Putting the Pieces Together

Do you ever wonder how your friendships start? Where is the line drawn between acquaintance to friend to good friend to family?

I think it must be moments. Little things that add up to something much bigger. I believe it becomes about vulnerability and honesty. It is about getting rid of the fear that someone may actually know you. And I mean, know. The good stuff and the bad stuff.

The more time you spend with people, the more pieces of the puzzle are put together. Before you know it, something beautiful has been created. Friendship.


This is a little something we put together with our friends the Farquaads. You know you gotta be good friends if you can sit around a table for 5 hours putting the itty-bitty pieces of a puzzle together. Don't forget to add great food and good music, it always helps set the mood.....

Stylin'

It has been almost 10 years since I was a professional hairdresser. It is hard to believe I have been a stay-at-home mom longer now then a working woman. I would have to say that my talents as a hairdresser don't get the workout that they use to. Luckily though my beautiful girls have been blessed with amazing hair. So, yesterday was time for trims and they are looking quite cute. I would love to show you how great they look but the giggles took hold and I couldn't get a decent pick, so here is a goofy one....

Today was my turn to go in and get a good cut. I am keeping it quite short for the convenience of running daily. I just can't handle the pony tail thing, it drives me nuts. Although, I don't really remember the last time my hair was long enough for a pony tail. I am sure they bug me though. After I got home from my haircut I had a little fun with the color. I am blessed not to be fighting with too many grey hairs but I still just can't handle the boring brown....so, here is my new do and I have to say I love having my hair done.....

Free Music

I dunno what kind of music you enjoy. I like all kinds of music. Today during my blog meanderings I stumbled upon these few sites and found free music downloads. Most are unknown artists just trying to get there names out there and build up a fan base. I found a few artists that I like.

Okay, so first you wanna go to Indieheaven.com...check out the artists, see what you like. Then under the music section there is a little tab that says Redeem. Click there and it will ask for a code, most of them give you one right there, type it in and it will send you to volumMonster.com and waala...now click the download button.

One disclaimer, I think most of the music is Praise and Worship. I enjoy that kinda thing so it works for me....

I found this little nugget from Transparent Christian Magazine. They recommended Brad Reynolds. He is very good. He has 3 songs for download. I like the song In the Real World, go check it out......

The Power Is In Your Hands

Spielburg is a genius.

I have always been a big fan of his movies but now I am a fan of his video game. Boom Blox

As a family we have never been huge video game people but last year we purchased our Wii. We have been loving it. It is a fun, active way to spend time together as family.

Over the holiday break we rented this little game at Madi's request. It totally ROCKS!! So, we bought it, of course. We have now spent endless hours improving our bomb throwing, jenga pulling, and baseball pitching. It is a great multi-player game, which is fun to play with friends. Creating more addiction in other households. Ask Ted (and our friends the Farquaads) just how many nights they have spent doing just "one more level" past 1 am.

If you are out and about, run into GameStop and grab your family a copy. You will love it.

$6100 Giveaway

I found a new blog today through one of the other blogs I read....(hehe)

I started my morning reading one of my new favorite blogs stuffchristianslike. I read the little snippet about a new book coming out and the author Anne Jackson. I had to hit the link to check it all out at flowerdust.net. Anne it seems is running a little giveaway to help promote her book, Mad Church Disease.

If you are interested in sharing your favorite scripture and why it means so much to you click here. You could potentially win a copy of the Logo’s Scholar’s Library. Best of luck.

Inject Your Soul With Liberty

I hope everyone had a great holiday. It was busy for us and mellow at the same time. We slacked a little on our Marathon training. We did about half of what we should have. But now it is a new year and time for a little focus.

I was terrified to see what I had done to myself during New Years (We had a big Seafood Feast at our house) so I didn't weigh in last week. I thought the discouragement would be a bad start to the new year. I did however work my butt off and got back in the routine of regular work outs.

I got on the scale today and WootWoot!! I am down 4lbs. Yeah!! Can you see me doing a happy dance? I got on the WiiFit tonight and it gave me a little triumphant trumpet sound because I have crossed the line from Overweight to Normal. Yep, there is something that calls me Normal. Although it can't truly judge my character it can make me pretty happy in knowing that I am at a normal weight for my age and height.

A huge kudos for Ted. He has been working really hard. He is down to 237, which is awesome. He has lost 30 lbs and has bought 3 new pairs of jeans. He is a total Hottie!!

The training is going well. A lot of time is being spent on the dreadmill because of rain and cold. Ted and I have 2 upcoming races that are part of our training. Next Sat (the 24th, I think) we are going to run a 10 mile race. Then, on Valentines Day, we are going to attempt a 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles).

Sorry that I took a hiatus from the playlist and blogging. It was the holidays after all. But, don't fret, I am back on our regular routine and am more than happy to share my favorite songs with you.

This week is a great one for running on the Dreadmill and a favorite from my younger angry chick days.....The Cranberries: Salvation

A Good Man

How is it that the words of an Athiest can change me? Because they are honest.

2009

Happy New Year (and 3 days)!!