So, so sad....

There are some things about this life that I'll never, never understand. I've had two girlfriends lose babies this week. One was about 8 weeks along and the other at 34 weeks. My heart just breaks for these families to lose the baby they wanted and loved. I don't get why God allows those things to happen and I know He's not obligated to tell me either. It is one of those times when I wish I could wrap my little brain around the situation and have it all make sense.

So here's the one thing I do understand....I can pray for these families. I will ask the Lord for His comfort and love to be poured out in their lives and for His peace to surround them throughout the day and night. I am honored to carry these women and their families to the only One who can ease their pain.

Yeah for Sandra!

Sandra Bullock and I have never met, but can I just say.....I think this little man is adorable. Here's to you Sandra!!!

This one is ALL mine!

I'm only letting you know about this fabulous giveaway because I want you to be jealous happy for me.....I'm totally going to win this. It's so obvious that BOTH Traci at Beneath My Heart AND Lisa Leonard want to give me something, but they need to make it "look good." Probably some legality thing I'm sure. So there's really no need to enter yourself in Traci and Lisa's giveaway. You'll just feel bad when I win and I'm really trying to save you the heartache. I'm nice like that.....

ANOTHER Beautiful Giveaway.....

Traci has another unbelievable giveaway. One of her sponsors, The Vintage Pearl, is giving one of her readers a $50.00 gift certificate. The Vintage Pearl has some wonderful jewelry items and my description would not do them justice. Go check it out - you'll just love it all! And of course, leave a comment at Traci's (just click on the logo above) and you'll be entered in the giveaway too.

A Frat House Mom's Dream Come True....

Traci's doing it again. She's having a $25.00 giveaway from Garnish. I've never been to their website before today and they are FABULOUS. For a Frat House, disposable dishes are a must and Garnish has the classiest "to go" dishes and bags and containers boxes for party favors and...and.... Here's just a few of their wonderful items.

For taking dinner to a friend or the new neighbor.....

 

Cute birthday party favors......

A picnic..........

Aren't they terrific??? A House Mom's dream. Disposable, cute stuff. I love it! Click on Traci's link and you'll be able to enter the drawing (until Sunday night) too.

.{aefilkins}.: Etsy Envy::Vinyl Decals & A Giveaway!

Here's another great giveaway in Bloggyland.

Amber has teamed up with Single Stone Studios and they are offering a $25.00 gift certificate to their Etsy store. They offer some really great vinyls for your home - go check them out through Amber's blog and enter the drawing. Wait a minute.....who am I kidding??? I wanna win this drawing. Oh well...I guess you can join in too.

It's a Party

Once again I'm Cinderella with nothing to wear to this party (I know...it's becoming a habit), but I'm definitely going to be there lurking in the shadows taking a peek at the great work everyone else has done.

Traci has a great re-do on an armoire for an unbelievable $100 to start the whole party. It is bea.u.tiful!!! All of her work is.

Head on over to check out the details if you have a project to link up or if you just want to be a lurker.....like me.

My Goals in Life

1.  Visit the pediatrician's office as many times as possible in the year to ensure that they will have a comfortable retirement.

2. If the pediatrician's office is closed, support a variety of  Urgent Care facilities to spread the wealth.

3. Make sure everyone at the pharmacy knows your name by visiting several consecutive days or even better......several times in a day.

I am happy to say I've achieved my life goals in just this past month.

Gee whiz....I need some new goals.

It's a Giveaway!!!

No - it's not a giveaway on my blog. :(
But it is a fabulous giveaway on Traci's blog! Traci at beneathmyheart.blogspot.com has a wonderful giveaway with Leen the Graphics Queen for $50.00!!! The Queen has a great selection of vinyl monograms and embellishments for your home. You've got to check out Traci's blog and The Queen's for more details. Join in.....

It's another fabulous party!

This is an amazing party Beth is hosting at her blog. You should go by just to see the shoes SHE found for an  unbelievable price. She is such a gifted shopper and you'll be jealous inspired.. I'm working on NOT being jealous and I haven't even clicked on the all the other gals who've added their shoe finds.

Now go on....you know there's nothing else to read on my blog....go to Beth's....quickly.

Y'All

Did you y'all think I just fell off the face of the earth or what? Yes, I say y'all and I was born and raised in California.

I haven't been doing anything too fun or crafty lately. Just been taking care of sick kids, kids with stitches, and now my old sick self (*cough, cough*). Drat those sick kids!

I finally got out to Costco today and what did I see?  A lady talking on her cell phone with her head in the freezer. Yup. I can't even get good telephone reception when I'm inside Costco, much less a freezer inside Costco. I'm waiting and waiting for her to get her frozen food items that aren't going to be frozen for anyone else if she doesn't hurry up. All I wanted was a box of Bagel Bites and she's carrying on a phone call. She finally pulls her head out of the freezer WITHOUT anything in her hand. Geez lady!

Bu Bye Mr. Coffee

Adios.
Sayonara.
Auf Wiedersehen.
Ciao.
Shalom.

Mr. Coffee is on his way outta here....to his NEW JOB. Yessiree - after nine months of being unemployed, he's back to work.

I may be more excited about this than he is though.

You see....working curtails all of his coaching. And he LOVES coaching A LOT.

And I LOVE job security A LOT.

And I think I may love money too!