tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72747375955756430352024-03-05T00:30:43.064-05:00Yankee, MisplacedA Mainer stuck in the land of "born & corn-fed", trying to be a good wife, step-mother and not bring home every stray that needs a home.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-27660669941451345402010-01-17T21:34:00.002-05:002010-01-17T21:36:07.948-05:00I can't believe I haven't blogged in over 16 months...Wow, so I was cleaning out some old files, photos, etc. on the desktop and I realized that it had been a little while since I blogged. Holy crap -- 16 months?~! <br /><br />I sure hope I didn't lose my lone reader! ;)Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-29319459427997097892008-08-27T19:42:00.003-04:002008-08-27T19:45:13.969-04:00tornadoes<iframe width="425" height="350" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&s=AARTsJqLveg9JYQyIooUbIugrXX26CCtvA&msa=0&msid=101176118590536667071.000455795683b36c43d16&ll=33.967281,-83.373184&spn=0.398631,0.583649&z=10&output=embed"></iframe><br /><small><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&hl=en&msa=0&msid=101176118590536667071.000455795683b36c43d16&ll=33.967281,-83.373184&spn=0.398631,0.583649&z=10&source=embed" style="color:#0000FF;text-align:left">View Larger Map</a></small>Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-17586516035089592522008-08-09T07:38:00.004-04:002008-08-09T07:53:26.199-04:00A signThe Chapman family lost the youngest of their adopted children in a tragic accident earlier this year. <br /><br />Believing in their Lord and Savior they prayed to God for a sign Maria was okay. God provided that sign the day after her death (forward to 4:53):<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tzv8xf1Omd8&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tzv8xf1Omd8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /> <br />How GREAT thou art.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-17834206295034702192008-07-30T05:51:00.001-04:002008-07-30T05:51:00.292-04:00Works for Me Wednesday: Free VIN check!With gas prices being what they are today I know many friends and family members are hoping to trade in their SUVs and trucks for more economical, fuel-efficient vehicles.<br /><br />On the two occassions my husband and I've been car shopping we went straight home and ran a Carfax report to ensure the vehicle we were interested in wasn't a dud. (CarMax runs one on ALL used cars and doesn't charge for it!)<br /><br />Today, while reading <a href="http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Insurance/InsureYourCar/AFreeWayToCheckOutUsedCars.aspx">MSN.com</a>, I came across a GREAT find that's comparable (read: way better) to Carfax.com it's called <a href="https://www.nicb.org/cps/rde/xchg/nicb/hs.xsl/vincheck.html">VINcheck</a>. This free (Hello, FREE!?) way to check out used cars for hidden histories of theft or damage is maintained by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, therefore, the information is accurate and reliable.<br /><br />Honestly, I don't know if Carfax checks to see if a vehicle is reported lost or stolen, but THIS website does! <br /><br />Free always "works for me" even if it's not on a Wednesday! :D<br /><br />Check out Rocksinmydryer.net and see what other ideas Shannon's readers are offering!Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-22758738901677803342008-06-18T13:23:00.009-04:002008-06-19T09:26:53.060-04:00WFMW: Fighting the Frizz<a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/17/wfmwbanner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/06/17/wfmwbanner.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></a><br /><br /><br />It's summer in Hotlanta, ya'll, and you know what the means? Frizz.<br /><br />Oh. My. Heavens. The frizz is bad, REAL bad.<br /><br />I'm not a brand horse, but I have two products that I use in the summer to prevent my hair from looking like this:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.handbag.com/?module=images&func=display&fileId=29688"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.handbag.com/?module=images&func=display&fileId=29688" border="0" alt="" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>or like this: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.newlookhair.com.au/img/straightening-half.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.newlookhair.com.au/img/straightening-half.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />BioSilk Silk Therapy<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a1468.g.akamai.net/f/1468/580/1d/pics.Drugstore.com/prodimg/72883/300.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://a1468.g.akamai.net/f/1468/580/1d/pics.Drugstore.com/prodimg/72883/300.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />and Herbal Essences' None of Your Frizziness Smoothing Balm<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/159816/200.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://pics.drugstore.com/prodimg/159816/200.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Both work *wonders* on my hair. It feels great and smells even better! The BioSilk costs a little more, but you can buy it at Ulta or your local drugstore for less than $12. Let me forewarn you: A little goes a LONNNNNNNNNNNNG way.<br /><br />I paid $2 for the Herbal Essences and I was equally impressed with the results. I use a little more of this product mainly because it's texture is that of a squished bath bead, but I don't worry about using "too much" of the product because it seems to be more forgiving than the BioSilk. <br /><br />** Surgeon General's Warning or a Girl Who Knows From Experience: Do not use both products together -- one or the other, people! :D **<br /><br />Works for me! Go see Shannon over at Rocks In My Dryer and see what other helpful tips others are sharing! :DWaitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-76743645939852982852008-06-08T14:27:00.002-04:002008-06-08T14:30:08.688-04:005 Minutes for Mom and a freebie!I've been venturing out of my comfort zone these last couple of days and reading a few new blogs. One that I really like is 5minutesformom.com.<br /><br />They (twin sisters: Susan & Janice) have product reviews, real life stories and wit. What more could a girl ask for?<br /><br />How about a free <a href="http://www.5minutesformom.com/3621/chicco-smart-support">Chicco backpack</a>?<br /><br />Check it out!Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-1031514503524606912008-06-05T09:54:00.008-04:002008-06-05T10:22:50.296-04:00WOW Hits 1 -- I'd love me some!Shannon over at <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2008/06/thats-a-lot-of.html">Rocksinmydryer.net</a> is having a great Christian Music giveaway sponsored by WoW.<br /><br />Head on over to see how you can win!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wowonline.com/"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.wowonline.com"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/wow_front.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></a>Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-82181809663657109352008-04-11T21:35:00.012-04:002008-04-11T23:16:49.864-04:00My wardrobe, or lack there of...<center><a href="http://thebigmamablog.com/index.php/2008/04/08/the-first-annual-and-perhaps-only-spring-fashion-fiesta/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c302/MelanieMS/Button-1.jpg" border="0" alt="medium button"></a></center><br />Melanie over at <a href="http://thebigmamablog.com">Big Mama</a> is having her first annual Fashion Fiesta!<br /><br />If you've never been to her site you should check it out. On Friday's she offers sage advice on cute, trendy clothes and accessories. (I just wish you didn't have to be a size 2 to wear the clothes that woman finds!)<br /><br />Any who...welcome to my virtual closet.<br /><br />Monday through Friday I am an 8-5 girl. Granted, working for a state university at an "off campus" location has it benies. (Read: business casual, but IMHO it's more "as long as there aren't holes in it and you leave the Hooter's t-shirt at home" kind of atmosphere. Shhh, don't tell them I told you that.)<br /><br />I used to wear skirts to show of my long, <span style="font-style:italic;">fairly</span> shapely legs, but I think the last time I wore a skirt was the summer before I got married. Now my wardrobe consists of these pants, 3 pairs of black and one pair in charcoal gray. Or as my husband likes to call it "almost black":<br /><img src="http://i.charmingshoppes.com/is/image/LaneBryant/1388214?wid=204&hei=248&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95,0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp"><br /><br />And these pants(In an ultra daring shade of brown. *Gasp!*):<br /><img src="http://i.charmingshoppes.com/is/image/Catherines/0056168?wid=204&hei=248&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95,0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp"><br /><br />I have this shirt in red and black, then I have several similar 3/4 length sleeve V-necks (oh my!)in, you guessed it, black and red:<br /><br /><img src="http://i.charmingshoppes.com/is/image/?layer=0&size=204,248&layer=1&src=LaneBryant/1313337&sizen=1,1&layer=2&src=LaneBryant/perfectPrice_d&layer=comp&wid=204&hei=248&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95,0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp&op_usm=0.5,0.3,0.0,0"><br /><br />I have this shirt that I wear with my brown dress pants and the occasional pair of dark rinsed jeans:<br /><img src="http://i.charmingshoppes.com/is/image/LaneBryant/1583749?wid=204&hei=248&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95,0&op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp"><br /><br /><img src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/f/248/6129/1d/s7diod-isorigin.scene7.com/is/image/unitedretailgroup/0647146A_546?$product$"><br /><br />In warmer weather I wear short sleeve version of the above cotton Ts and a pair of jersey knit capris. <br /><br /><br />I <3 shoes and accessories, but currently I only have 2 pairs of embellished flip flops in brown and pink and a pair or New Balance running shoes. (ha! that's a joke) I'm in desperate need of dress shoes and <a href="http://yankeemisplaced.blogspot.com/2008/03/end-is-nigh.html">the only thing I can find that I like</a> are these...and something tells me these won't work. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.payless.com/Images/600x600/060077_1_600x600.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.payless.com/Images/600x600/060077_1_600x600.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />I'd have to break out of my comfort zone and buy a t-shirt in a color other than black or red.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-4889513577662342122008-04-01T14:48:00.003-04:002008-04-01T14:54:10.290-04:00the latest in mobile technology is now at your fingertipsBetter than the iPhone?<br /><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/oYimJPi5qJY&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oYimJPi5qJY&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-72445529891655314802008-03-30T21:44:00.006-04:002008-03-30T21:50:51.955-04:00The End Is NighBailey and I were out doing a "quick return" yesterday and made a small detour at Payless. <br /><br />While looking for appropriate work shoes, Bailey and I managed to find the "cutest shoes ev-ar."<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">"No, seriously, I've found the cutest pair."</span><br /><br />So we counted to 3 and walked around the corner...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.payless.com/Images/600x600/060077_1_600x600.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.payless.com/Images/600x600/060077_1_600x600.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />We had on the exact SAME pair of shoes.<br /><br />I don't really need to point out that she's 10 and I'm just slightly over 21. :- ) However, she is going on 11, which we all know is, like, the next 21.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-37651593164510507852008-03-25T10:27:00.003-04:002008-03-25T10:49:58.313-04:00I'm a winner, baby...Woohoo ya'll! <a href="http://boomama.net/?p=2236">Look</a> what I just won!Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-46822490243753003562008-03-12T14:20:00.011-04:002008-03-12T15:52:51.603-04:00Works For Me Wednesday: Prolonging razorblades<a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/11/wfmwsmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/11/wfmwsmall.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /></a><br />I was just amazed at how well this works, so I wanted to share it with my fellow WFMW-ers. <br /><br />Instead of having to replace my razor blade every week, I'm able to go several weeks with the same razor blade before <span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">I</span></span> feel the overwhelming urge to toss it!<br /><br />When I'm done shaving in the shower/tub instead of letting it air dry, I rub the razor blade against my towel, or heat it with the blow dryer for a few seconds. According to <a href="http://clarkhoward.com/query/?cx=014368166379998286206%3A3-3_8b5telw&cof=FORID%3A11&q=rzor&submit.x=0&submit.y=0#993">Clark Howard</a> the reason why our razor blades dull is soap and water residue; not all that hair!<br /><br />I just love Clark's insight and crazy ideas, especially when they work for me! :- ) And this one will <span style="font-weight:bold;">save me OVER $90 a year</span>. ($8.95/4 razors = $2.24. 1 razor/week * 52 weeks = $116.48.) 1 razor blade @ $2.24 every six weeks for 52 weeks = $20.13.) $116.48 - $20.13 = $96.35. <br /><br />Clark and his other readers say they can make a disposable blade or razor last for a year to 17 months! Can you imagine?! That's $2.24 (1 razor/17 months) vs. $170.24 (1 razor/week for 17 months).<br /><br />Take a peak over at <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2008/03/works-for-me-ce.html">Rocks In My Dryer</a> to see what other great ideas are being shared! :DWaitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-58325702505974075472008-03-06T09:13:00.005-05:002008-03-06T09:40:34.169-05:00Home plateWell, this is certainly not a post I anticipated.<br /><br />Shannon over at <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2008/03/decision-made.html">Rocks In My Dryer</a> is debating on what to do with her china that she registered for when she and her husband got married. It's beautiful. I mean, REALLY beautiful, but she has *never* used it. Her dilemma is: toss (ebay)or save (pass onto her daughter)? I, for one, would keep it.<br /><br />Anyway, so she pulled out her camera and started taking pictures of her dishes and asked that we reciprocate. Personally, I think she wants us all to look a-fool with her, and since I'm always willing to help out my fellow fool, here goes.<br /><br />Our everyday dinnerware the hubs and I registered for 2 1/2 years ago; we eat off them EVERY night unless we're camping:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pfaltzgraff.com/images/P1328b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.pfaltzgraff.com/images/P1328b.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />When we camp I use the plastic, day-glo green plates, bowls and 32 oz. cups you find at Walmart for $1.97. Of course, I can't find a picture.<br /><br />This is the set my parents use for their everyday dining and I think it will always remind me of my mother:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.pfaltzgraff.com//media/lifestyle/Tearosels.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.pfaltzgraff.com//media/lifestyle/Tearosels.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Her formal dinnerware is beautiful and of course I don't have a picture.<br /><br />Lately, I've been eyeing some tuscan-style plates:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.saladotex.com/images/AAA_SC/Dinnerware/French_Country_Style/Multi/LgDinnerPitcherMug450.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://www.saladotex.com/images/AAA_SC/Dinnerware/French_Country_Style/Multi/LgDinnerPitcherMug450.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Anyone else craving Shrimp Carbonara?Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-51506608186310441732008-03-05T09:43:00.004-05:002008-03-05T09:57:46.278-05:00WFMW: Backwards EditionOh, thank goodness!<br /><br />Shannon over at <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com">Rocks In My Dryer</a> is hosting her weekly Works For Me Wednesday and today it's backwards! I get to ask YOU the tough questions.<br /><br />I love shoes. However my mama-jama feet are big AND wide. Yes, I was blessed with phonebooks for feet. Well not really, but it feels that way when I'm trying to buy shoes and they're either too small in length or they're squishing the piggies. *Oink*<br /><br />Does someone know of a great website that sells trendy, attractive shoes at an affordable price. Before ya'll get crazy with the "OMW, how can she not know about xxxxx?" (Read: zappos.com or shoes.com or shoebuy.com) Let me assure you, I do know, however, there has never been an attractive pair of shoes for less than $90 on those sites in all my years of looking. Anything that fits (I'm an 11.5-wide *most 11s are too small and a 12 is too big*) and is reasonable ($60 or less) belongs in the nursing home's "lost and found" box.<br /><br />Go ahead -- prove me wrong! I dare you. PUH-LEASE! :- )Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-58892887891597143422008-02-20T09:28:00.001-05:002008-02-20T09:28:34.387-05:00It's been lovely...Johanna sent me this a while ago and it's never been more fitting than now.<br /><br /><a href="http://community.neosaw.com/archives/2008/02/20/its-been-lovely/it-s-been-lovelyjpg-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1348" title="it-s-been-lovely.jpg"><img src="http://community.neosaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/it-s-been-lovely.jpg" alt="it-s-been-lovely.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I don't mean to complain, I really don't, but I'm getting cabin fever. BAD. I need my car back. I miss not driving myself to work, I miss not being able to run errands at lunch, I miss normal work hours. Don't get me wrong. I REALLY am thankful Jason has been able to tote me around the past few days, but a few more late nights and early mornings won't look good on this ol' gal.<br /><br />Please pray Charlie Brown has my car fixed tomorrow, or I might have to steal a car.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-82392102108854776902008-02-18T20:06:00.004-05:002008-02-18T20:24:56.055-05:00Compassion InternationalSo I've been been faithfully reading <a href="http://www.boomama.net/">BooMama's</a> and <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/">Rocks In My Dryer</a> regarding their trip to Uganda for Compassion International. Their stories and pictures tug at my heart and soul. I don't think I've been this moved in a long, long time.<br /><br />I'm so thankful that God has been able to use this <a href="http://www.compassion.com/share/uganda-blog.htm">Compassion Bloggers</a> to do works in his name.<br /><br />Read their various takes on the same trip, look at the pictures, but most of all look at the lives that have TOUCHED them and not the other way around. Yes, they went there to do the Lord's work, but I think the Lord worked in them, too.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/">Carlos' "updates"</a> made me cry. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NoY4DZQJfeE&eurl=http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?cat=52&paged=2">This one</a> the most, maybe because I feel like I know Shannon or maybe because I have felt her enthusiasm and anticipation over the last several weeks.<a href="http://www.boomama.net/">Sophie's</a> sweetness and <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/">Shannon's</a> compassion made me humbled. <br /><br />I hope they do the same to you.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-38696362045792555492008-02-13T15:41:00.000-05:002008-02-13T15:42:27.122-05:00So we have an estimate…It’s $1875 for the labor minimum, but we could be looking at $2850, possible $4950.<br /><br />Roughly.<br /><br />I swear, I think I can hear God laughing.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-58728632450099083272008-02-09T11:26:00.000-05:002008-02-09T11:27:17.628-05:00I'm not sure I like you, 2008.This has been a trying year, thus far. Not necessarily in a good way, but I digress, because God always provides.<br /><br />First, there was the "medical scare."<br /><br />Then there was the pulled muscle.<br /><br />Now, it's my poor Passat. 2008, you my friend, have JUST gone too far. As I type this my car is on the side of 316 with a broken timing belt. Jason says if we're lucky it'll be $800. If he'd have to go on gut feeling it'd be $2000, but if we're being kicked while we're down it'll be $4000 because apparently when your timing belt brakes you can bend the valves or break a piston or the head gasket. Niiiiiiice.<br /><br />So, as I sit in my VERY clean house and prepare for THE baby shower of the year, my dear hubby is researching local repair shops and getting towing estimates. Oh, and our nice big IRS refund check that was going towards the last of our credit card "debt"? It's now going to the car.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-22634171103054102662008-02-06T11:31:00.000-05:002008-02-06T12:01:38.186-05:00Works For Me Wednesday: Themed Edition: Online Shopping<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/01/28/wfmwsmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/01/28/wfmwsmall.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />You had me at shopping.<br /><br />I love to shop. It doesn't matter if it's bargain hunting, shoe shopping, car shopping or back-to-school shopping. I <span style="font-style:italic;">think</span> it's the thrill of the hunt. Looking for the best deal, finding something someone in my life will just love. L-O-V-E.<br /><br />I'm a giver, folks, and I'm <span style="font-weight:bold;">not</span> ashamed to admit it. I get kicks out of making others happy and while I am crafty, I do like to buy things for others.<br /><br />Shannon, over at <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/">Rocks In My Dryer</a>, asked us to share with others our favorite online retailer. I admit I don't do a whole lot of shopping online because I like to leave the hacienda and just get out. However, I don't like going to the "big box retailers" and riding the wave of crowds to look at DVDs and CDs. For that reason, and that reason <span style="font-style:italic;">alone</span>, I wanted to find a place online where I could get consistently good deals on DVDs and CDs. (Hellooooo, I have 2 teenage neices who love <a href="http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5788127">watching the shows I grew up on as a "kid"</a> *ahem* know-it-all-young-adult-if-you-please.)<br /><br />Where do you find these at decent prices you ask? Certainly <span style="font-weight:bold;">not</span> eBay. Price gougers!<br /><br />Enter <a href="http://www.deepdiscount.com/">Deepdiscount.com</a>. It's my mecca for deals on DVDs. Even when things aren't on sale they're VERY reasonably priced. You say you have Netflix or Blockbuster and couldn't possibly need to buy another DVD ever again? Ha! I had both and tried to get a copy of <a href="http://www.deepdiscount.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=5740736">one of my all time favorite movies</a>. I was on a wait list for almost 8 weeks before they sent me a copy. When I received it, it was cracked in half. I sent it back, so they kindly resent me the <span style="font-weight:bold;">same</span> one 2 days later. Aaaack! <br /><br />Any who, try them, you wont be sorry you did. <br /><br />Affordable. Large selection. Fast shipping. And many, many times I've been given free shipping or they have a BOGO. Hello! BOGO?! Log on quick!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />P.S. You're welcomeWaitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-79440971390854599162008-01-14T08:18:00.001-05:002008-01-14T08:18:44.129-05:00Wii are the championsThank you God (& Nintendo) for allowing the meak to whoop some butt. I mean, inherit the earth. :- )<br /><br /><br><br /><br /><p align="center"><a href="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/?action=view&current=Wiiarethechampions.flv"><img src="http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/th_DSCF2465.jpg" /></a></p><br /><p align="center">(Fischer beats Uncle Chris at a game of Wii Sports Boxing)<a href="http://community.neosaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/dscf2465.AVI" title="dscf2465.AVI"> </a></p><br /><p align="center"> </p><br /><p align="center"> </p><br /><p align="center"> </p>Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-85119837441935124682008-01-09T18:08:00.002-05:002008-01-11T22:46:32.573-05:00WFMW: Backwards edition!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jjcGH232U4ESDk_Wo7vHYgqUW4d9G0Tf91TQUREUVqAn9d985ePPwjr-CVV8a9UDQCdjQVFmxTVi6KginV0GncosoB7tWli6BnripruaVhi4Hf1-F2Dp_qXUGPhd3KwdXznv53IRGRw/s1600-h/wfmwsmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jjcGH232U4ESDk_Wo7vHYgqUW4d9G0Tf91TQUREUVqAn9d985ePPwjr-CVV8a9UDQCdjQVFmxTVi6KginV0GncosoB7tWli6BnripruaVhi4Hf1-F2Dp_qXUGPhd3KwdXznv53IRGRw/s200/wfmwsmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153619956145537106" /></a><br /><br /><br />Shannon over at <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/">Rocks In My Dryer</a> is hosting a <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2007/09/works-for-me--1.html">backwards WFMW</a>! Rather than sharing tips and ideas we get to ask questions that are plaguing our minds. <br /><br />Important things like: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Should I Eat Another Cookie?</span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Does My Child Burping His/Her ABCs Qualify As Talent</span>? and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Why Does Gas Cost So Stinkin' Much?</span> Are not things you'll likely get an answer for, but maybe, just maybe you'll find out <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2008/01/works-for-me-ba.html">how to organize your DVDs</a>.<br /><br />The question I have is cleaning my shower/tub. <br /><br />Living in Georgia I'm prone to have red clay throughout my house. I can get it out of my carpet and clothing, but for the LOVE OF GOD and ALL THINGS HOLY I cannot get it out of my textured shower/tub! <br /><br />I've tried cleaning with a scrub brush, tooth brush, cloth, Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser and a sponge, but I can't seem to get the red clay out of the grooves. I've tried using Pinesol, Bleach and Oxy! Fantastic hoping it would bubble and agitate the heck out of the clay; thus bringing it to the surface.<br /><br />Someone, please, please help! It's driving me crazy.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-86194331413110550682008-01-09T18:08:00.001-05:002008-01-09T18:17:40.027-05:00WFMW: Backwards edition!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jjcGH232U4ESDk_Wo7vHYgqUW4d9G0Tf91TQUREUVqAn9d985ePPwjr-CVV8a9UDQCdjQVFmxTVi6KginV0GncosoB7tWli6BnripruaVhi4Hf1-F2Dp_qXUGPhd3KwdXznv53IRGRw/s1600-h/wfmwsmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jjcGH232U4ESDk_Wo7vHYgqUW4d9G0Tf91TQUREUVqAn9d985ePPwjr-CVV8a9UDQCdjQVFmxTVi6KginV0GncosoB7tWli6BnripruaVhi4Hf1-F2Dp_qXUGPhd3KwdXznv53IRGRw/s200/wfmwsmall.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153619956145537106" /></a><br /><br /><br />Shannon over at Rocks In My Dryer is hosting a backwards WFMW! Rather than sharing tips and ideas we get to ask questions that are plaguing our minds. <br /><br />Important things like, Should I Eat Another Cookie? Does Your Child Burping His/Her ABCs Qualify As Talent and Why Does Gas Cost So Stinkin' Much? Are not things you'll likely get an answer for, but maybe, just maybe you'll find out how to organize your DVDs.<br /><br />The question I have is cleaning my shower/tub. <br /><br />Living in Georgia I'm prone to have red clay throughout my house. I can get it out of my carpet and clothing, but for the LOVE OF GOD and ALL THINGS HOLY I cannot get it out of my textured shower/tub! <br /><br />I've tried cleaning with a scrub brush, tooth brush, cloth, Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser and a sponge, but I can't seem to get the red clay out of the grooves. I've tried using Pinesol, Bleach and Oxy! Fantastic hoping it would bubble and agitate the heck out of the clay; thus bringing it to the surface.<br /><br />Someone, please, please help! It's driving me crazy.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-50480667872977568752007-12-19T13:32:00.000-05:002007-12-19T14:15:21.488-05:00Works For Me Wednesday: Christmas<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/12/18/wfmwsmall.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" src="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/12/18/wfmwsmall.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />It's Wednesday! Yayyy! Shannon over at <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com">Rocks In My Dryer</a> is hosting another edition of <a href="http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/2007/12/works-for-me-a.html">Works For Me Wednesday</a> with Christmas in mind.<br /><br />These are some super simple things we do to reduce stress, create wonderful memories and spend quality time together. I had a wonderful childhood filled with so many memories that I want desperately to pass on to my (step)children and future children. Many of them are easy to do and cost very little to make.<br /><br />We tend to get into decorating around here. My mother and I would go out into the woods of our home sometime during the Thanksgiving break and find greenery to add to the front door and porch. It usually cost us nothing, but an afternoon of quality time together. We'd cut low branches off living trees, taking care not to cut into the trunk of the tree and never taking more than we thought we'd use/need. When we got home, we'd trim the thicker branches with cutters and place them on the railings of the porch being careful to cover the branches. We'd take our white lights and wrap the railing tightly in one direction and come back in the opposite direction securing the greenery. Then we'd take the other greenery and create a swag over the door securing it to the cedar shakes and door jam of the house with a staple gun and weave white lights through it. We'd usually finish off the door with an artificial wreath with a big red or gold bow. I wish I had pictures to share, but unfortunately that was in the days of 35mm cameras and film! *gasp*<br /><br />This year I expanded on that tradition and used my left over greenery and free scrub from a local nursery to create swags for my mailbox, my entry and garage outdoor light and the two double windows facing the street. It only cost me .99 for floral wire! Bailey and I simply arranged the greenery in an attractive (to us) form and wrapped it securely in green floral wire. We fluffed and added small filler to cover the wire and used red ribbon to create bows on the top! Bailey and I added pine cones to two of the swags and old Christmas ornaments to the others. I've gotten so many compliments and Bailey and I enjoyed our time together!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2375.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2375.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2377.jpg?t=1198091572"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2377.jpg?t=1198091572" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2379.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2379.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />We didn't stop there! No, no, we did not! We created a garland for our mantle and laced it, too, with white lights and added Christmas ornaments to it. It looks so pretty at night and even makes that monstrous TV above the mantle less obtrusive!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2373_edited.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2373_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />The kiddos and I capped off the day afternoon by making the EASIEST, creamiest, most DE.LIC.OUS. peanut butter fudge I have EV-AH had. Yes, it was so good I dropped my r! ;)<br /><br /><br />1 cup butter, plus more for greasing pan<br />1 cup peanut butter<br />1 teaspoon vanilla<br />1 pound powdered sugar<br /><br />Microwave butter and peanut butter for 2 minutes on high. Stir and microwave on high for 2 more minutes. Add vanilla and powdered sugar to peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon. Pour into a buttered 8 by 8-inch pan lined with waxed paper. Place a second piece of waxed paper on the surface of the fudge and refrigerate until cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces and store in an airtight container for up to a week.<br /><br />While we waited for the fudge to set we sat in the living room and strung tri-tipped beads onto pipe cleaners and bended them in various decorations to create: candy canes, wreaths, crosses, snowflakes and used ribbon to hang them on the tree. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes019_edited.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes019_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br />Bailey has already commented how much fun that afternoon was. I pray *I really do* that she remembers times like this later on when she's a teenager and wants nothing to do with us! ;)<br /><br />That "works for me" and I certainly hope it works for you!<br /><br />Merry Christmas from our family to yours and God Bless!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />EricaWaitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-30904616489958611852007-12-17T23:43:00.003-05:002008-12-19T11:56:33.216-05:00It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...!*** I have reposted last year's post because we're traveling for the holidays and it was not feasible to buy a tree and decorate the house to take it down on Dec. 23 or leave it up with 2 cats until the 5th of January.<br /><br />Please take a look of what I would have done for the holidays this year and just pretend like we're partying like it's 1997...errr 2007. ***<br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://boomama.net/?p=1730" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h134/boomama205/boomamachristmassmall1.jpg" border="0" alt="Christmas Tour of Homes"></a></center><br /><br />&<br /><br /><center><a href="http://boomama.net/?p=1730" target="_blank"><img src="http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h134/boomama205/tour.jpg" border="0" alt="Christmas Tour of Homes"></a></center><br /><br />Please grab a piping hot cup of cocoa and a warm cookie and make yourselves at home. I'm so excited to be a part of <a href="http://boomama.net/?p=1924">BooMama's Christmas Tour of Homes</a>! <br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/14319_lg.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/14319_lg.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><br />I taught my (step)daughter how to make swags, wreaths and garland with the scrub from the bottom of our tree and some freebies thrown in by a local nursery where we bought our wreath. It was so much fun putting together Christmas decorations for the new house and I hope it's a tradition we continue throughout the years.<br /><br />I think my favorite piece Bailey and I made is the swag for our mailbox. It's so festive and was very simple to make. Bailey and I hunted for pinecones to dress up our greenery and topped it off with a gorgeous, sheer red bow. Best of all when I go to check the mail I get a wonderful whiff of Fraser Fir! :- )<br /><br /><center><a href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2379.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2379.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />We also made swags for the windows and the porch lights and garland over the front door which we laced with white lights and a cheerful stocking. I think it's very pretty, but unfortunately the pictures don't do it justice.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2389_edited.jpg"></center><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2390_edited.jpg"></center><br /><center><a href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes001_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes001_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><br />Brrrr, it's getting cold out here, come on in and let's head to the fireplace!<br /><br /><br />The kiddos and I made garland for the mantle, strung it with white lights and added christmas ornaments to finish it off. Please ignore my husband's house warming/Christmas present to us. He promises me it won't be above my beautiful mantle forever, but we'll need to hire an electrician to run the cable to another wall! <br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2373_edited.jpg"></center><br /><br />Here's a close up of it. I just love the way it looks in the living room with all the lights turned off except for the tree and the lights on the garland. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside! :- )<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/DSCF2374.jpg"></center><br /><br />Our stockings aren't hung yet because we're waiting to do that with the kids when they come back, but in the mean time take a look at our beautiful tree! <br /><br /><center><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes020_edited.jpg"></center> <br /><br />*edit: I just realized I never cut the top of the tree off where the bow is! I feel silly, now.*<br /><br /><br />Jason and I prefer white lights if you couldn't already tell! Every year since we've been together I buy an ornament that means something special to us. Here are a few of my favorites.<br /><br />We got this one the day after our wedding when we were honeymooning in Bar Harbor, ME. It's a gingerbread man and woman with our names on it and our wedding date is on the back. They hang on a beautiful wrought iron hanger with a heart. Isn't it precious?<br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes014_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes014_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><br />The next one is S'mores snowman. Jason and I love it; we both love snowman and S'mores, so he was an easy decision! We bought him at Stone Mountain Park which we frequent often! <br /><br /><center><a href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes016_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes016_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br /><br />A few years ago I taught Bailey and Fischer how to make very simple ornaments with the tri-tipped beads and pipe cleaners. We made wreaths, candles, snowman, snowflakes, candy canes and crosses. Here is a candy cane we made, unfortunately the crosses weren't as photogenic. The kids L-O-V-E-D making these. As a matter of fact while they were decorating the tree they asked if we could make more this year! <br /><br /><center><a href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes019_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes019_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />This is one of my favorites, although it was given to my husband and his first wife, but he kept it. I'm so glad he did!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes017_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes017_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a></center><br /><br />Lastly, here is our newest ornament. We bought it when we took the kids to Maine for a week this summer. In case you didn't know: I'm a Mainiac (and proud of it!) and Jason and I go back to my home state as often as possible. We bought this in Boothbay Harbor. Jason loves lighthouses and it was such a fun trip. We can't wait to go back. We bought a new house shortly after we came back from this vacation and I was in hopes to buy a "new home" ornament, but I haven't found any I love. I guess I will have to keep looking and at least this time I'll get it on sale since Christmas is almost here!<br /><br /><center><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes015_edited.jpg"></center><br /><br />Sorry, I didn't mean to ramble! Back to the tour! Here is an ADORABLE set of Christmas figurines that I got at an amazing bargain. Aren't they wicked cute? They are a snowman, Moose and Santa Claus and their current home is on my sofa table in the living room. My co-workers have already tried to sneak them home, but I put up a good little fight!<br /><br /><center><a href="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes010_edited.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes010_edited.jpg" border="0" alt="Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket"></a><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes013_edited.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes011_edited.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes012_edited.jpg"></center><br /><br />Lastly here are just a few Christmas-y odds and ends. One is a Santa pot that I normally have filled with tissue paper and homemade fudge for the holidays, but I haven't gotten around to that yet and the other is the latest project the kids and I have been working on. We're currently in the midst of baking up a storm of homemade goodies to give to some of my co-workers, dear friends and extended family. Lastly, just a few of our Christmas cards. My mother always had a stairway full of cards, since I don't have any stairs in my home I decided to hang them in the entry to the kitchen. <br /><br /><br /><center><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes005_edited.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes006_edited.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/SoImATrick/TourofHomes004_edited.jpg"></center><br /><br />Well, I hope you enjoyed the sights, lights, stories and the Christmas goodies! <br /><br />Merry Christmas from our family to yours and be sure to stop in at <a href="http://boomama.net/?p=1924">BooMama's</a> and see at what all those wonderful ladies have done to their homes in preparation of our Lord's birth!<br /><br />God Bless.<br /><br />~EricaWaitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7274737595575643035.post-33445045062319914182007-12-08T23:50:00.002-05:002007-12-11T14:39:45.695-05:00A "Meme": That's what us Yankees call our french-canadian grandmotherIt’s Saturday so time for a fun meme. I saw this meme at <a href="http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/">The Happy Wonderer</a> and decided to try it, too.<br /><br />The rules are: for each question type your answer into Google Image and search. Pick one image from the 1st page results and post it in response to each statement.<br /><br />1. Age at your next birthday.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/I-29.svg/600px-I-29.svg.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/dc/I-29.svg/600px-I-29.svg.png" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br><br /><br><br /><br /><br />2. Place you’d like to travel to.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/VIS/V155~Spain-Posters.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/VIS/V155~Spain-Posters.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br><br><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />3. Favorite Place<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lighthousegetaway.com/lights/ME/maine.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://lighthousegetaway.com/lights/ME/maine.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br><br><br /><br />4. Favorite Objects<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://libweb.uoregon.edu/pix/speccoll/photo/assets/P0954.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://libweb.uoregon.edu/pix/speccoll/photo/assets/P0954.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Photographs: A picture really is worth a thousand words<br /><br><br><br /><br />5. Favorite Food<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MUMM/SeafoodIISF2~Seafood-Posters.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/MUMM/SeafoodIISF2~Seafood-Posters.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br><br><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />6. Favorite Color<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://www.creativeglassguild.co.uk/catalog/images/emerald-green-onblack.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="https://www.creativeglassguild.co.uk/catalog/images/emerald-green-onblack.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><br /><br><br /><br><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />7. Nickname<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/boo-did-i-skeerd-u.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/boo-did-i-skeerd-u.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My friends call me Boo and my step-kids call me "Wickey G" (They assure me it's as in wicked GOOD step-mom. "Wicked" means very or awesome in Mainiac speak. The kids know what side their bread is buttered on. ;) We have a really great relationship.)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WQ658G7KL._entertainment-reviews_.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/I/41WQ658G7KL._entertainment-reviews_.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br><br><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />8. Place where you were born<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.emainehosting.com/LincolnMaineChamber/images/LOGO.GIF"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px;" src="http://www.emainehosting.com/LincolnMaineChamber/images/LOGO.GIF" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br><br><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you decide to play let me know so I can come visit.Waitingonyou2http://www.blogger.com/profile/07366093704772831325noreply@blogger.com3