Fill In Blank Friday #21

1.   My favorite new blog of the moment is anything that is crafty.

2.   Something I am thankful for is for having a healthy and loving family.

3.  Something that made me laugh this week was Tara licking Lyric's face.

4. An item that is currently on my wish list is a new camera. Preferably a Sony. 

5.  I am excited about getting completely moved into our new apartment.

6.  If I were a color I would be a pastel color because they are cheery.

7.  My favorite way to spend a chilly fall day is by being cozied up in a blanket reading a book, playing with Lyric, and watching a movie.

Five Question Friday #21

1. What's the last thing you spent too much money on?

That would probably be my awesome, amazing, and fun boudoir photo shoot.

2. What celeb chef would you want to make you dinner?

I  don't think that he is celeb, but he was featured on Top Chef or another show of the sort. My Uncle John. 

3. Where do you hide things when visitors pop over or do you let them see the real deal?

I don't really hide anything, but if I have to hide something, it would probably go into my closet or a dresser drawer.

4. Who is your oldest living family member?

I think that would be my grama. Don't ask me how old she is because I couldn't tell ya. I usually think that she is at least three years younger than she really is.

5. What is your favorite DQ treat and/or Sonic drink combo (ie: cherry vanilla Dr. Pepper)?

My favorite DQ treat is their cookie dough blizzard. And my favorite Sonic drink is a  Cherry Limeade.

Happy Birthday Marines

   All U.S. Marines are gung-ho.  But, few can match the vision and total commitment of the famous 13th Commandant, Gen. John A. Lejeune.  In 1921 he issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, Series 1921.

   Gen. Lejeune's order summarized the history, mission, and tradition of the Corps.  It further directed that the order be read to all Marines on 10 November of each year to honor the founding of the Marine Corps.  Thereafter, 10 November became a unique day for U.S. Marines throughout the world.

   Soon, some Marine commands began to not only honor the birthday, but celebrate it.  In 1923 the Marine Barracks at Ft. Mifflin, Pennsylvania, staged a formal dance.  The Marines at the Washington Navy Yard arranged a mock battle on the parade ground.  At Quantanamo Bay, Cuba, the Marine baseball team played a Cuban team and won, 9 to 8.

   The first "formal" Birthday Ball took place on Philadelphia in 1925.  First class Marine Corps style, all the way! Guests included the Commandant, the Secretary of War (in 1925 the term "politically correct" didn't exist; it was Secretary of War, not Secretary of Defense), and a host of statesmen and elected officials.  Prior to the Ball, Gen. Lejeune unveiled a memorial plaque at Tun Tavern.  Then the entourage headed for the Benjamin Franklin Hotel and an evening of festivities and frolicking.

   Over the years the annual Birthday Ball grew and grew, taking on a life of its own.  In 1952 the Commandant, Gen. Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., formalized the cake-cutting ceremony and other traditional observances.  For example, Marine Corps policy now mandates that the first piece of cake must be presented to the oldest U.S. Marine present. The second piece goes to the youngest Marine.  Among the many such mandates is a solemn reading of the Commandant's birthday message to the Corps.

   Like the U.S. Marine Corps itself, the annual Birthday Ball has evolved from simple origins to the polished and professional  functions of today.  Nonetheless, one thing remains constant, the tenth day of November!  This unique holiday for warriors is a day of camaraderie, a day to honor Corps and Country.  Throughout the world on 10 November, U.S. Marines celebrate the birth of their Corps -- the most loyal, most feared, most revered, and most professional fighting force the world has ever known.

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My Happy List #6

Three weeks from tomorrow and I will be on a plane heading home! I have been counting down the days for the last four months! And it is finally getting closer!

I am happy that I get to go home and see...

My Grama

My Momma

My In-Laws

My Brothers and Sisters

My Two Uncles

My GodParents

A Couple of Friends from School

I am happy that we are in the process of moving into our new place this week! 

I am happy and sad that Lyric has started walking! I cannot believe it!

Hoo Are You #16

1. Do you type on a keyboard the correct way or do you peck like a cute little chick?

It depends. Usually I type on the keyboard the correct way. But there are times when I peck away like a little chick.

2. Typically how long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

It all depends on what I have planned for the day.

3. Do you prefer lip gloss or lipstick?

Lip gloss all the way!

4. Do you take clothes to the dry cleaner or wash them yourself even if they say dry clean only?

I try not to break that rule. But there have been times when I have washed something in the washer that I find out later that it wasn't supposed to be washed. 

5. Do you prefer Wal Mart or Target.

I don't have a preference. Wal Mart is closer to us than Target. But Target does have some things that are  better priced than Wal Mart.