~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

~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

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

~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

~ 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 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

~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

~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, 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

~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

~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

~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

~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

~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

~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

~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

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

~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

~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

~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