Maybe I should rename my blog to "Haphazard Ramblings"?

Again, another ramblin' post, because, I'm a ninja and that's how I roll... Or, because I am in need of serious help, whatever, ya know? But y'all be sure to hang on 'til the end, because I have a fab giveaway to sign up for!

So, I got my boots! Yes, my FRYE boots. I resorted to purchasing them on eBay. I had been scouting out serveral pairs of boots and this pair just spoke to me. So, I waited and waited and finally at the last minute (or rather second) I outbid the last bid and now... they are mine. They were in near perfect condition when I got them and let me say... they are beautiful and I love them. But, because I've hardly taken them off my feet since they arrived at my doorstep, they are now scuffed and not so beautiful anymore. But, hey... they are cowboy boots. They aren't supposed to be pristine! I did however sell two pairs of my previously owned boots to make up for the expense of this purchase so I wasn't "out" a lot of money to purchase them! But, God got a hold of me and I did something else with the cash...

Haiti. Wow. I'm just stunned at the sheer magnitude of this catastrophe. So, I was driving along one day last week, thinking about how I needed to deposit the cash from the sell of my other boots when I felt God impressing upon me to give that money to the special offering at church for Haiti relief efforts. I mean, the money isn't mine... It's God's, so if he says to give it to Haiti relief efforts, then who am I to argue? So, that's what I did. I'm so blessed to serve a God who is in control and loves us.

I was cleaning out my craft room last weekend and I came across a picture of me that was taken back in 2006. It's a picture of my BFF Cyndi at her going away party. I brought the picture out to Randy and he was like, "You look like Monica (from "Friends") when she wore the fat suit." Now, before you go thinking that Randy was cruel for saying that... I wasn't offended in the least. I mean, Look. At. Me. I was overweight. And the sad part was... I didn't realize it. My friend Cyndi looks smokin' hot now, but I will say for the record, she had just had a baby and is carrying extra weight in this picture. So, for additional record keeping purposes, here is an "after" picture of Cyndi that I ripped off from her Facebook page and one of me, for a quick comparison. You know, if there is any incentive to lose weight, it's seeing before and after pictures, right? I mean, who can deny actual results?

Not that I'm obsessed with my weight! Truly I'm not. What I am now is aware. Aware of what a healthy diet and exercise will do for you, not only in how you look, but in how you feel.

Elisan began volleyball at the YMCA this month and had her first game on Friday. It was fun to watch and I think she really enjoyed it. Randy is co-coaching the team and loves volleyball too. He played intramural men's volleyball at Texas A&M. Here's hoping Elisan learns the techniques and basics of the game, so when she can play at school, she'll be a step ahead of the other girls. There she is on the end... #5 (my lucky number!). She actually served the ball over the net on her first attempt! We might be onto something here!

So, I've updated the look of my blog! I love hearts. And since V-day is around the corner, I just couldn't help myself! And... don't look for this style to change after V-day is over... I'm just sayin'.

Speaking of hearts, I'm going to be giving away 30 Customized Valentine Cards for Valentine's Day. The drawing will be held in ONE WEEK from today to allow for plenty of time for delivery, etc by V-day. So, be sure to comment on THIS post to enter to win and tell your friends! I love freebies and I'm sure your friends do too! I'll notify the winner by email, so if I don't have a way to contact you, then leave your email address for me.
And finally I leave you with this. This has been sitting in my backyard for 2 weeks. I've never said we ain't rednecks 'round here and THIS proves it to you! Because we are rednecks and the voices in my head told me so...


Y'all take care now! Ya, hear? And don't forget to comment on this post to enter to win the drawing!