tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57007557371281789532024-03-05T16:36:11.392-08:00the Land of Judah1 Samuel 22:5 "Do not stay in the stronghold. Go into the land of Judah." Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-67500112422588034282014-02-05T06:16:00.001-08:002014-02-05T08:15:31.456-08:00final postHey guys!! I hope that most of you have already visited the new website. I will no longer be posting on this blog. A few of you have had a little trouble connecting to the new blog with the link I have provided. The web address is:<br />
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We made the best of our snow day! Actually, the majority of our day was spent laying around the house screaming at - I mean - spending quality time with the boys. By the time 3:00 rolled around, we were completely SICK of being in the house (and sick of one another!). We jumped in the car and headed to Travelers Rest for about an hour. It was the perfect amount of time to spend out in the FREEZING cold! </div>
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I am including a lot of photographs of Travelers Rest in my South Carolina portfolio. It is such a cute little town. In fact, it is currently "in the running" for BEST SMALL TOWN. I will share more pictures another time, but here are just a few...</div>
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Greenville County is out AGAIN today! Hopefully, I'll have more pictures to share from our adventures on our day off -- I can PROMISE we will NOT be inside the house all day!</div>
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I apologize for the quality of these photos. As you can (probably) see, I took them on my iPad and THEN took a picture of the iPad with my phone. Sad, I know. But otherwise, I am not able to share pictures with you at all. I won't go into how frustrated I am with Blogger - been there, done that. </div>
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Well, South Carolina is experiencing their version of a "blizzard" at this very moment! My sister and I took the boys out in the yard yesterday afternoon to play. It was fun for them. We were probably out twenty minutes when Preston began to cry because his "hands hurt." That's when we decided to come inside. Sure enough, his little digits were blood red. Poor baby! And we have been inside since that time. I am beginning to get restless. I know JP is -- my boy had the flu last week and has been stuck in the house for a solid WEEK. I have no idea what the school system will decide to do about school tomorrow, but I know one second grader who will be VERY HAPPY to go back! </div>
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We do not have much going on around here. I am spending most of my "free" time studying. My anatomy class is EXTREMELY difficult. I have also been working to build a portfolio of photographs and articles to submit to local Greenville and South Carolina magazines and/or papers. I am excited about that. I plan to have the name of a publisher to send an inquiry letter to about my children's book. It's ridiculous that the complete manuscript is just SITTING in my laptop bag! Although I am studying to be a therapist and I enjoy the health science field, my absolute FAVORITE thing to do (obviously) is write and take pictures. Maybe one day I will be fortunate enough to support myself and JP on that money alone. Fingers crossed! </div>
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Goodbye Angry Birds poster, hello Human Anatomy! These are the posters JP asked me to hang on his bedroom wall. He may be eccentric, but he'll most likely be your doctor one day!!<br />
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Preston made his musical debut Sunday night with Mike! It was priceless. We've been building this up for about a month. I had no doubt that he would stand in front of everyone and "play" his guitar, but I had NO IDEA he would sing the way he did. We were all shocked. It was so awesome! He sang "Jesus Loves Me." As you can see, he positioned himself right in front of the microphone and sang like he had done this a million times. A little boy after my own heart. We were all so proud of him! I cannot wait until next time!</div>
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<br />Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-53342143432432579582014-01-19T21:28:00.000-08:002014-01-19T21:32:43.236-08:00a reflectionSeveral weeks ago when I dropped JP off at his children's program at church, I noticed his leader sat down and began talking with him. As I was walking out of the building, I actually thought to myself, " Oh no! I hope he doesn't say anything to her that would embarrass me!" <br />
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I wonder if Jesus cringes when he sees me sitting down and talking with certain people. As His child, my life and my words are a reflection on Him. He has spent countless hours teaching me the importance of kindness, grace, self-control, obedience and, above all else, LOVE. And unlike me, He DID write it down! In fact, he left behind an entire manual. All we have to do is pick up our copy of God's Word and begin reading. The Bible is called the Living Word for a reason. Our Creator comes to life in each chapter. If you listen carefully, you can hear His voice on every page. <br />
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When He looks at his <strike>reflection </strike>creation, I want Him to be proud.Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-58014276118219933602014-01-17T00:00:00.000-08:002014-01-17T05:34:52.307-08:00friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is where I will be spending the majority of my time over the next few months -- although I am extremely fascinated by what I am learning, it is almost too much information for any one person's brain to absorb. Hopefully JP will help me! LOL! (But, seriously...)</div>
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As you can see, I dropped off one happy child at school this morning. Can you say, FOUR DAY WEEKEND?! Yay! </div>
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I am excited to have my boy home with me for a long weekend! We do not really have anything planned, thanks to the $300 I dropped today at the college bookstore. UGH. I do still have the Regal gift card from my birthday. We did not go see the dinosaur movie. JP decided he would rather see the movie, "The Nut Job." Maybe we'll do that -- it looks really cute. </div>
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* EDITED TO ADD (again): Here is another post I wrote a few weeks ago. If nothing else, at least I am cleaning out my "drafts" folder! HAPPY THURSDAY, friends!!</div>
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A new year. A fresh start! Does this excite you?? It does me! Although I have learned invaluable lessons and grown in my relationship with Christ (as well as with many others), this past year and a half would not be one I would necessarily sign up to repeat any time soon -- if ever. Many of you may feel the same way. I am not one to make resolutions. Mainly because I am not one to KEEP them! Having said that, I have made a few, umm...let's call them PERSONAL GOALS, for myself and my son. <br />
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<li><u>Volunteering:</u> I was inspired by an interview I watched on FOX news with Candice Cameron Bure. She, along with her husband and three kids, take advantage of a variety of volunteer opportunities in their area. For example, every Christmas morning they serve homeless people in a shelter and then sit down and eat breakfast with them. How cool is that?? I am not sure what exactly JP and I will do. I have been on GOOGLE today researching different ideas. I'll keep you up to date with this one, but my thought is that maybe once every month (or two) JP and I can serve our community in some fashion. I think it would be very rewarding and an amazing experience for both of us.</li>
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I read from Sarah Young's <u>Jesus Calling </u>with JP. I must admit, though, that I enjoy this one just as much as he does. I strongly recommend this read for your kiddos. Each (short) devotion is written from Jesus TO the reader. I would probably suggest reading this with children AT LEAST five years of age and older. There are times when it is over JP's head, (he is seven), but he understands the gist of it. <br />
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If you or your child have an iPad, <u>The Bible App for Kids </u>is a pretty good one. It's interactive and easy for them to maneuver on their own. Unlike the Jesus Calling devotional, this app is geared towards the younger kids, in my opinion. JP still enjoys listening to the stories and answering the True/False question at the end of the passage. It's FREE -- what have you got to lose?!<span id="goog_110860179"><br /></span><br />
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This is not the greatest picture, but I keep this little treasure in the bathroom (as you can see). "Power Thoughts" by Joyce Meyer. This book is great for those of us who do not always have time to sit down in the mornings and read for fifteen or twenty minutes. Basically, the whole idea of this book is the importance of positive thinking. Speaking prayers out loud and memorizing scripture along with a "power thought." It has been a great reminder to me that, by filling my mind up with GOD, there is little room left for negativity. And we all need to be reminded of that, right? </div>
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I prefer to say that knowledge is FUN! At least I am beginning to think so. And those of you who have known me my whole life understand what a big deal this is. What brought this on, you ask? I attended my first anatomy lab and lecture tonight. While I will certainly be the first to admit how difficult the class is going to be, I thoroughly enjoyed it. (Ask me in another two weeks and I may have a different attitude!) While sitting in the lab tonight, looking at the power point pictures and labeling the many organs inside the human body, I had a fleeting thought. If I were seventeen years old and just embarking on my college career, I think I would go to medical school to become a doctor. I am not joking -- I was THAT fascinated by the material. Now that I have shared this with you, I'll probably bomb the course and have to retake it! LOL. It is definitely going to be a tough semester, but I can promise you I'll try my very best. We'll see what happens...<br />
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I am still working on the site. At times, my iPad will allow me to upload pictures and other times, it won't. I decided I was going to research a variety of internet hosts and weigh the pros and cons of switching. It may be time to convert the blog into an actual website. I do appreciate your patience. It is very frustrating. God continues to give me writing material. In the car line today I had to whip out my journal and jot down three separate ideas for posts. I promise to share when I have the time (and mental capacity) to put them together. Some days, it's easier than others. Welcome to a writer's world! </div>
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Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-19516935036276083752014-01-14T00:00:00.000-08:002014-01-14T00:00:04.887-08:00my little corner of the house*EDITED TO ADD: I wrote this post about a week ago -- I couldn't decide when I wanted to throw it on the site. I thought today would be a good time since I am not able to upload pictures and quotes* <br />
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When JP and I moved into my parent's house last year, I had to condense my stuff immensely. Have you tried moving an entire house into two bedrooms? It's NOT easy. I have to say, though, it was nice getting rid of junk that I didn't need. While I certainly would rather have my own home, I have tried to create a little space for myself that feels like "home." <br />
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I am thinking of ways that I can redecorate. I think that I will keep the colors of my room. They are brown and blue. I would love to have sort of a "beachy" feel, but we'll have to see how that goes. Here are a few pics of my room as it is now. If I get the energy to redecorate, I will keep you up to date with the progress and "after" pictures.<br />
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I kept my bed from my old house. And I do like my comforter. I will definitely leave the white. My best friend made this pillow cover for me to match my "Live, Laugh, Love" blanket that I have. I just need a pillow to put in it!<br />
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This is the Thomas Kincaid painting that hangs above my recliner. This is probably one of the most meaningful gifts I have ever received. When Kathi and I traveled to Guatemala in 2007 to get JP, my missionary friends took us shopping for a day in Antigua. It is such a beautiful, historical town. I have a picture of me, Kathi and (baby) JP in front of this very building. Well, apparently, Thomas Kincaid thought a lot of the site as well. Kathi and her husband, Dave, found this painting and had it shipped here for my birthday last year. So special.<br />
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Speaking of Guatemala... here is the Guatemalan flag and the letters of JP's name that I bought in Antigua. When JP was a baby, I had this flag framed and it hung on the wall above his changing table. The frame broke and I never replaced it. That is definitely something I plan to do.<br />
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I currently have a rocking chair in the corner of my room that serves as a hat and bag rack. Nice, huh?! I will soon be replacing the chair with a desk and chair. I NEVER sit in the rocking chair and I need a space to write and do homework. <br />
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I take lots and lots of pictures. I have pictures of friends and family all over my room. <br />
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I also LOVE inspiration/encouraging quotes and saying...<br />
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I am so blessed to have children in my life who mean the world to me. I need a bulletin board, but for now, I have pictures they have made/colored on my wall. LOVE each of them.<br />
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And no room of mine would be complete without a little bit of the beach in it!<br />
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So now you know where I spend the majority of my time. Happy Tuesday, everyone!!<br />
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Until next time...<br />
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Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-77368416868773516592014-01-13T00:00:00.000-08:002014-01-13T00:00:14.700-08:00weekend recapGood morning/afternoon or evening to you!! HAPPY MONDAY, everybody! At least I hope you're having a happy start to your week. I had an amazing weekend. I don't think I even realized it until now. But, it was a really good one. The funny thing is, I didn't really do anything special. Actually Saturday and Sunday I was REALLY lazy. Maybe that's what I liked so much about it! Seriously. Saturday, I peeled myself out of my pajamas long enough to make a trip to Walmart. Once I got home, I climbed right back into my comfy pants and t'shirt. Some would call this pitiful -- I call it MUCH NEEDED. My semester begins this week. No more rest for this girl! Today is my last day of complete freedom before I morph into a bookworm engrossed in the human body and all of it's marvelous functions... UGH. There is a (very) small part of me that is looking forward to the challenge. What I am NOT looking forward to is the almost THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS I have to fork out to pay for the book and lab materials for this ONE class!! I am having to say goodbye to the beach trip I planned to take this month. I'll definitely have to teach a few more times before I skip off to paradise. I'll survive. I do have a girl's weekend trip planned to Tennessee in February...that should quench my desire for travel for a few weeks!<br />
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Friday night I went out (in the nasty weather) to Liberty Taproom at the Drive stadium. It was SO GOOD! As always. Although, this was the first time I had been at night. If you live in the area and have not been -- GO! It is great. <br />
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* FYI: Blogger.com is experiencing serious technical difficulties. In order to post (with images) I am having to go back and forth between my laptop and iPad. It is beyond frustrating. As you can see, I was able to upload pictures from my iPad, but now, all of a sudden, it is no longer allowing me to. I am going to attempt to contact their offices to rectify the problem. In the meantime, you'll just be subjected to more of my ramblings.* </div>
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<br />Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-34942858063833867862014-01-09T21:36:00.001-08:002014-01-09T21:40:56.745-08:00thankfulI shared with you in my last post how God has been reminding me of how I need to rely on His strength, and not my own.<br />
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<br />Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-30942618589317842972014-01-08T14:09:00.001-08:002014-01-08T16:56:08.576-08:00verses & some bulleted thoughtsI realize that it's only Wednesday, but this has been a very frustrating week. For starters, it has been FREEZING COLD here in South Carolina and we have not had heat for two days. Brrr. Honestly, at night it has not been too bad. We've all doubled (and tripled) up with blankets on our beds. Waking up each morning has been a different story. Thankfully someone is supposed to swing by tonight to fix the issue, or at least let us know WHAT the issue is so that we can work towards fixing it. I do believe it is "warming" up. And by warming up I mean, it's not going to be EIGHT DEGREES outside tonight. Thank God! Literally. Due to the weather and a few other stressors in and around my world, my mind feels so boggled. It's not been easy putting my thoughts together. Hence why I have not written anything too profound for you to read! LOL. I haven't felt well either. Resting is rarely an option in my household, so I guess you could say, I am pretty much a wreck. Oh well, that happens from time to time, right?! No shame here! I figure, as long as you can write about it and laugh about it, IT'S ALL GOOD. <br />
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It's always funny to me how God works. I am reading several different devotionals right now, and although the stories in them are completely different, there is definitely a recurring theme. Strength. This seems to be a message God is really wanting me to hear at this time in my life. (Can't imagine why). Yesterday I read a passage entitled, <u>The Joy of the Lord.</u> The scripture was taken from Nehemiah 8:10:<br />
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In other words, STOP WORRYING ABOUT EVERYTHING! Jesus is my strength. He's got this!<br />
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"You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts you. Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord, is everlasting strength." </div>
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In other words, I need to keep my mind on Jesus rather than the circumstances that are continuously unfolding around me. I feel weak because I am weak. Thankfully, God doesn't expect me to be responsible for the world around me. That's HIS job. I just have to move out of His way. <br />
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Now, on to my random bulleted thoughts. I have not planned these out. I am hoping by spitting them out onto this page, it will clear my mind!<br />
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<li>I am so proud of JP and how he is reading</li>
<li>It REALLY bothers me that I cannot turn left onto the ramp towards Greenville off of Pelham Road at the bridge. That happened to me today and I was very frustrated. I didn't want to drive all the way BACK down Pelham road.</li>
<li>I still cannot upload pictures onto the blog and I am getting really angry over it. Please be patient with me!</li>
<li>I am only teaching half a day tomorrow (in the morning) and I am already dreading having to wake up and get dressed. I think I am spoiled.</li>
<li>I am looking forward to a much needed girl's night out this Friday </li>
<li>JP is getting fitted this weekend for a tuxedo to be in his dad's wedding. I won't get to see him in the wedding, but I cannot wait to see pictures of him all dressed up. </li>
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Okay. I am distracted. JP is begging for dinner -- the nerve! Can he not see that I am BLOGGING?!! LOL <br />
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Have a great night, friends! Stay warm. Since it is so late in the day, my next post, (in case you're beside yourself with wonder), will be on Friday. <br />
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<br />Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-46196534502711778672014-01-08T00:00:00.000-08:002014-01-08T00:00:01.080-08:00stay tuned...Check back later today for a post. I have not been feeling well. <br />
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In the meantime, here are a few cute pictures of my loves:<br />
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<br />Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-36378588468217522602014-01-07T00:00:00.001-08:002014-01-07T05:48:08.245-08:00ughI was sitting here in the MIDDLE of a blog post about "resolutions and good reads." I was really into it. All of a sudden, I was not able to upload pictures anymore. I am SO MAD! I guess you'll get that post when, and if, the blog server decides to cooperate. It's so frustrating.<br />
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Anyway, can you say COLD?! I don't know where you are reading from, but this Southern girl is NOT used to FREEZING weather. I don't like it! I long for summer. And please know... when the meteorologist announces that the temperature will drop to EIGHT degrees, that is when the heat goes out in the Cothran household. Seriously. Would you expect anything less? Thankfully, we were able to storm the local Tractor Supply company and purchase a really nice heater. We already had one running, so it's actually pretty warm in here. God is good.<br />
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The school district is running on a three hour delay tomorrow morning so that the little kiddos don't have to stand in the cold and wait for their buses. Guess what that means! Yep... no alarm in the morning. We can leisurely roll out of our slumber and take our time getting ready for school. It is going to be SO nice. (Sorry mom. I know you're reading this and have been at work since before 8:00 am.) My heart goes out to you. Really, it does. *wink* <br />
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Even though I am not able to post what I had planned, I did run across something I wrote several years ago. Click on the link below if you'd like to read it. It's pretty short and sweet, but carries with it a message that we all need to hear from time to time. Especially me.<br />
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<a href="http://www.faithwriters.com/article-details.php?id=142666">"Here's a Tip."</a> <br />
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<br />Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-6288700719416936632014-01-06T00:00:00.000-08:002014-01-06T00:00:06.639-08:00back to the daily grindWell, the break is over. I have mixed emotions, today anyway. I would be lying if I told you I wasn't <strike>very </strike>just a little excited about having time to myself during the week days. However, I am NOT looking forward to beginning classes again. At least I have another week to get myself psyched up. This semester I will be in class on Tuesday and Thursday nights. I will have one lecture and one lab. Prayers would be appreciated!<br />
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I found a new Picture collage app for my iPad. If you have an iPad or any smart device and enjoy taking pictures like I do, you MUST download this app. It's so much fun (and addictive!). Click on the following link and see for yourself! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/photo-collage-creator/id460538754?mt=8">PHOTO COLLAGE CREATOR</a> Here are two of the (many) collages I have made over the past twenty four hours:<br />
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Preston's guitar FINALLY arrived. He is in heaven! He is obsessed with our pastor, Mike, because he plays his guitar in church. So, our goal is for Preston to get "on stage" with Mike and play/sing a song together. Can you imagine how precious this will be? This event will definitely warrant a video, rather than pictures on this site.... wait for it! <br />
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Friday, JP and I went to lunch with Jamie and Natalie at Carolina Ale on Woodruff road. Don't judge -- I truly cannot seem to get enough of that place. I prefer the downtown location, but the food is YUMMY-licious at both locations! If you've not experienced what Carolina Ale has to offer, here is a link to their website. <a href="http://www.carolinaalehouse.com/">CAROLINA ALE HOUSE.</a><br />
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The only other topic streaming through my mind this morning is my disgust with the Flippies hat.<br />
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JP was so excited about this gift he received for Christmas. You squeeze the end of the part of the hat that hangs down over your ears, and the ears (at the top of the hat) flip up and down. Apparently, it's a really big deal in the world of 4 to 7 year olds. While I agree that they are cute, like the STOMPIE bedroom slippers, the hat only works for, <em>maybe, </em>two days. And that is if you are fortunate enough to purchase one the every child in America has not had their little hands on "testing" it out. <br />
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I am very disappointed. These little items of "joy" are not inexpensive. In my <strike>not so </strike>expert opinion, I would save yourself time, money and a load of disappointment with this gift. <br />
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That's all for today, loves. HAPPY MONDAY, and enjoy your first day of a brand new work week!<br />
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When I finally crawled into bed on New Year's Day, this was a message JP sent me from his iPad before falling asleep.<br />
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Happy weekend, everybody... See you Monday!!Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-52968352065562323132014-01-01T18:42:00.002-08:002014-01-01T18:42:19.806-08:00wizard of oz, christmas catch up - part two, and our day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last night we went to the Peace Center to see the Wizard of Oz. It has always been one of JP's favorite movies. For Christmas, Gaga (Scott's mother) bought tickets for us. I have to say, it was AMAZING! One of my favorite things was, it stayed true to the movie. The acting was phenomenal, the music was superb, and the humor left me with an aching side. JP was mesmerized. It was his first play/musical, so I wasn't sure what he would think. His eyes were as round as saucers the entire three hours. He clapped so passionately after each scene. It was thrilling to watch. I have seen a variety of shows at the Peace Center -- the Sound of Music and Phantom of the Opera are the only two musicals/operas I have had the pleasure of attending. This performance of the Wizard of Oz was better than BOTH, in my opinion. And that is saying a LOT, because I loved the other ones too.<br />
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One of JP's FAVORITE gifts from Santa was his Furby Boom!</div>
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This is what Santa dropped off, along with a stocking full of surprises, at our house. He also made a "drop" at Scott's parent's house. I do not have those pictures. I can tell you, though, that he was one happy little boy!</div>
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Originally, my friend Kerri and I were supposed to take our boys to Dollywood today -- unfortunately the park didn't open until 2:00 in the afternoon, so we decided not to make the drive. UGH. We were both disappointed, but we spent a nice day downtown. We walked around and let the boys play after enjoying a GREAT meal at Carolina Ale House (my favorite!). </div>
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These are our CRAZY faces in honor of the CRAZY year we had!! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my cyber friends!!<br />
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<br />Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/17092441895570290051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700755737128178953.post-36756541232683761502013-12-31T12:31:00.000-08:002013-12-31T12:31:01.805-08:00christmas catch up, part oneWell, we went to Ice On Main in Greenville. 1) I spent eighteen dollars that I can NEVER get back, and 2) It was a train wreck from the very beginning! Don't get me wrong...it had nothing to do with the facility itself. It had EVERYTHING to do with me and JP. <br />
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When I was in high school, my friend Heather and I went to the Pavilion every Saturday night to ice skate. I loved it. In light of those experiences, I knew I would be able to skate with no problems. It's like riding a bike, right?! WRONG. I have bruises on both of my ankles to prove it. My hat's off to those of you who have tried this and are able to glide gracefully around the ring with your loved ones. More power to you... JP and I will not be going back any time soon. At least we laughed a lot and made a nice memory!<br />
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I enjoyed a nice dinner at my girl, Kerri's house while JP was with his dad over the weekend. She made HOMEMADE bread... Yum! And then we played games with the kids. It was another fun night!<br />
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For Christmas I was surprised with a new Max Lucado Bible and a mini iPad! I LOVE both. Another gift I received was a "Live, Laugh, Love" wall hanging for my room. I finally put it on my wall today. Thanks to my friend, Kathi for that!<br />
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Just what my wall needed!<br />
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JP has been begging me to take him ice skating. Because I do not like to spend money, I have not taken him. Until now! I'll share pictures of this at a later date. I am really looking forward to watching JP have fun on skates... this should be interesting!<br />
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I do not know much about this movie, but I have heard (via Facebook) from several friends that it's pretty good. I still have a Regal gift card from my birthday, so we are heading out to see Walking with Dinosaurs this week! Movie review to follow...<br />
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I am most excited about this one! My best friend, Kerri, and I are taking our boys to Dollywood on New Years Day. I have not been during Christmas in several years. It's beautiful! <br />
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So anyway. That's going to be our week. I love having my boy home with me!<br />
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Now, for a few pictures from this past week:<br />
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JP spent time with his dad and the Beam family. Santa came to two different houses for him...spoiled boy. Pictured above is Scott's grandmother, (Mimi), Amy's kids and JP. I love this picture! <br />
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While JP was gone for the weekend, Preston and I spent a little time downtown. Falls Park and Starbucks hot chocolate...so much fun!<br />
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Christmas morning, we had a birthday celebration for Jesus. This was JP's idea. We lit candles, sang Happy Birthday and sent the balloons to the birthday King. I am always so proud of my little guy for his love and belief in God and His son.<br />
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The weather was so nice the majority of the time. Naturally, we spent time at Furman. I swear, I LOVE where we live.<br />
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We celebrated Christmas with my mom's family the day after Christmas. All I'll say about that is, IT. WAS. SO. LOUD. These tiny little people make LOTS of noise -- but, I love them!! (I will post more pictures from this night later.)<br />
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Like I said, it was a busy week. But, I love ending my day like this! Makes my heart feel good. My prayer is that all of you had an amazing Christmas. Now, for New Years resolutions! Hmmm, I'll have to think on that. I will continue to post the remainder of the Christmas pictures throughout this week, and then resume writing after the New Year. Have a super week, everyone!<br />
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Until next time...<br />
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