Jami Leigh

jamileigh.com

2005-06-18T11:48:00.000-07:00

Why are you still here? I'm over at http://jamileigh.com Come on over and check out my new blog.

Jamileigh.com

2005-06-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls please update your bookmarks. Change your feeds and move on over to http://jamileigh.com It's not quite finished but it is up and running, I will not be posting any more on Blogger. Good bye blogger you were fun :)

Mrs. Renfro's "Smoky" Roasted Salsa

2005-06-13T08:50:00.000-07:00

Sometimes God blesses us with little gifts of joy. I received one such gift when I first tried Mrs Renfo's "Smoky" Roasted Salsa. It was love at first bite!

jamileigh.com

2005-06-07T08:29:00.000-07:00

Yeah I've got a new domain name jamileigh.com (Thanks Amy!)
So I may be short on posts for a little while. I've already moved all my infinitelyblessed posts to the new blog but their all jumbled us so I have to individually go in to each post and change the dates. I'm still working on links and categories as well. If you want to preview this work in progress head on over to jamileigh.com

I'll continue to post here till that site is up and running and I'll make the grand opening announcement here.

Hooray for Kurt

2005-06-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

My Hero! My Man!
Kurt fixed the AC yesterday afternoon. The $60 guy who came last week to look at it said it would cost $580.32 to fix it. Knowing that the guy already cost $60 bucks I then had a remaining .32 cents allotted in the fix the AC fund. Kurt used the info received by the $60 guy added it to his own ingenuity and now I have a nice cool house. All it cost me was a cold glass of ice tea. Those of you who know me well know that I detest the heat. Can't stand it! Anything over 72degrees and my ankles start to sweat. So therefore as I sit in my comfortably 71 degree house I hearby dub today as "Kurt Day" Kurt, King of the fix it.

Ice

2005-06-03T13:44:00.000-07:00

Look what I found in the freezer! When reaching in to get some ice for Kurt's tea I found some for me instead! A nicely wrapped little silver box was waiting for me there.

Thanks Kurt!

Married 10 years!

2005-06-03T05:53:00.000-07:00

Happy anniversary Kurt, I love you!

Go Red

2005-06-02T14:09:00.000-07:00

Yeah! I got my red dress pin today! Actual I got two, Nae you'll be getting the other one. The red dress is to raise awareness of women's #1 killer- Heart Disease. While the pin is suppose to symbolize "women's power over this devastating disease"
I really wanted it because it is so cute!

To get your own pin or to learn more about the "Go Red Movement" sign up at the
American Heart Association's Website.

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

2005-06-02T13:30:00.000-07:00

I love this! The kids found this site and shared it with me. You get to visit Mr. Rogers' house. You can go to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and visit Prince Tuesday, Lady Elaine Fairchild and all their friends. Even Picture Picture works, you can click and watch how to make crayons. Go to the kitchen and feed the fish and find all kinds of fun activities. Mr McFeely or Queen Sarah Saturday will read you a book. fun Fun FUN! There is a song list, where you can listen to favorite songs from the show. If you grew up in watching Mr. Rogers you have got to check this out!

(It is interesting that the kids found this site on the same day that I wrote about missing Mr. Rogers, I hadn't even mentioned it and they haven't seen the show in years. Hmmm.)

I am from

2005-06-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

I am from coffee in the morning, from sitting in the backyard reading my Bible.

I am from the small town, a little brick house, with a flag proudly waving out front.

I am from picking daisies, and rolling down hills of freshly cut grass.

I am from the heart of unconditional love, A Father's grace and a Son's sacrifice.

I am from the short people and the soft ones.

I am from you don't have to eat beets or beans.

I am from twins working together to reach a light switch, cooperating, celebrating.

I am from little sisters growing up and singing big.

I am from the mountains and the flatlands, the country and the city.

I am from cousins and circuses on swing sets.

I am from cattle guards, gravel roads and chicken yards.

I am from hearing the bell ring and running home for dinner.

I am from Chinese jump rope, Pogo balls and four square.

I am from school busses, cruising main and Loaf n Jug.

I am from big letter jackets smelling of sweet cologne.

I am from high school sweethearts, class rings and wedding rings.

I am from big bellies, little babies, and soft blankets.

From dirty hands, sticky kisses and sidewalk chalk, three little blessings.

I am from Sunday school, pizza after church, and an afternoon nap.

I am from old friends, missed friends and new friends.

I am from phone calls, emails, and dropping by to say hello.

I am from never being alone, always having family, always being loved.

I am from comfort and protection, cared for and needed.

I am from a hard workingman who comes home dirty and cleans up nice.

I am from freshly brewed ice tea and burgers on the grill.

I am from living a dream, and dreaming for more.

I am from little girls with brown hair, and little boys with blond.

I am from missing teeth, ribbons, bows, cub scouts, cars, bugs and tutus.

I am from Sesame Street, Veggie Tales and missing Mr. Rogers.

I am from every day miracles, hugs from little arms and hugs from big strong ones.

I am from Faith, believing in my God, and knowing him more each day.

I am from remembering 4-19-95 and 9-11-01. Ribbons worn, flags raised and lives lost.

I am from protecting the innocent, living strong, fighting for freedom and a soldier’s sacrifice.

I am from the smell of rainy mornings, and the sound of stormy nights

I am from standing firm, defined values and no compromise of morals.

I am from cuddling up with a good book in front of a warm fire.

I am from a new box of crayons, and the first day of school.

I am from hope and not pain, faith and not fatigue, trust and not dismay.

I am from all of you.

I first got the idea for this at The Happy Husband

Photo Friday: Symbol

2005-06-01T12:15:00.000-07:00

Buy my Previously Pooply Shoes!

2005-05-31T17:29:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Ebay the shoes previously mentioned are now up for bid!

Warning: Yuck Factor

2005-05-31T11:09:00.000-07:00

Some of you get to take a trip to the public restroom with no major incident. This never happens to me.

Two Sundays ago my family of five visited a local pizza place for the yummy buffet. After finishing her pizza Charleigh asked to use the restroom. As I rose to take her Joshua yelled out that he too needed to go potty.

Now while Joshua is on the potty train track he has not yet pulled into the station. When we go to public places he still wears either a diaper/training pants. This was true on this occasion as well.

Upon entering the restroom and assigning Charleigh to her stall I proceeded in taking Joshua into the neighboring handicap stall. I checked the front of Joshua's diaper. Still dry! Yeah! We made it in time. Under the assumption the diaper was clean I took it off and put Joshua on the towering toilet. Unbeknownst to me he had already relieved himself in the diaper. As I mastered the art of taking off the diaper and lifting him to the toilet I was unaware of the renegade p**p ball that silently rolled to the floor. In fact I was totally unaware of the pile of yuck until my open toed sandals fell nicely upon it.

At the sound of my displeasure Joshua jumped down off the toilet, I put him back on without realizing that his jumping off had wiped crud down the front of his throne and my putting him back up would apply it to the back of his jeans. With him safely back on the commode I focused my attention on my shoe. The pressing issues at hand were: How to clean my shoe? How to clean the floor? And How to get out of there as fast as possible. During the dethroning incident I had unintentionally spread "#2" all over the tile floor. I tried to go ahead and wipe as much off my shoe onto the already soiled floor with the plan being to hop out of the stall and retrieve numerous wet paper towels. As I approached the sink I noticed No paper towels! All the esteemed establishment had made available was a powerful hand drier. UGGG. I hopped back to the stall resigned to the fact that I would have to use toilet paper to clean the mess. I reach to the paper dispenser and pulled on the tissue. One square only. I try again and yet again I receive only one square. I focus all my
attention (while keeping my skirt off the floor) on the toilet paper dispenser. No matter how hard I try, how gently I pull, even when using both hands the paper tears after each square. At this point Charleigh has finally finished her own business nextdoor and is asking numerous questions through the door as to what is going on. As I forcefully instruct her to stay outside the stall where it is safe. I manage 8 squares to clean my shoe.

Now for the floor. Where to begin? WHERE TO BEGIN! I again plead with the toilet paper dispenser to give me more, just a little more. I considered ripping the dispenser off the wall and freeing the whole role but it looks as if I had already sufficiently desecrated the stall. One meager square at a time I get enough paper to clean up the majority of the mess. Kinda. After multiple washing of the hands, not nearly satisfied with the still lingering film of excrement spread on the floor and my sons pants, I gather my children and leave the bathroom disgusted at the pitiful situation. I arrive frumpled and discouraged to the table and announce to my husband that it is now time to go. Forget the chocolate chip desert pizza or the buttery cinnamon sticks we must leave this place! Never to return! Not until they realize the value of a paper towel dispenser.

Look Dad, A Fresca Makeover!

2005-05-27T16:12:00.000-07:00

Fresca's got a new look and two new flavors!

Why am I telling you this? Cause my Dad loves Fresca! Not sure why but he does.

I love it when that happens. . .

2005-05-26T05:41:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning and all the food in the freezer was frozen. . . .I LOVE it when that happens!

How well do you know me?

2005-05-25T15:54:00.000-07:00

Take the quiz.

The NeverEnding Story

2005-05-25T09:49:00.000-07:00

Any one remember The NeverEnding Story?
I was reminded today when visiting The Springfieldian

I had a friend in highschool who was going to name her first son Atreyu. She is due at the end of the month. Maybe I should call and remind her. . .

Who needs a fancy waterpark when you've got ingenuity and imagination?

2005-05-23T09:44:00.000-07:00

No Blog Time

2005-05-23T07:50:00.000-07:00

Piles of Laundry and Dishes have mysteriously overtaken my house. Until I Conquer these mountains, until I am Queen of the Hill you will see me no more. While I'm off to battle I encourage you to visit GentleWhisper.

For Nae

2005-05-19T10:08:00.000-07:00

Look Janae, I switched sides for you, while this seems as if it should be a quick fix taking only 2 minues. I actually spent an hour on it. UGG :) I've still got a few bugs to work out but I've got to do dishes first. I'd rather have bugs on my blog than in my kitchen.

Kurt, My Man

2005-05-18T20:13:00.000-07:00

Avatar

2005-05-18T07:02:00.000-07:00

Me, kinda-----------------------My Sis Amy

Nae and Brian with Tator Tot

2005-05-18T07:00:00.000-07:00

Janae---------------Brian

Oh Happy Day! A quick note:

2005-05-15T16:10:00.000-07:00

Wow! My back yard looks great! Thanks Mom and Dad for bringing the mower and for doing the mowing! We sat out there with the kids enjoying our swing and dreaming of planting a garden. Of course then we got cold so we came in and decided to make chili dogs. Sounds like a perfect meal to eat while sitting and watching Survivor. (Yes folks, I watch Survivor)

Fabulous day! Fabulous morning, I taught the preschool and kindergarten Sunday School classes and you know how I love my little people!

The church voted with over a 90% approval to ask John Hunter to come as our Pastor. WooHoo! Very excited about that!

After church while Dad, Mom, and Kurt worked on the yard. Kaleb, Charleigh, and I went to Annie and Gracie Cover's dance recital. I'm sure Charleigh will have more to say on this topic tomorrow on her blog.

Stay tune

2005-05-11T16:20:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the infrequent posts. I will probably not have time to "blog" till next week. Meanwhile Charleigh will still have daily posts so check in on her till then.