I Want Feathers in my Hair!

I read about something in a fashion article, and now I have just seen it in real life. I'm talking about feather hair extensions. I don't know how you get them, and I don't know how long it will be a trend, but I do know that I want some! Just a few...nothing crazy...but something to show a little exotic twist, you know? Like this:

I think they're so fun and whimsical. They actually remind me of when girls used to put friendship bracelet type things in their hair...remember that? Like this little sweetie:

And I love anything that brings back memories of my childhood. (That reminds me of the amazing light up shoes that Patrick got me for my birthday last year...I'll have to share that later!)

So what's your take on the feather hair extensions? Like or dislike? I say like! As long as we don't go overboard with it like the great Steven Tyler:

Is that a raccoon tail?!

Moral of the Story: It's okay to jump on the bandwagon and join a trend...as long as the only reason you're doing isn't just because everyone else is ;)

One Word.....Thursday?

So I totally tried to post this yesterday so it would be legit, but my computer wouldn't have it. Here it is, a day late and dollar short! (but it's worth it!)

Moral of the Story:
Lacking.

One Word Wednesday

Moral of the Story:

Rock.

Family will always be Family

I just had the most wonderful week/weekend! Reason being...my parents were in town Wednesday through Sunday. I picked them up from the airport and immediately knew that we would have an amazing time. First off, we had quite a few fun activities planned. Most of the time when they're here we kind of just hang out and relax together...watch movies...play games...you know, the usual. This time, however we had THIS to go by...

Off the cusp you might think it's a little, shall we say, over the top? (me? over the top? never!) However, it was so wonderful to know what was next, when we had to leave, who was going where to work when, etc. Don't be jealous. As you can see we had a whole host of activities to get to, so an itinerary only made sense! It included a tour of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, (which I would highly recommend), a tour of the Air Traffic Control Center where Patrick works (now they can picture where Patrick is when he does what he does!), a new tribe memphis meeting (where M&D got to meet so many of our wonderful friends here in Memphis), a visit from our good friend John Hill as he drove from MI to TX, a visit to Shara's Paperie (where I work now!), breakfast at Capriccio Grill inside The Peabody Hotel, shortly followed by a viewing of the world famous Peabody Duck March, and dinner with one of our amazing friends Ron. Phew! We even snuck a couple movies and games in there. I'm tellin' ya, the Amermans sure do know how to have fun :)

All of the activities and itineraries set aside, some of my favorite moments were when we were doing "ordinary" things around the house, like cooking a meal together, putting make up on side by side at the mirror or even doing the dishes. It is these moments that remind me, that we are and always will be "thick as thieves" - family forever! Like Mom said, "When we're sitting on this couch together it feels like we're only 20 miles away." That's what keeps my chin up when I start to miss them and that's what will continue to help me through this time of distance - knowing that when we're together it feels like we were never apart.

Here are some of my fav. photos from our time together:

Mom & Dad opening the 32nd Anniversary gift we made for them.
Patrick prepared and put together the wood and then I painted a sign on it for their cottage in MI.

They LOVED it, to say the least :)

The finished product

The manly men after completing a Father/Son impromptu project

After our breakfast at Capriccio Grill in The Peabody Hotel

The meal we made together on Sunday...thank you Rachel Ray!!

We love you, Mom & Dad!!

Moral of the Story: Distance is relative: No matter how far away you are physically, you can still be close at heart. Thank goodness!

One Word Wednesdays

I just came across a GREAT idea! And guess what? I get to share it with you!! In my blog I'm going to take on a tactic called "One Word Wednesdays" I saw it on my friend, Tina's blog and I love it! The point is this: when Wednesday comes around I post a picture and then my Moral of the Story will be ONE word that comes to my mind when I look at that picture. Doesn't that sound like fun?! I hope you're as excited as I am...cuz here goes...

Moral of the Story:

Rush!

Boiling Blood

Blood! Boiling Blood!


You know that You Tube video with the kid who says "blood" in a funny and really cute way? Well if you don't, check it out here: Not Funny Blood


Even though, yes, this video is very funny to most viewers...the part I would like to highlight is that from the kid's perspective it's "not funny." It is very serious indeed.


Well I am in a "serious" situation now and my blood is boiling. It's one of those situations where I see things one way (one very simple and logical way, might I add) and someone else sees it completely differently, and is not responding how I think they should respond. My hairs are raised and my blood is "boiling." And I am not laughing, but I feel like everyone else is. (Well I can't say everyone...Patrick is standing by my side...it's one of those huge perks of this whole marriage thing...always having someone on your side. I do have to give him props. Thanks, Sweetie! :)


Have you ever found yourself in a similar situation? I'm trying to talk myself down and it just doesn't seem to be working! I keep thinking, "If only they truly understood my heart in the matter and saw things from my perspective!" The tricky part is that I don't know this person very well at all AND we're in a professional relationship, so there's lot's of "cordialness" and "red tape" that are preventing me from saying what I really want to say. After a quick self-diagnosis, I would say I'm assuming way too much. I really don't know how this other person is taking what I'm saying, or why they're saying what they're saying. I have no right to assume that he/she is thinking negatively of me and reacting in this way out of spite. In all honesty, this sticky situation could be just that... an innocent sticky situation. AND heaven forbid, I take a moment to try and see things from his/her perspective! (what?!) Oh, and did I mention that this situation has mostly been in email and an occasional phone conversation? Another huge trigger for misinterpretation! Just what I need.


Speaking of what I do really need....that is your help. What do you do in these sticky situations? How do you talk yourself down? Are there Bible verses you bring to mind or prayers you say? It's bedtime and I need to lower my heart rate so that Patrick can get some sleep without a fuming wife at his side. (those air traffic controllers really need their sleep...let me tell you!) Thank you for listening and for your thoughts. I'm starting to feel better already.


Moral of the Story: If you're in a sticky situation and you feel misunderstood, take some time to step back, breath and really reflect on the situation. God will show you what to do...and if not immediately, He'll at least provide an outlet for your frustrations in a friend or perhaps a soul mate...or maybe even a blog ;)

I'm not in Michigan anymore

Here I am, sitting in the closet....again. This has been happening a lot lately due to the crazy weather affecting much of the Mid South these days. Talk about tornado alley!! I didn't sign up for this! In fact, I don't really like it at all to be completely honest with you. Tornadoes scare me, and here's something interesting. We barely had any tornadoes in MI when I was there and we had a basement to hide in when the time came. We have TONS of tornado warnings and actual tornadoes here and there's NO basement. Just a measly kitchen pantry that Patrick, Moses and I have to cram ourselves into when we hear the sirens. Our neighbor fears that the cans of food will hit us in the head if a tornado does come. I fear that we'll forget to grab a can opener in the case that we are, heaven forbid, stuck in there for a long period of time. How ironic would that be?!

Mo and I hiding out during a tornado warning

My view in the kitchen pantry

This time Patrick is at work so it's just me and Mo. I really don't think he minds at all, as he loves to be in small cramped spaces. Me, on the other hand...I think my butt is going numb and I worry about making sure I have "everything I need" in here in case something does hit ground in our neighborhood. How do you determine what you need, though? I mean if a tornado does really come, is there anything that would really help me in that situation (besides my faith in God)? Nonetheless it is our mission to create an "Emergency Kit" to store in the pantry so that we do have all the "essentials" without having to think about it in the time of action. Here's the list we came up with:

1. Can Opener
2. Flashlight
3. Blankets
4. Shoes
5. Granola bars
6. First aid supplies
7. What else?

Oh, and here's a list of what we'll grab on the way in:

1. Purse/Wallet
2. Shoes
3. Clothes (if it's the middle of the night of course)
4. Cell phones/charger
5. Moses

That is if there's time :/ But like I said, I have a feeling if a tornado really does hit we won't be so worried about having "everything" we need. I'll be happy if we survive together. I know God will take care of the details.

I just emerged to check the weather situation and it's eerily quiet, it seems. Siren is still going off.  I even saw a neighborhood cat in our back yard. Take shelter, Kitty! Apparently the bad storm is about to hit in 10 min. Nerves? What nerves? God is my strength and He is in control. NOT to say that these tornadoes are His will. No, no, no. However, He WILL make good out come out of whatever happens and He IS holding us in the palm of His hand.

Not to say I don't just wish it would stop. Please?

Moral of the Story: No matter what size of the tornado in your life, whether it be literal or psycological, trust in God and He will make sure you have everything you need...even if you do forget to grab the can opener!