1. I want a closer relationship with God, I want to grow in Faith.
2. I can't believe how much God loves me, His love never waivers, He never gives up on me, and I let Him down all the time.
3. Being a mother has been the Joy of my Life.
4. My grandchildren bring me so much Joy!
5. I would be miserable if my job involved a lot of travel.
6. My favorite car was my Lexus.
7. I wish my parents could have gone to the Holy Land, I think my dad would have loved it.
8. I hate cold weather.
9. I love it when I get up in time to drink a cup of coffee and watch the news before I go to work.
10. The older I get, the less I cook and the less I clean!
11. I started working out when I was 34 years old.
12. I love Donna Stueber (now Richardson), I became dedicated to working out because of her awesome aerobics classes.
13. I almost drowned in a river when I was 17. I am (still) not a great swimmer.
14. I love to shop, and find that great deal - it is out there waiting for me to find it!
15. My daughter swims like a fish.
16. I gave my son allergy shots for 10 years.
17. I do not believe I have lived up to my parent's expectations of me.
18. My dad and grandma (his mom), gave me my self esteem.
19. I do not like the "aging process", but I love the wisdom gained with the years.
20. I would buy Nicole and Brian a new house with 5 bedrooms if I won the Lottery.
21. My favorite home was my house in The Colony, where I raised my children.
22. My daughter has a BS degree in Dietetics and Institutional Administration, she rocks!
23. I wish I would read more books, I need to add that to my New Year's Resolution list!
24. If I could be granted one talent, I would want a great singing voice...I love to belt it out, but I am off key!
25. I am going to Italy in June!!!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Beverly Hills Chihuahua - Mini Review
Ahhh! This is the cutest movie! It is silly and sweet and funny. Definitely a "girls" movie, but all dog lovers should see it.
It has a sweet love story. Chloe, the star is a....somewhat spoiled little Chicuahua. She is perfectly dressed from head to "toes" in fabulous outfits that can rival those of the Sex and the City stars! Jewelry to match - and yes, her diamond necklace is real!!!
Her chihuahua admirer, Papi, comes from the 'wrong side of the tracks'. His "dad" is the landscaper for Chloe's "mom's" yard. Although Chloe continually spurs his advances, he is not deterred. When Chloe ends up lost in Mexico (long story), Papi (and his owner) are relentless in their search to find her. They finally rescue her, but not until she learns many valuable lessons about life and her chihuahua heritage. Papi's determination pays off, and Chloe realizes it is indeed - true "puppy love"!
If you want to be (simply) entertained and see the best dressed dogs in zipcode 90210, then go see this movie. You won't be disappointed!
It has a sweet love story. Chloe, the star is a....somewhat spoiled little Chicuahua. She is perfectly dressed from head to "toes" in fabulous outfits that can rival those of the Sex and the City stars! Jewelry to match - and yes, her diamond necklace is real!!!
Her chihuahua admirer, Papi, comes from the 'wrong side of the tracks'. His "dad" is the landscaper for Chloe's "mom's" yard. Although Chloe continually spurs his advances, he is not deterred. When Chloe ends up lost in Mexico (long story), Papi (and his owner) are relentless in their search to find her. They finally rescue her, but not until she learns many valuable lessons about life and her chihuahua heritage. Papi's determination pays off, and Chloe realizes it is indeed - true "puppy love"!
If you want to be (simply) entertained and see the best dressed dogs in zipcode 90210, then go see this movie. You won't be disappointed!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Benjamin Button
There is a good reason you should review a movie right after you see it....before Old Timer's sets in. Oh well - I will give it my best shot.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - this film has received 13 Oscar nominations....I was surprised to hear this. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate it a 7. The one category it deserved to be nominated for (Best Supporting Actress) it was not.
A lovely black woman, actress Faune Chambers, played the woman who "adopted" baby Benjamin (played by Brad Pitt) as a newborn infant. This woman can teach us all a lesson in unconditional love. Benjamin's mother died in childbirth and his daddy left him on this woman's door step. Although the baby is as wrinkled and bony as an 80 year old man (this looks very eerie in a 6 pound package), her first words when she sees him (after the initial gasp of shock) is something like, "this is a creature of God who deserves to be loved."
This Christian woman raises Benjamin as her own. She loves him as deeply as if she had gave birth to him. The "older" Benjamin gets in years, the younger his physical appearance becomes. I guess he looks around 70 when he is 5 or 6 years old and has leg braces on. His "mama" takes him to a church where he gets blessed by a charismatic preacher and is then able to get out of his wheelchair and walk. "Mama's" eyes are filled with tears, as she treasures this boy with all her heart and soul.
The movie gets very long. It seemed to me like he would never be...40...or 30....I think they draw out the "old man" period of this movie way too long.
He is a toddler at the end of the movie. The woman who had fallen in love with him when he was around 30, and gave birth to his child, is now his caretaker.
A little too weird for me - but a GREAT lesson of Unconditional Love is the take away.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button - this film has received 13 Oscar nominations....I was surprised to hear this. On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd rate it a 7. The one category it deserved to be nominated for (Best Supporting Actress) it was not.
A lovely black woman, actress Faune Chambers, played the woman who "adopted" baby Benjamin (played by Brad Pitt) as a newborn infant. This woman can teach us all a lesson in unconditional love. Benjamin's mother died in childbirth and his daddy left him on this woman's door step. Although the baby is as wrinkled and bony as an 80 year old man (this looks very eerie in a 6 pound package), her first words when she sees him (after the initial gasp of shock) is something like, "this is a creature of God who deserves to be loved."
This Christian woman raises Benjamin as her own. She loves him as deeply as if she had gave birth to him. The "older" Benjamin gets in years, the younger his physical appearance becomes. I guess he looks around 70 when he is 5 or 6 years old and has leg braces on. His "mama" takes him to a church where he gets blessed by a charismatic preacher and is then able to get out of his wheelchair and walk. "Mama's" eyes are filled with tears, as she treasures this boy with all her heart and soul.
The movie gets very long. It seemed to me like he would never be...40...or 30....I think they draw out the "old man" period of this movie way too long.
He is a toddler at the end of the movie. The woman who had fallen in love with him when he was around 30, and gave birth to his child, is now his caretaker.
A little too weird for me - but a GREAT lesson of Unconditional Love is the take away.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Jett Travolta...
Today I am thankful I am not burying my child.
Tomorrow is promised to know one, and but for the Grace of God - "there walks you or me".
When you are at this place, it seems the world should stop turning. But you look around and see that everyone is still working, playing, shopping. But for you - time is standing still, and it seems impossible that life can go on - for anyone - when your heart is so Broken that it is hard to breathe.
My heart is so sad, and my spirit is so heavy for John Travolta and Kelly Preston as they will bury their beloved son, Jett in the next few days.....I am in constant prayer for them.
We do not know why God calls some home so early. It is a hopeless feeling as a parent to wonder "why did MY son have to go so soon".
But our sons are already in Heaven, and they already know the answer....let that bring us a small measure of comfort.
My Dear God, hold John and Kelly and Ella in the palm of your Hand....you alone can heal them.
Tomorrow is promised to know one, and but for the Grace of God - "there walks you or me".
When you are at this place, it seems the world should stop turning. But you look around and see that everyone is still working, playing, shopping. But for you - time is standing still, and it seems impossible that life can go on - for anyone - when your heart is so Broken that it is hard to breathe.
My heart is so sad, and my spirit is so heavy for John Travolta and Kelly Preston as they will bury their beloved son, Jett in the next few days.....I am in constant prayer for them.
We do not know why God calls some home so early. It is a hopeless feeling as a parent to wonder "why did MY son have to go so soon".
But our sons are already in Heaven, and they already know the answer....let that bring us a small measure of comfort.
My Dear God, hold John and Kelly and Ella in the palm of your Hand....you alone can heal them.
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