Magnolia Memories 08

Anything POSITIVE

2011-01-14T11:41:00.000-08:00

Where do you go when you become totally lost???? I have always been a religious person. But today I am just really not sure of who or what I am..For the last six months I have been upside down..It has just been one horrible thing after the other. Lost job, unable to collect unemployment from the company which I went to work for..This I knew but the lady that run the non-profit organization cut my hours..I had been let go at the radio station in July 2009. I received my unemployment from the station. Because I chose not to take the hours that she was going to give me which was not full-time hours I just quit.She was able to block me from drawing the money that I had left over from the radio station..Yes, so now I have nothing coming in..Christmas was the hardest with my GRANDS..A great friend allowed me to work in her shop for gifts. Thank you Jeanne..A deer ran into the side of my car Halloween night..I had to use the check to pay rent and utilities bills.My car will never be fixed.Does anyone know of anywhere that I can get assistance with my rent..I am getting food stamps..God I truly believe knew just the right time for the deer to come to my path..I am just sooooo sure that GOD has truly given up on me..Please leave me some scriptures or a note..Needing help!! Are you someone that can help me..Put me in the right direction for help.....

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2011-01-11T12:30:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful start into the NEW YEAR...The Thursday before New Year Eve I got sick. I thought oh no not the flu..Body aches, chills, fever and just a horrible cough..OK started on Thera Flu oh the taste disgusting, from Thera flu to Mucinex DM added Robitussin to the menu still getting sicker and sicker...Bronchitis very possible..After 50 years I now have AStHMA back..Just hard to believe.I am a proud owner of SYMBICORT INhaler.My lungs are in very bad shape..The wonderful start of my New Year I have quit SMOKING on my own...Cold turkey no help..Do I get a ribbon of course I do...Asthma as a child was horrible..I guess you out grow but it is actually always in your lungs...Off with the first chapter of my book..Whats your story this past week??

@)!! OPPORTUNITY!!!!!

2011-01-11T11:25:00.000-08:00

We will open a NEW BOOK..ITS PAGES ARE BLANK. We are going to put words on them ourselves. THE BOOK IS CALLED OPPORTUNITY and its first chapter is NEW YEARS DAY

BE SURE TO VISIT

2010-12-03T09:53:00.000-08:00

Kristen's Creations has A Giveaway!!!!!

Just Like Santa

2010-12-03T09:23:00.000-08:00

It is sooo hard to believe that it is almost Christmas. Where has 2010 gone??

For me hours and hours being spend on Facebook. That tells you that I have wasted hours

of time keeping up with friends..I am back to blogging. Many, many blogs that I followed have not posted anything in sometime. Hope all is well with you. If you haven't stopped by please let me invite you to come..I am going to be like Santa traveling from place to place..

Counting the days!!!!

2010-08-29T14:13:00.000-07:00

This Christmas Catus was given to me by my aunt.Moving it from her home to mine, I was so afraid that it would die.One thing that she told me was it needed the proper sunlight. ..Soooooo far it is doing just GREAT!! I am just counting the days until it gets blooms on it. When do they start blooming?? It just continues to grow and it has added many new shoots on it. Gosh I just can't wait for it to bloom.

WHAT does your home say about you?

2010-08-23T10:21:00.000-07:00

We all want to believe that we're not judged by our appearances, or by the appearances of our homes, but who are we kidding? We are! And whether we like it or not, we do make first impressions and they do count! Your home is a reflection of your inner self, and it says so much about you than you may have thought possible. Have you ever said to yourself,"If these walls could talk"? Well, they do! What does your home say about you? What was the state of your home when you left for work this morning? I realize that we are all in a hurry and looking for a few extra moments just to breathe, but you'd be amazed how just a few simple little steps in the morning and at night can really make a difference in your life..

Look who is enjoying new pillows

2010-08-21T17:20:00.000-07:00

From my home to yours..My wonderful neighbor had these pillows in her home at one time..The colors no longer matched with her new color scheme..I am so glad they didn't match because she gave them to me..They are just the right color for me..Although any and everything goes in my home..Bella has been enjoying them today with her toy.Please visit Southern Belle 1967.This is a new blog with alot of love behind it. Have a great day.

My favorite place!!!!!

2010-07-21T16:55:00.000-07:00

Such a Haven for me...Many hours are spend in this flower garden..There is nothing any better than sitting and listening to the fountains. Gosh the most depressing place when winter comes..Hope you enjoy this flower as much as I have..

VERY TOUCHING!!!

2010-07-21T08:34:00.000-07:00

ABOUT SIX MONTHS AGO FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HERE

IN MERIDIAN YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES CLASS TOOK ON A PROJECT HERE AT THE WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER..THE FIRST PROJECT WAS TO BUILD A PLAYGROUND FOR JESUS. WHICH IS COMPLETED. NEXT TO OUR CENTER IS HIGHWAY VILLAGE APARTMENTS WHICH IS A VERY RUFF PLACE AT TIMES. THE PLAYGROUND IS SOMETHING FOR THOSE CHILDREN AND ANY CHILDREN THAT WOULD LIKE TO COME AND USE THE PLAYGROUND. SO FAIR THE GATE HAS BEEN TORN DOWN..NOT BAD AT ALL THE KIDS TRULY APPRECIATE THE PLAYGROUND.

EACH WEEK ONE OF THE GUYS FROM THE CHURCH TAKES A CASE THAT NEEDS TO BE SHARED.THIS IS DONE UNDER JOHN 3:17. HE LETS THE PEOPLE IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON HERE IN OUR COMMUNITY..IT IS JUST AMAZING HOW MANY PEOPLE REACH OUT TO THESE NEEDS.

THIS IS ONE OF THE STORIES THAT WE AIRED

“If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has not pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?”

We will be sponsoring 8 children to experience Gaits to Greatness. The children will be selected through the Wesley House Victim Service Agency. We will be enrolling 8 children who have been sexually abused. (For an example of one of the children who will be enrolled – This child has been sexually abused by a family member. The child has shut down emotionally with little interaction with others. There is zero trust in this child’s life. The child is having trouble eating, and having simple conversations. The child will not disclose who the family member was, or much about the abuse.) The children will go through a four week session where they will be spending four hours each week experiencing play therapy with a horse. Children who are sexually abused have their sense of power and control taken away from them.

One of my favorite....

2010-07-21T05:34:00.001-07:00

GREAT IDEA....

2010-07-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NO ONE HAS PATIENCE ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOW TRUE!!!!

2010-07-20T15:12:00.000-07:00

“It takes two people to ruin a perfectly good day. First a person who says something downright nasty about you, and second, a dear friend who makes sure you hear about it immediately.”

It's Been A Lucy Kind of Day!!!!

2010-07-14T19:10:00.000-07:00

What a Wednesday...Dressed for work this morning with one black shoe and one navy shoe..OK!!!!!! Computer would not start up this morning at work..Great reason the computer was unpluged from power box..While trying to figure out what was wrong with my computer..I thought something is going on here, one of the lenses in my glasses had fallen out..You know those nice reading glasses. Those we have so many pairs of..We can't find not a pair when we need them.. OK, Spilled a full glass of coke with that store bought ice in my purse..Went to clean the spill up and knocked picture frame off. One thing followed the other..
I feel like Lucy just one mess after the other..Oh yes how can I forget went to put lipstick on and the lipstick broke off...Maybe my night will only get BETTER!!!!!!!

Welcome back toooooo Blogging!!!!

2010-07-13T18:33:00.001-07:00

I can truly say I have missed blogging....When I left for a few months
I had lost my job...God had the perfect place for me...On February 16th I
was blessed with a new job...I am working with the best group of people.
We have six agencies under one large building..We have a Pre-school ages
3-5..Child Advocate Center, clothing room, food pantry and we offer GED's,Anger
Management, Parenting Classes. We also help with paying utilities. The best part
of our Center we have a FREE CLINIC can you believe how blessed I am to be a part
Of such a ministry...All our clients has to do is come in and feel out application with us..
IF THE NEED IS THERE THEN WE BOTH RECEIVE A BLESSING...They needed to be served
and we were able to serve them.......I hope in the coming weeks I will find you..
Have a great night..Back tomorrow with something special.

Griswalds vacation Destin 2010

2010-07-13T17:15:00.000-07:00

Connor and Cooper Destin 2010

Cooper 2010

In June my we all went to Destin..I just can't tell you what a wonderful time we all had..

My Grands were just the best kids of all...(I know all grands say that)..My son's and daughter-in-laws just wonderful to me..We stayed together the whole week...One day they closed the beach..Workers worked through the night had the beach back open the next morning..They seem to have that part of the oil spill worked out....

Cooper 2010

Presley 2010

ITS A GIVEAWAY OVER AT

2010-01-09T05:42:00.000-08:00

Lemondrop VINTAGE has a wonderful giveaway...OMG just

go bye for a visit and while your there you need to register......

Cute cute and more cute>>>>>>>>>.LEMONDROP VINTAGE

Top 10 Famous Things That Are Pink

2010-01-08T18:38:00.000-08:00

I am reposting this pink post today..Yesterday was
Elvis Presley birthday he still holds the number one SPOT>>>>>>>
I hope you find an interest in this post.
Once again its time to join in on Pink Saturday.
Beverly is the host of this pink event for all the pink
lovers..I couldn't decide what I was going to share, then I came
across the Top 10 Famous Things That Are Pink. The number one did
not surprise me. Some of the others things did.But I found this very
exciting. Have a great day visiting all the pink lovers. For sure you will
meet a new blogging friend. I always do.
Have A Great Pink Saturday...

1. Elvis' cadillac
Elvis Presley gave his mother, Gladys, a pink Cadillac. That car has become a symbol of all things Elvis.

2. Pink lemonade
What's better than lemonade? Pink lemonade. This refreshing drink is perfect on a hot day

3. J.Lo's diamond
(ABC)
Jenny from the block received a pink rock from her boy toy several years ago. Ben Affleck gave Jennifer Lopez a large, Harry Winston pink diamond engagement ring. Sadly, the couple broke up and the ring went up for sale. "Bennifer" was the original uni-name super couple.

4. Steaks
A nice juicy steak that is still a little pink in the middle definitely makes the list.

5. Breast cancer-fighting symbol
The pink ribbon is the symbol for breast cancer awareness. Countless fundraisers take place every year to fight the battle against breast cancer. You can go online to find out how you can help in your area.

6. Cotton candy
Sticky, sweet and oh-so-yummy just about sums up this classic treat. The fluffy air-like substance melts on the tongue with sugary delight.

7.Pink the artist
(AP)
Alecia Beth Moore is most commonly known as Pink. She came into the spotlight with flaming pink hair and a strong attitude. She's independent and strong and easily makes the list of top pink things.

8. Bubble gum
(Sangjib Min, Daily Press)
Bubble gum comes in many colors, flavors and brands, but our favorite is the original classic pink

9. Erasers
Pink erasers are a common school room sight.

10. Victoria's Secret line
(MCT)
Victoria's Secret PINK collection is one of the most popular lines from this company. Famous faces like Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio represent the line.

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2010-01-07T18:29:00.000-08:00

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2010-01-07T18:14:00.000-08:00

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To All Blogging Friends

2010-01-07T08:56:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to share a few things this morning..Maybe get some
things off my chest..I have been blogging on and off for over a year
now..I post things that I feel are interesting or maybe just things
that I like to share..I just don't know how to get traffic coming to
my blog..I look at blogs that have hundreds of followers..Yes I did get
a new follower today!!!!! I have had forty nine followers forever..I am so
thankfullllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll for them..Please tell me if you
have any suggestions about my blog..Is it just not attractive enough??? Is it
I just don't post interesting topics????? Please help me out...OPEN FOR ANY
SUGGESTIONS>>>Have a great day......

Bella ready for the snow....

2010-01-06T16:29:00.000-08:00

Look at Miss Presley

2010-01-06T16:25:00.000-08:00

Happy PINK SAturday.....HOMEMADE DOG PET

2010-01-02T07:11:00.000-08:00

Both of these dog beds made from old pieces of luggage.

Bella is one year old now so she has a new bed..I will share later.

Have a great Pink Saturday..Look forward to being on time next

Saturday..

BECOMING THE BIGGEST LOSER 2010

2009-12-31T05:41:00.000-08:00

Bust, waist, and hips similar size

Undetimed waist, squarehips

Big bust, slim arms and legs...

This is what I have to work with...

Each day I will post what I did to improve this shape.

Please join in with any ideas, recipes, anything that may encourage me.

You can visit daily I really need a great coach..Can I find one on my

blog site.....Next nice comfortable running shoes..Yes I have a pair I found

at GOODWill...I just hope they are comfortable..NO EXCUSES they will be..

Quitting cokes, chocolate, daily menu..........

YES I AM GOING TO BE THE BIG LOSER>>>>>>STARTING WEIGHT 204

I will had weight loss weekly...I am off an running..Will you join my biggest

loser team?????????

CLOSING OUT 2009...OPENING 2010

2009-12-31T05:26:00.000-08:00

I really hope that this New Year brings more to my life.
After losing my job in July.I really thought I would be
off for about 2 or 3 weeks then I would find a job and
everything would be ok..Wrong answer....Still no job each day
becomes more and more devasting. Christmas was very hard..
No extra money just barely enough to pay rent and keep the water
and power on...The true meeting of Christmas is the celebrating of Christ's
birthday. I do know the true meeting.....I did not even put up a tree..Connor just couldn't understand...Cooper didn't care..Presley was to young to know the difference....All in all
there will be no horns blowing at my house tonight..Just glad to be able to close this
door...Open a New Year in the morning and hope for my life to get better!!!!! I know
there are probably some of you in the same situation..If you are please stop by and say
something to me..I feel all alone... Happy New Year 2010.............................

November 22nd Angel Arrived

2009-11-29T10:51:00.000-08:00

Happy New Daddy.......

PRESLEY RYAN RAINER

8LBS 6OZS

The hospital Erin and Ryan where in took these pictures of Presley.

This was a Toot Toot that Erin received as a gift. We just had to make

her picture in this..Isn't she Beautiful.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD

2009-10-29T06:45:00.000-07:00

LOOKING AT HIS TEETH

WATCHING SPONGEBOB

WAITING TO GO TO SCHOOL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD.. THERE'S NO WAY THAT

I CAN TELL YOU WHAT A BLESSING YOU HAVE BEEN

TO ME OVER THE LAST 35 YEARS..PERFECT NO!!!! BUT

YOU ARE VERY CLOSE..

GREAT HUSBAND 100%

GREAT DADDY 100%

WELL LOVED 100%

GREAT BROTHER 100%

GREAT SON 100%

CONNOR AND COOPER WISHES YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

I LOVE YOU CHAD...2009

PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE AND WISH CHAD A HAPPY BIRTHDAY....

10 Quotes to Boost Your Energy >>>A Must Read

2009-10-25T06:04:00.000-07:00

THis Post today is something for me..I am having a very hard time in my life right now.I am trying to stay very positive. When the time is right I will find a JOB. Please add me to your prayer list. I really don't have alot of followers so please feel free to pass me on to someone else's prayer list. Have A Great Sunday..Remember MeEnergy Quotes to Boost Your Day

Have you ever read a single line, or heard a single sentence that kick-started your energy level and left you feeling awake, alert, and fully conscious? Explore this collection of quotes and discover quick words of wisdom to give your day a wakeful boost. Boost Your Energy

Lose Yourself
"The more you lose yourself in something bigger than yourself, the more energy you will have."
Norman Vincent Peale

What Lies Within
"What lies behind us, and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."Ralph Waldo Emerson

Use Your Talents
"The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results."
Anthony Robbins

Awake and Alive
"To be awake is to be alive."
Henry David Thoreau

Passion is Energy
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you."
Oprah Winfrey

The Energy Essence
"The energy of the mind is the essence of life."
Aristotle

Morning Moments
"The happiest part of a man’s life is what he passes lying awake in bed in the morning."
Samuel Johnson

Look Inward
"Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes."
Carl Gustav Jung

Light Your Fire
"The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled."
Plutarch

The Wealth of Energy
"Life begets life. Energy creates energy.It is by spending oneself that one becomes rich."
Sarah Bernhardt

I am the one working on boosting my ENERGY>>I feel like I am just drained with no energy left!!!!

Pink Saturday and Presley Ryan

2009-10-24T05:03:00.000-07:00

Presley Ryan Rainer

Arriving November 23,2009

Presley Ryan Baby Shower

26 weeks

I did not sign up for Pink Saturday.I just let

the time run out for me.. Presley Ryan Rainer is 26 weeks

in the photos..Some say she has Erin's Nose. I know that she

has Ryan's Lips.. We are all waiting with 34 days to go..They will

be taking her if all is well on NOVEMBER 23rd..She will arrive just

in time for Thanksgiving (God is so Good) what a Thanksgiving we

will have this year..This is something that I wanted to share for my Pink

Saturday..I love the color PINK as some of yall know..But having a GRANDDAUGHTER

makes PINK even more special now..

Moving from one place to another

2009-10-22T07:39:00.000-07:00

Why does Fall make you feel like things just need to be moved..

These are some pictures that I took last night. Looking

for a different look..I am not sure that I have

found one..It just seems like a fresh look this morning.

This afternoon it may look like it needs to be moved again.

Have a great day!!!!! Thanks for stopping by and please stop

by again..

Dress Up Pumpkins

2009-10-21T19:22:00.000-07:00

All you need is Fall colors of spray paint.Then

stencil designs on them.. Children are very

creative........With pumpkins

FACEinHOLE

2009-10-21T06:21:00.001-07:00

Create your own FACEinHOLE

Homemade Laundry Stain Pretreater Recipes

2009-10-20T17:19:00.000-07:00

Save pieces and leftover slivers of bar soaps and collect in a jar. Those little hotel soaps are ideal for this too (cut them down to small pieces).
When jar is filled half way with soap chunks, add boiling water. Mix soap bits and water until soap is melted.
Once cooled this will make a soap jelly. Use to pretreat laundry.
*Handy to gob onto stained items and toss back into the dirty laundry bag for pieces that you can’t wash right away.
Quick Tip: I’ve also used just straight liquid dish detergent successfully. Squirt a bit onto stain, rub in gently with your fingers, then toss the garment in the laundry pile to be washed later. This is an especially easy one since you can apply the soap as soon as you notice the stain and leave the garment sit until laundry day.

Homemade Laundry Stain Removers

Recipe #1
1 cup hot water1/2 cup baking soda1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
Directions:
Mix ingredients then store in spray bottles. Spot treat stains then soak overnight.
Recipe #2
2 quarts water1/2 cup ammonia2 TBS laundry detergent
Directions:
Mix ingredients then store in spray bottles. Spot treat stains then soak overnight.
Do not use with bleach.

With money like it is right now for most families. This is just an easy spot remover that will be much cheaper and works just as well....Just by saving old bars of soap..

Let me know how it works for you..

Thursday's Humour!!!! To Cute........

2009-10-15T04:08:00.000-07:00

Bedside Manners
Susie's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months. Things looked grim, but she was by his bedside every single day. One day as he slipped back into consciousness, he motioned for her to come close to him. She pulled the chair close to the bed and leaned her ear close to be able to hear him.
"You know" he whispered, his eyes filling with tears, "you have been with me through all the bad times. When I got fired, you stuck right beside me. When my business went under, there you were. When we lost the house, you were there. When I got shot, you stuck with me. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. "And you know what?"
"What, dear?" she asked gently, smiling to herself.
"I think you're bad luck."

Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

2009-10-14T17:37:00.000-07:00

Great anytime of the year, but especially good at Halloween for trick or treaters. A combination of rocky road candy and sweet popcorn, rolled into a ball."

PREP TIME
20 Min
COOK TIME
5 Min
READY IN
25 Min
Original recipe yield 16 popcorn balls

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)
3 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
8 cups freshly popped popcorn
1/2 cup dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
Add to Recipe Box

DIRECTIONS
Place the marshmallows and butter into a large pot over medium-low heat, and melt them together, stirring often. Cook until blended and smooth, about 5 minutes, and remove from heat.
Stir in the popcorn and peanuts, and stir gently to thoroughly coat them with the marshmallow mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
With greased hands, shape the mixture into 3 inch balls, and wrap each ball in plastic wrap.

Beautiful Fall Table Displays

2009-10-13T18:15:00.001-07:00

This is a website that I came across

that has some beautiful Fall Decorating.

Everyone is starting to decorate for the

Fall!!! Hope you enjoy this website.

farm4.static.flickr.com/3271/2897993004_33217...

This is just the prettiest Tablescape to me...

Fluffy topped cheese and onion tarts recipe

2009-07-28T12:47:00.000-07:00

Serves 6
Takes 15 minutes to make and about 1 hour to cook, plus freezing and 30 minutes’ cook
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Fluffy topped cheese and onion tarts recipe
By Angela Boggiano
Serving instructions
Serves 6
Takes 15 minutes to make and about 1 hour to cook, plus freezing and 30 minutes’ cooking from frozen
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Ingredients
Flour, for dusting
500g pack shortcrust pastry
Knob of butter, plus extra for baking
2 tbsp olive oil
3 large onions, halved and finely sliced
2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp soft brown sugar
3 large (700g) floury potatoes, such as maris piper, quartered
100g crème fraîche
6 tbsp cranberry sauce
400g Camembert, most of the rind removed and cut into chunks
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/gas 6. On a floured surface, roll out the pastry until 2mm thick. Use a saucer to cut out 6 circles to fit 6 x 10cm loose-bottomed, fluted tart tins. You will need to re-roll the trimmings. Chill while you prepare the filling.
2. Heat the butter and oil in a frying pan over a very gentle heat. Add the onions and cook for 15 minutes, until very soft. Add the thyme and sugar and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
3. Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in a pan of salted water for 12-15 minutes, until tender. Drain and return to the pan. Place over a low heat to dry out, then mash with the crème fraîche and plenty of seasoning.
4. Prick the bases of the pastry cases and fill with crumpled-up foil. Blind bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool a little. (Leave the oven on if you want to eat immediately.)
5. Spoon the softened onions into the pastry cases and top each with 1 tbsp cranberry sauce. Divide the Camembert between the tarts, spoon over the mash and dot with butter.
6. To eat immediately, bake the tarts for 15-20 minutes. To freeze, put the tarts in a freezerproof container to freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, preheat the oven to 200°C/fan180°C/gas 6. Put the tarts back in their tins and bake from frozen for 30 minutes, until the potato is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Nutritional infoing from frozen

Summer Refreshers

2009-07-28T12:29:00.000-07:00

MIAMI, June 15 (UPI) -- Those carefree days of summer when it was all about, "Can I go out and play?" are still around, but make no mistake -- high-stakes testing is making inroads.
Educators are cautioning parents that the summer vacation, even the shorter version mandated in some school districts, can cost youngsters the learning edge they had when they left school in May or June.
"Typically, kids lose about four months over the summer, and they are not ready for the next grade," said Tracey Dils, a well-known children's writer ...

Oh I am Just Beside Myself!!!!

2009-06-15T18:23:00.000-07:00

Mamaw is already shopping for Presley!!!

Erin and Ryan are having a baby girl.

I am so excited. Cooper and Connor and

now a baby girl. They plan to name

her Presley I am not sure about the middle

name. I had to wait until 2:30 today for them

to call me. Their appointment wasn't until

1:15.But I have always thought it was a girl.

Today just made her official. Presley is just fine and Erin to.

I had to share my news....Maybe Chad and Kelli will have

another baby. Who knows this time Connor and Cooper

may have a baby sister!!!

It's Picnic Time!

2009-06-13T07:59:00.000-07:00

What are you doing this week???
I AM ON VACATION THIS WEEK. I
WILL BE KEEPING COOPER AND CONNOR
OH WHAT FUN I HAVE PLANNED FOR
US.
THINGS THAT WILL NOT REQUIRE A LOT OF MONEY. BUT IT WILL BE FUN MONDAY WE ARE OFF TO BONITA LAKES PARK FOR A PICNIC, BUBBLE BLOWING AND FEEDING THE DUCKS.

Is there a better way to spend a sunny summer day then having a spontaneous picnic?

Whether it's in a park, at the beach or in your backyard - picnics

are so much fun! Grab your very own basket that hold your goodies!!

When the mood strikes you are ready to throw in a few sandwiches,

some cool drinks and you're off on your picnic!

What you need:

picnic basket, cooler, beach bag or cardboard box

large blanket or tablecloth for sitting on

handi-wipes or baby wipes

recyclable plastic or disposable plates and cups

Insect repellent, band-aids, sunscreen

PLEASE COME BACK FOR PICTURES OF OUR WEEK!!!

From My Blog To Yours. Happy Pink Saturday

2009-06-05T18:55:00.000-07:00

CAN YOU SEE THE ZEBRA??
TELL ME HOW CUTE IS HE!!!

LOOK HOW BEAUTIFUL

This is a new park that has just been redone

It is so pretty. It has games on the inside.

Go carts, pinic tables such a cute place to

take Connor and Cooper. I thought this Elephant

was the cutest. Have a fun filled Saturday

making new friends and seeing what beautiful

pink ideas that are being shared.

Thanks to Beverly

How Sweet The Sound for hosting this

event..Pink tells you alot about people.

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF...

2009-06-05T04:10:00.000-07:00

I wonder what would happen if we treated our
BIBLE like we treat our cell phones?
What if we....
carried it around in our purses or pockets?
turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
flipped through it several times a day?
used it to receive messages from the text?
treated it like we counldn't live without it?
gave it ti kids for gifts?
used it as we traveled?
used it in case of an emergency?
or
upgraded to get the lastest version?
I truly must say this has made me stop
and take a look this morning....Gosh
how many people are guilty of this..
I AM
Have a great day..

BIG NEWS COMES ON THE 15th!!!!

2009-06-03T17:54:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS RYAN AND ERIN!!!

Erin just called and told me that on the 15th of June we will find out what our baby is. I am placingmy bet on a little girl. They have a girls named picked out. Are undecided on a boys name. It seems like just a week or so ago they told me about the baby. The time is just flying.I just had to share this wonderful news. If it is a little boy that will be great to. I really want nowhat to do with a little dancer. I will let ya'll know on the 15th. Oh yes I am on vacation that week. Look at this beautiful bassinet that I have found..Is this just to cute or what!!

CONGRATULATIONS RYAN AND ERIN

THE SIMPLE WOMEN

2009-06-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

FOR TODAY (June 1st, 2009

Outside my window...I see blueberries about to bloom.Lots and lots of flowers beginning to bloom.

I am thinking...Oh how has my life gotten where it is today.

I am thankful for...Having a job,because alot of people have lost
theirs. That my beautiful family is well. For the beautiful friends that I have came across through blogging..

From the learning rooms...(Can be any room where I can read or watch the news..)

From the kitchen...My favorite room in my home. I spend alot of time in the kitchen. That's the room that I really become creative.

I am wearing...Red Miss 101 t-shirt with red and white puppy dog pajama bottoms. I have been off today..

I am creating...A plan for me.I am just not sure where I am heading it seems to be down a long narrow road with a dead end.

I am going...To spend lots and lots of time in my BIBLE and I am asking each and everyone of you to pray for me.

I am reading...Daybreak With God

I am hoping...That through prayers and praying that GOD will give me everlasting strength..

I am hearing...Bella barking,the TV up stairs,car passing,children
outside playing..

Around the house...Things that I am wanting to rearrange.I just
need on the dime make over.I need to add lots and lots of color..

One of my favorite things...Connor starts baseball tournments this week.I plan to go to all the thrift stores.Hoping to find that
great treasure..

A few plans for the rest of the week:I plan to go to all the thrift stores.Hoping to find that great treasure..

PLEASE PASS IT ON ~ EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PET,

2009-06-01T06:13:00.000-07:00

Please tell every dog or cat owner you know. Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.

Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk . Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.'

This Snopes site gives the following information:http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called ' Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

PLEASE GIVE THIS THE WIDEST DISTRIBUTION!

'Just Joey'

2009-05-31T18:43:00.000-07:00

This afternoon I took Connor and Cooper for
the afternoon to see my mom, which is staying
at my sisters.I took these pictures in one
of the new sub-divisions out by my sisters
on the way home.. Aren't they beautiful???

In the flower bed picture above, 'Nearly Wild' roses are planted to form a low growing hedge against a curved short wall.

This wonderful little floribunda offers the delicate beauty of single blooms on a compact rose bush that's easy to tuck into any garden.

The apricot-pink 'Just Joey' rose is featured in the flower bed picture above. They are hybrid tea roses that repeat bloom all season. The roses are edged with dwarf boxwood that were just planted.

I hope the pictures of flower beds have given you some great ideas for your own garden.

Summer Camp In Meridian

2009-05-26T16:23:00.000-07:00

For years and years we have always had summer camp
at my oldest sisters right outside of Meridian.
My younger sister lives in Peachtree City Georgia.
So, every year in July everyone comes to Raley Camp.
A fun filled week of being together, swimming,
crafts, eating and just all being together. My
niece brings her boys from Jackson Tenn. My other
niece lives close to her mom.We have been doing this
for the last 13 years. Now it is grandchildren and
great grandchildren.There will be about 23 of us.
These are pictures from last year.
Have A Great Day!!

Congratulations On A Great Year Connor

2009-05-19T18:17:00.000-07:00

Wednesday is Connor's Kindergarten Program. I know
how sad it will be. Oh this year has passed by so
fast.It is hard to believe that Connor will be
going to the first grade. I just would like to
share this sweet little boy with you...

A Plan That Changed

2009-05-17T16:37:00.000-07:00

Change is part of life

Despite our best efforts, plans change. Sometimes everything works out for the better. Sometimes regret a missed opportunity. Sometimes you decide to make the change and sometimes you have no choice.

Write about a plan in your life that changed and how
it turned out.

For me it was ending a 12 year marriage.There
has been times that I feel I made the worst
mistake of my life.
Times have been very hard for me adjusting
to being on my own. I was married 21 years
to my boys father,divorced and remarried a
guy that I thought I would grow old with,
would take care of me when I was sick,
enjoy spending time with just me.But I was
so so wrong..I guess those are just fairy tales,
because the guy I fell in love with totally had
a different outlook on life.I just wish I could
have read between the lines.

Today, as I share a plan that changed for me
has changed me forever.

Please continue to pray for me. I know that God
has made each and everyone of you a part of my
life for a reason..

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!

2009-05-17T04:56:00.000-07:00

Guess What My Gift Was???

2009-05-15T18:47:00.001-07:00

Once again Pink Saturday is here. I have
waited a whole week to show what my sweet
daughter-in-law and son gave me for Mother's
Day..I looked at this chair at Moonbeam
Vintage a new little shop that a friend told
me about. Kelli and I went.I had a fit over
this chair.The lady that owns the shop,her
daughter does all the painting.
Thank you again Kelli for taking your time
to go back and get this beautiful chair.

Beverly from over at How Sweet The Sound is
the host for this fun filled event. It just
continues to have more and more pink lovers.
Enjoy all the beautiful posts, make lots of
new friends and please come back again
Have A Great Saturday!!

You Gotta Love Those Little Boys!

2009-05-13T16:07:00.000-07:00

Two young boys walked into a pharmacy one day, picked out a box of tampons and proceeded to the checkout counter.

The man at the counter asked the older boy, "Son, how old are you?"

"Eight," the boy replied.

The man continued, "Do you know what these are used for?"

The boy replied, "Not exactly, but they aren't for me. They're for him. He's my brother. He's four. We saw on TV that if you use these, you would be able to swim, play tennis and ride a bike. Right now, he can't do none of those."

SIMPLE TOUCHES OF THE COLOR BLUE..

2009-05-10T15:50:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Blue Monday.Sally over at SMILING SALLY
IS THE GREAT HOST FOR THIS FUN FILLED MONDAY
A time for meeting lots ofnew friends.Seeing
what's happening on their blogs with the color BLUE.
Thanks for visiting today.Hope you saw
something that will make you want to come
back..SALLY I AM SO SORRY FOR DOING THAT..

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

A little ribbon added to dress up your napkins.
Very easy and inexpensive..

This a simple candle holder from the Dollar Store
with a little blue added.Turned out really cute.

Mother's Day 2009 is on May 10, Sunday

2009-05-09T05:20:00.000-07:00

TO EACH HEART THAT WILL BE FILLED WITH LOVE,
JOY AND PEACE. SOME WILL BE WITH YOUR
CHILDREN SOME WILL NOT. FOR THOSE OF YOU
THAT HAVE CHILDREN IN THE WAR ZONE MY
HEART GOES OUT TO YOU.I HOPE YOU WILL
BE SURROUNDED BY THE ONES THAT MATTER THE
MOST...
HAVE A GREAT SATURDAY..
I CAN'T SEND ALL MY BLOGGING FRIENDS
FLOWERS. BUT PLEASE SMELL THESE BEAUTIFUL
ONES I HAVE FOR EACH OF YOU..

Memorable ways to celebrate Mother's Day

It is often said that it's difficult to measure the immense love a mother has for her children. Until a woman becomes a mother herself, it's challenging to convey just how the heart expands in order to comfort and love the child that she helped create.

Grandmothers are mothers who are grand,
Restoring the sense that our most precious things
Are those that do not change much over time.
No love of childhood is more sublime,
Demanding little, giving on demand,
More inclined than most to grant the wings
On which we fly off to enchanted lands.
Though grandmothers must serve as second mothers,
Helping out with young and restless hearts,
Each has all the patience wisdom brings,
Remembering our passions more than others,
Soothing us with old and well-honed arts.

Grandma on the Plane
For two solid hours, the lady sitting next to a man on an airplane had told him about her grandchildren. She had even produced a plastic-foldout photo album of all nine of the children.

She finally realized that she had dominated the entire conversation on her grandchildren.

"Oh, I've done all the talking, and I'm so sorry. I know you certainly have something to say. Please, tell me... what do you think of my grandchildren?"

My Teacher is Thankful
Son: “Mom, teacher was asking me today, if I have any brothers or sisters who will be coming to school.”
Mom: “That’s nice of her to take such an interest in you. So what did she say when you told her that you’re the only child, my dear?”
Son: “She just said…“Thank goodness!”

A Must Try Roasted New Potato Salad

2009-05-07T17:10:00.000-07:00

The first time I had this roasted potato salad
my daughter-in-law made it for a family cook
out. It is the best potato salad that I have
ever eaten. I only thought mine was good.
Worth fixing.I could have eat the whole bowl.
Hope you enjoy!!!

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds small red potatoes, diced
1/2 medium-size sweet onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
8 to 10 cooked crisp bacon slices, crumbled
1 bunch green onions, chopped
3/4 cup prepared Ranch dressing
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Place oil in a 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan; add potatoes and the next 4 ingredients, tossing to coat. Arrange potato mixture in a single layer.

Bake at 425° for 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a large bowl.

Toss together potatoes, bacon, green onions, and dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve

Easy Cheesy Corn Bake

2009-05-06T16:57:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS:

4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 (15.5 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8.5 ounce) package corn muffin mix
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

COOKING DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk cream cheese and milk until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended.
Pour into 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
Bake 34 to 36 min. or until golden brown.
Yield: 12 servings

Looking for something to serve at your next brunch? This Easy Cheesy Corn Bake makes enough for 12 servings!

Jazz It Up

Prepare as directed, adding 1/4 cup each finely chopped red pepper and green onions to the batter before spooning into baking dish.

Mexican Fiesta Biscuit Bake

2009-05-06T16:46:00.000-07:00

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1 (16.3 ounce) can Pillsbury(R) Grands!(R) Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits
1 (10.2 ounce) can Pillsbury(R) Grands!(R) Refrigerated Buttermilk Biscuits
1 (16 ounce) jar Old El Paso(R) Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup Old El Paso(R) Thick 'n Chunky Salsa (optional)
ADDED GROUND CHUCK TO MINE TO MAKE IT MEATY.
EASY AND MOUTH WATERING
LET ME KNOW IF YOU TRY THIS RECIPE..

COOKING DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt margarine in oven in 13x9-inch
3-quart) glass baking dish or non-aluminum baking pan. Tilt to evenly coat dish.

2. Separate dough into 13 biscuits; cut each biscuit into eighths. Place biscuit pieces in large bowl; toss with 1 3/4 cups salsa. Spoon evenly into margarine-coated dish. Sprinkle with cheese, bell pepper, onions and olives.

3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown and center is set. Let stand 15 minutes. Cut into squares; serve with additional 1 cup salsa

GOOD FACTS TO KNOW:

2009-05-05T15:57:00.000-07:00

1. Budweiser beer conditions the hair

2. Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish

3. Cool whip will condition your hair in 15 minutes

4. Mayonnaise will KILL LICE, it will also condition your hair

5. Elmer's Glue - paint on your face, allow it to dry, peel off and see the dead skin and blackheads if any

6. Shiny Hair - use brewed Lipton Tea

7. Sunburn - empty a large jar of Nestea into your bath water

8. Minor burn - Colgate or Crest toothpaste

9. Burn your tongue? Put sugar on it!

10. Arthritis? WD-40 Spray and rub in, kill insect stings too

11 Bee stings - meat tenderizer

12. Chigger bite - Preparation H

13. Puffy eyes - Preparation H

14. Paper cut - crazy glue or chap stick (glue is used instead of sutures at most hospitals)

15. Stinky feet - Jello!

16. Athletes feet - cornstarch

17. Fungus on toenails or fingernails - Vicks vapor rub

18. Kool aid to clean dishwasher pipes. Just put in the detergent section and run a cycle, it will also clean a toilet. (Wow, and we drink this stuff)

19. Kool Aid can be used as a dye in paint also Kool Aid in Dannon plain yogurt as a finger paint, your kids will love it and it won't hurt them if they eat it!

20. Peanut butter - will get scratches out of CD's! Wipe off with a coffee filter paper

21. Sticking bicycle chain - Pam no-stick cooking spray

22. Pam will also remove paint, and grease from your hands! Keep a can in your garage for your hubby

23. Peanut butter will remove ink from the face of dolls

24. When the doll clothes are hard to put on, sprinkle with corn starch and watch them slide on

25. Heavy dandruff - pour on the vinegar!

26. Body paint - Crisco mixed with food coloring. Heat the Crisco in the microwave, pour in to an empty film container and mix with the food color of your choice!

27 Tie Dye T-shirt - mix a solution of Kool Aid in a container, tie a rubber band around a section of the T-shirt and soak 28. Preserving a newspaper clipping - large bottle of club soda and cup of milk of magnesia , soak for 20 min. and let dry, will last for many years!

29. A Slinky will hold toast and CD's!

30. To keep goggles and glasses from fogging, coat with Colgate toothpaste

31. Wine stains, pour on the Morton salt and watch it absorb into the salt.

32. To remove wax - Take a paper towel and iron it over the wax stain, it will absorb into the towel.

33. Remove labels off glassware etc. rub with Peanut butter!

34.. Baked on food - fill container with water, get a Bounce paper softener and the static from the Bounce towel will cause the baked on food to adhere to it. Soak overnight. Also; you can use 2 Efferdent tablets , soak overnight!

35. Crayon on the wall - Colgate toothpaste and brush it!

36. Dirty grout - Listerine

37. Stains on clothes - Colgate toothpaste

38. Grass stains - Karo Syrup

39. Grease Stains - Coca Cola , it will also remove grease stains from the driveway overnight. We know it will take corrosion from car batteries!

40. Fleas in your carpet? 20 Mule Team Borax- sprinkle and let stand for 24 hours. Maybe this will work if you get them back again..

41. To keep FRESH FLOWERS longer Add a little Clorox , or 2 Bayer aspirin , or just use 7-up instead of water.

42. When you go to buy bread in the grocery store, have you ever wondered which is the freshest, so you 'squeeze' for freshness or softness? Did you know that bread is delivered fresh to the stores five days a week? Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Each day has a different color twist tie.

They are:

Monday = Blue

Tuesday = Green

Thursday = Red

Friday = White

Saturday = Yellow.

So if today was Thursday, you would want a red twist tie; not white which is Fridays (almost a week old)! The colors go alphabetically by color Blue- Green - Red - White - Yellow, Monday through Saturday. Very easy to remember. I thought this was interesting. I looked in the grocery store and the bread wrappers DO have different twist ties, and even the ones with the plastic clips have different colors. You learn something new every day!
Enjoy fresh bread when you buy bread with the right color on the day you are shopping.

Don't forget Gatorade for Migraine Headaches. PowerAde won't work

Three Ladies in a Sauna

2009-05-04T16:33:00.000-07:00

This is priceless..I needed this for this horrible
day that I have had.

I hope you enjoy to..

THREE WOMEN, TWO YOUNGER, AND ONE SENIOR CITIZEN, WERE
> SITTING NAKED IN A
> SAUNA.
> SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BEEPING SOUND. THE YOUNG WOMAN PRESSED
> HER FOREARM AND THE
> BEEP STOPPED.
>
> THE OTHERS LOOKED AT HER QUESTIONINGLY. 'THAT WAS MY
> PAGER,' SHE SAID. I HAVE A
> MICROCHIP UNDER THE SKIN OF MY ARM.
>
> A FEW MINUTES LATER, A PHONE RANG. THE SECOND YOUNG WOMAN
> LIFTED HER PALM TO
> HER EAR.
>
> WHEN SHE FINISHED, SHE EXPLAINED, 'THAT WAS MY MOBILE
> PHONE. I HAVE A MICROCHIP
> IN MY HAND.'
>
>
> THE OLDER WOMAN FELT VERY LOW -TECH. NOT TO BE OUT DONE,
> SHE DECIDED SHE HAD TO
> DO SOMETHING JUST AS IMPRESSIVE. SHE STEPPED OUT OF THE
> SAUNA AND WENT TO THE
> BATHROOM..
> SHE RETURNED WITH A PIECE OF TOILET PAPER HANGING FROM HER
> REAR END.
>
> THE OTHERS RAISED THEIR EYEBROWS AND STARED AT HER.
>
> THE OLDER WOMAN FINALLY SAID...........WELL, WILL YOU LOOK
> AT THAT....I'M GETTING A FAX!!
>
> When you stop laughing, send this to those who will
> appreciate it. Gotta love us old gals!!!!

Dishwashing Gloves

2009-05-01T21:53:00.000-07:00

www.thisnext.com This is the site..If you would like
to visit the web site..

Oh me it is already another fun filled Saturday.
Thanks to Beverly How Sweet The Sound. Today for
my pink post, I want to share these cute, cute
kitchen gloves and apron. I know alot of you
can make these gloves,for me I would rather
purchase a pair than try to figure out how
to make them. This apron for all the apron
lovers is just precious. A friend of mine
had a pair of these gloves. Perfect for a
Mother's Day gift. I will be out of town today.
But I will see everybody's post Sunday.
Have a great day. Make lots and lots of new
friends.

CARROTS, EGGS AND COFFEE

2009-04-30T19:52:00.000-07:00

Something to think about in these uncertain times . . .
Carrots, Eggs & Coffee!

A carrot, an egg, and a cup of coffee....You will never look at a cup of coffee the same way again.

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up, She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose.

Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil.

In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word.

In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, ' Tell me
what you see?'

'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied.

Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg

Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, 'What does it mean, mother?'

Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting
through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.

'Which are you?' she asked her daughter. 'When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? Think of this: Which am I?

Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?

Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and hardened heart?

Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest
do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?

May you have enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human and enough hope to make you happy.

The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes a long their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past failures and
heartaches.

When you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling.

Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying.

You might want to send this message to those people who mean something to you (I JUST DID); to those who have touched your life in one way or another; to those who make you smile when you really need it; to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down; to those whose friendships you appreciate; to those who are so meaningful in your life.

If you don't send it, you will just miss out on the opportunity to brighten someone's day with this message!

May we all be COFFEE!!!!!!!

Beautiful Outdoor Wednesday Pictures

2009-04-29T04:14:00.001-07:00

GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME TO OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY..
THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BYE.THIS IS JUST A
BEAUTIFUL TIME OF THE YEAR TO SHARE THESE
OUTDOOR PICTURES.

THESE PICTURES ARE TAKEN HERE IN MERIDIAN OVER
AT ONE OF OUR PARKS.THIS HAS BEEN A VERY HARD
WEEK FOR ME. MY MOTHER IS BACK IN THE HOSPITAL,
I FELL LAST SUNDAY AND CRUSHED THE FIBULAR
LIGAMENTS IN THE TOP OF MY FOOT.I AM ON CRUTCHES
THAT IS A SITE WITHIN IT SELF,MY FOOT IS IN A
BOOT NOW TELL ME HOW GOOD THAT IS LOOKING. TRYING
TO WORK.MY DOCTORS EXCUSE WAS FOR ME TO STAY OFF
THE FOOT FOR TWO WEEKS,THAT HASN'T HAPPENED EIHTER

I NEED TO SAFE MY VACATION TIME FOR WHEN OUR NEW
BABY COMES IN DECEMBER.

BACK TO THE REASON FOR THESE PICTURES THAT I CHOSE
I JUST WENT OVER TO THE PARK MONDAY FOR JUST A REAL
GOOD OLE CRY. MY SON AND HIS WIFE ARE MOVING THIS
WEEKEND.MY PLATE IS JUST TO FULL FOR ME RIGHT NOW.

OUR BEAUTIFUL CAROUSEL. LOCATED IN HIGHLAND PARK

JIMMIE RODGERS MUSEUM

ARE THESE DUCKS JUST BEAUTIFUL...HIGHLAND PARK

Moonbeams Vintage

2009-04-28T03:56:00.000-07:00

Welcome to 2nd Time Around hosted by Diane
A Picture is Worth a 1000 Words. I don't ever
join in this fun event sometimes I just don't
have anything cute to show. But today is the
day that I do have something that is a deal,
a steal and matches what I have just great.
A wonderful friend told me about Moonbeams
Vintage not far from her home.Oh me my
daughter-in-law and I went Saturday.The
cutest shop that I have visited in a long time.
Please visit Kelli blog Sassy Southern Mom
http://kelli1975.blogspot.com/ to see
the table that she bought for $7.00 it was on
sale 50%off. These are the 2 high back chairs
that I bought for $20 for the two. She was asking $12
but she sold them to me for $20. Your thinking
sounds good so far lets see what ya got...They match
my table and chairs that I painted black last summer.
I am showing one of the chairs that I already had.
They match perfect.Hope you enjoy 2nd Time Around.
Have A Great Day..

Around Town Carousels

2009-04-26T20:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Blue Monday. Sally is our wonderful
host for this event. A little about my hometown.
Several years ago Sela Ward opened a home for
children here where artist throughout MS has
donated their time to design these carousel
horses.Once they are designed they are sold
to businesses in our local area.They are very
unique and each and everyone of them has such
character.
A little bit about my hometown..

Have A Great Blue Monday.

Cities worldwide are bringing art (and animals) to the people with wildly popular painted pigs, cows, fish and moose. They are stampeding and swimming through the streets from New York to New Orleans in the form of fanciful public art. And they are bringing business with them.

The brightly painted, life-sized sculptures are gaining popularity across the globe, proving that everyone can appreciate art-especially when it's painted across a beguiling animal. Public art is also pumping millions of tourists and dollars into the cities that open their arms to the whimsical beasts. It's an opportunity for the art industry to give back to the community and bring recognition of its artists, galleries and sponsors. Meridian is the first city in Mississippi to join the national animals on parade phenomenon. What more natural icon for Meridian than the Carousel Horse -thus Around Town Carousels Abound was born.

The fiberglass carousel horses measure approximately 5' x 4, 11", will be painted by local and state artists and be permanent art throughout the city. Plaques will designate the artist and sponsor of each horse.

"The primary goal of our project with the life-size carousel horses is to instill within the citizens of Meridian and Lauderdale County a deeper love, thirst and appreciation for art. We feel there is no better way to accomplish our goal than to expose people to public art.

A PINK HEART

2009-04-24T19:01:00.000-07:00

WELCOME BACK TO PINK SATURDAY. THIS
HAS BEEN A FAST WEEK. ONCE AGAIN I
HAVE POSTED ABOUT SOMETHING THAT IS
VERY DEEPLY TO ME. FRIENDS HOW SOME
PEOPLE DON'T CHERISH FRIENDSHIPS
ENOUGH. LIKE THE POST SAYS SOMETIMES
WE JUST LET THE BALLOONS GO.MAYBE WE
DON'T REALIZE THE EFFECTS OF THE BALLOON
GOING UP UNTIL IT IS OUT OF SITE AND WE
NO LONGER CAN SEE IT.I ALWAYS WONDER WHERE
DID THAT BALLOON END UP.
PINK SATURDAY IS HOSTED BY BEVERLY OVER
AT HOW SWEET THE SOUND. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO
VISIT HER BLOG AS WELL.
I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL PINK SATURDAY
AND MEET LOTS,LOTS OF NEW FRIENDS.

EACH PICTURE REPRESENTS A PART OF A PINK
HEART.I DID NOT KNOW HOW TO GET THE PICTURES
IN BETWEEN THE WRITING. OH WELL ENJOY,
THE PICTURES ARE VERY SWEET.

Give this heart to everyone you don't want to lose in '09 . Try to collect 12, it's not easy!

'Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'

A sharp tongue can cut your own throat.

If you want your dreams to come true, you mustn't oversleep.

Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important.

The best vitamin for making friends..... B1.

The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.

The heaviest thing you can carry is a grudge.

One thing you can give and still keep...is your word.

You lie the loudest when you lie to yourself
If you lack the courage to start, you have already finished.
One thing you can't recycle is wasted time.
Ideas won't work unless ' You' do..

Your mind is like a parachute...it functions only when open..

The 10 commandments are not a multiple choice.

The pursuit of happiness is the chase of a lifetime! It is never too late to become what you might have been.

Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right.. Forget about the one's who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.

Friends are like balloons; once you let them go, you might not get them back. Sometimes we get so busy with our own lives and problems that we may not even notice that we've let them fly away. Sometimes we are so caught up in who's right and who's wrong that we forget what's right and wrong. Sometimes we just don't realize what real friendship means until it is too late. I don't want to let that happen so I'm gonna tie you to my heart so I never lose you.

Send this to all your friends and see how many you get back. Even send it to your balloons that you think have flown away forever.You may be surprised to see it return. Send this heart to everybody you love and like and that have touched your life in a positive way..

Fred Baskin
(678) 266-7618
"I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living"
Psalm 116:9

The Seed

2009-04-24T03:54:00.000-07:00

A successful business man was growing old and
knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business.
Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children,he decided to do something different. He called all the young executives in his company together.

He said, "It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO.
I have decided to choose one of you.. "The young executives were Shocked, but the boss continued. "I am going to give each one
of you a SEED today - one very special SEED.. I want you to plant the seed, water it, and come back here one year from today with what you have grown from the seed I have given you. I will then judge the plants that you bring, and the one I choose will be
the next CEO."

One man, named Jim, was there that day and he, like the others, received a seed. He went home and excitedly, told his wife the
story. She helped him get a pot, soil and compost and he planted the seed. Everyday, he would water it and watch to see if it had
grown. After about three weeks, some of the other executives began to talk about their seeds and the plants that were beginning to grow.

Jim kept checking his seed, but nothing ever grew.
Three weeks, four weeks, five weeks went by, still nothing.
By now, others were talking about their plants, but Jim didn't have a plant and he felt like a failure.
Six months went by -- still nothing in Jim's pot. He just knew he had killed his seed. Everyone else had trees and tall plants, but
he had nothing. Jim didn't say anything to his colleagues, however.He just kept watering and fertilizing the soil - He so wanted the
seed to grow.

A year finally went by and all the young executives of the company brought their plants to the CEO for inspection.
Jim told his wife that he wasn't going to take an empty pot.
But she asked him to be honest about what happened. Jim felt sick to his stomach, it was going to be the most embarrassing moment
of his life, but he knew his wife was right. He took his empty pot to the board room. When Jim arrived, he was amazed at the variety
of plants grown by the other executives. They were beautiful --in all shapes and sizes. Jim put his empty pot on the floor and many of his colleagues laughed, a few felt sorry for him!

When the CEO arrived, he surveyed the room and greeted his young executives.

Jim just tried to hide in the back. "My, what great plants, trees, and flowers you have grown," said the CEO. "Today one of you will
be appointed the next CEO!"

All of a sudden, the CEO spotted Jim at the back of the room with his empty pot. He ordered the Financial Director to bring him to
the front. Jim was terrified. He thought, "The CEO knows I'm a failure! Maybe he will have me fired!"

When Jim got to the front, the CEO asked him what had happened to his seed - Jim told him the story.

The CEO asked everyone to sit down except Jim. He looked at Jim, and then announced to the young executives, "Behold your next
Chief Executive Officer!

His name is Jim!" Jim couldn't believe it. Jim couldn't even grow his seed.

"How could he be the new CEO?" the others said.

Then the CEO said, "One year ago today, I gave everyone in this room a seed. I told you to take the seed, plant it, water it, and bring it back to me today. But I gave you all boiled seeds; they were dead - it was not possible for them to grow.

All of you, except Jim, have brought me trees and plants and flowers. When you found that the seed would not grow, you substituted another seed for the one I gave you. Jim was the only one with the courage and honesty to bring me a pot with my seed in it. Therefore, he is the one who will be the new Chief Executive Officer!"

* If you plant honesty, you will reap trust

* If you plant goodness, you will reap friends

* If you plant humility, you will reap greatness

* If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment

* If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective

* If you plant hard work, you will reap success

* If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation

* If you plant faith in God , you will reap a harvest

So, be careful what you plant now;
it will determine what you will reap later.

"Whatever You Give To Life, Life Gives You Back"

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY

2009-04-22T08:31:00.000-07:00

This is outdoor Wednesday.I have never
partcipated in this beautiful event.I have
to be honest I love beautful plants,but
truly once I have bought them I don't
remember one from the other.So, today
I am going to educate myself with what
some of the plants are.Most all of the
plants survived the winter and have come
back prettier than ever.

Healthy Snacks to Fight the Afternoon Blahs

2009-04-22T06:03:00.000-07:00

It's three o'clock. You're sleepy. You can't concentrate. Your energy level is at an all-time low. All you can think about is that candy bar in the back of your desk drawer or taking another hit of caffeine. The afternoon blahs have hit.

Healthy snacks to cure the snack attack

Microwaved low-fat popcorn

Saltine or whole wheat crackers with peanut butter

Fresh fruits, either plain or with cheese

One half of a whole wheat bagel topped with peanut butter or hummus

One cup of low-fat yogurt with two tablespoons whole grain cereal

Carrot and pepper strips with low-fat salad dressing

Sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Mixed nuts and dried fruit

Fresh fruit yogurt smoothie

Avoid shovel-eating. Instead of a pile of potato chips overloaded with calories and fat, try an orange for a quick energy fix and vitamin C for later. Whole-grain foods, such as a muffin, stick to your ribs longer than a candy bar and will help you avoid the post-sugar energy plunge.

Too cute!Too cute!Too cute!

2009-04-20T18:48:00.000-07:00

Too cute!

Shirley & Marcy

A mom was concerned about her kindergarten son walking to school. He didn't want his mother to walk with him. She wanted to give him the feeling that he had some independence but yet know that he was safe.

So she had an idea of how to handle it. She asked a neighbor if she would please follow him to school in the mornings, staying at a distance, so he probably wouldn't notice her.

She said that since she was up early with her toddler anyway, it would be a good way for them to get some exercise as well, so she agreed.

The next school day, the neighbor and her little girl set out following behind Timmy as he walked to school with another neighbor girl he knew. She did this for the whole week.

As the two walked and chatted, kicking stones and twigs, Timmy's little friend noticed the same lady was following them as she seemed to do every day all week. Finally she said to Timmy, 'Have you noticed that lady following us to school all week?

Do you know her?'
Timmy nonchalantly replied,
'Yeah, I know who she is.'
The little girl said, 'Well, who is she?'
'That's just Shirley Goodnest,' Timmy replied, 'and her daughter Marcy.'

'Shirley Goodnest? Who the heck is she and why is she following us? '

'Well,' Timmy explained, 'every night my Mom makes me say the 23rd Psalm with my prayers, 'cuz she worries about me so much.
And in the Psalm, it says, 'Shirley Goodnest and Marcy shall follow
me all the days of my life', so I guess I'll just have to get used to it!'

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift His countenance upon you, and give you peace.

May Shirley Goodnest and Marcy be with you today and always..

I know you smiled!
I sure did, Pass this on
and brighten someone's day!

My Blue Butterfly Tree

2009-04-20T04:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Blue Monday.Sally is the host
for this event.http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/
A time to visit blogs and
make more new friends.

My post today is a post from a friend.She had been on a field trip with her child's classroom to some forest in or around Atlanta I asked her to look for blue butterflies and this is what
she found. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ANYTHING AS PRETTY....I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY AS MUCH AS I HAVE..

Oh there is no words to express this very special meeting that took place. The Forrest was most honored to witness such an impressive moment.

And honestly, so am I! This is, of course, the blue episode after that first ladybird incredible gathering. I don’t remember ever seeing such butterflies (the only blue butterflies I caught when I was a child were small and had some dots on) and I hope not to catch the Mariah-la-butterfly-mania, but I do declare this scene to be one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen! Those colors are fairytale-ish, aren’t they?

Funny Love Quotes

2009-04-18T20:51:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone who visits my blog
today has a little grin when they
leave. I really thought a little
humour would be great for today.
Enjoy and please come again real
soon...

When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: either the car is new or the wife is.

Love may be blind but marriage is a real eye-opener! Unknown

Do not marry a man to reform him. That is what reform schools are for."

Mae West

Behind every successful man stands a surprised mother-in-law

A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he is finished.—

Zsa Zsa Gabor

Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age - as your beauty fades, so will his eyesight.
Phyllis Diller

Men marry women with the hope they will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change. Invariably they are both disappointed.
-- Albert Einstein - Funny Love Quotes

In my house I'm the boss, my wife is just the decision maker."

Woody Allen.

The most effective way to remember your wife's birthday
is to forget it once

I married Miss Right. I just didn't know her first name was Always.

***********

I asked my wife where she wanted to go for our anniversary. "Somewhere I haven't been in a long time!" she said.
So I suggested the kitchen

All About the Color PINK

2009-04-17T16:03:00.000-07:00

Brighter pinks are youthful, fun, and exciting, while vibrant pinks have the same high energy as red; they are sensual and passionate without being too aggressive. Toning down the passion of red with the purity of white results in the softer pinks that are associated with romance and the blush of a young woman's cheeks. It's not surprising that when giving or receiving flowers, pink blossoms are a favorite. Pink is the color of happiness and is sometimes seen as lighthearted. For women who are often overworked and overburdened, an attraction to pink may speak of a desire for the more carefree days of childhood.
How the color pink affects us physically
Bright pinks, like the color red, stimulate energy and can increase the blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate. They also encourage action and confidence.
Pink has been used in prison holding cells to effectively reduce erratic behavior.
Welcome to another Pink Saturday.
My post for today is about the
beautiful pink color. There is
truly something about the color pink.
It is always very soft and always makes
me feel good.
Beverly from How Sweet The sound is the
host for this event. Every week it
continues to grow. So we know that the
color pink effects alot of us. In one
way or the other.

If you are one that comes to my blog
regularly why do you think bloggers
have stopped coming???? Do I not post
anything that is interesting.
Thanks for stopping by.
Pink Saturday is a wonderful way to
meet new friends..
Have A Great Day..

Pink around the globe

The pink ribbon is an internationally recognized symbol of hope and awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

In Japan, the color pink has a masculine association. The annual spring blooming of the pink-blossomed cherry trees (the Sakura) is said to represent the young Japanese warriors who fell in battle in the prime of life (the Samurai).

Jaipur City is a foremost tourist attraction in India because of its superlative forts, grandiose palaces, vivacious temples, multicolored bazaars, pulsating streets, and its distinguished pink color to which the city owes its oft-used name "The Pink City". Learn more about this colorful city

The Chinese had not recognized the color pink until they had contact with Western culture and the Chinese word for pink translates as “foreign color.”

Marrakesh is another city associated with the color pink. It is sometimes refered to as the "Rose City" because of its salmon-pink colored buildings and the red clay of its terrain. Learn more about the Rose City
Religious & mythological associations with pink
Pink signifies happiness and joy in Catholicism.

Popular phrases that include purple

Tickled pink: to be happy
In the pink: in good health -- this phrase hasn't always had this meaning. See what it originally meant
Pinking shears: scissors with serrated blades
A pink elephant: term to describe hallucinations during intoxication
Pinkie finger: the smallest finger on the human hand
Pink slip: notice that employment is ending
Pink collar: refers to a particular class of jobs once only filled by women

Quotes about pink

"Pink is the navy blue of India." --Diana Vreeland
"I fell off my pink cloud with a thud." --Elizabeth Taylor

Songs with pink in the title

"Mr. Pink Eyes" by The Cure on the "Lovecats" single
"Pink" by Aerosmith
"Pink & Blue" by OutKast on "The Love Below"
"Pink Cadillac" by Bruce Springsteen
"Pink Cashmere" by Prince on The Hits 1
"A Pink Dream" by The Cure on the "Mint Car" single
"Pink Elephant" by Cherry Poppin' Daddies
"Pink Houses" by John Cougar Mellencamp
"Pink Maggit" by Deftones
"Pink Panther Theme" by Henry Mancini

INTRODUCING PINK

Pink is the color of happiness and is sometimes seen as lighthearted.

THE EFFECTS OF THE COLOR PINK

How the color pink effects us physically and mentally
Stimulates energy
Can increase the blood pressure, respiration, heartbeat, and pulse rate
Encourages action and confidence
Pink has been used in prison holding cells to effectively to reduce erratic behavior

Penny Postcards

2009-04-15T16:14:00.000-07:00

East Mississippi Insane Hospital and Grounds, Meridian

Weidmann's Restaurant, Since 1870, Meridian

What did your town look like according to Penny Postcards?

Check out your old stomping grounds during the times of the penny postcard. If you didn't know your town back when,you sure will
not know it now. Very Exciting for me...

The price was raised to 2 cents on January 1,1952.
Click on the state and then on the county name to see old penny postcards from that area...pretty neat.

Click here>> Penny Postcards

Click here for Lauderdale County/Meridian >>

http://usgwarchives.org/ms/lauderdale/postcards/ppcs-laud.html

Fruit Fool

2009-04-13T09:28:00.000-07:00

Use this Fruit Fool recipe for a fabulous easy no cook dessert. You can use any flavor of canned fruit pie filling in this easy and adaptable recipe.
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
21 oz. can apricot, peach, or cherry fruit pie filling
1 (8-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation:

In medium bowl, fold together pie filling and thawed whipped topping just to marble. Spoon into six parfait glasses or stemmed goblets and sprinkle with nuts. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. 6 servings

PINE TREES KNOW EASTER

2009-04-09T17:34:00.000-07:00

Pine Trees Know Easter!

HAD NEVER HEARD THIS STORY BEFORE BUT, BELIEVE ME, I PLAN TO WATCH THE PINE TREES THIS SPRING TO SEE THE CROSSES.

Last April on a Sunday we took one of our "nowhere" drives, my husband was quietly driving a back road. I was occupied in the front passenger seat watching the scenery.

I noticed out of the corner of my eye that my husband was straining to look out my window. This startled me, since his eyes should have been on the road in front of him. I asked him what he was looking at out the windows, and he quietly replied,"Nothing” His eyes went back to the road in front of him.

After a few minutes, I looked over at my husband and noticed a tear. I asked him what was wrong. This time he told me, "I was just thinking about Pop and a story he had once told me"

Of course, because it had to do with his Pop I wanted to know the story, so I asked him to share it with me. He said, "When I was about 8 years old, Pop and I were out fishing and that's when he told me that the Pine trees know when it is Easter.."

I had no idea what he meant by that, so I pressed him for more information.
He continued on... "The Pine trees start their new growth in the weeks before Easter -- if you look at the tops of the Pine trees two weeks before, you will see the yellow shoots. As the days get closer to Easter Sunday, the tallest shoot will branch off and form a cross. By the time Easter Sunday comes around, you will see that most of the Pine trees will have
small yellow crosses on all of the tallest shoots."

I turned to look out the window and I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a week before Easter, and you could see all of the trees with the tall yellow shoots stretching to Heaven.

The tallest ones shone in the sunlight like rows of tiny golden crosses.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AS YOU WATCH FOR THE CROSS AND MAY IT SERVE AS A REMINDER THAT IT WAS UPON A CROSS THAT JESUS DIED. HE DIED FOR YOUR SINS AND MINE. HAVE YOU ACCEPTED THAT?

HAVE YOU ACCEPTED HIM AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR?

IF NOT, NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO ACCEPT HIM. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FREE GIFT HE GAVE YOU, THE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS ON AND PRAY THAT GOD WILL USE THIS TO HELP OTHERS UNDERSTAND THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRIST SURRENDERING HIS LIFE ON THE CROSS ,THAT YOU AND I, THROUGH OUR ACCEPTANCE OF HIM, SIMPLY BY PRAYING AND ASKING FOR FORGIVENESS WOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE HEAVEN OUR NEW HOME.

Two choices so be POSITIVE

2009-04-08T18:23:00.000-07:00

You have two choices!!!!
>
>
>
> Jerry is the manager of a restaurant. He is
> always in a good mood.
>
>
>
> When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would
> always reply:
>
> "If Iwere any better, I would be twins!"
>
>
>
> Many of the waiters at his restaurant quit their jobs when
> he changed
>
> jobs,so they could follow him around from restaurant to
> restaurant
>
>
>
> Why?
>
>
>
> Because Jerry was a natural motivator.
>
> If an employee was having a bad day, Jerry was always
> there, telling
>
> him how to look on the positive side of the situation.
>
>
>
> Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went
> up to
>
> Jerry and asked him. "I don't get it! No one can
> be a positive person all of
>
> the time. How do you do it?"
>
>
>
> Jerry replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to
> myself, I have two
>
> choices today. I can choose to be in a good mood or I can
> choose to be in a
>
> bad mood.
>
>
>
> I always choose to be in a good mood. Each time something
> bad
>
> happens, I can choose to be victim or I can choose to learn
> from it. I
>
> always choose
>
> to learn from it.
>
>
>
> Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to
> accept
>
> their complaining or I can point out the positive side of
> life. I always
>
> choose the positive side of life."
>
>
>
> "But it's not always that easy," I
> protested.
>
>
>
> "Yes it is," Jerry said.
>
>
>
> "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the
> junk every
>
> situation is a choice.. You choose how you react to
> situations.
>
>
>
> You choose how people will affect your mood.
>
>
>
> You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood.
>
>
>
> It's your choice how you live your life."
>
>
>
> Several years later, I heard that Jerry accidentally did
> something
>
> you are never supposed to do in the restaurant business.
>
>
>
> He left the back door of his restaurant open in the
> morning, he was
>
> robbed by three armed men.
>
>
>
> While Jerry trying to open the safe his hand, shaking from
>
>
> nervousness, slipped off the combination. The robbers
> panicked and shot
>
> him.
>
>
>
> Luckily, Jerry was found quickly and rushed to the
> hospital..
>
>
>
> After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care,
> Jerry was
>
> released from the hospital with fragments of the bullets
> still in his body.
>
>
>
> I saw Jerry about six months after the accident
>
>
>
> When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were
> any better, I'd be
>
> twins. Want to see my scars?"
>
>
>
> I declined to see his wounds, but did ask him what had gone
> through
>
> his mind as the robbery took place.
>
>
>
> "The first thing that went through my mind was that I
> should have
>
> locked the back door," Jerry replied.
>
>
>
> "Then, after they shot me, as I lay on the floor, I
> remembered that I
>
> had two choices: I could choose to live or could choose to
> die. I chose to
>
> live."

>
>
>
> "Weren't you scared I asked?
>
>
>
> Jerry continued, "The paramedics were great. They kept
> telling me I
was going to be fine.
>
>
>
> But when they wheeled me into the Emergency Room and I saw
> the
>
> expression on the faces of the doctors and nurses, I got
> really scared.
>
> In their eyes, I read 'He's a dead man. I
> knew I needed to take
>
> action."
>
>
>
> "What did you do?" I asked.
>
>
>
> "Well, there was a big nurse shouting questions at
> me," said Jerry..
>
> "She asked if I was allergic to anything."
> "Yes, to bullets," I replied.
>
>
>
> Over their laughter, I told them "I am choosing to
> live. Please
>
> operate on me as if I am alive, not dead."
>
>
>
> Jerry lived thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also
> because of
>
> his amazing attitude.
>
>
>
> I learned from him that every day you have the choice to
> either enjoy
>
> your life or to hate it.
>
>
>
> The only thing that is truly yours - that no one can
> control or take
>
> from you, is your attitude, so if you can take care of
> that, everything else
>
> in life becomes much
>
> easier.
>
>
>
>>
>
> >
>
>

Her Hands

2009-04-08T12:48:00.000-07:00

Her hands held me gently from the day I took my first breath.
Her hands helped to guide me as I took my first step.
Her hands held me close when the tears would start to fall.
Her hands were quick to show me that she would take care of it all.

Her hands were there to brush my hair, or straighten a wayward bow.
Her hands were often there to comfort the hurts that didn't always show.
Her hands helped hold the stars in place, and encouraged me to reach.
Her hands would clap and cheer and praise when I captured them at length.

Her hands would also push me, though not down or in harms way.
Her hands would punctuate the words, just do what I say.
Her hands sometimes had to discipline, to help bend this young tree.
Her hands would shape and mold me into all she knew I could be.

Her hands are now twisting with age and years of work,
Her hand now needs my gentle touch to rub away the hurt.
Her hands are more beautiful than anything can be.
Her hands are the reason I am me.

My mother will be celebrating her 83rd
Birthday on the 12th of April. She is
the sweetest,kindest,most thoughtful
person that I have ever known. She loves
her children,grandchildren and now her
great grandchildren. From now until the
12th I will be adding little special things
about my mom.Pleaseleave a comment so that
I may share them with her.She looks so
fragile doesn't she.This was made at my
sisters this past weekend. She has been
staying at my sisters for the past week.
She is only 25 miles from me.

35 Things that Make YOU Special

2009-04-05T17:40:00.000-07:00

What do people remember about you when you walk out of the room?
In my case, I may think it’s my background and knowledge that makes me special, but it’s more likely that what’s really memorable is seeing food magically transports itself from my plate onto the floor or onto other laps when I’m excited…

What makes YOU special?
Take a look at the following list of 35 things that make you special. It’s like a life inventory. When you consider all the questions, you’ll get a sense of how your life is at the moment, and how you could change it to bring out YOUR special uniqueness.

1. Personality
What is your personality? Take a look at the following personality types according to the Enneagram. Are you

An idealistic Reformer,
a caring Helper,
a success-oriented Achiever,
an introspective Idealist,
an idealistic Reformer,
a caring Helper,
a success-oriented Achiever,
a sensitive Individualist,
an intense Investigator,
a security-oriented Loyalist,
a spontaneous Enthusiast,
a powerful Challenger,
or a reassuring Peacemaker?
You can take the Enneagram test here, or take another personality test here

2. Signature style
What’s your signature style? Are you engaging, entertaining, moving, intense, funny, bold, ditzy, serene, boring, or threatening?

3. Beliefs
What do you believe about life, the universe, or about yourself? Do you have religious beliefs? Do have beliefs about yourself that limit your potential? Complete this quiz to find what your limiting beliefs are.

4. Spirituality
Are you drawn to the mysteries of life? Do you use spiritual practice, i.e. meditation, prayer, or other to nurture your spirituality?

5. Aspirations
What are your aspirations? Do you strive for a cause that is greater than you?

6. Dominant sense
Each of us has a dominant sense through which we experience the world. What is your dominant sense? Is it sight or sound or touch? To find out do the test here.

7. Thoughts
What kind of thoughts are mostly in your mind? Are they daydreams, or thoughts focussed on your current project? Is your mind usually focused on the past, on the present, or on the future?

8. Goals
What are your goals? Have you recorded them? Which goals we choose, and whether we set them determines a substantial part of our uniqueness. Click here to learn how to set goals.

9. Creativity
Are you creative? Do you create at work, or write, paint, cook, or in any other way? Often people who are creative are more lively and happier than those who are not. Find out what makes us creative.

10. Happiness
How happy are you? Take the test here to see how happy you are. Find out what authentic happiness is.

11. Attitude
What is your habitual attitude? Is it negative or positive? Our attitude is shaped by influence and association, beliefs, thoughts, expectations, and self-talk. How was your attitude shaped?

12. Attraction
What are you drawn to? What are your favourite colours? What’s your favourite music, climate, or food? What kind of people do you like?

13. Genes
We are shaped by both heredity, as well as environment. What traits have you inherited from your parents that make you unique?

14. Body
The size and build of our body is genetically encoded. However, how we care for our bodies determines what it looks like. Check out the following questions: Are you slim or overweight? Are you fit or out of shape? Are you flexible enough to touch your toes? Is your body able to practise sports, or dance, or do yoga, or train in martial arts? If you have a physical disability, are you stretching your capability to the limit, or not?

15. Face
The face is a mirror of the soul. If we are kindly and upbeat, our face looks animated and relaxed. If we feel down, or anxious or ill, our face looks tight and grey. What is your face like? Do you take moments to relax your face?

16. Ethnicity
What is your ethnic origin? Are you proud of your culture of origin and your ancestors, or not?

17. Culture
What is your culture? Is it followed by the majority or a minority of the people around you? In what way does your culture influence your life?

18. Voice
We are born with a particular voice and its resonance, tone and pitch. However, it can be developed - as actors and singers know. What is your unique voice like?

19. Diction
Do you speak with an accent or a dialect? The way we pronounce the language we use is a unique marker.

20. Gender
Gender is only partly determined by body formation. What masculine and feminine traits do you see in yourself?

21. Health

Good and bad health are life’s gift and burden. What really shapes our uniqueness is the attitude to health. What is your attitude? Are you pro-active or passive? Do you complain or actively seek healing?

22. Hormones
Hormonal patterns determine whether we are tired, or hungry, or irritated, or lustful.
What hormonal patterns or surges are noticeable in your life and how do they influence you?

23. Age
Age is a biological factor. But it is also influenced by the mind. Do you feel old and unfit, as well as low on energy and drive? Or do you feel vitally alive, energetic and youthful? If you want to feel youthful, you need to put effort into keeping your mind and body in good shape. How do you keep in good shape?

24. Intelligence
Being intelligent is not only having a high IQ. Intelligence is now seen to include social, emotional, and physical aptitude. Your mix of these strands of intelligence is what makes you unique. How do you maintain and develop your intelligence?

25. Life experience
Each of us has a unique experience of life. Used wisely, experience is valuable because we can recognise patterns and respond appropriately. Which life experience has shaped you most?

26. Childhood
The childhood we experienced in the past makes us unique today. What was your childhood like? How has it shaped you? If your childhood included traumatic experiences, what have you undertaken in order to heal from them?

27. Trauma
What kind of life crises have you experienced? Have you integrated them, or are they still unresolved? (My upcoming Ebook From Tragedy to Triumph: How to Win Through a Life Crisis explains how to integrate difficult experiences).

28. Opportunities
We have all encountered different opportunities in life. What kind of opportunities have you encountered or created? How have you responded to them? What we make of opportunities is part of what makes us special.

29. Relationships
Whom and what we relate to makes us who we are. Which human beings do you love or feel connected to? Whom do you feel disconnected with? What about the environment - do you love nature, or the city? What is your relationship to animals - which are your favourite animals?

30. Learning
Your stance towards learning makes you unique. Is continuous learning important to you or not? Do you like formal study or informal learning? What kind of learning environments work best for you?

31. Habits
How do you spend your time on a regular basis? How much time to you spend on passive recreation, such as TV? Do you have an unpaid activity that you enjoy? How important is this activity to you?

32. Work
Most people spend more time at work than asleep. How we spend this big chunk of our life makes us unique. What do you define as your main work? Do you work for yourself or work for others? Do you work mostly alone or with a team of others?
Are you passionate about your work or is it a chore? Do you earn enough to keep yourself going or are you struggling financially?

33. Quirks and foibles
What are your quirky habits? As I said in the introduction, these foibles can be the thing that people enjoy about us.

34. Communication style
Psychologists pinpoint four different communication styles. Are you a Relater, Socialiser, Thinker, or Director? Check it out on this site.

35. The life journey
Each of us is on a unique life path. Which path we follow defines a part of our uniqueness. What path have you chosen?

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What strikes me is that we are able to change most of these variables! What makes us truly special is how we spend our energy, thoughts, and time, as well as how we respond to whom and what we encounter.

It’s in your power to evolve and bring forth the unique, special person that you are. That’s an awesome responsibility

When you read this list, what did you realise about your life? Please share you thoughts in the comments.

What kind of Angel is inside of your heart

2009-04-05T08:23:00.000-07:00

When I have no one to turn to
And I am feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere I want to go,
I search deep within myself
It is the love inside my heart
That lets me know my Angels are there
Even though we are miles apart.

A smile then appears upon my face
And the sun begins to shine.
I hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that I am alone
But I am never by myself at all.
Whenever I need my Angels near
All I have to do is call.

An Angel's love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand behind you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angels see us through.
You are one of my Angels.
Perhaps I am one for you.

Have A Truly Blessed Sunday. Thank
you for taking the time to come by.
Have A Great Week

Wherever there is winter, there will be spring

2009-04-04T06:27:00.000-07:00

There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with CHOCOLATE

TIPS - Long Live Your Lashes

2009-04-01T17:47:00.000-07:00

A flutter of the eyelashes can get a girl places, but only if the lashes are long and luscious of course. They need as much looking after as any other part of your appearance. Here is how to make sure you don't neglect those peepers!

Eyelash curlers make a big difference. For maximum effect, squeeze and release the curlers at least 3 times on your eyelashes in different places. This will give you the maximum curl and open the eyes right up. Don't use curlers after you have applied mascara as this breaks and damages the lashes.
When applying mascara, wiggle the brush from side to side as you sweep upwards. This gives width to lashes. If length is what you are after, apply mascara several times to just the tips of the lashes.
Have a day off from mascara each week. You can use Vaseline on this day which will condition the lashes and keep them in good nick. You condition your hair after all, why should your eyelashes be any different.
Avoid false eyelashes if possible. The glue can actually pull lashes out and you will end up with shorter, thinner eyelashes. Concentrate on what you were born with and enhance using mascara rather than falsies.
If your eyelashes are fair then eyelash tinting is an option. Don't do it yourself unless you know what you are doing. A trustworthy salon will do a much better job for you.
Don't pick at dried mascara on your lashes. Use a good make up remover and cotton wool, and be gentle as you wipe the mascara off. Never pull the lashes away from the face as you remove mascara, as you will definitely lose a few.
Don't be afraid to experiment with colour. Try a colour mascara on the tips of your lashes for a party look, or apply a little bit of glitter for eyes that really sparkle!
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Scents of Style | Frangrances to Compliment Your Style

2009-04-01T17:28:00.000-07:00

Your style mood is reflected in your daily ensembles and the scent you wear should be just as stylish.For those fun and flirty style moods you'll feel pretty irresistable in Elizabeth Arden Pretty, a feminine blend of pink lily, creamy amber and orange blossom. A romantic style mood calls for an escape to island paradise with Island Michael Kors Bermuda, an exotic blend of vibrant hibiscus and tropical passion flower. Giorgio Armani Onde Vertige blends the sunny frangipani flower with the sensual patchouli for a lush oriental fragrance, perfect for a sexy style mood, while a fresh burst of mandarin and rosy peony give Sarah Jessica Parker Twilight the sparkle you need for a natural and refreshing style mood.

WHAT'S YOUR THOUGHTS????

2009-03-31T17:58:00.000-07:00

This is a very very old chest. My sister's
church had a garage sale about two weeks ago.
One of the members of her church had passed
away and left everything in the house to a
niece.It was full of old furniture.I just
had a fit over this chest.My sister is not
one to visualize anything, she only see's it
as it is.My first thought was to redo it, but
now I think I will leave it as it is. My
neighbor who loves old stuff thinks I should
leave it as is. I only paid $5.00 for it.
It was worth alot more than that. The house
was filled with so many pretty pieces of
furniture. Let me know what you think I
should do with it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!!

SHOUT OUT SHOUT OUT SHOUT OUT

2009-03-29T15:17:00.000-07:00

Friday night my son and his wife invited
me over to eat with them. Little did I
know it was going to end the way it did.
It was about 9:30,it was lightening and
thundering so I felt like I needed to
head toward home.Then my son said that
Erin was scheduled for an ultra sound
on April 8th.I knew Erin had been sick
several months ago,she had a scope so
not thinking I said well why did it take
them so long to tell her that she needed
a ultra sound, still not thinking Ryan
said mom it has nothing to do with Erin
having her scope.I said then why is she
having a ultra sound. Then it hid me
that I was going to be a grandmother
again.
I am so excited for the both of them.

On Saturday they sold their house after
many months on the market and they will
be moving to Jackson Mississippi about
90 miles from me.Ryan works for the
railroad and Erin is a Pharmaceutical Rep.
based out of Jackson. They have both been
commuting back and forth for sometime now..
Connor and Cooper will now have to share
mamaw.Just had to share my wonderful
news..I know this is going to be a little
GIRL!!!

Please keep Ryan and Erin in your prayers.

A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY

2009-03-29T06:40:00.000-07:00

Good Sunday morning.I thought a little
humour for today may give us a little
something to smile about. We are on to
a new week and a new month. It is really
hard to believe that April is already on
us. One thing for sure we have had plenty
of showers.We are getting more rain next
week.SO if the old saying is correct April
Showers bring May flowers we should all
have beautiful flowers.
Have A Great Day!!
God Loves you..

A middle aged woman has a heart attack and is taken to the hospital. While on the operating table she has a near-death experience. During that experience she sees God and asks if this is it. God says no and explains that she has another 30-40 years to live.

Upon her recovery she decides to just stay in the hospital and have a face lift, liposuction, breast augmentation, and a tummy tuck. She even has someone come in and change her hair colour. She figures that since she's got another 30 or 40 years she might as well make the most of it.

She walks out the hospital after the last operation and is killed by an ambulance speeding up to the hospital.

She arrives in front of God again and asks, "I thought you said I had another 30-40 years?"

God replies, "Sorry, I didn't recognize you."

THE RETIRED PREACHER

A preacher retired and moved to the country to enjoy life and practice his hobby of yard work. Needing a lawn mower, he headed into town to buy one. On the way he saw a sign advertising a lawn mower for sale. He stopped at the house and a young lad came out to greet him.

The preacher asked about the lawn mower and the kid said it was behind the house. The two went to look at the lawn mower. The engine was sputtering along at idle speed. The preacher increased the speed of the engine and mowed a few strips. Satisfied that the mower would do the job they settled on a price of $25.00.

Later in the day, the young lad was riding his bicycle when he spied the preacher pulling on the engine starter rope. The kid stopped and watched for a couple of minutes. He asked, "What's wrong?"

The reply came, "I can't get this mower started. Do you know how?"

The kid said, "Yep."

"Well, how do you do it? Tell me!", the preacher yelled.

The kid replied, "You have to cuss it."

The preacher rose up indignantly. "Now you listen here. I am a preacher and if I ever did cuss, not saying I have, I've forgotten how to do it after all these years."

With a wise look on his face well beyond his years, the kid said, "Preacher, you keep on pulling that rope and it'll all come back to ya."

THE WORST PINK PRODUCTS EVER

2009-03-27T17:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Pink Saturday.Beverly is the host
from over at How Sweet The Sound.Please
stop over at her blog to visit all the
other links to this fun filled Pink Day.
You will meet new friends. This is an
exciting day. Enjoy visiting everything
in Pink.

These items are listed as the worst pink
products ever.

That's absolutely a worthy cause, but we still think it's weird for companies to think that they can get women to buy more just by coming out with pink versions of their products.

Hot Pink Glock A girly Glock, for all your shootin'

Diet Ideas for Spring

2009-03-20T08:16:00.000-07:00

Today is the FIRST DAY OF SPRING. I am
going to get ready for the beach. This
is how I would look if I went today. Isn't
this a cute picture. Enjoy your first day
of SPRING...This diet for SPRING SHAPE-UP
has alot of good informtion,hope you enjoy.

I am keeping Connor and Cooper today. We
are waiting for it to warm up so we can go
outside.It is suppose to be close to 80 today.

What's it like at your home today????

Spring is the best time to detox your body. In the winter, your body becomes sluggish because we tend to eat higher fat foods, and exercise less. When spring comes along, our bodies are ready for the change. This will make dieting and losing weight so much easier.

When spring comes, so does the sun. The sun affects us more than we realize, just like the plants renew themselves, our bodies do the same, so let’s help out. Since our organs are renewing themselves, what better time to detox? We are already getting more energy, and our body is ready to quit gaining weight from those fatty foods, and is ready to start slimming down for summer.

The sun also starts our bodies making more hormones and chemicals that help us deal with possible side effects of dieting. We will be better able to deal with cravings, and have fewer withdrawal headaches. We will sleep better, our skin will look better, our digestion will work better, and we will feel better mentally and physically which gives us more energy.

Two cups of dandelion tea every day will help you detoxify your body throughout the year. If you don’t want to take these two weeks, drinking dandelion tea throughout the year will help heal your digestive tract, speeds metabolism, gets rid of toxins, and flushes extra fluid.

If you get spring colds, have high blood pressure, get headaches, have stomach problems, and are slow to heal from injuries, try these tips. Have a fruit & veggie smoothie twice a day instead of your normal meals. Combine half a cup of spinach or parsley, one cup of water, one banana, one stalk of celery, and a little bit of beets or cucumber. Blend. This helps your liver and your immune system.

Sip lemon water all day long. Add one lemon’s juice to six cups water, about 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon zest, and shake it up. This adds Vitamin C to help heal your body.

If you have skin problems, yeast or urinary tract infections, or have cellulite even in skinny areas, try this. Drink hot lemon water in the morning. One half lemon in one cup water helps eliminate toxins more efficiently.

Mix one cup of unsweetened cranberry juice with seven cups water, and drink it all day. This juice mix will release fat trapped in your body so it can be flushed out. Mix one tablespoon ground flaxseed into one cup of your juice mixture. Drink this when you get out of bed, and when you go to bed. This helps metabolize toxins and body fat.

If you have frequent upper back pains, bloating at the end of the day, gas, indigestions, cramping or diarrhea, these ideas should help. Mix juice from one half lemon into a cup and a half of hot water. This cleans your liver and gallbladder. Combine one cup organic butter and one cup virgin olive oil, cover and refrigerate. During lunch and dinner, have a bowl of steamed mixed vegetables with one tablespoon of your butter/oil mixture. Don’t toss the water!!! Water from steamed vegetables hold vitamins and minerals that help you detox. Add a little vegetable salt or garlic salt, and drink all day long.

Using one of dieting ideas for spring will help you detox your body, and make your skin glow, give you energy, and keep you feeling healthy all year long. Using all of them will do even more wonderful things for your body.

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INCASE YOU HAVE BOAT PROBLEMS LITTLE HUMOUR FOR WEDNESDAY

2009-03-18T03:35:00.000-07:00

Boat troubles

During late spring one year, a blonde was trying out her new boat. She was unable to have her boat perform, travel through water, or do any maneuvers whatsoever no matter how hard she tried.

After trying for over three days to make it work properly, she decided to seek help. She putted the boat over to the local marina in hopes that someone there could identify her problem.

Workers determined that everything from the engine to the outdrive was working perfectly on the topside of the boat. So, a puzzled marina employee jumped into the water to check underneath the boat for problems. Because he was laughing so hard, he came up choking on water and gasping for air. Under the boat, still strapped in place securely, was the trailer.

How to Begin an Indoor Herb Garden

2009-03-16T16:48:00.000-07:00

This is going to be the first time
I have tried growing herbs on the
inside. I've grown them in pots
outside before, they started out
really pretty, but after several weeks
something started eating on them..
If you have ever grown herbs on the
inside please let me know how yours
did.
Hope You enjoy.

Herbs are a beautiful addition to every garden and a magnificent way to liven up the scents and sights of any home when grown indoors.Growing herbs indoors has the added beauty of livening up a home year round. Here is a simple guide to get you started!

Step 1

Determine which herbs you will like to plant, purchase in either plants or seeds. Select which type of pots you will prefer, will you grow your herbs individually or in large containers? Make sure your selection permits enough drainage for the herbs. Choose pots that are at least 12 inches deep.

Step 2

Select which soil you will use. A variety are available, which include organic, soilless, clay and potting soil. . Choose a soil that is rich and nutrients, a good soil could contain organic material of some degree and at least 25% humus. Prepare your soil, by loosening in the bag. Break the soil down with a fork or your hands if you don’t mind getting a little dirt on your hands.

Step 3

In the containers, place 2 inches of soil. Lay in herb plants, allowing plenty of space for growth. Then fill container with soil leaving approximately 1 ½ inches of soil. Water lightly. Herbs do not do well in overly saturated soils so be cautious not to over do it.

Step 4

Place herbs in a location that they will get the best sunlight such as an area facing south or southeast. Herbs benefit the best when given at least 5 hours of sunlight. If this is not a likely option, you can always purchase a fluorescent lamp. If the use of a lamp is needed, locate it about 18” from the herbs and allow to run no longer then 10 hours a day.

Step 5

It is not necessary to fertilize herbs, but if you opt to use a fertilizer once a month that is labeled to be safe for edible foods. Trim herbs regularly for longevity and health. Avoid trimming foliage down to 1/3 of an inch.

The Lemonade Award First Award

2009-03-15T16:29:00.000-07:00

Sandy from A Groovy Kind Of Life gave
me this Lemonade award. It means so much
to me to receive this award for attitude.
As you that visit my blog know this is my
first blog award. I am very proud to pass
it to some wonderful blogging friends.

Thanks again Sandy...

Here's the scoop:

1) Put the Lemonade Award logo on your blog or post

2) Nominate up to 10 blogs that show great attitude or gratitude

3) Link to your nominees within your post

4) Let the nominees know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog

5) Share the love and link to the person from who you received your award Here are my nominations for Blogs that show Gratitude OR Attitude (in no particular order):

Sassy Southern Mom

Roy's Progress

Smiling Sally

Beautiful Pear Tree

Holiday In The Sun

Monogrammed Teacher

Lynn's Gift From The Heart

Picket's Place

Blink's "N" Winks From Brown Eyes

Encouragement From The Heart

Suburban Martini is a unique boutique

2009-03-12T19:14:00.000-07:00

Suburban Martini is a unique boutique
http://www.suburbanmartini.com/index.htm
This is the cutest second time around
Suburban Martini Botique. Located in
LA California it just makes you wonder
what exactly are we missing out on in
these real upscale Thrift Stores.
Suburban Martini has a web site. Look
at these items I came across!!!! My
favorite..Hope you will take the time
to check it out..You may find something
that you have been looking for.

I hope I have included something to entice you

2009-03-11T17:11:00.000-07:00

http://prayforroy.blogspot.com/

If you enjoy giveaways you may want
to visit http://prayforroy.blogspot.com/
to register. This is a wonderful giveaway.

Please take the time to visit and
pray for Roy. He is needing our prayers.

Good Luck...

We Did It Wednesday

2009-03-10T18:19:00.000-07:00

Becky thank you for hosting We Did It Wednesday.
If you would like to join in please visit
Becky over at Holiday In The Sun
http://holidayinthesun-becky.blogspot.com
It is a very special time for sharing your
children or grandchildren. This is my post
for today.

On Sunday two weeks ago we received
some snow. Connor had spend the night
with me.When I woke up at 6:00 it was
coming down.I had to wake Connor, so he
could enjoy thesnow. To a lot of you our
snow was nothing compared to what ya'll
may receive. To us it was so beautiful.
Of course it didn't last very long.
Connor and my neighbors children enjoyed
playing. Bella and Cajunare also in the
pictures.

Thanks for stopping by. It is always nice
to share in and meet new blogging friends.

A Prayer For Your Young Child

2009-03-05T18:03:00.001-08:00

This is a beautiful prayer that I
pray everyday for my two beautiful
Grandson's Connor is the oldest he
started kindergarten this year. I
carry him to school every morning
I pray this prayer every morning when
he gets out of the car. Cooper is fifteen
months and his mother carries him every
morning and I pray this same prayer for
Cooper. They are both what keeps me going.
I love every morning to see what Connors
has to say on the way to school. Oh how I
treasure the ride to school. I hope you
enjoy this poem as well.

Dear God I pray he's treated right
and protected from all that gives him fright.
Protect his heart from kids who make fun
because he's too fat or too dumb.
If he's too skinny or too smart,
please still God protect his heart.
He's so happy and free with joy,
I'd hate to see that be destroyed.
Help him learn from his mistakes,
and never give him more then he can take.
Give him all the love he needs
and bless him with the joy that makes him free.
Save him from the pain life brings,
and make his little heart sing.
Please God don't let the world take it away
It’s to precious to let decay.
So God I beg you please,
Protect him from what he sees
Let him see life in a different light,
Let him see darkness as a starry night.
So God please make his heart very strong,
and spread to the world his happy song.

Study: Blondes Make Men Dumb

2009-03-04T16:22:00.000-08:00

For anyone that has looked at my
profile you know thatI have been blonde.
About 2 weeks ago I decided to go dark.
I am orginally dark headed. Last night
I cut and colored my hair. Connor spend
the night with me so he helped me with
the color. This is the before and after
pictures. What do you think??? Today I
found this article about blondes.
Maybe the guy that did this survey is
really on to something.
What's your take on this??

(Paris, France) A group of scientists at Paris Nanterre University conducted research to gather evidence that blonde women make men dumb.

The methodology was to have men view a series of pictures of women with different-colored hair and then make the men take a general knowledge test.

Those who had been shown pictures of blonde women scored lower marks than those who had been shown pictures of brunettes and redheads.

Professor Thierry Meyer, joint author of the study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology, said: "It proves that people confronted with stereotypes generally behave in line with them.

"Blondes have the potential to make people act in a dumber way, because they mimic the unconscious stereotype of the dumb blonde."

Notably, there is no scientific evidence that blonde women are less intelligent than brunettes or redheads. Sadly, though, there apparently is scientific evidence regarding the intelligence of the men they are with. Personally, I think the study is flawed.

In fact, according to a study conducted in 2004, blonde women became dumber when subjected to negative prejudices toward blondes.

"But after exposure to negative social-stereotypes about them, the fair-haired participants performed significantly more slowly in the tests," said Jens Foerster, a social psychologist from the International University Bremen in Germany.

When people are told they can't perform a task well, they work more slowly to try to make fewer mistakes, explained Foerster.

Regarding men, I think they may actually become smarter when in the presence of a blonde woman. It's been suggested that a smaller auxiliary brain is triggered to work when men are around blondes and this results in an actual increase in total brain mass.

SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU SMILE

2009-03-04T03:58:00.000-08:00

MAXINE JUST ADDS A LITTLE LAUGHTER TO
MY LIFE.I HOPE YOU CAN USE A LITTLE
HUMOUR TODAY..HAVE A GREAT DAY

Upon The Wings of Eagles

2009-03-03T04:38:00.000-08:00

"And I shall cause you to mount upon the Wings of Eagles." Isaiah 40:31

I shall be the wind beneath your wings carrying you as you soar,
hear the rushing of the wind as you see the world through my eyes.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not upon your own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths."Proverbs 3:5-6"

And you shall soar mightily, beautifully and un-erringly with my gentle guidance!

This is just so beautiful I wanted to share.
I hope everything is your lifes are just
where they need to be. I am working on mine.
I feel like my life is going backwards instead
of forwards. But I know with God's guidance I
will go forward once again. Have a great day!!

Carry your treasured memories everywhere you go

2009-03-01T17:41:00.000-08:00

Another Blue Monday Hosted by Sally
from Smiling Sally. Thanks for hosting
this Blue Monday Event.
Have A Great Day.

This the cutest bag. If you are a
grandmother or have small children.
I have ordered one with Connor and
Cooper's little sweet pictures
on mine. That why I can see them
all day. I have pictures all in
my office at work, but it will
be nice to be able to see those
precious little smiles while I am
away from home or out of the
office..
So I am sharing this for Blue Monday..

Proudly sport a favorite photo of your kids, pets, or artwork, or create a custom photo gift for someone you love.

White tote with photo front pocket, and navy bottom and straps
Add one of 500 themed borders, or your own caption or date
Roomy size can hold everything for a day at the beach or afternoon on the town
Fill it with baby accessories for a new-parent gift, or towel and sunscreen as an end-of-year teacher gift

A MUST SEE FOR PINK SATURDAY

2009-02-27T17:04:00.000-08:00

A MUST SEE FOR PINK SATURDAY

Welcome to another Pink Saturday hosted
by Beverly over at How Sweet The Sound
Today I am sharing the cutest tool case
for all of our pink lovers. I just fell
in love with this. If anyone is
interested you can order these from
Lillian Vernon. Now I have everything
together for now. When Connor sees it
he will have to fix something for me.

Thank you for stopping by. Have A Great
Pink Saturday. I am spending the rest of
tonight looking at blogs. It's raining
here so this is a great night for visiting
blogs. Have A Great Weekend!!!!

I am so glad to have my computer up and
going. This has been the longest two weeks
without blogging. This is really my past
time. I use my blog page for a journal.
It is so nice to be able to go back to
read old posts and to be able to have the
pictures as well.

Magnolia Memories 08

Anything POSITIVE

LIKE TO SHARE

@)!! OPPORTUNITY!!!!!

BE SURE TO VISIT

Just Like Santa

Counting the days!!!!

WHAT does your home say about you?

Look who is enjoying new pillows

My favorite place!!!!!

VERY TOUCHING!!!

One of my favorite....

GREAT IDEA....

HOW TRUE!!!!

“It takes two people to ruin a perfectly good day. First a person who says something downright nasty about you, and second, a dear friend who makes sure you hear about it immediately.”

It's Been A Lucy Kind of Day!!!!

Welcome back toooooo Blogging!!!!

Griswalds vacation Destin 2010

ITS A GIVEAWAY OVER AT

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To All Blogging Friends

Bella ready for the snow....

Look at Miss Presley

Happy PINK SAturday.....HOMEMADE DOG PET

BECOMING THE BIGGEST LOSER 2010

CLOSING OUT 2009...OPENING 2010

November 22nd Angel Arrived

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAD

10 Quotes to Boost Your Energy >>>A Must Read

Pink Saturday and Presley Ryan

Moving from one place to another

Dress Up Pumpkins

FACEinHOLE

Homemade Laundry Stain Pretreater Recipes

Thursday's Humour!!!! To Cute........

Rocky Road Popcorn Balls

Beautiful Fall Table Displays

Fluffy topped cheese and onion tarts recipe

Summer Refreshers

Oh I am Just Beside Myself!!!!

It's Picnic Time!

From My Blog To Yours. Happy Pink Saturday

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF...

BIG NEWS COMES ON THE 15th!!!!

THE SIMPLE WOMEN

PLEASE PASS IT ON ~ EVEN IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PET,

'Just Joey'

Summer Camp In Meridian

Congratulations On A Great Year Connor

A Plan That Changed

Guess What My Gift Was???

You Gotta Love Those Little Boys!

SIMPLE TOUCHES OF THE COLOR BLUE..

Mother's Day 2009 is on May 10, Sunday

A Must Try Roasted New Potato Salad

Easy Cheesy Corn Bake

Mexican Fiesta Biscuit Bake

GOOD FACTS TO KNOW:

Three Ladies in a Sauna

Dishwashing Gloves

CARROTS, EGGS AND COFFEE

Beautiful Outdoor Wednesday Pictures

Moonbeams Vintage

Around Town Carousels

A PINK HEART

The Seed

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY

Healthy Snacks to Fight the Afternoon Blahs

Too cute!Too cute!Too cute!

My Blue Butterfly Tree

Funny Love Quotes

All About the Color PINK

Penny Postcards

Fruit Fool

PINE TREES KNOW EASTER

Two choices so be POSITIVE

Her Hands

35 Things that Make YOU Special