Life

As you can see I have been MIA! Life has happened to me, I will be honest there have been days when I wanted to pull out my hair. Here in Boone, NC we have seen 60+ inches of snow in a long time. The school system here has missed 21 days and they have taken away all but two days from Easter break. They are also making up days by going to Saturday school. You ask what does this really mean for me? Well it means that I am staying home with the boys or coming late to work and I am covered up with my own snow make up work from college. Don't get me wrong, I have enjoyed spending time with my boys as they are only little once, but being trapped in the house is to much. We can't even go outside because the temps are so low. They are calling for more snow this week and all I can say is I pray that they are wrong about the forecast, however I know they more than likely are not. We are known to have our bigger snows in March, so all I can say is come on lets get it over with! I am so ready for spring, more than you will ever know!!!

Thankful Thursday!

It's time to tell you all how thankful I am for a chance to go back to school. I always wanted to go to college, but after having my son at 17, I never got the chance. I graduated high school in May, had him in July and started the wonderful world of being a mother. After he was about 8 months old I did go back to school to get my CNA license, but I don't really consider that college. Along the way I landed a wonderful job at Appalachian State University, where I have now worked almost 8 years. Even though I feel that my job is secure I still feel that I am missing out that I didn't get to go to college and it's something that I always wanted to do. I started this semester at my local community college and I am loving it and so glad that I am doing this for myself and my future! I know it will take me a while to get my degree, however I know that I will do it! I can't wait for that day to come!

Thankful Thursday

I have not posted a Thankful Thursday post in a couple of weeks. I have been meaning to but just couldn't do it until today, so this post is dedicated to my uncle Eddie.



As you can read in a here in a previous post about him. I posted back in March 2009, that they had just found out he had stomach cancer. The dear Lord decided at Christmas that he needed to go on home and be with him. This was so hard and is still hard for me and the family here in North Carolina. See my uncle lived in Benton Harbor, MI and so at the time we experienced a heavy snow of 14 inches and we where unable to make it to his memorial service. My aunt this week sent us the bulletin and things from the service, however I am not a peace. I feel like I missed something and that he is still alive and I didn't get to say my goodbye. This is the first time I have ever had to experience someone close to the family being so far away and dying. I don't know how to get closer to his death. They are planning another private service for the family in July so that his ashes can be spread on Lake Michigan and the local river where he use to love to fish. I hope during that time we will be able to go up and maybe that will give me some personal closer. All I know is that one day I will see my uncle Eddie again, and I can't wait. When my mom told me that he had died and that his step daughter was with him and said he got the biggest smile on his face just before he died. I can see the family that was waiting on him at those pearly gates and he had a reason to smile. Thank you dear God for putting such a wonderful man into my life.

Wordless Wednesday!

(Little Man and his first sucker.)

Little Man

Oh how our little man is growing up, he will be 18 months old this coming Friday. It's so hard to believe, everyday I see so many changes. These changes are bitter sweet. Just this morning I asked Devon which kind of lunchable he wanted in his lunch, cracker or pizza. Chandler says "cracker", I was like what? Then we did the happy dance, with him just smiling. Tonight Chandler seen the box of cereal sitting out and he says "cereal". I couldn't believe it, two new words in one day. Oh how it saddens me that he has grown so much and he is becoming a toddler, no more a baby. Then again, it's nice that he is learning to communicate with us and we can understand what he wants and needs. Oh my little man Chandler how I wish I could preserve you a little longer at this age.

(This picture was taken back this fall, boy did he enjoy playing in the leafs.)

Frigidaire "Spin & Win" Campaign

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner just announced their new "Spin & Win" campaign. So you ask what is it? It's a game that not only lets you win, but it gives back at the same time.

Every time you play, Frigidaire donates $1.00 to Save the Children, as part of their $250,000 commitment to support Save the Children CHANGE (Creating Healthy, Active & Nurturing Grown Up Environments) program. They are dedicated to providing nutritious snacks and promoting healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States.

So you ask what can you win? How about gift cards and the opportunity to win a brand new Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer! Daily prizes include:

• $200 gift card to play dress up
• $50 gift card to start a craft project
  
• $100 gift card to go camping
  
• $100 gift card to build a birdhouse or go camping
• $75 gift card to curl up with new books
• $75 gift card to get out and play

Drawing for prizes will be held every day between now and April 25, 2010. Limit of one entry per person and per email address per day.

Drawing for the Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer will be held at the end of each month during the promotion with at total of 4 Grand Prize winners.

I can't think of a easier way to try to win something and also give back to kids in need.

Happy Valentines Day!

I know it's a little early yet for Valentines Day, but I wanted to share with you a wonderful opportunity for you to win a basketful of goodies from Skin MD Natural. This is full of wonderful things for yourself or to share with that special someone in your life.

The prize basket is valued at $100 and contains the following:
- Bottle of Skin MD Natural shielding lotion
- Bottle of Skin MD Natural + SPF 15 shielding lotion
- One pound of See's dark assorted chocolates
- Pack of Starbucks VIA Ready brew coffee pouches
- Kiss Me coffee mug
- A Cuddly teddy bear
- Lollipop Bouquet

All you need to do to get entered is click here. I wish each and everyone of you the best of luck!