I See What You're Saying!

Linda over at 2nd cup of coffee thought that it would be fun for us to record ourselves for all of our bloggie friends so they could actually hear and see what we look like. Click on the picture above to find out more!

OK, well I can not believe I am doing this.....in true form this is not me....I usually run from camera's and here I am, not only willfully posing and talking on camera, I am actually uploading it to the World Wide Web!! Ughhhhh! Good government, I must be delirious!!

Anyhoo...my "I see what you're saying" is in three parts this morning, I hope you enjoy! One more thing, the snickering in the background while I am talking about my weight, that is from the two chubby ones, that were not in front of the camera...they will pay for their insubordination!!

Outside My Window...

September 29, 2008

Outside My Window...it is turning light outside, a new day. I love getting up early in the morning to see the transformation from dark to light, it is so surreal. I have missed this for years, but now that the older boys are back in public school, I am enjoying this quite time again...Thank Lord, you know what I need!

I am thinking... about my family. It has been rough lately and there seems to be no end in sight. Yesterday, My Aunt Iris passed and just maybe God will use this in a positive way to make some realize that unresolved anger and bitterness is hurting precious family bonds. I trust and lean on God more than ever to pull me through and I pray that relationships are not beyond repair. I also pray that I will not miss an opportunity for peace because of my hurt and my own stubbornness!

I am thankful for... My hubby and boys. It is so funny...last night praying, I was laughing at how my prayers have changed over the course of our marriage, and the addition of each child into our family. It's all good and looking back, goodness, I can not believe it has been 17 1/2 years since we started our family of 2 and then added to it, making it a complete family of 5! Wow!

From the kitchen...I can see, NO kidding, Sofie one of our goats is on my porch looking in through my french doors. I can see the wheels turning in her head and she is wanting in the house. Spoiled rotten goat! When Jeremy gets out of bed this morning, he is going to be furious at all the goat droppings on the porch, but she is just to cute to shoo off the porch!!

I am wearing...My cat PJ's. I love my cat PJ's, they are so cute, with a their little pink kitties and balls of blue yarn, saying meow!

I am creating...don't laugh, but I am trying to create some sort of masterpiece out of Sculpey Oven Baked Clay! What sort of masterpiece you ask....I could not tell you, but it will hopefully be a masterpiece when it gets done (if ever)!! I am crazy this way, I get an idea in my head and instead of waiting for it to pass, I jump right in with both feet. Stay tuned, I am sure more is to follow!!

I am going...No where today!! I love it when I have nothing planned and have to be no where! It feels good!

I am reading...Karen Kingsbury, Beyond Tuesday Morning.

I am hearing...Abbey Baby, my spoiled rotten 13 year old cat, smacking her kibbles this morning. You would think that we starve her. This morning as she was begging me to get off the computer and feed her, looking so pitiful, and when I poured her food in the dish she attacked it as if it has been weeks since she has last ate. I think there is a theme with all our animals, SPOILED!!

Around the house...there are many projects that I want to tackle. For years hubby has wanted to enclose our back porch and make it into a formal dining room. Trust me when I say formal, I really do not mean formal, in the since that it will not get used except for holidays. I mean formal in the since that it sound good! It will be more of an addition on to the kitchen. Also, I am wanting wood floors in the living room and an all new and improved mud room. Big plans are churning around in my head!!

One of my favorite things...is animals...is that coming as a shock to you?? Really, sitting here typing, my precious Abby Baby is sitting here on my computer desk looking at me with that "I love you more than life" look!! Maybe I can get my kids to take a few notes from her!!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Organization!! I need organization in a bad way!! I think that procrastination and LACK of organization go hand in hand! But I have a plan...(that kinds of reminds me of Martin Luther's speech, I have a dream....) Anyhoo, I plan on this week, making an attempt to organized Joey school work and my kitchen. Since we do his school in the kitchen, I need to make our kitchen more home school friendly, without making kitchen look like a school!!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...


This is my precious Abbey Baby, the first picture went beyond red eye to uncorrectable yellow eye, so I put on an additional picture of her, the second one, she looks so mean, so that's why there are two! She is my love, my world and my constant!!

This Is My Story....

And I'm stickin' to it!!!!

Meme Meme Meme.....

Relax, I am not getting ready to sing!! I have been tagged by Julie @ Blessed With Five to do this Quirkiness Meme! How fun, so here we go....

Rules:

1. Link to the person who tagged you.

2. Post the rules on your blog.

3. List 6 unspectacular quirks you have.

4. Tag 6 bloggers by linking them.

5. Leave a comment on each taggee's blog to let them know they've been tagged.

Ok here are my 6 QUIRKS about UNSPECTACULAR PURRFECT ME:

1. I am a total procrastinator. I am sure you have read a few posts about that. If I can put it off until the minute, I will and the sad thing is I don't even realized that I am doing it until I've done it!!

2. I shake my leg like a mad woman when I am sitting down. I shake it so much that it can actually shake then entire Jeep...it drives Hubby insane! Again, I do not even realized that I do it!!

3. I hate, with a mad passion for someone to pick their nails....Ughhhhh!

4. I am a cat fanatic! You wouldn't know that because of all the post I post on Higgies, but I have cats, everywhere in my house! 5 live ones (including my Purrfect Abbey Baby, more on her later!) cat dishes, pictures and even a cat lamp!!

5. Do not laugh....I am scared of the dark!! Shameful I know, but totally spooked out by it, to the point that I will run from the Jeep to the door, if I am by myself!!

6. I am terrified of the doctor! Yep, it's true...for all my non-bloggie friends, (you know the friends & family that I have touched and actually talked to in person) will tell you, I will quietly die in pain, withdrawal totally from the real world so no one knows I need medical attention and will try to mend myself before going to the doctor!!

There you go, I am sure you're laughing, but hey, everyone needs ammunition to hold over my head, because up till now, everyone thought I was PURRFECT!! Now I will go out in public thinking that people are laughing and pointing because they know all my dark and dirty little QUIRKS!!

So, I am going to break the rules....since I have confessed my quirks, how about you do the same! If you have a blog grab this Meme and let me know that you did it, and if you do not have a blog, list your 6 quirks in my comments........It will be fun!!

My DVR Is Smokin'

Before reading this blog, please refer to the following disclaimer!!

(DISCLAIMER: Please do not judge this blogger for her craziness, addictions and deliriousness about TV)

Another thing I love about Fall.......all the shows are new again!! YIPPEE!!

OK before I start, those of you that do not watch TV or if you are not addicted to TV as myself, this may bore you. But for those that have barely made it thorough those long summer months enduring re-runs, whoo-hoo for Fall!!

Shows that I love:

NCSI
CSI
Desperate Housewives
Grey's Anatomy
Ghost Whispers
Amazing Race
Survivor
Biggest Losers
The Bachelor
Big Brother

Yes, I did include reality shows that might not be on right now, but I still love them!!

For those, that are gasping, breath slowly...in out, in out! Good job!

Before you think that I sit in front of the TV all the time, well......let's move on...

I actually DVR everything so I do not waste time watching commercials, so that helps with time management!! He he, see I can multi-task!!

So are there any other bloggers out there, that love TV as much as I do??

Works For Me Wednesday

CANDY CORN!!

Tempting, shameless, tiny, sugary, calorie busting, thigh thickening little boogers! Yep, I am talking about candy corns. Each and every year, they sit in their little clear round containers or one pound bags, taunting me.

I try to ignore them and walk quickly by (hoping to lose an ounce by my brisk steps), telling myself, I really do not like them! They call me, by my name, and I just can't take it any longer! I pick them up, justifying my actions telling myself, I do have that cute little clear pumpkin jar that is dying to get out of the closet and besides, I am buying these for hubby, because he loves them so! That's what I tell myself, anyways!

Then I get them home, put them in that cute jar, and it looks so festive. I eat one, then another and after that one pound bag of candy corns turns into two pounds of extra weight on my thighs, I tell myself, there is always New Year resolutions!!

I LOVE CANDY CORNS!!

1st Day of Fall, New Adventures & A Shameless Plug!!

First things first....it's the first day of Fall!! Yippee...that means it should be getting cold soon!! Joey fully expected that since it was the first day of Fall that he would walk outside and it would be cooler. He walked in from being outside after helping his dad feed the animals, looking a bit sad, and announced that it is hot out there, I thought it was the first day of fall?? I wish that were the case!!

So what do I love about fall, first and foremost, it one step closer to Winter and I love Winter months!! Second, it is a time of eating pumpkin pie, drinking hot apple cider and the anticipating the first fire of the season! I love curling up in front of the fireplace. There is just something magical about staring into a fire, curled up with a blanket all warm and cozy!!

Now for the new adventures!! Have you noticed lately that my blog keeps getting these makeovers?? I taught myself to do it! Was it hard, a little...would it of been easier if I took a computer course? Of course, but I am to cheap to do that, so off to Barnes and Noble for a book and tons of sleepless nights surfing the web trying to learn about HTML codes and VOILA!!

Now for the shameless plug! I started a blog makeover biz. Yep, cruise on over to here, and check it out. If you are wanting a blog makeover, right now I am offering all my bloggie friends a special for $50 plus the cost of the kit, which is usually $3-$8 bucks, so for under $60 you can have a full blog makeover!!

Also are you familiar with Etsy? I really did not know what it was, so don't feel bad! It is a place where you can buy and sale handmade goodies! They also have tiny little banner on the store front page, and I can also design a header for that too, if your crafty and have a site there, let me know if your interested!!

Did I mention that I love all the colors that Fall offers?? I can't wait for the leaves to start falling with all the beautiful colors floating through the air!!

Happy Fall Y'all!!

Happy Birthday Joseph!

Happy 6th Birthday Joseph!

Joseph is 6 years old today and he is Jeremy's sister oldest boy. He was also the 6th grandson in the line of 7 grandsons. This picture is of Joseph getting ready to go to his first soccor game. He loves anything sports, and his favorite football teams are the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Florida Gators!

We love all of our nephews dearly and I wanted to take this time to wish him a very Happy 6th Birthday....we love and miss you bunches and can't wait to see you!!

Under The Weather

When you are not feeling well, why do they call it under the weather? I am really confused by this statement!!

Anyways, lately I have not been feeling well. It all started Friday morning after Bradley's surgery. At first I thought I was hurting because of being tense the day before and sleeping on the couch that night, but Tuesday night was my worse night, and I kept having these horrible shooting pains going through my shoulder blades, and on my right side all the way around my body. I almost let Jeremy take me to the hospital, but I quickly regained some sanity and snapped out of it!!

A little history....I hate going to the doctor, I mean with a mad passion, kicking and screaming all the way, hate going!!

I finally had enough and called Tuesday for an appointment. Jeremy threatened me to call, so I called at 4;45pm, knowing hat they could not get me in!! Anyways Wednesday, in true form, I whined the entire way there. Why I hate doctors......I want to know what is wrong! They can never tell you, they have to draw blood, and set you up for tests! UGHHHHH! So after three pokes of the needle on Wednesday, I was told to come back on Friday so they could try again. Did I mention that my veins hate doctor visits too??

Anyways, yesterday I went for blood work, x-rays and ultrasound. Did anyone mention to tell me what is wrong?? Nooooooo, I am forced to wait the entire weekend for the anticipated call on Monday to more than likely tell me "Nothings Wrong!!!"

I hate going to the doctor!!

Beary Sweet Award

Wow, how exciting, I have received this special award from Carrie @
...the rest is still unwritten , so here is why and what I am suppose to do.

I received this "BEARY Sweet Blog Award" because of one or all of these reasons:

1. Has an Inspirational Blog
2. Blog is updated at least 2 times each week
3. Shows faith
4. Has a positive attitude on life
5. Makes mistakes
6. Share real life stories/experiences
7. Enjoys Blogging

So what do I have to do to accept this award?? Well I have to first link back to the person that created this award and her name if Jennifer @ http://homemadegourmetmeals.blogspot.com/ lots of yummy recipes on her site!!

Second I have to nominate six other blogs that I feel match one or all of the seven reason for receiving this award.

So here are the six that I choose:

1. April @ Living To Love I chose April because I love her!! Also, she show her faith in amazing ways that inspire me!
2. Katie @ When Hello Means Goodbye . I chose Katie because of her journey with losing her son. She is very honest with her feelings and she inspires me with her faith.
3. Jeanette @ Our Crazy Kids...I mean Life . I chose Jeanette because I love reading her blog, she shares her life adventure with her family and I sometimes can so connect with her!
4. Julie @ Blessed With Five . Julie is Jeanette sister, and I did chose her for that reason, the reason I chose Julie is because I just love her blog!! She also updates it at least once a day which is nice!!
5. Nicole @ From Gummy Bear To Sweet Baby I recently found her blog and she just received news about her baby. She shows such a positive attitude about her situation.
6. Mama Belle @ The Bayou Belles and Their Beau I chose this blog because I just plain like her!! She is very funny, honest and Inspirational!