I don't care who you are or what "side" of the aisle you are for, you MUST think THIS is hilarious! It feels like a Saturday Night Live skit, but it's real life.
Did she seriously read notes written on her hand? Everytime I watch this video it just cracks me up!
*This is not a blog to open up a political debate....just simple humor! :)
Minnie really wanted the dog on the Doritos commercial during the Super Bowl. She is the only one of our dogs that ever pays attention to the TV but she's never gotten quite this excited before. I apologize for the poor video quality. I had to use my blackberry because it was the only thing close by. Ever notice you don't have a camera when you really need one?
Since I've been sick over the last few days (but am now on the mend) I have had lots of time to read! I just completed Same Kind of Different as Me which is one of the best and most touching stories I've ever read!
It is the true story of a modern-day slave who becomes homeless and meets up with a wealthy art dealer's family and is the kind of story that forces you to look at yourself. I have read it in two days because I just couldn't put it down! It's a book EVERYONE should read!
Have any of you read this?
* I read online that there are negotiations to make this book into a movie starring Samuel L. Jackson. I hope this happens so that even more people will hear this story!
I worked Monday and Tuesday but Tuesday afternoon I started feeling a little under the weather and by Wednesday I was sick...so after a trip to the doctor my week is consisting of
some meds...
of course some Chicken Noodle Soup
Back and forth between Propel and Diet Mt. Dew :)
And going back and forth between the bed and the sofa. (Yes people that's an Auburn snuggie and it's so cozy that I'm not even apologizing for it..HA)
I really thought I was going to make it through the entire winter season with no sickness but no such luck. Oh well I'll be on the mend soon! :)
I hope everyone is having a great week!
You all know by now that I'm a sucker for anything monogrammed! It may be a sickness! :) I've been looking for a cute market tote for a while now but haven't been able to find one for a decent price. Well that was until I looked at Etsy....remember I LOVE Etsy! I could look at that site all day and just drool over all of the adorable things that people make. I found a girl in Prattville, Alabama and she has some adorable items, including CUTE market totes at reasonable prices! Sweet Thangs Sewing and Sew Forth really has cute stuff at really great prices AND she's a "Bama girl! If you are looking for monogrammed things (especially for small children) check out her site! She is also very easy to work with and really fast!
Back in the Fall, Rob and I took and completed Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University at Asbury Methodist. For those of you who aren't familiar with Dave Ramsey, he is a Christian first and foremost, who is basically a financial counselor. He was a self-made millionaire in his early twenties who ended up losing everything. He created Financial Peace University to help people learn how to manage their money. When we started the classes we really weren't sure what to expect but so many people have raved about it, we thought what the heck! Wow...we had no idea what we were in for. We learned about budgets, insurance, retirement funds, etc. 
But probably the most important thing that we learned was the power of giving which is Dave Ramsey's end lesson in FPU. The ultimate goal to gain financial peace is to be completely 100% debt free, so that you are able to GIVE to people less fortunate than you. If you have ever considered attending FPU, Rob and I HIGHLY recommend it!
Yes my blog title says I love/hate Dave Ramsey. Overall, I love him. However, there are moments when I can hear his voice in my head when I'm considering buying something. So in those moments I hate him. HA! Just kidding!
This brings me to my newest challenge. Rob and I are challenging each other to go the entire month of February without spending extra money. Of course our bills will get paid, we can still buy groceries, etc. However, there can be nothing extra, which includes eating out, movies, anything that is not NEEDED! This includes not doing anything special for Valentine's Day. We will have to be creative on that day since we can't spend any money. For those of you that know me well, know this month will definitely be a challenge! But I'm determined to prove to myself (and to my husband) that I can do it! So thanks Dave Ramsey!
I'll keep you all posted on my successes from the month!
This weekend was rather quiet at the Akins' household. Friday was wet and slushy outside so we curled up on the couch and watched movies. We have had so many of these cold, wet evenings lately that I'm beginning to LOVE piling up on the couch with my dogs and my snuggie! Too cozy! Saturday night we had dinner at Surin with our friends Mark and Sharry. We hadn't seen them in a while so it was nice to catch up and as usual, the food was YUMMY! Sunday afternoon my parents came up for movie and lunch. We watched It's Complicated which is such a cute movie!
After the movie we ate lunch at Carrabba's...YUMMY! We love these types of weekends with LOTS of sleeping in!!!
