• Memories of the Month - Taking time to document the important memories from January.
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    Memories of the Month {4.2013}

    May 1, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: life in general. I feel God working through me in so many positive ways. I love it! This month I was sad about: Alex’s continual complaining about his stomach bothering him and not sleeping good. Something I accomplished this month was: 2 mission projects: 1st day of service with our church and 2nd day of service with our Sunday School class. Something new I did was: successfully chair a position for Emmaus. This year I’m going to rate the books & movies. Here’s my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must read/see!…

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    The last rolling of these trees

    April 22, 2013 - By 

    Although, we didn’t go to the rolling of Toomer’s Corner after A-day, I raced over there Sunday night just as the clean up crews got there to start cleaning up. Here’s a few shots: I’ve written a bit about the trees already. I’m not sure any of my words have or could ever truly convey how special they really are to me and the rest of the Auburn Family. To most people this looks like a big mess, to the Auburn family this is beautiful! Here’s a aerial shot of the crowd during the final rolling. Tell me people don’t…

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    Saying goodbye…

    April 18, 2013 - By 

    These trees have stood the test of time. Over a hundred years ago no one knew how beloved these trees would be. How they would be the center of countless celebrations after Auburn University victories. How they would be the focal point of a tradition that is a favorite among Auburn students, fans, and alums. But you see these trees are now dead by the hands of sick fan from our rival school. The trees have been dying since November 2010. We found out about the poisoning in February of the next year. Many, including me, cried bitter tears that…

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    Arrow of Light Ceremony 2013

    April 17, 2013 - By 

    This past Saturday evening our Pack celebrated the accomplishments of 9 of scouts who have earned the Arrow of Light award. This year we did the ceremony at the Forest Ecology Preserve. Read what the Arrow of Light Ceremony/Award is here on the post from 2009, when the year Drew earned his arrow of light. The Boy Scouts talking over the logistics of the ceremony. The pond down the hill. Here’s Alex standing next to the stack of wood that is ready to be lit. Time to eat! Boy Scouts prepare for ceremony. Bonfire = time for ceremony Boy Scouts…

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    Loved her answer

    April 7, 2013 - By 

    Today some students came by and asked my student worker if they could ask her a couple questions on video for a project. She said sure so they went ahead and started rolling. “What is your definition of cohabitation?” She answered something to the effect, 2 people who are in relationship, who choose to live together before marriage. The 2nd question was “Do you agree with cohabitation?” Her answer that I loved, “For me, I believe that living together should be a reward for marriage. The opportunity to live together and all that comes with it is something that should…

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    Biloxi, MS

    April 7, 2013 - By 

    Last weekend we went to the Mississippi Coast. You see we were supposed to go see Elton John a few weeks ago in Birmingham. Rob and Drew had tickets on the 8th row and I along with another friend of ours had tickets not so close, but Elton ended up sick. So we got notification 2 hours before leaving that it was cancelled. So bummed! Rob’s been keeping an eye out for Elton concerts within driving distance that had good seat available. He found some in Biloxi on the 16th row. It was a bit pricey, so I told him…

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    Memories of the Month {3.2013}

    March 31, 2013 - By 

    This month I was happy about: Drew making Honor’s Band for next year. This month I was sad about: the Elton John concert cancelled 2 hours before the concert. Something I accomplished this month was: getting my bedroom clean and organized. Something new I did was: get an anti-biotic shot. Don’t think I’ve ever had one of those before. This year I’m going to rate the books & movies. Here’s my rating system: ♥ ♥ = Love it! A must read/see! ♥ = Really good! Highly recommend. ✓ ✓ = Good, not great ✓ = Not much to talk about…

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    Alex’s Party Day

    March 18, 2013 - By 

    Saturday was Alex’s birthday spend the night party. 3 other boys arrived at 10am for a day of fun. Here’s a few pics to sum up the day. See list of all birthday posts.

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    Duly Earned Award

    March 14, 2013 - By 

    Last week, Rob was honored to be given a much deserved “District Award of Merit” for all his hard work in scouts over all. Very proud of him! I was so excited to find out he won it, because I told him “Now you can resign all your district positions! Right?” Let’s face it. My hubs is a volunteer-a-holic!

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    Blue & Gold Banquet 2013

    March 8, 2013 - By 

    My pic of the day is pics of the day, because I had several pics I wanted to post from the Blue & Gold Banquet. You can see ever more pics here. It’s amazing how a room can become so festive with lots of hard work from our great group of volunteers Alex getting his awards Alex and me standing on stage while he gets his Wolf rank Alex with one of the super heroes

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    Wait…I know that kid!

    March 5, 2013 - By 

    A punch in the gut. That’s how I felt when I saw a headline on the front page of our local newspaper a couple weeks ago. I saw the picture. I saw the name. At first, it didn’t hit me and then it did. I know that kid! I taught that kid! And now…he’s just been indicted by the grand jury for capital murder and assault charges in connection with the deaths of two people last year. This is a kid who gave me so much trouble, when his mom forced him to come to school, which was only a…

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    because I don’t want to forget….

    March 4, 2013 - By 

    On the way to take Alex from school to Rob’s work, he said, “Today I accidentally had a great example of cause and effect.” The cause was I spilled some chocolate milk on me. The effect was I smelled like sour milk. And another effect from it was that the janitor had to come mop up the floor.”

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    Memories of the Month {2.2013}

    March 3, 2013 - By 

    Where is this year going?!? Really? How are we done with February already? So yah, I’m a little late posting this… This month I was happy about: because I have felt such a closeness to God lately…need to write about this. This month I was sad furious about: having people say they’re going to help with something, back out on me, and just leave me to do it without help. Something I accomplished this month was: eating healthier and going to the gym more regularly. Something new I did was: learned to use Google Fonts with a plugin to change…

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    Library Story #7

    March 1, 2013 - By 

    Turkey Baaaster Ok, I have a work story for ya. It’s actually from back in January, but my student just reminded me about it. One of my student workers, Kelsey, was starting to read her textbook for her medical ethics class. She was in the introduction part of the book, where it referred to something about the unconventional use of the good ole turkey baster. Well, Kelsey had silently reread the sentence several times trying to make sense of the idea that the author was trying to convey. So she turns around and is like, “Ms. Lysha, what is a…

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    Sugar Bowl Trip 2005::New Orleans, LA

    February 28, 2013 - By 

    It’s not like I don’t have enough to do, but I find these little things that irritate me that become my obsession until I do them. One of which is going through my old Xanga posts namely Travel posts and reposting them with pics and more cohesiveness. The first one I found after talking to some of my student workers about going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. I looked back at my post from them and was like “GAG!” So here’s my first post recreation. In January 2005, Rob and I went to Louisiana for the New Year. Auburn…

  • Egg, Ham, & Spinach Muffins - make ahead and pop a couple in the microwave for an on the go breakfast!
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    Egg, Ham, & Spinach Muffins

    February 23, 2013 - By 

    I’m making every effort to cut back on carbs whenever possible. I found these mini-egg muffins easy to make a head of time. Each morning, I just pop a couple in the microwave for about 45 seconds and add some fresh fruit on the side. Servings: 24 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2 cups Kroger Break-Free Real Egg Product or about 6 large eggs 8 pieces ham 10-15 fresh spinach leaves with the stem removed; chopped finely 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 2-3 finely chopped roasted red pepper 1 1/2…

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    Polar Plunge

    February 16, 2013 - By 

    Today was another busy day. It started off with Rob and I going to a friend’s house for the Polar Plunge, which was a fundraiser for Special Olympics. Rob and I were not plungers. We were just sponsors, ie: observers. 🙂 Here’s a few pics from the event: You can see all my pics from the Polar Plunge here.

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    Church Retreat {2013}

    February 15, 2013 - By 

    The past 3 years Drew has attended the Winter Retreat for the Youth at Shocco Springs. They usually have about 500 youth and about 100 adults go and he just loves it! Since he and his friends have started attending they always come back telling stories of God, spreading the word, and the football game…a boys vs girls football game; one for each grade level. It’s an amazing time and he always comes back on fire for God. Just love to see that in him. Well, during the same time that the youth retreat is going on, at the same…