Tuesday Talk ~ 3/12/19

Things I'm thinking about lately:

~Sickness.  I mentioned that our whole house was sick last week.  It was horrible!  It started out with a head/chest cold and ended with an intestinal bug.  I was so excited that it turned March (Yay for birth-months!) and then we had a week of misery!  Thankfully, we're feeling better for the most part.  Have you gotten sick this winter?  Did you get a flu shot?  Did it help?

~Multigenerational Home.  In case you weren't aware, a little over two years ago, our family of 4 moved in with my parents.  We added an addition onto the back of the house with a large Family Room and a Bedroom.  There were many reasons for our decision but one that keeps me feeling great about the move is that we are here to care for each other.  My Mom was the first one down with the Sickness (yes, capitalized :).  While she was resting, my Dad and I washed and dried the dishes.  Spending that quality time with him is priceless.  Even doing something as mundane as dishes together was special.  I think of the time my kids are getting to spend with the grandparents and I'm very grateful that we are where we're at.  Right where we're supposed to be...

~Softball.  Have I mentioned yet that Laken signed up to play softball?  She hasn't played ball since she was in t-ball but a bunch of her new friends are playing and she decided to give it a try.  Her coach called a few evenings ago to let us know that practices will be starting April 1st and opening day is May 4th.  (it is getting real!)  We still need to get her a pair of spikes (or are they cleats?) and a few other small things.  I'm so excited to watch the girls play ball.  Spring is coming!  Do you have a ballplayer in your life?

What have you been thinking about lately???

Colletta



Thankful Thursday ~ 2/14/19

~Happy Valentine's Day!  I mentioned in yesterday's Wednesday Medley that the hubby and I already had our Valentine's date this past Saturday.  Nobody was going to be home with Laken so we let her tag along.  The question I posed yesterday:  "Does the hubby still owe me a one-on-one Valentine Date?"  :)


~Save the Date!  We received a "Save the Date" card from my cousin and his fiancé.  Brian and Rachel will be getting married on September 7th at our Church.  Brian was born when I was 15 years old and was my little baby.  I toted him around everywhere.  He holds a special place in my heart and Rachel is such a sweet girl.  I can't wait to attend the wedding :)


~Softball sign-ups!  Laken decided that she wants to play softball.  She had played t-ball when she was just a little bitty but didn't really enjoy playing with the boys!  lol  Now she is older and has made lots of new friends in her new school who are playing (girls only) softball this year.  We signed her up and now her daddy is excitedly looking at spikes and bats and gloves.  It gives us all something to look forward to after this nasty winter :)


~College acceptance letter!  Kaylee received her college acceptance letter in the mail a few days ago with tons of information about what she needs to do before actually starting classes.  I think she is getting excited about getting back into school mode :)


~The Book Fair!  Laken's school had a Book Fair and as you know I'm a book lover.  Family night was Tuesdsay.  The hubby and I have made it a tradition to go with the girls to their Book Fairs and monitor what they buy and therefore read.  This time Laken got the book "A Dog's Way Home" and a book about the actual dog that plays in the movie.  I love Book Fairs :)







What are you thankful for today?

Colletta



Feel Good & High Five Friday ~ 4/20/12

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"Just make a list. List 5 things that made you really happy this week. No matter how bad or boring you think your week was, I bet you can find 5 things."

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1.   Last Saturday, Donkey Ball came to town.  It was a fundraiser for our local school.  The participants were all volunteers:  staff, students, alumni, etc.  It was HILARIOUS!

At intermission, the kids were able to have a donkey ride.  Here is Laken and you can see Kaylee just over her shoulder.

I almost missed getting a shot of just Kaylee, but I got her from the back.

 
All four of us had a great time!

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2.  You can tell I'm a proud "auntie".  I think Dex has held a spot on my top 5 since he's been born :)  Love him!  Look at his poor little scratch.  He won't leave his mittens on.

I got to hold him for about 45 minutes Wednesday evening at Prayer Meeting.  I even got to change his poopy diaper!  (Now that I'm not the mom it is much more fun!)

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3. Kaylee's softball season has started !  At least practice has.  I took my camera to (embarrass) get some good shots for today's post.  I absolutely love to watch her play ball.  She has improved so much each year and is really starting to LOVE the game.

Here she is coming in to home plate.  (They were running laps.)

Batting practice.  Her favorite part.  She is starting to really be able to get some good cracks in.  She is one of the more consistent hitters on the team.

Her first game is on April 30th.  I'm sure there will be more pictures!  lol

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4.  Last evening we went fishing for the first time this year at Shawnee Lake.  I didn't fish this time because I was having too much fun taking tons of pictures.  I'm sure you'll be seeing more at some point. :)

Kaylee loves her fishing/rain boots.  She couldn't wait to wear them.  She is really starting to enjoy fishing and even put her own bait on for the first time.  Yuck!  I won't even do that.

Laken used her Barbie pole and Daddy helped her catch lots of fish.  Each time she thought they were the biggest fish ever.  Her excitement is contagious.

I love my girls :)

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5.  After I got done (everyone was sick of me) taking pictures.  I sat on a bench over-looking the water and started my new book.  One of my favorite things to do is sit by the lake and read...sigh...so relaxing.

I didn't get much actual reading done because I was constantly being called on to "look at this one, Mom!"  Good times!

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I actually had to narrow my choices down to 5.  That is how I know I had a good week :)
Have a great weekend!