"F" Words

Okay, Kara's making me do another one of those list things...I'm supposed to share 10 things in my life that starts with the letter "F"...There's a sign above my kitchen that says:

1-3. Faith, Family & Friends...life would be so sad without them!
4. Folgers coffee...what a lovely way to start my day!
5. Frosty the Snowman...Haaaappy Birthday!
6. Fifteen year old Feline...Munchkin!
7. Foolishness...life is short, don't take yourself too seriously!
8. Freedom...thank a soldier!
9. Forks...we use them to eat with!
10. Food...why we use those forks!

Sorry Kara, but I have no one to pass this on to...although if I get to Family Rezsnyak before Andrea...they can do the letter "G"! Good luck Family Rezsnyak!

Cheap Entertainment!

Please don't read this blog if you have tendencies to turn people in to Child Services...I will deny everything! With that being said...I took the 9V battery out of my smoke detector this morning, because when I opened the pellet stove door black smoke came pouring out (don't ask!)! No need to wake the hubby! Brayden, Amanda, & I were hanging in the basement family room goofing around, and Brayden asks Amanda to put the battery on her tongue! He said it hurt his tongue...how funny for a child to figure this out without being encouraged by older children! What would possess someone to put a battery in their mouth? Then along comes Riley, but she was too smart to be tricked & Amanda was afraid of getting hurt! Do braces multiply the effect? So, I tried it since it's been awhile, it's still not very pleasant! I was laughing so hard as we all took turns zapping our tongues with a 9V battery! Brayden is a genius! And they're only $1 at the dollar general! Stock up, it's great idea for family game night! Maybe you can see who can hold it on the longest or something cool like that! Just a suggestion, no need to thank me!

Queenie Rules!

My sister, whom I un-affectionately used to call Queenie, is so talented and most importantly...the best mom ever! Well, after me that is...Anyway, I just got off the phone with her to apologize for not scooting down to attend Elle Belle's bday gathering. This photo is in honor of the Birthday Girl to be tomorrow...4 years old and smart as her Aunt Loren (had to put my name in there in case any of her other aunts thought I was talking about them)! Here is a cake I whipped up just for her...kidding...some crazy lady must have nothing better to do with her life then make gorgeous doll cakes!
Val wanted to make a barbie cake using the PC batter bowl, but informed me that the Barbie didn't fit! I asked her what she did...cut of the legs?...nope, she went and found a Strawberry Shortcake doll, and gave it a hair brushing and was good to go! My hero! That girl is a quick thinker! Ellie, I love you bunches! Hugs an Kisses! Happy 4th Birthday!

Free Lia Sophia Jewelry or Gift Certificate!

I am so thankful for friends and visitors who come in and sit a spell!! That's why I am saying thank you with a holiday give away & sale! Leave a comment below and tell me your favorite posting I've done or favorite piece of lia jewelry and I will pick a winner at random on Saturday 11/29 at 8pm...The winner gets to choose from a $50 gift certificate, a Black Crystal necklace (perfect for holiday parties) or any item in the catalog up to $100 for only $15! Winner's choice!

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Happy Shopping!

Rayman Raving Rabbids!

Those of you not familiar with the best wii game out there let me fill you in...Rayman Raving Rabbids is the most ridiculous concept, but it is hysterically fun & addicting! It was worth getting the wii just to play this game! Courtney took this video on her camera (sorry it's a little dark) but I love to watch Riley when she is trying to play these games! In this particular one she is trying to deliver a package (with a bomb in it) to a rabbid before it explodes...I know it sounds bad, but she is also an expert cow thrower and wart hog racer as a result of this game! Who needs a formal education when you have bunnies gone bad! We are getting the next one from Santa too! Add this to your Christmas list!

Move over Anita Renfroe!

Could somebody please tell me why on earth I have been getting so many hits? This is what I get for joking about the paparazzi photos! Don't get me wrong, who doesn't like to be famous? But something tells me it's not because of my glowing beauty! I was quite startled to see my cluster map was awful red & had to double check to see if I was on the right blog! I do like the idea of my tremendous wit & charm being shared, but someone please share how they found me! I will not be able to sleep until I find out...Anita Renfroe is my hero, maybe someday I can perform with her...she can sing, I'll dance like the crazy woman I am! I just need a couple thousand more followers!

Darien Lake

Thought I'd share some of our pre-blog events...We had a great time at Darien Lake this year! We went during Kingdom Bound...FUN! Anyway, the kids area is great...best part if you ask me! It wasn't until after several sad cries from Riley (who was not yet 48" tall) that we found out they had a kids bumper car ride...with hardly any lines at any ride!

Monster Trucks!

We all live in a Yellow Submarine!

Hot Air Balloon Ride-notice my skill at getting a great shot of all 3 in the photo!

And my husband has always been good at providing the family with plenty of Amusement park type rides in our very own backyard...the 4wheeler with a sled tied behind is always a big hit too!

New Playhouse!

Mom, Larry, & Grampa came to visit last night and we had quite the entertainment! We all took turns at playing the wii...I posted a video of Riley on Facebook...check it out! It's amazing how good a 5 year old can be at figuring out all of these games! She's also a pro at wii bowling!

Anyway, Riley and Brayden found a new playhouse...see if you recognize it!

Halloween!

Mike and I got a few moments to have fun before the trick or treaters came along! I'm not very good at taking my own picture, but atleast no double chin!

Courtney and her friend Erica!
Witch Riley!
Meow! Amanda
All Brayden cared about was the candy!

Kindergarten Party!

Riley loves her new school, her teachers, and her friends...thank goodness! We got to all parade through the high school (viewing a couple inappropriate costumes along the way...what is wrong with some parents!?!?) and go back to the classroom for our first sugar high of the day! Here is a photo of Riley's class! This is after all the sugar! Thanks for the photo Danielle!

Left Behind :(

My Blog Life has been put on hold as my poor camera, Canon, was left behind after he gave his all taking photos of my one hundred family members!I never knew how insensitive I was until my newest family member, Blog, stopped speaking to me. It was Blog who reminded me to take Canon everywhere with me! Now he is sad because I have separated him from us, and who knows when I will get Canon back because he is with Val now...he may like it better at her house...my children do!

This is what Blog deserves after sucking in so many of my innocent family members! Blog has tried to rule all events in our lives and has been encouraged way too much!! You know there is a problem when you can't help but think every time something funny or every brilliant idea that pops into your head has to be shared with others...who quite frankly - don't really care and aren't even that impressed with our talents!

But really, who am I kidding? It's too fun not to continue this co-dependent & addictive relationship though & and I hope Blog will forgive me and after Canon comes home I will try not disappoint this new family member again!

A Bunch of Dorks!

I apologize in advance to all of my audience that is not related to me, but I have to show how much fun a bunch of 30 something siblings can have together without their children for entertainment!

During one of our last beautiful days of fall a couple of weeks ago I was invited to join Melissa(SIL), Scott(Bro), Val(Sis) & Gary(BIL) for dinner. My hubby was doing his Nat'l Guard duty, so I was on my own! Those of you who know what a talker I am can only imagine what it's like when my family is together! It took us 5 minutes to decide where to go (we had to vote for our top 2)...Red Lobster it is...then Val decided to throw out her desire for some steak w/ shrimp on it at Applebee's & and we almost died trying to get off the exit to get off 81 at the last minute, because if Val isn't happy...she know's I'm kidding! Then we arrive, & Scott tells Missy to jump out and get us a table...he is very chivilrous(it's in the dictionary, Scott!)...So, Missy...being the very submissive wife she is, refused! I think that's why Scott ran onto the curb & scratched her new vehicle underneath when we parked! So finally, we head for the door as 100 people came out of no where & we end up with a half hour minumum wait! Way to go Melissa! I was able to entertain some other people with my tailgating story while we waited outside...I'm so pathetic! On to dinner...our waiter, who thought he was all that and a box of chocolates, got us our drinks and appetizers in record time...we continued to talk, laugh, take photos (and send them to my hubby), and be obnoxious...Here is Me, Scott & Melissa!

Please, no matter how good looking you think Gary is...He does not want any stalkers! However, he is available for purchase! The evening continued and much time passed...We even saw my Dad's cousin & his girlfriend arrive...then get their food before us! Our waiter informed us they were a little backed up in the kitchen, but we know he probably never put in our dinner orders! He tried to butter us up, but really I think he just wanted to be part of our family! Thanks to Val's viciousness we were able to get free shooter desserts! Not that we had any room in our bellies, but we were not about to lose out on something free! YUM! Now for the ride home...

Some dork (me) tried to get some funny photos to post, but Val has this camera that has a flash that can blind you & she started in...we were laughing so hard taking all of these rediculous photos blinding each other & it's a wonder Melissa didn't crash just to stop us from taking more pictures! Here they are...I figure this is what we would like if the Paparazzi tried to take our photos...

I hope you enjoyed this trip with a bunch of crazies, welcome to my world!

Here a moo there a moo!

We went down to visit family this weekend...I have enough stories & photos to keep you busy for a week! Val & Scott, you'd better be worried!

Here is a photo of the monster barn finished...pretty amazing! It was poop spreading day at Glezen Farms, Brayden asked Grampa what he was doing with all that dirt! Melissa thinks it should be called slurry! Sounds Yummy!
Brayden & Little Dale
Pucker up!
Farmer Brayden trying to keep his Heifers from getting out!
See why he didn't want to let them out!?

Check this out!

And it took me about 20 tries to capture this crazy calf trying to curl it's tongue around my finger...usually they just try to suck on them!

Come back tomorrow for some kayaking and silliness!

Busy?

I adore all of these great sayings on signs for your home & for some reason I have been thinking of this one lately...enjoy!

I'm so busy I don't know whether I found a rope or lost my horse!

My Adventure with Continental Airlines!!

My life is better than fiction! Let me start with waiting for my flight to leave Ithaca to Newark:

1. The good news: I was one of 13 to be on the very first flight out of Ithaca to Newark...boy am I special! The bad news: It was 35 minutes late!

2. The good news: We would only be 6 minutes behind schedule! The bad news...I would now have only 15 minutes before my flight to Dallas leaves!

3. The good news: We arrived in the same concourse as my departing flight! The bad news: I still had to RUN a mile! Thank heavens for those flat escalators!

4. The good news: I didn't have a stroke after running that far with my purse and carry-on! The bad news: Nobody, except the gate keeper, at the gate!

5. The good news: Phone calls made & they let me on! The bad news: I told everyone on the flight I had just ran a marathon...they didn't look like they cared! More good news: I beat the elderly couple on my previous flight...they should have checked those bags!

6. The good news: lunch on the plane! The bad news: very full bladder!

7. The good news: Used the restroom on plane! The bad news: didn't realize lid & seat was up!

AAAGGGHHHH!

8. The good news: I arrived in Dallas on time! The bad news: My luggage didn't!

Sorry, I told you I will be gabbing about this trip for a long time...and the thing is I just kept smiling & thanking God for all of this good blog material! Those of you who don't think God has a good sense of humor...you are crazy! May God Bless you too!

I Love Texas, Yeehaw!!!!!

Let me tell you...MOPS rocks! Convention was hugely fantastic...as it should have been, considering we were in Dallas, Texas! High 80's everyday too I might add! My 2 favorite sessions were led by Rick Johnson & Julie Barnhill! I'm using my family as guinea pigs to test out what I learned about being a better mom and wifey! I'll keep y'all updated as to my progress! Failure (or quitting) is not an option!

Go Fish! Oh my gracious golly gee! They rock too! Awesome music for preschoolers that may even get you off your duff and dance with your kids!!! Check them out, I had never heard of them...my favorite is it's hard to be cool in a minivan...it's for the dad's...there mom song is great too! I got their DVD and 4 cd's! And you know I don't buy anything unless it rocks!

Are you annoyed by my "rock" language, sorry...my husband rocks! tshirts that my sis, Val, turned me onto...she has 2, now I have one...i bought it for my hubby...he said he wouldn't wear it, but i bought it to make him proud! I have there link on left...from*me Tees.

Okay! This was a brief posting of my last 3 days, so you can only imagine what transpired! Lucky for you I'm a gabber and will fill you in on all the yummy details all week long...how blessed you must feel about this!

No pics yet, short story, but who cares...pics Monday! Toodles!

Texas Here We Come!

I am so excited to go to the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Convention in Dallas, Texas! Yeehaw! I have never been and I get to enjoy it with 2 other great pals, Kara & Cheryl! You can rest assured that I will have a lot to report back to you! However, I will need to watch my back with Kara around after the camera episode at our MOPS meeting! She's dangerous!


We are staying at the Gaylord Resort!

Anyway, I would ask for all of you, dear friends & strangers, to keep us (and our families) in prayer for this event! Specifically that we would all learn and grow in our leadership positions, so that we are better able to serve the needs of those moms we share our lives with each month! Also pray that our hubby's will have patience, peace (and cleanliness) and remember to feed our children something besides hot dogs and brownies while they step up to support us! We will be gone Oct. 2nd - Oct 5th. I myself, because I'm a dingbat, will be returning a day early on the 4th! Actually, it'll give me a headstart on Kara, I can get all her crazy photos on here before she can put mine on her blog! Brilliant!

Thank you Lord for this blessing!

Here you go Mike!

Mike wanted to know where the good picture was!

Ryan & Shanna's Wedding!

On Sunday, September 28th we celebrated my baby Brother, Ryan, and his beautiful bride, Shanna's Wedding! Everything was wonderful & perfect! Enjoy some of my photos...

Mom with all 5 of us and our spouses!

Ryan, John & Scott chatting

The 2 most important people at the wedding!

They were so nice with the cake...however after I walked away there was some craziness going on with the cake action! Don't know what was in the frosting, but Ryan's face was burning!

Val looking like a deer caught in the headlights...My beauty blinded her!

Val was screaming "Hey" cause I was so close to their faces & I blinded Court!

Ryan & Amanda

Shanna & Riley

This photo will end up on Court's my space for sure!

Mom, Aunt Jo & Grampa!

Mike thinks he is so funny! Did he forget that I have a blog?