Wednesday, January 25, 2012

I'm Just Following the Directions

This is a picture of the window in my laundry room. The pig is a bank that holds the loose change I find. The sign, of course, is a reminder. Naturally my first thought upon entering with yet ANOTHER load of laundry is, "We could simplify things around here if people would stop wearing so many clothes! There is one thing, however, that you might not notice in this picture. Look closer...


CLOSER...
Still don't see it yet?

LOOK CLOSER...You may have to click on this picture to enlarge and see...yes, the thick layer of dust on the window sill. The offwhite window sill is practically gray. So is the pig! After all, the sign did say SIMPLIFY. I simplify by not dusting!

Somewhere, my mother is on her computer reading this, hyperventilating and is about to hop into her car, dust cloth in hand, headed to Fort Worth, thinking "Where did I go wrong?" I don't think she believes in SIMPLIFY.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

My State of the Union 2012

I read this quote on a blog today and just loved it...

“Seriously, our nation is never going to be on the same page on issues like gun control, welfare, the economy, the environment, etc. I doubt we’ll ever come to terms on tastes great or less filling and hybrids versus Hummers, and there will always be Yankees fans and Red Sox fans, and never the ‘twain shall meet. Fortunately, all it takes for us to be of one mind is some buttercream frosting.”- Jen Lancaster

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

In Love with Lime

Believe it or not, I actually had all three of these items today -- every one of them containing lime. I think the only person who might not call me crazy would be Barb!

Popcorn with Lime and Salt

Diet Coke with Lime - from Sonic

Key Lime Cupcakes
(which I made myself)

Guess What I Did Last Night?

It was only for an hour but it made me feel great! I'm hoping to get back to working on my albums a little more than I have been. Somehow I always have something else that needs my attention...imagine that. These pages are from January 2008. I hate that I'm now working 4 years out. Previously I worked about 3 years. I'm just afraid I'm going to forget everything that needs to be said!!! Maybe my blog will keep me from having problems in the future.



LEFT SIDE

 RIGHT SIDE

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Picture of the Day

This is a picture that tells a story. I guess most photos do, but this one is very sweet.  The girls came home from a basketball game and wanted to relax a bit. They sat down on the couch together. What you might not notice from a first glance are the earbuds connected to the iPod between them. They each had one side of the earbud in their ears, listening to music together. Rebecca was playing Star Wars on the Wii and Abigail was just watching, while they listened. I'm not sure of the music choice, but it must have been soothing and relaxing because Abigail just drifted away to sleep with the earbud still in her ear. When I walked by Rebecca just smiled and said, "I put the sweetie baby to sleep." I love it when everyone plays nice.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Some Favorite Things

Since it appears that I may never find time to scrapbook again (say it isn't so!) I'm going to use my blog as a place to store photos of things that I especially enjoy. Whether it's an item I use every day or something that is a special one-time-only use, I want to remember the things that made some type of impact. Here's a few of my current favorite things:


Kindle Fire - my Christmas present
I enjoy reading books in LARGE PRINT!
(Thanks to allergies and dryness my eyes often are blurry and
I have trouble seeing the small print in books.)

Isn't this the cutest little stack of chocolate bars?
(a gift from my friend, Cody)
Chocolate that is wrapped to look like little books...what's not to love?

A gift from Melissa, this beautiful amethyst and green bowl -
perfect for throwing in shiny baubles and jewelry, 
so that when I walk by it I say, "Oooo....shiny!"

Keurig - the gift that keeps on giving.
I got this last Christmas and I use it every day.
From coffee to hot tea, to hot water for oatmeal
this is one of my favorite gifts ever!

A shout-out to Barb who told me about the most delicious candle I've ever smelled in my life!
Roasted Marshmallow from Bath & Body
Yummy!

What are some of your favorite things?

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Picture of the Day

I love this picture of Abigail. I don't know why it makes me happy; it just does. I love the boots worn with the shorts. It reminds me of when she was a little girl, dressing herself ("I do it myself"). Love that girl and her sense of style.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

File This Under "What Were They Thinking?"



"The perfect shoes can change your life." - Cinderella

While I am a big fan of really pretty shoes, I'm not sure about these. My first thought was that some MAN designed these. I honestly cannot imagine anyone actually walking in these and not doing some type of damage to themselves or their body. I've thought about showing these photos to my chiropractor and getting his thoughts on what they could do to your spinal alignment. 

To be honest, I really like the color of this one.

These look like something you might see on a street corner. 
Just sayin'...

I'm thinking Diana Ross and the Supremes circa 1972?
I took these photos at Kohl's circa 2012.
(Just wanted you to have a point of reference)

Umm...cover up the heel so the woman wearing it doesn't realize the malformation of her foot?
Oh, wait...the wedge makes it more comfy. Riiiiiiight....

While these are beautiful (shiny inside!), these could probably best be used as a defensive weapon.
Say someone tries to grab your purse...I seriously think you could whip off one of these babies and do some damage. (and keep your purse if you didn't break your neck running after the guy)


And that's all for now with my edition of "What Were They Thinking?" If I get a big response to this post from all four people who read my blog, I might begin a weekly column entitled, "What Were They Thinking?" Catchy, huh?  I think this statement in my head -- a lot. Why shouldn't you benefit from my thoughts as well?

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

I Resolve...Actually, No I Don't





New Year...new goals...new resolutions? I don't think so. The obvious resolutions have been made (and broken) over and over. Let's see...


exercise more...
lose weight...
eat better...
read my Bible every day, without fail...
etc...etc...etc...


I think it was best said by Katherine on her Facebook status on January 1:


i resolve to not resolve, so that i don't set limits on the potential of the new year 


Maybe I'll "resolve" to give that attitude a try...couldn't hurt, right?

And in the process, maybe I'll exercise more...eat better...lose weight...