Saturday 9

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

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Saturday 9: Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1932)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.


1) Bing Crosby wants a dime for food. Adjusted for inflation, 10¢ in 1932 is now worth $1.69. Can you think of anything you could buy at the grocery story with $1.69?
Sure.  A can of veggies, or a head of lettuce, a couple of cucumbers....you wouldn't be able to get much but there are a lot of things to choose from.
2) This song was originally released as a 78 rpm record. Have you ever seen a 78?
Yes.
3) In 1932, Jean Harlow was Hollywood's glamor queen. Who do you think sets the standard for glamor today?
When I think of glamorous stars, no one from our generation comes to mind.  I think of Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor....I don't think there are many that fill their shoes in the glamour department.
4) One of 1932's best selling books was Agatha Christie's Peril at End House. She remains popular today. Are you familiar with her work?
Yes.
5) This week's featured artist, Bing Crosby, worked as a caddy when he was 12 and continued to enjoy time on the golf course his entire life. What type of exercise do you do most often?
Dance workouts.  They're fun and don't feel like your exercising.
6) Bing had twin sons, Dennis and Philip. Many people believe that the propensity for twins is hereditary. Are there twins in your family?
I think I remember my mom mentioning twins in her family....but I could be wrong.
7) Bing's daughter, Mary Crosby, has her own place in TV history. Do you know why?
Nope.
8) In the mid 1970s, Crosby and his family did commercials for Minute Maid. Do you have any orange juice in your refrigerator?
Yes.  My daughter drinks orange juice every morning when she gets up.
9) Now for something completely random: Do you like beef jerky?

Very much!

Saturday 9

The Power of Love

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Saturday 9: The Power of Love (1985)Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

1) In this song, Huey explains that you don't need a credit card to find love. What's the last thing you charged?
I don't have a credit card.
2) This song was written for Back to the Future. At the beginning of the movie, hero Marty McFly traveled around town on his skateboard. Are you good on a skateboard?
Not even a little bit!
3) Huey sings lead and his backup group is The News. Was the most recent news you heard bad or good?
Bad.  Is there good news anymore?
4) Huey's mother, Maria, was born in Poland. Who is the first member of your family to be born in the US of A?
I'm not sure.  That would be a question for my aunt, who has done a ton of genealogy research.
5) Brainy Huey got a perfect score on the math portion of the SAT. Did you take the SAT? How did you do?
I can't remember.....It's been ages.  I don't think I took it.
6) This song also hit #1 in Australia, where anzac biscuits are popular. To make them (the recipe is here) you need coconut. Do you have any coconut in your home right now?
I have coconut oil.
7) Thinking of dessert, would you rather have cookies, cake, pie, ice cream or frozen yogurt?
Pineapple upside-down cake sounds good.  It's my all-time favorite!
8) We're definitely into autumn now. What will you remember most about Summer 2014?
Spending time laughing with my family and friends.
9) Tell us your superhero name, as determined by the color of your shirt and an item directly to your right. For example, Sam fights crime as The Gold Kleenex Box!

Blue Coffee Mug

Guitars

Someday, I would really love to learn how to play the guitar.  I love singing and would love to strum the guitar while I sing.  I'm sure neither thing would sound great, and probably both together, my singing along with my guitar playing, would be a disaster, but it sounds nice. :)  I saw a martin 000 28ec that I'd love to own.  It sure would be nice to sing "Wonderful Tonight" to the kids like I do, playing an acoustic guitar signed by Eric Clapton, especially since that's mine and Lloyd's song.  Again, I'm sure it wouldn't come out sounding as good, but the thought is nice.

Sunday Stealing

Random 20

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From Survey's

Random 20

1. Have you had an argument with anyone recently? If so, do you still have issues with that person? 
I haven't argued with anyone.
2. Are you talking to anyone while filling this in? How about texting/chatting on Facebook? 
No.
3. Have you done something recently that helped someone else, in any way? 
Yes.
4. Who was the last person to pay you a compliment? 
My husband.
 5. Is there anything that’s happened in the past month, that you wish you could go back in time and change? 
No.
 6. What color is your purse/wallet? 
Brown, blue and white.
  7. What’s the closest item to you that’s black? 
The wall clock.
  8. Think about what you looked like 5 years ago. How did you look different, compared to the way you look now? 
I was a few weeks away from giving birth to my daughter so I looked quite a bit different. :)
  9. Before Facebook became popular, did you use any other social networking site, like Bebo or Myspace? 
Myspace.
10. Has someone of the opposite sex ever sung to you? If so, how did you respond to it? 
Yes, it was sweet and I loved it :)
 11. When did you last hug someone of the opposite sex? 
A few minutes ago.
 12. Have you ever seen the film “Casablanca”? Did you like it? 
I haven't seen it.
 13. Do you have a relative whose name begins with ‘L’? Tell me about him/her. 
Yes.  My husband and my kids all have names that begin with "L"  They are wonderful people who make me extremely happy.
 14. Are you a secretive person? 
I can keep a secret but I'm not too secretive myself.
 15. When did you last eat? 
A few hours ago.  I woke up to my husband making breakfast for all of us.
 16. If you were going to buy a present for a special person, what would you generally choose? 
I would try to choose something that would mean a lot to them.
 17. If I’m going to buy you a box of chocolates, which kind should I definitely NOT get? 
Something without nuts.
18. Is there something you generally always ask for help with? 
I'm sure there is but I can't think of anything off-hand.
19. If you had to give up your phone or your computer, which would it be?
Tough call.  My first thought is to say my phone because I don't talk on it too often, but I couldn't get rid of it because we don't have a home phone so it's the only way for people to get ahold of me in case of emergencies.
20. Has anyone called you gorgeous/beautiful today?

No

Sunday Stealing

September 6, 2014

Alphabetty

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From FYeahSurveys

Alphabetty

A. What are your favorite smells? My children after a bath, garlic, Rapture perfume, honeydew.

  B. Can you go a whole day without caffeine?  Not without getting a nasty headache, I'm sure.

  C. Who knows more about you than anyone else?  My husband. 

 D. What song did you last listen to?  "Happy Birthday"  we sang it to our friends little boy tonight at his party :) 

  E. Do you have a crush on anybody?   Sure, there are a couple of celebrities I'm crushing on.

 F. Do you like The Beatles?  Yes.

  G. If you could choose one color to wear for a whole year, what color would you choose?  Purple. 

  H. Do you cook often?  Every day. 

 I. What was the last film you watched? Did you like it?  I'm watching "The Notebook" as I type.  I do like it but the ending makes me mad.  Noah doesn't die in the book. 

  J. Can you sew?  By hand, yes.  I've had a very nice, new sewing machine for years, and I've tried to figure it out, but I have no idea what I'm doing. 

  K. What is your favorite fruit?  Watermelon.

  L. Are you health conscious?  Not as much as I should be. 

  M. What is your middle initial?  M 

 N. Do you curse a lot? No.

 
  O. When was the last time you had a beer?  I don't drink beer.  I've never cared for the taste of it.

  P. Are you pro sports fan?  I don't mind baseball but I've never been a big fan of any sports. 

  Q. Is there a certain food you often crave for no reason?  I crave different things at different times. 

  R. What was the last book you purchased?  Hmmm....it's been awhile.  I usually borrow books from the library.

  S. Where was your last vacation?  My honeymoon....almost 10 years ago.  

  T. Do you share your fries?  Yes.

 U. Did you ever play seven minutes in heaven?  No, not that one. ;)  

  V. Girls, when was the last time you went out without a bra? Guys, when was the last time you went shirtless in public?  I don't go out without a bra.  It's like when they say to always wear clean underwear in case your in an accident.  I'm afraid the one time I went out braless and I'd get into an accident and people would know.  Haha!

  W.  What's the longest you've gone "unplugged"?  Maybe a day or two.

X. Have you ever broken a bone? If so, how did it happen?  Amazingly, I have not.  I'm incredibly clumsy but have manage to avoid broken bones. 

  Y. How do you like your eggs?  When they don't make my stomach feel yucky, I like them over-easy.  Since having kids though my stomach can't handle eggs much anymore.

  Z. What was your last argument about and who with?  Probably my two year old.  He's my sweet boy but he likes to argue with me all the time - in that stubborn two year old way.

Saturday 9

Roar

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Saturday 9: Roar
(recommended by Cat)

If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.

1) The lyrics begin with Katy singing about when she used to "hold her tongue." Tell us about a time when you didn't speak up, but wish you had.
Mostly when my choices as a mother have been questioned.  I always regret keeping my mouth shut, instead of sticking up for myself.  I try to keep the peace by not saying anything and am always mad at myself after.

2) The lyrics mention both lions and tigers. In addition to the big cats, the video shows a monkey and an elephant. If we were going to the zoo today, which animal would you want to see first?
The giraffes.

3) Lions and tigers are carnivores. If we were having steak for dinner, would you order it rare, medium or well done?
Medium.

4) Lots of photos are snapped at the zoo. Did you take your last picture with a camera or with your phone?

My phone.

5) The "Roar" video takes place in the jungle. The average temperature all year around in the rainforest is a humid 80º. The typical September day in Juneau is 49º, dry and sunny. Which sounds more comfortable?

I'm not a fan of the cold but I hate humidity, so Juneau it is!

6) In her youth, Katy took dance lessons at the local recreation hall in Santa Barbara. Crazy Sam took tap dance lessons as a girl, too. What about you? Were you sent off to dance class? Music lessons? Art class?

I was in Brownies and I took a few baton classes.

7) Katy recently passed Justin Bieber as the most followed person on Twitter. What's the last message you re-tweeted?

I don't think I've ever re-tweeted anything.

8) Congratulations! You just won the lottery! Do you want it in a lump sum, or would you prefer payments over the next 25 years?
Tough to say.  I'd like to get a lump sum to take care of a lot of things and a lot of people right now, but it would also be nice to know that I'd be getting a steady check for the next 25 years.

9) Did you get 8 hours sleep last night?

No.

Saturday 9

I Got You, Babe

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Saturday 9: I Got You, Babe
(recommended by Thank You Great Spirit)

If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.

1) Popular music has produced almost countless groups, but not that many duos. Besides Sonny & Cher, can you name another?
The Captain and Tennille
2)  Hearing this recording from his clock radio is how Bill Murray woke up every morning in Groundhog Day. What woke you up this morning?
My son.  Every morning I wake up to, "Dood morning, Mama!  I'n awake!"
3) When she was growing up, Cher practiced her autograph for when she became a star. Is your signature legible? Or is it more of a scrawl?
Legible.
4) In addition to show biz, Sonny & Cher had many careers: Sonny was a restauranteur and politician, Cher is an interior designer. Would you like to try your hand at any of those professions?
Maybe restaurateur.
5) In 1965, when this song topped the charts, Sonny and Cher were as famous for their wardrobe as for their music. Sonny was fond of tall, heavy-heeled boots while Cher often paired granny dresses with bare feet. What's on your feet right now?
Just a tattoo with my kids names. :)
6) By 1968, their career crashed. Cher's early attempts as a movie actress failed, their records stopped selling and the IRS came after them for back taxes. Have you ever been audited?
Nope.

7) In 1971 they were on top again with their TV show. But their marriage was coming apart. Sonny said, "For the last 5 years I worried about our career, not about us." Have you ever been guilty of putting career before relationship?
No.
8) By 1972 they were living separate lives -- in the same house. For the sake of The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, they pretended to be happily married another year and a half. Tell us about a time when you pretended to be happy, but weren't.
I can't think of one off-hand.
9) While their separation and divorce were bitter, they resumed their friendship when Cher showed up at the opening of his restaurant in 1976. Have you ever made the first move in repairing a relationship?

Yes.

Saturday 9

Mine Would Be You

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Saturday 9: Mine Would Be You
(recommended by Kathy W)

If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.

1) The lyrics mention his respect for "90 proof and Marlboro Red." What was your most recent drink? When was your last cigarette?
I finished a Kahlua and root beer (highly recommended) about five minutes ago and my last cigarette was 8 months and 6 days ago.
2)  They also reference "singing like crazy fools." What's the last song you sang?
I sang "You Are My Sunshine" with Lucas about two hours ago at bedtime.
3) Blake Shelton won a Grammy for his performance of this song. Crazy Sam won the award for "most improved bowler" when she was in third grade, and it's now in a closet somewhere. Do you have any trophies? If so, where are they?
Um, when I was little I was given a trophy for completing a summer of VBS.  Everyone got one...LOL
4) Blake is currently on tour. The merchandise sold at concerts brings in big money for the artist. Do you have any tour memorabilia (like a poster or t-shirt)?
Nope.  Sadly, very sadly I've never been to a concert.
5) In addition to The Voice, Shelton is on TV a lot with his Pizza Hut commercials. What chain restaurant is nearest your home? Do you eat there?
There is a small chain called B.C. Pizza and we do eat there.
6) Shelton has a million-seller CD called Cheers! It's Christmas! What's the first Christmas carol to pop into your head this hot summer Saturday?
"White Christmas"
7) Shelton and Miranda Lambert were married in front of 550 guests. Do you enjoy weddings?
Very much.
8) The wedding took place on a big Texas ranch. Have you spent much time on a farm or a ranch?
Not much.
9) In 2013 he helped organize a relief benefit concert for victims of the Oklahoma tornados. Tell us about a charity you support.

There isn't one specific charity I donate to.  I've donated to charities for battered woman, veterans, feed the children, etc.  If I am able to give, I do.

Weekend In Review

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Friday ~ The first part of the day was spent cleaning and doing stuff around the house.  In the afternoon, I dropped Lucas off at my friends house so I could take Lauryn to the dentist.  She had to get three teeth pulled.  She did an amazing job and never even shed a tear!  She's such a big girl!  We went back to get Lucas, visited for a few, stopped to pick up a few groceries and then headed back home.  Lloyd was able to get home earlier than normal and decided to treat us to Chinese, since it's one of Lauryn's favorites and it was a soft food for her. :)Saturday ~ The kids played with their friend from next door and I did a little laundry.  My mom came over in the evening so Lloyd and I could have date night.  We started with dinner at Bistro 57.  Lloyd wasn't super impressed but I thought it was good.  Since there was some time before our movie, we went for a stroll.  While walking on the path, a kid dressed as Gumby went flying by on his bike.  It was hilarious!  We stopped in at Applebee's for a drink and then headed to the movie theater.  We saw "Sex Tape."  It was definitely corny but had some really funny parts that had us both busting up.  We were home a little before midnight and relaxed for the rest of the evening.

Sunday ~ The day started of pretty lazy.  Lloyd made breakfast and I cleaned up the kitchen but after that we just chilled out and watched cartoons with the kids.  We went outside later and practiced hitting the ball.  Lloyd set up the sprinkler for the kids and then they drove their cars around the yard.  I made a yummy strawberry sangria and we had hot dogs (they did anyway), corn on the cob, baby red potatoes and fresh green beans sautéed in olive oil with garlic.  All in all it was a pretty great weekend! :)

Sunday Stealing

summer meme

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Let's go!!!From: Quizopolis

Favorite summer flower: 
I don't really have one.  They're all pretty.
Flavor of ice cream: 
Mint Chocolate Chip
Mode of transportation: 
My Trail Blazer
Music: 
Anything I can sing or dance to.
Food: 
Almost all Italian or Mexican
Favorite game to play: 
Rummy
Earliest childhood summer memory: 
I remember going to the zoo with my aunt and uncle.
Favorite Drink: 
Coffee with Crème Brulee creamer
Favorite Snack: 
Chips and salsa
Place to read: 
In bed
Most annoying: 
Rude people
How I handle the heat: 
Air conditioning or swimming
Pet Peeve: 
People who interrupt
All-time favorite bathing suit: 
It was a brown halter with pink tropical flowers.
Best Time of Day: 
Dinner time with my family.
Most romantic: 
Snuggling with my husband.
Summer movie:

Don't have one of those either.

Saturday 9

Ring of Fire

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Saturday 9: Ring of Fire
(because country music was recommended by Colletta's Kitchen's Sink)

If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.

1) Recorded by Johnny Cash, "Ring of Fire" was written by his wife, June Carter. Johnny's daughter Roseanne says it's about "the transformative power of their love." What's your favorite love song?

"Wonderful Tonight" by Eric Clapton.  The first time my husband told me he loved me, we were dancing to this song.  He still claims he was drunk when he said it but whatever...LOL  14 years later and it still gives me goose bumps when it starts up. :)
2) Though more than 50 years old, this song is still popular today. Country Music Television named it one of the best and most requested of all time. Are you a country music fan?
I like some country but I feel like todays songs are all the same.
3) This recording features mariachi horns, inspired by Mexican folk music. Have you ever been to Mexico?
Yes, with my husband, on our honeymoon. :)
4) Cash's birth certificate said, "J. R. Cash," and "J.R." is what his parents always called him. When he enlisted in the Air Force, Uncle Sam refused to let him simply go by initials, so he chose the name "John." If you could choose a different name for yourself, what would it be?
I don't know.  After 33 years, Cari (Carielle) has grown on me. :)

5) Cash and his first wife, Vivian, had their first date at a roller skating rink. Tell us about one of your first dates.
Lloyd and I went to a movie on our first date.   We drove around for quite some time after, talking the night away, and when he dropped me off at home, he started to leave then turned back and surprised me by kissing me on the forehead.  Oh, he also brought me yellow roses. :)
6) Cash died in September, 2003, four months after he lost his second wife, and love of his life, June. The cause of death given was complications from diabetes, but his children believe he died of a broken heart. Do you think that's possible?
I do.
7) Cash was known as "The Man in Black." What color do you wear most often?
Gray, maybe...or purple.
8) There's a Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville. What's the last museum you visited?
I took my mom to the Titanic Exhibit at the Grand Rapids Public Museum last year for her birthday.
9) A stretch of Tennessee Highway 31E is known as "Johnny Cash Parkway." What street in your town is named for a famous person?

Hmm....I'm not sure.  I know we have street names that are the same as famous people's last names but I'm not sure if we have a street that's specifically named after someone famous. 

Saturday 9

I Feel the Earth Move

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Saturday 9: I Feel the Earth Move
(recommended by Blue County Magic)

If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.

1) This song is from the album Tapestry, one of the all-time best-sellers (more than 25,000,000 copies sold worldwide). Is it in your collection?
No.
2) It's about that glorious passion you feel when you first fall for someone. How many times have you been in love?
Once....and I'm still there :)
3) San Francisco radio stations briefly removed "I Feel the Earth Move" from their playlists after the 1989 earthquake. Have you ever been in an earthquake and literally felt "the earth move under your feet?"
No.

4) Carole King is the first and only woman to win the Gershwin Prize for songwriting from the Library of Congress. Here's your chance to brag a little -- tell us about an accolade you have received.
I can't think of any. :(
5) Carole wrote "You've Got a Friend," which was a mega hit for her good pal, James Taylor. King and Taylor have known one another for more than 40 years, but have never been romantically involved. Do you have any platonic friends of the opposite sex?
Yes.
6) Like more than 80% of the population, Carole is right handed. Are you right handed, left handed (10%) or that most rare of all, ambidextrous (less than 10%)?
I'm a righty.
7) One of Carole King's earliest hits was Little Eva's "The Loco-Motion." Little Eva was the teenager King hired to care for her young children. Tell us about a sitter who cared for you when you were little.
I remember one sitter, Jane, who didn't quite have a handle on me and my three siblings.  I believe my brothers locked her out of the house at one point.  She didn't watch us again after that.

8) Beautiful is the title of the Broadway play about Carole King's life. If we were producing your lifestory, what would you want us to call it?
"Clumsy."
9) Carole wrote "Pleasant Valley Sunday," the Monkees' song about conspicuous consumption. When Crazy Sam looks at her crowded shelf of hair products (paraben-free conditioner, keratin-restoring conditioner, hair masque, hot oil conditioner …), she realizes she's guilty of it herself. Have you bought anything recently that you later decided was a waste of money?

Plenty of times.  I have quite a few facial cleansing products in my cabinet and I'm not sure any of them do anything more than soap, water and lotion do.

Weekend In Review

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Friday ~ Spent the early part of the day cleaning and doing things around the house, then in the afternoon we went to our friends' sons' open house.  It was raining lightly and there were a couple of puddles and while I normally wouldn't let the kids play in the puddles when we were at a get together but other kids were doing it and I figured it was let them or spend the whole time trying to keep them away from it.  That didn't seem like a great plan so I let them have at it.  They had a great time and they got to play with their cousins.  It was a nice open house with really yummy food.  When we got back home, we got the kids in the tub, there clothes in the laundry and got Lauryn ready to go for her sleepover at my mom's house. 

Saturday ~ Since Lauryn was still gone and Lloyd had an appointment, Lucas and I ran a couple of errands and had a lunch date.  We went to Applebee's for lunch and had a really nice time.  Our waitress even thanked us for being a pleasant table for her and said how great it was that Lucas was so polite.  That made this Mama's heart swell with pride!  We came home, watched some tv, played some games and when my mom brought Lauryn back, we all had dinner together. 

Sunday ~ I spent some time in the house cleaning and doing laundry (both never-ending tasks!) while Lloyd and the kids were outside doing yard work.  We had a delicious dinner with NY Strips and baked potatoes on the grill and very sweet corn on the cob.  After dinner Lloyd set up the slip 'n' slide and the kids had a blast.  Lloyd and I even did it and had fun playing as a family.  It was a truly great weekend and a great start to the summer!

Saturday 9

Little Red Corvette

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: LIttle Red Corvette
(recommended by Smellyann)

No link this week. Prince apparently is very strict about copyright infringement.

1) The subject of this song is frankly sexual. Do you blush easily?

Yes.  Very easily.

2) Prince is his real name (Prince Rogers, to be exact). Growing up, his relatives called him "Skipper." Do you have any nicknames within your family?

Cari, Babe, Mama, and one that my mom has called me since I was little that I will not share here...Haha!

3) Prince says he's "obsessed" with Mozart and reads whatever he can find about the composer. What's the last book you read?

I'm reading "Love You More" by Lisa Gardner.  It's part of the Detective D.D. Warren series.

4) Between Prince and The Beach Boys, the Corvette is a much sung-about car. Tell us about your vehicle.

I drive a black Trail Blazer.  For the most part I love it but some days I wish it was a little bigger.

5) In the 1980s, when Prince was popular, MTV could turn a song into a hit. In 2014, how do you hear new music?

Usually on the radio when I'm driving but sometimes on MTV.  When my son doesn't sleep well or gets up super early, we watch videos together.

6) In 1982, when "Little Red Corvette" ruled the airwaves, Braniff Airways shocked the travel industry and threw passengers into chaos by declaring bankruptcy. When did you last fly? Did your trip go smoothly?

It was almost 10 years ago, on my honeymoon.  The trip was fantastic!

7) 1982 is also the year Disney opened Epcot. Have you ever been to a Disney park?

No.  We want to take the kids there some day, when Lukie is a little bit older.

8) 1982 is the year Cheers premiered. The sitcom was set in a bar where "everybody knows your name." Tell us about your favorite local bar or restaurant.

I don't really have a favorite.  There are a lot of places I like.

9) The 1980s were considered a highpoint in professional tennis, with Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe dominating the sport. Do you play tennis?

Nope.  Never have.

Weekend In Review

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Friday ~ Happy Birthday, Lucas Elijah!  Today my baby boy is 2 years old!  We started the day with Lucas opening his presents.  After Lloyd went to work, we got ready and then met Cary and Abri at Silk City Saloon for lunch.  We all came back here and had such a nice visit.  There's something so special about hearing Lauryn and Abri giggling together, like Cary and I have done for years!  After our visit, the kids and I went to Greenville to get everything we needed for Lucas's party on Saturday.  The rest of the night was spent cleaning and preparing food.

[caption id="attachment_4919" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Opening Present[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4920" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Future ball player :)[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4921" align="aligncenter" width="300"] When they're big, you gotta climb on them to get them open![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4922" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Checking it out.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4923" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Slam dunk![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4924" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Birthday Ice Cream at Silk City Saloon[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4925" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Hugs from Cary[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4926" align="aligncenter" width="224"] Abri, Cary, Lucas (who wanted more hugs) and Lauryn.[/caption]

Saturday ~ We spent the morning and early afternoon getting the yard and house ready for the party.  We had such a great time!  Our friend, Jessica, brought her bounce house and the kids loved jumping around in between games and food. :)  Our family and friends made Lucas's birthday so special and so much fun!  We are so thankful to have such awesome people in our lives!

[caption id="attachment_4927" align="aligncenter" width="224"] All dressed up for her brothers party.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4928" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Bounce house fun![/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4929" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Daddy eating with the birthday boy.[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4930" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Pin the Tail on the Donkey[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4931" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Balloon Pop[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4932" align="aligncenter" width="300"] "Tuptakes!"[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4933" align="aligncenter" width="300"] "More please, Mama!"[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_4934" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Getting some help opening presents.[/caption]

Sunday ~ We had a completely lazy day!  Lloyd showed a house, the kids and I ran a couple of errands, and the rest of the day was spent hanging out and playing.  After dinner, Lauryn was eating an ice cream cone when her first tooth finally fell out!  She was so excited she kept doing little happy dances around the house (she is SO my child!).  After the kids went to bed, Lloyd and I watched a couple of episodes of "Orange is the New Black."  It was a fantastic weekend, spent with amazing people! 

It finally fell out!

(Monday morning)

The Tooth Fairy was here!

Saturday 9

The Flintstones Theme

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

"Meet the Flintstones" (The Flintstones Theme) 

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Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) The song promises that, "When you're with the Flintstones, you'll have a yabba-dabba-doo time." So clearly Wilma was one accomplished hostess. What about you? Do you enjoy having company?

I do!  Especially when I have time to plan for company and make sure to have snacks, drinks, etc.

2) Since lyrics say, "Let's ride with the family down the street/courtesy of Fred's two feet," we're assuming the pedal-powered Flintstone car didn't require much gas. Are you loyal to a particular brand of gas? Or do you fill up with whatever is nearby, or least expensive?

I stick to a particular gas station here in town. 

3) Clearly a sharp-dressed man in stone-age Bedrock wore a long tunic and no pants. What are you wearing right now, as you answer these questions?

My nightgown.  

4) Pebbles Flintstone grew up with Dino the Dinosaur and Baby Puss the Saber-Tooth Cat. Did you have any pets as you were growing up?

We had a lot of different pets.  Cats, dogs, frogs, my step-brother had a snake, a baby alligator, and a chinchilla.  When he got too busy to take care of the chinchilla, he gave him to me :)

5) Mr. Slate is Fred's blustery boss at quarry, and he frequently threatens to fire Fred. Have you ever had a bad-tempered boss?
Yes.

6) It's estimated that during The Flintstones original run (1960-1966), it was viewed by as many adults as kids. Now that you're a grown up, do you still watch cartoons?

I don't watch much but I will be in the same room as my kids are watching them.  I watch enough to know if I approve of the cartoons or not.

7) In 1961, The Flintstones was nominated for a Prime Time Emmy Award as Outstanding Comedy Series. Do you watch awards shows?

No.

8) There are at least two Flintstones-themed amusement parks currently in operation. Do you enjoy scary rides?

Not really.

9) Flintstones Vitamins are still on store shelves. Do you take a vitamin each morning?

I take them at night.  When I was pregnant, my stomach was too sensitive to take my prenatal vitamins in the morning, so I got into the habit of taking them at night.  I still do that with my multi-vitamin.

Sunday Stealing

May 17, 2014

Random Twenty

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expression, “honor amongst thieves”. In that age-old tradition, we also have our rules. First, we always credit the blog that we stole it from and we will “fess up” to the blog owner where we stole the meme. We also provide a link to the victim's post. (It's our way of saying "Thanks!") We do sometimes edit the original meme, usually to make it more relevant to our global players, to challenge our players, sometimes to select that meme's best questions, or simply to make it less repetitive from either this new meme or recently asked questions from a prior featured meme.
Let's go!!!

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Random Twenty

1. Last time you had butterflies in your stomach?   Just the other day :)

2. What was your last alcoholic beverage?  A shot of Rum Chata

3. Who can you trust?  My husband.

4. Where was your first kiss with your current significant other?  The doorway of my moms apartment.  At the end of our first date, as he was leaving, he turned and kissed me on my forehead, then said "Goodnight" and left.

5. Favorite Band?  I can never pick just one. 

6. What is something you've learned about yourself recently?  That I don't have the patience I used to.

7. Do you like anyone?   I like a lot of people :)

8. Do you know anyone who is engaged?  Yes.

9. What's your favorite number?  26

10. Who was the last person to make you cry?  I won't name names but it was a family member.

11. Did you ever go to camp as a kid?  A day camp for Brownies.

12. When was the last time you cried?  About a week ago, I think.

13. What is one thing you miss about your past?  Having all the patience in the world.

14. What is one thing you've learned about life?  That it can be gone in the blink of an eye, so hold on to your loved ones tight and cherish every precious moment with them.

15. Are you jealous of anyone?  To be completely honest, I am jealous about certain things....I don't feel jealous is the right word, though.  Maybe envious of certain people.

16. Is anyone jealous of you?  I don't know.

17. Has a friend ever used you?  Yes.

18. Has anyone recently told you that they like you more than as a friend?  No.

19. Who was the last person you drove with?  Breanna :)

20. What are you looking forward to?  Enjoying the day at home with my family :)

Saturday 9

Vacation

Welcome to Saturday: 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Vacation (1982)

Unfamiliar with this week's song? Hear it here.

1) Do you know how to water ski?  I've never tried.  I'm not super graceful, though, so I'm thinking I probably wouldn't be great at it. :)

2) Do you have 2014 vacation plans?  My husband and I have talked about going away for a weekend, to celebrate our 10th anniversary, but nothing is set in stone.

3) Do you have a passport?  No.

4) If you took a 7-night cruise, could you completely unplug -- no phone calls, no texts, no internet?  We took a 5 night cruise on our honeymoon and were able to completely unplug....that we before we had kids, though.  I'm not sure we could now because I'd want to be able to check in with them (if they weren't with us).

5) Do you own a travel alarm clock?  No.

6) Though the Go-Gos broke up in 1985, they frequently reunite for live performances. What's the last concert you attended?  Sadly, I've never been to a concert.  :(

7) Their first hit was "Our Lips Are Sealed."  Can you be trusted with a secret?  Yes.

8) In 1982, when this song was popular, the comedy Tootsie was in theaters. What movie makes you laugh?  Anchorman - The Legend of Ron Burgundy

9) Sam is chewing on a Tums as she composes these questions. What's the last over-the-counter medication that you took?  Does a multi-vitamin count?  That's the last thing I took :)