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April 24, 2012
April 24th, Day 24 of the #AtoZChallenge- A.D.’s FAV 5!
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It’s Tuesday and I am doing good! Had quite a fun time doing up my U topic and now onto some very interesting blogs for today! I shall be hanging around in the 900′s today…
1.#922 Shannon’s Book Bag- http://www.shannonsbookbag.blogspot.com/ T is for Tastykake. What a wonderful post to start your Tuesday morning off. A yummy cupcake tease to get those tastbuds awake! I have not tried these, will have to keep the eyes peeled at the grocery store… Learn about this tastykake and it’s history.
2. #982 Kent’s Bike blog-http://kentsbike.blogspot.com/ Kent’s bike sure does get around! His bike is also not camera shy. Come and read Kent’s blog post on his bike travels, how cool is that!
3. #993 So very me- http://oh.so-very.me/ Jenny loves her guys (little and big guy) She posted a very, very nice picture I say of her men. I liked this pic and I myself love to brag about my family…so come and meet hers :0)
4. #963 Second hand Shoes- A novel- http://secondhandshoesnovel.blogspot.com/ I loved the picture at the top of the blog, so lovely…and I enjoyed Shelly’s write centered around the letter T topic, T was for Tissues. Come and read the story…
5. #920 One Mum,Two girls and a Chauffuer-http://onemumtwogirlsandachauffeur.blogspot.com/ Come and read about U is for Universe. I ejoyed the post and there is an answer at the end about the universe :0)
Bonus #913 Sue’s Nutrition- http://www.suesnutritionbuzz.com/ Sue (Sunithi) is a registered Dietian and has some yummy smoothies on her blog. Could not find her U post, but oh well! We all could use a little good nuttition in our lives and Sue has the avenue :0) Yum!
There you have it! Some fun blogs for Tuesday! Sit back, drink a smoothie from Sue, read some great blogging and of course….have a wonderful Tuesday.
A.D.
Tagged: A.D.'s fav 5, AtoZChallenge, bycicling, my two guys, smoothies, Tastykake, tissue, u, universe
April 23, 2012
April 24th, Day 24 of the #AtoZChallenge- U is for Uvula Piercing…yes I went there
Uvula Piercing 
Yes this is my U topic today. “Now why did you come up with that one, A.D.? you ask and then, “Do you have one?” would follow. No, I do not. Would not get one either and my uvula thanks me. Now what is a Uvula you say…many do not know,so do not feel bad and no it’s not a girly part either!
Uvula [yoo-vyuh-luh]- the small, fleshy, conical body projecting downward from the middle of the soft palate. Basically the little hanging thingie in your throat that wiggles when you say Ahhh! —-www.dictionary.com - love it!
If your mouth dropped upon hearing the definition and then putting together Uvula and then Piercing, you have joined my mouth. I understand people want to pierce things. They do, why…sometimes I do not know. Where…yeah sometimes that scares me too. I thought I had heard it all until now and now I’m afraid to ask “what next?!”
Now don’t get my wrong, I’m not judging or frowning at anyone who happens to have such a piercing. Actually I am clapping my hands and saying “Wow! You are so brave.” I would think! I thought getting my ears pierced was bad!
“So why are you sharing this A.D.?” you ask. I have not a clue. Really, I don’t. I just did because well it WOW’d me and I had too! Very interesting, very….ouch! So let me add a link, not that I am encouraging this, so all fellow mommies that’s a nope vote on my end. No uvula piercings! I’m an old-fashioned gal (A.D. you only 34, what do you know about old-fashioned!) ok, so not so much. Let me reword that, I act like an old-fashioned gal. I have my reasons and so do those who do get this piercing. We do not agree, so there. Enough. This is only a fact share.:0)
Uvula piercing- An uvula piercing is a body piercing through the uvula, the projection of the soft palate between the tonsils. This is a rare piercing. Captive bead rings or other small rings are the most commonly seen jewellery in uvula piercings.[1]
Now as a responsible mommy- health warning -
The piercing is rare due to the gag reflex, which makes it difficult to administer or receive it. Should jewellery pierced through the uvula come loose it may be swallowed or even inhaled, which would require surgery to remove.[2] [3]
As with tongue piercings, there is a risk of crush injury during the piercing, swelling, and infection. The jewelry will also pull the uvula down during sleep, reducing the diameter of the nasal airway and increasing the chance of sleep-related breathing disorders such as snoring.[4] Uvula piercings may migrate leading to bisection of the uvula, which is harmless.
Info courtesy of: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uvula_piercing
So for those of you who may be considering such a piercing…here you go. I think earings are pretty, don’t you? :0) Thanks for allowing a silly gal to ramble …
Have a wonderful time hoping on the AtoZchallenge roll and happy changing your mind about Uvula Piercing!
OUCH!
A.D.
Tagged: AtoZChallenge, Topic U, Uvula, Uvula piercing
April 23rd, Day 23 of the #AtoZChallenge- A.D.’s FAV 5!
Monday pic courtesy of http://newbreedofmom.blogspot.com/ Go and check out her great blog!
So I am running a bit late today…It’s Monday and busy day! So lets find some really great posts to start our Monday off!
1.# 813 Frances Garrood-http://francesgarrood.blogspot.com/ T is for Turning Right on Frances blog. A pretty funny post on driving in the UK and on turning right. Don’t worry Frances, we’re bad drivers here in the U.S. too…if not worse.
2. # 832 On the way to Somewhere (Rena J. Tralex)- http://www.renajtraxelblog.com/ T is for Twitter poems. Rena will educate you on how to write a poem on twitter (you know in 140 words or less)
3. #838 Many STeps Sideways- http://www.manystepssideways.blogspot.com/ I just loved Lizzie’s posts (I think that’s her name -saw in pic) she has a great personality and you will enjoy scrolling down her letter topics!
4. #868 Katy Upperman- http://katyupperman.com/ T is for Third place…read about a book store called The Third place and then learn why. What is your third place? This was wonderful!
5. #855 Alison Kent’s Blah, Blog- http://www.alisonkent.com/blog/ This one is for writers/authors- tells about how Alison works her way through her creation- the novel. S is for sampler here and also sunshine, sleep, and slow & steady…
Bonus #909 Rock Tumblers- http://rocktumblers.blogspot.com/ T is for Turquoise. I love this color and read / learn about this stone. Don’t forget to follow and become an honorary rock hound- I did :0)
So there are my FAV 5′s for today and I thourouly enjoyed reading everyone! Wonderful and creative people out there and it’s a pleasure for me to meet them.
Happy blogging and have a happy letter T day!
A.D.
Tagged: A.D.'s FAV5, AtoZChallenge, sample, sewing, T, third place, tourqoise, twitter poems. turining right
April 23rd, Day 23 of the #AtoZChallenge- T is for Totally Love my Kids!
Ok, I was going to do my T topic on Triberr, but I just didn’t want to go there. I have not a clue yet about this site and there would be nothing much I could type about. Really you would be strongly recommended not to come to me to learn about anything about Triberr because I have not a clue. Nope! Nothing! Nada… So why torture you or myself on that matter. I shall be researching and educating myself on this site though. People are giving Triberr two thumbs up ,so there is something wonderful about this site, I just need to learn how to use if first! If you know anything, any links, oh please do share with me!
So what did I choose for my T topic today, well like stated above, T is for totally love my kids! I love them so much and what mother would not want to share some adorable pics of her kiddos with others? I have not done so yet and because I chose to not do my topic on Triberr, I had to come up with something quick. Pics of my kids, yep I was scrapping the bottom of the barrel, but what a nice scrape! So… some of you may already know tiny bits about me, such as I have 6 kids. Yep, I do. You ask now : “A.D. did you plan on that many?!”
Actually no. I planned on two. A boy and a girl, in that exact order and then that was it! Or so I thought. I came to #2 my little Izzybee (not so little anymore, just turned 12) and felt like there was another. So then I had my Trey (treyboy, yes its almost like the Waltons right:0). Knew then threre would be a number four, felt like there was still more and wanted another girl. You know to balance it out. So I had my Arwen (can you guess where I got her name from:0) But wait! There were more! After Arwen, I just felt there would be six, don’t know why and was I crazy. Yes and No. I felt it and wanted it. So then came Evangeline (Evie). Had some complications again (its a long story on my pregnancies, get me later on that:0) Decided it would be the wise thing to have her be the last. I prayed, thought, prayed and thought about a permanant fix (poor hubby) and had stayed paranoid and wrapped in latex during that while. Just when I said, “Ok hon, lets go get her done!” I found out little Sawyer was a cookin. HE was a big risk, a BIG suprise (and yes I know all about that and prevention :0) He was just meant to be. I stuck it out and he came 16 weeks early. Worth it, every single one was. Trey was a life changing experince and Sawyer a life appreciation experience. All of my kiddos were worth it, risk and all. My factory is now closed and I am enjoying life with my kiddos. Their ages today(oldest to youngest)- 13,12,almost 10, almost 8, almost 5, almost 4 (birthdays coming up in next two months:0) Busy much A.D.? YEs, but a wonderful busy. I have had to learn prioritize and multitasking to a T. There are side effects, I have horrible memory.
Sticky notes and jot downs keep me on track in writing :0) So enough with the bla ,bla ,bla! Onto those cute pics of your kids A.D.! Ok, in no particular order and so random….here they are!
Ok, stopping now! I would add more, really I would :0) Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful Monday! BOO! A.D. :0)
Happy blogging and happy memories down memory lane,
A.D.
Tagged: AtoZChallenge, kids, memory lane, Totally love my kids
April 21, 2012
Day 21 of the #AtoZChallenge and it’s A.D.’s FAV 5! Come lookie….
Saturday post pic is courtesy of http://mattiasa.blogspot.com/ Come check out this amazing Freelance Illustrator!
Happy Saturday and glad you made it outta bed! I admit, I slept in a little this morning, heck yeah! No school, who wouldn’t and I have to thank my kiddos for letting mommy sleep in. No shaking me saying “Momma, momma, can I play on the xbox?” or “Momma, momma, sissy hit me!” Oh thank you my beautiful, sweet, temorarily peace treaty keeping children! So now that I’ve had a little extra ZZZ’s and am in a happy mood, lets find some wonderful blogs for today’s FAV 5, shall we?
1. #54 D.G, Hudson- Rainforest Writing- http://dghudson-rainwriting.blogspot.com/ Wanna learn about the Seine? Read some Wow! kind of history about this river and look at pretty pictures? This is your blog to visit this wonderful Saturday morning. Very interesting!
2. #70 Anglers Rest- http://anglersrest.blogspot.com/ I just had to share this blog and Julie’s post about her grandmother who passed away 17 years ago and meant so much to her ,she wanted to share a few photos. Plus she has a quilt background! Lovely photos, I love my Grandma lots- read day 19- Quilts of many colors.
3. #253 My Distant Husband- http://mydistanthusband.blogspot.com/ Danne is an amazing woman, her hubby is in another state and she is living with their three kiddos in another. He took a job to take care of his family and even though they are miles apart, this wonderful couple is making it work. Awesome! I have had my hubby away from me from time to time (18 months Iraq- that sucked:0) and 6-8weeks at a time one year for a job) so I know what it’s like. In fact my dear hubby leaves me again for 8 weeks of military training…hoo rah!? Ok I’ll cheer…NOT! :0) Well I just had to share Danne’s post because it’s a cute tale of two kids and their little boats….go read, cute!
4. # 273- Journey Deeper in this journey called life- http://mrstoriecooper.blogspot.com/ Poor Tori was sick for a week and fell behind on her blogging for the Challenge. She is beating herself up, but will truck on, no matter what. She is at post f. Come and cheer her on and give her some comments of encouragment! Glad your feeling better Tori! Don’t forget to like her FB page as well!
5.#278- Geek Twins- http://www.thegeektwins.com/2012/04/one-scene-that-proved-noone-cared-about.html Wow! I learned something interesting about Superman IV! You know the one between Superman and Nuclear Man. The scene where the bad guy takes Lucy (Mariel Hemingway) and flys with her into outerspace. Come read this and get 8 reasons why this Scene proved nobody cared… Wow! This was good!
Bonus- #412 Groundwire- http://edensguest.blogspot.com/ Kimberlee is a very entertaining gal, and pretty! For her S topic she did speed reading and you can test how fast you read. What I liked was if you scroll down a little, was her Q post. Quilt. I di that for my Q post and found Kimberlee’s post so entertaining! She started a quilt and….well go read for yourself, its good!
So there is today’s FAV 5 and I hope that you have a very wonderful weekend!
A.D.
Tagged: A.D's FAV5, AtoZChallenge, granmother, quilting, Siene facts, Speed read test, story, superman
April 21st, Day 21 of the #AtoZChallege – S is for Spagetti Tacos from I Carly!
I-Carly photo courtesy of Wikipedia.com
Spagetti tacos. Yep, you heard that right. I gave my son a funny look the day he suggested to me to make Spagetti Tacos for dinner. This is my oldest, Christian, he is thirteen. Now how did this brilliant, handsome young man (he has freckles!) come up with such meal? I Carly, He told me that on one episode of the show Carly’s older brother Spencer makes spagetti tacos for his little sister and friends. Well, ok…it didn’t sound so bizzarre, but would it taste good? I wondered and then found myself telling my son, yeah, ok, let’s make it!
I made my wonderful spagetti dinner and fried up some taco shells (we like it thata way) and soop, stuff and served! Sprinkle of cheese on top, of course! Was it good? you ask me. HEck yes it was! It was really good! We have tried it with the regular, buy it from the store shells as well, but we like the homemade shell version better. I don’t know maybe its the oil and the idea that we have just added some extra heart killing cholesterol additives in there :0)
So! Give it a try, tell your family “Hey, we’re having Spagetti tacos tonight!” and make them! Enjoy the funny looks and watch as they discover, try and absolutely love Spagetti Tacos! I am sure Spencer Shay is grinning right now. Oh…have you not heard of I Carly? Oh well then! You are gonna just have to hop yourself right down on that comfy sofa of yours and do an I carly marathon is whatcha gonna have to do! Grab your remote and turn to channel 42 (nickelodeon) and watch away. It’s pretty funny, I have found myself to sit and watch a few with my kiddos from time to time.
Want the Spagetti Taco recipe? Here it is! -http://www.icarly.com/iBlogs/entry34.html
Wanna learn more about this awesome show?!- http://www.icarly.com/
Thanks for dropping in and learning about spagetti tacos with me! Make sure you fit at least one episode of I carly in your TV time this weekend, your gonna thank me! Have a wonderufl weekend!
A.D.
Tagged: AtoZChallenge, I- Carly, nickelodeon, spagetti tacos, Spencer shay, tv show
April 20, 2012
April 20th, Day 20 of the #AtoZChallenge and its A.D.’s FAV 5!
It is a sad day here in the U.S., our wonderful and very talented Colton Dixon was voted off of American Idol last night. :0( I am choking up as I type, sniff,sniff,sniffle…..even Philip was emotional last night as his buddy was singing his goodbyes….:0) I have a strong feeling this will not be the last time we see Colton and shall be buying his CD when available…..I now root for Philip and am now sucking it up. Ok…all better….on to my FAV 5!
1. # 83 the Armchair Squad- http://armchairsquid.blogspot.com/ I am not a baseball fan, but doesn’t mean someone else isn’t. :0) I liked how the Armchair squad was using (his?- I’m assuming:0) baseball players for his letter topics. Even if you’re not a fan,like me. This is a wonderful idea and a great way to get yourself a little education in baseball history…
2. #86 Apathy’s hero- http://blog.apathyshero.com/ I really enjoyed Loralie’s post for the letter Q today. Q is for Quest. As an author this meant something to me, inspiring and well written. Even if you are not an author, you have to read this! Inspiring! I started a Quest just about 4 years ago and now have completed 3 books of it. (my Anna Kippling Series) Anna had a quest and it sure went way off her origional plans:0)
3. #114 Bish Denham’s Random Thoughts- http://bish-randomthoughts.blogspot.com/ Bish did a great job telling of R is for Robin Hood, come read about it, really great!
4. #221 Kate- Happenence- http://happenence.wordpress.com/ Ever heard of Laue? Actually it’s Max Felix Theodor Von Laue to be exact. Come read Kate’s post about this inventor, very interesting!
5. # 244 Begin…begin again- http://www.abeginneragain.blogspot.com/ R is for Revision and Jan has quite a revision story (this isn’t on writing:0)
Bonus #398 Frost Lord- http://tdmcfrost.blogspot.com/ Q is for Quidditch- this is for us HP fans! I like the pic in this post too!
So there you have it! Today’s- wonderful Friday- A.D.’s FAV 5! Have a glorious day and enjoy your weekend!
A.D.
P.S. We shall miss you Colton! 
Tagged: A.D.'s fav 5, AtoZChallenge, laue, Quidditch, Quiz, Revisions, Robin hood
April 12, 2012
April 12th, Day 12 of the #AtoZ Challenge, A.D. FAV 5!
It is Thursday and I anticipating tonight's American Idol. Anyone a fan? :0) Been smokey here in my neck of the woods (forest fire) and my poor hubby is suffering. (Bad Allergies) Poor guy. Have last night's airing of a new Ghost Hunters waiting on my DVR and planning on writing more today (been neglecting it). Having fun on this challenge and loving the blogs! Here are today's FAV 5…
1. # 330 (Carrie) Kiwi's Life- http://kiwislife.blogspot.com/ Carrie's blog wonderfully tells about a book each day, I think this is a wondeful way to find books you would normally never find or look at. I like her I book, the main character' name is Izzy, that is my daughter's nickname.
2. #628 Just Ernie- http://justermie.blogspot.com/ I know today is K day, but I had to add Ernie's J post, it is very entertaing! I am sure when K is posted it will top J's. Go and read about Jumble Sale Day!
3. #689 Angie's Home Cooking- http://angieshomecooking.blogspot.com/ I just love blogs with recipies! Because of the Jack in the Box post, I seem to spot these blogs easily now…hmmm. This one is a J post, but the cake looks yummy and so do the ones below it. Plus Angie's family photo is just too cute!
4. #1531- One Man and his Dog- http://petesboats.blogspot.com/ Duckie and his son love to build KIT boats! Come and read his K topic for today and definitaley scroll down to look at the many pictures of these impressive boats! My uncle used to build Kit airplanes and had an enormous model train set. These guys must be very patient…impressive!
5. # 1635 A Second Heart- http://asecondheart.blogspot.com/ Sue's blog tells about her daughter and her amazing story of her heart transplant. This touched my heart because my youngest was a preemie and he had to go into surgery at 3 weeks of age for PDA (deals with closing artery of the heart). An amazing little girl.
(Bonous) #1697 A Party Of Seven- http://www.familyjamesfive.typepad.com/ J is for Jokes, had to leave you with some jokes today :0)
HAve a great Thursday!
A.D.
Tagged: A.D.'s fav 5, AtoZChallenge, book recomends, HEart Transplant story, Jokes, Kit Boats, Recipies
April 11, 2012
April 12th, Day 12 of the #AtoZChallenge – K is for Ka Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas!
Many years ago when I had visited Las Vegas with family, I was able to catch the show Mystere by Cirque du Soleil and loved it! An amazing show that is more than just circus acts, there is a theatrical spirit within it. Innovative costumes and performances that drop the jaw are the key elements that make Cirque the loved production that it is. There are flying acrobats ,twirling ariealists, clowns and invinsible men within this show. Each act performed leaves the audience amazed and baffled. I loved it! More information about this wonderful show can be found here: http://bit.ly/I4YtyY
Now there is Ka' and even though I have not seen this show (yet) I am pretty confident it is just as amazing! This show is at MGM Grand and is" an action-packed adventure story about Imperial Twins who are separated by an attack on their Far Eastern palace. Unlike other Cirque du Soleil shows in Vegas, this one has a distinguishable plot. The story is exciting, but what really captivates audiences is how it's told." -How it is told…if you've caught one of their acts, I am sure you know how amazing they are in telling their story. With a stage that took $200 million and 2 years to build, that alone says enough. But it gets even better! "Just walking into the theater is an experience." Beam structures line the theater with warrior men perched about on the structure. Will they jump down at you? I don't know, but be prepared! With surrounding stage elements, it is impossible not to feel part of the action and even better the actors enter from the audience. And what happens in the end? " For the final confrontation between good and evil, the stage transforms into a vertical battleground where the twins must confront the heinous warriors to reclaim their home, but the twins don't go into combat alone." Their allies come along and in the end those determined twins prevail and by the pics (I Cheated) what a production! "At times the performers change pace, making their actions look like a slow-motion fighting scene from "The Matrix." Wow! Are you convinced now, because I am!
Tickets for this amazing show start at $117.85 and I can assure you it would be worth the cost. Click the link http://bit.ly/HMb8rw to read more details about this show and heck, if you're already heading there (come pick me up, PLEASE!) buy you a ticket and plan that baby in! (I promise I eat very little and will pay for my own ticket….)
Happy Thursday, Happy 12th day of the #AtoZChallenge and Happy Cirque du Soleil!
A.D.
(Information about the shows of Cirque du Soleil and links were used from www.vegas.com the offical Vegas site )
Tagged: acrobatics, amazing! #AtoZChallenge, circus, Ka' Cirque Du Soleil, Las Vegas, Mysterie
Day 11 of the #AtoZChallenge A.D.'s FAV5!
I am feeeling refreshed this morning after a nice sleep dreaming about Jack in the Box tacos. I am also enjoying a decently quiet morning amongst my children who are preparing for school. This week is Spirit Week for them and today is crazy hair day! My 9 year old now has spiked hair thanks to his sister and my 7 year old girl will have pigtails in not so normal places….I will have to take pics!
Any hoot! On to today's FAV 5! "Geesh A.D. are we going to have to hold you hand and guide you on this one?" you ask. No, I'll be fine :0) I have…
1.# 69- Chiz Chat- http://chiz-chat.blogspot.com/ J is for Job interview and you have to read this one! Funny!
2. # 138 Suzi's Ice Box Art- http://swskeels.blogspot.com/ I liked Suzie's way in using the letters for the challenge, can you say tongue twister?
3. #208 Courtney Pearson's SketchBlog- http://tweakfox.blogspot.com/ I wish I would have found this blog sooner! I love the legos,clever! Come and check it out!
4. #434 Jennifer Lane Books Blog- http://jenniferlanebooks.blogspot.com/ Come and learn about the name Jennifer and join Jennifer's group therapy followers (loved that)!
5. # 578- Angela Felsted- http://www.my-poetry-place.blogspot.com/ I picked Angela's blog and when I opened the tab, I found a picture very familiar to me. A picture of Joesph Smith! He is the founding Phrophet of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, of which I'm a member of. :0) If you would like to learn a little about him and read Angel's memory of touching teach of him, click here. Angela did a wonderful job!
Bonous 6. # 886 Doodle Thoughts -http://thoughtsdoodle.blogspot.com/ J is for Jolly Jupiter & Co. I love the art and what a great personality!
Well there it is, another day of my FAV 5 and what wonderful blogs! Don't forget to follow these wonderful people and have a wonderful Wenesday!
A.D.
Tagged: A.D.'s fav 5, AtoZChallenge, Jennifer, job interview, Joesph Smith, Jupiter, Legos
