Five Question Friday

Its that time again! 5QF with the Fabulastic Mama M!!

I am so glad this week is coming to an end. Lets just be honest here it has been a sucky week..BUT now its over and Friday has finally made her appearance!! (Thank goodness ;)  So lets get right down to business and get to this 5QF post. 

The Questions this week are:

1. What's your "comfort food"?

Food? like singular? I have many comfort food(S).. to narrow it down to one would just be to difficult. I would say sweets though! With all the drama that has been going on this week I have been wanting to eat and eat and eat (I guess we could assume that I am def. a stress type over eater type person.. BLAH) I have to get a handle on that... so anything good 'ole country cooking and sweets.. those would be my comfort foods.
2. Do you send Thank You's (handwritten or email)? Being the southern belle that I am (riiight.. that I should be anyways) I try to send out handwritten Thank You's. Honestly though sometimes things get crazy and they all might not be handwritten..shh dont tell my grammy she would have a heart attack at the thought of sending an email as a thank you!

3. If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which show would you choose?
Def. Grey Anatomy. I love the medical aspect of the show.. the hustle and bustle, the drama, ohh yea and dont forget all the pretty scenery that would be lurking around ;)

4. What is your favorite online recipe site?
I dont think they have online sites for my type of cooking.. LOL Please tell me if you know of one that tells you the perfect timing on the microwave.. or the quickest way to pick up take out.. because I am yet to find a site like that ;)

5. If you had to choose: "Friends" or "Seinfeld"?
Friends!!!


I hope everyone has had a good week and gets to enjoy the weekend! I know alot of you out there got snow.. enjoy it for me! Not a flake in sight around these parts!!

Happy Friday Everyone :)

Lucky What I Just Recieved....

from a new found blog buddy! Katie over at Katies Journey gave me the " You Got It" blog award! Cute huh?!

Thanks so much Katie!! Cute blog awards are the best. This award did not come with any certain rules or anything so that makes it even better. I am not going to list certain blogs but if you find your name over on my blog roll.. then you rock girl! So please feel free to snag this cute award :)

Sorry this is short and sweet and to the point but I am working and I have some very cranky girls today.. of to the playroom for me!

Tyler

PS: If you havent checked out my wordless wed. post you toadily should.. some cute pics in there ;)

Wordless Wednesday

My Sunshine in the Storm

Can you tell I am loving my christmas present ;)

Tyler

PS: I scored me an award this week... will get a post up ASAP to show it off a little.. hope everyone has a good wednesday. Hugs to you all

Update

Sorry I didnt get a post up sooner with an update. Its been a crazy day and I have been on the phone pretty much since like 4 pm.

Dads appointment was not really a surprise to me. That the cancer in his liver will be a very hard battle to fight. He is going to try 6 weeks of chemo (two diff. types) and then they will do another PET scan to see if there has been any progress in killing all those evil cancer cells. If the treatment is not working then dad has said he would rather have quality of life over more treatment. and well that doesnt need any explantion.

I mean I cant really blame him. If it wasnt working for me I cant say I would keep putting that crap into my body. It is so heart breaking to know the he will be living in for the next six weeks. It is awful to know that he will be 8 hrs away from me and there wont be much I can do to help. I would just like to be able to take care of him and be a source of sunshine for him. I know that is selfish and I know I am not the victim here but that is how I feel. I am working on that and praying hard for God to open my eyes and show me this isnt about me. Its not about what is easiest for me. Its not about how I would handle it. Its not about what works best for me and my family. Its about him. Its about what he needs. Its about where he is the most comfortable.

All in all I think I could have prob. summed up this post just by saying "

Cancer sucks! I hate it!!

Tomorrow is another day. Tomorrow I will wake up and give it another shot at being a little more happy and getting rid of this bitterness in my heart. I will pray this hatred and bitterness away soon I hope!

Love to each and every one of you! Thank you for all your encouraging words last night. That meant the world to me!! :)

Tyler
PS.. tomorrow wordless wed. with some pics that sure bring a smile and some sunshine to my face.. hopefully it will yours too

This and That

Hey girlies.. dont have much to say today. I did want to do a short post and let ya know about a few things that are going on around here. If you are looking for spunky cheery Tyler.. she has left the building for today but hoping to be back soon. I knw its no fun to head over to someones blog and read blah type stuff.

*So glad that I only have 5 more months of work from tomorrow. I know most people arent happy about hearing they are losing their job but for me it is a relief. I have been like a pinball in a machine lately trying to figure out finances, staying at home vs working, taking care of kids in my home vs working outside the home and putting Emma in a child care setting... I mean you name it! My boss finally came to me and told me she could tell my heart wasnt in it anymore and if I was willing to stay until June then that would be very helpful to her. So since I was totally embarassed she could tell I wasnt into my job anymore I told her I would be more than willing to help her out.

* Its not necessarily that my heart isnt in it but my body is hurting so bad and no medicine has really helped me thus far. I was diagnose with systemic arthritis a while back and have been on so many diff. cocktails of meds you wouldnt believe. The problem is I only seem to get short term relief from the meds and then it seems to flare up. I have a doc. app on friday.. really hoping we can get a plan of attack here before it gets any worse

* My dad headed back to Florida yesterday.. I have had a wonderful two weeks with him and was so glad to see hiim. It meant the world to me to watch him and Emma together. They laughed and played.. she even shared a few slobbery kisses with him. He goes tomorrow to find out what stage the cancer is in and where to go from here. My heart is praying for a miracle but my head is expecting the worst. I know and believe with my whole heart that God is very capable to heal him. The problem is when you look at him you can see it all over him. He is in pain, sickly, and tired. Please pray for my precious daddy

Well now that I have been a Debbie Downer for a little while I thought I would leave you with something that always bring a smile to my face.. Emma (a little sneak peak of our photo shoot that I will be using for Wordless Wednesday)

Thank you for listening reading and for your prayers. Hopefully I will have some good news to post tomorrow night

Tyler

Getting to know YOU! 1-3

Hey girlies its time for some Sunday Funday action around these parts. My bloggy buddy Keely over at Mannland5 has started this carnival called "Getting to know YOU" Its super fun to hop around and read everyones answers and get to know everyone a little better. So head on over and check out her blog to join the fun!!

Here are the questions this week:
1. Where were you born? I was born at Gaston Memorial Hopsital... which is located right here in my good ole hometown of Gastonia, North Carolina ( right outside of Charlotte, if any of you know where that is)

2. Toilet paper..do you crinkle/crumple or fold it?
Crinkle/crumple? umm no.. I fold it fo' sho! Dont ask me why... I have no idea.. just how I work it. Now me and my sister (who is here visiting) are fighting over the crinkle/crumble questions.. she is obviously a crumble type chick.. who knew!?!
3. What was the last movie you saw in the theater?
Alvin and the Chipmunks! Not the new one but the first one... yea.. we dont go to the movies often. The last time we went we took my god son. The last adult movie I saw in the theatre? Have no idea.. might need a movie date huh!?

4. What room to you spend the most time in besides your bedroom?
Living room with my computer in my lap most def.... If I was a good cook then it would be the kitchen but I am soo not unfortunatly

5. Would you be grossed out if you found out your husband/boyfriend/significant other hadn't brushed their teeth for 4 days and you had been snogging (kissing) them? EWWWW I would totally be grossed out!! Seriously though how could you not smell that.. I wouldnt make it four days before I said "boy your breath is kickin'.. go take care of that! "

6. Do you fold your underwear? No... I hate doing laundry! That is just one more thing to fold.. so I just simply cram them in my drawer and move on to the things that HAVE to be folded and such

7. What is one goal you would like to achieve this year? hmmm... I would like to feel comfortable with my own body. I would like to be able to take Emma to the pool, or go to the beach and not feel like I need to wear a sweatsuit because I am uncomfortable.  I also want to be better about soaking up and enjoying every minute of my little girl. I feel like time is slipping away so quick and she is growing so fast. I want to thoroughly enjoy each and every minute with her. Lastly I would like to be a better wife. Relinquish this control thing I have and be more of a team player. Ok now that I have totally like dumped a new years resolution on you all I think its time to move to the next question ;)

8. What is your favorite month/least favorite month?
January is def. my least fav.! Its cold and christmas is over.. nothing really to look forward too and I totally get cabin fever!!
June would prob be my fav month. Summer is just getting started, usually a vaca is in order, time to work on the tan, bring out the sundresses and flip flops!! Heaven on earth


That was totally fun! Cant wait to check you all of your answers today/tonight. For now I am off to get some pick ups going and enjoy football sunday with the family. Go Panthers!!! :0)

Five Question Friday -New Years Edition

Well here it is girls! The first day of 2010! Did you have fun last night? Do anything super exciting.. or just hang out at the house and soak up some family time? Either way I hope it was fun and you are off to a great start for the year.  So far our year is on the right track.. it has been a productive but relaxing day. Now I am going to start my blog off on the right track with some good 'ole Mama M 5QF!

 If you want to play along head on over to Mama M's blog! She will fill ya in on how to play along.

This weeks questions are :

1. If you could bring a character to life from you fav. book who would it be?

hmm... thats a toughie! I dont really read books now other than how to handle my crazy child or a bible study (not many characters in either of those!) I would say one of the children from the series "The Boxcar Children" I loved those books when I was little. They are a great kids series if any of you have new readers (I would say like first or second grade and up?!!?)

2. Where did you get your very first kiss?

If you mean that little peck on the playground or something then I dont even remember.. how is that for no long term memory! My first "real" kiss was at a football game. I was a little shocked and it was very awkward!! I think it was his first kiss to because he was just as awkward and clumsy acting as I was. Oh young love.. how fun and innocent. Man those were the days

3.How did you welcome in the New Year

We called in the troops (aka the In-laws) and had them come sit with Emma while she slept. DH and I headed over to some friends of ours and we all hung out. Did alot of catching up with everyone, good eating, beer or two by the bonfire, and watched the ball drop. It was fun!!

4.What is your fav. Beatles Song

Well if I am being honest here... I like the beatles music and all but its not something I have booming in my car while I have the windows rolled down or anything. (not that I do that anymore.. much to grown up now to act in such a way *ahem*) If I had to choose though I would say "Yellow Submarine" or " Cant Buy Me Love"  I am really just kind of take it or leave it with their music though... I know call me crazy :)

5. Donuts : overrated, underrated, or 'bout right?!

I love me some donuts! Esp Krispy Kreme Choc. covered with sprinkles. I am fine with just glazed as well. Nothing better than riding by and seeing a brigh red "Hot and Now" sign on!! yummy!!

Your turn!!