Friday Fun: 3 Truths and a LIE!

I know you have all played this before, right?  I thought this would be a fun way for you to get to know me better!  I'm going to list four things about myself, but one is not true!  Leave a comment telling me what you believe is the lie.  Then, I'll explore each topic a little more in depth!  Kind of like a blogger behind the scenes :o)  Ok, here we go!

1. I took dance classes all through elementary school.
2. I played the flute in high school band.
3. I collect coins.
4. I have had a job since I was 15 years old.

Ok, have at it... How well do you know me?

Do I Have What It Takes??

I submitted the vanity I made for Jaden in Sew Dang Cute's second season of Crafting With the Stars!  I'm super nervous because there are a lot of crafty mamas out there!  I don't know if I can even come close to competing with some of them... We'll see!  She picks her 12 contestants to be paired with the best of the best in the craft blog world on January 15th.  Here is my entry project:

Wish me luck!!  Go to her page and click on my link so I can get lots of views and be in the contest :o)






Update on the vanity: Jaden LOVES it!  She sits at it every day when we get home to "work on projects."  She talks to herself in the mirror like she is hosting a talk show :o)  She also is more than eager to sit at her vanity each morning for me to do her hair.  I can't wait until Taylor is ready for one of these!  J loves it and I love that she loves it :o) 

Here is a picture of the vanity in J's room:

Ok, now go to Sew Dang Cute's blog and click on my vanity link!  I'm thumbnail #107.  Wish me good luck ;o)

I Double-Dog Dare You!

Remember back at the beginning of summer when Borders double-dog dared Jaden??  The challenge was for her to read 10 books this summer, document them on the provided form, have a parent sign the completed list, and she gets a free book! I wanted to make this more of a challenge because Jaden reads at least 10 books a DAY on her own, and I read a different book to her every night. We only listed books that, 1) she hasn't read before either on her own or with me, and 2) took more than one night to finish. Well, she did it!

Jaden with her completed reading list!

She picked Miss Daisy is Crazy for her free book!

After cashing in on all of her hard work, we stayed and played a little...

Great job J!! I'm so proud of you!!

If you recall, I also took the challenge.  I didn't quite make it though... Labor Day was my goal for my 10 books and I only completed seven.  I'm going to push myself and give it a shot for fall though!  By December 1st, I hope to have read 10 more books!  I'm starting with James Patterson's 2nd Chance.  Now, what shall I reward myself with if I succeed???

I Double Dog Dare You!

I'm a book junkie.  I would much rather (should time and kids allow) spend a day on the couch with a blanket and a book than in front of the TV.  Jaden love to read as well.  She has a ton of books and lays in bed every night, reading herself to sleep. 

Well, Borders has challenged Jaden and all of the other little kiddos out there to read ten books this summer in their '10 Summer Reading Double Dog Dare!

This challenge is for kids under 12 years of age.  Print off this form and list the books your child reads.  Once they read ten books, take the list into Borders and get a free book!

When I was in elementary school, I remember my teachers reading us books like Shiloh and The Boxcar Children.  Story time was always my favorite part of the day!  I've been collecting short chapter books for the girls for a while now.  I think that I'm going to try reading one to Jaden to see if she has any interest. 

We accept your dare, Borders!  In fact, I think I'll also take the challenge on, myself!  Since I don't fall into the under 12 category, I'll have to think up my own reward... any suggestions?

It's GAME Time!

What's a birthday party without games?? Let's just see how well you know me! The first person to comment with ALL of the correct answers wins a prize*! If you are a regular blog reader of mine, you should have no problem at all. Ok, here we go!

1. Why did I once refer to myself as Lois from Family Guy?


2. What meaning does the class of 1993 have to me?


3. What was the best birthday gift I got last year?


4. The "million dollar find of the day" was what?


5. Who was our "unplanned baby"?


6. What day of the week to I regularly refer to as "Christmas Eve"?


7. What was unique about the day T was born?


8. I won the second grade spelling bee with what word?


9. The "First Big Purchase" was what?


10. Who do I proudly share my birthday with?

Ready? Set? Go! Winner will be announced later so keep guessing!!

*If nobody gets all of the answers correct, the person with the most correct wins.

Contest and Giveaway!!

Ok blog world, your mission, if you choose to accept it:

Name my new Etsy store!

I want to start a new Etsy store and sell my crafty creations. I will have goodies for kids and adults. There will be sewn items and papercrafts. I want the name to be fun and catchy but not specific to any certain type of item I will sell. Leave me a comment with your name suggestion(s) and if I pick yours, you win an item from my new store*!! I'm counting on you people to get this store named! I'm anxious to get items listed!

*Winning item will be of my choice.