Monday, October 31, 2011

Miscellany Monday and Weekend Recap

It's Monday again....
and time to link up with Carissa for
MISCELLANY MONDAY!

[one]

On Friday night, Chuck and I hosted Postgame on Main at our church.  I made cheese dip to go with corn chips, and then we had a donation of grilled hamburgers and hot dogs!  We had a fair number of teenagers to come in, mostly (hungry) boys, and, as usual, a good time was had by all!
(More about Postgame later in this post...)

[two]
Saturday morning, we all slept late.  Those few extra hours of shut-eye was very much needed for everyone in the family.  We had a late lunch at Sub Depot and then Chuck and I rode over to Cheraw to Wal-Mart to pick up a few household necessities.  Saturday afternoon, the kids and I played Monopoly, and I lost miserably!  After walking away from the table with my tail tucked between my legs, I cooked chicken enchiladas and Mexican rice for supper....YUM!!

[three]
I had to have a little talk with MJ on Saturday...a serious talk.  She is growing up very fast and I'm trying my best to handle situations.  Lord, help me.

[four]
I started Sunday lunch before going to Sunday school:  baked chicken, rice, gravy, stuffing, and green beans.  It was ready before 1:00, and everything was delicious, if I do say so myself!

[five]
Lawren and I went shopping in Laurinburg Sunday afternoon.  I felt like I needed to get her a few more dressy items to wear to church.  We found some nice black slacks, a cute top, and a dress that really looks good on her.  I also bought a nice blue dress for MJ, and gifts for Chuck's birthday.  Then, thankfully, I was able to round up all of the children to go to the church picnic at 5:00.  I was not surprised that mostly older people attended, but the food was really good....and I didn't have to cook!

[six]
(Here's the "more" about Postgame...)
I learned at Sunday school that there are some people in our church who don't think that we should host Postgame on Main, the after-football-game activity, for various reasons....one being that our church has to foot the cost!  Well, the only cost involved in opening the gym on Friday nights after a home football game is the cost of electricity for about 3 hours!  I purchase the refreshments (or they are donated) and I don't turn in any receipts for reimbursement.  The teenagers that attend are from the community and just need/want a place to go and hang out and have fun.  The kids who come up to the church are welcomed with open arms, are given drinks and snacks, and then they either sit around and talk with friends, or play basketball, pool, or ping-pong.  They are supervised by adults and are in a safe environment.  Like I said in Sunday school, if these people would come up to the church on a Friday night, meet the teenagers, talk with them, and get to know some of them, they would see that this mission is worthy and should be continued, whatever the cost that is incurred by the church.
(Now, I've said my peace....sorry for the rant!)

Monday Music Moves Me

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A good Halloween Monday to all of you! 
I'm linking up again today with Xmas Dolly for this week's edition of
MONDAY'S MUSIC MOVES ME...








I hope everyone has a happy, happy Halloween, especially my sweet husband who is celebrating his 52nd birthday today!  ILY

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Meet Me on Monday

Meet Me On Monday
 


Questions:

1. My current weather is cool....first cool snap of the season here in the south!  Perfect Fall weather!



2. What is your favorite sound?  I love to hear the sounds of children laughing, talking, and getting along with one another, and the sound of rain on my new tin roof...



3. What is the worst flavor of ice cream?  Without a doubt, the worst ice cream flavor is Birthday Cake....it tastes like imitation vanilla flavoring, and I hate it!
 
4. What magazine do you look for when you are stuck in the waiting roomI look for magazines that I don't have subscriptions to, like Better Homes and Garden or Redbook.


5. What is your favorite condiment?  I love Dukes mayonnaise.  It's my go-to condiment when eating sandwiches, burgers, and hot dogs, and the creamy base for homemade salads like tuna salad, chicken salad, potato salad, and slaw.



Saturday, October 29, 2011

Saturday 9: Mr. Roboto


 
1. Do you enjoy holidays like Halloween or is your approach more robotic?  I quite enjoy Halloween and always have.  BTW...Halloween is Chuck's b-day!!

2. Have you ever been to a haunted house?  Yes, I went to the Brightsville Haunted House several times with the BFD sponsored it....too bad an arsonist set the old schoolhouse on fire... :(
 
 

3. What are you doing for Halloween this year?  Ummm....probably just hanging out here with the family and having supper with the birthday boy...

4. What was your lamest Halloween costume ever?  One year I wore a white sheet with eye-holes cut into it....talk about lame....

5. Is handing out candy fun for you, or more of a nightmare?  I'd rather not hand it out....that is usually Chuck's job...

6. Do you buy trick-or-treat candy and end up eating it yourself? No, not usually.

7. Did you carve any pumpkins this year?  Again, no, I didn't.  MJ and her friends carved pumpkins here at the house though.

8. What was your favorite costume as a child?  My favorite costume was when I got to wear my sister-in-law's old prom dress....I thought I was beautiful!

9. What is your biggest pet peeve about trick-or-treaters?  People who are too old to trick-or-treat, rude people, and people who come into our neighborhood by the truck-load!

Friday, October 28, 2011

Friday Fill-Ins

FFI

1. Beware of strangers who are too friendly!

2. Please don't let it  snow.

3. And since we are on the subject of snow....did I mention that I HATE snow?

4. Do you believe in spirits?

5. Where in the world did all of my time go??

6. Chili beans and broccoli cornbread is one of my favorite meals when it's cold out.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Postgame on Main at FUMC, tomorrow my plans include vegging out here at the house and Sunday, I want to go to Sunday school and church, have a nice lunch, and then take a long nap!

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Follow Friday 40 and Over!

Hey y'all....
flip over to Java's blog,
Never Growing Old
and link up with this blog hop...

FOLLOW FRIDAY 40 AND OVER!

I love making new friends and meeting new followers!

Fill in the Blank Friday

HOORAY!!  It's time to link up once again with Lauren 
for this week's edition of
FILL IN THE BLANK FRIDAY!
1. When I was a kid I wanted to be a teacher when I grew up...(and I am!).

2. As an adult, my dream job would be   exactly what I'm doing....a self-contained, special education teacher at the high school level....I <3 my school, my students, and my career!! .

3. W hen I was younger I wanted to be just like my older brothers' friends....they were so beautiful and cool!

4. The childhood Halloween costume that I remember most was when I was   a princess.  I stepped on and dragged  wore my sister-in-law's prom dress while trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. .

5. My favorite childhood toy was    my Barbies....and how I wished that my daughters would love Barbies as much as I did....that way I could relive those wonderful days of my childhood and play with them all afternoon.....

6. The time I got into the biggest amount of trouble when I was a kid was when I    got mad with my brother and picked up a small rocking chair and threw it at him....it broke to pieces....sorry John...:( .

7. I get daily inspiration from     my students, my children, my husband, and the beautiful realization that Jesus loves me just as I am...

Giving Thanks Challenge 2011

http://southbreezefarm.blogspot.com/
I'm so happy that Leah over at South Breeze Farm is hosting the
Giving Thanks Challenge
again this year.

Please go check out her blog, make the commitment to link up everyday during the month of November, and tell everyone for what or for whom your are most thankful.

I'm sure you will not regret participating.  While our family has its own minor trials and tribulations, taking a few minutes daily to reflect on our blessings is well worth the time and energy!

Alphabe-Thursday

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I love linking up with Jenny for
Alphabe-Thursday...

Today I'm posting pictures of some of the pumpkins that I painted last Fall for
 Christ United Methodist Church's youth group fundraiser....








(Actually, I think Jessica painted this one,
but I did one similar to it...)







and here's my tie-dye jack-o-lantern t-shirt.....
I think I'll wear it to school tomorrow!!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

What I'm Loving Wednesday

It's the late afternoon (almost evening) and I am just now getting a minute
 to link up with Jamie for
What I'm Loving Wednesday!

I'm loving...
that the Bulldogs won their football game on Friday night and are now the Region 6 AAA champions.  Let's do it again this Friday and beat the Camden Bulldogs! 
I'm sure the Bulldogs will win!  LOL

the beautiful colors around our town!

that tonight is a "Survivor" night!

my monogrammed "thirty-one" cooler bag that I bought during the Cyclones fundraiser!
 

that it's peanut season here in the South!  Oh how I love boiled peanuts!

this sweet puppy...

these athletic girls....

this busy boy....

and my hardworking, doting husband!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

My Happy List

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I'm happy...

..that I had time to make a peanut butter and honey sandwich for my breakfast.

..because I verified my students' grades on the computer and the lowest grades were in the mid-80's!  Way to go y'all!  I'm so proud of you!!

..because my house was full of teenagers last night, carving pumpkins, talking, and having fun!

..that our principal told the faculty that we can wear jeans to school on Friday because it is the last Friday in the month AND we can wear them on Monday because we are having College Application Day for seniors!  I love soft, cotton, comfy jeans!!

..because today is probably the last day of varsity volleyball season.  We travel to Chapin today to play a #1 ranked  team, and we are ranked only 4th in our region.  Anyway, good luck girls!  Go Bulldogs!!

..everyday I am reminded to set my priorities and let irrelevant things go.
..because I am a child of God....no perfect, but forgiven!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Miscellany Monday

Miscellany Monday @
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I'm linking up once again with Carissa for this weeks edition of
Miscellany Monday...

[one]
All in all, we had a good weekend.  It was a busy one, and a FUN one!
I just love it when things work out for everyone involved...

[two]
Friday night, the Bulldogs played Hartsville.  Lawren and a couple of her friends went and got there and back safely.  The Bulldogs beat the Foxes by 2 points, 21 to 19, and with that win, became the Region 6, AAA champs.

[three]
Early Saturday morning, Chuck, the girls and I went over to Florence for a tour of FDTC and then a softball showcase workout with the team.  We had a very nice visit,the school is very nice and has a lot to offer, but I think L and MJ would be better off at a college that has dorms on campus and is maybe a little farther away from home.

[four]
Tragedy struck the family of a dear friend.  Walt K. was found dead in his home this morning by his mother.  His wife, Michelle, was my first good friend when I moved to MEMS to work back in 2000.  Walt was such a young man, and his death is difficult to accept.  He leaves behind two young sons, his wife, and loving, caring parents.  God bless you, Walt.  You are whole again and resting peacefully in the arms of the Savior, and continued prayers for your family during this tough time.

[five]
MJ, Josh, and a few other friends carved pumpkins tonight.  Here's a pic of MJ's creation...

[six]
The varsity vb team will travel to Chapin tomorrow afternoon for their first (and hopefully not last) playoff game.  Let's go Lady Dawgs....continue to make us PROUD!!

Meet Me on Monday

Meet Me On Monday
(Go link up with Java and make new friends...)

Questions:

1.  My favorite kind of animal is  a dog, of course...


2.  Do you like your handwriting?  My cursive handwriting is OK.  I've had compliments on my manuscript though :)..it is really nice and school-teacher-ish!


 3.  What is the last movie you saw?  The last movie I saw in a theater was The Help...and I must say, it was very good!

4.  Do you buy things on eBay?  Why yes, I do....and I've always had successful transactions while purchasing..  I've sold a few items also!
5.  What did you have for lunch yesterday?  I cooked lunch (before church) for my family to eat after church.  I prepared roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, crowder peas, corn, biscuits, and sweet tea.....and it was all YUMMY!

Monday's Music Moves Me

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Welcome to one of my favorite memes of the week....
Monday's Music Moves Me
hosted by
CALLIE from JAmericanSpice, and Stacy from Stacy Uncorked...
(go link up....you will be hooked too!)

Here at school, we've been talking about fire prevention and drawing posters for the 2011 4-H Fire Safety contest.  The theme for this years contest is "Protect Your Family From Fire."  You can go "here" to see some of the posters my students have completed...

Since I live with two firefighters (my husband and son) and have fire, fire department and fire safety on my mind most every day, I decided to post some songs related to my guys, and some just plain fun fire songs in general....
Hope you ENJOY!!