Thursday 13

Here's my 13 favorite movies of all time:

1. Pursuit of Happyness
2. We Are Marshall
3. Forest Gump
4. When Harry Met Sally
5. The Breakfast Club
6. St Elmo's Fire
7. Sixteen Candles
8. Walk the Line
9. The Notebook
10. ConAir
11. Fast Times at Ridgemont High
12. The Wedding Singer
13. The Rock


Now, what are your favorite 13? Either respond with a comment or post to you blog.

Started a Bible Study Today...

and it was excellent! I haven't been to an organized Bible Study, just for women in about a year and a half. I really do miss it. This is one that the base chapel puts on. Awesome leader, ladies, and study. It's from Joyce Meyer titled "Battlefield of the Mind". Great stuff. I need it.

http://shop.jmmestore.org/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=388

Wow! 36!

Happy Birthday to my sweetie. :) Nathan's 36 today!!

And a few more

Sorry for some of the crooked scans!

And a few more

Recent Layouts

Different takes on the same picture (sorry for the bad scan on the 1st one!).


Yes, I've decided to post online for all to see. :)

I WILL NEVER...

get a flu shot. I will never get a flu shot. I repeat, I will never get a flu shot! :( Yes, I'll just take my chances.

Stolen from Les's blog

Even though it's not Thursday, I love these!


Thirteen things that make me smile.....

Jonathan and Seth period.
Nathan coming home before 6PM
Scrapbook supplies
Talking to an old friend
Cheesecake
Nate's funny stories
Pictures of my friends and family, especially their kids
Getting fun mail
A clean house
A clean bathroom especially
When Nate cleans all three bathrooms, like yesterday
Hearing Jonathan read
Seth eating something that's significantly healthy for him

I'm back

Yes it's been way too long, but my job at WS is now over and things are starting to settle down a bit. So for those faithful blog readers who have been telling me to "UPDATE YOUR DAMN BLOG"! LOL!! Here goes. What's been going on with us:

1. I got a flu shot on Friday. NEVER ever had a reaction to it, but now I have the flu, or it feels like it. Chills, body aches, sore throat.
2. Jonathan and Seth are doing great in school and preschool. Jonathan's reading up a storm and Seth is recognizing words and writing! They are so fun and so sweet. I keep thinking the age they are in is the most fun, but it just keeps getting better.
3. Nathan got extended so we are here for another God-forsaken year. Ugh. Looks like we'll be at Barksdale (most likely) in Aug of 08. At least we get our 1st choice, but hey, we've had promises broken so I'm not holding on to anything.
4. We will be coming home on vacation soon, not sure when exactly. When Nate can take leave and when Jonathan will be on break, either winter or spring break.
5. We are really going to vacation in NC this summer! Disney in the fall. YAHOO!
6. It's COLD here, but still not a significant snow darn it. If it's going to be cold, it should snow.
7. I'm going to get my early ed certification! Starting soon. I'm sure I want to go back to teaching Prek in the future and I need that certification. I love that age and the flexibility.
8. We might be moving to a new base house. Jonathan' allergies are SO bad and we need a home without carpet. We'll have to downsize to get hardwood floors, but who cares.
9. I'm pretty sure I'm going to start posting my layouts here. Stay tuned. :)

What I've been waiting for all day!

GO OKLAHOMA!!! TAKE THE BIG 12 CHAMPIONSHIP!!

21-7, Oklahoma 13min left in 4th quarter...my heart is thumping!!

Thursday 13 even though it's Saturday!

Stolen from Leslie...I love Christmas music so I'm doing it. :)

1. O Holy Night
2. The War Is Over (Have a Very Merry Christmas) John Lennon/Yoko Ono
3. Feliz Navidad, the one with the kid's singing along
4. Mary Did You Know
5. Breath of Heaven
6. Mary's Boy Child
7. Silent Night
8. All Through The Night (not Cyndi Lauper song...lol)
9. Please Come Home for Christmas (Eagles)
10. Come On Here Those Bells
11. O Come All Ye Faithful
12. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
13. Away in a Manger

And just to add, I'm SO sick of "I'm Getting Nothing for Christmas"...William's Sonoma's favorite obviously...ugh....

I want this next from WS!

Actually, I want this for two boys that want this! It's a train cake pan...each section is a different car!

I love this place! I love working there! I love shopping there! :) I love my discount...went in yesterday and got some yummy stuff...can you believe this TRUE SOUTHERNER is changing her menu from cornbread dressing to focaccia stuffing!! Stuffing in a box already to go (well I'll add celery, onions, and mushrooms)! But it's Williams Sonoma stuffing!! Their gravy base is awesome...I probably will never do anything else. Let's see...I love their untensils. Got a new digital meat thermometer and a sporty new red apron! Oh and their garlic puree for mashed potatoes is wonderful! So let's see, got all that for $40 with my discount. Not bad! I'm praying that I get enough discipline to not spend every dime that I make on their products! My kids really do want Christmas and Birthday gifts! Sigh... :)

I like, I dislike (Stolen from friend's blog)

I like Thanksgiving food
I dislike seafood
I like to cook
I dislike to clean afterwards
I like Diet Dr Pepper
I dislike Diet Pepsi
I like the OU Sooners
I dislike Texas Longhorns
I like the snow
I dislike snow all the time
I like guacomole
I dislike artichokes
I like Target
I dislike Wal-Mart
I like scrapbooking supplies
I dislike Creative Memories products
I like peace
I dislike conflict
I like being within a day's drive of my family
I dislike the opposite
I like Noggin
I dislike Oobie
I like chocolate
I dislike nuts
I like talking on the phone to an old friend
I dislike talking on the phone
I like Grey's Anatomy
I dislike ER
I like Nicolas Cage
I dislike Tom Cruise
I like Ellen
I dislike Oprah ( I know, not popular!)
I like this blog
I dislike trying to think of things to say here! LOL!

What I did this weekend

I made this for Jonathan's teacher. It's an altered tissue box. Got the box at Michael's, painted it, Mod-Podged patterned paper on it and added her name and a few embellishments. Fun and cute!

I know! I know!

I'm horrible. Officially a slacker. I'm not getting on the computer that much anymore so my blog gets really stale!

Maybe it's because, "I GOT A JOB!!"! Yes, I'm an employee at Williams Sonoma and I love it! Extra money, time for myself, feeling a bit more useful!

Let's see, what else is going on. The boys have both been sick. Jonathan had pink eye and some stomach bug. Seth had a wierd, high fever for several days. Glad they are both healthy now...knock on wood! Jonathan was so bummed that he couldn't go to school on Friday. It was "Stone Soup" day. His teacher knew how excited he was about it and how bad he hated to miss, so she came to our home on her lunch break. Brought us a big batch of soup, rolls, cookies, and some homework for Jonathan! He felt better instantly and loved hosting he beloved teacher in his home! :) So cute! I sent a kudos email to the Principal telling her how awesome Mrs. K is...I know they hear all about the negatives, but hardly ever the positives and from experience, I know that's just as important. Mrs. K went above and beyond and I wanted it known! :) I love this school...Oh and I challenge any of you that have school aged children, let their teacher(s) know how much they are appreciated...a quick email, a short note, whatever it takes. I can guarantee it would make his/her day.

Getting ready for Thanksgiving. Having a house full of guests. I'll be serving:

Turkey
Ham
Cornbread Dressing
Cranberry Sauce
Mashed Potatoes (sweet potatoes are gross!) and Gravy
Steamed Green Beans
Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrot casserole (this is awesome!)
Homemade Rolls
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Roll
Cheesecake
Key Lime Pie

What are you having?

Something to talk about

Stole these from Leslie's blog which she stole from Oscar's blog :)

1. In two words, explain what ended your last relationship? grew up
2. When was the last time you shaved your legs? day before yesterday
3. What were you doing this morning at 8am? getting J and S ready for school.
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago? helping S set up his train tracks.
5. Are you good at maths? No
6. Your formal night? At Nathan's conference ball...last time in 04, going next week again!
7. Do you have any famous ancestors? No
8. Have you ever taken out a loan to pay for school? No
9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile? don't do myspace
10. Last thing received in the mail? Too much junk from USAA
11. How many different beverages have you drank today? water, Diet Dr Pepper
12. Do you ever leave messages on people's answering machines? Yes
13. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to? George Strait
14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? No I never have
15. What's the most painful dental procedure you've had? 4 wisdom teeth removed. What was bad is that they had to pull a 5th tooth because one of my wisdom teeth roots was wrapped around the root of that tooth...yikes!
16. What is out your back door? Little Tykes picnic table, grill, Little Tykes playhouse
17. Any plans for Friday night? Not sure
18. Do you like the ocean? yes
19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different kinds of popcorn? yes, gross
20. Have you ever been to a planetarium? yes
21. Something you are excited about? Going to DC, just DH and me!
22. What is your favorite flavor of jelly? Blackberry
23. Are any of your great-grandparents still alive? no
24. Describe your keychain. Has a big OU thing on it. Two Honda keys...one remote. One house key.
25.Where do you keep your change? A piggy bank for the kids
26. When was the last time you spoke in front of a large group of people?Not sure
27. What kind of winter coat do you have? It's a suede one that's lined
28. What was the weather like on your graduation? sunny
29. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? open
30. What are your siblings middle names? n/a
31. Where is your dad right now? Heaven I hope.
32. What was the last thing you said? "No Seth"...is that any surprise?! ;)
33. What is something you've learned about yourself recently? That I'm getting better about not doing the things I don't want to do. Getting the courage to just say no.
34. What color is your watch? silver
35. What do you think of when you think of Australia? Steve Irwin and Finding Nemo
36. When was the last time you squatted to pee? Teenager???
37. Who is the last person you liked? ????
38. Are you close to your mom? yes
39. Where does your best friend work? One teaches preschool in TX and one is a SAHM
40. What is your least attractive feature? my teeth
41. How old were you when you started wearing a bra? 5th grade
42. What color are your pants? denim
43. Do you have a roommate? my husband and my children
44. What color is your bedroom flooring? beige carpet
45. Do you have a chair in your room? no
46. What time of day were you born? 12:48PM
47. Do you know anyone who is engaged? No, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for my SIL
48. What's your favorite number? 17
49. Do you know anyone named Laurie? yes
50. What color is your mom's hair? brown with gorgeous, red and gold highlights. I love my mom's hair right now!
51. Do you have a dog? Not really
52. Where did you live in 1987? Horatio, AR
53. What happened to you in 1993?I 'thought' wth was I thinking getting married so young! LOL! I'm glad I did now.
54. Does your first memory involve your dad? No
55. Do you remember singing any songs as kids? yes...I went up to my minister grandfather and sang Foreigner's "Hot Blooded" when I was 3 years old!
56. When was the last time you went swimming? In August
57. Has your luggage ever gotten lost? No, but they did lose my child's carseat...talk about p'od.
58. When was the last time you talked to one of your siblings? n/a
59. Did you ever go to camp as a kid? yes, church camp
60. Do you play an instrument? Flute and some piano.
61. Have you ever thought it would be Cool to smash a guitar? ummm, no
62. Do you like fire? No, it's scary.
63. Where is your best friend from? Arkansas and all over, military brat.
64. Are you allergic to anything? tons of grasses, trees, etc. Down, dust, cats.
65. When was the last time you cried? I teared up on Tuesday when my mom and aunt left.
66. What kind of shampoo do you use? I love Redken
67. Have you ever been to a spa? yes
68. Were you popular in high school? yes
69. Did you take science all four years of high school? Yes
70. Do you like butterflies? yes; they are beautiful
71. What is the last book you read? "Chasing Ghosts"
72. Do you like Coke or Pepsi more? coke
73. What is one thing you miss about your past? being around my family and getting to hang out with all my good friends.
74. Did you ever see the school nurse? yes
75. Have you ever wanted to be a teacher? yes
76. What is one thing you've learned about your life recently? That I am really fortunate to get to live in some pretty neat places no matter how much I really miss home.
77. Are you jealous of anyone? no
78. Is anyone jealous of you? I'm sure no
79. When was the last time you were in an elevator? Monday in a Salem parking garage.

28 to freakin' 10

It's an evening of mourning at our house tonight.

I've Been Tagged

I was tagged by Leslie (I think! lol).

These are the rules:

List 5 weird things about yourself or your pets. Tag 5 friends and list them. Then, those people need to write on their blogs about 5 weird things, and state the rules, and tag 5 more people.

1. I wanna puke at even the thought of hospital food. BLECH! I won't eat it and if I smell it, I gag. When I had both my boys, I survived on cheez-its. I think I would've made a good nurse, aside from this fact.
2. I don't like the feel of cotton balls, especially when it's rubbed together.
3. All closet doors have to be closed, especially if I'm sleeping in that room. I also hate shower curtains to be open.
4. I like to be scared. Scary movies. Scary books. Scary TV shows. Love it!
5. I hate mayonaise, but I love miracle whip on saltine crackers!

I tag:

Summer, Gayle, Amy, Michelle B, and whoever has a blog and reads here. :)

Sorry! Sorry! Sorry!

Yes, I've neglected my blog. I'm so sorry! I am not getting on the computer as much as I used to. Ok, I promise to do better! :)

Field Trip

I went with Seth as a chaperone on his first field trip. Fun fun! We went to Lookout Farms for apple picking. We also got to pet and feed some pretty cute animals at the petting zoo. The apples were FABULOUS! Also got to pick some yummy peaches too. Seth loved the trip of course, but the highlight was riding on the big, yellow school bus!

I want that hair!!

See the video at the bottom of my blog?? I want Natalie Grant's hair!! Everytime I look at it I think should I grow mine out again??? Mine's thinner than her's I think so it probably wouldn't work. Why wasn't I one that was blessed with great hair?

Jonathan wasn't the only one who started school

Seth started preschool last week! He was very anxious and not that happy about going. But when we got there and he saw a few familiar faces...friends and his teacher, he was ok. I left (with reservation, but hey I know how it is, I've been on the other side ya know!) and when I came back, Seth came running to me saying he had a great time and that he was ready to go back. Next month! :) He did great though on Thursday so I feel good about it. I can't believe my babies are growing up so fast....*sigh*

Amazing Talent

Even though the Sooners lost yesterday 34-33 to Oregon, Adrian Peterson was awesome as usual. I honestly have never seen anyone that were so amazing on their feet! I can't wait to see how his career prospers. I wish I was there at Memorial Stadium seeing the Sooners in person.

This is what I came up with

Tried not to copy Teresa exactly, but wanted to take her inspiration and make something similar. They were fun!

5th Anniversary of 9/11

It's been 5 years tomorrow. I'll never forget what I was doing. Jonathan turned 9 months old that day. I remember Nathan busting through the door of our base home in Wyoming and running to our bedroom screaming, "Turn on the TV!"!!! As a fluke, I was sleeping in that day. Jonathan amazingly slept later than 7AM. We just sat in front of the TV in total shock. I remember holding my baby and never wanting to let him go. I felt so protective of him, that day in particular. I remember calling my mom. I remember not being able to leave the base for a couple of days and for the first time in my "military life" being under a Threatcon Delta...the highest security level possible. I remember not being able to get Jonathan's 9 month portraits made. I remember crying myself to sleep that night.

I pray for the families and friends of the victims of 9/11. I pray for our great nation and realize in the grand scheme of things, often what I think is of complete importance, is totally not.

Now what were you doing when you doing on that horrible day 5 years ago tomorrow?

Hole In The World
by the Eagles

There's a hole in the world tonight.
There's a Cloud of fear and sorrow.
There's a hole in the world tonight.
Don't let there be a hole in the world tomorrow.

They say that anger is just love disappointed.
They say that love is just a state of mind,
but all this fighting over who will be anointed
.Oh how can people be so blind.

There's a hole in the world tonight.
There's a Cloud of fear and sorrow.
There's a hole in the world tonight.
Don't let there be a hole in the world tomorrow.

Oh they tell me there's a place over yonder,
cool water running through the burning sand,
until we we learn to love one another
we never reach the promise land.

There's a hole in the world tonight.
There's a Cloud of fear and sorrow.
There's a hole in the world tonight.
Don't let there be a hole in the world tomorrow.

Fall is around the corner

I love it. Especially here in New England. As we were driving across the state yesterday, we noticed several trees with leaves changing colors...beautful reds, yellows, oranges. I love the cool air and shorter days. I love the mums, cornstalks, pumpkins, and scarecrows I put in my flower beds and on my porch. I love college football. OU is 2-0! GO SOONERS!! What do YOU love about Fall?

Look at this!!

I think Teresa is sold out of these kits, but I want to make these...think I'll try to copy the best I can. They are too cute!

My Big Boy Started Kindergarten!

Yes, Jonathan's not a baby/toddler/preschooler anymore! :( He started Kindergarten yesterday. I did ok. Actually the night before, as I was putting him to bed, it hit me like a ton of bricks and of course some tears were shed. Then, after the boys were asleep, Nate and I went to check on them and they were snuggled up together...in the same bed. Seth knew and was actually having some anxiety as well about big brother going to 'real' school. The morning came and I was still doing ok. Nate was here to help and he wanted to be there too. Then the kids lined up and headed for their class...Jonathan turned around and waved. I got teary eyed, but amazingly I don't think any of them fell out. When I picked him up, of course I asked him if he'd had a good day and he firmly said, "No". Okay...I say, "Why?" He says, "I couldn't open my water bottle and I knew I couldn't ask for help."...that broke my heart and made me realize I need to remove the safety plastic. Then he told me he missed Seth. Sweet brothers.

Thank You

I found this video by Lone Star. To me, it's priceless. God bless our troops and their families. Thanks for all you do.