Five Question Friday

1. Do you sing karaoke? If so, what is your go to song?

Ok...so maybe I am boring, but I have only been a part of karaoke like 2x and both times I did...ok ok, I attempted it. Vocals are not my strong point!

2. What is your favorite coffee drink?

What is up with the questions? I so don't qualify! After Izzy was born I decided I NEEDED to start drinking coffee...I'm still working on that....The only drink I can actually complete is a French Vanilla Latte from Starbucks.

3. If you could choose your own name, what would it be?

ANYTHING BUT JESSICA!!!!!!!!!! Na...as a child I hated it! Everyone had that name, but as I have gotten older, I don't see so many people with that name...

I wanted to be Elizabeth when I was little.

4. Were you ever bullied?

More picked on...I was picked on a lot about my size...I was given some extra fluff! :-)

5. How often do you eat fast food?

Holy Crap! Ya'll are killing me here! Usually just once a week if Zaxby's is considered fast food...I don't think it is...but that's open for opinions.

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Wordless Wednesday~Olivia

She's certainly experiencing a miracle first hand!

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Sweet Olivia!

It’s Monday. In the blogging world Mondays often represent a day of silly remarks of “No! Not Me!” Today…it’s a little different spin for me. I’m going to tell you about Olivia…Not Me!

Olivia is a beautiful, fun-loving hand maiden of the Lord. She’s 7. Her mother calls her Doodlebug #2. She’s the second born of five! I’ve never met her face to face, but know so much about her through her mother Aimee. Through the stories and the pictures I feel as though I have known her for years. One day I will get the pleasure of meeting her I am sure. Today Olivia is Expecting a Miracle! (and so are we!)

The reason I am telling you about Olivia and not me is Olivia needs our prayer. Her family needs our prayer. On February 16th while playing she fell on a toy, suffering a severe injury that perforated her bowels. They rushed her by ambulance 2 hours away to Children’s Hospital where a handful of trauma doctors could take over her care. They repaired the bowel through surgery, unfortunately having to do a temporary colostomy loop. The first few nights were restless and full of pain. A NG tube was placed to help with drainage, as her stomach was becoming distended. As of last night the family was still waiting on her body to produce some bowel, but they were relieved to hear some external sounds, so today is hopeful of GREAT things! Infection is still a concern a BIG concern. Olivia must not get an infection. The family is there indefinitely. Doodlebugs 1, 3, 4 and 5 are home with their Nana & Papa and a whole crew of friends looking after them. They are in good hands.

We know that the Great Physician is hearing our prayers, as so many of them have already been answered. Aimee and Joel were given a space at the Ronald McDonald House, a huge answered prayer! X-rays have come back as expected, with no surprises.

I ask that you join me and the rest of Olivia’s friends and family, strangers too, that are lifting this sweet little girl and her parents up in prayer. There is a long road for her and her family and they have only just begun. This is such a sweet little girl who has been through so much and is quite frankly tired of people messing with her and is scared. (With good reason! I am 28 years old and would feel the same way.) Just as she is tired and scared so are her parents, longing to see her snaggle tooth grin, they love so much. Her brothers and sisters long to see Olivia, Mommy and Daddy…and they long to see them!

Their first day in the hospital they posted a sign on her door…

And that’s we are doing…Expecting a Miracle!

If you would like to check in and see how she is doing, you may do so by visiting her Caring Bridge site. Grab the button in my sidebar and spread the word!

Thank you for your prayers! They are felt and appreciated.

Five Question Friday

1. Have you ever hit an animal with your vehicle?

I live in the country so YES!!!! Nothing intentional…I SWEAR!!!

Lets see…
Deer ~ resulted in a new front end and AC
Armadillo ~ bent radiator, causing difficult oil changes
Possum ~ Threw the tires out of balance
Birds ~ Nasty business

Side note: Fireman hit a turkey and busted his windshield out! HAAAAAAA

2. When you see a string on your clothes do you pull it off or cut if off?

Typically I pull it off, but then get mad when it unravels…sometimes I am my own worst enemy!

3. Did you have your own room or share a room when you were young?

I had my own room, unless you consider sharing it with the dog? :-/

4. Would you rather wear the same thing for the rest of your life or eat the same thing for the rest of your life?

What the crap? Do I really have to pick one? I think I would rather wear the same thing for the rest of my life…what I don’t know…but please don’t make me eat the same thing.

5. What was your favorite TV show as a child?

My brain doesn’t go back that far! There would be more than one though…
Blossom! Full House! The Torkelsons! Get Smart! (that was probably re-runs though) Walker Texas Ranger!

And there was this show on Nickeloden where they got slimed…kind of like a SNL for kids?

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Random Thoughts on a Thursday...

DareDevil refuses to go by his first name…he insist on being called by his first and middle name collectively.

Only 2 more days until we can cowgirl and cowboy it up at the Rodeo.

My thoughts are constantly finding their way back to a friend’s little girl who was hurt Tuesday evening and is in Macon…indefinitely.

We ate dinner at the table as a family of five last night for the first time in a LONG time.

Sometimes I wear Fireman’s deodorant, just so I can smell him all day…weird huh?

Just realized the babysitter’s nickname is “Spanky” is that odd?

Really wants a new hair cut…just can’t make up my mind what I want…

I’ve got a big special amazing secret planned for Fireman tomorrow! Hope I can pull it off

Wordless Wednesday~Snow Day 2010

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Weekend with No Blog!

Well…with a weekend full of snow, parties, Valentine’s Day and shopping…I never made it to the computer. Kind of nice, but I felt out of place too!




Woke up Friday morning to snow flurries and by noon, snow ball fights were feasible in South Georgia! I missed my doctor’s appointment Friday afternoon because the roads were so iced over in South Georgia! The boys, Fireman included, had a blast in the snow. The boys had gloves, but they are the kind that are just for cold weather, NOT snow. So needless to say there were a lot of tears shed over the pain that comes from sticking your hands in ice. No naps were achieved on our snow day, but that’s ok too!






SecretAgent had a major meltdown Friday evening when he saw his G-force valentines sitting on the table! “Oh, Mama! I was supposed to take these to school on yesterday for my Valentine’s Party. Mrs. D told me to bring them and now I didn’t!” “Well, baby, you didn’t go to school today. So no one took their cards to school. It’s ok you can take them when you go back on Wednesday.” “But now I will be in trouble and I won’t get any!” (As he runs to his room to cry!) Oh how I wish he had the comprehension of time! Some days anyway…

We had a Valentine’s party with the Youth from Church Sunday night. It was so much fun. It was just like everyone was in Elementary School again…exchanging the little cards. Izzy, found a cupcake and literally attacked it! It was so cute and innocent. I don’t think we will have a problem with her when she turns 1!




Oh and yesterday we went shopping…actually went looking for gloves for the boys and we found a few other things...I finally broke down and bought the boots I have been looking at for MONTHS now…I’m ready for the Rodeo! When I tried them on and asked DareDevil what he thought of them he looked up at me with a big grin threw his hand in the air and said… “YeeHaw! Giddy up Poner!”