Movie Quote Game

I saw this on Kate and Julie's blogs and thought it would be fun to do this week.

Guess which movies these quotes come from. Who ever gets the most correct first gets their name in lights next week and is named the winner. Some of these are easy and some are movies you have seen a million times but the quote isn't a dead give away. No cheating...

1. "He went from totally geek - to totally sheek!"

2. "I took the ho to Burger King."

3. "Well you give your sister her half of this"

4. "Tattoo on the lower back? Might as well be a bullseye."

5. "So, when you're away, I'll live my life and you'll live yours. And none of this stupid bullcrap "why didn't you call me?" crap. And "what you do when you're not with me has nothing to do with me" and vice versa. No questions asked, no worrying, no obsessing."

6. "I don't know if I oughta go sailin' down no hill with nothin' between the ground and my brains but a piece of government plastic. "

7. "Yes, you are a guy. Quite a guy. Oh my. Hey, that rhymes! Yikes. Bikes!"

8. "The question is ____ are you hungry? "
" Hungry? Why? "
"'Cause you're about to eat my bubbles!"

9. "When I was growing up, I knew I was different. The other girls were blonde and delicate, and I was a swarthy six-year-old with sideburns. "

10. "You think you're scared now? Wait till your parents get the bill for breaking Daedalus. "

11. "I like your dress."
"That's because I have these incredible boobs to fill it out! "

12. "I don't scratch my head unless it itches and I don't dance unless I hear some music. I will not be intimidated. That's just the way it is."

13. "Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads. "

See, my daughter looks like me too

I know Cody and Carley are twins, but here are some old baby pictures of me. See, she does have a little of her momma in her...

Thirteen Shows that at one time were my favorite shows on television

You tell me why blogger only let me upload 9 of the 13 shows that at one time was my very favorite on TV.

In no particular order...Pinwheeel, Saved By the Bell, Just the 10 of Us, 90210, Scarecrow and Mrs. King (because I am Alyssa's sister), Another World, Dawsons Creek, Friends, Cosby Show, Cheers, The Wonder Years, Facts of Life, and Hey Dude. What shows do you miss?

"All I Ever Have to Be"

When the weight of all my dreams
Is resting heavy on my head
And the thoughtful words of help and hope
Have all been nicely said
But I’m still hurting, wondering if I’ll ever be the one
I think I am - I think I am

Then you gently re-remind me
That You’ve made me from the first
And the more I try to be the best
The more I get the worst
And I realize the good in me is only there because of who You are
Who You are…
And all I ever have to be is what You’ve made me
Any more or less would be a step out of Your plan
As you daily recreate me help me always keep in mind
That I only have to do what I can find
And all I ever have to be
All I have to be
All I ever have to be is what You’ve made me

I heard this song again the other day and it really blessed me. I hope you remember it too and it provides some encouragement. Have a great day!

Where does the time go?

Here is Carley's 7 month pict that we had made a couple of weeks ago. Time is sure flying.
Also, Carley's first tooth FINALLY broke though. YAY tooth! I would get a picture, but it is too hard. She does not like to show it off very often. She is doing much better at her child care and I am doing much better too. It is still hard though. I love how happy she is there and how much of an easier baby she is when she gets home. She is really learning to roll with the punches better and not be so picky. I must admit, motherhood is still kicking my tail though. :)

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Blogger wouldn't let me add another picture below so I am just continuing the post here.

One of the coolest parts of the week was that Cody's uncle came through town. This is one of Cody's very favorite people and we hadn't met before. He is a sweet guy and it was fun to get to visit. The neatest part for me was that I have never met any one in Cody's family that he looks like. Cody looks a lot like his uncle and so does Carley. (because Cody and Carley are twins). They all have the same eyes, cheeks, and very similar noses. I guess this is what Cody will look like in a few years.

Here is Uncle Sonny, Cody, and Carley.

Man, where did this week go?

It is already Friday. Where did the week go? It has been a crazy one. Here is what I can think of that is new with us.

1. Carley is doing good at the home care she goes to each day. The lady's name is Granny and she keeps 4-5 teacher's kids. She is wonderful. I will tell you though, leaving Carley broke my heart for the first few days. But each day I pick her up she is in a good mood and she comes home in the best mood. So, I think Carley is adjusting and so I guess I need to suck it up and adjust too! :)

2. Still no elephant. Keep looking for another if you don't mind. We are desperate for a back up!

3. Also, I did not win the house. I just knew I would, but sadly, I got my hopes up for no reason again. It was a beautiful home and I know it wanted me to live there.

4. Last Comic Standing is over. It was so funny this season. It is rare that Cody and I find a show we both LOVE. It was fun to watch it together. I thought Ty should have won though. Did you?

5. Why is there not one single happy couple on Days of Our Lives right now? Not one. What is up with that?

6. Being back around work friends has been great. I have a new sense of energy being back at work. I really love what I do and who I am around.

7. The new school that I will be at this year is still under construction. They keep saying it will be ready for the 22nd when kids start, but I am getting more and more sure that it won't be ready until then! It is so frustrating, but at the same time it stops me from taking my job so seriously.

8. I am part of a group that is starting a new class on Wednesday nights at church. I am so excited about it. We are going to fellowship and eat at the beginning and then have a time of uplifting worship. It is nice to be excited about Wednesdays again.

9. I learned how to make hair bows. I know for most of you crafty people out there you are thinking, "that is so easy". Clearly you have not met me. I am horrible at things like this, but I have made Carley hair bows. Infact, I made 4 hairbows the other day for the price of buying one!

I have other things to post, but blogger won't let me post pictures. Oh well, I will do more next week.

Hope all is well with you.

I survived

Today was Carley's first day of day care. I always knew it would make me sad to leave. I figured I would drive off with the whimsical tear glistening on my cheek. Instead, I cried. I cried and cried and cried and cried. Man, I didn't think it would hurt so bad. I read one time that being a mom means your heart walks around in someone else's body. I felt that today. My heart was with Carley.

Carley did good. She loves Granny (the sweet lady who keeps her) and enjoyed watching other kids. I just think it was overwhelming for her to be gone from me for so long with all new kids around her.

Being a working mom is a blessing and I enjoy my job so much. I was so glad to see Carley when it was time to pick her up and tonight she and I had the best evening just playing and rocking. I have said it before, I have the best of both worlds because I have a job that I love and a family I love coming home to each day. It is just amazing the overflow of emotions you have when you leave your child. Is it weird that I just want to strap her on my back and tote her around with me for the next 18 years?

10 Years...

Wow, this weekend was my 10 year High School Reunion. I wasn't going to go because I was chicken. Friday night some of my HS friends called and were asking why I wasn't coming and giving me a hard time because I live in town and wasn't going and they came in from other states. Point made so Saturday I sucked it up and went. We did a tour of good old Lubbock High Saturday morning then a picnic at the park. That night some of us ended up going to dinner. It was good to see so many. Here are some things that struck me....

1. People are sweet. It is so true. It was great to see how happy we all were for eachother. All of our lives look very different. It is interesting to me. But, we are all so happy that the others got the lives they wanted.

2. 10 years is a long time. Over 80 % of the people there are either doctors, engineers, or lawyers. Granted, I went to a high school that is known for academics and few schools in the state can touch us in the number of National Merit Finalists, SAT scores, and acceptance to prestigious universities, but still knowing that the girl I sat next to in Biology is now a Pediatric Surgeon, our class president is a white collar crime political attorney in DC and living 2 blocks from the white house, or the guy that made our contraband unofficial senior shirts can now deliver children blows my mind.

3. There are a lot of gay/lesbian/bisexual people that I graduated with and even a guy who had some surgery and is now a girl. Because I live in Lubbock, I forget that sometimes. I was reminded this weekend what a sheltered city I live in and how rare it is to be open about that here.

4. There is something special about seeing people you were kids with having kids. It was great to play with some of my friends' children and see what great parents they are now. It was fun hearing the girl I was in Kindergarten with talking about her son starting kindergarten this fall. Wow.

5. Time heals so much. I can remember classmates going through traumatic divorces of their parents, giving up children for adoption, losing loved ones, and a million life altering moments. It is amazing what they look like 10 years down the road and how they have moved on from it all. People really are so resilient and I firmly believe that God is there through it all.

6. Faith...so many lost their faith. It broke my heart. Friends that were active in youth groups and churches then are not now and it made me sad. I wondered what happened and where it all changed. At the same time, I have so much faith and hope that they will come in contact with Christ's love again.

7. Change happens. Next year, LHS has an enrollment of over 2400! That is a lot for Lubbock area. A LOT! I can't believe it. There were 1500 when I was there and now there are 2400. The halls are one way too. What is that? The gymnastics gym is now the library, the library is computer rooms, and so on and so forth. The world is an ever changing place and schools are no exception.

8. Some things never change. The auditorium seats are still uncomfortable, the halls still smell like school, the pictures hanging on the wall are still there, and it is still the place where I have so many memories.

I know this post was tedious to most of you. Some of you out there went to LHS so you maybe understand more, some of you hit your HS reunion this year too and maybe you sympathize. Either way, it was a good weekend of remembering some of the people who saw you through some great moments and some lousy ones. Either way, "once a Westerner, always a Westerner".

To Ebay or not to Ebay, that is the ????

I enjoy shopping Ebay and do it somewhat often. How can you not love ebay?

Well, I am wondering if you have ever sold anything on ebay? Is it hard? What profit does Ebay get? Have you ever had any negative experiences with it? Is it time consuming?

Why the ebay questions....Well, I am currently the highest bidder on an elephant lovey. Meet Carley's BEST friend, Ely Fant. Carley and Ely take all of their naps together. He is very much a necessity at bed time. Well, now that Carley is starting a home day care, I want a "back up" that I can leave there. I am so afraid that when we are rushing out the door, I will forget Ely and Carley will have even more trouble napping. I have been to Target several times looking for another Ely. I have been online and no luck. Finally, I find another Ely Fant on Ebay. Guess how much I am currently bidding on an $8.00 lovey....$51.00. YEAH, I am crazy. However Carley is more crazy about Ely.

So here is my second question if the first doesn't apply to you....what is the craziest thing you have ever spent a ridiculous amount of money on out of desperation??

Side Note....I got out bid. PLEASE be on the lookout for this little lovey at your Targets and other places that have the "Just One Year" Carter's brand. If you find it, I will pay you BIG for him. HELP! We are desperate!