Random Dozen from 2nd Cup of Coffee

1. Have you, or has someone close to you, ever won an award for anything? (I just came from my dad's ceremony wherein he was given a medal of honor by the French government for service in France in WWII. Pictures to follow.) Mom won an award for picture taken during a flood.




2. Who is the nearest relative to you who has served in the US Military? Dad, brothers, step-brothers, uncles on dad's side, cousin and her husband on mom's side, both grandfathers.  My family has been represented in every conflict America has been in involved with.



3. Share something that stirs the patriotic spirit in you. Watching our flag wave in the breeze.



4. Where are you in the birth order in your family? Do you think your "placement" made a difference in your personality? First born. I am not sure if I can blame personality flaws on birth order.



5. Name one trait you hope you carry that was evidenced in your parents or grandparents. Toughness



6. If female, do you prefer wearing a skirt or pants? If male, shirt and tie or polo? I prefer jeans and a tee most days, skirts if I am feeling girly.



7. Approximately how many times do you wake during the night? What do you do to go back to sleep? I wake several times, try to bore my self back to sleep.



8. Share a favorite movie quote. "Don't be so stupid, of course we intend to resist!" Oliver Platt in Three Muskateers



9. What is your favorite Fall candle scent? For September (and most of the year), apple; October and November, pumpkin.



10. What is one Fall activity you're looking forward to? Cosby, Tn, "On Cosby Fest" camping, crafts, old time cars...perfection



11. Tell us about a pleasant surprise that happened to you recently. My secret sister at church surprised me with a very nice and meaningful card.



12. What was it like when you first met your in-laws-to-be? Met my mother-in-law after attending a wedding with my husband.  I liked her immediately!  Our wedding was 8 months later.
 
2nd Cup of Coffee

Flash Back Friday

The question from 2nd cup of coffee is "What did you want to be when you grew up?"  All I ever wanted to be was a mom, then gramma.  I  have accomplished both of these goals/dreams.  On to becoming a great-gramma in 20 some odd years!  I have been most happy with my choice to be a stay at home mom and homeschool mom.  It has been hard sometimes, but those days became field trip days.  My husband never knew where we'd be if I needed a day off.  A 80 mile one way trip to a river picnic area was a favorite....gas was alot cheaper back then.  We found where Merriweather Lewis was killed/buried(?) in TN.  The Amish community in TN was also fun!  I have been so blessed to have a husband who has a job that allowed such freedom.  The kids were reluctant most of the time starting out, I never knew why, but they always had a great time where ever we ended up!  Now that they are done with high school, one in college, the others working, two married with children, I realize it's been a great life!  I am now working in a fabric store, heaven for me.  Looking forward, I hope to enjoy being GaGa, traveling with my Wubby, and creating all sorts of crafty things for my family.

It's summer....it's hot!  I am trying to enjoy each day and not spend so much time looking forward to fall.  I have searched for things to do during the summer.  I have been to concerts in the park...very nice.  Hubby and I drove to Chattanooga for their outdoor market, and more importantly to walk down the "waterfall" stairs near the aquarium.  :)  Fun.  I am making a summery dress to wear to afore mentioned concerts in park.  I think today I will make the watermelon lemonade recipe in "Summer in the Country" from Gooseberry Patch with Bug.  Watermelon and lemonade just scream "summer!"  I have not been to the pool or lake yet...maybe this week?  I do still yearn for the cool winds of fall, when I can open windows and doors all day....ah, well, until then....sunscreen here I come!

Another Friday at home

It's Friday I have learned alot in the last two weeks. One, I love my husband and am extremely glad I married him! Every husband should be like him! Two, I do NOT like working more than 20 hours outside the house...housework does not get done...imagine that. Three, I am not a fan of summers in the south...okay this one isn't a new lesson learned, just worth repeating. It's hot, and steamy here in Alabama! Not a good thing...looking forward to major thunderstorms bringing the cold Canadian winds of fall and winter. Lastly, humanity isn't really interested in maturity, selfless-ness, or common kindness. I know I am cynical, just saying. I do have hope though. I am trying to teach by example, my kids for the most part are learning. There are those who are trying to do good, I do see them.

Busy?

I haven't fallen off the earth, but then I haven't posted anything lately either. I have gotten a job at a fabric store, which for me is like getting paid to play. Funness! Vacation Bible School is also coming up in a few weeks. That of course means I am neck deep in plans, decorating projects, and fielding workers questions and requests. More funness! I am making the workers can covers out of bandanas....vbs theme is western/ranch. They fit nicely around water bottles as well. Bug, Fairy, and parents have moved in with us for a while...funness?!? Well, it's crowded, but I love having my babies close.

Happy Memorial Day

Today I will remember our veterans, the men and women who have bravely served this country I love. Thank you to all of you. Every branch of the military has been represented in my family, except for the coast guard. One uncle was in Vietnam, one brother in Somalia, and Iraq. I am thankful they are both home and safe!

Growing Herbs

My little herb garden after one month! We used some basil during a tupperware cooking party...fun and yummy!