OMG TORNADO!!!

Well this day started okay, but became quit interesting. Started off by me cleaning out the garage, which was surprisingly successful, then Spencer get "my" car to work, and up to the repair shop to finish, then off to the movies to see HOP. Which by the way was really funny. Once the credits came on they cut the sound, and I guess the manager spoke, and let us know that we had a tornado warning. Hmmm....well I knew we were getting rain, and while I was cleaning the garage we had bad wind. When we were heading out we heard a couple people talk saying that one touched down 2 blocks away (from the theater).
Once we got home Spencer got a call from one of his work buddies asking if they could stay the night because 1. their power was out and 2. a couple houses down from them got torn through. So we got cleaning out the spare room. We needed to do that anyways but still. But if you think about it, I finally got Spencer to help me clean, and I didn't have to ask. Hehehehe!
So now we wait.....


Edit:
Here are some photos I stole from the local news website:

These 2 photos are the weather conditions....

Here is some damage.....
These last 2 photos "WAS" a Lowes in Sanford about an hour from us.

2 New Projects

Using a simple bathroom over-the-toliet rack
By turning this........

Into this.....

Sooooo.....much better, more room on the rest of the counters, and now I have space on top of my fridge. I think I'm so nifty...lol.


Also turning this....
*****Picture coming soon, as soon as Spencer comes home with a part****

J'aime the Extreme Coupon Diva - As Featured on TLC Extreme Couponing

J'aime the Extreme Coupon Diva - As Featured on TLC Extreme Couponing

I'm thinking I'm gonna start coupon-ing. This woman had a $1,900 grocery bill and only paid $103! I don't mind spending hours clipping if I save this much money!

This weekend was fun. Saturday we went to take Hayden to see the Easter Bunny. Not the best phone picture below, but it works. I think the picture itself came out great!
Also tried to see the movie HOP, but got side-tracked with the new Putt-Putt next to the movie theater. We played a few games & took Hayden on the Go-Kart track. He just now was able to ride passenger. So Spencer took Hayden & I rode by myself. Spencer taunted me saying I wouldn't be able to pass him. So I took his challenge & on the 2nd to last lap, I proved him wrong. And of course as every man, they don't want to admit that they lost.

Sunday, we went fishing early in the morning. Of course I had fun. Hayden was able to catch 3 fish, I caught 4 fish, and poor little Spencer caught 1. Hahaha! But I still love him.

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If you have not seen this blog before, I do work for Avon/Mark so if you have any questions please ask. I'm trying not to make my whole blog about my Avon business, so very soon I will be making a page, attached to this blog just for my Avon. So stay tuned.
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I don't like folding you...

Ooh pile of clean clothes sitting in the corner waiting to be folded, why can't you fold yourself?
It's like a never ending basket. Just when I think I'm done, for at least a day, some how it's back to where it was. Either we are REALLY clean, or REALLY dirty, haven't figured that one out yet. I spent all day yesterday cleaning the living room & the kitchen, and a load of laundry(wash), but I just did not want to tackle the pile of clothes. I don't want to do it, but I think I've got to today.

Well everyone has been wondering what's up with me & the Avon business. Well, I think I'm going to stay with it a little bit longer. The economy is picking up, so is the customers. As almost every other business out there, I had a little trouble getting started. In the past month, my customer base has picked up. We need a little bit extra money, and it's fun to do. When I was little, as every little girl, I was big into makeup. But as I went into Intermediate & High School, it got better, but as a popularity boost, it was needed. So I learned from friends, and now I'm learning from other wonderful Avon Reps. Click Here For My Avon or you can Click up on the top left, next to my other links.

It was really weird last night, some weirdo from Michigan County Jail called the house phone. Obviously it was a wrong number since the only people we gave it to was my mother & doctor offices. So the 1st, two times this dude called, I ignored it. The 3rd time, Spencer was home, so he answered the call, and apparently the weirdo guy, was looking for a guy, so he can look for another to guy, who is supposed to bail him out. Whatever! If the person hasn't bailed you out yet, means they aren't.

And finally after 3+ months shopping for a car, with good gas mileage, we got one! We ended up having to Co-sign with my dad again, since my credit is CRAP! But working on that. Thanks Dad!! We Love You! But here is our NEW CAR!Why yes!, It is Orange. Sorry for the darkness of the picture. But it was getting dark when Spencer got home.

Baby All About It

Okay I've come to the point where I need to make this public. At first only a few people knew but now I think it's time. We are currently

Trying To Have Another Baby!!

It's been hard to keep this secret for a long time. We have been trying for over a year, and we just currently gone to the Doctor to find out why it's taking so long.

Now people out there please, please, please keep in mind that trying to have a baby & being unsuccessful is a emotional thing. So when talking about babies, do not say anything like, "Why haven't you given me another grandchild?", or "When are you going to get pregnant?", and comments like "You can try it this way!", or Have you tried doing this?".
It's not always easy to get pregnant, and please you need to realize that, everyone is not fertile myrtle out there. It's not like that one time mistake that happens when your 16, there is a lot of timing, and medical stuff that goes along with it.
And PLEASE do not tell me about how you, your friend, or your family member got pregnant, or why they didn't get pregnant.
1. I don't know them.
2. I've looked up & tried everything
3. Each woman is different when it comes to getting pregnant.
4. Not to seem rude, but I truthfully don't care.

So in conclusion, I have made a separate blog telling on how I'm doing in the baby making business. If you would like to Follow that blog you can simply CLICK HERE Or Click on the link to your left labeled Baby All About It. There you will be able to find out my daily/weekly status, find out hopefully good information.
So stay tuned for more information.....lol

Fishing for something...

Yesterday I went fishing with the boys. Hayden had a blast, but as every other 3 year old's out there, after a while he started to loose interest. Spencer was able to catch 2 fish but had to give them away. I almost caught one on Hayden's pole but got loose, and Hayden he was just happy to be there and watch daddy. It was funny the 1st one he caught normally, but the 2nd one, the line broke as he was reeling it in, he caught. He was really happy.



About 30 minutes before we left, I noticed that my shoulder's were getting a little red. Until we got home did I realize that I was cooked, with my tank-top tan line. But thanks to Spencer he's treating me with some Aloe Vera.


On Friday, we went and saw Rango! Hayden seemed to like it. But sadly I was more into it than him. LOL Guess that's the kid in me. Ha! Plus having Johnny Depp as a cartoon character was a must see.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Wanted to wish everyone a Happy Green Day! Nothing special planned for today. Spencer is working but will be off tomorrow & of course have the weekend off. Tonight I will be keeping it simple with pizza & the beer Spencer plans on having. Since I don't like beer, I will be asking him to pick something up on the way home for me. Movie night, game night...nothing special. This is the day that I wish we had our Texas friends here to celebrate.

This morning I had to take Spencer to work, so I could have the car for a doctor appointment. Which I will tell you about the "so many" doctor appointments soon, just not yet. Would've left Hayden at home but Kristen & Ryan moved out last night into their own apartment. Happy for them, but just needed them here one more night...lol. On the way home from dropping off Spencer I went to Starbucks & tried order & I couldn't even say the name of the coffee. That just proves that I really do need it.

This past weekend we failed sooo much on getting a new car. We went and tried to look at a Ford dealership, the Used Car that we could afford, we didn't get approved, and the New Car that we got approved for we couldn't afford. These gas prices are getting ridiculous and that's whats breaking us. The Jeep that we have is going through gas like water, and we are filling up 2-3 times a week and costing us around $50-$60 bucks each time. We can't afford it. $3.50- $3.60 for gas....If we can't either fix the damn prices for gas or find a better car I'm about to buy a horse...lol...or an electric car.Why can't we go back to the day where it ONLY takes $10-$15 to fill up?!

RIP Linda Harrison, you were such a great person, & will never be forgotten. Lots of Love being sent to Becca Harrison & family :(

Needed to post this before the recipe. But 2 weeks ago, Spencer went out into the field and jumped out a perfectly good airplane. Why these men do this stuff, I don't know. But anywho, I got a call around midnight from the Army Hospital. My first thought was CRAP. Don't worry he's fine. When he jumped a cord got tangled from his chute and he hit the ground a little hard, with his head. They rushed him to the hospital, did all kinds of tests on him before they called me. I showed up and about 2 hours later I was able to take him home. At first, he's been groggy, and on pain meds., work didn't believe him at first, thought he was faking the pain, but now they believe him. He still getting some headaches, and starting to get dizzy. I told him if it gets worse he needs to go to the ER, a head injury is not something to mess with.
Sorry for the lack of blogging but...
I have been playing with this little bug and I have nothing witty to say.

Crunchy Green Bean Meatloaf

2 lbs ground beef
1-1/2 cup crushed french fried onions
3-4 eggs (depending on the meat)
1 can of green beans (you can sub. for fresh)
1/2 cups diced onion
salt & pepper to taste

Mix everything but beans in a bowl, then flatten out on foil, oven safe pan. Shape in a rectangle, about 2 inches thick. Lay green beans on top of meat mix, and start rolling.

Bake 1 hour at 350 and set for 20 minutes

Slice up and add teaspoon of salsa on top and serve

**sorry no photo, thought about it after half of it was eaten...lol**

It's like pulling a dump truck with dental floss...

I am soo happy! 2 steps out of 3 that I wanted done today.
1. Disposal---Check
2. Dishwasher---Check
3. Kitchen table---NO
I went through months of searching for the perfect table for the kitchen. I got Spencer to take me to the store this morning to order it, NOPE, they raised the prices, even tho they had a sale. I couldn't believe it, I was not about to pay over $1,000 for a table. $800 max...so now I'm searching again, but trying to get Spencer to help me agree on it, is like pulling a dump truck with dental floss, it ain't gonna happen.
But I am getting my new disposal and dishwasher, and actually getting it delivered tomorrow morning. Just in time for the Super Bowl.

It must be mating season...

This morning outside our house there are dozens of Robins outside. Mainly seem to be males, since I see their orange bellies. This first picture here is just an 1/8th of the birds that are outside the house.


Maybe this is a sign that it's gonna start warming, I hope so. Because obviously the groundhog saw his shadow considering that this blizzard up north.

DUCT TAPE!!

I'm watching a few episodes of Myth-Busters on Netflix, and they got to a Duct Tape episode. They made a boat completely made out of duct tape, also a cannon, they lifted a car with duct tape. (Just for reference for those who are curious it's Season 6, Episode 9)




So this got to me thinking, what can you make out of duct tape? So just for fun, send me a picture, or link of something of what can you, someone, or something you've seen made out of duct tape that you thought was amazing and/or unique. I've seen wallets, purses, iPod covers, book covers, even cups. But I want to see more!
**Comment Below**
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| (No this is not a Contest, you will not be winning anything
| but the coolness of knowing what duct tape does)
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Wanted To Share Some Photos

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If Only...Hahahaha!
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My $100 Hair Straightner!!

This weekend was interesting, I had to go to Defensive Driving Class, it was also funny. The teacher that I had actually put humor into the lesson, which made it go by faster. At the beginning of the class he stated that everyone is here just to get the ticket dismissed, but I went for just a laugh, and said, "This is my vacation out of the house, I get to have a babysitter for 4 hours". LOL Had Spencer and Hayden come by and bring me brunch. Now I've gotta get a N.C. license.
Get home and wanted to kill the dog. (Just note I love animals, it's just an expression) Rebecca, my 65-70 lbs Chocolate Lab ATE MY $100 HAIR STRAIGHTENER!!!! OMG, I wouldn't have cared so much but for that it was $100! Maybe a $30, $20, even those cheapy $10 ones but $100....I was so mad. She also ate the bathroom rug, which I don't care about since we are remodeling the bathroom anyways, just gives me an excuse to go shopping. :)

On another note, I had to clean out the spare room, we are having some guests stay with us for a while. Spencer's buddy from work and his fiance. At least for a month I think, while they search for a house around here since she can't stay in the barracks, also she's 2 months pregnant, so I'm not about to throw a pregnant person out on the street. He will be coming tonight and be picking her up tomorrow from the airport. Can't remember where she is from.

Looks like stuff is starting to look up.

Same Ol' Same

Monday it snowed a really good amount, not sure on how much we got but it covered my tennis shoe. We couldn't make a snowman due to it was so powdery but we were able to make snow angels and throw snow at each other. I got pegged in the face a few times from Spencer and I told him I would get revenge. But I wouldn't say when or how, but I will. (*evil laugh*) Hayden had a blast with it this year, last year he wasn't to sure about it, but this year he still wants to play in it. But for now it's almost all melted.

Nothing else that's new on this end, Spencer goes to work, I stay at home and Hayden runs a muck, hyper and walking on the ceiling. He's definitely a healthy and strong 3 year old, that likes to cause mommy with the need to pull out her hair. I am sooo ready for it to warm up outside so I can send him & the dogs out in the back. And also complete some outside construction work that I didn't get to finish last year.
Wow I can't believe that in March we will be home owners for a full year.

GoodBye 2010

Only 6 days late, lol, but goodbye 2010 you were no fun what so ever. Things like no job, no car, somewhat slowly going in debt, but also not. And most of all the loss of my brother. As I know that 2011 cannot bring him back I hope...more so wish that this New Year is 100x better.

Some New Year's resolutions include:
1. Along everyone else, being more active.
2. Paint the kitchen & bathroom
3. Save money
4. Organize
5. I will spend less than one hour a day on the Internet. This, of course, will be hard to estimate since I'm not a clock watcher.
6. Cut down on junk food (aka Hot Cheetos)
7. Cut down on sodas (aka Dr. Pepper)

Basically my resolutions are the same as everyone else. But as to seeing through them, now that's going to be a talent. And lots of patience. I see maybe half of the them following through.

Merry Christmas

Holiday's are tough this year after the death of my only sibling, brother Michael. Me, Spencer, & Hayden were able to drive down to Texas for Christmas with the dogs to visit with my parents. Went out to the grave site and explained to Hayden about his Uncle and why he's not here anymore. I expect more questions but for now the simplest answer you could give to a 3 year old.
Visited with other family members for the 10 days that Spencer has off. Headed back to NC tomorrow, day after Christmas. Should be fun.
This year so far I've bought for myself I have given a new haircut and acrylic nails. Which the nails may going soon. I can't remember the last time I had these nails but I know it's been a long time. Most of the stuff that I have a problem with is my phone keys and opening things. I've been giving it time but I'm getting irritated. Lol.
Hayden got from Santa a Vtech Camera and it hold up to 500 pictures. We got that for him so he'd leave mine alone. So he's off taking pictures. I'm probably going to make him his own Facebook just filled with his pictures so that the family can see what a good picture taker he is. Not bad either.

I think Spencer was sorry...

He brought me this last night when he came home. I think he was sorry because he knew I was right the day before.

For the past, oh week, I've been telling him he needs to get a ladder to get on the roof to hang the rest of the lights since I can't reach that high and if I get on the roof I ain't coming down. Well he said he was 100% sure that he could get up there without a ladder. sure.....

Well the night before he was going to get up there and he realized, oh hey, I need a ladder. ***head desk*** So he went next door to borrow one from the neighbor. I knew it wasn't tall enough because these are old people and they don't need to be climbing. Well, it was off a foot or two. ***double head desk*** It irritated me more because we were out that day and before, during and after driving past Lowes & Home Depot I checked with him again.

So right now we have hanging lights in our walkway from the area I could reach, and all these other decor in the yard not lite up because someone couldn't listen to the wife, who knows what the hell she's talking about.

I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving since half of us won't be here tomorrow ... aka me :)

Hope everyone has a safe, baby-making, face-stuffing, family gathering, wishing for no drama (from friends and/or family), head in the oven and turkey, beating the Black Friday crowds, no emergency room because the turkey didn't want to be fried... Holiday! (I'm pretty sure there are more stuff that I can describe but can think of any)

While searching the net for a funny Thanksgiving picture I found this:

Roasted Turkey Pringles??

Well we were supposed to have people over tomorrow, but not so much anymore. For some reason we get invited to parties but when it comes to hosting our own party everyone else has plans, etc. Oh well, who needs them any-who, the 3 of us & the dogs can have our own party.

But for some miracle people come over, they have to bring their own food because last minute calls were a week ago when I did grocery shopping.

The Avon business is slowly going. Still not sure if I'll stick with it come the New Year. I mean I still have orders coming in, but actually making it my full/part-time job...a little iffy on it.

Looking back now yesterday was pretty funny, but at that moment I was running around like a headless chicken. I was busy doing my thing and Hayden was watching his shows on T.V. and doing his thing. Well, he stopped doing his thing and went into the kitchen. Note, that our alarm system isn't connected to a phone line yet, but it beeps when you open the doors. Well Hayden had got on top of the laundry basket, since I was doing laundry, and he started pushing buttons on our keypad. First thing I hear is an alarm going off, at first I thought I was the neighbors since this neighborhood all has the same alarm. Then I hear screaming coming from the kitchen, not only did it scare him but he knew he was in trouble.
I spend 25 minutes searching for the code, that is still missing by the way, to shut the alarm off. It finally shut off by itself, but I was running around the house searching all the places where it could be, calling Spencer asking him if he knows it, telling him to call our Real Estate person and see if she still has it. But no luck.
But don't have to worry. Hayden won't be touching it anytime soon. And by the time he should want to touch it, we should have found out what it is, or changed it.

This morning I had to call the Dr's Office and reschedule my appointment since Spencer wouldn't have been able to come get me. So I call, and the nurse asked why I was canceling it. I told her, and before I got off the phone with her she has the nerve to say, "Make sure you get the car next time, so you don't have to cancel".
Mind your own business lady. You don't control my life, you don't know me. Unless you want to give me a car to use, shut your mouth. I wish I had gotten her name, but Hayden was screaming and it was early.

Quick Update

Well, October SUCKED!!!
As you can see from my previous post, my brother died.

And Halloween basically sucked. For some stupid reason the county we are in decided to celebrate Halloween the day before, since Halloween fell on a Sunday and thought that it was sacrilegious. Whatever, they don't even know the true meaning of Halloween then. (Before you start changing the holidays, do your research!) Anyways, Halloween was a bust because this house celebrated it on Sunday, the day that it was supposed to be on. Hayden still had a blast but everyone's light was off, and we have mountains of candy since no kids came. And since some of our friends felt the same way they didn't come over so I had extra punch made.

Yesterday my mom's co-worker/friend died & Spencer's grandmother died.

Can we have happiness & joyful experiences now?!?!

But on another note, besides of all the crap, the Texas visit was nice. We will be returning to Texas in December for Christmas. Driving this time tho. We just don't have the money for another 3 plane tickets. We will also be taking the dogs with us too. Know they will be glad for some travel too!

It's getting colder outside. I think it started getting colder here a couple days before Halloween (Sunday). I'm def. going outside with a long sleeve shirt if not also with a sweater/jacket, also putting those closed toe shoes on too.

Michael Andrew Burge, 19, passed away on Saturday Oct. 16, 2010. He was born on May 21, 1991 in Webster, TX. Michael is survived by his parents, Allen J. and Janis L. Burge; grandparents, Edna and Bill Burge of Victoria, Texas and Frankie Marshall of Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Amanda Burgett and husband M. Spencer; nephew, Hayden Dean and numerous friends.
Michael had a passion for baseball and loved to watch Astros and Rangers baseball. Enjoyed bowling, basketball, and playing video games with friends and family.
The visitation was held on Friday, Oct 22, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Crowder Funeral Home Chapel ~ Webster, TX. The Funeral Service was held on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010 at 12 noon at Crowder Funeral Home, Chapel ~ Webster, TX.



I love you Michael, and always will. I hope your happy now, and will see you again. No one could have been a better brother than you.

Houston Trip Pt. 1 (just "some" pics)

Texas Renissance Fair in Plantersville, TX

He couldn't believe he was standing next to a belly dancer..lol He wanted to slay the dragon
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Christie's 24th Birthday At Kemah & Texas Roadhouse

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Hayden, Haleigh, & Brooklynn

Hayden & Hayleigh w/ the Kemah Pumpkin

He loved the Sting Rays. Got to feed them too

The whole group at Texas Roadhouse

Please note: I am afraid of heights......

Okay so this is going to be my last blog for a while. Unless I make one in Texas. (since I'm not going to be able to pack the laptop)


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I was thinking of random airplane songs or puns or jokes whatever, like stuff while traveling, came to my mind this morning.

I posted this on Facebook earlier : "Tooommoorrrrooww Tomorrow I'll See Ya'll Tomoorrooww It's Ooonnllyy A Daaaayyy Aaaawaaayy!!"------from Annie

"I'm leaving, on a jet plane. I don't know when I'll be back again.....''-----Armageddon

*If you step onto a plane and recognize a friend of yours named Jack don't yell out Hi Jack!
*He became a sky diver out of the blue.
*Takeoffs are optional. Landings are mandatory.
*The propeller is just a big fan in the front of the plane to keep the pilot cool. Want proof? Make it stop; then watch the pilot break out into a sweat

My goodness...this day has been hectic. Trying to make sure I have everything before we leave on Thursday. I just know that I'm missing a few things. But that's why I like packing and getting stuff done early before time is up. That way if I am missing anything I can get it quickly (I hope).
Hayden started freaking out earlier because I told him that we weren't leaving today. He is so ready. The last time he was on a plane was like 2 years ago....before he turned 1. (I think)
This time he gets his own seat. I have provided him a coloring book and 2 books with some toys....I even put a movie on the iPod just in case with a BUNCH of songs.
I come prepared. lol
Spencer leaves really early that morning too. So we are trying to figure out if there is going to be a point in sleeping at all, Well for Hayden yes. I'll do my best on trying to get a nap sometime tomorrow to help it out.

Fall is here!

Fall is here! Well it definitely feels like it. For the 2nd time in the past couple days I woke up freezing and having to turn on the heater. The A/C was set at 76 and it was 71. I think it was Saturday we turned the heater on for the 1st time and the smoke alarm went off. We just let it go for a while and see if it would shut off, because in this house the smoke alarm was basically touching the ceiling in our raised living room, and we don't have a ladder yet. (That will come in Dec. when we need to hang Christmas lights)
Me and my friend Amber checked on the temperatures of places that we are going to be visiting soon and we are like hell is freezing over because it's happening over night. I mean we had rain to help it out and everything but we are thinking that it's like that movie, "Day After Tomorrow" I think that's the name. I'm just hoping it won't come to that.

Going to Texas on Thursday. Flying of course. There is NO way I'm driving 20 hours by myself. I mean I'm going to have Hayden but still. Plus if I was driving I would take the dogs with me, since I'm flying I'm boarding them cuz I'm not paying for them to fly. It's would probably cost more.
So happy that my new phone is arriving today. Hopefully soon so I can activate it. Rebecca, the 65lb Chocolate Lab, stepped on it about a month ago, and cracked the screen of it. Since it's a touch screen I couldn't answer it or anything, so I had to go and switch back to my old, battery draining, P.O.S. flip phone. So I'm like dying here waiting for my phone to arrive. I ordered it Friday and it's supposed to be an over-night thing, but since they don't want it delivered on a Saturday and mail doesn't work on Sundays I had to wait. UGH!

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