Iowa State Football Tickets

My husband called me at work the other day to let me know he won four tickets to the Iowa State Football game scheduled for later in the week. He won the tickets by calling into our local radio station. So John and three of his buddies will head down to the game. Funny thing is they are U of I fans and would rather watch the Hawkeyes play. This household is definitely black and gold fans vs. red and gold fans. Since they are not playing the hawks he would like to see Iowa State win.

Alzheimer's Memory Walk

There are many important causes in the world in need of research and our support. Everyone has had an experience in their lifetime that gives them a want and a desire to support what is nearest and dearest to their hearts. I have worked in a dental office as a front desk coordinator for the past 7 years and since that time I have seen some of our patients decline in their health due to Alzheimer's. Vicky, one of the gals I work with, is seeing this disease first hand, her mother-in-law is currently dealing with Alzheimer's and is now residing in a nursing home. It is really hard to watch someone you don't know suffer from this disease, let alone watch someone you love suffer from this and there is almost nothing you can do to help stop the progression. Although I sometimes have to wonder if their is something we can do to help and I have found that one way is to help sponsor a friend whom may be a walker in an Alzheimer's Memory Walk. Going online I have found that there is a memory walk on October 27, 2007 in a near by town 25 miles away and I plan on supporting a local family who will be participating in that walk.


If you feel like sponsoring one walker is just not enough to support the cause you can always become a team captain, this can be done anywhere nationwide. To register as a captain is easy. All you need to do is recruit at least nine friends and family members, as soon as you can, to walk with you as a team, set your goals, get excited, spread your enthusiasm, and create a team logo with a fun t-shirt and banner to help spread the word. Once you have your team established you will register online where you are able to take advantage of the online fundraising tools. One requirement is for each member of your team to raise at least $200 and more if they are able. By asking one person each day that goal is very attainable. What better way to support something that could happen to anyone we love at anytime, including ourselves, then donating our time to help fund the research we may need later in our lives.

Boy or Girl

Today is the day when my husband and I find out if we are having a boy or girl. It really doesn't matter to me which one as long as it is a healthy baby. However, my husband is really wanting a boy to even out the score a little bit. We already have one boy who is 12 and we also have to daughters so he thinks it's only fair to have another boy. Deep down thou I don't think he really cares either. He loves all his children the same. Hopefully there won't be to many disappointed people in the family tonight once everyone knows. My son wants a boy and my youngest daughter wants a girl. I know whoever get there way will rub it in terribly to whoever doesn't get what they want. Oh well we love this baby no matter boy or girl.

Thank You

Most of the time when you hear of things that sound to good to be true, they usually are. When I was told about blogging and was explained what it was and what it entailed I had a hard time believing it until I saw with my own eyes what it could do for me. I just really want to thank the people who helped me get started with blogging. I really appreciate that they are willing to spend the time to help me with the the things I am not quite sure of. I am so thankful that they were willing to share their knowledge and information with me so that I too could reap the rewards you get from having a blog. Thanks again to Jenna, Vicky and the Sankey Family for helping me to get started. This just may be one of those things that can be to good and can also be true.

Halloween The Movie

The best scary movies have always and should always add a bit of tension to your life the short while you are watching them. The best type of scary movies to watch are the ones that will have you sitting on the edge of your seat the entire time you are watching them and will have you leaving your fingernail marks in your chair or better yet the leg of whomever you decide to see the movie with. I would expect nothing less from Halloween the movie coming out on August 31, 2007, then the best nail biting, edge of your seat experience only to be had by the direction of Rob Zombie. The suspense of watching the unsuspecting victims, and them not knowing what is hiding in the dark, watching and waiting for them, is so heart stopping it will be exactly what your are looking for in the ultimate scary movie. The realisticness of what is to be seen during this movie will only add to the terror and pure evil you will experience while watching Michael Myers. I wouldn't call Michael Myers a legend but when anyone hears the name Michael Myers, no matter what, you always think of this one character and wonder why some parents would put that curse on their child when they give them that name. Rob Zombie does an excellent job of updating this old time favorite and bringing it up to the modern day times. While watching the trailer of the Rob Zombie movie, Halloween the movie, it takes me back in time to my favorite all time scary movie, the Freddie Kruger movies, Nightmare On Elm Street. The darkness they both hide in, the masks both character wear, and the claws or the knife they both use and are known for, all leaves me with a sour stomache when I am done watching them. I have a feeling no matter which of these movies you watch you won't be getting much sleep that night. To check out a preview of this movie before it comes to theatres please check out the trailer below. "this is a paid post"

Tomatoes

The best tomatoes in the world come from my grandpa's garden. Even as a child I have always loved tomatoes. However, I cannot eat a tomato from the grocery store or at a restaurant when they put them on my sandwich. My reasoning for this is because they cannot be a real tomato. They don't even taste like a tomato or look like a tomato. Since my grandpa has been bringing me lots of tomatoes I have been eating them for snacks, on salads, sandwiches, and anything else I can think of. I just have to eat them while they are here because soon winter will come and it will be along time before I will get straight from the garden tomatoes.

Flights to New York

Everyone one needs to take the time to plan a getaway. The best way to plan for a weekend vacation is by booking cheap flights so you can have more cash in your pocket for the things you want to do when you get to your destination. One cheap flight you can book are flights to New York. What better city to spend your extra cash in, with broadway shows, nice restaurants, all the tourist spots such as Staton Island with the Statue of Liberty, and all the places you hear about like Manhattan and Brooklyn. With DialAFlight you can also see the big city and be able to purchase start or end your trip with LaGuardia flights, JFK flights, and Newark flights. Imagine having holidays to New York and also being able to fly into these major airports at reasonable rates. It would be so much fun to see Time Square all lit up and shop in all the fun department stores at Christmas time and not have to worry about how much your dream vacation will cost. Also when you purchase your holiday package thru DialAFlight you can also reserve your hotel and car rental all with on convenient phone call. What better way to plan a vacation getaway to New York. "this is a paid post"

Janet Evanovich

About 2 years ago I was introduced to Janet Evanovich books by my sister Trisha. The Stephanie Plum series are hularious. Stephanie Plum is a so called private investagator. Right now there are 13 books in the Stephanie Plum series and everyone of them have made me laugh so hard. The best thing about these books is that they are not too serious. You can pick up this book, read and just go some place that will take your mind off the everyday stresses of life in general. I hope Janet Evanovich keeps writing this series because I look forward to each and every book that she releases in this series. I just cannot believe how someone can think up such funny situations. What an imagination this woman must have.

Improve Your Smile

What better way to help with ones self confidence then having that perfect smile to go along with that perfect personality. Sometimes getting that perfect smile is as easy as zoom whitening to give yourself the bright white smile you've been dreaming of. Sometimes it's not always as simple as whitening your teeth, so if a straighter smile is what's needed using Invisalign invisible braces may be just what is needed. By using Invisalign invisible braces most people won't even know you have braces. San Diego dentist is one place you can go to answer any questions you may have when it comes to making your smile the best it can be, from dental implants, porcelain crowns, onlays, inlays, and recontouring. "this is a paid post"

Ultrasound

I am almost 18 weeks pregnant. Next week I will have an ultrasound to make sure everything is ok. I have one daughter who is Autistic and one niece who has Downs Syndrome. Even if there is something wrong we will still love this baby just as much as we do Alli and Gracie. Knowing ahead of time won't change anything. My husband and I are trying to decide if we want to know what the sex of the baby is. On one had it would be nice to be prepared and have everything ready, but on the other I like the surprise at the end just like I did with my other three children. If we do find out the sex we still may keep it a secret from everyone because they already know what name we have picked out. Oh boy would it be hard to keep that secret.

Lift Chairs

Seeing my grandparents age is something I really don't like to observe and if there is anything I can do to make that process easier for them I would do it. US Medical Supplies is one of the best websites to visit when looking for medical supplies for the elderly or disabled. They are one of the largest distributors of discounted items of mobility products. Some name brand companies they work with are Pride Mobility, Golden Technologies, AmeriGlide, and many other companies. They sell things from mobility scooters, ramps, stair lifts, and many other products including their newest addition of lift chairs. To see what products are available for you please check them out. "this is a paid post"

Baby Gear

I am pregnant with baby number four. My oldest is 12 and my youngest will be 8 when baby finally arrives. Lately I have been doing some window shopping to see what baby supplies are available. I just cannot believe in eight years how things have changed and improved since the first time around. Of course we thought we were finished having children so I gave away most of our baby supplies so here we are starting over with brand new things again. With the advance in technology there is also a jump in price. It sure is fun to do all this shopping a looking again.