Photo Tag: Stolen from Doug, Abby, Kat, and probably a few other people!

I won't tag anyone, but if you wish to do so, you can join in. Here are the rules, as copied from Doug, Abby, Kat, and who knows who else at this point!

Go to the sixth photo album on your Multiply site.

Go to the sixth (or last) photo in that album and post it to your blog.

Tell the story behind the photo.

Here's mine:

This picture is from my birthday trip to Virginia. As we rode bikes down the mountain, Savannah and Scott went crawdad hunting in the creek. Here, Scott is holding one they caught while Savannah gives him a "thumbs up."

Which Reindeer are You?

You Are Prancer

You are the perfect reindeer, with perfect hooves and perfect flying form. Why You're Naughty: Because you're Santa's pet, and you won't let anyone show you up. Why You're Nice: You have the softest fur and the sweetest carrot breath.

Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?

Coal and Savannah

This is our stray kitty that we adopted. The vet estimated his date of birth as June 15, so he is not quite 6 months old.

Beginning the Christmas Decorating

This is my helper and accessorizer, Savannah!

Here's what Savannah and I did yesterday.... it's a start!

Ten Thought Tuesday- The Thanksgiving Edition

Dave and Sabrina had a great idea so of course I'm stealing it! Here's my list of ten things I'm thankful for:

1) My kids. They stuck by me when they could have left with their dad. They kept our family intact and love me unconditionally. (If you don't know, the boys are my step-sons- so that's why I'm doubly grateful.)

2) Scott. He came into my life at a time that I never thought I'd trust another man. He taught me what I should expect someone to treat me like- showed me that there are good people in the world, and that someone can love me for who I am.

3) God. He has surrounded me with love, saved me from myself, offered His grace.

4) My job. It doesn't pay much but I can do what I love, and that is worth more than money. I also get out in time to get home before the kids get home from school. That is worth a lot, too!

5) My mother. She made me a promise when the ex left, that we would be ok financially. She has given me more of my inheritance than I probably deserve, but she says she likes using it when it fills a need, not after she's dead!

6) Music. I am blessed to have the gift to perform it and enjoy listening to it.

7) My friends. And include many of you in this as well- I'm thankful to have people who are there to listen when I need to vent, who understand me and like me for who I am.

8) My church. I am blessed to be in a growing, vibrant church where the Lord is doing great things. Like Dave, I attribute that to wonderful outreach.

9) Reliable transportation. And gas prices that have really dropped!

10) Christmas- I love the lights, the smells, the parties, and the spirit that surrounds the season. I love the anticipation of Advent and the magic of the Christ Child.

Explain Global Warming to me, please!

It was 15 degrees here this morning! This is the south- only in the coldest day or two of February does it get below 20! This is the third day this week it has been this cold. I brought the dog in - her water bowl is frozen solid, so there is no way she can be out there, especially with her short fur. She does love being in with the people where it is warm.

My sister decided that today would be a good day to roast a pig. Of course, she decided this a month ago, not knowing that it would be an arctic winter in NC before Thanksgiving. But Scott and I are bundling up here in a few minutes to head that way. At least she has added a bonfire to the festivities!

So please, explain the concept of global warming to me... we're setting record low temps around here!

I'm Addicted to this Show

If you know me at all, you'll know I don't watch much TV. But Scott got me hooked on this new show- well, it is in its second season, but NBC has full episodes that you can watch online of the first season. I have watched every episode! I enjoy the wit of these writers and the twists that the story line takes each week. There is an ongoing story, in that Charlie is trying to figure out who framed him for murder and why. You'll recognize Alan Arkin, but the rest of the cast was unknown, at least to me. It is on Wednesday nights at 9pm and is the quirkiest cop show I've ever seen! Just watch this trailer and you'll see what I mean!