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Halloween 2009

October 31st, 2009 at 9:48 pm / Amy Bennett / 2 Comments »

Wow, what ANOTHER really long Saturday. It started this morning at 6am with work of all things! The rest of the morning progressed with the yard sale at Mom’s and back and forth with work. Upload speeds completely failed me and I ended up having to go into work about 9:30. I was back before too long though and we finished up the yard sale. Once at home, I think Scott could see how tired I was and let me take a nap. I was up just in time for him to head back to work and for us to head out for a full evening.

The original plan was for Emma to stay at IL’s to help and Lexi wanted to go to my parents’ neighborhood party so she could get on their hay ride. Well, it ended up a tad different. We found out Mom and Dad’s church was having a fall festival which included dinner. I grabbed some pictures of the kids while we waited for Mom, Dad and Heather. Once you see them, you’ll see they (especially Lexi) was having fun with that. Once inside though, the kids completely freaked out on me and would not play a single thing and would hardly even speak a word. I guess a crowd of unknown people got the best of them.

After that was Scott’s parents’ house. It was raining by the time we got over there but it did not stop the kids from grabbing umbrellas and going. They made it two houses before Emma figured out it was not for her. By the time Lexi got back, her hair, shoes and costume were absolutely soaked. I told her it was quite fitting they wore their bathing suits under their costume.

I happened to have some leftovers from the yard sale and Lexi changed into that but Emma decided just to sport her bathing suit. It WAS 70 degrees this evening! Well, the girls must have been on a sugar high because they spent probably the next 30 minutes in a wrestling match. Scott does that with them almost daily when they are feeling a little bored. What’s funny is Lexi says, “Daddy always wins when he’s here but when he’s not *I* win!” She was having the best time. And Emma, she was getting beat but you couldn’t wipe the smile off her face either.

After a few trick or treaters trickled by we were going to head home but then the girls wanted to swing by my parents’ to trick or treat at their house. It ended up being a full-on cookie factory. Some great moments there too. Emma took off her pants that irritated her…the exact reason they were in the yard sale to begin with…leaving her with an apron and her bathing suit sticking out the back. Lexi gave us all a good laugh when she said her butt was sticking out. Emma also had a really hard time picking out which cookie to eat. She definitely gets her indecisiveness from me.

So here it is 16 hours later and even with my nap I’m ready to pass out and thankful we get an extra hour tonight!

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Vampire Diaries Episode 7 Review

October 30th, 2009 at 1:32 pm / Amy Bennett / 6 Comments »

I keep talking/chatting about Vampire Diaries after last night’s episode and I think I’m just going to have to ramble here for a bit to get it all out.

First off, if you remember at the beginning of the season, I was very hesitant about this series. Real vampires? Eh. Not my thing. But after last night’s episode, I would put this series in my Top 3 show right now. Maybe 2 if I would be really honest with myself. Here are just a few reasons I love it:

The filming is just gorgeous. It has such a rich, dark beautiful quality to it that I just love to turn the lights out and enjoy the view itself.
The people are beautiful. Seriously, all of them. Damon is my favorite though. But Bonnie and Matt are my other favorite to uh, appreciate.
It’s dramatic. I can’t get through the commercials fast enough to see what happens.
It’s got great music. The first few eps were a bit questionable but the last few eps have done well.
There are love triangles. Yes, more than one.
There’s a good vs. evil theme to it. And sometimes you see the good being evil and there is a glimpse of good in the evil.

Read my thoughts on last night’s episode after the jump

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Daily Peek

October 29th, 2009 at 9:58 pm / Amy Bennett / No Comments »

I love how she has her leg. And the purse that’s almost as big as her Six going on sixteen.

I love her glasses on her head and her hand is up like “Wow”. She was being dramatic with Emma looking at the Thomas toys.

Tonight I cleaned out some kitchen cabinets and found an old paci of Lexi’s. She used to love that thing. She did her “crying baby” pose for the picture.

And these are my cabinets after I reorganized. No idea what I’ll put there in the place of…

…all the medicine I bought boxes for and put in the bathroom.

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Scooby Doo, You Know We Got a Mystery to Solve

October 28th, 2009 at 12:51 pm / Amy Bennett / No Comments »

Lexi (4): I saw this monster on TV before. He was purple and he had two arms on one side and no arms on the other.

Me: Was he scary?

Lexi: No.

Me: Well, if he’s scary, we can turn the channel if Scooby Doo is on.

Lexi: No! They just solve mysteries, that’s all.

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Back Door

October 24th, 2009 at 6:32 pm / Amy Bennett / 4 Comments »

After being inspired by this post, I’ve been wanting to paint our back door. Today after leaving Jake and Jill’s where they were working on the baby’s nursery, I was inspired to finally do it. I still need to get the numbers but so far I love it. Even used the same paint she recommended and it really is great.

I’m half tempted to paint the inside of the door black too. Yay or nay? *Update* I just found this post where she did the inside black and I’m SO going to do it tomorrow. Love it!

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Daily Peek

October 23rd, 2009 at 10:04 pm / Amy Bennett / 1 Comment »

Post 40 days this evening. Twitter and Fox News.

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Daily Peek

October 22nd, 2009 at 11:01 pm / Amy Bennett / 3 Comments »

Took the girls to Chick-o-lay today where it was Princess Night!

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Day 40

October 22nd, 2009 at 10:55 pm / Amy Bennett / 4 Comments »

Today is Day 40. I did it. I survived. One CAN live without Twitter and Facebook for almost 6 weeks. Someone asked me today if I was glad I did it. I answered with an emphatic yes. Any member of either of those sites knows how time-consuming they can be. Generally it’s not a bad thing and a lot of times, a good thing. But we all know too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. And bad things aren’t good.

Melissa left this comment today on her blog about me “you have the most balance of pretty much anyone I know in your life – with kids and every other aspect!” Well this is part of it. A lot of times I’m NOT balanced. Many of us aren’t in a few, small areas. My mom had a habit of calling me and Heather out “You’re addicted!” she would exclaim. Heather and I would roll our eyes and give her the good ‘ol “Mooom!” But as usual, Mom is usually right. It’s so easy for us to slip into little addictions. Good things gone bad.

This blog (go read it, it’s good!) from Beth Moore was perfect timing for today. It’s all about letting the little things master you. Really, I’m not sure anyone could have written a better post for today. Because these last 40 days haven’t just been about our church and the five minute devotional they asked us to do and all the wonderful things I learned. No, for me, the 40 days was about taking a step back from something good on its way to becoming something bad. At the end of the day, it’s all about moderation.

And all that said, I still missed it, I’ve been doing my countdown and I’m very happy to return tomorrow morning. So follow me if you’re not.

What??

Balance!

Moderation!

It’s all good!

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Good morning, Thursday

October 22nd, 2009 at 7:38 am / Amy Bennett / 1 Comment »

School drop-off is on me today. I’m not much of a morning person but when you walk out and see this it makes it all a little easier.

Have a great Thursday! Today is day 40 of my fast!

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Daily Peek

October 21st, 2009 at 7:49 pm / Amy Bennett / 3 Comments »

Emma playing school, me getting ready to record our latest FNL podcast and Lexi, well, being Lexi.

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When Your Clothes Are on Fire

October 20th, 2009 at 9:23 pm / Amy Bennett / 2 Comments »

Emma has been going through fire safety at school. The other night we talked about what happens when there is a fire. Emma said we need to have a plan and a meeting point. We decided on the mailbox and oh yeah, don’t touch the door handle if your door is closed. Sounded like the routine fire safety.

A few minutes after Emma came home today the girls are getting settled in. I randomly hear Emma tell Lexi, “Do you know what you do when your clothes are on fire?” I then see her stand up straight and be still for a beat and then drop to the floor and roll once around.

She tells Lexi to try it so she knows what to do. The video below picks up right after that. I think Lexi says she doesn’t want to right at the beginning and walks away and Emma decides to go get a snack.

It cracks me up that she stops, drops and rolls and Emma says “Goood.” And then they both just walk away like it’s so normal. And Emma at the end saying “That’s what you do when your clothes are on fire! For real life!”

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Monday Mentions

October 19th, 2009 at 9:15 pm / Amy Bennett / 2 Comments »

I read this post and thought man, I wish it was Monday so I could post this right away! And hey look, it’s Monday! So go read this post. And I really shouldn’t need to post this because you’re all reading Billy’s blog by now, right?!
These ornaments are so cute. I feel like playing Bingo when I see them! Did you know I like playing Bingo? I really do. One time at band camp I went to a “real” Bingo place with a friend. I didn’t win anything but my friend had won $500 there once.
I loved this post. As I commented there, God has brought the theme of obedience to me so many times. Feelings don’t matter…obedience does! And sometimes, it makes miracles happen!
Bill Cosby is on Twitter. I have it marked to follow him this Friday!
I think this scarf is pretty.
This post made me laugh.
As a devoted fangirl of many things, it made me all sorts of happy inside to see another fangirl meet whom she fangirls over (that was probably all sorts of grammatically incorrect). Seriously, I almost cried.
And lastly, have you subscribed to our Friday Night Lights podcast yet? And you still have 9 more days to catch up!
Oh and I just saw this…new New Moon clip!

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On My Mind This Morning

October 19th, 2009 at 8:54 am / Amy Bennett / No Comments »

Not a big fan of the video but the song is great. Definitely check out Shane & Shane if you’ve never. They’re even more amazing live.

A friend from our old church (I still hate saying that. I feel like a traitor! Maybe I should say our last church) called me yesterday. They decided to leave the church and were asking questions about North Rock Hill. As I was talking, I realized just how much I’ve changed in three months. And maybe it’s not that I’ve changed. Or maybe it is. I don’t know. I know my mindset has changed from say 6 months ago. “Church” isn’t the same for me anymore. And I don’t just mean my Sunday mornings are different. Because generally they’re the same. But my view on God’s church, His kingdom and how we fit in have most definitely changed. And I’m so thankful to be a part of North Rock Hill. And I’m even more thankful for what God is showing us and how He’s changed our hearts. And when I think about the Lord, how He’s moved in these past few years and especially these past few months…how He saved me, how He raised me, how He filled me with the Holy Ghost, how He healed me to the uttermost, how He picked me and turned me around and set my feet on solid ground…it makes me want to shout! Hallelujah! Thank you, Jesus! Lord, You’re worthy of all the glory and all the honor and all the praise!

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Daily Peek

October 18th, 2009 at 9:59 pm / Amy Bennett / 2 Comments »

The ever-present laundry piles. This time all clean. Just the girls’. Thankfully now in drawers.

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Lexi-isms in Bitstrips

October 18th, 2009 at 9:51 pm / Amy Bennett / 2 Comments »

Ok, so my friend Denise pointed me to Bitstrips, a site to create your own characters and comic strips. The only thing I could think of to do was pull out some Lexi-isms. Not all of them fit the length/format of a strip but this one I thought would do. Seems to be more funny to me in the blog post but it’s really cute seeing us in comic strip form!