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*AMANDA* (Sweet Pea)

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About Me

Hey! I'm Amanda Leonard (maiden last name was McCracken). I grew up in Penns Grove/Carneys Point NJ, but I'm now living in Hampton/Newport News, Virginia. I am an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay Cosmetics. I couldn't have asked for a better life. Wayne and I finally got married September 17, 2005. He is still in the U.S. Air Force. Brionna is 6 yrs old and the most perfect, sweetest daughter that ever existed. Our baby boy Marcus was born Sept. 13, 2007. God has blessed us so much, in so many ways. Psalm 107:1- Oh Give Thanks unto the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever. Family is everything to me! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++ SPECIAL DATES: My Birthday is October 28th...Wayne's Birthday is October 14th...Brionna's Birthday is November 30th...Marcus' Birthday is September 13...Me & Wayne's Anniversary is September 17th ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ++++++++++++++ ABOUT ME: My middle name is Nicole * I'm of mixed racial background-Black and Italian * I take life serious, but not too serious...it's spirituality that matters most to me * My relationship with God comes first in my life * I love my husband and kids, and they're the most important people in my life * I CHOOSE my friends, and I'm picky in the process. I only have a few close friends, and I purposely keep it that way. However, I am always nice to everyone * I love humor, in all forms * Yes, I really do sing into a hairbrush when no one is watching, and even when they are! * Yes, I do sing in the shower too! * I love butterflies * If there is something I desire...I do what it takes to make it happen * Tennis is my favorite sport to play, but baseball is my fav to watch * My brothers and sister are dear to me, and I am protective of anyone who might hurt them * I write poetry often * I love the arts- singing, dancing, theater, etc * I LOVE to dance! * Shoes are my weakness!!! * It takes a lot to make me mad, but when I get to that point, there's no turning back at that moment! * I believe it's good to truly forgive, But I also believe that doesn't always mean you have to be close to that person again * football= EAGLES! baseball=PHILLIES! basketball=SIXERS!* I prefer gold over silver* I love waterfalls, and the sound they make* I like when you get that good sleep on a rainy day/night * I like my natural nails vs acrylic * I am proud of my husband and the man that he is * I'm grateful to my husband and all other soldiers who have fought for our country! * I seriously have eaten a whole watermelon in one day..several times! * I love us getting the kids ready and going to church every Sunday ("Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6) * I love Swedish Fish candy, Reeses Pieces, and snickers * I miss the good 'ol Italian subs from NJ! * I'm loyal, down-to-earth, and outgoing * Im not conceited, but I'm confident * I know that I am a child of God, so nothing anyone else says will ever hurt me * I am a mother, a wife, an aunt, a friend...I am a WOMAN *
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My Interests

Singing, Acting, Dancing, Tennis, Sunsets, Waterfalls, Shoes!!!, Butterflies, Music, Writing poetry, Shopping, Ice cream, Starbucks Frappucinos, Movies , Volunteer work, Gummi bears, Watching football-The Philly Eagles,And most of all-spending time with my husband and our 2 kids, Brionna and Marcus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'd like to meet:

God, Brian McKnight, and maybe one day my real dad....


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Music:

Music is the #1 thing I love. R & B is my favorite, Brian McKnight, Jesse Powell, Mariah Carey, Elliot Yamin, but I love all types of music...any Gospel, James Taylor, Jay-Z, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Dave Matthews, Nickelback, and especially my brother Jeff's music...

Movies:

Jayson's Lyric, The Notebook, Braveheart, The Last Castle, Fun With Dick and Jane, Gladiator, Dumb and Dumber, Pretty Woman, Wedding Crashers, White Christmas, Oklahoma! , The Pursuit of Happyness, Daddy's Girls, Gone With the Wind,Drop Dead Fred, 300

Television:

CSI, Dr. Phil, Law and Order, Supernanny, CNN, I Love Lucy,Top Chef,American Idol,The Wire,SOPRANOS!!!

Books:

The Holy Bible, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Chicken Soup For the Soul, Charlotte's Web!

Heroes:

Jesus Christ and my husband Wayne. Rosa Parks is the definition of a strong woman! Also, Martin Luther King, Jr.........."I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word." -MLK,Jr.

My Blog

I’m putting my thoughts out there...

Do u have a moment? With all of these sad stories of natural disasters....tons of tornadoes, typhoons, earthquakes....I felt the need to share some thoughts in my heart over the past week.Cant you see...
Posted by *AMANDA* (Sweet Pea) on Wed, 14 May 2008 02:33:00 PST

IN LOVING MEMORY

~In Loving Memory~ James E. Leonard, our"Poppop"  3/21/08 We love you more than words can say Our hearts were hurt with the news today. A strong-willed, funny man, who loves to sing Will now and...
Posted by *AMANDA* (Sweet Pea) on Fri, 21 Mar 2008 01:05:00 PST

The War in Iraq...think about it

Interesting...-AmandaLetter from one Angry Woman I don't know who wrote it but they should have signed it. Some powerful words. This woman should run for president. Written by a housewife from New J...
Posted by *AMANDA* (Sweet Pea) on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:50:00 PST

Cherokee Legend

Do you know the legend of the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of passage?His father takes him into the forest, blindfolds him  and leaves himalone.He is required to sit on a stump the whole night an...
Posted by *AMANDA* (Sweet Pea) on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:07:00 PST

Feeling like u lost out?

When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence..... "The will of God will never take you wher...
Posted by *AMANDA* (Sweet Pea) on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:18:00 PST

Thought I wasnt Looking-notes from a child

THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING (Written by a former child)A message every adult should read, because children are watching youand doing as&n...
Posted by *AMANDA* (Sweet Pea) on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:11:00 PST

Dont worry, God holds our future!

Just wanted to tell u something.  Don't worry, God holds our future.  We just  need to ask ourselves...Are my priorities where they should be?  If we can humble ourselves enough to...
Posted by *AMANDA* (Sweet Pea) on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:16:00 PST