Mermorial Day 2011

As we embark upon another Memorial Day and beginning of summer 2011, I would like for everyone to remember the real reason for this holiday.

Thank a soldier for their service!!

Bootsie's brother is in Afghanistan serving with the 181th Air National Guard a branch of the 136th Wing from the Naval Joint Reserve Base (formerly Carswell Air Force Base.

Proud to be an American!!

Stormy weather in North Texas

Bootsie's family and house were untouched!! Thank you Lord!! But, what a scary night in North Texas for others...three rounds of storms, several tornadoes and much damage!! We fared very well compared to our neighbors to the north. Oklahoma, Kansas and Arkansas were hit very hard and lives were lost. Prayers for everyone affected.

While the weather was going crazy and disrupting others, Bootsie, Mr. Husband and Daughter #3 were grilling fish on the patio preparing a delish dinner!! We were seeing the reports on the TV where possible tornadoes were touching down and huge hail was busting windows!! Finally, it hit me; O.M.G. I better call and check on some people!! Brother's girlfriend was in the bathroom with the cat, both scared to death!! Friends at Eagle Mountain Lake were safe but shaken. Daughter #1's mom was freaking out and scared out of her wits!! However, after all the worrying and near heat attacks, everyone was okay and no damage!! Amazing!!

TCC Police Academy Graduation

The awesome women of Police Academy #143...from left to right Sarah, April and Stephanie...

And she gets the diploma...

Boostie's Daughter #3 graduation from the police academy Thursday, May 19, 2011. Can't believe we now have an Officer Jones in the family. She is so excited to be finished and very anxious to start her career!!

As the mom of an officer, I'm a little worried. However, she is very well trained, has a good head on her shoulders and a very strong faith, so Boostie Mom is doing okay!!

She went through a lot to get to this point, beat all to hell during tactical fighting training, she has been OC sprayed, tased and learned to drive like a bat out of hell and knows how to use radar!! And that's just the tip of the ice berg!! So very proud of her!! Don't let her small stature fool you, she is one tough cookie!! She can put you down and trust me she will if need be!!

1st day of Police Academy

Getting ready for the 1st day!! Mom....Really?

January 17, 2011 was a very special day at the Bootsie Jones house. Our youngest daughter started the policy academy!! All her hard work and determination has finally paid off. She's in and loving it!! Passed all the physical requirements the first day to earn her academy T-shirt reward!!

She could believe I was taking pictures like it was her fist day of kindergarten!! She'll thank me later, when she has these first photos for her police scrap book.

Police Academy - Soon to be Officer Sarah Jones

Bootsie is so excited for youngest daughter, Sarah! She got the call today that she's been waiting over a year for!! She's accepted in the January TCC Police Academy!! She has been so focused and dedicated to being a police officer for two years and finally she's in!!

I could not be more proud!! That's not to say the Bootsiemama in me isn't a little apprehensive about her 138 pound baby girl being a police woman. However, I've watched her grow and mature into the woman she is and look forward to seeing her in uniform and wearing that badge with pride!! And believe me she will wear it with pride!! Criminal Justice is her forte and she loves it!!

All three of Boostie's daughters are special women and have great personalities! They are all so different and have very unique qualities that make them who they are. They're a pretty well rounded trio, got a elementary school teacher, a dental hygienist (almost, she's in school) and now we're going to have a police officer!

Boostie and Mr. Husband didn't do too bad a job raising them!!

Life and curve balls...not a fan!!

Bootsie is a littel worried and trying really hard not to be depressed, Mr. Husband was laid off from his job!!


Pro: he'll be home.

Con: no job.

Pro: three more checks.

Con: no money.

Pro: the family decided back in October not to exchange Christmas gifts.

Con: won't be buying for my kids :~(

Pro: save money.

Con: feels weired.

Oh well, life goes on!! I've prayed and gave it to the Lord to handle. Hope he remembers what all my bills are :~p Just kidding Lord...I know you know what our needs are!!

New Club WW Plan...PointsPlus!!

Bootsie was briefed on the new Weight Watchers PointsPlus Program last night...OMG!! Trying really hard to wrap my head around this new and improved program!! Talk about TMI...

It will be okay, once the old program is wipped from memory...Bootsie has a hard time reprogramming!!! However, inspration filled the room by the weight loss members as they celebrated at last night's meeting. A couple of people lost 7+ pounds!! And celebrate they did!!

Bootsie really wants her daughter to see a difference when she comes home for Christmas...focus, focus, focus!!!