Happy Thanksgiving!

Hello all, I'm a little behind on my blogging. My dad helped my brother and sister-in-law move back from Ohio, and overdid it. He ended up in the ER yesterday and after many tests, they think he has bulging discs in his back, and one possible herniated disc. He is in so much pain and is still in the hospital. They are hoping to send him home today. I am worried about him and my mom, she worries so much about everything. So, I'm a little busy! I had to do the Thanksgiving shopping for the first time on my own today and am feeling really responsible!

Please pray for him to heal and that he can come home for Thanksgiving. In the meantime, I am going to extend the Christmas Giveaway until Friday so things settle down. Please continue to enter and spread the word, and I will draw on Saturday. Hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving. I know what I'm thankful for--my family and my health. What about you?

Billy's Birthday

It's a little early, but it's Billy the Kid's birthday in about a half an hour. He would be turning 150. It's been a while since I've done a post on someone from the wild west, so it seems about time. Here is some info about the famous gunslinger:

--Billy the Kid spoke fluent Spanish.

--Billy the Kid had a crush on his Silver City grade school teacher Miss Mary Richards.

--About the age of 14-15, the Kid's first criminal offense was stealing several pounds of butter from a rancher, which he sold to a local merchant. After a tongue-lashing from the town sheriff, which did little good, the Kid along with the town troublemaker, Sombrero Jack, got involved in stealing laundry. This time the sheriff locked the young teenager up.

--Billy the Kid loved to sing. How good was he? Both George Coe and Mary Ealy (wife of Dr. Taylor Ealy) remarked that Billy the Kid had a beautiful tenor voice.

--Supposedly Billy the Kid gambled with Doc Holiday, had dinner with Jesse James, and was in a target shooting contest along with Bat Masterson.

--As of now, Billy the Kid holds the record for the most motion pictures made on an individual in film making history.

So, do you think the rumors are true, that Pat Garrett really shot Billy the Kid? Or, did he live on unknown to those around him?

*Information from aboutbillythekid.com

Posh Part II

I am so far behind on my magazines, I literally have a stack sitting on the floor looking at me. So, it's no wonder I missed my favorite fashion icon, Victoria (Posh) Beckham on the cover of November's Marie Claire. "Someone said to me once that fame is not like a jacket. You can’t put it on and then take it off. Sometimes it’s frustrating if I’m out with the kids and have to deal with the paparazzi. That comes with it though. But it was fun becoming famous. I mean, I even wanted to be one of the kids in FAME when I was growing up. To sing and dance on the top of a taxi cab in NY—I was so there. Though the posters on my wall were of Mikhail Baryshnikov because my truest dream was to be a classical dancer. I’ve been in the public eye now for about 15 or 16 years and I’m very aware that fame is not a given. I have to maintain it. It’s not just something that will always be there. But I’ve always been a worker. I’ve never expected be given anything."

Here are some photos from the shoot. Enjoy!

Oh, by the way-I am completely shocked that I have 499 followers! I am so thankful to all of you who actually care about my blog and what I write about! Let's see if I can get to 500 soon? Don't forget to enter my Christmas giveaway before Thursday!



*All images courtesy of Marie Claire Magazine

American Music Awards

I decided to watch the AMA's tonight for the first time in years. I'm not overly impressed with the music out there, but do like some of the performers, so I thought I'd share some pics of the show with you. What did you think of Taylor Swift's new do? And how about that reunion between Backstreet Boys and New Kids on the Block? Hope you all had a fabulous weekend!

Once again-don't forget to enter my Christmas Giveaway! Only 4 days left!

Happy Birthday Jodie

Today is Jodie Foster's 48th birthday. Wow. I don't often post on celebrity birthdays, but cannot believe the little girl from Taxi Driver is turning 48. I have always thought she was a brilliant actress, and my favorite of her roles in The Accused, and Stealing Home. I love the fact that she isn't typecast, and can play a variety of roles so convincingly. Here are some photos of her throughout her career. Happy Birthday Jodie!

Don't forget to enter my Christmas giveaway which ends next week!!! Happy Friday!