tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23796453644767733412024-03-14T04:57:12.742-04:00Patiently WaitingI'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will waitThenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.comBlogger367125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-56520309064696415862012-03-03T11:26:00.000-05:002012-03-03T11:26:19.313-05:00Update on my weight lostAs female or at least I know I do we pay too much attention to the scales. But sometimes when the scales don't move like we think they should we become frustrated and give-up. I know I am bad about it. This week I think I've done good but the scales doesn't reflect it.
I have found an app on my Nook tablet called Loseit. I can keep a record of what I eat and my exercising.Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-43585336579745398472012-02-29T10:56:00.001-05:002012-02-29T11:01:25.848-05:00Hodge Podge WednesdayStraight to the point because it's nice and sunny today and the outside is calling me. So to join in the fun click on over to Joyce's blog and answer your own questions
1. The Hodgepodge falls on the last day of February this year, a leap year. How will you spend that extra day?
Today is Scott's birthday so we celebrated with the kids Saturday while his kids were here. But today I Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-51723676113106394922012-02-07T17:08:00.000-05:002012-02-07T17:08:08.507-05:00Another weigh-in dayWell this week sure wasn't as good as last week. But I had a terrible weekend. I gained a half a pound. I know that's not much but it was a gain not a lost.
I was doing good on the elliptical, then I got slack on the weekend. Not to mention Friday night we ate at Cracker Barrel. But it didn't stop there. Saturday we finally started moving everythingThenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-6976401020339176402012-02-01T12:52:00.001-05:002012-02-01T12:55:29.250-05:00Wednesday Hodge PodgeIt's Wednesday or as some would say hump day. Or rather time for hodge podge. By now you know the routine. Here's the link join in on the fun.
It's that most wonderful time of the year...tax season! Do you complete your own returns or farm that job out to the professionals?
We let the professionals at H & R Block fill them out. It just seems easier since we have to Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-77385747076993851882012-01-31T11:19:00.000-05:002012-01-31T11:19:47.685-05:00Weigh-In DayI have actually got on the elliptical twice this week. Ten minutes each time, increasing my speed the second time. I have also really watched what I ate this week. No eating junk food or fast food. It really paid off because I lost five pounds this week. So since I went on blood pressure medicine I have lost fifteen pounds. But to me the most excitingThenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-39808498280680290342012-01-25T12:37:00.001-05:002012-01-25T12:37:38.369-05:00Wednesday HodgepodgeIt's already Wednesday so we know what that means, time for hodgepodge. To join in the fun hop on over to Joyce's and answer the questions.
1. The NFL playoffs were held this past weekend and this year's Superbowl lineup will feature The New York Giants versus The New England Patriots. How do you define 'patriot'?
A person that is dedicated to serving and protecting their country.
2. Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-74283971675221320572012-01-24T14:46:00.000-05:002012-01-24T14:46:59.971-05:00Eating HealthierI have had a problem with high blood pressure off and on, but on December 16th it all came to a head so to speak. I woke up that morning with a headache that just wouldn't go away, and just kept feeling worse and worse. I was out running errands that morning so I checked my blood pressure while I was in wal-mart. It was 178/90, so I went to the Doctor and according to theirs it Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-26745793737097196752012-01-18T09:29:00.000-05:002012-01-18T09:29:58.886-05:00Wednesday HodgepodgeI've missed so much time not blogging I get overwhelmed when I think about what I should blog about. So I guess this is one of the easier ways to ease back into the habit. Not to mention a great way to get to know fellow bloggers better. So to join Joyce and the others for Wednesday Hodgepodge just hop on over.
1. A new Miss America was crowned on Saturday night-did Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-56152788731173303612011-11-08T17:16:00.000-05:002011-11-08T17:16:30.476-05:00This, that, and the otherI can't remember the last time I actually logged on and read any blogs much less posted anything. I told Megan and Scott the other day that four years ago when we moved. They both said I needed something to do, something to keep me busy, something to get me out of the house. Well their wish definitely came true. If I gave y'all a run-down of a normal week for me you would Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-46090809828509113752011-09-24T10:49:00.000-04:002011-09-24T10:49:41.237-04:00TSMSS...........Let Me Rediscover YouI keep hearing this song on the radio but couldn't ever remember to look up the name of it. So one day when I heard it I jotted down the day and time that it played. Then I looked it up on the radio website to see what the actual name of it was. It has become one of my favorites.
For other great music join Amy over at Signs, Miracles, and Wonders.
Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-66019118990383292272011-09-20T08:15:00.001-04:002011-09-20T20:32:44.850-04:00YoPlait Yogurt GiveawayI was just thinking the other day that I needed a day planner for next year. I have one now that is more like a book and I know some people just don't use those type much these days. But I love mine, because I have been so busy this past year. It really helps me to keep everything organized and in one place. I've told Scott if you ever need to know anything just lookThenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-6286127816769063992011-09-14T10:27:00.000-04:002011-09-14T10:27:35.303-04:00Hodge Podge WednesdayIt's Wednesday so it's time for another hodgepodge. Link up to Joyce and the gang and learn more about your blogging buddies.
1. What do you do at the first sign of a cold? Will you get a flu shot this year?
Fortunately, I don't get a cold often, and most of the time I just grin and bear it. Unless it gets really bad then it's dayquil, and nyquil. I've never had a fly shot andThenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-60354201784208009572011-09-10T09:46:00.001-04:002011-09-10T09:46:48.012-04:00TSMSS...................In the arms of an Angel.Words aren't needed, just watch the video.
God bless us all !!!
For more music join Amy over at Signs, Miracles, and Wonders.Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-65162392935452527872011-09-09T08:53:00.000-04:002011-09-09T08:53:01.711-04:00I have a new addiction.Megan told me about a website, and once I learned to use it, I have been hooked, addicted is probably a better word.
Pinterest if you aren't addicted to it yet, give it time you may be. It was a little atimidating at first, but once I learned, love it.
So you ask what is pinterest, it's an online bulletin board is the easiest way I know to describe it. Say for example you Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-2998260915503657682011-09-06T11:00:00.001-04:002011-09-06T11:01:51.479-04:00Congratulations.........................The winner of the chocolate fruit basket is Jan over at Life According to Jan and Jer.
Congratulations Jan, hope you and Jer enjoy it before the grandkids get ahold of it. :) I have forwarded your email to Angela and you should be hearing from her soon.
Thank you to all who entered.Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-9134961405610313282011-08-31T15:37:00.000-04:002011-08-31T15:37:47.970-04:00Hodge Podge WednesdayIt's time for another Hodge Podge Wednesday. Join Joyce and learn more about fellow bloggers.
1. Do you think the world became a more dangerous place on September 11, 2001 or did we just become more aware of the danger? How has your own life changed as a result of that day?
I don't think it became more dangerous, I just think we became more aware of the danger. I'm not sure my lifeThenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-37747545682893975472011-08-29T20:33:00.000-04:002011-08-29T20:33:34.797-04:00Operation Smile Review and a GiveawayWere ya'll aware that you can rent college textbooks? I don't have anyone in college but when I was offered the chance to share two great websites, and a giveaway I couldn't pass it up.
Campus Book Rentals makes it very simple. You search the book you need, rent it, and receive your books with free shipping. They have a 30-day guarantee. Any book can be returnedThenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-10552593980635578662011-08-20T18:35:00.000-04:002011-08-20T18:35:39.651-04:00Congratulations.....................Kathy is the winner of the $25.00 gift card. Please email me your mailing address so I can get it to blogsparks.
I've been offered another giveaway and it will start Monday so keep watching.
Congratulations Kathy and thank you to all who entered.Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-50484877846818710222011-08-18T06:56:00.000-04:002011-08-18T06:56:47.901-04:00That First HouseGuest post of the week by Nestor Nielsen
Buying my first house was a lesson in patience but I'm really glad I held myself together and waited it out. The place I wanted was a short sale so I had to wait forever the bank to come back and tell me whether or not they'd accepted my offer and when they finally did 4 months later I was ecstatic. I moved in about a month ago and I've been really Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-74550925823167973792011-08-17T07:36:00.001-04:002011-08-17T07:38:12.013-04:00Wednesday Hodge PodgeIt's Wednesday so join Joyce over at From This Side of the Pond. Grab the questions, answer them and link up with the rest of us.
1. Using what's in your frig right now what sort of meal would you be able to make for guests who are knocking at the front door this very minute?
Not much in there, cleaned it out Monday. Just some leftover dirty rice from last night,Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-76002514789442114982011-08-12T09:30:00.000-04:002011-08-12T09:30:03.077-04:00Wal-Mart Gift Card GiveawayWhat better way to help stock up for back to school shopping than a Wal-mart gift card? And while you stock up on your family’s favorites, don’t forget you can earn cash for the participating school of your choice with Box Tops for Education products. I have clipped box tops for education for several years now.
Nature Valley, Cheerios, and Yoplait, is just a Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-91158643414270487102011-08-03T08:38:00.000-04:002011-08-03T08:38:24.135-04:00Hodge Podge WednesdaySchools back in so I finally have time for Wednesday Hodgepodge again. Not that school could have much to do with it. Most mornings Makayla slept until at least 11:00. LOL
Anyways you know the drill hop over to Joyce's, grab the questions, answer them, and then link up with the rest of us.
1. Share a favorite song lyric.
I better not see 'I can't think of one' on any body's Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-9435406289609085932011-08-02T08:49:00.000-04:002011-08-02T08:49:03.920-04:00How many do you follow?I get so overwhelmed when I realize how many blogs I follow. I think of unfollowing some, but then how does a person choose which ones. At the present I follow 226 blogs. There is no way I can read all them everyday and write a post myself. May be that's why I don't write, I'm too busy reading. lol
I wonder what is the average number of blogs to follow. I know Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-1506808454336839272011-07-23T08:53:00.000-04:002011-07-23T08:53:31.928-04:00TSMSS..........Beautiful ThingsLove, love love this song.
Join Amy for more great music.Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2379645364476773341.post-3028133427058262052011-07-12T10:09:00.000-04:002011-07-12T10:09:51.440-04:00Summer is flying by way too fast.It seems like the summer is going by faster and faster every year. Makayla's last day of school was at the end of May and she goes back at the beginning of August. Only a two month break, whatever happened to having three months?
It seems like we never slow down but don't really do a whole lot. So just a quick re-cap of our summer so far. The birth of our Thenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080056293865201373noreply@blogger.com6