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Saturday, April 19, 2008

Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt -- Thirteen ... and ... NOT a meme!

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Today's theme is THIRTEEN.

I believe THIS is going to be one of the MOST fun weeks the Photo Hunt has ever had! Thirteen can be absolutely ANYthing, and I think most bloggers will be very creative with it! I'm SO excited!!!

I chose thirteen home-made plates -- and one bowl! LOL!
Daughter Krysti (who painted the bowl) works at
Paint & Pottery.
Mom & I spend a lot of time at P&P entertaining ourselves.
Mom made all the salad plates.
I made all the dinner plates.
We're not done yet
-- because this is NOT enough for my whole family.
But we're gettin' there!

A view from the other end!
I'm LOVING this set of dishes more and more as
we go along!

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And on this Saturday...
As Krysti would call it... A Survey!
"What is a meme Mom???"
(the difference between blogging and "MySpace")

[1] What's one thing that would instantly make you dislike a person?
Wow... that's harsh. I'm sure there IS something though ... I just can't think of it at the moment.

[2] What do you do when you need to relax?
Blog, read, paint, pray...

[3] Why do you think there is war in the world?
Because Satan is in the world.

[4] Do you think it's ok to sometimes tell white lies?
No, I don't think it's okay. Do I do it? Yes... occasionally I do.

[5] Do you like things in life to stay how they are or change?
This is waaaaaaaaay to general a question! SOME things I very much like to stay the same. Other things I very much need to change every now and then!

[6] If someone liked you, what would be the best way to let you know?
Write a letter to my husband ... and then run! (that's assuming it's a "male" we're talking about!) Others can just tell me!

[7] What are you listening to right now?
The country music station.

[8] If you won a lot of money on the lottery, what would you buy first?
A Cul-de-sac! The whoooole cul-de-sac! And then build 5 houses on it. One for Hubby & I, and one for each of my kids! Then the whole family would live together in the neighborhood - but not in each other's house! And we would all live happily ever after!!! (it's my DREAM!!!)

[9] Would it change your life?
Yes it would!!!

[10] What was the last thing you purchased?
Paper towels, and dishwasher soap! (whoot!)

[11] What do you do when you're stressed out?
SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM! (sometimes in my head)

[12] Would you honestly say you'd risk your life for someone else?
Absolutely!

[13] Do you believe in Aliens?
I believe that WE ... human beans... can not possibly be the ONLY toys God made to play with. I do believe there MUST be other intelligent life somewhere out there... but I really DO think He placed us far enough apart that we would NEVER find each other! It's fun to think about though...

[14] Could you forgive a boyfriend or girlfriend who physically hurt you?
Yea. Forgiving does not necessarily mean I would stay with them... but I would forgive them.

[15] What's your greatest fear in life?
Losing one of my children. I sincerely hope I am NEVER tested on this.

[16] Have you got a best friend?
I have many GOOD friends. I don't think I could pick a BEST one anymore...

[17] Are you afraid of death?
Not even a little bit! I might be afraid of the METHOD of death -- but not death!

[18] Do you think parents should stay together for the kids?
No, I don't. I think it can actually be more harmful in some situations.

[20] Can money buy happiness?
Not even! But giving it away can bring GREAT happiness!!!

[22] Are you looking forward to anything?
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow!
AND a few good weeks at the beach this summer!

[23] Write some lyrics from the song your listening to:
There's some good red wine and some brand new shoes... ... ... ... I ain't settling for anything less than everything... (song by Sugarland)

[24] Do you open up to people easily?
Do YOU read my blog regularly?

[25] Are you happy with the way you look?
Sometimes. But mostly no!

[26] Has anyone paid you a compliment today?
Yes!

[27] What do your friends call you?
LOL! I don't think I want to know!!!

[28] Has anyone upset you in the last week?
??? My mother in law LIVES with me!!!

[29] What usually causes your relationships to end?
Boredom.

[30] Are you close to your parents?
*sigh* ... no.

[31] What's the best thing about you?
I dunno... Krysti says it's that "You're the Mama!" ... but I dunno... I mean ... I'm sure everyone has a different opinion about that!

[32] The worst?
*rolls eyes* Ditto 31 ! I can think of MANY things.

[33] Do you think you would be a good parent?
Starting NOW???

[34] Are you a forgiving person?
Not right away! But eventually.

[35] What can you hear right now?
3 questions in ONE survey about "what I hear"??? Okay... in addition to the country music station that is no longer playing Sugarland, I also hear the clicking of my keyboard keys!

[36] Can you speak any other languages?
I speak "body language"!

Labels: Photo Hunt

49 comment(s):

That's a beautiful table setting! I love that!

By Maribeth, at 4/18/2008 10:01 PM

I love your 13 dishes... there is definitely talent in your family.. especially love the light house plate!! Good Post!!

By ancient one, at 4/18/2008 10:24 PM

Those are beautiful handmade bowls. Very creative. Thanks for your visit :)

By Anonymous, at 4/18/2008 10:29 PM

Those painted plates and bowl are gorgeous :) I love the setting as well, great for children parties I think.

By Napaboaniya.Elaine Ling, at 4/18/2008 10:30 PM

I love the hand painted plates and bowl. Very nice and so creative. I enjoyed reading the survey answers too. I especially liked your answer to 36. I'll have to remember that. My daughter speaks many languages and she did NOT get that gene from me. However, I'm great at body language.

By Carver, at 4/18/2008 10:31 PM

I have always admired creativity and I love how you painted those plates. So original!

By Panaderos, at 4/18/2008 10:35 PM

How neat for everyone to have their own unique plate!

By Anonymous, at 4/18/2008 11:49 PM

Wow... Melli, I love your 13 very colorful plates and bowl...they make a great conversation collection.... I am have having a hard time coming up with a subject of 13 things for today's post..Maybe in the morning my brain will think about it...thanks for sharing your fun dishes..
Love ya, Baba

By Baba, at 4/19/2008 12:18 AM

ooooooo how funky and fun. great idea for the theme.
happy weekend.

By Corey~living and loving, at 4/19/2008 12:24 AM

This is a great photo for this week's theme, very personalized indeed. Have a great weekend Melli.

By jmb, at 4/19/2008 12:37 AM

I love this table with the colorful plates !! I would sit down there right away and even eat a Hamburger, lol !! I think I should paint my yellow plates with a smile on it ! and as usual very honnest answers ! Yesterday I thought of you ! I was called as an emergency grandmother for babysitting. My son's friend's little 1 1/2 year old daughter was sick and they both work and nobody there to babysit. They thought of me ! I was very flattered and had a lot of fun with the little girl the whole day !

By Ingrid, at 4/19/2008 12:46 AM

Wow - what colourful and unique plates from which to eat. Love them.

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 1:25 AM

#22 -- any particular beach?

And I love your dishes. Designer originals. No one else in the world will have the same set.

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 1:43 AM

Very pretty home-made plates and bowl, Melli! My '13' is also up now, come visit :)

Happy Hunting!

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 2:38 AM

Your colorful dishes are so colorful and oh, so unique!! happy meals ;)

Loved reading the meme, Melli.
Happy weekend !

By MaR, at 4/19/2008 3:14 AM

What delightful tableware! Have a great weekend

By jams o donnell, at 4/19/2008 4:02 AM

Wow, it's beautiful and so full of color! :)

Great shots. When's the food gonna be ready? ;)

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 5:07 AM

what a great set, and fun entry for the theme :)

By Susan Demeter, at 4/19/2008 8:42 AM

Great idea for this word this week. I thought and thought about it and finally as always it was right in front of me..go see..smile.
I love those plates. Great idea..Your meme. Well I agree with a lot of those answers too. What is really the definition of meme anyway?

Sandy

By Ramblins of a middle-aged goddess, at 4/19/2008 8:57 AM

Absolutely LOVE your plates, Melli! They're so creative and color! Beautiful picture, too :)

By Deb @ Sugarfused, at 4/19/2008 9:14 AM

Wonderful! I think that's the cheeriest table setting I've ever seen, aside from party settings. Just beautiful!

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 9:19 AM

What a neat & creative pic for this week's theme! Love it!!!!

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 9:22 AM

Great collection - I love those plates!

By threesidesofcrazy, at 4/19/2008 9:30 AM

Oh, such a pretty table setting. I love the beautiful plates. I think it's great how your family takes time to do such lovely works of art.

By Heart of Rachel, at 4/19/2008 9:36 AM

Wow, these are very artsy plates...and they're really adding colour to the table setting.

Pearl

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 9:52 AM

I admire the great painters in your family. The 13 plates are pretty.

By JesieBlogJourney, at 4/19/2008 10:07 AM

I love the smily face plate. Almost missed the one under the bowl.

I'm not on blogger. I'm here: http://aliceaudrey.wordpress.com/2008/04/19/13-broken-bones/

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 10:23 AM

I would love to make my own plates!! Do they come out dishwasher and microwave safe?

I love seeing other people's works of art! Thanks for sharing your photos.

By Karen Coutu, at 4/19/2008 10:30 AM

Wonderfully colourful! A good idea for the theme.

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 10:41 AM

lovely table setting

By SabineM, at 4/19/2008 11:44 AM

Your plates are beautiful! Lovely to have them all different and bright.

By Dragonstar, at 4/19/2008 12:02 PM

I really like this post. Your dishes are very colorful and full of memories. Good for you.

By Jan, at 4/19/2008 12:52 PM

What lovely plates you are so talented!

By Barbara, at 4/19/2008 1:01 PM

I love your dishes. Very creative!

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 1:38 PM

That was beautiful plates you have

Will visit my 13 Thanks

By Juliana, at 4/19/2008 2:03 PM

Melli, I LOVE your dishes!! They are AWESOME!

By Jennifer, at 4/19/2008 5:51 PM

What a beautiful table, great shot and thanks for sharing. Perfect picked for the theme..
Mine is up
Every Beat Of My Heart
A Little Bit Of Everything

By Anna, at 4/19/2008 7:20 PM

What lovely dishes.

By Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs , at 4/19/2008 7:43 PM

What fun!

By Katney, at 4/19/2008 8:45 PM

I love the dishes, and if I could afford it, I'd go to our "U Paint It" once a week. It's so fun! Maybe I should start a set myself.

Interesting survey as well! ;-)

By jenny, at 4/19/2008 8:45 PM

Those are awesome!

By Rebecca (Ramblings by Reba), at 4/19/2008 9:34 PM

Hi sweetie... sorry I've been MIA these last few weeks, ok, who am I kidding, maybe 2 months now...you know, LIFE just gets in the way! lol...I have begun a volunteer job at my church...trying to take baby steps into that, leaping bounds into my faith ...with my brother so ill, I havent been around much...but now on to your Photo Hunt! I love that table cloth! How beautiful! I think my favorite plate is that light house one! But the smiley face made me grin! Between you and mom...looks like you've been very busy at th P & P! sending you love and hugs friend....thanks for visiting my son's tatoo too!

By PowersTwinB, at 4/19/2008 9:55 PM

what a colorful set up! and home-made plates? never seen one before.

happy hunting!

By Anonymous, at 4/19/2008 11:07 PM

Pretty plates and very creative!

By LivG, at 4/19/2008 11:19 PM

Whoa those are definitely some unique plates! I love it!

thanks for the visit! :D

By Yoshi, at 4/20/2008 3:49 AM

I have one!!!! I have one!!!! And it's sitting here, perched near by....and guess who made it for me?

This is awesome.
I love your style.
Sorry it took me a while to get back to you after you left your comment...the day slipped by without me getting to do much visiting of those who left comments yesterday.

[ummmmmmmmm, long post?!!! NOW who's doing large posts? roflmao]

Luvya bunches.

By Hootin Anni, at 4/20/2008 7:12 AM

Very sweet and personal plates - just gotta love 'em!!!!
Happy weekend
L

By LibertyBelle, at 4/20/2008 8:33 AM

i love your plates esp. the one with a smiley face. you're a bunch of very creative people.

By Anonymous, at 4/20/2008 9:57 AM

I absolutely love the funky plates!

By Tokenhippygirl, at 4/20/2008 6:21 PM

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Saturday Photo Scavenger Hunt -- Thirteen ... and ... NOT a meme!

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