Smellyann Strikes Again

Sunday Stealing: The Meme Of Firsts

Hello, fellow thieves! Link up here if you're playing along today! ~*~*~*~*~ Sunday Stealing: Firsts First Job: I worked as a cashier at Big M Supermarket on State Fair Blvd in Baldwinsville, New York. I LOVED that job, and my... Read more →

Field Trip: Fort Running Bear Park

On Thursday, Team Odette had the pleasure of heading out eastward in Idaho, past Mountain Home where a there is a heavier military presence, to Fort Running Bear RV Park. It seemed like a cool place to visit, so I... Read more →

Saturday 9: I Will Never Let You Down

Saturday 9: I Will Never Let You Down (2017) ... because Smellyann recommended Fastball [woohoo, I'm famous!] Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. ~*~*~*~*~ 1) Fastball is a trio from Austin, Texas. Austin is the capital of Texas.... Read more →

Lavender Fields Forever

Last month, during the Young Living 2017 International Grand Convention last month, one of my very best friends, Shana, and I had the pleasure of touring the YL lavender fields. When I say it was amazing and inspiring day, consider... Read more →

Independence Day 2017

Independence Day has long been my favorite holiday. I love the coming-togetherness of Americans that day, unlike any other day which usually divides us and keeps us, at least in these latter years, at a heightened sense of all our... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: The Beginning Of Bev Meme

Morning everyone! It's 4:40 AM here in Boise, Idaho! Thought I'd get started on this meme so you all can enjoy some sillies from me for the day. Thanks to Bev Sykes for carrying on Sunday Stealing for all of... Read more →

Saturday 9: The Joker

Hey everyone! That mask freaks me out. I'm not a fan of masks. One time, in the first year of our marriage, I was pregnant with Chloë and taking a shower. Rob decided it would be a good idea to... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: Bud's Last 40 Questions

Hey, everyone! Happy Independence Day weekend! Link up here if you're playing along this weekend. Let's go! ~*~*~*~*~ Cheers to all us thieves! Sunday Stealing: Last The 40 Questions from Bud 1. My uncle once: ... took me for a... Read more →

Saturday 9: Yankee Doodle

Hey Saturday 9'ers! Link up here if you're playing along today! ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) 1) This week's song was performed by James Cagney in the famous movie of the same name. Do you plan... Read more →

Family Field Trip: Art Lesson at Young Art in Boise, Idaho

On Monday, Team Odette was invited into Young Art for a 60-minute drawing lesson, complimentary of Young Art in Boise, Idaho, and the fun and amazing manager, Shayla Putnam. [Full Disclosure: Our five-member family received the lesson for no charge,... Read more →

Saturday 9: Listen To The Music

Last week, I was out of state at a Young Living convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, so it turns out I haven't posted on this blog in 10 days. Oops! Must catch up... Join up here if you're like... Read more →

Sundays In My City: Getting Lost In Downtown Boise

Okay, so I have a two-days-late entry for this week's Sundays in my City, hosted By Claudya, but here I am better late than never! Right? Right??! Ten days after we arrived in Boise, Idaho, on March 20th, we decided... Read more →

Sundays In My City: Getting Lost In Downtown Boise

Okay, so I have a two-days-late entry for this week's Sundays in my City, hosted By Claudya, but here I am better late than never! Right? Right??! Ten days after we arrived in Boise, Idaho, on March 20th, we decided... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: The High School Questions

Welcome back! Link up here if you're playing along this weekend! ~*~*~*~*~ Cheers to all us thieves! Sunday Stealing: The High School Questions 1. Did you date someone from your school? Yep. Ben was my high school sweetheart, but we... Read more →

Saturday 9: "C" Is For Cookie

Welcome back! Link up here if you're playing along with the rest of us Saturday 9'ers this weekend! ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: C Is for Cookie Don't blame Sam. Harriet requested Cookie Monster. Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.... Read more →

Sundays In My City: Backyard Surprises

Hi again! I'm playing two weeks in a row, y'all! This must be a record for me. Link up here if you want to play along with Claudya and the rest of the SiMC gang this week!This weekend, I have... Read more →

Saturday 9: Lazy Bones

Hey, guys! Link up here if you're playing along this weekend! ~*~*~*~*~ Saturday 9: Lazy Bones (1975) Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here. 1) This song is about a guy who'd rather nap than do his chores. Are... Read more →

Sundays In My City: Field Trip To Babby Farms

Welcome back, those of you here from By Claudya's weekly carnival, Sundays in my City. I haven't been posting in a while, and now we've moved from Miami, Florida, to Boise, Idaho. Big leap of faith and huge culture shock,... Read more →

Sunday Stealing: The Procrastination Questions

Welcome back! Link up here if you're playing along with Sunday Stealing this weekend! Cheers to all us thieves! Sunday Stealing: The Procrastination Tool Questions 1. What is your favorite sit-down restaurant? I'm not very good at choosing favorites for... Read more →

Field Trip: The Peregrine Fund At The World Center For Birds Of Prey

Way back on March 20th, before Jack's 14th birthday, Team Odette was invited to visit The World Center for Birds of Prey in order to learn about the important work being done by The Peregrine Fund. I feel absolutely awful... Read more →