Neas Nuttiness...Put Our Family Together and We're Just A Few Nuts Short Of A Party Mix!

Happy Thanksgiving.

2011-11-24T00:01:00.010-06:00

May you, and those you love,

have a most wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

May you continue in your thanks,

by living in Thanksgiving Daily,

and cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude.

MOMMY!

2011-11-20T21:36:00.000-06:00

LOL!

Michael Vick - {{{Shudder}}}

2011-09-02T10:41:00.001-05:00

I'm ranting and raving again.

I believe in people being able to change their lives.

I believe that people can "change their ways".

BUT

I DO NOT

believe that those who have committed heinous crimes,

should be heralded in any capacity whatsoever!

I am a member of the NO WAY Subway community on Facebook

I love eating at Subway, but when I found out that they

sponsored BET, who awarded Sportsman of the Year to

Michael Vick,

I knew that I could no longer give another cent to them.

Will I may a difference? I don't know,

but I will rest easier each night, knowing that, for me at least,

I've done the right thing.

This is one of the dogs rescued from Vick's property.

Dog fighting doesn't seem very sportsman like, to me!

For those of you, who feel strongly about the injustice

of the penalties and punishments

that are meted out to animal abusers,

A Desert Love Story

2011-09-01T00:50:00.001-05:00

--A Desert Love Story

Once upon a time there was a very handsome

male camel with two huge camel humps.

He fell in love and married a beautiful female

Dromedary who had one perfect camel hump.

As time progressed, they became the proud parents

of a wonderful baby camel who had no humps.

They contemplated long and hard on

what to call their beautiful little boy.

They finally decided on......

You ready for this?????

'Humphrey'!!!!!!!!!!.

Oh, stop your whining and groaning!!!!!!!!

Why, Why, Why

2011-08-30T22:58:00.000-05:00

Why, Why, Why do we press harder on the remote control when we know the batteries are getting weak?

Why do banks charge a fee due to insufficient funds; when they already know you're broke?

Why is it that when someone tells you that there are one billion stars in the universe you believe them, but if they tell you there is wet paint you have to touch it to check?

Why do they use sterilized needles for lethal injections?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why did Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose cruel idea was it to put an "s" in the word "lisp"?

If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?

Why is it that, no matter what color bubble bath you use, the bubbles are always white?

Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

Why do people run over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it and then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

Why is it that no plastic bag will ever open from the first end you try?

How do those dead bugs get into the enclosed light fixtures?

When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart, then apologizes for doing so; why do we say, "It's all right"? Well, it isn't all right so why don't we say, "That really hurt you dumb #%&@, why don't you watch where you're going?"

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

Why, in winter, do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

I Believe!

2011-08-29T09:32:00.000-05:00

A Birth Certificate shows that we were born A Death Certificate shows that we died Pictures show that we live! Have a seat. Relax . . . And read this slowly.
	I Believe... That just because two people argue, It doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, It doesn't mean they do love each other.
	I Believe... That we don't have to change friends if We understand that friends change.
	I Believe... That no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while, and you must forgive them for that.
	I Believe... That true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
	I Believe... That you can do something in an instant That will give you heartache for life.
	I Believe... That it's taking me a long time To become the person I want to be.
	I Believe... That you should always leave loved ones with Loving words. It may be the last time you see them.
	I Believe... That you can keep going long after you think you can't.
	I Believe... That we are responsible for what We do, no matter how we feel.
	I Believe... That either you control your attitude or it controls you.
	I Believe... That heroes are the people who do what has to be done, when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
	I Believe... That my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
	I Believe... That sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.
	I Believe... That sometimes, when I'm angry, I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.
	I Believe... That maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had And what you've learned from them, and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.
	I Believe... That it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
	I Believe... That no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world doesn't stop for your grief.
	I Believe... That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but, we are responsible for who we become.
	I Believe... That you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
	I Believe... Two people can look at the exact same thing And see something totally different.
	I Believe... That your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.
	I Believe... That even when you think you have no more to give, When a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.
	I Believe... That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
	I Believe... That the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.
	I Believe... That you should send this to all of the people that you believe in. I just did.
'The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; They just make the most of everything they have.

U.S. Capitol Tour with David Barton

2011-08-28T11:50:00.000-05:00

This is a "message" that needs to be spread!

2011-08-07T14:44:00.001-05:00

Welcome to the return of the Seeking Virtue Sunday monthly meme!
This meme occurs once a month on the first Sunday of the month

and August, 2011's goes from August 7-31.
To participate, all you need is a Christian lady-related post
(it doesn't have to be about being a Virtuous Woman unless you want it to)!
Find some ideas and the rules towards the bottom of this post.*

Matthew 7:7
Judge not, lest ye be judged.

This is a concept that I continually strive, yet struggle to master.
I truly want to be an empathetic woman.
A woman who looks foremost, for the good in others.

How often, I wonder, do we misjudge a persons true character,
when we forget to look beyond appearance, or circumstance?

I know that I have been guilty.

~I've seen a mother yelling at her whining kids,
in the aisle of the grocery store... and at once thought
"What is wrong with her? How can she be so cruel?
Can't she see the those children are tired?
It's ridiculous to be taking your kids to the grocery store this late at night
and not expect them to be cranky!

*Instead I should have looked at the circles under her eyes,
and the weariness in her face, and seen the types of items that she had in her cart.
The bare basics. Bread, peanut butter, jelly, and canned pastas.
No meats, or fresh fruits, vegetables, or milk.
She is probably a single mother, working two jobs at minimum wage.
Struggling just to keep a roof over their heads, and their stomachs as full as possible.

This works both ways.

~ I know that I have seen women strolling through Whole Foods.
Diamonds on their fingers and earlobes, hair done perfectly,
with meticulously applied make-up, and wearing designer clothes.
I've thought to myself , "Oh how I would like to be in her shoes.
It must really be nice to have money to spend on myself like that!"

*Instead, I should have seen that the hand that sported those diamond rings,
were much older than appearance of her face. Aaahh - a face that had
undergone plastic surgery. A body that probably been sculpted too.
Sculpted by surgery and relentless exercise.
I should have seen that her cart was filled with groceries for just one.
I should have seen the strained smile as she passed a happy couple,
choosing the perfect apples, and peaches.
I wonder.. " Had her husband left her for a younger woman?
Did she spend her days trying to be someone that she wasn't,
thinking that looks were the only thing of importance?
Was she so lonely beyond belief?"

How often, I wonder, has someone misjudged me,
and therefor, missed out on knowing who I really am...
That I am creative, and musical.
That I love animals, and the color green.
That I. a voracious reader, and take I photos of the silliest things.
That I'm a wife, and mother, and grandmother.
The I have experienced joy beyond measure...
but have also been so down,
that I never thought that I could crawl out of the deep pit
of heart break and sorrow?
*
Oh yes, my dear sisters.
Judge not, lest ye be judged.
Look for the good in others.
Be filled with kindness and empathy,
for it will serve you well.
Strive to be like Christ.

Would you like to join us in
Seeking Virtue Sunday?

*Here are the rules:

You must have a family-friendly blog.

You must write a Christian post about your walk with Christ.

Here are a few ideas:

Something you personally have learned in your walk with Christ.

A devotional to help other Christian ladies grow.

An activity for Christian ladies to do that will strengthen their relationship with Christ.

A Bible verse that's important to you and why.

Something spiritual you shared with your kids and how they reacted.

A virtuous lady (or godly gentleman) whom you seek to be more like or who has positively impacted your life.

Something else--be creative but do remain on topic.

Feel free to follow the four hosting blogs:

Measuring Flower

Aubut Family

Libby's Library

Celebrating Family

Leave a link that links directly to your SVS post in the linky list below.

In the Name field, you can place the name of your blog,

the title of your participating post, or both.

Feel free to link up as often as you'd like with new posts;

this meme is up until the end of the month.

Consider grabbing the SVS button above and sharing it with your readers.

Do NOT use affiliate links, link to another meme, or link to posts that are off topic.

Try to visit as many other posts as you can--learn from them, grow, and make new friends!

"Why I Believe" - Nicole Sheahan

2011-08-07T00:56:00.000-05:00

I Need Thee Every Hour

2011-07-31T00:07:00.000-05:00

♥ ♥ ♥ Something you must always remember! ♥ ♥ ♥

2011-07-27T10:48:00.000-05:00

For my family and my friends:

♥ ♥ ♥

"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together...

there is something you must always remember...

You are braver than you believe,

stronger than you seem,

and smarter than you think.

But, the most important thing is...

even if we're apart,

I'll ALWAYS be with you!"

~ Winnie the Pooh ~

♥ ♥ ♥

Oh, how being a parent can change things!

2011-07-24T11:14:00.000-05:00

A funny for all the parents of tween and early teen girls.

Be sure to keep an eye on the two guys on the right!

Her First Period - watch more funny videos

Wayfaring Stranger - Selah

2011-07-24T00:40:00.000-05:00

"Why I Believe" - Nicole Sheahan

2011-07-17T00:55:00.000-05:00

I Need Thee Every Hour

2011-07-10T00:06:00.000-05:00

Trash Talk

2011-07-06T00:01:00.000-05:00

Gabe and I walk everyday.

His favorite route, is between the high school campus

and the football field.

For him, it's like Disney for Dogs. So many funky smells!

Besides Gabe's poop bags, we have started bringing garbage bags

and disposable gloves with us each day, because

during the school year, the grounds are covered in trash.

I'm not exaggerating.

Look at what we picked up on just TWO walks!

I should have been taking photos all along,

because we seen some really interesting things.

We've picked up many a stray sock,

and some ladies pink panties,

but this is the first pair of guys under ware.

That's a grey t-shirt underneath.

Yes - that's a tampon - GROSS!

And how in the heck to you lose just one flip-flop.

Don't ya think that whoever owned this,

would realize that they are walking around with just

ONE shoe on?

Hey Piccadilly - here's that missing glass

that you've been looking for?

We usually find water bottles and sports drink bottles,

and lots of cups from fast food restaurants

are another "staple", but this is the first

crime scene tape that we've grabbed.

We also find MONEY - our goal is to find a least

one penny everyday.

I'm working on teaching my boy to sniff out coins.

We do really well during football season.

We make sure to go over on the mornings after a game.

We usually score dimes nickles on quarters then - SWEET!.

We have ajar that we are collecting it in.

It's Gabe's rainy day fund.

I Think That This Girl Might Just LOVE Cats!

2011-07-05T00:58:00.000-05:00

GOD BLESS AMERICA

2011-07-04T13:14:00.002-05:00

Don't just SAY NO...More Action is Needed

2011-06-28T11:18:00.002-05:00

BET has voted Michael Vick

(Convicted Felon, Dog Fighter, Animal Abuser)

Subways Sportsman of the Year.

Is this really a message that we want to support?

I say NO, and hope that you will too!

1. Like the NO WAY Subway Facebook page.

2. Sign This Petition saying you will boycott Subway until it takes back the award.

3. Fill out a Subway customer service form and say you will boycott Subway until it takes back the award.

4. Fill out a BET comment form and ask it to take the award back.

Please do this today and forward this post to everyone you know!

PLEASE HELP - Even if it's just $2 or $3!

2011-06-26T14:11:00.000-05:00

UPDATE - Only $190 more is needed To Save Annie!

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

I'm posting a plea for help.

I have a dear friend...who is in need of immediate assistance!

Leah is the one who rescued my Gabe, and trained him for me.

(Gabe is my Service Dog)

(Here is Tony with Gabe - date is screwed

up on their camera, this was early last Sept.)

She and her husband, Tony, took me into their home while she worked

with the two of us.

(Leah and her Service Dog, Ace)

These two wonderful people, routinely rescue dogs on "death row",

see that they are vetted, and then work with them until

forever homes are found!

Leah is a retired RN, and certified horse/dog trainer,

and "bully breed" educator.

Tony is a Viet Nam Veteran, Recon Marine.

She and Tony, volunteer their time and talent,

to help bring dogs and families together.

They work tirelessly, to help groups pair trained dogs

with veterans with PTSD,

along with training dogs, themselves, for this purpose.

Starhaven Farm has just recently been approved as an

official Pit Bull rescue sight.

Right now, they have an emergency situation.

They are in desperate need of $300 by Sunday night.

They must complete a new kennel by tomorrow evening,

in order to save a dog that is scheduled to be put down on Monday morning. Without the additional kennel, the kill shelter will not release the dog to them.

The concrete slab in already down, and Leah and Tony will do all the labor,

but they just don't have the extra cash needed this weekend

to purchase the actual "kennel".

If we all pull together, I know that we can raise the neccessary funds,

in the next 24 hours.

I've just sent $10, won't you please donate a few dollars, and then spread the word?

Let's show the world what I already know about bloggers...

that we are THE BEST.

They we care of one another, are kind, thoughtful and helpful.

We don't stand still when there is work to be done!

Go HERE to read about Starhaven Farm.

PayPal Button for donations is in the left sidebar on

Starhaven's Website!

Thank you, than you all. Thank you so very very much!

(Said in my best Southern accent!)

I'm Confused

2011-06-12T13:38:00.000-05:00

I went to buy Chicken Wire.

There is no such thing at our local building/garden

supply store.

I came home with

Poultry Netting!

Is this something new, or has it always been called poultry netting?

My Redneck Garden

2011-05-30T11:58:00.001-05:00

My husband didn't want to dig up the back yard,
so I came up with this. I stole the idea
from a friend.

The plants in the photo above, all grew out of my compost pile!

Green bell peppers and tomatoes.

A few herbs, and some lovely Gerbera Daisies.

Looky What I WON!

2011-05-23T12:27:00.000-05:00

And my family teases me about my Twittering:-)

Brand new Kitchenaid Pro 450
Silpat Mat,
Cookie Cutters
Mixing Bowl
Gladwear Containers
Baking Sheet
Cooling Rack
Utensils

Thanks so much to Glad and
Mom Bloggers Club!

WHEN I'M A LITTLE OLD LADY

2011-05-09T00:56:00.000-05:00

WHEN I'M A LITTLE OLD LADY

When I'm a little old lady
Then I'll live with my children
and bring them great joy.

To repay all I've had
from each girl and boy
I shall draw on the walls

and scuff up the floor;
Run in and out
without closing the door.

I'll hide frogs in the pantry,
socks under my bed.

Whenever they scold me,
I'll hang my head.

I'll run and I'll romp,
always fritter away
The time to be spent
doing chores every day.

I'll pester my children
when they are on the phone.

As long as they're busy
I won't leave them alone.

Hide candy in closets,
rocks in a drawer,
And never pick up my clothes
from the floor.

Dash off to the movies
and not wash a dish.

I'll plead for allowance
whenever I wish.

I'll stuff up the plumbing
and deluge the floor.
As soon as they've mopped it,
I'll flood it some more.

When they correct me,
I'll lie down and cry,
Kicking and screaming,
not a tear in my eye.

I'll take all their pencils
and flashlights, and then
When they buy new ones,
I'll take them again.

I'll spill glasses of milk

to complete every meal,
Eat my banana and
just drop the peel.

Put toys on the table,
spill jam on the floor,
I'll break lots of dishes

as though I were four.

What fun I shall have,
what joy it will be to
Live with my children....
the way they lived with me!

*****

~author unknown~

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T13:13:00.000-05:00

Here is a little something for all you
moms out there in blogdom:-)

Enjoy!