tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25578676233558922692024-03-12T21:33:33.318-05:00Happenings at the Honea HouseMrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-35307447442372081332016-06-29T19:08:00.001-05:002016-06-29T19:08:01.528-05:00Decisions, DecisionsOkay, so let me just put this out there....4 years! It's been 4 years since I wrote a new blog post. How did that happen? L I F E . Life happened. Oh this crazy, never-ending, always something...life.
But that's okay. I'm back now and ready to play catch up.
HELLO!!! Allow me to introduce myself (for the 3rd time...? hahaha) My name is Lindsey. I have been married for almost 15 years to the same man (bless him) and we now have FOUR (yes you read that right and we absolutely DO know how that happens, thank you) <strike>crazy</strike> beautiful children! My oldest daughter is 13 (teenager- bless me!), the next daughter is 11, then my one and only son is three ("I'm free Mommy!") and my youngest <strike>surprise</strike> love is 16 months. 13 and 11........3 and 1...........yes we did basically manage to start over. Yes it's crazy. Yes it's nice to have older kids to help with the littles. "The Littles" that is now how we refer to the younger two kids. Even my son will refer to him and his little sis as the littles. As in, "Mom, can you put on a show for the littles?" HAHAHA that kid.
I was a teacher. I went to school and got a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, K-6 endorsement. I taught for a grand total of 5 years. Then I said "enough is enough" and resigned at the end of this past school year. It makes me sad when I think that the career I hoped for and worked hard for wasn't the "dream job" I had envisioned it to be. Any teacher out there can tell you the strains of the job and it truly isn't an easy one. My family was suffering as well as my sanity and good demeanor, so I decided to put my health and the health of my marriage and family first.
What that means today is that I'm sort of between jobs. Kind of scary...a little exciting. Means I may find something I love! That would be nice. I actually have a job- it's mine if I want it and I would start August 1. I'd be working with my husband and while to some that may mean trouble- I don't see it that way. But I am worried that I won't enjoy it. Then there is at least another job that could possibly be mine. I interview for it next week. It sounds more promising as far as something I'd enjoy....but the pay is terrible! There are actually several pros/cons for both jobs and neither comes out a clear answer. So for now, I pray. I am praying that God will somehow show me the direction I need to go in.
I looked back through my blog before posting anything new. It was kind of cool to relive some memories and see what I was doing at that time. But it also was a bit disheartening when I read some posts about my weightloss journey. See....I'm just now restarting a new weightloss journey. My goal I'd set back then...I never came close....and two babies since then means I'm even heavier (and older) so it just really stinks. I have been trying to eat clean for the last few weeks and drink water only. Have I fully kept to that? NO, but I'm doing LOADS better than I was. Today, I ordered Beachbody's 21 Day Fix (DVD, meal planner, etc, etc). I'll get it in a week and go from there. I am always so in awe of people I've known for years who begin to lose weight. I keep saying to myself, that'll be me soon! But I have such a love/love/hate relationship with food. It's always there when I need a "friend"- something to make me feel good. To me it is my drug. I've never been a smoker, doper, etc. but food.....ugh food and I go way back. So...we'll see.
Pray for me through job stuff and eating healthy and working out. Thanks!MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-36218549021450730452012-02-26T13:19:00.004-06:002012-02-26T13:40:45.286-06:00Is it possible to have a Dynamic anything? I believe it is!So, it's only been over a year since my last post...no biggie! lol oops. My last post was the night before my 1st day as a teacher in a 4th grade classroom. That was supposed to be a 6 week maternity leave position that lasted the entire year! That's great because I learned a lot!! Maybe more than I had anticipated or even wanted to know. Since then, I have not been able to find work in the school system. :( Instead, I have had to get a J-O-B. But I don't want to talk about that.<br /><br />My husband and I will go to our last Dynamic Marriage class tonight. It's the last in an 8 week study strutured to help strengthen your marriage. It has been a true blessing for us...and not because we entered it thinking we needed it. Funny how God believes differently. See even though our marriage was on the mend from a very tumultuous past, we still had lots to learn. Me especially. I encourage Anyone and Everyone that is married or even engaged to take this course. You will learn what your spouse needs (they may not even realize yet that they do!!) and how as their spouse, you can meet them. It does take commitment, money, and time, but our marriages are worth it! Trust me!! <br /><br />If you'd like to check it out, please go to www.dynamicmarriage.net or you can click on the link where they Divorced Ticker displays number of divorces so far this year.<br /><br />Our class was offered through our church- but you did NOT have to be a member of the church to be a part of the class, and we had couples to come that weren't. You don't even have to be a beliver (though the course is geared for those that are) Divorce is so rampant in our world today though, and when we marry we rarely think it'll happen to us. But we must be honest and realize it can happen to ANYBODY if we aren't taking intentional steps to maintain a wonderful marriage. And that never means making the other change. <br /><br />Anyway, that is my post for today. I'm sorry I've neglected the blog. I don't necessarily see that changing. Good or bad, I can't say. Just a lot to do these days and my family needs to take priority over many of the things that I've let sneek in and take that place. <br /><br />God bless!MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-64341364418041319522010-08-05T22:09:00.004-05:002010-08-05T22:12:40.488-05:00Bring 'em on!The kiddos, the students, my "children" for the next 6 weeks or more! Tomorrow (Friday) I will meet them! School is from 8-10. I've heard it's crazy, especially that first hour, but I'm getting excited! I want to see what they look like, what they sound like...just that GLIMPSE of them.....I'm rambling. <br /><br />When they leave, I'm sure it'll hit me that I actually have to TEACH these young'uns! lol Then I'll start breaking out in hives, but for this second....I'm tickled! <br /><br />Gotta get in the bed though....5am is going to be here TOO soon.MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-65497326374040151212010-08-02T22:29:00.002-05:002010-08-02T22:30:24.763-05:00YES WE CAN!Obama wanted change....so, how do you like the new look of the blog? lolMrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-73980308735602170362010-07-25T18:52:00.002-05:002010-07-25T18:57:14.818-05:00DIYI never seem to have the time to post here. Wonder why? Well....because I have become paralyzed by the NEED to check out all the terrific blogs around the www that are DIY-terrific!! And there are A LOT!!!!! <br /><br />I have yet to DO any of those wonderful projects I've seen, though I have asked for a sewing machine now (doubt I'll be getting it any time soon though...especially since I have NO IDEA how to sew!).<br /><br />Today I have spent hours on one person's blog ALONE trying to find great DIY gift ideas for Christmas/Birthdays/Etc. <br /><br />Hopefully, before too terribly long, you'll be seeing my own DIY posts (but believe me the ideas will NEVER be original...I was not gifted with a creative bone in my body though I desperately wish I was!) lol<br /><br />Happy Sunday- may your week be happy!MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-47473577167114459502010-07-20T23:45:00.004-05:002010-07-20T23:49:22.031-05:00I have an Announcement!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/TEZ8P0b2xlI/AAAAAAAAAXE/wfT0VB6UCSI/s1600/school-days.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 77px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/TEZ8P0b2xlI/AAAAAAAAAXE/wfT0VB6UCSI/s400/school-days.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496217006467630674" /></a><br />I am employed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep, I interviewed today and was called less than two hours later to say that they wanted me. I will be an interim 4th grade teacher for TWO classes (two maternity leaves). I will be at Centerville Intermediate School in Hickman County. It takes me almost an hour to get there, so I'll be having some long days, but that's okay because I have a job until January anyway. lol<br /><br />My husband is thrilled and I'm pretty happy too. :)MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-25470725975509704802010-06-11T00:29:00.000-05:002010-06-11T00:31:24.639-05:00<object width="330" height="273"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/CoSL_qayMCc&hl=en&rel=0"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CoSL_qayMCc&hl=en&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="330" height="273"></embed></object><br><object width="330" height="200"></object><br><a href="http://www.stlyrics.com" target="_blank">Lyrics</a> | <a href=http://www.stlyrics.com/lyrics/once/fallingslowly.htm target=_blank>Glen Hansard - Falling Slowly lyrics</a>MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-35854268332259467312010-06-05T15:02:00.001-05:002010-06-05T15:02:49.699-05:00100 Things I Hate<strong>100 Things I Hate</strong> <br /><br />Melons, any and all <br />Arriving at destination realizing I’d forgotten something <br />Blisters from a cute pair of shoes <br />Allergies <br />When my kids are sick/hurt <br />Deciding what’s for dinner/where to go for dinner/what to wear= Decisions in general I guess :) <br />Cleaning my apartment <br />Everything/Everyone “going green” as though they really care <br />Dramatic/Overly emotional girls <br />Handling raw chicken <br />Missing movie previews <br />People saying, “I don’t NEED it” when they forego something they want when you are eating that second helping of “it” <br />Toilet paper rolled under, instead of over <br />Liberal mentality <br />Putting away clean laundry <br />Never having enough space for things <br />My non-creativity <br />Accidentally washing dry clean/hand wash only items in washer <br />Realizing I bought dry clean/hand wash only clothes <br />Finding that stain after it’s gone through the dryer <br />Running out of printer ink in the middle of printing <br />Bird poop <br />People talking during meetings/speech <br />Bad movie endings <br />Headaches <br />How much soda I drink <br />Running out of hot water in the middle of a shower <br />NAACP <br />Girls who cry/faint/go ecstatic over boy singers <br />PETA <br />Cancer <br />Spiders/snakes <br />The fact that Pluto is no longer a planet <br />Skinny Jeans <br />Political Correctness <br />Nancy Pelosi/Barack Obama <br />carpet in bathrooms and dining rooms <br />Big government <br />Cellulite <br />Having to get my car maintenance done <br />Feet <br />That I bite my nails <br />When there are specifications when creating a password <br />Divorce <br />People driving in the left lane when they are not passing anyone <br />Entitlement programs <br />Living in an apartment <br />Not having money for my kids to do dance/gymnastics/sports <br />People who don’t turn on headlights when it’s dark or raining <br />Not remembering to warm my car/defrost or deice my windshield until time to leave <br />Cold/hot leater seats <br />Whining <br />Jerry Springer/Geraldo -type shows <br />Women trying to be the “Best Mom” as society dictates <br />Being ignored <br />Children who help themselves to the food/drink at your home without asking permission or being offered first <br />Being sick <br />That I don’t have perfect vision therefore having to deal with the hinderance of contacts/glasses <br />Unexpected visitors <br />That you only get one life cuz once you’ve screwed up, you gotta deal with it <br />Tattling <br />Getting my hair caught in the hair dryer <br />That I basically have one way to style my hair no matter the cut <br />My weight <br />Licking envelopes <br />Waiting….for anything <br />Not knowing where a bruise/scratch came from <br />Red and blue lights in my rear view mirror <br />Trying on clothes <br />Shopping with kids in toe <br />Feeling like I need to throw up <br />A sink full of dirty dishes <br />Sticky fingers/faces <br />BIG girls who wear tight shirts <br />Eating because I’m bored/stressed/etc <br />Needing to clean on weekends <br />The amount of time I spend on the computer (doing stuff like this!) <br />People that make you feel guilty for saying “no” <br />How quickly my desk becomes a “catch-all pile of crap” <br />Food stuck in/ground into carpet <br />Mold <br />How quickly my babies are growing up <br />Never having cash on me so I’m stuck using my debit card for something less than $2 <br />That I don’t feel beautiful in my own skin <br />Pink eye <br />Strep Throat <br />Rude people who work for the public <br />People who are rude to those that do work for the public <br />That I dont’ have a close relationship with my in-laws <br />Spam email <br />Dirt/crumbs/crayons/etc found under carseats and in hard to reach cracks in the car <br />Parking meters <br />Stepping in gum <br />Feeling bloated <br />Smoking and when those that do don’t have the courtesy to not do it around ppl that don’t. <br />Motorcycles that park in a regular parking spot on an overcrowded college campus parking lot when there are designated motorcycle spots available. <br />Trying to find the end of sticking tape or toilet paper <br />Burned popcorn (or any food for that matter) <br />Flies in the house <br />People who complain about their weight when they’re so obviously skinnyMrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-55996207108615219312010-02-26T19:43:00.003-06:002010-02-26T19:47:19.787-06:00SacrificeI know in life there are those things that we do because they are FOR the greater good of our family. That doesn't mean they are easy though.<br /><br />I have been in school for the last 5 years. In that time, there have been a lot of nights and weekends where I've had to give up time with my kids and husband to work on assignments. Be that as it is, I was able to attend MOST of the activities that the kid's school offered for parents to be involved with....until now. <br /><br />Student teaching doesn't allow me the time to go to "Favorite Gal Day" or the "Teddy Bear Picnic" or any of the other things that I have missed with my kids. My mom has had to be the stand in. I am thankful that my mom is a big part of my children's lives, but it doesn't make it easier to allow somebody to go in your stead.MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-72048866836404309242010-01-12T17:40:00.002-06:002010-01-12T17:42:26.515-06:00Student Teaching!Today was my 2nd day of student teaching. I'm in my first placement, which is 2nd grade. I feel very lucky to have the cooperating teacher that I do. Right now, I'm mostly observing, taking notes, thinking about things I'd like to implement when I begin to lead teach, and helping the kids and my teacher whenever needed. :o)MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-37751192979178138452010-01-05T00:47:00.003-06:002010-01-05T00:55:37.147-06:00Christmas PicsThe girls at Maury Hills Church Christmas Program. Kylei was a sheep :)<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0LhwyqJjKI/AAAAAAAAAVE/DB5-Jv-NNzc/s1600-h/IMG_7328.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0LhwyqJjKI/AAAAAAAAAVE/DB5-Jv-NNzc/s400/IMG_7328.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423145129656028322" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0LhxS_D7KI/AAAAAAAAAVM/RdhFmdMRLPg/s1600-h/IMG_7542.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0LhxS_D7KI/AAAAAAAAAVM/RdhFmdMRLPg/s400/IMG_7542.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423145138333674658" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0Lhyk30kXI/AAAAAAAAAVk/m9eG2IrayNk/s1600-h/IMG_7558.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0Lhyk30kXI/AAAAAAAAAVk/m9eG2IrayNk/s400/IMG_7558.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423145160315015538" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0LhyWGegHI/AAAAAAAAAVc/7G3z959ITsI/s1600-h/IMG_7561.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0LhyWGegHI/AAAAAAAAAVc/7G3z959ITsI/s400/IMG_7561.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423145156349952114" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0Lhx1-yoMI/AAAAAAAAAVU/HJVJSWXat_o/s1600-h/IMG_7569.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/S0Lhx1-yoMI/AAAAAAAAAVU/HJVJSWXat_o/s400/IMG_7569.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423145147727782082" /></a>MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-3014998069138853502010-01-05T00:32:00.002-06:002010-01-05T00:45:23.282-06:00shame on meOkay...so I'm a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad blogger. I've been very busy lately trying to clean/organize around here that I've neglected posting. In a way that's a good thing cuz it means I've actually done what I said I needed to do...which is not spend so much time online and get things that NEED to be done, done. <br /><br />We had a great Christmas. The girls were spoiled just as much this year as they have been every other year! Our big Santa gift this year was a Wii. Kylei asked Santa for it or books...bless her! She got both of course! How can you not give a child books?? :) John and I have been rocking out on Guitar Hero....but of course I'm the rockstar in the family. Bless him, John tries VERY hard to catch up to my skillz...but it just ain't happenin for him! lol <br /><br />I turned 29 just five days after Christmas. I can't believe I have just one more year to be in my 20's. :(<br /><br />I spend New Year's Eve shopping with my mom. It's her thing to take me shopping for my bday every year. We started in Cool Springs at the Galleria...couldn't find anything. Went to Ross's and TJ Max and got there 30 minutes before they closed. I found some lil ankle boots. Decided to try the mall in Columbia but they were gonna close in just a few minutes so we decided to go to Walmart...and wouldn't ya know....I found some very cute shirts AND THE BEST PART: THEY FIT!!! ...and were lots cheaper than anything we would've found anywhere else. I left with 7 new shirts, which is what I needed. I've been trying to update my wardrobe to look more professional for when I start student teaching, interviewing, and for the day when I am hired!<br /><br />Speaking of student teaching...I start my placement (though I STILL don't know where that is) on Monday! I go Friday to MTSU for a meeting for student teaching so hoping I'll know something either before or on that day. <br /><br />Satuday, I will take my last 2 Praxis exams...aagghh!! I haven't even begun to study for those. I will. I will. :)<br /><br />The girls start back to school tomorrow. I think they're ready....or else they just aren't at that age where they dread school. I know it's coming, but for now, am very thankful that it's just a part of life that they accept without much anguish. <br /><br />So, it's 2010. John and I didn't make any resolutions. I think we'll both just be praying that THIS is OUR year! So many promising things will be happening this year, starting with me graduating (hallelujah!!) in May! <br /><br />I hope that everyone can put any hardships that 2009 brought them and be blessed this new year!MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-59848872468454902542009-12-21T00:18:00.000-06:002009-12-21T00:19:21.426-06:00Since ThanksgivingI cannot believe I haven't written anything since Turkey Day...so much has happened!<br /><br />Okay, where to start....<br /><br />1. Took 2 of my Praxis tests that I need to pass in order to get my teacher's license. (took these Nov 14 so I may have mentioned this, lol)<br /><br />2. Got Praxis results: PASSED!!!! both. Even scored in the top 15% of all test-takers on the P.L.T. (Principles of Learning and Teaching) and was congratulated by ETS and was sent a certificate of achievement. I'm very proud of this!<br /><br />3. I finished all my classes for the semester....and just have to Student Teach now! That starts Jan. 11. YAY!!!! :0)<br /><br />4. Tonight the girls are staying the night with my mom and John and I were able to finish Christmas shopping. It's so nice to have the day to just ourselves. <br /><br />5. Oh! oops....should've mentioned this first, but Thanksgiving was great! We had a fun trip to Missisippi and it was great seeing some of the cousins and playing with the lil cousins! <br /><br />Life is great right now! I'm glad to be on break and my girls are as well! They had fun Chrismtas parties and ....I don't know....I'm happy! haha <br /><br />I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, surrounded by family cuz that's what truly makes this time of year special!! :DMrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-41988827678267212842009-11-26T10:08:00.005-06:002009-11-26T10:20:44.490-06:00Thank You!!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Sw6qtpN50eI/AAAAAAAAAU0/dBBK9qOMphM/s1600/thanksgiving.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 295px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Sw6qtpN50eI/AAAAAAAAAU0/dBBK9qOMphM/s400/thanksgiving.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5408447903653548514" /></a><br /><br /><br />HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!! IF you are reading this, then you mean something special to me and I'm thankful for you. :)<br /><br />I know this year I have so many things to be thankful for, but at the top of the list would have to be Christ. I'm thankful for the sacrifice he made for me and the hope that I have because of his love. <br /><br />Love God, Love People....this is my faith mission now!<br /><br />I hope that you all have a very good Thanksgiving. I hope you enjoy your family and friends and the time you share. I hope that your bellies are so full that you hurt. But mostly I hope you have the love of Christ as I have. <br /><br />May God continue to bless us all!MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-47220815039117883072009-11-06T13:42:00.001-06:002009-11-06T13:53:18.981-06:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!!Today is my mom's ____th birthday and I just want to say I love you! <br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SvR9vSOE9bI/AAAAAAAAAUk/6BHQLLVpNF4/s1600-h/101_0838.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SvR9vSOE9bI/AAAAAAAAAUk/6BHQLLVpNF4/s400/101_0838.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401080104422274482" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SvR9vL8EXzI/AAAAAAAAAUc/7moejMxcN_o/s1600-h/Image195.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SvR9vL8EXzI/AAAAAAAAAUc/7moejMxcN_o/s400/Image195.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401080102736125746" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SvR9u4dfeCI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Fv3jDYE-H7g/s1600-h/Abernathys-BillAfamily_0509s.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SvR9u4dfeCI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Fv3jDYE-H7g/s400/Abernathys-BillAfamily_0509s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401080097507604514" /></a>MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-89094267321882777222009-10-30T11:58:00.003-05:002009-10-30T12:04:14.387-05:00Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas < $20Have you procrsatinated and don't know what to dress as for Halloween? Or maybe your just tired of spending a lot of money on Halloween costumes? Check out the video found <a href="http://kidsblogs.nationalgeographic.com/greenscene/2009/10/green-halloween-ideas.html">here</a> for cute ideas that don't break the bank, they're a green alternative, and provide family fun as well.MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-20613051238305356782009-10-30T11:34:00.003-05:002009-10-30T12:02:03.021-05:00Costumes...Great for SchoolThis Halloween, scare up some fun with these history- and lit-inspired costumes:<br /><br /><strong>Ten US History-Inspired Halloween Costumes</strong><br />1. Put on a three-corner hat and cape, pull a cardboard boat around your waist, and pose as George Washington crossing the Delaware during the American Revolution.<br /><br />2. Dress up as Benjamin Franklin with a kite and singed hair. Be careful around the French maids.<br /><br />3. Pretend to hitchhike as Christopher Columbus with a sign that says “India or bust.”<br /><br />4. Dress up like Abe Lincoln – with two tickets in his breast pocket.<br /><br />5. Test people’s knowledge of US history trivia by putting on a turn-of-the-century suit, carrying some bags of fake money, and painting your nose purple. Yes, JP Morgan really did have a purple nose.<br /><br />6. Try a scandalous costume for a trio: Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy.<br /><br />7. Wear a suit and a Richard Nixon mask. Carry a hallowed-out pumpkin filled with film. You’re reenacting the “Pumpkin Papers,” in which future President Richard Nixon used to take down Soviet spy Alger Hiss in one of the Cold War’s most notorious espionage cases.<br /><br />8. Dress up as Betsy Ross with a half-finished American flag. Include a rainbow flag, a pirate flag, and yellow smiley face among your book of samples.<br /><br />9. Sport your finest 1920s-style outfit, a plastic Tommy gun, a cigar, and your best Al Capone accent. Rave about the merits of the 18th Amendment and Prohibition.<br /><br />10. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to flex those guns. Rosie the Riveter is one of the best “girl power” costumes in history. (World War II: Home Front)<br /><br /><strong>Ten Literature & Poetry-Inspired Halloween Costumes</strong><br />1. Bust out the Photoshop to make an “oil painting” of yourself aged about 50 years. Frame it, put on your best Victorian-style outfit, and trick-o-treat as Dorian Gray. (The Picture of Dorian Gray)<br /><br />2. Go on a hunt after your friend who is dressed as a white whale with bloodshot eyes. Chase the whale around the streets with a toy harpoon in hand. Rant and rave to strangers about catching the whale. (Moby-Dick)<br /><br />3. Dress up like a grizzled old sailor, rave unintelligibly, and hang a fake albatross around your neck à la “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.”<br /><br />4. Put on a collared shirt, a tie, a long coat, and a red hunting hat. Carry a record under your arm and collect candy as Holden Caulfield. (The Catcher in the Rye)<br /><br />5. See who gets the Scout Finch reference when you walk around barefoot with a banged-up ham costume and knife slash through the back. (To Kill a Mockingbird)<br /><br />6. Put on a straw hat and some ratty old clothes, pull a cardboard canoe around your waist, and try your luck as Huckleberry Finn. Don’t be afeared to use *some* Antebellum Missouri slang. (Adventures of Huckleberry Finn)<br /><br />7. Pay your dues to George Orwell by dressing up like a pig brandishing a liquor bottle and insisting that “two legs are better than four.” (Animal Farm)<br /><br />8. Put on a long, plain dress and plaster a scarlet “A” to the front. Get your friend to dress like a priest. (The Scarlet Letter)<br /><br />9. Dress up like Lady Macbeth and try to scrub imagined bloodstains off your hands. Rinse, repeat. (Macbeth)<br /><br />10. For a truly terrifying Halloween costume, give your kid brother face paint, some tattered rags, a conch shell, and a (fake) pig head on a stake. Don’t let him see that you’ve got glasses. (The Lord of the Flies)<br /><br />11. You'll need tights and Renaissance garb: Hamlet. Pace the streets emoting: “To be or not to be?” and “Methinks it is like a weasel.”<br /><br /> MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-79775884023184644802009-10-28T10:46:00.004-05:002009-10-28T11:00:36.751-05:00Durham Halloween Party<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhqknTzQlI/AAAAAAAAAUM/hkNiB4eAnzM/s1600-h/IMG_6541.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhqknTzQlI/AAAAAAAAAUM/hkNiB4eAnzM/s400/IMG_6541.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397681330663408210" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp92D5LPI/AAAAAAAAAUE/9mqH1nS3IEs/s1600-h/IMG_6543.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp92D5LPI/AAAAAAAAAUE/9mqH1nS3IEs/s400/IMG_6543.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397680664608320754" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp9nDq-RI/AAAAAAAAAT8/ghuHFvGL3bs/s1600-h/IMG_6544.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp9nDq-RI/AAAAAAAAAT8/ghuHFvGL3bs/s400/IMG_6544.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397680660580858130" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp9e5E5QI/AAAAAAAAAT0/dS75bp0ZMo4/s1600-h/IMG_6552.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp9e5E5QI/AAAAAAAAAT0/dS75bp0ZMo4/s400/IMG_6552.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397680658388935938" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp9Acm9hI/AAAAAAAAATs/L5Q0aKeBRgE/s1600-h/IMG_6560.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp9Acm9hI/AAAAAAAAATs/L5Q0aKeBRgE/s400/IMG_6560.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397680650216470034" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp8kP1X9I/AAAAAAAAATk/mAtiX2HkICE/s1600-h/IMG_6565.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhp8kP1X9I/AAAAAAAAATk/mAtiX2HkICE/s400/IMG_6565.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397680642646695890" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpSfCDHgI/AAAAAAAAATc/T_nVNIS1EJE/s1600-h/IMG_6562.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpSfCDHgI/AAAAAAAAATc/T_nVNIS1EJE/s400/IMG_6562.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397679919692193282" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpR2leDII/AAAAAAAAATU/mCSADMPt1bQ/s1600-h/IMG_6569.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpR2leDII/AAAAAAAAATU/mCSADMPt1bQ/s400/IMG_6569.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397679908834905218" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpRqo9LZI/AAAAAAAAATM/SLlLB_IqYVQ/s1600-h/IMG_6574.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpRqo9LZI/AAAAAAAAATM/SLlLB_IqYVQ/s400/IMG_6574.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397679905628302738" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpRdlDDBI/AAAAAAAAATE/K-h7pzpaicM/s1600-h/IMG_6575.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpRdlDDBI/AAAAAAAAATE/K-h7pzpaicM/s400/IMG_6575.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397679902122249234" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpRC3AQ9I/AAAAAAAAAS8/F6aYwZMOgcY/s1600-h/IMG_6583.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhpRC3AQ9I/AAAAAAAAAS8/F6aYwZMOgcY/s400/IMG_6583.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397679894949807058" /></a>MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-8883700208561500882009-10-28T10:30:00.005-05:002009-10-28T10:46:25.354-05:00Not So Scary Halloween PartyEvery year for the past few years, <a href="http://www.mauryhills.com">Maury Hills Church</a> hosts this community event. It gets bigger and better each year. <br /><br />This year there was a costume parade, pictures for those that dressed up, Live Band, hotdogs/chili/drinks/cotton candy/CANDY, "trunk or treat", haybale maze, pumpkin decorating, storytelling, hayrides,and inflatables. If you come and don't have, then you just don't know how to! We had 400+ come this year. <br /><br />The Duncan small group always goes all out in their costumes and this year was no exception (our preacher and his wife are a part of this group too) with a Michael Jackson/THRILLER theme. The undead even danced the THRILLER moves. It was great! There's video proof floating around Facebook. LOL<br /><br />Here are a few pics of my own from this evening:<br /><br />Kylei is a Hobo (her sign reads TRICK OR TREAT!) and Savannah is a Senorita<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlVXWgTCI/AAAAAAAAAR0/hR-qiihk7j4/s1600-h/IMG_6757.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlVXWgTCI/AAAAAAAAAR0/hR-qiihk7j4/s400/IMG_6757.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397675571123604514" /></a><br />Michael Jackson comes out of his coffin for one last Dance Routine!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlVtLeAqI/AAAAAAAAAR8/lJX3E5PGUuI/s1600-h/IMG_6759.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlVtLeAqI/AAAAAAAAAR8/lJX3E5PGUuI/s400/IMG_6759.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397675576982897314" /></a><br />The undead dance likes there's no tomorrow!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlVypuotI/AAAAAAAAASE/dH56FVi-hxg/s1600-h/IMG_6761.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlVypuotI/AAAAAAAAASE/dH56FVi-hxg/s400/IMG_6761.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397675578451993298" /></a><br />Some zombies and others during the Costume Parade<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlWOSIwKI/AAAAAAAAASM/E1-O4V9C1pc/s1600-h/IMG_6763.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlWOSIwKI/AAAAAAAAASM/E1-O4V9C1pc/s400/IMG_6763.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397675585869234338" /></a><br />SMURF HOUSE with all the Smurfs and their antagonist<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlWvypM4I/AAAAAAAAASU/Hj_o_NmzTm8/s1600-h/IMG_6780.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhlWvypM4I/AAAAAAAAASU/Hj_o_NmzTm8/s400/IMG_6780.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397675594863948674" /></a><br />Savannah on a Sugar High I think! LOL<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhmSNAin7I/AAAAAAAAAS0/iHgCVEOyM7g/s1600-h/IMG_6796.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhmSNAin7I/AAAAAAAAAS0/iHgCVEOyM7g/s400/IMG_6796.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397676616319147954" /></a><br />Kylei is also a lil hyped up!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhmRxp5HMI/AAAAAAAAASs/oz4xDkBj1pk/s1600-h/IMG_6793.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhmRxp5HMI/AAAAAAAAASs/oz4xDkBj1pk/s400/IMG_6793.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397676608976395458" /></a><br />The girls on the fence...Daddy's there too!<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhmRRL026I/AAAAAAAAASk/VgXhBQyREJI/s1600-h/IMG_6789.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhmRRL026I/AAAAAAAAASk/VgXhBQyREJI/s400/IMG_6789.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397676600260352930" /></a><br />Eating!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhmRGgYM4I/AAAAAAAAASc/bYg3tzVfkJk/s1600-h/IMG_6784.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhmRGgYM4I/AAAAAAAAASc/bYg3tzVfkJk/s400/IMG_6784.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397676597393765250" /></a>MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-81057764531638222992009-10-28T09:46:00.006-05:002009-10-28T10:30:02.938-05:00My baby needs a whole hand to tell her age!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd0uRxxBI/AAAAAAAAAP8/W1SGOsPWpU4/s1600-h/IMG_6624.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd0uRxxBI/AAAAAAAAAP8/W1SGOsPWpU4/s400/IMG_6624.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397667313760715794" /></a><br />Savannah is 5 today! I cannot believe it and don't expect it to feel true for atleast another six months or so. lol<br /><br />There's not going to be any big plans today though because we celebrated her birthday this past Saturday with a Tie-Dye themed birthday bash! It was a lot of fun and Savannah had a great time! Thank you to all who came. :)<br /><br />Here are a few more pics from the party:<br /><br />My family<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd1ZYwTSI/AAAAAAAAAQU/4o_IYxBua0E/s1600-h/IMG_6727.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd1ZYwTSI/AAAAAAAAAQU/4o_IYxBua0E/s400/IMG_6727.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397667325332704546" /></a><br /><br />The Tie-Dye crew (minus Luke who didn't want his pic taken)<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd0-nV6JI/AAAAAAAAAQE/Waw_j1ied_c/s1600-h/IMG_6710.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd0-nV6JI/AAAAAAAAAQE/Waw_j1ied_c/s400/IMG_6710.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397667318146132114" /></a><br />SILLY FACES = Stick Your Tongue Out<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd1JZFiBI/AAAAAAAAAQM/bSrsOoV0rH4/s1600-h/IMG_6713.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd1JZFiBI/AAAAAAAAAQM/bSrsOoV0rH4/s400/IMG_6713.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397667321039128594" /></a><br />Peace Emma!<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd2FfOItI/AAAAAAAAAQc/9gUh8STxhDE/s1600-h/IMG_6671.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhd2FfOItI/AAAAAAAAAQc/9gUh8STxhDE/s400/IMG_6671.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397667337170985682" /></a><br />Ollie loves Tattoos! haha<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhf6NcX51I/AAAAAAAAARE/gi252OtHFj8/s1600-h/IMG_6634.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhf6NcX51I/AAAAAAAAARE/gi252OtHFj8/s400/IMG_6634.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397669607049258834" /></a><br />Me and MY Melanie<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhf5pKye8I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/JqWF-mY3o5c/s1600-h/IMG_6717.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhf5pKye8I/AAAAAAAAAQ0/JqWF-mY3o5c/s400/IMG_6717.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397669597311826882" /></a><br />Wade and his "had to have" orange balloon :)<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhf5UwFvlI/AAAAAAAAAQs/Gdw_Rhb9e3A/s1600-h/IMG_6689.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhf5UwFvlI/AAAAAAAAAQs/Gdw_Rhb9e3A/s400/IMG_6689.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397669591831133778" /></a><br />Kylei, Savannah, and Catherine<br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhf5GERULI/AAAAAAAAAQk/qzPgs4ymPTw/s1600-h/IMG_6619.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Suhf5GERULI/AAAAAAAAAQk/qzPgs4ymPTw/s400/IMG_6619.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397669587889246386" /></a><br />Vannah is for Peace and Ice Cream<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhCuSZxMI/AAAAAAAAARc/-tmO2lf08T0/s1600-h/IMG_6636.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhCuSZxMI/AAAAAAAAARc/-tmO2lf08T0/s400/IMG_6636.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397670852816389314" /></a><br />THE BIRTHDAY GIRL!!<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhCU8vwQI/AAAAAAAAARU/eN5-kr9kItY/s1600-h/IMG_6617.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhCU8vwQI/AAAAAAAAARU/eN5-kr9kItY/s400/IMG_6617.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397670846014669058" /></a><br />Some party-goers gabbing: Wade, Tara, Luke, Lori,Carol (and Baby Brian)<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhB7isBuI/AAAAAAAAARM/IaQcfpLX4Wc/s1600-h/IMG_6593.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhB7isBuI/AAAAAAAAARM/IaQcfpLX4Wc/s400/IMG_6593.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397670839194486498" /></a><br />Papa and Vannah playing after the party<br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhFGzq48I/AAAAAAAAARs/pKkPeSCAhko/s1600-h/IMG_6740.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhFGzq48I/AAAAAAAAARs/pKkPeSCAhko/s400/IMG_6740.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397670893758112706" /></a><br />Family Tradition to set the balloons in flight. 4 + 1 = 5 (for Vannah's age)<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhEFDI64I/AAAAAAAAARk/7RglbZTeBuk/s1600-h/IMG_6732.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/SuhhEFDI64I/AAAAAAAAARk/7RglbZTeBuk/s400/IMG_6732.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397670876106255234" /></a>MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-49540479821154880872009-10-19T12:58:00.001-05:002009-10-19T13:00:28.185-05:00Fall Break<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/StypG2a4fFI/AAAAAAAAAP0/bLhBQXqR8Ww/s1600-h/superhousewife.bmp"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/StypG2a4fFI/AAAAAAAAAP0/bLhBQXqR8Ww/s320/superhousewife.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394372388835589202" /></a><br /> <br />For the last 2 weeks my children have been on Fall Break. Needless to say, I didn't get much of ANYTHING done. My husband fussed, but I felt like they should have a real break and be able to go and do stuff, so we went and did stuff. <br /><br />Today and tomorrow are my days of Fall Break....but guess who's at home catching up on housework?<br /><br />Wah-Wah-Wah.MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-13593970080189379902009-10-18T10:50:00.002-05:002009-10-18T10:54:39.805-05:00RHS Class of '99 ReunionIt's hard to believe sometimes that I've been out of high school for 10 years. On the other hand, I can believe it. I've been married for 8 years and have two children now. Things seem a lot different in my life than they did 10 years ago and though I've gained a lot of wisdom since through experience and more education, I still don't feel 10 years older, though I'm certain I look it!<br /><br />At any rate, a big THANK YOU to Charlene Sands Russell for putting together a reunion for our class. It was unfortunate that many couldn't/didn't make it, but it was still great to see those that did!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Sts5weZZPwI/AAAAAAAAAPk/OMaIe1rakVM/s1600-h/IMG_6535.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Sts5weZZPwI/AAAAAAAAAPk/OMaIe1rakVM/s320/IMG_6535.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393968483662380802" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Sts5tlQpIAI/AAAAAAAAAPc/eXS44ncp1aQ/s1600-h/IMG_6526.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_GdKcmUfsY4g/Sts5tlQpIAI/AAAAAAAAAPc/eXS44ncp1aQ/s320/IMG_6526.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393968433965113346" /></a>MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-4022134063299470522009-10-03T13:10:00.003-05:002009-10-03T13:16:06.962-05:00Maury Hills Church Anniversary WeekendJoin us as we celebrate 8 years together! Don McLaughlin of the North Atlanta Church will be with us. He'll speak Saturday night (that's TODAY!!) and at both services on Sunday. We'll also have uplifting worship and our normally exciting children's ministry!<br /><br />Schedule: Oct 3-4<br /><br />Saturday Night Praise, 6:00 pm<br />Sunday Worship, 9:00 & 10:30<br /><br />101 Unity Drive<br />Columbia, TN 38401<br /><br />Call me if you have any questions 931-309-8871<br /><br />**This is me personally inviting you (if you're local) to join us. Tonight (Saturday) will be worship, praise, and Donuts/Cider afterward. <br /><br />**I will be at both services on Sunday. 9:00 I'm in the Children's Ministry and at 10:30 I'll be in the worship hall. <br /><br />LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE COMING SO I CAN LOOK FOR YOU!! I love this church and I know you will too.MrsHoneahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02661853289018180307noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557867623355892269.post-85602658952115459382009-10-03T09:43:00.003-05:002009-10-03T09:52:19.019-05:00An Inconsistent TruthGlobal warming and climate change - is it real or the biggest scam and swindle in history? Hosted by award winning radio host Phil Valentine (99.7 WTN-you can hear him at 4pm CST) and from director Shayne Edwards, this documentary film explores all sides of the science and gives a voice to the over 31,000 scientists that signed the Oregon Petition declaring it to be a hoax. 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