Walk Down Memory Lane

I ran across some things on Pinterest that reminded me of the things I loved when I was growing up... so then I kept searching and came up with some great stuff. This is for my parents who probably dealt with these things in abundance, enjoy! :)  

The suprise puppies!! My dog had two puppies, which saddened me. But everything was all better when my suprise kitty had six!! Oh, happy day!

This was my absolute favorite book that my great-grandma probably got sick and tired of! I have in on my bookshelf now.

Dinosaurs! Enough said.

FernGully... good grief we wore that VHS tape OUT!! I bought it on DVD a while ago and tried watching it again... I swear the creators were on acid (or just Robin Williams). I have NO IDEA why I loved this, sorry mom and dad!

Darn ole Polly Pocket... thought I needed the whole city in a box at the Toy Story. My mom and dad bought it for me, and then I never played with it and constantly heard about it.

LOOOOOVED me some Lisa Frank on my trapper keeper, folders, pencils, coloring books....

Who didn't play MASH growing up?!

These things are called Pogs... I have no idea what they are for, I just remember having them and wanting more?!

Making your own outfits! I saw these for sale on a vintage site recently and almost bought one for old times sake.

Oh holy Beanie Babies. I thought I needed a new one every week. My favorite was Chocolate the Moose.

Jelly Shoes!! Maybe that's why I have flat feet now.

Good grief, Fruit Stripes were like gold... now they are just the gum that loses flavor the quickest.

I wore my Skip-It out!!

Even though I got my ears pierced after kindergarten I remember these things very well.

I don't think I will ever out grow The Land Before Time :)

Zoobilizoo... so creepy now.

Little bit of happiness: Another extremely long day... worked the gates again at the softball games, for like 6 hours. It was all worth it though, our girls won the tourney and once again will be heading to STATE!! Yay, Lady Lancers!!

Daily quote: "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." -1 Timothy 4:12

Cheers to Happiness,

Audra

Forever

The last time I was home my dad and I laughed about this video and thought I would share it in case some unfortunate soul missed it a few years ago:

LOVE IT!! :)

If I ever get married and the poor guy would allow me to do something like this I totally would. However, my mom and grandmothers have requested to be involved in the dance too! Haha, love my family.

Little bit of happiness: It's been a BUSY day!! At school we had a celebration day with Tie Dying t-shirts, Picnic in the Park, and Pie in the Eye. Right after school I headed over to the softball field to work the gates at the game. Love the end of the year festivities!

Daily quote: Never sacrifice who you are because someone has a problem with it.

Cheers to Happiness,

Audra

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to my wonderful mother and grandmas!! Don't know where I would be with out you ladies. LOVE YOU!!



Little bit of happiness: Sundays have become my favorite days of the week. Start it off with church and then lunch with some friends, come home and take a nap, do a little cleaning, and trash TV watching/reading. Oh, and 4.5 days left with the kiddos! Need to start studying for the GRE, eeek.

Daily quote: "What is a MOM but the sunshine of our days and the north star of our nights." -Robert Brault

Cheers to Happiness,

Audra

Let's Try Something New

Once school is out I would like to something different and crazy with my hair that I have never had the guts to do before. I saw someone's hair that my hairdresser had done with bright red highlights framing the face and I thought it was so much fun! So I will go a little darker and add some fun touches around the face. Here's a little idea, but I think mine will be a little more "reserved" and long. 

Little bit of happiness: Instead of clean, clean, clean I did some baking and relaxing. Made some funfetti cookies, yummmmm! Also a lot of reading. :)

Daily quote: Success isn't just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do.

Cheers to Happiness,

Audra

Power of Positive Thinking

In addition to the Happiness is a Choice Wednesday night Bible study, I have found a lot of positive encouragement in some very unexpected places.

Starting with a book by a Jersey Shore cast member:



Weird, I know, right? I have been extremely surprised with the good stuff in his book so far. He has some great ideas that work for him, all based around the idea that you are in control of your thinking. It's started off with listed the negative thoughts you have throughout the day and how to turn those around into postive thoughts. Also, when you get stressed just stop, close your eyes, and listen to whats going on around you. I've only had these tools under my belt for a day, but it has helped already. I always knew Vinny was my favorite guido! :)

I was also looking for a free e-mailing daily devotion for singles when I came across the one from the author of this book (which I have not read yet):

Today's devotion was all about it's all in God's timing, which is something I need to really work on embracing. I wanted to find a devotion for singles because I find a lot of others have been mixed in with the roles of being a mother and wife, and obviously I'm not there yet. I wanted a message that I would get something out of each day, and not just here and there. I look forward to these e-mails each and everyday.

Little bit of happiness: Another good night watching the softball girls mercy rule yet another team with plenty of homers. I did get pegged by a foul ball, but I was just glad it hit me instead of my friend and her kiddos in front of me! This big ole thigh can take it. :)

Daily quote: Be where you are, not where you think you should be.

Cheers to Happiness,

Audra

Preach, Mr. President, Preach!

LOVE IS LOVE.

I've been told in the past what type of person I'm EXPECTED to date/marry... but I can't imagine not being allowed to LEGALLY. 

Little bit of happiness: Yesterday I submitted my 3 party committment sheet so I could get my Starter Kit of goodies from Lemongrass Spa... and it already arrived today!! LOVE IT!

Daily quote: Her life improved dramatically when she decided to break the rules and find the beatuy where she'd beentold there was none.

Cheers to Happiness,

Audra

Application for Permission

Sharing this from a Facebook friend... haha, sadly I know many dads would do this if they didn't have to type it themselves!!

Little bit of happiness: It was great to see everyone out tonight for the Athletic Banquet. I had to read something from my head coach, and man, you would think a teacher wouldn't get nervous speaking in front of people but was I ever! Anyways, it just makes me look forward to getting another season of volleyball started!!

Daily quote: A relationship without trust is like a car without gas, you can stay in it all you want, but it won't go anywhere.

Cheers to Happiness,

Audra