For today...Monday...March 7th

 

Outside my window... cloudy & a cold 32 right now, suppose to warm up to 52 later though.

I am thinking...that I need to start stock piling on groceries, because of these gas prices.  Ughhh.

I am thankful ... that I have healthy happy kids & my DH & I have jobs. 

I am wearing... gray nylon pants, nike t-shirt, & my socks.

I am planning... to clean up a little around the house.

I am creating... a weekly dinner schedule.  With my kids starting spring sports & my daughter is still in cheerleading until the end of the month, I need to organize dinner better.  Need to do this still, didn't have time last week. 

I am going... store, pick up kids from school, later gym.

I am reading... not much time to read right now.

I am hoping... that my nephew, who is in the Army's basic training stays safe this week.  Left at 3am to spend a week in the woods, for FTX training (field training exercise).  Please keep him in your prayers.

From the learning rooms... a week of homework for all 4 of the kiddos.

Noticing that ... tulips are starting to pop up in yards & the grass is starting to turn green.  Yay spring!!!

From the kitchen... Lasagna, garlic bread, & salad.

Around the house... cleaning, laundry, & cooking dinner.

One of my favorite things... rainy Sunday's, when I don't have things to do. 

A few plans for the rest of the week... Off from work today, tonight, J-Bird has cheer practice & I am going to the gym.  Tues. work, cheer practice & gym again.  BMX Kid has baseball practice.  Wed. work then we will be going to church with my kids Religious Ed class for Ash Wed.  Thurs. work, J-Bird has softball practice.  Fri. work, J-Bird has her final cheer practice for Dragon Youth Cheer, & I will be at the gym.  Sat. J-Bird is competing in her final competition with Dragon Youth (she still cheers for her All-Star team though).  BMX kid has a scrimmage baseball game.  Later Sat. I am working a concert for J-Bird's All-Star team.  Going to be a long, busy Sat.  Sun. church & I am sure some kind of practice.  If not, I am going to rest with my family.

From my picture journal... J-Bird at her first competition with her All-Star team.  They came in 3rd place.  Pretty awesome.  They only had 3 weeks to prepare for it.  Way to go girls.  

Also below is a pic of some of the gifts I received from work & home for my BIG 40th birthday.  DH & kids took me to dinner Fri. and Sat. DH & I went to see a movie.  What a wonderful birthday weekend.  

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Have a wonderful week.

God Bless.

Lauri

Lauri's day book

For today...Wed. March 2, 2011

 

Outside my window... sun is starting to rise & it is going to be a beautiful, sunny, 58 degrees later.  Spring is on it's way.  :)

I am thinking... that I probably need to start stock piling things from the grocery in my basement & garage before prices are unbearable.  Good Morning America just said with gas prices going up, that will make shipping cost go up, which will increase cost of things at the store.  That is just too scary, with how high prices are already.

I am thankful ... for mine & my hubby's job.

I am wearing... blue nylon pants, baseball t-shirt, robe & slippers.

I am planning... a day of cleaning up & a new hair cut. 

I am creating... a weekly dinner schedule.  With my kids starting spring sports & my daughter is still in cheerleading until the end of the month, I need to organize dinner better.

I am going... store, hair appt, & gym.

I am reading... not much time to read right now.

I am hoping... all the fighting ends soon in Libya.  I am praying for the innocent people daily.

From the learning rooms... J-Bird has Reading, Big O has a story (1 paragraph) to write, Bubba has Lang Arts & Math, BMX kid needs to study for a Spanish test.

Noticing that ... the birds are starting to sing in the morning.  A sign that spring is on it's way.

From the kitchen... Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans & rolls.  Yummo!!!

Around the house... cleaning, laundry, & cooking dinner.

One of my favorite things... the sun rising & coming through the windows. 

A few plans for the rest of the week... Well, Mon & Tues I worked & J-Bird had private tumbling practice & cheer practice.  Today, I am off, but have lots to do (cleaning, store, hair appt. & gym).  BMX Kid has baseball practice, & later kids have Religious Ed classes.  Thurs, J-Bird has her first softball practice & BMX Kid has baseball practice.  Hopefully I can get to the gym.  Fri, is my BIG 40th birthday & I get to spend it at J-Bird's cheer practice.  I think DH & kids are taking me to dinner before we go to practice.  Sat, kids are going to their dad's & stepson is going to his moms, so DH & I are going on a date.  J-Bird also has softball practice.  Sun, J-Bird has her 1st competition with the All-Star team @ the Convention Center.  
 
From my picture journal... J-Bird at her competition last Sat. for Dragon Youth Cheer.  They came in 3rd out of 6 teams.  Pretty good considering we have 4 & 5 yr olds on the team & they were competing against 9-11 yr olds.  Way to go girls.  Very proud of you all.

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Everyone have a great rest of the week.


God Bless!!!
Lauri

 

For today...Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011

 

Outside my window... it is still dark out.  Hearing the cars & buses going thru the neighborhood.  Rainy right now & it is going to be in the 40's.  I'll take that over the 20's any day.

I am thinking... that I can't talk to my son about sports.  He knows it all.  LOL.  :)

I am thankful ... that my children are healthy.  An old friend of mine had lost her child to cancer over 3 yrs ago.  She would be 9 now.  Her family just raised & donated 1 million dollars for our local children's hospital.  Congrats to them.

I am wearing... pajama pants, t-shirt, robe, socks & slippers.

I am planning... a week of too many things to do. 

I am creating... a cleaner house.  Or getting ready too. Didn't get to this last week.

I am going... to work, store, then to the gym, while J-Bird has cheer practice.

I am reading... my favorite blogs.

I am hoping... all the chaos ends soon in Libya.  I am praying for the innocent people daily.

From the learning rooms... J-Bird has Math, Big O has a small story to write (1 paragraph), Bubba has a Math packet due, & BMX Kid has some studying in Math that needs to be done & Lang. Arts.

Noticing that ... I feel so much better after a good workout. 

From the kitchen...  probably smoked sausage, mashed potatoes, & another veggie.  Something quick to fix...daughter has practice.

Around the house... nothing today, but cleaning dishes after dinner.  Not going to be home much today.

One of my favorite things... having my "me" time in the morning. 

A few plans for the rest of the week... Today- work for me, then J-Bird has cheer practice, while BMX kid has baseball practice.  Going to the gym during her practice.  Wed.- My day off from work, J-Bird has a dentist appt.  Hopefully can get to the gym, then cleaning the house the rest of the day, until my hair appt. at 4:00.  Thurs- work & gym.  Fri.- work, J-Bird has another cheer practice, hopefully gym again.  Sat.- JBird has a competition for cheer.  BMX kid has a scrimmage game.  Not sure what we will do the rest of the day.  Sun- church, then later I am working the UofL game for daughters cheer fundraiser.  Rest of Sunday will be nothing but relaxing.  Woo wee, I am tired after reading all I have to do this week.  :)

From my picture journal... my nephew's professional pic he sent me the other day.  So proud of him, but can't wait to see him in May.   

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Everyone have a blessed day.
Lauri

Lauri's daybook

For today...Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2011

Outside my window... the sun has risen & we are going to have warm 50 degree temps today, with some rain later.  Loving this warmer weather, but I am sure it is just a teaser.

I am thinking... about how if I talk to my kids when I am aggravated at them, instead of speaking loudly or yelling at them...they respond to me so much better & life in general is so much smoother. 

I am thankful ... my DH neck problem is getting better.  He hurt his neck almost 2 weeks ago & thought he was going to have to have it X-ray, but it is much better.  I still think he needs to see the doc though.

I am wearing... black yoga pants, white t-shirt & socks.

I am planning... hummmm, nothing right now.

I am creating... a cleaner house.  Or getting ready too.  :)

I am going... to the gym, after I drop the girls off to school, then the store.  Later Big O's Parent/Teacher Conference.

I am reading... my favorite blogs.

I am hoping... that my back feels better after a good workout this morning.

From the learning rooms... J-Bird & Big O need to study for spelling test for Friday.  Bubba has a current event due this week, along with Math work & BMX Kid has some Spanish studying to do.

Noticing that ... people are so much happier with warmer temps.  Everyone seemed so nice lately. 

From the kitchen...  I think I am going to make meatloaf for dinner tonight.  I am off on Wed, and I love making nice big dinner for my family, we I can.  With that, mashed potatoes (of course) & probably green beans & rolls.

Around the house... need to do mounds of laundry, clean the house, & make dinner.

One of my favorite things... sitting outside on my deck on a warm morning, drinking my coffee, with just me, the laptop, & the birds. 

A few plans for the rest of the week... P/T Conference today for Big O, another one tomorrow for J-Bird.  The gym the rest of the week (except for Fri.)  Working the concession stand at UofL game Friday night.  This is a fundraiser for J-Bird's cheerleading.  I can work lots of games, concerts, events, etc to earn money for her account with the cheer company.  It is a program that our city has here to help promote youth sports & help parents financially.  Sat...I think I am going to take my girls to see the Justin Bieber movie, then the gym, later the kids are going to their dads/stepson going to his moms.  DH & I will have a date night.  Sun...church, DH & I will probably go to the gym (kids still at their other parents), and later J-Bird has a 2 hr. competition practice. 

From my picture journal... my Valentine's gift from kids & DH.  God has blessed me sooo much, with my wonderful family.  Sorry...pic was taken from my phone.  Doesn't do my beautiful flowers justice.  I received these at work on Friday.  He wanted me to enjoy them over the weekend.  They still look beautiful today.  Love them.

Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the week.  For more day book entries, please go visit, The Simple Woman's Daybook. 


God Bless,

Lauri

For Today...Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011

 

Outside my window... it is still dark outside & we got a light coating of snow last night.  Just enough to be pretty & not make a mess of things or cause school to be out.

I am thinking... of the terrible news I heard on the news channel about a couple beating a 2 yr. old to death.  Why are so many kids getting hurt by people they are suppose to trust, now days?  What is wrong with our society?  It just breaks my heart, every time I hear about another child being abused physically or sexually, or worse...both.

I am thankful ... my home is filled with love for each other & that my children know their home is a place where they can trust their parents to never hurt them & to keep them safe. 

I am wearing... pajama pants, shirt, robe, & warm sock with slippers. 

I am planning... to make a menu of dinners for the rest of the month.  With so many activities going on with the kids, I need a plan for dinner already in place when I get home from work.

I am creating... dinner calendar for the month.

I am going... take the girls to school, later the gym, then to J-Bird's All-Star cheer practice.

I am reading... my favorite blogs & a book from Debbie McComber's Cedar Cove Series.

I am hoping... that J-Bird does better tonight at her practice.  She is a flyer on her team for the 1st time & last week she fell pretty hard & it took a lot of convincing to get her back up.  When she finally did, there was only 5 min. left of practice.

From the learning rooms... kids homework.

Noticing that ... a lot of red birds are were out this weekend.  They love this winter weather.  They look so pretty against the white snow.

From the kitchen... getting ready to make breakfast for the girls.  Make their lunches for school.  Dinner tonight...spaghetti w/ some Italian sausage pieces, garlic bread, salad, & applesauce for the ones that don't like salad.

Around the house... Need to get some laundry done & need to clean up around the house.

One of my favorite things... the sound of birds singing on a spring morning.  Oh how I am craving the cool morning, but warm afternoons.  Spring is my favorite season.  Time for rebirth.  :)

A few plans for the rest of the week... J-bird has practice last night.  She has practice again tonight.  Going to the gym every night except for Wed.  Kids have Religion class Wed night.  Thurs...nothing but work & gym.  Friday...work, then kids are doing their kick boxing class while hubby & I work out.  Sat, nothing planned as of now.  Sunday we are going to have Valentine's with our kids, after church. 

From my picture journal...my nephew (his most recent pic), who left for Ft. Leonard Wood, MO Jan. 5th for basic training.  He does 9 weeks of basic, then 10 weeks of Military Police training.  I finally got a letter from him last week.  He is doing good, but says it is very hard.  I am so proud of his decision to join the US Army.  Love & miss him dearly. 

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I hope everyone has a blessed day & God Bless!!!

Lauri

My Daybook

For today...Jan. 26th.
 
Outside my window...Snow is falling...again.  I can say I am truly sick of all the snow we keep getting.  They told us only a dusting & we know have 3" and schools are closed.  Poor kids will have no summer vacation because of all the snow days they have to make up.

I am thinking...more like trying to decide, if we are going to keep the girls 9:00am dentist appts.  They both have some work to be done on their teeth, so I really don't want to cancel.  On the other hand, transportation did not clear the roads & hubby said it was a mess out there.  Ughhh.  Update:  we went to the appt. & they both did well.  J-Bird has to go back again next Wed. for more fillings.  Oh boy.

I am thankful ... that my DH made it to work safely.  That our snow day fell on my scheduled day off.  Also thankful that if it didn't, I have a very understanding boss & he wouldn't expect me to try to come in, if I didn't feel comfortable driving. 

I am wearing... black nylon pants, BMX t-shirt & fleece pull over.  It is a chilling 17 degrees in my neck of the woods.

I am planning... to get my house in order.

I am creating... nothing right now.  Just enjoying life & my family.

I am going... to take my girls to the dentist, then nothing else until the gym tonight.

I am reading... my favorite blogs & Debbie McComber's Cedar Cove series. 

I am hoping...this yucky snow doesn't freeze over tonight & cause school to be closed again. 

From the learning rooms...Nothing today.  No school.

Noticing that ...I am complaining about this snow a lot today.  Sorry, but this is not the way I wanted to spend my day off.  Now my hair appt. just got canceled.  Boooo.

From the kitchen...Fat free smoked sausage, mashed potatoes & either green beans or corn.

Around the house...need to get laundry folded & put away.  Need to straighten this house.

One of my favorite things...watching the kids have fun, playing in the snow.

A few plans for the rest of the week...going to the gym every day, straighten up around the house, get laundry finished & put away.  BXM kid has a race in Indianapolis IN., this weekend.

From my picture journal...Our snow fall this morning.  Pretty!!!

For more day book entries, please go visit The Simple Woman.  Everyone have a blessed day.

Lauri

More Birthday's

I am really late posting about my son's birthday, but in my defense, we have all been sick since the 26th.  Bubba was sick from Sun-Thurs.  His fever actually broke on his birthday.  He was so worry he wouldn't be well for the big UofL/UK game.  He got to attend with his pawpaw.  Thank God, his wish was granted & he got better.
Thursday Dec. 30th was my first born's 13th birthday.  I cannot believe my baby boy is a teenager already.  Where ol where has this time gone.  Happy Birthday Bubba.  I love you with all my heart & I am sooo proud of you more & more everyday. 

Bubba with his new sweatshirt.  Love the crazy hair.  He is sooo cute.

Next is my DH's birthday, which is today.  He is 38 & spending his birthday at his job.  He is away but will be home soon.  We got to celebrate his birthday, before he left with the kids.  Happy Birthday to the love of my life & I really wish we were together to celebrate.  Your are forever in my heart. 

 My man!!!

Well, that is all of the birthdays for now, at least until March.  Then it will be my BIG 40th.  Oh nooooo.  :) 

Everyone have a great evening.

God Bless.
Lauri