I DID IT!!!!!

You Scored an A

You got 10/10 questions correct. It's pretty obvious that you don't make basic grammatical errors.If anything, you're annoyed when people make simple mistakes on their blogs.As far as people with bad grammar go, you know they're only human.And it's humanity and its current condition that truly disturb you sometimes.

The It's Its There Their They're Quiz

I beat Wendy....I beat Wendy..... (to be said in a childlike sing songy manner)

Please believe me folks when I say that this was a fluke! Wendy is WAY smarter than me. She home schools her youngins and has an understanding of literature that I will never in a million years "get"! If you don't believe me, just compare her reading list to mine......go ahead.....I'll wait........SEE! told ya! nuff said.

I'm sooooo blue........

So I thought I would give the professionals at the quizzy thingy place another try. I mean, after the bikini fiasco I don't really think they deserve it but as this quizzy thingy points out, I'm all about "showing love"! *insert giggle here*

Your Aura is Blue

Spiritual and calm, you tend to live a quiet but enriching life. You are very giving of yourself. And it's hard for you to let go of relationships. The purpose of your life: showing love to other people Famous blues include: Angelina Jolie, the Dali Lama, Oprah Careers for you to try: Psychic, Peace Corps Volunteer, Counselor

What Color Is Your Aura?

OK. I think I want to be a Psychic when I grow up....hmmmmm

They didn't ask the right question.....

The quizzy thingy asked what color bikini I should wear. THEY DID NOT BOTHER TO ASK WHETHER I SHOULD EVEN, IN A MILLION YEARS, CONSIDER WEARING A BIKINI AT ALL!!!!! much less what color.........

You Should Wear a Yellow Bikini

Like the sun, you radiate warmth and brighten up every one's day. And while a yellow bikini is a bit strange, you have the perky personality to wear one!

What Color Bikini Should You Wear?

Yellow? Really? Yellow? Are you kidding me? Do these people not realize how terribly bad I look in yellow? Honestly folks, I'm beginning to think that these quiz people don't really know what they are talkin about! And I was under the impression that they were professionals! harrumph!

Progress.....

WoooHoooo. I'm on the 13th chapter of John. Finished Salem Falls and on pg 90 something of The Tenth Circle.
Everyone has been fed the appropriate number of meals. The animals fed, watered and exercised. Everyone has clean clothes. So far I have not neglected anyone that I know of and I have fulfilled all obligations and public appearances.

Yippee!

He really was excited about Christmas but....

He was just sleeping sooooooo goooooood! Yes folks, for the 3rd year running, we have had to wake the children on Christmas morning!

I know this is a little late for a Christmas post but I thought you two would enjoy this picture!

So Far So Good.......

I am on the last chapter of Salem Falls, my first 2008 book for the 888 challenge. It has been a good one but then I really have liked all of Jodi Picoult's books.

I have also completed the first 5 chapters of John. In the past I have found understanding the Bible kind of hard. I mean, I know that sometimes the words that are written can mean so much more than just face value but I just was never able to get some of it to really sink in. I find it wonderful when my dh (Gene) or our pastors explain scripture. It's like a picture has been painted or a light has brightened. For that reason, I have FINALLY realized (after being told 1,000,063 times) that all I have to do is pray about it BEFORE I start reading and God paints that picture and brightens that light and I GET IT!!!!! I am enjoying the Bible as never before. I am reading a couple chapters at night and a couple in the a.m. during quiet time. See there....you really can teach an old dog new tricks!

I hope both of you have had a wonderful start to 2008!

Finally! A contest I can do.....

I have decided to join a book reading challenge called the 888. Basically it's read 8 books each in 8 self chosen categories during 2008. Since I read a heck of a lot anyway, why not make it official right? I found out about it while lurking around, ahem, I mean um... reading Wendy's blog. She is always doing something clever like this so I decided to crash um or er uh...join her party. yeah, that's it. Maybe, just maybe all this reading will make me a little more clever too and maybe I will be able to carry on some really interesting conversations during the year....for a change... sigh. So without further ado.......here is my list:

The next in the series:
1. Bryson City Secrets by Walt Larimore M.D.
2. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
3. Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich
4. The Broken Window by Jeffery Deaver
5. Stalemate by Iris Johansen
6. Absolute Fear by Lisa Jackson
7. Hide by Lisa Gardner
8. The Hollow by Nora Roberts
Alternate: Phantom Prey by John Sandford

Old Favorite Gal Authors:
1. Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper
2. Trace by Patricia Cornwell
3. Predator by Patricia Cornwell
4. Book of the Dead by Patricia Cornwell
5. Pandora's Daughter by Iris Johansen
6. Killer Dreams by Iris Johansen
7. Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
8. The Key Trilogy by Nora Roberts

Old Favorite Dude Authors:
1. Third Degree by Greg Iles
2. Invisible Prey by John Sandford
3. Dark of the Moon by John Sandford
4. The Stone Monkey by Jefferey Deaver
5. The Twelfth Card by Jeffery Deaver
6. The Cold Moon by Jeffery Deaver
7. Gone by Jonathan Kellerman
8. Rage by Jonathan Kellerman

Authors that are new to me:
1. Through Thick And Thin by Alison Pace
2. Locked Rooms by John Dikson Carr
3. Little Bitty Lies by Mary Kay Andrews
4. Best Friends by Martha Moody
5. Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot
6. Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot
7. Where The Heart Is by Billie Letts
8. Peace Like A River by Leif Engerl
Alternate: In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner

Light and Quick Reads:
1. The Cat Who Robbed A Bank by Lilian Jackson Braun
2. The Cat Who Smelled A Rat by Lilian Jackson Braun
3. Cats Eyewitness by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown
4. Sour Puss by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown
5. Double Shot by Diane Mott Davidson
6. Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson
7. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson
8. Plum Lovin by Janet Evanovich

Books by Jodi Picoult:
1. Harvesting The Heart
2. Picture Perfect
3. Keeping Faith
4. Salem Falls
5. The Tenth Circle
6. Change Of Heart
7. Songs Of The Humpback Whale
8. Love And Murder

Books by Terri Blackstock:
1. Private Justice
2. Shadow Of Doubt
3. Cape Refuge
4. Southern Storm
5. Rivers Edge
6. Breaker's Reef
7. Night Light
8. True Light
Alternate: Dawn's Light

Christian Authors:
1. Sugar And Grits by DiAnn Mills,Martha Rogers, Janice Thompson, Kathleen Y'borbo
2. Light From Heaven by Jan Karon
3. A Song I Know By Heart by Bret Lott
4. Presumed Guilty by James Scott Bell
5. Sins of the Fathers by James Scott Bell
6. The Postcard by Beverly Lewis
7. The Crossroad by Beverly Lewis
8. Christmas in My Heart by Joe L Wheeler

OK y'all. That's it. Oh, by the way, I am also re-reading the Bible this year. If I complete the challenge (which I hope to) and the Bible (which I am determined to) I will have completed my 64 books times 2 plus some!! That would be cool.......

Anyway, wish me luck. I will keep both of you posted on my progress. (I'm kinda pretending like you really care.....)

Happy New Year!

2007 re-visited.....

We have had a good year.

We are very blessed because I know there are a lot of people that aren't able to make that statement. I reflect back on this year and see so many that have suffered with so many different issues. Everything from loosing a loved one, to problems with kids not making good decisions, to health problems. Now don't get me wrong. We have had small doses of all those problems and more. The important word in that sentence was "small". When compared to some of the trials others have gone through this past year, well, let me just say that we were very fortunate. I know that won't always be the case. I hope and pray that whatever lies ahead for us, we will face it with courage and grace. That we continue to trust that God will be right here with us through it all and will always have his loving arms around us.

I am really looking forward to 2008. During this coming year we will have a boy turn 5, a teenager turn 16 (gasp) and a young man turn 20 *insert scream here*. We will continue to try to "train them up in the way". That may require some restriction, time out, butt kickin and wooden spoon wielding but I know for sure that the main requirements are lots of love, understanding and constant prayer. Pray that we keep on track with God's will for these boys. I know I have made many mistakes and I know I will make more, I just pray that I will not "damage" these children that God has blessed me with! I read a line in a book earlier this week that said that mothers don't have children, we receive them. How true! They really are gifts from God and although there are certainly times when I feel that one or more of them may have been a gag gift, they are a gift none the less!

I hope that you, all two of my loyal readers, have a "small issues" kind of year in 2008. For those that may have a "big issues" 2008, you will have my help and my prayers.

My prayer for today is that we are all able to lay that spiritual foundation that Curt talked about today. That no matter what 2008 brings, we will be prepared to get through it with God.

A safe and happy new year wish to both of you!!!