Bucket Filler
Saturday, October 31, 2009
What are you doing to be a friend to others?
You will only have friends if you are friendly.
You will only have friends if you are friendly.
Today, go out of your way to be friendly to someone new.
Random randomness and then some tunes
Friday, October 30, 2009
I was trying to find a good Halloween quote for today's random 10, but all I could find were silly poems. Then I ran across this 16 scariest lines from movies. I have to be honest here... I recognize one line... the Sixth Sense one. I
Which I think really puts a kink in Jefe's style. He loves scary movies and haunted houses. I hate them. I've only been to a haunted house once and I got so scared that I literally laid down on the floor in the middle of the haunted house--in the fetal position-- and cried. They had to get a manager type person to help walk me out. With my date. Yeah. Can you say Good times? (and no second date)
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I do enjoy, however, trick or treating with the kids and the consumption of candy. It really is the beginning of the end for me. I am the one pushing my kids to go to "just one more house", cause I mean, who doesn't like free candy? Umm... me.
I loves me some candy.
At my house we have this nifty little thing called the "mommy tax". I get to rifle through their bags and pick out my favorites. Then they can eat whatever they want for two days. Then everything goes into a jumbo bowl for the entire family to enjoy (this stops the fighting of he/she is eating my candy) and that lasts for another week, and then I toss it all. If I don't, I will eat it all. And, we all know that Halloween is just the beginning of the food festivals.
I find Halloween a fun holiday. I LOVE to dress up in crazy costumes. But, I also find it an interesting study on people. People who are willing to dress up are willing to look silly, or have fun. People, IMO, that don't want to dress up are ones that take themselves just a little to serious. Life is meant to be enjoyed and to have fun.
Really, Halloween is the only day of the year where we as parents not only allow, but strongly encourage wearing strange clothes (sometimes what would be inappropriate in normal situations), talking to strangers and taking candy from people we don't know. It's quite the juxtaposition, don't you think?
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We have the pig flu over here. Thing 1 and Moxie are quite sick. It's been a little disconcerting for me. I have done absolutely nothing except hold Moxie and listen to Thing 1 moan for the last week. When I'm not participating in the moan fest and pacing with Moxie, I'm furiously trying to clean where ever they have been--lysoling like a mad man-- to keep the pigs at bay.
Yes. It's a version of hell. This is the first time Moxie has been sick. I'm pretty lucky in that regard. She isn't all that bad of a patient either. I just can't be out of her line of sight or she freaks out. So I have a new appendage. I hope she will amputate from me once she is feeling better. Cause this totally blows.
Luckily, I've already had it. I know how craptastic they are feeling. Death certainly would feel better than this horrid flu. So, I am more sympathetic than I would be if I hadn't had the pig flu. Does that make a bad Mother? Probably.
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Last week, Thing 1 and I were driving somewhere and I had the radio set to a station that was playing 80's ballads. It was a blast driving around singing at the top of my lungs all those tacky love songs from the 80's. The best one? Richard Marx's "I'll be Right here waiting for you". I started doing the sign language to the song. Yup. I know how to sign the entire song in sign language.
Why?
Because when I was a cheesy seventeen year old, I had a boyfriend that was leaving on a Mormon mission. I wasn't going to get to see or talk to him for 2 years. My friend had a boyfriend leaving at the same time too so we decided we wanted to be able to sing/sign them a message that was "profound".
We took a sign language class and learned how to sign this entire song and we sang/signed it to our boyfriends.
I was telling this story to Thing 1, completely lost in the memory of it all when she said: "You took a class to learn how to sign this stupid song to your boyfriend that was leaving on a mission? Holy Crap Mom. You were a dork-wad. That's HOURS of your life you are never. getting. back."
{screeching sound}
And I was immediately brought back to reality by a fourteen year old pointing out how utterly ridiculous my friend and I looked to the rest of the world.
I guess I'm glad I didn't show her what the sign for my name was.
(me giving myself a shot in the arm with a letter D. As in Diet Coke)
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In my various Internet surfing I have seen "Ad's" for Mormon's in weird places. Yahoo email Banner Ad's. Site meter Banner Ads. Project play list chat window Ads. It's sort of exciting to see the church being so progressive rather than how they were 15 years ago. When Jefe and I were first married I remember our Bishop getting up in our university ward telling the congregation to "STAY OFF THE INTERNET!" It's evil and of the devil.
I love seeing the churches Banner Ad's all over the place. It is exciting and I'm glad they are embracing technology rather than trying to teach us all to be afraid of it.
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Thing 2 and I put together a little Halloween play list for you. Our criteria for making the cut to our list? It had to make Moxie dance. If she danced, then we added it to our play list. We stopped at 15 songs because that's when Moxie decided she was bored and went to find "Ya-ya" (thing3).
This is our version of Random 10 today. Even though its not all that random, play it away and dance with your peeps today! Link up if you post your random thoughts today, or your random 1o songs from ANY play list (including your computer!)
Have a great Halloween and get lots of candy! Keep an eye out for us.. We'll be the FBI agent, Elephant, Cowgirl and Dragon. If you see us, we expect 2 handfuls of candy.
Ummkaythanx.
Catch ya on the flip side!
Bucket Filler
Friday, October 30, 2009
Eating out is the best!
Today, take someone out to lunch for no special reason... Other than you can.
Today, take someone out to lunch for no special reason... Other than you can.
Bucket Filler
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Most women are longing to feel paradise here on earth. Women who read do. Everything you have ever read, loved and remembered is now part of your consciousness. What is once cherished can never perish. When a line from a book sinks into your mind, it is your true self talking to you.What is she trying to trying to tell you?Today, buy a good book and discover the joy of reading.
Bucket Filler
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
There must be more to life than having everything. - Maurice Sendak
Yes. I'm sure there is, however, the material girl in me has a hard time remembering that. Today, take the time to put away your wants. Buy a small gift for someone else (not your kids or spouse) and give it to them. When they ask you what its for, say “just because”.
Tuesday's Trailers
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
What could be better? Hugh
Timothy Hutton and an Australian accent? Oh my mighty yum-yum!
Ten things I may have said this week. Or not.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
1. In case you were wondering, here is your proof that I totally have GPS in my uterus.
2. Being stupid is a privilege and some people totally abuse it.
3. If Facebook is so freaking stupid, why am I addicted to it?
4. When did my children get possessed by Satan and can I rent a Priest for an exorcism?
5. If I you use one more cup today, I'm going to make you drink from the hose.
6. I love getting new hair product. It's like crack for hair.
7. I totally have a testimony of the Law of Attraction, and I know it's true.
8. This carpet looks like someone was murdered on it. Welcome to our murder room.
9. Who ever invented the word "MOOOooooommmmm" should be flogged by a million children screaming it at the top of their lungs.
10. People like you who say their kids never fight and they hold hands and sing kum-bah-yah all the live long day is what makes people like me want to blow their brains out.
2. Being stupid is a privilege and some people totally abuse it.
3. If Facebook is so freaking stupid, why am I addicted to it?
4. When did my children get possessed by Satan and can I rent a Priest for an exorcism?
5. If I you use one more cup today, I'm going to make you drink from the hose.
6. I love getting new hair product. It's like crack for hair.
7. I totally have a testimony of the Law of Attraction, and I know it's true.
8. This carpet looks like someone was murdered on it. Welcome to our murder room.
9. Who ever invented the word "MOOOooooommmmm" should be flogged by a million children screaming it at the top of their lungs.
10. People like you who say their kids never fight and they hold hands and sing kum-bah-yah all the live long day is what makes people like me want to blow their brains out.
Or not.
Bucket Filler
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
While out driving today notice how manypeople are trying to merge in front of you...
And then let them.
Actual Conversation
Monday, October 26, 2009
Thing 1: What are you DOING?
Me: Dancing!
Thing 1: That's dancing?
Me: Yeah. I have some pretty sweet dance moves, don't I?
Thing 1: Uhhh. No. You look like you're having a seizure.
Me: No I don't. These were sweet moves, back in the day.
Thing 1: Yeah, if you're having a seizure. Jeeze, Mom. The 80's called. They want their dance moves back.
Me: Dancing!
Thing 1: That's dancing?
Me: Yeah. I have some pretty sweet dance moves, don't I?
Thing 1: Uhhh. No. You look like you're having a seizure.
Me: No I don't. These were sweet moves, back in the day.
Thing 1: Yeah, if you're having a seizure. Jeeze, Mom. The 80's called. They want their dance moves back.
Whatev.
Talk to the hand, cuz the face don't care!
Talk to the hand, cuz the face don't care!
Bucket Filler
Monday, October 26, 2009
Let us then be up and doing
with a heart for any fate;
Still achieving still pursuing,
learn to labor and to wait.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Being up and doing will lift your spirits, and others. It is what makes dreams come true.
Today, “let us be up and doing...” something.
I know what I will be doing. What will you be doing?
Sunday Devotional
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Bucket Filler
Sunday, October 25, 2009
"Our rising generation is worthy of our best efforts to support and strengthen them in their journey to adulthood. . . . In every action we take, in every place we go, with every Latter-day Saint young person we meet, we need to have an increased awareness of the need for strengthening, nurturing, and being an influence for good in their lives" - Ronald A Rasband
Do you know any teenagers?
They really ARE the rising generation.
They have a lot of pressures on them,
but overall they want to be good,
and to do good.
Today, write a quick note to a teenager you might know -- not your own teen-- and take it to them with a plate of treats. It will mean a lot to that teen to know that an adult took notice of them. It could make a BIG difference!
Do you know any teenagers?They really ARE the rising generation.
They have a lot of pressures on them,
but overall they want to be good,
and to do good.
Today, write a quick note to a teenager you might know -- not your own teen-- and take it to them with a plate of treats. It will mean a lot to that teen to know that an adult took notice of them. It could make a BIG difference!
Lost in Translation
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Why yes I am, why do you ask?
Hot Dang! I know where I'm going on a little vacay! I'll fit right in!
NASTY! Poor little Fido!
This one needs no caption...
Seriously?
Well duh!
Because its COLD.
Is it a Ninja yo-yo?
In a grocery store? Seriously. Get a room!
And make it speedy too!
Bucket Filler
Saturday, October 24, 2009
To Jefe
Friday, October 23, 2009
Bucket Filler
Friday, October 23, 2009
Nothing says Autumn as loudly as a Football Game does! When I see the sun setting on a chilly October Friday night, I get an unusual desire to attend football games. It doesn't really matter if its college or high school... I just want to be there, eating a nasty hot dog and hear the smashing of football pads.
Tonight, attend your local high school football game. Its a kick to do with your kids! They will think they've died and gone to heaven. Unless they're teenagers... then they'll just die. (mission accomplished, right?!)
Random randomness and then some tunes
Friday, October 23, 2009
When I was born I was so surprised I didn't talk for a year and a half. -Gracie Allen (1906 - 1964)
1. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
2. I've Got A Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
3. Just Another Day - Oingo Boingo
4. Crazier - The Pale Fountain
5. Strength - Alarm
6. Sweet Pea - Amos Lee
7. Don't Wanna Be Like That - Joe Jackson
8. Beautiful Calm Driving - Sia
9. Die Alone - Ingrid Michaelson
10. Photograph - Def Leppard
Bonus: You Get What You Give - New Radicals
Moxie has started talking, and it's hilarious. When she's mad, she will yell "MOMMY" then proceed to speak Moxie-ese. Cracks us all up, which in turn makes her more mad. She has words and phrases she uses and it melts my heart whenever I hear her jibber-jabbering away.
Just for posterity's sake, I need to immortalize the words she uses right now, at eighteen months. (and now that I'm trying to think of them, I can't. I'll just be adding to this as I remember)
Tank-ooo - Thank you
S'go - Lets go
Daddy
Ya-ya - Thing 3 (for reals. That's what she calls her. isn't that the BEST nickname?)
Boppy - binky
side - Outside
S'dat - who's that
narney - barney
NO
Yeah
uh-huh
Kay
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Facebook is mocking me. I know they are. They are sitting in their little facebook room, watching me try to log on. Watching me growl when it tells me "down for temporary site maintenance". Watching me utter a few curse words when it says "your profile is temporarily unavailable. retry in a few minutes." Watching my head spin when I still can't log in.
Then, when I finally do log in there they are, watching me freakout because it tells me I have a big fat ZERO friends. Yet people are still able to comment on my stuff. But I can't comment on my stuff cause I'm not authorized. I can't chat cause I'm not authorized. I can't look at any of the people commenting on my profile cause I'm not authorized and I can't update my profile, cause I'm not authorized.
Well, authorize this facebook.
Seriously. It's making my blood pressure sky-rocket, which is totally stupid. I don't get what the heck is going on.
Stop taunting me Facebook. Seriously. If I have to listen to Thing 1 scream because all three of the computers are "freaking broken" I'm going to scream.
Get it together Facebook, get it together!
*****
I have been in picture heaven this past week. Everything around me is full of rich, deep fall colors. I have been getting some amazing shots this week, and can't wait to post them.
This time of year is my absolute FAVORITE time of year. I love seeing the colors, and the changes. I love the crisp morning air, and breezy afternoons. I love that I can have my windows open and the freshness it gives my house.
When I was a missionary for my church, I served in Central Washington--the heart of Apple Country. My last area was Chelan Washington. It was the coolest place... they had a boat dock at the church (which was right on the Lake) and some of the members took their boat to church because that was faster than driving around the entire lake. Cool huh?
I was sent there in October and I fell in love. The apples were done being harvested, the migrant workers were moving on and the rich colors of gold and red were everywhere. I would have been happy to just wander around all the orchards taking photos.
Chelan is on this amazing lake, so not only did you have the rich fall colors, but in the mornings, you would see steam rising off the Lake. It was some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. Someday, I would really like to take my family back there to see where I lived.
Fall.
I really do wish it could be like this all the time.
*****
When I was a missionary, I remember vividly this one particular morning... like it happened only yesterday. On that morning, I remember looking out my window (which faced an enormous orchard) and I saw this man and woman walking with their dogs. They had a boxer, an old English sheep dog, a golden retriever, a Scottish terrier and some other dog that I didn't know the breed. I watched them for some time, the dogs and this couple. I found myself thinking that's what I want when I'm old. An orchard. A companion and lots of dogs.
I've got the boxer.
I'm not a farmer in the least. I have no idea what I would do with an apple orchard, but I want one. BAD. It really is one of my secret dreams.
Not some little silly one in my backyard, but the real deal apple orchard. One where the migrant workers have their shacks in and come yearly to pick my apples. One where I actually have someone clamoring for my apples and a local apple warehouse.
Yes, It's true.
I want to be an apple farmer and have 5 dogs. And, in the fall I want to walk with Jefe through the orchard on a Saturday morning, with the dogs. I want to smell the smoke from the neighbors burning their rubbish, and see my dogs playing in the leaves. I want to hear the distant humm of a chain saw, and the laughing of children running through the orchard playing in the leaves. I want to hear the din of Spanish being spoken by the workers who are packing up to move on to the next crop to harvest. That's what I want. My life to be this... a permanent type of Chelan Fall.
I wonder if I can buy that kind of life on Ebay?
*****
I think my kids may be a little "slow" (in an effort to be more PC). Why? Because every freaking time I get on the telephone, they think that's the time to start telling me about their day. Or ask me "important 'things' ". Seriously. I was on a pretty important phone call yesterday, and my girls were acting like the spawn of Satan. I know the woman on the other end of the phone was thinking What the crap? Her kids are younger than mine, and yet I never heard from them once. My kids? I was constantly having to shoo them away. Hide in the bathroom. Pull them off from fighting with one another.
Spawn of Satan I tell you.
Which made me think... Does that mean I'm Satan's Whore?
*****
So many people have been talking about the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris. I have to admit, I was a little skittish because they've made the books into an HBO series... and from what I've heard (cause I don't do HBO) is its nasty. Nasty vampires.
My other hangup was the fact that I really hated the whole Twilight saga. Ugh. Edward grosses me out... and Bella. Don't even get me started on Bella. She's a weak, mindless girl. I hated how it was written for teens, yet grown, middle-aged women were fawning over Edward. There were Team-Edward and Team-Jacob shirts even.
If grown middle-aged men were fawning over a female character in a book like the women who read the twilight books I think that without hesitation, women would have no problem calling the men "dirty old men." So, what's the difference? Why can women do it, but not men? Why the double standard?
Anyway. Sookie Stackhouse.
I am surprised to admit that I like them. They're not a book I would recommend reading in your book club with all the members of your church congregation. But, if you want mindless fluff? Give the series a whirl.
*****
We are heading to the mountains for a little R&R. It should be nice. I have downloaded about 10 instant scrapbook kits that are already made (about 8 pages each)... and I intend to do a scrapbook for Thing 3--or Ya Ya as Moxie calls her. I want to give it to her for Christmas, since she only has 1 page done. That's my plan.
Once I get hers done, I plan on using the premade templates to make Moxie a book for her 2nd birthday. Can you believe that? She's going to be two.
Sigh. Makes me sad.
*****
Have a grand weekend. I know I will! Did you post your random thoughts? Link up so we can read yours and see what you're listening to!
Just for posterity's sake, I need to immortalize the words she uses right now, at eighteen months. (and now that I'm trying to think of them, I can't. I'll just be adding to this as I remember)
Tank-ooo - Thank you
S'go - Lets go
Daddy
Ya-ya - Thing 3 (for reals. That's what she calls her. isn't that the BEST nickname?)
Boppy - binky
side - Outside
S'dat - who's that
narney - barney
NO
Yeah
uh-huh
Kay
*****
Facebook is mocking me. I know they are. They are sitting in their little facebook room, watching me try to log on. Watching me growl when it tells me "down for temporary site maintenance". Watching me utter a few curse words when it says "your profile is temporarily unavailable. retry in a few minutes." Watching my head spin when I still can't log in.
Then, when I finally do log in there they are, watching me freakout because it tells me I have a big fat ZERO friends. Yet people are still able to comment on my stuff. But I can't comment on my stuff cause I'm not authorized. I can't chat cause I'm not authorized. I can't look at any of the people commenting on my profile cause I'm not authorized and I can't update my profile, cause I'm not authorized.
Well, authorize this facebook.
Seriously. It's making my blood pressure sky-rocket, which is totally stupid. I don't get what the heck is going on.
Stop taunting me Facebook. Seriously. If I have to listen to Thing 1 scream because all three of the computers are "freaking broken" I'm going to scream.
Get it together Facebook, get it together!
*****
I have been in picture heaven this past week. Everything around me is full of rich, deep fall colors. I have been getting some amazing shots this week, and can't wait to post them.
This time of year is my absolute FAVORITE time of year. I love seeing the colors, and the changes. I love the crisp morning air, and breezy afternoons. I love that I can have my windows open and the freshness it gives my house.
When I was a missionary for my church, I served in Central Washington--the heart of Apple Country. My last area was Chelan Washington. It was the coolest place... they had a boat dock at the church (which was right on the Lake) and some of the members took their boat to church because that was faster than driving around the entire lake. Cool huh?
I was sent there in October and I fell in love. The apples were done being harvested, the migrant workers were moving on and the rich colors of gold and red were everywhere. I would have been happy to just wander around all the orchards taking photos.
Chelan is on this amazing lake, so not only did you have the rich fall colors, but in the mornings, you would see steam rising off the Lake. It was some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen. Someday, I would really like to take my family back there to see where I lived.
Fall.
I really do wish it could be like this all the time.
*****
When I was a missionary, I remember vividly this one particular morning... like it happened only yesterday. On that morning, I remember looking out my window (which faced an enormous orchard) and I saw this man and woman walking with their dogs. They had a boxer, an old English sheep dog, a golden retriever, a Scottish terrier and some other dog that I didn't know the breed. I watched them for some time, the dogs and this couple. I found myself thinking that's what I want when I'm old. An orchard. A companion and lots of dogs.
I've got the boxer.
I'm not a farmer in the least. I have no idea what I would do with an apple orchard, but I want one. BAD. It really is one of my secret dreams.
Not some little silly one in my backyard, but the real deal apple orchard. One where the migrant workers have their shacks in and come yearly to pick my apples. One where I actually have someone clamoring for my apples and a local apple warehouse.
Yes, It's true.
I want to be an apple farmer and have 5 dogs. And, in the fall I want to walk with Jefe through the orchard on a Saturday morning, with the dogs. I want to smell the smoke from the neighbors burning their rubbish, and see my dogs playing in the leaves. I want to hear the distant humm of a chain saw, and the laughing of children running through the orchard playing in the leaves. I want to hear the din of Spanish being spoken by the workers who are packing up to move on to the next crop to harvest. That's what I want. My life to be this... a permanent type of Chelan Fall.
I wonder if I can buy that kind of life on Ebay?
*****
I think my kids may be a little "slow" (in an effort to be more PC). Why? Because every freaking time I get on the telephone, they think that's the time to start telling me about their day. Or ask me "important 'things' ". Seriously. I was on a pretty important phone call yesterday, and my girls were acting like the spawn of Satan. I know the woman on the other end of the phone was thinking What the crap? Her kids are younger than mine, and yet I never heard from them once. My kids? I was constantly having to shoo them away. Hide in the bathroom. Pull them off from fighting with one another.
Spawn of Satan I tell you.
Which made me think... Does that mean I'm Satan's Whore?
*****
So many people have been talking about the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris. I have to admit, I was a little skittish because they've made the books into an HBO series... and from what I've heard (cause I don't do HBO) is its nasty. Nasty vampires.
My other hangup was the fact that I really hated the whole Twilight saga. Ugh. Edward grosses me out... and Bella. Don't even get me started on Bella. She's a weak, mindless girl. I hated how it was written for teens, yet grown, middle-aged women were fawning over Edward. There were Team-Edward and Team-Jacob shirts even.
If grown middle-aged men were fawning over a female character in a book like the women who read the twilight books I think that without hesitation, women would have no problem calling the men "dirty old men." So, what's the difference? Why can women do it, but not men? Why the double standard?
Anyway. Sookie Stackhouse.
I am surprised to admit that I like them. They're not a book I would recommend reading in your book club with all the members of your church congregation. But, if you want mindless fluff? Give the series a whirl.
*****
We are heading to the mountains for a little R&R. It should be nice. I have downloaded about 10 instant scrapbook kits that are already made (about 8 pages each)... and I intend to do a scrapbook for Thing 3--or Ya Ya as Moxie calls her. I want to give it to her for Christmas, since she only has 1 page done. That's my plan.
Once I get hers done, I plan on using the premade templates to make Moxie a book for her 2nd birthday. Can you believe that? She's going to be two.
Sigh. Makes me sad.
*****
Have a grand weekend. I know I will! Did you post your random thoughts? Link up so we can read yours and see what you're listening to!
Catch ya on the flip side!
1. True Colors - Cyndi Lauper
2. I've Got A Feeling - Black Eyed Peas
3. Just Another Day - Oingo Boingo
4. Crazier - The Pale Fountain
5. Strength - Alarm
6. Sweet Pea - Amos Lee
7. Don't Wanna Be Like That - Joe Jackson
8. Beautiful Calm Driving - Sia
9. Die Alone - Ingrid Michaelson
10. Photograph - Def Leppard
Bonus: You Get What You Give - New Radicals
Bucket Filler
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Have you ever been reverse Trick or Treating? Its a blast! You bring the treats, and when you ring the doorbell, you give them the treats!Today, go reverse trick or treating. It will make someone's day to get a treat... just because!
Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Bucket Filler
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Bubble baths aren't just kids anymore. Have you taken one recently? When I'm feeling really bad you can find me in my tub... soaking away my sorrows. (its better than drowning them, right?)Tonight, take a bubble bath. Turn the lights off, light a candle or two and soak away your knots. I promise, you will feel so.much.better. when you are done!
Tuesdays Trailers
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Come and visit me please!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
I'm over here today.
Yeah, it's my other site, but I wanted to cache in on the coolness of being a guest poster over there... So I pulled some of my favorite posts and submitted them to the Guest Post Editor. (I followed protocol. Besides, who doesn't want an editor to edit their stuff? Totally ME!)
Come on over and come join me, please!
Bucket Filler
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
The Mums are blooming. Have you noticed?
They are so beautiful, and some of my favorite fall colors!
Today, go to the nursery and buy 2 small mum plants. One to give away to someone whom you think needs it and the other to keep in your kitchen. It will brighten both of your days!
They are so beautiful, and some of my favorite fall colors!
Today, go to the nursery and buy 2 small mum plants. One to give away to someone whom you think needs it and the other to keep in your kitchen. It will brighten both of your days!
Oh. Em. Gee.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Just in case you were wondering what I was going to be doing this Sunday... Let me tell you. Watching This.
Praise Allah!
Halle-FREAKING-lujah!
The tickets were only a mere $250! Me thinks this is better seat... watching in my jammies!
(at least that's what I'll tell myself when I'm sitting there wishing I was really there!)
Worlds Cutest Baby responds to win
Monday, October 19, 2009
Well, Moxie won the cutest baby contest! She had 22% of the votes. That's pretty good, if I do say so myself, and I'm not biased or anything either!I always knew she was the worlds cutest baby, and now I have bragging rights to prove it! I thought it appropriate to interview our little winner, and see what she had to say about her biggest achievement yet.
Me: So, Moxie, did you know you won the cutest baby contest?
Moxie: Gasp! (pulls adorable little shocked face!)
Me: You did! What do you think about that?
Moxie: Yeah. Cuuuuttteee?!
Me: Yes baby girl, You are the cutest baby on the whole of planet earth!
Moxie: Oh. Tou-tou?
Me: You want me to turn on Ratatouille? OK. Anything for the cutest baby on the face of the whole planet!
Moxie: Tank-ooo! {signs Thank You}
Me: So, Mox. What is going to be your platform, as the worlds cutest baby?Moxie: {Blinks worlds longest eyelashes}
Me: Are you going to stand up against the globalization of the No Binky Zone?
Moxie: Boppy? Boppy! {signs the More sign} BOPPY!
Me: {Crap! Why'd I have to mention the dumb boppy?!}
Moxie: MOM!! BOPPY! {crazily signing More} BOPPY!
Me: Fine. Here's the dumb boppy.
Moxie: {signs thank you with the dumb boppy in her mouth}
Me: OK. So, you're the worlds cutest baby, Moxie. Where do you think you will go from here?
Moxie: {muffled talking}
Me: Take your boppy out if you're going to talk.
Moxie: {Signs eat}
Me: Take your boppy out to talk
Moxie: {throws boppy down} Mommy! Cheese? Cheese? {signs eat} Cheese!
Me: You want some cheese to eat while you watch Ratatouille? OK, baby doll! Here you go.
Moxie: Tank-Oooo! {signs Thank you}
Me: Moxie, do you even care that you won the cutest baby contest?
Moxie: {shakes her head} Noooo.
Well then. You have it from the mouth of the winner. She loves Ratatouille, eating cheese and her boppy's. She's a happy camper. The worlds cutest-baby-happy-camper!
(Thanks everyone who voted!)
Bucket Filler
Monday, October 19, 2009
Today, lay in the grass with someone you love and see what kind of magical shapes you can make out of the clouds. Use your imagination... You might be surprised to see that you still have one!
Sunday Devotional
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Bucket Filler
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Knowledge without labor is profitless. Knowledge with labor is genius. -Gordon B. Hinckley
There is that old saying: "Knowledge is power" and its true. What do you believe verses what you know? Today, write down what it is you believe verses know. Then, decide what needs to happen to turn your belief into knowledge.
Bucket Filler
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Today, pack a picnic and go outside and eat it with the ones you love. You can go to the mountains, the beach, or the park... anywhere that's outside where you can enjoy your meal. It may be the last time you can do that for a while, so ENJOY!
Random randomness and then some tunes
Friday, October 16, 2009
Vote early and vote often. - Al Capone (1899 - 1947)
There is still time to vote for Moxie. She's ahead of the game, but seriously? Only like 1/4 of my readers have voted. People! Moxie has the magic mojo to make your wildest dreams come true. If she's gonna win, lets win BIG!
Go vote.
Please.
And thank you.
*****
I had a huge list of things I was getting all random about in my car. Then in a fit of cleanliness, I cleaned my car. Apparently, I threw away my list of random stuff. I'm totally bummed too, because I had some great random crap on there!
*****
When do you do your best writing?
Me? It's when I'm in the car, driving my kids all over tar-nation. That's when I come up with my post ideas, and I formulate my beginning sentence. Once I have that beginning sentence, everything else seems to just flow. I usually carry a notebook in my car so that when I'm stopped at stoplights I can write down the ideas that I get.
Some of my best posts have been written while I was driving hither and yon. What about you?
*****
Christmas is going to be a breeze this year. I figured out today what I'm giving mine and Jefe's parents. I also figured out what my sisters and Jefe's siblings are getting. Thank you Internet for making my Christmas shopping experience easy and stress free.
(Don't worry. My sister told me what she wanted, and Jefe's clan doesn't read my blog!)
Have you even started thinking about Christmas yet? There's seventy days until the Ho-Ho man arrives. That's 70 days folks!
Did I stress you out?
You're Welcome!
*****
When we lived in Illinois, our Pre-K and K program was the best in the state. I'm not just saying that either. We had a phenomenal school district! The entire district sent all the pre-K and Kindergartners to the same school-- it was dreamy! My kids THRIVED at that school!
They also had a program through the school district for babies 18-4yrs that you attend twice a week. It was learning through "play" with the parents. They would sing songs, play with toys, read stories and have a snack. It was only 1 hour at the local library. We attended religiously!
It was through those two programs that I was introduced to Jim Gill. He is an incredible musician that is specifically for children. He sings the best songs for kids-- they make ME want to shake my bon-bon! He has a bunch of albums, but these two are my favorite.
Seriously? If one more telemarketer for "The Fraternal Order of Police" calls, I think I may pull a Linda Blair. Take me off your list. Don't tell me "You sound like a nice lady who wants to donate lots of money" that only pisses me off and makes me hang up on you.
I'll only donate money when I want to, not because you sweet talk me.
*****
Have a great weekend folks. We lost our football game last weekend, so we'll be having our first football free weekend in months. I'm not sure what we're going to do with ourselves.
Maybe weed the yard or something crazy like that. Who knows.
1. City of Blinding Lights - U2
2. Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight - Amos Lee
3. Bone Tired - Gomez
4. Vanilla Twilight - Owl City
5. The Girl You Lost to Cocaine - Sia
6. Good Thing - Patty Larkin
7. Who Says - John Mayer
8. Slice - Five for Fighting
9. Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw
10. Mayberry - Rascal Flatts
Bonus: Here Comes Goodbye - Rascal Flatts
There is still time to vote for Moxie. She's ahead of the game, but seriously? Only like 1/4 of my readers have voted. People! Moxie has the magic mojo to make your wildest dreams come true. If she's gonna win, lets win BIG!
Go vote.
Please.
And thank you.
*****
I had a huge list of things I was getting all random about in my car. Then in a fit of cleanliness, I cleaned my car. Apparently, I threw away my list of random stuff. I'm totally bummed too, because I had some great random crap on there!
*****
When do you do your best writing?
Me? It's when I'm in the car, driving my kids all over tar-nation. That's when I come up with my post ideas, and I formulate my beginning sentence. Once I have that beginning sentence, everything else seems to just flow. I usually carry a notebook in my car so that when I'm stopped at stoplights I can write down the ideas that I get.
Some of my best posts have been written while I was driving hither and yon. What about you?
*****
Christmas is going to be a breeze this year. I figured out today what I'm giving mine and Jefe's parents. I also figured out what my sisters and Jefe's siblings are getting. Thank you Internet for making my Christmas shopping experience easy and stress free.
(Don't worry. My sister told me what she wanted, and Jefe's clan doesn't read my blog!)
Have you even started thinking about Christmas yet? There's seventy days until the Ho-Ho man arrives. That's 70 days folks!
Did I stress you out?
You're Welcome!
*****
When we lived in Illinois, our Pre-K and K program was the best in the state. I'm not just saying that either. We had a phenomenal school district! The entire district sent all the pre-K and Kindergartners to the same school-- it was dreamy! My kids THRIVED at that school!
They also had a program through the school district for babies 18-4yrs that you attend twice a week. It was learning through "play" with the parents. They would sing songs, play with toys, read stories and have a snack. It was only 1 hour at the local library. We attended religiously!
It was through those two programs that I was introduced to Jim Gill. He is an incredible musician that is specifically for children. He sings the best songs for kids-- they make ME want to shake my bon-bon! He has a bunch of albums, but these two are my favorite.
I had totally forgotten about Jim until I went to the library this week, and saw someone returning his CD. Boy howdy, I snatched that puppy up quicker than you can say "Alabama, Mississippi"! Thing 3 and Moxie have had a blast dancing around our house singing there versions of these songs.
I actually enjoy listening to these CDs-- which is saying a lot. Typically I loathe kid music, but not these ones. AND. I'm not getting one thing from saying this. I just wanted you to know about a great artist that not only your kids will enjoy listening to, but you will too.
*****
I actually enjoy listening to these CDs-- which is saying a lot. Typically I loathe kid music, but not these ones. AND. I'm not getting one thing from saying this. I just wanted you to know about a great artist that not only your kids will enjoy listening to, but you will too.
*****
I'll only donate money when I want to, not because you sweet talk me.
*****
Have a great weekend folks. We lost our football game last weekend, so we'll be having our first football free weekend in months. I'm not sure what we're going to do with ourselves.
Maybe weed the yard or something crazy like that. Who knows.
Catch ya on the flip-side!
1. City of Blinding Lights - U2
2. Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight - Amos Lee
3. Bone Tired - Gomez
4. Vanilla Twilight - Owl City
5. The Girl You Lost to Cocaine - Sia
6. Good Thing - Patty Larkin
7. Who Says - John Mayer
8. Slice - Five for Fighting
9. Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw
10. Mayberry - Rascal Flatts
Bonus: Here Comes Goodbye - Rascal Flatts
Bucket Filler
Friday, October 16, 2009
My garbage day is Fridays. Last week, while I was taking my garbage out, I noticed that my neighbors hadn't taken their garbage out to the curb... So I did it for them. No expectation of anything in return, I just pulled the garbage cans out to the curb. Then after the garbage girl had come, I hauled them back up to their garage. It felt GREAT and I never said one thing to them about it. (until now)
Today (or on your garbage day) haul your neighbors garbage cans back to their garage. I promise, it really will make you feel great!
Bucket Filler
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Every where we have lived, our church group does this "boo" thing. You'll get door-bell ditched and when you open your door, you find treats. It's so fun for the kids. And the adults too. Today, print off this "You've been Boo-ed" and follow the instructions. You have 15 days until Halloween. Let's see how far the boo's can spread. It's great fun! You can go here to get more ideas on Boo patterns.
The Greatest Generation
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
I have a very real love affair happening in my life. It's with history, and more specifically WWII history. I can't get enough of that era. I secretly wonder if I shouldn't have been born during that time period. Except for the whole women as second class citizens thing, I think I could have been quite happy then! It was a simpler time. And the styles? My word! I do love me some vintage!My favorite movie of all time is the mini-series Band of Brothers. I have watched it so many times that I really do have the lines memorized. I know exactly what is going to happen each and every time I watch that series . . . and yet I still get anxious in the same spots, and I find myself really internalizing the characters and what they were going through.
As a society in general I think we have lost our understanding of the sacrifices that were made on our behalf. Mostly because The Greatest Generation is passing slowly onto the other side. Too soon all we will have are the movies to remind us of what was given and sacrificed on our behalf.
Imagine my sheer joy when I discovered a new series on HBO-- The Pacific. It is done by Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg-- the same team that gave us Band of Brothers. It's about WWII in The Pacific. Me thinks I have discovered a new habit-- or addiction. I can't wait to see the whole thing!
Sadly (?) I refuse to have HBO in my home. So I'll have to wait until its out on video. But, I'm telling you what-- as soon as it is? I'm buying it. No questions asked.
Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Bucket Filler
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
By the time dinner time rolls around, I'm exhausted and ornery. The last thing I want to think about is what I'm going to feed the the natives. My solution to the dinner time blues? Make dinner first thing in the morning. I either throw it in the crock pot, or just put it in the fridge to be baked later.Today, make your dinner before noon. I'll even provide the recipe. I promise by 5:00pm, you'll thank me. If you didn't make it today, do it tomorrow. It's never too late to start a new habit.
Easy Bake Chicken
- 1 pkg. (6 oz.) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken
- 1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/3 cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream
- 1 bag (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed, drained
- PREHEAT oven to 400°F. Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package; set aside.
- MIX chicken, soup, sour cream and vegetables in 13x9-inch baking dish; top with the stuffing.
- BAKE 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through.
Tuesday's Trailers
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
I would seriously like to know WHEN were these people following me around filming MY LIFE?? And further, how did I not ever notice? Seriously. MY LIFE...
I'm totally going to this flick. Are you? Should we make it a GNO? I'm thinking... heck yeah!
Check out their blog. It's hysterical I'm telling you. HYSTERICAL!
Bucket Filler
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Today, make Carmel apples with the family. Make enough so that everyone can give one away to the person of their choosing.
You'll make someone's day and it will feel oh.so.nice.
Vote for Moxie and all your wildest dreams will come true!
Monday, October 12, 2009
This is Moxie. Isn't she adorable? My babies are all adorable, but with Moxie? I think we knocked that one out of the park! She's got the longest eyelashes on the planet and I'm telling you WHAT! That kid knows how to play them too. She just has to look at Jefe-- and blink-- and he will give her whatever she wants!Don't get me wrong, she does get into trouble. Lots of trouble. Like the time she emptied the entire can of Comet all over the kitchen floor. Or the time she climbed into the kitchen sink and sprayed me with the kitchen sink hose dealio.
But when someone is THIS cute how can you stay angry? Especially when she bats those eyelashes at you?
Sigh.Those eye lashes.
Anyway. I entered her into this little "Cutest Baby Contest", and I sort of want to win. Like BAD. For no other reason than to prove to the entire world just how adorable my baby makin' skills are.
I know how many subscribers I have (thankyouGoogleAnalytics!) and if each of you vote, it could be a landslide! A LANDSLIDE I tell you!
Besides if you vote for Moxie all your wildest dreams will come true! For reals. It's true. She has that kind of power!
Now Hurry!
Go!
Git!
Vote for Moxie! She's baby #23 in the left sidebar!
Go!
Git!
Vote for Moxie! She's baby #23 in the left sidebar!
A vote for Moxie is . . . A vote for Moxie! (and world peace)
Bucket Filler
Monday, October 12, 2009
Today make some lemonade and sit outside and enjoy a glass or two. Even if its chilly... just wrap up in a blanket. It's a way to stop and enjoy.
Bucket Filler
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Be prayerful."Pray always, lest ye enter into temptation".
I really believe that.
Today, make your prayers more meaningful by pausing before you end
your prayer and just simply listen. You might be surprised by what you hear.
Sunday Devotional
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Bucket Filler
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Footloose
Friday, October 09, 2009
Did you know they are remaking Footloose? They are. Zac Effron was supposed to play Kevin Bacons character, but he bailed (boo!). They have some unknown-- Chace Crawford-- in the lead role now.
I'm all over this like an ugly suit! I kid you not! I loved it back in the day and I'm sure it will be even better now!
Just as a claim to fame--- my cousin is one of the dancers in this scene. Yeah. I know. I'm cool like that.
Random randomness and then some tunes
Friday, October 09, 2009
I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be. - Douglas Adams
"God is real and beer is great!" I heard that the other day and started spontaneously laughing. Thing 1 and I kept saying it over and over. It's so easy to crack myself up, and when I crack my kids up? Sheer heaven.
I guess I could have a similar statement "God is real and Diet Coke is great!" Then all I would need is a bumper sticker and an Amen.
Amen.
*****
After extreme amounts of peer pressure, I have finally caved. I'm not talking about a belly-button ring or a tattoo of bugs bunny.
No.
I have decided against going to the Owl City concert that is held on the holy sabbath day.
Mostly because DeNae, my adopted big sister, was right. She told me my kids would never let me live it down, and the mere fact that I had even considered it was ammunition enough for Thing1 to try getting the sun moon and stars from me.
But MOM! You're going to Owl City. I heard it from my friends at school! (which btw sort of freaked even me out! What the crap?) Why can't I do blah blah blah . . .
No. As much as I want to, I'm not going to the Owl City concert. I will however be holding a mini concert in my backyard with a fire pit and a CD player. It's almost like the real thing, right?
*****
I really need someone who knows how to decorate come and save me from myself. I am clueless. Jefe informed me that he really wanted me to decorate our house, seeing as how we've lived here for four years now. Jeeze.
The problem is I have no freaking clue what to do to decorate. Isn't the fact that it's clean enough? And, its not. I do want a decorated house. I see the homes around me, and in the magazines and I would love to have my house look like that. I just don't know how, or where to start.
Oh mighty decoration God, please send me an angel muse to tell me how to decorate my house.
Please. I beg you. Save me from the tackiness that is starting to plague me.
*****
Choir started this week for me. I teach 100+ third through sixth graders choir twice a week from 7:30am -8:45am. For free. We learn all sorts of fun Christmas music and then give a concert at the beginning of December.
When I have to get up before dawn even had a butt-crack, I hate it. I have to get all the kids ready, fed and watered and then be at the school before 7:30am. Yes, even Moxie. It sucks, its hard and its cold.
But once I'm there? I love it. I love every stinking second of it. I love this kids and teaching them to sing. I love to sing with them. I love watching Moxie watch the kids. And, I love being with two of my dearest friends for that amount of time. We tease each other and laugh like crazy. It is fun. It's a ton of work, but its gratifying work.
*****
There is only one time a year that I allow my inner cowgirl to come out and it's fall. I know that Tib is having a seizure in here chair right now, but it's true. In the fall, I like country music. Nothing TOO twangy . . . but country none-the-less Nonetheless None the less. (how do you write that anyway?)
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a cowgirl when I grew up. It's true, I did. I have the photos to prove it. I loved all things horses and would lay in bed at night trying to figure out how I could convince my Dad to buy me one. Luckily I had Uncles galore that had horses, so there really was no need. I could ride horses until the cows came home. Then my Daddy would ride... and bring them on in.
My Uncles all owned a cattle ranch and so we would go up to Wyoming, near Fort Bridger, and have these huge cattle drives. Us kids would watch our super-hero Dads riding the horses hard, bringing the cows in for branding and butchering.
You know, I had never had store bought meat until I was in college... Maybe even older? We always had our "cows" to eat. I was shocked when I went to the store to buy hamburger, and it didn't come in white butcher paper.
We would hold our very own family version of a rodeo with the calves. The big cousins would barrel race with the horses and it was heaven I tell you. Well, at least for me it was. I wanted a life like that-- a country life.
Something about harvest time and fall makes my inner cowgirl rear her head and make me take notice. This time of year I am not allowed to ignore her any longer. So in the fall, I listen to country music until it starts to snow, and then I go back to the "regular" play list.
*****
Have a great weekend! We are in the Jr. Peewee football playoffs this weekend. Boo-yah! Watch out Bear River we're going to be kicking some bon-bon!
If you post your randomness, make sure you link up!
1. Ease Back - Amos Lee
2. She Couldn't Change Me - Montgomery Gentry
3. 'Til Kingdom Come - Coldplay
4. Cry On Demand - Gomez
5. Let Them Be Little Billy Dean
6. Something To Be Proud Of - Montgomery Gentry
7. Ever Ever After - Carrie Underwood
8. The Heart Of Life - John Mayer
9. Nothing Lasts Forever - Echo & The Bunnymen
10. It Won't Be Like This For Long - Darius Rucker
Bonus: The Tip Of The Iceberg - Owl City
"God is real and beer is great!" I heard that the other day and started spontaneously laughing. Thing 1 and I kept saying it over and over. It's so easy to crack myself up, and when I crack my kids up? Sheer heaven.
I guess I could have a similar statement "God is real and Diet Coke is great!" Then all I would need is a bumper sticker and an Amen.
Amen.
*****
After extreme amounts of peer pressure, I have finally caved. I'm not talking about a belly-button ring or a tattoo of bugs bunny.
No.
I have decided against going to the Owl City concert that is held on the holy sabbath day.
Mostly because DeNae, my adopted big sister, was right. She told me my kids would never let me live it down, and the mere fact that I had even considered it was ammunition enough for Thing1 to try getting the sun moon and stars from me.
But MOM! You're going to Owl City. I heard it from my friends at school! (which btw sort of freaked even me out! What the crap?) Why can't I do blah blah blah . . .
No. As much as I want to, I'm not going to the Owl City concert. I will however be holding a mini concert in my backyard with a fire pit and a CD player. It's almost like the real thing, right?
*****
I really need someone who knows how to decorate come and save me from myself. I am clueless. Jefe informed me that he really wanted me to decorate our house, seeing as how we've lived here for four years now. Jeeze.
The problem is I have no freaking clue what to do to decorate. Isn't the fact that it's clean enough? And, its not. I do want a decorated house. I see the homes around me, and in the magazines and I would love to have my house look like that. I just don't know how, or where to start.
Oh mighty decoration God, please send me an angel muse to tell me how to decorate my house.
Please. I beg you. Save me from the tackiness that is starting to plague me.
*****
Choir started this week for me. I teach 100+ third through sixth graders choir twice a week from 7:30am -8:45am. For free. We learn all sorts of fun Christmas music and then give a concert at the beginning of December.
When I have to get up before dawn even had a butt-crack, I hate it. I have to get all the kids ready, fed and watered and then be at the school before 7:30am. Yes, even Moxie. It sucks, its hard and its cold.
But once I'm there? I love it. I love every stinking second of it. I love this kids and teaching them to sing. I love to sing with them. I love watching Moxie watch the kids. And, I love being with two of my dearest friends for that amount of time. We tease each other and laugh like crazy. It is fun. It's a ton of work, but its gratifying work.
*****
There is only one time a year that I allow my inner cowgirl to come out and it's fall. I know that Tib is having a seizure in here chair right now, but it's true. In the fall, I like country music. Nothing TOO twangy . . . but country When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a cowgirl when I grew up. It's true, I did. I have the photos to prove it. I loved all things horses and would lay in bed at night trying to figure out how I could convince my Dad to buy me one. Luckily I had Uncles galore that had horses, so there really was no need. I could ride horses until the cows came home. Then my Daddy would ride... and bring them on in.
My Uncles all owned a cattle ranch and so we would go up to Wyoming, near Fort Bridger, and have these huge cattle drives. Us kids would watch our super-hero Dads riding the horses hard, bringing the cows in for branding and butchering.
You know, I had never had store bought meat until I was in college... Maybe even older? We always had our "cows" to eat. I was shocked when I went to the store to buy hamburger, and it didn't come in white butcher paper.
We would hold our very own family version of a rodeo with the calves. The big cousins would barrel race with the horses and it was heaven I tell you. Well, at least for me it was. I wanted a life like that-- a country life.
Something about harvest time and fall makes my inner cowgirl rear her head and make me take notice. This time of year I am not allowed to ignore her any longer. So in the fall, I listen to country music until it starts to snow, and then I go back to the "regular" play list.
*****
Have a great weekend! We are in the Jr. Peewee football playoffs this weekend. Boo-yah! Watch out Bear River we're going to be kicking some bon-bon!
If you post your randomness, make sure you link up!
Catch ya on the flip-side!
1. Ease Back - Amos Lee
2. She Couldn't Change Me - Montgomery Gentry
3. 'Til Kingdom Come - Coldplay
4. Cry On Demand - Gomez
5. Let Them Be Little Billy Dean
6. Something To Be Proud Of - Montgomery Gentry
7. Ever Ever After - Carrie Underwood
8. The Heart Of Life - John Mayer
9. Nothing Lasts Forever - Echo & The Bunnymen
10. It Won't Be Like This For Long - Darius Rucker
Bonus: The Tip Of The Iceberg - Owl City