Well until today I really wanted one because of the longest day I have had this school year. Had a meeting at 745, then got to my room at 835, found out that I could not use my room because my new computers came today (well some of them - no not all but they did take all of my old ones...yikes!) But as always we are flexible down at the room by the bathroom. Then tonight was my third open house, so I left when it was dark and got home when it was dark tonight. But i resisted the eurge to have that diet dp...so now I have been a right at a month and I knew I could do it, now my treadmill is calling me...I am making a date to get on it for an hour tomorrow and at least 4 times a week starting ASAP!
Only one week til Fall Y'all (to take that phrase from my sister in a recent email)
Happy early Birthday to my sissy Donna, late Happy Birthday to Wayne Jr. and Melissa. And a Happy 47 years to my Mom and Day as of September 20th.
Our County Life: Becoming Parents
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
15 Days and 5 Pounds!
Okay I am very proud that I have made it now over two weeks without a carbonated drink. Yes I have had a sweat tea here and there but I drink two large cups of water during the day at work and another when I get home. Next week I am working on adding my workouts and I hope to drop more weight. I am working to make better choices and smaller portions, so more work is to come. I have two months before my 31st birthday an I hope to have dropped a total of 15 pounds by that point. (half way to my goal).
PS - we have spotted the mystery animal, we think last Friday night on the most amazing full moon. we were riding home and about to turn on our road, and if anyone knows that is in very sharp curve. well as we round the curve a mystery animal is scaling the 10 foot rock wall. I know it had a tail and the size of a large dog (but no large dog could climb that hill). So it seems that there is a large cat (like mountain like) maybe in the neighborhood. Yikes! Me and the girls are on the look out!
PS - we have spotted the mystery animal, we think last Friday night on the most amazing full moon. we were riding home and about to turn on our road, and if anyone knows that is in very sharp curve. well as we round the curve a mystery animal is scaling the 10 foot rock wall. I know it had a tail and the size of a large dog (but no large dog could climb that hill). So it seems that there is a large cat (like mountain like) maybe in the neighborhood. Yikes! Me and the girls are on the look out!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
9 Days and counting
Busy! Is the only word I can use to describe life now. School begins tomorrow but I have already been able to adjust to the drive, as other schools have opened on my battleground final approach to school just a few stoplights down. Desks have been cleaned, seating charts made, and we are ready to open the doors tomorrow morning.
I now need to iron and get ready for the morning but this is the first time I have had in 6 days to check my own email and to catch anyone reading on my no soda campaign.
I have made it now 9 days without any soda, water and some tea (every other day so not completely rid of all the bad in soda but most).
Take care everyone and Welcome back to School.
I now need to iron and get ready for the morning but this is the first time I have had in 6 days to check my own email and to catch anyone reading on my no soda campaign.
I have made it now 9 days without any soda, water and some tea (every other day so not completely rid of all the bad in soda but most).
Take care everyone and Welcome back to School.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
3 days!
I have now made it three days with out a soft drink...had the headache last night but I stayed with it and powered through! I am interested to see if I see a weight change after this week. I will be sure to post if so.
Also Happy 3rd Anniversary to Sky and Jon! Their furry babies: Cooper, Ben, and Shelby are so lucky to have such great parents!
Also Happy 3rd Anniversary to Sky and Jon! Their furry babies: Cooper, Ben, and Shelby are so lucky to have such great parents!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Stopping the Soda!
Okay so I am on day 2 of my quest to stop my intake of soft drinks...even though they are so delicious! I have a love for diet dr. pepper and diet orange drinks...hhhhmmmm so yummy! Okay so I haven't had a headache yet but I know its coming, I just have to get through it and make it. I am motivate by my nephew that has not had caffeine in any form in over 2 years; and he always makes sure to make the best choices for himself as well. So even with my second fridge full of diet mountain dews (for Robert), I am going to see if I can make it and drop those sugary pounds.
Okay we are now on the countdown to the fairs...Dixie Classic starts on Oct 1st! I am dreaming of a candy apple...but only one this year, I OD'ed on them last year like a hoarder...I learned my lesson :) But I also have to have a roasted corn cob and my fair food fantasy is complete! Yummy!
Check out some our local great fairs and festivals
Dixie Classic Fair http://www.dixieclassicfair.com/
Mayberry Days http://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/index.html
Autumn Leaves Festival http://www.autumnleavesfestival.com/
Harvest Days http://clarksvilleva.com/festivals-celebrations/harvest-days-festival/
NC State Fair http://www.ncstatefair.org/2010/index.htm
Stokes County http://www.visitstokesnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1
Okay we are now on the countdown to the fairs...Dixie Classic starts on Oct 1st! I am dreaming of a candy apple...but only one this year, I OD'ed on them last year like a hoarder...I learned my lesson :) But I also have to have a roasted corn cob and my fair food fantasy is complete! Yummy!
Check out some our local great fairs and festivals
Dixie Classic Fair http://www.dixieclassicfair.com/
Mayberry Days http://www.surryarts.org/mayberrydays/index.html
Autumn Leaves Festival http://www.autumnleavesfestival.com/
Harvest Days http://clarksvilleva.com/festivals-celebrations/harvest-days-festival/
NC State Fair http://www.ncstatefair.org/2010/index.htm
Stokes County http://www.visitstokesnc.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1
Another Mystery Beast on Taylor Road
Okay so I have been taking my summer to also enjoy all the wild life around me here in the beautiful foothills of NC. I have been watching the twins (a set of beautiful baby deer) and their mommy. They enjoy coming around the house mid morning to early afternoon...something must taste good in our backyard. Thank goodness my short dogs havent seen them to and set off my dog alarm....oh the barking!
Well there seems to be another wild animal that is un-identfied at this time that is also in the area and is making me a little nervous. It seems that something has destroyed (we are talking into pieces of metal) a down spot at the boys house. Might I say a bear or something that may be large with large teeth and claws. So we are not sure, nothing has been seen but after dark me at the girls are staying inside until we identify our mystery beast.
Well there seems to be another wild animal that is un-identfied at this time that is also in the area and is making me a little nervous. It seems that something has destroyed (we are talking into pieces of metal) a down spot at the boys house. Might I say a bear or something that may be large with large teeth and claws. So we are not sure, nothing has been seen but after dark me at the girls are staying inside until we identify our mystery beast.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Summer Days
Another summer going by too quickly!
We started our summer off with Robert's birthday and a quick trip to the beach. Then I reorganized all the closets in the house (which I am sure I will tackle again soon). July 4th came and we went to the pool with the boys and hotdogs after at our house. Then Lakefest in at my parents lake house in Clarksville, VA. We got to ride on dad's new pontoon boat and shop at the lakefest the next day (we did get rained on but it was still a great weekend. I have had a few library days with the the boys and lots of lunches. I even have them excited to go to Lowes with me - Isaac drives the cart and Jamison rides :) I have also learned that Wii Boxing is a great workout! So just a few more days left, it always goes too fast and you always think of all the things you are going to do, people you will see, but yet another summer is slipping away. My new collection item: cookbooks, I am addicted since this summer with all my trips to the library, i have checked out so many but still my favorite is Paul Dean's boys cookbook...great photos (which I need so i know what it is supposed to look like) and tastes great too. Well I have the boys today - they are still napping but will be up soon. Happy last few days of summer friends!
We started our summer off with Robert's birthday and a quick trip to the beach. Then I reorganized all the closets in the house (which I am sure I will tackle again soon). July 4th came and we went to the pool with the boys and hotdogs after at our house. Then Lakefest in at my parents lake house in Clarksville, VA. We got to ride on dad's new pontoon boat and shop at the lakefest the next day (we did get rained on but it was still a great weekend. I have had a few library days with the the boys and lots of lunches. I even have them excited to go to Lowes with me - Isaac drives the cart and Jamison rides :) I have also learned that Wii Boxing is a great workout! So just a few more days left, it always goes too fast and you always think of all the things you are going to do, people you will see, but yet another summer is slipping away. My new collection item: cookbooks, I am addicted since this summer with all my trips to the library, i have checked out so many but still my favorite is Paul Dean's boys cookbook...great photos (which I need so i know what it is supposed to look like) and tastes great too. Well I have the boys today - they are still napping but will be up soon. Happy last few days of summer friends!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Yard Work!
Today Robert had me weedeating the yard...my arms is still shaking, but I am super proud of my new skill! This will be my job as Robert mows our huge yard!
We Love Sonic!
Here is Issac with his first Sonic Slushie! We love happy hour at Sonic, half priced drinks! I am a fan of the real fruit - strawberry slush. Great summer time treat everyone!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Baby Katie is Here!
Congrats to Mary "Smiles" and Steve Lawson! Their beautiful baby girl, Katherine Elizabeth "Katie" is here! She is gorgeous! And my gracious she has so much beautiful hair! I was so excited that I got to hold her on her birthday, March 8th! Mom and Dad both looked great and were ready for their little girl to arrive right on time. God bless to the new family!
Dogs Dogs Everywhere!
Well our doggie family has been loving hanging out together lately. Enjoy the photo of Angel and Belle sharing a bed (they have 3 in the house but the both have to be together). And Brownie has finally gotten use to hanging out in his house...we had to place it on the front porch for now, I am sure it will be making it to the back porch.
Isaac's 100 Project
Anyone that knows me knows I love a project...especially when I have glitter and hot glue. Isaac had a project where he had to use 100 of something to create a project for school. We thought of mini marshmellows (which I thought would be more of) but my goodness there is at least 300 to 400 in one bag! First Isaac thought of making a snowman but after looking at how many marshmellows we had I tried to get Isaac to brainstorm some more cool ideas...then it hit me...a Krispy Kreme Doughnut - it was awesome! Robert and I helped Isaac finish and then we made a trip to KK to pick up a box to place his super cool project in! Another win for the craft box!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Our Kitchen mini-remodel
Well ever since I saw the tile add to our backsplash (which we paid extra for) I really didn't care for it. Since this past summer we looked at other alternatives that we could use instead. I looked at other tile, thought about the faux metal title sheets, but then saw a beadboard backsplash in a magazine. I then saw a do it yourself show that did one as well and I was sold. Robert found this great product made from PVC materials, no need to paint and it wipes clean, and yes I have had to do so already. Thank you Robert for all your hard work, I love it! PS - I finally finished painting the laundry room and add the Bella Mint green to the kitchen as well. My next painting project, our room and the living room...that I will wait until spring to take on :)
Smiley's Baby Shower
Saturday, January 16th Sky and I held a baby shower for Mary "Smiley". She is looking great and very excited for a baby girl to join their beautiful family! Sky is so crafty...she made the diaper cake, awesome! Such a wonderful day...yummy treats and a wonderful time to celebrate the little miracle to come :) Congratulations Lawsons!
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