BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING

Scott and I ventured to Walmart yesterday morning at 4:45. This was my first and probably last Black Friday shopping experience.
It was total chaos!! There were so many people there that they were parking in Burger Kings parking lot.
We didnt get any of the Wii or Nintendo DS games we wanted either. =(
We did get my camara sd card, some jeans, pj's and a small chopper though. lol
I was surprised they had every cash register open, and they were all backed up into the clothes too.
One of the employees said people were waiting by the big things at 2:00 in the morning. CRAZY!!
Then they had a 34 year old guy get trampled to death in NewYork at Walmart.
The crowd broke down the doors trying to get in. Thats just plain insane to save a few dollars.

THANKSGIVING DAY

Scott spent all night up smoking our turkey on the back porch and we went to my mom's for dinner today.
We had alittle bit of everything....2 turkeys smoked and oven, mashed potatoes, gravy, homemade noodles, sweet potatoes, baked corn, lima beans, macaroni salad, stuffing, deviled eggs, cheese, trail bologna, pumpkin roll, jello, heavenly rice, pumpkin pie and cheese cakes. Wow what a feast - YUMMO

Here's Scott with his smoked turkey

Suzie eating her turkey-ali-king! =)

The boys broke the wishbone... was a tie, broke even this year
Our family at mom's, alittle crocked but good pic


My mom and the boys

I'M THANKFUL

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ELF PIC WITH SUZIE

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BOYS & SUZIE BY OUR CHRISTMAS TREE

IT'S BEEN A BUSY SHORT WEEKEND!
WE BOUGHT A NEW ENTERTAINMENT CENTER AND REARRANGED OUR LIVINGROOM AGAIN - 2ND TIME IN THE PAST WEEK.
WE ALSO PUT UP OUR TREE AND DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS INSIDE AND OUT.

MY 3 KIDS... THEY TAKE SUCH GOOD PICTURES!
OUR ENTERTAINMENT CENTER ( BOYS WERE WATCHING E.T., I LOVE THAT MOVIE) AND OUR TREE AGAIN.

COUNTRY ELF DANCE

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

THANK YOU BETH... MY BLOG IS FIXED NOW!

Thanks sooooo much Beth for fixing my blog! I really appreciate it!!

You are the BLOG QUEEN! =)

I was really starting to get angry trying to figure how to get that picture off without deleting my whole account and starting another.

OUR HAPPY LIL FAMILY

We havent had a full family pic taken for along time. So we took these tonight. Not to shabby for holding the camera out and taking ourselves.

We have such a nice close loving family!

Our happy lil family!!

Suzie was smiling here. =)


Caught with their tongues out!! hee too funny, Suzie was actually yawning and I didn't know Scott stuck his out til I downloaded them.

ELF FAMILY

Its that time of year again....... Elf your family or friends!

Here's our family video's, and you can pick different songs this year too!

Disco dance....
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/VPgUMCj0uKxVhOK4RC6I

I CAN'T GET THIS DARN PIC OFF MY HEADER??

HELLO....DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO GET THIS PICTURE OFF MY HEADER? IVE TRIED CHANGING EVERYTHING, BUT IT JUST FLASHES AND WONT DELETE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU'VE EVER RAN INTO THIS BEFORE OR IF YOU KNOW HOW TO DELETE IT.
CHRISTY EVEN TRIED GOING IN ON MY ACCOUNT AND COULDNT GET IT TO DELETE EITHER??
ARRRRRGGGGGGGGGGG TICKING ME OFF!!!!
MAY END UP BEING THERE FOREVER =( NICE AUTUMN PICTURE THOUGH

GOT ALL CLEAR - 6 WEEK CHECK- UP

Hi everyone!

I got a clean bill of health at my 6 week check-up today.
I can go back to my regular daily routines and exercising.
HOORAY =)

He didnt start me on any HRT ( hormone replacement therapy ) today as we thought.
He said I MAY NOT need to take anything. But that if I get real moody - emotional, have alot of hot flashes or night sweats then to call him back.

SO FAR SO GOOD SO WE WILL SEE.......=) LOL

ICY COLD MORNING...

Its only November 18th and we have snow & ice!!!!!
We didnt get much snow, but it was 27 degrees and solid ice this morning here. WTNS said this was a record low temp for this time of year!
Riverview and Tri-Valley were on 2 hr delays, but not us! =(
Ella's bus driver said they had a bus go sideways on cr 16 this morning. There were alot of wrecks everywhere else too. Ella didnt get on the bus til 9:15 this morning and its usually about 8:50.

Here's our driveway and side yard about 10:00, I didnt think about taking them earlier or one of Walnut Street being solid ice.

LUCKY THE DOG

This is well worth the read!!!

Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll like it even if you don't and you may even decide you need one!

Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named 'Lucky.' Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends to not leave their luggage open because Lucky would help himself to whatever struck his fancy. Inevitably, someone would forget and something would come up missing. Mary or Jim would go to Lucky's toy box in the basement and there the treasure would be, amid all of Lucky's other favorite toys. Lucky always stashed his finds in his toy box and he was very particular that his toys stay in the box.
It happened that Mary found out she had breast cancer. Something told her she was going to die of this disease . . . in fact, she was just sure it was fatal. She scheduled the double mastectomy, fear riding her shoulders. The night before she was to go to the hospital she cuddled with Lucky. A thought struck her . . . what would happen to Lucky? Although the three-year-old dog liked Jim, he was Mary's dog through and through. If I die, Lucky will be abandoned, Mary thought. He won't understand that I didn't want to leave him. The thought made her sadder than thinking of her own death. The double mastectomy was harder on Mary than her doctors had anticipated and Mary was hospitalized for over two weeks. Jim took Lucky for his evening walk faithfully, but the little dog just drooped, whining and miserable. Finally the day came for Mary to leave the hospital. When she arrived home, Mary was so exhausted she couldn't even make it up the steps to her bedroom. Jim made his wife comfortable on the couch and left her to nap. Lucky stood watching Mary but he didn't come to her when she called. It made Mary sad but sleep soon overcame her and she dozed. When Mary woke for a second she couldn't understand what was wrong. She couldn't move her head and her body felt heavy and hot. But panic soon gave way to laughter when Mary realized the problem. She was covered, literally blanketed, with every treasure Lucky owned! While she had slept, the sorrowing dog had made trip after trip to the basement bringing his beloved mistress all his favorite things in life. He had covered her with his love. Mary forgot about dying. Instead she and Lucky began living again, walking further and further together every day. It's been 12 years now and Mary is still cancer-free. Lucky? He still steals treasures and stashes them in his toy box but Mary remains his greatest treasure.

Remember . . . live every day to the fullest. Each minute is a blessing from God. And never forget . . . the people who make a difference in our lives are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones that care for us.
If you see someone without a smile today give them one of yours! Live simply. Love seriously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!!

MORE NEAT RECIPE SITES

Heres some neat recipes sites I was looking at tonight. ENJOY

This site has everything on it... appetizers, main course and desserts

http://southernfood.about.com/library/recipes/blpage9a.htm

This site has all crockpot recipes...

http://www.50plusfriends.com/cookbook/crockpot/index-5b.html


This one has fudge, candy, cookies and other Mrs. Claus recipes.
Also has activities for kids, teachers and other things to do and make.

http://www.northpole.com/kitchen/cookbook.html

TANNER WAS IN TRIBUNE FOR VETERAN'S DAY

Tanner putting his flag in the ground, for the Veteran's Day Ceremony, at Central.
This was in Wednesday's Tribune too. =)
http://www.coshoctontribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008811120305

Centrals front lawn after all the flags were placed by each student.

PRAYERS FOR BABY BREE & FAMILY

Please pray for this family. Christy sent me this site, that she found looking for new backgrounds. It REALLY touched my heart and made me think how greatful we are that our kids are healthy!! Thank you god!

Please read and pass along..... Children are gods precious gifts!!!!!

http://famofcookies.blogspot.com/

DREW WITH 1ST 9 WEEKS AWARDS

Drew got his awards today too. They must do them by grade??
He got the same as Tanner did. Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and Green Team ( for good behavior in class). Great Job Drewbug!!!

CHRISTMAS SALE

Hi Everyone.......... A friend of mine is selling throws again this year for Christmas. You know what they are, the thingy that you throw over your bed to keep you warm. I only have the one attached sample to show you now. I may have already solicited a few of you so if this is a repeat request, I apologize.They are $63.00 each ---- I know it sounds expensive, but they are really good quality. I am getting 2 --- one for my bed and one for my sofa. Have a look and let me know if you are interested.
Orders are due by this weekend!

=) lol hubba hubba

TANNER WITH 1ST 9 WEEKS AWARDS

Tanner got his 9 week awards today. Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance and Green Team (for good behavior)!! Way to go Nanner =)

CO-ED PARTY

We had our fall co-ed party lastnight. We were alittle disappointed that only 6 people from the team ended up coming, but we still had a fun time.
We played Ucher, Cornhole and had the most fun picking on Wayne.

Team pic with 6 people.... Stacie, Wayne, Theresa, Jeff, Tammie and Scott

The girls holding lil Wayne..... too funny

Wayne was licking Theresa's face. lol He's such fun to be around!

Scott and I
Jeff and Wayne

Sharon, Theresa and Stacie

Lil Wayne and Scott

NOAH'S ARK REPLICA

I received this story as an email this morning and thought it was the neatest idea. Simply amazing details!! Just had to share it with everyone!
I'd love to be able to go see it in person! The boys would really enjoy it too.

Working Replica of Noah's Ark Opened In SCHAGEN Netherlands. The massive central door in the side of Noah's Ark was opened to the first crowd of curious townsfolk to behold the wonder. Of course, it's only a replica of the Biblical Ark , built by Dutch Creationist Johan Huibers as a testament to his faith in the literal truth of the Bible.

A contractor by trade, Huibers built the ark of cedar and pine. Biblical Scholars debate exactly what the wood used by Noah would have been. Huibers did the work mostly with his own hands, using modern tools and with occasional help from his son Roy. Construction began in May 2005.

The ark is 150 cubits long, 30cubits high and 20 cubits wide.That's two-thirds the length of a football field and as high as a three-story house. Life-size models of giraffes,elephants, lions, crocodiles, zebras, bison and other animals greet visitors as they arrive in the main hold.
On the uncovered top deck - not quite ready in time for the opening - will come a petting zoo, with baby lambs, chickens, goats, and one camel.

There is enough space near the keel for a 50 seat film theater, where kids can watch a video that tells the story of Noah and his ark.

Dutch Creationist Johan Huibers

OUR CO-ED TROPHY

We got 2nd place out of 8 teams for fall co-ed.
We are having our co-ed fall cookout this Saturday. Im hoping we can get a team picture with the trophy. It is black with a glittery gold swirl. Really cool looking, but it was hard to get a good picture of it.

Here's the big trophy! =)

KIDS SAY THE SMARTEST THINGS

Ella (that Ive watched since she was about 6 weeks old) is such a smart lil 3 year old.
Today while we were playing outside, she picked up a rock and said "Tammie this rock looks like a triangle, see it has 3 equal sides." lol she acts like she's 10.

Here she is holding her rock...