Oh how I am all about the love of random. Randomness for sure makes the world go 'round.
Yesterday in Brandon's grandmother's pantry we saw cocnut chocolate frosting, canned fish steaks (?!), apple preserves, and cheese garlic biscuit mix.
Score! It made my day (high pitch voice) awesome.
This morning I turn on the news, and I see The Reverend Jesse Jackson (say it again as fast as you can - it's the only way).
Score! Surely this will make my day wonderful. Alas, I was so correct.
I have always wondered what exactly he is the reverend of and I do believe it is random. He must be the reverend of the First United Randomness Church.
He was here in my great home state fighting for the rights of Bingo!!
FAN-TAB-ULOUS! Love it!
Bingo! Like it's a mistreated little kitty cat that needs a home! Ha! It was great!
He was in front of a group of people having them repeat after him all these random sentences. It was the best day of my life. A random brainwashing!! Brilliant! Why haven't I thought of that?!
How I tried to get some paper and write down all these random little nuggets for you. Maybe it's on YouTube...
Anyhoo...repeat after me:
Jennifer is the Queen of the Universe.
I like ice cream.
Have I paid my phone bill?
What's that smell?
I wonder what Brangelina's doing right now...
Friday, March 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Theo
So here is the story on Theodore.
Now I have to tell you I am all about the circle of life. Things get eaten and that's the way it is. So when my cat Blueberry, the huntress that she is, shows up at the door holding a dead mouse or chipmunk I pet her and call her a good kitty.
Well, the secretary at the station evidently has much more of a heart than I do (dern liberals). She "saved" a baby squirrel from what she considered to be an untimely death by her cat. So guess which policeman volunteered to bring young Theodore home? Yep, my policeman.
Abbie is posing here with what I consider a perfectly nice rodent pet. The "ZuZu Pet". She is also posing with a functioning book light. She says those are pretty rare and it warranted a picture. Okay.
Everyone loves him. I personally think we would be setting traps and putting out poison just like we do for mice if it didn't have that poofy little tail. Blasted poofiness.
Now I have to tell you I am all about the circle of life. Things get eaten and that's the way it is. So when my cat Blueberry, the huntress that she is, shows up at the door holding a dead mouse or chipmunk I pet her and call her a good kitty.
Well, the secretary at the station evidently has much more of a heart than I do (dern liberals). She "saved" a baby squirrel from what she considered to be an untimely death by her cat. So guess which policeman volunteered to bring young Theodore home? Yep, my policeman.
Abbie is posing here with what I consider a perfectly nice rodent pet. The "ZuZu Pet". She is also posing with a functioning book light. She says those are pretty rare and it warranted a picture. Okay.
Everyone loves him. I personally think we would be setting traps and putting out poison just like we do for mice if it didn't have that poofy little tail. Blasted poofiness.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
For you, Matthew
Matthew may be my very favorite cousin. Well, honestly it is a VERY close tie going straight across the board between Matthew, Tyler, Abbie, and James. It's just really to close to call.
But, Matthew is going to be the only one interested in these photos and I am posting them specifically for him.
But, Matthew is going to be the only one interested in these photos and I am posting them specifically for him.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
So I semi-successfully got ready for the trip.
Did you know Target has a whole aisle devoted to miniature EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD!?! It is incredible. Totally revolutionize the way you pack. Had to pick up some for Schyler, too, just because the little suckers were so darn cute.
Now I have been to Mexico twice before which, of course makes me an expert on all things Mexican. First thing to school Brandon on: the goodness of the taco stand. Now there were lots of choices such as McDonald's
and this -
"McDonalds" and "Pat O'Brien's". Those are influences from the, um, Scottish...and um, Irish?...um occupation of Mexico. Feel free to cite me as a source for any upcoming book reports, etc.
But we went with this-
and this -
and this -
You get the idea. Our trip pretty much revolved around food. We hit every stand we passed.
Now we also enjoyed the scenery. Such as -
the duct tape on the wing of our airplane.
And lots of -
old men in Speedo's. Word is, Mexico is rampant with that this time of year.
Also,
painted hiney's seem to be a big tourist attraction.
The best part is that I left this -
Arrived to this -
And got to come home to this -
Could I have a better week!?!
Did you know Target has a whole aisle devoted to miniature EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD!?! It is incredible. Totally revolutionize the way you pack. Had to pick up some for Schyler, too, just because the little suckers were so darn cute.
Now I have been to Mexico twice before which, of course makes me an expert on all things Mexican. First thing to school Brandon on: the goodness of the taco stand. Now there were lots of choices such as McDonald's
and this -
"McDonalds" and "Pat O'Brien's". Those are influences from the, um, Scottish...and um, Irish?...um occupation of Mexico. Feel free to cite me as a source for any upcoming book reports, etc.
But we went with this-
and this -
and this -
You get the idea. Our trip pretty much revolved around food. We hit every stand we passed.
Now we also enjoyed the scenery. Such as -
the duct tape on the wing of our airplane.
And lots of -
old men in Speedo's. Word is, Mexico is rampant with that this time of year.
Also,
painted hiney's seem to be a big tourist attraction.
The best part is that I left this -
Arrived to this -
And got to come home to this -
Could I have a better week!?!
Well, well...
I was just about to say - good thing I'm not sitting on the side of the road somewhere stranded, or worse!! Because not one of you would know it. But good ol' Aunt Mollie came through. The only one that cares. She will be the only one not cut from the will. The only one that enquired about my long absence.
I have no excuse for the first week. But the second week...oh it's a good one.
Yep. Last week my husband took me to Cancun. Land of sun and beee-yoo-ti-ful surf. I know. It was a surprise to me, too. And honey, I was freaking out.
Does he not understand what it takes to go away like that?? No he does not. He is a man, after all.
So I immediately begin making my lists:
List A (things that MUST be done)
1. Eyebrows - I am not going to have caterpillars making homes above my eyes in every picture.
2. Color hair - That big straggly gray hair is not going to torment me any longer.
3. Polish toenails - Land of flipflops, here I come!
4. Coupon shopping - Is there a CVS in Mexico?
List B (things that are not all that necessary)
1. Childcare
2. Pack
3. Have someone cover for me at work
So now that I clearly have my priorities in order it was time to get started. I stayed in freaking out mode for a while, but somehow, quite miraculously, things began...falling...into...place.
It was the wierdest thing.
Why was God being so nice to me? I don't know, but as God worked and I prayed the freaking subsided.
*Yes, I'm going to post more later. Do I have some eye candy for you! Have to go get ready for church now...
I have no excuse for the first week. But the second week...oh it's a good one.
Yep. Last week my husband took me to Cancun. Land of sun and beee-yoo-ti-ful surf. I know. It was a surprise to me, too. And honey, I was freaking out.
Does he not understand what it takes to go away like that?? No he does not. He is a man, after all.
So I immediately begin making my lists:
List A (things that MUST be done)
1. Eyebrows - I am not going to have caterpillars making homes above my eyes in every picture.
2. Color hair - That big straggly gray hair is not going to torment me any longer.
3. Polish toenails - Land of flipflops, here I come!
4. Coupon shopping - Is there a CVS in Mexico?
List B (things that are not all that necessary)
1. Childcare
2. Pack
3. Have someone cover for me at work
So now that I clearly have my priorities in order it was time to get started. I stayed in freaking out mode for a while, but somehow, quite miraculously, things began...falling...into...place.
It was the wierdest thing.
Why was God being so nice to me? I don't know, but as God worked and I prayed the freaking subsided.
*Yes, I'm going to post more later. Do I have some eye candy for you! Have to go get ready for church now...
Friday, February 5, 2010
Bingo Bust
Did you hear what happened?!
Today at co-op, the little kids were playing "Shape Bingo" when a dozen armed county officials stormed in to confiscate the games.
It was awful.
Carnage everywhere.
Goldfish and juice littered the floor. I heard one kid wet his Pull-Up. Unidentified pacifiers and sippy cups everywhere.
You know, it's hard to feel bad for them...I'm always telling those moms - USE THE SHARPIE!! For cryin' out loud.
The adults in charge said they had all the appropriate paperwork, but failed to produce it.
So at this point we don't know if we will be back in operation next week or not.
This could lead to a major economic meltdown. Two to four unpaid workers out of work. Mmmm mmmm mmmm.
*This in no way means I do or do not support gambling in Alabama. But I'm sorry, being a (former) preschool teacher, this is all I can think about with all this blasted bingo talk. I'm so sick of it. Sorry. But I am.
Today at co-op, the little kids were playing "Shape Bingo" when a dozen armed county officials stormed in to confiscate the games.
It was awful.
Carnage everywhere.
Goldfish and juice littered the floor. I heard one kid wet his Pull-Up. Unidentified pacifiers and sippy cups everywhere.
You know, it's hard to feel bad for them...I'm always telling those moms - USE THE SHARPIE!! For cryin' out loud.
The adults in charge said they had all the appropriate paperwork, but failed to produce it.
So at this point we don't know if we will be back in operation next week or not.
This could lead to a major economic meltdown. Two to four unpaid workers out of work. Mmmm mmmm mmmm.
*This in no way means I do or do not support gambling in Alabama. But I'm sorry, being a (former) preschool teacher, this is all I can think about with all this blasted bingo talk. I'm so sick of it. Sorry. But I am.
Monday, February 1, 2010
I have completely entered the land of geek - I know I was dwelling there before, but I am now VP.
Why?
I am so amazed at how much money one can save that I kept a spreadsheet through January tracking my expenses.
Told you!
Being that you do not care, I will share my geeky excitement with you anyway and give you my totals:
Total spent: $197
Total saved: $576 so that means...
Total Value: $773 which is...
Savings of: 75%
And I received 2 of 3 $5 rebates. I'm not sure how that figures in.
Woo!!
That spending is a little steep for me, but it included a little Christmas money and gift cards that I bought some jeans and yoga pants with.
Farrah at See Mom Save taught me this stuff. I am FOREVER indebted to her. We go to church with her and she teaches Schyler in her favorite co-op class! I know! How much more can I posssibly owe this mad woman!?!
Farrah's way of thinking is that what we save, we give. And when we are blessed enough to get an abundance of an item, we give an abundance of the item. Such a godly woman! I hope I can be like her when I grow up.
I hope you all know that I truly thank Jesus for His goodness. I do believe that all good things are gifts from God. Especially coupons and sales.
*Sigh* For a minute you thought I was going to get serious, didn't you? I try, really I do.
Why?
I am so amazed at how much money one can save that I kept a spreadsheet through January tracking my expenses.
Told you!
Being that you do not care, I will share my geeky excitement with you anyway and give you my totals:
Total spent: $197
Total saved: $576 so that means...
Total Value: $773 which is...
Savings of: 75%
And I received 2 of 3 $5 rebates. I'm not sure how that figures in.
Woo!!
That spending is a little steep for me, but it included a little Christmas money and gift cards that I bought some jeans and yoga pants with.
Farrah at See Mom Save taught me this stuff. I am FOREVER indebted to her. We go to church with her and she teaches Schyler in her favorite co-op class! I know! How much more can I posssibly owe this mad woman!?!
Farrah's way of thinking is that what we save, we give. And when we are blessed enough to get an abundance of an item, we give an abundance of the item. Such a godly woman! I hope I can be like her when I grow up.
I hope you all know that I truly thank Jesus for His goodness. I do believe that all good things are gifts from God. Especially coupons and sales.
*Sigh* For a minute you thought I was going to get serious, didn't you? I try, really I do.
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