tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14854064725986818222012-01-30T18:40:58.694-05:00A blog (with a little sarcasm thrown in) about everyday life, family, marriage, kids, work... and the good and the bad about them all. As well as hobbies, crafts, cool new stuff.Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.comBlogger1431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-22409618608869860052011-04-28T22:34:00.000-04:002011-04-28T22:34:26.798-04:00

Image via Wikipedia Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life was? If there was a particular cause or reason your are alive for? I've wondered about it from time to time. The thought comes to mind and I think about it a while. Then, as usual, life gets busy and I lay the thought aside, thinking that for now I'll continue my casual, daily Christian walk with no great focus on a "plan" or "

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I've got my work cut out for me. I have a back yard that just screams for attention! I have small garden plans and look forward to getting started. Here is what I have to work with... oh, and don't judge me too harshly on these photos. I work full time, go to school, run the household (all the shopping, paying bills, most of the cooking and cleaning). I just haven't had the time to get to this

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The Questions: 1. do you weigh yourself?2. what's the nastiest thing you've ever eaten?3. snail mail or email?4. do you have any irrational fears...what are they?5. do you play an instrument?6. would you rather be bitten by a snake or attacked by a bear?7. do you ever go braless in public?8. today i am thankful for........................? My Answers: 1. Do you weigh yourself? Rarely. I know

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It's time for this week's edition of Getting To Know You! Here are the questions... 1. what inspires you?2. what was the last thing you bought yourself?3. would you rather watch a movie in a theater or from the comfort of your own home?4. household chore you don't mind doing?5. coffee or tea?6. what could you eat every day and not get sick of??7. what's the last book you read?8. do you think

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I am convinced the post office in my small town is messing with me. When I receive a package that is too large for my post office mailbox, I receive a key in my small box for a large lock box that holds my bigger package -  similar to this one... Easy enough to see that you need to obtain your package from locker #18, right?    Twice now, in the last two weeks, I have received a key like this

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I have to admit... I have an obsession with magazines! Not just any magazine but my faves that I've share with you before. I love to lay back, relax and de-stress with some good magazines. I love to read a good book but my magazines serve a purpose (or two) that a book cannot.I got the two newest issues of some of my subscriptions yesterday. They are a great source of inspiration. I love

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Keely @ MannLand5 has revived the always FUN  "Getting To Know You Sunday" Here are the questions... 1. if you won the title of miss america, what would your platform be?2. outdoorsy or indoorsy?3. pajama's out in public..classy or tres tacky?4. what's your favorite room in your house?5. nook, kindle, or book?6. would you rather wear the same outfit for a week or not brush your teeth for a

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After being MIA for a little bit, I have a fun post to share with you! Life kind of over took me for a bit. Stressful days at work that were nearly unbearable and school on top of that left me little time for ME. Things are getting back to normal though. Work is actually FUN again! I didn't think I'd ever hear that come from my mouth. :)Steph at A Professor's Wife shared this fun post about a

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So my hubby doesn't like ground turkey. He's the typical Meat (aka Beef) and Potatoes guy. I mentioned once fixing something with it and he made a horrible face and said "NO!" So I said okay and let it go. Well I DO like ground turkey. Not only is it healthier, it can be seasoned and taste good too. So I was looking around last night for something quick and easy to fix for dinner with the pound

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I hope to do 2 to 3 postings a week but I'm not sure how realistic that plan is. I start back to school on Wednesday next week, Yikes! So anywhere from a couple times a week or a weekly photo wrap up post. This post is the first set with 8 photos to have me up to date from January 1st to today. Here are Photos 365-1 through 365-8. 365-1 January 1st: New Beginnings This wooden wall hanging

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I'm thankful for all the good days, good friends and many blessings of 2010. Even the difficult people and stressful days has taught me some things.I am learning to be content where I am and know that I am where I am supposed to be right now, in my work and in my life.I will strive each day in 2011 to look for things on those difficult days, around those difficult people that I am supposed to

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Just a few last holiday photos to close out this wonderful holiday season. I'm looking forward to a great, life-changing, prosperous, and fun New Year!  Since Abby came into our lives, I put away my BIG Christmas Tree and use this "skinny" Primitive Tree. To better corral her energy and curiosity, we moved hubby's computer desk to the corner of the living room where the bigger tree always went.

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I have a fun and cute Christmas story to share with you. This is a fun book and a quick read. It has a little bit of everything all wrapped up in one... some romance, a Christmas story - that touches on the reason for the season, a little bit of fantasy - the Wizard's Christmas Ball, and a little bit of family dynamics. Cora is estranged from her family and their never-ending drama. She

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One busy part of my life is almost behind me ~ Fall Semester college classes. I have just one more week, two more tests and it's done! I am SO thankful that neither my Psychology nor my Business Math instructors are requiring Final Exams. WOW! That's a first! Another busy part is just beginning ~ Christmas!! I LOVE Christmas though, it's my favorite holiday. So the busy that comes with it is

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We had a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner at my mother's house on Saturday, two days after Thanksgiving. We spent Thanksgiving Day with my husband's sister and her family in Ohio then my family gathered at mom's the Saturday after. My sweet mother voluntarily gave up the "official" holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas years ago when we started acquiring in-laws. It was more important to her to

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I LOVE cards!... making them, buying them, giving them. And what better time of the year than Christmas! Getting Christmas cards ready and sent out kicks off the holiday season for me. I always have a hard time picking out just the right card. I have spent as much time and effort on this as I have picking out gifts for family.  Shutterfly is helping me out this year! There are so many to choose

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Mama’s Holiday Wish List MemeTodaysMama and GameStop are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.1. What is your holiday wish for your family?I just was us all to be together and happy and healthy! The holiday isn't complete if everyone isn't together.2. What is your Christmas morning tradition? We don't really have the typical "

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Not a lot of excitement around our house lately. That's okay though. I won't complain. It will be busy and crazy soon and will last from Thanksgiving to New Year's. I'm working to keep up with school work and trying to do a little purging and organization around the house too.  Today has been a day of laundry and cleaning and finally removing a few pages here and there from my magazine collecion

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If you've read much of anything here you know I have a spoiled rotten an adorable little chihuahua, Abby (her daddy calls her Katie Ann). Abby turned 2 years old earlier this month. She got a few birthday toys... a sweater for the coming winter and a matching blanket and rabbit, whom we call Spot. See why...  This is probably the cutest of all her toys... in my opinion. :) Here are all her

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I was introduced to a great new singer/songwriter this evening. Have you ever heard of Andrew Peterson? Well I hadn't. My aunt Sharon shared a video on Facebook. The song was a wonderful tribute to marriage... all the ups and downs but the wonderful joys that make it all worth it. The song is Dancing In The Minefields. You know me, "the big sap"... I got a little teary-eyed as usual. Why is it

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I'm a big cry baby! Not only do I cry on sad and sappy-happy movies... I have been known to cry on a few commercials too. You know the ones. It's usually around the holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Someone is coming home that's been away. You barely notice the real sales pitch at the end. Here is one I found recently. So anyway... I was focused this weekend on getting a lot done on my

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It's been a busy, rushed, hectic week but came to a perfect end. I worked an hour over yesterday and used that time today for an extended lunch break with a wonderful high school friend! I've seen Teresa here and there since graduating high school... in 1986! But not near enough! You know how it goes... great friends through high school, then after graduation it's college and/or working, marriage

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It has been a busy, busy week for me! I have had to family reunions in the last week, started outpatient physical therapy, had a Scentsy party and attended a 31 party. Oh... and school starts back in session tomorrow for me. I need a vacation! Last weekend was our Lyons Family Reunion. It was a great turnout and a huge auction success! Here are a couple of photos of our "clan".  A collection

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I attended and awesome family reunion yesterday. I'm working on getting my pictures ready and will post them tomorrow. I really enjoyed spending time with family I hadn't seen in a few years and really enjoy being around. Now it time for Getting To Know You Sunday with Keely @ MannLand5  The questions this week are:  1. If you could host a Reality TV show, which one would it be?It would probably

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This week I'm dedicating the Gifts of Wisdom post to my good friend, Lori. As a single mother, she works hard to raise her young 5 year old son, help her older son (23) get through college and her young daughter (19) to raise the beautiful granddaughter she's given her as her daughter works and goes to college as well. You know with this kind of load there are many days when everything isn't a

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Things have been a little crazy around here. Sorry I've been MIA. Just a few things to share... Remember the stray, pregnant cat from my front porch I mentioned in Post It Note Tuesday? She was determined to make our house, her home. Since I couldn't find a good home for her, a good friend of mine (though not a huge animal lover herself) had her fixed so at least the worry of more babies on

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Today is my son's 19th birthday. WHERE did the time go?I just seems like yesterday he was a tiny little thing, getting into all kinds of things.Like this funny story here, that I shared in a previous post a while back.Click on that and read the story of the curious, fun-loving 2-year-old and see if you can picture this face doing such a thing. Happy Birthday Adam! I love you so much and I

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This is the first post in the last week for me. Sorry to leave you hanging. There's been a lot of overtime lately to keep caught up after we were suddenly down a co-worker (who just decided not to come back after taking a few vacation days). But things are getting back to normal around here so I'm going to jump in again with Getting To Know You Sunday over @ Keely's place. Here are this week's

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It's Sunday so that means some linking up with Keely @ Mannland5! Here are this week's questions: 1. If you had to choose a country to live in besides USA (or the country you live in), which would it be?I haven't lived in any other country so I'm  not sure. I know of placed I'd love to visit (Ireland, Scotland, Rome, etc) but I'd have to spend some time and really get to know the place

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Just a little randomness today of the last couple of days around here... Remember the great veggies I came home from my parents' house with on Saturday? I cut up and cooked some of the summer squash. It turned out great, as always. Yes, I know that isn't the healthiest of choices, batter-fried squash - don't judge me... this only happens 2 or 3 times a year. =) Yummy looking huh? Know what's

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At work we have a sign on the entrance door to our Home Health Care office that states "Absolutely NO Soliciting At Any Time". Does it work? Sometimes. Do we have to point it out to people who just don't care? Sometimes. But a local berry farm gal came by the office with some goodies and we were SO glad she didn't notice the sign (which isn't as big as it should be, in her defense). She didn't

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I won a top-of-the-blog, front-and-center SPOT at... What is Allied Moms? "We are a Place for Online Christian Moms to Mingle and Build Their Blogs."As Christian women we want to support and encourage one another. Hebrews 3:13a says: "Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today," Our heart here at Allied Moms is to help you, the Christian blog mom, find a place to meet moms,

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I'm sharing another piece of God's Wisdom from my Treasure Box.Today's Words of Wisdom are: Have you ever wondered exactly what you were doing here? Ever felt unsure of your path or decisions? Or maybe you have prayed and believe you are making the right decisions, but with each step you are fearful. I have always been close to my family and never wanted to move away from them. In fact, I

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I haven't played alone with this in a while but it is time... Click above to link up and play along! Have a great Tuesday! =)

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Here are a couple of collages with photos from the Annual 4th of July Parade in my small corner of the world. I hope you've all had a fun and safe holiday weekend with family and friends. I have the day off of work today, so after going in for 2 or 3 hours with another co-worker to get caught up (with NO phone and NO people to interrupt) I'll be enjoying the afternoon and evening at home with my

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Time for another... 1. What do you look forward to the most on the 4th of July? The small but highly traditional 4th of July parade in our small town (pics to be posted tomorrow when things slow down a little) and the fireworks over the Ohio River.  2. Are you a hugger? I am a hugger. Everyone needs a hug sometimes. And sometimes that's exactly what lifts you up from the lowest spot. I

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And I want to share the gifts I found inside with you! I was looking in a box yesterday morning before work and found this box that belonged to my Grandma Bell. The words carved into the top say "God's Gifts".  And inside this box are little "gifts", words of wisdom printed on small 1" X 3" cards. On the back of each card is a scripture reference for each piece of wisdom. When I found

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I think life around here is getting back to some sort of normalcy... whatever thats is. So I'm going to, again, play along with Keely's McLinky group for some... Here are this week's questions: 1.If you had $5000.00 to spend on plastic surgery what would you have done?I have cringed at the process & pain while watching this kind of thing on Discovery Health. But if I WERE to ever work up

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-57041628958764628662010-06-21T21:21:00.001-04:002010-06-21T21:22:31.908-04:00

It's been a whirlwind of emotions in our family. My last post on Thursday last week was about my mother and brother both being hospitalized... same time/days but at different hospitals... 30 minutes apart. Talk about revolving doors. I thought for a few days there I had taken a new job at a hospital. Thankfully they have both been discharged home! They were both supposed to be hospitalized until

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Sorry I've been away. It's been a crazy busy week for me so far, and it ain't over yet. That fat lady can start singing anytime now! Just a recap... My brother, Dan had Lap Band surgery on Tuesday. I didn't know it in advance, but they also decided to do a hiatal hernia repair at the same time. He came home Tuesday night and all day Wednesday he was unable to keep down anything, including water

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I'm linking up with Keely @ MannLand5 in this Sunday's edition of Getting to Know You. You can too by clicking below. The questions this week...  1. If you could have one of Superman's powers which one would you want? Superhuman strength..Flight..Superhuman speed..X-Ray vision..etc.Okay... I googled this because none of the examples given really appealed to me and I knew he had more powers. So

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Have you ever just sat and hopped randomly to blogs like I have? You see a button, or click on a link in a post and after a series of theses "hops" you stumble upon a blog you wish you'd found days, weeks or months ago! Most times I couldn't even re-trace my steps to remember how I got there but was so glad I did. You can find some great blogs through the McLinkys below. Link up by clicking on

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-68069300923533465742010-06-08T22:59:00.001-04:002010-06-08T23:01:09.039-04:00

This is one of my favorite songs these days. No matter what you're facing & dealing with... problems at home or work, maybe a rocky relationship, and even through sickness and the loss of someone... these words are SO true. This particular song portrays the message in the Book of Matthew, that if we have faith the size if a mustard seed, we can move mountains. And if we put our faith and trust in

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Finally found a "theme" I LOVE and can live with for a long time now. I took all evening making my elements... background, header, button, post divider, and signature. Now after loading it I've screwed up some margins somewhere, somehow. Please bear with me while I get things adjusted. It's off to bed now, past midnight. And tomorrow is a workday (YIKES!). This will be fixed tomorrow evening

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Time again for Getting To Know You Sunday with Keely @ MannLand5. Click the button above to play along and link up with your answers to these questions... 1. If a person has a booger in their nose. and you can see it, do you tell them? 2. What are you passionate about? 3. How long have you been blogging? 4. What is your favorite "summer" drink? 5. What is your favorite type of music? 6.

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It's time again for Friday Follow! Here’s how YOU can join the Friday Follow celebration: Link up your blog name and URL using the McLinky here. Grab the Friday Follow button above and include on your Friday Follow blog post. Follow Friday-Follow.com so you can see the current things going on. If you haven’t checked out the website yet, please do so.  If you have any problems with the

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This is Day 6 of my 9-day vacation stretch. It's going WAY too fast!I just thought I'd share a little bit of my activities the last two days. I have been spending a lot of time the last couple of days finishing a Christmas gift project for some family members. I know it's not the time of year people think of Christmas shopping, or in my case, Christmas creating. But I received and email reminder

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I posted pics in a previous post of the recipe album and mini photo/journal album with some of my favorite females. I used photos I took that day as we worked and made a digital scrapbook page of our fun & creative day. I always have a great time when I get together with the women in our family and do something crafty. In the top photo is my SIL, Amber and my wonderful niece, Nicole.The bottom

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Today is Recipe Card Collection #2 - Herb Roasted Chicken with Vegetables Start with your whole, roasting chicken.I chose a Tyson with the pop-up button to be sure the chicken was completely done.I like easy. :o) Next I melted the butter with a mixture of all the herbs and seasonings.  Chop your onions and vegetables. You can use smaller red potatoes, halved. I used for large Idaho and

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Happy Memorial Day! I hope you are all enjoying a relaxing holiday with family and friends.This is a time for reflection and thanks.It doesn't matter if you agree or disagree with the war.It doesn't matter if you like or dislike the Commander in Chief's decisions.All that matters is that those away from home, serving our country are doing so with much sacrifice for our freedoms. I love this

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I love playing along with Keely and her "Getting To Know You Sunday" Meme.I love to learn more about the people I follow and you get a chance to learn a little more about me. To play..copy the questions..post them on your blog..than link up at Keely's blog! 1.  Have you ever snooped around someone else's house? 2. Can guys and girls be friends? ( thanks Jen!) 3. Can you curl your tongue?

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IT'S BACK... The all NEW Friday Follow! Friday Follow is great for finding new blogs to follow. I have met some of the greatest people with it. Click above to join in and broaden your horizons. There are some cool features too like "Top Spot" bloggers and guest posts to introduce yourself to the Friday Follow-ers. I'm a little late in joining this week. It was a LONG (11 hours) day at the

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Pet Pic Contest Starts Today! If you want to enter your pet, go visit Shell @ Things I Can't Say and add your pic & post to the Linky! This isn't the first post about her but in case you are really new here and haven't had the please yet, meet my Abby! Abigail Catelyn Turner aka Abby (my daddy calls me Katie though) We were a long time finding her. I wasn't quite so picky but DH had a mental

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Twitter Party for Monkey tonight! Click the pic above for more info!. Debby@Just Breathe had this amazing tag posted.. I wanted to join in... 1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?Well... the story in the family is... I was named after an ex-girlfriend of my dad's. I hope it's just the name that was sticking with him. 2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?About a week ago, after reading

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I know this is my second post today but I wanted to play along with Ian's Monday Minute, in honor of Daffy and the loss of her sister. (My prior post earlier today was also for Daffy & anyone who's lost someone close to them.) This Monday's questions are... 1 - Do you *snort*? I don't on a regular basis, but I have been known to on occasion. 2 - Our friend, has a nickname and it's Daffy. 

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This video is a special one to me. "Save A Place For Me" by Matthew West. I think about those I've lost and the memories that come to mind put a smile on my face. Even though we miss them, thinking of them can warm our hearts. For all of you who have recently lost someone, and the pain is still fresh. I pray you can find peace and are comforted by your memories. I know that Daffy's Loss is

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I have the cutest Recipe Card Collection from The Shabby Princess. It's a holiday collection but most all the cards can be used any time of year. If you want to create your own printable recipe card collection, head over to The Shabby Princess and get your card set today. These would make great printable gifts to start working on now to give as gifts for the holiday season. I'm going to do one

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Hello blog-world!  I am participating in what's known around the world as Mission Monkey day!  What is Mission Monkey you ask?  Well, there's this blogger friend of ours known as Pixie Momma, aka Michelle.  Michelle has a little girl, or Monkey as she's known by who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma.  To learn more about it, click here. Monkey is a sweet little 16 month old girl.  She doesn't

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I'm playing along with Ian's Monday Monkey Minute this week. You get to learn a little more about me and this will hopefully generate more support for this little Monkey who needs our prayers and support... Here are Ian's questions this week... head on over and link up to share your answers too! Have you ever peed in the shower/bath/pool? EVER??? Well, yeah. I can't imagine no one has

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It's just been one of those weeks. Monday... ALL week long! It's not a good sign when you have to give the Wal-Mart check-out girl some tips/hints on bagging your things. This proved to really test my patience. It was already a long day at the office. And I'd already put off grocery shopping too long "No hun, bagging the 8 gallon trash can isn't necessary, and you can just put some of those

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It seems like everyone is doing a blog post about Mother's Day. Those of us who still have our mothers here to spend the day with are so blessed. I can't imagine not having her. We spent some time with mom today. My sisters were both there with their families. Being the scrapbooker and blogger that I am, I insisted on pictures. Here is a group photo taken today at mom's with my sisters and I

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It's going to be all about me now... Well, maybe not just about me. But I need to focus on something besides school for the long anticipated SUMMER BREAK! I have submitted my last assignment, taken my last quiz. I have 2 Finals to take by Tuesday then I'm putting the books away! ... until Fall Semester of course. :o) But in the meantime, I'm ready to focus on getting up of the couch

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Keely @ MannLand5 hosts the Getting To Know You Sundays carnival. Click above to link up and play along. :o) This week's questions... 1. If you could star in any movie genre..what would it be..romance..horror..comedy..suspense or action? I'd choose Romantic Comedy... my FAVORITE! 2. Do you recycle? I live in a small town and there is no community recycling program. I could do it myself

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I've never told you before but I always wanted a little girl. I have a wonderful son (you can see his handsome pic over to the right) and two great step-daughters (we don't use step really, but just so you know I didn't give birth to them and I'll get their pics up soon... they're beautiful!) but I always wanted that baby girl to spoil, dress in cute little dresses and do the "pink thing" with.

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-27431619284854245282010-04-19T21:19:00.000-04:002010-05-01T17:52:08.167-04:00

I'm not sure how I managed an evening without homework but here I sit not having any to get done tonight. I hope I don't log in tomorrow and find I've forgotten something. *sigh* The day at the office even seemed to fly by fast. I bought the Pioneer Woman's cookbook about a month ago and absolutely LOVE IT! So many "normal" recipes. I like to try new recipes but hate having to purchase '

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-50733708448193448872010-04-18T23:26:00.001-04:002010-04-18T23:28:29.867-04:00

I try not to talk about very personal information about others for their privacy. I'll just say that my hubby suffers from debilitating migraines. They incapacitate him and he is in bed 1 to 2 days with them... on average a couple times a month. Needless to say this affects a number of areas in our lives. There isn't much social interaction, since the headaches can come without warning, so we

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-44445714158164031652010-04-14T22:07:00.000-04:002010-04-14T22:07:01.216-04:00

I've been just a little MIA lately. Not "gone" completely but the posts have been sporadic. I miss all of the great bloggers I have been in the habit of settling down to every evening to read about. I'll be back to reading and commenting SOON! don't give up on me now. :) I just have to say that I'm SO ready to be done with school! After a 40-hour work week and coming home to housework needing

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We had an absolutely BEAUTIFUL weekend here in northeast Kentucky!There was a cool breeze on Saturday while I was out and about but the sun was shining brightly. I made it to two family cemeteries and took lots of pictures of headstones for my genealogy records.This seems morbid to some but such photos have helped me in connecting dates that I didn't have from any other source. Road sign for one

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-3067949138978514932010-04-11T22:01:00.000-04:002010-06-06T11:46:45.388-04:00

I'm playing along with Keely @ MannLand5 with this week's Click above to link up and play along too! 1. What color do you wear the most? I like black because it's slimming and I'll take slimmer any day!   2. Would you rather have $10,000 dollars or a Dream Vacation? I'd take the $10,000. I'd rather have my kitchen re-done with that than go on a vacation right now. 3. Do you have a weird,

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-76886383529762960332010-04-10T21:24:00.000-04:002010-04-10T21:24:08.592-04:00

The ChunkyBling Jewelry Giveaway ended last night. We have our winner. Thanks to all who participated. Congratulations to #7 entry, Helena at A Gal Needs At Least Two Blogs! I have given Chunky Bling your contact info and they will be in touch soon. You all came up with some great names. I had nothing but a blank. But it seems like all your submissions just fit! Don't forget --- Chunky Bling

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-20163559098106033552010-04-07T22:46:00.000-04:002010-04-07T22:46:46.962-04:00

This pencil sketch of my mom was a gift to her from a good friend.She's VERY talented and mom has since had sketches of each of us 5 children doneas well as her mother and my dad's mother... all done from recent photographs of us. Click below to link up and share your own Black and White moments.

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The only 'little one' around our house now is the little "Chi-la-la" (what a friend's little niece calls a chihuahua). Abby is my baby girl, so of course she got Easter treats just like my guys did. I decided since I was playing Easter Bunny, I might as well get something out of it... besides any pieces of chocolate I might be able to sneak from the guys. ;-) Since my guys are 18 and 56 I waived

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-81062596528026814412010-04-05T07:44:00.000-04:002010-04-06T18:11:10.765-04:00

I'm playing along today with Ian at Daily Dose of Reality... the Monday Minute - 5 Questions. Click below to play along and give your two cents.  1. What's wrong with fake breasts?I wouldn't really say anything was "wrong" with them. But it's just not for me. Not because I have plenty already. I just don't go for cosmetic-type surgery for myself (and hubby concurs). I DO have areas that

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-60544933222216032712010-04-03T22:59:00.000-04:002010-04-03T22:59:19.990-04:00

What woman doesn't like a little bling? ChunkyBling.com has contacted me to host a giveaway in promotion of their new site of ADORABLE chunky jewelry! I love the beautiful color coordinating sets that make wardrobe accessories quick and easy! Dark Chocolate chunky jewelry    And this darling bead watch in pinks and browns is one of my favorites! ChunkyBling.com makes it VERY affordable

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 Black & White and Wordless Wednesday, with my ancestors. I've been a little MIA for the last week. I've been knee-deep in my Genealogy Research... not to mention work, school and domestic duties in between. I've learned... and am still learning SO MUCH about my ancestors! My Great Grandmother - Amanda Sexton My Great Grandfather (bottom left)William Madision "Mac" Lyon

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I haven't participated in Black and White Wednesday before today. But I have one of a few pictures I'm using in my Family Tree/Genealogy searching, that will be perfect for a few weeks of Black and White Wednesday. Head over to The Long Road to China to view some more great photography and to link up your own! I love black and white photography, and I love my Granny! This was taken at her old

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Here's a story for you... TRUE STORY! I've never heard one quite like this before and it's been the source of much laughter at the office today. No, not just by the 40-something females with hot flashes and prescription meds. Our Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) shared this one with us today at the office. A nurse friend of hers, who works at a local hospital, has a mentally challenged son (

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It's time to announce the Giveaway Winner!  Congratulations to the #5 post... I hope you enjoy your goodies as much as I enjoyed making them. Thanks to all that posted and to ALL that follow! While this is a creative outlet for me and my thoughts and experiences, if there is anything that anyone else can get out of it, then it's even more worth it.  ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

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As mentioned earlier this week, I have been inspired by a couple of people... one, a total stranger in the drive-thru and two, Ian (from The Daily Dose of Reality). I am making a conscious, intentional effort to do at least one (though more acts would be even better) Random Act of Kindness once a week. I don't mean just being a "nice person". A Random Act of Kindness... Paying It Forward is a

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Twice in the last month, I've witnessed... and once been the recipient of... a random act of kindness. Heading home from an afternoon out shopping with my mother not long ago, we drove through the Sonic drive-thru for a quick lunch. I was very surprised to hear the Sonic employee tell me at the window that the gentleman in the car behind me wanted to pay for our lunch. The first thing my mother

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-53028710158053391652010-03-14T19:43:00.002-04:002010-06-06T11:47:14.915-04:00

It's time again for Getting to Know You Sunday with Keely at MannLand.Just click the image to link up and learn more about your fellow bloggers and play alongand tell your blog readers a little more about you. This week's questions are...  1. What's your favorite Easter candy?2. Who do you think is cleaner..men or women?3. Which do you prefer..wordy blog posts or ones with pictures?4. Were

Dianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17224671633731908077noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1485406472598681822.post-62982469625905703492010-03-13T20:10:00.000-05:002010-03-14T19:57:39.115-04:00

I've been struggling with this post for some time now. It's not a "feel-good", funny, or entertaining post. So I hope you don't mind some personal feelings. I have friends, family and co-workers who read this blog and I try to post nothing that would cross the line of privacy with them, or reveal "touchy" topics that will only create tension in situations I have no choice but to be involved in. 

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I am celebrating 100 followers!I'm both flattered... and humbled. This blog really had no special expectations...only a place to express myself, share thoughts, feelingsor maybe just vent about my day.I have met some great bloggy friends and enjoy reading about your days and learning more about you.Thank you for spending a little part of your day doing the same. My 100th follower is Ian at The

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I'm playing along with SupaMommy and All About MEme Monday: Self Portrait. Here is a picture of me and my spoiled rotten baby-girl chihuahua, Abigail Caitlyn Turner aka Abby.   Today Abby had her 1 year wellness checkup and vaccines at the Vet. She is up to a WHOPPING 5lbs 13oz!She was not happy with the shots. She has been milking it all evening with her daddy since we got home this evening.

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   To play along, click on the Button and Link up! This week's questions are... 1. Are you more of a talker or a listener? 2. Bra. Underwire or wireless? 3. I wish I was.....? 4. The Academy Awards are on tonight..will you watch? 5. Do you put your deodorant on before or after you get dressed? 6. Would you rather do the dishes or clean toilets? 7. How much did you weigh at birth? 8. If you could

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Link up and follow! This is week 8 of Friday Follow! I have some great followers and have met some wonderful Bloggy Friends with the awesome Blog Hop! Click the Follow button above to add your blog to the McLinky and to check out the hundreds of blogs playing along. I'm nearing 100 and will do my first give-away when I reach that magic number... just as I said with on Feb 6th when I posted my

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Confuse you yet? Well the "normal" part is the results of all the tests that were done in the last week. We'll get to the 'unbalanced' part in a few minutes. My yearly labs were all normal. - Thanks hubby for all the B12 injections you give me to keep that level normal. I know you secretly enjoy sticking me with that needle. I think you feel some kind of power from being on that side of the

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Getting to Know You...   Link up at MannLand to play along and learn more about your Bloggy Friends! The questions.. 1. Would you rather bungee jump or sky dive?2. When using a public restroom to you squat over the seat or sit?3. Favorite flower?4. Pedicure or manicure?5. How many siblings do you have?6. Do you pee in the shower? (gasp!)7. Bikini, tankini, or one piece?8. Where do you hate to

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It's been a LONG, BUSY day for me but I'm jumping in now on the 7th week of Friday Follow! I have met some of my most favorite bloggy friends through Friday Follow. All you have to do is click on the pic above and add your blog to the list. Hoping you I both find some great new bloggy friends to enjoy the weekend getting to know. I know with having MORE SNOW tonight **grrrr** I might be able

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Dear Mr Snow, I know we had gone a while without seeing too much of each other in previous winters and it was nice, for a change, to see your beauty again in abundance. But too much of a good thing... is NOT a good thing. Remember the old saying, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder." ? I was surprised to come home from my medical tests and find you there again. The time has come for you to

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Getting to know YOU Hosted again this week by Keely at MannLand5Visit her page and link up to learn more about your bloggy friends. 1. How often do you wash/change your sheets? Well lately… Every 2-3 weeks... seeing as how we go to bed CLEAN and well, the sheets don’t NEED washed any more often usually and that’s all I’ve got to say about that! LOL (Writes note to check into doggy daycare for

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This is going to be one BUSY weekend! Just one of the projects on my list this weekend is to hop around and grab some blog buttons to add to my (finally installed) scrolling sidebar. I have a lot of places I love to visit and wanted to "show you all off". If you have my button on your blog and I haven't grabbed yours yet, leave me a comment and I'll be sure it gets added! I also need to get my

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It's time for Friday Follow: Week 6! I have met some awesome blogger buddies through this blog hop. I'm late getting my post up but looking forward to hopping around and seeing what new friends I can find.

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Oh to have this much energy and spunk all the time!  Abby runs and plays almost non stop. If she catches me with a camera in my hands, she comes running... obviously at high speed. I don't know what it is but I'm under attack with a camera in my hand. I managed to snap this one just before the impact and caught her in mid-jump. What a Ham! I received another Beautiful Blogger Award from Tina

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  I hope each of you have a great Valentine's Day and celebrate it in some way with a loved one.My hubby has been under the weather for a couple of days so since we celebrate each other all year anyway,I'm going to the movies with some beautiful ladies in my life.My mother and my 2 sisters are going to the movies & having lunch with me this afternoon.I'll have to try to get a pic of us all

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I have to ad this disclaimer in advance. I love my husband and remember, I DID brag on him in posting about our 7th Anniversary last monty. It's the little things that matter and mean the most in the long run. That being said... He is just NOT the mushy, gushy guy. He isn't quite sure what to buy on they popular gifting occasions... Christmas, Birthday, Anniversary, and of course Valentines Day.

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Instead of my Post It Note Tuesday, I'm doing the Gratitude with Attitude this Tuesday... cause sometimes you need more than a post it to say what you wanna say. Dear Semi Driver, Thank you so much for speeding around me this morning as I moved slower in the completely snow covered right hand land on the way to work, and throwing all that DIRTY snow up onto my windshield with your tires. I

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Wish you could get a blog makeover by a professional? There are some GREAT blog designers out there and Diana is one of them of Custom Blog Designs.  Diana is celebrating her Blog's birthday and is hosting Giveaway's all month long. This weeks giveaway is a $25 Gift Certificate to spend however you wish on a variety of packages. This would be an awesome prize to win. Head on over to Diana's

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Give and you shall receive... I have 3 awards from Kari @ p.s. love.love She has a great blog that you really should visit (and follow if you don't already). Like me she has 2 pets, she is all about family, and has been known to blog about her hair. :) Speaking of hair... I received this because I have dark brown hair. (Kari is a rebel and passes on awards in her own way. I like that!) RULES FOR

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I have been super crafty today. I got some new class kits from Memory Makers delivered. I can't wait to hold the classes for these. I don't think I'll be able to get the Valentine Card classes scheduled to make before the 14th but there are 3 of the 4 that aren't THAT specific that they could not be used for Sweetest Day (Oct 16th this year).      I also made this adorable Pocket of Love. (I'll

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