Day 7 A photo that makes you happy & giveaway

Day 7-a photo that makes you happy

This is my favorite picture of the puppies. This is from the first day we were able to take them home. They were so tiny! Oh I just can't get over how tiny they were!!! Whenever, they are getting into trouble now I just look at this picture and melt.

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Day 6 - 20 of my favorite things to do & Giveaway

Day 6 - 20 of my favorite things to do



1. Kissing my husband
2. Cuddling with my animals
3. Spending the day at the beach and feeling the sand on my toes
4. Sleeping in
5. Cleaning/organizing - makes me a more relaxed person when everything is put away
6. Running
7. Spending time with old friends
8. Volunteering
9. Reading blogs...just reading in general
10. Holding a baby
11. Getting a pedicure
12. Flying to anywhere- going home isn't as exciting
13. Camping - specificly sitting around the campfire at night listening to stories
14. Playing Wii Mario cart with the family
15. Shopping for anything
16. Family Reunions
17. Taking pictures
18. Learning something new
19. Scrapbooking
20. Driving with the windows rolled down when the weather is perfect


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Day 5 Favorite Quote & A Giveaway!

Day 5 - Your Favorite Quote


I have two favorites.

This first one I found at some point when I was dating E. I thought it fit perfectly and it has only become more true as time goes on. I smile every time I read it.


"If I had to spend my life without you, I'd be forced to spend my life without a part of me. You are so much of me that loving you is not a matter of choice...it's what I do...it's what I am."


I just love this. Perhaps that's one reason blogging is so popular....we all just need someone to listen.
"The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention…. A loving silence often has far more power to heal and to connect than the most well-intentioned words."


Sorry I don't know who said them otherwise I would give credit!




Now for the GIVEAWAY!


I have $40 to give to one lucky person to any of the The CSN Stores


Leave a comment for each - You can do any of the following or just one.
To enter to must be a follower (mandatory)  - 1 entry
Tell me what your favorite quote is. - 1 entry
Go to CSN and tell me something you would spend the gift certificate on - 1 entry
Blog about the giveaway  leave the link  as a comment - 1 entry


This giveaway will be open until Sunday, August 1, at Midnight eastern time. I will pick a winner Monday morning. Don't forget to leave an email address so I can contact you!

Day 4 Favorite Book

Day 4 - Your favorite book

I read a lot but I have a hard time saying a book is my favorite. One I just finished reading is The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. The book is about a man who has terminal cancer and he is trying to leave something that his young children will be able to look back at and remember who thier dad was and how much he cared about them. The book is based on the actual lecture he gave at the college he taught at. If you google The last lecture you can actually watch the speech. If you are looking for something uplifting and an all around good read pick up this book.

Day 3 Favorite TV Show

Day 3 - Your favorite TV Program

The only show I make time for in my day is Grey's Anatomy. Yes, it's had it's iffy times where I wasn't sure it was going to stay as strong as it was. But I think it's back for good now. I have all the seasons on DVD and I love to watch them. In college I would put in the first seasons while I did homework because I didn't need to actually watch it to know what's going on. I just like to hear it in the back ground. Yes, I'm obsessed!

Day 2 Favorite Movie

Day 2 - Your Favorite Movie

 My favorite movie is Top Gun. I used to watch it allllllll the time. I haven't seen it in a few years but I'd still say it's my favorite. Don't you just love this song! LOL

30 days of blogging

I saw this over at Our Fertility Adventure I think it's cute so I'm going to go for it! Since the move I haven't been writing as much as I would like. I really want to be able to document the move but then life happens and I just run out of time. Hopefully, this helps me keep on track.

Here is the list...Find number one below



Day 1-your favorite song
Day 2-your favorite movie
Day 3-your favorite television program
Day 4- your favorite book
Day 5-your favorite quote
Day 6- 20 of my favorite things
Day 7-a photo that makes you happy
Day 8-a photo that makes you angry/sad
Day 9-a photo you took
Day 10-a photo taken over 10 years ago of you
Day 11-a photo of you recently
Day 12-something you are OCD about
Day 13-a fictional book
Day 14-a non-fictional book
Day 15-your dream house
Day 16-a song that makes you cry (or nearly)
Day 17-an art piece (drawing,sculpture, painting, etc)
Day 18-my wedding/future wedding/past wedding
Day 19-a talent of yours
Day 20-a hobby of yours
Day 21-a recipe
Day 22-a website
Day 23-a youtube video
Day 24-where I live
Day 25-your day, in great detail
Day 26-your week in great detail
Day 27-my worst habit
Day 28-whats in my handbag/purse
Day 29-hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
Day 30-a dream for the future

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Day 1 - My favorite song

I don't really have an all time favorite song I have favorite songs of the month. However, there is one song that I don't hear very often but I loved it when I was little and it still makes me smile. I remember singing this song all the time even if it wasn't playing on the radio.  You may think this is very silly but I grew up on military bases and spent more time on Navy ships then most children. Anyway, the song is Proud to be American  by Lee Greenwood. Youtube it if you haven't heard it..it's a good one. Here are the lyrics.

If tomorrow all the things were gone I’d worked for all my life,
And I had to start again with just my children and my wife.
I’d thank my lucky stars to be living here today,
‘Cause the flag still stands for freedom and they can’t take that away.



And I’m proud to be an American where as least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A.



From the lakes of Minnesota, to the hills of Tennessee,
across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea,
From Detroit down to Houston and New York to LA,
Well, there’s pride in every American heart,
and it’s time to stand and say:



I’m proud to be an American where at least I know I’m free.
And I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.
And I’d gladly stand up next to you and defend her still today.
‘Cause there ain’t no doubt I love this land God bless the U.S.A