The NutCracker!!

Hi,
Well Today was a great day!! We have been planning for weeks to have "Morgs" a surprise B day Dinner!! So today all us girls surprised her at Olive Garden :) she was soo excited her face was comical..... I got all kinds of photos ill post soon.. Afterwards we took Morgs to see the Nutcracker!! Shes been wanting to see it for a while! I love her and would like to publicly acknowledge her for being such a wonderful Friend through good and bad, happy and sad, laughter and tears, love and hate,struggles and victories!! Shes always been by my side and i wanted to give her a best freind shout out!! love you babe your my fave!!! ;) Oh and i also have the most awesomest Boyfriend in the whole wide world!! he is soo my fave :) He will be in MO till Sunday and he is Kinna sad cause he cant call as much as he would like!!! Bless his little heart love him to pieces though!! Well I'm Kinna out of words for know kk !!
As always,
Sallie Ann

Snow!!

All Smiles!!

Ive had such a Great Month and stuff y'all!!! I cant believe it !! I spend every waking moment on the phone or computer!! I'm soo excited about Christmas, it seems like this year has just flew by !! Thanksgiving went well and mom had her Martha Stewart Day !!! She got to decorate her table and baste that turkey for 6 hours!! Me , Maw Maw , Morgan , and Momma made Christmas candy!! i know y'all are happy about that!!!! Well I know i need to post more but we've really been having trouble with our Internet service seriously!!! I want to shoot it !!!! But i got to go !!

As always ,
Sallie Ann

Sunday

Hey guys,
My week has been hectic wow!! Between school, college planning, revival and all kinds of other stuff Ive been seriously busy!! I had a good week this week I organized my closet and my dressers!! how fun right....... Revival went well. I love y'all see ya!!

Sallie Ann

October and November

hey y'all,

Sorry been like insanely busy. Well I quit my job, i know y'all are thinking man she cant be consistent with nothing. Well here's what happened : My x-boss was being shady on my paychecks and wasn't all that respectful either.


I was getting behind on my school work too, so i decided to prioritize a little. I thought that school was definitely more important than working for not even enough money to to sneeze at. Not to mention haw stressful work, school, church, car,weddings,and ten tons more is. M and R`s wedding went well even though i had to walk with T.


how totally embarrassing. No it wasn't that bad really hes a cool friend. This month is mega busy so was last month . Fall festival went well, I had fun. Well i guess ill go know K.


Sallie Ann

Got a job!!!

Today at 11 oclock the owner of a little italian resturaunt called me and said i had a waitress not show up can you come in at 12!!! so i went and now i have a job !!! wow

Sallie

Driving!!!

I got my liscense Yesturday...... I forgot to start the car at the DMV ha ha ha. the instructer was like : you might want to start the car before we leave!!!Ryan comes home tody!!!!
LOVE YAULL!!!

Day 6 hospital

Hey you guys,
thought i would give you guys an update on Ryan. Hes holding his own pretty good during the day, But at night he doesn't do well at all. Remember him and momma in your prayers!!!!Today is his last day of antibiotics.

Ryan

hey,
I thought i would inform you guys on little Ryan !!! He really needs your prayers , Hes struggling to breath, his heart rate is up and his blood pressure is dropping some. This morning he woke up and he was swollen. The nurse gave him lasiks to see if she could bring some of the swelling down. He is hanging in there i got him some music playing behind his bed. Momma really is in need of some prayer , It kills her to watch him suffer and she cant do anything about it. She is worried, stressed, and tired. Pray for her and Ryan !!! Remember our family in prayer!!
Sallie Ann Raines

Jet lagg......... or should i say youth camp lagg!!!

The weekend has been major fun but also majorly draining!!!!! when i got home yesterday i felt like a limp noodle.My ARMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the utter amounts of muscle pain from playing hours of strenuous but most definitely worth it volley ball games. Mom and i and the boys all traveled up Thursday to the campground.. Ryan got sick Friday and had to come home. All the girls had lots of fun I'm sure, not to mention the awesome service we had Saturday night!!! The youth verses adults Volley Ball Game was awesome!!!!! i look forward to it every year. on my way home yesterday Mandy and Rob took me to Ichibon Japanese steak house for my B- day how exciting!!!! well i G2G now cause I'm leaving for choir practice!!
Sallie Ann

Cleaning, Packing, Sewing, and doing School!!!

Busy Busy Busy :
I woke up this morning got dressed ate breakfast or tried to rather Amanda and Jack made their way to the house about the same time i made my way to the table!! Go figure right.. after i done some school work i had to be to the orthodontist for a retainer check at 11:10 am!!! Dad, I, and Devin went to Goodwill after that!! they are majorly expensive!!! 3.75 for a shirt honking daddy right!!!! We had Sub-way for lunch yummy*. Came home pull out the sewing machine to sew up some slits in my skirts for youth camp!!!Write a to do list. Listen to the most hilarious song about being prepared i recorded it on my phone!!! Drew or should i say finished my sketch for art class and scrubbed the bathroom from top to bottom my hands are good and dry now from all the cleaner and my lungs are full of ammonia *cough, cough*
well i better be going....................
love,
Sallie Ann Raines

My lazy week!!!!

Well I went to my Grannies from Monday till Thursday: today!!! All I did was Eat,Watch TV, and play with her 2 jack Russell's. Hope to see all of you at Ryan's Cookout @ 11 tomorrow!!
Sallie Ann Raines

My new house!!!

Oh boy where should I begin. We sold our old house on the mountain and moved about 15 minutes from church. It took a lot of work but were here. It has 2 bedrooms 2 baths and it sits on almost 8 acres. Oh and we have DSL now so I can blogg a lot easier!!! Im leaving Friday on my way to New Orleans!!! Ill be gone for 8 days, wow right. Ryan is good all except for his hiccups there here again. I resigned from my volunteer position @ J.I.R.D.C I didn't like the atmosphere all that much it wasn't very spiritually safe to put it mildly.Well I think I might cut it a little short for now K.
Love,
Sallie Ann

Sorry long time no Blog!!

Don't kill me you guys for my complete and total loss of blogging!! I have been seriously bus. Between the Wedding and Selling the house and School OOH so much stuff and it just gets worse:
Tomorrow Devin and I both have ortho appointments if we can schedule his for the same day as mine. See his is Thursday and mom doesn't want to have to make two trips in one week. After that Devin, Chase, And myself have to be at the dentist @ 3:00. Oh and the Guy will be here at 8:30 sharp in the morning to do the appraisal. Wow right what a busy day. Wednesday is the Carowinds deadline and Saturday we leave for Carowinds.June 11th Grandma , Devin, and I are going to see the phantom of the opera in Charlotte. The 15th and the 16th I have volunteer orientation. Next week is full of C.A.T.S. California Achievement tests. Moms E.O.G.S!!! Well since Ive informed you all on my schedule i had better get off here and get some sleep.
Love,
Sallie Ann

EXCITED!!!

I Got a power adaptor for my laptop Wahooo!! The problem is it doesn't charge my battery. All it does is power my computer bummer right. It was off the chain expensive!!!!! I about didn't buy it! Well I G2G now and do some school work!
Love,
Sallie Ann

Prom Photos

Here you guys I know your all dying to see the photos!!!

Seam Ripping Drama!!

Just my luck 6 days till prom and my dress rips. * horns* I was sooo mad. Today mom and I got up and went Prom dress shopping for the second time i bet you we went to at least 8 consignment shops today and ive tried on 80+or- dresses!!! Mom got a blister from zipping everything up!!! I found one its beautiful and res oooh my favorite color!!Im excessively sleepy. My Easter outfit looks like Mike and Ike puked on it. I got to test drive my Car today isn't that awesome it has really got some spunk though Maw Maw and Paw Paw gave me the run down. Ha Ha Run down get it. Well I got to go now.
Love,
Sallie Ann

Thursday

Today was definitely interesting especially after SINGING last night at church thank God for Anna. I asked Daddy if he thought i sounded bad and he said YEAH can you believe that he said i sounded bad a few times your father is sooo not supposed to say that hes supposed to say: "You sounded great honey!" Then we had to rush home because Caroline was here but she didn't stay very long. we got to bed by 12 i think. This morning we got up and went over to Kim's for my quilting class. We are trying to accomplish one task at a time like that will ever happen. Kim and i got exceptionally far on a wall hanging for my mother isn't that exciting. My Paw said that he might come and get me for a while tomorrow and let me drive my car on the road for the first time.Cool !!!! The book I'm reading right now is really good its "Cape refuge" part of a series. My room exploded while i was getting dressed for church last night so later i get to clean it up because i cant get it out of my head. I have made 2 successful suppers the last 2 days and not to mention all the dishes Ive washed my fingers are still pruney. Ryan has had an awesome day today he was talking to me while i was washing dishes and just smiling hes sweet. Well I better get off here and get to cleaning the disaster area i call my room!!!
Love,
Sallie Ann

The anerving curb extravaganzah!!

Today mother and i went to hickory to see Paw Paw and to Go to some various places. Like Hancock fabrics, Sears, Auto Zone, Reggie's Garage, and the mac-nastiest Mexican restaurant on planet earth. I needed to go to Hancock's to get a pressure foot for my sewing apparatus which was absolutely to expensive. Momma went to Sears to get Grandma a pressure canner that she has been asking for since her birthday. We went to Auto zone for a gallon of oil so that dad can change moms oil in her van. I went to Reggie's to see the little Red car . i went to a new Mexican restaurant because i have been craving Mexican food since last week and i was seriously disappointed. I asked for Queso and i received rubbery mozzarella bad right and they don't serve chicken nachos!!!! NIGHTMARE RIGHT!!!On our way home i took a left turn and rode over a curb and Paw about killed me it was bad.well i got to go know bye.
Love ,
Sallie Ann

Monday

Hi Hi,
I give my my most humble condolences for not posting in so very long of a span. I have been perpetually busy with school and youth camp and everyday dealings that i haven't found an opportunity to speak to my fellow readers. I found that youth camp was exceptionally interesting in all actuality. I would also like to inform all of you that due to my excessive studying I have but 5 more courses and i am eligible to graduate and become dual enrolled @ WPCC. Isn't that just peachy! I am lamenting at the weather turbulence. The fourth month of the year is no time for freezing temperatures a i think you will agree that three inches of snow is definitely uncalled for!!! I view myself lately to have a very sober vocabulary so i hope to widen as of from here on out. expanding your vocabulary is good for your Brain. But all this intense mind boggling word usage has caused me to propel all of my brain power into a Black hole of orbital sleepiness.
Love,
Sallie Ann

Hi Hi

Here is how everything is going down! I officially have My prom dress now and prom is like three weeks away!!! Not to mention that YOUTH CAMP is soo this weekend Yahoooo!!! Im soo excited. In other news we have choir practice today I love it !!! Well I'm gonna get off here cause I'm hanging with my youth group Bye!
Sallie Ann

Brooklyn Rose

Morgan, Hannah, and i had such a good day today with Brooklyn. She is sooo cute let me tell you and sassy ooh boy. She is definitely her mothers daughter!!! We had a blast I will see y'all at church tomorrow.
Sallie Ann

Arent we mellow yellow !!!!! ha ha ha

Hi,

Hello,
it has been forever it seems like sorry. I get to volunteer at the Iverson center twice this week.
Bro. C`s workday was a hit except for the fact that our hands were almost frost bit. Our pictures turned out awesome i thought right. Well im about to freeze to death int his house im gone to get warm.
Love,
Sallie Ann

Bubbles!

I went to JIRDC last Friday and got a TB test done. Devin and I went back today to get it read and got the second test. FUN RIGHT!! Courtney is staying with me and mom all week. I am going with Bro.Ken to bro.C`s workday. Well
bye
Sallie Ann

Sunday the 8th!!!

Well lets just say I didn't get in real bad trouble for staying at the church. When I should have listened to dad and went home to begin with. I guess my partying side got a hold of me or something. I am sooo THANKFUL that Nichole, and Anthony got saved today those prayers payed off. All were waiting on now is Aaron to make his move in the right direction. I thought he would after Anthony but I don't guess so. Today was absolutely beautiful wow 64 degrees.well its getting a little late and Ive got to get ready for bed and get some sleep for school tomorrow. Love to all.
Sallie Ann
(until next time)

Two Sticks No Blood!

I know you are wondering why such a weird title, well Ryan was supposed to have blood work done today but when they tried they couldn't find a full enough vein. Two sticks below his thumbs and he was still happy what a trooper i love him lots. Kim and I discussed my reading Whence come a prince and we decided i should read the first two of the series before this one. I was a little bummed but I'm glad I was only 2 chapters in so i started the "Canadian West" series by Janette oak. Not sure if there any good but they will help me pass the time. If I don't like them ill read my Bible, sew, or do some extra school. I cut Bro.Robert and Little Bill Hills hair today so next time you see them check it out. It is definitely not professional but its not the first time Ive done it either. Robert said he was happy with it so that's good enough for me. It is February wear allot of pinks and reds. Speaking of red I was brushing my teeth and really scraped the gums above my two front teeth ouch!! Cant wait to see y'all at church tomorrow don't forget to pray about what God would have you put in the service OK. Remember Faith in prayer she has the FLU so no pictures till next week. Devin and i have orhtodontist appointments next Wednesday and hopefully they will give me some good news.I got some really cute stuff @ Rue 21 yesterday they are having an awesome sale right now.
Love,
Sallie Ann
(until next time)

Monday!!!

Ryan has had a fever for three days its 104.0 now. The Tylenol isn't working anymore, we put cold compresses on him earlier. He has been asleep all morning and is still asleep now. I made a birthday cake for Luke today (chocolate). I also made lunch. Service was definitely awesome last night, I feel that if Anthony and Aaron would have came they might have made a life changing decision. I am praying for Wednesday hopefully they will come, or just one will be fine with me. Remember sit on the front rows closer to the altar. Pray that God would help you be prepared for what you need to do during service. Ryan is having blood work done to do some tests today. I started a new book (whence come a prince) it starts pretty cool. Don't forget about bible study today ta Kelley's 6:30 pm. Its about defilement of the temple. Study if you can!!!! Well Kim is coming tomorrow maybe for quilting classes if not Thursday. Wednesday is church and Luke's little b-day party afterwards he is having a little party at the bowling alley tomorrow with his dads family. Thursday is pictures with faith and Friday dad and mom go to file taxes. Busy Busy. I saw fireproof what a movie it was good and heartwarming.
Love,
Sallie Ann
(until next time)

9 hens and 3 roosters

The morning started at 7:21 am, half asleep i took a shower and threw on some clothes to go to Paws to pick up chickens. Taylorsville is a long drive for three people crammed like marshmallows in paws little bitty blue truck. To top that we hauled 6 rainbarrells in the back of the truck. I could here the truck saying "I think I can ,I think I can" Ha Ha. Afterwards Maw Maw and I went to chubbys and to Cornerstone. Home again jiggity jig!! Ate supper, cleaned room, and know I'm lying on my bed contemplating the universe. Well mom is calling me.
Love,
Sallie Ann
(until next time)

This might be a long one!

This has been somewhat of a rough week for us all so far. Mom and Ryan have had a nasty cold and Me and Devin both had a small melt down or so you could say.Kim came yesterday and brought Caroline with her its been a while since we've hung out so it was refreshing to see her. during quilting class we made these cute little quilt squares that have jars on them. The one we put together has bugs on the material for the inside of the jar and pink outside with a lime green lid it is sooo cute. I rearranged my plants in my room so that the sunlight could hit them all simultaneously if I open my blinds. I really love my plants and they are a reminder of just how helpless we are without God to intervene. My room has officially stayed organized for 2 weeks i love cleanliness my mom give me that gene. I'm on chapter 37 of the last book of the Californians by Lori Wick. Who is excited about Valentines day???? Well there is more to do till then like:

• Luke's birthday the 4th
• Aaron's birthday the 8th
• Maw Maws birthday the 12th
• Grandmas birthday the 16th

Wow right a lot of shopping to do Ha Ha. We are getting the insurance on my car next month and it has to go to the shop so that it can become mechanically safe "words spoken directly from Paw Paw". Well i might posts some pictures so keep your eyes out.

Love,

Sallie Ann

(until next time)

OUR AWESOME LITTLE RED-HEAD!!!

Hello Agian

It is so cold and i really don't enjoy cold weather. Give me spring please!!!! My week has been insane we have had people over almost every day this week. First Grandma and Grandpa were up then hospice came and we had a lot of new decisions to make talk about no thank you. Its never easy to face the somewhat inevitable. Its all in Gods hands but momma and I are seeing definite signs of decline in little Ryan. Last night we were up till 2 am with him he had a fever of 103.3 and he had the hiccups of course. When Ryan gets a fever he gets the trembles and that's not a pretty sign his finger nails turn blue and his little legs are mottled Ryan's oxygen saturation ranges from 82 - 86 They should be in the high nineties. Well enough sad stuff who's excited about Graces B-day party Saturday night at 7. I have officially finished 34 chapters of the third book in the Californian series by Lori Wick. I don't usually finish a book when i start them but i find that i should start what i finish. I am going to maw maw and paw paws today and ill be back Saturday.
I have started reading in Proverbs and i am on chapter 29. Helpful Proverbs to remember:

• Avoiding Sin: Proverbs 2 :10-11
• Guidance: Proverbs 16: 9,23,25,33
• Peace of mind: Proverbs 3:1-2
• Pride and humility Proverbs 6:16-19

Continue to remember our family in prayer.

Love,

Sallie Ann

(until next time)

Hi

Its been a while since Ive posted sorry guys. I had a marvelous Christmas hope you guys did to. Ive been busy and not able to post. With the whole Ryan thing and being back in school and I'm never at my house so i apologize to my followers. My life is so hectic but God is always there to hold me together. Please pray that God will lead and guide me in all that i do. I am having a hard time being patient and waiting on God. I am reading the Californian series by Lori Wick and its great. I baked a chocolate cake with chocolate chips in it and on it with chocolate icing and marshmallows it was great. Pray for mom she is sad and needs encouragement. My aunt Kim and I are making rag bag purses and they are so cute. I also have been scrap booking so much fun y'all really. Well ill get off here and get ready for choir practice k.
Love,
Sallie Ann