GOD IS SOOOO GOOD!!!!

After almost 2 months since I had my first interview with SWBC, I got the phone call I had been waiting for! They called me on Friday and offered me the position!!! YAY!!! So, thank you all for all of your prayers! God is faithful and in HIS timing (not mine!!) He will show us HIS will for our lives! Isn't that just awesome! Thank you Lord for opening this door for me!

WARNING- Touchy Subject

I know this is a very touchy subject... but since it's my own blog and this is for me to tell what's on my mind, or what's going on in my life, or whatever I want to blog about... I'm gonna talk about this! Now, I'm not going to say as much as what is on my mind (which believe it or not is a lot more than what's in this blog)... but I just can't go without saying anything!

I'll go ahead and tell you now... before you read all the way through thinking I'm yelling at you! I use ALL CAPS to put emphasis on the word... not to yell at you! Just fyi because I do it A LOT!

This presidential election is going to be HUGE! I'm tired of hearing all of the trash and stuff... but I, for the first time, have to speak my opinion. If there are any liberals that are reading this, you may want to sit down and take a Xanax (chill pill) before you read this. ******So, if you don't want to hear my opinion, then stop reading now.*******

CAUTION: THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE MAY CONTAIN MATERIAL THAT IS UNSUITABLE FOR IRRATIONAL, LIBERAL, AND POLITICALLY CORRECT THINKERS.

I tell you things that I'm about to say because I just feel that people aren't really paying attention to what they're doing. They are voting for Obama for dumb reasons! Some, just because of his race and they want to make history! Others, just because he's a democrat. Well, maybe people should take a look at some of the things he stands for before they make a vote based on reasons like that. This isn't for "student body president" of your school or club. This isn't just fun and games... this is for someone who will be RUNNING OUR COUNTRY and will have control over the SAFETY of our country!!!!!!

How can ANYONE vote for Obama???? I mean, seriously! Why would you want a president who cannot make up his mind on his own "view-points" of things?? Why would you want a socialist? Why would you want someone who has no experience at all in leading anything... especially a country- the most POWERFUL COUNTRY IN THE WORLD???

If you like socialism, then maybe you don't really understand how it works??? That's the ONLY thing that would make sense as to why you support it. Let me give an example of how it works... You go get a job and put in 40-60 hours a week and work your rear-end off! You move up in the company because you are so successful and you work hard to earn it! You get paid good money for your hard work, right? Okay, so me... I'm gonna get the same job that you have, work MAYBE my 40 hours a week, sit around on the Internet all day at work, talk on my cell phone, text my friends, BLOG while I'm at work to tell people about my life (which- yes, I do all those things currently at my job... only because we have NO work and our bosses know we have no work and nothing to do!). Now, you got paid for your hard work and I am going to get the SAME PAY you got... just to make it all equal and fair! THAT IS SOCIALISM PEOPLE! Is that really fair or equal??? I mean, come on... who thinks that's a good idea? I read a story about a girl in college who is a democrat and her dad a republican. They were having a debate over their ideas. The dad asked the girl how she was doing in school. She told him she was working hard, studying all the time, didn't have time for socializing or making many friends because she's studying so much... but she had a 4.0 GPA! Her dad asked how her friend was doing. The daughter said, "she's having a blast. She's in a sorority, socializing, partying, making all kinds of friends and having all kinds of fun on the weekends! But, she's not doing good in school because she's not doing any studying... she's only got a 2.0 GPA". The dad said, "well, why don't you just give her 1pt of your GPA that way you can both have a 3.0 which will make it all equal and fair?" The girl hated that idea. But, ladies and gentlemen... that's what democrats (Obama) support... everyone to be equal!

Okay, so outside of that ridiculous factor... what about abortion? Obama is pro-choice!-- which again, if you don't know what that means, it means they SUPPORT abortion!!! Obama has stated that he would not want his own daughters to have the "burden" of having a baby if they slept with someone and accidentally got pregnant.

Another thing, experience? Okay, so, when is the last time that you didn't have to have ANY experience to get hired to be the president/CEO of a major (or small for that matter) company? Let's use Wamu (since that's where I'm currently employed) for example. I don't think that I could come in... even after working here in 2 different depts for 2 years and get hired as the president/CEO of Wamu! So, WHY IN THE WORLD would we want someone who has no executive experience and did not accomplish ANYTHING significant while in the Senate to have THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB IN THE WORLD... President of the United States? (And if you don't know how he got the job of a senator... do some research on it. Let's just say he's VERY shady and did some "digging" like he's doing to Sarah Palin. He got dirt on people that were running against him and they "dropped out" of the running for senate. After the frontrunners in the election dropped out, Obama's final opponent entered the race less than 3 months before the general election and was not even from Illinois, giving him practically no chance of winning. So, in essence, Obama did not have to run against anyone... which is how he got in! Sounds like eliminating the competition is the only way he can win.) Click here to read more about it.

Keep on going with my list... the man can't make up his dad-gum mind! If you're gonna be President of the USA... don't you at least need to know what YOU-(meaning Obama) believe?!?! He has flip-flopped on HOW MANY ISSUES??? Geez! I bet you money he's gonna change his VP candidate! I wouldn't be surprised at all if Hillary Clinton ends up being on the ticket before November! Again... if he can't make up his mind enough to stick w/ AT LEAST his VP Candidate of choice... why do we think he can run our country and make MAJOR decisions? Even if he keeps Biden... what about his other "flip-flop" decisions. One being raising taxes! In the beginning, he said that it's not going to have any impact on our economy. Now, he's saying that if the economy is in the same position it's in now, he's not going to raise taxes. Okay, so Rush Limbaugh said it best... if it's not going to have any impact on our economy whether you raise taxes or not... then, why would it matter if you didn't raise them??? Is it because he KNOWS it will impact our economy and he's just lying to people? Or, is it just because the guy can't make up his mind and stick w/ a decision?

Okay, I've already said too much probably. I ask that if you do read this and you are voting for Obama... PLEASE, consider what you're voting for! Pray about it!!!

Hurricane Ike

We had a GREAT weekend this past weekend! My parents were vacationing in Galveston and were supposed to have been there through the weekend, but due to Hurricane Ike, they had to evacuate! It's a good thing they did because the hotel they were staying at had lots of damage. I'm sorry that their vacation got cut short, but we were super excited that they got to come to SA! They don't get to come down here very often, so we enjoyed having them here!!!!

Steph and Ed had a houseful of guests that were evacuated from Victoria, so Ted and Sherry came to stay at our house with us too. We had so much fun w/ everyone!

Friday night (before Ted and Sherry got into town) Steve, me, my mom and dad all went to a local high school football game. It was not a good game, but still fun to be with them! Saturday Zach was getting a level of his black-belt in Karate, so we went to the ceremony for him to get that. Below are some pics to cap off our weekend...

Mom and Dad at the house before they had to hit the road on Sunday. (Look at how good my mom looks! And mom, thanks for the recipes on the triscuits!!!)


Ted and Sherry out on our deck while we were goofing around in the yard on Sunday:


Steve and Zach in the backyard:


Steph, Ed, Zach, and Autumn after Zach got his belt:


Steph and Autumn on our deck:


Below is video of my favorite part of the weekend! After church Saturday night, we went back to the house for dinner. Unfortunately, Steph and Ed couldn't come :-( , so it was just me and Steve w/ both sets of our parents. We ate and then sat around telling funny stories and laughing! Dad told some good stories about my Peepaw (his dad) who died when I was just a little girl. We filled Ted and Sherry in on some "Brad" stories of him being a prankster... they were quite amused.

Here's dad telling stories. And in one of my previous blogs I talked about Ted and Steve being so fun to watch laugh... here's a little taste of them laughing at one of the stories my dad told!:


And here's Zach breaking a board in a demonstration that they did for the audience. He's so good... and growing up so fast!:

Random conclusion of our summer in pics!

Okay, so I know I've put some pics on here already from our summer. But here are a few more of some recent activities and some old (but I just now got them downloaded!)... so, enjoy...

Here's Julia when we were in Burk back in August at B-mom and Pop's (isn't she growing up... and BEAUTIFUL!)

and then here's me w/ Julia and Johnathan at B-mom and Pop's house

A few weekends ago Steph and Zach came to the gym w/ Steve and I. After us adults worked out, we all went out to the pool. Steph and I enjoyed laying there getting some sun while Steve and Zach did some swimming.

Steph, Steve, and I also decided to try out the water slide w/ Zach. I have to say it was quite fun... and FAST!


This pic doesn't capture it very well 'cause I snapped it too late, but it was cute because Steve was sitting w/ his arms on the edge of the pool. Zach swam right up next to him and did the same exact pose! It was cute.

Zach and Daniel (Zach's cousin from Ed's side of the family) eating lunch w/ the family at Willie's


Steph and I celebrated our birthdays together (hers is Aug 14th and mine is the 12th). Sherry made us the cake of our choice. Steph's was chocolate w/ gooey icing (don't know how to describe the icing!). I chose strawberry cake w/ white icing! YUMMY!



My FAVORITE time of the year is here.... ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBAAAAAAAALLLL!!!!! When Steve bought me my Marion Barber jersey, he bought himself a Jason Witten jersey. So, the first game of the season for the Cowboys was Sunday and we wore our jerseys! You will be seeing us in those EVERY game day! We talked to Ted and Sherry on Sunday and found out the Ted is now a proud owner of a Cowboys jersey as well!! We'll get a pic of the 3 of us when they're in town this weekend! Fun times! "How 'bout them Cowboys!"


One weekend it was rainy/stormy and Steve and I were just bumming around the house. Well, Briley takes after me in that she is terrified of thunderstorms! I mean, her heart RACES and we're honestly worried that one day she's going to give herself a heart attack! Anyhoo... Steve was just laying on the couch that day. Briley is NEVER aloud to get on our furniture... and she knows that. But, because of the storms, she was freaked out and just ran and hopped up on top of Steve! It was so funny. She snuggled herself down between him and the couch. (pardon the ugly couch! My couch slip-cover was in the wash!)

Lastly, this is totally random and it's not a great picture... so, sorry. But, I pulled Briley up in my lap the other night. She is SOOOO NOT a lap dog! I thought it was funny because she could hardly fit! It was like having a big bear in my lap!

Desire of my heart...

For those of you who don't know, I am STILL getting laid off in November from WaMu.

Let me fill you in on what's going on right now. About 5 weeks ago I got a call out of the blue for a job interview at SWBC (Southwest Business Corporation)for a supervisor position. (This alone was just a God thing. I had sent my resume to them back in April when I originally was getting laid off. The position at that time did not work out but the guy told me he would hold on to my resume and pass it around to people he knew.)

So, out of nowhere I get a phone call from SWBC back in July and the lady told me she had received a copy of my resume (thanks to that guy for passing it on to them!) and wanted to know if I was still looking for a job. Long story short, I went in for an interview, and a week later got called back for a second interview. I hadn't heard anything until I talked to them yesterday. They said the process is taking longer than expected. So, she doesn't know when they will have the decisions made but told me they'd be in touch by the end of next week.

All that being said, in the past 5 weeks, Steve and I have really prayed over this. I know that the Lord is telling me to wait and to FULLY trust in Him. At first, that's what I did. Then, as time went on, I started to worry and get anxious and have a constant battle in my mind about it. Finally, last week I had a break down in my mind and had to give it back to God... again! I am completely letting go of it. I know He's having me wait for a reason. It could be for SO MANY REASONS! I know that He's faithful and He's going to answer my prayer... even if it means the answer is "you didn't get the job".

Steve was getting ready one morning last week and Joyce Meyers was on TV. He DVR'd it for me so I could hear what she was saying. One thing that REALLY stuck out was about how I'm praying. I don't want to be praying for something because I want it. I used to say, "but it's the 'desire of my heart' and the Lord tells us to make our requests known to him". But, after hearing Joyce Meyers, it really hit me that I've been praying the wrong thing and I need to get "the desires of my heart" on the right track! I want the "desire of my heart" to be GOD'S WILL FOR MY LIFE! So, my prayer now is strictly "I want to be where you want me, Lord. And if this is where you want me, then I'm asking you to open the door and offer me that job. If it's not your will and not what you want for me, then I'm asking you to shut that door and have them turn me down." For now, the answer I'm getting from the Lord is "Wait! In my time I'll show you what I have for you"! So, that's what I'm doing. All the while, still praying for him to show me his will.

Sorry this is long and there are no pics or videos (I know those are always more entertaining), but just wanted to share my heart. Please be praying for me to continue to stay strong in the Lord and not get discouraged... even if the answer is "no".

I'm tagging YOU!

I'm tagging any of my married friends that read this to list AT LEAST 10 things that you love about your husband! (Mine was a little long... but I just couldn't stop!! :-) ) I'll go ahead and tag the following people:
1. mom
2. Shannon
3. Jenn
4. Kelly
5. Katy
6. Jennifer (my cousin)

If you're married and you read my blog and I don't know you... I'm tagging you too!!!

I think this is a great thing to do! It not only means a lot to your hubby when he reads how you feel... but it makes you realize how much you love him and what you take for granted every day! It hit me when I was writing these things. I mean, I know I feel these things, but do I express them to Steve? Does he know how much he means to me? Does he know that I notice the little things? Does he know how much I love the little things? Do I know how much I love the little things? It was fun to think of stuff. So, now I'm challenging you all!

Things I love about my HUSBAND!!!

So, as I was doing my last post, I thought that it would be a great idea to list the things I love about Steve. Like my last post, this is not in order of importance (with the exception of #1), I'll just type as I think about it...

#1- First, and foremost... he's is a Godly man! He's the spiritual leader of our house and loves God first, and me second! I LOVE that!

#2- He's tall! I love that he's almost 6'4" and I can wear heels and still not be as tall as him! I feel safe around him! People don't usually want to mess w/ someone who towers over them. And now that he's been hitting the gym again, he's getting more and more buff... which is also awesome!

#3- He's HANDSOME!!! (Grrrrrrrr) I've been attracted to Steve literally since the first time I met him in the spring semester of 1997! What a hottie! I love his smile and his deep dimples! I truly hope that when we have children they inherit those dimples!

#4- He accepts me for who I am- with all my quirkiness, my flaws, my emotions, EVERYTHING! I always say that I know God hand picked Steve for me because there is no one else that could put up with me!

#5- He loves me unconditionally! He is forgiving and loving even when I hurt him or let him down.

#6- He’s a LISTENER (a LOT of men are not like this- so I’m blessed that I got one that is!!!)- he just lets me talk or vent or cry. He doesn’t have to “fix” the problem or give advise. He just lets me talk. He even repeats things back or asks me questions so that I KNOW he was listening! He’s amazing!

#7- He’s wise! He makes wise decisions in lots of areas! One in particular is our finances. He’s taught me a lot in dealing with our finances. He makes sure that we are stable and taken care… even if something happens in the future. We are thankful for Dave Ramsey for helping guide us… and I’m especially thankful for Steve’s discipline and wisdom!

#8- I love his laugh!!! Just hearing him laugh makes me laugh! It gets contagious VERY quickly!

#9- He loves family. When he married me, he came into a pretty LOUD family! He loves me and them no matter what and he puts up with all of our loudness! He accepts us for all of our flaws as well.

#10- He’s quiet. I love that he doesn’t always have to “compete” to get a word in. My family always says that when Steve speaks, it must be important! One of my favorite things was at our rehearsal dinner for our wedding when we were having a “share time” of stories about me or Steve. His grandmother, Meemaw, said “I never knew Steve could talk until he met LaShay!” Laughter just filled the room! It’s so true! When he does speak, it’s worth hearing!!!

#11- I love his sense of humor! He’s sarcastic… and I LOVE it! He fits in well with my family! If he didn’t understand sarcasm, I don’t think he’d make it long around ANY of my family!

#12- He’s an encourager. He motivates me in so many ways! I want to be a better person and wife because of him.

#13- He’s an awesome husband! Those of you that are married, you know marriage takes work! It’s fun and sometimes challenging… but it’s awesome all at the same time! It’s worth it! Steve puts so much effort in to making our marriage wonderful! He works to speak my “love language”. (If you haven’t read The 5 Love Languages- you NEED to!)

#14- He’s athletic. He can play pretty much any sport. I love to have a husband who can just get out on a field/court and play whatever sport the guys are playing!

#15- He’s never in a rush! I like that he knows what time he needs to be somewhere and he gets there on time (on time being early! We both HATE to be late). Steve somehow NEVER rushes… he’s always just right on track! Me… I end up running around like a mad woman sometimes to avoid being late or to make sure we’re “early”!!

#16- He’s respected! He earns the respect of anyone that meets him! He’s polite, friendly, and respectful of others. You should hear people talk about him that he’s worked with in the past or currently! They LOVE him! My family loves him and respects him. He’s everything my parents and brothers ever prayed for in a spouse for me. What a blessing to have a husband that your family loves and respects! Not only that, but with our friends and our lifegroups from church… they all love him! Which brings me to my next point…

#17- He’s a great bible study leader! Wow- does God use him!!! It’s again one of those things that when he speaks, it’s worth listening to! He devotes time and attention to the studies that he’s teaching and focuses on reaching EVERYONE in that group!

#18- He’s a neat freak! He’s actually anal… but it’s cute! I like to make fun of him or tease him sometimes… but it’s really a great thing! It makes me laugh!

#19- He’s an excellent uncle to all of our nieces and nephews. He got to spend a lot of time w/ Zach when Zach was a baby. That boy loves Steve and looks up to him so much! It’s awesome to see! When we got to babysit Mallory and Morgan several weeks ago, I could see that he loved those girls and they enjoyed him! When we see Julia and Johnathan… Julia always yells “Steeeeeve” right when she sees him! She doesn’t even notice that I’m there.

#20- He’s like my dad. I always said I wanted to marry someone like my dad. He's a God fearing, praying, leader, loving, encouraging, supportive, fun, funny, family loving man... just like my dad!

#21- He compliments me. He tells me that I look beautiful or something. He makes sure to communicate to me that he loves me and that’s very huge to me! I know I’m loved!

#22- His strengths are my weaknesses… so we are perfect for each other. For example, he’s patient… I’m not… AT ALL! He’s quiet… I talk TOO much sometimes. He doesn’t worry… I worry too much. Those are a few!

#23- He takes care of our house. I hear women at work or even some of our friends about their husbands not doing much around the house. Steve helps out with laundry, dishes, takes care of the lawn, takes care of Briley, vacuuming, cleaning… just whatever needs to be done. It’s not all left on me just because I’m the “woman”!

#24- He is patient with me at the gym and is an encourager. Most of you who know me know that I’m not the most athletic or in shape person. In fact, I had never been to a “gym” to workout until just recently. I was very scared to go because I didn’t want people staring at me. I felt embarrassed because I didn’t know how to use most of the equipment. Steve has been my “hero” I guess you could say. He’s patient w/ me as I learn how to use the weights. He encourages me to push myself. I am pretty sensitive (SHOCKER) so I can’t handle a laugh or anything if I do it wrong. He doesn’t laugh at me at all! He’s by my side in everything that we do!

#25- He enjoys spending time with me. He and I are the same in the fact that we like to do pretty much EVERYTHING together! We go to the grocery store,gym, watch TV, eat, run errands, shopping, church, out of town, see family… everything… we do it together. What a blessing! I love my time with him!

There are so many more things that I love about him, but I figured I’d cut the list short and leave it at 25. I’m blessed to be called "MRS." LaShay Morse and I’m honored that God chose me to be Steve’s bride! Ted and Sherry… you raised an AMAZING son!!!

Steve, in case you read this... I LOVE YOU... more than words could ever say!!!!

My list of "tops"

Okay, well, I read on other people's blogs (yes, I'm just like YOU and I read blogs of my friends' friends! I don't know them, but it's still fun! I know I'm not the only one that does it because some of you even blog about it!) Anyhoo... I see people list their "favorite things"... or "top 10 things I love" or whatever. So, I figured I would make up a little list of my own "top" things that I LOVE! Note- these are not in any particular order... I just love them all!

I love...
1. Being married to Steve!!! I love seeing him EVERY day and sleeping next to him EVERY night! We're blessed that neither of us have jobs where we have to travel and be apart!

2. My family (all of them... extended, in-laws, immediate... ALL). Some people have family members that they don't speak to or they argue with. I am blessed to not have that! We even have good relationships with our in-laws' family members!- what a blessing!!!)

3. My dog! Briley is THE BEST dog in the world! Her love language is physical touch and quality time-(which is great, because mine is touch and Steve's is quality time!)- and yes, dogs have to have love languages too, right??!. She loves to be with us and loves to have someone pet her! If anyone is wanting a dog, I HIGHLY recommend getting a Golden-doodle! They're lovable, easy to train, and don't shed!

*****So, those are some "serious" things... here are a few more that are quirky, not-so-serious, or things you didn't know...

4. Capturing GREAT pics of my nieces/nephews that are gift worthy, framing them or making a collage, and then giving them to their parents unexpectedly!

5. Making people feel welcome in my home or in a strange environment.

6. My house to smell good! I love candles or plug-ins!

7. Alamo Cafe and Chipotle (which has replaced my love for Taco Bueno. I had Taco Bueno when we were on vacation a few weeks ago and it just wasn't the same. Don't get me wrong, it was still good... but my new love is Chipotle)

8. Going to the gym (Lifetime Fitness) with Steve!

9. My church (Community Bible Church) We have a pastor who preaches from the bible and speaks at a level for any non-believer to understand. He's also an Aggie so that makes him even better!

10. My smoothies! (love me a homemade strawberry, banana, blueberry smoothie-- and spinach leaves when I have some. Don't knock it if you haven't tried it!! You can't taste the spinach... it just turns the smoothie a nasty color... but it tastes sooooo good!!!)

11. DALLAS COWBOYS and football season!!

12. I love putting "quotes" on words- if you haven't noticed! I'm sure someone that has read my blog is going "crazy" when they read "something" I write with "quotes". I don't know why... I just like to "put emphasis" on words by using "quotes"

13. Laughing with my husband for absolutely no reason and until my side hurts!

14. Laughing AT my husband and father-in-law when they crack themselves up! If you've witnessed it, you know exactly what I'm talking about!

15. Eating out- I could eat out for EVERY meal... at Chipotle!

16. Spending time with our friends!

17. Getting a pedicure!!!

18. Having a peace that only Jesus Christ can give!

19. My husband (can't say enough how much I love him and how blessed I am to be his wife)(oooo... maybe I'll do a blog on the "things I love about my husband")

20. reading other people's blogs!