Jean Stockdale...

Top Ten Tuesday

Craig and I have raised and released 2 sons into the adult world. Now, married and daddy's to little boys of their own we are joyously wathcing them build their own households of faith.

On the occasion of our youngest son's birthday, I thought I would share about what I loved about getting to raise boys. Here is my Top Ten Tuesday list of things I loved about raising boys. I miss it.

1. I was the only girl in our family and I was treated like a queen.

2. Someone was always around to open a stubborn pickle jar.

3. They thought I was a great cook even if the dish was mediocre.

4. I never had to pump my own gas.

5. Our house was very loud and I like loud!

6. Bear hugs.

7. During their teenage years we spent more on groceries per month than we did on our house note.

8. We went through 7 gallons of milk a week when they were teenagers and countless boxes of Little Debbie's.

9. A lack of drama but never a lack of fun.

10. Little boys are the only thing God uses to grow men. I loved watching them grow into great and godly men.

Jason and Dawson, you were great fun to raise and a delight to know as adult men. We love you and are so proud of both of you. Blessings.

Linked to Top Ten Tuesday.

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Pictures from our recent ice storm on Jan. 30, 2010 which was followed by snow. For those of us who live in the snow, this is a rare but beautiful event.

 

Then came the snow on Feb. 8, 2010. 


   

Southern Snow.

Linked to Top Ten Tuesday and Three Or More Tuesday and A Southern Daydreamer and Post It Friday.

Top Ten Tuesday

My Randon Top Ten Facts

1. I cannot fall asleep unless all of my covers are smooth and neat.

2. I sometimes eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without bread by getting a scoop of peanut butter on the spoon and dipping it in the jelly jar. A meal on a spoon and only one utensil to wash.

3. I cannot stand to drink milk except in my coffee

4. Mexican is my favorite food.

5. I love to eat out but I don't do it often.

6. I live out so far in the country they will not deliver pizza to my house.

7. I love to label stuff.

8. My husband gave me my own remote control.

9. I love dishes.

10. Browsing through an antique/junk shop is one of my favorite things to do.

So, what are 10 Random Things about you?'

For more Top Ten Tuesday click here.

Top Ten Tuesday

Top Ten Favorite Photos:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Baby Grands

For more Top Ten Tuesdays click here.

 

10 Things Tuesday

Ten Things That Make My Life Easier

Just so you know, I don't think my life is easy! It is great fun, but it is not easy! But here are some things that help me survive this wild and crazy life I led!

1. Tivo-I love TIVO. It makes it very easy to watch what you want to watch, when you want to watch, without any commercials. I love that.

2. iPhone-Although I am not very techno-savvy I do love this phone! The more I learn about it, the more I love it. We used it while shopping in Beijing this summer. The phone has an app to translate money and Mr. Stockdale was able to negotiate without a translator, using the iPhone. It was so fun. Here is a picture of my man negotiating a fair market price on a chess set! The seller did not speak English. Mr. Stockdale did not speak Chinese! Gotta love it.

3. Aluminum pans-I love to double batch a recipe and put half in an aluminum pan with a plastic cover, label it, and stick it in the freezer. Oh my soul, I do love them.

4. Ziplock or Gladware Plastic Containeres-I love those reusable-until-you-lose-the-lid disposable plastic containers.They are the handiest little jewels.

5. Heated seats-We buy used vehicles and imagine my delight when I discovered the used car we bought had heated seats. Oh the joy!

6. Recipes on-line-When I feel the need to cook, I whip open my laptop and dial up a new recipe. They are usually posted with pictures (I am a vistual learner) and reviews. Can you ask for antyhing more?

7. Pre-packaged single serving Crystal Lite-I especially like this when I am traveling and trying to amp up my water intake. To avoid the boredom of gallons of water, I use the single serving Crystal Lite flavors to jazz up my water. Love it.

8. Camera on my iPhone-Who knew the many ways I would find to use that little camera? Recently I took a picture of a Rubbermaid container so I could match it exactly when I got to the store. Seriously?!?! Yeah baby!

9. Logos Software-I am a Bible study teacher. I write and teach Bible studies for MOMS. I write and study just about full-time and I bought this software and to say it has saved me 1000s of hours cannot be an overstatement (although I am known for them) and stacks and stacks of books! Love it. If you are a student of the Word of God-whether you teach God's Word or not, you would benefit greatly from this fabulous product. 

10. A cheap timer-I do not mutli-task well although I appreciate those who do. I have found if I set a cheap timer and then carry it around with me, it will prompt me to change laundry, check the oven, or similar tasks that may be forgotten.

For more Things That Make Life Easier click here and visit Oh Amanda! And don't forget to stop by and play 5 Things Friday with me. This week is 5 of My Favorite Things!