Bargains!!!!

Today was 1/2 off day at Goodwill! I love it because all of the middle Tennessee Goodwills have EVERYTHING 1/2 off! Sometimes I find great deals, and sometimes I don't, but it's always an adventure. Here are a few pictures of my great finds today.

First, look at this stack of books! There are some good ones! A couple of bibles that ar eall marked up. I love these because it gives glimpses into other people's lives. There are several books of quotes and sayings, which I love! I also got a couple of novels for my reading pleasure!

Next I got curtains! At 50 cents a panel I am ecstatic! The blue and red ones will go on my big picture window in my living room. The cream colored ones are for the kitchen and dining room. Aren't they great? I am loving them!

Last is a sheet that has a great color and desgin. I think this may become curtains for my scrap room....I'm not sure yet. I'll have to get back to you on that one!

Well, I better finish making cheescakes for tomorrow and get things picked up before bed.

Adios!

Sixteen Candles!

On my son's birthday cake today! I cannot believe that I am the mother of a 16 year old. A nice, kind, generous, male 16 year old at that! Let me just say that I am so proud of this kid. He has been through much in his young life and he still is so kind and compassionate to others. He can be a typical grouchy teenager, sure, but for the most part he is great.

He is a football player and I must say that he is a good one! I love to watch him play and to cheer him on.He loves everything make....fast cars, sports, video games, you name it. But he also understands the importance of family and how to be a good big brother.

So, Happy Birthday Dave! I hope it's marvelous and that you continue to grow into the amazing young man I know you are!

love mom!

I Survived!

My son got his learner's permit this week! He will be 16 next week and has never been that interested in driving until recently. Today he drove his mama to his quiz about 10 miles away....in the rain! I must say that he did an excellent job for a kid that hasn't seen any drive time! I am very proud of him. I know that he will get plenty of practice since I don''t like to drive so much. I only do it out of necessity.

Like his mama and dad he LOVES fast cars! We talk constantly about getting something and fixing it up for him. He of course knows that he has to finance the 'additions' but he is ok with that. So I guess during spring break in a couple weeks we will be car shopping. I hope that he can find something for a decent price that he likes.

In other news.....I resigned from my job this week. My last day is March 6th. SOme of you will probably think I am insane to quit my job in the middle of a recession, but honestly I feel total and complete peace about it. Of course I didn't make the decision by myself. My husband and I prayed a lot about it and we know that this is the right move to make right now. My kiddos need their mama at home. That probably seems cheesy, but it is oh so true, I feel blessed not only to be able to do this, but to know that I am able to grant them this desire makes my heart feel full.

I loved my job btw, it is not an easy decision to make at all.

Well, I better get my day started. I know it's been 2 weeks since I wrote on here, but for some reason I do believe I will have more time soon! LOL!!!

Have a beautiful day!

Valentine's Day!

Today is Valentine's Day....a day set aside for love. Now honestly, I don't think that we need a special day for people to tell each other they love them because if you really love someone they pretty much know it....or at least they should. I will not deny that I enjoy getting presents though! :) And I usually get a dinner out with my husband, sans children, which is nice.

This Valentine's Day, my husband got me the sweetest card. It almost made me cry! I think he is getting sentimental in his old age! He also got me a Wii Fit! I am so excited about this! Now I know that there a few of you out there who think this is crazy, but I really am excited! I just spent an hour "playing" on my new toy! I have it all set up, and I hope to really lose weight and get healthier with it! Maybe that is true love...when your spouse can get you a piece of exercise equipment and it excites you! LOL!

Anyway, single, dating, married or whatever your status, I hope that you have a great day filled with love!

Hello Friends

Hello! This is my first blog EVER! Cool huh?! Anyway, I have a good friend that does this blogging thing and I love to read it. So, I thought to myself, Self, You can do that! So yesterday I set up this blog. Now, like anything I am sure it will improve as I become more comfortable with it and as I learn the ropes, but for this first post I think I am doing ok!

I LOVE to talk! I like to get to know people and to have people get to know me. Somedays there is so much going on inside my brain that I feel like it will explode. So, one of my reasons for starting this blog is to get some of the 'stuff' out of my brain! One of my favorite topics of conversation is my children! I love to tell people how great they are...all 5 of them! So, this will give me an opportunity to brag on them a little!

My second favorite topic of conversation is scrapbooking! I LOVE IT! I am currently setting up my own business centered around scrapbooking and I am really excited about it. As soon as I get the website set up and the details lined out I will write more about this. Honestly though, I love to take pictures and then scrap them! I liek to see my craftiness at work! It is not only something to be proud of, but it is something that relaxes me.

I hope you enjoy reading this and getting to know more about my family and me. I am excited about this "new" thing and hope to meet tons of people who have the same interests I do!

Bye for now!