2.23.2015

because sometimes you just have to take a picture

in the middle of the bakery section

in the grocery store.

looks like they stocked up on colins

favorite breakfast treat.

he tried talking me into buying two loaves

yesterday......

crazy little everyday memories!

2.22.2015

one chair in a box successfully built by nathan.

(after finding those directions in the bottom of the box.)

happy homework days ahead!

2.20.2015

goodbye court.

hello circle.

its official.

mom and dad have moved out !

be careful.

i hear those new neighbors are crazy !

and they have a key to your house !

2.19.2015

i just finished oprahs new book club book.

wow.

haunting. 

overwhelming.

unbelievably written.

its a love story.

its a history lesson.

its the real world at its best & at its worst.

its the good, the bad and the ugly.

its deep. its dark.

its intimate. its loving.

its all wrapped up in one book.

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i didn't actually get into it in the beginning.

but once i did, it was hard to put down.

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its book one of a trilogy.

i'm already anticipating book two.

not sure if this is a book for everyone

but oprah has already bought the rights to the movie.

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you can read chapter one online here.

you can get the readers guide here.

2.16.2015

4 loads of paintball laundry later....

just a couple more party pictures

while the yellow paint spins in the washer.

2.15.2015

paintball party fun x 9 teenagers!

lots of loads of laundry after this event.

nothing better than the sounds of boys filling the house

on a cloudy sunday afternoon !

happy party colin !

2.14.2015

can't think of a better way to spend a valentine 

saturday afternoon

in austin in february 

in shorts & flip flops

than hanging on the waterfront

at the hula hut !

break open the suntan lotion

& grab some shades -

spring is almost here!

2.13.2015

this is a true story.

colin requested a bucket of KFC 

for his special birthday dinner.

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this is a true story.

and some of my world famous 

hungry jack boxed mashed potatoes.

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this is a true story.

we had both of the above for dinner last night.

its not every night you turn 13 !

enjoy !

2.12.2015

yesterday and today.

then and now.

happy 13 smiles from ear to ear!

2.11.2015

because you can't go the store without picking

up a bag of our new favorite snack -

skinny pop popcorn !

thanks ed & erin for introducing us to this -

think of you guys every time we grab a handful !

2.10.2015

because we still play words with friends

everyday!

our second tie game ever.

its a bloggable everyday memory.

2.9.2015

historical christian fiction at its best !

loved this book and i have already

picked up another book by francine rivers at the library.

i've found a whole new category of books to explore.

2.8.2015

church. egg bake & ham brunch.

afternoon walk thru ikea &

look what steve purchased for me.

project life is now on wheels.

perfect motivator to clean out my supplies.

papa murphy & grammys finished our sunday.

how come sundays go so fast ??

2.7.2015

because this reminds me of a funny everyday

memory from years ago.

we all laugh every time we see this commercial.

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i once sang avril lavignes "complicated" song into

steves voice mail at work 

as the boys and i were driving on the youngman.

steve called me back later &

played the whole message for me to hear.

lets just say i'm not going on 'the voice'

anytime soon !! 

this commercial brings back such fond & funny memories!

2.6.2015

because friday afternoons are the perfect time

to play football in the street !

hello weekend !

2.5.2015

this is my nightstand junk drawer.
and it is overflowing to say the least.
and i'm finally ready to tackle it today.
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5 dvd movies - really?
did i think i was going to get stranded in bed for a month?
off to the dvd cupboard in the family room.
1 remote clicker for a dvd player that died long ago.
1 book light that doesn't work.
2 iphone boxes - really?
1 leopard patterned eyeglass case - hope i didn't pay for it.
off to the garbage with this pile.
jewelry - goes in the jewelry box next drawer down.
how lazy can one get?
4 blank journal books - in case i want to write a novel or two
 in the middle of the night?
well at least i have a pen in there.
2 pairs of reading glasses -
yes because one always falls off in bed - keeper.
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done.
it now sparks joy.
haha.
plus i can actually open and close the drawer.
off to find my next 'nesting' project.

2.4.2015

the IB gang presentation today 

at stony point high school.

our juniors are on their way to their senior year

already.....

2.3.2015

project life update.

still working on november and december pages.

i love just writing down all the little stories

behind the pictures.

i just love seeing the details of our daily life

in photos.

i love watching the boys grow as i 

flip the pages.

more to come soon - hopefully!

2.2.2015

just finished reading this book today.

quick, easy read.

absolutely loved the type A personality 

of the main character.....

had a couple laughs & maybe saw a little of myself in her!

2.1.2015

happy super bowl sunday !

ruffles + dip + pizza =

one game to remember !

"what were you thinking with that call!"

filled our house!

2.1.2015

getting ready for the big game tonight....

can't wait for the commercials, half time show 

and hopefully a great game till the end !