Aug 31, 2008

Fish on your hitch!

How many times have you stopped to ponder the 2 questions. 1) You might be a redneck if..... and 2) How do you recognize your car in a parking lot full of other vehicles? And then were able to apply them to your own vehicle?

The first question of course just comes to mind because it seems logical. The second question is one that Heather had in class this week. I can only imagine the thoughts of "huh?" that passed through her teacher's mind, when Heather replied---

PUT A FISH ON YOUR HITCH!!

Yes folks, daVan is sporting a bass fish on its hitch!! And the cool part...when you hit the brakes, he flaps back and forth and his eyes light up.

It mortifies Heather beyond all belief when I take her ANYWHERE. Of course cause moms are retarded already and this just ADDS to the retardedness of her OWN mom. Of course as most of you know...if I know I can embarrass you -- I will!!! Its been a fun time!! Arent kids good playtoys!?

Dh is feeling better. Drugs are doing their job and between that and rest, he is on the mend! WOOHOOO!

No one else is sick. I am feeling pretty good and of course since the girls had a Birthday party to go to they were feeling JUST FINE. So not much partying going on for the weekend, but we are enjoying the slow times.

May you be blessed today!
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Aug 30, 2008

Love...just remember LOVE.

"LOVE"
R was diagnosed yesterday with walking pneumonia and bronchitus. In other words...he IS sick. The doc gave him some pretty good meds and I think he is on the mend. Praise God that no one else has gotten sick. We are all resting as much as possible and being calm. And me, I am still armed with my disinfectant.

Hope that every one has a safe weekend.
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Aug 29, 2008

I tink I got a code

This about the position youre gonna find me today. Even with all of my best attempts to disinfect the world I am feeling the makings of a cold coming on. BUT--I am taking Zicam and I plan to rest today. I AM NOT GETTING SICK. I AM NOT GETTING SICK. Honest, I am NOT!

Ronnie is going to the doc today. Still feels bad and cant miss anymore work without a docs note. So I guess thats that.

But its a glorious Friday! A great day to be alive. I am gonna ask for a few prayers today tho. For one, for a friend of a friend -- Rhonda, she is facing some difficult issues at work today. For my dear accountability partner--as her husband was just laid off from work (gasp--seems to be a normal thing in the world these days). And of course for my dear friend Nancy. She is still awaiting her new set of lungs. Click on her picture there on the right for an update on her.

Go and be blessed friends!
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Aug 28, 2008

White walls, ok...even CREAM ones are SOOO not me!

Just some quick posts to show you my latest renovations. Yes folks, THIS came about because the wallpaper had a little edge sticking up and my little fingers couldnt resist just tugging on it a bit. Then a bit more. And pretty soon I was in a mess. Half of it still up, half of it down. Obviously it needed to be finished so my task was set. The wallpaper must ALL come down and some COLOR needed to be added. Heres the BEFORE of our powder room downstairs.



And then the after. The color is a Teracotta orange and then the border has cool old timey signs that say baths, and powder room and so on. Fits the rest of the house to a t.





DH is still not feeling too fantastic tonight. But he has been able to sleep a little. Hannah is also complaining of a sore throat. ARGH!!!! *pounding head on desk* NO NO NO!!!!!!
I am going now...armed with rubber gloves and antibacterial spray. If you dont have a lung issue now, you will!!! *LOL* Be blessed!
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From one chick to another

Isnt this chick adorable!? I cant take credit for her tho...as she is drawn by Karen Hollingsworth. She is on a little gift card that I picked up at the candle store a few months back. I just loved her and couldnt wait to get her into a big card. The black paper is glittery and then I used a glitter pen and decorated her pocket book and dress with some glitter too. TOO CUTE!



I am having the most frustrating time with my photos. I have adjusted the white I have changed the lighting and I have done everything I know how to do and still I am getting dingey pics. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG??? Someone please help me!!!!


Life in the Peterson house is calm today. DH is home sick. Lord love him, he really DOES feel bad -- but oh my....a patient he is! & a patience he is trying! So because I am such the kind and loving wife, I have offered to go out and get some medicine for him. I never said Id be RIGHT back though...I think I need some air. I think I need to smell something other than Vicks vapor rub mixed with chicken noodle soup. He told me I was making him feel bad cause I was pretty much following him around with disinfectant wipes all night last night, I have cyboshed him to the couch and have pretty much segregated him to the livingroom. I know that SOUNDS awful. But I sooooo dont wanta get sick and the girls dont need it either. When there is coughing and hacking goin on I turn into a germaphobic. I know...I am weird. I DID make him a compfy bed on the couch and I did set him up a little sick station so I am not ALL bad. Honest!

Lord remind me to be kind and gentle today. Remind me to remember what its like when I dont feel well. Remind me not to accidently spill his hot tea as I am gently lifting it over his head. Lord help me to keep my cool when he snaps at me and I have the strong urge to drag him AND the couch out the front door and into the yard. Amen!

So what are YOU doing today? Around here I think all of the kiddies are back in school and for the rest of you I am thinkin everyone starts next week right? Before you know it we are gonna be wooshing through the holidays. Are you ready for them?

Be a blessing to someone today!
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Aug 27, 2008

A Kitty Wish for You!


A Kitty Birthday Wish for you:

May your toy mouse live forever,
and your yarn re-roll itsef.
May your day be filled with sunshine,
and your window filled with birds.
May your owner be generous with the kitty treats,
and may your catnip always be fresh!


Have a Happy Kitty Birthday!


We are still getting drenched by the reminents of Fay. We have needed the rain for so long, that it is great and fabulous to see the trees start to perk up and hang on a little tighter to the leaves that havent yet turned brown from the drought.


It also seems to give me permission to kick back, read a book and focus on my own feelings, life and whats happening with me. Life is good. Life is real good. How bout you? What great things are YOU doing today?


Be Blessed!

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Aug 26, 2008

I won!

LOOOOOOK! I gots me an award! How uber cool is that??? LORI sent it to me! Isnt she just a doll?? Now I get the honor of passing it along. Theres only one hitch...I can only pick SEVEN recipients! *gasp* Do they know how HARD that is??



Heres the full rules.



I have to pick 7 of my favorite blogs and…
1. The winner can put the logo on their blog
2. Link the person you received your award from
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you've nominated.




WOW! What a great thing!! So, I nominate:



Jennifer over at Jennifer's Sweet Designs. WOW! You need some inspiration...Honey shes got it!

Lauren at at My Time My Creations My Stampendous. She never stops amazing me!

Jody at Confessions of a Ribbon Addict -- this is a girl after my heart. RIBBON!! WOOHOO!

Tamara at Sketches by Tamara. OMIGOSH! She brings in so much talent from all over the the net. VERY NEAT

Linda at Linda's Work of the Heart I wanta be like her. AMAZING talent!

The gang at Simon Says Stamp are awesome! I met them at ebay and fell in love instantly!

Melanie at Hands Head & Heart. Beautiful! Truly inspiring.

I could sit here for days nominating people. There are just sooo many awesome and wonderful people out there!



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Aug 25, 2008

My Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to ME! Okay and my darling husband, Ron too. 15 YEARS! Can you believe it? I know that I cannot!! On August 26, 1993 it was the HOTTEST day known to man in the great city of Mount Juliet, TN. We were married on Old Hickory Lake. It poured rain MOST of the day...but cleared in time for the ceremony. Youre thinking...thats GREAT!---

WRONG, think again! That just made it like a sauna! The Cicadas were so loud that you could barely hear the vows being announced. It was ridiculously hot, and it seems to swoosh by me like a hurricane. It was beautiful though and little did I know it was just the loading dock for the adventure of a lifetime. We have had our share of misery and battled our way through awful times, but we also have shared some fabulous moments, some incredible passions and continue to seek our wildest dreams. I couldnt pick a better partner, nor would I ever try.


OK...so weve had a size adjustment since then, I still find joy in every thing he is!

I love you more than yesterday, but never as much as tomorrow.

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Regroup

Hey Friends, did you think I had vanished from the face of the earth? No just doing a little regrouping and rethinking. Stay tuned for good stuff!
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Aug 16, 2008

WOOHOOOO!

PhotobucketPhotobucketPhotobucketWOWZEE!!! We got us a winner!! Denise over at Paper Ponderings won the blog candy! And let me tell you! I just couldnt be happier! Thanks for stopping by Denise!

So anyways. Today has not been too creative with the PAPER aspect of my life, but I have had a good time fiddling around on here! Heather went to spend the night with a friend and Hannah and her daddy went to some goldmining thing. So here I have sat.

But now that I think I have the furniture rearranged here on the blog, I think I might go get my fingers inky and see what I can come up with.

Aug 15, 2008

Candy reminder~!

Ohhhhh Lookie there!!! Allison taught me how to have a siggie all the time! How cool is that??

I am busy today...trying to find my desk. I am only half way through my wallpaper experience and am already over it. I had to move on to another thing for awhile.

Todays the last day for BLOG CANDY! Did you enter? Did you tell yer friends to enter?

Aug 14, 2008

Happy day!

I am not so crazy about how this came out. I think the striped paper took away from the wavey effect I was going for. Hmmm.... Isnt this cuppy cake the sweetest tho?? Go to www.simonstamps.com and check out all their stuff. They have all of your favorite stamp companies plus their own line like this one. TRUST ME! Youll love visiting there!

There are a few things in this world that you know God gave us just for pure enjoyment. Like Twinkle. Now, mind you, I am NOT ignoring the fact that our lizard population is down, we no longer have mice and our bird feeder has not had to be filled with seed since she moved in. But truly what IS she good for?


Other than to shower us with reasons to laugh. This is her enjoying her morning siesta. She is out COLD.
So what is up for you today? I hope you get some time to do something you enjoy! I am stripping wallpaper today. NO, its NOT something that I enjoy...but hopefully it wont be that difficult.
Hey...dont forget to check HERE for blogcandy! Even if you dont feel like entering, read the comments!!
Have a blessed day!

Aug 12, 2008

Long...worth the read...BLOG CANDY!

Why is it that those who are suffering so greatly can find peace, yet those with nothing to complain about are miserable? Perhaps we all need a taste of suffering to bring us closer to God and to humble us when dealing with the minor trials we face.


*gulp*


*inhale to speak--stop mid word and gulp again*


Wow! Do you ever have things happen in your life that leave you completely dumfounded and in awe of how evident God is working? I have had several glimpses today, though to be honest I shrugged them off. I went on about my day as though God were merely a breeze or even a pebble on the sidewalk. But thats the thing...He IS those things. He is those things and more.


I try not to preach on here. I try not to get so overbearing and Holy Rolling that I scare off what few visitors I have. But God blessed me with something tonight that I HAVE to share. If I end up talking to only one person...well then I guess it will be the ONE person He wanted me to share it with.


I promise cards will return soon. But please....sit down, and listen.


Let me introduce you to Nancy. Shes the one that wrote that statement up there.



This is Nancy. The long blonde hair, the bubbly spirit the great happy attitude. Thats her in the back row on the left. She was a great friend that always brought balance to the drama of the cheer squad. I grew up with her. Though she was a year younger than me, our town was small enough that everyone knew everyone and chances are, if you met someone in 1st grade youd still know em when ya got all the way to high school.

Tonight, as I was sifting through my emails (spam to be exact) I clicked on CLASSMATES.COM --generally I just delete their messages, because most of em are junk. But itd been awhile since I had checked out who had logged on and what was happening with the peeps there. So I did. And I noticed that Nancy was one of the NEW ones on there. Of course I clicked on her name quickly and sat there awestruck by what she wrote in her bio. OMG!

Nancy suffers from Cystic Fibrosis and is waiting a double lung transplant. I went HERE and started at the very beginning. I read every single post that she has written and still, here I sit. I am dumbfounded. I am left listless and numb.

God wanted me to see her today. HE wanted me to find her words her heart, her need and her prayers. Why? I am not sure. But I am praying for that answer. But I wanted to share this story with you. I know MANY of you are touched first hand by terminal diseases. I praise God that I have not had to deal with this in many many years (since the passing of my grandma).

I have not spoke to Nancy since I left home back in 92. I had no idea she had a family. I had no idea she had even left the area. But I do know that we were to cross paths once again. Afterall, her daughter's name is Hannah Marie!!!! My oldest daughter is Heather MARIE and my youngest is HANNAH Elizabeth! HELLO!!!!!?????

As a gift to you, and to Nancy. I am going to give away blog candy. Part of it will be a surprise, the other part will be a copy of her book. I am ordering a copy for myself and I will also order one for you. The rules for this candy are simple. Go HERE and visit her blog or go HERE and read about her book. Then come back here and post something about her. A quote? A funny thing she has shared. Something wonderful that you noticed. A prayer. Something that no one else has posted yet. Tell as many people as you know to come here too. If I can get over 100 comments to this one post, I will give away two! So that is TWO SURPRISE GIFTS & TWO BOOKS! So if you are a stamper, not a stamper, a scrapbooker or just plain a human being! HELP ME TO HELP HER!!!! And you get free stuff too! Cmon, just a whee bit of your time.

The MISSION is on!

Aug 11, 2008

Birthday wishes


Hi friends!
Well the first day went well. Both returned home in pretty good spirits and were all smiles to return back this morning.
I want to do a shout out today. Its Marilyns Birthday today! We are going out to celebrate and I just wanted to tell her I love her and am sooo grateful for her friendship!
Have a blessed day!

Chin up

My babies are off! The very first day of school! They were so excited!! Theres nothing like a brand new pair of shoes and a new backpack to make everything all the more exciting. They were up, dressed, tummies full and teeth brushed just a dancin back and forth -- ready to go out. I am sure the excitement will wear off soon, as they are reunited with their friends, get into the routine of the classes and the homework begins. But how exciting it is for just one day for everything to be NEW and full of anticipation.

I love this stamp! The possibilities are endless!! This one has 2 flaps on it. A lot of people look at them and say NO WAY---way too much work! But for me...its good TV work. I can color in front of the tv.





I am still experimenting with these felt flower thingies I got. I LOVE them, but I cant ever seem to get em to look quite right. Some are good, uhhh and some not so good.
X
Then the next thing...
If you are a parent then chances are you know exactly what I am talking about. And if you arent a parent, I am guessing you might know as well. But when you are reprimanding your child or you are trying to tell them something very important, you might lift their chin up so they are looking at you. They may try to move their eyes to still follow the distractions around them, but yet their face is pointed to you. You arent quite happy with the situation until you have their FULL attention...chin up AND eyes on you. I wonder tho. How often does God lift OUR chins up and is waiting patiently for us to focus back on Him? We go through the motions of being a good wife, we go to church and do all the things that a good little Christian should do, but are we truly focused on Him? Or are we still looking or even acting along with all of the distractions. Praise God that He has more patience than I do as a parent.
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How bout you? Is your chin up but life a wandering? Are you living as though you could receive the evil "LOOK" at any moment. I laugh and make fun of the "mom look", but the funny thing is--my children both know that if they get the look they are 1 step away from the wrath of the evil mom and should probably change whatever it is that they are doing. How do WE act though? Are we playing as we should? As though God is watching us? As though it could be any minute before we are pulled to the side and our chin raised to see Him? Funny thing is...He IS watching us.
Go today and bless!

Aug 10, 2008

Dollar Stamps

When I was in the checkout line at AC Moore the other day, I made the comment that I was soooo excited that the dollar stamps were back. The checkout lady said she always thought that they were cute, but since most of them were so tiny she never knew how to use them effectively. So it was my mission to accomplish this! Yes, these are ALL dollar stamps. The borders were all in one package and then the pumpkin was in another. SUPER UBER CUTE Halloweenie ones there too. You should go check em out! Either that or sign on to EBay and pay five times that--cracks me up!

The garage sale was fabulous! Though, I didnt find any fantastic deals it was so much fun to wander around and look at everything. We did a lot of walking. It was so funny to see how different people looked at their own personal stuff. Many saw it for the junk that it was and priced it accordingly, others thought it was gold and also had it priced accordingly. It was great fun and we ate good too. The girls both enjoyed spending their allowances. Heather got the most beautiful Asian blouse. And Hannah got several little bitty whosits and whatsits. All you have to do is put SALE in front of that girl and she is all over it.

As we were on our way back home we stopped by the outlet mall. BIG DOGS was closing and since we have a Big Dog in our family we had a good time shopping in there. Even the girls were enthused. We got Hannah a shirt that says: I want it all, is that a problem? Sooo her! And Heather got one that said...DO I LOOK LIKE A PEOPLE PERSON? Hahahha...So her as well. We had a good time looking at and laughing at all of the shirts and their sayings. I got one that says...If Mama aint happy aint nobody happy! And another that says....I believe the words you are searching for is YES MOM. *LOL* Like I said, we had a grand time!

Today we are off to church and then into some serious reprogramming and getting ready for the big day tomorrow. Gosh...my babies are growing up too fast. I leave you on this note tho--a few counties away, I saw on the news last night that they are postponing the opening of schools because of the defacite in the budget. Yes, 7500 children will not start school because they couldnt agree on money. Oh dear Lord, though I dont always agree with our leaders, thank you for those here that at least know the importance of education.

Have a blessed day!

Aug 9, 2008

First Attempt at Airbrush!

I got a new toy. Its the Copic AirGun. Though it is a little tricky it is a LOT of fun!

Check out that ribbon! I sprayed it! It was just black and white checked ribbon. And I made it the color I wanted!!!



And how bout the little shadow on the inside. Ohhh I think I could have some serious fun with this!
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Anyways. Its a gorgeous day here and we are off! We are going to the Worlds Longest Garage Sale today! Though, I am quite certain we wont make it all 400 miles but I know that it will be fantastic anyways!
X
Hope that YOUR day is blessed!

Aug 8, 2008

WANTED


Arent these kind of photos a blast? We had this taken last weekend while at the Chattanooga ChooChoo. Ha! Nothing like a big ole slicker to bring out your curves (or, in my case the lack thereof). Me and my big ole bad self left a perminent impression of the MOM look for everyone to see, even long after I am gone!

No pic of a card to post today. Quite honestly I am way way way behind on my making. But I hope to catch up some today.
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Our shoe search went fabulously yesterday! Heather got some really nice ones...ha! We both got our wishes as she got black and they still look like GIRL shoes! Hannah got just white ones with lots of glitter and charms on them. So wooohooo! It was a hunt that brought back good trophies! And the best part?---we got them at the very first place we went to!!!

Have a blessed day! Its FRIDAY!! Our very last free Friday before school. ~sigh~ What ever will I do with myself?

Aug 7, 2008

Today...our mission is shoes


Funny that my sole purpose today amounts to buying Tennis Shoes for the girls. But as most of you parents know this is a feat all within itself. I have the 6 year old who loves fluffy. The more lights, bells and whistles that her shoes have...the happier she is. Then there is the 12 year old who is mortified at the slightest touch of pink, would fall over dead if there was even a petal from a flower on it and would pretty much just be happy as a clam if I sent her on her merry way to the boys department.
Okay. So whats the big deal right? Get Hannah fluffy and Heather black...and go about your day you might say. But the thing is "I" am more picky than that. I am not real fond of charcters and fluff all over the shoes. I also know that later on in about a month, Hannah will want to wear RED and will flip out because her shoes are pink and they dont match!! Then I have the unbelievably gorgeous and beautiful little 12 year old that even though she COULD use some uglying up, I DO want to keep her looking like a little GIRL. I promise not to make her wear pink or sneak a flower in there....but cmon, cant she atleast get something DECENT??? ~sigh~
Were off!

Aug 6, 2008

I say ... and you think....?

What a fun no brainer game today. MizB posted this, and I couldnt wait to play!

I say … and you think … ?

1. Crankiness ::
2. Backpack ::
3. Clone ::
4. High ground ::
5. Dreams ::
6. Lovingly ::
7. Mistake ::
8. Carson ::
9. Errand ::
10. Dozen ::

My answers:

1. Crankiness :: Tired
2. Backpack :: School
3. Clone :: Sheep
4. High ground :: Flood
5. Dreams :: Peace
6. Lovingly :: Hugs
7. Mistake :: Oops
8. Carson :: Johnny
9. Errand :: Run
10. Dozen :: Dirty

How bout you? Whats YER answers?

Whew! Have yaall missed me?

I think I am on the mend. The Dental Inplant is slowly healing and I am slowly regaining my sense of being. Its our last week before school, so of course that always adds to our chaos. can I say I miss my girls already? I really have had a good time just being with them. I know they are anxious to see their friends though.

Isnt this stamp the coolest?? Outlines Rubber Stamps just put out these collage stamps, that are made specifically for layering. The more layers you put on there, the better it looks. In the store that I bought it at, there was the CUTEST sample made up. She had pockets and doors and popups and so on all over the card. I can see where this could get addicting. If it werent so time consuming though.

And this here is the house I submitted for the ROW HOUSE swap I was in. I had never done anything like this before, so I am anxious to see what I get back.



I have been doing a lot of soul searching lately. I started a seperate blog to journal in. That didnt seem to be as much fluff. It didnt last long as I was confused on what to write where. Needless to say I didnt write ANYWHERE. The truth of the matter is that I dont need 2 blogs right. I am one person. Warts and all. I am who I am. So then I got to thinking. What is my PURPOSE. WHY am I here on earth? Of course its to be a wife and mom and blah blah blah. But I mean deeper than that. WHY am I existing today? Am I to bless someone else? Am I to teach something? Am I to work for something? That thought has been weighing heavily with me lately. WHY AM I ME?
I received my ENCOURAGEMENT FOR TODAY email this morning and Holy Cow! talk about hitting it on the button. Wendy spoke of buying generic or imitation brands...and getting what we pay for. Her point was--Jesus paid full price for us, is He getting the imitation, or the real name brand? Hmmm....
So I leave you with this. If you are not part of a solution - - you ARE part of a problem. Me? I think I will go find some solutions to jump into.
Have a blessed day. Thanks for hanging with me.
B