Day 13- A Fictional Book

Most of the reading I do these days is to my children...so for this post, I will choose one of my favorite children's books.

"Fox in Socks' has always been one of my favorite books, and now it is one of Nora's favorite books as well. She LOVES Dr. Suess books!

It's just fun and silly. I remember, as a child, listening to the reading of this book on a record.

Day 12 - Something I am OCD About

I am most OCD about correct spelling. Especially with simple words that people always seem to mix up, such as your, you're, their, there, they're, to and too. If I get a flyer or advertisement in the mail that has spelling errors, it goes in the garbage without a second thought. It is not professional to print an ad with mistakes. There is a right way to spell and a wrong way to spell...and it's really not that difficult.

Day 11 - A Recent Picture of Me

This picture was taken in December, just before Nora and I went to the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra that was performing in Steinbach. We went last year as well, and we both really enjoyed it! I would like for this to become an annual tradition for our "Girl's Night".

Day 10 - A Picture form 10 Years ago (or more)

This picture was taken 11 and a 1/2 years ago.

Day 9 - A Photo I Took

This is one of my favorite pictures I've taken. I only got this picture because of the delay that is on my camera. I was taking pictures of Dad and Levi looking at each other...and this is the picture that was captured!

Day 8 - A Picture that Makes Me Sad

This is the house I grew up in. It sure looks a lot different now. Lewvan is now a "ghost town" of run down houses and empty lots. It took me a little while to even recognize our house when Charlotte showed me pictures from when she, Dad, Stacy and Grant went to Lewvan last year.

It's sad to see the condition the house is now in...completely unlivable. It's also sad to see that the town I called my hometown is now just a bunch of empty spaces and ugly buildings.

This little house was my home until I moved out on my own. I have so many happy memories of times spent with my family in this house and of living in Lewvan.

Day 7-A Picture that Makes Me Happy

There is something very special about watching my kids play with my parents. It is so heart-warming to see the smiles and hear the laughter. It is so amazing to be experiencing these times as a daughter and as a mother...with the parents who have raised me, and with the children whom I am raising. I'm so blessed to have such wonderful parents and also to be blessed with a daughter and a son.

Day 6 - 20 Favorite Things

Rainbows
Flowers
Chocolate
Thunderstorms
Sunshine
Big, fluffy snowflakes falling gently to the ground
My serger/sewing machine
Ribbon
Coconut Lime Verbena lotion from Bath and Body Works
Barq's Root Beer
Cozy blankets
My reclining chair
Warm pajamas that have just come out of the dryer
Hoar frost on trees
Fabric/Craft stores
Hymns
Board/Card games
Kittens
Hot chocolate
Bargains/sales

Day 5- Favorite Quote

"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." - Michelangelo

Day 4 - Favorite Book

Karen Kingsbury has become my favorite author, and this is the first book I ever read of hers. Oceans Apart was one of those "can't put it down" books. I've also really enjoyed her Baxter Family series and the 9/11 series.

Day 3 - Favorite TV Show

It has been a family tradition to watch Jeopardy, and it has become my favorite TV show. I don't watch much TV, but every evening I watch Jeopardy. It's always fun to see what I know...and to also learn new things. I decided to share the "Think Music" because it is a family challenge to see who gets Final Jeopardy.

Day 2- Favorite Movie

I would have to say "The Sound of Music" is my favourite movie. The songs are great and fun to sing along with! My kids even watched it with me the other night and they both loved it and want to watch it again! This video is of my favourite scene from the movie. Enjoy!

Day One - Favorite Song

Okay, so I haven't kept up with blogging very well...and both of my sisters started this 30 Blogging thing, so I'm going to do it as well. Please note that all of these posts will be from my (Selena's) point of view. I have no doubt that Curtis picks would be quite different! LOL!

So, today is Day 1...Favorite Song. It is sooooo hard to pick just one...I love music and singing and I have so many favorites, but if I had to choose just one it would be my favorite toe-tapping, fun, "Footloose" song that I just have to turn up the volume loud every time it comes on. Ha, ha, just ask my mom...she was in the car once with me when it came on!! Nora and Levi call it the "Sunday Shoes" song. LOL. It doesn't have any deep, meaningful message...but I like it because sometimes we all just need to have some fun, laugh, smile and not take ourselves too seriously!! So, have a listen...turn it up loud and enjoy!!