A very busy Morning..

A very busy morning at the Barkley house
4:30am ~ Emily, Mom and Dad ~ Get our lazy bums out of bed.
5:10am ~ Take Emily to school, stop by Albertsons for Emily snacks and batteries. Emily's off for an overnight field trip to Seattle.
6:00am ~ Emily's bus leaves for Seattle. Mom's very nervous to let her go.
6:30am ~ Dad drops Mom off at home She cooks breakfast and gets ready for the day.
7:10am ~ Mom takes Angie to school so she can get there early to talk to her teacher about math.
7:30am ~ Another trip to Albertsons for Stephanie's lunch.
7:45am ~ Take Stephanie to the Benton County district Attorneys office where she is doing a job shadow with the prosecuting attorney. Mom's excited for her.
8:10am ~ Take MJ to school. Get him there early for safety patrol.
8:30am ~ Having computer problems. Got the computer restarted with a little help from Charter.
8:45am ~ Mom takes a small break for the morning and gets her work day started.
WHEW!!!! I am very proud of my kids and the opportunities that they are having today. How lucky we are to live in America where we have the freedoms to do what we want, when we want to do it. Have a great day America !!

MJ turns 10!!

Mark turned 10 today!!! YEAH!!!
It started out a sunndy day that quickly turned to snow. What a fun suprise. A little too cold for me this time of year ~ we were just starting to break out the summer cloths.
So our new tradition is that Mom and Dad take the "Birthday Kid" out to a dinner of their choice. MJ chose Olive Garden because they have good bread sticks, we agree.
When we got home MJ was so excited to open his presents and have cake. He was really excited because when he walked through the door everyone yelled "SUPRISE!!!!"
It was a great day! Jason, Dana and the kids came up early Friday and after presents and cake we went to their hotel and the kids swam in the pool, went in the hot tub, jumped in the pool, and it was a never ending circle of fun!! MJ said " this is the best birthday ever".
On Saturday we went out to the Yamaha shop where the kids watched a few guys do some fun jumps. To Cold to stay so we went out to eat and went swimming and played games for the night. A Fun Weekend.........6 WEEKS!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday MJ!! You are growing into such a nice young man.. I love you Lots..XOXOXOXOXOX


He said it was his best birthday ever.

It's Here, Its Here....

Its Here, It's here... Enchanted movie has been released on DVD. In my opinion it is one of the best movies out there AND its PG. A fantastic musical movie. If you havn't seen it yet you must go buy it today!!!! Its a magical tale of true loves kiss. I don't want to say too much to spoil the story for those who have not seen it yet, So enjoy the music.....

March 17th ~

Happy St. Pattys day to you!!
Remember to wear something green.
And if you must pinch, Don't be mean..

Calling all cars..

Maybe I can pass for an old beat-up car. I sure feel like it. What do you think..

Urgent Casting Notice

We are looking for OLD, BEAT UP CARS & TRUCKS for the feature film TWILIGHT. The vehicles can be dented, scratched, wrecked, etc.

You and you car would need to be available NEXT WEEK (MON through FRI) to work on the film. Shooting will take place in Kalama, WA (about an hour north of Portland). The pay is $65/day, OT after 10hrs. You would also receive $40/day reimbursement for travel and a $20 car bump.

If you are interested in being considered, please e-mail the following to sally@extrasonly.com:

Name
Contact Info
Recent Photo of you AND your car

Thank you and we will contact you if we are interested.

Happy Birthday Eric!!

Today is Eric's Birthday but he is nowhere to be found.
He's out having fun, while my paper work mounds and mounds!!!!

It's not fair as I sit here all day..
While he's out having fun with no work and all Play!!!!

Eric's the oldest brother I got..
I'm glad he's my brother and I love him alot!!!

So I don't really mind that he's gone to Mexico..
Where the people are nice and he has lots of amigo's!!!!

Celebrate your birthday today with a smile..
We send you hugs & kisses from over the miles!!!

We love you Eric Hope you have a great Day!! XOXOXOX

My Mom and Dad

Yesterday was my mom and dads 45th Anniversary. I have to say that I am so proud of them. They have been through soo much the last 45 years and through all of the struggles and joys they are still together. They have been a wonderful example for me too look up to. I believe that marriage is a commitment and wether things are going great or going south, your in it together (even though it may not seem like it). There are not very many marriages that last this long. Thanks Mom and Dad for being an example of Love, Patience and Endurance.

Poem to MOM

Sorry guys this is long. I heard this on Dr. Laura yesterday I thought it was cute.

Poem to MOM


My son came home from school one day, With a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough, To put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two, that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today, The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room, Don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think, Or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion, And regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head, And I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want, And pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like, Get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me, I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges, With the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me, My body's only for my use,
Not for your hugs and kisses, that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals, Like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control, And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights, So you can't influence me,
Or I'll call Children's Services Division, Better known as C.S.D."

Mom's Reply and Thoughts

Of course my first instinct was To toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson Made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully, I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face, he's messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping At the local Goodwill Store..
I told him, "Pick ou t all you want, there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D .. Who said they didn't care
If I bought you K-Mart shoes Instead of those Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment To take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. Is unconcerned So I'll decide what's best. "

I said "No time to stop and eat, Or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn To make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite, And wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions, A favorite dish of mine."

He asked "Can I please rent a movie, To watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV, For new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room, You'll take the couch instead.
The C .S.D. Requires Just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now, I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get, Will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski, Dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights', It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying, Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out, Instead of C.S.D..?"

MOM (Mean Old Mother)

OK Already

Enough of Jordan talk..... Lets talk about something funeristedly.