V is for...

Vents! As in the little things that just totally get under my skin.
You know we all have them. Pet Peeves, of sorts.

I figured you now know about my quirks, things I love, so I am gonna throw my pet peeves out there too.


Really, V was just a hard letter and this was the first thing I came up with.



These are a few of the things that make me wanna do this. . .

Competitive parents-Seriously, if your kid does better than mine. That's great! I am thrilled for you and them but this one upping each other all the time needs to stop. It drives me insane. I am trying to raise a happy, healthy and well rounded child and I don't feel like she has to be #1 all the time. So, please lay off. (can you tell this one is near and dear to my heart. LOL)

Clothes that land 2 ft from the laundry basket- Is it really that hard to drop them in the basket???

Lights and TV left on in rooms that are not in use-$450 electric bill, nuff said!

Kitchen cabinet doors left open-Nothing like walking in the kitchen and getting your noggin whacked by an open cabinet door. Yes, this has happened to me on numerous occasions.

Calling me and asking "Who's speaking?"- Dude, you called me!

Loud, rude and CRUDE music blaring from your car-Never paid much attention to this until I had a child and one day it I actually listened to the music that was blaring and was appalled! So, then I proceeded to crank my James Taylor up to drown them out. :)

Rude sales people-I have spent many years working with the public and I know how hard it can be BUT at the same time I do expect good service or at least be polite.

Wet socks-BLECH, I can't stand for my socks to get wet!

Brown belt/Black shoes or vice versa.

Ok, rant over! LOL

Seriously, not all these make me wanna pull my hair out. But, they are little pet peeves of mine. Nothing major, just little things mostly.

Anyhow, what are some of yours?

Heartbreaking...

I just read about this family on Today's Creative Blog.


Apparently, they were in a plane crash and were both severely burned and their flight instructor was killed. They both remain in critical condition. They also have 4 small children.

There is also a website set up where you can make donations. If you click on the icon below, it will direct you there.

I also know that there is some talk of doing several charity auctions to benefit this family. You can find more details about that at Today's Creative Blog.

I am sure this family could use your thoughts and prayers and if you are able to donate in any way that would be greatly appreciated as well.

Thanks for your help!

Remember the surprise...?

that I had posted about, once upon a time. It's been a while and anyhow she got it yesterday!!



That was so fun! I was so excited about her getting it.



See, what happened was that I won a raffle and was given the opportunity to spend $200 at the Coach store. Well, after and thinking and consulting with some friends, I decided I wanted to send a certain someone a Coach as well.



You see, this certain someone is an amazing person. She has a huge heart and passionate about her family and her beliefs. She also really wanted to win this raffle. So, I decided to get both of us wristlets and I figured this was a wonderful way to get her started on a Coach "obsession". :)

I love mine and could not wait to get hers to her!



Well, she got it yesterday and was so excited and surprised. I honestly think I was more excited about her getting hers than I was about getting mine!



Here's a pic of "our" wristlets. How cute is that?! :)








So, thanks again to Stacey and all my "Britches" for our wristlets! Love you guys!:)

U is for...

ULTRASOUND! No, not for me! But for my bestest friend in the whole wide world!

She found out today she is having a little baby girl!

My first words were "Let the shopping BEGIN!" LOL

I am soo excited for her! Her youngest is Maddie's age, so it's kinda like she is starting all over.

Here is a pic of her ultrasound today. Isn't she sweet?! I can't wait to meet her!

They have yet to decide on a name but I keep telling them that Stephanie has a nice ring to it, dontcha think?