Monday, November 23, 2009

2nd Chance by James Patterson

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Saturday Morning I finished 2nd Chance by James Patterson.  This was a typical Patterson book, had the twist at the end that I always look forward to.  It was a good book, keep me interested the entire way thru it.



Monday, November 16, 2009

Weekend painting

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This weekend we decided to paint the kitchen and breakfast area :)  Next weekend will be the Living room ... :)


Thursday, November 12, 2009

Veterans' Day

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Hayley's school had a Veterans' Day program yesterday morning.  It was awesome, Rik went in his uniform, here are a few pictures.



Job Benefits

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A cool benefit of my job!! Upholstery swatches:)

New Job

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Well, I finally am employed again... actually have been for almost a month :)  Anyway, I work for a furniture broker.  We are a small office, family owned.  There are a total of 4 1/2 of us in the office.. it is great and I am loving it !!

I am trying to get back into a routine so I can keep the blog updated... but it's been really busy with work and the kids.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Cancer SUX !!!

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Friday night my aunt passed away !  :(  We all knew it was coming as she was very ill.  It hit me alot harder than I imagined it would.  She was such an inspiration to everyone.  She had had Breast cancer, a brain tumor. 
This weekend is her "Life Celebration".  Please keep my family in your prayers as we struggle thru this difficult time.

(left to right: Marleen, Mattie (mom), Irene (RIP))

Monday, October 26, 2009

Apologies...

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I want to apologize to all my readers (hahaha .. all 2 of you !)  I have been a bit MIA lately.  I got a job !!!  Yes, you heard that right .. I GOT A JOB !!!  It is great, it is only 15 minutes from my house, in a small office (only 4 people), and I am learning alot of new things !!!
Having started this new job, I am trying to get back into the swing of doing a few things ... blogging .. running... reading... you know, those things you take for granted really. 

I have alot of things I want to blog about, so bare with me... the next couple of days I will be posting some back dated posts. 

Monday, October 05, 2009

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

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This book was recommended by one of the ladies at the library.  I have to say I was very skeptical since it is not the type of book I normally read.  I started reading it and got to a page somewhere in the100's and had to stop and read another book.  It was just not keeping my interest.  However, I did not give up, this weekend I decided I would finish the book!!  I got a bit farther and the story really started to come alive and the book was enjoyable.  There was a little mystery in it which I liked since most books I read are Mystery.  I understand now having finished the book that the beginning, as boring to me as it was, was needed for character development.  This is a book I love to see made into a movie... it's one of those kinds of books. 

Friday, September 25, 2009

Homecoming !!!

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Well, tonight is the Homecoming game and tomorrow the dance tomorrow. I made Shelby's mum to give to his girl friend.. and before I add the picture, I thought I would give a little history on what it is.
From this site :
 What some call wacky, others call a way of life. Take the Texas  Homecoming Mum-- a symbol of Texas football and an annual rite of passage for high school ladies.

Bought by the girl's date, the mum is a mix of flowers, yards of ribbon, trinkets, charms, stuffed animals and sometimes even cow bells ... all pinned to the shirt. The mum's size has a direct relation to how much the guy likes the girl. Some mums require a lanyard around the neck to support the weight. That's a whole lotta love.



Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wordless Wednesday - Pounds lost !

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Sail by James Patterson

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I finished this book today, it didn't take me long to read it.  James Patterson is such a great author, every time I start to read one of his books I can't put them down!  And I always look forward to the twist in the end!
This book was great, just as all his book's I have read so far are great!!!

Monday, September 21, 2009

A little revamp

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Well, I spent today playing with my blog... doing a bit of redecorating ... what do ya think?

Weekend ...

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This weekend we finally had some nice weather .. by nice, I mean DRY!!!  The previous week we had 4+ inches of rain!!!  The sun is finally out!!  

Saturday... I forced the kids had family movie night.  The kids and I watched Dirty Dancing. 


Sunday ... that was yesterday, so I can remember ... lol
I took the boys to mow the 2 yards there were to mow (both being a few towns away)... and then we went and played Tennis and walked around the track.  I haven't been able to run since Thursday cause I have hurt my knees.. but I managed to walk a mile. (details at HOPEless Runner )


I guess it was a pretty boring weekend .. but I did take a few pics ...




Saturday, September 19, 2009

Honeymoon by James Patterson

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I just finished reading Honeymoon by James Patterson.  I actually only started the book last night !!  It was that good.  I couldn't put it down. It is a typical book by James Patterson as it has the surprise ending.  I loved this book !

Friday, September 18, 2009

My Crazy Morning ....

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This morning is one of those mornings I am glad I am not working !!!  Here is how it went...

6:30 am ***Alarm goes off (got to sleep in an hour cause there was no Cross Country practice today !!) Wake up Kids....

7:10am ***Realize Hayley has to leave for school in 5 minutes and she isn't downstairs yet (thinking sleeping in the hour is going to make my day nuts!)  Hollar for her to hurry up and come downstairs!!

7:18am ***Hayley leaves for school, luckily she rides her bike and not the bus!

7:25am *** Shelby tells me his GF is going to take him to band practice (which is at 8am) .. Ok, but doesn't she need to get ready for school ( school doesn't start until 8:55)  So, she decides it would be better for me to take him since she isn't dressed yet ....

7:30am ***Time to take Shelby to band practice.  Kaleb wants to go also so he can turn in his Biology project before school starts...  We stop and pick up Shelby's friend so he doesn't have to walk .. then see Kaleb's friend and pick him up... which was when Kaleb realized OPPS, he forgot his project on the couch !  Good think school doesn't start till 8:55am !!  Soo, I drop off 3 of the kids at the band hall and back home I go with Kaleb to get his project... oh yea, and I got a call on my cell phone from an 808 area code.. so I ignored it !

7:40am ***Cuss the fact that I live on the morning busy street in my neighborhood !  Kaleb jumps out and runs in the house, gets his project.. and off we go again to the school.  Get a Text from Shelby that the Cross Country meet for tomorrow is cancelled due to the hosting school got 11 in. of rain and the course is flooded .. and they are having a swim meet instead ... (hmm, is he serious??)

8:00am *** back home .. decide to look up here the 808 area code is from .. .Hawaii .. ut oh Rik is in Hawaii .. I start to worry thinking something is wrong...

8:04am ** Text Shelby to ask if he is giving blood at school today.. cause I am sure he would need parental permission -- he doesn't know yet ...

8:30am *** call comes on home phone from 808 area code ... it's Rik !  He needs to know the population of our little town... which leads to me having to call the Fire station (he is a volunteer firemen and I know the AA)

8:32am *** phone beeps while I am talking to Rik .. so I better answer .. it is Hayley ... she needs to me to email her Power Point pres. to her teacher. (forgot to put it on a thumb drive for her this morning cause we were running late!)

8:34am *** Shelby calls, needs me to come back to the school and sign the form... he thinks ... he says he will call back

8:44am *** Shelby's girlfriend calls and asks if I can come sign his form, she has it and will bring it out to me to sign (good thing cause I haven't had a shower and don't have a bra on !)

8:46am *** Go BACK to the school to sign form .. also confirm with Shelby's GF about the XC meet.. which is canceled... back home I go !!

If I would have had a job .. I wouldn't not have been able to do anything but drop them off at school the first time !!  Too bad I don't get paid to run around for them!!!




Thursday, September 17, 2009

Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells

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This book was great!  I have read the entire Twilight series and this book seems more like a grown up vampire book.  The author gives alot of background about vampires and there are other "creatures".
I learned about this book from a previous coworker, the author is a relative of her.  She has a blog.. Jaye Wells  She is working on another book, The Mage in Black!  I can't wait till it comes out.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

TV Overload? or TV Heaven?

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This week and next week it seems like my DVR is working overtime with all the new shows.  I can't wait to watch them all... it seems like it is going to be a good season with some good shows !
Here is a collage of all the shows I plan on watching...


First 5k !!

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So, this morning I registered for my first 5k !!!  It is Nov. 21st.  I am excited, but a little scared.  Right now I am fighting knee pain, if it continues tomorrow... I will make a Dr. Appt.


Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Loose ...

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My shorts are LOOSE!!!! I am soo excited!!! I actually checked the scale and I have lost 2 lbs !!!!  This is a good motivator !!!
I have ran 10 days ... I am trying to eat better and keep track of my calories ... I downloaded an App for my iphone called Lose It .. it helps you keep track of your calories.. and best of all IT'S FREE !!! 
 

Monday, September 14, 2009

Menu Plan Monday 9-14

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Monday - (Fireman meeting)

  • YOYO (Your on your own)
Tuesday - (Drumline practice)
  • Tacos
Wednesday
  • Baked Tilapia
  • Carrots
  • Egg noodles
Thursday
  • Spaghetti
  • Meatballs
  • French Toast
  • Salad
Friday (Kids have friends over)
  • Pizza
Saturday (Cross Country Meet)
  • Chicken Pot Pie
  • Spinach salad
  • Dump cake
Sunday
  • Italian Chicken
  • Angel hair pasta
  • broccoli

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