Thankful on Paper

Last year for Thanksgiving I made these.....

They were a hit..everyone filled in the blanks with something they were thankful for! My mother in law kept them..and told me to do them again this year to see how our lives change from year to year. Feel free to steal the idea..it's a good one!

But this year..i plan on going one extra mile...

with Thankful on Paper.

I initially found this over At No.17 Cherry Tree Lane so I will take a excerpt from her blog on how this all works.

*The 4 Wednesdays (beginning on Nov 3rd), leading up to Thanksgiving, I'm going to write one person and tell them I am thankful for them and why. I will send it to them them that day (or drop it off at their house) and hopefully express to them how much I care for them and how grateful I am that they are in my life. I would love you to do the same.

*The 4 Thursdays (beginning on Nov 4th), leading up to Thanksgiving, I will write a simple blog post about who I wrote to and why. On those Thursdays, I would love for you to join me and write a post. I will link to each of your blogs on that Thursday so that others can visit your site and be inspired. (I am potentially going to do a LINKY, but might just do it myself as well, not sure). If the person is someone you would like to keep private, that is also fine. You can opt out that week or write a general post keeping it private, but sharing some sentiment of Thankfulness.


*It's as easy as that!

Not that hard..right?

I won't be doing a linky...unless I get a request too..i am just going to link up at Cherry Tree...I would love to see who you write to though!!

I know how much I cherish when my mom or someone finds something of my grandma's that she had written..I love seeing her writing..knowing that she sat down to take the time to write that. It is priceless...so whoever you pick to write you..will cherish it!

I know it has been said a million times..that we have so much social media out here now...that we forget to actually "talk" to people...to take people to lunch...to go out for drinks...remember ice cream socials?

now it is all texting or emails...

so take some time this Thanksgiving to tell the ones that you cherish that you love them..you are thankful for them..they will feel blessed..you will feel blessed..and maybe..just maybe..it could be one step into making this world a little better place!! :)

Thursday Thunks

Thursday Thunks: It's a holiday, people!






The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of Pacific Ocean and the number that comes after 393.



So yeah, it's a holiday weekend. 4th of July... Independence Day... whatever you want to call it. What are you doing on July 5th?
going to work


Have you ever known anyone who has been kidnapped?
my sister in law swears she was...the world is a scary place now a days if you don't have God


Does wiping with newspaper make you a smartass?
no it makes you a gossiper..because that is all the paper seems to be anymore


If someone sends you - or you stumble upon a link that will show you celebrity death photos, do you click the link?
no..that is yuck..and dissrespectful


Do you decorate your computer/laptop?
how would you decorate your computer...like stickers? absolutely not!


You see Bud and his lady out walking in a park... suddenly she stops and kicks him square in the ass. What did he say to her?
I would think he called her the "B" word



There is a cockroach, a tarantula and a mouse in the room - which one do you kill first?
tarantula...those things are gross..
I have got a mouse trap...it will catch that
and if you have a cockroach..you have thousands ..no use in killing that one


Did you know that a hay bale can start on fire by itself? Do you know how?
yes i do know...my step dad has cows...if it is wet when you store it in the barn the hay will spontaneously combust. There is a scentific reason of why..something about anerobic respriation...don't cut hay when it is wet....I warned you!


Kimber calls you - what is her voice like?
happy


Have you ever played Battleship?
yes..loved it!


Days of our Lives paid tribute to Francis Reid/Alice Horton this week (Francis, the actress, died in February, Alice (the character) died last week). She was 91 years old and was protrayed as a smart, witty, funny, loving, always gave the best advice type woman. Wonderful mother, grandmother, friend... many characters (and cast members) commented on how they strive to be the type of woman she was. Is there someone in your life that you strive to be like?
my pastor's wife..she has her hand in everything...she is crafty..she paints...she cooks...she is thrifty...she has an awesome walk with God...very inspiring.


Do you attend parades?
i am the festive one of our family....so yes

If Berleen were to purchase three 10-gallon tubs of the peanut butter that they use at Dairy Queens, would you think any less of her?
no i would ask her if i could buy one off of her


If all the flowers but one kind withered and died, never to grow again, but that one kind of flower would grow worldwide forever, what would you want the surviving flower to be?
a daisy..they are so simple...innocent and joyful

Thursdays Thunks (thinks)

Here is a new thing I am going to do...because they will ask me questions that i will not think to write about...and I think it would be cute to come back later in the future and read what i wrote.

here we go: This is off thier website!

Welcome to the June 24th edition of Thursday Thunks!



(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)


Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!






We pick a subject, and your job is to interpret it anyway you want.


Write about it on your blog... simple as that.


Maybe you can interpret it as a picture - we don't care!


Please only leave a link if you have written a Thursday Thunks post.


Please mention us in your post, and link back to the blog here.


Don't forget to go visit the other participants' blogs.


Read and comment about all their Thursday Thunks responses!


That's what all this is about after all, isn't it?


We'll have so much fun and become lifelong friends....

Thursday Thunks: Welcome to Summertime 2010!
The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Atlantic Ocean and the number 3.



1. It became officially summer on Monday. What's your favorite part of winter?
My favorite part of winter is the snow. When it snows we light the fireplace...Lyla gets superexcited to see it. We watch movies...we ride around in the truck (4 wheel drive)..and have a good family day!




2. What was your worst summer vacation ever?
When I first met my husband we went on a vacation to meet his family in Kentucky. I was on a road trip with my in laws for 12 hours. Need I say more?




3. Kimber's husband just got the dream job that he's hoped for. So a big shout out to her and Anthony! Tell us about the best job that you ever had.


I have to say the best job i have ever had is the one i have right now. I am a preschool teacher and I love it!


4. Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now?
all the girls that i used to work with..that place was full of nothing but drama. no one there cared about the kids...they were all worried about making themselves look good to the boss..which is what you had to do to keep your job...because she is as wicked as the witch from the west!




5. An alien appears and offers you the opportunity to repeat one year of your life. You will still know everything that you know now. He explains that no matter what you do differently, when you are returned to the present nothing will have changed. What year would you pick and why?
I don't know if i would change anything..because everything I have gone through has gotten me where i am today..and I wouldn't change where i am at today for anything...but if nothing would change then....
I think i would pick one of the years i wasted with my ex boyfriend...crying and whininig over him could have been better spent out with the girls having a good time.
But that is young stupid love!




6. Name three things you have on you at all times. Explain why.
my cell phone..i know everyone does! But I am so worried when lyla is not with me that something is going to happen and they won't be able to get ahold of me.

I also have a drink...all the time...the dr has checked me for diabetes...because i guess cotton mouth is one of the symptoms...but i'm not diabetic...but i always have to have a drink

The third thing is my house key.





7. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
this past christmas i wrote a letter to our family in Kentucky and mailed it. It was a family newsletter...i like mailing letters old style!




8. If you could have everyone in the blogosphere read just one of your posts, which post would you pick and why?
This one.
It is a sermon i heard from a missionary at my church that really touched me and I hope touches someone else that read it.




9. I recently read that the music industry continues to decline at an alarming rate. In the last year it said the sales of Michael Jackson's and The Beatles' music are the only artists who sales continue to climb. The article stated that the two are holding up the industry. Have you bought a CD or mp3 of either artist recently?
nope..i liked a few of MJ's songs...not a big fan of the Beatles.




10. What radio ad right now do you find so annoying that you'd rather have a tooth drilled than hear it again?
well i just bought a new car and we have a trial subscription to XM radio so I don't hear radio ads alot.




11. Berleen walks into a bar on a hot Minnesota day. At the bar sits a priest, a rabbi and a minister. A ten foot duck walks into the bar right after Berleen. What drink do you think Berleen orders?
A Sangria! mmm..those are good!




12. There is a knock on your door. It can be anyone in the world. Who would you want it to be?
my dad. He is still living..but doesn't ever come by..don't know why...people now a days are just so busy. We get in a routine of going to work..and going home...we forget that we can stray and go visit people. Now don't get me wrong.I love my dad..and I go see him ...but one of these days I wish maybe he would just stop by my house and see my accomplishments and where I live.




13. What would be the worst entertainment or sporting that you could be forced to watch?
golf

My Thoughts on Thursday

1. I had a great time at the Charlie Daniels Band concert tonight. It was hot..but worth it.

2. Is it officially summer yet? because the heat index today was 106!

3. Has the oil stopped spewing into the ocean yet?

4. Has anyone figured out who the TEA PARTY is? and what they stand for?

5. My sister in laws wedding is Saturday...haven't even tried on my bridesmaid dress yet..hope it fits!

6. I am taking Gregg out for Father's Day...just me and him.

7. When my mom and step dad had to leave tonight after they dropped us off from the concert..Lyla was actually heart broken. Not just throwing a fit...like actually heart broken. It made me cry...and then I cried again when I realized she is having BIG GIRL feelings. Lord..please protect her heart!

8. Still need a digi camera...birthday coming up soon...**hint hint**

9. still in process of having a yard sale...gotta clean out garage

10. One of my preschool students I had last year is having her birthday party next week and made sure to invite me. ..how sweet!

11. I am thinking about vlogging....gotta learn how to.

My Thoughts on Thursday

1. How long does it take to plug a pipe that is spewing oil? And seriously...Hay is going to do the trick! A big YEE HAW for southerners!! You city folk mess things up ...us Southerners will come and fix it!

2. Who is the Tea Party? And what are they doing?

3. If everyone just wears one set of clothing a day ..why at the end of the week do I have 12 loads of laundry to do?

4. I really need to make time for me and my hobbies...I am starting to lose sight of myself.

5. I need to realize that I am no longer a teacher of four year olds...I am a teacher of two year olds..and they DO NOT KNOW how to be quiet...so just go with the flow.

6. How sick is it of whoever sold the photos of Gary Coleman on his death bed? That is just disgraceful and I hop you repent...soon!

7. Gregg and I need "us" time...don't be dirty...we really need quality talk time together..so we are planning on an anniversary trip just the two of us...with little one staying at my mom's.

8. I need a digi camera.

9. What do I want to decorate the kitchen in..and our master bedroom in?

10. I want a new sewing machine..but I am going to bring down my old one and start sewing...I wanna be supercrafty!!!