She is the apple of this YaYa's eye!!
Saturday, February 19, 2011
random
Random things since my last post - in no particular order:
*I lost almost 18 pounds. (Thanks to WWPointsPlus!)
*I found 3 pounds again.
*I celebrated my birthday - for a week! :-)
*KJ called me YaYa for the first time on my birthday.
*Snow and ice kept some of us from work for at least a day.
*Ryan fought off the flu.
*Daisies and Sunflowers make me happy.
*Kisses & hugs are the best!
*Rolling blackouts make me appreciate my love of candles.
*I've enjoyed a 'break' from Kwar.
*I love to read blogs on thrifty home decor, though I haven't attempted anything just yet.
*Sundays with YaYa involve time in the nursery and a nice nap at home.
*Microwaved sweet potatoes are....sweet!
*Baked sweet potato 'fries' are....yummy!
*I have an aversion to dusting (and housework in general), but cleaning out a few cabinets and drawers can give me a sense of accomplishment.
*Game Night with friends is the best medicine for the blues.
*I lost almost 18 pounds. (Thanks to WWPointsPlus!)
*I found 3 pounds again.
*I celebrated my birthday - for a week! :-)
*KJ called me YaYa for the first time on my birthday.
*Snow and ice kept some of us from work for at least a day.
*Ryan fought off the flu.
*Daisies and Sunflowers make me happy.
*Kisses & hugs are the best!
*Rolling blackouts make me appreciate my love of candles.
*I've enjoyed a 'break' from Kwar.
*I love to read blogs on thrifty home decor, though I haven't attempted anything just yet.
*Sundays with YaYa involve time in the nursery and a nice nap at home.
*Microwaved sweet potatoes are....sweet!
*Baked sweet potato 'fries' are....yummy!
*I have an aversion to dusting (and housework in general), but cleaning out a few cabinets and drawers can give me a sense of accomplishment.
*Game Night with friends is the best medicine for the blues.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011 came in quietly which is actually pretty nice! KJ kept me entertained for a little while as her Mommy & Daddy went to the movies. She ate dinner and put on her new froggy pjs (a little big!) and then had fun turning the Christmas tree lights off and on (yes, the tree is still up - with lights only), dancing around, sitting on her stool and 'reading' her big book of colors/abcs/numbers/shapes, and of course, riding her giraffe. YaYa read her several books - or was it one book several times - and loved the snuggling up on the couch! She just did not want to give up and go to sleep, and of course when uncle RyRy came home from work a little early, she got her second wind! She was so excited to see unkie and followed him from room to room until he headed out for a night of video gaming with friends. She settled back down just a little bit for more books and a cup of milk, refusing to stay put for any length of time - but that was ok. I have a short 'movie' on my phone of her when she was almost a year old - and she loved to watch it over and over again, giving me a big grin as if to say: "Look, its ME! Ain't I cute?"
Mommy & Daddy walked in and her little face just lit up...Daddy was missing her for sure. He had worked all day and didn't get to see her until late. She complied with his request of "shuggies" (sweet little kisses) and hugs. She had to show him the little movie once more...then she was ready to put on her jacket and go bye bye, but not before giving YaYa some sweet hugs and kisses too. Yep, I had to have my KYLIE FIX! Can't go that long without seeing her. We'll go to church tomorrow and she'll get to see her cousins and her friend Benjamin.
Lindsey & I went 'after-Christmas-bargain-hunting' at several stores yesterday and KJ was a trooper most of the time. I think she was a little tired of riding in baskets, so every once in a while I would try to let her walk. Of course her fingers wanted to touch everything! She charmed quite a few customers and clerks, and squealed with delight whenever she saw another tot and waved like crazy!
Late in the day we headed out to the Weld House for an open house. It is just beautiful! She maintained a blog and scrapbooks about the entire process (with her Mom's help) and it was amazing to see the progress. The entire family worked so hard on building this house - and furnished it so nicely with things old and new (mostly old and refurbished!) that they need to be featured in a magazine. I enjoyed reading her blog everyday - and hopefully they will have future projects to continue the story.
KJ was infatuated with their big 'ol dog "Daisy Mae" and cat "Herman", plus the stairs held her interest for a while and wore her mommy out! KJ even got down on the floor to give Daisy a hug bye-bye. So cute! KJ was fussy on the way home, but probably due to being over tired from the days activities. Bless her heart, she had tears and everything! Not even a 'nilla wafer would soothe her. Funny how a YaYa can take the fussiness more than the Momma - but Momma did chase after her more that day! :-)
Mommy & Daddy walked in and her little face just lit up...Daddy was missing her for sure. He had worked all day and didn't get to see her until late. She complied with his request of "shuggies" (sweet little kisses) and hugs. She had to show him the little movie once more...then she was ready to put on her jacket and go bye bye, but not before giving YaYa some sweet hugs and kisses too. Yep, I had to have my KYLIE FIX! Can't go that long without seeing her. We'll go to church tomorrow and she'll get to see her cousins and her friend Benjamin.
Lindsey & I went 'after-Christmas-bargain-hunting' at several stores yesterday and KJ was a trooper most of the time. I think she was a little tired of riding in baskets, so every once in a while I would try to let her walk. Of course her fingers wanted to touch everything! She charmed quite a few customers and clerks, and squealed with delight whenever she saw another tot and waved like crazy!
Late in the day we headed out to the Weld House for an open house. It is just beautiful! She maintained a blog and scrapbooks about the entire process (with her Mom's help) and it was amazing to see the progress. The entire family worked so hard on building this house - and furnished it so nicely with things old and new (mostly old and refurbished!) that they need to be featured in a magazine. I enjoyed reading her blog everyday - and hopefully they will have future projects to continue the story.
KJ was infatuated with their big 'ol dog "Daisy Mae" and cat "Herman", plus the stairs held her interest for a while and wore her mommy out! KJ even got down on the floor to give Daisy a hug bye-bye. So cute! KJ was fussy on the way home, but probably due to being over tired from the days activities. Bless her heart, she had tears and everything! Not even a 'nilla wafer would soothe her. Funny how a YaYa can take the fussiness more than the Momma - but Momma did chase after her more that day! :-)
Friday, December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas!
Breakfast Casserole - check!
Broccoli Salad - check!
Cheese Ball - check!
Salsa - check!
Just a few hours left to pack presents up for the Christmas Eve event...then off to church for the Children's program....and then to the Dutschmann home for family, food and fun...to be followed by a short sleep...then up for Christmas morning with the kids....and Kylie....then off to Mom & Dad's for the Mathews family Christmas Day...more food and fun...and perhaps a nap!! Here's wishing everyone in blog-dom a most merry Christmas and blessed New Year!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Holi-DAZE?!?!?!?!
Isn’t it the truth? So much to do – and so little time to do it! I usually have my Christmas cards addressed and ready to go – either by mail – or by mailboxes at church – BEFORE Thanksgiving! No, I am not an over-achiever – just someone who enjoys sending a special card for the holidays! But alas, not this year! No excuses – just don’t have it done!
I am getting some help and taking a clue from my friend Angel at the Weld House blog, I am shopping for some peace of mind, right along with this time for peace on earth!
Have you visited Shutterfly to shop their amazing selection of photo cards? Oh My! It is so hard to pick out just one, but my favorite is not really a card…it’s this! Perfect for a relatively new YaYa such as myself…plus anyone else who cannot let one day go by without seeing my sweet granddaughter’s grin!!
The party invitations are just as AH-dorable! A keepsake and an invite all at once! How could you go wrong?!?! AND if you are a blogger…get this...bloggers can get 50 (count ‘em) 50 FREE holiday cards from Shutterfly! Do you hear angels singing?!?!? Sign up: http://bit.ly/sfly2010: http://bit.ly/sfly2010.
Look out holidays....here we come! Can't wait to check "CARDS" off my list!!
Monday, October 4, 2010
It's Fall Ya'll!
Lovin' this weather! Kylie is attempting a little more walking each day - and loves the grass! Barefoot and in the grass is the way she rolls! These cooler temps do a world of good for me - I so enjoy Fall!
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