The Vintage Pearl giveaway

Check out this great giveaway from The Vintage Pearl. I would love to have a necklace from them.

one confession

I dislike Sunday mornings for various reasons.

2 smileys that describe your life right now

1. my kids and hubby

2. the weather

3 turn ons

1. attention

2. certain smells

3. feeling wanted

4 Turn offs

1. farting

2. telling me what to do instead of asking nicely

3. wife beaters (both the shirt and the character flaw)

4. chewing tobacco

5 people who mean a lot to me (in no certain order)

1. Family- If I list them my kids and hubby would take up the list. HA!

2. Sarah

3. Kathy

4. Anne

5. Jesus

6 Things I wish i'd never done

1. Waited till 22 to get my driver's license

2. Gained weight

3. Not gone into what I really wanted to in college.

4. let others make me feel inferior and care what they think

5. quit playing volleyball

6. trusted to much

7 Things that cross my mind a lot.

1. My kids and husband

2. My close friends and family

3. My girls and the rest of the youth

4. you and what you did. (all I can say, sorry I know passive aggressive but can't go further)

5. How to give less and yet give more during Christmas- I think we should celebrate birthdays and then spend quality time with family and friends at Christmas and celebrate Jesus' birthday together. Why do we give gifts on someone else's birthday?

6. How to help people

7. Where I want to go from here.

8 Ways to win my heart

This is a hard one.

1. Be real with me

2. Help me

3. Tell the truth

4. Don't share with others what I share with you.

5. spend time with me

6. care about what I am interested in.

7. love me

8. care for me

9 things in my purse

1. The book Bittersweet by Shauna Niequist.

2. Sharpie pens- my favs!

3. C.O. Bigelow Cinnamint Menta Lip Shine

4. Orbitz Cinnamon and Wintergreen gum

5. Bible

6. Checkbook

7. Misc. cards-Debit, Insurance, Driver's license, Kroger, CVS, ect...

8. Sunglasses

9. Diaper

10 Things about me

1. I love C.O. Bigelow Cinnamint Metha Lip Shine!

2. My favorite Season is Fall.

3. I love my evening tv shows. Esp. when the kids re in bed-decompress time!

4. My favorite stores are Target, Ikea, Old Navy, Trader Joe's and The Container Store.

5. My favorite musical artists are Shane & Shane, Jon Foreman, and Kendall Payne.

6. I love almost anything cinnamon flavored.

7. I love a clean and organized house.

8. I love to take pictures.

9. I miss Cranberry Jelly Belly's

10. I love the city, broadway musicals, and people watching.

10 Day Challenge

I found this on a friend's blog and thought it was neat. So I thought I might try it. I think I will start today!

10 DAY CHALLENGE
Gonna do one starting today!
Day One: Ten things you about yourself.
Day Two: Nine things in your purse.
Day Three: Eight ways to win your heart.
Day Four: Seven things that cross your mind a lot.
Day Five: Six things you wish you’d never done.
Day Six: Five people who mean a lot (in no order whatsoever)
Day Seven: Four turn offs.
Day Eight: Three turn ons.
Day Nine: Two smileys that describe your life right now.
Day Ten: One confession

Cheerleaders aren't all bad.

I expect a well rounded individual. Ellie also plays soccer and she wants to play basketball. I wish they had volley ball for little kids. I also wish they had a drama club for little kids. She loves to be in musicals, act and pretend all the time.We also play with cars, wrestle and sword fight. No we don't do bugs with the exception of lightening bugs. And yes that's my fault but oh well so I don't do bugs.

Dance was not her thing, she didn't dance this year. But there isn't a thing wrong with dance. She would probably do it again this year if she could just do ballet. Nothing wrong with working on your balance and posture. She really enjoyed ballet.
Yes she is my little princess and there is nothing wrong with that. It's not like I call her that everyday all day. I am not going to go into my reasoning any more than that.

If she does become a cheerleader I am not going to be upset with her or tell her she can't. And yes ladies there are lots of gals that I know that were or are cheerleaders that are amazing, well rounded, loving, caring, compassionate gals. Gals that I am very proud of. And if Ellie turned out like them I would be extremely thankful.
I probably should start saving now, just in case. I just can't believe how much it costs and I don't agree with the whole fundraising aspect. Let the football players fund raise for their stuff not the cheerleaders.

I guess as long as I strive to raise a well rounded individual who is in touch with reality then I don't have a problem with her being a cheerleader. I have my work cut out for me. I want to raise a child who doesn't think she's all that and a bag of chips just because she's a cheerleader. I want her to have great self confidence. I want her to know she is a princess and she is worth treating that way. I never want to set her to think a guy can walk all over her and treat her like crap. I want her to love all. I want her to be the one who is kind to everyone and she doesn't care who doesn't like her because of it. I want her love love others to spite what they may do. I don't want her to go along with or condone what others may do that's wrong but to love them to spite of their wrong doings. I her to be able to convey to others that they are loved even though they have done wrong or the world doesn't view them as lovable. I want her to walk with her head held high and with purpose. I want her to love Jesus and love people. I want her to love herself. I want her to know she has worth. But I also want her to be humble about it. I want her to enjoy life and if that means being a cheerleader then okay.

Gals I am so sorry I made that comment. You all are right, you all turned out wonderful and weren't the typical cheerleader that I had ingrained in my memory. There were several cheerleaders that I knew growing up that gave it a bad name. And I guess it's the ones who give it a bad name that stick out way more than the nice ones who are truly good people. Thanks for the reminder.

I guess I felt the need to defend myself a bit but it isn't necessary. I am not a bad parent and I think I am doing okay. Eli is doing okay. We are good parents who love our children and strive to create well rounded kids who love Jesus, love people and love themselves with humility.

okay I am stopping now.

interesting, or not so, me

Cut and paste and bold the things that pertain to you.
My personality:
I’m loud. (sometimes)
I’m obnoxious.
I’m sarcastic.
I’m cocky.
I cry easily.
I have a bad temper.
For the most part i don’t like people.
I’m easy to get along with.
I have more enemies than Friends.
I’ve smoked.
I’ve smoked weed.
I drink coffee.
I clean my room daily.

My appearance:
I wear makeup.
I wear a piece of jewelry at all times.
I wear contacts.
I wear glasses.
I have braces.
I change my hair colour often
I straighten my hair often
I have a piercing
I have small feet

Relationships:
I’m in a relationship now.
I’m single.
I’m crushin’.
I’ve missed an ex before.
I’m always scared of being hurt.
An ex has physically abused me at least once.
I’ve told someone I loved them when I didn’t.
I’ve told someone I didn’t love them when I did.
I’ve been in love more than two times.
I believe in love at first sight.
I believe lust is more important than love.

Friendships:
I have a best friends.
I have at least ten friends.
I’ve gotten a phone call in the last 48 hours from a friend.
I’ve beaten up a friend.
I’ve been in a serious fight with a friend.
I can trust at least five people with my life.

Experiences:
I’ve been on a plane.
I’ve been on a train.
Someone close to me has died
I’ve taken a taxi.
I’ve taken a city bus.
I’ve taken a school bus.
I’ve gone bungee jumping.
I’ve made a speech.
I’ve been in some sort of club.
I’ve won an award.
I’ve spent 24 hours on the computer straight.
I’ve been in a physical fight.

Music:
I listen to R&B.
I listen to country.
I listen to pop.
I listen to techno.
I listen to rock.
I’m one of those people who play songs repeatedly until i hate it.
I hate the radio.
I download music.
I buy CD’s.

Television:
I spend at least six hours a day watching television.
I watch soap operas daily.
I’m in love with Days Of Our Lives.
I’ve seen and liked the O.C.
I’ve seen and liked One Tree Hill.
I’ve seen and like Americas Next Top Model.
I’ve seen and like Popular.
I’ve seen and like 24.
I’ve seen and liked CSI.
I’ve seen and like Everwood.

Family Life:
I get along with both of my parents.
My biological parents are still together.
I have at least one brother.
I have at least one sister.
I have at least one step brother/sister.
I have at least one half brother/sister.
I’ve been kicked out of the house.
I’ve ran away from my home.
I’ve sworn at my parents.
I’ve made my parents cry.
I’ve lied to my parents.
I’ve lied to my parents about where I am.
I’ve lied to my parents about what I’m doing.
I’ve lied to my parents so I’d be allowed out.
I’ve walked out when I’ve been grounded.

Hair:
I’ve been brown.
I’ve had streaks.
I’ve cut my hair in the past year.
I’ve dyed my hair in the past year.
I’ve been blonde.
I’ve had black.
I’ve been red.
I’ve been light brown.
I’ve been medium brown.
I’ve been blue/green.
I’ve gotten my hair thinned.
I use conditioner.
I’ve used silk therapy.
I’ve used hot oil treatments.
I’ve curled my hair.
I’ve straightened my hair.
I’ve ironed my hair.
I’ve braided my hair.

School:
I’ve yelled at a teacher.
I’ve been suspended.
I’ve had an in-school suspension.
I’ve been sent to the principals office.
I’ve walked out of class.
I’ve skipped an entire day of school.
I’ve skipped a whole month of one certain class.
I’ve failed a test.
I’ve cheated on a test.
I’ve helped someone else cheat on a test.
I’ve failed Art.
I’ve failed P.E.
I’ve failed math.
I’ve failed science.
I’ve failed another class.
A teacher has called my parents