Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Yet Another Tuesday

Seems like Tuesday is just about the only time that I take the time for my blog anymore. I apologize! But at least I've got all of these friends playing along! So I'm happy for that!

Boy did it rain this morning! I felt so bad that my husband and kids had to go off to work and to school, while Glynis and I stayed cozy-dry in the house. It actually turned into a really great day. For one, I did a "craft!" Ha Ha! Not really a craft, but I took a shoebox, covered it with wrapping paper and designated it the "playdoh box." Glynis helped of course and she is so happy with her new pretty box.

By the afternoon, the sun was shinning and it warmed up into the lower 60s. We went on a walk and stomped through the puddles. It felt soooo good compared to our usual 40 degree winter days.

The other cool thing I have to share today is a special video for my new-found crafting friends. A little scary, but funny none the less. :) I actually came across this artist while watching one of Glynis' favorite shows, Yo Gabba Gabba. You've probably seen it if there's a preschooler in your life. Leslie Hall did a "dancy dance" on the show. She was such an odd character so I figured I'd look her up on the Internet. Turns out, she's a crafting/rap artist!
I dedicate this video to all my CRAFTY TOOTERS!






Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Ceiling Medallion Mirror @ Calamity Anne's Adventures 2. DIY Milk Glass Cake Plate @ Made By Stephie 3. Cheap Frame Makeover @ Made By Stephie 4. DIY Monogrammed Cake Plate @ Made By Stephie 5. My Book Wreath @ Made By Stephie 6. Altered love coasters by Carla Brasher 7. Mod podge photo letter 8. Finished office@ No Minimalist Here 9. Tiffany @ La*T*Da (Valentine Ice Cream Cone) 10. Valentines Banner@HowDoesShe 11. Why I love You Pillow@HowDoesShe 12. 30 Family Dinner Questions@HowDoesShe 13. Diann @ The Thrifty Groove - Valentine candles 14. How to Build a Table-Look Vanity @ Remodelaholic 15. New Craft Room Makeover by Amy @ Design-Aholic 16. Fluffy Valentine's Fabric Wreath @ Design-Aholic 17. Adventure Mom Janna- Create a Blog Button & Code Box 18. Persnickety Peacock's Burlap Stained Curtains 19. ruffle make up bag 20. Prudent & Practical {DIY Kitchen Countertops} 21. Felt Flower (& Heart) Headband Tutorial 22. stylish coupon organizer @raegun ramblings 23. Felt Eggplant Spinach & Tomato Lasagna 24. Gift Bag Tutorial 25. Crocheted Toddler Bracelets 26. Little Lizard King - Boutique Burp Cloths, DIY 27. Magnificent Screen Room Divider 28. Creative uses for Old Neck Ties!!!

29. All Things Heart and Home~Heart Felt Wreath 30. Life As Lori Valentine's Wreath & a giveaway 31. Fragrant & Gorgeous Orange Pomander 32. glitter and cake @ sit relax and read 33. pillow @ sit relax and read 34. Gift Box Valentine's Decor 35. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Love Blocks) 36. Jane @ Finding Fabulous...hangin' plates! 37. Painted Silk @ Murals&More 38. Repurposing Toddler Shirts to Baby Shoes! 39. Fireplace Makeover w/Stain @ Stepp Into My World 40. Book Wreath {Everyone Else is Doing it!} 41. Amanda 42. Junkblossom's Mobile 43. Old Window Crafts 44. Valentines Attire @ Second Street 45. Credenza REDO Before and After by Snowman Hill 46. Bathroom Makeover @ Everything Design 47. Lost Socks Board @ somewhat simple 48. Valentine chair backers 49. Frugal Room Decor Redo 50. A Scrap of Time - Beautiful Framable 51. Finesse Your Nest-Easy DIY Wall Decor 52. Some Pillow Talk 53. Melody Shorey 54. A New Nursery 55. Kimberly @ Attempting Creative {Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies} 56. Car Seat Cover DIY

57. Simple (but the best ever) Burp Cloth Tutorial 58. Emily 59. Emily @ Frilly Details - Blonde Brownies!!! 60. bon @ Drab to FAB 61. Valentine’s Week: A Whole Lot to LOVE! @ Remodelaholic 62. Armoire RE-DO Style Sisters 63. Milk Glass Grey Birdie Compote @ Design-Aholic 64. DIY Sham Pillow & Monogramming Jen @ Just for Rachel 65. DIY Sham Pillow & Monogramming Jen @ Ju 66. Sweeyest Stenciled Dresser @ Icon Inspired 67. Greenearth : Bathroom Renewal 68. A dress for myself 69. Bedroom remodel 70. Pretty Pink Little Girl's Kitchen & Anthro Giveaway at Yoga Gal 71. Skip to my Loo at Becca's 72. Valentine's Bingo @ childmade 73. Lana Austin Mixes High/Low Pieces in the Library 74. Saving Money & Living Life (Walgreens: Spent $4.47, Saved $37.07) 75. First Advertiser & Ad Giveaway=earrings for you! 76. Book Adventures @ Lakewood 77. DIY calendar blocks with a tutorial 78. once a door, now the perfect window seat! 79. Plaster Kiddie Keepsakes! 80. Breathtaking Ice Wreaths 81. Karla @ Its The Little Things - Vertical Storage For Gift Wrap 82. Distressed Sewing Box

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Technical Difficulties

Don't know what's going on with my blog today. Is it loading properly for you? I'll try to figure this out, but if you have any ideas, please HELP!

ok, seems to be working fine...it's just me...

I've been waiting....

....for a girl like you

Know the song? It's Foreigner! I use to sing this song all the time when I was about 12 years old. I had the 45. As in, the record! (guess I'm getting old because some of you won't have heard of Foreigner and won't be familiar with the "45" reference.)

Any old way, I noticed a bit ago that I had 99 followers!! So I've been waiting for NUMBER 100! And she's finally here! What a wonderful comment she left for me today!
Let me introduce Kristine @ I Love You More Than Peanut Butter! Her blog is adorable as she shares about her life in a family of 6. 3 children of which she adopted from Russia. What a story. I hope you'll visit her.

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - You made me do it!

I couldn't help myself. I checked out all the participants last week and it totally motivated me. I had to choose the quickest project and I love Valentine's Day so I went for this one.




The credit goes to Heather @ My Frugal Family





Her wreath might look a little prettier then mine, but she sold me when she mentioned that she had made this while lying down! Sounded good to me.
I had a coat hanger, had to run to Dollar Tree for the tulle and to the craft store to pick up some ribbon. Twas as easy as tying a bunch of knots!
Thanks Heather!

This craft project is probably just a fluke, I'm sure I won't have time for another. *wink

Start your tooting NOW....




Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Complete Master Bedroom Remodel @ Remodelaholic 2. Tara 3. Bracelet & Jewely Organizer 4. Finesse Your Nest-Coastal & White Makeover 5. A Valentine's Day Banner @ My Frugal Family 6. Thrifty Love from TLGB 7. Tara@JustDevineStyle-Quick Easy Scarf 8. It's a party @ The little Green Bean 9. The BEST of Valentines Ideas 10. Battery Powered Night Light 11. Talented Tuesday MckLinky Party 12. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Valentine's Day Heart Garland 13. Adorable crocheted flower bunting; a breath of Spring! 14. Little Lizard King - Office Reveal Before and After 15. Life As Lori ~beach bathroom makeover~ and a Giveaway 16. Heart of Mary - Crocheted February Doily 17. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Pedestal Vases) 18. Junk Can Look So Good 19. Kerri@averyblessednest 20. Capital L-O-V-E @ Fun to Craft 21. Mini Mail Boxes!

22. Little Sofa Makeover @ Home Sweet Home 23. Jamielyn@Chocolate Sundaes 24. Not a craft, but a SNACK @ Quarry Orchard 25. ellen with Window MIStreatments 26. Baby tie @ Keeping It Simple 27. One Cheap B*tch Valentine's Day Dollar Store Frame 28. Painted Closet Doors @ Murals&More 29. Fun Valentines Party 30. Vinyl Lettering Ideas 31. Felt Fortune Cookies 32. Tons of VDay Ideas! 33. Update a cheap bookcase FAST! @ Remodelaholic 34. jen at mimibellaboo 35. DIY Dry Erase Calendar & Memo Center by Amy DA 36. New Kitchen Countertops @ DIY Newlyweds 37. Real Housewife in MN: 1st ever sewing project! 38. easy dulce de leche {caramel sauce} 39. Sheri: wonky and ollie 40. Kids Valentine ard @HowDosShe 41. Helga from My World 42. Kimberly @ Attempting Creative - Easy Lollipop Valentines

43. Decorative Wall Art by Brooke at All Things Thrifty 44. Easy Artwork @ Made By Stephie 45. Cute Paper Mache Box @ Made By Stephie 46. Silhouettes @ Made By Stephie 47. Condo Blues (Wooden Crate Craft Storage) 48. Jelly Roll Skirt 49. Valentine Felt Bracelet/Cuff 50. Cut Tulle for a Tutu Using a QUICK and EASY Method! 51. Little brown house - Easy Chili - 2 ways 52. DIY Kids Banner and an Anthro Giveaway at Yoga Gal! 53. Saving Money & Living Life (Publix Before: $57.86 After:$25.08)) 54. Wha-Cha-Ma-Call-Ums and a Give Away 55. Danish Woven Hearts @ RootsAndWingsCo 56. TONS of Homemade Valentines Ideas @ RootsAndWingsCo 57. A Scrap of Time 58. Amber: From Plaid Skort to Trendy Bag 59. The Curse! redecorating a hutch for free 60. Bubble Bath Bottle Wrap 61. Litle Burlap Leaves {Stephanie Lynn} 62. Clothes Pin Ballerina @ childmade

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Toot Your Horn Tuesday - My Un-Crafty Years

I've had some really "crafty" years, but right now I'm in the middle of my "un-crafty" years! I'm so excited about how many people are playing along with Toot Your Horn Tuesday, but I've realized that they're all tooting about the same things! Crafts or DIY projects.

When I was in my 20s and 30s, I did all kinds of stuff. Sewing, painting, refinishing, re-purposing etc. I don't think it's my age that's made the difference. Just my time schedule. I have no time for that stuff right now. But I dream of the day when I can once again sit down and CREATE!

Oh, I've done some DIY projects around the house recently, but only because I couldn't afford to pay someone.

How about any of you other non-crafters? (nothing against the crafters.) Have you done something amazing this week worthy of "tooting?" My biggest accomplishment this past week would have to be the fact that our house has stayed clean!! It's amazing how motivated I am. Now that the house is on the market, it absolutely has to stay neat and so far, so good. This Saturday is our first Open House! I'll be taking time to go over the house with a fine tooth comb and get it even cleaner! You know, organizing closets and cabinets. UGH!

Ok, onto Mister Linky, but one more thing. If you are playing along today, you must ABSOLUTELY leave a comment! I'd like to know that everyone is playing along for fun and not just advertising their crafts. (although I love looking at all the pretty things.) Please go through the list and comment on the other participants' blogs too. That's the fun of it!!

Happy Tuesday!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Junkblossms Vintage Ornament Display 2. Update your Front Door With Paint @ Remodelaholic 3. Chas @ A Woman's Haven 4. The Gaines Gang {Red Burlap Valentine Wreath} 5. Countdown to V Day- an advent calendar @ somewhat simple 6. Candy 7. Treasia-Paint & Glazing Table and Desk 8. Finesse Your Nest-Jute Balls 9. jen at mimibellaboo 10. A VAlentine for The Birds {Stephanie Lynn} 11. Seal Softie from a Sock @ childmade 12. Decorate For Winter - Somedaycrafts 13. Little Lizard King - How to Make Hair Bow 14. Lovely Tissue Paper Collages On Canvas! 15. storage solution @ sit relax and read 16. Lori Sparkly V-day candle 17. Lori's Orange beach bedroom 18. REINVENTED (Pretty Free Storage) 19. Conversation Heart Pic (Red Heads Craft More Fun) 20. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Borax crystal snowflakes!

21. Robin~All Things Heart and Home~Fun with scrapbook paper! 22. olive jars turned twine jars @ Quarry Orchard 23. Brandy--Personalized Fleece Blanket Idea! 24. Ornaments aren't just for December! 25. Valentine Wreath@ My Frugal Family 26. Valentine's Stick-Ons 27. Kalleen- Nursery Art 28. How To Make your Base Board Moldings bigger 29. Dictionary makover@ Le Monde dErika 30. Molly 31. Kimberly @ Attempting Creative Game Night Table 32. Ribbon Bow Tie 33. Easy Valentine's Day Pillows 34. The Sweet Life {Homemade baby shower decorations}} 35. Monogram Canvas @ Made By Stephie 36. Yoga Gal's Cousin is Single, Cute, and Good With His Hands! 37. Nobody Puts Mama In A Corner! DUMP CAKE! 38. Jane @ Finding Fabulous, A Refinished Antique! 39. Twirly Tee Tutu Skirt Tute 40. Felt Valentine's Day Fortune Cookies

41. Turn Socks Into Long Sleeves 42. Bethany @ Happy By Design 43. Office Re-do from The Little Green Bean 44. Sheri: Keep calm 45. Powder Room Makeover (CasaHaus) 46. Real Housewife in MN: 1st ever sewing project! 47. Just PERFECT except for one lil' thing 48. Saving Money & Living Life ($1500 DIy Kitchen) 49. Saving Money & Living Life (Grocery Bill: Saved $38.48, Spent $26.75) 50. ILTWYD-Couponing Binder and LBB Giveaway 51. Carissa:photoshop elements trick 52. marissa w/some home planning 53. Clip Board Tutorial@HowDoesShe 54. Valentines Banner@HowDoesShe 55. Colorful Cabinet Upcycle @ The House That Jade Built 56. The Gaines Gang {Look what a $1.62 can do} 57. DIY Kids Banner and an Anthro Giveaway at Yoga Gal! 58. Junkblossoms Spice Rack Redo

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I Heart Faces - My Face

I heart faces' theme today is Best Face Photo and the idea is that we're not suppose to use an old photo. Since it's freezing outside and Glynis won't let me take her picture, here's a webcam shot of ME! :) I used Picnik to do a little editing. I love how I'm able to soften my wrinkles and make my eyes sparkle. I used the 1960's feature because I liked the colors that it brought out. Check out Picnik! It's loads of fun.

Don't forget to come back tomorrow for Toot Your Horn Tuesday!

House for sale

Our house went on the market the week of Christmas! The question I keep getting from family and friends is... "Why?! Why are you selling your beautiful home?"

That's a good question and here are the answers....
Our yard is so much work, I want my own bathroom, I'd like a newer kitchen, and I'd like to be closer to the kids' schools. Plus, we're ready for a change!

Here are a few pictures of our lovely home, in case you're interested.
5BR, 2400sq ft on a beautiful waterfront lot!
Come & Get It!

Mommy Daughter & A Webcam

Toot Your Horn Tuesday -Play without me this week

Toot away my friends. I'm not able to write a post this week. Busy Busy!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Block Name Photo Clips @ childmade 2. Fleece Head Bands @ childmade 3. Printed Paper Luminary {Stephanie Lynn} 4. Little Lizard King- Before and After Tiffany Blue Bathroom 5. junkblossoms! Display Table 6. Display Table 7. Mantle Update @ Homegrown Country Girl 8. 3 things to NOT pack away! 9. Amber: Revamping a Bamboo Candle Holder 10. Joyeful {Bird Art on the Fly!} 11. Glitter Silhouetts @ somewhat simple 12. Tiffany @ La*T*Da (NewYears Gift Basket) 13. Mr Yoga Gal's Study

14. Recycle Your Artificial Christmas Tree @ Remodelaholic 15. DIY Chalkboard 16. Wall Art 17. Custom rubiks cubes @ Second Street 18. Trish @TheOldPostRoad -year in review 19. The Little Green Bean New Placemats & Table Runner 20. Handmade Apothecary Jars @ Made By Stephie 21. Angie - Sew A Child's Apron Using a Dishtowel & Potholder 22. Michelle 52 NEW Recipes in 2010 23. Menu Planner tutorial and giveaway 24. Ribbon & Pearl Bracelet or Necklace @ somewhat simple 25. 10 minute project Bemis Flour sack 26. Cute jean skirt from pants

27. Looking forward to Valentines 28. GUYS and DOLLS 29. Mini Mitten Tutorial @ childmade 30. Paint your counter tops! 31. Farmhouse Track Lighting @ continental calliope 32. Toile Bunny - Murals & More 33. Tara @ Just Devine Style - Monogram Frame 34. Katie @ Totes Life 35. Sandra@SCM Two New Year Crafts 36. 3 ways to repurpose a giant flower frog 37. Coastal Living Room from empty space 38. DIY Hurricanes @ Made By Stephie 39. Powder Room Art@Cheaplikeabirdie

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Last Years Funniest Holiday Video

A Toddler, A Kitten & A Christmas Tree

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Christmas Edition

This week it's all about Christmas! Have you baked some amazing cookies? Do you have the prettiest house on the block? Did you find just the right gift?

Not everyone understands the real reason for Christmas, but with all the wonderful sights, tastes, smells and sounds, this season sure is great advertising for Him! So let your lights sparkle!

I've been to 3 parties in the last 8 days, each require that I make something edible to share. Out come the Bisquick Sausage Balls!! 3 ingredients! My kind of cooking! Also I made pickle/beef rolls. Again, only 3 ingredients!! But delicious!! (A sweet pickle and cream cheese, rolled into a slice of dried beef) Yum!

And around the house, we've done much less decorating then usual because our house is on the market to sell. Sometimes, less is more. The house looks beautiful!

If you've written a Christmassy Toot Your Horn Tuesday, then sign Mister Linky and share it with us. Don't forget to leave a comment too!! And also, importantly, link back to this page, so that others can join in too!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Paper Glue Etc. 2. Ace 3. Drummer 4. Wooden Joy Banner @ childmade 5. Hinged Snowman Family @ childmade

6. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Cute as a Button Ornaments) 7. Lefse Making @ The Joy Walk 8. Helga from My World 9. Katie @ Yoga Gal: Roar! Handmade Dinosaur Ornaments 10. freezing leftovers & making space

11. Easy Aluminum Embossed Ornaments@shd 12. Little Lizard King - Christmas Pennant Banner 13. MSN Nickz

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Word Filled Wednesday

Never played along with Word Filled Wednesday, but thought it'd be a good way to share this song. Imagine being Mary!!

Luke 1:35
And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy–the Son of God.





This week's host for Word Filled Wednesday is Critty Joy

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - next week is a Christmas Edition

I don't know how some of you Mommy bloggers manage to spend so much time on the computer! Especially during the holidays! It's 6:30am on Toot Your Horn Tuesday and I have nothing prepared for this party. :(

I guess I'll leave the tooting to you participants. Actually, one thing...our house is ready to list! The whole family has been working hard to get the house in tip top shape, so yesterday my realtor and her 2 associates, came over and took pictures. We'll be listed this week! Are we crazy or what? Who sells a house on Christmas?

What amazing Christmas feat have you accomplished? Are you cards mailed, your shopping done? The presents are all wrapped? Well, you've got me beat then. Please share!!

Christmas Edition of Toot Your Horn Tuesday

I've been thinking that next Tuesday would be a great time to share some Christmas stories. Take some pictures or tell a story of what you've done to make your holidays special and post them for Toot Your Horn Tuesday. Won't that be fun?



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Mandy @ From The Trenches Of Motherhood 2. junkblossoms Vanity Table 3. Decor for your Mouse @ Fun to Craft 4. Closet Crafter-pop top packages 5. Little Lizard King - Alphabet Photo Name Frame

6. Sweet Dove from a Spent Light Bulb @ childmade 7. Mini Light Bulb Mouse @ childmade 8. Holiday Clothes Pins 9. TidyMom (Homemade Sugar Scrubs) 10. Helga from My World

11. Paper Glue Etc. Old Window 12. it's a boy! 13. Amber: Picture Collage Wall Hanging

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Busy Christmas Mouse

It was 28 degrees when I woke up this morning!! NOOOO!!! My realtor is coming over Monday with her assistant and a photographer to take pictures for my house listing. My family is in high gear trying to pack and clean. But of course, it is Christmas time so there other things to do as well. Last night we went to a live nativity and a train show. This morning I have choir practice and this evening a party.

Christmas is in the air!

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Staging a house

Welcome to Toot Your Horn Tuesday. Because we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us!!

As we prepare to put our house on the market, my family has been working non-stop on house projects. We finished our bathroom project over the weekend! New toilet, vanity, flooring, paint! What a job! Yesterday, a crew came and installed new carpet in the family room. (Now I have to figure out how to keep it clean)
Also yesterday, we had a yard waste container delivered so that we could get our yard cleaned up. The nor'easter that hit our area, really did a number on our heavily treed lot. So, after 3 hours of hauling branches and raking leaves,
It Is Done!

Needless to say, my 40 year old body is now paying the price. My hands are blistered and my back aches. But it's a satisfying feeling!

I've been checking out all the crafts that many of you have posted on recent Toot Your Horn Tuesdays. Quite awesome! Your creativeness blows me away. I'm even thinking of trying a craft myself. I'll let you know when I find the time!

Ok, your turn....
Write your Tooty post, linking it back here and then sign Mister Linky and leave a comment. There's a cute little button on the side bar. Just copy the code and stick it on your blog to show your fans that you're playing along.



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Little Lizard King - Cupcake Applique 2. Santa Plates @ Craft Bug Bites 3. Stockings @ Craft Bug Bites 4. TidyMom (Dollar Store Holiday Decorating) 5. A little bit Red Letter (Jules@The Persimmon Perch) 6. Pat @ junkblossoms (trunk coffee table) 7. Whimsical Magazine Christmas Tree {Stephanie Lynn} 8. Ballet Portraits Made Glittery by Snowman Hill

9. Mama Thompson (neighborhood sub-4-santa) 10. 3500 lights on my tree 11. The Sweet Life {Drop cloth tree skirt} 12. Helga from My World 13. The Tree. @ Fun to Craft 14. free diy wreath 15. Relatively Unique: O Little Town of Bethlehem 16. Women's Marriage Ministry

17. Tara @ Just Devine Style- Chore Jars 18. Tara @ Just Devine Style-Gift Card Holders & Template 19. Red Heads Craft More Fun (Pedestal Picture Frames) 20. Yoga Gal's Disney Tree 21. Kim@NewlyWoodwards (A tree, a fence and a silhouette) 22. The Little Green Bean 23. Burlap Lamp Re-vamp

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Forgiveness

Saw this story today on Good Morning America.
An amazing act of forgiveness. I think the average person would have only felt fear and anger at this heated moment.


Back in May 2009...

N.Y. store owner gives would-be thief lecture, $40, bread
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — A Long Island convenience store owner confronted by a bat-wielding would-be robber said Tuesday he decided to show mercy on the man after he collapsed in tears claiming he was only committing the crime to support his starving family.

Instead of getting loot from a stickup, the store owner provided the man with $40 and a loaf of bread, but only if he promised never to rob again.



Update from Good Morning America: 6 months later, the store owner received a letter from the would-be robber stating that he has turned his life around, found a job, had a child and he owes it to the store owners actions. He also included $50 to repay the store!

Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Moving right along

Hello my Little Tooty Friends!
It's Tuesday morning and I'm swamped with projects around my house. Here's the news:
We are putting our house on the market and moving! We're not leaving the area. We're just looking for a house that's a little bigger and a location that's a little more convenient for us.

Being that I've lived in this house for about 12 years, there is MUCH to do!!! Staging the House! That means make repairs, clean and beautify.
So far, we've planted the garden, painted the family room, replaced a sink and toilet and decluttered.

That's definitely something to toot about, don't 'cha think?

What projects have you been working on? Write a Tooty post about your accomplishments and then come back here and join in the fun. When using Mister Linky, please only include your name or blog title. And leave some comments too! I need your support!!



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. Jane @ Finding Fabulous 2. The Lights of Christmas (Jules@The Persimmon Perch 3. Pat @ junkblossoms (Dog Food Tray) 4. LIttle Lizard King - Black and White Nursery

5. Sleepyhead Designs 6. Suzanne @ Just Another Hang Up 7. Helga from My World 8. living room redo

9. relatively unique (snowman sled) 10. Gay Vaughan 11. Skinny Tree @ Yoga Gal

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Toot Your Horn Tuesday - Stage Fright

Maybe you've heard my son sing on here before. He's a great musician! He sings and plays guitar in the youth praise band at church. But alas, it finally happened. I was asked to sing at church, so I agreed only if my son could sing with me. Since it's not a paid gig and they knew that my son could pull it off, they allowed it.

The event was not taped, but I do happen to have one of our early rehearsals, so here it is.
This is definitely a Toot For Jesus. I could never have stood in front of a congregation without Him. I may not sound like an angel, but I love Him with all my heart and will continue to sing His praise!

The song is called Simple Praise. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.


If you've written a toot of your own and would like to participate in this blog party, please use the code in the sidebar in your post, or give a shout back to this blog and sign Mr. Linky below.
Just use your name or blog title. Comments are another great way to "Toot."

And all the glory goes to GOD! Amen



Toot Your Horn Tuesday Participants

1. The Lettered 2. Polly (Christmas Symbols Tin) 3. Alessandra-new blog award 4. Little Lizard King - Pennant Banners 5. Tiffany @ La*T*Da (Easy Christmas Countdown) 6. Big Big Bows (Jules@The Persimmon Perch 7. Danielle@ Transforming Home 8. Pat @ junkblossoms (toile vanity bench) 9. Mama Thompson (advent calendar) 10. The Joy Walk

11. Sleepyhead Designs-Recycle Your Tide Boxes 12. Flower "toot" @ the mansion 13. burlap candle holders 14. burlap and red tablescape 15. apple butter 16. Helga 17. Mod Podge Amy 18. Sandra 19. Sandra (match box advent) 20. French Memo Board Doors {Stephanie Lynn}

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I Heart Faces - Maui Sun

I Heart Faces is such a fun website. I love learning a bit about photography when I have time. The weekly challenges are fun.
Here's my entry for this weeks theme "Sun Flare."
Didn't even know what sun flare meant in reference to photography, but I figured I was bound to find one in my Maui photo album. I'm in this picture, so I didn't take it, but it is my camera and I did the editing!

Hope you'll come back tomorrow to join Toot Your Horn Tuesday!!!

Yah for Monday!

I know I'm weird, but I love MONDAYS!
(a poem by me)
Most people I know, dread this day
Back to work, no more play.
But I'm a little odd, for the way I see it
I work weekends too, so be it.
On Saturday, when everyone's at home
The house is crazy, not a second alone.
I love my family, this is true
But on the weekends, it feels like a zoo.
So Monday mornings, as the family heads out
Glynis and I give a little shout.
It's just she and I for the day
Mondays are when we get to play.

Almost forgot to share that I got to see Casting Crowns in concert a couple of weeks ago. And somehow I managed a Front Row Seat! The concert was amazing and my heart was filled!

Matt Redman also played.

By the way...Tomorrow is Toot Your Horn Tuesday! I'm so excited to see how many people played along last week. I hope you'll join too!