Think Before You INK!

Is wonderful advice especially coming from MOMS, such as the ones over at Cheaper than Therapy and The Mom Buzz. They have wonderful advice.

Here's a little story that goes along with this picture. LOL Quite funny if you ask me, but wasn't to my parents at the time.

Setting: After high school graduation, 200+ dollars in hand.

I write a note to mom and dad saying that I needed to talk them, in reality I SHOULD'VE put "need to ask you something". So Chris, now hubby, and I went out and did our thing, I can't remember what we did that day. Well we get back to the house and their are just looking at us like we just did something horrible.

Dad says "All right spit it out, how far along are you?"

"WHAT?!" "Dad I'm not pregnant. I wanted to ask you if you guys wouldn't mind me getting a tattoo."

The relief in the room was well lifted. LOL I couldn't believe that they really thought I was pregnant. HELLO I just got into Sullivan WHY would I waste all that time, effort, and money.

Anyway now it's a little joke. Needless to say they both said "sure go ahead do whatever you want to your body!!" and the next day Chris and I went to the tattoo parlor and I got that.

At first I wanted something tweety but then thought well maybe it's a bit too childish so I found that but it was green on the wall. So I asked the dude if I could have the color purple he said sure thing no problem. Took all of about 1.5hrs and 100$'s. :)

I'm ready for another to symbolize by boys, but not sure what to get. Chris is also ready for another and is also not sure what he wants to get.

Blogger Interview: Sara

Alright now that Mabels Labels contest is up and running, I give a warm welcome to Sara of Momma Findings and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over. Please grab a Pepsi, iced tea or whatever your posion is and stay awhile.


What got you interested in blogging?

I started my blog as a prayer journal of some sort. We had just recently moved from Memphis to Charlotte and I was having a hard time. I was mourning the loss of my life there with Church, Friends, and comfort. Once we arrived here it seemed so difficult to meet people, find a church, and on top of that we were having marital issues. I've always believed in Prayer, but I seemed so broken that I couldn't utter a word out of my mouth. So silently I started typing each prayer out. It then turned into Momma vents, Momma Stories, and My Sippy Cup Runneth Over was born.

Momma Findings, my review blog, started after I won my very first giveaway on Sophistishe. I browsed her reviews and thought.. "Hmm.. I think I would enjoy reviewing products." I started off with new store products and finally networked my way into others. It's been fun and I enjoy every second of it!

How long have u been blogging?
I started in December 2007

What are some of your favorite posts?

That's a hard one! I have a lot of favorites. You can say I'm my biggest fan!
No Grunting Allowed, Gym Policy - To Grunt or Not To Grunt, that is the question.
P.U. You Stink Mommy! - Nothing says it better than I love you!
Mario Kart Humility - That hurt mommies feelers but forgiveness is always the best give when an apology is said.
The Negotiator - definitely a scare but all was well in the procelain department and mommy didn't even yell. WTG MOM!

What about your favorite bloggers?

I have lots of favs, but here are a few:

Jean Stockdale- She taught a MOMS Bible Study group at Bellevue Baptist Church. The first time I attended I was hooked and immediately took to her teaching. She encourages Moms in such a way that you can't help, but WANT to be a Godly Mother and Wife. She is amazing!

Golden Goodness- Tina was my first REAL connection via Bloggy Land. She left a comment on my boring classic layout blog and when I visited her blog I saw she was hosting a giveaway for a free Blog Makeover. I won and was ECSTATIC to get to work. She redesigned my blog and that's when I realized she doesn't live far from Memphis (Where I used to live and will be moving to in October). She is a hoot and I enjoy "watching" her life as a Christian Momma to two beautiful children.

His Grace is Enough Today- JMBMommy is so encouraging as she speaks about her Walk with Christ. She is a Momma of three beautiful children, living in TX, and using her blog to share her Faith.

What's behind the name of your blog?
As a SAHM to three little ones, it's sometimes hard to see the positive side of things. Lack of sleep, whining and crying, with laundry & dishes, negativity seemed to spill out of my mouth day in and day out. This overwhelming feeling would creep up on me out of nowhere so I made a deal with myself to see all the blessing God has given me instead of all the struggles I face. My Cup Runneth Over is a saying I hear quite often, as to say my blessings are abundant, so I adjusted it to fit my Momma circumstances My Sippy Cup Runneth Over.
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What types of blogs do you like to read?
I love reading Momma blogs. It's nice to read that others go through the same struggles as mine. Christian Mom Blogs are even more fun for me to read because I share the same Faith they do and I can use every ounce of encouragement in my Walk.

Are there any posts that you HAVEN'T seen on a blog, yet? If so, what would u like to see?
Honestly? I'd like to see marriage discussed more. I know (or at least I hope) that I'm not the only one with an imperfect marriage. There are issues and struggles each couple go through and just like the Mom Blogs give me the Momma Encouragement, I think reading other Wife Matters can do the same. I used to write a Marriage Blog that was more honest than hubby liked. I discussed our trials: Infidelity, Financial Struggles, temptations, and every day life as a wife. I eventually deleted it because it was too much for my better half to read and contribute to. I sometimes wish I hadn't, but I think if more people discuss their struggles in their marriage and how they overcome those struggles through healing... It would speak to a HUGE amt of women, me including.

If they is anything else you would like to add just go ahead and do so.
I just want to add that my blog would be NOTHING if I didnt' have my sweet sweet family. My children: Zach, Abby, & Rudy. My husband of 7 years, Brian. I love you all so much and I feel so blessed to share my life with you and my Blog Readers.

SS 10.25 Edition

Trunk or Treat at the hospital just a town over. They had fun and got enough candy for awhile, but we are still gonna take them next friday. Connor is Iron Man and James is Bite Size Count. Getting Connor to say trick or treat was like pullin' teeth. LOL He'd say it but it wasn't quite loud enough for anyone to hear.

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Fx4 10.24

This was the day SOMEONE left her babies formula at my house. LOL

They had fun, I know that. Connor, the onlooking at me found and it opened it while I was either checking email, doing laundry or going potty. When I hear giggling I grab the camera! James the little one trying to figure what that stuff was; was nursing at the time and never tasted formula. So of course I also caught him licking it off of his arm.

Here's what he looked like when Connor threw it in his face. James was about 14-15months I think he might have been younger

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