Author Archives: Lysha

About Lysha

(Lee-sha) :: TXinAL :: Auburn :: blogger/foodie/photographer/traveler/former teacher::fueled by Chips & Salsa & Reality TV::saved by the Grace of God.

Week 49:2023

By | December 14, 2023

Here we are for another highlight post for week Dec. 4-10 2023 Old couches New couches…They very much look the same, but they are different brands. We’re just happy to have firmer couches that aren’t so dilapidated. We got our yard smoothed out and resodded. To God be the Glory! What a beautiful sunset I… Read More »

Week 48:2023

By | December 8, 2023

Another week down (Nov. 27-Dec 3, 2023) and how are we so close to the end of the year?!?!? This is not deja vu or a picture from a month ago. Yes, we had to have more of our yard dug up…luckily only dirt this time and not driveway. Our water main had a leak… Read More »

New York 2023: Day 10

By | December 6, 2023

I feel like I’m in a mad dash to get so much done before Christmas…actually the week before Christmas! Anyone else feeling the same way? Anyway, here we are for another cruise/NYC post. If you missed the other posts from this trip you can look here>>>New York 2023 Trip. So on Day 10, it was… Read More »

Monthly Digest – November 2023

By | November 30, 2023

LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 44 Week 45-46 Week 47 Loving the cooler weather. Happy for this time of year…I guess. More on that below… Excited to go on our cruise in December! Reminiscing This is the time of year to think back to previous Thanksgivings and Christmases. Social… Read More »

Week 47:2023 (Thanksgiving Week)

By | November 28, 2023

Here we are for our weekly highlights for Thanksgiving Week (Nov 20-26, 2023). Basketball game with Rob. Got to see one of my student workers dance during a timeout as she is a Tiger Paw. Thanksgiving Day Snacks to get us by till dinner. What a spread! My kids and their other halves and their… Read More »

Week 45-46:2023

By | November 20, 2023

Here we are for my weekly rundown of Week 45 & 46 (Nov 6-12 & 13-19, 2023) Got all my pottery back I worked an Walk to Emmaus Christian retreat over that weekend. When I got back on Saturday, even though I was exhausted, we went to Piccolo to watch our friend, Matthew Kaminski (Atlanta… Read More »

New York 2023:Day 8

By | November 16, 2023

Here we are for another cruise post. Today I’m sharing about our day in Bermuda. If you missed the other posts from this trip you can look here>>>New York 2023 Trip. We got up early and packed for our day out. Then went to eat breakfast as the ship finished pulling in to port. It… Read More »

Tips If You’re Someone Who Enjoys Traveling

By | November 12, 2023

Traveling more often is one way to see the world and have new adventures. You may be hesitant to get away because you know it can be stressful. If you plan ahead and are organized then it can be less hectic for you to take a trip. Here you can review some tips if you’re… Read More »

Week 44:2023

By | November 6, 2023

Here we are for another weekly highlights for Week 44 – Oct. 30-Nov 5, 2023 With Rob being out of town I got a lot done. I organized our extra closet in our bedroom. Before: After: My current favorite candle I sat down the other day and felt something on my arm and ended up… Read More »

How to Involve the Kids in Thanksgiving

By | November 6, 2023

Thanksgiving will be here before you know it and it feels like the year itself has gone so quickly. One minute it’s Easter and the next you’re planning your pumpkin pie and where to buy the best pecan pie for your Thanksgiving dessert. Getting into the spirit of the festive season is easy when you… Read More »

Week 43:2023

By | November 3, 2023

Week 43…(Oct. 23-29, 2023) Just a few highlights from last week to share… Work share board – A coworker of mine puts a new theme for anyone in our department to add to. Last week, we “Added a Cat.” Here’s mine: Friday on the way home, I saw these guys flying overhead, which was a… Read More »

Monthly Digest – October 2023

By | November 1, 2023

Happy November!! These months just continue to fly by. LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 39 Week 40 & 41 Week 42 Loving I am loving my slipper house shoes. I got these a few months ago and there just so soft and cozy. Happy that the weather is cooler.… Read More »

Watching & Listening – September & October 23

By | October 27, 2023

Hello! It’s time for another watching and listening post, where I share what I’ve been watching and listening to the last 2 months. Last month I wrote about my recent YouTube obsessions: YouTube – August & September 23 Find me on my favorite TV Watching app: TV Time app Jump to: Movies  |  TV Shows … Read More »

Week 42:2023

By | October 26, 2023

Week 42…(Oct. 16-22, 2023) Here’s a few highlights from last week… I love that they lay next to each other. Before we had the new driveway put in…You can read about that here. Saturday I had to go to Wetumpka for a training. I snapped this picture while driving through Tallassee on my way home.… Read More »

New York 2023:Day 6

By | October 25, 2023

Here we are for another travel journal post. Day 6 of our New York trip. In case you missed other posts from this trip, they’re listed here. Day 6 was the last breakfast for Rob’s conference and then we got a tour of Montclair State University since that is where the conference was being hosted.… Read More »

Our Recent “Low”

By | October 24, 2023

So in my last weekly post, I referred to a “low” and all has been resolved with this so I can talk about it now. You know, owning a house is great until you have a major issue occur. Last year we had some drainage issues and we had a roto rooter type company come… Read More »