Three Things - 09/29/2011

Three Things I'm Loving this Week:  (Okay maybe four)

1.  Cooler weather and enjoyable cups of coffee.  I love my morning coffee every day, but it just seem cozier when the weather dips in the fall.  I can also justify another 1/2 cup to myself - (it's chilly!).

2.  Pastor Keith McGarvey's sermons available to download on Sermon.net.  Now I have something worthwhile to listen to in the car.  I hope his previous sermon's will be available in the future!

3.  NHRA Drag Racing at Maple Grove Raceway.  Before I moved here, I had no idea what the phenomenon was.  Nineteen years later I am hooked.  It is amazing to watch cars hurdle down the track at speeds of over 300 mph.  Night qualifying is by far my favorite.  Sniff a little nitro?  Yes please (even though it makes you cry like a baby).

It is this weekend by the way.

4.  Wednesday morning Bible Study.  It feels like home.  A wonderful group of women who have "been there, done that" or maybe just have a different perspective on what's going on in the world.  One of the few places where my heart is at peace.

Three Things I'm Not Loving this Week:
1.  Before school wardrobe fights with Aidan.  "I wish I could wear what I wanted!" is a phrase I hear frequently these days.  Yes sweetheart I understand, but you will look ridiculous if you wear that ensemble to school.

2.  Getting paid every other week.  Yes I am thankful that Jerry and I both get regular paychecks.  But the fact that we both get paid the same week makes the off week a little tricky.  I hope that I will get used to this sometime soon.

3.  It's that time of year...  when rodents start making their pilgrimage indoors.  When you live in a farmhouse that is over 200 years old and have a significant phobia of them - it's terrifying.

I'm baaacccckkkk!

How about a whole bunch of randomness?  Sounds good.  I could go on & on about what I/we have been up to since I last blogged, but that be be the longest blog post evah. 

So my brain is telling me just post some things to clear them out of my conscious thoughts to make room for  more important things!

1.  Gratitude Journal - I have been keeping a gratitude journal (thanks Oprah) since Thursday, May 26, 2011.  I write at least five things everyday that I am grateful for.  I also try to find a quote that means something to me or I would like to apply to my life.  The blurb Oprah comments on about the journal says that it will change your life in just a few days.  It has made me think about appreciating the little things, but life changing?  I don't know about that.

2.  Rain - It is raining in Bullfrog Hollow yet again.  Like torrential downpour.  If the water runs in our back door again, I maybe checking in to a mental hospital.

3.  Ulcer -Yep - I have another one.  Thank goodness the wiser (yeah right) me got to the hospital when it first started hurting rather than waiting until it was a major problem.  I am now on Protonix two times a day to try and heal it.  I will go for another EGD in October to see if the medicine is working.  The doctors are also puzzled as to why I keep getting them.  Join the crowd!!

4.  Lin Good buyout - My husband's company was sold in July.  So far things have been going well.  As my wise mother told me "This will be a great opportunity for Jerry".  We shall see.  We are still on the honeymoon.

5.  Bible Study - Wednesday Bible Study has started up again.  I have been going for three years.  I wasn't sure if I was going back or not, but after attending this past Wednesday, I knew my heart needs this time with God.  The ladies that are there make me feel at peace.

6.  Class Ring for Austin - What a tug on my heart!  My sweet (almost 16 year old son) came home with the paperwork & we subsequently ordered his class ring.  How time has flown.

7.  40 Looming - In just a few short months I will be 40.  I think about it almost everyday.  I didn't think I would feel so weird about it.  I said to Jerry while we were on vacation "I'm going to be 40!  I haven't accomplished anything meaningful!".  That's my goal before I turn 40 in February.  Accomplish something meaningful.

8.  Coupons - I love the idea of couponing.  You must be super dedicated.  I don't think I can make that strong of a commitment.

9.  Ebersole Boys - Our sons are hilarious - most of the time.  At other times, they are downright annoying.  I guess it's a good thing that there is balance.

That's it for now.  I need to find something I am passionate about - that's not cleaning.

New Year, New Me

So I wasn't really sure what New Year's resolutions I wanted to make.


I mean sure, you make them each year, but this year I wanted them to be different.  I want them to mean something - to me.  I want them to help me to become a better person and not to set me up for failure.


So here goes:


This year I will attempt to:

Cook at least one recipe per day from my new cookbook (thanks to my sister and BIL!)  I have already cooked the Herb-Rubbed Pork and the George Washington Blueberry Cobbler!

Use up what is in our freezer as part of the recipe challenge.

Have some quality crafting time for myself - at least twice a week.

Read a book! Read a book! Read a mother...Oh you get the idea.

Write more letters, write more blog posts, heck, just write!

So, here it goes, a new year!  Welcome 2001, I look forward to making your acquaintance!

Shutterfly's 50 Free Cards Promotion

So I have never used Shutterfly before, but I have received Christmas photo cards from others that have used Shutterfly and was considering using them this year.
Then I saw a post from one of the blogs that I check regularly and they had shared this advertisement with this great opportunity from Shutterfly.

Fifty, yes fifty free cards promotion!  And all I have to do is blog about it.

So this year will be the year I try Shutterfly.  I am excited!  It seems to me that the have an extensive selection of cards and layouts to choose from - and who doesn't love choices?!

So I am going to head on over and start designing my cards and await the e-mail with my coupon codes.  Heck I may even post a little something on Facebook about it.

So if you love freebies (and who doesn't - especially around this time of year?), head on over to Shutterfly and check their amazing products:

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Perfect for friends and family near or far!

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Design a Holiday Greeting that will make the recipient smile & hang on to for years.  It's easy!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

I Need to Slay the Paperwork Monster...

...so he quits puking papers up all over my desk and surrounding area.

 The only reason I am posting these pictures is so I can show pictures after I get this all taken care of today.  It is literally making me a little crazy.

 I'm not to Psycho Kitty crazy yet, but I can feel her coming on.

The thing is, I thought I had this all under control this weekend.  Boy was I wrong. 

And now I will dive into this mess of disorganization and get it under control.

Or Psycho Kitty WILL make an appearance.  We don't want that to happen!

Football & Display My Art 2010

Aidan's Display My Art Artwork.  It's a circus lion!

Aidan was a captain at this past Sunday's game.  It was awesome.  They won 32-0 & he rushed for 10 yards for a touchdown!

He's number 23.  He's running off the field after the coin toss & discussion with the refs.

ACE Football Pic 2010

Look at him!  Love him in this picture.  Not really happy with the bad attempt at Photoshop.  But he is adorable!

You would never guess that behind that sweet smile is a Tasmanian Devil. 

He plays with his heart because he loves the game of football.  It doesn't matter if he's practicing or playing in a game, gives 110% always. 

That is what makes him a great footall player.