It's National Splurge Day, oh Yeah!

Okay, I could not find any documentation confirming this to be a "National" day, but it is an official day, so that was enough for me!

I was having a pity-party for one today.  I woke up with just being extremely sad over something that did not happen over the past few days, so I cried all though my shower this morning.  I woke up my dear sweet, ever so sleepy hubby this morning to cry to him as well.  In between my sobs and his snores, I don’t think either of us were too happy with each other!  So I kissed him goodbye and told him that I would not be home before he left for work, so he would have to fend for himself and the boys today!

My friend picked me from work at noon and we went to a sandwich shop where I had the most fantastic chipotle chicken salad wrap & potato salad!  Oh yeah, nothing like good ‘ol southern food to make a girl feel better!  Then it was off to a pedicure!  It felt so good, that I could of fell asleep!

After that, off to the mall, and to my utter and complete surprise, Bath & Body Works has back in stock (for a short time) my all time fav smell, White Tea & Ginger!  Not only did I get me some, for a long and yummy bubble bath tonight, I also had a $10 off coupon and got buy one get one free!!  Yea!

I picked up a few other things as well for our mission trip at the mall today (all sales of course!!), and a father’s day gift for my Hubby, sweet of me to splurge on him as well, even though he was semi-coherent through my mini melt down this morning. 

I am still a little sad, but with a great lunch, pretty toes and  marvelous sales today, I will live another day!!

Blessings Abound & A little Less Wise

Praise the Lord!!  Woo hoo, we have raised the funds for our trip!!  Actually, after I write a $20 check tomorrow, the funds are met!  The Lord is Good, and so are those who have helped us reach our goal!!  The next 26 days that are left before we leave will be spent getting ready and prepared for our trip, mentally, physically & spiritually.

Today, DJ, our oldest had his wisdom teeth out.  You know, being 16, and ever so wise, he thought that he could basically do whatever when he got home.  So home he came, after a very successful extraction of his 4 wisdom teeth.  A quick nap was took, until the meds wore off, then it was on the computer.  Of course being the spastic sympathetic mom that I am, I warned him not to be up and to take an easy or he will crash.  It happened, he crashed, and all of the sudden he could not move and barely made it to the couch before he was totally out!  Awww, poor baby, told you so, I mean, you should always listen to your mom!!

Hopefully he will be back to himself soon, a little less wise since there are four less wisdom teeth, but back to his old self!  HA!

Slip-N-Slide + Condiments=FUN!

Today concluded our VBS.  We did Lifeway’s Boomerang Express, and it was a blast!  All week our kids have had a mission contest, like every year, and this contest is between the boys & girls to raise money for missions.  The deal is if the boys raise the most money the ladies on staff have to do a not so fun task, and vice versa.  This year the boys won, but all in good fun the entire staff participates, like every year, so it’s a win win for everyone!

Our Children’s Ministry Director, April (aka, my ‘cuz) was wanting a dunking booth, but we could not get one in short notice, so yesterday the plan was a Slip-N-Slide with ketchup & mustard!  I think we were all a little like, “she flipped off the deep end with all the work she did this week”, so not to upset her, we were in!!  HA!

I will have to say it was a blast!!  Here is a picture of us all right before the big plunge, I think we were all just a wee bit nervous!!  See, we are huddled together!!

   Here is April, gearing up for the first plunge…..

And check out that form, I give her a “9”. yep, a little crooked on the landing!!

Here she is doing a little victory Woo Hoo!

The ever Man-tastic, Mike wiping the ketchup out of his eyes!

The Worship Pastor, Brent & his wife Cindy, ready for their run….

Check out their form…in the synchronized portion of the Condiment slide, they received a “10”!!

Wes, our tech guy praying before his run….

I think the dismount was a little shaky…..

      But check out his landing…..

Oh look it’s me beside him, I gave myself a “10” for sure!!     

VICTORY!!!

Let’s not forget Julie, the last of the participants…..I wish I would of got her landing, tough landing I mean…he he!!

All in a days work for VBS and Missions!!  Great job April for a great VBS this year!

Blogcation

I have been on a little blogcation for the past week and boy, have I ever missed y’all!!  Blogcations are never as much fun as vacations, but sometimes a necessary thing that must happen, to get things done that do not have anything to do with a computer!!

So what has been keeping me so busy, you ask?  We had Vacation Bible School at our church Sunday thru Wednesday.  Then it was catch up from that on Thursday & Friday.  I work half days at our church everyday and this week I went in, in the afternoon to keep from driving to church twice everyday since our VBS was in the evenings.  Of course I am a night time blogger and it totally through me off schedule!!  Hubby being home with me each morning didn’t help either!!

Tomorrow morning is the finale of our VBS so hopefully I will catch a few picture to show you, because I didn’t get any pictures this week. 

The kids were raising money for missions this week also.  each year our church holds a contest between the boys and the girls.  If the boys bring the most money, the ladies on staff have to do something oh not so fun and vise versa.  Each year the girls win, but this year the tides have changed.

As of last count on Wednesday evening the boys were ahead about $150, but hopefully the girls will redeem themselves tomorrow before the big finale.  If the boys win this year the ladies on staff will have to Slip-n-Slide through ketchup and mustard.  Should be a lovely experience!

Just wanted to do a quick catch up on my week.  I am off to check your blogs to see what exciting things have happened while I have been on my blogcation!!

MM&M's

I’m in!! I am doing this…

Rachael @ Musings of a Future Pastor's Wife is hosting this fun little thing where we talk or write about our love story!! Woo hoo!! Actually, some might look at me in a different light when they read about the memories of my courtship with my hubby!! Although it does make Jeremy happy for those to say, awwww poor thing, which he really enjoys, it is the beginning our our love story!!

I can’t wait to tell you about our story!!

Unbelievable!!

Unbelievable, is my word for the day. Actually, let me get another word in here, thud! Yep, my jaw hitting the floor, that’s the sound that makes. Wait a minute, indulge me here for a moment and allow another word that just popped into my mind, finished. You know the feeling, when you just give up, yep, I’m done!

Been one of those days, where you know who, is going to use every weapon he has to get me down! Woke up to a great morning and it’s gone downhill since. One thing after another, one action, one one jaw dropping moment, inconsiderate people, one kid projectile vomiting all over my jeep and all the occupants in it (That was the icing on the cake), hard work not appreciated, piles of laundry, kind of day!

The unbelievable, thud, finished kinda day! We all have had them.

Wait a minute….

Another word, if you will. Loved, actually I can’t stop at one, so let me start over. Loved, appreciated, forgiven, special, unique, one of a kind, mom, wife, best friend, talented, piles of laundry and a dirty house!

That is who I am….I am loved by my hubby, my kids, my cat, my dog! Appreciated for the special person that I am, for my uniqueness, my creativity, my one of a kind talents. Forgiven by The One that matters most. Piles of laundry on the floor and an unclean house to prove that our family lives here, thriving opposition, not matter what is thrown our way. Overcoming challenges and being there when one is down and upset! Yep, I am blessed, unbelievably blessed beyond my ability to fathom the extend of it all.

I’m proud to be me and all that comes with it! Big shoulders there today making me feel better, ears to listen and the most important thing is, knowing that my family loves me! My word of the day is different from the beginning of this post, my new word is lucky! I am so lucky to be me!! Wow, I feel better, I guess when you list the pros and cons of today, the pros so win!! Actually the pros of my life wins everyday!!

Hug Your Cat Day, YAY!

I know I talk a lot about Higgins on this blog, but not today!  Kind of, not today, since I just mentioned him….not anymore, at least for today!

Today I will talk about the other furry love of my life…..My Abbey-Baby!!  She is the most precious cat that I have ever owned and I will admit the most spoiled rotten kitty this side of the Mississippi! 

I am her love, her life and the only thing she loves more than me, is well, FOOD!  She loves her food!  As I made it a rule never to discuss her weight, I will say she is a tad on the fluffy side, ahem!  Of course beside her profound love for food, she loves her momma, her 3rd love, is sleep!

Abbey was born on May 1, 1995, and officially she turned 67 years old in cat years this year!  Here are a few pictures of her…keep in mind, the camera does add extra poundage!!

   

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget to go and give your cat a big ‘ol hug today!! 

“When God created the cat, He didn’t do anything else that day but smile!”

DR Raffle Winners

I have the list of winners for our DR raffle!!  YAY!!  I want to thank each and everyone of you that donated to our Mission Trip, we are thrilled at the outcome.  Through this raffle we raised……..$277.14!!  That’s a BIG Woo to the Hoo!!  We are completely thrilled!!  Thanks for your help!

Okay, drum roll please………

The winner of the Avon Perfume & Cologne is….

Pam Reddell

The Winner of the $50 Mary Kay Gift Certificate is….

Jeanette @ Our crazy kids... I mean life!

The Winner of the $100.00 Uppercase Living Gift Certificate is….

Julie @ Blessed With Five

The Winner of a Blog Design by me is….

Robin @ Be Still and Know

The Winner of the Flower Package is…

Jenny @ Flutterbye Chronicles

Congratulations on winning and please e-mail me at jpdbj@dishmail.net and I will give you the information you need to collect your prizes.

Thanks again for your help!!

The Last Day...

Today is the last day for our mission raffle. As of right now when I hit publish I will have raised $80 more dollars to go towards our mission trip. Yesterday I was asked how much we lacked and again as of right now, we need to raise $920.00. Please consider making a donation, you have a great chance of winning a great prize!! If you do make a donation, please leave a comment on this post to be a part of the drawing!!

One last time, thanks for all the support, from those who donated money, gifts for the raffle and of course those who have really promoted this on your blogs....I could of not done it with out you!!

Secret Sneaky Friend & DR Raffle

Hey y’all, today I am Sneaky Momma’s Secret Sneaky Friend!! Pop on over to her site and read all about me!!

Also don’t forget my DR raffle!! Tell your neighbors, tell your friends, tell your family and while your at it tell a stranger to come on over and purchase a raffle ticket!! You and they can win something wonderful and while you have a chance of winning, you are helping me and my hubby reach our goal!!

**********UPDATE ON MISSION FUNDS NEEDED**********

I was asked how much fundage we have left to raise and right now at this point we need $955.00.