Movin' to Missouri

Opps... About a month later.....

2008-11-22T17:16:00.000-08:00

So, I'm back in Mo.

I've gone through a TON of emotion and I've come to the place that I'm not being any help crying about what I'm leaving behind (Raquel and baby Ami, and J too).
I like Missouri. It's so pretty here and people are so laid back. It's Nov. 22nd and it's yet to snow and just now got cold. So compare that to Ohio (hello 3 inches of snow) I'm pretty happy about that.

I also had a chance to watch "the last lecture" and was amazed at the strength and courage of Randy Pausch giving his "last lecture" as he was facing death from cancer, only a few months away. I suggest if you can find it, watch it. But the strength I got was from an interview with his wife, who said she had to get a hold of herself and stop crying every time her husband played with the kids. She went to a friend/Doctor who told her to put on her fridge "THIS IS NOT HELPING" and it helped her pull herself together. SO....I am definitely not facing anything to the degree she had to face, but I used her helping words and thought, If I'm going to go through this, I'm going to go through it with the grace and the courage of a warrior. So that has helped.

So to current. The house is getting done...Jim has been working on it himself and also working at GM, so the progress is slow, but it's going. I'll post pics when I get home on Thursday K.

the walls are painted a beautiful Taupe, now the big discussion is outlet covers, I want taupe almost matching....Jim wants UGLY BLINGING HERE I AM DON'T MISS ME WHITE covers.

Luke and I went back to the Cuivre State Park, there is a shot of him there.

We've found a church home. Church on the Rock Today we went down to Patrick Henry Elemetary Public School and I was honored to take pictures and as they say at COTR "we were there just to Love On the people" I expect I'll be saying that within the next year :-)

There were probably a good 200 people there and I know I said Hi to each of them. Good people. People who showed so much class, men, who let ladies go ahead of them, people who cared and showed it to the people of the community. I'm telling you it was not warm, but no one complained, no one left early and everyone had a part.

The schools principal is a lady who spends any money she gets on her school and her kids. She uses her position to minister to the children and families and today she was double blessed for all she did as the church gave to her a personal GC for her self and was told she had to spend it on her and her family and then given a check for the school She was beside herself and so blessed, and even a parent stood to say what an important part she has played in her life and that of her children.

I met Preston who takes photo's for the church, we hung out most of the day and I really enjoyed talking "shop" with him.

So there was Matt, Connie, James, JT, Starr, Steve, Ryan, Rich...See I DID remember your names!!!
So here are just a few pictures of the clean up and faces.

Been a bit too long...

2008-10-02T16:30:00.000-07:00

I just got back from Missouri and I so wanted to blog while I was there but honestly I hardly picked up my camera...

What I did do was move a TON (yes a TON) of rocks, clean out a spot under a beautiful tree, remove brush from our fence line, and spent a ton of time helping organize my son and husband.

Jim's a great guy, but organization is NOT his thing... that's why he married me, I'm the organized FREAK in the house, I write lists to write lists! SO we got him organized, got a file cabinet and he is set to go... now if he will just use it!

We spent SO MUCH MONEY while I was there, but everything went to the house, this trip: Windows, doors and a few things here and there. There is so much to do, but it is coming...

So Luke and I went to do this crazy drill where I get to throw baseballs at him, I kinda like it! He does get to wear his catchers gear though! Sitting in the dug out was really nice and I realized if I want my son to talk to me, take him there, Luke is not short on words, but put him in his environment and he's really very open!

He tried out of a summer ball league and got accepted, he's pumped!

On our last day there, we went driving every night, we decided to go into Cuvier State Park, save place to let a permit driving boy go... we had a blast in fact, next time I think we are pretty much going to hang out at the Park!

We saw so many deer, and at one part of the lake there is an amazing Echo, which luke loved!

He wants to go fishing, so next trip the fishing rods will go down with them, and I guess we are buying a canoe, never thought I would hear those words come out of my mouth!

Oh a juicy tidbit, Luke informed me that if he REALLY likes a girl, he's taking her to the Park, so I guess I'll know huh! but then said, shoot, I'm bringing everyone here, even my dude friends from Ohio, this place is "way KEWL"

I did not forget you!!

2008-08-28T09:45:00.000-07:00

I got an email from a very "old" friend of ours and he totally checked out all my blogs and websites and made mention that I did not state WHY I was moving to Missouri..

So, here goes...

First thanks to Joe from Inspire Tomorrow here's what's up with the move.

I'm being dragged, literally!

But in all sincerity...My husband works for a company that is slowly dying in the area we live, 5 years ago it employed 10K people, today around 1,200 people are employed, so he got a chance to jump over to the parent company and at this time it was only open in Missouri.

So, here is how it unfolded...Don't blink because really it happened this fast for us also..

I get a FedEx in the mail Memorial day weekend. I think, well, Delphi closed. It's a transfer notice, so I call my daughter and say "you know, I can toss this thing and NO ONE will know" she tells me how I can't do it, so I tell my husband. We begin to pray and just make sure we know what we are doing, do we every know? My daughter is quick to say "God, is NOT going to come down and write on the sidewalk, Jim/Lisa move to Missouri" true, so this is Saturday and we have till Monday to make up our minds. We extend to Wed. and sit at the table all of us and we weigh it out. I was the most not wanting to go. My main reason is my daughter who is my best friend, and my grandson how is the love of my life. But she convinces me it's a great move. I'm sure she cried a lot having to be strong and tell us that.. So I finally say , fine do it.

That was at 3:40, his decision had to be in at 4. and that is it. He had to report to work in Wentzville, Mo that monday and our lives have been crazy every since.

Here is the thing I've heald on to and it sits here at my desk and I pull it out a lot and just look at it.

Our son Luke made a list of Pro/Con

Here is his list

Con: Friends, Ami, Family, Church

Pro: Better for baseball, Make new friends, Better Income, Better Surroundings, Find a church, new experience.

That, sumed it up for me!

So, this labor day weekend, I'm coming back for a fast visit to Missouri...

See you there!

Last and Final day for 2 weeks I'll be back Mo.

2008-08-15T21:32:00.001-07:00

I don't have a alot to report. Luke would like you to know he drove for about an hour on main roads!!!
this guy begged me to take his picture like this!
Tonight was a nice game and I got to speak with a few guys about Missouri!
It's been really fun going down and watching these games and hopefully soon I'll be shooting weddings and seniors!
This team was called Pimpco! Interesting name. Intersting team.

You'll see more pics at www.Pbase.com/leesabee

and don't forget Creations Photography at www.Creations-Photography.net

I'm looking forward to my first wedding and senior in St. Louis and surrounding areas, in fact at this point. The first wedding to book me for 2009 will be 500 dollars off! YEP that's right! No if's ands or buts, we just ask you pay your deposit fee and book us for 2009! Pass the word on!

I'm also all about sponsership and sponsering teams and fundraisers so give me a call and let me know what your looking for and we will do our best to help you out.

SO I'm back to Ohio for a week, then a seminar in NYC and back to Missouri...give me a call and let's plan your special day!

Lisa B

House Keys

2008-08-14T20:49:00.000-07:00

Well, today was a jam packed day!

We got the keys to the house...Luke got his permit and YES HE DROVE TODAY, he did real well! He's so pumped!

We accomplished a lot of phone work and getting utilities and things we need for the house. Things went very well.

Now about the house...

It's never been updated since it was built 1973. It's a foreclosure and It will be totally remolded.

That wall Luke is working on will be gone, the cabinets will be gone and that UGLY white fake brick will be gone and replaced with stone to ceiling with a darker taupe walls on each side.

We will rip out carpet, cabinets and bathroom tomorrow.

The addition both basement and master bedroom, dining room and OFFICE!!! will come off the wall where the sink is now.

Our only problem...where to put a closet for coats. We will work on that.

We wanted a house that was totally horrid so we could fix it the way we wanted. I have no idea HOW my husband will do this in 4 months is beyond me. But I think his brothers have offered to help him, so, I know he appreciates that.

If I don't post tomorrow it's because the house has no "Free" wi fi :-)

But I'll take more pics and get with everyone on Saturday

Be well

See you soon

I get to smoosh Ami in 2 days!!!!!

2008-08-13T21:48:00.000-07:00

Today we spent some time in Troy, It's Lukes birthday and he got to take his permit test. You have to be 15 here, and like most normal teens did not take serious the fact you have to study. He did not pass, but that's his face after and he even admitted it was hard then he thought, we also saw a driver fail his exam, I liked the idea because it shows they are serious about their young drivers.

Check out my pbase: www.pbase.com/leesabee album Missouri2 it has a shot of all the parents outside waiting for their children inside taking the test. Different.

Another story is, we were followed by a Local Police Officer and we knew we were targeted for out of state plates: Not fair Troy! But we made a turn without a signal and sure enough the lights went on., When she came to our window her first words were "you lost" we responded "YES"! We explained we were taking our son to his exam and she offered us a map and showed us where to go and even wished Luke "good luck". It turned out a nice exchange. Could you see THAT happening in Warren, Ohio? I think NOT!

Then of course we ended up at the field after church. These teams were a lot of fun, a great group of people and they really have fun playing a friendly game of ball.

have a great night
Luke takes his test again tomorrow....guess what he did tonight: Studied the whole book!

Today, just a day..but tomorrow, now thiat is a special day!

2008-08-12T21:39:00.000-07:00

Today we just went to the gym and worked out, came home,
did laundry, yep that's Luke helpng do laundry. He's a great
kid errr young man (I've been warned)

We've been at this particular hotel for 3 weeks and
there is a person upstairs that walks so heavy it
drives us crazy, we've even tried to catch the
person as they come and go from their room with NO
luck. We have a lot of time on our hands!

Tonight in the laundry room a girl is in there
and she answers her phone and says yes...room 226
(room number changed to protect the innocent) I about fall
over myself....It's the person from upstairs so I had to take a ninja shot of her. Now does she possible look like she
could make a lot of noise? Seriously, she walks so heavy
we feel her coming through the ceiling! So that is her! :-)

Next...that cord...I was bored and Luke and I throw balls on the side of the building and I wanted to take shots to post so we walked around the building and I found this new cord hanging from a room. What is that? If you know..Email me at CreationsPhotolb@gmail.com. I just found it strange to be hanging out of the room like that.

And then tonight we went back to the field. Very friendly people there tonight. I took my camera and snapped a few shots before it rained. More photos of today are located at:
WWW.PBASE.COM/Leesabee

Now about that special day! Tomorrow is Lukes birthday and tonight we talked about his birth and my fondest memory of him. I'll save that for tomorrow. Luke is 15 and in Missouri that means he can get his permit. I'll tell you how the day goes, tomorrow, with pictures!

Night all!

Gas Prices...

2008-08-11T21:44:00.000-07:00

Not a whole lot to report today!

Went to the gym, did some marketing at the ball field handing out flyers to some hard playing softball players

But I thought about our ever increasing decrese of Gas Prices...we are down to 3.48 a gallon here! But it kinda reminds me of a Tsunami...It's receding....but I think we are really going to be in for it!

No pictures tonight..it's late and I just want to get to bed. Saw another Hawk today..

Ohh we ate at a place called Hobbes, chicken fingers, it's all they sell. I can see why. GREAT!

Hit up the PBASE if you want to see some pics
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Night all..

Sunday...the count down begins!!!

2008-08-10T21:36:00.000-07:00

The countdown to back home to Ohio...and a bit of a break from this blog and back to the other blog: http://www.creationsphotogrphy.wordpress.com/

Creations Photography is really getting around St. Louis. Yeah baby!!!

So today was Sunday and a visit to Family Church in Chesterfield. I felt bad for the pastor who seemed to just get in the groove and he had to end because of a time limit. It felt like a hollywood moment since he was talking about some people who are coming to the church for a "jump" convention! Judge Reinhold and ?? Wallace a clean comedian who is a member of the church and some MTV rap band. It was perhaps the most different service we'd been too and I felt stuck in the 70's a bit. I'll just leave this alone for now!

We then went to lunch and home because we wanted Jim to watch Nascar.

We then went to the park and Luke hit about 100 balls and I was in the outfield retrieving them. Jim hit about 30. We then went to the park and played around and took some pics.

Jim and Luke had fun playing with the crawfish that came up to the sides to feed off the sides of the pond. Jim actually got one to play with him and a piece of grass. That was really fun.

Jim took some shots of me and then Luke and I, then we did a self family portrait.

Oh the Hawk, while we were collecting baseballs this Hawk just flew on the fence, I slowly backtracked to my camera saying "stay there, stay there" the whole time, I really wannted to switch lenses but did not want to loose the shot, so this is with the 24-70. He was awesome and really let me get real close to him. I know I need to photoshop out the lightpole but I don't have anything to do that here.

So, the countdown begins...

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It's the WEEKEND!!!

2008-08-09T19:26:00.000-07:00

Today I not only had the pleasure of hanging with my husband and son, but I got to meet a couple of photo forum friends and we hung out at Grants Farm, Butterfly Conservatory and we even ate at my most favorite St. Louis Place Villa Pizza!

Grants Farm....we got there a bit late but met up with Dave and James. We took a Tram ride over the the park and on the way saw a lot of wild life. It was just amazing to see this land being used in such a way and tried to fathom a family that had such a place for their own private use.

At the park we got to see birds, eagles, camels and a bunch of animals just free. Jim even fed the camel (can you say ewwwww?) I had a lot of fun.

From there we went to the Galleria Mall in St. Louis and had pizza, I also got to have my favorite Teavanna Iced tea!

We then headed to the butterfly conservatory and Wow was that hot! Nooo really, it was HOT in there! but as soon as you walk in there are butterflys everywhere...Luke kinda freaked out for a bit because a butterfly landed on him and it was not the most pleasant thing for him, but soon he chilled out and enjoyed it!

James, Dave and I tried our best to get a butterfly in flight, I got a few, waiting to see what they guys did. You can see the rest of my pics at www.pbase.com/leesabee the gallery titled POTN St. Louis.

When we left the butterflies there was a wedding and we stole a few shots from the photographer as he took their picture.

We had a great time. Tonight Luke did a wonderful thing, he cleaned the entire hotel room, we came in and it was totally clean, counters were cleaned, clothes picked up, it was AMAZING, I almost cried! It was just something that really blessed us. Sometimes it's just a little thing!

Tomorrow is church then to eat (want to guess where?) YEP Galleria, Villa Pizza and then home so Jim can relax and watch nascar.

Tonight Ami was mad that I was not at the computer when he was looking for me, so when I did get on, he would not look at me or even be impressed with me at all. He warmed up after awhile, he's a blast. I appreciate my daughter sitting there with a wiggly little body on her lap while he and I bond on webcam!

Jenny and Lucy GET a WEB CAM...it's great!!!

TGIF

2008-08-08T20:57:00.000-07:00

HEY HEY It's friday!

Tomorrow is a big day, I'm meeting James and Dave at Grants farm. Jim and Luke are coming also. Grants farm is owned by Busch but a tribute to US Grant, but I am most excited about taking some shots at Eagles that are not in cages and the Clydesdale horses!

I have to share a few sites because people have been asking...

Here are the churches that we have attended and will be attending:
1. www.cotr.org
2. www.faithchurchstlouis.com
3. www.slfc.org

Ok..that out of the way..

I want to leave you with a cute shot my friend james took today while in Arkansas, just follow the link, it's safe I promise.

http://aboutmoments.smugmug.com/gallery/5045273_bjbZB#347815613_VFrH9

Have a good night
LB

Just another day in Missouri

2008-08-07T20:48:00.000-07:00

Not every day can be a vacation!

Today we got up early, no gym, but took Luke to his new high school. WOW...purple and gold. made me smile, that was my school colors!

the school is really nice and carpeted...get this 15 years OLD and a new one is being built and freshman will move into it this October. That made me laugh. Do they realize how old Harding was? I think 80 years! Wow!

Luke got his student ID and money into his account for lunches. They take their security very serious here and that is a good thing. We got to walk around the school and then went to the ball field to check it out. We kinda laughed..The school colors are purple and gold, the school is blue and red, the band wears black and white and the flag girls had white and pink. We're confused LOL I think they are too! But either way, we are waiting on Harding (who would guess) to transfer Lukes transcript so he can attend the first day of school. He starts Aug. 18th, BUT, don't get too happy...he will get out May 20th!

We left there and went to check out Wentzville. Do you know it's about 10 minutes from my house and has a ton of shopping (what else) this place is unreal...everything is being built up, malls, plaza, food places it's unreal.

So today I picked my favorite food place, I had two choices besides my favorite Trader Joes and Whole Foods. Schnuks and Diergers, when I first heard Schnucks I thought, "do I really have to say that outloud? Do I have to confess I shop at Schnucks?" I like Dierbergs best...sorry Schnucks. Two aisles of organic, the bakery could tell me they did not use trans fats and I just really like the store. So Dierbergs it is!

I miss Aladdins and Taza and Giant Eagles Anise Biscotti. Other then that, we have so many food places it's unreal.

Tonight I threw balls at Luke, we had fun, we lost one down the sewer but other then that we had a blast,

No pics tonight, maybe tomorrow

Oh wait, I think I have a shot of Lukes school....

not too good a shot but the HS This is the stretch into new Troy...

Take me out to the ball game...

2008-08-06T20:14:00.000-07:00

Wow, it's alreayd Wed. and I've done pretty good posting all week! I'm trying to do pics too, tonight I'll post a couple pics of the storm that went by last night and dropped our temps.

I caught my first lightening strike, it's not way impressive but it is my first!

Tonight we went back to COTR (church on the rock) we really like Pastor Blunts message but we need to get over the HUGE (5K) membership. Plus for us the beginning music is such a right on production of lights, sound etc. It's really a concert! So, we will see. We are not going to make a fast deecision just to make one, but so far...we like this church!

On the way home, I told Luke I could do it with out the GPS. and I DID! He was proud of me, considering last week, I was ummm not the best navigator.

On the way home at "LeesaB" Park we saw lights on at the ball fields so we had to stop. Luke wanted to play so bad, but it was organized friendly men's softball. We were amazed at how nice they were to each other. We sat and watched one game and realized not one person swore or got out of hand, I talked with a girl next to me and she was amazed that I thought that was a "big" deal. I told her that even in the little leagues where we are from you hear foul words and attitudes. She could not believe it. The team "church of chuck (norris) won!

Luke and I talked about it, and with several churches at 5k or more members each, we ARE in the bible belt, I guess things just are a little bit different here. It's a nice different. It's not perfect and I'm not painting a rainbow, just writing what I observe.

Like. At Macys' we were shopping and this cute little boy walks up to Luke and says" I just want you to read this shirt I want to buy" we had no idea why and we kinda thought..Oh someone is trying to rip us off, but in all sincerety the boy just wanted Luke to read his shirt and he talked to us about going to school, buying his clothing and life. It was nice.

Then.l My new best friend the guy in dreadlocks at Villa Pizza. Come on how nice can a person be. We stood and talked about Ohio and Missouri, St. Louis and life...but if he called me ma'am one more time, it was going to get ugly :-)

and lastly, we stopped at a french chocolate place and I remarked about the display and how nice and a woman overheard me commented and we ended up having a 15 minute conversation.

oh and a couple more...the Gold Gym lady who loudly proclaimed "welcome to Missouri" in the middle of the mall and the Verizion Video guy who shared with us his video knowledge and life in the wedding video field.

and lastly the two guys asking for directions by the Galleria in St. Louis, who ended up telling us they worked for Ben and Jerry at the game and would look for us, AND they did! I have one of their pics I'll add to the shots tonight.

so, it's been good. So far.

as my daughter would say" It is what it is!"

I miss you guys!

Hey baby, it's hot out there!!

2008-08-05T19:40:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Troy a bit of old and a lot of new.... This happens to be the gravel road to my house...I think it is way cool! I have a country home!
These are the ONLY plants that will remain when I am done! I plan on moving them to the front of the house and put bear grass between them.
This is my favorite tree...it needs some lovin'

This is how you drive in Mo. Acess roads to the sides and highway in the middle. I don't think Mo. knows what back roads are!

So after I left you last night my son and I went outside to check out the weather: 88 degrees, 73% humidty and it was 11:30pm at night. WOW...

Gas was 2.58 today.

and only St. Louis has Provel cheese!

Those are my facts and I'm sticking to them!

Since then, a nice storm front has gone through, it's about 78 outside tonight at 10:52pm.

Gas is still 2.58

and I'm still trying to understand Provel cheese!

Provel Cheese: Only served in the St. Louis area. Imo's pizza is famous for their pizza and Provel cheese. Provel cheese is a mix of Provolone, swiss and Sharp chedder. It's a processed cheese, soft at room temps. it's gooey and buttery and it sticks to my teeth!

There is a lot of history on Provel cheese: Check it out here: St. Louis Cheese.

Today we had a down day and enjoyed it. I did laundry, fun fun. We started to order items for the house and bought a beautiful TV Cabinet from Pier One.

Luke is set for school and Thursday we get to go and visit the school inside for the first time. he is so calm about this whole thing, I'm a mess.

There are a few pictures from yesterday and a view of our new town "Troy"

Monday Monday

2008-08-04T19:24:00.000-07:00

this is the tiny pod you go up to the top of the arch in! Yes it's very small View from 630 feet + of Busch Stadium
Luke and I standing in a city fountain :-)

This bunny is for BABY AMI!!!! Pujols #5

Today I'm told is one of the hottest days of the year..."dog days of summer" I think the high today was 97, heat index was 111, humidity was 51% and it was HOT, but humid. Humid was back home in Ohio...78, heat index was 79 and humidity was 59%, tonight It's 86 out and balmy and beautiful, It reminds me a lot of florida or a hot Israeli night. There is always a breeze going on in Missouri, and I'm not sure why, but it's here and it's nice!

Today we took a trip up to Troy to enroll Luke in School. He's enrolled and now we wait for Harding HS to send his transcripts. I picked up a really useful book called a newcomers guide to Troy, Mo. What a great help and asset. Good Idea for any city.

I stopped in a small corner nature market and picked up some fruits and snacks. I took some pictures of Troy and the ride up to our home, I'll post some of those later, but for now I'll post some images of what we did yesterday.

Sunday we checked out a new church. Faith Church. I'm not trying to be a church critic but I think I can express how I feel about the churches I attend and not come off "critical" Facts are facts. This church is actually a branch church of the the main church in a different town. The pastor comes and personally ministers in both. Praise and worship was good and probably around 600+ members. They are building a huge building about a mile away. The minsitry was good, very interesting and full of the word. They had a lot of "fun" things for the kids, blow up jumping toys, balloons and fun. When we walked in we noticed a group of about 4 or 5 praying in a circle and I assume they were those that would be ministering to the children that day.

During the opening one of the users brought a young boy in high in his arms looking for his mom, it was very cute but showed the care for the children.

At the end the pastor gave a few very real and personal comments about people in the congregation and acknowledged people for certain outstanding things.

After the service we greeted the pastor, he said hi and then moved on. we then left and as we left the parking lot, the crew letting traffic out gave us a hardy goodbye and have a great week!

No wed night service there so we will be going back to Church on the Rock Wed.

From there we went to lunch, then on to the arch, which was scary and amazing and not as bad as I thought. It's 630 some feet in the air. and yes I went up in one of those tiny little "pods" with 4 other people. Pics included.

We then hit Busch Field and watched a Cards game and had some pretty good seats and I got to pick my favorite player. Well, everyone EVERYONE is a 5 fan Pujols, so I could not pic him..so I finally decided on #3. I have no idea who he is what he plays or his name, but I picked him! But don't worry I will NEVER stop being a Yankees/Steelers/Buckeye fan :-)

So here are just a few pics of our day yesterday...

One week in Missouri

2008-08-02T20:55:00.000-07:00

Today was a packed day...besides visiting the turtles and taking some portrait shots at the park I've renamed to LisaB park :-), we headed down to St. Louis today. We visited the arch, but used wisdom and saved a 3 hour wait in line, got tickets for tomorrow where I will go up inside and around the arch. Pray for me, I'm not sure I want to do this!

I also visited two more malls, So far I've been to Mid Rivers, Galleria (by far the best but missing a Nordstroms), West County (has the Nordstroms), and Chesterfield. I can't even tell you how amazing these malls are. Truly this part of Missouri takes pride in it's malls and they are all in themselves a piece of art and creativitiy. I'm really NOT a maller but, I've enjoyed these stores and area.

OOOO and at Galleria, in the food court is a really nice place called...Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen. WOW...GREAT FOOD and I made my first best friend and if he is there tomorrow I will take his picture.

One thing I am learning is...I've been conditioned from where I have lived all my life to judge people according to looks, and here it's been an amazing learning experience that I am still learning and enjoying the little jolts I get when I smacked in the face with the truth!

Oh and tomorow Faith Church will be our next venture. We really liked Church on the Rock, but before we make any commitment we want to check a few more out.

Oh and one more thing....tomorrow a Cardinals game. You think Cleveland takes their ball seriously. These people do not play.,..

More tomorrow ...I'm going to try to upload images again, If it does not work...just go to the Pbase.. www.pbase.com/leesabee

Let me know what you think...respond, write...I want to hear from YOU!

Getting out and around....

2008-07-30T14:05:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Luke and I went outside the hotel to take a few pictures and a girl told us of a park we could go too, it was really a beautiful place and we are taking Jim back there on Sunday evening.

So, we took a few shots, I'll include a couple here..

Today I did a bit of marketing, Downtown Troy is seperated into two seperated "districts" , the old and the new. The old would remind you of a very quaint farm town, and it had a bridal shoppe, so I stopped in and gave the owner a DVD and a few cards. The store is very lovely with a wooden floor and a very beautiful atmosphere.
Here is here website: TheWeddingShoppeTroy.com

From there we went to a very nice flower shoppe in the center of the "new" Troy. Met a very nice woman and we talked for a few and had a nice time, her store is also very nice, but I left the card she gave me, so I will be getting it and letting you know more about it.

I then went to two different gyms to check them out. Both allowed me to leave cards and I have to make up my mind which Gym I liked better.

Troy is a very nice town. A good mix of old and new, but soon to be overtaken with new. There is building going on everywhere in St. Charles County and Jim and I both see great opportunity for some business. We'll post more on that later.

So that was today, July 30th! I'll be posting more later...

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Well, I have a home...

2008-07-25T11:54:00.000-07:00

Or should I say a house, it's not a home yet.

But here is what happened. We found a house a handy man special because that is what we wanted. Because the market is so bad banks stop lending on fixer-uppers, so it did not matter how much or how many letters from banks we had. We had to pay cash, so, we thought, let's put in a crazy offer (with some convincing from our son) it took them less then 24 hours to return that offer with a big NO! So we put in a more sensible offer and waited, and waited, and waited and waited. Finally we heard: They took the house off the market! We were both sad, but decided to continue to look, and found another house, put in an offer.

During this time, I was about to have my silly temper tantrum. I had prayed about the house and felt that if it was to be it would and if not, then ok, but WHY NOT! HUH? WHY WHY WHY! I was all prepared to throw myself to the floor, kick my feet and wonder what was going on.

I went out for a walk and I get a call from my husband, who says "how are you?" (he asks this only because I threw my tantrum at him) I respond, uhh okay. then he says well "we have a house" I was like WHAT? what house? where, what happened.

Seems the house that we originally wanted, and taken off the market, decided to accept our bid. We have a home.

Now I won't post any pictures till we get some work done on it, but trust me, if you know my husband he can make it into a mansion if I wanted.

So first things first is to fix it up just enough to refinance it and get our cash back.

So, I'm going to MO this weekend, I'll post more from there.

See ya!

My first visit to Missouri

2008-07-23T06:36:00.000-07:00

I'll be making my first visit to Missouri so I thought that making this blog now would be a good thing. My move however won't be for a few months.

I'll be blogging more later, just needed to start this baby!