Good Tuesday afternoon, ladies! I hope you all had a wonderful, restful Labor Day. Just this morning I sent our dear siesta mama a quick text to see if she had any plans today (we hate to double up), because low and behold, we’ve been thinking of y’all all morning and since there were no immediate blog plans, I just knew it was perfect timing to post this fun meme. She just returned this weekend from filming at Life Today, so needless to say, we’re praying up some sweet rest for her.
What is a meme you ask? A meme is simply a “concept that spreads via the Internet.” So, please know that I simply saw this on another blog and decided it was a fun post for you, our dear siestas. Although I don’t know who originally came up with it, I still have to give credit where credit is due.
A. Age: 27
B. Bed size: A queen. My long legs tend to hang off anything smaller.
C. Chore that you hate: Hanging up clothes. Not washing or ironing, but hanging them up. I loathe it. I have been known to have neat piles of folded clothes around my room because I hate doing that so much. Oh, and I also cannot stand cleaning an upright shower. I learned that last week as I almost suffocated from the fumes while trying to accomplish this task.
D. Dogs: Oh, the puppies. I’ve only “owned” those that my roommates have had. Which have been Macy, Cohen and Cupcake. Three of the most different dogs you’ll ever meet. Growing up I only had a turtle that unfortunately ran away. And by “ran away”, I mean we left him in the yard one day while cleaning out his box and a day later (he was my older brother’s turtle, don’t blame me) after Brien remembered to get him, he was nowhere in sight. Poor buddy. His name was Norm. Short for Norman.
E. Essential start to your day: Waking up. That is essential. Seriously, though? I cannot get ready without listening to worship music. Ask my roommates.
F. Favorite color: It’s constantly changing, but is currently green. Or coral. And maybe red. See, I’m very fickle with my colors.
G. Gold or Silver: Both. I used to think Gold looked terrible on my skin tone, but currently gold is the “in thing” so I own a lot of gold costume jewelry which I wear often. However, silver is my go-to choice.
H. Height: My drivers license says 5’11. So I’m going with that.
I. Instruments you play: Since my mom has been a piano teacher my entire life, I play the piano. My skill set, however, is much less than hers. She’s the best of the best. : )
J. Job title: Media Assistant and Youth Specialist. If you’re going to friend the youth, you must know the media. ; )
K. Kids: Zero. Though I’d claim many as my own.
L. Live: Texas! I’m a proud Texan through and through. First family member born and raised here.
M. Mother’s name: Kristy Kay. Love her!
N. Nicknames: The most obvious one is Lindsee Lou. (Lou is not my middle name contrary to popular belief!) Lou. Loupers. Leddy. Lindslepie. (Thank you, Grandma, for that last one.)
O. Overnight hospital stays: Besides my birth, to date, this hasn’t happened. Praise God!
P. Pet peeves: When people drive crazy. It drives me nutty. (No pun intended.)
Q. Quote from a movie: I love me some Madea lines. “Heller? How u durnin?”, “Um, ner.” ,“Halleu-yer.” So funny.
R. Right or left handed: Right hand all the way!
S. Siblings: Two brothers. One older and one younger. I’m smack dab in the middle and the only girl. It’s not the worst gig in the world.
T. Time it takes you to get ready: Um, I’m tempted to lie here. I set my alarm for about two hours before I have to be anywhere. See “W”. I hate to be rushed.
U. Ultimate Vacation: Currently, that would have to be the Seychelles. Oh, to dream.
V. Vegetable you hate: Peas. Gross.
W. What makes you run late: The fact that I am really slow at everything I do makes me late. I enjoy taking my time and hate to be rushed. Those who know me personally can testify! I even eat slow. Therefore, I seem to never give myself enough time. Other than that, probably applying my mascara. Grin.
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Do my teeth count? Oh, and I think in the third grade I had my ankle x-rayed because I sprained it in P.E. That was unfortunate since I’m not sure I actually DID anything in P.E.
Y. Yummy food that you make: Listen, I don’t want to fool you into thinking I make all sorts of yummy food. Cooking is simply not one of my gifts. (But that could also be due to my lack of trying to cook yummy food.) My roommates could testify to that. However, I can make a mean Taco Ring. And I also have mastered the art of Nutella Rice Krispie Treats. (Added: See recipe and link below.)
Z. Zoo animal: It’s been a while since I’ve taken a trip to the zoo, so this is a little tough. But, I’m gonna have to go with penguins (I mean, have you watched them walk? Or waddle, better yet?), and monkeys. I love me a cute baby monkey.
What about y’all? Choose a letter and share it with us. Y’all have a great day!
*Nutella Rice Krispie Treats (Originally taken from here.)
6 cups Rice Krispies (or 3 cups Rice Krispies and 3 cups Chocolate Puffed Rice)
1 bag (10.5-oz) miniature marshmallows
¼ cup (2 ounces) unsalted butter
generous 1 cup Nutella
Topping:
1 cup Nutella
1 1/2 cups chopped chocolate
1 Tbs trans-fat free shortening
Measure the cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Melt the marshmallows and butter together in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the Nutella and stir until combined. Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the cereal stirring well to evenly coat the cereal. Pour into the prepared pan and use a small buttered piece of waxed paper or the back of a spoon sprayed with cooking spray to press evenly into pan.
In a small sauce pan melt the remaining 1 cup of Nutella, shortening and chopped chocolate over medium/medium low heat. When the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, pour over the cereal mixture. Gently spread the chocolate topping evenly across the top of the krispies.
Allow the chocolate to set, then cut into squares, serve and enjoy!
Taco Ring Link
And lastly, but certainly not least, for those who have asked, you can find the recipe and the directions for the taco ring here. Y’all are so fun!
Z – Orangutans–love to just sit and watch them for a while. One time in New Orleans the caretaker was on the outside of the habitat throwing chilled treats in to them (looked like yogurty jello with fruit). The big male got the first one and sat down to enjoy it. He looked like he was just sitting and relaxing, but he was watching every move of the caretaker. Every time a treat was thrown he was up and running and making an interception.
T- time it takes to get ready
2 hours also! It’s not that I’m actually gettin ready the whole two hours it’s just my routine is slow & methodical & I also hate feeling rushed
Glad to know there are other “2 hour” girls :):)
You funny Lindsee. Thanks for sharing this. I love Medea too. Hellurrrr and have a great day,
love, p
P.Pet Peeve is listening to people chew loudly and smack their food.
H.9 Hospital Stays = 8 kids and one Gull Bladder removed
Q. Dumb and Dumber “Put another shrimp on the Barbie!”
So fun reading through-thanks for the post
Q: Quote from a movie: Tom Hanks in A League of Their Own
“If it wasn’t hard everyone would do it. It’s the hard that makes it great.”
I love that movie!
Mule! Nag! haha
Or when he nails Stillwell with the glove! haha
Or “There’s no crying in baseball!!!” Love that movie – stop to watch everytime I see it on TV.
Love that movie… favorite quote: “There’s not crying in baseball!”
Q. – “Get busy livin’ or get busy dyin’ “. –Shawshank Redemption
L…in edina, minnesota a suburb of the twin cities. proudly tell all these yankees that i was born and raised in fort smith, arkansas. Woo Pig Sooie!!
Ft. Smith???!!! I grew up there too. Go Grizzlies!!!
M: Mother’s name: Ann — Please pray for her today, as she’s going through a medical procedure.
Also, as requested by others, please do share your Nutella Rice Krispie Treats recipe!
Prayed for your dear mother.
Thank you so much, Sister! God is gracious, and Mom is doing well!
Q: “Buddy the Elf. What’s your favorite color?”
I love me some Elf! It might be my favorite Christmas movie. Good one.
My FAVORITE movie! I answered the phone that way once when my sister was calling. Too much fun!
X: Teeth x-rays and a chest x-ray (2x)when they thought I might have pnuemonia (I didn’t!).
Y: Yummy food – I love to cook and can make lots of yummy food. Favorites are: homemade Chex mix, black bean dip, and soft pretzels.
Z: Zoo animal… tigers! beautiful, regal, dignified
J-Job Title…Home Health Assistant..I help the elderly in their home. Keeping them as independent as possible. I love my job. They help me as much as I help them. I gain a lot of wisdom and history lessons!
Y—Chicken and dumplins dripping with golden gravy, alongside creamed potatoes, canned green beans, slaw, and hot cornbread. Followed by old-fashioned banana pudding with mile-high meringue. Or meatloaf the way Grandma taught me, along with greens and flaky homemade biscuits, and chocolate-chocolate cake. Or… (Maybe I have just identified the cause of my weight struggle. But every Southern girl knows food equals love, right?)
Wow… yum! I’m coming over for dinner! 😉
Come ahead, Wendy! There’s nothing I love better than having sweet Christian women around my table.
That is truely one of the best things of this life! I love that God made us to enjoy eachothers company! 🙂
D: dog- in honor of my sweet yellow lab Beau, which is short for Beauregard. We have to have him put down today and it’s going to be tough, but it’s time. We were told just over a year sgo that he wouldnt live more than a month son we’ve been blessed with a lot of extra time we didnt think we had. Life is just more joyful with a dog around.
Oh Rachel, I am so sorry. Praying the Lord comforts you all today. I promise you, the ladies here at LPM understand every part of this loss. Much love your way.
D: Dog – We currently have an English Cream Golden Retriever. He is the funniest dog we have ever owned. He wants to be where you are and play or watch TV. He will take a toy and just do something silly with it, like roll on the floor with it or play with two toys at a time. My husband and I just sit and laugh at him.
N – Nicknames – obvious one is KK, and Kay. When I was in elementary – high school Billy Anderson named me Sassafrass magnolia. My last name was Sasser. I hated it as a child. Sassy, Sass were shortened forms of that one.
Q- “Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it, yet” Anne of Green Gables…all time best movie ever made! Anne Shirely was my hero growing up!
Anne of Green Gables is my favoite movie too!! “Twenty pounds of brown sugar”!!
Oh my, YES, Best.Movie(s).Ever!! There are so many quotes from that movie that are great! Whenever I watch it, I can recite most of the lines. LOL. “It’s just the most tragical thing that has ever happened to me.” “Don’t you ever imagine things differently than they really are?” “Oh Marilla, how much you miss!” “Whether you know it or not, what you want is a darn good spanking!” I could go on and on! Thanks Misty for reminding me of this series of movies. I might have to pull them out and watch them again (for the hundredth time!)
Q. Quote from a movie: I soooo love Madea as well! “Jesus said ‘Peace, be still’ so I got me a piece of steel (as she loads a gun”
E-Essential start to my day, that first glorious sip of diet coke. Can’t quite function until the caffene gets into the system. I’m sure at some point I’m going to need to work on this but the Lord is working on some other areas in my life right now.
Chore: Vacuuming the stairs. Ugh! Not with the cute little portable ones. Nope, with the whole daggum 50 pound vacuum. So awkward! 🙂
Just a shout out for prayer – I am in the midst of doing In Vitro. Please pray that it would be a success, Lord willing.
Yes! Praying, believing and thanking God that He already know the names of your children and the size of your family. Much love!
Okay, I’m going to go with “B” because it gives me a chance to share that I’m so excited cause my husband and I just bought a new bed on Saturday. We are sleeping on my queen bed from 1999 (we got married in ’08) and for the past six months we wake up sore in the morning feeling like we were in a physical fight with the bed and the bed won. Since my man is 6’4 and I’m 5’8 and we are not petite in the least, someone’s always got a knee in their back… ugh… spooning is comfy and sweet, but that lasts 7.2 minutes and the rest of the night we are fighting for space, comfort and covers!
We are so stinkin’ excited for our new KING bed to be delivered, you’d think we were kids waiting for Christmas. He called me at work yesterday to tell me that he was getting excited thinking about the bed and last night we went shopping for new King-sized pillows and pillowcases, yay!
Thanks Lindsee for a fun post. I learned something new today since I had no idea wht at ‘meme’ was.
Be Blessed, Siestas! God is Awesome!
What fun! Ok, I chose four:
Dogs: We have a little white Maltese (Katy), a golden retriever (Josie) who loves her tennis balls more than even food, and a yellow lab (Jenni) who thinks she’s a wild game hunter. No kidding, she brings us all sorts of birds, bunnies, chipmunks, squirrels to the back door. She’s even killed 3 raccoons, 2 possums, and a fox! Oh, and my daughter has a hamster, Chloe Bell (who’s never gonna meet Jenni).
Job Title: taxi/shuttle bus driver, master chef/short order cook (depending on the day), housekeeper, team mom (pick your sport: volleyball, baseball, cheerleading, ballet), yearbook chairperson, photographer, chief financial officer, Christian counselor, receptionist (volunteer) at the middle school and high school, tutor (God help me with the high school homework), and lastly, physical therapist.
Quote from a Movie: “I’m your huckleberry” (can you guess the movie?)
Yummy Foods You Make: so easy! Cream Cheese Chicken — in a baking dish, mix 2 cans cream of mushroom soup with 2 blocks of softened cream cheese, salt, pepper, and onion. Place in 4-8 frozen or thawed chicken breasts and bake til done at 350. SO GOOD.
Love you all so much! 🙂
Lavonda – I’m going to try your cream cheese chicken – I’ve done it with the cans of cream of mushroom soup before, but never adding cream cheese to it! Sounds good AND easy!!! Thanks! Cheri
LOL at your movie quote. Right after Tombstone came out I set my computer to say that line everytime I turned it on. I haven’t thought of that in years. 🙂
Love you too Lavonda… 😀
But I have to say you have way too many jobs girl!
Hugs,
Adrienne
P.S. I like that movie quote too!
Lavonda, I am so going to make the chicken dish for my son and his 3 roommates thank you for sharing! Sounds easy and yummy.
The movie is “Tombstone”! Love it.
I’ve been ‘dying!’ to post this QUOTE somewhere – and my Facebook acct wouldn’t suit, so here goes:
“I am ‘burdened’- with a glorious purpose” – the Avengers
I know, I know, the Avengers, really? but God so speaks to me in the most unique & quirky ways at times (just to prove He is God 🙂 – He’ll encourage us any way He wants! Especially, if you have 3 teenagers and a husband who chooses movies like this to HAVE to sit thru! Don’t you love it? 😀
I do! I love it! I caught it when we went to see it and thought, ‘there’s a Sunday School lesson in that!’ lol Great quote! 🙂
M- mothers name Arlene. She passed away this April 12, seriously the worst day off my 60 years of life, and the best day of her 81 yrs. she is best described as a prayer warrior by everyone who knew her and I am sure she was talking about Jesus to the nurse when she suddenly went into the presence of the Lord. Love and miss her.
Sharon, touched by your sweet thoughts of your mom. Hard to lose someone so priceless to you. May you feel God’s loving hold till you two meet again!
Lindsee,
I hate to clean the shower too-so I have to ask-what kind, other than an upright shower, is there? Is there a non-upright, you know, you could kind of just spend your two prep laying down/waking up hours that way, saving time.
2012 and still no flying cars and no horizontal showers. Maybe that Bill Nye is right-where are all the engineers?ha
Angela, that’s funny! What I mean is just a shower with no bathtub. Just an upright plain ol’ shower with a glass door. I hope that makes more sense!
A: ANIMALS. i have 3. 2 cats and a dog. They are so sweet and make life much sweeter!! Glory to God for creating such interesting critters!
H: hospital stays… i have had 3 surgeries and tonight I will be going to the hospital at 6pm to have my first baby!! Been on bed rest for a month with high blood pressure so I would covet your prayers!
Z: zoo animals. All of them!! I am so amazed with Gods creation. Elephants, monkeys, gorillas,diverse,tigers, lions… how diverse and awesome is our Lord!!!
Cindy! Oh my word that’s so exciting! Praying right here right now.
Lord, we pray for a safe, smooth and healthy delivery of this precious baby that you have knitted so perfectly in Cindy’s womb. Thank you for the miracle that is life! And thank you in advance for the sheer joy this baby will bring this sweet family. We pray even now that this child would grow up to know and follow hard after you. Go before them today, Lord. You are so good. We love you! Amen.
Lindsee, Can I just say that you are an awesome pray-er. This just brought tears to my eyes! Bless you….and bless this family!
F for friend: My very best friend in the whole world for the past 30 years is Lynne Christine; same name as me and spelled the same, too. We have been through thick and thin together and I could not imagine going more than a day without speaking with her. She makes me laugh and is brutally honest. She encourages me in the Lord and I hopefully do the same for her. Praise God for girlfriends.
Z – Zoo animals. Gotta be the giraffes. How can something so ungainly move so fluidly?!? At the Colorado Springs Zoo you can feed the giraffes graham crackers. Sometimes they lick your hands while you are feeding them. It’s great.
C – chore – I used to think if I woke up after being dead in a laundrymat and my husband the change maker (before our marriage by God’s grace was saved) then I was in hell. Since then I have decided cleaning grills would be the place, especially after everyone had a feast that I was not at! So chore I dislike the most, cleaning grill. I like to clean so if it is alright with God I would like to pretend to polish the pearly gate. 🙂
D. Dog – Our pure bred 116 lb. yellow lab who is named Jack (after Laura Ingalls Wilder’s dog) Marley (after the dog in Marley and me because he’s exactly like him).
E. Essential start to my day – a STRONG cup of tea, British style with milk and sugar
F. Favorite color – RED
I. Instruments – Piano. I started taking lessons at age 7 and have been playing for 39 years.
K. Kids – 5 beautiful daughters (and two babies in heaven)
P. Pet Peeves – misspelled words anywhere, but especially in books
S. Siblings – 11 younger siblings. I am the oldest of 12 – 8 brothers and 3 sisters.
U. Ultimate Vacation – ENGLAND
V. Vegetable I hate – Brussel sprouts
Y. Yummy food – I am a really good cook, but the thing I make that brings me the most satisfaction (and the most delicious) is homemade bread. My mom developed the recipe and I’ve been making it for 32 years. It won a Grand Champion ribbon two years ago in our county fair.
The oldest of 12! Wow!
V. Veggie I hate: beets! Supposedly they’re good roasted, but I am in no hurry to spend my time or money trying!
So much fun, Lindsee! Thanks for sharing!
OK, I’ll spare you the entire alphabet which I was going to do…..but I will sort of follow the directions!
Mom’s name: Lois Mae — miss you so much Mom!
Nicknames: Sam or Sammy Kay
Siblings: 4 brothers and 2 sisters…..
Quote (not from movie but TV show): From Downton Abbey, Matthew: “I’ll still have my weekends.” Dowager Countess: “I’m sorry, but what is a weekend?” Love that show!
I’d love to answer them all but I’m going with 2:
Chore you hate: dusting!! I hate to dust. I will vacuum, clean the kitchen, bathroom and everything in between but still be able to write my name in the dust. I absolutely hate doing it!
Quote from a movie: Lindsee this is probably too old for you but it comes from “My Cousin Vinny”. “Yout? What’s a yout?” Love that movie! So funny!
I LOVE that movie and I can just see that judges face now when he said this.
Wow, Lindsee:
I was amazed at how much we have in common. Except for one thing; I love every color in the rainbow. I learned that from my twin brother years ago when I’d watch him paint, he’s a graphic designer now. My older brother is so different from the two of us, I wondered if he felt left out at times. Don’t you just love your brothers… We’re the best of friends now that we’re older! 🙂
Z – Zoo Animal – Zebra. If you can look at the stripes on a zebra and deny that God exists, I just don’t get it. One of God’s most beautiful creations.
Q. ~ from My Big Fat Greek Wedding “What you mean he. don’t. eat. no. meat. ? That’s okay, I make lamb”.
I love that one too, hilarious movie!
Posted my on my blog. This was fun!!
Favorite quote from a movie, “You is kind, You is smart, You is important.” by Abileene Clark in The Help
What makes me late? My husband from day one, I always
tell a little white lie, :), and tell him we need to leave a half hour earlier than we need to, most times we get there with a few minutes to spare not always.
I guess this is my pet peeve too! 🙂
Hehe, made me smile and laugh out lout at some. I mean whoever heard of a turtle “running away”?
I think I can understand people’s need to do everything slowly, but I have to admit that i find people’s need to be consistently late, just plain rude and inconsiderate.
I never know if I’m going to wake up with all the energy in the world, and all my wits about me…..or just feeling slow and lazy, so I set my alarm early enough for either situation. I can either lay in for a while till my head clears and I can muster up some self discipline. or i can hop up and get things done with time for precision and maybe even an extra favour for someone else. i tend to leave earlier than necesary “in case” delays like crazy traffic or forgetfulness incringe on my nice little agenda.
thanks for sharing, Lindslepie.
Y-Peach enchiladas….they are DELICIOUS! Our whole family loves them. In fact, I will be making some tomorrow to take to our “starving” daughter who is in college.
This was such a fun post. Thnak you, Lindsee.
C- Chore : matching socks. It never works out right. I just throw all the left overs in a basket until the basket is full…then I throw them away and start over.
P – Pet Peeve – People saying they have done a “360” in their lives. The math teacher in me wants to shake them and say “that means you’re going in the same direction!”
Mandy, that is hilarious! Yes! They clearly mean a “180”. Love it.
X – too many X-rays to count, but 5 this week on my knee, followed by an MRI and visit to orthopedist tomorrow. I’ve been so blessed to keep reciting James 1 and remembering the study on trials, minor though this may be, and to remember Esther and the talk on fear, which for some reason got to me in the night. I spent time in the night then praying for sweet Beth and the ministry. May you all be blessed and encouraged!
Mine is here_ http://lilmaddiesmeemaw.blogspot.com/2012/09/a-to-z-meme.html
Mine is kinda D & K : Dog ~ Pound Puppy/ Border Collie. Myra Anne. God has truly blessed us with a ‘fur-baby’ that is more human, than dog, (we think). She is definitely our baby girl! :0)
E-Essential Start to Your Day: Coffee and opening my Bible at 5:00 am. I started my quiet time almost 2 years ago and it is my FAVORITE part of the day. God always makes sure I wake up on time so I can spend my first hour awake with Him.
This is such a fun post.
D-Dog: Natty was our last dog. She died last year on her own, and that was so hard to watch. I just said, “Lord take her home.” She died in between volunteering and when I came home. I was the first one home and discovered her lying still. She brought joy into my life. And I thank the Lord for giving her to us and for making dogs so that we can enjoy them.
F-Friend: Bethany Lehman she has been there for me through thick and thin. I just think the world of her.
Q-Quote from a movie: You know, sometimes love isn’t fireworks. Sometimes, love just comes softly–Love Comes Softly
My letter is gonna HAVE to be Q!! All ONE Scene… bare with me!
Q: Quote from a movie ~ Steel Magnolias
Clairee: Here! (holding out OUISER by shoulders)
Hit this! Go ahead M’Lynn, slap her!
We’ll sell t-shirts sayin’ “I SLAPPED OUISER BOUDREAUX!” Hit her!
Ouiser, this is your chance to do something for your fellow man! Knock her lights out, M’Lynn!
M’Lynn, you just missed the chance of a lifetime! Half o’ Chiquapin Parish’d give their eye teeth to take a whack at Ouiser!
BAAA-HAHAHA!!! This movie has THE BEST One liners EVA, outside of Madea’s Family Reunion, of course! Don’t even GET me started on Madea quotes!! I was doing good to make a choice on just one scene from Steel Magnolia’s! LOL!! Hope you guys enjoy… I’m laughing so hard right now.
Hollie
I’m with you on that scene from Steel Magnolias. It makes me laugh every time 🙂
I’m going to pick two:
Q – “You are the butter on my bread, the love of my heart”. “Happy Valentine’s, sweet girl”. A quote from Julie and Julia when they were celebrating Valentine’s Day with friends, Julia Childs husband toasted Julia with that quote. How romantical can you get !
V – Italy – I was blessed to be able to go on a Mediterranean cruise with my parents in 2006. They are both 85 this year. I got to stay in the same room and everything. It was such a sweet time that I will forever remember. Got to visit so many wonderful places all over Italy.
Fun Post – Thanks !
Mine is U -Ultimate Vacation: Other than Israel which I would not consider a vacation, but an adventure! I want to visit the North Carolina Coastal communities known as the Outer Banks. I want to stay in a beach house and just take it all in. Not to mention of love that local dialect… I tend to pick up dialect’s easily so I want to go and soak it up! 🙂
I was terribly sad when my gravatar did not appear. I feel like I’ve lost my identity! 🙂 LOL! Not really… BUT!
You inspired me to do my own!
http://kristinwithani.wordpress.com/2012/09/08/abc-meme/