• Life

    Weekend fun

    January 20, 2006 - By 

    Monday is my older son’s 8th birthday…sheesh!! I can’t believe it. Nothing like waiting to the last minute! So I’ve spent my afternoon calling moms to invite their sons to come over for a party. Not only a party, but a ‘spend the night party’! Yes, I think I’ve gone CRAZY! They’re being dropped off at our house tomorrow before lunch and then, we’re headed to a surprise for Drew. The Moms know, but the boys don’t know because we wanted it to be a surprise. Oh, and did I mention I have a math workshop that I’m required to…

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    2nd Grade Disappointment

    January 9, 2006 - By 

    Friday night, Drew said, “Mom, you gotta look in my folder. There’s something important in there!” I asked him to bring it to me and I found an envelope with his full name printed neatly on the front. I opened it up as a large lump found it’s home on my throat. I was pretty nervous with anticipation! Inside were 2 blue sheets of paper. One was a letter from his teacher, Ms. B, which said she would be taking a leave of absence to seek medical treatment and proper recovery. Ms. B had been out quite a bit before…

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    Four Real…

    January 8, 2006 - By 

    Four jobs you’ve had in your life: Braums in high school and during the summers while in college. I did everything from cook to stocker to cashier to ice cream dipper. College of Education at Texas Tech University – Data entry City of Auburn Mayor’s Office – Receptionist Teacher Four movies you could watch over and over: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 16 Candles Spiderman Finding Nemo Four places I’ve lived: Fort Worth, TX Lubbock, TX Auburn, AL …I only have 3! Four TV shows you love to watch: Trading Spaces CSI The Biggest Loser Without a Trace Four places you’ve…

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    10 on Tuesday – 2006 Predictions

    January 3, 2006 - By 

    1. My friend, Katie, will get pregnant. 2. Alex will be potty trained by the end of the year. 3. Rob and I will go on a great trip together! 4. I will be healthier at the end of the year, because I will exercise and eat better. 5. My pinched nerve pain will be resolved. 6. I will train myself to be more patient. 7. I will reach 500 blog entries by the end of the year. 🙂 8. I will make drinking water a habit. 9. I will make some great iMovies. 10. I’ll be successful at preparing…

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    1st Post of 2006!

    January 2, 2006 - By 

    Hope everyone survived the New Year’s festivities. 😀 I didn’t post yesterday, because I was so bummed about going back to work today. Yesterday, I got off to a *great* start (not following my goals) by having a fish fry. Rob fried out catfish, fries, and hush puppies. Yum! Today I had to make the trek back to work. Not only was I bummed because going back to work is depressing and we’re having to work on a FEDERAL HOLIDAY, but I was going to miss the Auburn Bowl Game. Well, as it turns out we were able to leave…

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    13 Things about 2005 (TT #2)

    December 29, 2005 - By 

    Thirteen Things about 2005 by Lysha 1. We went to the Sugar Bowl, possibly the last Sugar Bowl to be played at the Superdome. 2. We saw U2 in concert. 3. We went and saw Riverdance at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. 4. We stayed at the Ansley Inn that weekend. 5. We had a whirlwind Texas Trip – Cedar Creek Lake, Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston. 6. We went to Schlitterbahn. 7. I got my own URL! 8. My family got thier own URL also! 9. My favorite Christmas gift was a digital video camera. 10. My kids were…

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    Year End Survey 2005

    December 29, 2005 - By 

    What did you do in 2005 that you’d never done before? went to Schlitterbahn Did you keep your new years’ resolutions and will you make more for next year? I made some, but didn’t stick with them. I have some for 2006. We’ll see what happens.

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    Exhausted!

    December 28, 2005 - By 

    I’m so tired. Today was a productive day! Yes, I say that with excitement because this week I’ve done pretty much…nothing. So today I had to get up early and take Drew to the dentist. He HATES going to the dentist, but he survived it and had NO cavities! Yay! They did say in 6 months when we go back they’ll probably have to pull some teeth, because he has lots of crowding going on. He will need braces regardless, but the pulling of teeth will help “cut the cost” when it does come time. The cost of braces will…

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    This is Priceless

    December 27, 2005 - By 

    Ok, so Drew or Rob usually feed the dog. We have a big Rubbermaid container at the bottom of the pantry where we keep her food. We keep a plastic cup in there to pour the food into the bowl with. So tonight I’m just sitting here and I hear the clanging of dog food in the metal bowl. I look to my left and see Rob and Drew sitting on the couch. I look to my right in the kitchen and see Alex feeding the dog! How cute is that! And now that I’ve typed this he has gone…

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    A Year In Review 2005

    December 26, 2005 - By 

    A Year In Review: January 1. Did you have a new year’s resolution this year? I’m sure I did… 2. Who kissed you at midnight? Rob 3. Does it snow where you live? Snow? What’s that? 4. Do you like hot chocolate? kind of 5. Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop? No.

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    Christmas Meme

    December 14, 2005 - By 

    1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? I’ve actually never tried Egg Nog that I can remember. haha 2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Most wrapped. Usually 1 or 2 things not wrapped. 3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? I like a combination of both. 4. Do you hang mistletoe? No 5. When do you put your decorations up? 2nd week of December 6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? Granny’s mashed potatoes 7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child? Every year. My Grandfather loved Christmas. It was always a joy seeing…

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    Christmas Traditions

    December 5, 2005 - By 

    Lisanne (blog now removed) recently wrote a beautiful post about Christmas traditions. It’s great having wonderful family traditions to look back on. Christmas was always my Grandfather’s favorite time of year. Each year as we decorate the house with all of our decorations, tears roll down my face as I think about Granddad and how he would get into the Christmas spirit. He had such a generous heart and he loved to buy for others. It didn’t matter what he got, because he got such a thrill when Grandmother and I were excited about our gifts. Some family traditions that…

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    Countdown Meme!

    November 7, 2005 - By 

    Found this at A Real Live Woman 🙂 Feel free to pass it on. 10 Favorites Favorite Season: Fall Favorite Sport: Baseball Favorite Time: When I’m not working Favorite Color: blue Favorite Actor: Josh Duhamel Favorite Actress: Not sure Favorite Ice Cream: Turtle Favorite Food: Mexican Favorite Drink: Diet coke Favorite Place: Bed 9 Currents Current Feeling: tired Current Underwear Color: blue with snowflakes Current Windows Open: don’t use windows – ick! Current Drink: Dr. Pepper Current Time: 9:13 pm Current Mobile Used: LG something Current Show on TV: CSI Current Thought: I’m tired Current Clothes: night gown 8 Firsts…

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    My Experience at Riverdance

    November 7, 2005 - By 

    For those that know me well know that my love for dancing is profound. I started dancing when I was 3 years old. I danced up through high school on the dance/kick squad. So watching the dancers come out and dance their hearts out evoked such a great emotion. The first dance struck such deep emotions that tears trickled from my eyes. With each tear that dropped, the emotion I felt in the pit of my stomach grew stronger and stronger. Thoughts of high school dancing days ran through my head as I watched. Memories of the bright stadium lights…

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    Weekend in Midtown, Atlanta

    November 6, 2005 - By 

    Friday night after dropping the kids off at the in-laws’, Rob took me to the very charming Dante’s Down the Hatch. They are a fondue restaurant that has a setting created to look like a ship tied to a wharf. You pay more to be on the ship, because that’s where you hear and see the live jazz. Rob had reservations to be on the ship, which was really nice and romantic. We had a one sided booth that looked over the ship. The inside of the restuarant is just amazing. There is water under the ship and that’s the…

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    Randomness

    November 3, 2005 - By 

    Rob left this morning 5 am to go to Atlanta for business. So I got up after he left and got some stuff done around the house. I had to get to work later than normal because I had to get Drew on the bus and then take Alex to daycare. I got my hair cut today. You know I can’t find anyone in these twin cities that I want to keep going to. I’ve had my hair butchered too many times. But the girl I went to today was good and very thorough in showing me and explaining to…

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    Rainbow of Fruit Flavors

    November 2, 2005 - By 

    Drew has a paint set with all sorts of paint, paint brushes, paint sponges, and an apron. Undoubtedly, this was a gift from a loving grandparent :-). He painted with it tonight. I helped him clean it up, but I know I will be seeing colors for weeks everywhere! My house can now be called the house of Rainbow of fruit flavors since it will be tracked from one end to the other!