Finally Finished!

I finally got all my Christmas decorations up that I will be putting up except for a wreath and some garland which I have to go buy.

I was having problems with my tree because you little section refuses to light and so I finally decided to go ahead and use it one more year and after Christmas I will buy the tree I want on CLEARANCE! I LOVE CLEARANCES!!!!!!!

As most of you know I collect Mice ornaments and I also LOVE Santa ornaments. I am also partial to the colors, red and white (I didn't say Crimson and White :P!!!!).

I also add to my Christmas Village every year and I am running out of room to put it all up together. I need a new house with a HUGE mantel over a fireplace. (hint-hint).

It is also a tradition for me to put out all my family pictures with Santa at Christmas and this year I placed them under my little fiber-optic tree. I think they are probably my favorite thing.

Amby Baby

There are so many different kinds of baby beds out there. I guess for those in the market for one, the task for choosing the "perfect" furniture for the nursery, can almost be daunting. I have seen this baby bed in magazines before, but didn't exactly know what the purpose of it was for, until I saw their site & read up on it. Sounds like it would be a dream for parents who need a good nights sleep. As well, for a baby to feel comforted.

This is what the site says:
Finally, a solution for your fussy baby! The Amby Baby Motion Bed helps babies and parents get the sleep they need with it’s womb-like design and gentle motion that babies love. Endorsed by Dr. Sears, the Amby Baby bed is specially helpful for babies with reflux(GER), colic and even preemies.

Here's a video that explains more about it.

Got A Light

We bought some of the lumber to put a cover on our back porch. We still some more of the stuff, but I was checking out maxim lighting, to see what kind of light I might want to use on the porch. The light we have now is right next to the door, so moths love to fly in the house. Which freaks me out! So, a light in a different location would be nice. I found a few lights that I like, this one included...

Ticket Time

Goodness, what is all the rage about High School Musical? It's a bit corny to me, but let me tell you...There do little clips of the songs on the Disney Channel & I will find myself zoned into the video. Zac Efron's dance moves mesmerize me. Hahaha!
This movie is so big that schools are now using it for their plays & there is even a company touring with the musical. I'm sure there are some kids out there, who will be getting High School Musical tickets for Christmas.

Bag Of Stuff

We had a large bag full of any kind of wire/cord you can imagine. It was all knotted up & a huge mess. I considered it D's job to organize it, since I am the one that does all the other stuff around here. I kept asking him to clean it, but of course being the man he is, he didn't hear me. So finally one Saturday, while he was lougning on the couch, I brought the bag out & laid it in front of him & told him that it was his job to clean it up. He was non to happy, but at least I got him to do something I had been asking him to do. There was so much stuff crammed into that bag. All kinda of electrical gadgets, cordless phone battery, phones, extension cards, you name it. But now all the cards are rolled up neatly & we know what's in there.

In The News

Alcohol rehab seems to be in the news a lot lately. Everyday it seems another celebrity is in need of some guidance. Makes you wonder, why people who have fame and fortune, the things most people strive for, want to throw it all away. Thankfully there are centers out there, that provide care & rehabilitation. The key to it all, is wanting to change. That's what makes the difference. It's not just for the rich and famous, it's for anyone who needs help.

Collecting Stuff

It always amazes me at what people enjoy collecting. I think it tells alot about a person. I collect several different things...Anything Lucille Ball, retro, milk glass, old dishes, Christmas ornaments & now Willow Tree figurines.
My Mom collects...teapots, stuff with mice, books, Christmas village things & cherries.
D collects anything Superman.
D's Mom has so many collection, that I had to quit keeping count.
My cousin Laurie, collects John Deere stuff, purse & pen (which both of those seem to run in the family).
Then there are those, that collect sports memorabilia or movie memorabilia.
I think it's neat to go to someones home & see their collections displayed with such pride.
It seems that once I know of someones passion for something, any time I see an item that pertains to whatever it is, I always think of that person. I don't know how often people say they think of me, when they see something Lucy. It always makes me smile. Years ago, my Aunt Renee's kitchen was decorated in geese. Anytime I see them now I think of her.
I found this pretty cool site that offers all kinds of memorabilia, from sports to movies. Here's just a sampling of what they offer...








As you can see they have so many things to choose from.I'm that there is sure to be something for all collectors.

Dream A Little Dream

It's always good to dream. Because without dreams, what do we have?
One dream that I have for my family is to someday have a home large enough, to have a game room. It would have a pool table, for D. And I would want to have a 1950's soda shop, complete with chrome bar stools, for me. I would love to entertain & host parties. We we live now, it's just not a good place for company, or at least many people. So, for us to one day have a home for entertaining, that would be a dream come true, for sure.

Places To Go~Places I've Been

Here are a list of places I would love to go that are in the USA.

Savannah, Georgia
Las Vegas
New York City
Jamestown, New York (The birth place of Lucille Ball)
Maine
Montana
Pennsylvania Dutch Country
All the New England States really
Colorado


Here are the States I have already been too...

Georgia
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Florida
South Carolina
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
New York
Conneticut
Massachusetts
Missouri
Louisianna
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
California
And of course Alabama

I wouldn't mind going back to all of these places. Some I was just traveling through, to get somewhere else. I would love to say someday that I have visited all 50 states.

CHRISTMAS 1953

This is one of my most favorite pictures. This is me and my Daddy at Christmas 1953. I had turned two in September. I think all little girls and boys got all new Western wear in those days. I also got a 'pink' bouncy horse that year. I LOVE the way my Mama always went all out with her decorating. I sure do miss her!!

Popup No More

I love spending time online. I think of it as a hobby. Surfing the web. Blogging about my interests. Reading other peoples blogs. Playing different games. Shopping on ebay. Looking for the latest news on celebrities. But the one thing I hate more than anything is to be bombarded by stupid pop-ups! They can freeze my computer up in a second & make being online a less then fun thing. I think I need to find a good popup blocker.

Fresh Cleaning

I have heard great things about getting a colon cleanse. From just feeling better physically, to loosing weight. I have a friend that owns her own colon cleansing spa. I also have other friends that have gone to get them done before. It's something that I have thought about having done. Have you had a colon cleanse? Is it something you would do again? If you haven't had it done, would you?

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to my Baby Sister, NA-NA!!

Just one more and you'll be a HALF CENTURY!!!!

My Little Seamstress Helper!!

My Church is taking a crew of people on a Maps trip to Africa in November to help build a church. One of the women asked me if I would make her an apron to wear over her clothes so that she didn't ruin them while carrying supplies back and forth on the job site. I found out that there will be twelve women going, so my contribution to the trip will be twelve aprons for the women to wear while they are working. Tonight I was working on them and someone insisted on helping me. So here are a couple pictures of my 'Little Seamstress Helper', "Auzzie".

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this time of year!!!

This is my all time favorite time of the year. I am now able to sit out in my front porch swing and read my Bible. I can really get more in-depth studying done now than any time of the year. When I'm in my swing I can totally block out House-work, TV, computer etc, etc, etc,.......................................................

Jesus and I just have a good ole' time. The mosquitoes aren't trying to eat me alive either. That is what makes me retreat indoors anyway: THOSE dreaded, PESKY MOSQUITOES!!!!!

NOW... back to my porch. Here are a few pictures I took today. Some from my porch and some as I cruised my yard. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did taking them.

A Thing Of The Past

I heard on the radio the other day that Walmart is going to be pulling all of their "old TV's" (I can not remember what they are called). And only stocking the shelves with projection televisions (HDTV). They said that all home should have there, by 2009, since all channels will be produced in HDTV. Crazy, huh? Remember those huge console TV's? The ones they were built to be a piece of furniture? We had one growing up & the channel dial was broken. So we would have to wedge a piece of folded up paper under the dial to keep it on the channel! Hahahaha!!!

He's Cute

I'm not a huge sports fan. I love my Auburn football, but I'm not into pro-sports. I only watch the Superbowl, for the commercials. Plus to see if there will be some new drama arise from the halftime show. They have been pretty lame since the "wardrobe malfunction." I think one of my favorite shows, was Aerosmith/N*sync & Britney Spears. That one was fun. I do know one NFL player & that's Tom Brady. I learned his name when the Patriots won the Superbowl. And I thought, "Oh....He's a cutie!" So, if someone gave me some Patriots tickets, I would surely go to a game.

What A Gift

While the opportunity arose for me to get a locket, Mom got one too.
She has 2 gold lockets, one is tiny & from when she was a little girl. I do not know if there is anything in it. My Granny gave it to her. The other one, Danny gave to her for Christmas one year. It has two pictures in it. One of Mom & the other of Danny.
She was really excited to get this new one. I think because she got to personalize it with her favorite scripture Isaiah 40:31. And also have a newer photo of her & Danny put in it.

She had her locket engraved with the scripture on the front.

How sweet! Aren't they cute?

This is the picture she used.

Birthdays

I love, love, love birthdays! It think they should always be made special, after all it is that day that person came into the world. I love my birthday & last year when I turned 30, I wasn't too excited about that number, but this year I really am looking forward to it. I wish I were having a big celebration, but having a birthday so close to Christmas, everyone is busy or thinks that my birthday can just be added to the Christmas cheer. Well, that's just not really fair. A birthday is a birthday, whether it be in July or December. And it isn't like a birthday is unexpected! You can plan for it. :) I may just have to plan my own party one of these days, even though I would love for it to be a surprise party. I would use cute birthday invitations like these.






~C

Grey's Anatomy

I never wanted to watch Grey's Anatomy, when it first premiered. It just never seemed like something I wanted to spend my time viewing. I had been an advid ER fan for about 10 years, then it just got boring & redundant. Most of my friends, were really into Grey's, so I finally gave in, after season 3. I bored season 1 one from a friend & D & I couldn't believe we had been missing out on this show! Another friend then sent me season 2. We have yet to get all caught up on season 3, but we hope to soon. Well, as soon as we can rent it. It's always out at the video store.
While watching these medical dramas, you often see them doing paper work. I'm sure when people go into the medical field the last thing that they think about is the mounds of paper work. I bet that healthcare management software would save them tons of time.

~C

I Gotta Shop

Oh man, is it really time to do some Christmas shopping again? I wonder what will be all the rage this year...Xbox 360, Tickle Me Elmo? Every year there seems to be the "must have" gift.
I was around, during the first year of the Cabbage Patch insanity. I believe that is actually the year, that started the "must have" craze. Mom pulled through & I ended up with a very special Cabbage Patch to call my own, his name was Patrick Michael. I still have him too! I remember sitting in front of the TV & seeing on the news, the people snatching those dolls out of each others hands. I guess people will go to any lengths to get their children, exactly what they ask Santa for.

~C

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Gotta Light?

I need some new light fixtures in my bathroom. The lighting is terrible in there. I have never heard of seagull lighting before, but they have some nice fixtures to choose from.

I would like this above my sink. And then something like this in the other 2 fixtures.

I' have never had the chance to actually pick out things like this & I can not wait until I am able too.

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~C

Please Mr. Postman

Yesterday, when we were pulling into the driveway, after church, I said, "We sure do need a new mailbox." Of course, being the man that he is, D asked, "What's wrong with ours?" Well, for starters, the flag is about to fall off. Then the entire mailbox, looks like it is about to come off of the wooden post. So, I think we need to make a trip to look at new mailboxes. This website does have more than just mailboxes, so check it out. I have fun browsing.

This one is neat, I like the little planters.

The sidemailbox is different, so I really like it.

This one would be great! It alerts you with this little flag, so you know you have mail.

And if only this one would come in Auburn!


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~C

Great Christmas Gift

I think it was last Christmas, Danny got Mom, one really romantic, thoughtful gift....A kitchen sink! I told her when she got it, that next Christmas he would probably install it. Sure enough, it is still sitting, propped up against the wall, in the catch all room. But honestly, why would a man go down the kitchen sinks isle & think to himself, "This is the perfect gift for my wife.?" It would be a pretty good gift, if it was installed! Hahaha!

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~C

Football Season

Football season is in full swing. I was watching a show one day about college football fanatics & they said that Tennessee football has some of the most passionate fans... Maybe so. But they surely haven't been to Alabama before & seen this hysteria that goes on around here, between Alabama & Auburn fans. Time seems to stand still when they play. Cars are drenched in the colors are the favorite team. There are even house divided paraphernalia. If you want to see some crazy football fans, make a trip down here.

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~C

Neighbors

I think my neighbor may be putting his house up for sale or his daughter is a realtor. There are a few "for sale" signs behind his house, leaning up next to the shed. Even though, he's a strange fellow, and there for awhile, he was taking his anger out on our garbage can. We really never see him. And it makes me a bit nervous to think of having new neighbors, especially if they are like some of the other neighbors we have. I haven't ever lived anywhere, where we were friendly with the neighbors, not that we didn't want to be, it's just the neighbors we had, didn't want to be neighborly to us. That is something I would love though, to live in a friendly neighborhood, where you can sit on each others porch, sipping sweet tea & talking about life or baking cookies & sharing them.

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~C

Go Green

I have a green thumb & seem to be able to get just about anything to grow. But there are some out there, that kill anything green they get their hands on. But I think everyone should have some greenery in their homes, that's where silk trees come in handy. They are also great for work places as well. We have quite alot of them at church. We do have some real plants in the office that have seemed to flourish since I've been there. Silk plants are also good if you have pets & aren't sure about what is poisonous or not.

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~C

Intervention

Does anyone watch this show?
I do, whenever I remember it's on. It used to come on Sunday nights & now it comes on Friday nights. I find myself in tears lot of the times, when I watch. I always love to see how they have changed their lives after drug treatment centers.
Every episode is different & the addiction isn't always the same, but seeing families & friends come together to try to save a loved one is incredible to witness.
If you haven't ever watched this show give it a try.


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~C

Spicing Things Up

Every marriage could use some spicing up and one way for doing that is with sexy lingerie. I was out buying a gift for a lingerie shower a couple of weeks ago and saw so much stuff that I wanted. One thing that I think is pretty awesome is when a husband brings home some sexy stuff for his wife. Flowers die. Chocolate adds the pounds. But a cute nightie is a gift that keeps on giving. *wink wink*

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~C

Broadway Shows

I love, love, love, plays. And it is a dream of mine to see an actual Broadway show. As a kid, for field trips, we would go to the local "Children's Theater" and I would sit in awe, of the production.

If I lived in NYC, I would go to shows, alot. Thankfully, the shows tour & someday I will go to a Broadway show. I want some Wicked tickets for sure. I remember when it debuted back in 2003.


This is what the play is about...

Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.

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~C

Pop Pop Pop

One of the best things about going to the theater is the smell of buttered popcorn.
There just is not anything like it. I am a big fan of popcorn & always have been. Mom used to always make popcorn for me, when I was going to watch a movie at home. Of course back in the day, there was nosuch thing as microwave popcorn, you had to have a stove top popper, or a special popcorn popper. Who would have thought then, that someday you could purchase personal popcorn machines, for that perfect movie popcorn.

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~C

Didn't I Just Go There?

Seems like yesterday I was going to Disney. I was actually 5 years old, when I went to Disney World & I can still remember so much about that magical trip to a child's dream. I know that things have changed so very much in the last 25 years, at Disney World, but one thing I know that is still there is Cinderella's castle.

D & I need to look into some Orlando vacation rental & take a trip there.

Here I am in front of the castle, along with my sisters & cousin Brian.

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~C

A Redo

I have several pieces of furniture that I want to redo, ya know?....Paint, refinish, all that jazz. I will be in need of some new cabinet hardware, on most of the pieces, so I have been looking for what I want. Of course, I want something unique & not like everyone else has. There are just so many knobs & pulls to choose from! It is insane. Plus, I like so many different kind of style, my taste is very eclectic, I can't just go in one direction.

I did find Mom this very cute knob though.

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~C

A Little Hobby Fun

When I was a kid I was in awe of RC helicopters, planes & cars. When D & I were dating, I remember us going into a hobby store & him showing me some remote control things he would love to have someday. I totally forgot about it until, I got this assignment. It would be a total shock for D to get one of these for Christmas or his birthday. It sure is something to consider. I love to surprise him, but it is really hard for me to keep a secret from him.

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~C

Let's Go To Branson

I can remember when Branson, Missouri started becoming a big show place. I haven't ever been, but I know people who have & they enjoyed the time they have spent there.

I was looking up their attractions & here's a list of what I found.

Museums: The Titanic, Hollywood Wax Museum - Ripley's Believe it or Not - Ralph Foster Museum, Point Lookout, Missouri - Roy Rogers/Dale Evans Museum - Veterans Memorial Museum - World's Largest Antique Toy Museum - American Presidential Museum
Rides and Thrills: Branson Scenic Railroad - Table Rock Helicopters - Branson Balloon - Outback Bungee
Outdoors: State Park Marina - Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Water Rides: Ride the Ducks - Branson's American Star - Spirit of America
Go Kart Track: The Track
Miniature Golf Courses: Pirate's Cover Adventure Golf - Lost Treasure Golf - Indoor Mini Golf at Grand Country Square
Caves and Caverns: Cosmic Cavern in Berryville, Arkansas - Fantastic Caverns in Springfield, Missouri - Talking Rocks Cavern in Reeds Spring, Missouri
Family Entertainment Centers: Celebration City - Imax Entertainment Complex - White Water - Titanic
Movie Theaters: Elite Cinema III at the Imax Complex, Branson Meadows Cinemas
Golf: Pointe Royale Golf Course, Thousand Hills Golf Resort, Top of the Rock Golf Course, Branson Creek Golf Club, Holiday Hills Resort
Shopping: Grand Country Square, Grand Village, The Shoppes at Branson Meadows, Tanger Outlet Center, Branson Mall, Coffelt Country Crossroads, Engler Block, Factory Merchants Mall

Looks like you would never get bored there!

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~C

Jewelry Makes The Outfit

I used to really be into wearing a ring on every finger & cute necklaces. Then I was all about tons of bracelets. For the last 5 or 6 years, I have been a jewelry minimalist, just my wedding ring & the earrings I never changed. But the world of costume jewelry is really opening up to me. There are just some awesome pieces put there. Now when I shop, I am not bypassing the jewelry section, it is a place I want to be sure to browse. Sometimes I even go there first! I do now, believe that the right jewelry does make the outfit.

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~C

SOMETHING I WANT TO SHARE!

I receive Daily Devotions thru my email. This is the one I received for today and I thought it to be very powerful and I want to share it with all of you.

I pray God's blessing over each and everyone of you and your marriages!!

Love ya'll!!
Vickie






September 5, 2007

Surrendering Your Marriage
By Melanie Chitwood

"Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the One who will keep you on track. Don't assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil!" Proverbs 3:5-7. (The Message)

Devotion:
It seems that the longer I've been married, more and more frequently I hear of struggling Christian marriages. I know these couples never intended to be in such a desperate place. When they said their wedding vows of "for better or worse," they never imagined that the "worse" part would include thoughts of divorce appearing as a good option.

When I hear about these couples, I turn my thoughts toward my own marriage. I hug my husband tightly and whisper prayers of thanksgiving that we are together, committed, and growing closer.

You see, this hasn't always been the case for us. For about half of our fifteen years of marriage, we fought constantly and although we loved each other passionately, we just couldn't figure out how to be married or how to be a couple.

Finally, in desperation, I cried out to God asking Him what I should do. His answer surprised me. In the still, small voice in my heart, God told me to surrender my marriage to Him. I knew that the key to surrendering my marriage was trusting God. Instead of trying to be in control by telling my husband and God what to do, I learned to set my eyes on Christ and to ask Christ what He wanted me to do in my marriage.
Since that day, I have focused on being the kind of wife God wants me to be. I have searched the Scriptures, and one step at a time I have obeyed God's commands for being a godly wife.

Many times it has felt like two steps forward and one step back. But that's still progress! God has transformed our marriage into one of friendship, intimacy, and laughter, instead of the strife-filled marriage we had previously experienced.

God knows all about your marriage. He knows all about you. He knows all about your husband. Your marriage is a gift from Him, and can bring God glory and you joy when you surrender your marriage to Him. Start today by trusting God, and see what happens as you allow God to transform your marriage.

Dear Lord, thank you for my husband and my marriage. I want the marriage You want me to have, Lord. I confess that I've tried to make it into what I want it to be, not necessarily what You want. I surrender myself and my marriage into Your loving hands and Your sovereign Lordship. Give me the desire and strength to be the kind of wife You want me to be. Then I know I'll be the wife my husband needs. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Power Verses:
1 Peter 4:8, "Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins" (NLT).

Proverbs 3:27, "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due when it is in your power to do it" (NAS).
Ephesians 4:32, "And become useful and helpful and kind to one another, tenderhearted (compassionate, understanding, loving-hearted), forgiving one another [readily and freely], as God in Christ forgave you" (AMP).
2 Timothy 1:7, "For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline" (NAS).