The Cabbage Patch

700!

I love milestones so I'm going to celebrate my 700th (I like nice round numbers!) comment by Cheryl!  Thank you to all who read my blog and especially to all who comment. 

Blog Neglect

Oh, my poor blogs, they are so neglected.  Life keeps intruding and I've not been able to get a good groove going with anything.  I'm hoping that the time change coupled with some changes in our evening routine will help. 

Having said that, I'm going to make a concerted effort to update my sidebars.  That's on my mile long to-do list.  Stay tuned.

As Cozy as Spring!

Rejoice with Jennifer as she celebrates the safe return of her brother from Iraq.

I know how she feels.  When Ben landed in Maine on a stopover to Texas, I felt such immense relief.  I couldn't let the tears flow as we were right in the middle of moving--as in I was driving the U-Haul (and freaking out as it was a standard) when he called.

Welcome Home, John Paul!

Great Map!

I wanted to say great, big thank you to my friend for giving Brother this wonderful birthday gift.  He loves it!!  Can you tell? 

Here are the 3 older ones doing a good ole "U-S-A" cheer.

They're ready to cheer at the Olympics!  LOL!

Look Who's Blogging Now?

It seems the blogging bug has hit my dear hubby.  Ben has started a blog.  He wants to write about his thoughts on history, war strategy, the military and maybe a bit about the family from his perspective.  Go check it out.  He only has one post up, but he's a prolific writer. 

I'm a Winner!

Kristen has a contest on her blog where readers could guess how much a rose breasted cockatoo she had seen cost.  Well, I guessed $2000...and won!!!

The prize?  The best I could have ever received:  the rosary said for me and my intentions.

Thank you, Kristen.

Blogs and Stuff

A little bit ago, I was thrilled to notice that I was on the list of one of my favorite bloggers.  Then I just noticed I'm no longer on that blogroll of her favorites.  What is it about me that I crave such approval.  It devastated me!!  I shouldn't be because it's not end all to my life, but all I could think was, did I say something she didn't like?  How did I offend her that she took my blog off her list? 

In thinking these thoughts, I realize that I don't need to seek approval from anyone else.  I just need to do what God wants.  It's difficult for me to get past this, but it's a great learning experience for me.  I feel like such an adolescent high schooler, but there it is.  I think it's God's way of keeping me humble.  Humility is one of the most difficult things for me.

When you think of it, please say a quick prayer for me to see the way.  Oftentimes lately, I'm feeling adrift.  Thank you.

Online Typing Practice

I took this typing test the Jennie at Far Beyond Pearls took.  I averaged out around 80 words per minute with about 7 errors.  The first test was awkward for me but I warmed up and can type pretty well.  It's really all the practice I get on line.  How about you?

Good News for a Good Cyber Friend

Cheryl has been Positively Blessed.  Please visit her and give her your congratulations. 

Blogging Break

My plate is full--actually, it's overflowing so I'm taking a blogging break.  I will be back in about a week or so.  I'm going to try not to read blogs either so don't write so many wonderful posts!!!

I will pray for all of you and your intentions.