"Grace, Grace died 30 years ago..."

        Some of you might not know but KLW graduated from ECU and is now a teacher!!!  KLW teaches at a private christian school...so they do things a little differently.  KLW invited me to her class to meet her students and eat lunch with them!  The night before I was suppose to visit KLW's classroom she was giving me the run down on her students.  I asked her if she was a mean teacher or was she a cool teacher....and she said well I do have to give out alot of grace.  KLW & I both went to public school and "giving out grace" was something I had never heard of.  I said "you give out alot of....grace?"  KLW not even realizing what she had said laughed at my question and said "well you know since we are a christian school we give our students grace like God gives us grace when we sin."
      I immediately felt short-changed when I heard this grace concept.  Growing up I could have really used some grace from the parents.  Will.i.am is the principle at KLW's school and I know he didn't give me any grace growing up. 
       Later that night the family was hanging out in the den and I decided this would be a good time to ask the parents why we didn't get any grace from them growing up.

                     MAW: "Daddy, KLW told me about the concept of grace that y'all use at your school, where was our grace??!?!"

                    Will.i.am: "Grace, Grace died 30 years ago" (Christmas Vacation reference for those of you who live under a rock)

    Even though we didn't grow up receiving grace from the parents I would have to say KLW & I turned out alright....somedays





Gucci or Fucci?

Will.i.am told us not to be "tweetering" about this topic but he did not say anything about blogging!!  Will.i.am was giving the wonderful opportunity to go on a mission trip to Italy with Village Christian Academy.  The fam loaded up in the truck and drove to Village Baptist Church to drop our dad off for his trip.  On the way there our daddy asked us what we wanted him to bring us back from Italy.  Well KLW and I have never left the country so the best thing we came up with was...bread, pasta, or just a magnet.  THEN this happened.....

Will.i.am: "How about a Gucci purse?"
MAW: "Do you mean a Fucci purse?"
Will.i.am: "Gucci purses are made in Italy"
**After I picked my jaw off the floor**
MAW: "I will take a brown leather purse!"
Will.i.am: "Light brown or dark brown?"
**pinch myself to see if I am dreaming**
MAW: "either"



So here I am thinking my dad has lost his mind and I'm getting a Gucci purse!!  However, my dream was quickly shattered.  At lunch my dad was showing KLW and I some of the money that he had already converted to Euros.  I asked him how much he was planning to spend while in Italy and he said "No more than $100."  I choked on my chicken tender and was like there is no way you can buy a Gucci purse for $100 or LESS!!  He said well I guess you will be getting a Fucci.......

Sissy Ducks

I went to the Doctor today and he said I had SPRING FEVER

Hi y'all! What's up? Did you think we had forgotten about y'all!?!?  Never!  Just a quick update on life down south spring break is rapidly approaching and that is about the only thing on our mind these days!  Sitting at home---watching tv and munching off the parents for a week!! Ahh...if only it were tomorrow!

I'm sure most of you already knew this but KLW and I are sometimes called the sassy "stylish" southern sisters....when we actually wear clothes that match and shower, which sometimes doesn't happen to often! Just kidding *wink*wink*.  Soo I'm sure everyone is gearing up to pack those boring winter clothes away and pull out those spring clothes!!!  Since we know how much fashion and having the latest and greatest means to y'all here are a few links where you can buy the seasons hottest new trends AND give back!!

If you need new kicks Toms is the place to go!  With every pair of shoes purchased they donate a pair to a child in need! How cool!?!  I just bought a pair yesterday and they are super comfy and all the cool kids are wearing them!

Along with spring comes the heat and with the heat comes...smelly pig houses and smelly people.  Jimmy Belasco candles are the best way to mask those horrible smells of spring!!  When you buy a candle you can pick a charity of your choice and part of the proceeds from the sale go to that charity.  AND there is a picture of an animal in need on each package and proceeds are donated to that animal!  Super cool...I bought one for my friend last year and it smells delicious!

With the heat its important to stay hydrated so why not stay hydrated with your Sweet Sleep water bottle!?!  We all know this one is a personal favorite of mine!!

These are just a few of our personal favorite charities! There are tons of ways to donate!  Another great idea is when you are "switching out your drawers" as Cinnie Mini says donate old, but still in good condition clothes to local clothes drives!!

Happy Wednesday,
Sissy Ducks 

ps. Will.i.am leaves for Italy on Sunday...say a little prayer from him......and Italy.  I really hope he leaves his crocs at home Italy won't know what hit them.  And though some might say Will.i.am looks like an Italian stallion we all know his wardrade/map/fanny pack will have TOURIST stamped across his forehead!