Shauna is having a contest to win a portable DVD player!!!

Hop over to my girl Shauna's blog Trying to Stay Calm and enter to (watch me) win!!!

Can You Hear Me???

This girl cracks me up! She was listening to me very seriously. I know she wanted to talk back because she was getting in trouble! She is a lively little thing!

Give-A-Way!!!

Another fun give-a-way! Check out my friend Shauna's blog and win a fabulous blow dryer!!! Click here, SHAUNA, and read the rules, play along and hopefully you (I) will win!!! : )

Still Feelin' the 4th

I hope everyone's holiday was safe but fun! I need to get caught up on blogs so I can see what you all did!

I failed to share with you yet another photo of Pop in all his 4th of July glory. He saw the hats in a gift shop during our trip home from Oklahoma. He couldn't stop himself...I turned around and there he was looking all Uncle Sam Minnie Pearlishesque (BTW I made that word up...in case you were wondering).

He loves to torture us with his goofiness. We wouldn't want him any other way. Imagine how boring life would be! Love ya Pop!

Kristen's Contest

Hi all! Long time no talk! There's a contest going on that you don't want to miss!!! Kristen makes FABULOUS 925 hand stamped jewelry! She has loads of styles to choose from or you can create your own design! Click here www.kristenandrewsonline.blogspot.com to enter! Have a great Tuesday!!!

What??? I have to pay to enter??

So, I stopped on the way home and got my hair cut (love it by the way) and came home to this. Scuze me? Even a money envelope???

I gotta pay to enter my daughters room?? Moo, I birthed you, feed you, hold you when you are sad, buy you things....HELLO! If I can't enter without paying, who's going to "help" you clean you're room....just sayin.

I guess if I want to see her, I had better start saving my dimes.....or not. BAAAHAHAHAHA!!!

Fun in the Sun

We love the sun, the heat, the pool, the smiles, the laughter and even the screams, screeches and yells from the little ones. Today is a beautiful day!

Why??

Because I can and I couldn't stop myself. I pushed my floor (which is 11) and before I could get out, it happened. My finger was out of control. I know it was immature but something came over me...I'm sorry. But you can't tell me that none of y'all have EVER done anything like this...maybe not when you were 43...but still.

Wild Olive Tee Giveaway!!

I know you all love giveaways! Here's one of the best! Get your verse on, spread the word and look so so cool in your fitted worn tee! And one of the owners is a friend of mine..Amie (although we've never met in person, there's a connection) and she's cool so you know the T's are cool!

You (or I) could win $75 in free t's just by commenting, posting, adding a button to your sidebar, etc. about their giveway!



So hop on over to Wild Olive Tees and check them out! I have a tee and I absolutely love it! The feel, the fit, the color and the verse....

Romans 11:17

And you Gentiles, who were branches from a wild olive tree, have been grafted in. So now you also receive the blessing God has promised Abraham and his children, sharing in the rich nourishment from the root of God’s special olive tree.

Um...Pop???

Close your eyes now if you are easily scared! This will either terrify you or make you cry.

This is my Dad (aka Pop). He was a sport and performed a singing birthday gram for his boss. I didn't know whether to laugh, cry or disown him and move far far away when I received this photo. I was speechless. And that is not normal for me, ask anyone in my family.

The scary thing is that he looks very comfortable. Sigh....any single ladies out there? We need help! We were told that he was a hit and the performance was hilarious! He's even sporting a bra stuffed with toilet paper rolls. His boss turned three shades of red when Pops "breast" hit his shoulder. (That sounds so wrong.)

And thank you niece Hannah for providing him with the lovely red shades to complete his ensemble! Why would you support this?? Oh and I have to mention that my sister provided the bra! I should mention that the bra was not my sisters, it was a new bra and had never been worn. But still!

So, this is a look into our lives with Pop in it. We really are a "normal" family. Maybe....

Please don't leave me after you read this post. I ask that you pray for me and Sheli...pray hard.

Graduation 2009

Well, it's over and I made it! And so did Jake! I can't believe he's all growed up! 18 yrs ago we were blessed with a handsome baby boy. Weighing in at 8.7 lbs on February 7, 1991. I can't believe it's been 18 years! The years really do fly by! My parents were right. I've enjoyed every minute of being his mom and will continue to enjoy it. Yep, there's been some trying times but I wouldn't change a thing. I'm truly proud of him!

Here's some photos from graduation for your viewing pleasure.....

Getting ready to head to the school...



Jake walking with one of his best friends, Brad...



Listening to the speeches...



Getting the goods...



I graduated!!...



End of ceremony...the beach ball appears...



Jake and his girlfriend Jordyn...



Cousins...



Jake and his buddies...




And this? This warms my heart...Jake & Pop...




There you have it...Graduation 2009. Now to finish up the last few details for the open house.

I hope everyone had a GREAT weekend!

My Baby is Graduating!!!

I'm hyperventilating, my stomach is in knots
and I think I may throw up. Seriously, I am a
nervous wreck! How am I going to make it through
the ceremony?

I suppose with a paper bag
and a
truckload
of Puff's
with lotion.
I just can't
believe
it's here,
it's tonight,
it's 3 hours
and 30 min. away.....

And another thing?
I wish my Mom was here to see him graduate.

myPod + yourPod = ourPod

I heart music. I heart all kinds of music. Rock, R&B, Big Band, Christian, Country, Rap, Pop, Oldies and all the stuff in between.


I thought it would be fun to share music with each other. I will post the first 20 songs on my iTouch to share with you. Play along, whether you post in my comments or do your own post on your blog, I need new tunes to download! If you do your own post, please let me know so I can come over and grab your list!




I'm so excited to see everyone's playlist!

1. How Long Has This Been Going Going On
2. Blinded By the Light - Steve Miller Band
3. Call My Name - Third Day
4. Dancin' in the Moonlight - King Harvest
5. Do I - Luke Bryan
6. Shining Star - Earth, Wind & Fire
7. Who Loves You - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
8. Dream Weaver - Gary Wright
9. Heart Cries Holy - Big Daddy Weave
10.Here I Am - Downhere
11.I Am Free - Newsboys
12.Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett
13.Learn to Live - Darius Rucker
14.Dancing Queen - Abba
15.Hearts - Marty Balin
16.Have You Ever Loved Someone - Monica & Brandi
17.No Boundaries - Kris Allen
18.Roll with the Changes - REO
19.Your the Reason God Made Oklahoma - David Frizzell/Shelly West
20.Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder

Now show me what you're rocking out too!

UPDATE! Maeci is fine! Just badly bruised. Nothin' a little ice and Ibuprofin couldn't fix. I'm not one to run to the ER with every little bump or scrape, but she cried and cried. I'm not good when my kids are in pain. I'm glad we had it looked at and all is well at the Young's.

Maeci Moo got stepped on!

Look at this face...pitiful. Miss Maeci Jae was dancin up a storm at her cousins wedding. She was having a wonderful time until the lady with the stillettos showed up. OUCH! She's been crying for 40 min. That is why she's laying in a hospital bed. I decided it needed to be checked out. It hurts to be stepped on. So, we are waiting for the xray results now. Please pray that its not broken. How will she dance at the next shindig?

Maeci Moo, The Boy and The Girl

My cousin, Marchelle, is an amazing photographer! She has an "eye" for getting the best shots! And guess who reaps the benefits of having a photographer in the family (that's right ME) AND guess who she lives next door to (yep ME)!

We would be kinda like the Beverly Hillbillies if we all lived under the same roof...except for there's no Granny or Uncle. But Jethro and Elly May were cousins, so that's where the reference comes into play...follow me people.

Anyway, she took Moo with her on a little road trip with her adorable kiddo's to her Grandma's house. This is what I got for letting Moo go with her...well, this and a little peace and quiet, not that Moo is loud or anything but she does talk non-stop and I'm not even kidding. I know I'll miss it - someday.

OMGosh...the eyes, people, look at the eyes!

This is Maeci (aka Moo) with The Boy and The Girl
3 adorable kids

I love this so much

Sweet and innocent....for a moment...
just a moment

Fancy free and footloose!
Love the flying pony tail!

Um...I'm not sure what this look was for
but I like it.

Taco, Burrito (SNL reference)...oh...wrong cheer
GO TEAM

Beautiful

Thanks Marchelle for making my day! I heart you.

Mother's Day

This is the sorta thing I look forward to on Mother's Day.



Handmade stuffed with cotton puffy colorful hearts made with thought, crayons, staples and love.

And this,



Words written by a 9 yr. old in pencil, thought out on her own.

And this,



Words that say "I love you very (not just one very but two) very much", "You're the best mom ever". There's really nothing sweeter.

And then there's this,



Her handwritten little nickname signature. Seriously, who could ask for more.

I cherish and save each and every one of my handmade gifts from my kids.

My son is 18 now and I miss these small but wonderful gifts of love. Which, makes me appreciate even more, the gifts my daughter brings to me.

Time passes so quickly and soon I won't have them from her either.

My eyes are blurry with tears, I can't see so I'll leave you with this.

Me and my kids....






I hope you all had a FABULOUS Mothers Day!!!

Love,

I changed my blog name and I need help!

But forgot to give everyone the new address...I think. So, if I did or didn't, here it is again. I changed it back so y'all could see this. If I'm doing it wrong, will someone please let me know. Cuz if you put the new address in while using the old one and then you put the new address in your list....sigh...I don't know how to do this....HELP!!!!!

New address: www.liveyounglaughhard.blogspot.com