Time Keeps on Tickin...

Okay so I realized it has been forever since I posted.  Sorry. Things have been a little busy the last few months.  Here is a brief overview of a few events.

Ryan and I took a few days off and joined the Millers at the lake Easter weekend. We decorated the lakehouse and celebrated Dan's final chemo on Thursday!!!  

No, that is not Icabob Crane.  Dan spent the weekend bundled up. He says that chemo makes him very sensitive to cold. 

Maggie and her Cousin Otis spent all day running and playing in the water.  They were both very tired at the end of the day.

I finally got to plant the summer vegetables last weekend.  Here is a list of what I have so far. I am a little worried about which ones will actually make it. The vegetables were pretty picked over at my nursery.  They actually looked better at Wal-Mart, but I just couldn't buy them from Wal-Mart. That's weird!!  I planted Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers,  Green Peppers, Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Basil, Rosemary, Parsley.  New this year is 2 different kinds of lettuce and Ryan wanted some type of spicy pepper.  I really hope the lettuce works. Something about picking my lettuce, tomato, and cucumbers to put on a salad just makes me happy!  I didn't do as much of a variety this year, but I planted a few plants of everything so that we'd have a lot to share.   We have also packed up A LOT of these.  For the past 2 months I have TiVoed every staging show on HGTV.  We are now the proud owners of a 10 X 10 climate controlled storage unit.  Very exciting!!  We have spent every free moment we have filling it up and doing some other projects.   The tool box has become a part of our living room furniture lately.  We have installed new faucets in all the sinks and replaced all the light fixtures.  I am hoping to get some painting done next week.  We are very eager to put it on the market very soon.  Right now we are just trying to decide whether we want to do it ourselves or get a realtor.  Hopefully, by my next post it will be on the market!!

My addiction

A very talented lady

She finally did it! After years of bugging Jennifer to start her own business, she finally did. Jennifer is a very very talented photographer. She has truly been given a gift, and she loves it!! She has been taking pictures for friends and friends of friends children, and she is now open to business for everyone.  Here is her website if you are intersted

www.jenniferneelyphotography.smugmug.com

For the pet lovers

We went and saw Marley & Me last weekend at the dollar movie.  It was a good movie, but made me love on Maggie a little more.  After the movie I let her snuggle with me on the normally forbidden couch.  She didn't quite know what to think or what to do.

Check out this blog for directions on how to print a $20 voucher to be used with your vet bill. 

I hope you love on your pet a little more today.  

Traffic Light Humor

I love laughing hysterically in a car by yourself!  I tried really hard to not look like a stalker as I snapped the picutre, but I really wanted to show it to Ryan.  Hope you had a happy Monday!!!

The stache

As you can tell from the previous post, Ryan went on a few hunting trips during the month of January.  During this time he seemed to have forgotten how to shave.  I don't know if he was just going for the rugged look, or if he thought it helped with the camouflage. He did finally shave after hunting season was over. I always enjoy the fun we have when he shaves his beard. Here are a few pics from the different "looks" of Ryan. 

Ryan decided to wear the mustache to work.  This time he seemed to be trying to fit in with the surroundings in Bessemer. 

Free Gift Cards

I don't know about you but I love Google. Whenever I do any searching online I always go to Google.  I recently learned about a new search engine that gives you money for searching online.  Swagbucks is an online search engine that rewards you for searching online.  I almost have enough for a Starbucks gift certificate!!!

It only takes about a minute to sign up.  There are no hidden fees, credit card numbers, or phone numbers requested.  After signing up, you are credited 3 points to your account.  Then download the toolbar and every day as you're searching online, you earn a few more points. After only 45 points earned, you can get a free Amazon gift card. Or at 50 points, you can get a Starbucks gift card. There are dozens of other prizes, too.

Now, you might be thinking, "What's the big deal if I only earn a $5 gift card every month?" Well, you're right, $5 isn't that exciting. It's something, but that's only the beginning. You see, your earnings will exponentially multiply when you refer others.

Do you know anyone else who searches online? Well then tell them about send them your referral link, and you'll not only instantly earn more points when they sign up, you'll also earn points for the searching they do online.

Tell lots of folks and you're well on your way to funding your entire Christmas budget with free gift cards from Swagbucks.  I don't know about you, but that sounds pretty sweet to me! So what are you waiting for? Go sign up here!