Amazing Giveaway from Fantabulousy Frugal

Okay Okay I know my last 3 blogs have been about giveaway but I couldn't help myself with this one it is amazing! FF has 3 fantastic spoil you rotten giveaways go check it out!

http://www.fantabulouslyfrugal.com/2009/11/you-deserve-best-giveaway.html

What brings me joy?

That is a very simple question to answer. Gregory ( Greg) my wonderful hubby who works harder than any man should have to to pay those bills, put food on the table, a roof over our heads and smiles through most of it. He is a wonderful, kind man. No matter how much we are struggling he is my support ( most of the time anyway) and for that I am thankful. My beautiful daughter Kaitlyn brings me more joy than I ever thought possible. Thankful for her goofy, smart, a active beautiful little behind.
she is 5 and a giant pain in the behind right now but I love her more then words can ever say. Brayden my baby well, not really a baby anymore so I will say my youngest brings me so much joy too. He is kind, sweet smarter then your average bear, respectful, curious, just the best all around 2 year old you ever want to meet. My family life growing up sucked. Those of you who know me know that, so to have this much joy from my hubby and kids shows how much I have grown. I am so happy and joyous to have them in my life that no words none can ever truly express it. Now the idea to write this post was because I am entering a contest/giveaway on another blog barking mad but it is something I meant to do last week for Thanksgiving and with this deadly cold/ bronchitis/ killer disease ( lol) I have right now didn't get the chance.


The link to the giveaway

http://www.iambarkingmad.com/spotted_dick_and_other_mu/2009/12/barking-mads-crazy-christmas-300-target-giftcard-giveaway-.html

Jenna'sJourney Giveaway!

One of the blogs I follow Jenna's Journey has the cutest Santa linen giveaway! check it out! http://jennasjourneyblog.blogspot.com/

Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving was, interesting. To say the least . Mom and dad got here about 930 in the morning from Jacksonville, Florida. We live in Oxford, Alabama. How flipping early did they leave ? 3 am. . 3 am . I didn't even get up that ear to make the turkey. Oh yeah that's because they had the turkey. Mom had called me about 10 days prior and asked if she could bring the turkey. I said yes because well we are broke and every little bit helps. But anyway they get here like 2 hours earlier then expected and the house was a mess Well it is always a mess but more so this week. I am sick . I think it is bronchitis, not really sure self medicating. But I have been sick for a week at least or my whole life depending on who you ask. Greg and I keep cleaning with snide remarks from his dad and mom playing with kids. Dad says couldn't you have picked a better paint color? It took me 5 years to get the house painted and it only got done because I did it myself and stopped waiting on Greg. He didn't even know what color was going up till it happened or that we were painting the house for that matter. Which I think was his plan so I would do all the work. They are hungry when they get here and looking for snacks, really? Seriously? I am sick and I haven't even had breakfast or tea or anything and you want food? Here's some Chex mix go away. Well not really had bunches of munchies but still too early to be messing with me and my paint color. Especially since I stayed up late the night before cooking everything but the turkey. Get turkey in oven after it comes up to room temperature because it was on ice for 7 hours. They say why? I say because. I knew it was gonna be a long weekend. Turkey in oven feed hungry people shower. Front door opens. Baby brother is here. Well I am naked he can wait. Get dressed he is playing with kiddos. Kaitlyn just loves him and has a grand old time so cool. I get half way through heating all the casseroles and things up and I hit the wall . I am done. I mean I thought I was going to pass out. So I the queen of control freaks( when it comes to my kitchen) walked away and had mom finish everything. I felt that bad. We eat have some dessert they go back to hotel. I go to bed leaving hubby and brother asleep on different couches.
They next day we went to an Iron Bowl party. For of you not from Alabama the Iron Bowl is Auburn Tigers Football against The Alabama Tide. Close game but the Tide won. Greg and my brother were drinking so now no Nacallulla Falls which is fine because I fell like donkey dew but not so much with the stuck up pain in the ass in laws

Today!

This morning we got up took Kaitlyn to school, went over to Krystina's and took her out to Aldi's. Not really sure if she liked it or not hope so, because it is out in Gadsden and it's a 45 or so minute drive. I know crazy for food shopping , right? We spent a little over $400, but all we will need for months is dairy and odd and ends you can't buy in advance like sandwhich meat and yada yada yada. Plus all that included most everything I need for Thursday. Thursday sweet Thursady. i am more excited about Thanksgiving this year then I have been in a Long, long time. Why you may ask? It might be because of the guest list. My handsome , wonderful amazing, greta fantastic, super, hubby Greg. First year in a number of years he will be home, and not working nights so YAY us! My fabulous, beautiful, sporty, amazing daughter Kaitlyn. My funny , kind , handsome, wonderful, exploring son Brayden. My father in law. My mother in law who is amazing. She raised Greg by herself for the most part because Greg's dad is Navy and he was at sea, and working all the time. She is the best mother I know and I am greatful everyday for her. Oh and to me the most important guest. My baby brother. I have not spent this holiday or any other since Thanksgiving of 1998. I left home shortly after and we have spent very limited time together ever since , all since handsome baby bot Brayden was born. He has had a really rough year. he was deployed to Iraq and came home and was served with divorce papers. Ity's final now but he still hasn't seen Charity and it ways on him. I have more to say on that subject but that is for another day. i will make him what ever he wants all weekend or however long he is here. I am truley blessed this year. i am so thankful for everything I have and need to start showing it more.

So here are the rules: you can only use ONE word to answer the questions. Then you must pass this along to your favorite bloggers. Alert them that you have given them this award and have fun!

1. Where is your cell phone? charging
2. Your hair? MESSY
3. Your mother? EVIL
4. Your father? LONGGONE
5. Your favorite food? Chocolate
6. Your dream last night? WIERD
7. Your favorite drink? CHERRY COKE
8. Your dream/goal? SAHM
9. Favorite TV Show?gHOSTWHISPER
10. Your hobby? NO TIME
11. Your fear? Death
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years?HERE BUT BETER
13. Where were you last night?HERE
14. Something that you aren’t?SKINNY
15. Muffins?YUMMY

16. Wish list item? CASH TO MAKE BILLS GO AWAY

17. Where did you grow up?nyc
18. Last thing you did?TYPED NYC
19. What are you wearing?FUZZY FEETY JAMMIES
20. Your TV? e! NEWS
21. Your pets?onyx; dog; now the cats gator, shadow,toes,spot dot, joker, cotton, firecracker , keys
22. Friends? not many but the ones i have are great.
23. Your life? Blessed
24. Your mood?wxzaspirated and tired and loopy
25. Missing someone? MY pookie
26. Vehiclle? trailblazer ext lt
27. Something you’re not wearing?a bra
28. Your favorite store? any one that has craft stuff
29. Your favorite color? pink
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? about an hour ago
32. Your best friend?Jacy
33. One place that I go to over and over? bathroom
34. One person who emails me regularly?dad
35. Favorite place to eat?whiteys fish camp

Florida Georgia Game

A man had tickets for the Georgia-Florida game.

As he sits down, a man comes down and asks if anyone is sitting in the
Seat next to him.

"No", he says, "The seat is empty."

"This is incredible," said the man. "Who in their right mind
would have a seat like this for the Georgia-Florida game, the
biggest sporting event in the world, and not use it?"

He said, "Well, actually, the seat belongs to me. I was supposed to come
with my wife, but she passed away. This is the first Georgia-Florida game
we haven't been to together since we got
married in 1957".

"Oh ... I'm sorry to hear that.. That's terrible. But
couldn't you find someone else - a friend or relative, or even a
neighbor to take
the seat?".


The man shakes his head. "No. They're all at the funeral."