Did I tell you that my heart TP roll was famous.
I made a French Toast Casserole for our bowling party.
Hope your having a wonderful Holiday Weekend!
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REMEMBERING ALL WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES
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Did I tell you that my heart TP roll was famous.
I made a French Toast Casserole for our bowling party.

REMEMBERING ALL WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES
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I have recently discovered that I cannot handle stress very well as I get older but I know that I have so much to be thankful for. I have had pain in my life but nothing compared to others pain. I know this yet it was my pain and it hurt. I have had experience in my life that drained me emotionally and I don't seem to have the patience to be strong.For me it was all about Skye because that is here favorite corner of the yard. You let her out and that is where she runs to find the birds, lizards, etc. NOT BEES! So we knew at that point that Skye would have to be leashed. So we did a little research and found out that it is what they call a swarm. At Wikipedia we read "Swarm clusters, hanging off of a tree branch, will move on and find a suitable nesting location in a day or two." So I calmed down a little bit and within two days almost to the hour they were gone! My daughter forgot about the leash thing and Skye actually went up to them and barked. Two hours later they were gone, do you think she scared them away? ~sigh~

Dena, my new friend, has given me the above award. Thank you Dena, this is so sweet of you. You can meet Dena at Dena E's ~ God ~ Everyday Living ~ And ~ Dream Doodlers Art Blog. Here and her husband make cards and they are beautiful. (Art Cards 365) She received this award from the sweetest lady, LV, at Thoughts From Meme's Corner. When I went over to check her out I was very impressed with her. She is 80 years old and is blogging. So click on their links and meet them.
I am going to pass this award on to my newest followers so everyone can go over and meet them, they are all very new to me too so join me in welcoming them.

Click on the button, visit Linda and join in on the Random Dozen.
1. Would you rather host party or simply attend a party?
Definitely attend although I don't usually go to them when I am invited!
2. Tell us about the most memorable party you've been to.
It's been a very long time since I've been to one. Loved my daughters wedding!
3. What is one thing you hope for in the after-life?
Meeting Jesus,being with my family, dogs and friends. How fun it will be to see everyone who I loved who passed years ago. (mother, grandparents,etc.)
4. What do you enjoy most about sunshine?
It's warmth & the fact that it just makes me happier then a cloudy day! I guess I could say that it is what our plants need to grow and without it we wouldn't have all the wonderful food that God gave us.
5. When you attend a bridal/baby shower, do you prefer to bring your own gift or chip in with others to buy a larger gift?
I love to bring my own gift. I think it is so much fun to shop and wrap the gift.
6. Would you rather have a FREE week of having your house cleaned or all of your meals cooked for you and your family?
Meals would be nice but I will pick my house cleaned, I would want them to do all the ugly stuff like the wooden blinds, windows, clean cabinets and things I don't do too often.
7. What song describes your mood today? (actually yesterday when I did this)
If your happy and you know it clap your hands! I bowled great and it was just a very nice last day of the season for our league.
8. What is something you received for your own bridal shower/wedding that you still own or use? (If you are not married, feel free to sub a gift you received a long time ago.)
My china which I love even after 38 years. A nice wooden salad bowl that I keep potpourri in.
9. Your favorite flavor of ice cream is?
Butter Pecan
10. When was the last time you felt "tested?"
Right now, I will post about it later this week.
11. "[Fill in the blank] is a food that once I start eating I find really hard to stop."
Pizza
12. "-----" is the best motivation.
I am not a very motivated person so I am going to say a good partner. Like someone to push you to walk with them. Someone to help you clean out a closet. I guess I could get motivated if someone offered me a trip or a very large sum of money. On a different note helping someone in need is also a motivator. (when they get into my heart)
So come on, give the tag a try and pass some questions on to others. Let me know if you play!

If your not interested in doing a post and answering the questions that is perfectly okay with me :)
Here are the questions without my answers so you can just copy them and past them on your post.
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
15. RED OR PINK?
16. WHAT IS THE WEATHER LIKE OUTSIDE?
17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DRINK?
18. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
19. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
22. FAVORITE SMELLS?
23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
24. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
27. HAIR COLOR?
28. EYE COLOR?
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
36. CAR OR TRUCK?
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
44. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO TO NEXT?
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND,
P.S. Update on the fire. It went in a different direction then my house. It burned 50 acres when I told you about it yesterday. Over 800 acres have burned. Our brush got very high this winter with the rains. Then the heat comes and it all dies. It is all brush, no trees which is better. They have already trimmed the brush behind our fence, they go out about 50 ft. They actually said my street name several times on the local news. As of 11pm last night it was still burning and they hope to get it contained by this afternoon.
Click on the picture to enlarge it. Can you believe I got into my daughters car in my robe! We can hear the airplanes flying over and can see some flames from the front of the house through the houses across the street. It is on our local news!

Head on over and visit with Linda. Join in the fun!
1. What is one really fast, know-by-heart "go-to" meal to fix in a pinch?
Really, I don't do in a pinch, I barely cook as it is !! I would have to say a can in the cabinet or maybe a salad! Okay I have my answer.....it's Pizza Hut online!
2. What is one item you won't leave home without. (Purse and license do not count.)
Primatene Mist for my asthma and most likely a bottle of water.
3. Where is one place you never tire of visiting?
Mammoth Lakes, California. We spend a week there every summer and it never grows old on me. I love the mountains, trees and lakes.
4. Share one factoid of your family's history.
I know that my grandparents on both sides came over from Checkoslovakia when they were children with my great-grandparents. They had to learn English and become citizens of The United States Of America.
5. Complete this sentence: "Once upon a time I ...."
... was thin. (sorry, that is what came to me)
6. If you could win a one year's supply of anything, what would it be?
Pizza from Barones's in Countryside, IL (My all time favorite with sausage)
7. "One quirky thing you may not know about me is ...."
Thinking........still thinking......I have to have a few but I am not coming up with anything.
8. You have one dollar in your pocket. What will you buy?
That depends if it is my very last thing in life or just until I get to the bank! If I am hungry I guess I would get a dollar meal somewhere or a really good candy bar.
9. "One thing that always makes me laugh is ...."
Gas ~ like natural gas out of a butt! Can't help myself. (Maybe that would be my quirky thing for #7)
10. What is one thing you could do today to help yourself reach a personal goal?
My first response was "stop eating" but then I realized I have to eat so I will say start walking everyday.
11. What is one thing you could do today to bless someone else?
Pray. Being online each day reading blogs has me praying all day long. I believe that prayer changes things and I often stop what I am doing, get down on my knees and pray.
12. What is one thing you're looking forward to soon?
Las Vegas !!!
Born May 18, 1981 in Downers Grove, IL. Her birth was a much better experience then the birth of our son. It was a planned c-section and this time I was awake with an epidural and plenty of medications so I wouldn't have an asthma attack and spend 24 hours in intensive care.
Aww.........check out those dimples!
Look at those big brown eyes!
Her and her brother.I'll be back next week with Post It Note Tuesday!

This are the cutest little plates. I love leaf design plates. I got these for something like $2.00 each from Coldwater Creek. They are appetizer plates so whenever the kids are over and I put out snacks we will use these. LOVE THEM!
