This is my 2nd try at this post, because my youngest DS decided to hit some buttons on my keyboard as I was typing it and I lost everything in the first one…so TAKE 2!

I FINALLY got my Elliott Yamin CD last Sunday. After a whole month checking and near crying because every time I went to buy it it was sold out, I finally own it! It’s mine!!

I think I embarrassed hubby when I bought it to, but OH WELL! I made my way to the electronics section, secretly praying to God that it would be there. I looked in the New Releases and Top Hits sections and no Elliott staring back at us. Well, I wasn’t giving up, so as I had done every other time, I made my way down the alphabetized aisle to the Y’s and low and behold there he was! To my surprise there were 2 copies of the CD so I reached over (this is where hubs got about 10 shades of red I’m sure, but I wasn’t really paying attention because all my thoughts were on Elliott at the moment.) and snatched up my copy. There was a cardboard thingee behind the CD and when I grabbed it in all my excitement, I sent the cardboard piece flying out into the aisle. I just kept saying, Oh Oh Oh! and grinning from ear to ear, the biggest grin I think I’ve ever had on my face.

I have a feeling I’m going to wear this CD out, because it has been played so much. If I’m in the van, it’s in the CD player, if I’m in the house, it’s in my pc playing!

I don’t have a favorite song, they are all awesome and I’m not just saying that. But IF I HAVE to pick one I have to say that “Movin’ On” and “One Word”, You Are the One”, and “I’m the Man” are probably the best! Yes, I know that was 4, not one, but sue me, I can’t help it. This boy’s got talent and it shows in EVERY song on the CD. To quote Elliot himself “One word…AMAZING!”

The two really up beat, songs on the CD prove what Paula Abdul told Elliott on Idol, “You’re one funky white boy!” I love the hip hop feel and I was pleasantly surprised when I heard them because he does the club type songs just as well as the bluesy, soul filled ones.

Hubby likes the song “Alright” and the boys even jam to it when we’re in the van. My 19 month old has even tried to learn to snap his fingers when “Movin’ On” is playing! How cute is that? He must remember watching Idol with me in Season 5 and have his mama’s taste in music. Good Boy!

Now, I’m off to work so I can some extra money, because Elliott will be in Richmond and in Norfolk next month and I’m going to do EVERYTHING I can to be at at least one of the shows. That and I need to earn some money because I just found out there is a Elliott Yamin (2 CD Set) out that has 2 bonus tracks on it and I MUST have it!

Here’s a video of Elliott’s debut single from his album, “I’ll Wait for You!” Check it out, you’ll love it! And if you don’t, what’s wrong with you?

And here’s the words for you if you want them!

A Few weeks ago hubby got me this mug! I LOVE it and I don’t care if it’s because I have a messy kitchen or not because the point is HE THINKS I’M STILL SEXY!!!

We’ve missed the last few episodes of the show, “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader“, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy, but when we do get to see it, Jerry, Zach and I LOVE it. It’s one of the few shows that all of us sit down to watch together.

I was taking a break from work (I can’t remember the last time I did this)and decided to catch up on some Mommy Blogs, that I have neglected and so desperately missed over the past few weeks ok, so it’s months really this morning. I started over at my friend Amanda’s blog, (who by the way I’m jealous of because she is going to Hillbilly Days this weekend).

Next, I found my way to my other friend, Marie Ynami’s blog (via the link announcing she won the Mom Idol Singing Contest…congrats Marie you sound great!). I listened to Marie sing, girl if that’s how you sound PMSing, then you must sound AWESOME on a normal day!

After hearing Marie, I wanted to hear the other winners so I jumped back (thanks to that handy dandy back button) to Amanda’s blog and went through the list, but couldn’t find where the other ladies had posted their audios! Needless to say I was sad, but when I came across the 4th place winner Ruth’s blog, Patton Family Musings, I was happy again! Thank you Ruth.

I read her post about the show and I just had to know if I WAS smarter than a fifth grader! LOL…most of you will know the answer to this question I think.

Head over and find out if you have bragging rights because, unlike myself, you ARE smarter than a 11 year old!

And if at first you don’t succeed try again with this one! 2nd Chance Smarter Than a 5th Grader Quiz

Let me know how you come out! And by the way for those that must know, on the first quiz I was only 40% smarter…on the second however, which was easier and had a few of the same questions I was 80% smarter. Hey, atleast I learn from my mistakes, right? Besides, who really needs to know how many sides a trapezoid has?

Elliott in concert in Indy sportin’ a Colts Jersey

‘NUFF SAID!

I’m off to watch again. btw…this was BEFORE they won the SuperBowl so Elliott, you have my heart even more now that I know you are a Peyton Manning fan too.

Just one more thing while I’m on the topic of my favorite singer…Walmart stores in the area have been sold out of his CD since the day he released it. That was a month ago guys…COME ON, a girl needs her fix!

In honor of those who were so suddenly and tragically taken from this Earth this past Monday, today the nation mourns. To support those who lost their loved ones as well as to boost up their spirits a bit, please wear your orange and maroon today!

I was going to write a post about Monday, April 16, 2007’s horrible tragedy, but to be honest, by now I really don’t think I could say anything that hasn’t already been said and I refuse to give the shooter what he wanted by spreading the word of his heinous act, so instead I will just say that my thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Blacksburg and their friends and families! My heart goes out to each and everyone of you and may God be with you and see you through your losses. My prayers have been and will continue to be sent for you!

You are a very strong bunch, after all: YOU ARE VA TECH HOKIES!!

We will all be sporting our colors in this family and I’ll hopefully get everyone together for a pic at the same time at some point and post later!

Don’t have much time to post this morning, trying to get some work done before the boys get up for the day, but wanted to post about the Listerine Agent Cool Blue Recall. Thanks to Becky for posting this so that I could read it while I was checking email and blogs during my “wake up” cup of coffee! Yes I have to wake up before I start working, that’s just the way it goes! LOL

Zach uses this and I thought it was the coolest thing and actually worked to keep him brushing his teeth. Guess that means back to the constant reminding until he FINALLY gets it hu?

Here is the link for anyone who may have this and need to request a refund: http://www.agentcoolblue.com/. You’ll have to fill out a form and mail it in to receive your refund.

McNEIL-PPC, INC. TODAY ISSUES VOLUNTARY NATIONWIDE CONSUMER RECALL OF LISTERINE® AGENT COOL BLUE™ PLAQUE-DETECTING RINSE PRODUCTS

MORRIS PLAINS, NEW JERSEY - April 11, 2007 – McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced a voluntary nationwide consumer recall of all lots of the GLACIER MINT™ and BUBBLE BLAST™ flavors of LISTERINE® AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse after the Company determined that the preservative system is not adequate against certain microorganisms. The Company has been in full communication with the FDA regarding this issue and the decision to implement a voluntary recall. The Company is recalling all bottles of AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse, an estimated 4 million, from both retailers and consumers.

The Company conducted a thorough assessment and concluded that the risk of illness in healthy individuals following use of this product is very low. However, there could be a significant health risk to individuals with weakened or suppressed immune systems. To date, there have been no consumer adverse health events reported that are related to this issue.

The recall affects all existing bottles of AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse. Consumers should discontinue using and properly discard the product, and may obtain a full refund through calling the Company’s toll free consumer line 1-888-222-0249 and mailing in the back label, including the UPC code. Additional information can be found at the product website www.agentcoolblue.com.

Introduced in 2006, AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse tints plaque blue for better brushing. Consumers can readily distinguish this product by the cartoon character on the front of the bottle. Only AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse products are affected by this action. No other LISTERINE® branded products are affected and they remain safe and effective for use as directed.

“We have voluntarily initiated this recall of AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse because our primary concern is that consumers have complete confidence in the safety and effectiveness of our products,” said Paul Sturman, President, Consumer Healthcare North America, McNEIL-PPC, Inc. “This voluntary action is in keeping with our longstanding policy of providing timely and effective consumer information about all our products.”

AGENT COOL BLUE™ Plaque-Detecting Rinse has been sold to consumers through supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchants and other retail outlets, and is sold to dental professionals’ offices nationwide. The Company is contacting dental professionals and retailers directly as part of their recall notification process.

McNEIL-PPC, Inc. is located in Morris Plains, NJ and Fort Washington, PA.