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

Copied from Life with Lisa Ann
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...
Join Grace Alone, to join in or see more.

WHY WHY WHY????

Why, Why, Why?



Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are almost dead?



Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they already know there is not enough money?


Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars; but have to check when you say the paint is still wet?


Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?


Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?


Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?


Whose idea was it to put an 'S' in the word 'lisp'?


If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?


Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?


Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?


Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?


Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?


Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?


How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?


When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, 'It's all right?' Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, 'That really hurt, why don't you watch where you're going?'


Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?


In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?



How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?


The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness.
Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

Ok, its me:)
Have a great day:)

{this is copied from an email someone sent me}

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Bloomin' Tuesday! 02/10/09

Just a little bloomin' today!
Blooming like crazy:)

For Valentine's Day (sweet hubby bought me this at my suggestion-smart fella)

In a week this butterfly pea vine stem has grown to 3ft (see the tiny start from last week in the last picture). This is the second winter I have cut it back and brought it in, its always a BIG surprise to find it growing...

I brought in the wire frame and moved up the sun...

here it is as a little bitty start about a foot tall last Tuesday.

Happy Bloomin' Tuesday!
I'm joining MsGreen "thumb" Jean for Bloomin' Tuesday! Come join in or see others!
Today is overcast and warm, the weather man says we have a potentioal for some rainy storms this evening. We need the rain (been having some wildfire problems in our area), BUT not possible tornado storms! So, in this weather (is it just me, or does it seem a little crazy? Or is this just normal?), stay safe:)