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 !

1.31.2015

project life 2014 christmas card update.

lots of cards.

lots of photos.

lots of cutting.

lots of double sided photo cards -

a slight challenge but i just

mini stapled them into a clear 12x12 pocket

so now we can still enjoy both sides!

i'm catching up on those holiday card memories!

1.30.2015

project life 2014 update - finally!

had a chance to work on this project this afternoon.

had a chance to catch up with november and december.

todays goal was to just get all the photos and ephemera into

order and into page protectors.

very busy two months.

over 200 photos taken in two months.

21 pages added to the binder.

next weeks goal is to fill the journal cards into

all the blank pockets!

i'm catching up on all those everyday memories!

1.28.2015

colin and i just finished reading "the giver"
one of us in paperback.
one of us in ebook.
one of us had weekly online quizzes.
one of us did not.
both of us loved the book.
classic read regardless of age!

1.26.2015

weekend recap:
we took the boys to church.
we had a family brunch around the table.
we went to see 'american sniper.'
{enter pause here}
yes, it was 'r' rated.
yes, we knew that before we bought the tickets.
yes, we spoke with several people who already saw it
before making our 'colin' decision.
yes, there was a bad word or two in the movie but
remember he takes the school bus everyday.
{enter another pause here}
but this is history.
but this is real life.
but this is reality.
but this is what we don't see on tv everyday.
but this is what our men do for our freedom.
but this is why we are proud to live in this country.
but this is why we wanted the boys to see it.
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the movie theater was so silent after it ended.
the movie lived with you long after the popcorn was gone.
the movie still provides deep thoughtful questions
from the boys.
the movie was outrageously memorable.
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you can read the book here
.

1.25.2015

i remember when i actually could stay awake for 

the entire episode of saturday night live...

now i have to watch it on youtube the day later...

and laugh with my four football loving guys!

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we watched it four times.

in a row.

at laughed harder each time.

1.24.2015

the only thing better than a starbucks travel cup

filled with hot coffee at 630am is

coming home to a chilled bottle of wine and a chipotle burrito in the oven.

thanks for the thoughtful treat hon!