Currently

Eating:         Leftovers
Watching:     YouTube videos on Facebook
Drinking:       ICEE, ICEE, ICEE
Thinking:      I need to finish my grades.
Praying:        For my family, MIL and the rest of that side after the loss of Papaw Larry.
Planning:      Packing and Cleaning of current house for sale; remodel of 101 yr old farmhouse.
Dreaming:    of putting my toes in the sand. Ain't gonna happen this Spring!
Reading:       absolutely nothing. Next week must read at least one book.

Where did ya go?

Where in the world have I been?

I have three post in the works, I promise. The last couple of weeks have been rather busy with a drama production at one of my schools, parent teacher conferences, doctor's appointments and the passing of my sweet step father in law. Spring break is next week and I will be able to catch up then. But look for a giveaway and information about the Titanic spring break events this week.

Currently

Eating:         Snow Cream
Watching:      X-Men Series (it's a snow day, Avenger series up next)
Drinking:       Water--I can't get out of the house to get an ICEE
Thinking:       I need to be building sets for opening day, Friday
Praying:         for my sweet student Kaitlyn and our drama at school
Planning:      Thwacked it opens Friday at Meadowview
Dreaming:      of Spring Break
Reading:       just my Bible this week

Father-Daughter Dance

Tonight Mikie took the girls to a Father/Daughter dance sponsored by the Newport Business Women's Club. Believe it or not Mollie said she would go and wear a dress with a few conditions, her hair had to be curled and she had to wear her flower girl dress from Aunt Miranda's wedding.

Here are the pics I captured before they left.  They said they had a great time and even ran into Cousin Dixie and Uncle John.

The only almost normal faced picture I could get.

Me--Today

Eating:          bacon and eggs
Watching:      Harry Potter 1-3 (Maggie just finished the 1st book)
Drinking:       Cola ICEE's (I'm addicted.)
Thinking:       about how I need to be packing
Praying:         for my sweet student Kaitlyn (1st round of chemo this week)
Planning:       a remodel of 101 yr old farmhouse (see pics in previous post)
Dreaming:      Ireland
Reading:       When Donkeys Talk (book review for Zondervan)

New House Sneak Peak

We closed Wednesday evening on what will become our new home in just a few months. As you will see in these pictures it needs some major TLC. It was built in 1912. The family we bought it from was so excited that kids were moving in. They finished signing first and while Mikie and I were finishing our paperwork they spent time with our kids. They found out were the peach, apple and pecan trees are and the best hiding places for hide and seek. They told us the garden should be good to go with well fertilized dirt from the farm they ran there. We are able to have animals there too. I'll take some outside pictures of the house, barns, sheds and Michael's favorite building the outhouse when the weather clears up. Now for getting our current home ready to show and the new one ready to move in. Ignore the crazy, overly excited, you would have thought we were moving into to Disney World kids. :)

Dining Room--love the built in hutch and antique chandelier

front door and hallway

parlor 

living room

parlor doors--my favorite 

master bedroom

upstairs hallway

Michael's room he hopes to keep the wallpaper. 

Maggie's room

Mattie's room needs the most work cosmetically

Mollie's room

storage--possibly girls walk in closet, dressing area, maybe bath

coming back downstairs

picture I pinned from the real estate listing.

Source: homesandland.com via Michelle on Pinterest

Have any ideals of how you would remodel? I'd love to hear them and stay tuned for the exciting adventure. 

Titanic Family Adventure

Yea, I know it's not supposed to be an adventure, although I think that's what it started out as for so many aboard, almost 101 years ago. While it is an intriguing story for so many of us it is a very sad story also.

It's a story that our family has had the privilege to experience several times over the last year and half. We went for our first time in June 2011 and fell in love with the Titanic and her story. Read all about it  here! Mattie, my history buff would move in I believe, because she learns something new every time she goes. We visited again in April 2012 for the 100 year Tribute to the Titanic. What a celebration of life and a memorial to those aboard.

We visited on Thanksgiving. The Titanic was beautifully decorated for Christmas, but there was a special treat that night, fireworks and snow. The fireworks were beautiful and the snow was wonderful.  I have some really neat pictures but for some reason they won't load, sorry.

From the 100 Year Tribute

We love the Titanic Crew. Every single person is always so warm and welcoming when they see you. This evening was no different, even though they were missing out on family time. Even Mrs. Joslyn one of the owners herself was there. I think it is really neat that the Joslyn's are hands on with the Titanic. We have seen Mrs. Joslyn several times we have been there. The first time she told us about the timeline board. We didn't have any idea who she was at the time, but later learned her identity.

This year is the Year of the Child. Those who visit will learn the stories of the 133 children aboard the Titanic. There is also a Princess Tea Party coming up in April, for all those little girls in your life. And you won't want to miss the third annual Professional Ice Carving Competition on January 19th. Titanic will honor teachers again in February with a free ticket. January through May offers homeschoolers special rates.

Titanic is closed this week until January 11th for its cleaning and set up of the new exhibit honoring the children. But never fear,  I have a family pass to give away. I want you to have the opportunity to explore, remember and enjoy the excitement of the Titanic.

Leave me a comment below to enter to win the family pass which is good for two adults and four children. It expires February 28th so you will need to use it soon.

Tell me what intrigues you about the Titanic in the comments below to be entered to win.

You have until midnight January 11th to enter. I will use random.org to select a winner.

Disclaimer: I received a free family admission to the Titanic on Thanksgiving and received another to giveaway.

PS: You can click through any of the purple links to find out more about the Titanic.