Divine Secrets of the Blog-Blog Sisterhood

the not-very-official blog of the sisters formerly known as rosche

Friday, May 30, 2008

Schools Out!

Technically it was out last Friday, and while my cupboard is bare from a week of Daniel snacking, and this itty bitty little pool takes up my whole patio you sure won't hear Him or Lea Anna complain.



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Oxymoron of the Day


Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Postcard Virus

I'm posting this to the blog for a couple of reasons. One, it's a bad, nasty virus. Two, it purports to be a greeting card or postcard from a family member.

At least a couple of us do Postcrossing, and most of us send e-greetings, so it would be relatively easy to fall for the hoax e-mail if  you're not careful, as it would come from someone who has your address and whose computer is infected with the virus.

I swear I'm not gloating, but Mac users have nothing to worry about.

See Snopes for details:
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp

Monday, May 26, 2008

7+7+7

I TURN 21 SOON! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!

I'm SOOOOOO excited! My friends and are going to get dressed up and go bowling.

I even bought a fancy dress off of Ebay for the night. (I'll be sure to post pictures for everyone!)

Mom, this is the URL to my birthday wishlist:
http://www. amazon. com/gp/registry/wishlist/17YPY9ZZW5T67

Also, Summer Session for LACC is coming up in a couple of weeks.

I'm going to be retaking my Math 115 (gah, I hate math!) and I'll be taking a Digital Photography class. My other glass are gym classes because I want to get in shape, especially because I'm taking dance classes in the Summer and Fall.

My gym classes are weight training (to tone muscles and what-not) and Circuit Training (which, I believe, is cardio work-outs). I'm also taking Jazz Dance this Summer and Bellydance in the Fall.

I can't wait 'til school starts up again!

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Lea Anna Vs the Jaguar

Sheba started barking at some large shadowy shape that was rustling in the brush yesterday evening. No one could see what it was other than it was large, noisy and dark. Lea Anna is now convinced it was a jaguar. Never mind that there is no jaguars in North America, yet alone in Tennessee. You can't convince her otherwise. I had to close and lock the bathroom window last night and stayed right by her side while she bathed because she was afraid it would jump in the window and eat her. It still wasn't enough. "But what if it COULD jump in the window?" "There are no jaguars in Tennessee, besides even there were it would eat Mommy first because she's bigger and is right by the window" "But what if it likes to eat little girls instead of Mommies?" "Lea Anna, there are no Jaguars in Tennessee" And on and on various jaguar scenarios went on into the night. And as for Daniel - he thinks he could kill it with the little one inch blade on his Swiss Army Knife. AGGGH!

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Sunday, May 25, 2008

@ Tanner State Park

Brandon and Michelle playing in the sand.

Happy Memorial Day

For all those that have fought and died for our freedom, as well as those that have served - and continue to serve our country, lets take time to thank them for all they have done for us. We wish you all a Happy Memorial Day and many thanks for all do. America would not be the great country we are with out you.

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Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Sheba the Wonder Mutt

Daniel and Sheba playing in our front yard


Monday, May 19, 2008

Artsy-Fartsy Awesomness.....IN 3D!!!!!

This semester, in one of my art classes, I have been learning how to illustrate and render characters and objects in 3D.

Here are some of my CrEaTiOnZ!

Title: Unwelcomed Visitor





Title: Anarchy in the Pond





Title: Dragon World





and last, but NOT LEAST............

Title: THE MAN-ZORD
There is a long and interesting explanation to his name and existence, which I will reveal at a later time.






YAY! That was my art..... I'm sad that this semester is ending; I'll miss making all these 3D wonders. My teacher is really cool though, and will let me audit the class to learn how to animate them and build my portfolio.

Also, this summer, I'll be taking a Digital Photography class and working with fancy expensive cameras. w00t!!!

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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

The Empire Strikes Barack

I like Barack Obama. Not for President, although I could live with him easier than Hillary. This video is funny if you're a Star Wars fan who can't stand Hillary.

Monday, May 12, 2008

The Swallowtails Are Back!

Technically they've been hanging around for a couple of weeks but with Sheba trying to eat them I've had a hard time getting one to cooperate long enough for me to snap a photo. It's little things like this that make living in the boondocks worth it.


There Goes the Neighborhood....

Daniel has been saving his dough for sometime, all the while spending much time drooling over everything with a motor and two wheels on the web. After spotting an old Honda 50 on Craigs List Sunday morning and a phone call to a nice man in Mt Juliet (Daniel was so incredibly cute explaining to the guy about how long he'd been saving his allowance and he got some extra money for his birthday and would you please sell it to me for X amount of dollars, etc?) he not only got a well running bike for way under the original asking price, the man threw in a helmet for free too. Yes it is quite beat up, but after all beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And to a nine year old boy, it is truly quite beautiful.

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Sunday, May 11, 2008

Happy Mothers Day!!!

To all the moms, I miss you and hope you have a wonderful day today!!!
Love, Amanda

Friday, May 09, 2008

Friday Morning Funny

I'm probably not the only who reading this newsblog headline thinking "What The ???"

Regardless of the innocent content of NewScientist Environment's article, they seriously need to work on their copy writing!

Monday, May 05, 2008

Happy Birthday, Daniel!

On this day in history 1961 - The Mercury program: Mercury-Redstone 3 – Alan Shepard becomes the first American to travel into outer space, making a sub-orbital flight of 15 minutes.

How cool is that, that on May 5th in 1961, the first American travels to space?! Do you smell patriotism? I sure do!

Another cool day in history is (or, WILL BE) May 9th, 2008. Why? Because THAT will be the day that Adrian and I order Daniel's AWESOME Birthday present!

TADA!!!!!



THIS is what Arian and I are getting Daniel, THREE POWER-POPPER BURP GUNS (with additional ammo)!

Now, I know you're all thinking (especially Mom), "Why the F*CK would you get him 3?! One is gonna be bad enough!"

We are getting him 3 for the simple reason that having a toy gun that actually shoots stuff can only be so much fun when you're the only one that has one. HOWEVER, if you have THREE, you can go out with your friends and have awesome gun battles! Whether it's Mom Vs. Daniel Vs. Leanna OR Daniel Vs. Chase Vs. Blake, IT'S SHOOTING FUN FOR EVERYONE!

Besides, the guns are better than what Adrian and I were ORIGINALLY gonna get him. We wanted to get him a remote-controlled tank that actually shoots, but, upon closer reading, it turns out that the tank shoots high-pressure plastic BBs that can be dangerous and painful. Therefore, Adrian and I scrapped that decision...because we care.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL!!!!!






(random May, 5th info courtesy of wikipedia.org. w00t!)

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