You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!
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| ILCAP Pre-K Class of 2012 Future Broken Arrow Graduate 2025!!! Congratulations Miss Kaybrie! |
Monday, May 21, 2012
Today's Post...
You have feet in your shoes
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.”
― Dr. Seuss, Oh, the Places You'll Go!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Cowgirls N' Angels- In Theaters May 25, 2012
"Want to know the difference between a cowgirl and an angel?
Angels can't ride as good!"
Miss Kaybrie and I had the opportunity to pre-screen the new movie Cowgirls N' Angels on Thursday. Let me just say my 5 year old sweetheart is now ready to run off, join the rodeo and become a trick pony rider!
I proved her wrong though the next day when she pointed to a stock trailer and informed me that Papa has one of those "things". I told her she might know her country music, but until she knew what a stock trailer was she was still a city girl!!!
I guess I still better watch her carefully on her bicycle though, thankfully no horses are around our nest at this time. The cowboy boots are slowly appearing though.
The movie stars Jackson Rathbone (Twilight) and Bailee Madison (ABC’s Once Upon a Time). We actually got to participate in a Q&A session with them. Very cool!
This story is available in digital book form from Amazon and Barnes and Noble for Kindle, iPad, Nook, PC and other digital devices. Soundtrack available on iTunes, Amazon and other digital music retailers worldwide. Be sure to check out this family film, I know you will enjoy it as much as we did! Also, if you get a chance check out their Facebook page, there may just be a pre-screening available at theater near you. I know K95.5 FM here in Tulsa is offering one on Sunday, May 20 at noon. You might call the station to find out more information and if it is sold out.
Happy Movie Watching!!!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Do You Know Your Bible Trivia? Casting Calls in Dallas Coming Soon for New GSN Show!
I received an email today from one of the companies that I blog for telling me about some exciting information. I want to make sure that I share it with all of my readers as well! FINALLY God & Gaming come together for the good of charity!!!
And no I will not be trying out. Why? Because I can barely remember these days to put my eyeliner on both eyes, top and bottom lids! I would probably tell them that Moses built the ark!
"The Game Show Network has a new show called The American Bible Challenge. This show will be hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy and is from the creators of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
Now for the exciting part... they are currently holding casting calls in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas and Atlanta! AND money won on the show goes to the charity organization of the winner's choice!!!"
Be sure to watch this video! I LOVE what Jeff has to say!!!
If you, your family or anyone you might know are interested and might like to try out for the show, you can register here: http://tv.gsn.com/shows/the-american-bible-challenge/casting/
Dallas June 1-3!!!
Dallas June 1-3!!!
Disclosure: I am not being compensated by this post, just wanted to pass it on! But if you win, I can think of a few great charities to bless....
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Through Their Eyes on Mother's Day 2012
- I think I better teach him to spell my name and correct him on my University- SWOSU might not like their name change. Oh how I love my nickname MomaCrow!
- Yes, I do love them very very very much!
- I guess I do get rather EMOTIONAL when he plays football. Only 3 more months!!!
- He knows my fears. Bugs, not so much. But him getting hurt and tornadoes.
- NEEDS- eye opener! Coach Purses, Dresses and THOUSANDS of Diet Cokes.
- Wow, she knows my age! And I have raised her right, she would never tell my pounds!
- Buffalo Wings?!?!
- I always say- "I Love You"!
- Once again I really love them!
- I ONLY laugh when I'm on the phone. Ouch!
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| Did you see that Kaybrie and I like to make ART? She made this one for me in school. |
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| Totally using #2 to my advantage! |
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| Hmmm....so I have a Third Eye. But honestly, they made all of these gifts at school and church so I never saw these items coming! |
These are the gifts that I will cherish forever. I love the homemade items. Seeing how I appear through my children's eyes only enforces to me that I am doing the right things in their lives. Happy Mother's Day to all of the women out there who have touched a child's life in some way! Now I must go find a Diet Coke and dream of getting to NYC to fulfill my dreams as a professional writer, but wait an order of Applebees Buffalo Wings does sound good right now.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Dancing Her Dreams
A prima ballerina, that's what I want to be.
When I dance and close my eyes, this is what I see...
White feathers, princess crowns,
Satin shoes, and gorgeous gowns,
I'll be Cinderella and you can be a queen
In the spotlight it's pure magic, dancing your dreams
To be a ballerina takes more than I can say,
Let's go ask someone who knows all about ballet!
White feathers, princess crowns,
Satin shoes, and gorgeous gowns,
Spin on a snowflake or reach across moon beams
In the spotlight it's pure magic, dancing your dreams
New York is the greatest place;
There's so much to see.
Broadway has the brightest lights.
There's Miss Liberty.
King Kong climbed the Empire State
Still the place for me
This is Lincoln Center, it's where I want to be.
-Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen, Dancing Your Dreams
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Today's Post...
Today I am writing as Mrs. Hart at The RHOK! If you have a baby, know a baby or are just interested in a baby, you should just go read what I wrote today!
It might just save an innocent child's life.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Super Chick Photo Shoot
Are your wearing a Super Chick shirt yet?
Today's post is actually at The RHOK telling you all about the Super Chick photo shoot, but I think I need to put these on my own blog as well! These are my favorite shots of the shoot!
Thank you all for voting for me in naming the shirt for Happy First!
30% of the proceeds of the shirt will continue to go to Turn Tulsa Pink until May 31st!
Now go get your shirt and help Turn Tulsa Pink!
Friday, April 20, 2012
The Forgiven Duke: Review & #Giveaway
I am getting to read my first ever pre-released copy of a book! This is the second book in the Forgotten Castles Trilogy. Some of you may remember the review of The Guardian Duke that I wrote back in February. I definitely encourage you to get "into" this series!
Now, which one of my readers would like a copy of this book of their very own?
All you have to do is leave me a comment and tell me who your favorite Christian author is! Then fill out the easy Rafflecopter form, additional entries can be obtained!
Jamie Carie is becoming one of mine for sure!
About the Book:
"Tethered by her impulsive promise to marry Lord John Lemon - the path of least resistance - Alexandria Featherstone sets off toward Iceland in search of her parents with a leaden heart. A glimpse of her guardian, the Duke of St. Easton - the path less traveled by - on Dublin’s shore still haunts her.
Will he come after her? Will he drag her back to London, quelling her mission to rescue her treasure-seeking parents, or might he decide to throw caution to the wind and choose Foy Pour Devoir: “Faith for Duty,” the St. Easton motto. The Featherstone motto Valens et Volens: “Willing and Able,” beats in her heart and thrums through her veins. She will find her parents and find their love, no matter the cost.
The powerful yet wing-clipped Duke of St. Easton has never known the challenge that has become his life since hearing his ward’s name. Alexandria Featherstone will be the life or the death of him. Only time and God’s plan will reveal just how much this man can endure for the prize of love."
The Forgiven Duke
(releases July 2012)
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
In Oklahoma, We NEVER Forget April 19, 1995
Where were you on April 19, 1995?
What an emotional question if you are an Oklahoman and if you have an memory at all of that tragic event. The first act of terrorism on American soil killing 168 of our own and then to find out that an American cititzen, an American soldier who had defended our country, actually had commited this act. The acts that followed the bombing give me a great sense of pride and make me so proud to call Oklahoma home! Oklahomans from all over the state joined in on the rescue efforts, those who couldn't gave blood, sent supplies, and prayed!
So, where was I? In Weatherford, OK. I was in my first semester of my senior year at SWOSU. I had just finished up my eight o'clock class and had a conference with my Grammar professor, yes I had Grammar at one time in my life. The conference was over my senior thesis, Communication in Management. The meeting did not take that long, I'm not sure why. I was back in my dorm room by 9:30, those of us students lucky to have any reception or cable on our TV's were glued to our sets, the one's that didn't have TV's were glued to our sets. We were in awe. I don't know the stats, but probably a lot of students missed classes the remainder of the day as news filtered in. We were 70 miles west of the site. For those of us who didn't know someone in the Murrah Building, we knew someone, who knew someone, who knew someone.
It was a real awakening moment for a college senior, knowing that my life was getting ready to start and that such evil was out there. I still was very protected and naive. I remember driving back home to Wilson from Weatherford on the weekends through El Reno on I-40, knowing that was where Timothy McVeigh was, and seeing the sign "Warning Hitchhikers may be escaped Inmates".
I finally visited the Oklahoma City Memorial seven years ago. It is beautiful, it is peaceful- but it is a complete shame that we had to build such a place. I will never forget that tragic day 17 years ago today.
A day that stands out in the minds of all Oklahomans and for me shows just how much this nation needs God!
Where were you?
A day that stands out in the minds of all Oklahomans and for me shows just how much this nation needs God!
Where were you?
Note: This is a repost from The 4-Crow's 4/19/2010, with only the years that have passed updated.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Today's Post...
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Rascal Flatts Un- #Changed and Better than Ever
Country music trio Rascal Flatts, with AEG Live and NCM Fathom, held a one-night only special theater event in New York City last Thursday evening, April 5 , titled "Changed." The event coincided with the release of the band's eighth studio album of the same name, which was released on the 3rd . The film was broadcast to over 600 theaters nationally. I had the opportunity through One2One Network to go to this theater review and take another fan- my husband!
We are huge Rascal Flatts fans. And after seeing these three men explain the change that has taken place within each of them and as a group, our fan status remains unchanged. I never imagined the level of emotion that Jay Demarcus, Gary Levox, and Oklahoma's own Joe Don Rooney would express to the theater audiences. Their love for music, each other and especially family is why "Changed" will probably be their 7th number one album.
'Changed' is the record label to Big Machine, also changed is what I describe as a invigoration of sound, more spice. These guys can sing! In the 45 minutes of music they played a mixture of classic Rascal Flatts to of course the new album. I can honestly say, we love the new album. There were times I wanted to get up and rock out like I was at their concert a few years back. The new titles, "Hot In Here","She's Leaving", "Come Wake Me Up", "Changed" and "Banjo" were played. Let me just tell you now, "Hot In Here" is SEXY and "She's Leaving" makes you totally want to ROCK OUT, while "Changed" gets you into a serious inspirational mood!
I tweeted some during the presentation, yeah- I can sing and tweet at the same time. It was fun reading other tweets about the event. I wasn't able to take many pictures.There wasn't anything to take pictures of, there was absolutely no promotional materials in the theater. So here are a few snapshots of our night that I will leave you with.
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| Me- All dolled up for a DATE!!! |
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| The ONLY marketing material |
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| Looks like I was at a concert doesn't it? |
I was provided 2 tickets at no cost, at a value of $15, to attend this event and report my opinion.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Pookie and Tushka Book Review with a #Giveaway
My 5 year old baby girl is learning to read. Okay, maybe just learning to identify sight words, but hey that is a start right? Nothing makes my heart smile more than for her to curl up next to me and lay her head on my shoulder while I am reading and get excited as she tells me "Mom, you are reading my sight words in your book!"
I recently purchased the book "Pookie and Tushka find a little piano" by Jorge on my Kindle Fire for her and I to read together. I was browsing through the children's titles and came across this one and was immediately attracted for several reasons.
- "BEST NEW CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR"
- The title- Tushka, Oklahoma is my Moma's hometown (the character in the book is of no relation, although I have communicated this information to the publisher)
- The sweet cover. What can be sweeter than a penguin and a polar bear in childlike form?
So, we read about the frozen little piano that arrived to the shores of the Icelands, bringing Pookie the penguin and Tushka the polar bear fun, excitement, and a heartwarming lesson about the essence of friendship.and we LOVED it. Loved it so much that this is the comment I left on Pookie and Tushka's Facebook page.
"Just read Pookie and Tushka to my five year old daughter. We loved it! The facts at the end were amazing and the very END leaves us wanting to know more about this unusual friendship!"
The details of the book are amazing, especially the end where it talked about the difference between the Penquins and Polar Bears and Antarctic and Arctic Regions. My daughter and I were able to discuss this book unlike any other book before. Through my Facebook conversation, I offered to review and let my readers know about this book and the publisher is kindly offering a Pookie and Tushka Deluxe App code to 9 blessed readers of The 4-Crow's. The app is packed with games, songs, read and listen, and educational activities. This iBook app is by far the best I have found so far for my daughter! I played around a bit with it on my iPhone and I can only imagine what it is like on an iPad! Have I mentioned that I really NEED an iPad? LOL!
And as I predicted, before I knew more about these cute characters there is more Pookie and Tushka! They are so excited to be crossing even more into the education world this month. "My First ABC with Pookie and Tushka" is available now through Amazon and the interactive version will soon be available through iTunes! "Pers®, the cutting edge children’s entertainment company, is now joining leading education services
companies like Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, McGraw-Hill and Pearson in delivering educational titles on
the iBookstore and the Kindle Store. Pers’ first eBook, "Pookie and Tushka find a little piano", winner of the BEST NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE YEAR, is already a TOP TEN Children’s Book at Apple’s iBookstore and at the Amazon Kindle Store."
Now, which of my 9 readers want a Pookie and Tushka Deluxe App code? The mandatory entry is to leave me your email address in the comments and tell me who you will read/discover this app with?
About the Author of Pookie and Tushka:
Jorge (Jorge Antonio Tello Aliaga) is writer and illustrator born and raised in Lima, Perú. His year of experience include designing award winning educational children's software and being a design manager at the world's largest graphic software company. He enjoys writing, drawing, composing, programming, cooking (peruvian food), and speaking English (with a cool accent!).
Even as youngster, Jorge dreamed of publishing children's books. His other dreams include designing toys, creating a sci-fi/fantasy magazine, making cartoons, producing movies, building a theme park, becoming president of Perú, and achieving world peace (if time permits).
His name is Spanish for George and it is pronounced "HOR-heh"
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