My New Blog Signature

What does my new signature look like?

Here's How:
mylivesignature.com
create an account & form signature
get HTML code
Go to your settings page on blogger, then to formatting, input the code into post format. Hit save.

Then you will have to go to Layout, Edit Post, unclick posted by.
Then everytime you go to create a new post your signature will appear.
Yes your name will go away from previous posts, but I haven't figured out how to fix that one. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need any help! I finally put my email address on my page!

This is What ALL of Us Hard Working, HotMomma's.com Need! Hope you get one soon!

Thank the Good Lord that school was back in session today, now only one more day until Christmas Break! I cannot believe we had three "snow" days that weren't even worth calling "snow" days...I hate ice!

So, now you are wondering about the title of my post. Well, a picture is worth a thousand words, and the action I did last night, was worth a Million $!



Yes, I did it. I took a glorious relaxing, 25 minute bubble bath. I had the jets going, steam rising, candle burning, latest read and a glass of wine! And guess what, Kaybrie did not join me. Thank you hubby........Now fellow bloggers, take some time for yourself......

Have You Elfed Yourself Yet?

So I had to stick w/ the country theme (yes, I'm from the country and I like it that way;)......Merry Christmas from The 4-Crows! Make sure you design one and send to all your friends & family, and post on your blog. You can download a permanent copy for only $4.99. Love it! (In order to hear the music, make sure you silence my playlist)

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Headline: Trinity Restoration Closes Doors

I typically would not write about the following event, but it has touched my heart and home. It is 10 days before Christmas, and over 40 employees of Trinity Restoration lost their jobs today. My husband has been in the auto business for almost 20 years, and today was probably the hardest blow he has ever experienced in his career. Although he had only been the Parts Manager at this place for 3 weeks, the relationships he formed and the respect at this position genuinely made him love this job. Grown men and women broke down and cried, cried for their families, their livelihood, and for an uncertain future. Please pray for all of the former employees of Trinity Restoration, pray that they will receive comfort during this time of unemployment and that Jesus will work in each of their lives during these troubled times.

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Today is the 1st Official "Snow Day" for school year. We should really call it an "ice day". I can't believe that we had record high temps yesterday in the upper 70's! Here is the view from "The Crow's Nest"! We have a chance of Wintry Precipitation almost every day this week......

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Wilson, OK- Christmas Memories

I grew up in a really small town in southern Oklahoma, Wilson. One of my favorite Christmas memories, was driving through the light/Santa display at the first house located on 70A off of Hiway 70 West. The home belonged to Bo & Be Ward, local merchants of Wilson. There were all kinds of Santa decorations, a house for Santa with a live Santa giving out candy canes, and on the Ward's home, they actually had a reindeer hoisting Santa into the chimney, there was also "A Little Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe...". Mrs. Ward lost her husband this year. I really don't remember when they shut the display down and then sold their home, but my Moma surprised me w/ something this weekend when I went home...

Braden got Tree'd at Nana's House

Today was a breezy 76 degree day in Southern Oklahoma. The kid's and I stayed the night w/ my Moma after my brother's graduation. Braden & my niece Jadyn took advantage of the beautiful weather to play outside before we headed back home. And boy did they take advantage. I think they decided to chase each other up the tallest pine tree in the yard! Braden got stuck and MBL had to help him choose the correct route down. We left to go home at 2PM and by the time we got to OKC, the cold front had hit, the temp was down to 43 degrees, by the time we got to Tulsa.......34 degrees!

"Festival of Lights"

After eating a wonderful meal at "The Fish Place", we went through the "Festival of Lights" in Ardmore. These are all light sculptures sponsored by the merchants from the city of Ardmore, OK. This is a beautiful scenic drive along I-35. What a wonderful Christmas display!

My 'Lil Brother's College Graduation

Many of you read the post in October regarding my introduction of my little brother Jason. (if not, feel free to go to my archives and read) Today he graduated with his bachelor's degree in General Studies from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Congratulations Jason! During the 10 years since he graduated from high school, he has married, has had 4 children, and is a pastor of a small rural church in southern Oklahoma. I say this is a glorious achievement in our family. (Of course, I was the 1st to receive my bachelors, many years ago, 13 to be exact! ) So, to share in this celebration. Braden, Kaybrie & I left at 6:30 this morning to make his 10AM ceremony in Durant, OK. We were met by my parents, my SIL, her father, and my niece and 3 nephews, my Aunt Gracie and cousins Tonya & Angela. At 7 PM that night we met at "The Fish Place" in Tishomingo for a celebration dinner. We also celebrated my cousin Robert's Master's degree. Congratulations to both of you on your Achievement!

Tristan, Liz, Mika, Jason, Judah, & Seth

Happy Birthday Braden- My Baby Boy is 8 years old today!

What was I doing 8 years ago today? Anxiously awaiting the arrival of my precious baby boy. I was induced at 6:30 that morning, the audience included my Moma, sister, and my 19 month old niece Jadyn. All day long, we waited in great anticipation, while watching the ice storm of 2000 outside Mercy Memorial Hospital in OKC. We had many phone calls that day, including my SIL, who was also at a nearby hospital w/ my nephew Seth, he was still in the hospital after his premature birth August 18. And then, at 8 PM, I knew it was time. We begin the counting literally, Jadyn learned to count to 10 that night! At 8:20, I delivered the most beautiful baby boy in the world. 7lbs 9oz. Now 8 years later, he weighs in at 78lbs, is active in football and basketball and video games!

We kicked off his 8th B-Day celebration w/ a birthday breakfast of scrambled eggs w/ cheese, bacon, toast & jelly, and chocolate milk. I placed a football candle in his eggs (he was not about to eat the melted wax). Then he was off to school. His spelling test was a little tough, he scored 14/15. When he got home that afternoon, he was so excited. He came home w/ 20 homemade cards from his classmates, some of them have really great art work! For dinner we had Braden's choice. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans, and Grandma's rolls. Then we had birthday cake. Yes, I made it. A football made out of cupcakes (I need to take a cake decorating class).

Then, it was gift time. Braden humbly opened his one box from us, filled w/ 4 shirts, and then moved on to his Grandma's Kung Fu Panda PS2 game. Then Jason sent him outside to take the trash out, it took Braden a few try's, but he finally realized that his Daddy's hatch was up on the van and contained a basketball and a portable basketball goal, he was so happy he cried, I mean it, he cried! I caught it on video! Guess what, Mom and Dad outdid Santa this year, we ROCK! Happy Birthday Baby Boy! (I know you hate that, but at least I have refrained from doing it at your sporting events)

Gas to Gas!

Today, I filled up my car w/ gas. I was amazed that I could actually fill it up with only $18. I found a receipt from this time last year w/ approximately the same amount of gallons. Check out the savings, $15.50 to be exact. Of course, we paid a lot more for a gallon this past summer, but I wanted to compare apples to apples or gas to gas!

Christmas Tour of the Crow Home

From October until January is my favorite time of the year. If you are one of my blog followers, you have seen how I decorate my yard for Fall, now I am going to give you the Christmas tour of my home! I have a total of 6 Christmas trees, 4 Nativity Scene's, a couple of animated snowmen, and a Christmas Village, I really need a bigger HOME........

Merry CHRISTmas!!!

1st Tree-Living Room - All the Presents Are Wrapped!

2nd Tree- Braden's

3rd Tree- Guest Bathroom

4th Tree- Kaybrie's

5th Tree-My Bedroom

6th Tree- Kitchen w/ a couple of Village Pieces

Christmas Village and 2 Nativity Scenes (don't you love that calculator image on the TV?)

I guess I have 7 trees! Nativity & Moving Snowmen, and Stockings (not a great pic)

Jason's B-Day Present (our newest addition to decorations)

Outside Nativity

Our Outside lights, no that is not snow on the ground, but very dead Bermuda grass it will help make the snow we get look whiter, :)!

Guess What? Only 16 Days Till Christmas!!!!