A great idea and Lucky You (again)

Jenny had this SPECTACULAR idea over on her blog, for keeping up with her blog buddies. So I have decided to steal from her and do the same thing.
So, on my google reader, I've made folders for the days of the week, and I'm dividing up all the blogs I visit into those days. So, now instead of feeling guilty that I can't get to everybody each day, I'm only going to concern myself with visiting those blogs on their assigned days. Love this idea!!!

So, I signed up with Jenny to do her Lucky You giveaway again. (Yeah, I think I'm nuts or something). So, if you'd like to join the fun, here are the rules again:

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year. {might be a little while}
4. You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!
*Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!*

So, there we go. If you really want to do this, and my first five are filled up quick, I think Jenny's still got a few spots available over on her blog.

Oh, and if you signed up to do this my first time around, could you email me your addresses, so that I've got them handy dandy when I get around to sending out your gift? The first one is almost done by the way.

Lucky Me!!

SO, I was minding my own business this afternoon, making myself a sandwich when the doorbell rang. Who could that be? I asked the boys, as I went to answer the door. Lo and behold, the beautiful Annjilla stood there on the other side, bearing the cutest little gift for the Lucky You post I had while back.

Aren't thse delightful?

They're little crayon tarts, that she made.

My kids are going to love using these.

I just wish I'd thought to snap a picture of Annjilla there on the other side of my door. Oh well.

Thanks Annjilla!!!

Now I'd better get busy on my little creations, before I forget to do it.

What the?

Ok, Why is it that when I skip breakfast,

and don't really have lunch--I'm fine.

But on those days when I actually eat a

healthy breakfast and have lunch--

--

I'm starving like, ten minutes later?

What is up with that?

Oh, and I'm pretty sure I'm snacking the same amount, either way.

The sweet smell of victory!

Whoo--Hoooo!!!!
I actually got something accomplished today.
Today while my little tykes slept, I cleaned the kitchen.
The dishes are done, the counters are cleared off. Cleaned out the sink, cleared off the island, found new homes for a few items that were cluttering up the countertops.
Didn't get the fridge cleaned out though--maybe tomorrow.

Stimulus Package

This year, taxpayers will receive an Economic Stimulus Payment.
This is a very exciting new program that I will explain using the Q and A format:

Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
A. It is money that the federal government will send to taxpayers.

Q. Where will the government get this money?
A. From taxpayers.

Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?
A. Only a smidgen.

Q. What is the purpose of this payment?
A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

Q. But isn't that stimulating the economy of China ?
A. Shut up.
Below is some helpful advice on how to best help the US economy by spending your stimulus check wisely:

If you spend that money at Wal-Mart, all the money will go to China.
If you spend it on gasoline it will go to the Arabs.
If you purchase a computer it will go to India.
If you purchase fruit and vegetables it will go to Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala (unless you buy organic).
If you buy a car it will go to Japan.
If you purchase useless crap it will go to Taiwan.
And none of it will help the American economy.
We need to keep that money here in America. You can keep the money in America by spending it at yard sales, going to a baseball game, or spend it on prostitutes, beer (domestic ONLY), or tattoos, since those are the only businesses still in the US.

Jan has a spectacular idea.

An invitation

Thought I had nothing to post about today, and then I remembered, I do have some great news to post about.

In case you haven't noticed my little countdown thingamajiggy up there, I am going to the temple for the first time, in just over two weeks!!!

My momma is coming down so she too can go for the first time with me.

I'm pretty excited about this.

So, here's the 411

Tuesday February 17th
6:00 Session
Las Vegas Temple
--if you'd like to attend, guests should be there by 5:30
And, yup, I'm informally inviting anyone who has a recommend and who would like to attend.

Dear Rude Customer I have occasionally,

Ok, I know the customer is always right, but I think good manners are always in order. So, just a few pointers:

• When you're greeted by a sales clerk, you know, they say "Hi, how are you?" It's ok, really, to smile and say "Hi" right back. Just looking at them with a blank expression on your face? Not so polite.
• When that same clerk asks you "How did you enjoy the exhibit?"--saying "No thanks, I'm just looking" isn't really an appropriate response.

--Just saying, that's all.

Help a sister out! (Tammy, did you use that title already-like last week?)

My friend G, over at Back and Then has got this big test coming up on February 2nd. If she passes, it would be so awesome. It would greatly help to improve life for her and her sister.
Read a little from this post here.

So, since this is so important to her, I want to do what I can to help. The thing is she lives in France, so it's hard for me to go help her study for the test, or supply her with the answers on the big day. LOL

But, I figure, since she's going to be fasting about it this Sunday, then I can too.
What I'm wondering is, would any of you be kind enough to add her to your prayers this week? If you feel like adding her to your fast on Sunday, that would be way awesome, and I know she'd really appreciate it too.

I can't even think of a cute title, I'm that unmotivated

So, I'm so lazy these days. I just can't find the motivation to get anything done. I kid you not. I wake up at 7:30 or 7:40, get the girls out the door and off to school then bring the boys back home, and that's about it. I usually get a load or two of laundry done. Yesterday I did get the floor vacuumed for the first time in about a week and a half I think.

But that's pretty much the extent of my productivity. My house is just piling up. And I can't find the energy or enthusiasm to do anything about it. Is it just because it's winter do you think?

I'm not even doing a good job of catching up with my blog reading. I'll sit down to the computer and check a couple blogs, leave a few comments, and then it's off to the next little bit of nonsense to not get done. I tell myself that as soon as the boys go down for their nap,then I'm going to get a lot done, but it just doesn't happen. I'll get my shower in, and then--nada. A snack, computer for a few minutes, and then--they're awake and I didn't get a ding dang dong thing done.

Could somebody please send me some sort of something to take care of this little problem? Oh, I think that's called meth, and it's illegal in all 50 states. Oh well.

On a brighter note, isn't this little guy adorable?

My sweet friend PM made him for me and sent him to me for a birthday present. I keep calling it a him, but I think I'm going to name him Penelope.

He makes me smile everytime I look at him ...'er... her.


Hey, thanks for all the awesome comments on yesterday's post. I enjoyed reading every single one of them. I didn't realize that Dtv touched off a nerve in so many other people too. LOL

Strange Thoughts I sometimes have

OK, call me strange. I'll admit to that. I sometimes have really wacko thoughts about things. So, I thought I'd start a new category/label whatever you want to call it, where I can journal some of my odd thoughts.
So, here's the one I had today:

What if this switch to DTV that is supposed to occur by February of this year, which has now apparently been postponed til later in the year is like the mark of the beast?
It just seems strange to me that some wierd digital box hook up thing has to be regulated by the government. That there is this big deal over it. Why is this switch to dtv even necessary? I know I'm pretty uninformed about lots of things Maybe someone can explain it.

You see how the media is getting more and more liberal everyday--is this some subtle, obscure way to make sure we're all tuned in to them so we can be slowly brainwashed?


So, what do you think. Am I totally nuts or what?
Just today's strange thought, brought to you by....

Lucky You!!

Heather has a really fun sort of giveaway/tag going on. So, I'm playing along. Check it out!

Lucky you!

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2. What I create will be just for you.
3. It'll be done this year. {might be a little while}
4. You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may draw or paint something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5. I reserve the right to do something extremely strange.

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me!
*Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!*

In loving memory

We lost a dear sweet brother in our ward yesterday.
Brother Coleman was our Home Teacher, and he also blessed Justin for us.
Such a wonderful, wonderful man.
We will miss you Al.

Too funny not to share....

Over the past few months, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Wal-Mart. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunately, my wife is like most women - she loved to browse.
Yesterday my dear wife received the following letter from the local Wal-Mart:
Dear Mrs.WALSH ,
Over the past several months, your husband has been causing quite a commotion in our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against Mr. WALSH are listed below and are documented by our video surveillance cameras.
1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in people's carts when they weren't looking.
2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off at 5-minute intervals.
3. July 7: Made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to the women's restroom.
4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away.'
5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&M's on layaway.
6. August 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.
7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told other shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and blankets from the bedding department.
8. August 23: When a clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why can't you people just leave me alone?'
9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a mirror while he picked his nose.
10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly humming the ' Mission Impossible' theme.
12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his 'Madonna look' by using different sizes of funnels.
13. October 18: Hid in a clothing rack and when people browsed through yelled, 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'
14. October 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he assumed a fetal position and screamed, 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES AGAIN!'
And last, but not least...
15. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited awhile, then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in here!'
Sincerely,
Wal-Mart

matters of the heart

I saw this on another Mikki's blog, and had to share it with you.
I love this.




There are some very important issues at stake right now in the pro-life and pro-choice movements. There's a bill, "The Freedom of Choice Act" that President Obama has promised to pass that will greatly affect the lives of thousands, if not millions of unborn babies.
If you are pro-life, then please go to this site, fightfoca.com, and sign the petition to President Obama. And then, please pray that he might have a change of heart.