Our church’s second VBS session is going this week. This time Macey is attending and I am the Crew Leader for her class. It’s so much fun!!
I have some book reviews and posts to catch up on and I will do that soon. But, for now I’m going to go enjoy some quiet time. 
Peace,
Kelly
I got blog-tagged again. This time by Wife and Mommy. So, here goes…
Favorite food?
If I had to pick ONE style of food to call my favorite I would say Southern Home-Style. I could make a meal of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, butter beans and biscuits. All homemade, of course. For dessert, I would probably pick pecan pie. I don’t have just one favorite food, but Southern food is comforting to my very soul.
Quirks about you?
I can’t stand having water on my face. I am constantly drying my face off if there is water on it like when swimming. Something about water being on my face makes me crazy.
I have to have covers on me to sleep. Preferably more than just a sheet. So, when it’s hot that’s tricky, but I manage.
I rearrange eggs in the carton so that the carton is “balanced” when I remove eggs from it.
How would the person who loves you most describe you in ten words or less?
I am going to ask Mickey this later and edit my post with his answer.
Any regrets in life?
You know, there are things in my life that I wish now that I had not done. But, I am blessed to know that all is forgiven. I hate to have regrets because I got to where I am today by going down the roads of yesterday. I think it’s better to learn the lessons and move forward in a positive direction than to remain hung up on regrets.
Favorite Charity/ Cause?
Lighthouse Family Retreat
The Lighthouse is incredible. I haven’t been on a retreat in a few years, but it will always be near and dear to my heart and I hope to go on another one some day.
Something you can’t get enough of?
Family time
Worst job you’ve ever had?
I worked at McD’s for a very short time my senior year in high school. It was awful. I had $10 stolen from my purse my first night on the job. It was just not a good experience at all.
What job would you pay NOT to have?
I don’t know. If God called me to any job, I believe He’d equip me for it.
If you could be a fly on the wall, where?
I always say I’d like to be a fly on the wall at preschool so I could watch the girls without them seeing me. I love watching them interact with others and it would be so cool to have that opportunity for extended times.
Favorite Bible verse right now?
Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails ~ Proverbs 19:21
Guilty Pleasure?
Frappucinos from Sbux. Although today I got an iced coffee because it was free. Gotta love free.
Got any confessions?
I have accomplished almost nothing today and I don’t feel that badly about it. 
If you HAD to spend $1,000 on YOURSELF, how would you spend it?
I’d update my wardrobe, for starters. I’d also get a massage, faci and pedicure. And, I’d take my husband on a fabulous overnight date night.
Favorite thing about your house?
We just love our house. We love that it has a basement/play room, a study, a family room and a nice big kitchen.
Least favorite thing about your house?
Well, the back yard is coming along, but could still use some major work.
One thing you are bad at?
I am really bad at staying ahead of housework. Or even keeping up remotely.
One thing you’re good at?
I am good at cooking.
If you could change something about your circumstances, what?
I would love to have our home be in another school district. Our elementary school is great which is nice, but our high school zone is not desirable, really. But, we have a few years yet to think about that.
Who would you like to meet someday?
Mark and Katharyn Richt
Who is your real life hero?
Mickey because he is the best husband and family provider I could ever imagine. He does so much for our family and works so hard for us. He’s amazing!!
What is the hardest part of your job?
Keeping the kids from being bored and keeping us from being in the poorhouse.
When are you most relaxed?
When things are in order at home.
What stresses you out?
Big messes which seem to be everywhere
So, if you are reading this and you have a blog…consider yourself TAGGED!!!
Today Papa and MiMi (aka: my Dad and Stepmom) took Mickey, the girls and I to the Georgia Aquarium. For Mickey, Macey and me, this was a second visit and for Mariana it was a first. Mickey and I took Macey for the first time back in February (I believe) of 2006 before Mariana was born that May. We’ve been wanting to go back, but haven’t seemed to find the time. Papa and MiMi offered us this chance today and we had a fantastic family outing at the Aquarium. The crowd was pretty big, but it was still a whole lot of fun. There is just something so amazing about seeing all those fish - especially the whale sharks and the beluga whales! The girls were both in awe!!
We started out our visit to the Aquarium by going to the The 4D Theater and Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow which was fantastic!! Mariana wouldn’t wear her 3-D glasses, but the rest of us did and it was quite a show!! Macey didn’t quite seem to know what to make of it at first, but she loved it! We then went to the rest of the exhibits. One of the first things that caught the girls’ attention was the exhibit of jellies. Those are so cool even though I always dislike seeing them when we’re at the beach. I think my favorite part was going through the tunnel with the whale sharks and other fish swimming over us the whole time. Like I said, the whole experience was wonderful!!
After the Aquarium, we went out to dinner at Willy’s which was super delicious!! It was just a great afternoon and evening to spend with family. Thank you, Papa & Mimi, for a wonderful time!!
Today I had one of those days where I worked all day on the house, but you can’t walk in any room and tell I’ve done a thing. I was on the go most all day and yet things look pretty much the same as they did this morning. How can that be?! I did laundry, ironed clothes and put them away, washed dishes, changed linens, put away laundry, straightened up the girls’ rooms and just picked up clutter in general. And, I never got finished. It was one of those days.
As I was sitting here thinking about that this evening, I wondered if that is how God must sometimes feel too. He works and works and works on me and I shamefully admit that I don’t show His work nearly as much as I should. That realization hit me this evening and really made me think. God is so good to just never give up on us, isn’t He? All the love and work He puts into me doesn’t yield much many times, but He is faithful and true. Amazing love. I will never come close to earning it, but I am so blessed to know God gives of that love so freely. So, realizing that made me feel a little bit better about my day and made me realize yet again how I need for my works to reflect His works. Sometimes we all need some humbling and I got a dose tonight.
Psalm 66
Verse 5 - Come and see what God has done,
how awesome his works in man’s behalf!
Verse 20 - Praise be to God,
who has not rejected my prayer
or withheld his love from me!
I got tagged by my friend Sarah and now it’s my turn to answer five questions, then tag others. Sounds like fun. Here goes!!
1. Where Were You Ten Years Ago?
That was the summer of 1998. I was still living back home in Southwest Georgia, but hoping to move to Atlanta. I was submitting resumes and I drove up twice for interviews. The first interview was with a downtown law firm and I bombed it. For some reason, I just froze on the typing test. So, I was a bit discouraged. I then I got a call from a Catholic hospital in Atlanta to interview for a position there. I went for it and it the first interview was a home run! I even blew the typing test out of the water. (Yay) In August of 1998, I packed my car full of stuff and moved to Atlanta with a whole lot of dreams and not a whole lot of cash. I went to work at the hospital and gave myself until Christmas of that year to get comfortable in Atlanta or move back home. Well, I’m still here. Sure, we moved to Southeast Alabama for two years, but we’re back and this is our home. And, hey…I met Mickey at that hospital. Good thing I blew that first typing test and aced the hospital one, right?
2. Five Items on Your To-Do List Today
3. Snacks I Enjoy
4. What would you do if you were a billionaire?
5. Places I would Live
We actually are happy right here where we are and this is definitely our home. Ideally, we would have family closer to us because that’s the only missing piece of living here. So, that would be the only thing I would change if I could make it absolutely perfect.
Last…Six Bloggers I’m passing the challenge onto…
Ali
Emily
Jawan
Merri
Renee
Shannon
And, thanks to Sarah for tagging me! 
I am a faithful reader of my friend Jawan’s blog. I can always count on there to be great posts there. Some are uplifting, some are great bargain tips, some are great craft ideas, etc. Her blog never fails to provide me with great reading. Well, on Friday, she posted about some cool new shoes she had gotten at WalMart. I loved them in the picture she posted. I happened to be at WalMart today and, to my surprise, I happened to remember the shoes Jawan talked about. So, I meandered over to the shoe aisle and they actually had them in stock. And, in my size! WOO HOO! Since Jawan and I live at least 100 miles apart, I doubt we’ll incur any fashion wrath if we happen to wear the same shoes on the same day anyway. HA! So, now I am the proud owner of these really cool new shoes:
I love ‘em! They are great for summer. They go with so many of my clothes. And, I can just slip them on and go. What’s not to love?! The best thing is that they aren’t just like all of my other shoes. Around here that goes a long way because Mickey swears that all my shoes look alike.
I also got these beauties while I was in a shoe buying mood today:
Also really cute, huh?! They are white and have an eyelet look to them. They are really comfy and I just think they are so fun!! I can’t believe I found these at Walmart. I have to give all the credit to Jawan for posting about the first pair because I would never have looked otherwise.
And, please excuse the low quality of my photos. I had to take them with my phone since my camera is in for repairs.
Now, if anyone else has any great shoes to share, do let me know. I’m all about fun summer shoes, especially at great prices. I live in flip-flops most of the time, but a girl can never have too many options, right?
To the moms in my life…
Happy Mother’s Day!
To my mom - aka Nana - I owe you eternal gratitude. You have given me roots to grow and wings to fly. You have taught me what it is to be a mom - how to love with my whole heart and still let go with both hands when the time comes knowing that it’s okay. You’ve been the voice of reason, the arms of comfort and the source of strength for me more times than I can count. You’ve been my rock through all my years and I love you so!
To my step-mom- aka Dorothy…aka MiMi - you came into my life almost twenty years ago and I have been so blessed to know you, love you and be loved by you. I cherish all the times we’ve laughed and cried or laughed until we cried. You always bring a ray of sunshine with you. We have so many little jokes that we share and we’ll always have Mitford! THANK YOU for being you! I love you!!
To my mother-in-law Linda - aka Grammie - I know I’ll never have any of those “horror stories” about my mother-in-law because you have taken me in as one of your own since day one. You have a kindness and compassion about you that radiates in everything you do. Because you loved your son and taught him to love, he can share that love with our own family. I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done and all you do. You’re a blessing and I love you!
To my Gran - aka GranGran - What would I do without you, Gran? My Pearl! There’s never been a facet of my life that you weren’t there to share. Some of my favorite childhood memories were made right there with you and Pop. You tell me like it is when I need to hear the truth. You also let me “just talk” when I’m in a chatty mood. You inspire me to deeper faith and good works and service to others. And, I love you thiiiiiiiiiiiis much!
To my Grandma - aka Grandma Teapot - You have taught me more than you know. You helped instill a work ethic in me which I value to this day. You gave me my first “job” when I was just a little girl. I would go to the cleaning shop with you on Saturdays and use a magnet to pick up straight pins from the floor. That dollar or two you gave me was all the money in the world back then. Later on, you got me a job at the candy store and that was another blessing. You’ve made me feel so special and have given me many happy memories. I thank you! Love you!
To my Grandmother-in-Law…aka Grandma Charlotte - I knew you were a gem the first time I met you. The first thing you said about me was “I don’t like her”, but I knew you did. You were testing me and I like to think I passed with flying colors. I just love your spunk and determination. I love how fiercely loyal you are to those you love. I love how you remind Mickey about what a brat he was a child, but how you do that in a way that shows you really do love him to pieces. We were honored to give Macey your name as a middle name and we know that some of that Matriarch spirit will always live in her. We hope to see you this summer because we all miss you. Love you!
To all the moms in my family and all my mom friends - I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing your lives, your hearts and even your kiddos with me and my family. May we all grow and learn together as we go along.
Hope today is a blessing all around!
I had my first Red Box movie rental experience today. I was at Walmart with the girls and remembered they had a Red Box there in the front of the store. So, I pulled up Inside Redbox on my phone and got the promo code list. The first code that was listed for today didn’t work for me, but the second did. So, I rented Enchanted since I’ve wanted to see it for awhile. Renting with the code was super easy and FREE. All I had to do was enter the code, select the movie, swipe my debit card, enter zip code and my email address. Then I got the movie. Couldn’t be easier and you can’t beat free. So, I have an at-home movie date with Mickey after the girls go to bed. Yay!
We were away over the weekend, so I didn’t get to post. So, I’m here now waking up my sleepy blog. :p
I hope it was a great weekend all around. We were in South Georgia over the weekend. It was a really nice family weekend. We got lots of Nana time in which is always nice. Mickey and I even got to have a dinner date on Saturday which was great for us. The weather was incredible all weekend too and we just had a really great family weekend.
The reason we went down for the weekend was for our nephew Jackson’s baptism which was on Sunday. Jackson did great for the whole ceremony. He fell asleep in his mommy’s arms (is there anything more peaceful than a sleeping baby?!) and stayed asleep through most everything. He almost woke up when Liz leaned his head down to get his water and oil, but he went right back out. We had the honor and privilege of being included in the ceremony as Jackson’s Godparents and we take that vow very seriously and right to heart. We love that little boy so much and we feel so blessed that he has come into our family.
I will post more later. I need to catch up with a book review and deals. I’m also reading an incredibly powerful book that I can’t wait to post more about. It’s called The Shack and as soon as I’m done reading it, I’m going to post more.
Happy Monday!
This post is sure to show everyone what I nerd I really can be or really AM…either way you look at it. But, hey, I just have to share because this never happens. I beat Mickey in Wii Golf this morning! WOO HOO! Check this out:
That’s my “Mii” on the left with the -1 score and Mickey’s on the right with the very uncharacteristic +5 score. Lately I have been addicted to Wii Golf and Mickey indulges me by playing 9 holes with me on it. He usually wins. Sometimes he only beats me by a stroke or two, but he’s been known to take me to the cleaners. Well…NOT THIS MORNING! Ha! I finally won. Granted, he gave up on the 9th green when he knew he wasn’t going to win and his putting added a couple of strokes due to that. But, still…victory was mine. And, I’m just nerdy enough to post about it too.
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