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I found this earlier at SOUL SHELTER and it hit home today...So I thought I'd copy his words...But for more of his thoughts make sure you click on his site.
The One Place You’ll Always Be Indispensable
— Here’s the “job” that holds the real key to success —
Career guidance wasn’t exactly my parents’ strong suit.
“Study math and science,” Dad would say.
Good advice, but little help to someone inclined towards languages and music.
“Make yourself indispensable at work,” Mom advised.
That makes sense, but overlooks a harsh reality: if your sole ambition is to be completely indispensable in your job, you will never move onward or upward.
More to the point, who among us is truly indispensable within our organizations?
The truth is, no one — especially in today’s rocky economy. Millions of workers worldwide are now discovering just how disposable they really are.
But regardless of what happens at work, there’s one place where you will absolutely, positively, always be essential.
It’s your most important role in the world. It’s a job that, when improperly done, triggers serious social problems faced by every society on earth.
It’s the one “career” that holds the key to success in life and love. It’s the place where you’ll do the most important work of your life.
Where’s the place? What’s the role?
At home — in your role as a wife, mother, husband, father, daughter, or son.
No one can ever replace you at home. No one.
“You can always go out and get a new job,” he said, “but you can’t get a new family.”
Times are tough and bound to get tougher. So, in what may seem like an unraveling world, let’s remember one place where we’re truly irreplaceable — and always will be: home.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Very well stated, Mr. Leno...
TO ALL THE KIDS WHO SURVIVED THE
1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!!
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.
Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.
As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
Riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And, we weren't overweight. WHY?
Because we were always outside playing...that's why!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day. And, we were O.K.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times,we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's and X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas..
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.. If YOU are one of them? CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good.
The quote of the month is by Jay Leno:
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'
1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's!!
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant.
They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes.
Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.
We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.
As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes.
Riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat.
We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle.
We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.
We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And, we weren't overweight. WHY?
Because we were always outside playing...that's why!
We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on.
No one was able to reach us all day. And, we were O.K.
We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times,we learned to solve the problem.
We did not have Playstations, Nintendo's and X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms.
WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!
We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.
We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.
We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and tennis balls and, although we were told it would happen, we did not put out very many eyes.
We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.
Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!
The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!
These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas..
We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.. If YOU are one of them? CONGRATULATIONS! You might want to share this with others who have had the luck to grow up as kids, before the lawyers and the government regulated so much of our lives for our own good.
The quote of the month is by Jay Leno:
'With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?'
Friday, February 20, 2009
a little slice of Heaven...: Thank You#links#links
a little slice of Heaven...: Thank You#links#links
I've been following this family...Blessings on there way...Click and read...
I've been following this family...Blessings on there way...Click and read...
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Praying for Mattymatt...
I came across this blog today...what a cute baby...but sadly to say he isn't long for this earth...If you care to read more click his button.
Some of you probably wonder why it is I choose to follow some of the blogs I do...Well...I really don't know except I find comfort in their words...I mean the amazing faith these families have after everything they have gone through...and if by reading strangers blogs I can learn more about the Lord above and his works on this earth today then why not follow? Miracles still happen in todays world...we just have to be open to the idea that "we" are his miracles.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Memories Express...
A new blog...Check it out...
I started this blog ex-specially for my editing and scrapblog pictures I enjoy creating. So make sure to add the new blog to your FAVORITES!!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Ten Things Tuesday...
Yes...It is Tuesday again...So lets begin...
- WooHoo!! I am so more PROUD more then anything. Of my nephew who is going to state this week for Wrestling. He is an awesome kid. GO TY-MAN!! I'll be listening so Mar...I better get a text with times. :) So I can have the radio on LOUDLY! Maybe over the loud Speakers so the whole square/town will hear? ;-) Wink, wink!
- That I was able to make it to the Distric wrestling meet this past Saturday and watch Tyler Win!
- The sun is still shining. Weather may get yucky later today/night but I'll take all the sun I can get right now.
- That yesterday when my hubby blew a tire on the trailer, while hauling a skid loader he was able to control everything and not get hurt. Whew!
- The new secretary we hired absolutely knows what she is doing and will be a HUGE help with the Business.
- For all the clothes my daughter has been given her from her best Friend. Yup they are the same age but size is a lil different.
- That I have time to be at home this week. Last week was so busy I met myself coming and going.
- That lil Veiyah's roller coater ride looks like it's on the up and up. So thanks to all her praying warriors for getting those knees dirty. But please continue...
- That the water in my garage is almost all dried up. The way the alley runs and where my garage sits it all runs right in. So hopefully this Spring will will have a new garage and new driveway and "FIX" this problem. But for now it is dry.
- I want to make a special "thanks" to the Lord Above for all the Blessings he has given my family. We receive everyday and need to learn to be grateful in return. So with that. Thank You, Lord.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Scrapblog pictures...
This is a page I made for my Friend her lil one is so cute.
These our friends of mine last summer at their wedding.
Kelly's Korner: Sunday Sunday
Kelly's Korner: Sunday Sunday
I've been following this precious baby for quite a while. If you haven't clicked on her button on the side bar here another chance to catch up on one of the Amazing Lord's miracle babies.
I've been following this precious baby for quite a while. If you haven't clicked on her button on the side bar here another chance to catch up on one of the Amazing Lord's miracle babies.
Fun Facts
Found this Fun Facts question post over at "Growing C's". So thought I'd steel her list of questions.
1. How do you place the cups in your dishwasher? Directly on the prongs or in between the prongs? I place over the prongs...Too many prongs in my dishwasher drawer to put in between.
2. How do you hang your toilet paper? Hanging over or hanging under?Hands down it MUST be hanging over. Hanging under people I just don't understand you. The hearts or flowers are upside down the other way. Look next time if yours has a design...then you'll know.
3. What are you feelings on Kanye West? Love him or leave him? Well I guess I can leave him since I don't really have clue who he is.
4. Do you refrigerate your peanut butter or is it in your pantry? In the cupboard...too hard otherwise.
5. Do you refrigerate your maple syrup or is it in your pantry? Now this is in the fridge...not really sure why...just was the way its always been done.
6. Do you put your bread in the refrigerator? Nope...unless leaving for the weekend.
7. If you found salad dressing in your refrigerator that expired 30 days prior, would you use it or dump it? I'd dump it.
8. Do you say tissue or Kleenex? Kleenex
9. Finally, what are your feelings on cottage cheese? Scrumptious snack or disgusting? Scrumptious with a meal. Don't eat as a snack.
1. How do you place the cups in your dishwasher? Directly on the prongs or in between the prongs? I place over the prongs...Too many prongs in my dishwasher drawer to put in between.
2. How do you hang your toilet paper? Hanging over or hanging under?Hands down it MUST be hanging over. Hanging under people I just don't understand you. The hearts or flowers are upside down the other way. Look next time if yours has a design...then you'll know.
3. What are you feelings on Kanye West? Love him or leave him? Well I guess I can leave him since I don't really have clue who he is.
4. Do you refrigerate your peanut butter or is it in your pantry? In the cupboard...too hard otherwise.
5. Do you refrigerate your maple syrup or is it in your pantry? Now this is in the fridge...not really sure why...just was the way its always been done.
6. Do you put your bread in the refrigerator? Nope...unless leaving for the weekend.
7. If you found salad dressing in your refrigerator that expired 30 days prior, would you use it or dump it? I'd dump it.
8. Do you say tissue or Kleenex? Kleenex
9. Finally, what are your feelings on cottage cheese? Scrumptious snack or disgusting? Scrumptious with a meal. Don't eat as a snack.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Valentine's Day 2009
Valentines Day was a BUSY day. Spent the morning sitting at Zach's Basketball tournament then headed to Spencer to watch my nephew become DISTRIC champ in wrestling. WooHoo...On to State for him. I'm so Proud!
I however was someone's Valentine. I love the card Malissa made for us, and the 1/2 dozen roses, (the white carnation is from a friend of R.J's so he added to mine. Kinda made the arrangement "POP".
So with Valentine's Day beingMalissa's Birthday and we spent 75%of the day sitting on bleachers I took Malissa and a couple of her friends to an indoor pool today to celebrate her 10th birthday.
Random Picture Challenge...
13th picture folder...3rd picture
This is a of my boy R.J in the black sweatshirt and the neighbor with a deer that the neighbor boy just shot...Not the most pleasant picture to look at but it was the challenge I choose to take on. So click on the button to see what others have in their 13th folder...3rd picture.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
My Valentine Gift...10 years ago
2007 we took Malissa up town for Supper ans the restaurant knew we were coming so they made her a special cookie,
Well on Valentine's Day it will be my Babies tenth Birthday. So hard to believe she is growing up so fast. If I had a way to scan in a baby picture of her I sure would but I have only had a digital camera for a lil over two years so here is a flash back picture of her then. She hasn't changed to much. I want my daughter to know that I thank God for her and that I love her with all my might and I couldn't have asked for anything better.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Should Have been Released...
Make sure you hit the MUTE button below on my regular music so you can hear this song. I recieved this in an email and thought was very moving. So thought it should be shared with all of you.
Flash Back Friday...
Here is Malissa few summers ago at camp. Oh how I wish the weather was warm again.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Another fun Questionairre
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? The Mom Complex Click the title to read more about the author.
WHAT TIME IS IT NOW? 5:41pm
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Have laptop, no mouse pad
FAVOURITE BOARD GAME? Don't play board games but LOVE the card game S&^t on your Neighbor
FAVOURITE MAGAZINE? Maybe GoodHousekeeing?
BABIES? No babies any more...15, 13 and a few days from 10. This picture was from a few years ago.
FAVOURITE SMELL? Sweet peas...reminds me of my mom
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD? Loosing a loved one
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? Is it that time?
HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?Usually three or four...after four the answering machine picks up...and if I don't know your number the answering machine will pick up.
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Don't plan on any more but if some this odd thing happens then the name would have to have two "A"s. Randall, Zachary and Malissa
FAVOURITE COLOR? I say pink but I wear BLACK all the time.
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE? MY Faith and My family
FAVOURITE FOOD! I'm a steak and Potato girl. Just look at me.
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I don't have any desire to play anything musical.
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST? Yeah, I speed way to much.
SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? Just Randy...
WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? an old lady car. Zephyr...Really an 80 year old lady had the exact same car.
WHO IS THE PERSON FROM YOUR PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO? Stacy...She was killed in a car accident in 1986.
FAVOURITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK? Admiral Nelson/Diet coke
WHAT'S IN THE BACK OF YOUR CAR? Besides kids...Ice scraper...blanket
DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? Yes...if they are short.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Something to do with photography. I love editing.
EVER BEEN IN LOVE? Yup...I love my Husband, kids and the whole rest of my family and friends and also God above...Can't for get him.
GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Half full....I Try and be a positive thinker.
FAVOURITE MOVIE? The Notebook
DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? nope
WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? Drawers
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST AMBITION? Don't think I have any...if I did I would get up and excersize.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS? Spelling...thank goodness for spell check.
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? By a lake in the woods in the mountains
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING? Blue jeans/Silvers and a BIG sweatshirt
BEACH, MOUNTAINS OR CITY? Mountains or beach...I haven't scene Mountains in a very long time and as you know I was just on the beach last month.
TECHNOLOGY OR ART? Art - photography
COMEDY OR HORROR? Comedy...I won't watch anything scary...I'll have night mares.
FAVOURITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? eyes
FAVOURITE TIME OF DAY? 4:30pm...Working is done for the day.
THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT? David Lunsford click on his name to listen and pre-order.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO BE MASSAGED? Don't really like massages.
WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT, STRONG IN MIND OR STRONG IN BODY? Mind
WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? Im usually up and going by 7:00am
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE KITCHEN ITEM? My dishwasher...Brand-Fischer Paykel...and it has two drawers instead of one door.
WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? LiBeing lied to!
WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SPORTS CAR OR SUV? Sports cars
DO YOU BELIEVE IN AFTERLIFE? Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SEASON? Sring because it is 6 more months till winter.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD BE? I don't think I would want any super powers...
DO YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT? Not yet...Probably never will.
CAN YOU JUGGLE? I juggle life, family and kids all day!!! (I stole this one but I LOVED it)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAY? Saturday
WHICH DO YOU PREFER SUSHI OR HAMBURGER? Hamburger!!
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE SOAP? Bath & Body
IF YOU COULD TAKE A VACATION ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD IT BE? Australia...
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ANYTHING IN LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? My size... :(
FAVORITE HOLIDAY?Columbus Day...It's MY birthday!!
WHAT TIME IS IT NOW? 5:41pm
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Have laptop, no mouse pad
FAVOURITE BOARD GAME? Don't play board games but LOVE the card game S&^t on your Neighbor
FAVOURITE MAGAZINE? Maybe GoodHousekeeing?
BABIES? No babies any more...15, 13 and a few days from 10. This picture was from a few years ago.
FAVOURITE SMELL? Sweet peas...reminds me of my mom
WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD? Loosing a loved one
FIRST THING YOU THINK OF IN THE MORNING? Is it that time?
HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?Usually three or four...after four the answering machine picks up...and if I don't know your number the answering machine will pick up.
FUTURE CHILD'S NAME? Don't plan on any more but if some this odd thing happens then the name would have to have two "A"s. Randall, Zachary and Malissa
FAVOURITE COLOR? I say pink but I wear BLACK all the time.
WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT IN YOUR LIFE? MY Faith and My family
FAVOURITE FOOD! I'm a steak and Potato girl. Just look at me.
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I don't have any desire to play anything musical.
DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE FAST? Yeah, I speed way to much.
SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? Just Randy...
WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? an old lady car. Zephyr...Really an 80 year old lady had the exact same car.
WHO IS THE PERSON FROM YOUR PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO? Stacy...She was killed in a car accident in 1986.
FAVOURITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK? Admiral Nelson/Diet coke
WHAT'S IN THE BACK OF YOUR CAR? Besides kids...Ice scraper...blanket
DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? Yes...if they are short.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED WHAT WOULD IT BE? Something to do with photography. I love editing.
EVER BEEN IN LOVE? Yup...I love my Husband, kids and the whole rest of my family and friends and also God above...Can't for get him.
GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Half full....I Try and be a positive thinker.
FAVOURITE MOVIE? The Notebook
DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? nope
WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? Drawers
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST AMBITION? Don't think I have any...if I did I would get up and excersize.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS? Spelling...thank goodness for spell check.
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE WHERE WOULD IT BE? By a lake in the woods in the mountains
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING? Blue jeans/Silvers and a BIG sweatshirt
BEACH, MOUNTAINS OR CITY? Mountains or beach...I haven't scene Mountains in a very long time and as you know I was just on the beach last month.
TECHNOLOGY OR ART? Art - photography
COMEDY OR HORROR? Comedy...I won't watch anything scary...I'll have night mares.
FAVOURITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? eyes
FAVOURITE TIME OF DAY? 4:30pm...Working is done for the day.
THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT? David Lunsford click on his name to listen and pre-order.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO BE MASSAGED? Don't really like massages.
WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT, STRONG IN MIND OR STRONG IN BODY? Mind
WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? Im usually up and going by 7:00am
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE KITCHEN ITEM? My dishwasher...Brand-Fischer Paykel...and it has two drawers instead of one door.
WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? LiBeing lied to!
WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SPORTS CAR OR SUV? Sports cars
DO YOU BELIEVE IN AFTERLIFE? Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE SEASON? Sring because it is 6 more months till winter.
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD BE? I don't think I would want any super powers...
DO YOU HAVE A TATTOO, WHAT IS IT? Not yet...Probably never will.
CAN YOU JUGGLE? I juggle life, family and kids all day!!! (I stole this one but I LOVED it)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE DAY? Saturday
WHICH DO YOU PREFER SUSHI OR HAMBURGER? Hamburger!!
WHAT'S YOUR FAVOURITE SOAP? Bath & Body
IF YOU COULD TAKE A VACATION ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD IT BE? Australia...
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ANYTHING IN LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? My size... :(
FAVORITE HOLIDAY?Columbus Day...It's MY birthday!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Ten Things Tuesday...
Once again...Not sure if Mrs. XBOX is playing but I can be Thankful anyway and will continue to check to see if she does and Link.
- That I can wake all three kids every morning for school. I woke my daughter up this morning and smiled at her and her comment to me was..."Mom, you seem Happy." If that wasn't the Sweetest words.
- That my job doesn't begin till 8AM and I can be home with them in the morning and take Malissa to school every morning. Even though it is only three blocks.
- That my job gives me the flexibility to come in late today since I had to meet with the banker at 8AM and sign tons of paper work. For my husbands company had to have a name change. When we filed for an EIN number our name was taken so now we are R & L General Contracting, Inc. Oh the paper trails...
- That the baby shower on Sunday went ok. I was so nervous. I usually don't let things bother me...but this I was a little FrEaKeD!
- That I own a JEEP...to get to the Shed it it a muddy mess. I'm thinking a car would get stuck. Chatted with the City Boys today and there isn't a whole lot we they can do till Spring when the thaw in gone. So for now...Weeeee...in the mud.
- For Excedrin PM...I think this is the only way I can get a good night sleep. I go...go...go and I should sleep but I sleep about 4 hours and toss and turn the rest of the night.
- For the Sun shining today...It has been such a long winter and there sre some people who really need the uplift in spirits. It's amazing what a little sunshine will do for you.
- For my patience...Some days dealing with landlords can be difficult. You can only imagine some of the conversations I have with them.
- That my council meeting only lasted one hour...I was able to get home and watch the Bachelor. Who do you think? It's down to Jillian, Molly and Melissa. According to the gossip it's Melissa but then DeAnna comes back. Oooooh...I can't wait till next week.
- That I have a NEW Great nephew...Conner Allen...born last week. But so sad I'm still trying to see a picture of him. I'm sure he is a cutie.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Baby Shower...
This is the first baby shower I have ever been actually involved in giving. It was held Sunday afternoon at the local bar/restuartant known as...
This is one of my normal hangouts if you are not finding me at home...
This is the one of my BESTEST Friends I have ever had. She means the world to me and so does her new lil one.
So we choose to go with the "Pooh" theme and another gal who help with the shower made this awesome diaper cake.
We decorated the tables with these scratch tickets found on EBAY. You never know what you'll find there. I always search there first. They where personalized. Now I am a wishing I took a close up. Also in this picture you will see a big Candy...it is a baby wash cloth rolled up. So cute. Also found on EBAY.
The food..if you ask me was the best part...and always a hit.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Praying For Veiyah...
This is one of my blogging Friends. She is a mommy to a miracle. You can read her story here. Those eyes make you melt.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Ten Things Tuesday...
I'm not sure if the host XBOX is hosting this week but if she is I will link to her blog so you may take a moment and read what others might be thankful for:
- That in today's economy my husband and I have great jobs. I am a deputy city clerk...which isn't going any where and my husband builds chicken farms and that industry is growing very rapidly.
- For all my new blogging friends. Prayers from any and every one can't hurt. I have made several awesome friends. Click on any link I follow and you will see why. MckMomma, Ani, Tanya and Angie to name a few...
- For Facebook and being able to reconnect with friends from 20 years ago. Valerie, Wendy and Jimmy.
- When looking at my daughter, or any of my children for that matter of fact, the smile that they normally put on my face.
- For the busy schedule...well...for being able to go watch my son Zach play basketball for the next 6 weekends in a row. :-p
- For all my friends who spent/made me food, time with/for me this weekend. The Super Bowl party was nice and calm and relaxing. And the food...did Mention the food? Yummy!
- For having a working furnace-It was 2 degrees on the thermometer- wind chill a lot colder then that...I just can't seam to get warm. My toes are froze. --UPDATE--8:15AM Typed too early...trying to do the night before and woke up to a non-working furnace...so Thankful for the Thermal heater and the electric heaters we do have to plug in to try and keep the house from freezing while we wait for a new furnace part to be installed.
- For the Chicken Michael and Randy grilled in the new shed/shop on Sunday. It was a reminder of Spring, nice weather to come.
- That all my Kids did well on their report cards. Ex specially R.J making the honor roll.
- That my dog came back home after being missing for almost two hours and me calling the sherrif's station. :) Well it made Malissa happy.
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