Thoughts, Ideas and Wildfires

Hey, I'm still alive! I'm trying a new template as well as trying to get back to posting. Phoenix, Ian, Desert Songbird and Daddy Forever, and anyone else, can you give me feedback on how well this new background works?

Well, sort of. We just had our house painted!

We've been working on getting our books unpacked and organized. Here's a few pictures of our progress so far:

The kids have one large bookcase in each of their rooms that's mostly full. I think we'll be on the lookout for more bookshelves...

OK, I was letting my oldest look up Bionicle videos on youtube when we came across this:



Too funny!!

1. Put your entire music library on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag some people.


IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY?" YOU SAY?
Let's Go Crazy - Prince

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Ebudae - Enya

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Swords Crossed - Klaus Badelt - Pirates of the Caribbean 1

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
After the Flesh - My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult - The Crow

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Summertime Blues - Rush, Feedback

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
For What It's Worth - Rush, Feedback

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Between Sun & Moon - Rush

WHAT IS 2+2?
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Take 6

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Tractor Tippin' - Randy Newman, Cars

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Closer To The Heart - Rush, Rush In Rio

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
The Spirit of Radio - Rush, R30

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WHEN YOU GROW UP
Gaia Shekinah Nama Om (relaxation/meditation music)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Run-Around - Blues Traveler

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
The Hall of Prophecies - Nicholas Hooper, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
Koolen - Eric Serra, The Fifth Element

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
2112: Soliloquy - Rush, Different Stages Live

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Pride (In The Name of Love) - U2

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Memory - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Ol' Diamondback Sturgeon - Primus

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Distant Early Warning - Rush, Rush In Rio (ok this is kind of creepy if you know the song)

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Tao - Richard Warner

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Come On, Come On - Velvet Revolver, Fantastic 4

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
The Jellicle Ball - Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cats

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
O the Holly She Bears a Berry - The Chieftains

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
God So Loved The World - Glad

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Amaranth - Nightwish

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
In The End - Rush, All The World's A Stage

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Broken Open - Kip Winger

1. What other people think of you is none of your business.

2. Remember, faith can heal everything.

3. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

5. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful, or joyful.

6. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

7. The best is yet to come.

8. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, and show up.

9. Do the right thing!!

10. Call your family often (or email them to death!)

11. Each night before you go to bed, complete tyhe following statements: I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _______________.

12. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

13. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life, so make the most of it and enjoy the ride!