Friday Fragments

It's time for the Friday Fragments again.  You know, those thoughts you have that aren't enough for a whole post, but you'd still like to put them on your blog.  Besides, even if your really don't have much of anything its still fun to join in and see what everyone else is fragging about.  So after reading mine, click the button on the left and join in.  Thanks Mrs 4444's for hosting Friday Fragments.

*We started our Spring Ladies' Bible Study on Tuesday night.  We're doing Beth Moore's "Stepping Up, A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent."  I think it's going to be really good.  Of course, they always are.  We have a wonderful group of ladies that just keeps growing and growing.  I love them.  They are of all ages.  We had a mommy who is 22 with her 20 month old and then we go all the way up to age 85.  I love the mix.  We have all kinds of experience in that room.  It's so fun watching the older ones pour themselves into the younger ones and the younger ones teaching us all some new things.  We all learn together and its such a wonderful experience.

*I finally got to watch the 2nd week of Survivor last night.  It was pretty good.  I think this may turn out to be a pretty good season.  I especially like to watch the challenges.

*Hubby and I are still watching the old JAG show.  I think we'll be awhile yet.  haha  Don't know what we'll start when that is over.

Well, I really don't have anything else and its time I get out of here and get to work.  So be sure to join in with Mrs. 4444's at Half Past Kissin' Time and play along, after you've commented here, of course.  Have a great day! 

Are You Sure That's My Dog?

Have you ever taken your dog to the groomers and then when you've gone to pick her up, you're really not sure they have given you the same dog back?  That's exactly how it was yesterday.  She does not look at all like my Lucy, but she sure does act like her.  haha

I mean really.  You tell me.  Is this the same dog?

 Here she is coming home from the vet about 3-4 weeks ago.

 And here she is coming home from the groomers yesterday.

I think she is absolutely adorable either way. But I have to say, I was just a little shocked when I saw her.  I guess I just didn't expect her hair to be quite that short.  I know in a couple of weeks it'll be better when it grows out just a bit more.  The other shocking thing is that almost all of her black hair is gone.  She's almost totally gray now.  The groomer told me that actually that is a Yorkie trait.  They get lighter and lighter throughout their lives.

 Just look at that face

 One thing for sure, she gets colder now.  She laid in this comforter last night at her daddy's feet, right in front of the heater.  She has never done that before.  Maybe I need to get her a sweater.  No actually, I kinda like that she wants to be so close to us now.  So I think I'll just hold her up close as much as possible.

I hope you aren't getting bored with all my puppy posts.  But frankly, with both my girls gone and with the weather the way it's been, there's not much else for me to take pictures of.  haha 

Wednesday Hodgepodge

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1. The expression 'mad as a March hare' originated with a fictional character who is distracted and frantic. When were you last 'mad as a March hare' and what was it that made you that way?
I kinda felt that way tonight at Bible Study and I'm the facilitator.  Didn't get much sleep last night and the last 2 days at work have been pretty busy and it seemed to come to a head tonight.  I felt very distracted.  Fortunately our ladies are very sweet and forgiving. Praying God will help me to get it together before next week. 

2. Mardi Gras this year falls on Tuesday, March 4th. Have you ever been to Mardi Gras, and if so what did you think? If not, do you have any interest in going? Purple, green, and gold are the colors of Mardi Gras. Which one is most prevalent in your wardrobe? How about in your home?
I have never been to Mardi Gras and I have no desire to go.  I have been New Orleans and I would like to go back there some day.  I probably have more purple in wardrobe, and green is more prevalent in my home.


3. Are you old fashioned?
In some ways yes, and in some ways no.  And that's all I'm saying.

4. Do you carefully plan your vacations, or do you prefer the days to be more spontaneous?
I like to have some general ideas of some of the things we want to accomplish but be spontaneous about when and how we do them.

5. March is National Sauce Month...what's your favorite sauce, and what do you most often top with this sauce?
How about hot fudge?  Does that count as a sauce.  I like it on ice cream, of course.

6. What's something that easily brings a tear to your eye?
 Child abuse

7. If you could own any sports team, which one would it be and why?
Cincinnati Reds...only because they are our local team.

8. Insert your own random thought here.
I got nothing right now.  I can't think of a single thing.  I think I'm just too tired.  I would like to say thank you Joyce for all the work you do in this Hodgepodge.  I know I appreciate it and I'm sure everyone else does too.

Weekend Wrap-Up

Hubby and I had a nice quiet relaxed weekend.  We had to cancel church services on Sunday due to the weather.  So we had a full day at home then.  This is the kind of weekend we like.

I bought a new pair of house shoes on Saturday.  Lucy has decided she loves them and keeps stealing them.  She is so funny!  She must like pink with bling.  haha

Lucy outside on Saturday.  Such a nice day outside.

Another picture of her playing outside on Saturday.  As you can see I've been playing with Instacollage and Instagram.  Loving these apps.

She was worn out after playing outside, and also at her grandma's house.

Sunday playing in the snow.

I saw this on FB and just had to post it.  I think its hysterical and probably a little true too.  lol

Friday Fragments

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*Back in November while we were in South Carolina, I did something I have wanted to do for years.  I got a 2nd piercing in my ears.  I love dangly earrings and I love posts and this way I can wear both.  Most people haven't even noticed because normally, my hair covers my ears.  But I notice and I really like it and I'm so glad I did something just for me.

*Anyway, since having it done, I've purchased quite a few inexpensive post earrings and I needed a way to keep them organized and quickly and easily accessible.  So Saturday I went to Hobby Lobby and purchased a couple squares of foam in the material department.  They are about an inch thick and are 14" x 14" squares.  They fit almost perfectly in the top drawer of my chest.  I stick the posts into the foam and it keeps them in place and the dangles just lay on top.  The backs to the earrings are in a plastic dish which keeps them all together.  Talk about easy and convenient.  I love it!  :)

Survivor:  The new season of Survivor started Wednesday night. Survivor Cagayan:  Brains, Brawn, Beauty.  Is anyone else watching? 

Have a great weekend, Everyone!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What is something you'll never forget about the age you are right now?
I don't know, I can't remember! 

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 2. What's a household chore you've never done? How have you managed that???
I have no idea. And I really don't want to know, because if I found out I haven't done something I should, then that means I may have to start doing it and I definitely do not want any more household chores.  ha

3. Does nature shape our personalities more than nurture? Explain?
That's a debate that I don't really have an answer for.   Since our girls are adopted, that is something we have talked about off and on over the years.  I think both probably shape us equally. I see signs of us in their personalities and they have since met some of their biological family and they say they see similarities there too. So as I said, I think it's both.

4. Friday (February 28th) is 'Something on a Stick Day'...funny because Zoanna over at A Penchant for Pens recently sent me an idea for a question relating to this topic. What's your favorite food eaten on a stick?
A Mickey Bar eaten while at Disney World.

My first ever Mickey Bar eaten in 2008

5. Which of your five senses do you treasure most, and why?
Sight, I think.  Because my mother is losing her sight and I know how hard that has been for her.  Although she is absolutely amazing.

6. What's the best music, theatre, or sporting venue you've been to? What made it great?
That Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH.  Why? Because it was filled to almost capacity with women who had come for a weekend of "Women of Faith."  Awesome!  Nothing quite like an arena full of women praising the Lord.

7. It's the last week of the month...in five words or less bid adieu to your February.
You have been rather disappointing!

8. Insert your own random thought here.

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Have a great day!!