Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Candy, Candy, Candy

Ooohh, I love this week's topic! The Homeschool Post hosts these weekly meme's. I don't always have time to post on them but I love to read what others have to say on each one!
So - my fave candy....wow - it's so hard to choose just one.

Well, I love a good Snickers bar!

But, then, I love DOTS!

But, I've been known to put away a bag of these jelly beans:But, if you put any kind of chocolate in front of me, let me warn you now - I'm GOING TO EAT IT! :)



31 Days of Holiday Crafts



Hey y'all! Check this out. Angela over at "A Month of...." is hosting a blog event. She does it each month with a different theme. December, of course, is 31 Days of Holiday Crafts and I'm the first post up!

Come on over and check out my post. Then, sign up yourself for one of the themes. It's really easy and if you like to share your expertise with others, this is a great way to do it. (Not that I'm an expert on crafts or anything.)

To find out more, go here.

Please be sure to leave a comment there on my post. Every month, Angela asks users to vote for their favorite post of the month and the winner will be inaugurated into the AMOS Hall of Fame where they will forever live in infamy (and get a super cute button to put on their blog). Voting for 31 Days of Holiday Crafts will begin January 1 and close on January 10.

VOTE FOR ME!!!


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Sunday, November 30, 2008

Ice in South Georgia!

Hey, look! It's ice on the trees....in south Georgia....no, really....take a look.





I haven't seen icicles since last winter when we were in Atlanta. Aren't they just so pretty? Not very big, but we don't see these here very often. The only reason we had these was because our neighbors sprinkler was on the night before and it froze on the trees. Maybe I'll just do that more often!

Happy Birthday to Leah

Happy Birthday to Leah. She's 15 today and ready to take on the world. It seems only yesterday that she was a baby and relied on me so much for everything. Now, she's becoming a beautiful young woman. The Lord is working in her life and I'm happy to see the lady she will soon be.

Decorating for her party:



The cake and birthday wishes: (mom didn't get to make the cake this year :( )



The wrapping of Leah: (the foam wrap comes from Claire's. This was really funny!)


It was a great time!

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Orange is the new Pink!

Well, I don't know if that is true with all of the "officially-dubbed fashionistas" out there - but according to my daughter, who originally wanted to go with a pale pink and chose this bright orange instead, it's the new pink.


Needless to say, I was leary, VERY leary, about painting her room this color. I mean....look at it! That's orange - Orange Julius orange! I kept asking her if she was SURE she wanted to paint her room that color. She kept assuring me that she was positive (ever seen the movie "...." where Batty says "even fools are positive!" Yeah, that fits here.


The next morning I went to get her up and noticed a glow coming from her room. Through the closed door I asked why she'd slept with the light on. She said, "Mom, it's not on."

Now on to the detail decorating. We've got to do something about downplaying these really bright walls.

Friday, November 21, 2008

101 Things to Be Happy About

I was inpired today to create this post. Over the years, I've gathered ideas about how to be happy and listed them on my computer. I try to find happiness in the little things but, like everyone else, I forget sometimes. I hope this list will be an inspiration to you.

1. A beautiful sunset.
2. waking up to the smell of coffee in the mornings.
3. the birth of a child
4. a hug
5. a smile
6. your child’s first word
7. holding hands with the one you love
8. the smell of French fries
9. making your goal weight
10. fitting into that smaller size
11. the smell of fresh, clean laundry
12. teaching your toddler to sing
13. walking on the beach
14. no dishes in the sink
15. a phone call from a friend
16. not having to make dinner
17. a clean house
18. the sound of a child's laughter
19. laughing with your significant other
20. laughing with your children
21. fresh clean sheets
22. a cup of hot tea
23. a good book
24. a good movie
25. the kids are being good
26. the loss of the first five pounds
27. making new friends
28. a sunny day
29. the smell of cut grass
30. the soft patter of rain
31. nothing to do
32. eating ice cream
33. listening to thunder
34. a nap
35. an autograph
36. a night alone
37. family game night
38. reading a great blog
39. listening to your favorite song
40. dancing with your husband
41. dancing with your children
42. sitting in the grass
43. eating stew in the winter
44. the birth of a grandchild
45. success of a new recipe
46. a night with friends
47. a note from a friend
48. a field of flowers
49. learning something new
50. giving to charity
51. volunteering
52. eating cheesecake
53. the smell of a new car
54. sleeping late
55. breakfast in bed
56. good dreams
57. meaningful conversations
58. fingerpainting
59. getting a manicure
60. getting a pedicure
61. a massage
62. having someone play with your hair
63. getting your back scratched
64. discovering a new talent
65. the smell of cookies baking
66. holidays spent with family
67. life
68. hotdogs over the bonfire
69. roasting marshmallows
70. grilling out in the summer
71. staying in
72. going out
73. a new outfit
74. your old jeans
75. a pair of comfy socks
76. eating chocolate
77. organizing a pile
78. family dinners
79. a toast
80. a sense of humor
81. sensitivity
82. buds in the springtime
83. new life
84. watching wildlife
85. festivals
86. a completed project
87. being in love
88. a hot shower
89. pizza the next day
90. reading a book together
91. chocolate milk
92. winning the lottery
93. a bubble bath
94. comfortable silence
95. an epiphany
96. learning a new joke
97. a new pair of shoes
98. discovering a new route
99. swinging on the front porch
100. taking photos of your kids
101. being yourself

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Check these out!


Check out these really cute bows made by Monica! They're having a giveaway here! Go see what's there. You'll love it!

And Monica makes the awesome bow hangers too. Aren't they sweet? I like the Diva one - it shouts Ainsley all the way! And pink and green are her colors.