And the thunder rolls and darrell sings.

Hi all,
Well it's another rainy night in south central Alabama with the thunder rumbling in the not so far distance.I saw the lightning flash a few moments ago,so it will be here soon.Maybe it won't be too bad.I do love the rain.I went with my son this morning,or better yet,he took me to pay my telephone and light bill.He came in last night about 8 pm and just stayed the night with us.I don't get to see him all the time now and that's still strange.He is 29 but he's still my boy!
We have always been close with very few problems in between us though the years.HiS dad died when i was 5 months pregnant so he never saw his father.He is a good guy.We went by and looked at some wireless microphones this morning also.He is the singer and also plays guitar sometimes in a band here.He has been playing since he was 13.He can play dang near anything he wants too really.
His fiancee and little girl charlie Mae will be flying back from Arizona Feb 10Th,they have been visiting her family since November.We all miss them but they need that time together as well..
If you want to take a second and check out the band,It is straight jacket 4 Nixon,here is the link!If you go by let me know and what you think..
straightjacket4nixon

well i got some of my yard cleaning and pruning done!Happy happy.lol..If it were just not sooooooo wet everywhere.I live on a decline and rain water drains from the higher ground on us for days after rain.So got to where the water never dries!I won't ever get my pond hole drained enough to finish digging.Oh well...side effect of loving the rain,lol...
The kids are doing great right now they went to fun land tonight and Rita text ed me that they were on their way home now.They went to enterprise.I am glad they had a good time.
Well the lights just blinked so i better post before i loose it. ;0
Have a blessed day everyone!

God bless
Betty R~starting AGAIN

7O DEGREES and my to do list!

The sun is shining and suppose to get to 70 degrees on us today!Praise God..I am soooooooo tired of cold and dampness.I am a summer time lady and just can not adapt to this.Yuk..well i guess i can but i do not like it.;)
hOW IS YOUR WEEK GOING?mine is looking better and i have lot's of plans this week i want to accomplish.I want to get the carpet cleaned,doing it myself with the bissell quick steamer plus!Clean carpet!yea...
I have most washing done but i do want to wash and dry my sheets and comforters.I want to dust entire house and rearrange the bedrooms.I have plans for painting the kids room and my bedroom but not this week i don't think,maybe next week.I bought some new hedge trimmers and clippers yesterday ,i am ready for yard cleaning.I have let it get so bad this winter with all the yuk weather.Time to fix it up and get ready for spring!
Anyway waiting on the sun to warm up my little peice of america i have done a few giveaways i thought i'd give you a heads up on!Come along and get entered!Good luck all and have a blessed day!

thanks for stopping by and one day this week i will list new giveaways!

Betty R~sTARTING aGAIN

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latinaonamission=Week 2 of Disney Video Game Giveaways: Wizards of Waverly Place

upcoming baby week at emmysboosandrawrs with giveaway!

emmysboosandrawrs has a great giveaway -enter here
For those living in the U.S, CleanRest has very generously offered TWO of her readers the follow prize package in their choice of bedding size.
1 mattress encasement
1 box spring encasement
2 stuffed pillows
Now i don't know about you ,but i could really use this set!Good luck!ends feb 4th at noon!

while there,what ever you do don't forget to check out her upcoming baby week (february8th-14th)!will be starting soon so check it out!
www.emmysboosandrawrs.blogspot.com


emmys is also giving away a pair of uneaks shoes and socks! enter here

HotelsCombined Helping Haiti~heres what you do

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they will make a donation to one of three charities – (WWF – World Wildlife Fund, Make A Wish or World Vision).
For Twitter – Please mention “HotelsCombined.com” in the text of your tweet and the non-profit you would like the donation to go towards for a $10 donation.

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bloggers share with your readers about Hotels.com and our share about the charity program for a donation of $20,That will allow each person to give in their behalf a grand total of $35 to your charity!Come on this is something each one of us can do! I did ,now it is your turn..If you do blog abut this make sure you email charity@hotelscombined.com so they can add it to the monthly donations!
I want this to go to world vision..Now i have gave to all 2 charities this morning!
start here! HotelsCombined.4Charity on facebook=all details here

have a great day and God bless...

Betty R~Starting again

Recall button up-Children’s “Big Rex and Friends” Cloth Books Recalled

ok ..i have decided to add the recall list read to my side bar..I am just so disgusted at all these lead toys being sent over here for our babies and kids to play with!I am starting to believe they are doing this crap on purpose ..how better for another country to wipe us out than to destroy our children,our future....No i am not a weirdo!I am just looking at facts!For instance this latest case involving a child's ;;CHEW TOY,A BOOK''!For what purpose would you put a lead button to play with on a infant/toddlers book other than to poison it?????If you have a better reason i am all ears!
Just look at this...
Children’s “Big Rex and Friends” Cloth Books Recalled Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
Units: About 204,000
Sold at: Barnes & Noble, Toys “R” Us, Amazon, Borders and other bookstores and retailers nationwide from May 2004 through October 2009 for about $9.
Manufactured in: China

Hazard: A red plastic dot sewn in the book contains HIGH levels of LEAD. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.


Description: This recall involves “Big Rex and Friends” cloth books. The book has a black and white striped border with a red dinosaur on the cover. The words “Big Rex and Friends” are printed on the cover. ISBN 031249260X or 9780312492601 is printed on the back of the book.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact St. Martin’s Press at (800) 347-9411 or visit the firm’s Web site at www.priddybooks.com/recall

HERE IS ONE OF THE PAGES WITH LEAD...

PLEASE TAKE TIME AND LOOK AT THE NEW RECALL LIST BOX on om sidebar and make sure your babies are not playing with any of this or drinking out of some of them!

People what is it going to take to stop buying this crap>I know some of this junk is cheaper and easier to buy sometimes,but i would rather my kid play with a wooden toy i had to make or a rag doll instead of giving them poison!We try and protect them and we let toys slip in..Please in your spring cleaning if not before go through their toys and if you do like me,if it does not say in America,it is on the burn pile!!!If we all start buying made in America it will become cheaper and more affordable,It will also force the companies that are honest abroad to pay closer attention to what they make!OR THEY LOOSE OUR BUSSINESS@!!!!They are a lot of great mom and pop companies that are really selling great hand made toys now that are fun to play with as well as reasonable to buy..I will begin trying to post about them weekly that i find 0online.If you are a seller feel free to comment and add your link!I AM SICK OF HURTING OUR CHILDREN!!!!lets all stand together and we can and will stop it..Us blogger now have more influence than i think some of us imagine!
Thanks for stopping by and be safe!

Betty rood
nOW I DON'T KNOW

Giveaway winner and billys prayers,,

Just a quick note,i am away from the house today and will be back tomorrow...Will update then and add another giveaway!The winner of my bulb giveaway was helena!Thank you all for the entries and helena's paid off with all the extras she did!
Thanks again and all be safe..we are looking at several inches of rain coming in today,but alas,I love the rain!

God bless you all....and ....My grandson billy is having a reacurring dreAM,tHat is disturbing to him about a little friend of his getting hurt,So if you would add billys prayers for a friend to your's this would be great..let me know you are and i will let him know.This also helps him grow in faith and teaCHES Him how he should do by joining others and standing in numbers..thank you...You must remember ,my billy is only 7!!!!!He already prays for others and anmals as well...my little one is surely a special blessing....

betty r

Giveaway Update~Heirloom lily bulb's for spring~blogger giveaways also

Update:::::we hit 20 entries so now heirloom Jon quills are added to the pot as well as a few snow drop bulbs!!!who ever wins will have a great beginning to spring bulbs!!!And all are heirlooms,they will reproduce.These are from a very old stock..(my grandmas!Can't buy this stock ;) !!born 1903!) oh!and i added more spider lilies too!!!And if we hit 40 entries or better before it ends midnight the 15Th,I'll add a few more bulbs,you can share with a friend or keep for yourself! Hurry and get those entries in!!!!MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE A COMMENT FOR EACH EXTRA ENTRY!!!!!2010 gardening giveaway!

rremember to enter my giveaway and win some spider lily bulbs for your spring garden!It will be here before you know it,,enjoy and good luck!click here to enter-ends Jan 15Th


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HERE ARE A FEW MORE GIVEAWAYS TO ENTER AROUND BLOGGVILLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD LUCK
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Ten lucky Deal Seeking Mom readers will each win a $10 Pizza Hut gift card to enjoy a $10 pizza for themselves!

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dealseekingmom-Win-It Wednesday: Keurig B70 Gourmet Single-Cup Brewer ends the 14th!

dealseekingmom-she has a batch of brownies to give away!come on ,you know you want to!ends tomorrow,

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