Snapshot of 13 Things During the Month of September

1. Picture of Me-My son and I at the Astros vs Phillies baseball game

2. Candle scent of the month-Paula Deens Creme Brulee

3. Books Read- Just one

4. Number of pictures taken this month-121

5. Movies watched this month-4; The Alamo, The World's Fastest Indian, Transamerica, and Rachel Getting Married

6. Perfume of the month-Philosophy Amazing Grace

Style: amazing grace is philosophy's best selling fragrance. amazing grace enhances a woman's state of well being, and was created to make a woman smell and feel amazingly clean and beautifully feminine.

Tones: Amazing grace is based on pure, clean fragrance notes that are designed to draw people closer to you, and never overwhelm so people notice you, not your fragrance. People will tell "you smell so good."

The woman: The amazing grace woman embraces the essence of femininity. She is an inspiration to those around her and believes the secret to looking good, is feeling good.

7. Last place I ate out-El Gallo

8. Something that made me cry-The James Rogers Benefit BBQ

9. Something that made me laugh-My son and his fashion sense

10. Something I looked forward to-End of the month deadlines for work

11. Something I am thankful for-My health

12. Something I want to remember- How wonderful my church is, how they pulled together to bless the James Rogers Family

13. A photo I took this month. My son and niece at the Astros vs Pirates baseball game.

Snapshot of 13 Things During the Month of May

1. Photo of me: On the go!

2. Candle scent: Finished up Yankee Candle Lilac Blossom

3. Books read: Pretty in Plaid4. Number of pictures taken: 93

5. Movies and DVD's watched: Bride Wars, Hotel for Dogs, Fat Actress, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

6. Perfume Fragrance: Aqualina Pink Sugar. From Sephora-Stylish and lively with a distinctive

personality, Pink Sugar takes you on a journey through the pleasures and flavors of childhood.

7. Last place we ate out at: Taste of Texas

8. Something that made my cry: My work with all the drama on my team.

9. Something that made me laugh: My son

10. Something I looked forward to: Mother's Day

11. Something I am thankful for: My family

12. Something I want to remember: My son's baseball season. They finished in second place and he was the starting pitcher for many games.

13. A photo I took this month: My parents with the grand kids on Mother's Day.

Snapshot of 13 Things During the Month of April

1. Photo of me in the bluebonnets in Chappell Hill, TX2. Candle scent-Yankee Candle Lilac Blossoms

3. Books read-2 Lets Get Lost and Inappropriate Men

4. Number of photos I took this month-234

5. Movies and DVDs we watched-8 Bedtime Stories, Monsters vs Aliens, My Best Friends Girl, Swing Vote, Quantum of Solace, Hannah Montana the movie, Open Season 2 and Moonlighting Season 1 and 2.

6. Something yummy I made-Herbed Shrimp and Pasta.

7. The last place I ate out-Huskys with my sister and her family.

8. Something that made me cry-Hannah Montana the movie.

9. Something that made my laugh-my littlest niece in the bluebonnets.

10. Something I looked forward to-Easter.

11. Something I am thankful for-my salvation.

12. Something I want to remember-participating in Tablescape Thursdays and making my first tablescape.

13. A photo I took this month-My son in the bluebonnets. Can't you tell he was thrilled to be doing this?

Thursday Thirteen

Snapshot of 13 things during the month of March

1. Photo of me

2. Candle scent~Sweet Chamomile by Colonial Candle

3. Books I read~ Me vs. Me and Her Best Christmas Ever

4. Number of photos taken this month~484

5. Movies/DVDs watched~Twilight and Ghost busters

6. Something yummy I made~Chicken Caccitore

7. Last place I ate out~El Gallo Mexican Restaurant

8. Something that made me cry~When my moms chest x-ray showed cancer spots on her lungs.

9. Something that made me laugh~Watching my son dance at the wedding with his cousins.

10. Something I looked forward to this month~Our trip to California.

11. Something I am thankful~My family.

12. Something I want to remember~Our Spring Break trip.

13. A photo I took this month~

Thursday Thirteen~Shows at Disney

Ok, I'm almost done talking about Dinsey for awhile. Well, until I start making my scrapbook and then we will relive all those special moments. I know I'm a Disney Freak! For todays Thursday Thirteen I want to share a list of shows or movies that don't move that I think are so enjoyable and a must for your trip to the magical place. I've grouped them by park. Enjoy!

Magic Kingdom:
1. Philamagic~A great 3-D movie that has characters from lots of Disney movies and great special effects.
2. Country Bear Jamboree~Most people think this show is hokey but I love it. Your foot will be tapping to the country tunes played by the Bears.
3. Tikki Room~We couldn't get to this one on our past trip. The birds are very entertaining.

Epcot:
4. American Adventure~A great history lesson on our country's progress.
5. Talk with Crush~Our first time to do this one and we will go back. Crush can some how see who he is talking with and has some really good questions.

Disney Studios:
6. Lights, Motor and Action~A great car and motorcycle stunt show. The boys were on the edge of their seats. Very loud and fire explosions, what every boy likes!
7. Beauty and the Beast~A great mini version of the show.
8. Voyage of the Little Mermaid~A great mix of real characters and puppets.
9. Indiana Jones~A fun stunt show.
10. Muppets 3-D~I love the Muppets and this movie is great!

Animal Kingdom:
11. Flights of Wonder~A informative bird show.
12. Finding Nemo~A very interesting presentation of Nemo.
13. Festival of the Lion King~The show rocks! It has everything from dancing, music and gymnastics.

Thursday Thirteen~Elvis Movies

My Thursday Thirteen is in honor of The King, Elvis Presley. Growing up my sister and I would watch the movies on Sunday afternoons. The movies had everything we enjoyed, dancing, singing and a little romance. My sister actually got married on Elvis' birthday and had Elvis music sung during the reception. It was quite fun. Several years back my mom and I stopped off to visit Graceland, Elvis' home, on our way to Michigan. I still enjoy watching his movies today. Here are some of my favorites.

1. Jailhouse Rock 1957

2. G I Blues 1960

3. Blue Hawaii 1961

4. Girl Happy 1965

5. Wild in the Country 1961

6. Kissin Cousins 1964

7. Viva Las Vegas 1964

8. Double Trouble 1967

9. The Trouble with Girls 1969

10. Fun in Acapulco 1963

11. Girls Girls Girls 1962

12. Spin Out 1966

13. Speedway 1968

Blue Hawaii

Thursday Thirteen~New Year's Trip to Disney

Santa delivered to my family, my sister's family and my parents a week long trip to Disney to ring in the New Year. Here are 13 things I'm looking forward to next week.

1. Magical moments with family
2. Mickey and Friends
3. Holiday decorations
4. Dining Plan
5. French Quarter Resort
6. Parades
7. Fireworks
8. Character meals
9. Fun rides
10. Shows
11. Shopping!
12. All 4 parks
13. New Year's Eve on Main Street.

I plan on filling up several memory cards and will have lots to share with you when we return.

Thursday Thirteen~Christmas Decorations

Here are 13 of my favorite Christmas decorations. Thanks for looking! Snowman cookie jar from my secret Santa
Santa boot with a small tree. I bought a tiny string of battery operated lights and wound them into the branches.
From a student. It makes me smile.
I love gingerbread men!
A sweet gingerbread family.
Can't go wrong with Santa and the American flag.
More gingerbread men.
A sweet gingerbread house teapot.

Reindeer cookie jar.
A sweet deer family.
Santa print. I want more Santa pictures to hang in the family room.
Oops! Forgot to add the candles!
Our wall hanging.

Thursday Thirteen~Christmas Movies

Here are 13 of our favorite Christmas movies that we watch during the Holidays!

1. It's a Wonderful Life

2. White Christmas

3. Holiday Inn

4. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

5. A Charlie Brown Christmas

6. Frosty the Snowman

7. The Holiday (I bought this one after Thanksgiving)

8. Home Alone

9. The Santa Clause

10. How the Grinch Stole Christmas

11. You've Got Mail

12. Polar Express

13. Elf

What do you like to watch???

Thursday Thirteen~December

Here are 13 random reasons why I love December!

1. Santa

2. Decorating the tree

3. The real reason for the season

4. Family Birthdays

5. Christmas music and movies

6. Christmas dishes

7. Gifts to give and receive

8. Baking

9. Spending time with family

10. Time off from work

11. Cards filling the mailbox

12. Christmas Eve

13. Christmas morning!

Why do you love December?

Thursday Thirteen~Children Christmas Books

Here are the top 13 Children's Christmas books that I love to read. Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden
The Legend of the Candy Cane by Lori Walburg

A Wish for Wings That Work: An Opus Christmas Story by Berkeley Breathed

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer by Robert Lewis May
A Snowman Named Just Bob by Mark Kimball Moulton
Snowmen at Christmas by Caralyn Buehner

The Jolly Christmas Postman by Allan Ahlberg

The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett
Country Angel Christmas by Tomie dePaola
A Cowboy Christmas: The Miracle of Lone Pine Ridge by Audrey Wood
The Gift of the Magi by O Henry
Jingle Bells by Iza Trapani



What are your favorite Children Christmas books?

Thursday Thirteen~November Decorations

I love to decorate our cottage each month. I have purchased the below decorations from either, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, Marshall's or craft shows. Here is a peek into our cottage.

Thanks for looking!