Ann's Page

2011-10-25T08:47:00.001-04:00

Any of my followers on pinterest? Could you please send me an invite? corbett@aol.com

Fourth of July!

2011-07-05T07:50:00.002-04:00

I hope you all had a great 4th of July. As a proud Military wife ,I always get in the spirit of this holiday. We had a great day. We started off by going to a baseball game,cant get more American than that? We went into DC. and saw The Washington Nationals play the Cubs,great game. We then came home and rested ,the heat was extreme yesterday. Then we went to fireworks here on base living on base has it advantages :) and got home around 10 p.m.. Today we will rest..I am thinking of Homeschooling again..so I neeed to start looking into that again. Hope you all have a great day~!

Blessing's
Ann

Praying for Alabama

2011-05-02T17:55:00.002-04:00

I have to say..please pray for Alabama and all the southern states that had those horrible storms..My family lives in Cherokee county Ala..and we have finally talked with them ..They are all ok but they had some lives lost in there small town.They are without power ..but alive I know there was alot of lives lost ..

Blessing's
Ann

Happy Valentine's Day~!!!!!

2011-02-14T13:42:00.004-05:00

My wish for you all on this sweet day...I wish you all an abundance of love..and a whole...bunch of Chocolate>>><3

Merry Christmas~!! From me to you

2010-12-24T17:02:00.008-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving and Many Blessing's

2010-11-25T13:35:00.006-05:00

Hello everyone, I have never really set a table for Thanksgiving..I dont have alot of supplies to work with , so This table setting I did in about 5 min..if that.I hope you all have a blessed day with loved one's~!!!

Giveaway

2010-11-02T06:32:00.001-04:00

http://melissasheartandhome.blogspot.com/

Hi guy's, a great Anniversery giveaway over@ Melissa's,go over and say Hi....goodluck it's a beautiful giveaway`!

Fall 2010

2010-10-29T07:34:00.011-04:00

All thes photos were taken on the way to a field trip my youngest had on Tuesday. We had a blast ,we had so much fun and the colors were so awesome. I will post pics of the Field trip later...

Blessing's
Ann

Some fall decorating

2010-10-06T07:21:00.007-04:00

Happy 20th Birthday Chad~!!!

2010-09-15T11:36:00.002-04:00

Just to let you know Chad, I will always love you and be your "Mommy"...No matter what~!

Things I'm looking forward to~!

2010-09-14T16:23:00.005-04:00

Happy Grandparents day

2010-09-12T17:54:00.000-04:00

Happy Grandparents day ..~!

9-11

2010-09-11T06:01:00.002-04:00

Please take a moment out of your day today to say a prayer for America,our troops,our emergency responders..It has been 9 years today,Always remember.~!

Blessing's
Ann

Parades,cookouts and sunburns,,oh my...

2010-09-07T07:41:00.014-04:00

Hi everyone,
I hope all is well with everyone..I have been getting some peace..so I am feeling better~! We have decided not to move..~! That's a relief...twice in 2 years is enough. I am gonna start exercising TODAY~! I promise myself~! We had a great Labor day...we have went to a parade the 2 years we have been here..we had some friends join us yesterday..the sun was intense ,but I love parades and I hope I am instilling some good traditions into my Babies...We had some great food after the parade,Pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips..mmmm...it was good,~!

Blessing's to all ,
Ann

Goodmorning~!

2010-08-25T09:18:00.003-04:00

Hi guy's
Wow ,we have been busy. I have decided to put the kiddos in school , I was thinking of homeschooling again. There are so many reasons to home school, but I need some time for me to ,I don't know how to say it..just relax. I have to get close with the Lord again before I can Home school again. So I am gonna take until November, and see how it goes please say a prayer for me I have alot going on in my mind right now. We will more than likely be moving again in Nov. This will be the third move in 3 years... My hubby has about an 1 hr commute one way,and now my 19 year has a civilian job with my hubby and he works weekends so we have been taking him back and forth, just don't trust these drivers around here to put him on the highway by his self~!!! I hope and pray for peace for all of you and hope many blessing's are coming ya'll's way~!!!!

Happy Birthday ,Chase

2010-07-11T16:59:00.005-04:00

16 years ago today I gave birth to a little baby boy..he was beautiful to me and his Daddy...~! He was perfect...However God chose to have him come and live with him on that day~! We miss him still...this day is so hard for us,,,,But I wanted to let you all know about Chase.....

Oh precious one
I know that you're not here
I think about you every day
Feel your presence near

I wanted you to feel the water
Underneath your feet
But the Lord said "I'm your Living Water"

I wanted you to see the rocks
And play like little boys do
But the Lord told me "You stand upon the solid rock"

CHORUS:
For I know the plans, that I have for you
For good, a future, and a hope

My precious one
A myriad of colors
God painted just for you
The brightness of the morning sun
All things fresh and new

I wanted you to hear the sound
Of birds up in the sky
But the Lord said "You sing with angels"

I wish that I could hear you laugh
As you played with all your toys
But the Lord said "now you laugh with joy"

REPEAT CHORUS x2
CHORUS:
For I know the plans, that I have for you
For good, a future, and a hope

I'll see you smile one day
As you dance and play
You're in the Father's loving hands.

Happy Birthday Chase

2010-07-11T16:59:00.001-04:00

My yard

2010-07-08T06:42:00.004-04:00

Happy Memorial Day~!

2010-05-31T18:33:00.003-04:00

I wanted to take a moment and a write about my wonderful hubby Bruce. Bruce is in the Navy and,he is a Chaplains assistant. However in a time of war he acts as a body guard for the Chaplain ,Chaplains cannot carry weapons. When he was deployed he was injured ,not life threatening ,but still he had to be flown home~! He arrived home Easter Sunday...I remember his Chaplain taking me to the flight line...I remember seeing all the wounded soldiers...I remember feeling sad..they were all on cots in this huge airplane stacked above each other,some just looking at me,others not able too~! I remember what today is about and I pray for all of our soldiers and their families. AND BRUCE I'm so proud to call you my husband~! I have to say I remember Bruce feeling sad that he had to leave all his buddies over there without him...he felt like he had let them down .Iremeber him being very quiet for a very long time after coming home.He is fine now and we have carried on,he still serves with his smile ,and that is one reason I love him so much.....

Blessing's
Ann

Nascar

2010-05-25T09:46:00.010-04:00

Hi everyone...we went to Deleware last weekeend for a race..I have never been to a live race..I did grow up with my Daddy watching Nascar all the time. He still does every Sunday after Church he comes home and if theres a race on he's watching it~! We didnt stay the whole race...The kids, the youngest two were not really happy campers...there was ALOT of drinking in the stands and Alot of smoking~! We did have fun though just wish I didnt feel as though I had taken my kiddos to a bar..I do wish they would enforce some better rules., I hope your all well? I did not yardsale last weekend I have been hitting some thrift stores you do pay a bit more in the thrift stores,but still alot cheaper than new..~!
Blessing's

Ann

P.s. I forgot to say, I called my Daddy from the race just so he could hear it live....we couldnt hear each other ..but he heard the race....:)

Yardsale finds

2010-05-11T08:58:00.009-04:00

We found alot of neighboorhood sales this weekend..so much fun~! I spent a total of 11.50....almost all this stuff was free the lady was nice she just kept saying take it I need to get rid of it~! I paid 5.00 for a vrand new ice cream maker...newly wed said it was a gift she didnt want~! I paid 3.oo for the double boiler for the grill...all the books where free except 4 of them for .25 a piece...enjoy

Cinco De Mayo~~~ Did you celebrate?

2010-05-06T12:35:00.003-04:00

New thing's

2010-05-05T10:02:00.007-04:00

I added the little welcome sign that I bought a couple weeks ago at a yard sale..what do you think? is it to much? I also have been seeing these candle holder projects all over blog land..so I decided to try it~! I went to the Dollar Tree..and bought 2 glass vases..and 2 glass candle holders,hot glued one on top of the other..the piece are not great ...then after seeing Pickets idea over at Pickets place..she did something similar ..she added pinto beans to her vase...I love that idea~but I have some black in my dining room and wanted to add more so I used black beans as a filler...it work's for me~!

More yard sale finds~!

2010-05-04T18:09:00.007-04:00

I got the two jar's for .25 cent a piece..the cabinet is for my down stair's bathroom..there is no storage in there at all..I will be painting it and adding new hardware...then I'll post pic's...I think hubby paid $5.00 for it. That's all I bought this week saving my money for all the neighborhood sales this weekend~! The lamps are pics of the ones I got a few weeks ago at the first yard sales' of the season...I put the jar on my dryer with arm &hammer soda....the other one I used for doggy treat's...The old mail holder was free I am using it for dryer sheet's...I'll be posting more pic's of some thing's I have been making soon....

Blessing's
Ann

I hope I did this right~~~~~

2010-04-12T16:30:00.002-04:00

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/thrifty-treasures-for-27-and-change/

This is the link to Southern Hospitality..she is hosting a thrifty treasure ...this is my finds at the yard sales this week-end..I know I have not done this right so please bare with me I'm trying~~~

Ann's Page: First yard sale of the season....

2010-04-12T16:27:00.000-04:00

Ann's Page: First yard sale of the season....

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/thrifty-treasures-for-27-and-change/

First yard sale of the season....

2010-04-12T08:56:00.016-04:00

We caught some really great sales Saturday. I love going to yard sales . I thought I would post some pics of the great finds...enjoy.The chairs were .50 cent each I think I got 5 of them..I got 2 window units air conditioners still in plastic for 5.00 each. The door hangers were .50 cent each...the purse and wallet was 1.00 for both Liz Claiborne...The makeup bag was .50...all the flowers pots was 1.00 for all....the lamps and shades were 3.00 a piece. I hope I didn't forget anything..

Blessing's
\
Ann

Hometown Strawberries

2010-04-07T07:55:00.003-04:00

More of Arlington

2010-04-07T07:48:00.009-04:00

Easter Morning in D.C...and Arlington.~!!!!1

2010-04-06T08:32:00.006-04:00

I'm back

2010-04-03T19:26:00.008-04:00

Hi everyone. I have been in Florida for spring break. I so enjoyed seeing my family~!
It has been a year since I had seen my brother,sister and their families.
I hope you all have a blessed Easter,as for us we are going to Arlinton to see the the Cherry Blossoms and see the sunrise.

2010-03-22T07:01:00.001-04:00

http://farmingonfaith.blogspot.com/2010/03/faithfulness-farm-giveaway.html

Hi everyone theres an awesome giveaway over at this wonderful blog....go by and see all the cuteness...

Blessing's
Ann

I've been shopping~!

2010-03-10T09:58:00.002-05:00

Anew Family member

2010-03-05T06:13:00.006-05:00

Never say never..I get that saying now..this past weekend we went to the mall. We happened into a pet store...I saw him the minute I entered the door...we locked eyes,we cuddled,he Even licked me a zillion times.We came home with him...now understand ,I have never been an inside dog person we have one that is housebroken and old and he was given to us by Chaplain my husband worked with. Their family was going overseas and did not want to quarantine Skipper the amount of time required because of his back. I must say he has been an awesome first dog..I didn't have to DO any of the hard work he came to us totally housebroken and kennel trained. I said I didnt understand people buying breeds..akc...when you can go to a shelter ..well I ate my words Mason Dixon Bodene came home with us and we are so in love with him ...it's like having a baby..and Skipper loves having a baby...does anyone have any advice on housebreaking??????????Help~!!!!Thepic with kiddos is our first baby Skipper~!!!Blessing's
Ann

Sping is coming~!

2010-03-01T14:20:00.004-05:00

I've never been so happy to flip the calender

Giveaway

2010-02-12T05:34:00.000-05:00

http://melissasheartandhome.blogspot.com/2010/02/lisa-leonard-giveaway.html

Great giveaway

More Snow????????????

2010-02-08T18:29:00.004-05:00

Well guys it looks like were in for more snow. We have had about 3 ft. Now their calling for 8`10 inches more on Tuesday evening. School is still out and we just got our streets plowed. Some people here on base where without power for 30 or more hrs. I have cabin fever...hubby was even home today. So we have been in since Friday afternoon. Maybe we can escape Early Tuesday morning? We kept our power her we did loose cable,Internet and phone for a day...I just pray we keep power..in this next storm...Plese keep us in your prayers...
Blessing's
Ann

snow storm of 2010

2010-02-07T10:23:00.003-05:00

Around my house...

2010-02-01T05:53:00.006-05:00

2010-01-27T06:45:00.000-05:00

Hi guy's...just wanting to wish you all a God filled day~!

Blessing's
Ann

Brave soldier

2010-01-23T17:39:00.002-05:00

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2010/jan/23/croft-family-thankful-support/

Everyone this is a friend of the family...Please pray for them. David was 23 years old, 2 weeks from coming home..was attacked by insurgents and would not give up. He had injuries and died in surgery. He leaves behind a Fiancee.Mother 2 sisters and younger brother....Thanks

Ann

Two young girls killed in Haiti

2010-01-21T06:03:00.000-05:00

Guys I need to let you all know two students from our schools here on Ft Meade were killed in HAITI.they had went to a relitives funeral and were on the bottom floor of a hotel. They were both young girls one went to middle school with my daughter she was in 6th grade..the other was in 3 rd grade please keep their families as well as everyone else in this country in your prayers.

Lets go on a trip~!

2010-01-17T07:18:00.000-05:00

Sad

2010-01-16T06:21:00.000-05:00

Well guys after my last post my Father-in-law called me. He was upset with me for what I posted. You know the funny thing?He was more upset that I called it a cute LITTLE trailor?" It wasnt little" he said I lived in smaller...I was just saying it was a small home ,you know you normally start out in a smaller home and move up as the family grows..my whole issue was it was never a gift to me... This is a man who has called me the B word twice once in my own home..then he calls my home and tells me all the things that upset him...Wow so much for it being a NEW year looks like my life is going to be the same old thing with my in-laws..Thank God I have wondeful parents and a family that loves me for who I am..I know I am a blessing to others, but these two people make me feel like I am beneath them...when I met my hubby his parents were divorcing..he talked with me about it the first night we met ..he was a very sad young man..came home one day and his mom was gone..she didnt even tell him where she was for a long time,,,he worked two blocks from her home and didnt even know it..she was having an affair with a married man and it was a friend of the family,she didnt want him to show up at her house and this man be there..neither of his parents have been at the the births of my children...I can count the birthday partys they have attended on one hand...Bruces dad babysat Chad a few times the mother in law has never watched my children ever... So I have decided after 22 years of this I am finished..I have cut all contact with them ...all. I have not done this in 22 years because I was raised that family is family no matter what~! but I can see I have never been family to them never..Sorry to be so long winded but you know I have prayed so hard about this situation..and I am always the bad guy...so some things are better not in your life because they are like poison...so we'll see how their relationship goes without me in it..behind the scenes going Bruce why dont you call your dad-mom? You really should call because no matter what they are your parents..no sir I will not do it anymore...I will continue to pray for them and me, but I feel at peace~! i dont feel like I'm a bad person at all. Please pray for us pray for peace...onto to other news I have been praying so hard for the people of Haiti..I have been talking with the kids about this..My 7 year old is a little young, but his heart when he prays..wow..he has brought grown men to tears... my daddys prayer group always ask Blake to pray at the meetings..I'm telling you God has plans for this boy...do I wish him to be a lawyer..Dr? No be a preacher ~! So lets remember them in our prayers I cannot imagine the pain in that Country...Onto another prayer..in my home town in Plant City Fl...the winter has been rough..the Strawberry Capitiol of the world..the farmers have been watering the berries day and night to try and save their crops..well they have used so much water that in my town right now there is 50 sink holes~! not to mention the wells that have went dry because of all the water being used...you know they try and freeze the berries during a freeze it layers them and saves them ...so keep my town in your prayers also....I hope you all have a Blessed week...

Blessing's
Ann

Hi ~!

2010-01-12T07:01:00.000-05:00

Hi guys..I have been taking it easy lately. Just realizing how fast time goes by..wow 2010. I have been thinking about changes and I'm happy to say I have started making better choices in the food area. choosing salads alot lately. I may be starting work here on base soon..as soon as the background check comes back..My life has really changed ,kids back in school, no more Homeschooling,working again after years of not working,moved 2 times in the past yaer and a half. Still missing my family in Florida ,ALOT ! after being able to be there for 2 and half years it is still hard not seeing them. I hope my Mamma gets to come soon we are trying to plan a trip for her, and hopefully we all get to go HOME for spring break..Morgan my 11year old said to me the other day when we go home to visit I want to see all my family members ~! all of them especially her Godparents...who are so awesome we all love them so much so many laughs when were all together . I hope all of you have been having a Happy New Year..even with all this frigid weather..can you believe it snowed in Florida? I remember it snowed in 76-or 77. I was in first grade what a site it was so awesome...I have even started trying to have a relationship with my Mother-in law..lonnnnnnnnnng story ! My hubby isnt ready for his relationship with her to get better,but I pray for this family daily...I remember some of her first words to me were , I enjoy him more when your not around.. My father -in -law when we married bought our first home a little single wide trailor ..cute little place to call home..however he refused to put it in my name also just his and my husbands only , just in case we divorced ..I could not take the trailor..so for many years this is how I have lived, his parents are divorced have been since we got married..His mother did send Christmas gifts to our Children this year ...you dont know what a miracle that was...anyway this is some of the things I am trying to do ,saying I'm sorry even when things were not my fault,trying to be the better person after all they have to answer for their actions..and me for mine..so life is what you make it and I'm ready to move on to better things and happier times how about Y'all?

happy New Year~!

2010-01-01T07:32:00.000-05:00

Are you all cooking today? What are your traditions? We always have.Black eyed peas..greens...and Hog Jaws,,,,I wish you all a Happy ,Healthy ...New Year~!

Many Blessing's

Ann

Annopolis

2009-12-30T06:36:00.000-05:00

Navy Academy in Annapolis Md

2009-12-29T12:40:00.000-05:00

Hi Guys...We got to visit the Naval Academy this past Sunday..and we always go to the Chapels first..This is just some of the beauty here..it was breathtaking... I will post more pics later...

Blessing's
Ann

Is it over?

2009-12-26T13:55:00.000-05:00

Well it's over..I was thinking how fast it was gone...wow all the planning ..all the money..all the time...all the family together for a brief moment..Then it came to me..it's like a wedding..just like it ~! all theese feeling's ..all of it..it's over in 5-10 minutes.. it's over...all the time wrapping the perfect gift..wow...I wish these feeling could last forever..I went out this morning to buy a Christmas Tree for next year the one I have is about 15 years old...no trees at Walmart none at Target..3 here on base..what happened? I know in years past I have seen trees well past Christmas..but not this year..maybe next week I'll check online..I hope you all had a wondeful Christmas..I know we did..it was only the five of us but I have to say it was great...I did buy some Christmas dishes at Target for half off..I got 12 dinner plates..12 salad plates..and 12 ..glasses for a total of 25.00..so I should be able to have a pretty table next year to post pics of..

Blessing's
Ann

Merry Christmas

2009-12-25T06:44:00.000-05:00

Merry CHRISTmas..everyone..we have been up since 4:30 a.m...dont know who was first, My hubby or the kiddos...but I'm sleepy..yawn..anyways it has been a wonderful CHRISTmas..dont forget to sing Happy Birthday to Jesus..my 7 year old is sooooo cute singing this...we went to the movies last night and saw a Christmas Carol..and who walks in the theater..old St. Nick himself..then we come home and guess what he followed us home on Firetrucks going thru the neighborhood with about 5 firetrucks pulling Santa and he had a bull horn..saying Merry Christmas to all ..and to all a goodnight it was priceless..seeing all the neighbors coming out in the cold to see Santa..priceless..

Blessing's All
Ann

I drove in snow..

2009-12-22T11:04:00.000-05:00

I drove in snow!!!! I cant believe this Florida gal did it.yay~~! I didnt go far not even off base ,but I did drive in snow..me and my side kick.....I had her take pics of my hands on the steering wheel ...my face didnt look great at the time you know kinda scary looking~!!

Blessing's
Ya'll

Ann

SNOW

2009-12-20T17:58:00.000-05:00

Hi guys thought I would show you all some more pics of the wonderful snowfall we had..about 22 inches is the reading at BWI....

cookies and snow..oh my

2009-12-19T18:08:00.000-05:00

What 22 inches of snow?

2009-12-19T08:09:00.000-05:00

Well for a Florida girl..ouch~~!lol..wow..here is some pics from 7:00 this morning..

The new home

2009-12-17T20:03:00.000-05:00

Well I have started to put the new house together thought I would post some pics..

Sunday Services.~!

2009-12-17T19:56:00.000-05:00

Hi guy's..This past Sunday my husband and I attended services at a small chapel on the Washington Navy yard..My husband is active duty Navy. His job in the Navy is a Chaplains assitant..so they have decided to have services in this Chapel on Sundays..there was only 9 of us in attendence the first Sunday..but we all know what the Bible says where ever 2 or more are gathered ..so it was amazing I felt Gods presence so much~! I am looking forward to my family and I going to services at this amazing little Chapel .I am sure it has alot of history as the Navy Yard was around in the Cival War. Also the show NCIS is set around the Navy yard the scenes sometimes show pictures of the Yard..and the ship ..It was awesome...and it is maybe 3-4 blocks from the Capitol...it is a site to see if you ever get to D.C..make sure you see it. I am gonna post some pics of the Chapel ..I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did

p.s I have lost my spell check I cant find it on here anywhere..so please forgive my misspelling's...

Blessing's

Ann

another one~!!

2009-12-14T12:44:00.000-05:00

another giveaway for a wonderful Kitchen aide mixer

http://www.mommyskitchen.net/

Another wondeful giveaway

2009-12-14T06:25:00.000-05:00

http://southernhospitalityblog.com/tassimo-beverage-maker-giveaway/

Southern Hospitality is having a great giveaway ..go over and take a look

What a week~!

2009-12-12T11:08:00.000-05:00

You know I have alot on my mind..first the kids are back in school after a year and a half Homeschooling..~! and it begins..first my 6th grader came home yesterday and explained a situation that happened. It seems theres a big bully at her school and she was the target yesterday. She was in the lunch line and this bully is ahead of her a ways in line..the bully looks at here and says quit looking at me..well now keep in mind Morgan my daughter is quiet shy..she looks away ,then this bullys friend comes and starts hitting Morgan on the arm ,very hard according to Morgan..and say's my friend dont want you looking at her..ok..so Morgan gets her food and sits down..then the bully and her friend come and sit down right in front of Morgan and say look down and eat! dont look at us..Hello...I am livid cant wait till Monday..you know when you homeschool people say to you all the time what about socialising? well let me tell you the homeschool group I belonged to never any problems with the kids getting along, never..they always played well together and you saw everyday what your children were doing. I am seriously thinking about this decision..I may start homescholing again according to what happens at the school on Monday..Morgan says her classmates even curse in classs...I dont know that is what I want my children exposed to..so please keep us in your prayers about this..and the other thing this blog..well were do I start? It's kinda like being in school my self..I read all the popular blogs...and compare myself constantly..why isnt anyone reading mine? why doesnt anyone come by and say hi? I dont know alot about this computer I try and make my blog nice //I am at a loss. Where do I go from here? Should I keep it up? like I said it's kinda like being in school and being left out..sorry but it .I cant even find my spell check anymore..hey thats probly the reason no ones reading it they cant~~!Please keep me in your prayers. We are slowly unpacking,buying Christmas decorating for Christmas..it's all a big mess right now. I keep praying . I hope you all have a Blessed weekend.

Blessing's
Ann

Wreath

2009-12-11T20:44:00.001-05:00

Hi guys ...back in October Kristen posted on a beautiful wreath...Well I tried to make one today...I think it turned out ok...let me know what you think...you can check her site out and see if you want to try and attempt some of the great things she shows us to make...

http://kristenscreationsonline.blogspot.com/

I won~~!

2009-12-11T20:41:00.000-05:00

I got my first giveaway in the mail today..~! I won a wonderful cookbook from Sherri over at http://matteroffactsite.blogspot.com/

Christmas is coming

2009-12-09T20:21:00.000-05:00

I found some more really pretty pics for Christmas...enjoy

It's begining to feel alot like Christmas

2009-12-07T15:00:00.000-05:00

Some Christmas pics

2009-12-04T07:58:00.000-05:00

I'm back~!

2009-12-04T07:19:00.000-05:00

Wow what a move. I am so tired,but we are moved. The new house is such a blessing we have so much more room. It is a newer house also, the old house was sooo old it never felt clean as much as I scrubbed. The kids are happy and should be back in school next week. It is harder putting them back in school than I thought it would be. After Home Schooling the last year and a half ..I'm sad to see them go back to school. That was the main reason for moving..the schools. My daughter is happy ,you know first year of middle school.~~!(boy's) already? I now have to get ready for Christmas..I am gonna do that sometime this weekend I hope. We do have 2 partys this weeknd. I hope you all are having a Blessed week...

Moving

2009-11-27T18:26:00.000-05:00

Hi guy's
I just wanted to let you all know i will be gone for awhile. We are moving
and our new house will be hooked up next week. I hope you all have a nice week .I hope I can find all my Christmas decorations...hmm. Thats the dilema what should I unpack first? The house ,Christmas? Wow what a move.~!I have done a shorter one though. I moved once ,we were supposed to move to I taly..(long story) but because of my youngest son's asthma we were denied. So all our stuff was on the way to Italy on a ship and we were moving about 40 miles from our current station .So when everything finally found each other we had 15 days till Christmas,we had not bought anything because ..well we were gonna do all the shopping in Italy..wow..do I have some stories..lol~! As I said before I hope you all have a Blessed week...

Ann

I won!!!

2009-11-26T13:07:00.000-05:00

I won a wonderful cookbook giveaway~!! I'm so excited it is my first win..and I enter almost all of them . Everything in Moderation had a wonderful Mixes in A Jar cookbook..
Thank you for the Chance to win this awesome book.

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T13:04:00.000-05:00

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving..!!` My friends husband came home from Iraq...What a blessing....Be thankful and grateful today.

Blessings

Ann

Happy Thanksgiving Ya'll

2009-11-25T07:25:00.002-05:00

Another wondeful giveaway

2009-11-23T16:27:00.002-05:00

hi guys theres another giveaway...

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2009/11/what-i-was-doing-this-weekend-and-my.html

Happy Thanksgiving Ya'll

2009-11-23T09:18:00.000-05:00

Hi guys I dont know if I will post again before Thanksgiving..we will be moving the day after...~~yay!! I hope you all have a wonderful day with family and friends..it's just the 5 of us this year ,,,I will miss having Thanksgiving at my home for all the family.My niece wrote me and said she sure would miss my Turkey this year..keep us in your prayers moving isnt easy and it is really close to the hoilidays..can we say stress~!

I feel Christmas.....

2009-11-22T16:15:00.000-05:00

This is the link to the giveaway

2009-11-22T15:51:00.002-05:00

http://www.todaysmama.com/exclusives.php

Meme giveaway

2009-11-22T15:49:00.000-05:00

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme

TodaysMama and Provo Craft are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What 5 items are on your holiday wish list this year? 1-candles,2-fuzzy robe,3-slippers
4-starbuckscard ..5-tosee my babies happy Christamas morning

2. What is your favorite handmade gift you have received? all the ornament my kiddos made

3. What handmade gift have you always wanted to tackle? mixes in a jar

4. What was the best Christmas gift you received as a child? Barbies..

5. What items are on your kid’s wish list this year? Cell phone,music cd's,scooters,cameras

6. What is your favorite holiday food? sweets.~!

7. What will you be hand-crafting for the holidays? picture alblums

8. What is your favorite holiday movie? It's A Wonderful Life

9. Favorite holiday song? Mary did you know

10. Favorite holiday pastime? relaxing with the lights twinkling

give away

2009-11-21T07:37:00.002-05:00

you know me I love giveaways even tough I havent won yet..my motto you cant win if you dont play...Blessings-Ann

http://moderationrecipes.blogspot.com/2009/11/giveawayfor-you-to-give-away.html?showComment=1258806968970_AIe9_BEjvuasbEn57aOfEJ4-1rdEYLyt15DOSS_UT3DdKNyM2l5sD0OFK7GLJWpVQZtSV15XROW6_My9XnvrLl0EtLvaouuqdNUVqJbZzInPlcxRyqN7H_aNlGjYpfIKMbWRGmiJpbvyPeYtnV6awq73ErH7-7Z_J80AwEhjUaButgl2C-DpC_KKrQAjhA7KwmugFEhTvTh14-FVMJmoWRD_dgf9zzAEHaLpu4w_CUHQ5Mco4Dvd0fZ8PwzWr7znn3RDieJZD1SZ#c3772350243587119600

another giveaway

2009-11-16T07:21:00.002-05:00

http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/2009/11/my-lanew-moon-giveaway.html

Another giveaway this is allreally New Moon stuff..go over and enter

Please watch this if you get a Chance..

2009-11-11T08:09:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEPIAremzFc
I saw this over My aimless infatuation..I do not know how to post videos Yet..So I hope this helps..My hubby watched it with me and like it...

Happy Veterans Day...

2009-11-11T07:58:00.000-05:00

Happy Veterans day all..and to my wonderful hubby Bruce..Thank You for serving our Country...defending our freedom and doing it with a smile..~~You are my hero baby..

I hope we all remember why this day is soooooooooo special..wishing you all a great day..remember Ft Hood families...all of the base I'm sure they are all in shock. You have a sense of security on base so I'm sure the whole base needs to be remembered. Lets remember those who have served and right now are at Walter Reed.and other hospitals all for us to have the freedom we have, to do and say, all we do and say. This is my hubby in Iraq..he is a Religious Program specialist his job in a time of war is to Guard his Chaplain .He has agreed to take a bullet for his Chaplain..Bruce was medi vacked home

his first stop in the states was here at Andrews this is were all the wounded heros fly into .This base is their first look at the United States after a long journey.We see them going and picking them up weekly...they go about 5 mph...it's a convoy of vehicles

I'm sure they cant go any faster because of the injuries..I'll try and get pics of that and post soon...

Blessing's

Ann

New House

2009-11-08T07:55:00.004-05:00

We have gotten a new home. We got to go look at only the outside so it was hard. I was bending down peaking into the windows..lol``
The kids seemed to love it. They have a park to play at that I can see from my window.
Moving is always hard .We are in a very metropolitan area here..D.C. it is full of crime and the schools are the worst I have ever seen..so this is why were moving. My poor hubby his commute scares me..first a bus to the Marc train into union station..then the metro,then another bus..ya'll we are country folk..that's scary we havent even taken the metro since we have been here..we were about to then they had that horrible accident.

Did ya'll hear about the crash ? that was so sad..but thats life here ,it just kept going..I pass little kids in school uniforms getting onto public transportation to go to school,and I think how blessed I have been thru life.So I hope and pray this is the right move. I hope you all have a wonderful sunday..I think were going to the Washington National Cathedral National day of Marine Prayer..it is a beautiful service we went last year.The cathedral is an amazing place to see if you ever get to D.C. make that your first stop it is awesome.

New House

2009-11-08T07:55:00.001-05:00

Cranberrry salad

2009-11-06T16:07:00.000-05:00

I wanted to share a recipe fro Kellys Korner
http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/

Cranberry Salad

How about a recipe for Thanksgiving..

1can whole cranberry
1-can manderin oranges
1-can peach pie filling

drain the oranges mix all together..and enjoy

my 11 year old daughter ask for this all year.I wanted to incorporate cranberry into the dinner..and came up with this,,,it is good I hope you all enjoy it

Prayers needed

2009-11-04T18:41:00.000-05:00

I was so scared ealier..I got a call from my sister that my Mom had fallen and might have broken some bones. I was so scared being this far away...Thats the life of the Military spouse.....My parents have a close relationship with my kids..even though we have lived all over the place and manage to move every three to four years. But I still wish I could see them every day. It seems she broke her wrist and will need to see a surgeon about it. I spoke with her and she is in pain and kind of sick to her stomach..
I just wish I could be with her,,,please keep her in your prayers and me as I miss her so much and want to be with her right now and cant..
I have managed to pack a few rooms for the move that seems to be going slow..I;m just so tired of moving..but this move is for the best..so please keep us in your prayers..

Blessing's
Ann

yet another one

2009-11-03T12:54:00.001-05:00

http://www.facebook.com/SouthernPlateFamily

another giveaway

Another Giveaway

2009-11-03T07:23:00.000-05:00

http://joysofhome.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-am-so-excited-to-introduce-you-to.html

I love trying to win giveaways..All though I havent yet..!! lol...but you cant win if you dont play..so go on over and try to win !!

give away

2009-11-01T19:07:00.000-05:00

http://melissasheartandhome.blogspot.com/
giveaway at this site...go over and visit her beautiful blog. It's her one year anniversery...
she's a sweet~~~heart

New camera

2009-11-01T17:07:00.000-05:00

Well we bought a new camera..I dont like it at all.. I will post a few pics of my babies last night .They had sooo much fun. We all did. it is so safe here on base and they got lots of candy....!!!!~~~. We did smores and cartoon scary movie after we got home last night . I hope you all had a wonderful night last night.

Theres a giveaway

2009-11-01T16:56:00.000-05:00

There is a special giveaway over at Melissa's
' ya'll. It is a wonderful giveaway..she has great taste.. and it's her one year anniversery go by and say hi..~~~http://melissasheartandhome.blogspot.com/
I always want to win these giveaways..I never do..~~~ but it sure is fun trying !!!

giveaway

2009-10-27T16:25:00.000-04:00

http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2009/10/autumn-candle-giveaway-ends-nov-15th.html?showComment=1256674987184#c7876979276338344144.. a giveaway..go over and visit..

Stuill loving fall ll!!!

2009-10-27T11:23:00.001-04:00

I had a great weekend hope all you did also. We went to the U.S.O. fall festival. It was great we went on a carriage ride..it was wonderful in the fall weather..nice colors all around us. The horses they used were great they are the big ones used to carry the cassion .(.burial detail) at ArlingtonThe Old Guard was the ones giving the rides. It was a great day.

I got my camera battery..it still doesnt work..``` ):--- I'm without a camera..I feel so sad there are so many thins to take pictures of...I will see what pics I have waiting to be posted..I'll use last years fall pics..I hope you all have a blessed week...Ann

2009-10-24T08:42:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone,
I hope all is well inBlog land !! We went to a base fall party last night.. It was great they always have the best partys. We live on a Military base near Wahington D.C. . It is an ok place to live not the best area.. but were thankful we are safe on base !!! Anyway they had a hot dog roast drinks games for the kids...a haunted house, and let me tell you this was a scarry house!!My two oldest went in...not I..oh no... Why? I asked them why do you want to get scared? that is the worst feeling in the world ..being scared right? Well they just think I'm old...lol !!! I dont get into the scarry dark side of Halloween and I've always dressed them in non scarry halloween suits..but they are getting older and I thought ok..why not.

From their description I'm glad I didnt go..there was this chain saw man at the back door. When you went to go out , all of a sudden when you think your free! there is a chain saw cranking up next to you in the dark..and this man with the chainsaw kept coming out and if your standing there to scared to go in...(hello me!! lol) he starts cahsing you down the road... Wel it was a good time .We are going to go over by the pentagon to a base for another festival today..petting zoo,.carriage rides, moonbouncys, and such this one is put on by the U.S.O.. this U.S.O is awesome this is the same place I met Duff off Ace Of Cakes a couple weeks ago..did ya'll see that post? It was my birthday and got a piece of his cake on my birthday...and I was in awe of him. I didnt know what to say but he and his staff were so down to earth..it was a great day..as I said before my battery went out in my camera ..I have one ordered.So soon I hope..I will be taking pics again..the trees are so pretty here. I hope you all have a blessed weekend..
Blessing's
Ann

I goofed

2009-10-23T10:47:00.000-04:00

You know I just dont know what I'm doing on this thing!!! lol... I guess I was suppose to mention that Kelly fromhttp://www.kellyskornerblog.com/ is hosting the fall decoration party.Go and visit and look at all the great decorations

Fall Decorating

2009-10-23T09:05:00.000-04:00

Fall dcorations

2009-10-23T07:42:00.000-04:00

I love fall. I decorate for all holidays..Valentines too. Even though thats not a holiday. I just love my home having little bits of holiday out and about for the kids. I have more pics however my battery to my camers went out so this is it for now. I normally put haystacks and cornstalks out and scarecrows I have had people stop and take their babies pictures on them. Well this only my second link up so I hope I do it right.I also have to say fall is my baking time..I love cooking and baking in the fall.

Blessing's
Ann

Recipe swap, Strusel Pumkin Spice Muffins

2009-10-22T09:22:00.000-04:00

I would like to say I have joined the recipe party over at Rhodas..www.southernhospitalityblog.com. These pumkin muffins are so good. They stay so moist and are so easy to make.

1-box spice cake mix
1-cup pumpkin
1/2 cup wate

preheat oven-350
mixall ingredients until well blended.make topping
scoop into muffin cups.

topping
1c.Brown sugar
1.c.flour
1.stick butter
mix brown sugar,flour
cut in butter spoon on top of muffins
bake at 350 for 20-24 minutes.
I sure hope you all enjoy.

Pumpkin muffins mmm.good

2009-10-21T09:33:00.000-04:00

Well the giveaway is over..and no I did not win...I'll keep trying though!!! I havent done a post because-------````
My camera is broken right now.I was really wanting to get pics up. I made pumpkin chocolate lollipops,and some other things for the kids ,put ribbons and bows on them!!! and my camera broke!! I have made the best muffins y'all they are so easy...ready?

1-box spice cake mix
1-can pumpkin
1/2 cup water

preheat oven 350.
in a bowl mix all ingredients until blended
make topping

Topping
1-cup brown sugar
1 -stick of butter
1-cup flour
stir together flour,brown sugar,breaking up any lumps
cut in butter,spoon or sprinkle over muffins bake @350-
for 20 -24 min.

I wish I had a picture theese are so pretty and moist and easy..
I really hope you all try theese and let me know what you think...

many blessing's
Ann

Theres a giveaway

2009-10-19T14:28:00.000-04:00

Just wantedto let you all know Lyne over at http://www.lynnesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/ is having a great fall giveaway..go by and say hi...

Hello

2009-10-17T14:56:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone...I hope ya'lls weather is better than ours. I know up the road a bit in P.A. they had snow..ouch!!! It has been raining about 4 days now and cold in the 40's...hello Florida..yes I miss Florida..It is hard for a Florida girl born and raised to get used to cold..it was to cold to me to even swim this year. My kids did and would ask Mom are you getting in...no!!! I did maange to get in about 3 times..I like my water like bath water,, warm...I enetered a giveaway on another sitewww.http://www.frommycherryheart.blogspot.com/FrommyCHERRYHeart.blogspot.com
I went thirfting today ,me and hubby...not alot of deals but very crowded I guess everyone was getting out of the weather...I did manage to find some homeschooling books..I hope you all have a great day..and weekend
Many Blessing's

Ann

I went

2009-10-14T08:03:00.000-04:00

Wow what a blessing!! I took all of your advice and went to the revival..it was great. All the people seemed friendly .My 11 year old daughter loved the service. She talked about it all night long. I am so glad I went .I am gonna see about doing some more things with this blog so I hope you all have a wondeful day...

Many Blessing's
Ann

Thank you

2009-10-13T17:15:00.000-04:00

Well it's been a great day..I fixed my blog!!! I have gotten more comments today than ever!! I kinda felt alone here on blog land..after spending many hours I think it is fixed. Thank you to all who have taken a look and left comments. It has been a nice fall day today.I'm thinking of going to a revival tonight? It's at a church out in town..I'm really shy it's hard to go to new places..I dont have alot of confidence in myself..so theres always that voice telling me not to go...but then the other voice that says go...I'll let you know what I decide..

Blessing's

Ann

Apple baking!!!

2009-10-13T08:58:00.000-04:00

I have been baking ..I dont know if we should have picked so many apples....we have had alot of apple desserts lately..And I also made fried apples,and applesauce....

Blessing's
Ann

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This is the link to the giveaway

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