Gaga over the Lady

Lady-Gaga, originally uploaded by VJ Alisa!.

I admit that some of her lyrics are not kid-friendly (neither were Madonna's when I was listening to her as a wee girl), but our house has been on a Lady Gaga kick lately. Her music is catchy and she has such talent and spunk. On my walk yesterday (with her on the ipod) I was thinking about all of her crazy wardrobe choices and how time consuming it must be to reinvent yourself everyday with your clothes. I am not forgetting that she has a team that helps her with such things, but isn't it amazing how different we all are and how our creativity comes through in so many different ways.

She wrote this song 'Speechless' for her father. He was in declining health and refused to have surgery to repair his heart. He eventually relented, maybe because of this song.

New Thru 30

As a church and a family we are starting today to read The New Testament of the Bible in thirty days. I'm sure it will be a challenge, but with good resources and support it's a task we're excited about. Feel free to join us, everything you need is right here. One of the neatest things is that our oldest daughter was given a condensed reading plan. While she won't be reading everything we read she will read a portion and there are questions we can discuss as a family. The adventure begins!

My Star Sapphire

I remember going and getting Domino's pizza and taking it to the park and eating it on the hood of my dad's car....just me and him. Father-Daughter Date. How lucky I was! There is nothing better in this world than a girl feeling like they are the apple of their daddy's eye. For me, I felt like the apple and the pie. Always.

This past year I ignored the date of my dad's death in many ways...on my blog, to those important to me. Definitely not in my heart, but I did feel if I did not verbally acknowledge it, it would sneak away just like any other day. So I made ammends in my mind to make up for it on his birthday. I struggle in my mind whether it is important to celebrate the point where one joins the earth or leaves it. There is something to be said for both, but thinking about my dad on his birthday evokes more happy memories.

So, Happy 65th Birthday, Daddy! I love you and miss you!

Read This...

The Curse of the Good Girl by Rachel Simmons

I am only a third-way through, but have learned so much from this book. Not only about raising daughters, but about myself. It really is very insightful, also check out the PBS special: A Girl's Life.

Good Ole' Food

cornbread at the brooklyn star: southern comfort food, originally uploaded by cherrypatter.

As a Southern girl I whole-heartedly equate so many defining moments of my life to what I was eating. Mention Chicken and Pastry (that's what we call Chicken and Dumplings) and I immediately think about both of my grandmothers. Whole pigs cooking on a barbeque and there is my grandfather and uncle and so many wonderful gatherings. Chinese food: I think about my dad and his love for the Eastern cuisine. Deviled Eggs are a part of most every meal I've shared with my mom. I could go on for days...




I have often heard the term "emotional eating" as a very negative thing. But I constantly wonder how you can NOT be connected emotionally to food. So many cultures are partly defined by the foods they eat, whether it is everyday meals or celebratory feasts. I can not help but count food as a large part of what defines me. Every major (and minor) event in my life can be recalled with what was on the table and for some reason, that soothes me. I love being able to remember what food was shared after I got engaged, right after I gave birth, on a special trip, a birthday or at lunch with a special friend. Like I said, I'm a Southern girl and I guess the way to this girl's heart is through the stomach (too)!

Locks of Love

Lil' Darlin B (the youngest twin girl) donated ten inches of her hair to Locks of Love today. It's such a winning combination: someone in need of beautiful hair receives that gift while my little one gets a new do' that looks cute as a ladybug. She is beside herself with excitement!! What a great way to start off 2010.

Twenty Ten

It's been so long since I logged into my blog that I should have to look up my password...but no, I'm good like that. I constantly try to impress the hub with my memorization skills. I'll say: "Hey, I know my very first phone number, my mom's work number from when I was in first grade, every aunt and uncle's phone number, my grandparent's number...really, try me." He is never that delighted. Personally, I think I'm some sort of phone number prodigy, amongst other things. Oh well, we all have our skills. Even if it is only impressive in our own minds ;-)



I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season. On this blog, that consists of all the holidays since Labor Day...I've been quite the slacker. But I'm feeling refreshed and confidant, so come on, feel it with me! A new year, a new decade...hopefully it is starting off with good momentum for all. I choose not to make a list of resolutions this year. Looking back at last year's I would of gotten a failing grade based on completion. I was awful! So, no formal goals for me this time.

I am hoping to play catch up on my blog and share some of the fun things going on around here. So, check back..I've missed you guys.