Meet Me on Monday

Questions:

1.  What are you wearing right now?

My traditional work-at-home attire - lounge pants and a tee and socks to keep my feet warm.

2.  Do you have any freckles?

Yes - they show up more in the summer, especially across my nose.  My husband says he likes them.

3.  What is your favorite Lifesaver flavor?

It's a toss up between pineapple and orange.  I love tropical flavors!  Are there mango Lifesavers?

4.  What is the last movie you saw in the theater?

"Just Go With It".  I'm not a big Adam Sandler fan and wasn't expecting to like it but it was really good - highly recommend for a good laugh! 

5.  Would you rather live without tv or without music?

At least 75% of the time, when I think about relaxing and having a choice of listening to music or watching something entertaining on TV, I will choose TV. 

Wordless Wednesday - Mommy's Little 'Helper'

My assistant, Maddy, asleep on the job

Meet me on Monday

Questions:

1.  What is your favorite kind of fudge?

Milk or dark chocolate with nuts.  I'll eat it plain but prefer nuts in it so that it's not overly sweet.


2.  Is there snow outside your window?

Thankfully, no.  Normally I would not say this because I love it, but our last snowstorm was more of an ice storn and paralyzed our area for days.


3.  What is your favorite meal of the day?

Any meal that I do not have to cook is my favorite (mostly dinner!) 


4.  Do you text on your cell phone?

Yes.  If this were not so, I would rarely hear from my sister!  I didn't so much before I got a phone with a flip down keyboard - so much easier now.


5.  Waffles or pancakes?

I like them both, but would pick pancakes especially if they are made by IHOP and have blueberry compote on top.  Waffle House waffles run a close second.

American Idol

I said I wasn't going to watch it.  "It just won't be the same without Simon", I said "and I'm not a fan of Jennifer Lopez".

Okay, my hub said, we'll just flip over for a moment to see what it's like.

Um, I'm hooked...again.

First of all, I love the auditions.  The background stories on some are inspiring, and the ones who can't sing but think they can, well, it's sad for some but a good dose of reality for most.

Best of all, the judges get along, which is nice.  It's a kinder, gentler Idol.  I didn't think I would like Steven Tyler but he's very sweet and honest, and so in Jennifer Lopez.  She's very connected to people the way Paula was.  And Randy just seems to be having a much better time with this group.

And as usual, the talent is amazing.  There is a lot of young (15 and 16 year old) talent this year.

It's my fourth day of lower caffeine intake and I'm still upright!  Happy Friday!

Meet Me On Monday, snowy day edition!

Snow in the south is usually not common so we get excited when it comes!  We did have a white Christmas for the first time in over 100 years so I had a feeling this year was going to be different.  Just north of here, they got over 8 inches.  That is huge for Georgia!  Unfortunately, where I live we we received just a little snow and a lot of sleet and freezing rain, so we have a layer of snow covered in ice.  As my hub said, "we got CHEATED!"  Maybe the sled will still slide?

Questions:

1.  Have you (only you..not a group) ever won first place in anything?

Yes, I won first place at church last year for my caramel pumpkin cake.  Also, when I was about 6 years old, I won a Fishers of Men contest (also at church) and they gave me my first fishing pole!  
 
2.  Are your toes always painted (sorry guys...this question for girls only)?

In the summer, yes.  In the wintertime when the toes are covered, I let them 'rest'. 

3.  What color eyes do you have?

I'm a brown-eyed girl.

4.  Look to your left....what do you see?

A light lavender wall in my office, with pretty scrolled sculpture hanging on it.

5.  Soft cookies or crunchy cookies?

Both!  I love crunchy edges when they are home baked, especially chocolate chip or peanut butter.  I like big, soft oatmeal raisin cookies too.  Unlike a lot of people, I will not eat cookie dough!

Meet Me On Monday, New Years' style

Questions and Answers:

1.  Do you have any New Year's resolutions?

Yes - to feel better overall.  To exercise my mind and body more.  To get off blood pressure meds.  To find a compassionate female doctor who will listen and understand.

2.  What food item are you craving right now?

A McDonald's egg biscuit, no cheese. 

3.  When is your birthday?

March 19, 1962, a Pisces, and I fit the mold!

4.  What were you doing an hour ago?

Feeding the kitties.

5.  Last thing you cooked?

Hoppin' John (black eyed peas, spicy tomatoes and rice!)

Must work now, I will post more later...have a blessed day!

"What are you doing New Years, New Years Eve" Follow Friday

Well, I finally have a day off (one that doesn't require cooking and preparing for company)!

This is unusual during the week so I am going to especially enjoy it.  I'm going to have lunch with a friend who I have not seen in a while and then return/exchange a few gifts. 

But something else awaits me.  The image of my dining room table from Wordless Wednesday still remains, with a bit more added around the edges.  The tree is still intact and its been pretty to look at all week.  Obviously I'm a procrastinator and at some point I have to tackle it.  I've decided to buy a roll of bubble wrap (much to Maddy's joy as she loves the stuff) and pack everything away more efficiently than ever since there is a possibility we will be moving.  The wreaths have to come down from outside and the lighted deer packed away.  Thankfully our snow cover from last weekend has turned to a more normal partly cloudy and 57 degrees!

My hub is sick so he won't be able to help.  Whatever viral infection that has invaded my entire family has plagued him and he is miserable.  Antibiotics from the doctor have not helped.  This one has to run its course.  So, no plans for New Years Eve, which is fine with me.  Frozen pizza and kitties on the couch will have to do!

Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given;
While angels sing with tender mirth,
A glad new year to all the earth. Martin Luther

We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.
Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Wishing all of you a Happy New Year and a 2011 filled with blessings!

Wordless Wednesday (sort of) ~ Boxing up Christmas

It takes me a few days.  I pile everything up on the dining room table and slowly pack it away for another year.

This is the last to go.  I love my ornaments, and I just love turning the lights on in the morning.  Mason stands guard under the now present-less tree.

Follow Christmas Eve Friday!

I am up early and ready to start baking, but first things first...Follow Friday is here courtesy of Java!  Welcome, and please introduce yourself!  I'm new at this and could use some blog decorating tips if you'd like to share! 

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! 

Wordless Wednesday

No matter how old he gets, Mason still loves to get under the tree at Christmas! 

Meet me on Monday

Questions:

1.  What will your Christmas dinner consist of?

Marinated pork tenderloin on the grill
Pineapple dressing (yes, ask me for this recipe!  So easy and delicious!)
John Legend's recipe for baked mac 'n cheese
Whole green beans with sliced potatoes
Hoppin' John (Black eyed peas with spicy tomatoes)
Sister Schuberts Parker House rolls
then...
Chocolate pound cake, courtesy of my MIL
Something decadent from the bakery at BJs

2.  Do you watch commercials or flip through the channels?

If I'm not watching them, I'm up doing laundry or going to the kitchen.  It drives me nuts when my husband flips back and forth between channels. 


3.  How long will you leave your Christmas decorations up?

They will start to come down on the 26th!


4.  What movie makes you cry every time you watch it?

Sleepless in Seattle?  I'm sure there are more but I can't think right now.

5.  Do you have a Facebook?

I used to but I quit cold turkey two months ago.  I've realized it is better for me not to know what everyone is doing at every moment in their lives. 

Meet me on Monday!

I'm not sure if I'm doing this right, but I'm attempting to be a part of a BLOG HOP!  Here we go...

Questions:

1.  How do you order your steak?
2.  Are you superstitious about anything?
3.  Who is your best friend (not including your spouse)?
4.  When is the last time your wore a dress (for the guys...a suit)?
5.  Do you have any trips scheduled?

My answers:

1. Medium, and usually only from Longhorn Steakhouse.  Have never enjoyed a steak from anywhere else!

2. Ummm, I have two black cats so I can't be too superstitious!  You will see me knock wood from time to time!

3. My daughter.  We 'grew up' together!  I am immensely proud of the woman she has become and love being her mom and friend. 

4. Yikes...it's been a while.  It was a cute little black wrap dress I wore to a funeral in 2009.  (I work at home so I need to find more reasons to dress up!)

5. We are going to Greenville, SC for a Christmas party this weekend.  We don't know yet if we will be able to take a trip in 2011, but in 2012 we hope to go to London for our 10th anniversary!