Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Bloomin' Tuesday! 02/17/09

ahhh Bloomin' Tuesday!
I'm joining MsGreen "thumb" Jean for Bloomin' Tuesday! Come join in or see others!
The Valentine's Day moth orchid is all opened and graceful...

Light green new growth on the ZZ plant going to town!

Two week old seedlings-marigold and hibscus or Job's tears

Angel wing begonia showing her silver spots, and kalachoe about to bloom

Three weeks of regrowth for the butterfly pea vine, now has two more growing:)

Look at those butterfly pea vines go!
Also in this pot the purple heart shaped Caroline sweet potato vine is growing well:)
What is that pretty thing to the left of it you ask??? (made ya look:)

WELL, let me tell ya!
I saw this Friday and had to have it, just had to I tell ya!
Please welcome THE New Dutch Anthurium, I just had to have (oh, I already said that)!!!
Now, I just have to figure out how to keep it alive and happy (any info welcome)

Dutch Anthurium bloom:

Outside everything is sprouting:
Here is the little spot I sowed seeds in, these little plants will be moved to the real garden once they are bigger (and we have a real garden;)

First thing planted this on this property. First hole dug (since I'm a lazy, I mean lasagna gardener, I don't usually dig holes)-Carolina Jasmine, since I planted it when it was in bud, in January, I didn't know if it would bloom or not, but you see it is really blooming away:)

I love how sedum comes back looking like little roses (or cabbages)

Happy Bloomin' Tuesday:)

Monday, February 16, 2009

What's in there really?

Feeling Blue? Well then just go clean out your purse:)
I'm joining Smiling Sally's Blue Monday

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What's in there really?
Here's a new tag to have some fun with. It's the purse tag!

Here are the rules:
1. Post a picture of whatever bag you are carrying as of late. No, you cannot go up to your closet and pull out that cute little purse you used back before you had kids. I want to know what you carried today or the last time you left the house. No cheating!

2. I want to know how much it costs =). And this is not to judge. It is for entertainment purposes only. So, spill it. And, if there is a story to go along with how you obtained it, I'd love to hear it.

3. Tag some chicks. And link back to this post so people know why the heck you're showing everyone your bag.


Now, who doesn't like peeping into other women's purses?????
My wonderful purse: Less than $20 at Walmart. She is so red and beautiful!! I searched high and low for this baby. I needed a purse that would look full even when it wasn't, and not look over full when I stuffed it to the gills. It needed to be pretty enough for fancy places, and humble enough for daily places. Easy to clean, well made. It needed to be easy to get into, and most important, have two BIG outside pockets, one for a bottle of water, one for my coin purse. I actually bought a bottle of water to try out the pockets before I bought it. (yes I get weird looks while shopping, keeps 'em guessing)

The metal loop thing fell off, so I replaced it with a metal loop that was laying around my house (from the pot-rack install)

Ok, here's my stuff!! The gray circle is a purseket, I so recommend these. It is cardboard (to make it stiff) covered material with pockets, to make changing bags easy. Looks like we caught me on a good purse day:). When we travel, I pack this baby with books, note pads, food, camera, all the stuff I want right by my side. When taking the grands, it has bottles, diapers, baby wipes, sippy cups, etc.

Receipts from my shopping spree Friday, paper hearts (just incase I want to leave one somewhere), keys, calculator, someone else's cell, way too many sharpies, loose change, gloves that go else where...

emergency deodrant and cotton swabs (because you never know when you might need them), mints, lip gloss, purple coin purse, free ice cream coupon coin, plastic bags (again, you never know when you might need a plastic bag)...

black mesh bag, bottle of meds that need to go to the medicine cabinet, wallet, list, beads and plastic bubble wrap...

My favorite thing in my purse, this coin purse with card holder that fits in my pocket. Often I don't take my purse in places, I just take this. I tried many coin purses before I found the right water resistant, pocket size. Actually tried them in my back pocket at the store, right infront of the employee so they know I'm not stealing. This is my second one.

In the black mesh bag:

Since I was at it, I went ahead and put the extra stuff elsewhere. All tidy, and ready to go. I love my purse!

There, I feel like I have accomplished something today, so I'm not SO BLUE!!!! Now to get off this computer and tackle this house!!!

Ok, I tag anyone who is brave enough to share, let me know if you are so I can peek into your purse too:)

Oh yea, any one know where I can get those little metal feet some purses have on the bottom?
Update!!! Found 'purse feet' on Ebay!!!!


This is for:

11th Heavens Homemaking Haven for Home Maker Monday

Everyday Elegance for My Favorite Things Monday
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As for Me and My House for Making A Happy Home Monday

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Son-Day: "I Am A Child Of God"



I Am A Child Of God
I am a child of God
And He has sent me here
Has given me an earthly home
With parents kind and dear


Lead me
Guide me
Walk beside me
Help me find the way
Teach me all that I must do
To live with Him someday...



I am a child of God
And so my needs are great
Help me to understand His words
Before it grows too late


Lead me
Guide me
Walk beside me
Help me find the way
Teach me all that I must do
To live with Him someday...


{All I go through, I come to You, You give me strength to make it through, Your my Savior, Holy One, Yes you}


I am a child of God
Rich blessings are in store
If I but learn to do His will
I'll live with Him once more


Lead me
Guide me
Walk beside me
Help me find the way
Teach me all that I must do
To live with Him someday...


{All I go through, I come to You, You give me strength to make it through, Your my Savior, Holy One, Yes you}

I am a child of God
His promises are sure
Celestial glory shall be mine
If I can but endure


Lead me
Guide me
Walk beside me
Help me find the way
Teach me all that I must do
To live with Him someday...




Sung by children with a round...

words by: Naomi Ward Randall
music by: Mildred Tanner Pettit
arranged by: Darwin Wolford

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day

 

 

 


 
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO YOU AND YOURS:)

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Show & Tell: Valentine's Day Decor

All ready for Valentine's Day?
A little heart shaped color in the kitchen window?
Check!


The too cute window clings on the window?
Thanks to my extras and Taylor-Check!


The cheap, tacky, foil heart thingy from Goodwill bouncing in the breeze of the ceiling fan?
Check!


The cute couple vase that was a gift from my grandfather to my grandmother many years ago?
The smelly-good reed-in-a bottle thing my hubby decided we needed (good choice hubs)?
Check! Check!


The groom's head is glued back on?
Check!


The wedding couple from our wedding cake placed next to the plastic chapel that looks like the one we were married in (a mere 20 years ago)?
Check!


The darling frog couple is discussing their future, or reliving their past?
Check!



The orchid hubby picked out for me for Valentine's Day?
Check!


The heart wreath is hung?
The paper hearts taped up or scattered around?
Double Check!

Yep, we are all ready here!
(EXCEPT I haven't bought hubby's present yet;)
How about you?
Happy Show and Tell Friday!!! Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!
Show and Tell

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Thankful Thursday: 02/12/09

This week Thankful Thursday is all about...

There are so many layers of LOVE, today I'm focusing on the love of apprecating what I have...
"...A wise son maketh a glad father..."
Proverbs 10:1
"Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."
Proverbs 17:6

EASY, I love that my baby, Taylor is a big ol growed up man now...Smile Taylor...

I love that Mike stops by and gives me a hug, I love that he is willing to serve my country in the Army National Guard Reserves...

I love that my daughter shared her new dream truck with me, that we 'corralled' the girls I babysit, and my grands in the truck bed while she showed me the inside...
I love that the little ones had so much fun bouncing and giggling...
 

I love that I am able to watch my grands every now and then...
I love how David gives you this look when you tell him no (most of the time)...
 

I love how David is all boy, loving shoes and things that move...
I love that his two favorite toys (the owl clock and wind up radio) cost me almost nothing at Goodwill...
I love the look on little man's face when he saw the video controller on the floor, I thought he was going to pop...
 

I love that LauraJune is all girl, tending to her babies, packing her bag, grabbing her baby and ready to go...
 
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I love that I live in a place where my door and blinds can be left open, for the sun to come in...
I love to see how they, too, enjoy the sunlight...
I love the way they play side by side...

I love how they play together, irritating each other, amusing each other...

I love MySpace where DJ posted this picture...
I love that DJ is also willing to serve in the Army National Guard Reserves for my protection and safety....

I love MySpace where Eric posted this picture...
I love that Eric is finishing his last month as an active Sailor...

I'm so thankful for my little life. For my BIG loves. Blessings of love to everyone:)



My goal this year is to soak it up, to bloom where I am planted, and enjoy the ride...
Counting my many blessings naming them one by one...
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