Nieman Look-alike Meter

After checking Emily's Blog out tonight I had to try something...So I tried the Celeb thing and it said I looked like more biys then girls. :( Oh well moving on...so I tried this one and I did it THREE times and the first came up 5% more me and the second came up 5% more Randy and the third time was this again. I changed Malissa's picture...so I think she's a pretty good split.

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Family tree template - Old photographs

Jack Frost

I wasn't very excited when the white stuff started falling from the sky...but Zach managed to make me SMILE when he built this snowman. I didn't think it snow that much but obviously it did. Now isn't he cute? The snowman reminded me of the movie "Jack Frost". If you haven't seen this movie it is well worth it. It is one of my favorites.

Say good-bye to the OLD...

The Old, blah bedroom.

Excuse the mess on the headboard...the clutter is gone.

The weekend was spent updating our bedroom. The Navy wall paper came down.

Also the popcorn ceiling came down and the new texture went up.

Yes...That is a type of broom he is using to textue the ceiling.

The color...WILD MUSHROOM. The color look addiquite in the first picture. Not so much in the one below.

And crown molding adds a finishing touch.

On Wednesday the new furniture is to arrive. I can't wait. For Randy and I are NOT loving the air mattress the past couple of nights. :) I will update then.

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!

State Run, Punt and Pass Compition

On Saturday morning we get up and head to Cedar Falls for the Jaycee State Compititon.

Zach has gone to State the past four years and last year, (the year he went with a friend) he brought home FIRST. This year notta... Oh well it was fun. Here are a few pictures of the day.

Halloween 2008

Aren't they cute? Zach was some type of scary clown. At his age he just pretty much wants the CANDY.
Malissa, my sweet girl wanted to be something scary this year too. So she found the out fit called "Daughter of Darkness", but when you are as cute as she is...how can she be ScArY?

After only 37 trick-or-treaters. :( Randy and I headed up town to listen to the local guy sing. So I added a little "Sparkle" to my eyes. That was kind of fun.

Blog Buttons

You might notice a few pictures along the side of my blog. Even tho I have never personally met these people they have a inspirational stories to tell.

The First is MckMiracle...her baby was diagnosed with heart failure: premature atrial contractions at 20 weeks; supraventricular tachycardia, hydrops, and intermittent advanced secondary heart block at 23 weeks; and enlargement of the heart at 32 weeks. When the doctors told us at 24 weeks that our very ill baby would surely die, well on October 29th she delivered a healthy baby boy. Pray and miracle do still exist in today's world.

The next gal is wonderful Christian women who lost her baby girl. She is telling her life story and her continuing faith even tho her baby is in Heaven. Her Blog is "Bring the Rain". Her words are so inspiring. So touching.

Another Favorite Blog I follow is "Nitty Gritty". Tho she doesn't have a button made for her sight this lady is also very motivating. This gal I have corresponded with thro email. Now if you have some time...click on a button or the title Nitty Gritty and be inspired. I can't begin to tell their stories like they can. But I warn you...It becomes addicting. Tho these ladies have been through so much they still have their faith. And this is what draws me in.