Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Hangin' with Aunt 'Chelle - Japanese Style




Hanging with Aunt Michelle today in Greenville, SC...meeting the Rice Man, watching "fireworks" and eating with "pork chops".  Incredible Japanese Food - told Ella I felt like I ate twice as much as I really did - her response..."Me too Mommy.  I must go back to Aunt 'Chelle's now and take a rest."

Look forward to another fun day in Greenville tomorrow!




Monday, July 28, 2008

Tagged

Okay Ms. Nay...I guess I'm "IT" now.  Below are the rules:

These are the rules:

1) Link to the person who tagged you.

2) Post the rules on your blog.

3) Write 6 random things about yourself.

4) Tag 6 people at the end of your post and link to them.

5) Let each person know they have been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.

6) Let the tagger know when your entry is up.


6 Random things even you may not know about me...

1.  I love to play Jacks...I Rule!  Don't know what it is about the challenge of bouncing a ball and picking up a hand full of Jacks before catching the ball again, but I love it.  Actually, I love competition - Spades, Dominos - whatever, it doesn't matter.  And yes...I love winning!


2.  I love pottery.  Especially pieces that are pretty but useful.  A great pottery vase and some fresh flowers can change my mood and perspective in a flash!


3.  Speaking of flash...I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY!  You will rarely see me without a camera in hand.  I currently have 12,000+ photos of my beautiful girl, not to mention the many other subjects I love (flowers, anything outdoors, family, etc.).  Crazy I know...yes, over the top...but through my eyes every moment is an opportunity for the "perfect" pic.  


4.  Speaking of perfect..."Hi my name is Mandy and I'm a perfectionist"... and that's all I'm going to say about that.


5. My dream...land, cape code style house with wrap around porch, full finished basement (kitchen, bath, bedroom or two, and living area), floor plan that has an incredible flow for entertaining, in the mountains - overlooking a lake, in ground pool for the summer, lots of flowers, lots of fruit trees, large garden, huge kitchen table that seats at least 12, large kitchen with commercial stove and double ovens.  A place people desire to hang out at so that Keith and I can love on them, feed them, and even house them when there is a need.  You may not believe it, but I'd love to cook all day, can/freeze my own fruit & veggies, grow my own herbs, have my own pottery studio/photography studio/a large loom for weaving /killer craft room in general-Basically be Martha without all the public pressure and stress...Maybe someday!!  Seriously, Keith & I would love to have a home that is used for ministering to others and meeting not just emotional needs but the physical ones as well.


6.  DISC personality assessment - CD / Strengths Finder assessment - responsibility, significance, achiever, belief, relator.

No one left to tag...so I'm done now : )

Monday, July 21, 2008

Returning Soon to the Blogosphere!!

This blog is currently undergoing a face lift...soooo glad it needed one before I did :D  For those of you who have faithfully been checking my WAY out of date blog for updates, I will be re-entering the blogosphere soon.  Hope you enjoy!