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The Cutest Bib EVER!! and a new Template! and IDOL Worship!!

Ok, first I have to tell you about these adorable bibs, although they are really more like aprons. My cousin Britney makes them and I love the one I have!! My little guy is so messy and it's wonderful to have a bib that actually covers him and that he can't just pull off. Whenever he wears it, everyone Oohs and Aahs over it.

*Here is her ad and the latest fabric swatches. If you don't order at least one, you are totally missing out.




Also, I have put together a new template for you, enjoy:

Download Annie Banannie's Template 7 Here

As far as Idol Predictions go, I am predicting the bottom 2 to be:

Brooke

Jason or David A.

I am hoping that Jason goes home, but I am petrified that it will be Brooke!!

Let's Be Random Some More: Book Reviews

I have been feeling pretty crumby lately and have been hitting the books while I lounge around. Here is what I have been perusing. (One thing you probably don't know about me... I read mostly adolescent lit. I took an independent study class on it a few years back and got hooked. I haven't gotten sick of it yet. If you have any recommendations for me, I would love to hear them!)

Everything on a Waffle: Loved it!! It takes place in the Pacific Northwest, a locale near and dear to my heart. The characters are charming, the story interesting. It's believable enough to be fun and also ridiculous enough to be fun. Two enthusiastic thumbs up.

It's Like This, Cat: Also really good. It reminds me of Catcher in the Rye, although I am not EXACTLY sure why. Anyway, it's like Catcher in the Rye, for 11 or 12 year olds. A great story, told well.

The Automatic Millionaire:This book I read at the request of my mother. She has been singing the praises of David Bach's books for a month now and apparently it has changed her life. I am not extremely savvy with money, but luckily I married someone who is. This book seems to be a common sense way to get rich, by automating your savings other strategies. What I really loved was that his last chapter emphasizes tithe-paying, which I am totally a believer in. It's a great way to bless your life and others. I have also checked out his Smart Women Finish Rich but haven't gotten to it yet.

Prophecy Rock: This is a mystery and only an "ok" one. What I loved were the interesting facts and stories about the Hopi people. The characters weren't extremely developed and the surprise ending didn't quite make sense.

Let's Be Random: A Product Review for Ped Egg

My sweet hubby bought me a "Ped Egg" last weekend and gave me a wonderful pedicure. It is the only thing that has come close to sloughing off all the yucky callouses and peely parts on my feet like a professional pedicure. And it was so easy. And pretty fun.(And no, I am not getting any money from these people, I just saw their info-mercial and was curious).

We got it at Walgreens and as a person with chronically gross feet, I am loving my new soft peds. One warning: I think I may have to not slough as much next time, because when I went to the gym this week I really felt like I was about to get a blister. Those callouses must have been actually doing something. Huh? Who would have thunk?

I give this product an A.

American Idol Predictions

Bottom Three:

Kristy Lee

Ramiele (Going home)

Jason Castro (or Maybe Brooke :( )

Don't Forget that I still have two recent templates available:

Enjoy!

Freebie Template #6

Ok, I have a question for everyone. I totally want to try and call in to American Idol next Wednesday when you get to ask the judges or a contestant a question. I want to either ask David A. or Brooke a question, because they are my absolute Fav-Os. BUT, I want to know what you think I should ask!!

What should I ask Brooke or David A. on American Idol if I get the chance??!!

Download Here

Who's Going Home Tonight?

Quick, before the show...

Bottom three predictions are Syesha, Ramiele and Chikezie with Chikezie going home.

I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the program last night and think they all performed well. I especially loved that Jason C. and Brooke performed Sting songs!!

Freebie Template # 5 (for everyone, but especially for David Archuleta and Brooke White fans!)

So, I was part right and part wrong on my Idol predictions last week. I wasn't surprised that Amanda went home, only surprised that Kristy didn't. I am still totally loving David Archuleta and Brooke White, and enjoying all of the others. Looking forward to tonight's show. Does anyone know what the theme is? I hope it's Beatles again. Just kidding! HA!

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I sat down this morning and worked on this little project for you (and for me, LOL) and here it is to share!Enjoy!

Download Annie Banannie's Template #5 HERE

Quick Picks

My Idol Picks for the bottom three are:

Chikezie or Amanda
Ramiele
Kristy Lee (Going Home)

David Archuleta - "Clumsy"

Ok, this is a little bit wacky, but I was impressed with the effort it must have been to put this together!

Go David and Brooke!

Rome!? What City Do You Belong In?

You Belong in Rome

You're a big city soul with a small town heart Which is why you're attracted to the romance of Rome Strolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in hand And gorgeous Italian people - could life get any better?

What City Do You Belong In?

Rectangle Heart Template Freebie

I don't know how many people do rectangle scrapbook pages, I see the templates out there every once in a while. I made this up for a little project I was working on. It is actually 8 by 10.5. You can guess that it was a Valentines Project!! Thought that since I had it, I'd offer it up for anybody who can use it.

Hugs,

Annie

Download Link

Ok, Idol Predictions, Real Fast!!

Who will go home?
Probably Syesha.

Who should go home?
Kristy Lee or David Hernandez

Who am I totally loving?
Brooke, David Cook, Carly, Chikezie and Ramiele (She was SOOO not boring, Simon!)

Who do I still love even though he messed up the words royally?
Of course, it's our home town hero, David Archuleta!!

Don't forget you can go to my friend OWL-HAT's blog and download a printable David Archuleta rearview window hanger off of 4shared. I love mine!

So, Am I Good or What?

3 out of 4 is pretty good. Of course, I was sad to see Danny Noriega go. Did you hear that Rosie Odonell offered him a free cruise? Really! Anyway, he was so fun to watch, and I could tell that Simon thought he was a hoot, even if he didn't like the song/singing.

I am excited for Idol this week (like every week) and would love to see Brooke and David Archuleta in the finals!!

I haven't been doing much scrapping lately, but will get to it soon. I had the most FABULOUS trip to Moab and Colorado last weekend and need to get scrappin'.

*On a sidenote, I just checked my 4shared and noticed that Super Duper Grandparent Wordart has passed 1000 downloads. AWESOME!

My American Idol Predictions

I loved the shows this week. Not only am I an eighties music fanatic, but it's getting down to where there are only great singers AND great perfomers left and it's thrilling.

That said, I think that Luke Menard (too boring) and David Hernandez (good, but not as good as the others) will go home for the boys. For the girls, Kady Malloy (also boring) and Asiah Epperson (good, but not as good as the others) will go home this week.

We'll see how good my predictions are this week, I have been half right both week so far.

*I am still totally rooting for our hometown hero, David Archuleta, to go all of the way. Also, totally loving most of the girls, especially Brooke White. Danny Noriega has totally grown on me, and I hope we get to see him for at least another week or two.

Did you get your David Archuleta freebie yet?

Over at Owl-Hat you can download your very own David Archuleta rearview mirror hanger! I have mine and I hope you have yours, too.

Now, does anybody have Paula Abdul's email address so I can tell her about it?

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Orzo with caramelized onions and steamed cabbage
Tuesday: Turkey sandwiches in whole wheat pitas
Wednesday: Steak, potatoes and salad
Thursday: Turkey sandwiches in pitas, or veggie pita pizza and steamed spinach or cabbage
Friday: Cheese Blintzes, Fruit, Juice
Saturday: Leftovers or spaghettios
Sunday: Veggie omelet

Check out The Organizing Junky, home of Menu Plan Monday.

American Idol Predictions

Ok, just in time, I have my picks of who will be eliminated tonight.

Boys:Garret and Chikezie

Girls:Amy and Kady