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On May 2, I had the day off and did some running around town - as usual. I seem to be busier on my fridays off than when I'm working. Anyway, I went to the WalMart Supercenter in Clayton for a book signing. I know what you're thinking - a book signing at WalMart? It's really a great marketing move - they have tons of stores and millions of customers. But this wasn't just any ordinary book signing - it was former President Jimmy Carter signing his new book dedicated and about his mother called 'A Remarkable Mother.' What a great gift for Mother's Day, right? Yes!
I have great admiration for Pres. Carter. Sure he made a few mistakes within his Presidency, but overall he's a great man who's done so much for our country and our world. And the fact that he's a good southern man is just the whipped cream on top! So it shouldn't be surprising that I was very excited to get to actually see him and possibly meet him.
When I arrived 30 mins early - I just happened to be behind the mini motorcade. When I got inside I noticed that the line was already very long. I got a little nervous. But then they had some workers coming around and they said he would be there for a full 2 hours and that he can sign 10 books in 15 seconds - is that a record or an exaggeration? Anyway, the line moved quickly and they told me that I would get a chance to take a picture. The bad news was that I'd only have 10 seconds to take the picture and it would be behind others that were in front of him to get their books signed. UGH!
So, as I laid my books down I couldn't hold back. I had to say something. So this is what I said - "Thank you so much Mr. Carter. I absolutely adore you and Ms. Rosalyn." 'Mr' Carter? I called a former President, Mr? I didn't thank him for the many humanitarian efforts that he and his wife are continually involved with? Ok, so I don't do that well under pressure - noted. What was really sweet was that he looked up, straight at me and said this - "I...I like you too." Hee hee - how funny is that? Maybe he doesn't do so well under pressure either. I was absolutely giddy for the rest of the day. And I did manage to get this picture below - it's not the best or what I had truly hoped for (a pic of me standing beside him), but it was better than most others that were taken.
How cute is he? I still get giddy when I see this pic.
We knew that Sam was cool - even the kids in his class know. They surround him as soon as he arrives in the mornings and shout his name. We have absolutely no idea where he got his coolness from as both of his parents are huge dorks - but we're not going to question it. We figure he'll grow into his dorkiness in good time - ha ha! In the meantime, check out too cool Sammy chillin' with his hands in his pockets.
We've been trying to get Sam to ice cream for a while now. He could really use the extra calories. But not until we went to dinner this week did he really get excited about having an ice cream cone. Check him out - he's a natural:
He's at it again. Looking too cool for his own good. Check out Sam just chillin' in his shades:
Then I got to see a mini version of rednecks on parade. Now, don't get me wrong, I remember riding in the back of pickup trucks as a kid - but I was a bit younger and had more clothes on. Hey, that hat matches his farmer tan!
And then I learned that I live in a whole state full of sinners. At least according to this guy - he's urging the whole state to repent. That's quite a hefty request.
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