Friday, December 13, 2013

Friday Funny!

I am going to say something and I know once I say it  I'm going to get nothing but grief from my sister-in-law. Are you ready, Wendy? This year, so far, I think I have enjoyed the Christmas season almost as much as I enjoy Halloween. I know; crazy, but true.

This Christmas season seems different to me somehow. It might be that I don't feel the pressures I usually do around this time of year or maybe it's that we are away from family so I have tried harder to make the season special for my children. Whatever it is I have to say how grateful I am for this peaceful and loving feeling I have had at this Christmas time.

Last year my in-laws bought me an Advent calender shaped like a Christmas tree. It has individual cubes about an inch in size all around with  little doors on each cube numbered one thru twenty-four. I filled those boxes with different types of candy and have really enjoyed watching my children take turns opening those numbered doors. With each night we read a special Christmas story that highlights the true reason for the season, sing a Christmas song and then have family prayer. It has been amazing how much love it has brought into our home as my children really embrace the Christmas spirit. I guess the saying is true, "You reap what you sow", and right now I am loving the harvest.

Onto the Friday Funny! So I know after saying how much I am enjoying the season I go and post this, but I couldn't help it because I just watched The Hobbit with my husband in preparation to go see part two tomorrow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5J_90HwKFo&list=PL251732E1A3AF3D07&index=4

Have a great weekend!



Friday, December 6, 2013

Friday Funny!

Welcome back! November was a great month. My husband graduated with his BS degree and I got some much needed visiting time with my family in Utah. I love this time of year. It's a great reminder to remember to be thankful for all the wonderful people in my life. Several of those people are my children. They bring so much joy to my life. I don't know what I would do with out them.

Yesterday was a special day to me, two years ago to the day I received a phone call to say that Mia's birth mom was giving up her parental rights in order for us to adopt her. Little did I know what an emotional experience that would be for me, but that phone call changed my life for the better and strengthened my faith that my Lord and Savior is very aware of my needs and desires.

I am so grateful to Mia's birth mother for having the strength to do what she did. I will be forever grateful to her for her sacrifice. Having Mia in our lives has been amazing. She has a loving and accepting spirit and is so precious to her family. She loves her siblings almost as much as they love her. I can't imagine our lives without her. This may seems selfish, but I want to adopt again. I am not sure this will ever happen, but I have hope in my heart that we will have the opportunity to add another sweet child to our family.

Now onto my Friday Funny! When I found this clip it made me want to watch the whole movie so I guess I know what my husband and I will be watching this evening. Hope you enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zhy_5aD7ks

Have a great weekend!

Friday, November 1, 2013

Friday Funny!

For those of you who don't know November is write a novel month. Yes it means you take the month and a write a novel. I'm not planning on taking the challenge this year, but I encourage everyone who has ever been interested in writing a novel to give it a try.
This month I plan on taking a month away from my blog in order to help my husband write his Capstone for his final project before he graduates. Not a novel per say, but it will feel like we wrote one once we are finished. So this means no Friday Funnies this month, but I will be back in December. I hope everyone out there had a great Halloween and has a wonderful birthday month if your me and if your not me have a super Thanksgiving.

Here is one last Friday Funny. It should also help if you plan to take the novel writing challenge.

http://ltclaws.tumblr.com/post/65744796255

Have a great month!

Friday, October 25, 2013

Friday Funny!

I'm not sure if anyone even noticed, but I didn't post a Friday Funny last week. My oldest son ended up in the hospital and then I ended up with a migraine so lets just say it was a trying week. This week however has been much better. My son is on the mend and I have recovered from my migraine.

I am sure most of you have seen this video by now, but for those who haven't then enjoy. I love the beat and it's bizarreness. My two year old loves this song and will even do the dance from the video. She is pretty good too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jofNR_WkoCE

Have a great weekend!


Friday, October 11, 2013

Friday Funny!

I'm learning. I found my Friday Funny early so that I'm not up all  night begrudging the world for being unfunny. This is my favorite time of the year which is why is was easier to find something funny to post. I love Halloween and all things scary. This isn't scary to watch it's funny so you don't have to worry that something is going to pop up and freak you out. Instead you get to watch someone else experience that emotion. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnD2rh0zGjI

Have a great weekend!

Friday, October 4, 2013

Friday Funny!

Once again I've waited until I am super tired and have a headache. I will learn one day.

http://m.funsubstance.com/fun/54716/seriously-what-happened-in-the-80s/

http://m.9gag.com/gag/aLKjy9z?ref=pn

Have a great weekend!

Friday, September 27, 2013

Friday Funny!

I know this is silly, but I like chickens and I'm tired so this is funny to me tonight.

http://www.vidaddict.com/brilliant-mercedes-suspension-commercial/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Friday Funny!

We have already started into the winter sicknesses and it's not even winter. My son and I have already had strep twice, my baby girl has been fighting a cold and my husband has some kind of illness that is a cross between the flu and a cold. I just hope this means we are getting it over with early in the season so we don't have to deal with it later.

Anyway, it's fall!!!! Which means it's football season and rivalry week for my college team. I enjoy football, but this rivalry gets out of hand every year so I thought it would be great if I could totally avoid anything to do with it so I went with this video in honor of hunting season instead.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAnziOIqmTI

This second one is just cool. I think I might get this stuff for Christmas...for myself. I can see myself playing with this stuff for hours.

http://www.vidaddict.com/kinetic-sand-is-incredible/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, September 13, 2013

Friday Funny!


Finding truly hilarious and appropriate videos is starting to become a problem. I am less and less impressed with what people are posting. I find myself looking all week for something I can post that is acceptable for all ages. This is why I am posting this today. It's in a different language. If there are swear words or vulgar comments being made all I can say is I didn't know. It did make me laugh and that is what I was looking for.

http://www.vidaddict.com/hilarious-japanese-dinosaur-prank/

This link isn't funny, just interesting.

http://www.vidaddict.com/cool-thing-happens-when-you-put-styrofoam-into-acetone/

I hope you all have a great weekend!

Friday, September 6, 2013

Friday Funny!

Every time I wait until late to do my Friday Funny I regret it and yet I do it so often. Tonight Is no different. I am tired and my head is starting to hurt so I'm going to make this quick. I know it's probably the exhaustion talking but I think this is funny. Everyone gets so quiet just waiting for the bride to explode or cry.

http://www.vidaddict.com/wedding-confetti-fail/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, August 30, 2013

Friday Funny!

My twelve year old son came home from school today with a note. He handed it to me and said, "You have to read this."

 I admit I was a bit nervous, but he's a good kid so it couldn't be too be, right? Right! My kid rocks! He took a test at school to see what grade level he reads on and his results came back as "Post High School". The only one in his class to score that high. I'm a very proud Mama right now.

 All my kids are great and they all make me proud to be their mother. I love my job. This is my payday for sure.

This weeks Friday Funny is to encourage you to read, even if it's just a little.

http://iwastesomuchtime.com/on/?i=74174

I picked up the book, Celtic Illusion for obvious reasons. It made me laugh out loud. It said, "I guess I didn't realize how desperate I really was until now." I guess that sums up my life.  I hope you all try this and get a good laugh.

Have a great weekend!


Friday, August 23, 2013

Friday Funny!

My Friday has not been as funny as I would have like it to be. I had a migraine yesterday so now I am dealing with the hangover pain today. Migraines leave me feeling wiped out. For me, it's like having a stroke. My vision starts out kind of blurry and slowly moves to me going almost completely blind. Depending which side my headache is on the opposite side of my body goes numb which includes my tongue so I can't speak, although even if I didn't go numb my brain is so messed up I can't construct a complete sentence anyway. Once all that passes and I can move again I've become so nauseated from it all I throw up (multiple times), and then, after all that the pain starts. The horrific pain that can only be described as the worst brain freeze in the history of brain freezes that doesn't let up and doesn't go away for hours. Sounds funny, huh?

Well, now that the worst part of it has past I have what I like to refer to as the migraine hangover that can last anywhere between one to four days after the initial migraine. It leaves you with an annoying headache that gets worse if you bend down or try and move too quickly, exhausted and starving. (Not sure why it leaves me feeling so hungry.)Don't fret though, I am under a doctors care. He told me that it is almost exactly like having a stroke and scars my brain each time I have one. So, I guess I better hurry up and finish the Celtic Knot series while I still have enough brain power to do it.

Anyway, enough about my sad situation and onto the Friday Funny. This might just be because I like to see people getting what's coming to them or it might be my bad mood, but I think this guy got exactly what he deserved.

http://www.vidaddict.com/hilarious-failed-robbery-attempt-in-brazil/

Have a great weekend!!!!

Friday, August 16, 2013

Friday Funny!

Great week coming to an end! We went to Branson, Missouri this week and had a blast. My inlaws were here for a visit which was so fun, but then left on Wednesday which was sad and ruined that day. We miss you Gene and Beth! Gratefully, my husband was able to salvage the rest of the week by    only having to work Wednesday and Thursday this week. I love family time.

For those of you who don't know we have been on a house hunt for a home in the country. We have found several but they are either to small, to old, to far away or cost more than we are willing to spend. This has caused me a great deal of distress because I can't have most of the animals I want in town, but I don't want to give up certain comforts of living here and hate the complications of moving.

 Anyway, we looked at a beautiful home yesterday and although we were tempted we decided against it because of the cost. It would put things to tight for us and the last thing I want is to be house poor. The whole process has been frustrating to say the least, so for both our sanities, we have agreed to just stop looking altogether and instead of buying a new house where we can have chickens, cows, ducks, goats and turkeys we are going to stay in the one we own now and get a hot tub and bunnies.

 See the logic there? Yeah, I didn't think so, welcome to the way my mind works. Anyway, it all makes sense to me and that's what really matters. Now onto my Friday Funny. I have two this week. The first be has the "sh" word in it so if that is going to offend you please just skip it, the next one is for everyone.

CAUTION SWEAR WORD!  http://www.vidaddict.com/sad-cat-diary/


CLEAN
http://www.vidaddict.com/guy-tries-to-prank-his-dad-prank-backfires/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, August 9, 2013

Friday Funny!

I have decided to post my Friday Funny early today because I get so tired when I wait until evening. Yesterday was a great day. We went to the Missouri State Fair and saw all the animals I want to raise on my farm. It made me miss my little farm we had back in Utah. The great thing is we were able to go to the fair with some great people which helped make up for the loss of my animals. Thanks Beth and Gene for coming with us.

This weeks Friday Funny is from my friend Jake. He posted this last night and immediatly I knew it would be my Friday Funny. I hope you enjoy this Amazon review of Sugar Free Gummy Bears. I have had my share of sugar free items and so I read this it rang true for me.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000EVQWKC/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk

Have a great weekend!

Friday, August 2, 2013

Friday Funny!

When I was little my dad use to tickle me. I hated it. I hated it so much that it gave me nightmares. I would dream that a monster would wait in a dark room (usually my parent's room), where the lights wouldn't turn on even when I flipped the switch. When I was desperate enough and felt I had to talk to my parents I would walk in the room, pass by the closet and then monster would jump out and proceed to tickle me. It was horrifying.

It didn't help that my dad's idea of tickling was jamming his fingers into my sides until I felt like my skin would tear. It was very painful, but for some strange reason I would laugh until I couldn't breath...yet another reason I hate tickling.

This Friday Funny reminded me of my hatred of tickling. It also reminded me of my dad. I will love my dad forever and hate tickling for just as long. This is how I still want to react when someone tries to tickle me.

http://www.vidaddict.com/dont-you-dare-try-tickling-this-kid-again/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, July 26, 2013

Friday Funny!

Wow, it's getting late. Spent most of the day getting my older boys ready for their boy scout camp out and then went to our church party. The kids had a great time and I appreciate all the hard work that went into making the party so much fun.


So this week for your Friday Funny I am going to be posting several links and commenting on them. The comments will only make sense if you follow the link.

Ok here we go...

http://pinterest.com/pin/424323596111838321/ This is something that only happens if Colter buys a yummy treat and leaves it in the fridge for longer than two days. 48 hours buddy, that's all you get.

http://pinterest.com/pin/53972895507380149/  I would like to experience this one day.

http://pinterest.com/pin/346636502539990094/ Story of my life!

http://pinterest.com/pin/269582727667733980/ If you haven't watched Duck Dynasty you need to.

http://pinterest.com/pin/269301252690852559/ I remember doing this on a daily basis.

http://pinterest.com/pin/207236020326037416/  What happens every time I get online to look something up.

Have a great weekend!




Friday, July 19, 2013

Friday Funny!

Summer is half way over now and although I am enjoying the time with my kids I know that before long school is going to start and I don't want to be left unprepared. I have started having my kids read at least twenty minutes a day and do math exercises for their grade level. They are all good sports because they all love reading and their math exercises are online math games which is a win-win for all of us.

I was helping my youngest son set up his math game when I came across this,

http://pinterest.com/pin/125186064615229218/

I remembering saying this exact thing, but even with the advantages of technology we still need our math skills and this is why... you never know when you'll be ask to take a pop quiz! Good luck and don't cheat.

http://www.gotoquiz.com/can_you_make_change_from_money_without_using_


Have a great weekend!

Friday, July 12, 2013

Friday Funny!

Just got back from girls camp and I have to to say how great it is to belong to a church that everyone freely gives of their time and talents. It was awesome. The girls were great and to my surprise there was no drama! Just fun, friendly smiles everywhere I went. Even after several days of staying up late the girls were great. I loved spending my time with them and feeling the spirit, especially with the Marshall Branch girls. Thanks to all those that made it such a great experience. I feel truly blessed to be surrounded by such great people.

As many of you know that I would like to own a farm/petting zoo. I miss my animals, but this video made me feel better just watching. Death by baby goats doesn't seem like a bad way to go.

http://www.vidaddict.com/death-by-baby-goats/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, July 5, 2013

Friday Funny!

Today has been a trying day. All I can say is driving in the car with an almost two year old, who didn't get a nap, for seven hours. She cried for almost three hours straight and my daughter doesn't have a normal cry, she has the inhuman cry of a banshee. I don't even know how to explain it, but I was pretty sure this was going to happen to me on the way home...

http://www.vidaddict.com/random-but-hilarious-exploding-disney-actresses/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, June 28, 2013

Friday Funny!

My husband and I have been looking for a new house with acreage out in the country. Don't get me wrong I love my house now, but we have a small yard and I want to raise animals again. We found what we thought was the perfect house with a perfect setup online, but discovered the internet service out there is spotty. This sent me into a panic. I love my Internet. I look everything up online from recipes, ideas for my books and of course my Friday Funnies! I really want my hobby farm, but I don't know if I will survive without good Internet service.

Well, We made an appointment to look at the house even considering the internet situation and although it was a lovely home it wasn't what we hoped it would be. On the bright side my Internet is safe for a while longer. I guess my petting zoo will have to wait.

Now onto the Friday Funny! This first one is for all my spider "loving" friends and the second one is because I love these types of videos.

http://www.vidaddict.com/weather-girl-gets-completely-freaked-out-by-spider-on-green-screen/

http://www.vidaddict.com/10-new-bets-that-you-will-always-win/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, June 21, 2013

Friday Funny!

All good things must come to an end and I'm sad to say our stay in Utah is over. We will be leaving tomorrow to head back to Missouri, back home. It's interesting how things change. I thought our trip here to see family was going to spark a need to move back, but instead it just confirmed that we are in the right place for our family. I never meant Missouri to become home, but since we have been gone I miss it. I miss my home.

The great thing is my family is in Utah so no matter what my love for them will keep me coming back like a boomerang.

I hope you enjoy this weeks Friday Funny.

http://www.vidaddict.com/a-foolproof-strategy-to-make-your-boomerang-come-back/

Have a great weekend!

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Friday...okay I know it's Sunday, Funny!

Happy Father's Day! I know it's Sunday, but I ended up with a bad headache on Friday evening and went straight to bed and then I was so busy enjoying my Saturday with my husband I simply forgot. I know pretty lame excuse but it's all I have.

I have loved being in Utah with family and I really love that my husband has been able to join us. This Friday Funny is for all the dads out there. I would love to see my husband break down into a dance like this. You should never underestimate a guy with a beard.

http://www.vidaddict.com/and-they-were-like-they-guy-with-the-beard-can-do-what/

Have a great Father's Day!

Friday, June 7, 2013

Friday Funny!

Having so much fun being with family. The only thing missing is my sweet husband. I don't have a lot to say so I will get straight to it.

Here is your Friday Funny.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdtD19tXX30

Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 31, 2013

Friday Funny!

The kids have been out of school a week now and it has rained almost everyday. I feel sorry for them...but mostly I feel sorry for me. We are all going a little stir crazy. Hoping for better weather tomorrow.

This Friday Funny is for my Dad. He retired from his teaching position this month after years and years of service. He is a drivers ed teacher so I thought he would appreciate this.

http://pinterest.com/pin/15551561186133032/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 24, 2013

Friday Funny!

Hello folks, it's the the last day of school for my kids and I am so excited to spend time with them watching them clean the house. I tell ya, I have been waiting all year for this. I love summer vacation.    It is the one time of year my house is fantastically clean. Yay me!

My kids on the other hand said they are looking forward to playing outside and riding their bikes which I know is code for playing with whatever electronic toys they can get their hands on. That is why I found this Friday Funny so funny. I wish their electronics would be as mean and sarcastic to them when they have been playing too long. That way they would know it was actually time to play outside and ride their bikes.

http://www.vidaddict.com/siri-being-really-mean/

Have a great weekend!


Friday, May 17, 2013

Friday Funny!

A few days ago my eleven year old wanted to give his twenty two month old sister a slice of lemon just to see her reaction. I told him no, but in honor of that request I am posting this as my Friday Funny! My mouth watered and my face scrunched up the whole way through. Hope you enjoy this Conner!

http://pinterest.com/pin/53058101832662166/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Friday Funny!

Today's Friday Funny come to you because I have been looking for fun ways to exercise that won't cause me to re-injure my back. A friend of mine recommended Zumba and I immideately started laughing. Why? Because one, there is too much twisting involved and two, I have tried Zumba before I had my back surgery and this is exactly what I looked like.


I can't dance. When they were passing out rhythm in heaven I was given two left feet. It's actually really sad because my soul loves to dance, but my body interprets that need into what looks like an  epileptic seizure. 

Have a great weekend!

Friday, May 3, 2013

Friday Funny!

I'll tell you what, it's getting harder and harder to find videos that are funny and appropriate for all ages. My husband found one that was pretty funny until it was almost over and then it went down hill. My kids tried to help, but I guess I'm to old to appreciate their sense of humor. Oh well, this is what I found. It made me smile.


www.youtube.com/watch?v=25WbXya8fU4

Have a great weekend!

Friday, April 26, 2013

Friday Funny!

Have you ever had one of those days that everyone seems to have it together  except you? Well that's about how my day has gone.

I hope you all enjoy this Friday Funny.

http://pinterest.com/pin/99501472989860141/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, April 19, 2013

Friday Funny!

Have you ever asked yourself who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going?

Well, I am been blessed enough to know the answers to all those question; at least in the big scheme of things. I know I am a child of God. I know I am here to be tested, to have a family, and to serve my Lord and Savior so that I can return to live with them in the eternities.

How do I know this? I know this because I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or as most people know us as, a Mormon. Being a member of my church has been a huge gift and blessing in my life. Why? Because I don't have to be afraid when bad or scary things happen in the world. I know who I am. I know why I'm here and I know where I am going.

That being said I am far from perfect, but I am trying to be the best person I can be. Part of that means using the talents that God has given me. One of those talents is writing. I was not born a writer and although I always had stories going on in my head I never imagined I would have the ability to put those stories on paper in any logical or readable fashion. I am grateful to my Heavenly Father for this talent and no longer feel right not giving him the credit he deserves for this talent. If my writing is poor it is only because God has to work with an imperfect person. me.

Writing is hard, especially when trying to write a romance that is exciting, breathtaking and still keeps in line with my personal moral code. I don't believe in sex before marriage. I believe that marriage is forever and I want people to get that massage while reading my books. Love is intoxicating and exciting and sex is an expression of that love, but should only be had within the bonds of marriage.

Old fashioned? I'm sure to most of the world that I am, but being old fashioned has served me well. I got married at nineteen to my high school sweetheart. We have been married for almost fifteen years. We have five beautiful children together and even though the exhaustion of our daily activities he still can take my breath away and make my heart skip a beat when we are together.

My husband is my one and only; my forever love. Each kiss is we share is precious, each touch is exciting. He makes me laugh on a daily basis and even when we have our disagreements, and we do, I still can't help being attracted to him. He is a fantastic father, a wonderful husband and a loyal friend.

This is what I want my readers to shoot for in life. It is out there and you deserve more than the world tells you; you just have to be willing to wait and work for it. Raise the bar, you are worth it.

I am sure some of you are wondering, "What the heck lady; where did this all come from? I just stopped by to watch something funny." Well, all I can say is I wanted my readers to know what I stand for and what to expect from my books in the future. I am writing for my daughters, for my nieces, for my sons, for my nephews, for my sisters, for my friends and for those who just want a great book with standards. I have an important audience and will do my best not to disappoint.

Now onto my Friday Funny!   This video reminds me of my Mia. She has more sass than I know what to do with.

http://www.vidaddict.com/little-girl-tells-dad-to-worry-about-himself/

Have a great weekend!





Friday, April 12, 2013

Friday Funny!

A year ago today we moved to the state of Missouri. The past year has been an adventure. We have missed our family in Utah, but have enjoyed meeting and getting to know new people. It has been good to see that our family can do hard and uncomfortable things and not only get by, but flourish.

I can't say I love everything about it (the sneaky way they draw you in with cheap gas and housing and then steal your money in the form of taxes), but all in all Missouri truly is a beautiful state and our family has enjoyed exploring it's treasures.

 It has also made me appreciate living in Utah more than I already did. I think I took for granted what a beautiful and amazing state I once resided in. It really makes me appreciate the saying, "grow where you're planted". Experience what life has to offer wherever you are. Beauty can be found in the most unusual places if one knows where and how to look.

We have at least one more year here in Missouri; after that who knows. Part of me would love to find a job in Utah and move back, but another part of me says there is more adventure to be had and not to look back. Whatever happens I plan to enjoy what Missouri has to offer. I don't ever want to look back on this time and regret that I didn't allow myself to really grow where I've been planted, so here's to another year of adventure.

Now, onto the Friday Funny! I want you to know I spent hours trying to find a video that was funny and appropriate enough to post. (I've been trying to keep things as family friendly as I can because my kids have been reading my blog lately.) Since I can't seem to find a video I've decided to post several of my favorite Pins off Pinterest Humor.

http://pinterest.com/pin/347973508678778477/

http://pinterest.com/pin/238761217717231385/   (I love the comment at the bottom.)

http://skreened.com/waverly/algebra

https://s-media-cache-ec5.pinimg.com/upload/231231762088279740_CxNrkQIT.jpg

http://pinterest.com/pin/421508846344414256/

And last, but not least one of the best April Fool's jokes ever...

http://pinterest.com/pin/406168460113779425/

Have a great weekend!





Friday, April 5, 2013

Friday Funny!

It's been a long and stressful week and I'm glad it's coming to an end. I am so tired I can't even think straight. Here's your Friday Funny. It wasn't what I expected and that is why I liked it.

http://www.jest.com/embed/203272/unexpected-trust-fall-fail

Have a great weekend!

Friday, March 29, 2013

Friday Funny!

This is going to be short, but sweet. Your Friday Funny for the week is not as much funny as it is interesting. Here's a little food for thought.

http://www.vidaddict.com/what-2000-calories-looks-like/

Now put down that Cinnabon and have a great weekend!

Friday, March 22, 2013

Friday Funny!

I don't know if It's just me, but I swear I've read at least ten articles and several blog posts about parenting and how we are all doing it wrong, or right, or whatever. The only question I have is why is anyone listening? Do you know this person giving the advice? Do they know you and your child? Why would you take advice or criticism from a perfect stranger? The saddest part of it all is the people who are reading these articles and blogs are usually already doing a great job being their child's parent.

Now, if you are still worried about your parenting skills and want more advice from a perfect stranger why not take some of mine. Here is a list of things I've learn being a parent to both boys and girls.

1. Feed your child.
2. Clothe your child as well as provide some kind of shelter for your child.
3. Love your child and be present in their life.
4. Teach your child by example to be the best person they can be.
5. Don't mess with other peoples children. If you don't like the way they are raising them , too bad. It's none of your business.  (Unless the child is being abused of course, then do what you can to find help for that child.) If another child is bothering you or your child remove yourself from the situation. It's not worth the drama of a confrontation. Most likely, if the person is so oblivious to the fact that they and their child are being rude and annoying, you aren't going to convince them of anything.
6. You know your child best. Trust your instincts. If all else fails call someone who actually knows you and your child and has your best interests at heart.
7. Parenting is hard, give yourself and others a break. No one is doing it right or wrong, most are just doing the best they know how.
8. Try and have a sense of humor. It will get you through most situations.
9. Naps are good for everyone!
10. Last, but not least, if you don't have something nice or positive to say don't say anything at all.

So now that I'm done with that please enjoy your Friday Funny and have a great weekend!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0ZpuA8_YYk








Friday, March 15, 2013

Friday Funny!

Folks I know this isn't going to surprise you, but we live in a tumultuous world. After reading the news it's all I can do not to move to the middle of no where and hide from all the crazy. It makes it even harder when you are trying to raise children with a high set of moral values. I want my kids to be honest, kind, patient, loving and forgiving.

To do this I have to be a good example to counter act all the bad examples they see everyday. The only problem is I struggle with a few of those things so I took great pleasure in watching the guy in this first video get schooled! 

Sorry kids, I'm probably not the example when it comes to turning the other cheek because I think obnoxious people like this should be punched. Thank goodness they have a Dad who is better example.      

 http://www.vidaddict.com/guy-gets-punched-for-harassing-street-performer/

Now, I'm not going to leave you with that because as obnoxious as that guy was I wanted to show that there still are wonderful people out there. This is a two video segment and you have to watch them in the order I posted them to get the full effect.

http://www.vidaddict.com/29-year-old-woman-hears-for-the-first-time-with-hearing-implants/
http://www.vidaddict.com/deaf-woman-who-can-finally-hear-meets-ellen/

I just want to say how grateful I am for people out there willing to give and sacrifice. You give us all hope.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, March 8, 2013

Friday Funny!

This has been a better week. I have been able to get chapters one and two finished and I am half way through chapter three. It's been hard to let some of the dialogue go. My characters can be so witty, but in the end some things have to be cut out.

My goal this week is to get up to chapter seven done. It's all in my head, but keeping my mind clear long enough to get it down has been a challenge. I ran the changes in the story by one of my editors and she felt it was a stronger story line so even though it means starting over and pushing out my publish date I think it was the right thing to do.

Now on to the Friday Funny! This week I found this video and I thought of my eleven and almost thirteen year old boy. (His birthday is on Monday!) They will get a kick out of it because it's accidental bathroom humor. I hope they enjoy. Happy Birthday Big Pay!

http://www.vidaddict.com/funny-blooper-on-who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire/

This second one has been around for a while, but I chuckle every time I see it. They have some musical version that are pretty catchy, but I just posted the original. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRGYdmMR6jc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Have a great weekend!

Friday, March 1, 2013

Friday Funny!

It's been a rough week people. We have had more snow,  twenty plus inches of snow in the last fourteen days to be exact and my kids have been home for six of those days. Now don't get me wrong I love having my kids home, but I would have preferred to have all those days off with good weather so we could have gone out and done something fun. Instead they were stuck shoveling snow.

The second problem I ran into this week was with book two, Celtic Shadows. I was seventy thousand plus words into when I realized it sucked. (For those of you who don't know, seventy thousand words is equivalent to about three hundred and fifty pages.)  It was going in the wrong direction so now I have to track back to where it went wrong and start again. I have a feeling it might be the second or third chapter. That's the joys of writing; rewriting and rewriting.

Anyway, now that I've finished my complaining I can get down to business which is the Friday Funny. For those of you who don't know math is not my favorite subject. I can do it, but I cringe anytime I have to. If I would have known this was an option I would have done this.

http://www.vidaddict.com/boy-calls-911-for-help-with-math/

This second link made me laugh, but may not be appropriate for younger audiences due to the inappropriate use of a hang gun. I believe in gun safety and gun education and this is a very bad example. So please be cautious when impressionable children are present.

http://www.vidaddict.com/funny-self-defense-tutorial/


Have a great weekend!

Friday, February 22, 2013

Friday Funny!

Yes, it's that time again, it's Friday. I can't believe it myself. The week just speeds by, and not surprising to most of you I'm sure, I've gotten nothing done. Well, unless you count the shoveling of a million tons of snow. I supervised of course. My husband won't let me do anything that might cause me to re-injury my back. He's a sweet man and I have tried really hard not to do anything...at all. I've been pretty successful at it if I do say so myself.

Besides supervising the shoveling, I've also supervised the house cleaning, the dish doing, the meal cooking and of course the exercising. That last one is probably the hardest. Watching my kids run on my treadmill for me is exhausting. You would think with all the hard work I'm putting in watching all these things I would be dropping weight like crazy, but nothing seems to be coming off. To be honest I think I've gained a few pounds, go figure.

Anyway, I know some of you are thinking, "Wow, how does she do it? She is maga impressive!", and I would have to agree with you. I live a very impressive life and that is what has led me to post this video. This guys vocal range is amazing. You can tell he puts in almost as much time singing as I do supervising.

http://www.collegehumor.com/video/6873388/mans-impressive-vocal-range

If you have a few more minutes watch this one as well. I love this show, but after watching this I have to wonder why. At least I didn't make my husband watch it with me.

http://www.collegehumor.com/embed/6870346/honest-movie-trailer-the-notebook

Have a great weekend!

Friday, February 15, 2013

Friday Funny!

Have you ever had one of those days that you've asked yourself if it could get any worse? The answer is, yes, yes it can. You could be one of these people in my Friday Funny!

http://www.vidaddict.com/nivea-stress-test-commercial-getting-framed-at-the-airport/

Have a great weekend!

Friday, February 8, 2013

Friday Funny!

So tired...to bad I swore off the caffeine pills because I could really use them right now. On a high note we have been enjoying some lovely weather. I have been able to walk outside for four days in a row and have loved it. The fresh air does wonders for me. Hoping the good weather continues as well as the lovely walk.

Seeing as I am tired and seem to be rambling on and on here is your Friday Funny. I figured since I'm so tired this sleepover themed video is appropriate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWsaHqtkzk4


Have a great weekend!

Friday, February 1, 2013

Friday Funny

Okay, when I saw this first video my first thought was; "dang that girl rocks". My second thought was; "I wonder if it's too late to start training my nine year old daughter to do that." I have two daughters and I would like them to learn how to handle themselves on a date.

 I've had to drop a few guys in my day, but I wasn't able to do with as much finesse as that little girl. I would like my girls to be able to not only drop a guy if he starts getting fresh with them, but to do it in style. ;)

I actually have two Friday Funny's today. One is a little girl boxing and the other is because of my great love of  Downton Abbey. Love it!

http://www.vidaddict.com/little-girl-practicing-boxing-like-a-champ/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dEsaYj1JFk

Have a great weekend!

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Funny Thing Happened

Funny story: the last several days I've had no energy. (No that's not the funny part). I don't drink coffee, try really hard not to drink soda, I don't drink anything with fake sugar or eat anything that will had extra calories. This limits me to where I can get a quick pick me up.
A week ago I decided to try caffeine pills. The bottle said it was equivalent to drinking a cup of coffee. I took one and although it worked it left me feeling a bit jittery so I decided not to take anymore...until yesterday. Yesterday I needed to get through a long day so I took a pill a little after ten in the morning. It did it's job, but I felt like it was wearing off so at four in the afternoon I took another one just to get me through the rest of the day.
 Wow! What can I say; I was buzzing like a bee in spring. I had more energy than I knew what to do with. The only problem was it didn't wear off until 3:30 am. It was awful. I can't even imagine how people drink more than a cup of coffee a day. My head was spinning, my heart was racing, and my mind was reeling. I couldn't turn it off. It really made me wonder if the pills were laced with amphetamines.
I worried that I would be dragging butt this morning, but surprisingly I'm doing okay. I have learned a very important lesson though, if I ever got into a fight with caffeine I'm positive caffeine would kick my trash.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Friday Funny!

This is going to be a very short blog entry, but I want you to really think about what I'm about to ask you.

Do you believe in miracles? 


Have a great weekend!

Friday, January 18, 2013

Friday Funny!

I don't know if you know this, but before I moved to Missouri we had a small farm in our backyard in Utah. We had turkeys, rabbits, ducks, and chickens. It all started with the chickens though. My brother and his wife raised backyard chickens and I thought it would be a fun thing to try. So my husband and I built a chicken coop, bought four chickens (one for each of our children at the time) and away we went.

For the first six months my kids had a great time caring for the chickens, watching the chickens, chasing the chickens...you get the idea. It was good fun, but then the chickens started laying eggs. This was when the real fun began. For about a month only one of our chickens laid eggs. She would lay one very small egg every few days at first, but laid more regularly a few weeks after that. My kids would rush out and fight over who got to check for egg. Their fights got pretty heated at moments so we were grateful when all the hens started laying. It honestly was one of the highlights of the day to go check for eggs. It never got old for us.

I am sure all of you are wondering why I am going on and on about this. Well, besides the fact that I love being able to reminisce about my beloved backyard farm I wanted to explain to you why this Friday Funny is funny to me. As I watched this video I realized I wasn't the only one out there who was obsessed about my chickens eggs. How big they were or small, any irregularity was fascinating to me. I would take pictures and send them to my sister in law to compare the eggs we got to the one their hens were laying. (Yes, I know I entertain easily.)

This video made me smile because it bought back so many wonderful memories and I needed to smile after what happened yesterday. (I will cover what happened yesterday once the pain and horror isn't so fresh in my mind...all I can say is it changed my life.)  Okay, it didn't change my life, but it ruined my day and it still makes me sad to think about.

Anyway, pay close attention to the little girl's voice in the background she's funny.

http://www.vidaddict.com/biggest-chicken-egg-in-the-world/

Have a great weekend!


Sunday, January 13, 2013

Friday Funny...but on Sunday

I'm one of those people that have half of a conversation in my head and then expect you to be able to jump right in when I start talking out loud. I do this with my husband all the time. It use to bug the crap out of him and I think it still does, but he's gotten better at just going with it.

This is what happened on Friday. I found my Friday Funny candidate and I logged into my account, but then I got busy doing something else. I had forgotten to post my Friday Funny, but the funny thing was I truly thought I had until my husband asked what happened and I logged in to find I hadn't. So please forgive me for being forgetful.

This weeks Friday Funny is a little hard to hear because of the wind, but just hand in there. I hope you all had a great weekend.

http://www.vidaddict.com/guy-releases-mouse-into-wild-and-then/

Friday, January 4, 2013

Friday Funny!

This has been a better week. Our little Mia is doing so much better. We missed our trip to Texas, but we will make it up someday. I have been able to write almost daily which has been fabulous. The only thing missing out of my pre-surgery routine is exercising and I plan to start that tomorrow. Hurray for me!

I had something else in mind for this weeks Friday Funny, but it involved my husband embarrassing himself on video. Believe me when I say it would have been hilarious. I tried to bribe him into doing it, but the man can't be bought. So instead here is someone else's husband being funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7etCQpVYLRY

Hope you have a great weekend!