Ten Things Tuesday...

X-Box is BACK! Yea...actually it was back a couple of weeks ago and I have been busy.
so here we go...I am being thankful for things dealing with the word Mother.

1. I am Thankful for being a Mother my self...I love my three children with all my heart and that will never change.


2. I am Thankful for my husband, because with out him I wouldn't be the Mother I am to the three hoodlums.


3. I am Thankful for the gorgeous weather we had on Mother's Day. We were able to go to Silver Lake and clear out some trees and shrubs from the shore line to have more of a view and have some family bonding time.
   


4. I am Thankful I had the Mama I did. For it is how I was raised what makes me who I am today.


5. I'm Thankful that my Mom and Dad took us to church every Sunday...I wasn't always thankful then but as an adult I sure am.


6. I am Thankful for all the support my Mom-in-Law gives to us with our life decisions in following our dreams.


7. I am Thankful as a Mother I am learning how to pick my battles. I keep telling my self if it doesn't hurt them in getting into Heaven and it really isn't going to matter in the morning...It isn't worth fretting about. So whether they wear that favorite shirt with a home in it to church...It doesn't really matter.


8. I am Thankful of the Memories and pictures I have of my Mom.


9. I am Thankful for all my friends who are Moms so I can go to them for advise.


10. I'm Thankful I love being a mom so I can hear my children tell me they love me, open the Mother's Day card they made me, to feel the hugs they give me and being able to leave the over watered, dead flower she gave me on my desk at work because she gave it to me.

So if you are feeling inspired and need to read more reasons to be thankful...Head on over to XBOX WIFE.

Ten Things Tuesday...

I skipped last week and thought after reading my friends over at Seven Maters I better do one again and be Thankful so will be short and sweet.

1. That no one was home when a fire broke out at a house today here in town. The home is pretty much a total loss but no one hurt. Thank the Lord for this. My prayers go out to this family.
2. That my town has a volunteer Fire Dept that was dispatched and we had enough volunteers in town today with help from a neighboring community to help put the fire out.
3. That I live in a caring community and people come together to HELP in this time of need.
4. That I was able to go to 30/32 hours a week at my job and keep my benefits. They will be prorated. But I am OK with that. I know I probably should stay at forty but life is short and I have worked two or three jobs all my adult life until I got this position and now feel with my husbands job I need to be there to learn the books a lil bit. Plus my home could use lil bit of attention also. :)
5. For my husband and friends who stood behind me in making this decision. God giving me the strength to stand up for my self. (It was a long week last week!)
6. I am very Thankful that my husband hired a foreman. Whew...He was in the need for one for quite a while now.
7. That we were able to find a new inexspensive mattress for my daughter. Her old one was a hand-me-down and I am thankful for that too, but the springs are sticking out.
8. We painted Malissa's room pink and brown and found clearance curtains at Wal-Mart for just $7.00 and only $2.50 for the liner/shell. (Will post pictures when we get the new dresser and mattress delivered next week.)
9. That someone recently opened a laundry mat in town...mine won't spin and the boys need jeans for school so ran a load up there and dried at home. Should be fixed on Wednesday.
10. I'm sorta stealing this from Seven Matters that there is a tomorrow to get the laundry caught up. :)

Ten Things Tuesday...

Yes...It is Tuesday again...So lets begin...

1. 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!




2. That I was able to make it to the Distric wrestling meet this past Saturday and watch Tyler Win!
3. The sun is still shining. Weather may get yucky later today/night but I'll take all the sun I can get right now.
4. 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!
5. The new secretary we hired absolutely knows what she is doing and will be a HUGE help with the Business.
6. 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.
   
7. That I have time to be at home this week. Last week was so busy I met myself coming and going.
8. 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...
   
9. 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.
10. 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.

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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...
4. 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!
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. For my patience...Some days dealing with landlords can be difficult. You can only imagine some of the conversations I have with them.
9. 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.
10. 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.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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...
3. For Facebook and being able to reconnect with friends from 20 years ago. Valerie, Wendy and Jimmy.
4. When looking at my daughter, or any of my children for that matter of fact, the smile that they normally put on my face.
5. 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
6. 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!
7. 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.
8. For the Chicken Michael and Randy grilled in the new shed/shop on Sunday. It was a reminder of Spring, nice weather to come.
9. That all my Kids did well on their report cards. Ex specially R.J making the honor roll.
10. 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.
    

Ten Things Tuesday...is BACK!

1)I am so glad XBOX is back and everything is ok.

2)That my gas bill was only $200.00. December was so cold and we received 22 inches of snow and the below zero temps. The insulation in the attic must be helping. Plus the new thermal heater. Years before it would run over $400 and we never hardly had the house above 65 degrees. This year we are closer to 70.

3)I figured out "Twitter" so now I can keep up with MckMomma all the time. If you have Twitter let me know.


4)I was able to vote for our local Country singer Shawn Mayer...in hopes she gets enough of her fans to vote for her so she can open for Little Big Town...see post below for more info.


5)For the spaghetti supper we had on Sunday night with 6 other friends...it was the best. Salad, garlic bread, the biggest meatballs, and jello cake, mmm,mmm, good!


6)My friend had a health baby boy. Welcome Nathan. He is so sweet.

7)That we where able to figure out a time to have a baby shower for this cute lil baby!

8)For a DVR...I was able to watch the Bachelor and record Jon & Kate plus 8.

9)That my life is a little less hectic this week. Since my trip I haven't been able to get caught up...Are we ever really caught up?

10)That it didn't take very long to come up with these Ten Things. If you want to read more thoughtfulness words click HERE.

Ten Things Tuesday

This week I am Thankful for Symbols of Christmas...some of these ideas I learned this Christmas season are from a web site called http://www.dtm.org/ there are some neat ideas over there. SO as I have said before I will learn where ever I can.

1. The Christmas Tree...Only God can make that real tree that we choose to decorate every year. If you think about it...Christ died on a wooden cross that once was a tree.


2. The Christmas Tree lights/Candles..."He is the light of the world". Imagine the world with out his light...Total Darkness.


3. The Christmas Greenery...It represents growth...and with growing you need patience. as we all know it take a long time for a tree to grow and each of us are a tree planted in Jesus garden. So we will need patience while Jesus helps us to grow.


4. The Bright Star...Which guided the Shepards to find Baby Jesus.


5. The Gifts...Remember God gave the first gift of his son...Baby Jesus to save us. So we give gifts to honor Gods most precious gift.


6. The Angels...God used Angels in many ways...to proclaim the coming Christ...Angel Gabriel spoke to the Mary and told her she would be the mother of Christ.


7. Icicles Icicles represent tears of JOY...As per an old story, the Christ child took shelter for a night under a pine tree. When the tree realized that it was caring for Jesus, tears of happiness fell from its branches. The tears froze into icicles.


8. Mary and Joseph...Being the lucky chosen ones to help God raise his son.


9. Wreath...No beginning and no end...Circle of Life...God's unending love for us.


10. God... "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life" and for this I believe and I celebrate CHRISTMAS...And I am not ashamed to say that.

Jesus being born changed the world...

Ten Things Tuesday

is sponsored by Mrs. Brownstone.

My Mommy...

This week I am going to be THANKFUL for MY MOM. Kind of missing her this Christmas Season.

Even though she is in HEAVEN. I am still THANKFUL that...

1. she loved me not matter what
   
2. for her gardening and flowers...the home made meals all from scratch
   
3. she raised me and worked hard to make the ends meet
   
4. the smiles and hugs she would give me
   
5. for all the sewing, crocheting or knitting of clothes, dolls, blankets and so much more for me
   
6. for the vacations we would take every year as kids.
   
7. for all the times she protected me
   
8. she was able to spend her life to the fullest and spend it was at home with Dad
9. For her FAITH. Taking me to church every Sunday so I could learn about God.


10. AND knowing she is in heaven with Jesus celebrating the Christmas Season. How can I not be happy for that. :)
    
    

Probably hard to see on the web...but this a what we call a picture of my mom's SPIRIT that was taken shortly after she passed letting all of her family know that she is with Jesus and is OK. This photo was captured by my sister Emma. I absolutly LOVE it.

Ten Things Tuesday...

Ten Things Tuesday is here again...I'm struggling with it. It snowed last night so I really don't care for the stuff but I am going to come up with TEN things that maybe I do like about it.

1. Last night walking to the City Council meeting the White flakes where coming down. Looking at the street light decorations lit up with the dark sky and snow falling WAS a beautiful sight.
2. My family is excited for there was no school today. I however still have to go to work. I only live 2 blocks.
3. The new snowmobiles were ridden for the first time this morning. NOT BY ME. I was at work.
4. My soft blanket I can cuddle up in.
5. A cup of HOT tea to sip on to warm the insides.
6. The piles of snow made by the tractors so the kids can play with the sleds.
7. When the sun is out and makes the crystal white snow sparkle like diamonds.
8. That I received a FREE credit card ice scraper at a meeting yesterday...because I needed it after work.
9. That I had a neighbor boy stop by and help me scrape the ice off my car and in return I was able to help two other people scrape the ice that fell first off their cars too.
10. That it cleared off and the snow quit fall for now.

There I did it. I was able to come up with TEN Things about Snow.
So thanks again Mrs. Brownstone for helping me to be Thankful for something I don't even really are for. ;)
If you'd like to read what others are thankful for you can click on the picture or her name.

Ten Things Tuesday...

1. That I was able to avoid the crowds on Friday by shopping on line and getting the same deals.
2. When I did go shopping there wasn't any crowds. No lines and employees more then willing to help find what I might have been looking for.
3. Being able to teach my sister-in-law some editting techniques. That was fun.
4. That we finally got the tree to stay standing upright.
5. That my nieghbors had Thanksgiving and shared the left overs with us. That is one thing I miss about not cooking. I love turkey and when she puts a gravy on it it is the BEST. YUM-YUM!
6. My hubby got the closet done so now we have room to hid all our winter clothing.
7. Only 41 more days till we go an VACATION to Mexico.
8. For Facebook and Blogging keeps me on touch with family and friends.
9. I only have ONE Christmas Concert to go to this year. I know I should enjoy it but...it's the same ones just a different child. But I go...
10. For Mrs. X-Box having Ten Things Tuesday for me to take the time every week to think about the little things in my life that are actual signs from above that "HE" is here with me.

Ten Things Tuesday...On Wednesday...AGAIN!

I am thankful …

1.That I can do Ten Things Tuesday a day late.

2. That there where angels with me this week and my tire didn't fall off. The lug nuts where not tightened properly after having them rotated. (Scary)

3. That someone else kills the turkey.

4.For conversation and the GOOD food.

5. For a family that loves me.

6. That Thanksgiving is the one time you can eat for 8 hours straight, feel like ya gotta be rolled away from the table, but you keep right on eating because it is all so good.

7. For the crazy relatives who make you laugh right after you put mashed potatoes in your mouth just so they can watch you blow them out your nose.

8. For getting two days off PAID from work.

9. Being able to watch the little ones eat black olives, a.k.a. finger puppets, and add entertainment to any meal.
10. That God loves me so much, he gave me a family to love, a turkey to eat, and a his Son to save my soul. And yours too. :)

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! And a Special Thank You to X-Box for reminding us all to be "Thankful"

Ten Things Tuesday...

This week I am listing Ten Reasons to be Thankful for living in Small Town, Iowa

1.I don't have to worry about my children trying to buy cigarettes/alcohol because all the store clerks know who they are and how old they are and will tell me.
2. I can give directions by the people that live on them not the name of the street.
3. My weekend excitement includes going to Walmart.
4. There is a moped gang in town and my oldest son is one of them...BUT I know what he is doing.
5. That we still have Roller Rink for the kids to go skating. Really...we do...and it is ran by a volunteer for the past 40 yearsish. Also the neighboring town has a Movie theater ran by volunteers. This is Fabulous.
6.I can recognize people by their car so I know whether they are "Uptown or Downtown" Which is the SAME place.
7. There is a crowd to watch anything, even if it's seemingly uninteresting, such as a tree being cut down or a new stop sign being put in. A HUGE event is when the Fire Dept burns down an old deteriorated home. They really do grab lawn chairs and watch.
8. I can drive by anyone and wave and they'll wave back, whether or not they know me. But majority of them will know me.
9. There are NO stop lights in town.
10.I’m thankful for crisp clean air to breathe on a sunny or cloudy autumn morning

Thanks to X-Box I am learning how to be Grateful for the Gift of Today!!

“I need to learn how to remain grateful every day. There is no such thing as an ordinary day. Everyday is a GIFT from God that is special. I feel if I train my mind to see the good and focus on the positive I’ll be happier and live the life that God has in store for me.”

Ten Things Tuesday...

It is that time of the week again...so I better get thoughtful. Thanks to XBOX.

1. THANKFUL FOR...That we FINALLY got my bedroom ready for the new furniture coming Wednesday. :)
2. THANKFUL FOR...In the car I've been listening to Aaron Shust...My Savior, My God...This song has now gotten stuck in my 13 year old's head and I catch him singing it. Quite often.
3. THANKFUL THAT...My Daughter enjoys reading. Smething I really don't but should.
4. THANKFUL...That my children are learning also to "Spot" the little gifts from above. Not always an easy task.
5. THANKFUL...that tonight is the last I have to sleep on an air mattress for a while.
6. THANKFUL...For all the Veterans that fought for us!!
7. THANKFUL...The fire my husband started tonight. It was so pretty,
8. THANKFUL...That due to the icy weather today...I didn't have to even step foot outside.
9. THANKFUL...my Stir Crazy popcorn popper...makes the perfect amount.
10. THANKFUL...For the hugs and kisses I recieve.

Now your turn...What are you thankful for? Join us.

Thankfullness...Ten Things Tuesday

It couldn't have been more perfect. I got to work this morning and opened my emails and what shows up but an email from my Mother-in-Law about being Thankful. So I'm cheating just a little this week because these things are so...so true. These are things we really need to stop and think about...

1. FOR THE HUSBAND WHO IS ON THE SOFA BEING A COUCH POTATO, BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.
2. FOR THE TEENAGER WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES BECAUSE IT MEANS HE/SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.
3. FOR THE TAXES I PAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED .
4. FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
5. FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT. (probably a little too much to eat! :)
6. FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE
7. FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING, WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING, AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME .
8. FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. (Did you vote?)
9. FOR THE PARKING SPOT I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION .
10. FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
11. FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.
12. FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR.
13. FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
14. FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
15. AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.
    

So there it is...this weeks 10 (or 15) Things Tuesday. Thanks Karla!

Live Well, Laugh Often and Love with ALL your Heart!

Ten Things Tuesday on Tuesday! :)

1. I am Thankful for "Sleepy Time" tea. Now that it is getting colder out I love to have a cup or three before I going to bed. It helps.
2. I am Thankful that the curse of going to watch my nephew play football is broken. Now I know they can WIN with me watching.
3. I am Thankful for when I get to work in the morning my cup of coffee is already made for me. Usually sitting at my desk. Love it!
4. I am Thankful for my son putting together my new shoe organizer...even though Dad thought he put it together wrong so he took it apart and redid the entire thing more then once. It turned out awesome.
5. I am Thankful that my husband and I was able to agree on a new bedroom set. We've been married for 16 years and it about time for matching room.
6. I am Thankful that in the past I was able to have hand-me-down bedroom furniture.
7. I am Thankful for the sun to be shinning bright today. A little cool but the sunshine is needed.
8. I am Thankful for the beautiful flowers that was recieved in my office this past week.
9. I am Thankful that my MERCYME cd showed up in the mail. Finally.
10. I am Thankful that I was able to par take in "Ten Things Tuesday".

10 Things Tuesday- On Wednesday also...

I found this icon along a blog tonight and thought why not par take in this. What a great way to be thoughtful. So here goes...

1. I believe in Jesus Christ
2. Happlily married to a handsome guy.
3. My three healthy hoodlems
4. I found 10 Things Tuesday!
5. My Friend Brenda asked me to go to her next ultra sound. She's 31 weeks. :0)
6. DIETCOKE
7. All my family-Dad- brothers and sisters- nieces and nephews. See earlier post...80th Birthday.
8. Hair dye ;)
9. Photographs
10. Being able to say "I love YOU!" and truely mean it.