the light

It's in my daughter's eyes

In my daughter's eyes

I can see the future

A reflection of who I am and what will be

Though she'll grow and someday leave

Maybe raise a family

When I'm gone

I hope you see how happy she made me

For I'll be there

In my daughter's eyes

Veterans Day Parade

I know the Veterans Day Parade was in November of 2008,

but I must tell you that Steve and I rode the bike along with several others in the parade.

We rode with the ITT CAS Float and we won 1st place for the large corporation division!

We then got to go to the Veterans Memorial Museum for the awards Ceremony on January 21st to accept the 1st place award for ITT!

Since then, Steve and I have joined a group of riders called the "PATRIOT GUARD".

We are very excited about being apart of such a wonderful group of individuals that have the same love and loyalty to our flag and what it stands for.

They also have the greatest respect for our veterans.

We are members of the "Christian Motorcycle Association" and just finished up with "Boot Camp" in Prattville, AL, along with our Chapter Members, "The Forgiven Riders".

We are now looking forward to participating in activities of the "PATRIOT GUARD" as well. Thank you God for such wonderful friends, riders, and believers!

See, even tho the parade was in November, I still had a lot of info to share. Maybe I will get some Christmas pics posted next since it looks like I am still in the catch up mode!

God Bless, Sandie

Sandie and Jennifer (the great artist at ITT)

The Same Band is Still Playing?????

I LOVE THIS GIRL!!!
The 5th of January was the last day for school to be out, so Mattie and I spent the day together. It was such a great day. We both decided it was almost as good as our family day at the river. We both think that was the best day ever. She was dropped off around 7:00. I cooked her breakfast (she did not I could do that so she had begun without me). We hung aroung the house a while and did stuff and things. Make up and hair... We headed out about lunch time and thought we would go to Ketchup's but she decided she wanted to go to the Hardees in Meridianville. She has never been inside and she was really excited to not go to the drive thru. We sat at the high table and had wonderful conversation about ketchup and stuff. I told her that when I am older when she starts to drive would she would bring me there to eat? She said I would never get old. LOL She then wanted to head to town. She had only mentioned Chucky Cheese about 50 times by this point. So off we go. WOW, that same band is still there that was playing when we used to take our kids! They haven't aged a bit, but I really could tell I have, I felt it. She had me on some of those rides and playing those games until I was in pain. There were kids everywhere! I swung that big purse on my back and took off with her, but I am here to tell you... I can't keep up! Then there were those tickets that you stand in line to get a wrist band?!?!? That flat wore me out, but she had a blast! We then visited my mother and that was so special for all three of us. We went home and the next project was painting a birdhouse purple. She loves to do crafts. She was so sweet and I am so glad we got to do everything she wanted to. I love all my grandchildren and pray for more days like that with each one. This day made me realize how fast time is flying by. By the way, I got to pick her up from school one day the same week and that was also a great experience, until the lady behind me blew her horn for me to move forward and I about jumped out of my skin! LOL WOW, getting old is not that easy!