Five for Friday: Songs and Nonsense

Call them underplayed. Call them non-traditional. Call them whatever you like. Here is my list of songs that do not receive the same "on-air" time each Christmas season. Now, I'm not saying they should. I'm just saying they don't. 

This first one...well I don't know why, but I do kind of like it. I recently discovered this group...The Puppini Sisters...and they've done their own version, which I really like. 

 (and, no, they aren't really sisters)

Another of my favorites...I'd really like to hear it more (I think)...

really, how can you not like Shirley Temple

This isn't a song, but is about a song. 

I don't want to hear it on the radio, but it is good for a little laugh.

This is a spoof on how wrapped up people get in their shopping and "gifts."

I try to stay out of 'Tinsel Town' as much as possible, myself.

(the light show is fun to watch on this video...the only one I could find)

And, this one isn't truly a Christmas song. BUT it is in one of my favorite Christmas movies. So, I'm calling it non-traditional and adding it to my list. 

If you have a sister, you've probably sung the famous line before..."Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister, and Lord help the sister who comes between me and my man!" 

May that line stick with you through the rest of the day!

Merry Christmas

Five for Friday: Bible Verses

Well, I've been mulling over what to post today. I'm still not quite ready to post the birthday party pictures. For some reason that feels overwhelming. I don't know why.  It is Friday, so I'll do my usual post of Five things. I can't really think of anything to share other than my five favorite Bible verses. Or five of my favorites...five that stand out to me today. 

In no particular order:

Phillipians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.


Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.


Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp for my feet, 
   a light on my path. 


Philippians 3:14


I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.


John 3:16-17


For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. ¹⁷ For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

How about you? Do you have a favorite verse or passage that you turn to regularly?

Happy Weekend. I will be celebrating another couple of birthdays Sat. Perhaps I'll do a big birthday post for next week. 

Five for Friday: hodgepodge edition

disclaimer: i do not have any cohesive thoughts today.  next week isn't looking so hot either.

1.Well, Friday has rolled around again. Have you reached a point in the week where you could use a good laugh? I am not one to love tattoos...but this one is pretty clever and made me chuckle. 

2.I might need to chuckle a bit more to burn off the calories from this new recipe I tried out yesterday. Unfortunately I didn't have any toffee bits nor pecans to add. We ate it on graham crackers. It wasn't the best thing I've eaten in my life, but that doesn't mean I walked away from the bowl quickly...at all! 

3.Fact: We do not own Horton Hears a Who on DVD. (gasp)

 Jonah saw part of it for the first time today. 

 He really likes Horton's silly moves. Every time Horton did something funny, Jonah said "adin (again)" to the t.v.

4.Oh, and a little BIG, flashy update for the Man of the House. 

Jonathan registered today for the American Board of Certification for Teacher Excellence.

That probably deserves an entire post. I'll work on that, but you can pray for him to study hard and pass the test at the end!! I think he will make a swell teacher!

5.Next week's Five for Friday post will be all about this guy:

since he will be turning TWO!! 

That's right...this coming Sunday kicks off BIRTHDAY WEEK. 

stay tuned.

(aren't you glad I didn't commit to a top ten list on Friday's...I know I sure am!)

Friday Already?

It's Friday again? Didn't I just write a Friday post??? Well, I don't have a fancy list today. I don't have a plain list either.  Today, for your Friday viewing pleasure I have a picture. A. Singular. Just one.  But, that's ok, it's a good one!

Yep, we have a new favorite thing in our house!

He still loves to play with a ball the very most. But, he is taking an interest in characters these days. 

Five for Friday

I don't have much time today, so I will make a list.

Here are five thoughts for your Friday.

*parenting can be hard, but is ALWAYS worth it!

*keeping a house clean while parenting is really hard, 

and doesn't always seem worth it! 

*I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

(**all includes cleaning house)

*I love the way my house smells/feels with the windows open today.

*open windows give me hope that fall is truly coming! I love fall and the pumpkin flavored things that come with it!

and just for a little bonus, here is an image I found recently

(whoever made this must have been spying on me):

Five for Friday

I wanted to make a list today. I don't feel like making a long list. So, here are five things I am thankful for today.

(in no particular order)

*my fabulous childhood

(the more life I live, the more thankful I become for the life I live)

that's me on the left...Emily on the right.

*air conditioning

can I get an "amen!"?

*this cute (sometimes mischievous) baby boy

*good health

and 

*good food!