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Twilight Saga: Eclipse

2010-03-12T10:43:00.002-05:00

I just watched the trailer from the next saga in the Twilight series and I got goosebumps!!! I am so hooked on these now it's ridiculous. Reading the Eclipse book now so maybe I will be finished by June when it comes out. Side note: The New Moon movie comes out this month so will go buy that and watch it 100 times like I have Twilight!...

Anyone else seen it yet? If not go to YouTube and you can catch a glimpse of it. Gives you just enough to make you want more!!!! :)))

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Sheila

My dog Sasha Ann

2010-03-05T10:45:00.003-05:00

My poor little doggie has been really sick. We thought there for a while we were going to loose her but thankfully we didn't. She has a bad stomach infection and the vet did not give us much hope as to her making it. But thanks to some good medication and a strong will to live she has finally made a full recovery!
You may or may not know but we have 6 dogs now. 2 of which we've had then my Sadie Ann decided she wanted to be a mommy (against my better judgement) LOL and had 4 puppies almost a year ago now and of course I had to keep them all so now we have 6.....and they are all our babies. It was so sad to see her so sick and not being able to do anything. She wouldn't eat, she wouldn't drink, nothing but lay in our bedroom and sleep. She was so pitiful.
But now she is all better and more spoilt than ever. Look at the picture I took this past Sunday and you can see for yourself who really spoiled her...:))

Hope everyone has a great weekend and don't forget church on Sunday!

Sheila

Nameing your children

2010-02-25T11:50:00.004-05:00

I was reading an article on line today about how parents are naming there children really unusual names. No longer are they using names like Jacob, James, Amy, Brooke..some of the most common names but are coming up with some ridiculous names that is sometimes really hard to say. I couldn't help but remember when my kids were born and were trying to find the right names that what ever we decided on was something this child will be stuck with for the rest of there lives....No pressure right???....Anyways...since I didn't really have anything to blog about today thought this would be kinda cool. If you have children and you have a story behind there names...please share. I will start. All my children are named after family...

Justin Daniel....is named after his daddy Daniel and his grandfather Jack Daniel...Hence the initials are the same as his grandfathers (JDT) because I refused to name him Jack for obvious reasons...LOL

Jessica Leighann...is named after my daddy Dewey Lee...and her grandmother Veleria Ann...Leighann...get it???? LOL

Julie Renee...is named after my mother Julia and me...my middle name is Renee...

So there is my story on children's names...If you would like play along please do but if not this is just something interesting for you to read from me today.

Hope everyone has a Blessed Day!!!

Valentines Day!

2010-02-11T11:53:00.003-05:00

With the sweetest day of the year approaching just wanted to say a few sweet words about my sweetheart. We have been together for so long I can't even remember a time when we were not together. High School...then marriage....nope never a time when we haven't been together. Marriage is very tough and when we got married...I was 18 he was 19 OMG, cannot believe I was married at that young of an age but I was and now at 41 and him at 42 I think I love him more now than I ever did back then. I don't think I really knew what love was. How could I, I was only 18 BUT I knew that I could not see myself with anybody else but him. So guess I knew something????
Anyways, I still miss him when were not together, I still think about him all day, I cannot wait to get home to see him, and even though he does sooooo many things to annoy me, I'm so glad God gave me him and his little annoyances!!! So Happy Valentines Day to my Sweetheart! I thank God for you everyday!

Another Snow Day????

2010-02-04T13:33:00.002-05:00

Well looks like were in for it again?? Snow, sleet, and freezing rain this time. And wouldn't you know it it is going to happen on a weekend when I have plans.

We were planning on going to see the movie Dear John. We have waited for so long to go see this movie and bammmmmmm snow. Then to top it all off we are going to Winter Jam 2010....in Greensboro.

Please don't do to much that we can't get out. Another weekend stuck in the house is not something I am looking forward to!!!

Hope everyone has a great Thursday and will be back on Friday Lord willing!!!

Disappointment

2010-02-02T09:10:00.003-05:00

Well, we all have had them. Disappointing moments. But don't think I have ever had one as bad as I did this past Sunday. Not only were we stuck in the house because of the snow and no church....bummer....but I got the most disappointing news from my Sister this same Sunday.

She has been on the transplant list since May 2009 to get a Kidney and Pancreas. Well at 4:30 Sunday morning she got "the call" they had a match for her and how soon could she get to Duke Hospital. All the joy could be heard all over Greensboro as well as Reidsville. She was getting a new hope for a life without dialysis 3 days a week. Anyway as the conversation went on with the nurse from the hospital she has to ask the million and one questions....have you taken any drugs or had any alcohol in the past 48 hours...ummmmm NO!!! have you had the flu..ummmm NO!!! have you been on any antibiotics in the past 48 hours...ummmm...NO!!! have you had a cold in the past 48 hours...ummmm....YES!!!! to which she replied ummm....will have to call the doctor and see what he says. Her gland on the side of her neck was swollen and she went to the doctor he told her it was sinus and just told her to take over the counter meds...Sudefed or Claritan....but no antibiotics. The nurse called back and said that because of the swollen gland and the possibility of infection she could not have the transplant. Can you say DISAPPOINTMENT????? HEARTBREAKING????? DEVASTATED????? all the above was felt throughout the day!

Trying to cheer up someone who just go the most difficult news was almost impossible. Just had to try to get her to believe that this time was just not the right one for her and God has everything under control and he will send the right one when it's time! She believes this as well. Her faith has gotten her through so many difficult times she knows that it's all in God's hands and he will take care of everything.

Anyway, were still on the list and when another kidney and pancreas comes available, I just know the next time will be the right time for her. Just wanted to share this and ask that you keep my sister in your prayers that the right time will come very soon!!!

Happy Tuesday to all!!!!

It's been almost a year since my last post.!

2010-01-20T11:55:00.002-05:00

Confession time.....

Dear Blog....It's been almost a year since my last post and I am confessing all! I honestly forgot all about you when I got on facebook. Please forgive me!!!!

Now I am back and hope to do much better about posting and getting back in touch with my long lost blogger buddies.

Hope all is well and will come back soon to post more when I have something interesting to say....:)

Sheila

Friday Fill-ins

2009-02-27T11:51:00.002-05:00

1. I'm blessed, I'm thankful, I am saved by the Grace of God.

2. Why do I have a really bad cold and I do not have any tissues.

3. How does this world work, anyway?

4. Every morning, I put lotion on my legs.

5. I consider myself lucky because I have a job and so many people do not.

6. One day we’ll see Jesus in all his glory.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Bible Study with the teens, tomorrow my plans include cleaning then who knows what and Sunday, I want to go to church then home to rest and hopefully feeling better by then!

My Weekend....

2009-02-23T11:55:00.008-05:00

I just wanted to share with you some things we did this past weekend. I usually don't have anything really interesting to post about my weekend but this time I do and I wanted to share...
First off we went to Julie's Volleyball Banquet at Taste of Japan...good food....when it came time to pass out awards..of course Ms. Julie didn't think she would get anything because this was her first year and the other girls are upper class men and of course they get all the awards. There were two "Very Special" awards given one being the "RAM" award...chosen by the coach and the "MVP" award chosen by the team...Well how shocked was Ms. Julie to learn she was voted "MVP' by the team...see pictures... sorry they are small...couldn't figure out how to make them larger...hope you can see them...

The coach had called me to tell me about Julie getting this award but I was sworn to secrecy and couldn't tell anybody..(except daddy, jessica, justin, nana, sissy)...everyone BUT Julie...and to see the look on her face when she called her name was priceless!

Then we went to Winter Jam 09 at G'boro Coliseum. Sponsored by K-LOVE the Christian Music station. It was GREAT!!! Some of the groups one especially..Family Force 5 was a little much for me...but the place was packed....They had to turn people away because they had reached the maximum capacity!!! How amazing is that..! Over 20,000 people there praising the Lord. It was awesome!!! see...pic as well!!

Julie made a comment on the way home that night that she was so amazed that so many people from all different age groups..young and old could get together for a concert and it be all about God...she said "Mama, I'm glad to know I'm not the only teenager who praises the Lord and loves to sing and listen to music about him! That was worth the $10 to get in and the $10 to park!

That's my weekend...Just wanted to share this with you and hope you will indulge me on bragging on my little girl!!! She makes me Proud!!!

Hope you have a Blessed Week!

Friday-Fill In

2009-02-13T10:28:00.002-05:00

1. It seems like everyone is in such a hurry these days.

2. Pick it up and put it away when you're done, please?

3. If I thought you wouldn't laugh, I'd sing for you!

4. The love of my life is what I think of most when I think of you.(my hubby)

5. To me, Valentine's Day means doing a little something extra specail for the person you love most.

6. My family gives me strength.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going out to dinner, tomorrow my plans include cleaning then dinner at church and Sunday, I want to go to church and praise the Lord for everything he has done this week for me......and watch the Race!

Happy Valentines Day and Happy Weekend!!!!!

Coming Soon....Valentines Day!

2009-02-09T10:35:00.002-05:00

With Valentines Day fast approaching...I was thinking about something I could post about today and then I read Michell's post from yesterday I believe and it got me to thinking...(thanks Michelle).
We all want the flowers and candy or better yet jewelry for Valentines Day right? But what I want for Valentines Day has nothing to do with any of them...well maybe the jewelry thing..hehe.. anyways as I was reading this other persons blog I couldn't help but remember all the Valentines Day's my hubby and myself have shared. We have been together almost 25 years...that of which 22 1/2 years are married years...so I have gotten my share of flowers, candy and even jewelry..but you know the more I think about it the more I am just grateful I have a wonderful man who loves me and respects me. When you say you have found your soul mate...I truly have. He loves the Lord and we share in our faith and pray for each other everyday. He is a great father and provider for all of us. He has to be because I love to spend money. I am always wanting to buy something so we have to have one level headed person in our relationship...haha!
I was listening to a young man last night at church preaching and in a few short months he will be getting married and he was talking about how many days, weeks and even how many hours it was until his wedding and that really blessed my heart to hear him talk about his soon to be wife and how he couldn't wait to start there lives together. If you are luck enough to find this kind of love you need to hold on tight and never let go. Of course it's not going to always be candy, flowers, and jewelry, but as long as you have love, respect and most important God...in your marriage, you have EVERYTHING!!!

That's all my mushy stuff for today...Hope each one has a blessed week!

Friday Fill Ins

2009-02-06T13:07:00.003-05:00

1. Please don't tell I take my kids candy when they aren't looking.

2. Can you smile in the morning? It's hard for me...Not a morning person!

3. The color Carolina Blue makes me want to cheer!

4. I have a craving for anything at Olive Garden.

5. If my life had a pause button, I'd pause it when I'm with my family at home.

6. Eyes are the first thing I look at when I meet a person.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing with the hubby, tomorrow my plans include helping at church...cooking a stew and Sunday, I want to rest and maybe take a nap!

Hope you have a great weekend...:)

Friday Fill-Ins

2009-01-30T09:32:00.003-05:00

1. I'd really like to be at Olive Garden (at the beach) eating right now.

2. OUCH!!! is the word you'd most often hear me say if I stubbed my toe.

3. Possession is MINE.

4. Who is Captain Jack Sparrow.

5. Marshmallows and fire go together like duh...chocolate and graham crackers.

6. This day will just drag on and on.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watchin Ghost Whispers on TV with my hubby, tomorrow my plans include cleaning in the morning and going to get my new VERA tomorrow afternoon....YEAH and Sunday, I want to Praise the Lord and watch the Super Bowl!

I'm Still Here....I think...

2009-01-27T11:28:00.003-05:00

WOW...Can't believe it's been over two weeks since my last post. Things have been a little crazy to say the least.

We had a lot going on with Daniel's Grandmother and as most of you know she passed away a week ago so that was pretty tough on everyone. Then we had my first Born's birthday Justin who turned a big 22 years old. Gosh..can't believe it's been 22 years already...Seems like yesterday in a way. My how fast they grow up. Anyways just wanted to write a little something so you would know I'm still here and will do better about my blogging since things maybe settling down a bit. Who am I kidding...I have a teenager in my house who thinks the world revolves around her...Settling down is not something were accustomed too!!! ha ha!!!

Hope everyone has a blessed week!!!

Friday Fill-Ins

2009-01-09T10:45:00.002-05:00

1. It's January; and in 15 more days my baby boy will be 22 years old...Oh my.

2. French Vanilla Capichino is what I crave most right now.

3. Cork and wine go together like salt and vinegar cause I don't drink and don't know how it goes together???.

4. Reading my Bible is so nourishing.

5. Let us dare to be different.

6. Heaven will be my home.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to don't know yet don't have any plans, tomorrow my plans include spending time at hospital with Daniel's G'ma and Sunday, I want to Praise the Lord for all his blessings!

Hope you have a great weekend!!!

Happy New Year Pictures....

2009-01-02T12:08:00.009-05:00

Finally got some pictures of the New Year Fellowship we had and Heather and Bryan's house to save on here so thought you would like to see what a good time we had....

Trying to figure out how to play a game...Didn't work gave up and played something else...

Jessica's turn for pictionary..we had so much fun playing this game.

Ms. Sherri is having way to much fun watching the other team loosing....

Jessica and Tab in there New Year attire....with Ron in the background!

Ron having way to much fun blowing his 3 horns....

Julie and her besties friends waiting for midnight!

Not sure what was up with Daniel!

We had a great time bringing in the new year with good church friends...May the new year bring us even more good times and more good friends....

Friday Fill-Ins

2009-01-02T10:24:00.003-05:00

1. The world is in need of the Gospel.

2. Why can't I stay home today? was the last thing I said.

3. I wonder A LOT of things .

4. God is at the end of all things.

5. There's something to be said for people that can go out and hand our tracks to anyone.

6. At the moment, somewhere sunny and warm is where I want to be.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to doing nothing, tomorrow my plans include shopping and Sunday, I want to praise the Lord for all the blessings of 2008 and look forward to what he has in store for 2009!

Happy New Year!

2008-12-31T10:40:00.003-05:00

It's been a week since Christmas and I am trying to get some pictures on here of our family Christmas but for some reason I am having some difficulty with this. Not sure if it's me or the computer but I would bet it's me....When I figure out what I am doing I will try to get some up as soon as I can.

I just wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY NEW YEAR...and hope this brand new year brings you lots of love, peace, happiness and good health.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!

Merry Christmas

2008-12-23T10:19:00.002-05:00

I wanted to go ahead and post my Christmas greetings to you all before we get so busy we don't have time to think about blogging, facebook, computers and all that fun stuff.

Just wanted to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and hope you get everything you wish for and more. May you enjoy your time with family and friends and let's not forget the real meaning of Christmas. Our Lord and Savior came to this earth as a baby to die for all our sins. We couldn't ask for a better present than that.

I am looking forward to seeing lots of pictures posted after Christmas so we can all enjoy.I am when I remember how...haha!!

That's all for now...Just wanted to say MERRY CHRISTMAS

Friday Fill-Ins

2008-12-19T08:50:00.002-05:00

1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, so do you think you will be Christmas dinner this year?.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, we have an amazing Savior.
3. The lines at he check out are, Over the hills and everywhere.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, have you looked outside lately? NOT clear!
5. Shoppers,please Let your heart be light.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing even if your not on key.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to being with a great group of people at church and going Christmas Caroling, tomorrow my plans include finally getting to go shopping and Sunday, I want to relax and look forward to Christmas Play!

Hope everyone has a joyous and very Merry Christmas and cherish every moment with the family. I can't help but reflect on our Christmas last year as we spent it in the hospital with my mother. It will be 1 year tomorrow she had her stroke and believe me it really made us realize how things can go down hill so fast you don't have time to catch up....I am so thankful she is with us this year and hope to have many more Christmas's!!!!

Friday Fill-Ins

2008-12-12T09:20:00.002-05:00

1. Friends keep you sane in this crazy world.

2. My health; it's as good as it gets.

3. I'm ready for time off.

4. Old spice body wash that my hubby uses is one of my favorite perfumes or aftershaves or smells.

5. The oldest ornament I have is one Justin made in Pre-K and he is 21 so guess that would be the oldest on still on our tree.

6. Take some laughter,tears, tissues,chocolate,peanut butter,potato chips,popcorn mix it all together and you have my perfect movie night!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to ladies Christmas banquet, tomorrow my plans include Reidsville Rams Championship football game....GO RAMS!! and Sunday, I want to go to Sunday School then it's off to the Carolina Panthers Football game in Charlotte YEAH! I am so excited!!!!

Just random....

2008-12-11T11:41:00.002-05:00

I can't believe I haven't posted anything in almost a week. Either I have been really busy or just haven't had anything to write about. Maybe a combination of the two. Anyway just wanted to let you all know that I have bought my very first Christmas present and I am so excited...I took the advice of some dear friends who are experts at this sort of thing and shopped on line. It went very well I might add. It will arrive this week and only thing I have to worry about now is who will be home to get the package when it arrives? Little detail will figure out later...
One down and about 50 more to go. Boy I'm on a roll now.

I guess that's all for now.

Hope each one has a great day and maybe next time I post something it won't be so boring....

Merry Christmas!!!

Friday Fill-Ins

2008-12-05T11:42:00.000-05:00

1. Snow is pretty some where else.

2. I'm looking forward to finishing up my Christmas Shopping.

3. French Vanilla is the best coffee ever!

4. One of my favorite old TV shows is The Andy Griffith Show.

5. I'm done with stressing over Christmas Shopping.

6. The most enjoyable thing around the holidays is seeing the kids faces on Christmas morning.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Rams football game (I hope), tomorrow my plans include cleaning in the morning and afternoon singing and dinner at the church with The Down East Boys and Sunday, Going to church then I want to finish putting up Christmas decorations!

Happy Weekend To You All!!!

Shopping and Stress go hand in hand....

2008-12-02T10:33:00.000-05:00

I just keep amazing myself year after year. How often do I say "I am NOT waiting until the last minute to do Christmas shopping and what do I do.....? Wait til the last minute to do my shopping. Here we are the first of Dec. and I have bought ZERO!!! presents. Nata....none...zip o....how ever many different ways you can say it....it still comes down to none. I really stress about this to and I say I'm not doing this next year and by george I do it. Am I alone in this or is there anyone else that does this? Just curious.....

I know we still have several shopping days til Christmas but I have something to do about every weekend from now until then. And forget about taking any time off of work...no way....not this time of year. All the crazies come out of the wood work and no one can seem to help them but Lil ole me....Go figure! So stressing??... yep already. What to buy and when am I going to have time to go buy it? I think what I may do this year is just shop on line and ship it to me at home and then I won't have to fight the long lines, crazy people and the traffic plus I can shop from the comfort of my own home...WOW...Seems like a plan. I think Santa may do this very thing he just doesn't tell anybody....!!!:)

But don't get me wrong, I do love going to the mall and seeing all the people rushing around trying to find that perfect gift,which by the way really doesn't exsist... Nine times out of ten the gifts will get returned for something else or just returned for the money... So call me crazy I know...I can't decide on anything. Well I guess it's a good thing I have a little time to decide. Hey, maybe I'll do both...hehe!

Happy Shopping to you all!!!!! May your shopping be less stressful than mine!!!

2008-11-28T09:01:00.000-05:00

1. My stomach is still hurting from Thanksgiving.
2. Ham and Pumpkin Pie is what I ate the most of on Thursday.
3. The yard looks really great now thanks to my hubby and a rake.
4. At home with my family is where I'd rather be at any given time.
5. The smell of pumpkin reminds me of mama's house.
6. Another day off is what I need right now!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to football game, tomorrow my plans include shopping and Sunday, I want to go to church and rest!

Hope you have a great weekend!!

Pre-Thanksgiving Blessings

2008-11-26T11:04:00.000-05:00

I know that tomorrow is Thanksgiving but I figured everyone is going to be busy cooking and getting ready for the family thing so I wanted to post this today. I just wanted to tell you of a few things I am thankful for this year.

First off I am thankful I am saved. That Jesus died on the cross for me. Even though I didn't deserve it he did it because he loves me WOW...what a thought.

Next is my family. Two wonderful parents who showed me the most love a child could ask for. This past year we have had some trying times but by the grace of God my mother is much better and my sister is getting along very well.

My wonderful husband and children. The Lord truly blessed me with a wonderful man who loves the Lord and is my best friend. My children, well what can I say about them only that I know they are a gift from God and I am so thankful that he choose me to be there mother.

My Church and Church Family. It is a wonderful feeling to know that so many people at our church care about you. When your not there you are missed and they let you know it. A pastor who really cares about his church and always does what is best for the them. The Lord has truly blessed us there and I hope the work we do there in the name of the Lord continues on this new year coming up.

My wonderful Friends. They say you can tell how a person is by the number of friends they have. Well, I don't know about all that but I do know that I have been blessed with an abundance of friends. Some I have had for all my life and some just have come in life this past year. But each one has brought something extra special in life and for that I am blessed.

Well, I could go on and on but I know your probably tired of all the reading by now so I will close with this one last thought...

"I've got so much to Thank Him for"

Friday Fill-Ins

2008-11-21T09:58:00.000-05:00

1. The last band I saw live was Gospel group Down East Boys.
2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is sharing with my family and enjoying football. (if you don't celebrate thanksgiving, insert your favorite holiday)
3. My Christmas/holiday shopping has not even started yet.
4. Thoughts of warm,sunny,beautiful beaches fill my head.
5. I wish I could wear hats.
6. Bagpipes sound soothing.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to cold night at the football game, tomorrow my plans include cooking and cleaning and Sunday, I want to celebrate Thanksgiving with my church family!

"Thanksgiving-More Than A Word"

2008-11-20T10:23:00.000-05:00

T-is for the many TIMES I have received God's mercy!
H-is for the HAND of God upon my life!
A-is for Christ's ABIDING nature!
N-is for God's NEVER-ENDING Love!
K-is for for participation in God's KINGDOM!
S-is for the gift of SALVATION in Christ!
G-is for amazing GRACE!
I-is for Christ's INCARNATION!
V-is for the VICTORY that overcomes the world!
I-is for for Christ's INVITATION to follow Him as his disciple!
N-is for the good NEWS of the Gospel!
G-is for our GOD who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit!

THANKSGIVING is more than a word! It is our year-round, life-long opportunity. Take time this Thanksgiving to share more than a word with God. Give of your life...heart, mind and strength.
Giving Thanks with a Grateful Heart!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ONE AND ALL

Friday Fill-In's

2008-11-14T18:34:00.000-05:00

1. Please feel free to Check out my blog and leave me a message if you like.
2. When I light my candles I can't help sniffing it occasionally.
3. My favorite thing to cook is chicken.
4. My children is something I can't get enough of.
5. That's the thing I love most about telling about how good God is.
6. Someone in front of me in the 10 items or less line with more than 10 items always makes me think to myself, what the heck?
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing after a long day of cooking a stew and having a yard sale, tomorrow my plans include yard sale again and Sunday, I want to do absolutely NOTHING! I'm tired....

Happy Veteran's Day

2008-11-11T12:27:00.000-05:00

I saw this today on line and couldn't help but reflect on exactly what today stands for. I would personally like to just say how "Thankful" I am that there were men and women who gave there lives so I could have the freedom I have today. And a BIG Thank You to those who are serving today to keep us all safe.

Let us NOT forget!!!

2008-11-07T08:54:00.000-05:00

SCATTEGORIES….it’s harder than it looks!! Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things….nothing made up!! You’re not allowed to use your name for the boy/girl name question.

1. What is your name? Sheila

2. A four-letter word? STOP

3. A boy’s name? Sam

4. A girl’s name? Sarah

5. Occupation? Secretary

6. Color? Saphire

7. Something you wear? Shirt

8. Beverage? Sprite

9. Food? Spaghetti

10.Something found in a bathroom? Soap

Play along it's fun....

Friday Fill In's

2008-11-07T08:21:00.000-05:00

1. My blueprint for success includes watching my children become productive
adults and living for the Lord.
2. Crunch candy bar was the last candy I ate.
3. The best facial moisturizer I've ever used is Mary Kay.
4. Soaking in a hot bubble bath with candles glowing and soft music palying can be good therapy.
5. I'd like to tell you about how blessed I am that the Lord saved a wretch like me.
6. My good sense of humor is my strongest characteristic.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to last reg. season football game , tomorrow my plans include getting stuff ready for yard sale next Sat. and Sunday, I want to Praise the Lord and go to church!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!!

Wordless Wed....Sorta

2008-11-05T10:15:00.000-05:00

Family Trip to Wal-Mart.....

We Survived the Dentist

2008-11-04T14:36:00.000-05:00

Well, Julie survived her dentist appointment today. She got two little baby teeth pulled and one little filling and she actually lived through it. I know it's not suppose to be that bad but she is petrified of the dentist and really who isn't?? If your honest with yourself the dentist is not any one's favorite person. At least not mine or Julie's.
She was so funny this morning. She was waiting with me here at work until her appointment and when I got back to work (after it was all done and over with and she was at home trying to eat....)I found a little sticky note she left on my desk that said "OMG...I'm going to die. If I do, I love you all!!! signed Julie Renee. I'm sorry but that was so funny because when she came out from the back (at the dentist office) she was like...hey I wasn't scared...it wasn't that bad. I didn't feel a thing. WOW...The only thing she was concerned about was her face being numb and she couldn't feel her nose...Go figure...Then she was going to try to drink some drink and it was running down her face and she didn't even feel it...So funny..I should have taken a picture of her and shared with you.
Anyway first round is over and she is good until Dec. for a small filling and a cleaning. WHEW!!! Glad that's over

What Does Your Favorite Candy Say About You?

2008-11-03T14:34:00.000-05:00

What Your Love of Peanut Butter Cups Says About You

You are hedonistic... sometimes to the point of being greedy.

You love to eat, and there's no chance you're sharing your candy!

While you may be greedy, it's with good reason. You have great taste.

The things you love are worth loving, and it's no wonder you crave them.

What Does Your Favorite Candy Say About You?

WOW!!! I just can't get away from this greedy thing. I thought long and hard before I answered and said to myself which one would NOT be greedy because the last test I took (the sock test) said I was greedy and by george I did it again. I'm just going to stop doing these....hehe!!!

Friday Fill-In's

2008-10-31T09:26:00.000-04:00

1. My favorite food seasoning is salt and lots of it.
2. My children laughing and not fighting is music to my ears.
3. Lucky is waking up each moring with my good health and knowing the Lord has blessed me with another day.
4. My Faith is something I take very seriously.
5. Many people need to take their faith more seriously.
6. A Mt. Dew was the last thing I bought at the store.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Football game, tomorrow my plans include taking my mother shopping and going out to eat to celebrate my hubby's birthday (It's on Monday) and Sunday, I want to go to church, spend time with the family and of course watch some football!

Happy Weekend to All

Girls In My Circle

2008-10-30T16:26:00.000-04:00

One of my good friends sent this to me so I thought I would share with you all and say Thank you for being one of those wonderful women that the Lord has allowed in my life! You have made a difference!

GIRLS IN MY CIRCLE:

When I was little,
I used to believe in the concept of one best friend,
And then I started to become a woman.
And then I found out that if you allow your heart to open up,
God would show you the best in many friends.

One friend is needed when you're going through things with your man.
Another friend is needed when you're going through things with your mom.
Another will sit beside you in the bleachers as you delight in your children and their activities.
Another when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be.
One friend will say, 'Let's cry together,'
Another , 'Let's fight together,'
Another , 'Let's walk away together.'

One friend will meet your spiritual need,
Another your shoe fetish,
Another your love for movies,
Another will be with you in your season of confusion,
Another will be your clarifier,
Another the wind beneath your wings.

But whatever their assignment in your life,
On whatever the occasion,
On whatever the day,
Or wherever you need them to meet you with their gym shoes on and hair pulled back,
Or to hold you back from making a complete fool of yourself ..
Those are your best friends.

It may all be wrapped up in one woman, But for many, it's wrapped up in several..
One from 7th grade,
One from high school,
Several from the college years,
a couple from old jobs,
On some days your mother,
On some days your neighbor,
On others, your sisters,
And on some days, your daughters.

So whether they've been your friend for 20 minutes or 20 years,
AND ONLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO,
Pass this on to the women that God has placed in your life
To make a difference.

My First Blog Award

2008-10-24T10:15:00.000-04:00

Brianna, a sweet, kind, caring, and wonderful role model for young women today sent me my first BLOG AWARD. I accept it with a gracious heart because if it wasn't for this wonderful person my blog would not be what it is today. She helped me get started and I am very grateful! By the way This Little Piggy Loves Ryan.... your Blog is beautiful as always!

Part of accepting the award is:

*displaying the award

*linking back to the person who gave it to you

*paying it forward & nominating 5 blogs

*adding links to those five blogs

*leaving comments on their blog telling them you gave them an award

*enjoying the award

I do not have anyone to send this to as I do not have that many blogging friends and the ones I do have have already gotten this wonderful award. So I will say to my few blogging buddies, I love each and every one of your blogs and enjoy reading them everyday! Thanks for all your inspiration and keep up the good work!

Love to all!

Friday Fill-In's

2008-10-24T09:59:00.000-04:00

1. Right now, I'm feeling excited because it's Friday.
2. At the beach is where I want to be.
3. How does one think running is fun?
4. My husband Daniel try's to keeps me on track.
5. Please don't let the wrong person get office in Washington.
6. My children, husband and family fill me with joy.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to teen Bible study, tomorrow my plans include cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning and Sunday, I want to try to get in a full afternoon nap and of course watch football!

Happy Friday to all!

The Birthday Girls.....

2008-10-14T20:39:00.000-04:00

Well I thought I would share some pictures from Julie's birthday today....I don't have the ones from Jessica's party yet so will post those when I get them.
Julie had a great day today I think. First off her daddy got off work early this morning so he could be home to wake her up "daddy style" that consists of jumping on her while she's sleeping...so cute..then her brother and sister got her out of school early today and we surprised her with an appoitment to get her new hair doo!. See the transformation below....

The Start.....

NEXT....

The finished product plus a little whip cream to boot!!!at her favorite place to eat, El Parral!!!

Here's just a few more pic from her big day...hope you enjoy!!!

Julie's cake and in case you can't see it.....It's a Dora cake...Yes, she loves Dora the Explora!!!!

This is one of my fav...pictures...so cute!

Julie and her bestes friend...Thanks for sharing in her special day!!

Me and my girls...This is my favorite picture. I love my girl's..

Monday Blues.....

2008-10-13T09:56:00.000-04:00

OK, not my usual Monday blues post just because it's Monday and I am back at work and wish I was at home doing nothing.....this one is a little different.

My girl turned "20" yesterday and I was kinda sad. It's really hard for me to realize she's an adult. We were taking a trip down memory lane yesterday (as I always do on there birthday's) and remembering all the crazy things that happened on the day she was born. I'm such a sentimental sap it's not funny! But they really enjoy hearing those kinda things because duh.....they can't remember stuff like that he he!
Anyway, she had a really good day I think. Lunch with the family and then a small get together last night after church. And by the way.....thanks to all my church family for making last night special for her too! YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!! I will post pictures later (when I figure out how...he he) of her day as well as you get to read another post tomorrow or Wed. about my baby girl's birthday on Tues...Yep how in the world that happened that both my girls birthday's are in October and only 2 days apart. WHEW!!!!busy month for us!...

Hope everyone has a great MONDAY and week....

Will post more later on about the birthday's...I know you can't wait!!!

Friday Fill-ins

2008-10-10T10:37:00.000-04:00

1. One of the best concerts/plays/movies I ever saw that I really didn't think I'd like was Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2.
2. Apple Crumb Cake is a recipe I recently made (or meal I recently ordered) that was delicious!
3. It's time for cool weather and cute sweaters.
4. A cool morning with the wind blowing just a smigg is quite refreshing.
5. If I never hear the word vote for me because I will not raise your taxes again, it'll be too soon.
6. To one side of the curving road was a Chick-fil-a, and on the other was a Chocolate Cheesecake Factory. I think I'm in Heaven!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Reidsville Ram football game of course, tomorrow my plans include getting ready for the girls birthday's and Sunday, I want to make Jessica's birthday as special as she is to me!

Happy Weekend to All!!!!

My First Friday Fill In's

2008-10-03T15:02:00.000-04:00

1. October is the start of celebrating my girls birthday's. One is the 12th the other is the 14th.NO MONEY FOR ME!!!hehe

2. Snakes and spiders scare me!

3. Leaves are falling all around, it's time to go by a rake or blower.

4. My favorite horror movie is NONE because I scare very easy.

5. My Family = good memories.

6. It was a dark and stormy night and my girl's are snuggled up beside me.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to final meeting with my Bible Study girlie's, tomorrow my plans include cleaning house and Sunday, I want to rest and watch some FOOTBALL!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

Ive'been tagged

2008-09-30T16:50:00.000-04:00

What Your Socks Say About You

You are:

- Quite glamorous
- Somewhat reserved
- A little bit greedy
- Known as attractive

http://www.blogthings.com/thesockspersonalitytest/">The Socks Personality Test

Don't know about all this but I really did like the socks!!!

Good News

2008-09-27T23:16:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone..Just wanted to give you an update on my sister. We got to bring her home today (Sat.). After a long week and a lot of suffering on her part the doctor gave the OK to bring her home. She is at home and resting comfortably. This has been the most stressful week. Traveling back and forth to Winston-Salem is so long. But you know what I would travel to end of the earth for her if need be.
Thanks for all the prayers and positive thoughts. I know she felt them as well as the rest of us. She still has a long road ahead of her with the recovery but I know she's a strong person and will be back to her normal self in no time.

More later...Have a good weekend.

This Week

2008-09-22T15:36:00.000-04:00

Just so you know I will not be on that much any more the rest of the week so nothing good better happen while I'm on my hiatus! My sister will be having surgery tomorrow (Tues) and I will be spending all my time in Winston-Salem at Baptist Hospital. Everyone, Please say a special prayer for her. This is something she knew was coming and was ready for it but now that the time has come she is really anxious and rightfully so. I know some of you have sisters or you have someone who is as close to you as a sister, but for me my sister is my "best friend". We are very close and I just don't know what I would do with out her. So please keep her in your thoughts and prayers because I know The Lord has everything in control.
So this will be it for me until the end of the week or there bouts but then again sometimes I don't post anything in a week or so.....at least my next post will be about good news following surgery and recovery.
Hope everyone has a blessed week and will post again soon!!!

"The Call"

2008-09-17T14:27:00.000-04:00

Well, I got the call that mother's hate to get.....Ms. Templeton this is .....at Reidsville High, your daughter Julie has been hurt and we need you to come to the school as soon as you can. Well, Can you guess how fast I got there? Yep pretty darn fast!!!
She was of course playing volleyball and landed wrong her ankle. The girls all said they heard it "POP" and she went down. By the time I got there they had an ice pack on her ankle but it was as big as a soft ball almost. I just knew it was broken. All the girls were standing around her and she was just crying....Not sure if it was a pain cry or I can't play volleyball cry, but anyway
Here we go to the ER to get it x-rayed and believe it or not we were only at the hospital for about an hour. Yep that's right an hour in the ER at Annie Penn. That has got to be a record.
Results came back no broken bones that they could see but it was swollen so it could be a hair-line fracture and they just can't see it yet. No volleyball for her for at least a week and she is in an air cast and on crutches......and mama is finally breathing a sigh of relief.
I know some of you know what I'm talking about!. I had the worst thoughts driving to the school yesterday. She's broken her leg, she's hit her head and is unconscious......you know how it is. So when it's just an ankle it was a relief knowing it could have been so much worse. So she's not playing right now but still will go and support her team and maybe just maybe will get to play next week but she will have to wear a ankle support to keep it from being hurt again. The next time (hopefully there won't be one but you never know) we may not be so lucky.

It's Friday!!!!

2008-09-12T10:11:00.000-04:00

Well It's Friday and all is well. I know my last post was about Monday and so depressing so now I've decided to write about Friday and nothing but good stuff...

To start with Julie had a game yesterday in Greensboro and though they tried really hard they still could not pull off there first win. However they did play a great 2nd game and only lost by 5 points which I might say is a GREAT improvement because they usually loose by at least 15 or more. After all, this is there first year and all the girls are new and have no clue how to play volleyball. Julie has only played with our church when we played and really now....were no good either so the concept of actually playing in a game is all new to her and everyone else. The most important thing I tell her is to have fun. If you don't win a game this season at least have fun and enjoy your time with friends. That is one thing I really like about her coach. She doesn't promote winning (which would be a good thing) but she wants them to focus on teamwork and having a good time. Her daddy and I try to go to her games whether they are home or away because we want her to know we support her in every way! WIN OR LOSE!

Tonight is the big rival game in Wentworth...Rockingham VS Reidsville. OK now I know I'm a little partial when it comes to Reidsville Rams....State Champs...but I really hope it's a good game. We most of the time just blow away the competition but we could have an off night and they could possibly have an on night and we could walk away with our first loss since sometime in 06 I believe....and just because we have some friends kids that go there and some that went there just makes it all the more SWEEEEETTTTTT when we win...hehehehe!!!

Now you know why we look forward to Friday's. We just love going to football games and now that we have a girl playing volleyball we go to those games as well. Support your school as well as your kids!!!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY TO ALL!!!

It's Monday....AGAIN

2008-09-08T10:46:00.000-04:00

It's Monday again and as I sit here I was just wondering does anyone else dread Monday's like I do? It just seems like the weekend goes by so fast you don't even have time to do anything and then before you know it it's Monday and were back at work, school and the normal hustle and bustle of the work week.

I guess I just have the Monday blues today so I thought I would share them with others so now everyone has them with me. I was always told to share so just doing what I was told to do.
If anyone has any advice on how to get over this I would really love to hear it. Maybe if I was a little more excited about my job it wouldn't seem so bad but having to come to work when you really don't know what's happening from one day to the next does tend to get on ones nerves occasionally.

Anyway, I hope everyone has a good week despite my depressing blog for today. Maybe tomorrow will bring a better day as well as a better conversation piece.

HAPPY MONDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

2008-08-30T09:43:00.001-04:00

YEAH....Today's my big day. The kids and Daniel are cooking me breakfast and tonight I get to go eat at my fav...place Olive Garden!!! Can't wait!!!!!

Hope everyone has a good day...

Turning "40"

2008-08-28T17:45:00.000-04:00

Ok so my birthday is Sat and yes I will be 40! Oh my 40 I can hardly believe it. Just doesn't seem possible. How can I be 40?

Don't get me wrong.....I am very thankful that the Lord has seen fit to give me these years, but the thing is I just don't feel like I should be 40. Does that make any sense to anyone? It's kinda hard to explain. I guess I've just always thought of my self as "the young one" after all I am the "baby" in my family so my older brother and sister are the "old" ones and I'm the baby!!!

My wonderful mother and sister gave me an OH No the BIG "40" party at church last night. It was really nice. I got a lot of nice cards and even one sympathy card (thanks Sherri and Megan), Candles (love those candles) I burn them everyday so I was in need of new ones, couple of gift cards to Pete's (our all time favorite place to hang out on Sunday nights after church), And best of all MONEY!!! I am so blessed to have such a wonderful church family and could not have asked for a better birthday party! Even a 40th one.

Most of you who will read this are still young and haven't made it out of the 20's or 30's yet so you may think I am crazy or yes old but you know what? I am turning 40. It's a coming unless the good Lord decides to call me home before Sat or he comes back and takes us all home and what a wonderful birthday that would be.....so I better get use to being in the 40's club. I have so much to be thankful for, My wonderful family and I have pretty good health (physical not mental). All in all I guess 40 won't be so bad after all.

Will let you know how my big day goes Sat. and what special plans my wonderful husband and children have planned for me....Better be good!

Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend...Last holiday of the summer..Kinda sad. It's almost fall!

Till next time!

6 Things about meme

2008-08-27T09:51:00.000-04:00

OH Yeah!!! My first tag!!!! So exciting... Here goes

6 Random things about little ol' me

1. I am the world's worse for being late where ever I go. I can get up earlier each morning but somehow I am still late. How does that happen?

2. Do not like to clean bathrooms. Of course I do it because no one else will but I HATE to clean the shower! I wish they made a self cleaning bathroom. The world would be a better place...

3. I love shoes....What girl doesn't though right? Every time I go shopping I have to have a new pair of shoes. It's to the point that my hubby is saying one more pair and it's off with your head!!

4. I could eat at El Parral everyday....I just love there food and in fact we eat there so much when we walk in by the time we are seated....they have 4 tea's on the table along with dip and chips. Aren't we special??? Not really just don't like to cook!

5. In fact that's my number 5. I really don't like to cook. If I can get out of it anyway I will. The one thing about cooking is a messy kitchen and dishes. Don't like those either. But I do cook. Even though you can't tell it by my kids (they all are skinny), I do make sure they have something to eat everynight for supper as well as breakfast...the most important meal of the day.

6. Last but not least....I'm really liking this blogging thing!!! Not sure what I am doing some of the time but it's really fun learning. I'm finding out you really are never to old to learn.

I did enjoy this as well as reading others. You can really learn a lot about people doing this...

Have fun reading all about me!

My Weekend

2008-08-19T09:22:00.000-04:00

Ok I know you all are just dying to here about my weekend Home Alone haha! Actually Justin and I hung out Friday night and that was really cool. I don't get to do that to much with him anymore. Good mother/son time was really a big deal to me.

Then on Sat. I was going to sleep in a little but surprise Julie calls at 7AM (she missed her mommy but that was ok because I missed her to) so I talked with her a while before they started out that morning. Did my normal Sat cleaning then mama and I decided to go shopping. What better way to spend a Sat than to go shopping and actually get to look for me something and not the girls. When we usually go shopping it's all about them but this time it was all about ME!! Well almost, I had to look for my sister something too. Her birthday is Thursday so had to find her a birthday present.

I did find me something but mama said I couldn't have it until my birthday which is not until next Sat. Don't you hate that. You find something you really like and then find out you can't have it right then....But she paid so have to do what mama says....

Then surprising to me they were on there way back home and was back by 5:30 or so. I was glad. I really did miss them...Yes, even Daniel!. After hearing all the funny and not so funny stories (poor Ryan) we were off to eat.

Well, there you go...My glorious weekend home alone has come and gone. Even though it was short I enjoyed my ME time but was really glad to have my family back home all together!!!!

Till next time!!!!

Home Alone

2008-08-14T15:20:00.000-04:00

Ok so I'm getting ready to be home alone for the weekend well kinda, Justin will be home but he's hardly ever home when he's home....

So What to do? Get a good sappy movie and my box of tissues and just cry my eyes out all by myself? I could give the house a really good cleaning and throw away stuff while nobody's home so I don't have to hear "Don't throw that a way I want to keep it". NA, that sounds like to much work. I'll wait on that one.

This is just so strange to me because I am never home alone. I always have someone home and usually it's Daniel but he's going with the church to help out on a Mission project which I'm really glad he is going to watch over the girls. I can't go because of work so they were going without either one of us going. That just doesn't happen. Ok call me over protective but I don't send my kids anywhere that I'm not there or daddy's not there. Yes, I know how old they are but there still my babies and I want to be with them where ever they go. They don't care for it to much but that's to bad!!!! A whole other story!!!!

Anyway will let you know what my big weekend plans are later on when I decide.

Movie Night

2008-08-11T09:27:00.000-04:00

Hello All, This is my very first post and I am so excited, so here goes,

The girls wanted to go see Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 this past weekend. So as always I went to read up on the movie to make sure it was ok to watch. What was so confusing to me was one website I went on said the movie was ok but had some things in it that may not be sutiable for some age kids. Then I go on another site and it talked about how good the movie was and it had some great issues on love, friendships and loyalty. I just wish everyone could have the same views on movies but then again people have different views and opinion's so why should movie critics be any different?. I guess that's what makes the world go round.?

So what to do???? After discussions with the girls we decided to go see the movie. If I didn't like it I explained that we would leave (we have done this before) if I didn't feel the movie was appropiate for us to watch. My sister, Jessica, Julie and myself were off to see the movie. I have to admit the movie was really good. I had my reservations but honestly it was really good. I was not offended by anything in the movie or was I uncomfortable with anything I saw or heard. I actually cried at some parts which is not so unusual for me I cry at sappy commercial's. Anyway, like I said before to each his own opinion but I was really glad we went to see this movie.

My review was a thumb's up!!!!! Not that it matters much but thought I would give it anyway.

Sheila

mommyuf3

Twilight Saga: Eclipse

My dog Sasha Ann

Nameing your children

Valentines Day!

Another Snow Day????

Disappointment

It's been almost a year since my last post.!

Friday Fill-ins

My Weekend....

Friday-Fill In

Coming Soon....Valentines Day!

Friday Fill Ins

Friday Fill-Ins

I'm Still Here....I think...

Friday Fill-Ins

Happy New Year Pictures....

Friday Fill-Ins

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas

Friday Fill-Ins

Friday Fill-Ins

Just random....

Friday Fill-Ins

Shopping and Stress go hand in hand....

Pre-Thanksgiving Blessings

Friday Fill-Ins

"Thanksgiving-More Than A Word"

More Questions....

Friday Fill-In's

Happy Veteran's Day

Friday Fill In's

Wordless Wed....Sorta

We Survived the Dentist

What Does Your Favorite Candy Say About You?

Friday Fill-In's

Girls In My Circle

My First Blog Award

Friday Fill-In's

The Birthday Girls.....

Monday Blues.....

Friday Fill-ins

My First Friday Fill In's

Ive'been tagged

Good News

This Week

"The Call"

It's Friday!!!!

It's Monday....AGAIN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Turning "40"

6 Things about meme

My Weekend

Home Alone

Movie Night