Journal Entry ~ 1/23/20-1/29/20

A few sentences about each day...

January 23-29, 2020

23/Thurs ~ We got a wifi extender to boost the wifi upstairs as the modem is downstairs and the connection hasn't been the best.  So far it is working well and apparently the problem wasn't my laptop!  VOTD:  Mark 2:17

24/Fri ~ Kaylee and I went to the hair salon today before the rain/ice came.  I got highlights and Kaylee got a pixie cut.  It is so cute!  VOTD:  John 11:6

25/Sat ~ We had a Family Movie Night and watched the sequel of Maleficent.  I liked it better than the first movie.  VOTD: Psalm 95:6

26/Sun ~ Today I didn't feel the best.  I made it through Church in the morning and then took a Sunday afternoon nap.  I went to bed early with the hope that I'd feel better in the morning.  VOTD:  Romans 12:12

27/Mon ~ I feel much more the thing today.  I received my Valentine Swap package from Deb @ www.readerbuzz.blogspot.com in the mail today.  The chocolate didn't last long :)  I also got a letter from my Pen Pal and Kaylee got a letter stating that she made the Dean's List!  It was a good mail day :)  VOTD:  Psalm 62:8

28/ Tues ~ I wrote a letter back to my penpal with some get-to-know-me information and got it in the mail.  I got some yarn to make my "Angel" from Church a shawl for Valentine's Day. Now I just need to get it crocheted so that I can send it to her at college.  I hope she likes the color!  VOTD:  Habakkuk 2:2

29/Wed ~ I got 8000 steps in today!  That is a new record for me!  Kaylee and I went to the gym and the store.  Then I went to the dentist with Doug.  This evening was Prayer Meeting and Bible Study.  I'm beat!  VOTD:  Proverbs 12:4

Colletta

VOTD = Verse of the Day

Journal Entry ~ 1/16/20-1/22/20

A few sentences about each day...

January 16-22, 2020

16/Thurs ~ Today was Kaylee's first day back to College after Winter Break.  I'm glad she had a good day :)

17/Fri ~ I went to the visitation for Alan this afternoon.  The funeral is tomorrow but an ice storm is coming our way.

18/Sat ~ The ice storm lasted all day.  Since we were stuck inside, we got Kaylee's wardrobe almost completely built and organized.

19/Sun ~ It is so icy and cold outside!  We made it down the driveway to go to Church but had to walk back up the driveway because we were spinning and not getting traction.  I hate ice!

20/Mon ~ Laken was off school today for MLK Jr. Day.  Doug, Kaylee and I went to the gym this evening and I got a total of 7130 steps for the day!  Getting there!

21/Tues ~ Mom was craving Stuffed Peppers so we got the ingredients while grocery shopping and made them for supper.

22/Wed ~ I took Laken to the doctor today because she still has a sore throat after five days.  She's negative for Strep Throat so it must be viral.


Colletta

Journal Entry ~ 1/9/20-1/15/20

A few sentences about each day...

January 9-15, 2020

9/Thurs ~ My cousin, Alan, passed away today after a very long battle and complications from Multiple Sclerosis :(

10/Fri ~ My laptop won't stay connected to the internet and is getting on my nerves!  I don't know if it is the wifi or my computer...  The hubby's laptop (I'm using it now) seems to be working so I'll either confiscate his or get a new computer soon.

11/Sat ~ The Raven's lost their playoff game tonight!  Whoohooo!

12/Sun ~ Sick kids are no fun!  No Church for Laken today and now Kaylee has a sick stomach :(

13/Mon ~We went to the Campus Bookstore and picked up Kaylee's books for the Spring 2020 Semester.  Laken was home sick from school.

14/Tues ~ Today was our first day back at the gym.  We left after Laken got on the bus this morning so we'd get home in plenty of time for Doug to get ready for work as he is on second shift this wee.

15/Wed ~ Kaylee and I got our "Fitbits" today!  We got them synced to our phones and had fun trying to out-do each other.


Colletta

Journal Entry ~ 1/1/20-1/8/20

A few sentences about each day...

January 1-8, 2020

1/Wed ~ We spent a quiet day at home just hanging out and had pork and sauerkraut for New Year's Dinner.

2/Thurs ~ Doug (the hubby) went back to work today and Laken went back to school as well.  Time to get back into our routine.

3/Fri ~ We had family dinner at Dan & Kelly's with meatloaf and chocolate cake t remember Uncle John's birthday.  I finished my First Book of 2020!

4/Sat ~ My goal was to lose 1 lb. this week but at weigh in I only lost .4 lbs.  Better than a gain, I guess!

5/Sun ~ Sundays are for Church, football and naps!  I got the Church and a nap part in early and football later in the day even though my Steelers are out of the running.

6/Mon ~ I started and finished Ravelry's BAMCAL 2020 for January a Polly Plum pattern called "Cheers!".  It is listed as "Advanced" but I had no problems crocheting it.  Yay, me!

7/Tues ~ We got 4" of snow from 12pm-4pm.  Laken had an early dismissal from school so she played in the snow :)

8/Wed ~ Doug decided today that he wants to start going back to the gym so we're (Doug, Kaylee and I) are going to be going to Planet Fitness Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week.


Colletta

Thankful Thursday ~ 1/2/20

 

Here are some things that made me smile this week:

 

~Happy New Year!  I'm so excited for 2020!  I always look forward to starting a fresh, new year.  If you're interested in reading my "10 Goals for 2020" click HERE :)

~A New Quilt!  The family and I went to the mall over Christmas break and found that Sears is having a "closing sale".  I discovered a King sized quilt in my favorite colors and it only cost me $8.47.  My hubby would tell you that I have too many quilts, but I couldn't pass it up for that price! :)

~Organized Bedroom!  I spent some time on last Saturday working in our bedroom, particularly my closet and book shelves.  We moved some things around and tried to make the room more functional and aesthetically pleasing.  It feels so good to have less clutter :)

~A Loss!  I was so excited to report that I had a loss on the scale after Christmas instead of a gain.  You can read more on my last Weekly Weigh In post :)

~New Agenda!  I was gifted a 2020 agenda for Christmas.  I already have an agenda that I use for my daily tasks so I decided to use my new agenda to keep track of "One Sentence A Day".  I'll be writing one or two (maybe three) sentences about each day.  I'll be posting my sentences on the blog at the end of each month.  Rebecca Jo at Knit By God's Hands hosts a monthly linkup where I'll be sharing.  I'm excited to try out this form of journaling!  :)


What made you smile this week? 

Colletta

One Sentence a Day ~ December 2019

A sentence or two (or three) each day.

December 2019...

1/Sun ~  The Youth Group decorated the Church building for Christmas.  It looks very pretty.

2/Mon ~ No school for Laken plus no work for Doug today.

3/Tues ~ Grocery Day for me and Science Olympiad practice for Laken.

4/Wed ~ I worked on writing Christmas Cards today!

5/Thurs ~ Laundry Day and we worked on rearranging the Family Room.

6/Fri ~ Today was Kaylee's last day of College for the Fall 2019 Semester!

7/Sat ~ We decorated our house for Christmas and it was our turn to clean the Church building.

8/Sun ~ The Youth group delivered Christmas baskets to the elderly in our town along with homemade soup.

9/Mon ~ Finally got the John Deere pillows made for Terri Lynn's jingle gift!  They turned out well :)

10/Tues ~ Grocery Day plus we had our Ladies Group Christmas Dinner at Ed's Steakhouse.

11/Wed ~ We signed up for Disney+ today.  I'll never get them away from the TV now!

12/Thurs ~ I finished up Linda's Prayer Blanket today and gave it to Shawn to deliver to his Mom.

13/Fri ~ Today we decorated our Christmas Tree.  It was fun to look back at all the girls' past years' ornaments.

14/Sat ~ We made a trip to the Fruit Bowl and Candyland to get candy for Laken's Christmas gifts to her friends.

15/Sun ~ This evening was play practice for the Youth Group.

16/Mon ~ Doug is on 3rd shift this week.  I'm sure Laken will be sleeping with me!

17/Tues ~ Grocery Day and Science Olympiad for Laken.  She is studying the stars and contellations.

18/Wed ~ Today was Shawn AND Aunt Donna's birthdays.  Happy 21st Bday Shawn!  I won't say how old Aunt Donna is :)

19/Thurs ~ Laken and Mom made sugar cookie cutouts this evening.  They are delicious!

20/Fri ~ Today was the deadline for the Pen Pal signups.  I ended up with 12 participants and was happy with that :)

21/Sat ~ I worked on sending out Pen Pal information to the participants.  I hope everyone enjoys their happy mail!

22/Sun ~ Today was the Christmas Program at Church.  This evening we had an early Church Service and then went Christmas Caroling.  Then we headed back to the Church for Hot Chocolate and Goodies!

23/Mon ~ The hubby took us all to see Frozen 2 this afternoon.  Dex and Shawn went along. I really enjoyed it :)

24/Tues ~ Christmas Eve!  We made fudge today and spent the evening at my brother and SIL's celebrating, eating and opening gifts!

25/Wed ~ Christmas Day!  We got up early to open presents, took a small nap and then cooked Christmas Dinner.  The afternoon was spent watching movies we received.

26/Thurs ~ Ugh!  Organizing the bedroom and family room is not fun anymore!  But we got it done!  Laken went to the movies with her friend, Emily.

27/Fri ~ We went to the mall as a family and I got a King sized quilt at Sears (they're closing) for $8.47!

28/Sat ~ It was 60F outside so Kaylee and I headed out for a walk.  Later in the evening we all played Disney Monopoly which Laken won.

29/Sun ~ The Steelers lost to the Ravens and are now out of the running for the playoffs :(

30/Mon ~ Laken and I went to the movies to see "Little Women" while Doug and Kaylee saw the new "Star Wars".  Kaylee found and bought me the game "Bunco".  I've been looking for it for years!

31/Tues ~  We spent New Year's Eve at my brother Dan's who cooked shrimp for everyone.  Happy New Year!


Colletta