Monday, October 4, 2010

~This Is What We Got Today!!~

I am so excited! My hubby, especially, has been wanting a shed ever since we moved into our home almost 8 years ago! We finally got one built today! I honestly don't know why it took us sooo long to get one, other than we were having a hard time finding the exact one that we felt would be the best bang for our buck, but, no matter,  I sure am exited and pleased that we now have it!! Now's when the work really begins, us going through our garage and deciding what and what not to keep, and gathering items up to go out in the shed! Oh, how nice it seems to say that!! Here are some pictures of our new ~SHED~

Please excuse the fact that I took a few of these picture's from inside my back door, but I didn't want to be too conspiciuous to the fella who was building it!

Sure is going up fast!!

Placement of wood on the roof..before the addition of shingles..

Putting the shingles on~

TA DA!!! OUR SHED!    (REALLY BIG SMILE ON MY FACE!!) WE FINALLY HAVE OUR SHED!! WOO HOO!!!!

This is the inside of our shed...

I am so anxious for my hubby to get home to see and check it all out!!   I know Shelba and Zoe, our chocolate lab and german shepherd like it, as they've already been there to check it all out!!

You all have a great day and my day has been really fantastic so far!!

Blessings,
~Lynn
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Sunday, October 3, 2010

~Sharing A Couple Garage Sale Items!~

I've had a good weekend..and hope you have too! Friday I went to a few yardsales, and then yesterday I did laundry and picked up the house a bit, while my hubby mowed the front and back yards.. After he was done mowing and showered, we decided to go to Alvarado's for supper. They are always sooo good!! I had the two chicken fahiti enchilada's and my hubby had the shrimp salad and some of their chicken tortilla soup, which he loves!

Today, Dan got called out on a job, so, I went to church by my self.. I always love for him to go to church with me on Sunday's, but, sometimes he just doesn't have too much of a choice.. like today. I've just been reading my blogs and just kicking back mostly..

I found these two red vases at one garage sale..

I got this two tierd wrought iron holder from my neighbor's garage sale...


I hope you enjoyed looking at my couple of treasure's that I found over this past weekend!

Have a great evening!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, October 1, 2010

~A Great Garage Saleing Day, As It's Absolutely Beautiful Outside!!~

Good Morning! Hard to believe, that the weekend is uppon us once again!! Hope you all have a wonderful Friday, and have a really great weekend too!!

I am on my way to do some garage saleing!! My neighbor is having one, and oh yes, I've already been over to check her's out!! Even found me a couple items!

Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting with me, and for leaving such sweet and kind comments!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

~Not As Bad As I Had Thought It'd Be~

Hello! Well today I went to my Weight Watcher's meeting... and I did gain 4 1/2 pounds while I was on vacation, but, I am now back on track, starting today and hopefully will be on the losing end of my weight loss regimen again.. I didn't gain as much weight as I thought I would though, which was really great! I left my meeting today, feeling not so guilty about my weight gain! I even walked back to my car with a bounce in my step...  I feel great!!  I think I done good for being off my weight watcher's for about a little over a month! But, I must say it seems really great to be back on track once again with my Weight Watcher's way of life eating too! I enjoyed all and everything that I had to eat while on vacation, no doubt about that whatsoever!! It all tasted sooo delish!!  A great BIG "Thank You" to all the great cooks who cooked for me! I highly enjoyed every single bite!!

I hope your day has been a good one too!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, September 27, 2010

~GOOD MONDAY AFTERNOON!~

Good Monday afternoon to you! I hope you had a nice weekend. Dan and I didn't do much of anything on Saturday. We went to Church on Sunday, and then we went to Dong A for lunch with Daniel and his friend Tim.. I ordered the Beef Bulgogi... Everything was real good as always!

Here it is the last week of September already! These months and days are just totally flying by! Tomorrow I've got to go to Weight Watcher's, as I haven't been there all month, and Lord really knows that I want to still keep my Lifetime membership there, as I have some needed pounds that I'd like to come off!!

Sunday, Dan and I went shopping at JC Penny's and got in on alot of good deals! I found some real neat looking placemats that I now have on my table.. I also found a real pretty white plate with a leaf etching that I used to place some fall gourds in.. I found a few pretty summer tops too!!

Here is a closeup picture of one of the placemats.. 
The placemats are like daisy designed and interconnected..The place mats are made out of wood pieces..  Real pretty! Just something new and different for me to look at and enjoy...    

You all have a great day and Thank You so much for stopping by and visiting!

Blessings,
~Lynn  





Monday, September 20, 2010

~Sharing A Few Fall Pic's~


I  placed a couple things out for some of my fall decorating.. Thought I'd share..


Hope everyone is having a great Monday for the start of their new week!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Pumpkin Pecan Loaves Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

Pumpkin Pecan Loaves Recipe Taste of Home Recipes


I came across this recipe on facebook, and it sounded so good that I couldn't wait to share it with you all!

Hope your weekend has been a good one!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Kristin's Fantastic Giveaway!

Be sure to go over and check Kristin's blog! She's having a fabulous giveaway which ends Sept. 25th! Good Luck!! Just click on the giveaway picture I've shared, and it will take you to Kristin's blog..

Hope everyone is having a great Thursday!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

~Happy Hump Day!~

Here it is Wednesday already! The days are flying by so it seems!  My goodness, the weekend will be here before we know!

Today I'm doing laundry... and I've got to go get my flu shot around 3pm today.. I got one last year and it really did seem to help.. I'm not sure if my Hubby is going to get his today with me or not. I'll have to wait and see.

I went to my cardiologist this past Monday, and he says that I'm doing well.. Thank Goodness!! I feel great! He'd like to see me again in 6 months.. He wasn't real happy with my weight gain... as neither am I.. but, that's okay.. I am planning on taking all my extra weight off that I've gained back on me... Hopefully!

I didn't make it to my weight watcher's meeting yesterday... I'll just go next Tuesday, since I only need to go once a month now anyhow..since I'm a Lifetime member with them..

Not much else going on... The sun is shining outside so pretty... and we are to get in the low 90's today.. It's still like summertime here! The leaves on my Bradford Pear tree are turning their fall colors though.. I'll have to take a picture and share it with you... It is looking real pretty! I always have loved the fall season with all the gorgeous fall colors that are outside! I remember always looking forward to fall, especially when I lived back in Pennsylvania.. the fall colors there were absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking to see!!

You all take care now, and have a wonderful day! Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting with me!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Some Pictures Of My California Vacation!

This is Jamie & Me at Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz...
This is Beverly & Me at Bubba Gumps in Monterey..
This is Me at the Glass Factory..
Lots and lots of eye candy inside their shop!!
This is Jack London's cabin... in Oakland at Jack London Square..
This is myself, Michele & Maggie inside the Heinold First and Last Chance Saloon.
This is Jamie, me and Michele when we went out to Karaoke.. We had a ball!! We always do when we are together!!
Jamie singing...Jamie and Michele, and our friend Michael in the background singing...Michele and I dancing!!Meatloaf during his concert!! Awesome!!Jamie, Me, Michele at the bbq bakeoff in Oakland!


Monday, September 13, 2010

My Blogging Friends & Family, I'm Back Home From My Three Week Vacation In California!

Hello Everyone!
I had a wonderful vacation and time with my two adult kids who live in California! I had three great weeks of being with them and seeing and doing so many neat things together! Gosh, let me see, we went to see the Willie Wonka play in Carmel, Ca., we went to Capitola Beach and ate at a fantastic restaurant near the beach, Beverly and I went to Monterey Beach and ate at Bubba Gump's and shopped all the fantastic shops around there, went to Karaoke at Charles home, which was such a fun time and we also went to Karaoke in San Jose. We went to visit Jamie's High School for the day, which was awesome watching him being a High School Principal in action! Jamie and I also went to visit the Middle School where he was Principal last year and I saw the beautiful Garden Memorial for Larry Newman that Jamie had made in Larry's memory.. We went to the movie to see Eat, Love & Pray, went to visit with my daughter's and my friend Amy, went to Cohn- Stone Studios in Richmond, Ca, to a blown glass factory which was very awesome to see how they make all the beautiful glass wares! Everything was sooo beautiful in their shop!! We also visited Jack London Square, which has his log cabin home on its site, which was brought from Yukon. We also visited an antique bar called Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon that was in the Eathquake and the bar itself is slanted from the after effects of the earthquake and they left the bar in the same condition as it ended up having after the earthquake. It had alot of membrabrila for one to check out.. We went to Mystery Spot in Santa Cruz which was pretty neat to see! I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to walk up to the house that was built there or not.., but I did! Thank goodness for the hand railing for one to hold on to that's for sure! We went to see ~Meatloaf ~who performed at the Silver Legacy Cassino in Oakland.. He did put on a great show! We went to a fantastic BBQ pork rib cookoff in Oakland, which smelled and tasted delish! We went to a few great restaurants too which served fantastic tasting food! Michele and Jamie also had real delishious food that they served at their homes too! Sooo very good!! As you read, I had one fantastic time with Michele and Jamie and all their friends!! "Thank you" so much Jamie and Michele, and each one of your friends for the really fun and wonderful time that you all gave me!! Your Mom enjoyed everything sooo very much!! I will treasure these new memories that we've made forever!!

The flight back home went well.. I left San Jose airport at 11am, then went to LA airport and then went to our airport.. I had one full day.. The plane rides were good, and there was just a little bit of turbulance on the last flight, which wasn't bad really.. I got home around 9:15pm..

I've had a bit of jet lag these past few days... I'm doing much better today! Got to, as today I go to my cardiologist for my appointment at 2:45pm.. I feel great, and hope that he agrees with me on that one! He's probably going to be disappointed in me for gaining a few extra pounds since I last saw him, but, that's okay, I can get myself back on track, as I plan on going to my Weight Watcher meeting starting again tomorrow!

While I was away, my youngest son Daniel and my Hubby got me a 23.6" wide screened monitor, which they said was my birthday present, that was late.. which is soooo very awesome indeed!! I love it!! My other monitor was a 15", so this one really looks huge to me!! I'm so excited and  tickled!! Thank you both so much!!  I can't express enough what a wonderful and loving family I have!! Thank You Dear Lord Jesus for giving them all to me!!

You all take care now, and it's great being back blogging with you all again! I will share pictures with you all real soon!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, August 26, 2010

My Thoughts~

Hi Everone!
I just wanted to stop by and say hi and to let you all know that I am having a really great time visiting and spending time with Michele and Jamie out here in California! They are spoiling me big time!

Today, my thoughts have centered mainly on my oldest son, Eddie Lee. Today would have been his 45th birthday. It will be 2 years next month that he passed away..  I love and miss him so very much!! Eddie Lee may have left this world, but he will always remain in my heart and memories! I also know and believe with all my heart, that we will see each other again in Heaven!

I hope that each and everyone of you are doing well.. I will try to stop in here to check in with you all once in awhile..

The other day Jamie was showing me another way to  post my pictures, and shared his Rotary President picture on my blog, which I told him could stay.. I don't mind at all..

Take care and have a wonderful evening..

Love & Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, August 12, 2010

~ California Here I Come!!~

Good Morning!
I am sooo excited!! I am going to California to visit and stay with each of my two older kids, Michele and Jamie..  They have been wanting me to come out and visit them, being that they both are living in California right now, sooo... I listened!! I leave next week!!  Michele said that we'll be able to check out a couple tourist spots while I'm staying with her, and Jamie said he'd take me to his workplace at his school so I can see his office and all, plus maybe check out a couple winery's too! Oh yes... we plan on doing lots and lots of shopping too!! We all love to shop!! I always have a great time when I'm with each one of my kids!

Today is supposed to be real hot again! 101*... We need rain sooo bad out our way! We water our yards often, but the rain sure would be so welcomed!

You all take care now, and have a wonderful day..

Please keep Penny in your prayers... She is needing to have surgery.. but her dr's are still not sure when it will happen.. It was supposed to be done yesterday, but they still are deciding when it will be.. as of yesterday..

Thank you!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

~MY GOOD WILL FIND YESTERDAY!!

I just happened to stop by GW and lo and behold I came across these gorgeous dishes! I got 4 cups,  6 salad plates, and 6 dinner plates, and 8 cereal bowls.. Not so bad for only $9.99!! I really love them!!

I love the colors and design on them real well!! I know some on the same plan of them have caught my eye before while I was out and about shopping!

Thank you all for the wonderful Birthday Wishes!! You all are so sweet and kind!! I really had a very nice birthday!!  My hubby wanted to get me a birthday cake, and I asked him please not to, as I only wanted to be a *little bit bad on my ww diet.. sooo, we decided to stop at Braum's and get us a creamy yogurt soft serve ice cream cone, which is both of our favorites! I don't know how many points it added up to be for sure, but... I felt like I really wanted to have either a Birthday Cake or some Birthday Ice Cream, and the ice cream won!! It tasted sooo good, as it was sooo very hot outside!! I know I made the right decision on that one!

Have a wonderful day!! Psssstt... I hear that there might be a cool trend coming our way soon!! We sure could use some cooler weather!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, August 9, 2010

~TODAY'S MY BIRTHDAY!~

Good Morning!
I  have always been one who really looks forward to each one of their BIRTHDAYS, including the one I'm having today! I don't ever let the "age number" drag me down.. cause I live by the 'ole saying, you're only as old as you feel.. Now, there have been those days where I've felt like I was 100 years old, and then other days when I feel like I'm in my 20's.. Just all depends on the day and how I'm feeling! I feel pretty good today so far, which is great!

Yesterday, My husband Dan and our youngest son Daniel and I  went out for my birthday luncheon at Sante Fe Steak House.. Mmmm, the food was sooo good!!  I didn't save any room left  for having any desert.. but, later on during the day Dan and I went to Braum's and picked up a few items plus... we splurged on our ww diets and got each of us one of their  soft serve yogurt ice cream cones.. Oh my goodness, how good that was too!!

Today, Dan and Daniel want to take me out for supper after they get home from each of their jobs...for us to celebrate together on the day of my birthday too..  That is so sweet!!

Our middle son called me on his way to work this morning to wish me a Happy Birthday too... That was so sweet too!!  My daughter Michele will be calling me later on today... as right now, it's still pretty early out California way, and I'm quite sure she's probably still asleep! I know I would be if I were out there right now!

 My family treat me like a little Queen all the time really, but, they do it even more on my BIRTHDAY!! They all are sooo caring and sweet!! Thank You So Much For Loving And Caring For Me.... Dan, Daniel, Jamie AND Michele!!  I Love You All So Very Much!!  ♥♥♥♥

I hope you all had a real nice weekend and you all have a great day today too! Thank you so much  for stopping by and visiting my blog today! You all make my  birthday even all the more special!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Saturday, August 7, 2010

~JUST A MINUTE OF YOUR TIME~

I was reading Kathy's blog today, and thought I'd also share with you all, her link to her blog and the message that she had posted..

http://kathleengauthier.blogspot.com/2010/08/this-in-worth-one-minute-of-your-time.html

I've tried to make it a link, but didn't have any success at making it work... but just highlight it and click copy and then paste it in your seach window.. and then hit enter, and it should bring her blog up on the screen for you to see and hear..

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, August 5, 2010

~CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT TO SHARE A PICTURE OF THIS TOO!~

I forgot to share a picture of the beautiful Azalea plant that my Hubby got me for our Anniversary.. We've got to find the exact spot to plant it.. We don't get much shade in either our front or back yards, and these are ~SHADE~ azaleas.. so, we've got to be real sure of where we want them planted..or, they won't make it in our HOT sun we get here!

They are real pretty though, and I feel bad that my hubby didn't know they were for being kept in the shade.. They are a beautiful shade of PINK..

Have a great day and enjoy your Thursday!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

~OH MY GOODNESS!!~

It is now 100* outside! That's not including the heat index factor! WHEW!!

There are many other states and countries who are even hotter than that though!

I think they say we might get some showers on Friday! We sure do need some rain! They're calling for a 30% chance..

Well, I went to my Weight Watcher's Meeting today... and, I gained 2#... I told my leader, Judy, that I was just going to quit eating altogether.. She gave me "the look", that said, you've got lots of food you can eat.. remember, the diamond's that are beside each of the food names in our little weigh in booklet?? Remember, diamonds are a girls best friend! I am going to have to go over them again, and really try to do better. I know that I've been slacking off my diet alot lately.. It's time to get myself back on track!! and... I've started getting back on track TODAY!!

Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday! Have a great evening!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Always enjoy having you stop by!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Sunday, August 1, 2010

~CHICKEN BERRY SALAD RECIPE~

CHICKEN BERRY SALAD


Ingredients
■1 (.75 ounce) packet honey mustard salad dressing mix
■1/4 cup cider vinegar
■1/2 cup vegetable oil
■2 tablespoons orange juice
■1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
■8 cups mixed salad greens
■1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
■1/2 cup fresh blueberries
■1/2 cup fresh raspberries
■8 ounces sugar snap peas
■1/2 cup toasted pecans
Directions
1.In a medium bowl, prepare the dressing according to package directions, using vinegar and oil, and substituting orange juice for the water; set aside.
2.Preheat the grill for high heat.
3.Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice into strips.
4.In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, salad greens, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peas, and pecans. Pour in the prepared dressing, and toss to coat.
Recipe and photo courtesy of allrecipes.com.

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Hope you all are having a great Sunday!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, July 30, 2010

~Rebecca's Beautiful Giveaway!~

Rebecca is having a beautiful giveaway in which she is giving away a beautiful Christmas Cottage Pillow and 3 lovely Snowmen Christmas Ornaments.. She will draw the winner on August 12th.. and announce the winner the next day.

The winner will receive a set of hand painted Snowmen Ornaments. The trio is made of metal and sugar coated in real ground glass glitter..

The Brundage Baby and Girl Christmas Cottage Pillow is made by using a vintage reproduced postcard image originally painted by Miss Francis Brundage. Vintage lace and vintage buttons and some aging ribbon has also been used on it..

From both pictures I've shared, you can see how very beautiful the ornaments and pillow are..

Be sure to check Rebecca's blog and sign up for her beautiful giveway!

You can click on her giveaway on my sidebar..

GOOD LUCK!!!!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, July 29, 2010

~What An Enjoyable Anniversary Dan & I Had Yesterday!!~

Dan's boss gave him the whole day to spend with me to enjoy our 26th anniversary together on our Anniversary Day. That was so kind! So anyhow, this is what we did for our anniversary! I hope you enjoy all the pictures! Dan and I had a real enjoyable time! We went to the Round Barn in Arcadia, Oklahoma. Found that to be quite interesting! They were making a movie film in the upper section of the barn.. Got to see the big bus and all the people who were in the movie.. Wish I could have peeked inside, but wasn't allowed to.. We've been wanting to check this barn out, but just never made it... that is, till yesterday! Then we stopped at *POPS, which is just down a little ways from the round barn and got us a soda of course! Then we stopped at Robertson's Ham's on our way to McAlester, Oklahoma. Talk about a great tasting ham sandwich!! Dan has stopped there lots of times on his way to or from a job, but this was the first I've ever been there!

Then we stopped at Angel's Diner. Here Dan has stayed in the motel behind the diner and has eaten at their diner.. I found it real awesome looking on the outside, with the jukebox on their front of the diner, and the nice looking Cadillac's out in the front yard! We didn't go inside to eat, as we had planned on stopping at the Isle of Capri, which we did do for our dinner. It was absolutely beautiful inside, and the food was delishious!! I would definately love to go back there someday again! The atmosphere inside was sooo romantic... just perfect for celebrating our anniversary!

We had a wonderful time together and enjoyed all that we saw!! I have loved sharing our ~Special Day~ with you all too!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, July 26, 2010

~AREN'T THESE HOMES PRETTY!~

Hi Everyone!
I hope you all had a real nice weekend! We had a good one! The only complaint I have is that it went by way tooo fast!

I thought I'd share some of the nice homes and their landscaping that is in our neighborhood. I really love the landscaping on the model home... soo pretty! Thought you all would enjoy too!

Have a great day, and thank you so much for visiting me on my blog today!
I always enjoy, that's for sure!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Saturday, July 24, 2010

~DIRT CAKE RECIPE!~

Good Morning!
I hope you all are having a great weekend! Mine is going real good!

Yesterday I came across this Dirt Cake recipe that I'd like to share with you...

~DIRT CAKE~

1 Large package oreo sandwich cookies
1/3 Cup butter (softened)
1/2 Cup butter (softened)
1 Large (12oz) carton whipped topping
1 8oz. package cream cheese (softened)
1 Cup powdered sugar
2 (3.5 oz. packages) boxes instant
vanilla pudding
3 Cups Milk
1 tsp. vanilla
15 or so Gummi Worms for on top if desired..

Crush half of cookies and combine with 1/3 cup softened butter and put in 9x13 pan.
Mix cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter with electric mixer until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar. Fold in whipped topping. In separate bowl, mix pudding, milk and vanilla. Fold in cream cheese mixture and pour into pan on the cookie mixture. Crush remaining cookies and sprinkle on top. Gummi worms can be placed on top of the crushed cookies...Refrigerate. Serves 12-16.

Enjoy!!


Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, July 22, 2010

~How About That!!~

I am Elinor Dashwood...


Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

~I JUST LOVE PENGUINS, DON'T YOU?~

Good Morning!
I thought that I'd share something I found on these little guys! Everytime I go to a place where they have penguins, I always make it a point to see them! They've always been one of my most fave's!! Thought you all would enjoy them too, and just possibly they could give you a sense of ~Coolness~ during this hot and humid weather! Enjoy!

Here's a little info on them too!

Little Man in a Tuxedo: Who doesn't like to watch "the little man in a tuxedo" parading around a landscape of ice? Their hesitant waddle on land, however, belies a penguin's ability in the water. With streamlined bodies, a thick coat that keeps out the cold and repels water, and flipperlike wings, naturally penguins spend most of their lives in the water.

Penguin Parenthood: Penguins breed in colonies, and males and females take turns tending to the one or two eggs that are laid per season. While the off-duty parent goes in search of food, the guardian parent supports the egg between the top of its feet and a thick fold of skin that hangs from its belly to keep the incubating egg warm.

From Emperor to Little: The largest penguin is the emperor penguin and is recognizable, not only by its nearly 4-foot height, but by the yellow, gray and black markings of the upper body and wings. The little penguin is the smallest of its kind at barely 16 inches high.

Built-In Waterproofing: Penguins preen their feathers meticulously to maintain insulation and waterproofing. A gland near the penguin's tail secretes oil into its feathers, which the bird will spread thoroughly while preening.


Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

P.S. *WHOOPS!!

I almost forgot to mention that today is my Weigh In and meeting at Weight Watcher's! I had a .4 loss last week, and I sure am hoping for any kind of a loss today when I go! I haven't been working as hard as I know I should have at trying to lose this past week... Hopefully I can get into geer starting TODAY!

Monday, July 19, 2010

~GOOD MONDAY MORNING!~

Here it is Monday...and laundry day for me once again! It might be at your house too! ;)

We had a real nice weekend, and I hope you all did too! We went to Borders bookstore on Saturday and picked up a couple books. I got:
1. The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
2. The House At Riverton by Kate Morton
3. The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

Have any of you read these books? If so, were they good?

I haven't started reading any of them yet, but plan to do so soon, possibly today.. in my free time..

Sunday we went to Church and then we met our son Daniel at Dong A's for lunch. I had bulgogi again, and it was just as delishious as always! Daniel also ordered it, and my hubby had their Teriyaki chicken, which he says was real tasty too! Then we came home and my husband mowed our front and back yards later in the evening, which worked out good, as it wasn't as HOT as it was earlier. I helped with sweeping off of patio's and sidewalks..

Today, it's back on schedule, Hubby's at work, and I'm doing laundry!

You all have a great day! Thank you so much for stopping by! Thank you too, for the sweet comments you leave for me too! I appreciate you all so much!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, July 16, 2010

~WEEKEND'S HERE ALREADY!!~

Hi Everyone!
Oh my goodness, it sure is hard to believe that the weekend is here once again, and... we're supposed to have gorgeous weather too! Wish I knew for sure that my hubby would have this weekend off from his workplace, as I'd make us some fun plans to do in a second!! With his work, one just can't really make any plans at all.. that is, unless he's using some vacation time.. Which he's really due to be having soon!! I can always tell his telltale signs..and he's been sporting them all lately!! ;)

Many years ago we use to have a camper on the plan of the one I shared a picture of.. I'd say at least 38 years ago or so.. We had so much fun and I always had the camper packed and ready so that when my (ex) husband would get home from work, that all we had to do was put the cold food in the camper and take off to our camping destination! I always enjoyed camping out, and especially sitting on my webbed aluminum lawn chair, with my white camping sneakers on (which sported rubber sole melting areas on them) and resting my legs on the round brick campfire pit, and getting mesmerized by all of the flickering, flaming fire and its embers! Talk about relaxing!! Well that is until the wild animals would stop by, like skunks, raccoons, deer, and yes, even bears.. Oh could I tell you lots of stories.. but, I'll save them for another time to write about on my blog!

Alright, I'll share just this one quick story! One night we all were sitting around that round campfire when my sister in law says.. "don't move Lynn", and I said, "why not"? Judy said, "because there's a skunk right underneath your lawn chair"!.. You never seen anyone sit anymore still than what I did!! Thankfully the skunk walked out from underneath my lawn chair, walked around the campfire and then headed on down to the next campsite.. after he was a ways away from our campsite, our guys yelled down to let them know a skunk was heading down their way.. It seems to me that no one was at that campsite, and the skunk got in their tent and ate the food they had placed inside.. We all know, you don't put/store any kind of food inside your tent, unless you want some little animals to visit you and eat them up! We always stored our food items inside our car.. Bears have been known to tear apart a cooler left out in no time flat! And that's a metal cooler I'm speaking about!

Our Kitty Kat still loves us! He just purrs and purrs when we pet him.. He's a hoot! I thought after his bath yesterday that he'd end up disowning us.. but he hasn't! He's a happy Kitty cat once again!

I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and weekend too! Have fun and enjoy!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, July 15, 2010

~Poor Kitty Kat!~

Our poor kitty Kat got into some motor oil that was out in our garage and got it all over himself.. Oh my goodness... what a mess he was! I am so glad that my hubby was home today to give him a bath, in which I helped.. We used Dawn dish soap, but he still has some in his fur, so I guess we might try again tomorrow or so with using Simple Green.. 1 part Simple Green to 5 parts of water. I guess they use this on the wildlife animals that get oil on them from oil spills that happen. I found info on this on line..

I hope you all are having a great Thursday. It has been a s.l.o.w. moving day for me today... Just been doing my own thing..

Thank you so much for stopping by! I enjoyed having you visit. Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, July 12, 2010

~A Wonderful Sunday Outing With My Hubby!~

Good Morning!
I thank you all for the wonderful comments you wrote to me on my blog! I always love hearing from you all!

Dan and I had a real nice Sunday together for a few hours before he got called to go out on a job.. I am so grateful that we were able to attend Church, eat at Abuelo's and to go through the complete Banjo Museum together before his cell phone rang! That doesn't happen like that too often! Most of the time we get interrupted when we are out in about on our Saturday or Sunday drives..

The food at Abuelo's is soooo delishious! I had the Chicken Enchilada's and my hubby had a seafood dish, which looked real good too! Our waiter was so sweet and so was the manager for allowing me to take a few pictures at his restaurant. We happen to time it when they weren't quite as busy as they usually are, which worked out great for *picture taking!

My daughter Shel and her friend Amy were the first to introduce me to Abuelo's! Oh my gosh, I fell in love with it the first time I laid my eyes on it! When I was with them we ate in front of the statue that I took a picture of.. I just love the archways upstairs, greenery, and the whole overall atmosphere of the restaurant! The food definately matches their eye candy, that's for sure!!

We really enjoyed checking out the Banjo Museum too! All kinds of gorgeous banjo's inside! We saw alot of them and learned some new things about them too! My Dad and Dan's Dad also played a banjo.. I love hearing them played!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today and for visiting our *Outing with us!

You all have a wonderful Monday!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, July 9, 2010

~TWO SEATER SPORTS CAR!~

Hello!
I just totally fell in love when I came across the picture of this sports car..and neat license tags! I have always dreamt of having a two seater sports car ever since I was like in middle school! My Mustang that I have now is the closet I've came to having my sports car! I really do love my Mustang! Not anxious at all to be selling it or anything like that! I want to keep it as long as I possibly can!

Hope everyone has a great evening and weekend too! Hard to believe that it's Friday already! These days are flying by ever so fast!! Waaaay too fast for me, that's for sure!

Thank you for stopping by and visiting my blog! I love when I see that I've had visitor's stop by and say hi to me!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

~I HAD A WEIGHT LOSS FROM MY WEIGHT WATCHER'S WEIGH IN TODAY!~

I am soo excited! It really isn't that much of a weight loss, only .4lb., but it is a weight loss just the same and now I know that I am headed in the right direction, once again! Sometimes it can be sooo hard for one to lose weight, but I've already made my goal weight once, and by golly, this lady will reach her goal weight once again! After my WW meeting, I stopped by SubWay, and bought me a 6" turkey breast and black forest ham sub. I got a plastic container of Sweet Onion sauce for over top, and I got me a small bag of apples, and my diet coke to drink. I had received a sample pkg. of Ranch Multigrain Crisps today at my meeting, and I also ate them for lunch. My lunch comes up to 8 points which isn't bad at all! My sub is 6 points, bag of apples 0 points, diet coke 0 points, WW multigrain crisps 2 points.. equals 8 total points. I had a small apple for 1 point and Peach fiber one yogurt for o points for breakfast, along with my morning coffee.. So, that leaves me with 10 points that I can have for supper and maybe a snack later on too. Not too bad at all, I'd say!... :) Keep your fingers crossed for me that I'll be able to continue onward the way I'd like to! Thanks!

I wasn't 100% sure if I was going to my meeting today until I talked with Daniel earlier today, and he said, "Mom, you're going to decide to go to your meeting." and he was right! He knows how hard I've been fighting with this wanting and not wanting to go to my WW's meeting syndrome for a while now, ever since April anyhow.. I am so glad I decided to go. Thanks a bunch for your imput today too Daniel! Appreciated it! I love it when others are wanting and willing to help me work towards my weight goal. Means a whole bunch!

I hope you all have a good day today!

Thank you so much for coming by!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Saturday, July 3, 2010

~HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!~

Good Morning!
Here it is, the weekend of the 4th! Wish I were someplace, other than at home, but, I'm not. My hubby is on call for his work now, so that sort of puts the anchor down as far as us going anyplace together.. That's okay, I'm used to it! But there are times like these that I get kind of bummed out! It too, will pass..

I hope you all are having a happy 4th! It is raining out today at my house.. I guess it might rain here off and on through Monday.. I'm sure that our lawns and gardens can use the rain, but.. I'd much rather look out my windows and see the sunshine instead! The flower gardens will love all the rain and so will the farmer's gardens! It's needed too I guess. I think I'm what is known as a ~fair weather person~, where the weather has an overall effect on my mood.. whether I'm up, down or somewhere in between, (like I am now) on the mood scale.. Anyone else like me out there?
I'm sure I'm not the only one that the weather affects, at least I hope I'm not!

My thoughts yesterday were mostly about my father. Yesterday was his birthday, and he would have turned 82. He passed away May 5, 2006, at the age of 77. He and I were always real close, and I love and miss him dearly.. I know he's looking down at me from Heaven and knows that I miss and love him a whole bunch too.. Life is so darn short! Many, many times over, I've ask myself why some people live a short life while others live a long life? That will be one of many questions that I want to ask our Lord when I get to Heaven.. I bet you have some of your own too that you'd like to ask our Lord.
As I say on my post decor.. Make Everyday Count, as one just never knows when they'll be called home..

I don't mean to sound like being ~called home~ is a bad thing, cause it's not. It's just that it's so hard on the one's that are left behind.. I do feel though, that one never gets over their loss of a parent, child, loved one or friend that has died. I think the feelings of their loss or losses will always be with them. I know mine are.. Some of my feelings are just more profound at certain times than others, but are always still there in my heart and thoughts just the same.. never to be forgotten..

I look forward to the day when I can be up in Heaven with my Lord and Savior and Family and love ones! Oh! What a glorious day that will be!

I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and found a couple items. One is a crackled glass round candle holder with roosters around it, and the other is a wicker basket with a lid that I'm using to store several of my crochet yarns in. It works really well! I'll share some picture's with you all later, once I get them taken and downloaded. My Hubby and I also went to Jin Wei for lunch yesterday.. Hmmm sooo good!

You and your family and friends enjoy and have a Happy 4th! Stay safe too, especially if you're traveling or out and about, or using or watching firecrackers!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! I love the kind comments that you leave, and I love having you stop by! Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, July 1, 2010

~WALKING THE DOG~

Good Morning!
It's such a beautiful morning! I received this from my friend Maggie in my email and wanted to share it with you all too! Enjoy!!

Have a wonderful Thursday!!

HAPPINESS is a perfume that you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.



What a wonderful life I have had --
happy to have realized it sooner than later.


*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*+*


~WALKING THE DOG~


A WOMAN was flying from Melbourne to Brisbane .
Unexpectedly, the plane was diverted to Sydney
Along the way. The flight attendant explained that
There would be a delay, and if the passengers wanted
To get off the aircraft the plane would re-board
In 50 minutes.

Everybody got off the plane except one lady who was
Blind. A man had noticed her as he walked by and
Could tell the lady was blind because her Guide
Dog lay quietly underneath the seats in front of her
Throughout the entire flight.

He could also tell she had flown this very flight before
Because the pilot approached her, and calling her by
Name, said, 'Kathy, we are in Sydney for almost
An hour. Would you like to get off and stretch your legs?'
The blind lady replied, 'No thanks, but maybe Buddy would
Like to stretch his legs.'

Picture this:
All the people in the gate area came to a complete standstill
When they looked up and saw the pilot walk off the plane
With a Guide dog! The pilot was even wearing sunglasses.

People scattered.

They not only tried to change planes, but they were trying to change airlines!

True story... Have a great day and remember...


...THINGS AREN'T ALWAYS AS THEY APPEAR.

A DAY WITHOUT LAUGHTER IS A DAY WASTED!!!


Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

~I'M BACK ON TRACK ONCE AGAIN!!~

Hello!
Well today, I made up my mind to actually really *GO* to my Weight Watcher Meeting! I haven't been there since April 27th. I've been so frustrated with myself, as my bathroom scales show ME my weight gain, and SO have the pictures that have been taken with me in them recently.. Not a pretty site to say the least! I've got to get serious again and get back to my goal weight. I felt so much better, and also looked like I did too! Starting today I am going to work seriously hard at getting back and staying on track. So far, I've done good! Wish me luck! I've made it to my goal once, and by golly I know I can do it again!! Only this time when I actually do make it, I want to stay at my goal weight for a lot longer than what I did this last time!

I never, ever thought that I'd be one to have a weight problem, as I was one who could eat whatever and however much they wanted to without gaining an ounce of weight, that is until I hit 35 years old! Then that's when my weight started coming on! I had divorced at that age and I also wasn't anywhere as active as I had been before I divorced. Exercise really does play a really big part in losing and keeping weight off, I've found out over the years. That's my problem now, I don't exercise anywhere nearly enough. So, I've got to really disapline myself to get out there and do some walking for a half hour to an hour a day. Makes for great exercise, this I already know for a fact! Wish me luck...again you all!! I need all the positiveness that I can get at this point and time! Thanks!! I haven't been doing my 30 day shred with Julian the way I had wanted and hoped to be doing either.. I've just been so, so very BAD!! Gosh, I've got to get myself into doing these important things better!!

Have a great evening!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, June 28, 2010

~Was Great Spending Time With My Two Son's, Granddaughter, and Great GrandChildren!~

Good Morning...
The sun isn't shining, and it has been raining off and on all morning, but.. lo and behold I'm still on top of the world, so to speak!

I'm just so tickled to be able to share my pictures with you all.. once again! Thanks Daniel for making that possible again for me!

I'm sharing a picture of our son Jamie holding his two grand kids, and then one of Jamie, Marie, and me on Marie's High School graduation day.. It was wonderful being able to attend her graduation and also spending time with her, the grand children and our son Jamie. It was also great that our son Daniel was able to attend Marie's graduation and spend time with everyone too! I wish that our daughter Michele and my husband could have been there also, but their work schedules wouldn't allow them to be. I know their hearts and thoughts were there with us just the same!

This weekend zoomed by real fast!! We went checking out vehicles with Daniel on Saturday, went to Church on Sunday, and then we all went to Olive Garden for lunch afterwards.. Tasty as always!!

I hope you all had a great weekend too!

Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, June 25, 2010

I Sure Am Ready For A Vacation... How Bout You??

Good Morning,
Hi everyone! Just wondering, are you longing or wishing you could go on a vacation? Boy I am! I was just reading a couple of my friend's postings of their vacation on their blogs, and how it makes me wish I were on one right now! I love vacations! I definately have the ~vacation itch~!!

One of my friends and her family are over in France right now! They are having a marvelous time! She's shared some beautiful pictures with us! My other friend and her family is in NYC and is having a great time! She also shared alot of beautiful pictures with us! Must be that time of the year when I really ought to be thinking about where to go on our next vacation.. whenever that may be. I'll be sure to share when I decide where and when, okay?

Not sure what's on the agenda for today.. I've been really taking it easy all week since my hubby has been on a week's vacation from his work. It's nice having him home, that's for sure! Not getting much done around here, but it will all still be here once he goes back to work on Monday..

Hopefully I will get my new mouse put on my computer this weekend. I don't know if I can just plug it in and take off with it, or if I have to go through alot of rigamoungroll with it on my computer first. Needless to say, I'm afraid to try for fear of messing something up so that I won't be able to use the computer at all, and we all know I don't want that! So, I'll just wait and have Daniel check it out for me.. hopefully this weekend! I miss not being able to share picture's with you..

You all have a great day and weekend too! Take care!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, June 21, 2010

~I've Missed You All Since I've Been Away From My Blog For A Week~

Good Monday Morning!
I hope this finds you all doing good! Last Thursday till Saturday evening I spent at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas with my son Jamie who lives in California. Jamie flew in for a few days to spend time with and attend his daughter's high school graduation, which was this past Saturday. My youngest son Daniel drove down to Texas Friday evening after he got out of work, so that he'd be able to spend some time with his brother and see Marie graduate and spend some time with her too.. It has been well over a year since they all had seen and spent time with each other. My husband wasn't able to go with us because of his job..and the fact that some other people had already put in for vacation for that particular week that he wanted to take off, so.... He really would have liked to been there with all of us too.. Sometimes that's just the way it goes I guess.. Our grandaughter looked absolutely beautiful in her cap and gown, standing there holding her High School diploma! It's always a good feeling when you see your child graduate from high school.. Jamie already has her all set up for starting her college career, which is great! Marie wants to get her degree in Forensic's.. which would be great!

Jamie had to be back at the airport real early Sunday morning, so we decided it'd be best to say our goodbye's Saturday evening.. It's just so hard! I hate goodbyes! I'm so hoping that we can make it out to California while our daughter is still working there with her traveling nursing job, that way we'd be able to spend some time with both our kids while being out there. Sure would be great if Daniel could take vacation time from his job around the same time we do, that way we all could fly out there together! That'd be wonderful! That'd make the first time the 3 grown kids and us have all been together at the exact same time in over 5 years! That's a long time!

I will share a few picture's that I took down in Texas once I am able to.. My mouse isn't working right at the moment for me to do so.. but I will as soon as I can!

I hope all the Father's had a real nice Father's Day yesterday!! We went to Church and then we went to Louie's for lunch with Daniel. Then my Hubby and I went to Border's and picked up a couple books and then we came home.. and relaxed. My hubby is on vacation starting today for a week, which is nice, but it sure would have been nicer if he could have been off to see our son Jamie too.. Leave it to Murphy, that's for sure!

Yesterday had periods of its low times for me, as my Father passed away 4 years ago and I really miss being able to call him and wish him a Happy Father's Day.. I never missed calling him up on Father's Day.. nor did I ever miss giving him a call to wish him a Happy Birthday on his birthday either.. These are a couple trying days that are hard for me to get through.. but my Heavenly Father always holds me close and helps me make it through them.. Our God truly is an awesome GOD!!

You all have a great Monday! Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting me here on my blog!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, June 14, 2010

~ Alot Of Rain Here This Morning Sure Has Caused Alot Of Problems!~

Good Morning,
Here it is Monday already! I can't believe all the flooded areas around here that is caused by all the rain that we're getting now! I sure hope and pray that everyone is ok that have their vehicle's stuck in the flooding streets in some of our areas.. I don't think I've ever seen flooding like this since I've lived here in 14 years.. Unbelievable! The rain hasn't been nasty, just steady coming down! I just heard one of the newscaster's say that he's been here 15 years and hasn't seen anything like this before either..

Hope your weekend was good! I had a nice one. Saturday I did some rearranging of items that I have placed ontop of my china buffets, computer desk, and tv wall unit.. Seems like I definately got my exercise that day, as I was up and down my ladder sooo many times! I really do like the way they all look now.. It's amazing at how just little changes within one's room can make such a big difference. Change is good, in my book!

Sunday we went to Church, and ate at the Dong A Restaurant for lunch with Daniel, which was real nice! Daniel and I ate Bulgogi and my hubby had chicken teriyaki. Everything tasted real good, as usual!

Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, June 11, 2010

~Friday Already???~

Hello!
I am really liking my new hair cut and hair color! My new friend that I met several weeks back at my weight watcher meeting's is a beautician, and I really liked her hair style and color, so I decided to make an appointment with her at the shop she works at to have my hair done. This is the first time that Sandy has done my hair and, I am sooo pleased with the way it turned out!! She did a really great job! I definately will be going back to her, for my future hair cuts and color from now on!

My goodness, here it is Friday once again! Seems like I just wrote that not too long ago here on my blog.. I'm not complaining at all! I've always been one who always looked forward to their weekends... as that's when I use to go dancing during my teenage years on Friday nights, and that's when my family and I would leave to go camping on Friday's until Sunday, and that's when I always look forward to having my hubby be home with me, providing his workplace didn't have him called out on a job somewhere..

You all have a wonderful Friday and weekend too!! Thank you so much for stopping by and visiting with me on my blog! I love reading the comments you leave for me! You all are so sweet and kind!! Take care!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

~Rebecca's Beautiful Shabby Chic Giveaway!~

Hi Everyone! Hope you are doing good this evening.. I wanted to share this beautiful giveaway from Rebecca.. Be sure to check her giveaway out!

Rebecca from A Gathering Place is having a beautiful giveaway! There is a beautiful Sachet Pillow and then there is a Gorgeous Sewing Machine Drawer.. Be sure to check out her blog on my sidebar and enter in her giveaway! It started June 8th, and will end on June 22nd. *Good luck* to you and to ~ME~ too!! Rebecca's link is www.rebecca-gatheryeroses.blogspot.com

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, June 7, 2010

~WHERE'S THE SUNSHINE?? IS IT AT YOUR HOUSE TODAY??~

Good Morning!
I think the blah overcast looking day outside is what's giving me a hard time getting motivated today! I got up about an hour and a half ago, ate my breakfast, and now I'm sitting here writing on my blog, but.. I don't have any real desire to do anything else today! NADA!! I need to see the SUNSHINE, but it's nowhere around my neighborhood to be found! I didn't think we were to have rain today, but maybe I misheard or misunderstood the weather lady when she was giving the weather forecast last evening.. Won't be the first time I misheard what she was saying..

I hope you all had a good weekend! Mine was good! Let's see, Friday, I went to HOBBY LOBBY and bought my colorful rooster that I had written you about on my blog the other day.. I'm so glad there were still a few of them there! I love the bright colors that are on it! I also found a Fleur De Lis candle holder, red/gold candle for inside the candle holder, an urn centerpiece and two children figurines reading their books. I just couldn't believe all of the wonderful sales they had going on! I always love it when I find a great sale on something, don't you?

Saturday, I went and got my nails done. I really like the way they do them, as I have them paint a flower on my ring fingers.. both on the left and on right hand.. This time I have a red 4 leaf flower with a blue center sparkle piece with black & silver accents.. I'll try to share a picture so you can see more of what I'm talking about. I have my nails done in the french white tip. I had wanted to also get my hair cut and colored too, but was too late for making an appointment, so, I will go and have that done sometime this week possibly..

Then, Saturday early evening, Dan and I played bowling on our Wii!! Guess what he did??? He bowled a *PERFECT 300* game!! I'll share a picture of his score with you all.. He said, now don't go sharing that on your blog.. but.. hee hee!! Don't go telling him now, ya hear!!

Sunday we went to Church and then ate at Olive Garden, and then we stopped at Borders book store. Daniel had his one weekend a month duty on base this weekend and wasn't able to eat lunch with us after church. I'm glad he's able to the rest of the Sunday's! Means a bunch that's for sure!

Well, I'll see if I can find these couple of picture's that I want to also share with you.. Have a great Monday!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, June 4, 2010

~ FRIDAY, AND ANOTHER WEEKEND!~

Good Morning,
I really think that the days go Monday and Friday.. Just doesn't seem like there are any in between days.. The days are just zooming by! Do you feel like this is how your days are going for you too?

I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday, and they are having some really fantastic buys going on! Alot of items are half off or even 60% off! Can't beat that! I came across a beautiful colorful rooster that was originally $59.99 and it was now only $20! Oh my, I might have to go back down there today and purchase him! If I do happen to get him, I'll share a picture with you all! He really is pretty and very colorful..

I did find a real pretty medallion print picture for on my livingroom wall.. It's regular price was $49 and I got it for $17! I've been wanting something different to put on my one wall in there, but just didn't come across anything I really liked, till yesterday.. We have a medallion print that is woven in the center of our area rug underneath our coffee table in the living room too!

Not sure what we're doing this weekend.. Have a great weekend!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, June 3, 2010

~12 GORGEOUS PINK ROSES FROM MY HUBBY!~

Good Morning,

Aren't my Pink Roses absolutely gorgeous!! Dan is so wonderful when it comes to surprising me with flowers, and... for no particular reason... just because he wanted to! He always did this even when we were dating, almost 28 years ago.. He knows how much I love my flowers, and especially my ROSES! Thank you so much again Hubby!! They are gorgeous!! Oh, how I wish they'd last forever, as they are just that beautiful!!

I have been so very blessed by being given such a loving, caring, and thoughtful husband!


I guess it can't decide as to whether we'll have rain today, or sunshine! There was a little thunder out a little while ago, but.. that's all she wrote so far anyhow! I think northeast of us has been getting alot of the rain so far this morning... The sun is shining here so nice right now!

You all have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

~JUST SOMETHING ABOUT AN ALL BLACK SHINY VEHICLE THAT CATCHES MY EYE!!~

Good Morning..
Hope everyone had a nice Memorial Holiday weekend. We had a nice one.

Just thought I'd share with you today some real nice looking vehicles with you this morning that my Hubby and I have come across while on our Saturday or Sunday drives.. I almost got ran over this past weekend when I was taking the picture of the black mustang.. Not really, but the man who was sitting in his white truck facing me with his chin laid on his folded hands that were on his steering wheel waiting for me to be done standing in the middle of the parking lot taking my picture of this gorgeous car.. He smiled & waved when I finally noticed him waiting on me to get out of his way.. What can I say?? When I come across something that I think is beautiful, I've just got to get a picture of it, no matter what it entails! My daughter, especially can vouch for me on that, probably more times than anyone can. While she & I have been traveling together, I've been known to sit in the front passenger seat holding the steering wheel for her, while Michele takes a picture of something gorgeous out from the drivers side window for ~ME~... I know, that's not a real good thing to do.. but.. I just got to have that beautiful picture!! We're always real careful when we do that too!

Have a real nice day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, May 28, 2010

~HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY~

Good Morning!
Here it is Friday already! This has been a real fast week for me! In all reality, they all seem to be anymore! ;)

Do you have any plans for over Memorial Day weekend? Years ago we always planned a trip to go camping.. Gosh, that almost seems like forever ago! Guess it has been close to 14 years ago come to think about it..as the last time we went camping was with our son Jamie, at Lake Thunderbird. We had a real good time!
I always loved and looked forward to going camping! I found myself being able to relax and breathe in the fresh air and listen to all the wonderful noises that the camping ground areas bring.. like kid's laughing and playing their games, music, singing, crackling campfires, people walking by and saying hi! I also enjoyed seeing all the lanterns lit in the evenings too at the different campsites throughout...

Dan and I never did much camping together, mainly because of his work, it was and still is so hard to make any kind of plans to go or do anything really.. that is, unless he's on his vacation. Then we'd stay in motels to whereever we were vacationing to.. We never thought about renting a motorhome or camper.. till just now! Hmmm... might have to check into it sometime soon!!

You all have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend and I hope you get to enjoy it with your family and friends..

Please keep all of our fallen soldiers who fought for yours and my freedom and all of their families in our prayers, as well as the soldiers and their families who are overseas and the one's who are home in the U.S.

Blessings,
~Lynn

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

~GOING GARAGE & YARD SAILING TODAY!~

Good Morning!
Gosh, I only have 35 more minutes able to say that! This morning has certainly flown by! I've spent time this morning at different websites on my PC just reminiscing, and thinking back (sp)... I really like and find myself doing this every now and then! Recapturing and recalling one's memories are soo wonderful!

Today I am planning on going out and seeing how many garage and yard sales I can find! I haven't stopped at any yet this season and there sure has been quite a few of them going on around these parts! I'm hoping to find some pretty china dishes mainly.. I might go to the Thrift and Goodwill stores today too, if I have time left in my day to do so..

You all have a great Wednesday!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

~CONGRATULATIONS DONNA!!~ YOU'RE THE WINNER OF MY GIVEAWAY!!

Good Morning!
Congratulations Donna!! My hubby drew your name out of the plastic container today as the *LUCKY WINNER*!!
Please send me your name and address in an email so I can get your items mailed out to you.. Thanks Donna!!

I'd like to say "Thank You" to everyone, for entering my very first giveaway!! You all are so very special to me and I "Thank Each One Of You" for being a friend and follower of my blog too!! ♥ you all!!

You all have a wonderful Tuesday!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, May 24, 2010

~SIGHTSEEING ON OUR SATURDAY DRIVE~

Good Morning!
I hope you all had a good weekend! Ours was great! It just went by too fast, like it always does! Hard to believe that it's Monday already!

Saturday, Dan and I went on a long ride and came upon some buffalo and their babies out grazing.. When my hubby got home from work Friday, he mentioned about seeing some Buffalo and their babies and how cute they were and said it'd be nice for us to take a ride to show them to me. So, that's what we decided to do..and I'm so glad we did! I only wish I could have got a closer picture of the little one's! They were so cute to see! I've never seen any buffalo so little! We also came across some Texas Longhorns out grazing too! Some of their racks were real awesome!!

We ate lunch at our favorite Catfish restaurant in Golsby... called Libby's.. Soo good!! Definately give them a try if you're ever out that way!

Then Sunday, we went to Church, out to Olive Garden for lunch and then hubby stopped at the Ace Hardware store to pick up some items. I found me the prettiest flower arrangement! I want to repot it into my daughter's wood barrel so it'll have plenty of room to spread and grow.. I love when two or three plants are planted together inside a planter.. They look so attractive!

Today, I'm not exactly sure what's on my agenda.. I know for sure that I want to change our bedding, exercise as much as I can along with my 30 day Shred with Julian DVD, and who knows what else I'll get done today.. Doing that much will probably poop this lady out in no time flat!!

I am soo excited, as today is when our son Daniel gets home from the state of Washington!! He's been on his 2 week Air Force duty tour, that is done once a year with the USAF.. He says he's ready to come home too!! The weather has been wet and or rainy out that way.. especially these past few days.. He's ready for some of our sunshine!! Can't wait to see him!!

You all have a great Monday!! Be sure to sign up for my ~very first giveaway~.. as the winner will be drawn and announced tomorrow! Good Luck to everyone!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, May 21, 2010

~I'M HAVING MY VERY FIRST GIVEAWAY IN CELEBRATION OF MY 100TH POST!!~

Good Morning!
It's such a gorgeous day out today! The sun is shining out so pretty and the skies are such a beautiful shade of blue! Our LORD is such a beautiful artist in all of his creations that he's made and continues to make for us today!!

I am having my very ~FIRST GIVEAWAY~ in honor of MY 100th POST, which is ~TODAY~!! Woo Hoo!!

In my giveaway, there are 3 Greeting Cards, 2 Match Box Notepads, 2 Book Marks, 8 Notecards with envelopes, 1 Journal, 1 Facial Tissue, 1 Baked Cookie Candle, and 1 Friend sign.. Everything except for the Candle and Friend sign are made by Sue Zipkin... I love her beautiful artistry!

To enter my giveaway, you must be or become a follower of my blog and leave me a comment letting me know on this post, along with your blog address or email address for *ONE entry into my giveaway, and if you post my giveaway on your blog, that will give you a *SECOND entry into my drawing.. plus, be sure to leave me another comment on this giveaway post telling me that you mentioned my giveaway on your blog.. and with a *LINK back to your blog..

The last day to sign up for my giveaway will be Monday, May 24th at midnight..I will draw and announce the winner on Tuesday May 25th! Good luck everyone!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

SEVERE WEATHER HEADING OUR WAY...AGAIN...

Good Morning!
Oh my goodness, the weathermen are calling for severe weather for our state, parts of Texas and Arkansas today! I guess there has been some tornado's that have already gone through our state today... I pray that no one was hurt.. We've had a tad bit of rain at my home this morning, but nothing major. Enough to bring Shelba and Zoe inside.. Needless to say, they are real happy bout that!!

I heard on the news that it could really get bad out around here between 2pm thru 10pm..

I pray that everyone stays safe during these storms...

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, May 17, 2010

~ABSOLUTELY LOVE TAKING SUNDAY DRIVES~

Good Morning!
My Hubby and I went on a Sunday drive and when going this certain way, we always drive by this gorgeous home! It always catches my eye! I would LOVE to see the inside and see how it's all decorated! I just know it would look absolutely stunning! I love everything about this home, or at least all that my eyes can take in from the outside of it! It's just plain gorgeous! I have come across many, many homes that I just fall in love with while taking our Sunday drives! Or even.. while traveling around to different cities and states with my kids and hubby too!! I find myself just absolutely loving everything that my eyes behold!

I hope you all had a great weekend! I had a good one.. I went shopping Saturday and bought some gorgeous dishes from ~WalMart!~ I had been in there shopping earlier during the week, and came across them, but told myself that I had more sets of dishes than I knew what to do with! But... come Saturday, I mentioned to my hubby about these white gorgeous dishes that I fell in love with but didn't buy and he said well, let's go get them! I said.. All Rightie!! So, to make a short story even shorter, we went to WalMart's and bought them! I really love them! They are soo pretty!

My taste and style has definately taken a change.. I have become a great fan of WHITE!! White furniture, white walls.. white china, white bedding items, etc..! One can decorate wonderfully in all their rooms with accent colors while having white as their main backdrop, if they'd like! I find it absolutely gorgeous looking! I love the white on white used in alot of beautiful decor too! Soo beautiful! I love having the muted greens paired up with whites, and blues paired along with whites, and black with white and red with white.. Oh my goodness, they all look sooo very stunning!! I have always been one who has liked the Country Cottage French Victorian decor! (Hopefully there is such a thing as such!) I love lace, and roses and beautiful flowers, wild and otherwise, and all the lovelies in decorating that are included with all of these items!

You all have a great day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Saturday, May 15, 2010

~ARMED FORCES DAY~ THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MILITARY SOLDIERS!

Armed Forces Day


When : Third Saturday in May

This is simply a day to salute sharply to all of the men and women in all branches of the service who protect our country and you. They can be called upon at a moment's notice to perform a risky and perilous mission for freedom and country. They train diligently both physically and mentally so they will be prepared to prevail in any mission they face.

Just how did it all begin? Well, each branch of the military had their own day of celebration. But, on August 31, 1949 then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman also announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. All branches of the military were asked to celebrate on this day and they complied on the first Armed Forces Day which was held the following year on May 20, 1950.

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My thoughts goes out, especially today, to all of our military soldiers, whether they are in Iraq, Afghanistan, or in the United States... Saying "THANK YOU" just doesn't seem to express it enough for everything that you all do for our (MY) Freedom!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and your families today, and every day! May GOD BLESS each and every one of you!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

~MY NEW BIRD DISPLAY~

Good Morning!
Where's the sun?? The wind is blowing a bit outside, and there's no sunshine out there to be found! I know, cause I've searched for it! I sure hope we don't get any rain storms today.. I know we can always use the rain, but... I'd so much rather have the sunshine! Doesn't look like that'll be happening today!

I've been working on rearranging some items throughout my home.. Oh my goodness, what a job! I'm nowhere near done yet! I want to take my items out of my two china cabinets and do some rearranging in them, starting today.. One is in my livingroom and the other one is in my diningroom. I get tired of seeing things the exact same way for any length of time. I love seeing change! I sure wish I was able to lift and move heavy items, as if I could, I'd be rearranging my livingroom furniture, but since I can't just yet, I guess rearranging my cabinets will have to do..

You all have a great Wednesday!! Thank you for your kind, caring and sweet comments you leave for me! You all are very near and dear to my heart!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

~LIVING IN TORNADO ALLEY~

Good Morning Everyone!
It is scary living here in tornado alley! I'm still not used to it! My son didn't tell us before we moved here that this state was prone to having tornado's. I didn't know it was called Tornado Alley! Not till we moved here in 1996 did I find out about the tornado's that they get. Our son Jamie just told me.. "Mom, they take their rainy weather very serious around here.." I didn't know what he meant by that till our first heavy rain storm here, and the weathermen were on the tv, looking to be all nervous and excited about the heavy rain and storms.. I'm from Pa. and we get rain, hail and heavy storms there, but they normally didn't scare me.. but, I've got to say, that since living here, I've learned to glue my eyes and ears to the tv/radio when the weathermen talk about storms and tornado's in and around our surrounding areas.. I know now why they take it ever so serious! So does this lady nowadays too when storms are in these areas!!

We were right smack in the May 3, 1999 tornado when it hit the Westmoore High School.. I'll write more about that tornado on my blog at another time.. I just don't have enough time to write all about it now..

I just wanted to let everyone know that my family and I are safe and sound from the tornado's and horiffic storms that went through our city and surrounding cities yesterday. Our electricity was off for about an hour to an hour an a half or so.. My heart goes out to all who have lost their homes and businesses, and to the families who lost love one's to this storm, and to everyone who were hurt due to this storm also. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are for each and everyone of them.

Here is a link telling about some of the storms in nearby Norman that aren't very far away from our home...http://www.newson6.com/Global/story.asp?S=12453596

My hubby and I could just look up at the sky and saw how the swirling of the clouds were going and how dark they were getting.. Our tornado sirens went off, and we knew that was everyone's warning to get inside their tornado shelters, (or that certain place in one's home that one goes when the tornado sirens go off) which ours is located inside our garage.. I am so very thankful that we have one! That was one gem that both my husband and I both agreed on, that we absolutely wanted to have in our new home when it was being built, back in 2002. Each year we are so thankful to have it, that's for sure, and we highly recommend it to everyone, and for them to have some kind of storm shelter built as such. We've had several of our family, friends and neighbors share it with us many times too over the years we've lived here. I always feel very safe while waiting in there..till the tornado's and storms pass..

I've got some errands to run today.. Not sure if I'm going to weight watcher's today or tomorrow. I'll have to wait and see I guess. Right at this very moment, I really don't feel up to doing too much of anything. My new med's that I'm now taking, kind of make me feel a tad bit more tired than usual! But, like I tell the Dr's when they ask me if I feel more tired than I usually do, I just tell them that I'm always tired! I've been like that, which seems like forever! My kids can all vouch for me on that one! I wake up tired! Hopefully I'm not the only one who wakes up feeling like that! It's not too often that I wake up feeling REFRESHED! I know that I'm missing out on great sleep, that's for sure, as those few times over all these years when I did wake up feeling refreshed, it was absolutely wonderful!! It definately made me quite aware of the restful sleep that I'm NOT getting every night. I am missing out on great sleep, no doubt about it!! I just don't know what to do to fix it, so that I could have restful sleep every night! That sure would be wonderful!!

You all have a great Tuesday!! I've got to get into gear here, or the day will slip on away from me!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Monday, May 10, 2010

SOME OF MY PRETTIES I FOUND AT GW!!

Hi Everyone!
Hope you all had a real nice Mother's Day yesterday! I know I did! My daughter Michele got her dad and me a 4 piece luggage set for my Mother's Day present and for her dad's Birthday! We love it!! It has the handles and wheels which will be so much easier for us to maneuver when traveling from the airport to the car and vice versa! Our old set was so heavy for us or the kids to carry around, as it doesn't have the handle and wheels to wheel it around. This new set will make it sooo much easier!! Thanks so much again Michele!! We'll definately be putting them to good use, that's for sure!!

Our son Jamie called us from California to wish me a Happy Mother's Day and to say Happy Birthday to his dad! It means so much when our kids call us, and especially when they call on these special days! Thanks so much Jamie!!

Daniel took his Dad and me out to eat both Saturday and Sunday for my Mother's Day present and for his dad's birthday present from him! He definately knows how much his dad and I enjoy eating out at our favorite restaurants! Thanks so much Daniel!!

You all are the best kids that any Mom and Dad would be so very proud of, and that, your Dad and I are of each one of you!! We love you all so much and we have been so very blessed indeeed!!


I found these pretties yesterday when my Hubby and I stopped at the GW store and the Thrift store... I just couldn't resist getting all of them!! I am finding myself liking pure white items more and more each day!! Just something about white!! I'm sure alot of you might feel the same about white being used in your decorating too!!

You all have a great Monday!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Friday, May 7, 2010

~HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!~

I'd like to wish you all a very Happy and Blessed Mother's Day!! Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your ~Very Special DAY~!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Thursday, May 6, 2010

~MY REALLY NEAT SURPRISE!!~

Good Thursday Morning!
Another gogeous day here again! I love it! I would love to live some place where the weather stays like this all year round! That would be so wonderful!! I don't think I'd ever tire of it, that's for sure!

My Hubby surprised me yesterday by getting me my White Wicker furniture for on our front porch! I am sooo excited!! I've been wanting a set like this one for a real long time and I am so tickled that I now have one!! It is very pretty!! I really like the design and fabric of the cushions!

I picked up a couple of neat looking hanging flower baskets for along either side of my porch ceiling rails yesterday.. I hope they hang in there and do well..

I hope you all have a great day!

Blessings,
~Lynn

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

~GOOD WEDNESDAY MORNING!~

Good Morning! I wanted to share these couple pictures of my flowers with you! They are really pretty! The newest flowers are called Rosey Cheeks Dianthus.. They are to be pretty and fragrant, which I love!

I was so excited to read that I won Debra's Spice Scent Tart giveaway on her Prairie Prim blog.. I can't wait to get them to be able to smell them!! I just know they are going to smell wonderful!!

Not real sure what I'm doing today.. Here it is almost 11:30am, and I'm still in my jammies! I have some days like this one, where I just take my time getting showered and dressed.. especially when I have no particular plans made for my day..

It's suppose to be another nice day here today, which is great! Our high is to get to 80* I'm pretty sure that's what the weatherman said this morning.. I can handle that!

You all have a wonderful day and I want to Thank each one of you for stopping by my blog and for leaving me such kind & caring comments! You all are so sweet!! ♥ YOU ALL!!

Blessings & Hugs to you all!!
~Lynn

Monday, May 3, 2010

~GOOD MONDAY MORNING!~

Hello! We had a real nice weekend, and I sure hope that you all did too!

My Hubby and I did a little work around the house Saturday, played a bowling game on our Wii and we went to Braum's and got us a ~small~ ice cream yogurt.. Sooo good!

Yesterday, we went to church, then my Hubby and I went out to lunch at Olive Garden..(Daniel had his Air Force duty weekend this past weekend and wasn't able to go out to lunch with us.) Everything was so delish! I had their Pasta Primavera.. My Hubby had their new dish of steak and pasta.. He said it was real good too! Then we went for a long ride.. I enjoy so much going for Sunday drives... A couple homes on the North Side caught my eye because of the huge Lion Statues they had along the sides of their driveways! I have always loved lion statues! Someday I hope to have a pair of my own on either side of our driveway! Then we came home and played a game of bowling on our Wii...

I found out over the weekend that I'm going to have to take exercise at a tad bit slower pace and not go overdoing with whatever in the line of exercise that I choose to do, whether it'd be playing games on the Wii or doing my housework. My Cardologist said that I should walk for about a half an hour per day..which is good exercise for me!
Being that I have been on slow mode for the past 3-4 weeks, I'm just going to have to start doing things out slow and then just work my way up to doing things at my normal speed again.. I just am not able to jump right back into where I had left off before having my heart catherization, I found out! I've got to work my heart rate up, but not up to speeding as I don't want to overdo it, that's for sure! Not yet anyway!! I have a whole bunch of things lined up that I want to get done, both on the inside and outside of my home! So, I hope I can get back into total action real soon!

Today is laundry day! WooHoo!! Oh well, we need to have clean clothes, right??

You all have a great Monday!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

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