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~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-11-18T16:14:00.006-05:00

I wish....................................All terrorists were into fashion...it would make them so much easier to spot!

I wish.......................This wasn't how I've been feeling lately.

I wish.............................to see what she makes him wear at their wedding!

I wish...................................men got smarter with age.....but alas............

I wish.......................that today's society was smart enough not to need this sign.

I wish......................budget cuts weren't hitting our schools so hard.

I wish...................budget cuts weren't hitting the workplace as well.

I wish..........................people would think a little harder before they name their business.

I wish......................................the 70's would come back...dayum men were hot back then!

I wish......................truth in advertising wasn't quite so....honest.

I wish............................my daughter Lacey would quit working out. I used to be able to put some fear in her when she needed to behave...it's not so easy now that she knows she can kick my butt!

I wish..............................this didn't make me laugh because I can relate! (just kidding hubby)

I wish..........................that my new job was an interpreter. I don't even speak Japanese and I'm pretty sure I could do as good a job as this guy did!

I wish......................this hair style would come into fashion....I'm pretty sure I could rock it!

I wish..............................I was a senior citizen....they can get away with anything and still be cute!

I wish......................................to say....Amen.

I wish.................................the government wasn't running the auto industry.

I wish.....................................he was my Grandpa!

Thanks for joining me for another "I wish Wednesday". I wish I could get my blog mojo back so I could show up here more often.....does anyone know a cure?

Friendship, Hope, & a whole lot of Love ♥

2009-10-08T11:47:00.005-04:00

Hey everyone....I know I've been a very very bad blogger as of late. But winter is coming and that means less weeds and more computer time!

If I can....please let me borrow a few minutes of your blogging time for a very special friend. Back several months I did a post about going to the Boston Marathon with my dearest friend on the planet Lori Scovill. It was a huge surprise to me how much I enjoyed the experience and the amount of inspiration I got from the hard work and extreme dedication those runners have. Coming up on November 1st my friend Lori will be one of those ~~bat crap crazy~~ dedicated runners at the New York City Marathon. YUP a pretty dang big deal. I am immensely proud of her...she blows me away with her ability to meet this challenge. I am so excited to get to see her and her husband run, and to stand on the sideslines screaming my head of like a lunitic, cheering them on. Luckily we'll be in New York where lunatics run rampant so I won't stand out in the crowd.

I'd like to share with you the beautiful heartfelt words of my friend Lori about why she runs...and who she is running for......It will touch your heart I'm sure.
Running in Honor of Joseph O. Davidson

“When I think of words to describe Joe the first one that comes to my mind is integrity; others are unwavering faith, friendship, kindness, and gentleness. He is a wonderful father and an incredible husband.” ~Kathy Davidson

“Joe Davidson was my mentor and will always be my friend. He is an intellectual giant, a scholar, and a gentleman. He is a legend at the Language and Culture Center at University of Houston, where he served as director for twenty-three years. From the early onset of Parkinson’s, I saw him quietly and courageously continue to work with grace and dignity and great purpose. He is my hero.”

~ Joy S.Tesh, Director of the Language and Culture Center, University of Houston

“Dr. Davidson was more than just my Spanish teacher. He taught me how to be a better person.”

~ Nathan Scovill

Dear Friends,
Terry and I are excited to run the New York City Marathon to raise money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation to cure Parkinson’s disease. On November 1, 2009, I will put on my shoes and run 26.2 miles in honor of Dr. Joseph O. Davidson. Why do I run? And why the Michael J. Fox Foundation?

This has been a challenging year for most of the people I know and love. When faced with problems as enormous as disease or widespread economic hardship, it can be difficult to feel hopeful, or to believe that there is anything one person can do to turn the tide. But what I KNOW, what I have learned from my experience is this: It is the small, loving, positive things we do that become the strength and momentum that does turn the tide, that does create positive outcomes, that does change the world.

Two years ago, I didn’t run—ever. Marathoning is a new sport for me. It has taught me so much about life. You can’t run a marathon on marathon day if you don’t practice for weeks and weeks in advance. Marathons aren’t about marathon day. Marathons are about the small, seemingly inconsequential daily choices you make while you train. Marathon victories (for us mortals who just aim to finish) begin at four in the morning on a regular Saturday when it’s 88 degrees and humid outside. It’s won when you get out of bed and do your long run anyway. According to Marathoners, there are two halves to a marathon--the first twenty miles and the last six. What I’ve learned is that the first twenty miles on Marathon day happen because you train well for the previous 20 weeks. Success in the first twenty miles of a marathon is earned during those “private,” day-to-day victories.

That’s why marathoners say that you run the first twenty miles with your body and the last six miles with your heart. They are right. At some point after running the first twenty miles, your body is finished and you hit “the wall.” That’s why the second half of the marathon is the “heart half.” You have to run it with your heart because your body is finished. It also explains why crowd support makes such a huge difference on Marathon day. Being cheered on gives you strength you didn’t know you had and carries you over the tough spots. There is nothing quite like having someone in the crowd read the name on your running bib and cheer just for you, “Come on, Lori. You can do it.” I would not have finished the Houston Marathon without the love, cheers and encouragement of my friends and family. Cheers literally help runners reach beyond the pain and find their heart.

I told my high school best friend, Nikki, that she needed to come see the Boston Marathon. I was there to watch another best friend, Veronique, run. Nikki told me running was “not a spectator sport.” She came anyway. During our adventure, Nikki found herself sitting at the bottom of “Heartbreak Hill.” It is the third of three long, steep hills that just happen to occur in the “heart half” of the Boston marathon. Folks are already tired and bleeding when they reach the bottom of Heartbreak Hill. They are spent. You can see the pain on their faces. A former runner was standing next to Nikki trying to cheer runners on. He couldn’t find the right words to say. Nothing he shouted seemed to help. Then he shouted, “Heartbreak Hill? Heartbreak Hill? You OWN this hill! You OWN this hill!” Runners heard him. They smiled. They gathered their strength. They picked up their pace. They found their wings and ran up that hill. Nikki had to fight back tears as she told her husband the story.

Joe Davidson is an amazing man (read below for more details J). He is also an extremely private man. Joe Davidson has faced with dignity and courage his private, daily battle with Parkinson’s disease. He has done this for years now. I feel immensely honored that Joe has allowed me the privilege to run for him and to gather a crowd to cheer him on during what must be the “heart half” of his race. I told Nikki’s story to Joe the same day I asked him for a picture to put on my Michael J. Fox Foundation webpage. Joe smiled and said, “What we really need is a picture of me at the bottom of Heartbreak Hill.”

That is why I am running the NYC Marathon for the Michael J. Fox Foundation to cure Parkinson’s disease. That is why I am sending this letter. We need your help. Your support, your cheers, your messages, your love, your encouragement and your contribution WILL cheer Joe on in his fight to beat Parkinson’s disease. Your willingness to get involved in a little way WILL make a big difference. Your response is just what is needed for researchers to be able to pick up the pace, to find a cure, to develop wings to help Joe up this long and difficult hill. I believe the Michael J. Fox Foundation, more than any other organization, is uniquely and strongly positioned to find the cure for Parkinson’s disease. There is hope. The hope is us. Run with me.

JOE, YOU OWN THIS HILL!

Thank you friends!
Lori Scovill

To make a donation and to leave Joe a message, click the link below.

http://tiny.cc/ayHM7

I'd like to thank Lori for allowing me to post this beautiful message of hope and love. She is an amazing woman and I can't wait to help give her "wings" in New York next month.

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-09-09T10:15:00.011-04:00

I wish..........................that I had known earlier why it took my hubby so long in the bathroom. Suddenly it all makes more sense. Notice the "free do not disturb sign" I hate to break it to you buddy...but if you own this game....you ARE disturbed.

I wish.........................to inform the makers of "Uro Club" that you ain't fooling anyone! Yes...that's right....it's a fake golf club that comes with an attached towel that you URINATE INTO...... I'd hate to see the version made for lady golfers!

I wish............................the makers of children's toys would "re-think".....sure... Every little girl should have her own toy stripper pole.

I wish......................to tell the subway people...."You can't blame the ladies" they probably all got a "peek a boo" stripper pole for their 7th birthday!

I wish.......................the makers of the "bump it" would have stuck with the human market. Although this bitch is "workin it"!

I wish............................ I'd known sooner that dogs could read! Crap I'm in so much trouble if Crumpet finds my blog!

I wish.......................You'd all stop hatin on me.

I wish..................we had even more of these dedicated law officers.

I wish.........................I could get married all over again....just to wear these shoes.

I wish....................I could get married again and infuse some honesty into the event.

And after that happens.............this happens.......

I wish.........................to say (while we're on the subject of weddings) that there is a cool new blog where you can tell all those stories about your hubby and his dopey shenanigans that you can't post on your own blog. Lets face it...we can only dish so much dirt without fear of him actually reading our blogs someday. So check out "stupid things husbands do" and share your REAL stories.

I wish.........................to declare that under no circumstances do I condone violence of any kind...............well........maybe just a little.

I wish.........................to never be on the train whose engineer needs this sign.

I wish...............................to ask the question...........

I wish...................that my daughter Lacey didn't have me on an "eating lifestyle change" I've been on this DIET (yes honey I said the bad word) for so long....I'm having some unusual cravings.........

I wish...................that my "eating lifestyle change" will start working so I can fit into this new luxury apartment.

I wish........................I didn't listen to Lacey about changing my eating habits...heck who knew all I needed to do was get my teeth fixed?????

I wish...................to inform my hubby.... IF you give me this as a gift..... I'm gonna start sleeping with one eye open and a gun under my pillow....I'm just sayin...

I wish.............................His mother had been a member of "planned parenthood"

Thanks for stopping by for another I wish Wednesday....and here's to wishing all your "gettin skinny" wishes come true! As for me......I'm heading for the chocolate.

I'M FREAKING TICKED OFF!

2009-08-22T11:47:00.005-04:00

Hey everyone. I know I haven't been around much...and that will continue for a little while longer. Summer demands my attention.

However I have to take a second and do something that is out of the ordinary for me here on my blog. I know I usually keep it light and none to serious. But I'm pretty ticked off at the moment. So bear with me while I am serious and angry for a moment.

For any of you who are fans of Glenn Beck, and appreciate his honest and straight forward TV show and radio show...you've probably heard that some of his sponsors have pulled their ads. The liberal media like the Huffington Post and others are trying to silence him and get him off the air. It's amazing to me that "Liberals" are the first people to SCREAM "Freedom of Speech" when they have something to say. But are also first in line to try and shut up anyone who doesn't agree with them. Well ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. We as conservatives have sat by long enough and let them push us around. We have jobs and families we love and take care of, and in so doing, we have less time to attend protests and write letters and generally harrass anyone who disagrees with us. But the time has come to start fighting back. This country is never going to survive unless good and decent people take action.

It is a simple thing to go to the websites of the companies who have pulled their ads, find the contact information at the bottom of their web page, and send a quick email. If we all let them know that we will no longer be buying their products or shopping in their stores as long as they are trying to silence a good and decent man who is only telling the truth. The fact that these companies caved in to the liberal media needs to be addressed. If you can take a few minutes and send emails to any or all of the following companies it would be a "very good thing".

Walmart, Best Buy, Travelocity, Geico, SC Johnson, CVS, Mens Warehouse, Radio Shack, Proctor & Gamble, State Farm, and Sargento Cheese.

I don't expect all of my readers to agree with me. That's one of the best things about this country, we're allowed to have and voice our opinions. I have lots of liberal friends and readers who already think my political views are nuts. Which is fine...I think civil people can agree to disagree. I just felt compelled to try and do something to stop this from happening to a good man. It's amazing how much power we have if we just use it. Thanks for letting me RANT. And I hope you're all happy, safe, and having a great summer!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~(10 minutes early)

2009-08-04T21:30:00.007-04:00

I'm baaaaaaaack. And I'd just like to say thanks to all of you who actually noticed I was gone. It's heart warming to know I was sort of missed. And I missed you all so very much. I can't wait to catch up on what everyone has been doing. Although It's gonna take me awhile. . . . .

I wish...........that I could say that I haven't ever seen this look on my hubby's face. ..but I have....and more than once.

I wish..........................I was a cat....they get away with everything.

I wish................my summer wardrobe was this stylish!

I wish.....................to tell Weight Watchers.....GET OFF MY BACK ALREADY!

I wish......................To say AMEN! Piddle on toilet seats is not classy....you ever sit before a thorough inspection?????

I wish.........................to give kudos for keeping it on the rail. Nice work!

I wish.......................Personal responsibility was still in style.

I wish......................to get me one of these snazzy mailboxes. Heck...most of the stuff that goes in mine is total crap anyway!

I wish.....................that mine came with the recliner option.

I wish....................to reserve a burial plot...dude's gonna need one.

I wish...................Ozzie hadn't left me for this woman....or was it for the squash?

I wish.............this wasn't true. ....but sadly my septic tank and Washington are filled with the exact same crap!

I wish.....................we all had a mommy to love us this much. All together now.....AWWWWWWWWW

I wish...................no wait....I KNOW I'm gonna have me one of these babies when I get old and feeble. You'll be gettin the heck out of my way or wishin you had!

I wish.......................I could take Kristina to New York....although this "almost made it to New York" post is too hilarious to miss...so maybe it was good she didn't make it. (and Kristina....why is your crotch so close to your ankles....and below your dress???)

I wish...............to also inform Kristina that THIS is how you work a "Bump it"!!

Thanks for dropping by....and I hope your wishes come true faster than I publish new posts!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-06-17T12:06:00.007-04:00

I wish.......................Everyone would recycle

I wish.....................my dogs weren't so full of crap so this would work! However I know I could do it by sticking it their ears!!!!

I wish.........................I knew what they did with them after they win????

I wish...................I understood... Call me old fashioned...but whatever happened to Tinker toys?

I wish..............roller skates hadn't gone all "fashion forward"

I wish.......................to tell the makers of Slim Fast......YOU'RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER GRILL if this is gonna work for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish..........................we could just make her go away. (BUT NOW YOU KNOW WHAT TO WEAR FOR HALLOWEEN!)

I wish......................I could come up with a caption for this....but it doesn't need one.

I wish.........................to point out that the quarter doesn't buy you the whole machine there sweetie!

I wish........................They made snowsuits in adult sizes.

I wish.....................to say go ahead...wet yourself. I would!

I wish..................that all of you my bloggy friends....have summers full of THIS!

AND THAT YOU DON'T FORGET ME WHILE I'M GONE!

~♥~ I WISH WEDURSDAY ~♥~the late addition

2009-06-11T17:33:00.007-04:00

I wish..................to give Kudos to the Ad agency...now that's funny!

I wish.........................to say.............Me too!

I wish................To thank Jannie Funster for giving me the chance to win this CD!!! It's so cool to blog-know a professional singer! And my favorite song.....#8 Sugar lady! You rock my friend!

I wish........................my fire alarm was this clever....those Rednecks think of everything!!!

I USED to wish................I had a sister.....not so much now. Nothing like multiplying your geekiness times two.

I wish................to give a BIG thanks to the hip and cool Diapaola mom over at Chicken Nuggets of Wisdom for giving away this AWESOME Purseket. You just put your stuff in the pockets..........put it inside your purse......

And it conforms to whatever size purse you have.....and you look like you got all your chit together....WOO HOO!

I wish...................my dog was this well behaved.

I wish................................to let this be a warning to all horny moose. Seriously this is not photo shopped. In Fairbanks Alaska they were laying new power cables which were strung on the ground for miles. The moose are rutting right now and very agitated. He was thrashing around and got his antlers stuck in the cables. When the men (miles away) began pulling the lines up with their big equipment, the moose went up with them. They noticed excess tension in the lines and went looking for the problem. He was still alive when they lowered him to the ground. He was a huge 60 inch bull and slightly peeved!!!

I wish...................for everyone to go over to "Note to Mom" and read this VERY short....VERY funny post. Devon's blog has the coolest layout I've ever seen....so you don't want to miss it!

I wish.........................I could be offended...I might be when I stop laughing.

I wish...............................this wasn't going to creep me out for months.

I wish........................to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to the sweet and wonderful Shari over at My Cottage of Bliss. She had a contest and this was one of the prizes.....it holds my Salt City Candles perfectly....and it is GORGEOUS. Thanks Shari for your beautiful blog and great giveaway!

I wish.................we could go back to the days when Barbie wore evening gowns and fur coats....this "reality Barbie" crap bums me out. BARBIE DOES NOT POOP SCOOP in my little world!!!!!!

I wish....................to go back to the days when shoes looked like.........SHOES!

I wish...........................to keep my eyes in....thanks anyway.

I wish...............to present reason #14 why I like swimming pools.

I wish................to remind you all...that although I love it when you visit.....please be kind and remember this is a "no-smonking" blog.

Here's to hoping your wishes come true...and your world stays SMONK FREE.

Proof I sometimes get off this chair...........

2009-06-06T22:03:00.011-04:00

This is my first time joining in on Metamorphisis Monday. Thanks to Susan from "Between Naps on the Porch" for the invite ! Go there to check out some other great transformations!

Since I've been using the excuse of "yard work" to explain why I've been such a crappy blogger lately.....I figured I'd better prove that I've actually been doing it.

Those of you who have been visiting here for awhile may remember our little patio transformation that took place about 6 months ago....for those who don't remember the "ugliness" of it all...here is a reminder...

Before.......

After................
and how it looks after the last few weeks of work................15 Hostas, Solomon Seal, Jacobs ladder, a couple of Fox Gloves, Pachysandra, and some Impatiens in pots to add a little color.

This was the sickly patch of grass we were left with after they tore things up.........
And here is the way it looks now.....

I planted 3 big yummy Hydrangeas and some Potentilla, a wisteria vine, and laid down a doggy trail with some slate. Since that is the trail they've been taking for the last year, I figured I'd better leave it for them to run through. Or suffer the consequences of them bounding through the bushes.

Another HIDEOUS before.........

After....................

And now................

UGH............

And......getting there...... It won't look so weirdly lopsided when the wisteria starts to spread up the string. We're hoping it will cover most of this side of the shed and spread over the eaves. Oh and check out my topsy turvy tomato...I sure hope it grows. Hopefully this year the bunnies won't get them all!

November 2008

June 2009

And here's a quick peek of how the pond garden is doing. This is our 4th summer here and things are finally starting to fill in..... although I'm pretty sure I can still find some bare spots if I see any irresistible plants!

There isn't a lot of color yet....but by next month things should be blooming ...or they will be if the rascally rabbits don't devour everything!

♥ I WISH (it was still) WEDNESDAY ♥

2009-06-04T12:27:00.012-04:00

I wish.....................................I had a pair of these....and a cat.......I can see endless amusement.

I wish.....................to inform you that when you reach the point in life that you feel it necessary to "wear" your alcohol....it's time to STOP drinking!

I wish.......................I could borrow some one's baby. My favorite part...the heading that says "make your child work for their keep".

I wish..........................everyone would go to "Shark Bait" and read the hilarious post on Terrorist training. Heck read em all....she makes me laugh!

I wish.......................The bulls won more often!

Crumpet wishes.........PEOPLE WOULD STOP THE GROOMING INSANITY!!!!!

I wish...................to thank Laura from "my life in Kentucky" for making this adorable collar and neck ties for the boys. The fabric is so PERFECT...and I LOVE THEM! Click HERE to visit her totally awesome Etsy Shop!

I wish.........................to inform pet owners.....pick your dog chew toys carefully....

I wish..........................ummm.....uhhhh....... what was I going to say?

I wish...............................to thank my parents for never doing this to us.

I wish..........................They'd learn to clean them too!

I wish........................that I wasn't secretly jealous.

I wish....................My hubby had a different sense of humor...I laughed till I cried...he didn't think it was even slightly funny......You?

I wish...................I could say I look that good in a pencil skirt.

I wish......................to start a "therapy fund" for this man and his kid.

Thanks for stopping by for another late IWW......I hope all your wishes come true this week....and that you never have to dress up like a Jack a$$

Crumpet & Ozzie meet Buck!

2009-05-30T20:20:00.002-04:00

Things have been pretty busy over at "Jeff & Me + Three". And their friend Buck hasn't been getting out lately. So Jori decided that it would be good if she sent Buck traveling on his own. That way he could see the world, and get out of her hair for a few months. I love having guests, so I jumped at the chance to have Buck come and spend some time with us. (check out the Buck button on my sidebar to see where else he's been).

TO BE CONTINUED..........

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-05-27T10:39:00.013-04:00

I wish.................................That total dorks ruled the world. We'd be so much more amused.

I wish...................................The "pro choice" groups didn't also make street signs. They're just not nice people.

I wish/hope......................my hubby doesn't see this product....because Ozzie might be in some trouble.

I wish................that all of you people who buy plush stuffed poop for your kids......

would start thinking outside the box....there is a WHOLE NEW WORLD in stuffed toys out there..............

I wish.....................newspapers hired better proof readers...but hey this would be a great product!!!

I wish.....................to post this as proof of why I get lost driving in New England.....See.... It's not my fault!!

I wish...........................someone could explain the concept of "LOGIC" to the highway department.

I wish.............................That you will take a second and go to "Inside Aileigh's Heart" and read about her "SPARKLING BOOBIES"...it will make you giggle.

I wish............................never to have a toilet clog so bad that I am desperate enough to try this. Lets say it all together now..........."EWWWWWWWWW"

I wish......................That I wasn't afraid of kids today.....gee anyone else think that alcohol and guns might be the wrong message to send about PROM!

I wish............................Sporting events had a "dress code"

I wish.............................to own one of these....and to be able to wear it to work!!!!

I wish...................My hubby was more "hip" when it came to keeping up with the latest trends....heck it would be great to borrow from HIS closet!

I wish.........................To point out that making Fake I.D. is not for everyone. And to Inform Mr. Jose Pacheco that Mensa won't be calling him any time soon.

I wish.......................This didn't scare the BEJEEBIES out of me. I'm gonna have to sleep with the light on.

I also wish to pat myself on the back for actually getting this done on Wednesday...sometimes I amaze myself. And here's to hoping that all your wishes come true...and you don't have to go into the basement to find them!

♥ I NEED A BIG FAVOR ♥

2009-05-23T22:54:00.010-04:00

I need a big favor from all my bloggy friends.

You all know my sweet daughter Lacey...........

She is in a contest on a web site and she would LOVE it if you'd take half a second to vote for her. You don't have to fill anything out or do anything but click by her name.

Just scroll to the bottom of the page (and don't get depressed by all these gorgeous girls with hard bodies ) At the bottom of the page is a list of the names.....she is listed as "Live and Love" just click the dot by her name and then the vote button and you're done. It's really easy and Lacey would REALLY appreciate it! Just click HERE.

Thanks a lot...you guys are the BEST!

~♥~ I WISH WEDURSDAY ~♥~

2009-05-21T09:16:00.014-04:00

I wish.........................flowers planted themselves and gardens had a "self weeding" button. But since they don't...I'm going to be missing in blogland for a little while.....I have to tame the mighty jungle out there.

I wish..........the Pepsi people would clarify that whole "The taste of a new generation" thingie......is this really what you had in mind???? And Nana..........if you start feeling an urge to sharpen your teeth....SWITCH TO COCA COLA!!!

I wish.................that the manufacturers of these lovely toys would make a stuffed plush toy version of SNOT, VOMIT, and SPIT so I could have an entire set of bodily excretions.

I wish...................someone had told me about the secret ingredient...no wonder my chicken doesn't make you want a second helping!

I wish.....................you'd all go check out Natalie at My life as Neil's wife....She makes me laugh and her post on brownies proves she is funny AND smart!

I wish.....................I had me some of this yummy stuff.....yeah baby....nothing says "eat me" like stuff that comes out of a toilet!

I wish.............................they had chosen a better place for the trigger and the plug.

I wish......................To NEVER drive this road without a "pass" of some sort.

I wish..............................For a plausible explanation????????????? And what the CRAP is that hairy thing in the tub??????

I wish..............................everyone would watch THIS vlog over at Jenni's "Jiggety Jigg...you'll find yourself smiling and chuckling all the way through it....she is just so blasted adorable!

I wish.....................to warn Kristina.............I'm buying one of these purple hairy suits...and then me and my purple fur are coming for you and your Snuggie....GAME ON!

I wish.........................I could stop laughing at this.

I wish.....................that since I get lost A LOT....that all confusing road signs would apologize to me.

I wish..................they'd be a little more specific...............

I wish...........................to add ................"JUST BARELY"

THANKS for stopping by for another IWW.....I love and miss you all....and if the weeds don't kill me I'll be seeing you sooooon. Until then....I hope all your bodily function wishes come true!

♥ TO CELEBRATE GENEROSITY ♥

2009-05-17T23:44:00.008-04:00

Sometimes we are lucky enough to have people in our lives that have an abundance of generosity.....people who are kind, thoughtful, and beautiful inside and out. I was lucky enough to enjoy some of those people in the last few weeks. Some are family, one was an old friend, and one is a new friend.....and all are so very precious to me.

Lilly is a new friend. If you haven't met her and Roy you are missing out on knowing an incredible couple. You can meet them over at "Roy's Progress" and I promise you'll be glad you did.

She is a total sweetheart...and if "generosity" had a poster girl....she would be it! She has touched my heart from the moment I first met her here in blogland. And I was so excited when I received a package from her in the mail....it was a sweet gift to say "thank you" just because. And let me tell you...the tears were flowing by the time I was done opening everything up. It started out with this beautiful bag..........

And inside were tons of brightly wrapped packages...all tied up in colorful silk ribbons...........
And inside...........things she KNEW would tickle me pink! Like this plaque....that dubs me a "goddess" and made me grin from ear to ear.
This recipe book which is totally cool....and I'm even going to cook...yup you heard me...my husband will be thanking her for this later!
Lilly knows I'm a make up ho....and check out all this luxurious stuff!
And of course she didn't forget Crumpet and Ozzie.................
And they LOVED their gift!!!!
I was so overwhelmed with all of the wonderful things....but when I opened this box...the tears just couldn't be stopped...I was sobbing so hard the dogs actually stopped eating their treats and came over to see what was up.
Lilly....the thoughtfulness, and the time you took to make this so very personal and all about me....well I will never forget it.

And lets not forgot the GIGANTO bottle of perfume!!! I SMELL SOOOO GOOD NOW!
I don't even know how anyone can even say "thank you" adequately for such thoughtfulness.......Lilly...you left me without words.

And as if that wasn't enough to make my entire year a great one...I got a Mother's Day surprise that was the best one EVER! My dear mom and my precious daughter Lindsey....flew in from Arizona and Texas...SURPRISE!!! And since I was suffering from some serious homesickness....it couldn't have come at a better time. It was so great to see them...and we had so much fun. We took the boys to Rock port so they could see the ocean for the first time ever..........

Let's just say that Crumpet is hoping it's the LAST time ever....he is NOT a fan of waves.

And then they surprised me with a little trip to New York City....where we had a Mother's day brunch at the world famous "Tavern on the Green" restaurant in Central Park....It was GORGEOUS. We got to eat in the chandelier room...which is my favorite! And then we went to see the Broadway production of "Chicago" it ROCKED!

We spent the rest of the week just relaxing, talking, and playing cards. And Lindsey cooked a wonderful meal for us. The first time ever that one of my kids actually cooked for me! She made the juiciest baked chicken, yummy potatoes, and mom & I chipped in and made some salad. She also made these NUMMY appetizers....they were so good we ate way to many...and they heated up perfectly the next day...so we ate more! You'll have to ask her for the recipe because they were beyond good! Go HERE and make her hand it over.

And you'd think that would be enough joy and wonderfullness in my life ...right? I mean nobody should be so greedy as to expect more. But I was also blessed by the generosity of my Best friend Lori who came to visit me last month. She decided to send me a "thank you" gift for having her as a guest in our home. Sheeesh like having her here wasn't a BIG enough gift! I miss her so much and it was so wonderful to see her again. But she has a heart the size of Jupiter so I shouldn't have been surprised when I received a package.......

Now I have to explain this one.....it's a long standing joke that my precious hubby always gets a sweater for every Christmas and Birthday gift.....and he NEVER wears sweaters. So Lori (handmade) this little sweater for him....even monogrammed it ...but kindly tucked a gift card inside to make up for the "sweater pain". It made us both laugh so hard. And it's the best sweater he's ever received! And there was one for me too...from Pottery Barn...WOO HOO Nikki's going shoppping!!!
And of course she didn't forget the boys. Her and I had taken a trip down to Cape Cod .....so she sent some outfits and toys for the boys....so that next trip they'd be decked out in the proper "Cape Cod" attire.............

SO MY HEART IS FULL TO BURSTING WITH ALL THE LOVE I'VE RECEIVED FROM PEOPLE WHO MAKE THIS WORLD A WONDERFUL PLACE TO DWELL. THANK YOU TO ALL THE SWEET LADIES IN MY LIFE. I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY SWOLLEN HEART!!!!

♥

~♥~ I WISH WEDURSDAY ~♥~

2009-05-14T14:16:00.008-04:00

Yes...I'm aware it's Thursday and again I'm running behind. So in honor of being behind........I dedicate this "I wish Wednesday" to "all things rear".

I wish.........................I understood why she felt the need to fringe the hem.

I wish....................So many parents didn't waste all that tuition money. Yeah that's what we send em to college to learn!

I wish................................this was possible..... Although I'd probably still have to do it multiple times....it's a BIG job.

Crumpet wishes......................he could actually write and needed a pencil. He would totally buy this!

I wish............................to applaud the "enthusiasm" of our youth. And by the looks on the other guys faces....they wish to have copies of the picture!

I wish........................The one that's sneaking up behind him gets REVENGE.

I wish.......................to make sure Crumpet understands....that although mommy is laughing at this.....she doesn't think it's funny when YOU do it.

I wish.............................I hadn't had egg salad for lunch.

I wish.........................simply to answer the age old question.

I wish.......................to point out that THIS is the only occasion when golf is actually a sport!

I wish........................I knew where Ozzie was............

I wish...........................That since this is a post about BUTTS......to not leave out the biggest A@@ of them all.

I wish................................that even with all that hair.....he'd still trade me butts!

I wish.................................This had actually happened........and to thank the inventors of photoshop.

I wish...............................She knew when to say "when".

I wish..........................to declare this the WORST fad EVER....I wish I lived in the town of Flint where this is a crime.....and the best part is.... the police can catch them easily....they can't run in those stupid pants!!!

I wish......................that every child could have the chance to shoot out of an elephant's butt!

Thanks for stopping by for another "I wish Wednesday (or whatever the heck day I feel like making the post)......and no Butts about it, I hope all your wishes come true.

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~ The Thursday edition

2009-05-07T01:41:00.009-04:00

I wish.......................I wasn't feeling this overwhelmed! Sorry I've been such a bad blog visitor....things are just piling up and I can't seem to see my way clear....

I wish.........................I could do this.....ok that was actually my hubby's wish.

I wish........................I'd thought of this years ago.............

I wish.........................to introduce you to Carma from Carma Sez she will make you laugh.....and she might share a cheese ball or two if you're really nice.

I wish.............................to never never never hire a contractor who thinks this is a good idea.

I wish.......................I hadn't had to edit his sign....because even though it's naughty...its freaking funny.

I wish........................I had those boobs...but that's not the point of this....I wish I had thought of that caption.

I wish.......................She had a more fitting facial expression....somehow I think he's gonna wipe that smile off her face...

I wish...............................men were still this suave!

I wish......................I could hire these guys for my next party. BONUS!

I wish.........................that after he sells his house he doesn't move next door to me!

I wish.........................to not get run over by a pink Cadillac after this post....don't hurt me ladies...it's a joke!

I wish..................................I could find out where this bathroom is located.....I want to feel the magic!

I wish.........................that I was 1/10th as hilarious as this woman!!! Not like she needs the traffic....lord knows the woman has plenty of readers....but dang if you're not one of them you should be......Click HERE and then you can thank me later.

I wish..................to point out one more reason in the long list of why I don't go out past my ankles.

I wish.................to apologize in advance. I'm going out of town for a week, and when I get back I'm going to be buried in ~~rodents~~ yard work and other crap. So if I'm not around much please, oh please, forgive me. I'll try to catch up with you all when I can. Oh and don't post anything totally cool while I'm gone!!!

A WEEK OF RUNNING......and not to the fridge....

2009-05-03T22:27:00.008-04:00

I had the wonderful pleasure of having a visit from my Best friend in the world. We've been buddies since 6th grade .... and trust me, that's a LOT of years ago. I hadn't seen her for over 10 years so it was a huge treat to have her stay with me. One of the reasons for her visit (as if my fabulous company wasn't enough) was to come to the Boston Marathon. A good friend of hers was running in the race, and she wanted to be there to support her.

Now my friend Lori runs marathons herself......it still freaks me out to say that...but she does. The very thought of running over 26 miles, on purpose, just boggles my mind. Unless someone is in front of my carrying a large crate of chocolate...and someone else is chasing me with a bloody knife....then I'm NOT running anywhere! But for some sick reason Lori thinks it's FUN (go figure...and she's an incredibly intelligent person too so it makes no sense). She wasn't running in this marathon , but she did want to run the 5K on Sunday. So off we went to Boston so she could streak throught the city streets.

Pre-race.....struttin' her number.........

In the crowd.....hands in the air....making sure I was paying attention.

GOOOOOOO LORI!!!!!!!!!!!

Waving goodbye as she heads to the finish line.

And looking fresh and ready for anything after the race! I'd need a massage and a week off! But she was ready to stroll the streets of Boston. I was so proud of her....to me it's amazing that at ALMOST 50 she is still a super hero! YOU ROCK MY FRIEND!!!

The next day was the big race. So we went back to Boston to meet up with her friends for the main event. Since Lori is one of the coolest people on the planet, I wasn't the least bit surprised to find out her friends were sweet, fun, and fabulous too!

Veronique was the adorable lady running the race. She ran for Team Fox....a very worthy charity that you can read about HERE

The Boston Marathon is considered one of the hardest marathons in the world. One of the big reasons is because of a place called "Heartbreak Hill"...which is this incredibly long and very steep hill (it rises over 88 vertical feet and comes after several other large hills from miles 16 to 20) The runners come to this hill at the 21 mile mark. Which means that after running 21 miles and being at the worst part of the race, when your body has just about given up, they then get to climb the last of 4 vicious hills that sap what little strength they have left.

But as you can tell by these pictures....Vero made it look easy!

Her goal was to run the race fast enough to qualify to run the race again next year. Which she did with over 8 minutes to spare. Not only that, but she took about 40 minutes off her best marathon time ever.... UNBELIEVABLE!

I must say I wasn't sure what I'd think about watching my first marathon. But it was an awesome experience, and one I get to do again in November when Lori runs the New York City marathon. The dedication, endurance, and sheer strength of these athletes is something to see!

Congrats VERO....YOU ARE AMAZING!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-04-29T14:38:00.010-04:00

I wish...............................somone had told me this BEFORE my first marriage! And I think they call a man purse a "murse".....or so I'm told.

I wish.........................to use this as the perfect example of why I don't "cycle"......oh and also because I'm waiting for them to put a seat the size of my BUTT onto a bike! I don't wear a thong....I don't choose to RIDE ON ONE EITHER!

I wish............................to point out...that if you have enough curves.....even skimpy attire doesn't look so slutty.......ok maybe a little.

I wish.........................to direct you to a really fun blog...CHICKEN NUGGETS OF WISDOM I LOVE Dipaola momma!....and not only is her blog great fun...but she's having an awesome giveaway for the coolest contraption ever! Go check her out!

I wish......................to get one of these little gems for Mother's Day.....children...are you listening???

I wish...................to point out the ONLY guy in the crowd not concerned about a bat traveling at warp speed. Never mind the guy that got tagged....the scary calm dude is freaking me out!

I wish.............................I had know that Lysol was a feminine hygiene product...DAMN I've been using it wrong all these years!!!

I wish.........................that nobody gets offended by this....but dang it's cracking me up!!!!!

I wish..........................They made ads like this today. I love the soft and gentle treatment of a lady who gets around.....nowadays they'd just call her a skanky ho.

I wish...........................To introduce you to one of my new favorite bloggers Cherie at Bakow Babble. She makes me smile and laugh, and I love how honest she is. This post made me realize her and I would be good friends!

I wish...................................to say AMEN.

I wish..........................HUH?...............are those clogs????

I wish......................All the people who fight for abortion rights would be this honest!

Thanks for coming by for another "I wish Wednesday". And I hope this week all your naughty wishes come true. (except if you're one of my kids!!!)

SPEAKING OF KIDS...............

2009-04-26T09:29:00.005-04:00

I'd like to thank you guys for going over to my daughter Lindsey's new blog and welcoming her to blogland. You are the most amazing people! I still get totally blown away by the HUGE HEARTS that can be found here. So THANK YOU....well except for those of you who tried to encourage her to rat out her mother...YOU people I'm keeping a close watch on! :)

Since I'm on the subject of kids....

My other daughter Lacey has decided to expand her Personal Training job. I guess for her it's mixing business with pleasure....she is insane enough to actually love working out. I must have dropped her on her head when she was little.

So any of you ladies who live in the Utah County area and want to look like this............

Can check her out HERE.

And yes.....she takes after her mother.....I have a body EXACTLY like that....I just like to hide mine under massive rolls of fat and dimpled flesh.

~SHOCKED~PROUD~and a wee bit scared.......

2009-04-25T09:46:00.006-04:00

I am the proud and lucky mom of 3 amazing kids...and one wonderful daughter in law. And most days I feel blessed.....Some days....I feel just a tiny bit afraid. Today was one of those days.

I get a call from my middle daughter Lindsey, who lives in Texas. She has been visiting my blog for a couple of months now....and seems to enjoy it. But I NEVER expected in a million years that I would ever hear her say....."Mom I have a blog" .

After the shock wore off....I developed a small case of hives. Small being a relative term based on proportion to my body mass. Actually the hives would have covered most of Rhode Island. So with much trepidation I entered the URL and took my first peek at her brand spankin new blog. I encourage my children to develop their talents...really I do....but after watching the hilarious blog wars between Justine & Jill...I'm not sure I want to have all of my secrets revealed by my daughter. I kind of like only telling you guys the stuff I WANT you to know about me.

But alas those days might be over......if this artistic display is any indication....

So with GREAT fear and reluctance....I'd love for you all to hop over to Lindsey's blog....."At least my dog thinks I'm interesting" And tell her "HI" and "Welcome to blogland....now be nice to your mother". She would be thrilled to have the company.

And remember my dear daughter......Mommy knows where you live..........And hiding is NOT an option.

And on the next post I'll show you my other daughters new website.....

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-04-22T22:00:00.001-04:00

I wish..........................to say thanks to my wonderful friend Lori for spending the week with me. I had a blast! (more on that to come later). And to say I missed you guys while I was gone! I'll be spending the next few days trying to catch up on everything I missed on your blogs. But suffice it to say I had a great time...and am happy to be back!

I wish.....................to never see this face...and then hear the words "Mom I'd like you to meet my fiance".

I wish..................my hubby was this practical. It's very convenient...if you hate the earrings....you can just shoot him!

I wish...........................I could stop giggling over this one.

I wish...................to make it perfectly clear I don't think drug abuse is ever funny......in spite of that last picture....and this one..............

I wish...........................I could have lived in this era.....the world was a better place before we knew about saturated fats.

I wish.......................someone would explain this to me......on second thought...never mind.

I wish..............my Utah Jazz had drafted this guy! I'm getting kind of sick of getting our butts kicked by the Lakers.

I wish.................they wouldn't put up warning signs like this....I mean really...if you're that stupid we should just let you die.

I wish.......................Dr. Phil would STOP POINTING AT ME!!!!

I wish.........................to thank the Fragrant Liar,who as you know , has a totally hilarious blog. She honored me with what has to be the most sought after award in blogland. How can you not covet an award that comes with this description..."These amazing bloggers regularly produce content so remarkable that their readers would brave a raving pack of zombie chickens just to be able to read their inspiring words". I can honestly say that is the nicest thing anyone has ever said to me. Thanks woman! You made my day!

I wish..........................to give criminal kudos .....to what has to be the funniest use of spray paint!

I wish.....................to use this as a stellar example of why I think "wading" in the ocean is sufficient.

I wish.......................to make it perfectly clear.....it's not that we're "homophobic"....it's just that some of us don't look good in a bikini!

Thanks for stopping by for another "I wish Wednesday" and may all your wishes be flattering to your body type!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-04-15T13:31:00.026-04:00

I wish..............................Just to make you laugh with this one. Or is it just me who finds this kind of thing funny?

I wish.....................To say a GIGANTIC thank you to Kristen. She makes the most amazing hand stamped jewelry. I wish this picture did justice to how beautiful my new necklace is! Everything about it is perfection! Thank you Kristen...It is beyond what I dared hope for! Check out her work HERE....I promise you'll fall in love ♥

She wishes.......................the photographer had made sure the coast was clear before snapping the picture!

I wish.......................we came equipped with eyes in the back of our heads.

I wish.............................I'd known about this awesome diet solution years ago......I especially love the part about "no ill effects". Hmmmm other than the fact that you have WORMS LIVING IN YOUR BELLY!!!!

I wish ......................for you to click HERE and read this short and VERY funny post. I totally love her blog!

I wish.....................everyone would follow the "twirl once in the mirror" rule before they leave the house. Unless of course you want your butt smiling at strangers.

I wish..........................that some people's butts wouldn't smile at me!!! or is that a frown?

I wish.......................not everyone would play with sharp objects.

I wish.....................that everyone would go over and meet this sharp object. Swirl girl is one of the sharpest bloggers in the land. You'll definitely laugh at THIS.

I wish...................that every power point presentation came with shadow puppets!

I wish........................The Japanese manufacturers would take a second look at some of their ideas.

I wish............................to find me one of these signs.....HILARIOUS.

I wish....................All the international symbols were this accurate.

I wish..................that none of you will forget me while I'm

gone this week. I won't be able to post or visit. I'll be on a

girls week with my BFF who is flying in from Houston. See you in 7 days!

When ya gotta go.............

2009-04-12T23:26:00.013-04:00

Let's face it....one of the most important rooms in any home or business is the room where you do your business. Without one the world would be a "crappy" place.

So here's a little photo montage I'd like to entitle ......."The Ode to Snappy Crappers"

Is there such thing as too much...........

You couldn't just go poop here....it would need to be a "performance"!

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You've probably seen this one before...but it deserves another look....that IS a painted floor. I bet people take a step back when they open the door....and I'm not totally sure I could walk in there.

If floor art isn't your thing....how about ceiling art?

I'm pretty sure this concept will get most men to wash their hands........

And this one will convince women NOT to...........

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I adore this bathroom (located in Japan) I dig that you get to wear the skis.....And in this bathroom you don't go "wee" you go "WHEEEEEEEEEEEE"

And now for the Creme de la Creme of all bathrooms. This is actually a public restroom in Texas. Here is the view from the outside..................

And this is the view from the inside..................

It's one way glass...so nobody can see you......but...........

Could you potty here?????????

Something Sweet ♥ and Icky fingers

2009-04-11T00:00:00.001-04:00

Before I get into my post I just wanted to thank Jeannie from Jeannie's Happy World. She made this extraordinary card and sent it to me. I was so touched when I got it today. As you can see she is one very talented lady.

The beautiful embossed paper, the sparkly Fleur de lis, soft butterflies..the whole thing is a feast for the eyes. Thanks Jeannie I LOVE IT!

A year or so ago, I was looking for a bench for my master bedroom. I couldn't find anything I liked in the price range I was willing to pay. So I decided to build my own.

Just the other day my hubby said it would be nice to have a bench in our closet. He gets dressed in there in the mornings so he doesn't wake me up. And having a bench to sit on to put on socks and shoes would be really handy.

So I figured if I was going to build one I might as well do a post about the makings of a simple bench.

First stop.....off to Osgoods fabric warehouse. I ♥ this place. It is a wonderland of fabrics, trims, and so much more!

Gotta have some foam....they cut it to size for you...so you don't have to fight with it at home. I am all about someone else doing the hard work for me!

2 yards of fabric (I wouldn't recommend working with silk or a plaid for your first time out....and working with a silk plaid...well that's just plain dumb....just ask me I know that now!) 2 yards of batting, 4 yards of trim (ouch that hurts the wallet) and a 3" piece of foam 48" x 18"

Then it's off to my favorite place....the Home Depot. Where they'll cut your wood for you. I don't use saws....me and things with big teeth just don't get along! I bought a

24" x 48" piece of 1/2" plywood and had them rip it to 18" x 48"

Then I took 2) 8' 2 x 3's over to the chop saw and let them cut those for me too! 2) 48" lengths from one...and 2) 15" pieces from the other. Which will give me a 4 foot by 18 inch bench when I'm done.

The cute french country legs I bought from Rockler.com they have great furniture legs ....these are maple and are 15" high ...only $18.99 each. You'll need a nice drill, wood glue, clamps, a couple dozen 2 1/2" screws and some 2" screws, and stain or paint for the legs.

This is where the icky fingers from my giveaway post came in. I tend to be really messy when I'm staining.

Simply build a four sided box with the 2 x 3's and glue and screw them together. I used the 2 1/2" screws because the wood is 1 1/2 thick. Once the 4 sides are screwed together you just screw on the top. Easy as can be!
There are a bunch of ways you could attach the legs. But I just used 2 screws on each side and 2 going in from the top. I wasn't sure it would be enough when I built the first bench...but a year later it's still as solid as can be! And it even holds my massive bulk!

Then you just plop the foam on top!
You'll need a nice staple gun. I love this one because it doesn't need much hand strength to drive the staples.

Then simply wrap and staple the batting, and the fabric...hot glue on the trim....and TA DA! you have a bench!

On the bedroom bench I used big nail heads instead of trim....but the trim was quicker and easier...and added a little pizzazz.

Wrapping the corners can be tricky...but after a few tries I can usually get them fairly decent.

Working with the silk plaid was a pain in the rumpus...the silk was slippery and hard to work with...and the plaid made lining the fabric up way harder. Next time I'm going to go with an all over pattern that is more forgiving.

And nooooo I didn't take a picture of it in the closet...because frankly I didn't want to work that hard to clean it up! But it turned out pretty nice. All together the materials cost about $200...it would have been much cheaper with a less expensive fabric and trim. But the fun part is being able to say you made it yourself!

And now my hubby doesn't tip over when he's putting on his shoes!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-04-08T19:52:00.020-04:00

Hey....it's still Wednesday and this post is on time....so gimme a break MOM! Sheesh 30 years ago it was "did you make your bed?"... today it's "hey where's the I wish Weds. post?" But I do LOVE that you read my blog mom....thanks for your support even now that I'm all grown up! Now on with the post before I get grounded.

I wish................................to announce that Barbie has FINALLY gotten the reality check that biddy has deserved for years....HAH Barbie....welcome to my world!

I wish.........................to say I'm sorry to Exxon. You have a point.

I wish.........................to first apologize for this crappy picture. Muddy dog water does nothing for a camera's picture clarity. But I wish to say a BIG HUGE THANK YOU to Tracey from Polka dots & picket fences. She made me this awesome bracelet. She also makes the cutest purses & other great stuff. Check her out HERE!

I wish.................to make it perfectly clear to all women everywhere.....when your arm pits require their own "stylist" It's time to say "hello" to your Venus razor !

I wish.....................my dad had been this ingenious. You just know he's the coolest (not the brightest) dad on the block. Ain't nothing getting in the way of his kids and their ability to swing!

I wish......................that everyone would read THIS post. I spit laughed through the whole thing. I started reading HK's blog just a short while ago. And after the first visit...I was hooked! All her posts are fun...this one was PRICELESS!

I wish..................................this was only funny...not true.

YOU wish....................that you had my decorating SKILZ! I don't settle for A stinkin vase of flowers on my island. Nope my decor leans more towards the "work bench motif". But I REALLY wish I wasn't having such a freaking hard time with my latest "craft project" ....It's supposed to be a gift for my friend who is coming to see me next week. Problem is the dang thing is more warped that Charles Manson!!!! Anybody have a few extra "craft genes" they'd like to lend me?

I wish...........................actually I don't wish anything....this just made me laugh.

I wish................that my food would start biting me back! Maybe I wouldn't stuff so much of it in my face!!!

I wish...................to congratulate that hottie in the black bikini. There were some gorgeous girls working hard to win the top prize. Very fit ladies who deserve massive kudos for taking good care of themselves and being healthy.

But this little muscle nugget had no choice but to kick their well toned booties!

And take home first place! YAY Lacey...congrats on setting a goal, working hard, and making it happen! Momma is kinda proud if you didn't know ♥

I wish........................My toilet was clogged up just so he'd park in front of my house. Don't you just love this guy!

Thanks for stopping by for another I Wish Wednesday. I love you guys for coming to see me even when I've been a bad blogger all week! You rock like my momma!

~AND THE WINNERS ARE..........

2009-04-03T08:00:00.001-04:00

It's time to pick the winners of my little giveaway. I'm sorry it took so long. I was hoping, given enough time, that I could come up with some fun and clever concept on how to decide the winners. But then I remembered how flippin long it took me to build that dorky spinning wheel...and dang if I'm only going to use it one time!

So......it's the Crumpet Strumpet wheel of wonder part II. And with no further ado.....

Spin #2

Spin #3

And for the T-shirt giveaway I put all the names of the people who asked to be in on this one into this lovely dish (hey dish ladies check it out!)

And the T-shirt winner is.............

Please ignore the digusting condition of my fingers....I was staining wood today and got a wee bit messy...that stuff doesn't come off easily!...but I'll be showing you what I was making in a upcoming post.....well that is if it turns out better than my Christmas shubbery project!

If the 4 winners will email me their addresses I'll get the prizes together. Thanks to everyone for playing!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-04-01T01:47:00.035-04:00

I wish.........................That I was as smart as this architect....I mean c'mon...how brilliant is a guy who purposely does his job so that it looks like he failed. Then if it really does fall over...who'll know!

I wish..............................I could go EVERYWHERE with these two ladies beside me. They'd be way more effective than black pants to make me appear smaller.

My husband wishes.........................to thank Lolli at Life is Sweet Reviews for sending me this wonderful prize. I'm pretty sure Mrs. Meyers brainwashed me with this book...and I have proof!

After reading the chapter about organizing...I tackled our pantry. My hubby jumps every time he walks in there now....he freaks out because he thinks he's in the wrong house! AND..there are actually empty shelves! Which means one thing.....I CAN BUY MORE SNACKS!

I even made space for the stuff I need to keep handy. Dang that Mrs Meyers is some kind of magical woman!

I wish.....................this guy had a copy of Mrs. Meyer's clean home book.

If you ever wondered what it would look like if you drank 700,000 beers and kept the cans....this is would be it. ....

I'm guessing he doesn't bring too many dates home.

I wish..........................to NEVER lose anything so important that I would consider THIS an option.....

I wish.....................That anyone who needs a good laugh would click HERE. I love Anna...she's always funny....but this post is H I L A R I O U S !

I wish........................I could make Washington do this!

I wish...................my beautiful daughter Lacey the best of luck in your competition this week. I know you're going to KNOCK EM DEAD. And no matter what happens...mommy thinks you're gorgeous!

I wish.........................to remind my daughter to never let this happen to you!.... Some times you have to drop the weights and back away from the gym!

I wish.........................to dedicate this to the adorable zombie obsessed Quirky Loon. Not only are they coming Quirky....but THEY'RE ON FIRE!

I wish..................to point out.....it was a MAN driving!

Thanks for stopping by...and may your wishes never smell like fishes.

~Finding Home sweet Home~

2009-03-29T22:16:00.001-04:00

I thought it might be fun to throw out a post and hope others will play along. I've always enjoyed looking at other peoples houses....and if I'm being perfectly honest...I'd love to sneak a peek in their windows too! So....how about showing us where you've lived, how many times you've moved, and how wide a path you've traveled finding your "home sweet home".

I've not done much moving around in my life. I've actually only lived in three towns in my 48 years.

This is the home I was born and raised in. My parents bought it for about $6000 back in 1955. Prior to their purchase it had been "a house of ill repute". They raised 3 kids here and sold it when they retired and moved to Arizona.

When I got my first job out of college it was for a home builder. The owners were amazing people...truly generous and a joy to work for. They made it possible for me to build my first house when I was 19. I couldn't find any pictures of it complete (ok I was too lazy to look hard) ...but these show it during construction. (yeah that's me in the doorway on crutches). I built this house in the same town I was born in. It was great living that close to my family.

Years later...when my kids were in middle school....we discovered that one bathroom and 4 people getting ready in the morning was NOT working! So it was time to move on. I loved my neighborhood ...so I chose to build a house just around the corner from where we were living.

In 2001 I made the biggest move of my life. I got married again and moved to New England. Leaving Utah was the hardest thing I've ever done. And I knew I was going to miss my mountain views. So I decided that if I had a home on a lake it would be a fair trade off. My new hubby and I bought this cute little A-Frame on a gorgeous private lake.

This is how it looked when we first bought it..........

And how it looked after some renovations....................

I loved living on the lake...we had a little paddle boat and it was so beautiful every season of the year. But it also came with a ton of restrictions from the dreaded "Wet lands Commission". Everytime we wanted to do any improvements we had to jump through hoops and spend a fortune to prove that it wouldn't have any ill effects on the environment. After fighting with them for 4 years we'd had enough....and decided to relocate.

We found a gorgeous lot in the next town over. That afforded us some much needed outdoor space...and some privacy. But was still in a really pretty neighborhood. And we build our current home........
We love it here.....it is everything we hoped it would be. And we know how blessed we are.

We hope to stay here until we retire in about 10 years......then I have my eye on this little retirement cottage.................

I'm pretty sure all my furniture will fit.

So now it's your turn................

This will make you giggle.

2009-03-27T19:59:00.001-04:00

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-03-25T10:30:00.005-04:00

It's WISH time again....but before you start, make sure you scroll down and enter my giveaway!

I wish.................my blasted internet was working at home. I had to post this from work...so if I don't get around to visit everyone it's because I'm busy trying to track down and cause bodily harm to my Verizon rep...they are in soooo much trouble!
*3/26 sorry about that Verizon...I take back what I said about your mother. Thanks for your quick fix!

I wish....................that whatever this is....it still didn't look better than me in a bathing suit!

I wish.............to send a great big sugar-high thank you to Barbie From I ♥ 2 girls. She sent me these scrumptious Godiva truffles. And yes there is one missing...heck my camera was upstairs and I needed some choco-energy to get me all the way up there! And if I'm being totally honest....that one ain't the only one gone today. THANKS Barbie....my thighs hate you...but my tummy thinks YOU DA'BOMB!

I wish................that I'd never been so pathetic as to complain about the snow in New England. I also wish that there isn't a sudden thaw where these people live.

I wish...............................ewwwww I'm so grossed out my "wisher" is broken.

I wish............that for anyone who hasn't been HERE and met Beth...that they'd take the time to do it. She is an elementary School Principal. And her stories about her job and life just crack me up. The current one about her Grandma's Lesson on life....is flippin funny!!! (I also wish I didn't have sore fingers from typing that incredibly long blog address...sheeesh Beth you think theres enough letters in that thing????)

I wish........................that his speedo was the most disturbing part of this picture...but it ain't!. (I also wish that you'll forgive me for subjecting you to this one!)

I wish..........................that everyone who has any kind of crafting skill would check out this very cool project HERE. It is the funnest way to make someone's day. The stories about the people who find these toys just bring tears to your eyes...like THIS one.

I wish........................That instead of just hugging trees....we'd make them all sweaters.

I wish..................it was easier to buy a gun in Massachusetts.

I wish...........April 16th would hurry up and get here. Because I'm getting a visit from my dearest friend on the planet. She lives in Houston and I haven't seen her for over ten years!! YAY Lori I can't wait. I also wish my house would clean itself for your visit!

I wish..................... That you could crop yourself in real life...and that I had her skills.............

Thanks for visiting .... and I hope your wishes don't land you in the slammer!

BIG THANKS ♥ & A GIVEAWAY!

2009-03-22T11:17:00.014-04:00

First thing I'd like to say THANKS for all the help and suggestions on my camera. The advice for putting it in with uncooked rice...though a little crazy sounding...turned out to be pretty darn smart! Some of the functions are still not working, I get error messages when I download the pictures, and the photos are a bit fuzzy...but danged if it's not sorta working again! So thanks a bunch for the great advice!

And while we're on the subject of saying thanks....I owe a great big THANKS to Justine and Jill. Those two might be wild and crazy. But they have hearts of pure gold! I got a surprise package in the mail the other day...and I haven't stopped grinning since. They were shopping one day and saw something that reminded them of me...and they bought it and sent it out "just because". Check this out!!
My fuzzy picture doesn't do it justice at all. But it is the cutest thing you ever saw. I have it sitting on my computer desk and it tickles me everytime I look at it. If you haven't met these two ladies...you're missing out! A visit to their blogs is like an adventure...you just never know what you'll find! Check them out HERE and HERE. And from the bottom of my ♥ Thanks to the both of you!

A couple weeks ago SITS had a spring fling day where there were tons of prizes and a gazillion blogs to visit that were all having giveaways. The ladies at SITS are always doing something fun. Since it was my day off, I plopped down with my computer and spent the ENTIRE day blog hopping and entering contests.

And not only did I find some awesome blogs...but I won some really cool stuff. I got this from our dear bloggy friend Sandy Toes from "Shell in your Pocket" She painted the watering can with chalkboard paint so I can write on it...and she included some other special little gifts. SHE ROCKS!

I also won these pretty pearl earrings from Jeannie. Her blog "Jeannie's Happy World" is a new one I found and now I am hooked! Check out the adorable handmade card she sent with the prize...It's a prize all by itself! Thanks Jeannie!

NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY........

I found an Etsy store called Polpette Clay that just blew me away. I love things that make me smile and laugh and her creations did just that. So I ordered some of her fridge magnets....and they are even cuter in real life! So I figured I'd share the love...because anything this HAPPY needs to be shared. I'm keeping one of them....I'm not that generous. But three lucky winners will get one too!

This one is called "welcome spring"

Tropical vacation.

Girls night in

Carrot cube.

I also have this cute "comment Junkie" T-shirt. Now this is brand new...still has the tag on it. I won it from SITS. It's a size large...and I'm larger lol. So if you are interested to have your name in on the T-shirt let me know in your comment.

And I'll be throwing in a few extra surprises....some of which I haven't even thought of yet! Stuff I love....like these evil little critters that you put on your key chain...they are the coolest "self defense" gadgets ever. I buy them for all the ladies I love and want to keep safe. They for sure will be part of the prize package.

So what do you have to do to win? Well there will be no jumping through hoops, cutting or pasting, posting or following....I'm not even asking for a blood sample. All you have to do is simply leave a comment on this post. Let me know which pea pod is your favorite....and that's it. I'll leave the contest open for awhile so all my bloggy friends have time to drop by. And the fact that you all do drop by....just make me all squooshie inside. You are the best invisible friends a girl EVER had. And I loves ya!

SOME THINGS......JUST DON'T NEED A BATH!

2009-03-20T09:00:00.001-04:00

OH AND FOR ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN ASKING ME TO POST A CURRENT PICTURE OF MYSELF.................HERE YA GO!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-03-18T01:14:00.008-04:00

I wish............................The snow would melt........but not nearly as bad as this guy does!!!!

I wish.........................To say a heartfelt thanks to Stacy for being such an incredibly nice lady......she discovered a glitch in my blog button...and took the time to fix it....she's really cool like that! Not only is she gorgeous on the outside...but she's beautiful on the inside too! She also has a really great blog over HERE....check her out!

I wish.............................That someone would explain why it is necessary to have this warning on a set of screwdrivers.... The funniest part....a written warning wasn't enough.....they had to add the pictorial instructions!

I wish.....................that everyone will send out prayers for our Dear Braja and her husband Jahnu and their driver....that God will bless them with a speedy recovery....and that you'll go HERE and let her know she's loved.

I wish..........................that this turns out to be as cool as I think it will. I ordered it and it will be here just in time to sit and wait a freaking month or two while the snow melts!!!! And woo hoo it holds 350 pounds so even I can use it!!!

I wish...............................to inform Kim Kardashian that she doesn't even KNOW junk in the trunk!!!! This chick could beat you with one cheek tied behind her back!

I wish.........................everyone took their hobbies this seriously.

I wish..................................to introduce you to Diane from Four Paws and Co. Who is one of the niftiest ladies in blogland. You guys are always asking where I get some of my pictures. Well this wild woman is one of the people who passes them on to me. And she's a dog lover so you know she's awesome! THANKS Diane!

I wish.......................that this economic crisis wasn't causing a cut back for our K-9 Police units......

I wish.................................I didn't have to get a new one of these.....I wish I didn't have to admit what I did to the old one. But I will in my next post......

I wish.....................................I looked this good after a rough night.

I wish..........................I was as STRONG as these stretchy pants!

Don't be afraid.....tell me what YOU wish for.

WHEN EYEBROWS GO BAD......

2009-03-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

You ever have one of those days when you look in the mirror......and realize your eyebrows are "channeling" Andy Rooney? Well if not....just wait sister...your time is coming!

After contemplating my new "look" I came to the conclusion that it might be time to to give the brows a good whacking. But I didn't want to jump into it without being prepared. You can't just start randomly cutting and plucking...there is an art to the correct brow-do.

Or as we can see from the following examples......the brow-don't.......

they are supposed to "frame your eyes"...not the entire state of Texas.

Good cop..........bad cop

Maybe if we highlight our lips....no one will notice our brows are disappearing.......

Brows that send secret Morse code messages ___ . . ___

The brows might be the only normal thing .......

Don't drink and draw...........

After the caterpillar stage they become pretty butterflies.......

She fooled me....I thought for sure these were completely natural.

She's been experimenting with a "new font".....

I ain't making fun of her....I'm too afraid she'll find me.

I like these cat-brows....but I'm not sure I'd like it when my dog started chasing my face!

It's not nice to fool with mother nature.........

*SNAP* girlfriend....."oh NO you didn't"!

Red bull gives him wiiiiiings...........

The only brows that can actually be seen from outer space..

Who says you need more than one.............

KILL IT! ....KILL IT! .... KILL IT WITH FIRE!

And finally....the world famous "sperm brows" of our own Justine from "The froggy bloggy". For those of you who haven't met Justine....what the heck you waiting for? Her brows are not the ONLY funny thing about her! And in case you didn't know...there is a blogwar going on. PLEASE click HERE and join the "good army"... Please become a FOLLOWER and help Justine fight the forces of evil................. (don't kill me Jill)

1982 WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR!

2009-03-13T23:05:00.008-04:00

27 Years ago on March 14th... Lindsey came into my world....You were such a sweet baby....slept through the night from day one....

And you're still a championship sleeper to this day. . . . No honey....morning does NOT arrive at 1:00 PM.
With Curly hair and a silly smile....you brought joy into my life.

Goofy and kind, and fiercely protective of your family...............

when the teen years arrived....so did ALL OF MOMMA'S GREY HAIR!!!!!
I lost a lot of sleep, and most of my sanity.............It's amazing we both survived.

You are so smart....It's hard to get anything past you. And you always know how to make me laugh.

You try to hide your soft smooshie side with that tough girl exterior .... but underneath is a pink princess who loves sparkle and has a heart of pure gold.
And without you this family would not be complete............

Although I've tried and tried to tame that wild side of you.................

I have to admit......I'm dang proud you're my kid! (although I still want to pull those piercings out) .....But do you know what the best part about you is?..... you're my daughter and my friend.

And even though some things NEVER change.............

And some things change a LOT!.................

One thing will always be the same no matter what.....I will always love you with all my heart. And you will always be my little Lindzer Binzer Banzai Buns. And Momma is so very glad that God blessed my life by sending you to me.

Happy birthday home slice ♥

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-03-11T00:01:00.002-04:00

Welcome to another episode of I Wish Wednesday....brought to you by the fine people at blogger....who "ate" this post about 4 times and wouldn't let me download several of the pictures. Okay....I give up...you win! Now can't we all just get along?

I wish....................my parents had given me the really cool stuff at Christmas. All my dolls ever did was blink their creepy little eyes.

I wish.....................That our President had enough class to know that you DON'T give back a gift that was given to this country right after 911 as a show of support from the British people. And when the Prime Minister explains to you that it was a gift...you don't insist he take it back anyway. And then proceed to NOT hold a state dinner in honor of his visit because "you are too tired". I would like to apologize to every British Citizen. And by the way Michelle....remember when you said "I've never been proud of being an American until now".....well I've never been more ashamed.

I wish.....................that it didn't look like this guy was right!

I wish........................that Angela who has one of my most favorite blogs HERE....would find a different angle to photograph her wonderful dogs....sheeesh woman enough with the butt shots!

I wish..................that as a mother, I could be really ANGRY about this label and it's sexist attitudes...and I would be...if I wasn't laughing so hard.

I wish......................that some mothers were smart enough to know that those aren't handles!!!!!

I wish......................that everyone would click HERE and go see these adorable fridge magnets that Holly made. I mean come on.....how can you not see these things and smile. You should see the rest of them. I am so very in LOVE with all her stuff. Check it out!
This one is called "girls night out"

THIS one is my favorite....but I truly ♥ them all.

I wish.........................my mom had told me all the stuff I needed to know to be a real woman!

I wish.......................I understood everything this sign is trying to warn me about.....and I wish I knew why it makes me relieved I'm not a man.

I wish............................That everyone who hasn't had the pleasure to read a post by Rene would click HERE. I don't even need to link to a special post....because every thing she writes is entertaining and worth the time.

I wish.................I had known about this place when my kids were young.....PARTY!

I wish.....................that everyone was this considerate!!!

Thanks for joining me....and I hope that all your wishes come true...except for those freaky ones you've been wishing lately...cripes some of you scare me!

HAPPY STUFF AND RANDOM CONFUSION.

2009-03-07T10:00:00.001-05:00

During the 8 months or so that I've been blogging...I've had the chance to meet some really special people. It's funny how sometimes you just "connect" with someone who you've never met. Dana from over at Life Is Good is one of those people. She has a truly funny blog...she has this tough sarcastic exterior....and then you get to know her and find out she is a big old gooey marshmallow on the inside. Not only that, but she has a heart of gold. She's been pretty sick the last few weeks...in and out of the emergency room...and she still made time to hand make me this gorgeous card. It is exceptionally made...and I LOVE it!

Check out the wonderful detailing................

Thank you Dana....you are one in a million! Go over to her place HERE and tell her to take care of herself so she can get better soon!!!

Since the economy is so BAD, and me being the good American that I am...I decided to do my part and stimulate the economy by shopping. I bought this BAD BOY from Pottery Barn. It's 6' long and oh so distressed and chippy. My hubby came home from work.....took one look at it....rolled his eyes and said "what the crap did a giant #2 pencil cost me?" Needless to say he and I don't share the same opinion of "what art is" Now I just have to figure out where to hang it!

You fellow Bloggers....BAD! Why you ask. Because I see all the cool stuff you guys use to decorate...like great cloches, apothecary jars, pedestals, and crowns....then I can't figure out what the heck to put in them!!! So they sit empty, hopeless and looking pitiful. So it is YOUR duty to help me!!! What do I put in, on and around this stuff???

The details on this one are nice....huh?

I love this one......I'm thinking outside when the weather warms up. But what do I stick in there?

I couldn't resist for just $4 but what do I set on there?

Is there anything sadder than an empty jar taking up counter space? So what do I fill em with that won't cost a bloomin fortune?

And I found these fabo crowns from Wisteria....but I can't make them look good anywhere!!!

So HELP me ladies.....you got me into this mess!!!!!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-03-04T00:28:00.001-05:00

Welcome to another Wednesday. First I'd like to say that if you notice this post is missing a picture....and it just doesn't feel quite "complete"...you can thank the wench WENDY over at "No Botox allowed" for that. The biddy stole a picture I was going to use...and YES I did have exclusive rights even if it is all over the internet. Go see her and laugh at MY picture. I hope you're happy woman!

I wish.........................men weren't allowed to design shoes.

I wish...........................that I had a little nugget like this one at my house. She makes me smile everytime I visit her at John Deere Mom. In fact the whole blog makes me smile. Go see what I mean.

I wish....................to never become "take out" for shamu.

I wish........................I was pretty.

I wish........................That everyone would read THIS post over at Mommy from the Midwest. I was cracking up. And how can you resist this face! Midwest mommy ALWAYS gives me a good laugh...you should meet her!

I wish.......................no teddybear ever felt this desperate again....people...hug them teddies!!!

I wish..........................I had me one of these.

I wish..........................God had blessed me with the exceptional talent he gifted Linda with. You can't even believe the AMAZING stuff she creates. Check out the genius that is Linda HERE. Yes she made this.........

And created this too!

I wish........................I was smart enough to figure out how this is gonna work. (ya might have to enlarge the picture....but it says "Emergency telephone...dial 999)

I wish......................I could shake the hand of the guy who put up the prices. I love a man with a sense of humor in the face of tragedy.

I wish..............................to see the look on the face of the person who was going to change their mind.

I wish...........................Parents would THINK before they serve GI Joe for dinner.

Thanks for stopping by for another I wish Wednesday. So tell me....do you have anything you're wishing for ? (besides winning the power ball...because that jackpot is MINE MINE MINE)

BLOGGER.....Beware the hounds of hell....

2009-02-28T00:01:00.004-05:00

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And now that I have your attention.......Lookie here.... A "Pay it forward" That takes the pressure off. You get a whole year to do whatever you want...buy or hand make. I love having plenty of time to plan and no stress getting in a hurry!!!

The first three people who want to respond , will get something made or bought by me. My choice. For you.This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make or buy!

2- What I do will be just for you.

3- It'll be done this year.

4- You have no clue what it's going to be.

5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 3 people who do the same on their blog. The first 3 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did ...win a FAB-U-LOUS gift by me! Who's in?

But don't think you can't leave me a comment....you're only committed if you make the post and get back to me!!!

GARRRRR BLOGGER....LET GO MY HEAD!

2009-02-27T09:13:00.006-05:00

......BLOGGER HAS ME IN A HEADLOCK AND WON'T LET GO!!!

I had a post done and ready to go this morning. I hit publish.....and all the words are GINORMOUS ...if you were blind.....YOU COULD STILL SEE THEM!!!!

Maybe when I get home from work tonight I'll have the energy to wrestle.

Dear Blogger:

"UNCLE"

Sincerely yours,

Nikkicrumpet

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-02-25T00:01:00.008-05:00

It's Wednesday...and I'm on a streak of two weeks in a row posting on time...WOOT!

I wish.....................I had one of these sweaters. Don't we all have days like this. Of course mine would need a gazillion more skeins of yarn......

I wish....................to brag for half a minute. Meet my two nephews Ethan and Evan...They just finished 1st and 2nd place in their school's spelling bee. Not only did these guys win....but after the 3rd place fella missed his word....the two brothers continued to battle it out for 64 MORE words... yeah color this Auntie proud! ....WAY TO GO GUYS!

I wish...........that everyone who feels that every baby has the right to be born....would follow this link HERE. I had the good fortune to meet a lovely blogger today and her post is an important one. The opposition's beliefs are heard every single day in a very loud voice. It's time we make sure our voices are heard too. It's such a simple way to make a statement. Please take the time to check out what this is all about!

I wish........................men would NOT get creative with facial hair....or body hair for that matter. Don't you wish you'd met him first....HUBBA

I wish..................that all dogs were this smart and filled with sage advice. If you need a burning question answered....Lucky is the dog to see. He lives over at "Life is Good" a hilarious blog by a very funny lady. Click HERE and see what I mean.

I wish...................someone would explain this to me.....No REALLY...explain this to me !

I wish........................That I had a sister to make my life complete. I'm not sure however that I'd want her to tell all my secrets like THIS sister does. Meet Justeeeeeen one of my favorite bloggers of all time. You have to read THIS post she did about her sister. You will die laughing...seriously...you might want to have a doctor present ...oh ....(language warning...sometimes she has a wee-bit-o-the-potty-mouth) And she's beautiful...and you'll love her.

And meet Jill her sister. She has a blog called Jill's Believe it or not.....another blogger you are destined to love! They have a "sister wars" thing going that is beyond funny. The two of them will definitely make you *snort*. This picture of Jill is a sample of the things they post about each other.....

I wish................to NEVER see a crack like this in my windshield.......

I wish......................to NOT live next door to this kid...EVER

Thanks for stopping by for this episode of I wish Wednesday....I heard it from a reliable Cricket that dreams do come true....so tell me....what do you wish for?

THEY SAY NO WOMAN IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR SON.............

2009-02-24T01:58:00.001-05:00

But that's because they never met my daughter in law.

Today is the birthday of the lady who stole the heart of my son. And who brought joy into his life...and into ours.

You were a gorgeous bride...........

You make him smile...........
And although his sisters weren't easy to convince....they came to realize you fit into this family like a glove, and now they love you as much as he does...............

Even Crumpet approves..............
You're sweet..................

You're fun loving.............
And you're kind and gentle................

And you're so full of silly that you always make me laugh................

And although I didn't bring you into the world......you are still my precious daughter.....
And I'm so glad my son was smart enough to make the perfect choice.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA!!!

I ♥ YOU!

MY APRON AND ME....A LOVE STORY ♥

2009-02-21T22:23:00.004-05:00

A while back the sweet and talented Sally over at Salmagundi had a giveaway. And when the prize arrived in the mail I was VERY excited. Just check out the pretty packages.....

Lookie at this cool stuff....a wonderful teacup & saucer........

Mega cool handcrafted soap, and some special treats from Colorado.......

Some lovely tea, a handmade fabulous Pot Holder...and the MOST WICKEDLY WONDERFUL prize of all....a gorgeous handmade Apron! THANKS SALLY YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!

Now believe it or not...this is the very FIRST apron I've ever owned. Yup...my FIRST! So I decided to try out it's magical "HOME MAKER" Powers by wearing it on my trip to the grocery store.
my new apron and I hit my favorite aisles in the store........

unexpectedly I felt my apron puff up and I hear these words.........

I look down....and to my HORROR my cart is filled with this crap...............

And even though I'm steering with all my might....the cart is heading down the dreaded aisles of grocery HELL!

My apron seems to be delusional....because it actually thinks that I'm going to be creating meals like this................

And baking this..................FROM SCRATCH!!!!!!

When it pulled and yanked me down this aisle.....................I KNEW it was time to put my foot down. NO apron , no matter how beautiful,....is gonna get me to actually CLEAN!

So I decided to show it who was BOSS.

Aprons might be magic......but nothing beats the power of chocolate...........

after the first couple of bites....the apron decided to join in...........

but even though I was strong enough to resist the power of the apron.......other members of the family weren't so lucky..............

Not like I even considered stepping in to save him...............

No way....check out what Crumpet and my new apron are making for dinner......YUM

So the apron and I decided to call a truce. I'll wear it shopping as long as it behaves....and I'll wear it to cook on holidays. The rest of the time it will be proudly displayed in my kitchen. Where it pretties up the place quite nicely! The apron seems satisfied with this arrangement.........well.....mostly satisfied........

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

2009-02-18T21:00:00.011-05:00

WOO HOO an "I Wish Wednesday" that is actually on Wednesday.....because sometimes....that's how I roll.

I wish....................Parenting came with instructions....Because I'm pretty sure the manual would read..."do not fold, spindle, or mutilate"

I wish....................That I had some "CLASS" in my decorating like Debra over at "The English Cottage".....that stuff in the bottle....Dish washing soap! Now THAT'S classy! Check out her blog...it's filled with all kinds of amazing ideas.

I wish................I could spend some time with these guys....Mom misses you soooo darn bad...... I miss all your silliness and the laughter you bring.

Lindsey & Jessica
Lindsey, grandma, Jared & Jessica

And I wish you had been there with us too. You need to come see your mommy....all of you!....and SOON!
Lacey

I wish....................That I had the incredible writing skills of Denene Millner over at "My Brown Baby"....not only did her latest book hit the #1 spot....but she writes the most heart warming posts like THIS one. She is a joy to read and a MUST visit.

I wish....................Some people had friends who would tell them the truth.

I wish...................That this adorable little nugget will just keep on growing and growing so Joel & Becca can bring her home from the hospital. Isn't she the cutest thing! You can visit her over at "Making Memories of Us" . Just stop in and say a little prayer for sweet Lila.

I wish..................Everyone would turn this darned thing off!!! I have come to really hate "word verification". I guess it's because I'm old...but sheeesh sometimes I can hardly read the stupid letters...and it takes me 2 or 3 tries. I know Braja ,who is a very hip and cool lady, hates it too....are we the only ones out there that this is driving BONKERS?

I wish......................that everyday was filled with laughter....and to help you out with that I'm sending you to one VERY funny post done by this VERY funny lady over at the Fragrant Liar. Click HERE and let the laughing begin...seriously...don't skip this....I'll wait.........

I wish.....................that some days just weren't like this.

I wish.........................that every time I eat Chinese....this thought doesn't run through my head.

Thanks for coming by for "I Wish Wednesday" .......Here's to hoping that wishes do come true....and that people only wish "happy stuff". So tell me....what do you wish for?

If only I were that interesting.........

2009-02-16T16:30:00.001-05:00

I'm sure by now everyone has seen the "interview" meme that's been floating around. When I got the chance to have one of my most favorite bloggers ask me the questions....I decided I'd play along. If these kinds of meme's bore you then just go visit my awesome interviewer over at Aunties with advice....she's more fun anyway! For those of you who don't mind being put to sleep...continue.......

1. What are the top ~~ten~~ five items you would want to do on your Bucket List? ( Or before you die)
Travel to Europe with the hubby, hold a grandchild or two, see both of my daughters get married to great guys, retire and spend quality time with my hubby, get together will hundreds of my favorite bloggers and have the BIGGEST party on the planet.

2. With all the books you've read which one is your absolute favorite, besides the Bible, and why?
Dean Koontz "Odd Thomas" It's the only book that has ever made me break out in goose bumps. I wish Mr. Koontz would WRITE FASTER....I loved all his books.

3. Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life?
My mom....I'm pretty sure she is an alien...no human being has that much energy!

4. What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?
Raising 3 amazing kids who make me proud to be their mommy...and who showed great resiliency in surviving my parenting skills

5. If you could be doing anything, what would it be ?
Is this where I am supposed to say "create world peace"??? If you mean as a career...then I'd say be an architect OR the president of the United States...although I'd settle for being Queen too......if you mean "anything" I'd say be able to FLY!

Bonus questions!!!!!
6. How did you meet your husband?
I bought him on the Internet at Studs-R-Us ...and I got a really good deal on him too!!!!

7. What was you most embarrassing moment?
Well there was that time with the peanut butter, the tennis racket, and an ocelot......

8. What brings you Joy?
Making people laugh....the sound of it is like hearing angels sing........so be sure to type "LOL" or "hahaha" in all your comments....I really ♥ that!

And since I can't imagine doing a whole post without a single picture......here's some "eye candy".....just because I love you all!

♥ HOT DOGS LOOKING FOR LOVE ♥

2009-02-14T12:26:00.011-05:00

Blah, Blah, Blah, blog

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

Friendship, Hope, & a whole lot of Love ♥

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

I'M FREAKING TICKED OFF!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~(10 minutes early)

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

~♥~ I WISH WEDURSDAY ~♥~the late addition

Proof I sometimes get off this chair...........

♥ I WISH (it was still) WEDNESDAY ♥

Crumpet & Ozzie meet Buck!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

♥ I NEED A BIG FAVOR ♥

~♥~ I WISH WEDURSDAY ~♥~

♥ TO CELEBRATE GENEROSITY ♥

~♥~ I WISH WEDURSDAY ~♥~

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~ The Thursday edition

A WEEK OF RUNNING......and not to the fridge....

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

SPEAKING OF KIDS...............

~SHOCKED~PROUD~and a wee bit scared.......

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

When ya gotta go.............

Something Sweet ♥ and Icky fingers

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

~AND THE WINNERS ARE..........

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

~~~Finding Home sweet Home~~~

This will make you giggle.

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

BIG THANKS ♥ & A GIVEAWAY!

SOME THINGS......JUST DON'T NEED A BATH!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

WHEN EYEBROWS GO BAD......

1982 WAS A VERY GOOD YEAR!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

HAPPY STUFF AND RANDOM CONFUSION.

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

BLOGGER.....Beware the hounds of hell....

GARRRRR BLOGGER....LET GO MY HEAD!

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

THEY SAY NO WOMAN IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR YOUR SON.............

MY APRON AND ME....A LOVE STORY ♥

~♥~ I WISH WEDNESDAY ~♥~

If only I were that interesting.........

♥ HOT DOGS LOOKING FOR LOVE ♥

~Finding Home sweet Home~