WOOOT P-SHAW!!!!

weird title right?

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it was a text that i got from one of my favorite friends today.

you see,  i say holla! like 97 thousand times a day. with enthusiasm. 

i have said this daily for at least the last 4 years. 

i know i should find a new word...

 NOT GONNA HAPPEN.

most evr' one after 4+ years, now ignores my 

HOLLA{S}!!!!

so you can imagine my excitement when she responded with 

wooot p-shaw

i may or may not have gotten teary eyed.

i immediately text her and said
i love you!!! you know that right. 
evr' one blows off my holla's.
you made my day!!!


to which she replied
LOL! & U just made mine. 
XOXO


which got me thinking. i don't let my friends know often enough how much the mean to me.
and how thankful i am to have each and everyone of them in my life.
and that they each have a special spot in my heart that belongs to only them.
i really need to let them know more often.


so today i will start with you,  my readers.


thank you for taking time out of your day to read this here blog.
it means the world to me. each comment you leave brings a smile to my face. if i could i'd invite you all over for tea and a game of rummy i don't know how to play bridge. 
xxO

today send your friends a sweet note telling them how much they mean to you.ok?!OK!
speaking of tea, sarah we totally need to dress like this for our tea on the 2nd. how fun would that be?

20 Questions with Vanessa

Meet Vanessa...




1 Were You Named After Anyone? No. My parents chose my name from a baby name book. Vanessa means butterfly in Greek. 

2 Do You Like Your Own Handwriting? Yes! 

3 What Would Your Superpower Be If You Could Choose One? Fly. My oldest son talks about flying all the time and I'd love to take him for a flight. 

4 Half Full Or Half Empty? Always half full. 

5 What Is Your Favorite Vacation Spot? Ruidoso, New Mexico has the top spot right now. We saw snow (first time for my boys! and had an amazing vacation there over Spring Break.

6 What Movie Would Your Friends Be Surprised That You Like? Well my firefighter and I went to see Safe last night. It kept me on the edge of my seat, which I love thrilling movies like that, and that's not something my friends know.

7 What Are Your Favorite Smells? My baby's smell, my firefighter's cologne, wildflowers, the smell of rain, and the smell of a new book. 

8 Coffee Or Tea? Well, I'm nursing my 10 month old baby so I haven't had caffeine in almost 2 years. I have an occasional iced decaf tea at my Meemaw's, but a decaf white chocolate mocha frap will always win in my book. 

9 Wine Or Beer?Neither! I don't drink & neither does my firefighter. I love that we don't and how that will influence our children. :) 

10 What Is The Best Thing You've Ever Eaten? (Where?) Wow, this one is tough! I'm such a foodie! I'd say the best is my lasagna from my kitchen. I don't ever brag, but I do believe: I am an awesome cook! 

11 Mac Or PC? PC!! 

12 What Are You Listening To Right Now? Nick Jr's Bubble Guppies tv show singing a song ;) 

13 What Career Would You Pursue In Another Life? I'd be an art history teacher. I love art history and I want to change people's lives. I've always desired being a teacher since I was a little girl. 

14 What Sound Or Noise Do You Love? My boys playing and laughing together. Their love and happiness speaks volumes to my soul. I'm teary eyed just thinking of the joy my boys bring me. 

15 What's Your Pet Peeve? Bugs. I killed a scorpion yesterday that was on my hand! And don't get me started on our spider issues. All with a crawling bebe... just imagine how much it peeves me ;) This is just perk of living in the country! I love it!! 

16 Mountains Or Beach? Mountains! I lived in a coastal town near the beach most of my years so I'm very intrigued and amazed by large majestic mountains.

17 Cook Or Bake? Cook. I love both, but I feel I have more control over the meal's deliciousness as I'm cooking. 

18 What Is Your Favorite Dessert? Tiramisu! By far!! 

19 What Is Your Favorite Fairy Tale Or Childhood Story? The Little Mermaid  

20 What Would You Tell The 13 Year Old You? Never lose sight of what is important in life: Family and God because in the end, they are all that matters! Smile everyday and count your blessings. You don't know how good your life is. Stay true to you. Really focus on and make art. You're very talented! You are an amazing girl of God!! 

Thanks for having me today, Kelly! 

Your 20 Questions game was fun & challenging. (Favorite food ever? That was hard!)

 I tend to spend so much time focused on my little firefighters, my love, 

and our home that I forget about myself. 

 When was the last time I painted my nails? 

Bought something for me? Had a hair cut? Oy vey! 

I'm in love with my family and making sure they are properly cared for and my children happy as can be. Thank you for giving me a few moments to reflect on myself. 

 If you'd like to read more or see adorable photos of my little firefighters, 

I blog over at pure joy & adoration. 

 Much love, Vanessa

thanks for playing vanessa it was tons of fun getting to know you better. you all really nee to go tell her hi. she is genuinely kind and God fearing woman.

and for the record i think i'd pass out if there was a scorpion on my hand. 

AHHH!!!

if any of you all would like to play 20 Questions i'd love to have you. email me. cool!

20 Questions with Christina

from the Olive Tree

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1 Were You Named After Anyone? I have the same middle name as my mama, grandma, and daughter

2 Do You Like Your Own Handwriting? Sure!

3 What Would Your Superpower Be If You Could Choose One? teleportation

4 Half Full Or Half Empty? FULL~

5 What Is Your Favorite Vacation Spot? I prefer places I have been before that way I know my way around

6 What Movie Would Your Friends Be Surprised That You Like? hmmmm...not sure. I strongly dislike scary movies...I am like a child they give me nightmares.

7 What Are Your Favorite Smells? puppy breath, lilacs, coffee, clean kids, anything baking, rain...I could go on and on...

8 Coffee Or Tea? BOTH! I need the coffee and sweet tea to get through the day

9 Wine Or Beer? neither...I have never tasted alcohol

10 What Is The Best Thing You've Ever Eaten? (Where?) PIZZA in NEW YORK CITY~ best thing I have ever eaten.ever.

11 Mac Or PC? I am a MAC snob...I need help.

12 What Are You Listening To Right Now? jars of clay on Pandora

13 What Career Would You Pursue In Another Life? I am still trying to figure out the career in this one...lol.

14 What Sound Or Noise Do You Love? music...

15 What Your Pet Peeve? lying

16 Mountains Or Beach? beach

17 Cook Or Bake? BAKE...I love sweets!

18 What Is Your Favorite Dessert? ice cream in any form or flavor.

19 What Is Your Favorite Fairy Tale Or Childhood Story? I always had my nose shoved in a book...I loved A little Princess and The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, and anything by Roald Dahl.

20 What Would You Tell The 13 Year Old You? Stay true to yourself and stand up for those who can't...and keep God first.

thanks for playing christina you are the sweetest!
go visit her.

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