tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12630076751711529102011-12-27T13:20:54.030-06:00Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.comBlogger2551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-17155349095235233792011-12-25T20:27:00.006-06:002011-12-25T21:30:22.448-06:00

I was a little lax on the Advent blogging (per my last blog) - I will blame it on my job. However, I decided that I could do the twelve days of Christmas. I mean, there are only twelve days, I think I can handle that.This year, Christmas Day has been a little different for our family. We had no where to be until this evening. You would think we would have slept in, but all three of us were up

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I don't know about everyone else, but all the stores in my area starting putting out Christmas decorations on Halloween night. This seriously annoyed me, I mean, what about Thanksgiving? Did Thanksgiving just disappear? I have been lamenting about this lately, and people keep telling me that Christmas, "sells."Well, I have an idea for all those consumerastic, money making companies, I think we

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I have not blogged in months. I don't have an excuse except that this year has been eventful. In fact, tonight as I was driving back home from the Thanksgiving trip to Alabama, I started thinking about all the bad things that have happened this year. From Granny's crazy accident which led to her death; to my car blowing up and dying; my house being burglarized; to someone leaving a crazy message

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Well, I have accepted another job. I will be starting in mid-September. It is a bittersweet move for me. I am excited about the new experience, with all of its challenges and learning opportunities. However, I am sad to be leaving the Judge, Mrs. S., and all the people I have worked with for the last two years. This certainly has been a formative experience - no matter where life takes me. I am,

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Garden and Gun is my very favorite magazine. If you visit their website, you can join their email list and they will email you interesting articles every week. Not so long ago the email contained a recipe for boiled peanut hummus. One of my friends forwarded me the link later in the day and said "you have to make this." So, last night I gave it a whirl. Here is the link. Now, I am sure at some

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Yesterday was the Fourth Annual Bradshaw Family Throwdown. Since this was the first year without Granny, the theme of the day was that you had to make something that would have been served on "Janie and O's" table. I was a little sad about going to the Throwdown without Granny. However, I will never forget the night I stayed with her in the hospital, we had a horrible nurse. There had not been

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I love to read. So, when one of my Christmas presents was a Kindle, I was a little worried that it would make me no longer enjoy actual books. I can honestly say that my book habit has not subsided. I generally get all the free books on the Kindle, even the ones that are no good. However, there are certain books that I would like to buy, so that I can hold them. There is something about holding

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I am sure you all have noticed that I haven't been blogging. It has made me sad to even think of writing anything, because Granny isn't here to listen (she went blind about ten years ago, so I read to her) and approve the post. So, I decided to change the name of my blog, and dedicate it to her.I haven't completely settled on the new name, but the first thing that came to mind was "I might need

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I realize I have been missing in action for a while. I have found it very hard to figure out what to write. You see, I called and read Granny every blog before I posted them. It just doesn't seem right to post without her approval.And honestly, the topics I have wanted to cover over the last few months would be controversial to most people. I have been confronted with a lot of racism over the

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My cousin has been performing in “The Honky Tonk Angels”, a play written by Ted Swindley, at The Rep in Seaside over the last several weeks. Actually, the play opened the night that Granny died. This past weekend a bunch of us went down to see the last performance of the show, and it was such a treat!“Honky Tonk Angels” is about three women from different backgrounds who end up on the same bus

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Today’s lectionary text is John 12:1-11. However, I think that verses 1-8 are very powerful for us as we begin to make our way through Holy Week. In this text John writes, “Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. 2There they gave a dinner for him. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those at the table with him. 3Mary took a

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I am sure Granny is in heaven right now, saying to someone “I hope she is not about to sing.” I was fortunate enough to stay in Birmingham a few days, while Granny was in the hospital. One night I was getting ready to leave the ICU, and I said, “well, I will see you in the morning.” She said, “not if the Lord takes me.” I said, “well, if the Lord takes you, know that I love you. You lived a

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We lost our best prayer warrior this evening. Granny went home to God. Thank you all for the prayers and support.

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I have been a little busy at work lately. Not so much in court, but writing opinions and orders. As such, my office looks like this: Yes, that is my lunch on my desk. If I don't bring my lunch, I either eat at Chik-fil-a or Subway. My nickname at Subway is "Boo." I don't know why, but I like having a nickname because it means they give you the larger 6 inch piece of bread when they cut it. That

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Granny is by far the strongest and toughest person I know - spiritually and physically. They could not repair her hip and pelvis, so they cut most of her hip out. She has been in and out of the hospital and ICU, but she is now back at rehab. Her latest surge of energy, I believe, is due in some part to oyster stew. Seriously, she had not eaten for days and one of her friends brought her some

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I realized today that I have not updated everyone on Granny, and life. Things have been so busy. I have had some serious car issues. Granny has been up and down, and is currently back in ICU. Luckily she is in Dothan, which is much more convenient. I am slowly getting over the flu - which is horrible for someone who never gets sick. I have had lots of ideas of things to write about, but no time.I

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I am writing today to ask for your prayers. My grandmother, Granny, who I so often write about, fell last week and broke her hip. She had previously broken both hips, but was doing really well. Unfortunately, the rod from her previous break was shoved into her pelvis, which is now crushed. She was transported to UAB, but is not doing well. They are not sure they will be able to do surgery, or

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Merry Christmas! Last night we went to the Midnight service, which was wonderful. However, this morning we were a little groggy. We didn't get up and see what Santa brought until almost ten a.m. Santa found all of us, he even found Sidda. Santa thought he would be funny, and thus gave me The Official Cat Codependents Handbook. The book has printed letters from cat codependents. They all say they

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Sidda has subtly been letting me know she would like me to take her to Alabama for Christmas. Although she doesn't know it yet, she is getting her wish! I try to show her all the Christmas cards we keep getting in the mail, but she really just wants to get up on the mantle to eat them. Other than this incident, and a couple others that can be easily forgotten, Sidda has been pretty good this year

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We are approaching the last Sunday in Advent, and I must say, I am glad. It isn’t that I dislike Advent, I do understand the importance for this season in the life of the church, as well as our own lives. As Christians we spend these four weeks preparing for celebrating the birth of Jesus, his first coming at Christmas, by remembering the longing of the Jews for the Messiah, while being reminded

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Sidda does not really enjoy the cold weather. I am pretty sure part of the problem is that I haven't really turned the heat up very much. Living in an older house, there really is no point in keeping the heat up high. However, when I woke up to find condensation on the windows, I figured I could turn it up to at least 68 or 70 degrees.I keep finding Sidda asleep under blankets. If you can't tell,

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I have several friends who are pregnant at this time. I found this awesome website awkwardfamilyphotos.com, which has hilarious pregnancy photos. Anyway, some blogger put them all together and made captions. I don't think I could do any better of a job. You have to check this out. Just click here. Enjoy!I think adoption is wonderful. So, I found this site where a couple, in the midst of adoption,

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There is a new show on TLC which is filmed in and around the area where I grew up. For whatever reason, they have dubbed this show "Bama Belles." I first heard of this when one of my dear friends emailed about six of us that graduated high school together, and alerted us to the premier. We were all very weary of how they would portray the Dothan, Alabama area, and the South in general.See, none

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Well, the Christmas season, with all of the parties and gatherings, has begun. Things started out this year with the my church's Advent Lessons and Carols service on Sunday. I love how the church is slowly decorated in anticipation of Christmas, and the twelve days of Christmas which follow. For me, this service was such a wonderful time of reflection. It isn't that I wasn't paying attention to

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I have officially lived alone for five years, and I have never had a Christmas Tree. In years past, I have been bah humbug about Christmas. However, over the last year, I have really embraced Advent and Christmas. So, I decided to get a Christmas Tree.Now, the thing is, I could not justify spending money on a tree. So, the weekend after Thanksgiving I convinced my Dad to cut down a cedar tree out

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I recently read a book titled Unaccustomed Earth, by Jhumpa Lahiri. She is a Pulitzer Prize winner, she wrote Interpreter of Maladies, which I have not read. Anyway, Unaccustomed Earth is collection of short stories which explore generational relationships, gender relationships, differing cultures, and really is just a great reflection of life.I have never been a fan of short stories. Yes, I do

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I can't believe that the Christmas hustle and bustle is beginning. Walgreens had Christmas decorations out before Halloween was over. When I was checking out of Walgreens this weekend, the store clerk was trying to put lights on a fake tree. I expressed my outrage, however, she didn't get that I was outraged that Christmas decorations were already up. She thought I was outraged that she had to

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I am sure you think I have fallen into an abyss. Well, I have, the abyss of work. I am slowly climbing back out, for the time being. I would like to report that work has not been fun of late, and it has been rather stressful. I have seen lots of interesting cases over the last several weeks, but none to really talk about.Fall is my very favorite season of the year. I feel like I almost missed it

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I keep trying to write a blog, and then I get interrupted with life. Work has been busy. In fact, we are having a trial this week. Wish I could blog about work, but it would be improper. So, I will tell you about a couple of appliances that you should check out. Yes, I am very serious. I thought all weekend about how I should let everyone in on the secret of these appliances.First, if you are

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Yesterday, Sidda was blessed at St. Andrew's Blessing of the Animals. There were mainly dogs at the service, so Sidda was not very happy. I had her in her carrier during the service. When I looked down, she had turned around in the bag so she couldn't see any dogs.The Blessing Prayer for all of us and our pets was as follows:Almighty God, our Creator, to you belongs all praise, all glory, and all

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As many of you know, I commute enough of a distance every morning that I get some serious radio time. Also, I really dislike commercials, and sales people, but that is another blog for another day. So, I listen to SIRIUS Radio. In fact, I am secretly obsessed with Wake Up With Taylor. GASP, I know. You can take a moment to judge, but honestly if I knew Taylor and Victoria (the hosts) - we would

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It is almost my goddaughter Elle's first birthday. I can't believe it has been a year. It seems like yesterday that she looked like this: But now she looks like this: And she is allowed to do this: And this: But who could say no to this sweet face? Not me! I love you Elle!

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Earlier this summer we held a trial in which a young man was accused of kidnapping and armed robbery. As the young man's girlfriend said, "what had happened was"...he and his friend decided to "hit a lick." Feel free to look this term up on urban dictionary, but for those of you with little time, it means they planned to rob someone in order to get a lot of money quickly. The accomplice testified

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Sorry, having difficulty with blog - lost some of them. Check back later.

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There is a Tennessee Williams quote that I love, "in memory everything seems to happen to music." I think this is so profound. Music can take me back to memories in my life like nothing else. Listening to certain songs can even bring back smells, tastes, and feelings. Truly. For instance, every time I watch The Sound of Music, I get the taste of watermelon flavored bubble gum in my mouth, because

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In the last week, I have read two stories in my local paper about grandmothers shooting their grandchildren. (Luckily, neither child was killed.) Today's' story said that the grandmother and 14-year old grandchild were in an argument, and the grandmother was using her gun to "scare" the teen when it accidentally discharged. The bullet ricocheted and hit the kid in the ankle. "The police say the

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My Mother went to a beauty pageant yesterday in which my sixteen year old cousin was a participant. After it was over, Mother called to vent about how ridiculously long it had taken. (6 hours). Apparently, there are all these new categories in pageants, for instance "best eyes." You have to pay additional fees to enter into the various categories. I personally think someone is getting very rich

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Wow, it has been a long time! I have been so busy with work. I told the Judge today, "we have actually had to work the last few weeks." He said, "I know. That is so wrong isn't it." Anyway, I haven't been able to blog. Here is what I have been doing:First, I went to my ten year high school reunion. Blast from the past. It really was fun getting to talk to people I haven't seen in a while. Even

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Uncle Greg sent me some of his pictures, since those last pictures were apparently not his. I thought I would share.Here he is outside his little cabin/sleeping hut. I am not sure what this pose is? It is either a take off of Magnum P.I. or a flashback senior portrait pose.This is the roof of the porch he built. Notice the craftsmanship. That is one lonely looking parrot hanging off of his roof.

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Have I mentioned that my Uncle Greg is in Iraq right now? Well, my Mom's baby brother is a Navy Seabee serving in Iraq. He left in the spring and will hopefully be home sometime close to Christmas. He is the short one on the left in the picture below.He has made many requests for various items to be shipped to him since he has been over there. Not the least of which has been a 5-iron and a 7-iron

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I recently made a quick trip to Birmingham for a wedding. I was able to see my goddaughter and hang out at the pool with her. She loves to swim! (She loves me as well - I can tell. She really likes for me to hold her.) Anyway, I thought I would share some photos. Elle's cousin Sipsey came along too! I had to include a picture of her - I think she is so cute and funny. There is a picture of Anna

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Mrs. S. teaches me a lot of things – mainly about cooking. However, last night I got a lesson about ironing, and I figured it would be a good thing to pass along to others. Let me back up and say, I love to iron. I love that crisp feeling of ironed clothes. Although, it only takes about five minutes to look like I don’t iron.So, last night I was ironing my clothes for today. I usually iron and

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I read an interesting article today in the New York Times, written by Errol Morris (this is part 1 of a 4 part series) about a study done by a professor at Cornell named David Dunning. Sometime in 1996, Dunning came across an article about a bank robber in Pittsburgh who made absolutely no attempt to disguise himself while robbing banks. When he was caught, the robber was completely surprised

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A friend of mine who is getting married asked me for some Thank You letter advice today. This is funny for several reasons - most importantly, I hate writing thank you letters. I would rather call and say, "hey, thank you so very much." - followed by a personal conversation. My mother of course disagrees with this idea. Hence, the closest my Mother and I have come to killing one another was over

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Back in the day I watched every episode of Sex and the City, when it originally aired on HBO. I loved it! (Don't judge.) I never realized that one day I would really identify with so much of the story line. Okay people, I am not talking about all the random sex. What I am talking about is the "being single" plot line.Tonight I watched Season Five for the first time in a long time. As I was

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Well, Mom and Dad (grandparents) had a little scare last night from their grandkitten. Apparently, at some point yesterday, Sidda escaped out of the back door and Mom did not realize it. She called me at some point yesterday at lunch and said she couldn't find Sidda, but she knew she was not outside. I figured she was probably somewhere sleeping. So, Mom left to run errands and what not.Fast

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If I could only tell you all the details of my days! I think every lawyer that works in and around the courthouse every day should write down a daily log and then write a book. You just have no idea the crazy things I see. Unfortunately for you, most of the things I deal with is confidential. So, I would love to write a blog everyday but when I sit down to write, I realize I can't tell you most

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Well, I have been gone for a few weeks. It has been quite exciting though. I had a man arrested in the courtroom for practicing law without a license. I also uncovered a Scam on Craigslist. I have basically been your modern day female Columbo. So, this morning I felt like it was time for an update.I am not sure if I have ever mentioned this but I love to watch CBS Sunday Mornings. I really do not

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Well, I have been traveling around the last couple of weeks for work. It has been really busy and I don't always have internet access. There are places in this state that are no where close to having WiFi, in fact, some counties only have one or two restaurants. True. Last week the Judge and I were in a county in another district hearing a criminal trial. There was only one restaurant in town. So

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So, tomorrow is my birthday. I am going to be the big 2-8. I am getting closer to thirty. I can't actually hit the numbers key for thirty. For some reason 28 has really been weighing on me. Maybe it is because my ten year high school reunion is this year?Anyway, I have been planning to down play this birthday. I think some of my friends and I are gonig to the opening night of the Mississippi

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Let me give you all some advice - DO NOT LOOSE YOUR DEBIT CARD. In the hustle and bustle of last Monday, I lost my debit card. I didn't realize it until Tuesday morning. When I called to report it lost/stolen, they said they would overnight me a new card for $16, but I had to be at home to sign for it. Since I have a JOB and can't be at home, then I couldn't get it overnighted. (Oh, and I

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A friend of mine was talking with me this week as she was preparing her sermon for today's Good Friday service. She said, "there are so many things I could talk about, but I think I am going to focus on the darkness of Good Friday. Meaning, the fact that by God sending Jesus to earth and to die, he was able to fully understand what it means to be human. Thus, he understands our struggles when we

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I know many of you know that I stay a couple of nights a week with an older couple here in the city where I work. Mr. S has had Alzheimer's for several years now but he still lived at home and Mrs. S took care of him. This morning their granddaughter called to tell me that Mrs. S had to take Mr. S to the hospital because he was dehydrated.I called Mrs. S to see if I could bring her some lunch and

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The Bar Association has a program called "A Lawyer in Every Classroom." Lawyers from all across the state volunteer their time to go and speak to students about whatever topic the school or teacher chooses. So, I asked my boss if it was okay if I volunteered. He gave me this long speech about how I needed to do this and what a great thing it was for education. He even told me that when he was

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Well, I disappeared for a while. I feel like I have been here there and everywhere, and the truth is, I have. Sunday night I finally was home alone, in my own home, in my own bed, and it was wonderful! I told Granny that I am a little worried about ever getting married because I like living alone so much. She said, "well when you get married, 9 times out of 10 they do live with you."Do you feel

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My Goddaughter Elle was baptized last weekend. I think she is so beautiful and I am in love with her. I am ready for her to come and stay with me for a week (or weekend).This is Granny Mary and Papa Jim, Elle's Great-grandparents, and my grandparents best friends. I think Granny Mary changed more of my diapers than my grandmother.The tablescape Anna created for the lunch. (I think we were

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The Bible Study was what I call "a train wreck". Two weeks ago our topic was "not letting boys influence your self esteem." My boss thought this was a great thing to be talking about and he gave me a thirty minute lecture on the topic in order for me to relay it to the girls. Last night he called before they arrived to ask me to do something for work. He is currently on vacation and he said, "are

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As you all probably know I help teach a Bible Study to 8th-10th grade girls. We mainly talk about girl problems, dating problems, etc. So, last week they saw me talking to a man at a dinner/dance at our church. Some of them said, "who was that? You need to go out with him." And I said, "well, he is married." And they said, "So." And I said, "What? I know his wife and he is married. You don't do

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For the past several months I have been thinking a lot about forgiveness. As many of you know, I am a law clerk for a trial judge. We hear civil and criminal cases all day, every day. When people ask how I like my job, I can genuinely say that I find it very entertaining. Really, I am entertained by all the various different people that I come in contact with on a daily basis. Most of these

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I am sure you all think I have fallen off the face of the Earth. The truth is I have been very busy at work. I wish I could tell you everything that happens at my job, but there is this little thing called "confidentiality" and I take it pretty seriously.I do have one story I can share. Last week we had some prisoners here to plead guilty or be sentenced. Three of them were ladies and they were

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The last two days have been a whirlwind for me. I would say that they have been "bad" days but really they could have been a lot worse. Sunday morning I got all flustered during Communion because the couple in the pew in front of me couldn't decide if they were going up for Communion or not. Finally, I just went and then when I got to the altar I thought the person knew I had just knelt down. So,

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I started this particular post on Christmas Day. My goal was to write a post for every day during the Twelve Days of Christmas. Obviously, since I am just now finishing the post from the First Day of Christmas, and the Feast of Epiphany was Wednesday, my goal was not reached. This past holiday season I tried to really embrace focusing on Advent in order to truly experience Christmas Eve and the

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Elle was finally able to try out the Halloween costume I made her! Anna promised that there are other pictures in which she isn't crying. She is growing so fast that I don't recognize her!Also thought I would share a picture of Sidda. This is her "spot" on the couch.

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I think I must be getting old. I only say that because a friend of mine laughed at my Christmas wish, and then she told me I had reached a new low. Well, I am not ashamed of the things I am asking for. So, I am going to tell you my list (just in case you feel ashamed of your own. And also to make sure Santa knows exactly what I want. :)). Here goes:1) First and foremost, I would like some

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And we find ourselves in the middle of the Advent/Christmas Season again... Why do I always feel like a scrooge every year? I have watched every Hallmark and Lifetime FaLaLaLa Christmas Movie ever made. PLUS this year I have added ABCFamily to my holiday movie rotation. You would think I would be in the spirit.Yesterday I went shopping with two friends. They kept saying, "why aren't you buying

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It is finally beginning to feel like the Advent/Christmas Season!!!! I woke up to this backyard. Sidda did not like the snow and found her way back inside very quickly. She wouldn't even let me throw a snowball at her!

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People are all the time wanting to "set me up with a nice boy," they happen to know. Most of the time I am pretty laid back about the whole bit, but every now and then the "nice boy" has qualities that make me question what vibe I must be giving off. You see, recently someone had this notion to set me up with this guy who is nice, but he is so far from my type it is ridiculous. It is so

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-58707003065314920352009-11-29T19:59:00.000-06:002009-11-29T21:21:31.165-06:00

I have a couple of secret obsessions. One that I can talk about openly is my obsession with writings on bathroom walls. Yes, I love to read the inspirational or not so inspirational writings that can be found on bathroom walls. No, not the ones that say "call for a good time." I am talking about the ones that are written in some inebriated state - I find them to be ironically inspirational.One of

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I realized it has been a while since I blogged. I have been busy at work. Sometimes we have a lot of criminal matters and sometime a lot of civil matters. I am usually quite entertained, not so much by the work, or the law, but by the people. (Oh, and I wore high heels three days last week. I know my mother is proud.)Someone I know posted on their facebook status this week: If you only had

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My new job is quite interesting. I have gone from working at a church, to reading mail from inmates. More specifically, I have gone from listening to people get upset because there were no flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday morning, to reading letters and cases from people who are sitting in jail and claiming they shouldn't be there. Semantics?This is what I always wanted to tell the people who

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So....I dressed as the Cat Lady. Let me back up a minute and tell you about my entire Halloween Day. Last weekend I went to visit my parents and I left my entire make-up bag at their house. Now, much to the dismay of many of you, especially my Mother, I DO wear make-up. AND it has been driving me crazy all week to not be able to wear make-up. I asked Mom one day last week to mail me the make-up,

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I am going to a suburban Halloween party this weekend. What does that mean? It means I will be one of the only single people and there will be lots of married folk. The thing is, I can't decide what to be. Here are my thoughts:1) The Cat LadyI would wear a long moo moo type skirt and attach a stuffed cat to it. I think I will try and get Sidda to sleep on the skirt so that it will have a lot of

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I continue to find myself in a place of discernment about the future. Below is a prayer written by Thomas Merton during a difficult and dark period in his life. Kate Campbell actually set the prayer to music and it is one of my favorites. I figured maybe some of you might gain some comfort from this prayer.O Lord God,I have no idea where I am going,I do not see the road ahead of me,I cannot know

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Did any of you read the magazine "YM" when you were a kid? I remember reading it in middle school and I think most of the information was way over my head. The only things I can really remember were the traumatic stories. Remember that section? They were always basically the same embarrassing story- some girl started her period in an embarrassing place or something. But every time the magazine

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I am not sure if you read my earlier post about making Baby Elle a Halloween costume, but Anna sent me a picture today of her trying the hat out. Thought I would share! She was born a little early and she is soo tiny. I think she looks so sweet and cute - a little chicken.

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I am not sure I mentioned it earlier but I am commuting everyday about an hour and twenty minutes. Honestly, it is not that bad of a drive, but the first week I decided I might need to find someone to stay with some. Sometimes I have to be at the Courthouse really early and being a little closer would be nice. I was not sure where or how to go about finding someone. Well, I did talk to one girl

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Today during worship the youth sang All You Need Is Love by the Beatles. Besides the fact I thought it was a little funny, I have had the song stuck in my head all day. Obviously, most people in generations older than my own, automatically associate the song with The Beatles and John Lennon. I, on the other hand, am reminded of the movie Love Actually, every time I hear that song. It isn't that I

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I am slowly adjusting to my new job...slowly. Mainly, it is the schedule that is killing me. I am not used to having to get up so early. Last night I was energized when I got home - first day and all. But today I am feeling exhausted. I have to get up an hour earlier tomorrow in order to go to my first trial. Although, there is a chance the guy may plea and then I would have gotten up early for

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I started my new job today. I think it went okay. The first week of anything is always awkward. You do not know anyone, they do not know you - it is just uncomfortable. Everyone was really nice and friendly. They even showed me where the bathroom was before I asked! This may seem crazy, but there is no sign that says "Restrooms." Therefore, you just have to know where they are.Some of the ladies

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-10116117240990524072009-10-03T17:29:00.000-05:002009-10-04T22:01:55.888-05:00

I rarely comment on current events/political news, however I feel the need to comment on the Roman Polanski case. If some of you haven't been watching the news, he fled the country 31-years ago before his sentencing hearing on a child-sex conviction. At the time he was a 43-year old man who had sex with a 13-year old girl.There have been a multitude of celebrities that have commented that this

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I have agreed to help co-facilitate a "bible study/class" for 8-10 grade girls at the church I have been attending. (Different from the church I work/worked for.) When the priest mention this to me, it was more of a "hey I am teaching this class and I am going to use this funny sex ed book from the 60s. What do you think about it?" After reading part of the book online - which you can check out

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I have been busy getting everything ready to start my new job. The church threw me a surprise pot luck lunch today and I was shocked! We ate a great meal - followed by a dance lesson. Yes, you read that right - a dance lesson. The staff is hosting a disco party this Thursday night to raise money for the youth. Fifty people bought tickets and are coming to be entertained by us. Therefore the

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I have fallen off the face of the earth lately. Not just on this blog, but with friends and family as well. I haven't been replying to emails, returning calls, and I am pretty sure I have things to mail to certain people :). However, there is a reason for all of this - I have been under a lot of stress trying to make some tough life decisions and when I felt like my back was against a wall, and I

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I am always surprised when I have something weighing heavy on my soul and then I go to church to have a part of the service almost bring me to my knees. Why does this always surprise me? Why does it surprise me to go to church and have God show up? It shouldn't - but it does.Last Sunday, I had so many outside things on my mind during worship. Obviously, I should be trying to keep my mind on

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-61424391776541681872009-08-24T20:10:00.000-05:002009-08-24T20:38:18.852-05:00

I have been under the weather today. In fact, I had to stay home from work because I felt icky and had some fever. I felt so icky this morning, I didn't realize I had fever until on up in the day. I am feeling better tonight, but I am so disturbed by Sidda's new behavior. Usually, she follows me around like a little puppy dog. She follows me from room to room. Today, she disappeared for hours. I

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Tonight I have nothing really interesting to share with you. I am watching Sidda bathe herself - cats lick themselves. I find it rather odd behavior, but at least I know she likes being clean. She has recently decided the love seat is her spot when we are in the den. She sits on the love seat as though she is a person - again, rather odd behavior.I personally have had a busy week at work. I

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-23574853183702026662009-08-11T15:19:00.000-05:002009-08-11T15:36:18.513-05:00

Mom, I work so hard that I have to take my work "hat" off every now and then - just to remind myself that this is just a job.Somtimes my coworkers and I just sit around and have coffee - to discuss our ministry areas.Of course, you know I spend much of my time making music, and taking care of all things "music". But don't worry, every now and then - I do have a little fun!

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I can't remember if I mentioned that I took a spiritual gifts test not to long ago. Did I already tell you this? Well, if I have then I am sorry, but it is just part of this story so you get to hear it again. I took a spiritual gifts test not to long ago. I went through all the little questions online and I patiently waited for my results. Much to my dismay, the screen popped up and the first

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-4994463040986290162009-08-09T22:12:00.000-05:002009-08-09T22:43:32.720-05:00

I went to Alabama for a family reunion this weekend. Well, not just any family reunion, it was the Bradshaw Family Throwdown. What is the Throwdown? It is kind of hard to describe. There is a cooking competition, with outside judges who are brought in for the occasion, relay games, a two story tall blow up water slide, pool, food, drinks, and lots and lots of children. My family is a fertile

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-77655211522394009852009-08-04T18:17:00.000-05:002009-08-06T19:19:26.152-05:00

I have been obsessed with bread lately. At first, I had this obsession to learn to bake bread. Someone gave me some Amish bread mix, but it got lost in my car. If you know me, then you understand how it got lost in my car. Needless to say, it didn't work out, and I didn't make Amish bread.Then I decided I needed a bread machine. My friend Tim offered me one that was randomly in his office at work

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-36677326243815347592009-07-30T21:40:00.001-05:002009-07-30T21:57:30.626-05:00

I am sitting in my new abode watching Sidda have her crazy hour. The crazy hour has now expanded because she now has more space to run. I will have to get a camera and take some pictures. It makes me wish I could have a crazy hour - especially at work. I would love to run through the halls and just be crazy.Over the last couple of weeks I have been into energy drinks, and energy enhancers. Part

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-10010880291034198662009-07-28T20:01:00.000-05:002009-07-29T14:45:04.359-05:00

I have been away for a while and it is because I have been moving. I moved to a new little house here in Jackson. Let me tell you - moving is not for the faint of heart. (Some people who have helped me move in the past are laughing right now.) I keep every book, every piece of paper, every little trinket - I am a pack rat.I moved pretty much everything right by myself. Well, some friends came and

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I am headed to Dothan tomorrow to see the family and - to a baby shower. Everyone seems to be pregnant these days. It is as though everyone started drinking the same water - the fertillity water. I almost bought a water filter at Walgreens recently - just to make sure I didn't drink any of that water. Don't get me wrong, I love children but I am just not ready to have them live with me all the

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-40755117699613989442009-07-08T21:27:00.001-05:002009-07-08T22:14:37.438-05:00

I have had a lot of change in my life over the last several weeks. I don't want this blog to be a journal, so I haven't been able to write. I feared that if I started writing, I would just journal and believe it or not, I am a little more private than that.Change is always hard, even when it is good change. I helped some of my great friends move last week. I am happy for the wonderful

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-16264848198759555372009-06-14T21:08:00.000-05:002009-06-14T21:44:12.595-05:00

I have been on hiatus. I just have had so much going on lately, and I was not sure where to start in trying to write about it. My boss is leaving at work and we have been trying to do stuff for that transition. I have been trying to decide if I am going to move and where that might be. I am ready for a change. Everyone keeps saying "everything will work out in God's time" and "sit tight", but it

Katie Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03629787730361874482noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1263007675171152910.post-3685377888508837242009-06-01T10:33:00.000-05:002009-06-01T15:22:58.401-05:00

Someone told me last week that 97% of the people we encounter are "crazy". I immediately asked if she counted me in the 3% "not crazy" - I never got a definitive answer. Well, this is going to sound absolutely crazy, but I am thinking of sailing around the world. Read this and you will see that this is a real possibility. Again, this may sound absolutely absurd but if 97% of the people we

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