Forever Flamingo take three!

I know that I have posted about the flamingos before, but as a good blogger friend I am taking on Laurie's Tag to post about where I came up with forever flamingo...

I will try to keep this brief...Once upon a time there where 4 girls that started a bible study togther to try to get to know each other better. It was a bit out of their comfort zone, but they decided why not! Only one girl had young children so meeting was easy. As time went on they had finnished two bible studies before they even knew what happend. Through those first months the girls grew closer on many levels and began to rely on each other a bit more. Following the intital bible studies more girls got in on the fun.

Then there was one special day when several girls met for "fall birthdays" at a tea room. While there one girl brought gifts bearing flamingo stickers...(Who could that have been-maybe the forever flamingo??) As they ate lunch and pondered life they started talking about the possibility of being flamingos (AKA-the YA-YAs!). Then one thing lead to another- you can read more about it here and here . Then one day one of the flmaingos flew north but promised herself and other flamingos that the "sisterhood" that was established and nurtured would never faulter! We have just been through so much in the last 6 and now close to 7 years- births, adoptions, deaths, marathons, moves, camping... AND NOTHING has changed- We are still girls that just want to have fun!!! here and here and here are just three of many examples of how things have not changed. AND...the one who flew the coop is now the Forever Flamingo!

Our next adventure is a trip to Savannah, Georgia!!! In less then a month!!! More to come on that!

Thanks for the tag Laurie!

My 25th hour of the day!

I have totally enjoyed participating in the SPTs. Ok, I know this is only my second one, but I'm still having a blast with them! If you would like to join in on the fun check out Lelly's Blog . The challenge for this Tuesday was to photograph what we would do if we had a 25th hour of the day!!! Well, If I only had another hour I would...

Get out these babies and run like the wind! Ok, maybe run OR work out. I just seem to always put this joyful aspect of my life on the "back burner". The sad thing is I love it. It gives me so much energy and makes me feel just plain good. Granted I would also love to spend a WHOLE HOUR reading, scrapbooking, sleeping...but, run is the one thing that would (for me) reap the most benefits!

What would you do if you had just one more hour in your day for just you?

Soup Swap 2008

Yes, while I was in Houston we had a Soup Swap. Holly got it all set up and we had it at Robyn's House. There also needs to be a shout out to Lelly for being the inspiration for our fun Soup Swap'n night.
We had Olive Garden Soup, Two Types of Taco Soup, Sante-Fe- Tastic Tortilla Soup, and Mexican Style Chicken Soup. The idea is to bring 6 Quarts of soup and leave with 6 different kinds of soup. So, now I have a freezer full of yummy soups!
Oh... How could I forget you MUST also tell about what makes your soup "special"! If this sounds like something you would like to try you can also check out the Original Soup Swap blog site. It was so fun and KNOW this will be an annual event in the future!

Get out there and SWAP some SOUPS!

"Houston...We have a family!"

Houston, Texas...

Ready or not here we come for a fun filled, long weekend with friends!!!!

While I am thrilled to get down there to see my friends...PACKING for a family of four, for an extended weekend is a whole other story!!! I should be packing NOW, however I think talking about it is so much better! I just get so overwhelmed by the whole process. From the pack-n-play... to the socks...to the coats...to the pillows...to the diapers (that have to be packed in the car for a quick diaper changes on the side of the road)! Whew...yes, I think I will grab a piece of cake and some sweet tea before I get started!!!

Do you procrastinate when it's time to pack? Even if you are excited about the trip?

SPT- Whats in a Name?

Ok, this is my first attempt to get in on the fun of SPT. If you would like to learn more, check it out Here .

Today's SPT was to share about the "name" of your blog ... To keep this post short my First Post describes a lot of where the name "forever flamingo" originated.



Basically, WE flamingos are a group of girls that have become the "Ya-Ya's"! Over the years (about 7 years now!)we have become the best of friends. We have been through A LOT!!! About 7 months ago (when I started this blog) we were moving from Houston to this very small little community about 6 hours away from my flamingos. Blogging was one way that I was going to let them know what I was up to while also getting to experience their day to day lives too. It has been fun. None of us have skipped a beat! I will always...FOREVER be a FLAMINGO!



Now when you are a flamingo...you have to love pink (or just have fun with the color)and you have to have flamingos all over your Laundry Room (Ok...that is the only place my adorable husband allows my obsession-Ha!).

How did you name your blog????

8 Years and Counting!

Yes, tomorrow is the BIG 8 year mark!!!! If you would like to know a bit more about our beginnings look Here . To honor our 8 year Anniversary I have come up with eight interesting facts that we have come to grips with to make this wonderful marriage work.

1. I understand the meaning of "Hunter's Widow" and I understand the fact that my husband is consumed by the outdoors from Oct. through Jan.

2. My adorable husband understands my need to "get OUT of the house!"

3. My adorable husband is a night owl and I' m a MAJOR morning person...AND we are good with that!

4. My adorable husband HATES tomatoes and most beans...Bummer! I have learned to adapt many recipes.

5. I do the small talk (or big talk-Ha!) in groups and my husband responds when he needs to.

6. I worry and think out loud...my adorable husband NOT SO MUCH!

7. I never know what is going on outside our home (you know...the "real world"), but my adorable husband tells me what I NEED to know. (this really used to bother him...)

8. We understand that we both have a lot more to learn about each other...but we have a lifetime to figure it out!

Happy Anniversary BABE!

My House!

If I could take a picture of my "sick house" that has created itself over the last week I would! However, (lucky for me) my camera is out of batteries! How does a camera run out of batteries and you don't have any more??? Easy, my house and my world has been turned upside down over the last week from our ugly guest, the FLU!!!! A little advice as I am off to take my Little Bit back to the Doctor for a possible ear infection (secondary to the FLU)...WASH YOUR HANDS and GROWL at little kids that cough on your children!