know & tell

Question 1
What is your favorite fairy tale? Probably the princess and the pea. It's kind of a joke around here that I'm obviously not a princess because I have sat on remotes and such and not known on many occasions.... I'm easily distracted what can I say?
Question 2
If you could be guaranteed a spot on the reality show "Survivor", would you go? NO. I would not go under any circumstances. I would, however, send Matt :o)! I don't like fruit or fish. It would just not work for me.
Question 3
Meanest thing you ever did to a sibling??? I know what kind of question is this :) Hmmm... I am the youngest and only girl... My brothers are 6 and 10 years older than me. I can remember the usual silly pranks, but overall I can't remember anything flat out mean except maybe telling mom or dad something I shouldn't have. I'm sure given the opportunity they could think of something really horrible I have done. I am sorry now if that helps?
Question 4
Best Fashion Era... 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's or now... Probably 80's or now.
Question 5
Have you ever skipped to the end of a book before you finished reading the book? No, I don't think I have... if so I can't remember.

Bonus Questions (I found these questions through a website, and boy are these challenging...)
Question 6
What's the most humanly impossible thing you will ask God to do this year? Heal Izzy. completely.
Question 7
What is one thing you could do this year to increase your enjoyment of God? Let my guard down and just breath Him in. Let go of reserve and enjoy living in His presence. Spend time in His word to know more about His love. That's three and I could keep going...

know & tell friday #8

Question 1
Which is worse? Being gossiped about or being lied to? being gossiped about for sure... not that I enjoy being lied to or anything, but it seems the lesser of two evils.
Question 2
I see that a lot of ladies out there in blogville are "Starbucks" gals... What is your favorite "Starbucks" drink? I always order hot chocolate (when I take amanda for her caramel frap double blah blah blah)
Question 3
Name an embarrassing moment (Make it good). When amanda was in about 2nd or 3rd grade, she had been up all night (we had been up all night) because there was a bug floating around the family... I slept in not expecting her to go to school being sick. When I got up around 9 am there was no Amanda. I had to call the school to ask if she was there. She had gotten herself up, gotten ready, and even packed her little lunchbox all by herself. Her determination was strong even when she was young and I guess it shouldn't surprise me that she is top in her class.... but it was embarrassing as a mother to call school to see if her daughter was there. (and not sound very scared!
Question 4
I figure that most of us ladies out there are bargain shoppers and that we find ways to save money, but what is one thing that you don't mind spending your bucks on? I spend the most money on my hair probably... and food.
Bonus Questions
Question 5
Is it hard for you to ask some to forgive you when you have wronged them? Nope. Pride went out the door years ago.
Question 6
Give one of your best parenting tips...something that you have learned through experience...Stay tuned in. Know who your kids are talking to and what they are doing. Ask lots of questions...

know & tell friday ~ week seven

Question 1
Favorite season and why? I love Fall & Spring best! I love watching the leaves change from green to orange and then from brown back to green. So pretty!
Question 2
How many times have you moved in your life? Let's see... from Arkansas to Oklahoma when I was 7 days old, from Anderson Road to MWC at 3, from MWC to Choctaw at 7, got married... back to MWC, then back to Choctaw, then to a different house... then here!
Question 3
What kind of chicken wings do you like? Mild, medium, hot, or singe your eyebrows off hot? I have a rule. No eating meat from the bones. I hate meat that is attached to bones. Makes me remember what it is and I lose my appetite. I like the hot wing flavored chicken strips dipped in blue cheese though (does that count?)...
Question 4
Which is worse? Shopping for Jeans or a bathing suit? Probably bathing suit. Jeans aren't too bad, except they are almost NEVER long enough!!!
Question 5
What is your favorite kind of pizza? I love thin crust with mushrooms and black olives! YUM... or thin crust with alfredo and spinach! ... or Pepperoni grill's brick oven with sun dried tomatoes, greek olives and artichoke hearts (extra yum!!!)
Bonus Questions
Question 6
What is your favorite book of the Bible and why? I like the letters... like Philippians.
Question 7
Think Evangelism...I assume that most of my readers are Christians... I post a lot about my walk with Christ and it seems most people that comment encourage me in my journey. Saying all of that, what kind of witness (telling others about Christ, spreading the gospel) are you? This question is not meant one bit to make anyone feel guilty...so choose not to answer this one if you do not wish too. I am just wondering what how others feel when it comes to sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ with the World....
I think I am probably living Christianity more than talking about it. I try to voice my beliefs too and hope that I am a light for Christ.

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know & tell friday ~ #6

Question 1
What is the name of your very first friend? Alicia Patterson. We met as babies in the nursery at church and were friends for years. We wore matching homemade dresses to church without planning it (I guess our moms shopped the same fabric store). I don't see her much now. It's actually been a few years, but when I did she was much the same as when we were little girls.

Question 2
Do you believe in love at first sight? No. Not really. I think I fell for matt the moment we met, but love... I think that takes longer.

Question 3
Clean Freak or Total Slob? Like the host of this meme, I am both... I like things to be perfect to the point that I don't let anyone else do anything because they can't do it to suit me and then when I am too busy things are left undone. I have to say I have worked on this lately and made some progress.

Question 4
Last book you read? I've been reading through the bible, the last book I read was Psalms. I am also reading a book called "unleashing your faith." I got mom the newest Jan Karon book for Christmas and can't wait until she finishes so I get to read it!

Bonus Question
Give me one word that would sum up your goals for 2008? Believe.

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know & tell friday

Question 1 In the spirit of Christmas... Artificial or Real Christmas Tree? Both... I have bought real trees many years and the past two years we have used a fake. I love the real trees, but we put it up usually right after thanksgiving so by Christmas it is very dry! Can you say "fire hazard"...
Question 2 If your life was a TV show...what would the title be?
My life as annie.
Question 3 When you go to the movies what do you get from the Concession Stand?
Popcorn, coke, and some kind of chocolate!
Question 4 Cosmetic that you cannot live without? Hmmm... probably this...

Bonus Question (gotta think about this one...)
If you could go back in time to a pivotal point in your young life and give yourself one word of advice, and it would be guaranteed that you would follow the advice... What would you tell yourself... ( It is OK if you tell more than one thing :)
Wow... so many things! Trust God, finish school BEFORE getting married, etc.

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know & tell friday

Question 1
What makes you cry?
Silly things like school programs and saying the pledge of allegiance. Not so silly things like watching someone give their heart to God... seeing my kids sad or in pain... funerals... seeing others cry... sappy commercials.
Question 2 (Hopefully this question will bring a little comic relief your way)
I am assuming everyone goes to their gyno for their regular checkups.... What do you do when you are getting you pap smear done?
Try to convince myself I don't need to use the restroom again! Make my grocery list in my head...
Question 3 (If you have recovered from question 2)
Dream Job (Being a wife and a mother is probably the number one answer, so for this question name an occupation or ministry that you would like to work in)
I loved planning ladies retreats for church... I loved doing prison ministry too... I like to feel needed.
Bonus Question (Going Deeper...)
What is one thing that you struggle with presently, or struggled with in the past that you hope does not get passed down to your children?
I am reserved sometimes and hope they can show their feelings without reserve.

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know and tell friday week 2!

1.What scares you? Dogs! After being bit by a dog years ago they terrify me!

2. Coke or Pepsi (Diet counts)? I ♥ coke! I grew up drinking pepsi, but have made the switch. (sonic ice is necessary too)
3. I would love to try... sailing, skiing, anything new!
And now for a bonus question...
4. Spiritually speaking, do you have a Quiet Time? If so, where, when, and how long have you had one? If not, what is stopping you from having a Quiet time? (Quiet time is defined as time alone with God. It can consist of praying, reading God's word, and worship among many other things) I do have quiet time. I fall asleep praying and when I wake up I talk to God... when I am driving I talk to God... when I'm in the shower I talk to God. I grab every little minute of quiet to spend time with Him. I read my bible usually before getting out of bed. Sometimes I have to wait until the kids (minus Izzy) get to school. I also spend time in the car listening to teachings and worship music.

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