More new treasures

A couple new finds that are in my faves list.... my sis just started her blog... hope she keeps up on it... 

The Vintage Housewife, a rockin' kittin whose lovin everything 1950's

 Destination 1940- Awesome lady who brings us into the everyday life of a 1940's woman

Like a Warm Cup of Coffee - This is just a fun site

I take Joy - a lady with a ministry, very nice atmosphere

All of these plus many other great ones are on the left side of my page. 

I finally figured it out!

If any of you want a signature on your blog, here is the easiest  http://mylivesignature.com

At the end when you get the code, just copy it, then go into blogger Settings, then Formatting, then scroll down to the Post Template box and paste and save!

Fun Stuff

Found this on a blog I frequent, One Thing. Thought it'd be fun. You're supposed to go through the list and BOLD everything that you have done.

1. Started your own blog 

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity (I’m throwing this question out because I don’t like it)

7. Been to Disneyland/world

8. Climbed a mountain.

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29 Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33 Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41 Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45 Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie (do home movies count?)

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia (does Kazahkstan count?)

60 Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Gotten flowers for no reason

64 Donated blood, platelets, or plasma

65. Gone sky diving

66 Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp

67 Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Pieced a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle

79 Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book (are they trying to make me cry?)

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (ew!)

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life (not to my knowledge)

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous

92. Joined a book club

93. Lost a loved one

94. Had a baby 

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a lawsuit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

New blog i found

Just found a fun new blog! It is Rob in Space, narrated by, who else, Rob. His writings are personal, funny, witty and Christian oriented. Check it out!

Boise State Football starts tomorrow!

BSU FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS TOMORROW!!! Woooohhoooooo!! As you can tell, I am an ardent fan. And have been n e since I was like 6 when Dad started getting season tickets for him, grampa, my sis and I. This has been tradition every fall, and each and every fall we always get to the stadium a few hours early to sit and eat at The Ram, we always got the huge nacho platter, and then we'd head over to the game.

I am excited for this year, but in the last year or two, things have changed. My sister is 6 hours away going to the rival college, so she cant go anymore. Grampa seems to be losing interest, he only goes to maybe a quarter of the games, usually giving some dumb excuse, this time he's driving my grandma up to BFE for a flea market. So that leaves dad and me. So now I am happy to say my husband gets to go with us, I enjoy having him everywhere I go. Although now since Granpa doesnt go, and gas prices and food prices and sisters college tuition are up... this is the first year we wont be going to The Ram. I am one who really doesnt like change unless I facilitate it, but there is nothing I can do. It is sad to see traditions die, especially when there is such an emotional attachment to them.

This year, it will be myself, dad and Zac. We will be tailgaiting in the parking lot of The Ram. Dad is going to bring the grill and polish sausages and other yummy stuff, Zac and I are bringing potato salad and stuff to munch on during the game, and we are going to have a great time, regardless of what tradition used to be. I enjoy spending the time with my dad. Thats 99% of the reason I go to the games. I love the games, but I dont get to see my dad very often. Even growing up he was the breadwinner, and usually fairly grumpy or tired after work, so we only saw him on weekends.

Tomorrow we play Idaho State University and we plan to kick butt like usual. This game isnt going to be on ESPN, but if you want to watch it, go to http://www.broncosports.com/

Another treasure find..

I've discovered yet another new blog, Emily at Unfurling Flower has partnered up with two of her best friends to form A Path Less Followed. It's only just begun, but the few posts on it are pure inspiration and full of thought provoking items. Check it out!

New Treasures

I've added a few great new blogs to my Faves list! I've added MerelyMiriam... she is the best friend and co-author of Anna of Maidens of Worth. I've also added Not Her Own, who is the sister of Anna of Maidens of Worth, and Bethanys Blog, who I stumbled upon by accident.

All three of these are such welcoming, wonderful blogs and are really interesting to read too! Check them out!

Fun New Blog!

I've discovered an awesome, witty blog called One Thing. I found it on Rocks in My Dryer. I'd encourage you to check out both as Rocks is already a big favorite of mine, and One Thing is becoming a fave.

Check out this blog...

My friend Cecelia found an awesome new blog I must share! http://messythrillinglife.blogspot.com/
Its about the life of a girl named Brin who lives a sweet and simple life in Texas. Check it out!

I want one.

Man, I wouldnt have to deal with traffic jams ever again!

Little things I find satisfying...

Shannon from Rocks in My Dryer started a list of simple things that satisfies her. I liked the idea so much that I am following suit:

(in no particular order)

My fuzzy cat

Garlic Bread

Clean Laundry

Rainstorms

Perfectly folded towels

A clean car (inside and out)

Beefstick, cheddar and Ritz

A hot cup of tea done up British style

Fuzzy robes (especially the ones that feel like baby blankets!)

Being inside during a big snowstorm

Finishing paying bills for 2 weeks (I can breathe!!)

A good upbeat country song


Man, I could go on and on and on.....

In lieu of April Fools Day...

In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate. The case was brought before a judge.
After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the Judge banged his gavel and declared, 'Case dismissed!'
The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said, 'Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case? The Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah ... yet my client and all other atheists have no such holiday!'
The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, 'Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate his own atheists' holiday!'
The lawyer pompously said, 'Your Honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists. Just when might that holiday be, your Honor?'
The judge said, 'Well it comes every year on exactly the same date---April 1st! Since our calendar sets April 1st as 'April Fools Day,' consider that Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, there is no God.' Thus, in my opinion, if your client says there is no God, then by scripture, he is a fool, and April 1st is his holiday! Now have a good day and get out of my courtroom!!

Little 'bout moi

Got this emailed to me by a good friend... figured I'd share.

1. Do you like cheese? Bring it on.
2. Have you ever been arrested? Thankfully no.
3. Have you ever shot a gun? Yes, they are fun up until you lose your shoulder
4. Your favorite song? At the moment “Anyone else but you” by The Moldy Peaches
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Gyno, yes. Everything else, no.
6. What do you think of when you eat hot dogs? I wish this was a Costco hotdog…
7. What's your favorite Christmas song? The Christmas Song by the Carpenters
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Caffeine. I don’t care what.
9. Can you do push ups? 20! Take that!
10. Is your bathroom clean? Ha ha ha.
11. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring
12. Favorite Hobby? Losing at chess with my husband.
13. What are you listening to right now? Trisha Yearwood – X’s & O’s
14. What is the last thing you ate? Some kind of hamburger casserole with fat free cheese. (blech.)
15. Whats one trait do you hate about yourself? My brain wont shut off when I want it to.
16. Middle Name? The name of the 80’s - Marie
17. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment? I hope my kid doesn’t talk this much, shouldn’t have eaten that, im in a shopping mood dangit.
18. Name the last 3 things you have bought. A gargantuan burrito, Myst/Riven/Myst3 all in 1, Port of Subs pastrami & swiss
19. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink. Tea, water and sprite if I can get my hands on it.
20. Current worry right now? That we may move to Nampa
21. Current hate? That food prices went up again
22. Favorite place to be? Sitka, McCall...anywhere but here.
23. How did you bring in the New Year? The Richin’s annual new years party.
24. What is your quirkiest habit? I must have our blinds facing downwards and pulled tight. Facing up just bothers me.
25. Name three people who will complete this and return? Linda and my sis maybe… otherwise no clue
26. How many siblings do you have? 1
27. Do you own slippers? Id have to shoot myself if I didnt
28. What shirt are you wearing? Im not wearing a shirt. (lol Im wearing a dress)
29. What shampoo do you use? Bed Head or my husbands Paul Mitchell
30. Favorite colors? I really like white. And greens, and browns and fall reds
31. Would you like to be a pirate? Was once a dream of mine…
32. What songs do you sing in the shower? So far its been that dang one line from The Moldy Peaches. “were sure cute for two ugly people…”
33. Favorite girl name? Evelyn Mary
34. Favorite male name? Roman Lee
35. What's in your pockets right now? I dont own pockets today, ask me whats in my purse…
36. Last thing that made you laugh? My husband playing chess
37. Best bed sheets as a child? MOOSE!!! Oh man, flannel with mooses and trees and ahhhhh…
38. Worst injury you've ever had? Hernia, surgery is fun.
39. When's your birthday? The best day in the world – Sept 5
40. How many TVs do you have in your house? 1 and we dont hardly use it.
41. Who is your loudest friend? My sister
42. There is no such thing as: too much chocolate especially when it comes to Cecelias Chocolate Decadence.
43. Does someone have a crush on you? My hubby
44. Do you wish on shooting stars? When I get to see them. I seem to miss entire meteor showers, so far Im not doing to well…
45.What is your favorite book ? Toss up between “The First King” and “Catherine called Birdy”
46.What is your favorite age? 4
47. What song do/did you want played at your wedding? Pachabel Canon
48. What song do you want played at your funeral? Funeral? Goonies never say die!!
49. What were you doing at 12 am this morning? Being attacked in my sleep by a furball with teeth
50. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Waaaaahhh… its 6:30 already.