Ya Gotta Love the Fair

Well, as is tradition, we went to the Gwinnett County Fair. And, as usual, it was the same as it has been for the last 100 years. Second rate rides that I would be very apprehensive to put one of my family members on. Cotton candy, candy apples, and, of course, funnel cakes. Personally, I only go for the roasted corn. It is worth the trip, the admission fee, and all the other stuff just to be able to eat that yummy, salty, dripping with butter sensation that leaves your face and hands sooty from the burnt corn husks and left over charcoal. It is one of God's finest creations. But anyway, back to the fair. I LOVE the exhibits. The canned food, the jellies, the quilts, the knitted items, and they really do still show and award ribbons for livestock. It is amazing how many people still come and bring their prized goat, cow, horse and all the other things. Beany liked it, he was amazed at the rides and his Poppy won a Polar Bear for him. A great time was had by all!

Beany in the Tub

 

Kids

Raising kids is a tough job, but probably the most rewarding job that a woman can have. Even though we had alot of tough times, we had more good times, and I think that my children grew to be fine husbands and fathers. I am so thankful for all the blessings that my children have been for me. I feel that the time passed so quickly, that I didn't have a chance to enjoy the sweetness of being a Mom. I have discovered that I really miss those days of loud noises, messy rooms, and bickering children. Wish I could go back,,,,just for a little while.

CHINA

We have to ban all products from China. Good Grief, what does the government need to understand that this is dangerous to all American citizens, but most especially children! Wake up America, let's stand up for ourselves.

Ancestry Update!

Today is my Daddy's birthday, he would have been 76. Time really flies, doesn't it? Well, here is the latest on my ancestry. I am German.....my original ancestor, Wilheim Roth, came to the US in 1742 as a poor Lutheran. He settled in Kirksey Township, and our family began. He married Maria Durst, and changed his name to William Rhodes, which is the American translation of Roth. I have been researching, and trying to take another direction, searching for my Mother's family and also my paternal grandmother's family. Discovered that I am John F. Kennedy's 10th cousin. I was thrilled to say the least, because he is one of my heroes. Now, I just need to figure out where my paternal grandmother's family came from. My Mother's original ancestor came Shropshire, England, so I guess that makes us German/English. Will update more later.

Mission Statement

I have been working this week on my mission statement. I knew that a mission statement was an important thing, but I never realized how important until I read a book called "The Path" by Laurie Beth Jones. It is very interesting how your mind works. According to Laurie Beth, just writing a mission statement will start to turn your life around, and I believe that. I don't have mine finished at this point, but it is a truly an important aspect of your life, that I don't feel should be taken lightly. So, I am still working on mine. Just something to think about.

China

It has been a while since I posted, but I have been very busy. I am really concerned about all this business with China. It is bad enough that all the items are being recalled, and that citizens of the greatest nation in the world could be in danger. But, I am wondering, what is the deal with these American businesses???? We have so many people in this country that are unemployed and are begging for jobs, and I heard today that 90% of all toys sold in the United States are made in China. What are we thinking? Where is our patriotism? We need to be loyal to our own and stop making everyone else in this world rich.