I LOVE this picture!
Peek-a-boo!
Diamond-she and Chloe look quite a bit alike!
Christian living and homemaking, along with a few tutorials.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Our Beauties Chloe and Diamond
So anyway! This is a picture of Chloe-our beautiful kitten. She just takes beautiful pictures, don't you think? Her sister doesn't take near as good of a picture as her, but I'll include one just so she don't feel left out! She's a little bigger(Chloe must have been the runt), and has filled out more-she's beautiful as well.
New Pics Of Me, and Blah, Blah, Blah--Explained!
Well, here they are-updated pictures of me!
My blog and website have pics of me from our old house, which we haven't lived there in almost a year.
I fixed my hair a little different today, and Dan liked it. You know what he liked best about it? Well, I have my front section separated from the back section, which I poofed. What Dan likes best in the gray streak on the back poof, that is visible in this photo. Go figure, eh? Well, that must mean he's A-O-K with being married to an older woman! That's a good thing! :)
Along with my new background for my blog, I discovered how to add extra pages to the blog, which I added a chocolate bouquet page, with links to my different bouquets. I'm not sure yet what other new pages to add to this, or if I'll just categorize what I put up. Hmm.....
And did anyone else see my blah, blah, blah post?
Let me just say...
Ooooppsssss!!!!!
I was trying to figure out how to post on my new page, and that was a test post! My sis-in-law wrote in my comments and asked me where the post went, which brought it to my attention, since I had no idea! And I responded to her comment that it was a good thing I didn't write something like, Dan is a dunderhead! Or, I can't wait to rob Walmart tomorrow! lol
Let that be a lesson to all...
Whatever you put on the internet.....
Doesn't go away!.....
Even if you hit the edit button, after you've posted it!
Someone is sure to find you out!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
A New Look!
Well, did you think you all reached the wrong page???
Nope, ya didn't!
After a year, I decided to go with something lighter, a little more "airy".
What do you think? :)
Nope, ya didn't!
After a year, I decided to go with something lighter, a little more "airy".
What do you think? :)
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Got Snow?
Well, the 10 day forecast is only calling for EIGHT days of snow in our next 10 day future--a whole two days with no snow in sight! Well, in the sky, anyway. I think these pictures were taken last winter, but this is what it pretty much looks like here right now anyway.
I personally think these nighttime shots are very cool. Doesn't it look like they're on the moon or something? Of course, I did mention not too long ago that I think my kids are aliens.....hmmm.....
I'm trying something new on my blog-if you want to see other snow photos, the MckLinky blog hop has a list of other blogs you can visit-enjoy!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
A Beautiful Valentine's Meal-almost
I hope everyone had a special Valentine's Day in one form or another-I'll share what I did with my family!
I gave them all little note cards, and put coupons in them for different things-my son has already used one of his coupons-the one for emptying all the trash for him for one day. A free trip to the mall and a few other free trips went to my daughter, along with some other things. Dan got a coupon for a free night out with ME!!! The man couldn't be more blessed!!! ;P
Now, as for the rest of my "gift" to my family, I made a nice dinner on Monday-sirloin steaks and my homemade stuffing that I only make about twice a year. My family loves my stuffing! Amber made the homemade mashed potatoes, and we used our cloth napkins and our nice serving bowls.
I set my hair in hot sticks since I had been home all day and hadn't curled my hair since my shower. I wanted to look nice, since it was to be a bit of a special meal.
Elissa got home close to the last minute, and then had to leave again, so we hurried to get everyone sat down and eating after we gave our thanks to God.
Amber turned on classical music, and it was really cool! It really did turn out to be a nice, fancier meal! And then I realized.....
In all my rush, I forgot to take the hot sticks out of my hair.
Well, thankfully, we were at home--the family didn't even seem to notice! (Uh-oh! Hope that doesn't say something about me for a regular day!)
The next time we have a special dinner, I'll be sure I don't decorate my head with bright pink circular hair ornaments! ;P
Speaking of embarrassing moments, have you read my short story, Impressing For Love, on my website? It's my attempt at writing a fictional romance, sort of, almost. :) (Psstt! The "embarrassing" comment should give you a hint about the story! Hope you'll take a peek!)
http://www.achocolatebouquet.com/id97.html
I gave them all little note cards, and put coupons in them for different things-my son has already used one of his coupons-the one for emptying all the trash for him for one day. A free trip to the mall and a few other free trips went to my daughter, along with some other things. Dan got a coupon for a free night out with ME!!! The man couldn't be more blessed!!! ;P
Now, as for the rest of my "gift" to my family, I made a nice dinner on Monday-sirloin steaks and my homemade stuffing that I only make about twice a year. My family loves my stuffing! Amber made the homemade mashed potatoes, and we used our cloth napkins and our nice serving bowls.
I set my hair in hot sticks since I had been home all day and hadn't curled my hair since my shower. I wanted to look nice, since it was to be a bit of a special meal.
Elissa got home close to the last minute, and then had to leave again, so we hurried to get everyone sat down and eating after we gave our thanks to God.
Amber turned on classical music, and it was really cool! It really did turn out to be a nice, fancier meal! And then I realized.....
In all my rush, I forgot to take the hot sticks out of my hair.
Well, thankfully, we were at home--the family didn't even seem to notice! (Uh-oh! Hope that doesn't say something about me for a regular day!)
The next time we have a special dinner, I'll be sure I don't decorate my head with bright pink circular hair ornaments! ;P
Speaking of embarrassing moments, have you read my short story, Impressing For Love, on my website? It's my attempt at writing a fictional romance, sort of, almost. :) (Psstt! The "embarrassing" comment should give you a hint about the story! Hope you'll take a peek!)
http://www.achocolatebouquet.com/id97.html
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Attention Walmart Shoppers!!!
Okay, who DOESN'T love a great bargain? I do, that's for sure! Which is why I did what I did just 2 short days ago.
I went to Walmart with my short list, and of all places, they had a cereal sale in front of the vitamins/cold meds/etc.-the complete opposite side of the grocery section of the store!
A ten ounce bag of Malt-O-Meal cereal was a buck. Just one dollar. The boxes you buy only LOOK much bigger, but they're not! So, with my cereal-loving husband, who eats a bowl of cereal like Lay's Chips-you can't eat just one!-I thought this to be a great opportunity to stock up.
So, guess what I did? Yep! You guessed it! I filled my cart with 34 bags of cereal. I mean, really! If you paid for the regular bags/boxes across the store, you would have spent that much on about 10 boxes of cereal! I even went over to the regular cereal aisle and CHECKED to make sure I was getting a bargain! And it's a good thing I had it right-I would have felt really stupid going back to the meds section and setting all the other goodies I found on top of one HUGE box of cereal, so that I could get to the cereal and RE-STOCK it in another one of their HUGE sale boxes, and then put my other goodies back in my cart. If it wasn't a bargain, I wasn't getting it!
So anyway! I must admit-I embarrassed myself just a little. I did consider checking out first thing with just the cereal, putting it in my car, and then coming back in to buy my other groceries and things I needed. But the Walmart man(the one with the very blond hair that works in sporting goods) convinced me it was A-O-K!
So I walked up and down the aisles of Walmart with my cart filled nearly to the top with cereal, and finally felt better once I explained to friends that I ran into that it was a really great deal, and told others about the great deal in front of the meds section, and then finally covering all of the cereal up with other foods. Had I not done that, they all might start wondering if I'm expecting again, and having a TERRIBLE craving for Shredded Wheat and Cinnamon Toasters! Either that, or I might be having the army over for breakfast!
So anyway! Amber got over her embarrassment, and I laughed and made excuses to everyone while in the check-out line(yep, the two couples behind me DID change check-out aisles!), and we made our merry way home to hide the majority of the stuff.
I think I made one tiny mistake. What was I thinking when I only grabbed one gallon of milk???
I went to Walmart with my short list, and of all places, they had a cereal sale in front of the vitamins/cold meds/etc.-the complete opposite side of the grocery section of the store!
A ten ounce bag of Malt-O-Meal cereal was a buck. Just one dollar. The boxes you buy only LOOK much bigger, but they're not! So, with my cereal-loving husband, who eats a bowl of cereal like Lay's Chips-you can't eat just one!-I thought this to be a great opportunity to stock up.
So, guess what I did? Yep! You guessed it! I filled my cart with 34 bags of cereal. I mean, really! If you paid for the regular bags/boxes across the store, you would have spent that much on about 10 boxes of cereal! I even went over to the regular cereal aisle and CHECKED to make sure I was getting a bargain! And it's a good thing I had it right-I would have felt really stupid going back to the meds section and setting all the other goodies I found on top of one HUGE box of cereal, so that I could get to the cereal and RE-STOCK it in another one of their HUGE sale boxes, and then put my other goodies back in my cart. If it wasn't a bargain, I wasn't getting it!
So anyway! I must admit-I embarrassed myself just a little. I did consider checking out first thing with just the cereal, putting it in my car, and then coming back in to buy my other groceries and things I needed. But the Walmart man(the one with the very blond hair that works in sporting goods) convinced me it was A-O-K!
So I walked up and down the aisles of Walmart with my cart filled nearly to the top with cereal, and finally felt better once I explained to friends that I ran into that it was a really great deal, and told others about the great deal in front of the meds section, and then finally covering all of the cereal up with other foods. Had I not done that, they all might start wondering if I'm expecting again, and having a TERRIBLE craving for Shredded Wheat and Cinnamon Toasters! Either that, or I might be having the army over for breakfast!
So anyway! Amber got over her embarrassment, and I laughed and made excuses to everyone while in the check-out line(yep, the two couples behind me DID change check-out aisles!), and we made our merry way home to hide the majority of the stuff.
I think I made one tiny mistake. What was I thinking when I only grabbed one gallon of milk???
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Can't Even B'lieve It!
I was reading the comments to my LAST post about my new hairstyle, and I must say, I cannot believe what I read! What!? You all think I'm some kind of MO-RON??? An ID-DEE-UT??? I mean, c'mon! I thought you all were my FRIENDS!!!
Listen, here is a picture of me....
Now, just picture me with dreadlocks, and a similar poof, except with a layer of fuzzy wire hovering above!
I am NOT going to humiliate myself by showing you a picture of me looking like a total dork! Like I said, can't even b'lieve it!
Now I WON'T be too humiliated to show you a picture of Dan looking like a dork!
I can say this because he was TRYING to look like a dork! I mean REALLY!!! If my hubby had GREEN chest hair, I certainly wouldn't post it for the world! THAT would humiliate ME! And actually, he never wears his shirt unbuttoned like that! This was for the purpose of impressing all of his preacher friends! ; P
Do you all like his furry friend? I actually got one of these for him and Dakota last year, after his back surgery. We didn't know how long he would be laid up from the surgery, so I thought he might take interested in getting good with a puppet! And he and Dakota could carry on a four-man conversation! These furry guys are so cute! Even the guy with the green fur in his shirt! : )
Listen, here is a picture of me....
Now, just picture me with dreadlocks, and a similar poof, except with a layer of fuzzy wire hovering above!
I am NOT going to humiliate myself by showing you a picture of me looking like a total dork! Like I said, can't even b'lieve it!
Now I WON'T be too humiliated to show you a picture of Dan looking like a dork!
I can say this because he was TRYING to look like a dork! I mean REALLY!!! If my hubby had GREEN chest hair, I certainly wouldn't post it for the world! THAT would humiliate ME! And actually, he never wears his shirt unbuttoned like that! This was for the purpose of impressing all of his preacher friends! ; P
Do you all like his furry friend? I actually got one of these for him and Dakota last year, after his back surgery. We didn't know how long he would be laid up from the surgery, so I thought he might take interested in getting good with a puppet! And he and Dakota could carry on a four-man conversation! These furry guys are so cute! Even the guy with the green fur in his shirt! : )
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
My Newest Hairstyle, And Tips For You!
Have you ever wanted to try a new hairstyle, and you have the idea in your mind, and then you try it in your hair? That is what I did yesterday, and I came away from the mirror with a new hairstyle and a few expert tips for my readers!
I was in a hurry, and decided to take sections of the front of my hair, twist them together until the twist was from top to bottom, and then roll them around a hot stick hair curler. I pulled the back of my hair in a ponytail, and did the same with divided sections.
I took the hot sticks out after a little while, and, well, let's say the look definately wasn't a pleasant surprise. Basically, the back of my hair looked like I brushed out some dreadlocks, and after I brushed out the front section and pulled it back, I sprayed it and thought it was good enough. I had to get going-I had to run into town and pick up Dan. When I came home and looked in the mirror again, it basically had that "just stuck my finger in a light socket" look, or another way of putting it is, I seemed to be wearing a halo of wirey fuzz above my hair.
I walked away from this experience, having learned two things that I'd like to share with you:
I was in a hurry, and decided to take sections of the front of my hair, twist them together until the twist was from top to bottom, and then roll them around a hot stick hair curler. I pulled the back of my hair in a ponytail, and did the same with divided sections.
I took the hot sticks out after a little while, and, well, let's say the look definately wasn't a pleasant surprise. Basically, the back of my hair looked like I brushed out some dreadlocks, and after I brushed out the front section and pulled it back, I sprayed it and thought it was good enough. I had to get going-I had to run into town and pick up Dan. When I came home and looked in the mirror again, it basically had that "just stuck my finger in a light socket" look, or another way of putting it is, I seemed to be wearing a halo of wirey fuzz above my hair.
I walked away from this experience, having learned two things that I'd like to share with you:
- If you would like to try this twist and roll hairstyle for yourself, DON'T. Trust me, it's NOT worth it.
- Don't try a new hairstyle 10 minutes before you need to leave your house. Sure, you'll get over the embarrassment of say, having to stop by the bank on the way home(thanks for not mentioning my fuzz halo, Karen!), but it's much better to let everyone think of you as plain Jane, or your normal self, rather than thinking that you've decided to try to be under 40 again, thus trying new, hip-for-a-punk hair styles. :)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Today Is My Big Day!!!
Happy Birthday, to MEeeee!!!
This is great! I woke up before 4 am this morning, and I can say, I don't feel a day over 40!!! This is great!
Okay, well I wasn't actually born 40 years ago yet-I have another 10 minutes to go!
Last night we took our kids to the Japanese restaurant for my birthday, but truthfully, because that particular experience is a treat for our family(a family of 5 eating out gets a bit costly, and the Japanese restaurant is NOT at the top of the to-do list when we need groceries), I really wanted to go for my children's sake-so they could enjoy this unique experience!
Have you ever been to a Japanese restaurant? If not, it's a great treat! You order your food, and the chef cooks it in front of you on a large grill, while doing tricks with the utinsels, and entertaining you with conversation, and giving you a chance to catch flying shrimp(they fling it with the spatula, you try to catch it with your mouth wide open)! All 3 of the kids really enjoyed it. :)
Oh! I think I forgot to tell you all that Amber had a surprise birthday party for me on Saturday! Dan, Dakota and I went to town for groceries, and due to a few small hints, I knew something was going on, but couldn't figure it out. I thought Dan had bought something, and someone was bringing it to my house while we were gone, and putting it together. I honestly did not expect to find a houseful of my closest friends here to celebrate with me! It was a very nice surprise!
Well, I am NOW officially 40 years old, as it is now 6:16 am. Dan is going to school with the kids, and Elissa is going to work, so guess what I am going to do to celebrate....
I am going to go back to bed! I hope this waking up at 4 am doesn't become a habit-I have heard that older people have a harder time sleeping. I hope it doesn't start the day you turn 40!
This is great! I woke up before 4 am this morning, and I can say, I don't feel a day over 40!!! This is great!
Okay, well I wasn't actually born 40 years ago yet-I have another 10 minutes to go!
Last night we took our kids to the Japanese restaurant for my birthday, but truthfully, because that particular experience is a treat for our family(a family of 5 eating out gets a bit costly, and the Japanese restaurant is NOT at the top of the to-do list when we need groceries), I really wanted to go for my children's sake-so they could enjoy this unique experience!
Have you ever been to a Japanese restaurant? If not, it's a great treat! You order your food, and the chef cooks it in front of you on a large grill, while doing tricks with the utinsels, and entertaining you with conversation, and giving you a chance to catch flying shrimp(they fling it with the spatula, you try to catch it with your mouth wide open)! All 3 of the kids really enjoyed it. :)
Oh! I think I forgot to tell you all that Amber had a surprise birthday party for me on Saturday! Dan, Dakota and I went to town for groceries, and due to a few small hints, I knew something was going on, but couldn't figure it out. I thought Dan had bought something, and someone was bringing it to my house while we were gone, and putting it together. I honestly did not expect to find a houseful of my closest friends here to celebrate with me! It was a very nice surprise!
Well, I am NOW officially 40 years old, as it is now 6:16 am. Dan is going to school with the kids, and Elissa is going to work, so guess what I am going to do to celebrate....
I am going to go back to bed! I hope this waking up at 4 am doesn't become a habit-I have heard that older people have a harder time sleeping. I hope it doesn't start the day you turn 40!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
New Chocolate Bouquets Up!
Hi Everyone!
Just a quick note to let you all know that I added some chocolate bouquets and some chocolate gift ideas to my website. I do have several people that stumble upon my site looking for chocolate bouquets, so I wanted to mention it for their benefit. I'll be adding more in the next few days! Some very affordable, simple and cute ideas just for you! And use your imagination with what colors you would like to use, and the sky is the limit!
http://achocolatebouquet.com/id91.html
http://achocolatebouquet.com/id90.html
http://achocolatebouquet.com/id92.html
http://achocolatebouquet.com/id93.html
Just a quick note to let you all know that I added some chocolate bouquets and some chocolate gift ideas to my website. I do have several people that stumble upon my site looking for chocolate bouquets, so I wanted to mention it for their benefit. I'll be adding more in the next few days! Some very affordable, simple and cute ideas just for you! And use your imagination with what colors you would like to use, and the sky is the limit!
http://achocolatebouquet.com/id91.html
http://achocolatebouquet.com/id90.html
http://achocolatebouquet.com/id92.html
http://achocolatebouquet.com/id93.html
Even I Am Not THAT Blon-d!
This is what happened:
I was sitting on the floor in the bedroom wrapping Christmas presents, while Dan was also in there with me.
I heard someone approach the bedroom door(you know how mothers are-we have many senses past the 5th well known ones--one being sensing when someone is in your bedroom at 3 a.m., and one being when you sense someone coming to your bedroom door while wrapping gifts!
I heard a very faint knock on the door, and about the same time, I tapped on the gift box I had in front of me.
I said, "Who is it?"
And Dan said, "That was you."
What Dan THOUGHT happened:
I was sitting on the floor wrapping gifts. I tapped on the box in front of me. I said, "Who is it?"
Okay, even I am not THAT ditzy! I mean, come on! Give me SOME credit!!!
Of course, if he really thinks I'm that Blon-d, I could probably get away with a lot of things, and he would not get angry, he would just look at me with pity and a very sympathetic mind! Hmm....let me think of some good things I could come up with.....
How about running a load of whites in the washer, using up all the hot water while he showers?
How about clipping my toenails on his side of the bed?
Or maybe using mustard in a recipe that calls for cheese since I'm out of cheese, and mustard is the same color?
Ya know, this could turn out to be a lot of fun! Hmm.....
I was sitting on the floor in the bedroom wrapping Christmas presents, while Dan was also in there with me.
I heard someone approach the bedroom door(you know how mothers are-we have many senses past the 5th well known ones--one being sensing when someone is in your bedroom at 3 a.m., and one being when you sense someone coming to your bedroom door while wrapping gifts!
I heard a very faint knock on the door, and about the same time, I tapped on the gift box I had in front of me.
I said, "Who is it?"
And Dan said, "That was you."
What Dan THOUGHT happened:
I was sitting on the floor wrapping gifts. I tapped on the box in front of me. I said, "Who is it?"
Okay, even I am not THAT ditzy! I mean, come on! Give me SOME credit!!!
Of course, if he really thinks I'm that Blon-d, I could probably get away with a lot of things, and he would not get angry, he would just look at me with pity and a very sympathetic mind! Hmm....let me think of some good things I could come up with.....
How about running a load of whites in the washer, using up all the hot water while he showers?
How about clipping my toenails on his side of the bed?
Or maybe using mustard in a recipe that calls for cheese since I'm out of cheese, and mustard is the same color?
Ya know, this could turn out to be a lot of fun! Hmm.....
Monday, January 25, 2010
Coming Real Soon!
Hi Everyone!
Just a quick note while my computer is down, still being fixed at the shop...I'm using Dan's laptop right now, but haven't done any new posts yet.
Just a quick note to let you all know that I am putting up several new chocolate bouquet ideas on my website, http://www.achocolatebouquet.com/ ,by the end of this week! I can't wait! And I thought I would give you all a sneak preview of what to expect! Check my website(toward the end of the week, or next week) if you'd like directions how to make any of them! :)
Just a quick note while my computer is down, still being fixed at the shop...I'm using Dan's laptop right now, but haven't done any new posts yet.
Just a quick note to let you all know that I am putting up several new chocolate bouquet ideas on my website, http://www.achocolatebouquet.com/ ,by the end of this week! I can't wait! And I thought I would give you all a sneak preview of what to expect! Check my website(toward the end of the week, or next week) if you'd like directions how to make any of them! :)
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Two More Weeks!
Ahh...two more weeks, and guess what? The BIG 4-0 will be upon me!!! AGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, let's get past the drama!
Have you all been thinking about my diet? You'll all be so happy for me--I gained about 3 pounds!
What??? You thought I meant...NOOOOO................
I'm on a GAIN WEIGHT DIET!!!
(wink, wink!)
Actually, guess what? Hubby is getting me an eliptical machine for my birthday-NOT because he thinks I need it-because he knows I'd like one! Plus the whole family can use it! If you've never used one, they're really cool! MUCH easier on the knees than a stair stepper.
If any of you want to send me gifts, please send LOTS of ANTI-WRINKLE CREAMS!!!! I might also like a few wigs---maybe I should request blonde wigs, for my mid-life crisis? My hair is turning gray awfully fast! It's like it overslept and is hurrying before the big 4-0 gets here!
If you all have any other great ideas for my 40th birthday, just send all my gifts to the "Getting Older and Not Sure I Can Handle It" Foundation, PA, c/o Josanne.
My computer is going to the---GASP!!!---computer doctor tomorrow. I hope it's not a SERIOUS surgery, only minor sicknesses! This little gadget has things to do for me, like, NOW!!! I've got pics and videos that need to go up on my website for Valentine's Day! The computer doctor says it will be about 4 or 5 days once I take it in.
So, if you don't hear from me for a week, you'll know why! :)
Okay, let's get past the drama!
Have you all been thinking about my diet? You'll all be so happy for me--I gained about 3 pounds!
What??? You thought I meant...NOOOOO................
I'm on a GAIN WEIGHT DIET!!!
(wink, wink!)
Actually, guess what? Hubby is getting me an eliptical machine for my birthday-NOT because he thinks I need it-because he knows I'd like one! Plus the whole family can use it! If you've never used one, they're really cool! MUCH easier on the knees than a stair stepper.
If any of you want to send me gifts, please send LOTS of ANTI-WRINKLE CREAMS!!!! I might also like a few wigs---maybe I should request blonde wigs, for my mid-life crisis? My hair is turning gray awfully fast! It's like it overslept and is hurrying before the big 4-0 gets here!
If you all have any other great ideas for my 40th birthday, just send all my gifts to the "Getting Older and Not Sure I Can Handle It" Foundation, PA, c/o Josanne.
My computer is going to the---GASP!!!---computer doctor tomorrow. I hope it's not a SERIOUS surgery, only minor sicknesses! This little gadget has things to do for me, like, NOW!!! I've got pics and videos that need to go up on my website for Valentine's Day! The computer doctor says it will be about 4 or 5 days once I take it in.
So, if you don't hear from me for a week, you'll know why! :)
Sunday, January 17, 2010
An Engineer's Guide to Cats
This is for all of the cat lovers out there! Those of us who love cats know the points made in this video are true. For all others, you will get to see how fun it is to be a cat lover! :)
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Just a Reminder
Just a reminder to all of us, as we are going thru our day...
Did you wake up this morning and "couldn't find a thing to wear"?
Did you go to the cupboard and complain to yourself that there is nothing to eat?
Did you get in your car and go where you needed to go, take care of what you needed to take care of?
Did your family return home today after school, work, errands, etc.?
Remember the victims in Haiti, whose smallest concern right now is a matching outfit for the day.
Remember the victims in Haiti, who are very poor, and are at the mercies of the world to help them with food and clean water-reporters have seen these people rubbing their stomachs because they are hungry.
Remember the victims in Haiti, who have many road that cannot be used, who cannot go where they want to go and take care of things that are even desperately calling for their attention-looking for their missing loved ones, or helping family members across town to look for their loved ones.
Remember the victims in Haiti, and ask the Lord to forgive us for our murmuring, and ask Him to help these people.
If you cannot donate money or other items that local businesses may be collecting to help this country, then please be sure to lift your voice to God and pray for this devestated country. It may be your prayer that causes a millionaire to donate. It may be your prayer that causes a grieving family to be comforted. It may even be your prayer that causes a buried victim to be found.
Just a reminder to remember the people in Haiti, pray for them, and remember how blessed we are to be sleeping in our own beds at night, with our families safely tucked in, and a reminder to not take for granted food on our tables and clothes in our closets.
Did you wake up this morning and "couldn't find a thing to wear"?
Did you go to the cupboard and complain to yourself that there is nothing to eat?
Did you get in your car and go where you needed to go, take care of what you needed to take care of?
Did your family return home today after school, work, errands, etc.?
Remember the victims in Haiti, whose smallest concern right now is a matching outfit for the day.
Remember the victims in Haiti, who are very poor, and are at the mercies of the world to help them with food and clean water-reporters have seen these people rubbing their stomachs because they are hungry.
Remember the victims in Haiti, who have many road that cannot be used, who cannot go where they want to go and take care of things that are even desperately calling for their attention-looking for their missing loved ones, or helping family members across town to look for their loved ones.
Remember the victims in Haiti, and ask the Lord to forgive us for our murmuring, and ask Him to help these people.
If you cannot donate money or other items that local businesses may be collecting to help this country, then please be sure to lift your voice to God and pray for this devestated country. It may be your prayer that causes a millionaire to donate. It may be your prayer that causes a grieving family to be comforted. It may even be your prayer that causes a buried victim to be found.
Just a reminder to remember the people in Haiti, pray for them, and remember how blessed we are to be sleeping in our own beds at night, with our families safely tucked in, and a reminder to not take for granted food on our tables and clothes in our closets.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Genes, or Brainwashing?
I was glancing thru a catalog this morning when I came across this ad. And it got me to thinking....see if you have an answer to the mystery.....
Look at this picture. A mother and her daughter--both FEMALE. Not a mother and her SON--a mother and her DAUGHTER.
Both are smiling. Mom is looking at the brownies while holding her daughter. Smiling.
One again, Mom is looking at a pan of brownies. BROWNIES equal.....
CHOCOLATE!!!
So here are the questions....
We already know why Mom is smiling at a pan of brownies-I mean LOOK! It's just her and her LITTLE girl, who can't possibly eat much. Chocolate equals bliss, and if Mom's daughter can only eat one brownie---one and a half TOPS---then there is A LOT of bliss left over for Mom. Oh HAPPY DAY!!!
Next, I'm not sure if the daughter's smile is genuine....so.....is she really happy that she has a pan full of brownies in front of her, hoping she can scarf down the record-breaking(her own record, that is) one and a half brownies, or is Mom whispering in her ear..."Look Baby....chocolate.....a whole pan of chocolate brownies......mmmmm............chocolate........choc.........o..........late...........mmmmmmmmmm................"?
Now, let's imagine that this scene is being replayed all over the world. I know it is in America, for sure! Mothers cutting up brownies, daughters standing close by....
Now!!! Help me come to a conclusion.....
Everybody knows that women have a reputation for loving chocolate, right? What I want to know is.....
Is it in our genes, or are we brainwashed???
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Fascinating Facts About Me! Part 3
I know you all are just...well...fascinated!!! I mean, you all never dreamed I would have a sock collection(under my pillow) and a fascination with dirt, did you???
This will be the last of my Fascinating Facts series for now, and I know this one is really going to surprise you!
Are you ready?
I ambi tri quart--I am multi-lingual!!! Are you surprised???
Of course I'm rusty on my Ohioan language, but have adapted to the Pennsylvania language pretty well, after 16 years of being here. I know how to say agaaan--spelled "again", pronounced "uh-gaan". I've noticed other subtle accent adaptions that have begun to come naturally as well.
I understand Redneck very well, but don't speak it as fluently as I understand it. I even understand the culture! I was blessed to attend a wedding in this culture, so I was able to experience the whole effect of culture and language!
I am fluent in sign language commands. My children have become rather fluent as well. When I spin my finger in a circle in the air, that means "turn around" in church. When I shake my head no, that means "don't do that in public!". When I put my finger across my lips vertically, that means, "Your dad is SLEEPING...how many times do I have to tell you to be QUIET?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?"
And when I roll my eyes back into my head while throwing my head back, that means, "Amber, have you stopped talking for 30 seconds since you woke up this morning???" I'll probably have to learn the next sign that goes hand in hand with that one--maybe rolling my eyes back into my head, and then putting my head in my hands, which will mean, "Thanks Amber, now your little brother is catching on!!!". (Amber, you know I love you, Baby!)
So there you have it! I am multi-lingual!
My brother-in-law Tim married a beautiful lady from Kansas a little over a year ago, and in this small town we live in, she is actually employed as a FRENCH INTERPRETER!!! No joke!
After Tim showed me a picture on his cell phone of the fancy holiday desserts she makes, and learning that this girl is extremely intelligent, and sews clothing fit for a queen, and always, always looks like a million bucks, I started to worry! I'm thinking, Well, there goes my status as the favorite daughter-in-law! I guess being a dingbat can only gain a person favor for so many years! And then I'm thinking, Dan is going to think Tim got the better end of the deal when it came to finding a talented wife!
But once I got to know this lovely lady, I was able to rest my worried little head. She's so down to earth and is just a beautiful person! I love her dearly, and she was the perfect addition to this family!
And besides all that, I have to silently, quietly smile to myself....she might know French, but I understand Redneck better than she ever will, so I have the secret pleasure of knowing I've one upped her! But no need to tell her...we'll just keep this our little secret! :)
This will be the last of my Fascinating Facts series for now, and I know this one is really going to surprise you!
Are you ready?
I am
Of course I'm rusty on my Ohioan language, but have adapted to the Pennsylvania language pretty well, after 16 years of being here. I know how to say agaaan--spelled "again", pronounced "uh-gaan". I've noticed other subtle accent adaptions that have begun to come naturally as well.
I understand Redneck very well, but don't speak it as fluently as I understand it. I even understand the culture! I was blessed to attend a wedding in this culture, so I was able to experience the whole effect of culture and language!
I am fluent in sign language commands. My children have become rather fluent as well. When I spin my finger in a circle in the air, that means "turn around" in church. When I shake my head no, that means "don't do that in public!". When I put my finger across my lips vertically, that means, "Your dad is SLEEPING...how many times do I have to tell you to be QUIET?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?"
And when I roll my eyes back into my head while throwing my head back, that means, "Amber, have you stopped talking for 30 seconds since you woke up this morning???" I'll probably have to learn the next sign that goes hand in hand with that one--maybe rolling my eyes back into my head, and then putting my head in my hands, which will mean, "Thanks Amber, now your little brother is catching on!!!". (Amber, you know I love you, Baby!)
So there you have it! I am multi-lingual!
My brother-in-law Tim married a beautiful lady from Kansas a little over a year ago, and in this small town we live in, she is actually employed as a FRENCH INTERPRETER!!! No joke!
After Tim showed me a picture on his cell phone of the fancy holiday desserts she makes, and learning that this girl is extremely intelligent, and sews clothing fit for a queen, and always, always looks like a million bucks, I started to worry! I'm thinking, Well, there goes my status as the favorite daughter-in-law! I guess being a dingbat can only gain a person favor for so many years! And then I'm thinking, Dan is going to think Tim got the better end of the deal when it came to finding a talented wife!
But once I got to know this lovely lady, I was able to rest my worried little head. She's so down to earth and is just a beautiful person! I love her dearly, and she was the perfect addition to this family!
And besides all that, I have to silently, quietly smile to myself....she might know French, but I understand Redneck better than she ever will, so I have the secret pleasure of knowing I've one upped her! But no need to tell her...we'll just keep this our little secret! :)
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Fascinating Facts About Me! Part 2
Well, now that you all know I'm fascinated with dirt, we can move on to the next fascinating fact about me!
I have a sock collection...
Under my pillow. :)
You see, this girl right here has bad circulation in my feet, so I often go to bed with socks on. If my feet aren't warm, then I can't warm up! I'll rub my tootsies together over and over again, trying to get them warm, and if they won't warm up, I sleep horribly. I'm sure others can relate!
We have a pad on our bed that somehow collects your body heat and then evenly distributes it, or something like that. But when you first get in bed, you feel like you've just laid on a bed of ice cubes. To remedy that, I bought a heating blanket!
So! If you have a pad that evenly distributes your body heat, and you have a heating blanket to help warm up the bed pad, guess what happens!
You drift off to sleep with sweet dreams swirling around your head, covered to your chin in warmth and coziness, and a smile on your face because your warm, cozy bed is the most wonderful place on earth!
And then...
You wake up about two hours later, shaking yourself from the dream that you are visiting the center of the earth! Sometimes the dream changes-you think you are in a wet suit while walking on the surface of the sun(nothing like waking up soaked with sweat!), and other times, you're laying on a beach in Hawaii, when suddenly, the temperature raises 200 degrees, and you aren't enjoying your vacation anymore!!!
So anyway! Once I come back to conciousness, and realize I'm not in the core of the earth, or walking on the sun, or vacationing in Hawaii, I wipe the sweat from my brow, and reach for my feet! I take my socks off.
I drift back off to sleep, and sometimes wake back up a couple of hours later, only to realize that no, I'm not really in Alaska, sharing an igloo with an eskimo that SNORES REALLY LOUD!!! Why, I'm home in my own bed! And since I'm cold, I can just slip my socks back on!
I found that putting my socks under my pillow is much easier than groping in the dark on the floor next to the bed, hoping to find them.
Since I don't wake up twice every night, and don't always need to put my socks back on, I've found that I accumulate quite a collection under my pillow! When we change the sheets, sometimes socks have even worked their way to Dan's side of the bed!
So there you have it-I collect socks. :)
I have a sock collection...
Under my pillow. :)
You see, this girl right here has bad circulation in my feet, so I often go to bed with socks on. If my feet aren't warm, then I can't warm up! I'll rub my tootsies together over and over again, trying to get them warm, and if they won't warm up, I sleep horribly. I'm sure others can relate!
We have a pad on our bed that somehow collects your body heat and then evenly distributes it, or something like that. But when you first get in bed, you feel like you've just laid on a bed of ice cubes. To remedy that, I bought a heating blanket!
So! If you have a pad that evenly distributes your body heat, and you have a heating blanket to help warm up the bed pad, guess what happens!
You drift off to sleep with sweet dreams swirling around your head, covered to your chin in warmth and coziness, and a smile on your face because your warm, cozy bed is the most wonderful place on earth!
And then...
You wake up about two hours later, shaking yourself from the dream that you are visiting the center of the earth! Sometimes the dream changes-you think you are in a wet suit while walking on the surface of the sun(nothing like waking up soaked with sweat!), and other times, you're laying on a beach in Hawaii, when suddenly, the temperature raises 200 degrees, and you aren't enjoying your vacation anymore!!!
So anyway! Once I come back to conciousness, and realize I'm not in the core of the earth, or walking on the sun, or vacationing in Hawaii, I wipe the sweat from my brow, and reach for my feet! I take my socks off.
I drift back off to sleep, and sometimes wake back up a couple of hours later, only to realize that no, I'm not really in Alaska, sharing an igloo with an eskimo that SNORES REALLY LOUD!!! Why, I'm home in my own bed! And since I'm cold, I can just slip my socks back on!
I found that putting my socks under my pillow is much easier than groping in the dark on the floor next to the bed, hoping to find them.
Since I don't wake up twice every night, and don't always need to put my socks back on, I've found that I accumulate quite a collection under my pillow! When we change the sheets, sometimes socks have even worked their way to Dan's side of the bed!
So there you have it-I collect socks. :)
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Fascinating Facts About Me! Part One
Reading my blog, you probably feel like you know me just a little bit. I thought I would help you to get to know me a little better! And maybe you should help me in getting to know you as well-comment on this post and tell me one or two fascinating facts about you!
Are you ready? Hopefully I'll gain a reader or two, and not lose the faithful readers I have! I mean, surely there is someone out there that shares my facsination with....
DIRT! Ok, not just any dirt. I mean, you won't see my sitting in my yard or driveway with a stick, digging holes in the ground-I try to catch my son before he does these things-I'm certainly not going to go out and join him! Maybe more than a fascination with dirt, it is more of a fascination with things that suck up dirt! I have a wind tunnel vaccuum cleaner-actually I have two! And no, I don't have two because of my obsession with dirt-I have two because my house has three levels, and it's easier than always having to lug them up and down all three levels.
Anyway! My fascination began when I first bought a wind-tunnel vaccuum. This was at my old house, where we heated with a wood stove. It seems that the wood smoke seeped into everything in the house, including the carpet-at least that is what I'm blaming all the dust on. Everytime I used my vaccuum, I just couldn't believe all the dust I collected!
Since moving to our new home, I still have this fascination! Yes, I am guilty of vaccuuming one room, emptying the dirt container, and then vaccuuming the next room. You would probably think I'm either making contestants out of each of my rooms for who has the most dirt, or that I am trying to measure which one of my children brings in the most dirt so that I can convict them of their crime!
Vaccuums aren't the only thing that suck up dirt. My other fascination is the carpet shampooer! I am usually 10 pounds lighter when I finish cleaning my carpets-the shampooer and I both get quite a workout! I will go over the same carpet over and over and over..and....over.......and........over.........again until my "dirty" water comes out clear. We might need golashes every time we enter the dining room for a meal, but my carpets will be CLEAN, by golly!
Can you picture a vaccuum cleaner commercial coming out when the bagless vacs were a new thing? I don't know if they actually had one on TV or not, but I can see it in my mind. A woman vaccuums her carpet, and then stands in front of her suction monster, half bent over, with mouth wide open, staring at the full cup. And here she thought her other vaccuum cleaner with the bag always did a great job! Well, wasn't she surprised!
My point in mentioning the commercial is because I could do that commercial, and I wouldn't even need acting lessons! It would be real!
We don't wear our shoes in the house, and I cleaned the carpets when we bought the house. It doesn't matter how clean you are, you are still going to have a bagless vac that fills with dusty stuff....
.....fascinating!
Are you ready? Hopefully I'll gain a reader or two, and not lose the faithful readers I have! I mean, surely there is someone out there that shares my facsination with....
DIRT! Ok, not just any dirt. I mean, you won't see my sitting in my yard or driveway with a stick, digging holes in the ground-I try to catch my son before he does these things-I'm certainly not going to go out and join him! Maybe more than a fascination with dirt, it is more of a fascination with things that suck up dirt! I have a wind tunnel vaccuum cleaner-actually I have two! And no, I don't have two because of my obsession with dirt-I have two because my house has three levels, and it's easier than always having to lug them up and down all three levels.
Anyway! My fascination began when I first bought a wind-tunnel vaccuum. This was at my old house, where we heated with a wood stove. It seems that the wood smoke seeped into everything in the house, including the carpet-at least that is what I'm blaming all the dust on. Everytime I used my vaccuum, I just couldn't believe all the dust I collected!
Since moving to our new home, I still have this fascination! Yes, I am guilty of vaccuuming one room, emptying the dirt container, and then vaccuuming the next room. You would probably think I'm either making contestants out of each of my rooms for who has the most dirt, or that I am trying to measure which one of my children brings in the most dirt so that I can convict them of their crime!
Vaccuums aren't the only thing that suck up dirt. My other fascination is the carpet shampooer! I am usually 10 pounds lighter when I finish cleaning my carpets-the shampooer and I both get quite a workout! I will go over the same carpet over and over and over..and....over.......and........over.........again until my "dirty" water comes out clear. We might need golashes every time we enter the dining room for a meal, but my carpets will be CLEAN, by golly!
Can you picture a vaccuum cleaner commercial coming out when the bagless vacs were a new thing? I don't know if they actually had one on TV or not, but I can see it in my mind. A woman vaccuums her carpet, and then stands in front of her suction monster, half bent over, with mouth wide open, staring at the full cup. And here she thought her other vaccuum cleaner with the bag always did a great job! Well, wasn't she surprised!
My point in mentioning the commercial is because I could do that commercial, and I wouldn't even need acting lessons! It would be real!
We don't wear our shoes in the house, and I cleaned the carpets when we bought the house. It doesn't matter how clean you are, you are still going to have a bagless vac that fills with dusty stuff....
.....fascinating!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Job Possibilities For 2010
Yahoo has a list of the top 10 jobs that are expecting a great future.
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-tomorrow_s_new_hottest_jobs-1075
The GREAT news is...I think I qualify for ALL but one of them!!! Wow! And here I was worried about what we are going to do in the future!
See if you don't agree with me!...
First up-a biomedical engineer:
I know how to use a spoon to get medicine down a child's throat! I also know trickery-isn't that what an engineer does-figures out ways to make things work? It's really not all that hard, and I'm amazed that this is going to actually be an up and coming career!
Next, a financial examiner:
I am a PRO at this one! I examine bills regularly, and I examine all receipts in hubby's wallet...."WHEN did you go to the Chinese Restaurant without me???" "You spent $6 on a half gallon of ice cream? Babe, we gotta talk!"... I also know how to examine my own receipts-whenever I hit the thrift stores, I backtrack in my mind over and over and over and over again what I spent, because it disappears WAY too fast!
Next, medical science:
I'm pretty good at this one too! Okay, Kota doesn't feel well and has a rash on his arm...I could probably give him Benedryl, and then mix antibiotic ointment and aloe vera on the rash. Surely the mixture will bring good results...
Next, a physician's assistant:
I can do this! I already do! When I take my kiddos to the doctor, I am more that willing to help assist the doctor with what I think my kids need! "Now Doc, SURELY you have SOMETHING that can make my kids desire to clean their rooms and do their homework without asking! Wait!!! I'm already experienced in medical science...why don't you just let me go back to your medicine cabinet and see what I might be able to mix together..."
Next, a biochemist/biopysicist:
Now really, how hard is it to study living things and their make-up, or how electrical energy affects living things? I mean, I study my kids regularly, notice their inability to make sense when it comes to chores and homework, and I have it all figured out--they're aliens. As far as electrical energy, most of us know someone who was struck by lightning, or accidentally touched an electric fence. All you have to do is ask them how it affected them! And these jobs are paying HOW MUCH??? What am I waiting for??? What are YOU waiting for???
Next, a skin care specialist:
Oh yeah, this one is a natural calling for me! Actually, what woman isn't a skin care specialist? We notice every little detail, every blemish, every fine line, every pore! While we're at it, let's be hair care specialists too! I specialize in noticing how gray I am going how fast!
And lastly, an athletic trainer:
This one, I'm sad to say, I could not do. I do know how to turn on a treadmill, or at least, I think I remember how to! Unless this includes.....oh.....never mind....well...is there such thing as gut muscles? That doesn't sound very lady like, and I try to be a lady! But if there IS such a thing, then I'm not sure why I sit down in my how-to videos to hide me from mid section and down! Hmm...maybe I'll look into it....
Well, don't think I'll have time for much blogging anymore--since I qualify for almost all of these job positions, I'm going to be in high demand, and will be spending my time flying around the country in my private jet, since apparently there must be a shortage in these areas....
Or maybe...maybe I'll let Dan explain these job titles to me a little better, before I go apply for the loan for my private jet. It may turn out that I am the one who needs to find a financial examiner.....
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-tomorrow_s_new_hottest_jobs-1075
The GREAT news is...I think I qualify for ALL but one of them!!! Wow! And here I was worried about what we are going to do in the future!
See if you don't agree with me!...
First up-a biomedical engineer:
I know how to use a spoon to get medicine down a child's throat! I also know trickery-isn't that what an engineer does-figures out ways to make things work? It's really not all that hard, and I'm amazed that this is going to actually be an up and coming career!
Next, a financial examiner:
I am a PRO at this one! I examine bills regularly, and I examine all receipts in hubby's wallet...."WHEN did you go to the Chinese Restaurant without me???" "You spent $6 on a half gallon of ice cream? Babe, we gotta talk!"... I also know how to examine my own receipts-whenever I hit the thrift stores, I backtrack in my mind over and over and over and over again what I spent, because it disappears WAY too fast!
Next, medical science:
I'm pretty good at this one too! Okay, Kota doesn't feel well and has a rash on his arm...I could probably give him Benedryl, and then mix antibiotic ointment and aloe vera on the rash. Surely the mixture will bring good results...
Next, a physician's assistant:
I can do this! I already do! When I take my kiddos to the doctor, I am more that willing to help assist the doctor with what I think my kids need! "Now Doc, SURELY you have SOMETHING that can make my kids desire to clean their rooms and do their homework without asking! Wait!!! I'm already experienced in medical science...why don't you just let me go back to your medicine cabinet and see what I might be able to mix together..."
Next, a biochemist/biopysicist:
Now really, how hard is it to study living things and their make-up, or how electrical energy affects living things? I mean, I study my kids regularly, notice their inability to make sense when it comes to chores and homework, and I have it all figured out--they're aliens. As far as electrical energy, most of us know someone who was struck by lightning, or accidentally touched an electric fence. All you have to do is ask them how it affected them! And these jobs are paying HOW MUCH??? What am I waiting for??? What are YOU waiting for???
Next, a skin care specialist:
Oh yeah, this one is a natural calling for me! Actually, what woman isn't a skin care specialist? We notice every little detail, every blemish, every fine line, every pore! While we're at it, let's be hair care specialists too! I specialize in noticing how gray I am going how fast!
And lastly, an athletic trainer:
This one, I'm sad to say, I could not do. I do know how to turn on a treadmill, or at least, I think I remember how to! Unless this includes.....oh.....never mind....well...is there such thing as gut muscles? That doesn't sound very lady like, and I try to be a lady! But if there IS such a thing, then I'm not sure why I sit down in my how-to videos to hide me from mid section and down! Hmm...maybe I'll look into it....
Well, don't think I'll have time for much blogging anymore--since I qualify for almost all of these job positions, I'm going to be in high demand, and will be spending my time flying around the country in my private jet, since apparently there must be a shortage in these areas....
Or maybe...maybe I'll let Dan explain these job titles to me a little better, before I go apply for the loan for my private jet. It may turn out that I am the one who needs to find a financial examiner.....
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