Favorite Friday

When I married the most wonderful man in the world, I also got a great father-in-law who helped me to discover my favorite pen. I think that anyone who has to use a pen on a daily basis discovers they have a favorite. My favorite pens are the ones that my father-in-law gives me from the NC DOT. I can't get enough of them AND I always know who stole my pen at work because I am the only one with these.

When the Stokes lived with us this summer, Elizabeth told me that one of the boys said .. "they sure do have a lot of these orange pens." I have them EVERYWHERE!!!

Thanks Poppa Bob!

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Yes, I am late once again!!! I am sorry. I will get it right soon!

This week's Favorite Friday is favorite laundry detergent. I don't know that I have a real favorite however, there is a good story about this. Chris and I tend to get the cheapest of something (anything) on a regular basis. My mom finally told us that we should really get a little bit better laundry detergent so our whites would look more white. She showed us what she uses and said we should think about it. Well, Chris went to the grocery store the next time we needed laundry detergent and got us Gain with bleach. This is great and we really like it. BUT, he got the powder, exactly like my Mom uses. My dad makes fun of her all the time for not using the liquid laundry detergent and now we don't either. Does anyone else use the powder?

The reason I think no one else does is because when you go to the grocery store to get some you have about an eighth of the isle to choose from for powder detergent and then the rest of the isle for liquid. (However, if you knew what a Laundry Queen my mother is, you would do whatever she does too! This is a compliment. I wish I was more like her in this manner... Chris wishes I was too.)

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Sorry that I am late!!

School as started and so this week's Favorite Friday is Favorite Elementary School Teacher.

My favorite was my 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Cathey. I remember that she always talked to us like we were people and not just little people. I remember that she did a great job of showing us that she loved us but also making sure we knew that she was the teacher and in charge of the class room. I loved math and she let me do some math with 4th graders because I was bored with the 3rd grade math. She was beautiful to me. She was so nice and kind. I think her and my mom got along also which always helps!

I still think of her sometimes and I kinda wish I could see how she is doing. It is funny how people can stand out to you and the reasons that they do.. even after 20 years.

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I know this is Monday. Sorry that I am so far behind.


My favorite cartoons growing up were the Smurfs and Alvin & The Chipmunks. Seriously, I did not look at Sara Jo's before I decided on this. Really!!


Mom, what do you remember me liking?

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Man, I love broadband cards. I am on the interstate with my shoes off, sitting beside Chris as he is driving and I am blogging! This puts a whole new perspective on traveling! This is great!!

My favorite candy that has chocolate in it is the Reese's Peanut Butter Trees. Bummer is that they only come out at Christmas time! Man, I can't wait to get my hands on one now!

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In light of the fact that we think that fall will NEVER come and the temperatures will NEVER be under 100 degrees, for Favorite Friday I am going to tell you my favorite thing about fall.

The color of the leaves. I love looking at them, they are just beautiful. I also love my Grandmom's eyes when fall comes. She loves it so much and sees such beauty in it. I like for fall to come just for her!!!

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Today I am going to tell you about my favorite College Football team.

I am most definitely an Alabama fan! I grew up an Alabama fan. I am not from Alabama but my grandparents are. I was told that one of the reasons we are Alabama fans is because my Grandpop liked Bear Bryant and Gene Stallings. I have been rooting for them ever since I can remember.

I have also become a North Carolina State fan because of Chris. He grew up an NCState fan and watching how much he likes to follow them and hear about how they are doing and how much he just generally likes them makes me like them. (Unless, of course, they are playing Alabama... then I don't like them).

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My favorite color is
PURPLE
PURPLE
PURPLE



(Since I have had a little girl in my house, I have started to like pink also!)

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This week's Favorite Friday is Favorite Recipe that my mom has given me. My mom has given me a lot of good ones.. AND easy ones too. Those who know me probably won't be surprised to know that my favorite is the one that is the easiest and involves Doritos.

Taco Salad

Ingredients (I am not sure how to make a small amount?)

1 pound of ground beef, browned and drained
3/4 head of lettuce, chopped up
1/3 a big block of cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 a big bag of Doritos, crushed
Catalina Dressing
1 can of sweet corn (optional)
2 medium size tomatoes, chopped up (optional)

Mix lettuce and cheese in big bowl
Add Meat
Add Dressing and mix to taste
Add Doritos to the bowl and mix
If you want corn and/or tomatoes add them also.

Yummmy! It is so good and so easy!

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Yes, it is BACK! Favorite Friday. I want to encourage all readers who are also bloggers to blog about the Favorite Friday topic. Anytime!!


So, I know it isn't Friday. Sorry, Sara Jo. I will be honest, I just got too lazy last night. This weeks topic is Favorite Vacation Spot. Mine is hands down Marco Island. That is where Chris and I went for our honeymoon and we are so excited to get to go back this year. It is BEEEutiful! If you have a chance to go --- GO!

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This week's Favorite Friday is favorite car. Not dream car or what I like right now but favorite car memory. Like Favorite Family Car.

Anyway, my favorite car is my Grandpop's car when I was little. I think it was a Thunderbird but if I am wrong I am sure my Mom can correct me. I remember that it had LOTS (in my little eyes) of buttons in the middle between the front two seats. I can remember feeling very special when Grandpop would let me push some of them. Of course, I always feel very special around my Grandpop but right then, in my little eyes, Grandpop thought very much of me to allow me to let me sit and push the buttons in his car. It was one of the most fun things ever!

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So, it has been a crazy weekend. I know that this is Monday and I am just now getting around to Favorite Friday. Whew, I have been going thru blog withdrawal. So much going on, so much to tell. And then next week I will be on vacation... what will I do????

Anyway, first things first! Last week's Favorite Friday was Favorite Season, in honor of the first day of summer being so recent. I had a hard time with this one. I knew it would not be winter. I like wearing my winter clothes but I only like wearing them once or twice so winter is WAY too long for me. I don't like being cold. There are lots of things I really like about Spring, Summer, and Fall but I think I will have to say, despite the allergies, I like Spring best! Not too hot, not too cold, rain showers, flowers blooming, and summer vacations coming soon!!

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My Favorite Thing about my Hubby being a Daddy. His look. The new found piece of his heart, he never knew was there, that is meant for only his children. He is amazing at caring for her, showing his love for her, hugging and kissing her, teaching her about God, and showing her what a Christian Man "looks" like.

This picture is right after Hannah was born (in case you can't tell). It is the first time that the look of his love for his daughter was captured. Isn't it beautiful?

Thank you, Chris, for being the absolute best Daddy to our daughter.

I love you and Hannah loves you.

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Today's Favorite Friday is Favorite Drink. My favorite every day drink is Diet Coke. I actually prefer a fountain drink rather than a can or bottle or even 2 liter. I definitely drink it too much.

However, my favorite drink for fun every once in a while is a Sonic Straw

berry Fresh Fruit Slush. It is made with real, and fresh strawberries. Yummy!

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Today's Favorite Friday is Favorite Flower.
I am having a hard time deciding between the Gerber Daisy and the Tulip but I have decided on the Tulip especially purple tulips. Those are the flowers that Chris gave me the first time he gave me flowers. I just think they are beautiful. If we had had a spring wedding instead of a summer wedding I think I would have spent all the money in the budget on Tulips!!!! (Luckily, I got Gerber Daisies which I love also.)
Sorry, I got off the subject. Bottom Line... Tulips are my favorite flower.

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This weeks Favorite Friday is my Favorite Disney Movie. I actually like almost all of the Disney movies but I think my very favorite is The Lion King. I like it because the comic relief characters really make me laugh (Timon and Pumba). I like it because of the little love story. I like it because Simba learned from his mistakes and did what he could to right his wrong.

However, I think I like it most because of the memory I have of seeing the movie. I think this is the only movie that I have ever seen with my Grandmom in a theatre. I will not ever forget when she took me to see The Lion King. It was so fun and because it was different I felt very special that she was taking me to see it. The Lion King is something my Grandmom and I will always share.

(I have now officially posted over 100 posts on my blog. That is crazy!)

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We are making our first visit to the Zoo here in town tomorrow. In honor of this visit the Favorite Friday topic is favorite animal I like to see at the Zoo. After tomorrow this may change --- I will let you know. But right now my favorite animal to see, and the one I am most excited about seeing tomorrow is the giraffe. I think they are so neat looking.

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Today's Favorite Friday, in honor of Mother's Day is My Favorite Thing About My Mother.

This is a hard one for me. I love a lot of things about my mother. I love her intuition, her humor, her Christ-like spirit, her helpfulness, her kindness, the way she can roll her eyes, the way she hates her belly button, the way she cuts her nails, her creative ideas, her thoughtfulness, the love she shows me, the way her nose crinkles like a bunny when she smiles, the way she smells, the comfort I feel around her, the wisdom she shares, and I think I could go on and on......

If I had to say what my favorite thing about her is I suppose I would say it would be our conversations. Talking to my mother is wonderful. She is one of those people I can say anything to and she will talk to me about. She is always willing to listen to a good story and put her thoughts on the whole thing. We love hearing about every detail of an event or just a regular ole day.

Last weekend she and Dad drove in on Friday night to stay with us and then had to leave on Saturday at about 2 to be at the airport. I was not able to be here to hang out with them. At the airport while they were waiting to board she called me and went thru every step of their day with Chris and Hannah. It was so fun. You can't recount every moment of a day with just anyone and it be fun. It was great!

Thanks Mom for everything, but especially for all our conversations. I love you very much.

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Today's Favorite Friday topic is Favorite Pro Sports Team... any sport.

I have a few that I like to cheer for and that I like Chris keeping me up to date on, however, I usually get into the Atlanta Braves the most. I think it is because I have been to their games the most and Chris and I really enjoy going to watch them together. I have a picture here of my favorite pitcher. John Smoltz.

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Today's Favorite Friday topic is favorite church potluck casserole. I am actually not a big casserole eater. Usually casseroles seem to have too much mixed together in them for me. However, I am a fan of making casseroles (I actually like making lots of things I don't eat, oddly enough). My favorite casserole to make for a potluck at the church building or anytime, for that matter is Green Bean Casserole. Most people like it, it is easy to make, my husband likes it, and I don't eat it so it is the perfect time for Chris to get it when we are around a lot of people. That way it doesn't go to waste.

Green Bean Casserole.
Recipe from Mom.

Ingredients:
2 cans of green beans, drained
3/4 cup milk
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 2.8 oz can of french fried onions

In medium dish, mix milk, soup, and pepper.
Add green beans and 2/3 cup of onions.
Mix.
Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.
Top with 2/3 cup onions and bake for 5 more minutes or until onions are golden brown.