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  • Angels & World Peace

    December
    31
    2005

    This is my small (but growing) collection of Willow Tree angels. Each one was given to me on very special occasions from very, very special people in my life. The two sitting angels were gifts while my hubby was in Iraq, Serenity (on the left) is from Clara, one of my closest, dearest friends. The Angel of Protection is the Angel sitting with a bunny on the right, Paige sent her to me around the time my hubby was awarded a Purple Heart. Perfect, perfect timing I’d say!

    This Christmas, I added a new one to my collection, the standing piece is titled “Mother and Daughter”. Catybug picked it out (all by herself, sniffle). I love it. So of course I set them on the piano and let the piano light give them a special glow, and lastnight before I went to bed the peaceful scene really touched me so I thought I’d share.

    This next one is date stamped, an actual 35mm shot! Those are antiques now aren’t they? Well. I was be-bopping around Los Angeles at the time and saw this.

    I thought it fit the World Peace theme, what do you think? No? Well. I thought Angels and Whirrled Peas would be a great New Years Eve wish to have for everyone. Especially that Angel of Protection if you’re going out tonight.

    I hope you bring in the New Year with enthusiasm, optimism, love and peas in your heart. Stay cozy!

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  • How Old Sayings Go

    December
    30
    2005

    My Mom tells me that according to her mom (my Gramma), when Doves are ever-present in your surroundings it is a sign of a peaceful home. Our Mourning Doves are huddled close together beneath our feeders, such a pretty thing to see when your eyes are still tired first thing in the morning.

    I love that when I see these birds, I’m reminded of my Gramma. It got me curious about “how old sayings go…” Do you have a favorite old saying?

    As a sidenote; you guys kicked some serious bloghopping bootie yesterday! My eyes fell out of my head at some point, and my hubby had to pick them up, clean ’em off and pop ’em back in for me. It was really overwhelming, and I hope I can get to everyone who left their links at some point this weekend! I’ll be coding the weight loss blog design today, and hopefully have it up tomorrow (crossing my fingers), and this weekend I’ll be finishing up Joey’s portrait.

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  • Thursday Thirteen #19

    December
    29
    2005
    Thirteen Things about Leanne, Thursday, December 29, 2005
    My other Thirteens

    1. I visited everyone who left me a comment last TT. Finally!

    2. Today is Running2K’s Birthday! Go wish her a HBD!

    3. I am back on my skinny plan with a vengence. Since last Saturday, I’ve swam (swum? swimmed?) 1/2 mile and treadmilled 7.21 miles. (I added in this morning’s walk, getting ahead of myself!)

    4. Since last Saturday, I’ve gulped down approximately 340 ounces of water!

    5. I’ve purchased a new domain and am designing a group weight loss blog where people can join in as authors to write and stay motivated with their own programs.

    6. Hubby picked up 200 CDR’s and a giant CD case for me yesterday, and I have to burn all of my paintings and photography files to CD. Each painting will get its own CD. Photography is stored by month. I have a whole-lotta-burnin-to-do.

    7. My daughter and I had a date, and I took her to see the Chronicles of Narnia. Excellent movie, I’m glad we saw it on the big screen, in. the. third. row. It’s captivating. That was our first date, aside from shopping outings. She’s a cute kid, quickly growing into her own little woman.

    8. I had a horrible dream lastnight that made me cry in my sleep, and I woke up from it (with tears in my eyes) and couldn’t go back to sleep. Here I am, doing my 13 at 5:30 in the morning. I try not to let the emotions in my dreams carry through to real life, but it happens. I’ll have to talk to hubby about it as soon as he wakes up to get it out of my head. I wish I didn’t dream so vividly all the time.

    9. I ate grass. I tried dirt and sardines, but I spit it out. I ate black pepper, too. It was pretty interesting! No way will I ever eat vomit or boogers though. You’d have to tie me down first. Blech! Here’s what I’m talking about.

    10. I still haven’t finished making Christmas ornaments. Jeesh. I’ll do that this morning since I’m up so early.

    11. 17 1/2 days til my birthday. Yep, I’m a Cappy!

    12. My daughter said that because (I’m in charge) I do so much for their birthdays and no one ever does anything for mine, that she wants to do something for mine. ‘Cept I didn’t do much for their birthdays this past year on account’a Catybug just wanted to go to a waterpark with her cousin and Chick just wanted to go to the zoo with us. They both got what they wanted, but it’s not like I had to plan out a party or anything.

    13. Aaah 13. I’m here. I’ve arrived. It’s 6:30 AM now and I am going to go work on those ornaments!

    Happy Thursday, I hope you are all recouperating nicely from the festivities!

    BLOGROLL: Please check my sidebar for the TT Logo and Blogroll. If you’re not on it and you participate in the TT, You can ADD YOURSELF TO THE TT BLOGROLL HERE! Those blogs with the yellow/black exclamation points have been recently updated.

    LINKS TO THIRTEENS I’VE VISITED TODAY:
    1. Shelli @ Shelli’s Sentiments
    2. D @ Straddling the Line
    3. Uisce @ Whiskey Talking
    4. Nancy @ Crazed Mom
    5. MommaK
    6. Veronika
    7. Mary @ Fireflies & Frogs
    8. Lisa @ The Shizzle
    9. Phoenix
    10. Mrs. Fun
    11. Lazy Daisy
    12. Ocean Lady
    13. SusiePie
    14. Gabrielle
    15. Lisa @ The World According to Me
    16. Colleen @ Loose Leaf Notes
    17. Sleeping Mommy
    18. Sandra aka Crusty Crone
    19. J&J’s Mom
    20. Lyndsay @ The Martin’s
    21. PractiGal
    22. Barbara @ Burning Evanescence *note* captchya not working for comments
    23. Janet
    24. Karri @ Goofing Off
    25. Terrilynn
    26. Chickadee aka Colleen
    27. Jane @ Cozy Reader
    28. Carolyn @ Prairie Rose
    29. Uzi
    30. LadyBug Crossing
    31. Angie @ Ficken Chingers
    32. Squashed Toad
    33. Lilyblue
    34. Heather @ Goofy Girl
    35. Cin
    36. Jules
    37. Chelle @ Crazy Thoughts
    38. Allison @ Geronimo!
    39. Fionna
    40. Greek Goddess
    41. Craig
    42. Charity
    43. Kristi
    44. Crystal @ I Heart Peanut Butter
    45. Judy @ Insecure
    46. Jen @ Jen’s Horde
    47. Ceece
    48. YellowRose

    Leave your link in comments & I’ll do my bestest to visit you today!

    Get the Thursday Thirteen code here!
    The purpose of the meme is to get to know everyone who participates a little bit better every Thursday. Visiting fellow Thirteeners is encouraged! If you participate, leave the link to your Thirteen in others comments. It’s easy, and fun! Be sure to update your Thirteen with links that are left for you, as well! I will link to everyone who participates and leaves a link to their 13 things. Trackbacks, pings, comment links accepted!
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  • M.I.A

    December
    28
    2005

    I’m working on stuff over here, so while I’m off neglecting my blog please entertain yourselves by thumbing through some of my Captionable Critters and see if you can’t find a voice for them.

    You could also go here: Serenescreen.com and download their (free) aquarium screensaver. I’ve never seen one so realistic! It rocks!

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  • It’s Christmas!

    December
    25
    2005

    Merry Christmas, everyone! Just wanted to get a few pics of what’s been going on at our house. I’m sitting here with my new MP3 player strapped to my forearm, jamming to John Mayer – I’ve already loaded 120 songs onto it! WooHoot! I’ve got a nice big crock pot filled with ham hocks and split peas – it smells so good my stomach is just grumbling like CRAZY. Furbee baby is sleeping, he’s really sweet but sorta snarky, if ya know what I mean?

    Keep reading »

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  • Preparations Commence

    December
    24
    2005

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  • Peace

    December
    24
    2005

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  • Christmas Wishes

    December
    24
    2005

    GIFTS FOR YOU, VIA HOLLY
    (so very well put, please give her all the credit!)

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  • TT BLOGROLLERS

    December
    23
    2005

    Attention all Thursday Thirteen blogrollers –

    I’ve just gone through and moderated the THURSDAY THIRTEEN BLOGROLL.

    I’ve had to remove several blogs from the blogroll. If yours has been removed, it’s because of one of two reasons:

    1. You do not participate in the Thursday Thirteen on a regular basis.
    and/or
    2. The TT Blogroll was not displayed on your blog where I could find it.

    If I am mistaken, please forgive me. If you need assistance with getting the blogroll on your blog, just ask. If so many people are promoting your blog on their blogs, it’s only fair that you reciprocate.

    Thank you for participating!

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