ABC Game

I need something to blog, so here it is! I found this on a blog I read sometimes, and she said we should play the ABC game, so here it is!

A. Attached or single? attached

B. Best friend? Yes

C. Cake or pie? It depends on my mood. I like both

D. Dog or cat? If you know me, you know that I have a multitude of dogs, and 1 cat. I think I would say I am a dog person, though.

E. Essential item? cell phone 

F. Favorite color? Royal blue, though green is a close second 

G. Gummy bears or worms? Neither. I do like Gummy Lifesavers, though!

H. Hometown? I consider Malvern, Arkansas, to be my hometown. I was born in Memphis, but grew up in Malvern.

I. Favorite indulgence? internet

J. January or July? July 

K. Kids? Yes, I have three. : )

L. Life isn’t complete without? My family and friends.

M. Marriage date? October 6, 1990

N. Number of brothers and sisters? 2 sisters, 2 brothers.

O. Oranges or apples? Both

P. Phobias? Nothing comes to mind right now.

Q. Quote? "Bless it and release it!" My kids would say it should be, "Lose the attitude!"

R. Reasons to smile? My kids and husband

S. Season of choice? Fall

T. Travel dreams? I love to travel and am game for anywhere. I have never been to Europe or Australia and would love to visit there.

U. Unknown fact about me? I have a secret desire to be an avid scrapbooker. Own all the supplies, but have never done it!

V. Vegetable? I like most vegetables, except for turnip greens.

W. Worst habit? I can be verrrrrrrrrrrrry lazy.

X. X-ray or ultrasound? I have never had an X-ray, and won't have another ultrasound, hopefully, since I don't plan to have more kids. So, I guess X-ray.

Y. Your favorite restaurants? depends on the type of food

Z. Zodiac sign? Leo

Have you ever...

Saw this on a friend's blog and thought it seemed like fun, so I borrowed it. (Thanks, Liz!) I marked the ones I have done with an asterisk. 

Have you ever...

1. Started your own blog *

2. Slept under the stars*

3. Played in a band*

4. Visited Hawaii *

5. Watched a meteor shower*

6. Given more than you can afford to charity **

7. Been to Disneyland *

8. Climbed a mountain *

9. Held a praying mantis 

10. Sang a solo* (ya think? lol)

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm *

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch*

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning*

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables *

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight *

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill*

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping*

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse*

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset*

31. Hit a home run*

32. Been on a cruise*

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors *

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language*

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied*

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing*

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke (I know, can you believe it?)

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant*

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight*

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling*

52. Kissed in the rain*

53. Played in the mud*

54. Gone to a drive-in theater*

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business 

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies*

62. Gone whale watching*

63. Got flowers for no reason*

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma*

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check*

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy*

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial*

71. Eaten caviar*

72. Pieced a quilt*

73. Stood in Times Square*

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person*

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car*

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper*

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House*

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating *(does fishing count?)

88. Had chickenpox*

89. Saved someone’s life*

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous*

92. Joined a book club*

93. Lost a loved one*

94. Had a baby*

95. Seen the Alamo in person*

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a mobile phone*

99. Been stung by a bee*

100. Read an entire book in one day*

Lights of Christmas

Last night, we went with my mother-in-law to a huge holiday light display. Took us about an hour to walk through it. My pictures won't do it justice, but I thought I would share anyway!

This is the entryway:

The boys in front of a blue-lit tree.                     

Golden Koi and its reflection

Pretty tree

Close-up of boys in front of blue tree

Chandeliers hanging in the trees:

 

Trees                                                                       

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acronyms

I happened to stumble upon this while doing some random blog surfing. Sorry, don't even know from whence it came...apologies to said blogger. I would acknowledge you, could I only find you again! I went to cut and paste these, and somehow lost you. Mea culpa, mea culpa.

That said, and given my previous post regarding Jacob's familiarity with email acronyms, I just had to post these! Gotta love it!

TBBGIIMC - This Better Be Good - I'm Ignoring My Children
ISSBFMFTC - I Smell Smoke But First Must Finish This Comment
BE - Banner Envy
PWCEBB - Proceed With Caution: Extremely Bitter Blogger
JHTMF - Just Here To Mooch Followers
SICS - Seizure-Inducing Color Scheme
ECIZ - Extreme Crafts Intimidation Zone
UMO - Unwarranted Music Onslaught
CPA - Comment Performance Anxiety
INTGTTBFFH - I've Needed To Go To The Bathroom For Four Hours