My gorgeous boys!

I recently received FyrFlyz to review with my family.  In case you haven't heard of these, they are cool new toys that light up and are fun for the whole family.  You control them by swinging the two strings and applying tension or slacking up on the tension to create rings, figure eights, flowers and more!


My 14 year old son started playing with them right out of the package.  In just a few minutes he could already do several tricks.


My husband thought the FyrFlyz were really cool and asked to try it out.  He played with it awhile and was even able to teach my son a few new tricks he learned.  Even my 4 year old wanted to play with it.


Here is a very short video of some of the tricks my husband and son learned.



FyrFlyz can be purchased at Toys 'R Us for under $10.

Would you like to win a FyrFlyz to try out?  I have one to giveaway!  To enter this giveaway please use the easy Rafflecopter form below.  COMMENTS WILL NOT COUNT!

I was given FyrFlyz via Mom Select in association 

with FyrFlyz in exchange for an honest review. 

I hope everyone is having a blessed Sunday with their family!


At Calvary

Years I spent in vanity and pride,
Caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary.

By God’s Word at last my sin I learned;
Then I trembled at the law I’d spurned,
Till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary.


Mercy there was great, and grace was free;
Pardon there was multiplied to me;
There my burdened soul found liberty at Calvary.
Now I’ve given to Jesus everything,
Now I gladly own Him as my King,
Now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary!

Oh, the love that drew salvation’s plan!
Oh, the grace that brought it down to man!
Oh, the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary!

The winner of my Sixty Minute Shakespeare giveaway is comment #3 Vickie.  Congratulations!

This is a scan of the picture that was taken for our church directory.  I think my scanner needs cleaning, as the scan looks kinda dusty.  Love my handsome boys!  Can't believe how much they have grown!

This song is posted in Memory of all the lives lost on September 11, 2001.  I know I'll never forget where I was.  I was at work at Wachovia.  I remember listening to the radio and hearing everything that was happening live.  It really did feel like the world stopped that day.

Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or working on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?

Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out in pride for the red, white and blue
And the heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell
you the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you teaching a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?

Did you open your eyes, hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Or go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers
Did you stand in line and give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell
you the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love

And the greatest is love.
And the greatest is love.

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?

The Sixty Minute Shakespeare by Cass Foster is a series of Shakespeare classics. These books are short versions of the original plays and still include Shakespeare's poetic language.  The author includes footnotes on many pages to explain the meaning of certain words that are not used in today's world.  This helped me to read through without getting confused like I did in high school, thus making it more enjoyable.  

Price: Entire Series: $45.89; individually: $8.99

The books in this series include A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, Much Ado About Nothing, and Twelfth Night.  These books are great for the reader who doesn't have time to read the plays as a whole, or if you just want an introduction to Shakespeare.  Each book is only around 70 pages, so it's easy to digest.

Foster has included practical tips for staging, scenery, and pacing.  This makes it possible to perform the plays at home.  I think The Sixty Minute Shakespeare series is going to be a great way to introduce my 9th grader to some of Shakespeare's finest works.  He is already enjoying the intrigue of Macbeth.

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Same blankie, same thumb, lol!

The winner of my Sam's Club Giveaway as chosen by random.org is comment #15 Julie.  Congrats Julie!  Thanks to everyone who entered!