Friday Fill-ins May 11, 2012

Fresh lilacs smell so good! March 2012

1. What a beautiful day! The weather is just perfect :)
2. Getting old isn't so bad, right?
3. It's no surprise that I am excited about sleeping in tomorrow.
4. Moving again wasn't easy, but I am SO glad I did.
5. I like to try my hand at a Thai cooking class.6.  To many to list - is one of my most favorite songs!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a cozy night in with the pup, tomorrow my plans include soccer and scrapbooking and Sunday, I want to spend the day (after soccer again) with the kids and family friends playing board games and eating pizza!

Want to join in? Go to this blog for the prompts :) Have a great weekend!

Friday Fill-ins May 4, 2012

The beautiful horse at my Mom and Dad's place in Florida. April 2012

1. After a while, watching TV gets old.
2. It is almost summer at least so lots of reasons to get outside!
3. Well, anyway, that is my plan - to get outside more.
4. My home is a comfort to me.
5. I always stay up way to late.
6. My kids and inspiration from others keeps me going.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to scrapbooking with two new friends, tomorrow my plans include running the kids around and doing a National Scrapbook Day challenge or two and Sunday, I want to have a nice family day!

Want to do try your own friday fill-ins? Check out this blog for this weeks list. Have a great weekend!

Friday Fill-ins 3/23/12

1. Spring is here in full force and I am loving every minute of it.

2. I am feeling strong and happy.

3. I forgot how fast the grass grows in the spring!

4. Veggies are delicious! (So glad so many with be in season soon!)

5. Heads, shoulders, knees and toes.

6. Walking the dog is my favorite form of exercise when it's warm enough out not to wear a coat!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to maybe board games with friends, tomorrow my plans include work around the yard and a movie with the boys and Sunday, I want to relax and scrapbook!

Want to play along? Check it out: http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/2012/03/friday.html.

Friday Fill-ins 3/16/12

1. Welcome Friday! Looking forward to a getting my green on this weekend.

2. Nature and the opportunity to photograph it makes me jump for joy.

3. There's a spring in my step!

4. Fresh blooms are the things I love most about spring.

5. Eyes are the windows to the soul (or so they say.)

6. Scrappy time this weekend is what I'm eagerly awaiting.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner and board games with a friend, tomorrow my plans include an all day crop (woo-hoo!) and Sunday, I want to unpack from my crop, edit some photos and relax!

Hope you all have a great weekend on tap!

Friday Fill-ins

It's Friday! Time for Friday Fill-ins (haven't done one in awhile) be sure to check out a fun give away at the bottom of this post!

1.) You have the chance to start over every single day.
2.) Abbie is baking lemon pound cake right now!
3.)There is a great many things I want to do.
4.) Play now and pay later.
5.)It's time to get back to scrapping I have taken much to long of a break and I am missing my creative outlet!
6.) Jacob's high school schedule for next year is up in the air but we will figure it all out.
7.) And as for the weekend, tonight I am looking forward to having nothing scheduled, tomorrow my plans include haircuts for the boys, Sam's basketball game and some football, and Sunday I want to scrapbook after Abbie's indoor soccer game and shopping for a new computer.


Be sure to stop by my friend Char's blog - she is having an awesome give away for an Ella e-book! :0)

Happy Friday,

Friday Fill-ins 11/20/09

It is Friday again and I have to ask - just where did this week go? Ahhh well - it's the weekend!

1.) We need a large area rug for our living room.
2.) Zoe just did this cute little yawn with a whine thing and it made me smile.
3.) If you want to be happy then just be happy.
4.) Fall is beautiful because of the weather and the colors.
5.) Massachusetts has proposed a 5% sales tax on elective cosmetic surgery; I think it is a great idea!
6.) Family traditions make for a happy holiday.
7.) And as for the weekend, tonight I am looking forward to dinner with the whole family, tomorrow my plans include starting on some holiday decorations and hanging more pictures and Sunday I want to relax.

Happy Weekend!

Friday Fill-ins 11/13/09

Abbie and her class pet Juliet 11/09

1.) The last band I saw live was Kenny Chesney.
2.) What I look forward most to on Thanksgiving is having company.
3.) My Christmas shopping is just getting under way.
4.)Thoughts of my mom and sister fill my head.
5.) I wish I could wear tank tops.
6.) Bagpipes remind me of Ireland.
7.) And as for the weekend, tonight I am looking forward to pizza and TV, tomorrow my plans include hanging some pictures and filling our new bookcase, and Sunday, I want to scrapbook (but not sure what we have in store!)

Hope you all have a great weekend ahead!

Friday Fill-ins 11/6/09

1.) Plans and schedules keep me sane. I like order in my life.
2.) I'm happy when things are calm.
3.) The last thing I drank was water. That is about all I drink, I hate to waste calories on liquids!
4.) One of the most valuable things in my life is my family. Duh!
5.) I like veggie on my pizza. The more the better!
6.) Dear November, I love you - you remind me to focus on all I have to be thankful for.
7.) And as for the weekend, tonight I am looking forward to veggie pizza and a movie with the kids, tomorrow my plans include Abbie's last soccer game and some running around, and Sunday I want to scrapbook but will probably do something else with the family.

Have a great weekend!

Friday Fill-ins 10/23/09

Next to the door in our mud-room that leads to the garage.

I love it and think it is a good reminder as we all head out for the day :) Oct 09

Friday Fill-ins
1. The crickets sing, and remind me of warm summer nights.
2. Come out, come out wherever you are.
3. I want to get far away from the flu. Praying our family stays healthy.
4. That there would be no more homework; this was a dream.
5. But as for me, I am back to WW and going strong.
6. The Midwest is where I come from
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to relaxing, tomorrow my plans include soccer then a sleepover with 4 girls for Abbie's birthday and Sunday, I want to go hiking but we have the girls to get home and then another soccer game in the afternoon.

Happy Friday!

Friday Fill-ins 10/16/09

Our front porch 10/09

1. So are we going to North Carolina for Thanksgiving? Don wants to but it is still up in the air - we will see...
2. New furniture is what's up ahead. The delivery guys are coming this am!
3. I love to sleep to the sound of rain.
4. Leftovers of some sort is on tap for tonight's dinner.
5. I walk a little to little!
6. A positive attitude is the true elixir of life!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a night in, tomorrow my plans include soccer of course and Sunday, I want to scrapbook in the worst way but we will see if I actually get to!


Have some Friday Fun today! :)

Friday Fill-ins 10/9/09

We got "boo'd" a few nights ago with a hit and run goody bag left on the porch. Fun! The kids had even more fun sneaking out after dark to leave our "boos" on two other neighborhood porches. :)

1. Sweet dreams is what I almost always have - I have only had a hand full of bad dreams in my lifetime.

2. It is so hard to get up when it is dark outside, especially for me.

3. Silliness in the form of made up songs is common around our home!

4. I think we will have more kids then ever stop at our house this Halloween.

5. Outstanding or not, I do not agree with Obama getting the Peace Prize.

6. Sweets are what I want right now! (I have been wanting sweets in the worst way lately!)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting back to the gym then a movie with the kids, tomorrow my plans include watching Abbie play soccer then finishing up getting ready for my parents visit and Sunday, I want to spend time with my Mom and Dad!

Hoping all my Canadian friends have a happy Thanksgiving this weekend!

Friday Fill-ins 10/2/09

The boys found this turtle in the woods near our house. Cool! 9-09

Friday Fill-ins:
1. I have a history of making lists - I have been doing it all my life.
2. Quilting is something I wish I knew how to do.
3. I'm eating (or recently ate) 8 can dump soup.
4. Beef jerky and music is what we need when on the road.
5. So that's it, that's the wrong fridge! Waiting another month for the right one.
6. Something is better than nothing!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting to bed early(so tired today), tomorrow my plans include soccer and more furniture shopping and Sunday, I want to get crafty and spend some time outside with the family!



Have a great fall weekend!

Friday Fill-ins 9/25/09

Taken at the Botanical Gardens 9/09

Friday Fill-ins

1. One week ago I was doing about the same thing I am now.

2. I loved to eat peas for breakfast when I was young.

3. Mama told me not to sing at the dinner table.

4. ---- you and me. Hmmm - usually something just pops in my head when I see the prompt but not so for this one. So instead of forcing something I'll just leave it blank :)

5. Take your time when spending time with your kids - really be there.

6. These allergies will pass!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching a movie with the family, tomorrow my plans include Abbie's soccer game and a bit of furniture shopping and Sunday, I want to go to the state fair!

Happy Friday!

Friday Fill-ins 9/18/09

Taken at the botanical gardens last weekend.

Friday Fill-ins
1. My car still has that "new car smell."
2. My Mom's birthday is coming up next. (and I have no idea what to get her!)
3. Lately, things seem a little "off" guess I am just not settled into the fall routine yet.
4. My scraproom is one of my favorite 'hiding' places.
5. What happened to the summer?
6. Changing your attitude is not impossible!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a lazy evening with the family, tomorrow my plans include watching Abbie play soccer and shopping for new skates for Jacob and Sunday, I want to sleep in and then play!

Want to join in? Check it out here.

Friday Fill-ins 9/4/09

Sam and Abbie with Zoe (the kids where calling her a river rat)

She can swim well but would rather be on the rocks sun bathing! Aug 09

Friday Fill-ins :)

1. I feel bad taking Zoe to be boarded - I know she is fine but I still feel sad leaving her there.

2. Traveling is always fun.

3. Right now, I can hear these things: county music playing softly from Abbie's room, a lawn mower outside, a video game and Don talking on the phone.

4. Summer is almost over and I'm glad we packed in a lot of fun activities!

5. The last time I scrapbooked with friends was July - I miss having friends to scrap with!

6. Looking forward to a family trip this Labor day weekend.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to arriving in Baltimore Maryland and checking out the harbor a bit, tomorrow my plans include taking in more of the city and a Baltimore Orioles baseball game and Sunday, I want to go to the Baltimore Aquarium!

Hope you all have a great weekend! Oh and Happy, Happy Birthday to my friend Lee!!

Friday Fill-ins 8/28/09

The prairie dog enjoying a feast :) 8/09

Friday again? The weeks fly by! Here is my weekly Friday fill-in, if you want to play along just visit here for the prompts each week.

1. He was a distracted, sweet boy and he is a distracted, sweet teenager (speaking of Jacob - my oldest child).
2. Enjoying the last few days of summer before the kids head back to school is what I look forward to most this time of year.
3. My best friend is much better then a counselor!
4. I hate getting up early, to be honest with you.
5. Appearances can be dead wrong.
6. The last person I gave a hug to was my daughter, Abbie.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to seeing Don (he has been gone all week), tomorrow my plans include...hmmm...not sure yet - but it will involve playing with the family and Sunday, I want to relax and scrapbook a bit!

Friday Fill-ins 8/21/09

Headed to the woods later today :) Photo 8/09

1. I remember, I remember when my babies were born and I couldn't picture them any bigger then they were then. Little did I know how fast they grow!
2. Dear Stacey, I want you to know I am thinking of you today and wishing you a smooth delivery.
3. Is that my dog !!??? (She got a *really* short haircut and looks like a shorn sheep!)
4. I'm trying to resist the temptation of sweets.
5. I'm saving a layout just for you! (I have several to share next week)
6. If I made a birthday list a new camera would definitely be on it!!!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to spending our first night away for the weekend, tomorrow my plans include hiking, swimming and lots of outdoor activities with the family and Sunday, I want to spend the day on more of the same!



See you all on Monday!

Friday Fills and a Layout

Another layout from Feeling Scrappy's Sketchapalooza class :)

Friday fill-ins...here we go!

1. When will I actually enjoy working out and not have to make myself go?
2. Firefly Beach by Luann Rice was the last good book I read.
3. Everything has its beauty but no buts - everything has its beauty if you really look.
4. Homemade pizza is what I'm having for dinner.
5. I'd like your smile. Everyone looks better when they wear one :)
6. The beach at sunset is where I want to be right now.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a relaxing night with the family, tomorrow my plans include a few things around the house and Sunday, I want to be creative!

Friday Fill-ins 8/7/09

One lazy pup! Aug 2009

Time for Friday Fill-ins :)

1. Corn on the cob is my favorite summertime food.
2. My favorite John Hughes movies is Breakfast Club.
3. A baby's soft cheek is something I love to touch.
4. The full moon is just beautiful.
5. Heading to the pool with the kids right now.
6. When daylight fades I love to be sitting out on the patio talking with Don.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to grilling out for dinner then a family movie, tomorrow my plans include hiking in the mountains and a picnic lunch and Sunday, I want to scrapbook and do a few projects around the house!

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

Summer is flying by!

Abbie and her cousin Anna - fresh from the pool July 2009

Sam and Jacob with cousins Bryce and Sierra. July 2009

I can't believe another Friday is here. The summer is flying by in a happy blur as it always does...and I feel a little sad when I see it slipping by but I will enjoy it while it is here and know that fall in Virginia will be a whole new experience to savor!

So time for another Friday Fill-ins :)

And...here we go!

1. It's time for me to buckle down on my diet - I have gotten a little off track this summer.

2. Richmond, Virginia; it's not a bad place for summer - most people think it is hot but it is no hotter then it was in Omaha over the summer.

3. I must be lazy - no matter how much I want to like exercise I just don't. Ugh!

4. The love of my family is the best thing I have ever known.

5. My dog Zoe is simply the sweetest dog around!

6. The last time I laughed really loudly was at Summerfest with Judy and Todd.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to seeing Don after his week away, tomorrow my plans include family time - either running around or at the pool and Sunday, I want to do some vacation planning and scrapbook if I can squeeze it in plus a nice family dinner at home!

Hope you have a fun weekend on tap!