Baby, It's Only Life (my way)!

Finally....

2012-02-13T16:07:00.001-06:00

Well two things finally happened this weekend.

1.) I finally upgraded my phone to the iPhone 4S and I am in love. When Matt informed me months ago he was getting himself one then me I argued naw I'm good. Then when Matt got his I will admit there was the slight twinge of jealousy but I stood my ground. Months went by and my irritation with my phone grew. I was secretly wishing maybe one would come along. And then tada for my birthday we found one.

2.) SNOW!!!!! I know everyone else was fine with it's absence, but not I. And I hope with the cold/snow it killed all the nasty sickness crap going around and the bugs and snakes slinking around!

(the picture is of Isabelle playing inside this weekend using my phone).

Feeling the Walls Closing in on Me

2012-02-04T12:35:00.000-06:00

Last year we set a goal to look into buying a house (finally) this year, but it looks like that is till out of the question for a couple more years.

With that said I am not happy here. We were getting back on our feet when we took this house and also we were actually upgrading from the apt. we had to move to due to the house we were at being sold.

I still do NOT like it for a number of reasons and it's all starting to weigh me down.

1. This house sucks and is small!

My kitchen is a hallway; I can't spread out and when I am trying new stuff I feel smothered. So, I do not like to even spend a lot of time in there. Usually I might retreat to my crafting room, but wait that's the dinning room! If you have done ANY crafts ever it is hard to haul all your stuff out do a project, have a place to let it dry, to leave someplace if unfinished on a dinning room table!!! I do not like the hard wood floors (that's my personal preference). I do not like the bubbly mental institute walls that the landlord likes. I do not like that the neighbors to my right have changed almost ever month since I have lived here with a wide variety of people (ie.. we suspect drug dealers, a felon child sex offender, people who filled the house with 20 dogs, and many more). It has a fire place that has no use what so ever srsly! We pay triple more than a friend whose house is twice a big to the electric company. And the no pet policy, (I'm missing my friends I had to get rid of terribly).

2. Fort Smith Public Schools Special Education.

I don't know if maybe I was just spoiled with Kansas' Special education system or what, but down here it SUCKS!! Isabelle has been in 4 different schools since we moved down here, (in Feb. 2008) and they told me she will def. be moving again next year. They ONLY have inclusion classes for her. In Kansas she was mostly mainstreamed with min. pull out time which when tested she had outstanding social skills compared to others her own age. Yeah that skill has gone down. Every time she gets new teachers it's a gamble on whether she will even learn that year. The first year she did coloring pages ONLY and regressed she even forgot how to spell her name. The second year we were blessed and that teacher did wonders. The next 2 years she spent every day in the office "sick"/playing with the office staff and did not even learn much at all!! We have been blessed this year with some great teachers she has learned a lot and continues, but like I said who knows what we will be stuck with next year. Another thing is in her IEP that was done in Ks. it specifically said she HAD to be bused from her home due to the nature of her disability and safe being. Yeah... So when/if she is bused it's from school to school there has been a year that she got on a bus at 6:45am and was not dropped off till 4:15pm; that's almost 10 hours! The last thing that FREAKS me out is she is in 4th grade in 2 more years they go off to Jr. High. BJ started this year with 900 other 7th graders there. Ok that's just 7th, but that's not counting 8th or 9th graders. My daughter will be unleashed in that school and having being in a total inclusion class thrown out to over 2,000 other children walking the halls. Some parent probably are laughing at my over hyped worrying but I don't care because this is MY child's life/education that is at risk!

3. My job has an awkward work schedule. I work 9:30-5:30, but by the time I get home it's 6:00 and I have to do dinner, homework, bedtime. It is just hectic at night on the week nights!

I don't know what we are going to do we have some options floating in our head, but all I can say is it's all pressing down on me and I have had this stupid cold for too long making me feel worse. I do apologize for the long drawn out gripe fest. I just need to get it out there!!

Other December happenings

2012-01-01T23:03:00.004-06:00

We did some other things this December like ride the Holiday Train at Creekmore park.

Christmas Eve Matt cracked his tooth on some Christmas cookies, and then on Christmas morning after presents were opened we went to the hospital because it started to get infected. (It's not a true Holiday if either Matt or Isabelle has not visited the hospitial)!

I got my annual strep throat earlier this month along with double ear infections.

Even though I did tone down A LOT of holiday cooking/baking we still made too much candy and cookies.

I encountered my first Pinterest fail with Oreo Fudge (It was a very sad day in the Brown house).

Christmas Afternoon

2012-01-01T22:53:00.001-06:00

Well as I was slaving away in the kitchen to make the Christmas dinner i heard something on the back porch!! I called the kids back and we opened the back door to see a yellow bag of gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Wallace.

The Grinch had had brought them back!!

Well we put them under the tree when what do you know a few min. later Grandma and Grandpa showed up!!!

Mom didn't want the kids to know they were coming down and then Isabelle's teacher set everything in motion to help explain why the presents from them weren't under the tree. It was all unittenionally planned out perfect!

Well we opened presents again.

Isabelle got a cute little over night bag personalized with her name on it and a gift card (which she got a back and some care products for her 3Ds).

BJ got an IPod Shuffle.

Matt got a gift card.

I got a coat. (I haven't ever bought me an actual coat ever!! Jacket yes, coat no. I've just been wear old one of Matt's for 14 years!!)

We ate the feast I made and then we said our goodbyes. Over all it was an enjoyable Christmas.

Christmas Morning

2012-01-01T22:40:00.000-06:00

Christmas morning we were awoken to the aroma of Christmas breakfast I had cooking in the crock pot over night (Pinterest drop), and .....silence.

Yes, it shall be written that on this day the parents woke up BEFORE the children!!!

After about 30 min. when they finally started to emerge from their rooms we all gathered around the tree to open presents.

Stockings were stuffed with candy, word finds, soduku puzzles, pens, pencils, and highlighters.

BJ got :XBox 360 with Kenect and about 6 games.

Isabelle (Santa really showed up for her). First let's back up. All she's been asking for in letters, in personal visits and for us to tell Santa that she wanted a Easy Bake Oven. We would play it off like we what else might you want, or Santa won't bring you everything. See we did not want her to have an easy Bake oven. Isabelle likes to over eat, and giving her this would be like just handing her a sugar coma!

Well the program that she goes to after school did like an angel tree program for all the daily girls. So when I went to pick her up on the Friday before Christmas they stopped me and said we have gifts for her that we want you to be able to load before we call her to the front.

Yeah, she got an Easy Bake oven!!!!

We got her a 3DS a couple of games and an IPOD Shuffle. Matt and I got a Panini press from his parents. Matt got his IPhone a couple of months ago and my Christmas hasn't been all the way gotten. So far I got 2 Glee games for the Wii, family Game night, and Sims3.

But, alas gifts from my mom and step dad were not there!!!

Isabelle's teacher had taught them about the Grinch and even gave the children dust to sprinkle in front of the door steps so he would not be able to enter to steal our presents. Well we for got the back door and he must of came in and stole them!!

Tune into the next post to find out if we ever got them back!!!

Christmas Eve

2012-01-01T16:10:00.003-06:00

Christmas Eve we have a couple of traditions:

We have finger foods.

*I made a veggie tray with home made ranch dip.

*Some little things my dad used to make when I was little.

*Pinwheels

*A pizza version of monkey bread that I got mostly from Pinterest. I made some differences though.

1. I don't have a bundt pan so I used 2 round cake pans.

2. I melted butter with some garlic then mixed in some Parmesan and used that to grease my pans and over the bread.

3. I just bought the 4 pack of biscuits instead of pizza dough.

I found these beef crumbles by the pepperoni so we did one pan of pepperoni and one with pepperoni and hamburger! Quite delish!!

We also open 1 present which is always Christmas night clothes.

Holiday Decorating

2012-01-01T15:58:00.004-06:00

Of course with the help of Pinterest and Cricut I made up some Holiday decorations.

The first one I made was just as a; let's see if I really can do this kind of thing. I did the whole use a water noodle to make a wreath. We had a couple laying around at work so I tried it, and then I used some red streamers to wrap around it. Next, I found some white ribbon in the art closet to wrap around it. And for the last part when we were outside I grabbed some fallen pinecones and branches that fell on our playground and hot glued them to the wreath.

Not too shabby for a first try.

Next I made a Merry Christmas banner for out wall using my Cricut.

I have had this basket for a couple of years now and has slowly lost it's fillings so i just bought 3 packages of $.99 ornaments that were supposed to go to something else but did not.

I got this snowman and basket like 7-10 years ago and I don't think I have really EVER filled it like I wanted to. I had bought 2 really cool garland from Big Lots for half price for a project I want to do next year, but I snipped a couple of branches and pinecones and put the last red ball from the last basket and filled it finally to my liking!! Wooot Wooot!

The last thing is a shadow box I bought, pasted a scrapbook paper to the back, filled it with bells I had left over from something I did last yea,r and then used black vinly to cut Jingle Bells out.

Jan. 2012 (WhaaaaaaaT????)

2012-01-01T15:32:00.002-06:00

I can't believe it's the new year and yes, I am fully aware it's been like almost 1/4 of a year since I last posted anything (slight exaggeration maybe). And since the world is going to end in 12 months I better get to writing some post huh?!

Well decorated for Christmas way early this year, partly because we knew we would of been gone over the weekend we usually do it and wanted to be sure we came back to a cheer filled house, but also I think to get us out of some grumbles.

Thanksgiving was spent up in Ks. at Matt's family. I made time to see my family too, but I have to say that the Black Friday shopping was the most memorable!!!

There were supposed to be like 5 of his family going, but they all backed out yet still wanted Matt and I to get their stuff. When we got there it was crazier outside than inside I think. I sent Matt off for BJ's present (that was our main reason to be there), and I got into the crowd hovering around the movies because Maggie wanted me to get her 2 copies of Season 2 Vampire Diaries. So I staked my claim by them, as it was 9pm. as it got closer to 10 more people tried to sneak their way in front of me. People in the back we yelling orders to people in the front what to grab for them. When a ~~snotty, vindictive~~ very nice lady ~~sneered~~ asked at me, " what are you wanting"? "I said 2 Season 2 Vampire Diaries", I replied in my calm voice. "(Barked a laugh), Well good luck because I'm getting some for me and some for them back there and....". Well if you know me I am a mild meek person. I will admit I have been known to left people walk all over me, however Black Friday I don a new persona and I will bring out the B**** that is usually suppressed. It was nearing time and from the pictures you can tell they had things wrapped up pretty tightly, and if any one stepped to close a worker would walk down like a police officer keeping people back from a crime scene. 9:52 came and over around the corner new video gamed someone let out a blood curdling scream! In slow motion I saw everyone closing in on the movies trying to tear open and grab what they could, so I lunged forward and punched through the tape grabbed "my precious" (you better have used a Gollum voice when you read that) and ran off to look for Matt.

He was towards the back end of the store where they handed out tickets for the item we were getting, and was chilling talking to others in line. It was an ugly scene I left behind in fact it reminded me of a scene from a movie.

Needless to say we got what we mostly needed, some others did not get what they wanted because it was only the two of us. Then we stood in line at one end of the store for an hour till Matt went to take a cig. break then calls to tell me he is in a line at the opposite end and there are only 2 people in front of him , so fight your way through and get over here! Yeah I may have or may not have ran some people over with my cart (on accident I swear)!! I get over there and it is truly like a ghost town (WTH)!????

Kathleen's shower was also this weekend and my gift was a success, (even though it so did not look like the one on the Internet)!

Tried Something New

2011-11-06T21:06:00.001-06:00

As promised I am showing off what I finished today and leaving a link to the fab. Pinterest inspired supper we had.

Matt's little sister Kathleen will be having a baby shower when we are up for Thanksgiving. Well I had crossed some ideas months ago, but never had the guts to try it. I thought that this was the perfect time to tell my low self esteem to quit whining and try something scary!! LOL.

I bought 4 different colored/patterned fabric pieces, Onesies, fabric paint, freezer paper, and iron-on adhesive. Then I sat down and got to work.

I used my ever so dependable Cricut to cut the layered shapes and sayings.

The shapes are in fabric.

The sayings I cut backwards out of freezer paper ironed it to where I wanted it then fabric painted it.

I'm having a hard time figuring out my favorite, it's either the bunny or the peguin.

For supper we had Pulled Pork sandwhiches, and thanks to my Pinning ablilities Matt has once again liked my experiment.

Here is the recipe.
The only things I did differently was I "HATE" Lawry's so I used a different brand, and we don't drink Diet Pepsi here. We have a choice with Diet Coke or Diet Dr. Pepper. I went with the DDP because I was really wanting Matt to like it and that's his favy pop, plus I think it is sweeter.

Pinning Addiction

2011-11-06T02:31:00.000-06:00

Ok, I know I have mentioned Pinterest before, but I can not help from getting addicted to daily pinning. I'm so glad my phone has issues or I would be on it all day long pinning new things!!!

It has been a great inspiration to many things around here: Food, Craft, Home Decor, and much more.

I will try to find a permanent button for the side but for now you follow me here if you are already a pinner if not join already!!

Here are some of the things I have been working on these past couple of weeks.

Christmas Present Spoiler Alert!!!

I am only going to show a side view of what I made because family and friends have daily access to this blog, but barely any of them have Pinterest so I will be posting ind. pictures over there if you want to look at them.

In the spirit of Halloween I made some Halloween candy for the first time. It included white chocolate covered pretzels with Halloween sprinkles, these smore like things that did NOT turn out as planned and Halloween Bark:

Crushed Halloween Oreos, crushed pretzels, Autumn Harvest candy corn mix, white chocolate, and Halloween sprinkles. Repeat after me, Party in my mouth!

Next I made Chicken Bacon Ranch Mac and Cheese.

Matt is the pickiest eater in this house and he loved it! Nufff said!

Recipe link

Here is a sneak peek at what I will be finishing up today

And I'm also trying a new recipe, so until then I bid you adieu.

Oct., Srsly???

2011-10-15T22:49:00.000-05:00

I just can't believe it's already October!

Life has gone by so quickly.

This past month we have contemplated a move, denied that contemplation, revived the van a couple of times, got caught in a drama-tornado, and just recently celebrated our son's 13th birthday!!!

OMG!!!

I have a teen in the house!!

Also since i have been greatly inspired by Pinterest I cooked up some good eats!

This one was actually something my mom got from a kids cookbook, (that I inherited).

It was a little breakfast the kids actually got to cook themselves, (which my supervision of course).

Easy peasy: bread, butter (one side), egg (any way you like BJ had over easy Is and I choose scrambled), and my own addition any extras (I used bacon crumbles, shredded cheese and green onions). Oh and a cookie cutter that will fit in the bread.

The next thing I tried was home made Cheesy Breadsticks like Gambinos!!

Another easy peasy recipe: pizza crust (I made my own), Zesty Italian dressing spreaded generously over it, mozzarella cheese, garlic (better it it's fresh), Italian seasonings. Yum-freaking-ee!

The were just a side to the next try out

Pizza Soup:

This one I got from another blog over here. It was really easy and quite tasty, but there are some improvement I will be adjusting next time. It was a little to watery for our taste so we will be cutting out some of that and adding more pizza sauce.

2011-09-18T16:10:00.000-05:00

It's been a chilly, rainy, weekend, and we did not leave the house at all!! (That's a good thing this time! ;) )

In the time spent here I used it up to clean the house and adding some Halloween decor to my dull, hum drum house.

Then I had made these from an idea I saved on one of my Pinterest boards(if you like to save a lot of ideas off the computer you should so use it, I LOVE it). You can look at it here. Well this weekend I took it into my part to actually hang them up in our bedroom. I'm usually very critical of my work, but i got to admit I like 'em!

And then the last thing I did that took 2 days, yes; T-W-O days to finish was clean my crafts space so I could make room for the new Cricky (I don't understand why Matt thought the dinning room table wasn't appropriate).

Even though I don't have my own room in this house I think I have fared well with the space I got.

I Got Hit With 2 Bugs This Week!!

2011-09-11T21:44:00.002-05:00

IF you follow me on Facebook or Twitter you probably haven't really heard from me, and when you do it's been whiny little post about being sick.

I had a "BAD" flu virus, it made me feel like I was recovering from a month long binder, (that said I can honestly swear I have never really actually had a hangover I'm just referring to what I would think this is what one would feel like)!

Well I also got hit with another bug this past week... heeeheee....

Tada!

Yes remember that contest I won? Well it's here!

I haven't gotten to do much with being sick, (yes I have chosen laying in my bed instead of playing on my new toy don't shun me)!

I "HEART" me this prize!

I love my Imagine too, but this one is easy to get out and put up since right now my craft stuff has to share with the dinning room. (No, my dinning room had to share with my craft stuff).

I did play a little bit

This was some scrap vinyl I had laying around. I didn't have any transfer tape or contact paper so it turned out crappy.

Then I made Matt a little pick me up card because not only did we both have the flu he cut his leg bad, (8 staples and a stitch in a tendin).

Labor Day Weekend

2011-09-05T22:07:00.000-05:00

I am actually starting this post before the weekend is actually over, so I am really hoping that even though this weekend started off bad it will end better.

My van being loaded onto the tow truck. :(

On Friday I am heading to work almost there when POW!!!

The outside of my tire pops.

We have also been having problems with it not starting when I am at a certain place only, (weird I know but so true).

Looked ok while it stayed! :p

On Sat. I was just playing around with my hair and tried to make my first messy buns.

They didn't stay...

I color coded my ribbon (they were all just thrown together and I was starting to hate these jars but the color coding makes me have a change of heart)!

Then I color coded my stamps!

Sunday I started to reorganize some of my craft stuff, but I had to stop to go get groceries and haven't gotten back to finish cleaning...

I also stepped into the kitchen to bake up some ideas that have been floating around in my head for about a year now.

I messed up this batch. :'(

My first attempt at the caramel sauce bombed by burning it.

Carmel Apple Cupcakes (this recipe was a little too rich for Matt and I).

The second time tasted good, but I was so worried of burning it I took it off before it turned the right color (oh well at least it was edible this time).

Kids tossing the football.

Matt working the grill.

We also decided to enjoy the beautiful weather by packing up some grub and cooking out at the local park.
I can officially report it ended better than it started, but tomorrow is another day!
LOL!
I hope every one out there had a fun, safe holiday!

While I Was Hip Hurting

2011-08-21T22:14:00.000-05:00

Well Friday was the ending to a horrible week and with the end of that week came my stupidity. And said stupidity landed me at home not doing anything do to a sprained hip/pelvis. Don't ask how, like I said I'm stupid!

Anyways being stuck at home doing not much at all couldn't keep me from making 4 birthday cards that are for different people but all on the same day!!

I know right.

The first one is for Matt's cousin, she used to be my crafting buddy, (She kinda got out of it).

The next one is for my Mother-in-law:

The next one is for one of Matt's sisters Elizabeth:

The last one is for Elizabeth's twin sister Rebekah:

I made something on all these card with my Cricut Imagine. I mostly used the Paisley cartridge, but on my mother-in-law's I used the Imagine more cart. (I think that's what it's called).

The End of Summer 2011

2011-08-19T09:41:00.000-05:00

Well I guess as summer was coming to a close I got lost!?

Most of July and the first part of August have really just passed me by in a whirlwind of fog.

I feel like I did nothing, but yet I always had too much to do to get to the fun things.

I know I sent my daughter to camp for a week, and during that week Matt and I stole some quiet moments to ourselves for the first time in almost 2 years. I got my son all ready for Jr. High. He starts band this year (I don't know why they wait so long here), and in football. I have done back to school shopping. I have done some work for Isabelle's scrapbook. At work I finished up on school year just to have two weeks of inservices and cleaning to start this school year.

Now, I haven't cooked a new or exciting dish, I have not taken any new photos (except for the back to school ones), I haven't been reading as much as normal, and I haven't been on here.

I'm going to blame it on the heat! Yes I will stick to the fact that we had record setting 115 degree weather to the fact that I did nothing for a month lol. (Well I tried).

I am hoping that I can get my butt into gear and try to make time for all these things even if I have to make a schedule just to do it!!

I also want to try to work on a new way to showcase my blog so we'll see how that goes.

~Staci

My Lucky Weekend!!!! I'm so excited!!

2011-07-16T22:07:00.001-05:00

My Craft Channel: Friday's Winner Announced & Stay Tuned...: "Our first week of 20 Cricuts in 20 Days has been fabulous. We've had a ball reading your comments and seeing your support of My Craft Chann..."

I still can't believe this was me! Matt so thought I was lying when I told him!

Crop for Camp

2011-07-10T19:33:00.001-05:00

This weekend I was invited by Ms. Bridgette, a friend that I have made through work to my first crop.

It was called Crop for Camp and it was a 12hr. crop. It was a fundraiser to help raise money to send boy scouts to camp.

It started Sat. at 9am.

They held a scrapbook supply garage sale.

Make and takes.

Door Prizes.

Silent Auction.

Lunch and dinner.

It was great, I met a lot of new people, and for the first time in a year got some scrapbooking done. I am very thankful to Bridgette because for the first time since we moved (3yrs. ago), I felt surrounded by my people. I didn't have to change any part of me to feel welcomed, they didn't have to change for me.

With all this new found peace I actually was inspired to work on my stuff even into today.

I got done:

4 two page layouts.

1 one page layout.

A coupon book (a make and take).

A photo ready page layout (a make and take).

2 presents for my boss' birthday.

Summer Book Review Vol. II

2011-06-26T12:58:00.000-05:00

I didn't read as much these past couple of weeks because I wanted to work on some craft things, so sorry it's only three books.

Safe Haven

Nicholas Sparks

This book blew my mind!!! I don't wanna give too much away, but yes I cried, and yes I think it would make an AWESOME movie, (Which as I was looking for an image for this I found out there are rumors that it maybe coming soon).

I mean it's Nicholas Sparks, so it's expected to have some tragedy, heartache, and love.

Great summer read, especially if you're spending it on the beach.

Devil's Food Cake Murder

Joanne Fluke

I love this series! Hannah Swenson is a cookie store owner that happens onto murders that she ends up solving. This time around it's a case of possible mistaken identities. With a Pastor's murder to solve, being torn between two guys who vie for her affection, (one a womanizer the other a most obvious choice, but has been suspiciously putting distance between him and Hannah since his ex-fiance' came back to town), and dealing with her mother's book launch Hannah has her hands full.

Not only are these great books to read, but the author adds recipes that are talked about during the book ever so many chapters.

The only thing I did not like was the ending. I HATE being on the edge of my seat till the next book comes!!

Summer on Blossom Street

Debbie Macomber

This is a series I got started on last summer about a double surviving cancer patient that has opened a yarn shop and the people who end up taking her knitting classes.

I love that even though there are many different characters introduced at the end everything is wrapped up and comes together.

Happy reading!

Summer Reading

2011-06-15T19:00:00.002-05:00

As I have said in earlier post I joined the public library's summer reading program.

I love reading, so it's not a hard task for me to accomplish. Here's where I have a problem: I want to talk about what I read afterwards. And since my husband finds this highly boring I am going to bore you out there.

I have only gotten through 3 books this first week of summer so as a weekly post I will review the books i have gotten through.

Burned

P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast

This is from the House of Night Series

Its about teen aged vampyres (the spelling is just like from the book), who are constantly trying to save the world while also battling normal high school drama.

OK really I enjoy these books for a couple of reasons. 1. I've always kinda liked High School sci-fi/fantasy. It helps you slip a little father from the normal world, but keeps you in check with the day to day problems.

2. It's based in Tulsa, Ok. which I find cool since I live close and know about some of the things that are written about. There is nothing like reading about them driving down a highway/road and I'm like I drive down that road!!!

Next.

Mockingjay

Suzanne Collins

I finally finished the Hunger Games series after reading every where and many people telling me this was a MUST read.

I liked the series: the life threatening games these children have to endure, then the fight really over humanity, and finally breaking the circle of bad dictatorship. It all kept the pages turning.

But.....

I don't know if it was because I was sick when I finished it, I was looking for this outstanding ending, or what?

The ending was just wasn't as climatic as I guess i had built up in my head.

Sweet Valley Confidential

Francine Pascal

Ok this is one of those guilty pleasure reads. I mean I read Sweet Valley High books in junior high, so of course I was going to see what happened as they all grew up.

The Wakefield twins have had a huge falling out, they have grown up, but they are still dealing with love, gossip, and dealing with bad decisions.

This book really hit close to me with some issues that I have had to deal with in my life with friends, family, and my own bad decisions, which made me feel a whole lot for Elizabeth Wakefield.

Now if I could just get a modern take on what the kids from the Babysitters Club are up to!!

LOL

J/J (kinda)!

Summer has come in like a LION.

2011-06-13T19:00:00.005-05:00

Looks like the hear no, see no, speak no evil right?

Wrong!!

This is a picture of what this summer time flu-like has attacked at this house.

Poor Isabelle got it the worst so far. Not only did she have the snot nose virus, she had a high temp. for 3 days(and that's on fever reducer), and strep that brought on scarlet fever.

I had been fighting the flu-like crap and a horrible sinus infection that was pouring out everywhere even my eyes!

BJ has the lesser of all: his lasted only a couple of days and it really only effected his ears.

This is how we spent our first week of summer. Stuck inside feeling miserable!

Getting over fears, bad habits, and starting summer reading.

2011-06-06T19:05:00.001-05:00

Friday I got up ready to start and get the day over with to start what I had hoped to be an awesome weekend.

Yeah fate had other plans!!!

Well to make it short and sweet; fate forced us into getting another vehicle sooner than we planned.

For two weeks I "get" to drive said vehicle to and from work till I am reunited back with my van.

What's the problem you ask?

No I did NOT take this while drive I was parked at work when i took the picture!

It's stick shift.

Well you know how to drive stick shift you were forced to learn after you graduated High School(If you didn't know now you do).

True, true. But I learned on Kansas' FLAT lands not these humongous ~~mountains~~ hills here in Arkansas. I some how managed to make it to and from work ok. I even accomplished one hill stop!

I think I chose wisely!

Now I have recently been redirected onto my diet and today was the first day in a while that I had to actually eat something soon after I got up(not @ 9:00am when I have had time to actually wake up).

Burned is the book you can see.

And this weekend I signed the kids and I up for Summer reading programs. I am a book reading lover! I love to read, I find my days boring and mindless when I don't have a book(snooty nasal voice)!

Overall I have some pretty mixed feeling on this past weekend. Oh well I'm gonna go finish my 2nd book (yes, I am already done with one, the library people will know me by name when the summer is over)!

7 of 52

2011-05-31T19:00:00.001-05:00

Yes, I know I'm just going to mess myself up again skipping a challenge but deal with it!

Today's challenge is:

It's a jungle out there-referring to things you find in your own yard.

Our yard is truly a jungle with all the rain lately and our lawnmower wheel breaking; the grass/weeds look a little nasty.

I decided to capture a bee (photo wise that is).

Why?

Because I think it's just an awesome feat that I can take a close up picture of one with out putting my face right in his and getting stung!

Cow Card made with my Cricut

2011-05-30T19:48:00.001-05:00

I have not made a card in like forever, so today I decided to re-locate my mad card making skills (hehe).

I dusted off my Cricut Imagine and made this little card for my boss.

To get my feet wet I went simple.

I did add some 3D to it with the cow's face.

I made this due to the fact that at work there has been some stress over getting accredited by NAEYC. They will be here tomorrow to observe our facility and tensions will run high!!! So as a "we got through it " kind of thing I made this card and I found a recipe I want to try for some Margarita cupcakes (that will be featured on a future post).

Nothing says thank goodness that's over with like: cake, Tequila, and a cow!

Post Weekend Update

2011-05-19T08:39:00.000-05:00

I am aware that it is practically the next weekend, but I am willing to forgive you for that... Oh wait this is my blog I'm late...

Last weekend I took the kids to our historic museum thing. We just walked around the outside exhibits though. It was really cool, and it's something I have been wanting to do for a while, because I knew there would be some awesome picture opportunities.

We took the long way down by the river. And yes I still pronounce it ArKANSAS river. I am still amazed though that it is the same river. You drive along 235 and look over the bridge it doesn't even look like a river but here, WOW.

Any ways, on our walk we read about the trail of tears which has always made me sad. We decided to take our own way back to the car and saw a professional photo shoot going on with cars and a model. It was great.

4 of 52 (Actually 5 of 52)

2011-05-17T19:35:00.001-05:00

So, I messed upwith the whole waiting to do #3 thing this one is actually the 5th picture I took for this project sorry. You still love me tho!!!
The next post of my photo inspiration challenge.

Today's is WORKSPACE:

Here's the thing, I don't have a personal workspace that I feel is "my" workspace.

I don't have my own little space at work that's just my own.

My scrapbook stuff shares a room with the family dining room.

My computer share the family room.

I'm not complaining about it I'm just keeping it real.

Since my workspace is mobile and it's me I have a picture of my feet.

Weird I know, but still keeping it real!

And this IS the actual flip flops I killed my legs in walking a mile!

3 of 52 (Finally)

2011-05-10T20:51:00.000-05:00

This post is part of a photo challenge that I am working on to boost my inspiration. This topic was Collection. When I first thought about ideas on what to photograph all I could come up was Matt's movie memorabilia, Isabelle's care bears, BJ's dirty laundry, or even the bills. I just could not put my heart into doing any of those, because they weren't MY collections. I thought well I don't have any collections, I'm too busy and fickle to start one. Then out of the blue I called my local camera shop to see if they would transfer old 110 negatives (an awesome find at my mom's last summer) onto a disk. When they said they did it hit me like a brick (BANG)! I do have a collection, and part of it is on those negative and I have some in a box in the garage.

So with out further ado, here is MY collection:

My New Kids on the Block collection.

This is only a small proportion of what I used to have and you know I had it all. I even threw in their most recent stuff I have collected. I keep telling myself that I'm going to make an epic scrapbook out of all this stuff. Even though I will never send my kid's kids to college with this collection I LOVE this collection!

A View From Last weekend

2011-05-08T16:33:00.000-05:00

Last weekend my In-laws came and visited and let me say that it took everything out of this family!

Not only was it just tiring to have family, but Matt has gotten really sick since then. We don't have much to say till he can go back to the Drs. in a week in a half to get more information. I got a virus or something but all I know was I was ran ragged!!!

The kids were cranky and worn when everyone left but they had fun.

Angela one of Matt's many sisters.

Isabelle playing Mario Kart with the twins Elizabeth and Rebecca. Matt's sisters who are 4 months younger than Isabelle.

Isabelle feeding Matt's newest sister Anna Marie. Isabelle wants to be a big sister so bad.

4 of 52

2011-05-08T16:19:00.000-05:00

This is a little series I'm doing and as I promised I was not going to put any time restrictions on myself because this is for my own inspiration.

So you may be wondering where photo 3 is? Well, this is one of the reason's why it's been so long but I will explain when I actually get #3's picture up.

So now it's time for 4/52 and the topic was yellow.

I was lucky to have my subject hand delivered to me today, Mother's day, by our neighbor.

Weekend Vibe

2011-04-24T21:24:00.000-05:00

It's raining, it's pouring.

The ole man is snoring.

He went to bed, and he bumped his head, and he couldn't get up in the morning.

The ole man may have snored all weekend , but we didn't!

Here's a look at what we did instead of being stuck inside.

Friday:

Well I wasn't really off like every one else in the house, but I still found something for my kids to do when I got home. We decorated sugar cookies with Easter frosting and sprinkles instead of eggs this year.

This is just random but I love that my daughter thinks it's cool to wear dirty sneakers with a dress!

Saturday:

We decided to grill while we were in between storms, and it was the BEST food ever!

Kids are actually getting along!!!

Isabelle snapping a picture of me while I take a picture of her. Like mother, like daughter!

Aww aren't we cute together?

This was the yummiest!!

Sunday:

Easter! We went to Mass and then went to get some breakfast. Then since nothing was opened we kinda just hung around the house.

Goes to show you that even though it's crappy everywhere around us we (us Brown's) will not let things bring us down!

Hope every one had a blessed Easter weekend!

2 of 52 Inspiration Project

2011-04-18T16:30:00.001-05:00

Reflection:

I have currently been uninspired in my photography so I stumbled onto this 52 project where you are supposed to do a new picture each week to a theme, and although I am not guaranteeing a weekly post I will do my best to keep up.

This is my second week and the topic was reflection, whether it be mirror, glass, water, etc...

This is a picture I took when we spent the whole weekend putting up a pool that resulted in nothing but an empty back yard. Oh well it was nice getting some vitamin D from the sun!

Wasted weekend

2011-04-12T16:30:00.003-05:00

This past weekend we tried and failed to set up a pool at our house. It took all weekend long to finally realize how futile this task was.

Let's get started.

Family affair.

Isabelle taking a break on the ladder.

You might not be able to tell but this is a vine that has grown up into a tree and I thing it looks like they are embracing each other!

What mt night stand currently looks like. Yes I am re-reading Twilight for the umpteenth time, like that my copy is gently used?

Photo-inspiriration 1 of 52

2011-04-11T19:58:00.000-05:00

I have been very un-inspired while taking pictures lately, so while I searched the web I came across some photo challenges. And while ~~all~~ most are daily/weekly/monthly, I am just doing 52 when ever I can on my own schedule. I think this will help me especially when I am feeling un-inspired.

1.) Picture of Self:

Usually this is where some one places a beautiful posed picture of them self or even the candid mirror pose. Not here, I thought that this picture shows more of me than a face pose of myself!

Whatt Am I Thinking?

2011-04-04T19:25:00.000-05:00

I usually post on Sundays, with weekend things , or pictures.

Yeah..... That didn't happen obviously.

This weekend was one that wears you out, but you don't really remember doing anything to make you that worn out.

Friday: BJ had his friend stay the night, no biggie right? Well this was the first friend sleepover at our house since we left Kansas, so we have been out of practice. They stayed up till the wee hours of the morning. Then woke up bright and early Sat.

Saturday: While BJ and said friend played on the Wii the other three of us attended to our Sat. cleaning. Yes, we cleaned around the boys. Then when "friend's" mom came to pick him up she brought her other kids, which made Isabelle in better spirits; we talked for about 2 hours. Well my son is not one to have no sleep then be all sunshine and puppy dogs, so we got to put hear him complain all day.

I decided to make an awesome supper that is like sooo bad for you but throws a HUGE party in your mouth just so I didn't have to listen to him any more!!!

Chicken Scalloppini in a Lemon Butter Cream Sauce

Yeah it has a pound of butter, bacon, heavy whipping cream, and pasta... Plus I mixed up some herbs to throw into some olive oil and dip our french bread into.

I cooked it all in the blistering 98 degree kitchen! I was beat, but did I go to bed? Nooo, I thought we were gonna watch a movie, but we didn't.

Sunday: Other than the kids all of a sudden thinkin they could try to run the house I cooked 2, yes dos suppers.

See here is the deal. Matt has supper duty Mon.-Thurs. And I get Sat. and Sun.

Before you judge and say wow he cooks a lot, I ask you look at past post.

My meals are very thought through, planned, big meals!! His are what ever he can grab from the freezer and throw in the microwave. So they eat like crappy TV dinners, frozen pizzas, or any other nasty processed mess. (I usually grab a bowl of cereal or nothing)

Well I thought I would help and I made a Tamale Pie casserole that he could reheat tonight, and then I made fried steak for our Sunday meal.

All I can say is:

never again.....

It was such a hot mess in the tiny galley kitchen that has no counter space. Oh well both suppers were received well by the family, so my work here is now done.

Till next weekend.

Springbreak Nothingness

2011-03-27T19:21:00.001-05:00

Well spring break is officially over, but I will say that it was a very low key week that I enjoyed other than the chilliness that came in at the end of the week.

Here's a couple of things I did over the week:

Spending time outside and taking pictures. Here's my little friend that I met outside our back door.

Reading. This book is from one of the many different series I have been reading lately. BJ who I finally got to read the first one brought it home from school. Yes I took it and read it, so what!

Painted my nails. I love the Mango Madness and Blue Mist combination.

Eating out with BJ. I also got to spend a couple of other lunches with Matt.

Going to the movies with BJ to watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid Rodrick Rules.

And best of all, spending time with the kids, mostly playing different Wii games. Fun times though.

It may not be glamorous, but it was relaxing, and mine!

Random thoughts.

2011-03-27T12:59:00.000-05:00

I know this is a post where little if anyone will see my point of view, but I'm just putting it out there for future references(cuz ya know top CW TV executives read my blog).

Growing up I didn't enjoy reading books, especially the fantasy/scifi type. It wasn't intill I was in 9th grade when I came across this book series:

This was the first of 3 books, now it has been rereleased into 2 books.

The Secret Circle series.

It was written by L. J. Smith; (the same person who wrote Vampire Diaries a CW TV show now), about teenage witches. Well I just read that they are putting together a pilot and I wanted to just add this little note.

When I first read this almost 19 years ago you always make your own mental picture of how a character should look. No actor I have come across has really caught my eye for anyone in the book until 3 years ago when I finally started watching One Tree Hill. It was the 5th season and I was pretty lost when they mentioned past thing,s so I bought all the previous seasons to catch up. It took only a couple of shows to make me realize that one of the actors would be perfect for the character Black John.......

Dan Scott!

Mute the music if you want.

Black John in the book is the bad guy, he's a very bad witch! The actor Paul Johansson who portrays Dan Scott with all the evilness that would be perfect to portray Black John. And since this is the last season for One Tree Hill (even though he's was only on once this season), hint hint hint !!!

Just saying.

I Am.

2011-03-22T10:36:00.000-05:00

I got this from a blog I follow here.

I am: Truly blessed with great friends and family.

I want: To be always surround by my friends and family!

I have: The best mom EVER!! She really knows how to support, teach, and love her children no matter what.

I wish: I could take more chances, just let go.

I hate: Double standards, if it's ok for you to do then it's ok for me. Get over it!!

I fear: Of never being "good" enough for any one or anything!

I search: For ways to better myself; diet, exercise, knowledge, hobbies.

I wonder: About the what if's too much.

I regret: Way too many opportunities that I was too scared to take a chance on.

I love: Other than my friends and family; to escape into my passions. Like my hobbies, or reading.

I ache: To be pregnant....

I always: Am a goody two shoes. Not that I always want too it's just I end up doing what is expected or what's right...

I usually: Don't drive, which is really kind of weird if you know some of the people I have had drive! ;p

I am not: Some one who gives up easily. You tell that I can't do it, I saw watch me!

I dance: Only in my head; I am a skinny cheerleader/dancer trapped in a overly hefty body!!!

I sing: When ever I feel like it which is a lot. I know my voice sucks ,but I know I enjoy singing so if you don't like it walk away!!

I never: Want to let people close to me down.

I cry: Way too much, I got it from my mother. I am way too sensitive, compassionate, and moody!

I am not always: As happy as I appear to be. I try not to burden others with my down days.

I loose: My mind... Like most people..

I am confused: With how some people treat their friends.

I need: Right now, I'm needing some spring clothes, but I won't get any because I don't like spending $$ on myself.

I should: Get off here and get ready to go me Matt for lunch!! LOL

What are you?

Weekend Life.

2011-03-20T18:01:00.001-05:00

This weekend was a fun start to spring break.

Matt didn't want to be pictured; these are temp. till we can find a set we have in mind.

Sat. we fixed up out front porch, so we could actually sit and enjoys some time on it.

We had to take our computer to the Geek Squad.

We spent more than I planned during a Hobby Lobby run. We found this really neat little thing that was broken so we got it discounted and then I came home and fixed it.

Plus I finally found a frame to put my New Moon still I got a year ago.

Matt and BJ mowed the grass while I set up the doctored up computer.

We had a wonderfull supper of grilled steaks, grilled loaded baked potatoes, and salad.

Most of us (Isabelle was grounded) rocked out on Band Hero.

Sun. We went to mass, and then since there was no PRE classes due to spring break we ate a big breakfast.

"Black Forrest Cupcakes"

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When we got home I decided to make some Black Forrest Cupcakes.

I made a couple of vinyl projects with my new toy.

This is in our bedroom.

So over all I'm having a great time on spring break with family and projects. I still have 7 more days of stuff to do, and I can't wait!

A change of James

2011-03-17T19:12:00.000-05:00

I'm not sure if this is a post to be helpful for other parents who may have to ever deal with this or if it's just to vent.

You are probably wondering who the heck is James. Well James is BJ's professional name I guess you could call it.

In the school setting we are not allowed to call him BJ (it's harder than you think).

Well anyways, last year (*cough 2010 sucked cough*) James had the worst school year ever!!

Not so good grades, misbehaving, and not very social.

I don't want to point fingers at who's fault it was, because we (the school, us parents, and the Drs.) are supposed to work in the best interest for James as a team.

Yeeeahhhh..... That didn't happen.

I had the school telling us he wasn't going to pass his ACTAP testing for the year, he was 100% ADD and needed to be on meds., needed to be pulled out once a week for one on one behavioral help at least on a weekly basis. Anything that was asked of us we did, we grounded him, took things away, made him do chores. I mean we were so at a loss that we even started looking into military school, because they made us feel like he was a horrible kid and we as parents were doing something wrong.. Well we would take the paper work from the school to the Drs. and the Drs. felt it 's not ADD, if anything it's Depression. So they fight (the school vs. DRs.) on what to drug my child with. In the mean time we (Matt and I) don't really want to give our son "any" meds., but I forgot we were horrible parents... So we went with the DR.'s advice.

Here's a little back story on James. Yes he's been a little on the class clown side, and yes writing is his worst subject, but he (up until 5th grade any ways) had done rather well in the other classes. I'm talking honor roll well. And he has always had high test scores, ALWAYS. So when he was suddenly headed down hill, we I got concerned. So that being said we felt that it wasn't ADD but possibly depression. Over the summer, especially from the time I spent with the kids on the farm in Ks. I started to feel like it really wasn't depression either.

So enter the new school year. He is in 6th grade, he had been transferred, because the temp. little apt. was in a different school district. And as parents we went in ready for the bad news to start. After about a week and we didn't receive a single call, we just thought we would ask his teacher how he was doing. No problems!!! What? We thought ok, ok, maybe this is just the honeymoon period he'll show his own... First 9 weeks grade card comes in...... As and Bs, and he is the fastest/highest reader in the WHOLE school..... Next his ACTAP scores from the previous year come in....... Advanced or higher Efficient levels scored...... 2nd. 9 weeks start rolling around we are thinking he should still be ok the first semester is really only review from last year anyways right? As' and B's again...... Then 2011 starts and he tells us that he's tutoring other who are falling behind during recesses!! And Matt and I have talked to teachers, lunch ladies, and even the principal in passing and they all praise on how "great" of a kids he is!!!!! Well we just have been through the 3rd 9 weeks parent/teacher conf. and other than he needs to elaborate more in writing (like I said before we know this is his weak point) he is still doing great. In fact his A's and B's and high test scores has gotten him a referral to AP classes for Junior High! Now don't get me wrong there is that occasional time where he was to run laps for clowing around, but they don't call us when it happens. He's the one who tells us.

I really don't know it the teacher last year just didn't wanna deal with him, if he really was depressed, or if he just grew up over the summer, but I am so very proud of my smart son! I hope he takes this gift he has been given and goes far. I would have given anything to be where he is at in school while I was growing up. It took me to become a wife, a mother, and teacher to understand, be able to learn, and actually enjoy school.

I love you Berlin (BJ) James Brown!

My new toy

2011-03-13T19:48:00.001-05:00

My loving dear husband has given a great gift....

Cricut Imagine

If you don't know the Cricut machines are a die-cutting machine only you don't have to have a gazillion different dies you just need cricut cartridges. And this one not only cuts, but it prints too! Now instead of running out of paper to cut I can make my white paper match my cut outs!!

I finished the wall sign for Isabelle and my niece, but on those I just used the cutting feature. I did play around with the printing part, but I really didn't do anything wort picturing.

I heart it sooo much.

Thanks to my hubby, I LOVE you!!!!

Goodbyes and HELL-Os!

2011-03-13T19:33:00.000-05:00

*Que music from Muppets Take Manhattan*

Say-ing goodbye why is it ~~sad~~ .......
so freakin awesome!

We recently moved out of the tiny little temporary apt. this last month into a house, and I couldn't be more thankful!
So I'm saying goodbye to some unpleasantries and hello to some things I have unappreciated till this past year.

Goodbye stove that had only ONE working burner, and barely working oven.

Goodbye concrete floor (yes IN the house) that hurt our feet and left crumblies in the beds.

Goodbye steel steps that were so scary, especially when it snowed.

Goodbye small cramped rooms that caused us to put 90% of our stuff in storage.

Goodbye windows that if you could see out of all you saw was a car pound or chickens.

Goodbye front porch (if you could even call it that) that over looked the parking lot or a busy main road.

Goodbye laundry mat, I will not have to waste my time or money seeing you.

Now here's a warm welcome to some things I did not even value till they were gone.

Hello my working gas stove friend. I will cook great meals on you and we will become quite close.

Hello wood/carpet flooring, you are so pretty and I love walking on you.

Hello driveway, I love parking on you and then walking straight into my house.

Hello room for everyone, although you are not huge you have allowed us to each have a room and even a place for "my goodies".

Hello bright windows that look out into a normal residential neighborhood.

Hello my old friends washer and dryer, as you sat in storage I would ponder of the days we would get to meet again.

OK Mr. Apt, I'm sorry you really weren't horrible. You helped us get back on our feet, you helped us appreciate things, and you gave use some memories we will NEVER forget good and bad. So I send my farewell to you and wish you luck with future tenants.

My first week back,,,, I guess?

2011-02-06T19:10:00.000-06:00

This week I set out to spend my first week back to Head Start. I was excited, and raring to go. Well our little friend Jack Frost thought he would come visit instead!

Tuesday: I woke up to canceled school, but it was only raining when I took Matt to work at 6:30am, so I decided to get groceries before all the crap came in. I was in the store no more than an hour when it started to pelt ice on me coming out of the store. Within that little time the roads started to freeze.

Wednesday: School had been canceled again and my husband had to work all evening again..

Thursday: I got to send the kiddos back to school and got to go back to work for my 2nd/4th day! I also got to finally wear my JC Penny clearance rack finds. I got the white button up and the red sweater vest for $6.00 each.

Friday: I take the kids to school and I try to kill some time before I gotta head to work. I get there 30 min. early and sit out in my car to wait when my boss runs out and says, "Turn off the car and get in here to help me we are shutting down because of the storm". Well after we closed down I went ahead and go get my kids from their schools and we go home.

All I have to say is:

I am SICK of this little apt.!

I am pleased to announce we are officially looking and calling about getting into a house (finally). Although we wanted to wait till school is out our sanity is more important than material things. Wish us look as we search for that perfect little place we plan to call home.

Have a great week!

Blizzard and TV Star

2011-02-02T08:07:00.000-06:00

Well as many of you know if you live anywhere in the middle of the US we got pounded with rain, ice, and snow. Most people have gotten a couple of days off from school and work to stay warm and cozy in the comfort of their home. There are some however, like this poor city crew that was interviewed last night on one of the local stations (The one loading sand in the dump truck is my husband and Brandon was the one who he worked with last night) who have to brave the weather and keep working.
I just ask dear people who have to get out in this crap: take your time, you know these guys are doing the best they can, they are encountering dangerous road to help make them safer for you. Don't get pissy cuz they are driving too slow or are in your way. Their mission is to try to avoid accidents not for you to make accidents!!!!

Road Crews Work Overnight To Break Through The Ice - Video - KHBS NW Arkansas

Weekend Highlights

2011-01-30T19:14:00.000-06:00

Well the weekend has come and gone and I actually got some things done like:

Carne Asada Fries

1.) Making 2 new dishes; Carne Asada Fries and Mexican Shredded Beef Burritos. I also made homemade salsa, pico de gallo, and guacamole!

2.) I made some major hair changing!

3.) With the beautiful weather that God blessed us with on Sat. I took the kids to the park and took some pictures. (That I have to say look actually good)!

4.) I did laundry, and tonight I will "try" to color code my closet.

Hope your weekend was as accomplishing as mine was!

VBFY here I come!

Count Down till Friday

2011-01-26T21:03:00.000-06:00

Everyone counts down till their work week is over, but I am so looking forward to this weekend I am bouncing in my seat.

Sorry it's so small, but Fri., Sta., and Sun. are the 2-4 columns.

1. Weather outlook is "awesome"!

2. I'm fulfilling a goal of making a new dish each month, but times two. So yes I will be making two new dishes this weekend and I am super psyched! This dishes also entail me going to a store I am not at all familiar with.

3. Outings galore: With weather supposedly this nice I mean HEL-LO who wouldn't want to get out an about with the fam.?

4. With all the changes we as a family are going through, I am going to 'try' to change up a little bit of something myself.

5. I have a couple of small projects I need/want to start on that will only take min.

Hmmmm..... I kinda wish weekends were 3 days instead of only 2. I'm ready to see what all I can accomplish this weekend, hope you get something accomplished this weekend too!

A Cozy Winter's Night

2011-01-10T18:39:00.000-06:00

A cozy winter's night starts with:

while making this:

and then eating this:

Cute little gift

2011-01-09T18:42:00.000-06:00

My mom sent this to Isabelle as an added Christmas gift and I think this is the cutes thing ever! Lol!

Lowering Ears, Could've Been Jobs, and Decor Ideas

2011-01-09T16:19:00.000-06:00

This week has been good, but with all good things there is always some bad.

This week I saw the loss of quite a bit of hair on both Matt and Isabelle. I don't have Matt's picture, but here's Isabelle's.

One of the other main things was I tried for a job, but was rejected. Kinda.
See I waited too long and let some fears overshadow me. Oh well. I tried, put it in God's hands, and he said not right now.

Today I decided to go to 2 great stores Hobby Lobby and Kirklands to start picking up things to decorate our future dwellings. (Whenever we are able to get out of this hole in the wall) I found some super ideas for the master bedroom and Isabelle's, but not really anything for BJ. I guess that's ok cuz he's a boy. Here's some Ideas I found:

some storage box seats for Isabelle's room

Some pillows to put on our bed for pertiness! LOL (and pillows are 50% off this next week yay)!

Here's something for our movie room (prolly the family room).

So as my little weekend is starting to come to a close, I am blessed that it has finally started snowing.
Why is snow a blessing?
Well the more snow the more my hubby has to work over time to make the streets safe to drive on.
Which means more $$$ for me to be able to buy all these fine things for our future dwellings!! LOL!

Don't I know you from some place?

2011-01-02T21:38:00.000-06:00

The kids and I streamed The Dark Crystal to our Wii and as I'm watching it the two main characters just seem so oddly familiar.

Sad but it's true that I have met a couple of people that look just like them!!

2011 Goals

2011-01-01T03:40:00.000-06:00

I know I wrote goals instead of resolutions, because to me resolutions get swept under the rug for the rest of the year after about 2 months.

The list may seem short but that's because some of my goals are shared with Matt and he don't wanna share with the world wide web his (sorry).

1. To move out of this apt.

2. Look in to possibly going back to get my Bachelor's degree.

3. Work on my photography.

4. Work on my relationship with God.

5. Improve family life, (not that it's bad, but it could be better).

6. Loose more weight.

I told you it wasn't very long, but it is mine all the same. I wish all of you a happy New Years and may it be good to you!

My 2010 Debbie Downer Post

2010-12-30T22:54:00.000-06:00

Ok for weeks now you have read or heard me complain how I hated 2010, and how I'm ready to see some 2011 come my way. Well here's a little whiny look back at why it sucked for me. (It won't include it all because some things are better left unsaid.

January-We are literally walking out of the hospital New Years watching the fire works because Isabelle decided to try and cut her pinkie toe off from our fridgerater.

February-Actually got a peak at the dark side of people we thought were friends and I quite my job due to gossip and BJ deciding to go all crazy at school.

March-Matt's sister died, fought with family members, and........ lets just skip on to the next month.

April-My car went bye bye.

May-We need to move because our rental house was being sold and we are tight on $$ so we thought we would be homeless.

June-The kids and I spend the month in Ks. with my mom because we were afraid of not having anywhere to live.

July-We come back to a itsy bitsy tienie wienie apt.

August-Our income decides to go sightseeing before finally making it to our mail box causing a lot of pissy people.

September-Matt's POS car (our only one now) can't make it across town any more so that messes with Isabelle's cheerleading. So we have to get reliable transportation, but I still can't find work.

October-All in a two week period I swear my mom told me she has MS and ended up in the hospital for awhile, my dad tells me he has lung cancer and is gonna be starting chemo, and then Matt's dad goes to the hospital with kidney failure which ended up being he is allergic to gluten.

November-Was planning on moving out but we had to pay some outrageous tags and taxes on the new car, also causing us to question our Turkey day trip to Ks.

December-Christmas is always harder but in this tiny apt. it was horrid!! I thought that since I couldn't get into the holiday cheer I would make yummies to give to people, but I receive some strep throat as a thanks. And I guess because we rang in the new year with Isabelle she had to go out wit ha bang and came home with lice today. (I know she just had to have gotten it because I flat ironed her hair earlier this week and there was nothing in her hair)!

So I'm so ready to be off with the old and on with the new! Matt and I have some workable goals that we have laid out for this next year and we are honestly looking forward instead of all the crap we stepped into this year! LOL.

Isabelle Speaks

2010-12-27T21:57:00.000-06:00

If you have ever actually had the privilege to speak to my daughter, you know that she says just about ANYthing! Family members and friends alike look forward to the next funny thing that comes from her. This summer when we spent a month with my mom and step dad we had a nightly ritual of funny things Isabelle said today. This is my post dedicated to her. I am posting some of the funny things she said over the last year.

"I'm talking to my mirror friend" -when we asked what she was doing one afternoon in her bedroom.

"My favorite song by Mickey the Mouse" -referring to a song Hot Dog heard on Mickey Mouse Club House.

"Well I'm nitino" -Informing my step dad of her origin (which we aren't even sure we just know that she does have mixed bio. parents).

"I work at Wal-mart DOT com" -informing my mom of where she works, (this is an ongoing thing, she will go on and on about where she works at this week and why she quite or got fired from somewhere else).

"I can go on PBSkids.com and you spell it pspb" -telling my mom what Internet sites she gets on at school.

"I just typed in the correct answer into the black box duh" -When we asked her how she fixed the computer even though the night before we tried EVERYTHING to fix it. (Mind you she still doesn't read well so neither her nor us knows what she actually typed in).

If you have talked to Isabelle this year and you have something to add feel free. I hope one day she will see this page and remember all the laughter she has brought us!

Not Our Average Christmas Day!

2010-12-26T18:07:00.000-06:00

This year was kinda of a crappy year here in the Brown house hold (but that's for another post); that we kind of ditch a lot of our normal Christmas traditions. Not only is the apt. to small to decorate, we just didn't really have the heart to this year.

This year we:

Substituted are 8ft tree for a 4ft entryway tree

No decorations

No finger foods on Christmas Eve

Mass on Christmas Eve (a first in a long while)

I did make holiday sweets for everyone

The kids opened their small stash with such humbleness (I don't even know if that is a word)

We went to the movies Christmas day to watch Yogi bear (which Matt called cute, something he never has said before)

We tried to enjoy a Christmas meal at Furrs, but when we pulled in there was a line wrapping around the building (Don't think I need to freeze my butt off for Furrs sorry).

Since the only other 2 places open were Waffle House or IHOP (I really didn't want to spend $40 on Christmas pancakes) we went home.

And so ended the not so Christmasy Christmas day!

Only 6 more days till the new year; now that's the holiday we are looking forward to!

Can you tell we are a little bitter of 2010?

This year's Christmas card

2010-12-23T19:52:00.000-06:00

Well last year I did a nifty little ecard on here.

Well this year that just isn't gonna happen.

Why you ask?

Maybe it's because I'm just not into my normal Christmas spirit, maybe things are just to hectic here, maybe because I have been sick, or maybe............... I have been taken captive by Christmas hating pirates.

Well what ever the case I'm sorry you will have to deal with a generic clip art type card this year.

We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday!

With love,

The Browns- Matt, Staci, BJ, Isabelle, Oliver, and Hermione

My Favorite Temperary Unusuable Christmas Gift

2010-12-22T22:55:00.000-06:00

This year when we were asked by my mom what we wanted for Matt, the kids and I for Christmas; I informed her that we all needed new bedding sets.

Well since we live a couple of states away, and she wanted to make sure we got what we wanted, she sent $.

Matt and I have been looking online, in stores, and finally found one we liked. So tonight we picked it up since it was the last one and it was on sale!!!!

The bad side is we can not use it till we move (it was an agreement I reluctantly agreed to).

With out further ado a picture of our new bedding from Target:

We will be getting Red sateen sheet set to go with it and I plan on getting more accent pillows. I am so excited to get moved now (even if it is just for the bed)!

We did not forget about the kids'; Isabelle's is pretty much decided, but we are still looking for just the right one for BJ. I will post those when we decide though, cuz I know you are ~~dying~~ curious to find out.

2010 Christmas Wish List

2010-12-21T18:00:00.006-06:00

Matt and I have decided not to get anything for each other for Christmas and just focus on the kids. With that said I know what is the point of a wish list, but I figure since I'm not getting anything I can wish for outrageous stuff then right? I mean I really do want these things, but it would be gotten over time not in one setting. This is more of a dream list!

1. Cricut Imagine-

In the scrapbbooking world I am a paperaholic and this little guy would help feed my addiction. I hate using paper because I'm afraid that what if I use that sheet and I will never have it again, but now I can print 10 of the same sheets if I want to!!!!

2. Nikon D7000-

I really want to step up my picture taking skills again. I used to love photojournalism class and using an SLR camera!

photo by Akril

And last but not least............

3. NKOTB/BSB Concert Tickets (the good seats)-

It is my ultimate ~~dream~~ goal to meet my 5 fav. guys!

I really don't think I'm asking too much. LOL!

A weekend in the kitchen.

2010-12-19T20:58:00.000-06:00

This weekend I spent the whole time in the kitchen making holiday goodies to give away to friends and family. I only had one helper this year because BJ was sick and Isabelle wanted to eat it all and not have any to give away.

It was a looooong weekend! It was also especially hard because of I have to honestly admit we are just not into the holiday spirit this year, and this kills me because I LOVE Christmas time.

Now I could go on and on about how crappy things are, or we can just get right to this year's menu.

The usuals: Puppy chow/muddy buddies, peanut butter blossoms, peanut butter balls, white chocolate covered pretzels, and peanut clusters. These few show up here every year, some are "Santa's" favorite but most are some past on to me by my mom.

The newbies: Chex mix, peanut butter fudge, triple chocolate turtle fudge, mint M&Ms chocolate cookies (this was adapted by my brother's chocolate chocolate chip cookies, I added the holiday mint M&Ms instead of chips), sugar/caramel blossoms (my twist from PB blossoms, it sugar cookies with caramel filled kisses), peanut brittle, egg nog cupcakes with egg nog buttercream frosting, and gingerbread cupcakes with vanilla sauce drizzled on top.

I'm not really sure if they are a success or not because my tongue got burnt and I am kinda scared that if I eat some I will go on a full fledged binge. So I am really trying to be a good little girl. We delivered most of the packages today and now all I really need to focus on is getting some shopping done!

Life with out net.

2010-11-25T20:13:00.000-06:00

Ok I know there are not that many readers that actually read my blog but for those who do; I'm sure they are wondering where the heck did I go? Well since I was with out a job for the longest time, and we were looking for a new house to rent(still are thank you), and our good car broke. We needed to cut off any expenses we could so my beautifull phone and the internet were the first to go. Well I finally got a job (not the greatest but atleast I'm working), we are slowly crawling out of that financial hole we got into. Little by little my life is trying to be put back together. It has been a looooong tough road, but I am grateful and blessed for the things I have learned through out this whole mess. Well I just wanted to to say Happy Thanksgiving and that I have missed you all!

Day 30 of a Month of Music

2010-07-23T09:00:00.003-05:00

Whew! Finally I am on the last one, and it's really kinda bittersweet. On one hand I am glad to be over with this little feature, but on the other I'm gonna miss daily posts. Today I have to pick my favorite song last year this time. I narrowed it down to this one because there were a handful I aways listened to. Tyler Hilton and Bethany Joy Galeotti are great singers and in those handful of songs one or the other was the singer; however this song features them both. Of course it's from One Tree Hill but I like the song regardless.

Day 01 Your favorite song: No Air-Glee Cast

Day 02 Your least favorite song: Wonderful Christmas Time-Paul McCartney
Day 03 A song that makes you happy: Baby Got Back-Sir Mix A Lot
Day 04 A song that makes you sad: You Were Mine-Dixie Chicks
Day 05 A song that reminds you of someone: My Immortal-Evanescence
Day 06 A song that reminds you of somewhere: Boom Boom Pow-Black Eyed Peas
Day 07 A song that reminds you of a certain event: Fishin' in the Dark-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Day 08 A song you know all the words to: It's Only Life-Kate Voegele
Day 09 A song that I like to dance to: Huddle Formation-The Go! Team
Day 10 A song that I fall asleep to: Sadness-Enigma
Day 11 A song from my favorite band: One song-New Kids on the Block
Day 12 A song from a band I hate: Wait and Bleed-Slipknot
Day 13 A guilty pleasure song: So Yesterday-Hilary Duff
Day 14 A song no one would think I would like: Feel So Numb-Rob Zombie
Day 15 A song that describes me: So Far Away-Staind
Day 16 A song I used to love that now I hate: Bad Romance-Lady Gaga
Day 17 A song I hear often on the radio: Fireflies-Owl City
Day 18 A song I wish I heard more on the radio: I Shall Believe-Sheryl Crow
Day 19 A song from a favorite album: Possibility-Lykke Li
Day 20 A song I play when I am angry: Break Stuff-Limp Bizkit
Day 21 A song I play when I am happy: Thnx ft th Mmrs-Fall Out Boy
Day 22 A song I play when I am sad: Almost Honest-Josh Kelley & Outta Reach-Gabrielle
Day 23 A song I played at my wedding: Years From Here-4PM
Day 24 A song I want played at my funeral: Darkness-Disturbed & Keep Holding On-Avril Lavigne
Day 25 A song that makes me laugh: Pirates Song-Ray Stevens
Day 26 A song I can play on an instrument: Right Here Waiting for you-Richard Marx
Day 27 A song I wished I could play on an instrument: Christmas Cannons-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Day 28 A song that makes me feel guilty: I’ll Be There For You-The Rembrandts
Day 29 A song from my childhood: Saying Goodbye-Muppets
Day 30 My favorite song from last year: When the Stars Go blue-Bethany Joy Gaelotti & Tyler Hilton (Hailey James Scott & Chris Keller)

Day 29 of a Month of Music

2010-07-22T09:00:00.001-05:00

I picked this song because I always loved this song when I watch Muppets Take Manhattan.

Day 01 Your favorite song: No Air-Glee Cast
Day 02 Your least favorite song: Wonderful Christmas Time-Paul McCartney
Day 03 A song that makes you happy: Baby Got Back-Sir Mix A Lot
Day 04 A song that makes you sad: You Were Mine-Dixie Chicks
Day 05 A song that reminds you of someone: My Immortal-Evanescence
Day 06 A song that reminds you of somewhere: Boom Boom Pow-Black Eyed Peas
Day 07 A song that reminds you of a certain event: Fishin' in the Dark-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Day 08 A song you know all the words to: It's Only Life-Kate Voegele
Day 09 A song that I like to dance to: Huddle Formation-The Go! Team
Day 10 A song that I fall asleep to: Sadness-Enigma
Day 11 A song from my favorite band: One song-New Kids on the Block
Day 12 A song from a band I hate: Wait and Bleed-Slipknot
Day 13 A guilty pleasure song: So Yesterday-Hilary Duff
Day 14 A song no one would think I would like: Feel So Numb-Rob Zombie
Day 15 A song that describes me: So Far Away-Staind
Day 16 A song I used to love that now I hate: Bad Romance-Lady Gaga
Day 17 A song I hear often on the radio: Fireflies-Owl City
Day 18 A song I wish I heard more on the radio: I Shall Believe-Sheryl Crow
Day 19 A song from a favorite album: Possibility-Lykke Li
Day 20 A song I play when I am angry: Break Stuff-Limp Bizkit
Day 21 A song I play when I am happy: Thnx ft th Mmrs-Fall Out Boy
Day 22 A song I play when I am sad: Almost Honest-Josh Kelley & Outta Reach-Gabrielle
Day 23 A song I played at my wedding: Years From Here-4PM
Day 24 A song I want played at my funeral: Darkness-Disturbed & Keep Holding On-Avril Lavigne
Day 25 A song that makes me laugh: Pirates Song-Ray Stevens
Day 26 A song I can play on an instrument: Right Here Waiting for you-Richard Marx
Day 27 A song I whished I could play on an instrument: Christmas Cannons-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Day 28 A song that makes me feel guilty: I’ll Be There For You-The Rembrandts
Day 29 A song from my childhood: Saying Goodbye-Muppets

Day 28 of a Month of Music

2010-07-21T09:00:00.003-05:00

This is a one hit wonder, but it was also the theme song to a wonderful TV series FRIENDS. I love this show. I know this I'm supposed to pick a song that makes me feel guilty and trust me I do, but I'm not sharing my little life problems with you..

Day 01 Your favorite song: No Air-Glee Cast
Day 02 Your least favorite song: Wonderful Christmas Time-Paul McCartney
Day 03 A song that makes you happy: Baby Got Back-Sir Mix A Lot
Day 04 A song that makes you sad: You Were Mine-Dixie Chicks
Day 05 A song that reminds you of someone: My Immortal-Evanescence
Day 06 A song that reminds you of somewhere: Boom Boom Pow-Black Eyed Peas
Day 07 A song that reminds you of a certain event: Fishin' in the Dark-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Day 08 A song you know all the words to: It's Only Life-Kate Voegele
Day 09 A song that I like to dance to: Huddle Formation-The Go! Team
Day 10 A song that I fall asleep to: Sadness-Enigma
Day 11 A song from my favorite band: One song-New Kids on the Block
Day 12 A song from a band I hate: Wait and Bleed-Slipknot
Day 13 A guilty pleasure song: So Yesterday-Hilary Duff
Day 14 A song no one would think I would like: Feel So Numb-Rob Zombie
Day 15 A song that describes me: So Far Away-Staind
Day 16 A song I used to love that now I hate: Bad Romance-Lady Gaga
Day 17 A song I hear often on the radio: Fireflies-Owl City
Day 18 A song I wish I heard more on the radio: I Shall Believe-Sheryl Crow
Day 19 A song from a favorite album: Possibility-Lykke Li
Day 20 A song I play when I am angry: Break Stuff-Limp Bizkit
Day 21 A song I play when I am happy: Thnx ft th Mmrs-Fall Out Boy
Day 22 A song I play when I am sad: Almost Honest-Josh Kelley & Outta Reach-Gabrielle
Day 23 A song I played at my wedding: Years From Here-4PM
Day 24 A song I want played at my funeral: Darkness-Disturbed & Keep Holding On-Avril Lavigne
Day 25 A song that makes me laugh: Pirates Song-Ray Stevens
Day 26 A song I can play on an instrument: Right Here Waiting for you-Richard Marx
Day 27 A song I wished I could play on an instrument: Christmas Cannons-Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Day 28 A song that makes me feel guilty: I’ll Be There For You-The Rembrandts

Day 27 of a Month of Music

2010-07-20T09:00:00.001-05:00

Not many people know this but I really really wanted to learn to play the violin, but my mom talked me out if it to try the clarinet (because that's what she played and we already had one). Well we know how that turned out, because on the last post I truthfully told you I can not play an instrument. Well if I could play the violin I would wish I could play this Christmas song. Even the piano part would be pretty, but sadly I can not play either. It's so pretty Matt and I love this song.

Day 01 Your favorite song: No Air-Glee Cast

Day 02 Your least favorite song: Wonderful Christmas Time-Paul McCartney
Day 03 A song that makes you happy: Baby Got Back-Sir Mix A Lot
Day 04 A song that makes you sad: You Were Mine-Dixie Chicks
Day 05 A song that reminds you of someone: My Immortal-Evanescence
Day 06 A song that reminds you of somewhere: Boom Boom Pow-Black Eyed Peas
Day 07 A song that reminds you of a certain event: Fishin' in the Dark-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Day 08 A song you know all the words to: It's Only Life-Kate Voegele
Day 09 A song that I like to dance to: Huddle Formation-The Go! Team
Day 10 A song that I fall asleep to: Sadness-Enigma
Day 11 A song from my favorite band: One song-New Kids on the Block
Day 12 A song from a band I hate: Wait and Bleed-Slipknot
Day 13 A guilty pleasure song: So Yesterday-Hilary Duff
Day 14 A song no one would think I would like: Feel So Numb-Rob Zombie
Day 15 A song that describes me: So Far Away-Staind
Day 16 A song I used to love that now I hate: Bad Romance-Lady Gaga
Day 17 A song I hear often on the radio: Fireflies-Owl City
Day 18 A song I wish I heard more on the radio: I Shall Believe-Sheryl Crow
Day 19 A song from a favorite album: Possibility-Lykke Li
Day 20 A song I play when I am angry: Break Stuff-Limp Bizkit
Day 21 A song I play when I am happy: Thnx ft th Mmrs-Fall Out Boy
Day 22 A song I play when I am sad: Almost Honest-Josh Kelley & Outta Reach-Gabrielle
Day 23 A song I played at my wedding: Years From Here-4PM
Day 24 A song I want played at my funeral: Darkness-Disturbed & Keep Holding On-Avril Lavigne
Day 25 A song that makes me laugh: Pirates Song-Ray Stevens
Day 26 A song I can play on an instrument: Right Here Waiting for you-Richard Marx
Day 27 A song I wished I could play on an instrument: Christmas Canon-Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Day 26 of a Month of Music

2010-07-19T09:00:00.003-05:00

Ok, today I was supposed to pick a song that I can play on an instrument. Well I don't play an instrument, however when I was younger I would play around on the keyboard I had. Even though I do know some simple little tunes on it I am featuring the chorus of this song (the only part I really know how to play).

Day 01 Your favorite song: No Air-Glee Cast

Day 02 Your least favorite song: Wonderful Christmas Time-Paul McCartney
Day 03 A song that makes you happy: Baby Got Back-Sir Mix A Lot
Day 04 A song that makes you sad: You Were Mine-Dixie Chicks
Day 05 A song that reminds you of someone: My Immortal-Evanescence
Day 06 A song that reminds you of somewhere: Boom Boom Pow-Black Eyed Peas
Day 07 A song that reminds you of a certain event: Fishin' in the Dark-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Day 08 A song you know all the words to: It's Only Life-Kate Voegele
Day 09 A song that I like to dance to: Huddle Formation-The Go! Team
Day 10 A song that I fall asleep to: Sadness-Enigma
Day 11 A song from my favorite band: One song-New Kids on the Block
Day 12 A song from a band I hate: Wait and Bleed-Slipknot
Day 13 A guilty pleasure song: So Yesterday-Hilary Duff
Day 14 A song no one would think I would like: Feel So Numb-Rob Zombie
Day 15 A song that describes me: So Far Away-Staind
Day 16 A song I used to love that now I hate: Bad Romance-Lady Gaga
Day 17 A song I hear often on the radio: Fireflies-Owl City
Day 18 A song I wish I heard more on the radio: I Shall Believe-Sheryl Crow
Day 19 A song from a favorite album: Possibility-Lykke Li
Day 20 A song I play when I am angry: Break Stuff-Limp Bizkit
Day 21 A song I play when I am happy: Thnx ft th Mmrs-Fall Out Boy
Day 22 A song I play when I am sad: Almost Honest-Josh Kelley & Outta Reach-Gabrielle
Day 23 A song I played at my wedding: Years From Here-4PM
Day 24 A song I want played at my funeral: Darkness-Disturbed & Keep Holding On-Avril Lavigne
Day 25 A song that makes me laugh: Pirates Song-Ray Stevens
Day 26 A song I can play on an instrument: Right Here Waiting for you-Richard Marx

Day 25 of a Month of Music

2010-07-16T09:00:00.002-05:00

Today I had to pick a song that makes me laugh, and although this song is a little silly; I am mostly laughing at the memories of my parents singing this in the car growing up!

Day 01 Your favorite song: No Air-Glee Cast
Day 02 Your least favorite song: Wonderful Christmas Time-Paul McCartney
Day 03 A song that makes you happy: Baby Got Back-Sir Mix A Lot
Day 04 A song that makes you sad: You Were Mine-Dixie Chicks
Day 05 A song that reminds you of someone: My Immortal-Evanescence
Day 06 A song that reminds you of somewhere: Boom Boom Pow-Black Eyed Peas
Day 07 A song that reminds you of a certain event: Fishin' in the Dark-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Day 08 A song you know all the words to: It's Only Life-Kate Voegele
Day 09 A song that I like to dance to: Huddle Formation-The Go! Team
Day 10 A song that I fall asleep to: Sadness-Enigma
Day 11 A song from my favorite band: One song-New Kids on the Block
Day 12 A song from a band I hate: Wait and Bleed-Slipknot
Day 13 A guilty pleasure song: So Yesterday-Hilary Duff
Day 14 A song no one would think I would like: Feel So Numb-Rob Zombie
Day 15 A song that describes me: So Far Away-Staind
Day 16 A song I used to love that now I hate: Bad Romance-Lady Gaga
Day 17 A song I hear often on the radio: Fireflies-Owl City
Day 18 A song I wish I heard more on the radio: I Shall Believe-Sheryl Crow
Day 19 A song from a favorite album: Possibility-Lykke Li
Day 20 A song I play when I am angry: Break Stuff-Limp Bizkit
Day 21 A song I play when I am happy: Thnx ft th Mmrs-Fall Out Boy
Day 22 A song I play when I am sad: Almost Honest-Josh Kelley & Outta Reach-Gabrielle
Day 23 A song I played at my wedding: Years From Here-4PM
Day 24 A song I want played at my funeral: Darkness-Disturbed & Keep Holding On-Avril Lavigne
Day 25 A song that makes me laugh: Pirate Song-Ray Stevens

Day 24 of a Month of Music

2010-07-15T09:00:00.007-05:00

This is a sad and depressing pick and of course I couldn't decide to go with the light remember me song or the sad I want you to cry thinking of me song so I have both.

Day 01 Your favorite song: No Air-Glee Cast

Day 02 Your least favorite song: Wonderful Christmas Time-Paul McCartney

Day 03 A song that makes you happy: Baby Got Back-Sir Mix A Lot

Day 04 A song that makes you sad: You Were Mine-Dixie Chicks

Day 05 A song that reminds you of someone: My Immortal-Evanescence

Day 06 A song that reminds you of somewhere: Boom Boom Pow-Black Eyed Peas

Day 07 A song that reminds you of a certain event: Fishin' in the Dark-Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Day 08 A song you know all the words to: It's Only Life-Kate Voegele

Day 09 A song that I like to dance to: Huddle Formation-The Go! Team

Day 10 A song that I fall asleep to: Sadness-Enigma

Day 11 A song from my favorite band: One song-New Kids on the Block

Day 12 A song from a band I hate: Wait and Bleed-Slipknot

Day 13 A guilty pleasure song: So Yesterday-Hilary Duff

Day 14 A song no one would think I would like: Feel So Numb-Rob Zombie

Day 15 A song that describes me: So Far Away-Staind

Day 16 A song I used to love that now I hate: Bad Romance-Lady Gaga

Day 17 A song I hear often on the radio: Fireflies-Owl City

Day 18 A song I wish I heard more on the radio: I Shall Believe-Sheryl Crow

Day 19 A song from a favorite album: Possibility-Lykke Li

Day 20 A song I play when I am angry: Break Stuff-Limp Bizkit

Day 21 A song I play when I am happy: Thnx ft th Mmrs-Fall Out Boy

Day 22 A song I play when I am sad: Almost Honest-Josh Kelley & Outta Reach-Gabrielle

Day 23 A song I played at my wedding: Years From Here-4PM

Day 24 A song I want played at my funeral: Keep Holding On-Avril Lavigne &

Darkness-Disturbed

Day 23 of a Month of Music

2010-07-14T09:00:00.003-05:00

Today I was actually supposed to pick a song I want played at my wedding. Seeing how I am already married I chose one of the songs that was played.