Random Friday...

1. I ran a 5k last Saturday: here I am with the Mister before the race started.  Doesn't he look GREAT?! He's lost over 42 lbs...SO Proud of him!!! 

 See why I run?  Doesn't it look fun?? 

The GREAT news: I got 2nd place in my age group!!!!!  
No, I couldn't find a bigger watch...

2. How cute is this EASY 4th of July snack?

Make sure you head over to this cutie's blog and see HOW-TO

what you make it

3. Summer-Bubbles-Stinkin' Adorable kid!!

4. I'm watching a news report right now about a Florida Principal who hypnotized his students...WHAT?!
Ummm....creepy, 3 of the students have killed themselves!  Remember when you learned how to spell p-r-i-n-c-i-p-a-l and your teacher told you it has "pal" on the end because your principal is your friend?
Not so sure here...

story and photo HERE


5. Need a new hobby? Want to know what's HOT?
EXTREME DOG GROOMING!!

source and more photos HERE!

more HERE!!!
I think momof5 and my Auntie ★ may be interested!!  Go to that 2nd link and check the gallery...#3 made my mouth fall open!


6. Wish you could learn about your camera and photoshop, lighting, actions and 9,000 other photo things??  I know I do!
Check out this link:
texas chicks blogs and pics HERE
I've had this site saved in my "Favorites" forever, now if I would just sit down and DO IT!


7. A little something that's in the "plans"...

a PLAYHOUSE!!!

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More on this to come...

8. We like action shots around here

No, I can't get my mouth open any wider...

Don't you love how you take a picture and then think "holy cow, I have gotta get those weeds pulled and that front door and trim repainted!"  I think I also want to stain our porch, I'd rather tear it out and put in something like this

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Check the above link for AMAZING porch ideas... I think I might buy curtains for mine after checking this site out!

9. Please don't do this if you love our country...

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10. Even though it's HOT out, Don't forget the hat drive for the kids in China!! 

MORE info in the hat donation tab at the TOP.  NEW handmade (or store bought) hats for the kids left behind in the orphanages of China.  IF you'd rather donate $ and I'll do the pickin', hit that "DONATE" button at the top on the left!!
Thank you so much to those of you who have already donated!!
Ok, Americans, GO get started on your HOLIDAY weekend!

Nice Mug...

I saw some gals on blogs were posting their favorite mug...

I kinda have 3.

#1 just cute.  Classic Pooh, so much better than new Pooh if you ask me.

TJ Maxx find years ago.

Perfect size, kinda short and fat.

But then there's this mug, given by a great friend during a....errr.... "bump in my road", shall we say?

I'm happy to say it all panned out: the PSYCHO jerk is G-O-N-E and my new career as a trophy wife is working out for me!

Also just the right size for 1 cup of coffee... who says size doesn't matter?

Then of course, the BEST mug of all...

A mug painted by my daughter.  Painted in my favorite color pink and painted brown on the inside so it always "looks full of coffee".

A giant mug, perfect if you don't have much time and want your coffee to cool down in a hurry!  The best "we gotta hurry and get out the door" mug!

Darling and I are headed down to the art room to make a 4th of July craft....  Check back tomorrow for the viewing.... No, really, if I don't show finish it today it will just be too late!  Not that thats stopped me before!

Happy Thursday!