Project 365: Week 6

Better late than never right?  I am not sure where last week went. I am not only late, I am light on pictures too.  I do have an excuse though. I read a complete book series. Three books in one week! That is amazing for a Mom that works full time outside of the home too! 

Sunday

Is this dog spoiled or what? It's not enough to just be on the couch, she needs a pillow too!

Monday

No Pic!

Tuesday

No Pic!

Wednesday

This was the moon trying to get itself to bed Wednesday morning. I captured this picture when I was getting ready to head to work.

This picture was taken just a little ways down the road from my house.

Thursday

This is the little Church that we go to. I really liked the way it looked with the sun setting behind it. I don't think that the picture does it justice.

Friday

No Pic!

Saturday

This is the reason for the missing pictures this week!  I read all three of these books this week!  This is a very good series. My son read it first and said I just HAD to read it. He was right. AWESOME!

Hope everyone had a good week!  Hopefully I will be on time and full of pictures next week!

Project 365: Week 5

Time just keeps marching on. Yet another week is in the history books. Had a fairly uneventful week. Another really sweet lady that I know passed away this week. I hope that this is not how the whole year is going to go.




                                                Sunday

The sunrise was so gorgeous this morning that I could not decide on one picture for this day.

Monday

This is one of our favorite restaurants. It is a southern style BBQ. Yummy! It is right next door to the bank that I work for and some mornings, the smell makes my mouth water! They start slow cooking the meat early. I think it is worse coming out after a long day at work. Makes you want to wander over for some supper. The red fence surrounds their outdoor patio. It is nice to sit out there in the summer when the humidity is not too high.

Tuesday

No picture today! OOPS!

Wednesday

This is at the end of our road. UGH! 

This is at the end of our driveway. Double UGH! I really don't know which is worse snow or mud!

Thursday

Today is my sister Mayme's birthday. I decided to use some old pictures since I did not see her to take her picture today.  I did get to talk to her on the phone though! She loves horses and spends as much time on them as she can!  Happy Birthday Mayme! Love you!

Friday

            

Another day that I could not pick just one picture.  The fog was so very thick this morning that the kids had a two hour delay for school.  I went in to work late so I could get them on the bus. This is what is looked like outside at about 8:30 a.m.

The sun was slowly burning off the fog. I thought it looked neat behind the tree.

The visibility was at zero when I got up to start my day.

Saturday

The sun was shining and there is no chance of precipitation in the forcast for days so, I decided it was time to take Gi-Gi through the car wash.  I am certain I heard her sigh as the layers of mud and road salt were washed away!  I have a hard time paying to get my van washed when I know that it is going to rain or snow right away. Seems like wasting money to me when that happens.

That was my week.  Hope you all had a great week!

Looking forward to seeing how your week went!

Helen

Project 365: Week 4

Wow! I can't believe that we are almost done with a full month in 2012! This week was a long one. Both kids and the hubby are sick. One of my friends passed away on Monday.  Our neighbors Mom passed away on Sunday. So far, I am not overly impressed with 2012. I am a bit late with this post and I am missing a picture. Let's take a look at my week.


                                                  Sunday

Happy Birthday Abby!!  I can not believe that it has been 10 years. I am so proud of you. You bring so much happiness into my life. Love ya Sis!

When we got up this morning every thing was flocked. I guess Mother Nature realized it was Abby's birthday and she wanted to decorate for her!

This little shop used to be a one room school. My Dad used to go here when he was a boy. He would walk to school everyday. He used to tell stories about how he used to walk two miles to school everyday. Even when there was a bunch of snow. And, it was uphill both ways! I used to roll my eyes and think, "Yeah, right Dad, uphill both ways..." About two years ago, I realized he was right! I drive down the road that he used to walk on my way to work every day.  Just past the house where he grew up there is a great big hill. When you get to the bottom of that hill, you go up another big hill on the other side!  Sorry I ever doubted you Dad!!!

Monday

This is the book that I am reading right now. I love her books!

Tuesday

Left work a bit early today to take Hayden to the doctor.  He has a sinus infection and an ear infection!

Wednesday

This sign is at the end of our road.  Our road used to be a seasonal road and was not maintained by the county road commission. There are a total of three houses on our road. Ours, one in the middle and one on the other end. It still takes them a while to get to us when we get a lot of snow.

Thursday

Rural road traffic jam! LOL

Friday

No picture today! Oops!

Saturday

That is one comfy cat!

Hope you all had a great week!

Project 365: Week 3

Here we are in week three already!  Seems as if this year will keep the forward momentum that 2011 had! I can remember when I was younger, how I used to wish that I was older. What was I thinking?  LOL  My Mom used to tell me not to wish my life away because the older you get, the faster it goes! My Mom is one smart woman! I can't believe how fast the years fly by now. Ok, let's get on with the show!


                                            Sunday

I went to let the dog in and this is what was waiting for me at the door.  The kids had been outside playing and Mindy HAD to go out and see what was going on. This dog is such a house plant in the winter! She has a very thin coat so she gets cold easy. Nice of Abby to give her a hug to help her warm up! Snowy hands and all!

Tim spends most of the decent weather weekend days cutting wood. We heat with wood so it is important to have it on hand. Here he is coming in with the first load of the day.

Monday

This is Charlie. When he wants attention, he will insert himself where ever he needs to so he can get attention! I was playing on the computer and he popped right up in front of me and would not move until he had a good petting!

Tuesday

Abby is usually willing to let me take her picture. She hasn't started giving me the eye roll yet when I ask if I can take one!

Wednesday

I had today off because I work this weekend.  I have been wanting an omelet for a while now so I thought I would go ahead and make myself one.  I put in onion, green pepper, tomato and cheese. It was yummy!

Thursday

This was the calm between the storms. We had some gorgeous blue sky between two snow events this week. Neither snow storm dropped what was predicted so I am thankful for that!

Friday

The sunrise was so pretty this morning.  My Dad always used to say, "Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning."  When I saw this red sky I thought oh boy here we go! We were predicted 5 to 7 inches of snow out of the storm coming this afternoon. I think we only got 3 or 4! YAY!

This is Josh. He is one of our friends and my husbands coworker. He is so funny.  My hubby was the best man in Josh's wedding this summer. Josh is only 24 and Tim is 42. When Josh asked him to be best man, Tim asked him if he was sure he wanted the "old man" standing up there next to him. Josh told him he was sure and that he didn't have to worry because there would be plenty of room for his walker too! You never know what he will say next!

Saturday

This was a big day for Abby. Tomorrow is her 10th birthday.  She has wanted to get her ears pierced for a while now and I told her we could do that for her birthday.  Here she is getting her lobes marked.

Lining up for the big moment. Notice the change in her expression. The ladies told her they would count to five. I was getting ready to take another before shot and as I clicked, so did they!

OUCH!  They told her they were counting to five and the did it on three!  They said they have found that kids tense up too much when they know it is coming on three so, they tell them five and go on three! The alignment is better and the surprise takes away some of the ouch. Love the look on her face!

That was my rather uneventful week.  I need to start getting things around for Abby's party this afternoon.  We are going over to my MIL's for the party. With the cold and snow, it is hard for my MIL to get my FIL out and about so, it is easier for us to go to them.  I look forward to checking out what you all have been up to this week!  Have a great week!

Helen

Project 365: Week 2

Good Morning! This was a fairly uneventful week. We had our last family Christmas for 2011 on Sunday. It is always nice to get together with my husband's family. They are lots of fun to be with. So you get a few extra pictures for Sunday! :)

                                           Sunday

Aunt Bev and Uncle Gene open their home and host the family every year for Christmas. Usually we do this the first Sunday in December but, this year Aunt Bev had bursitis in her hip so, we pushed it out until January! Aunt Bev and Uncle Gene A.L.W.A.Y.S. have a camera in hand! When Uncle Gene came around the corner, I told him turn about is fair play! LOL

The camera brings out the ham in my oldest! :)

This is our nephew Darrin and his fiancee Linda. They just got engaged on Christmas morning!

In the background are my SIL Amy and her hubby Steve. In front of them are Amy's girls. Niece Katie is on the left and Niece Amanda is on the right.  I asked Linda to sneak a picture of them because they will never pose for one!

Amanda opening her white elephant gift. Aunt Bev is seated at the end of the table. Her tree is gorgeous every year!

A close picture of Amanda. I think she only has four months of college left and she will be an RN. So very proud of her!

Monday

The moon was still up when I left for work this morning. I thought it was so pretty behind the clouds and over the neighbors barn!

Tuesday

We bleed Maize and Blue in our house. However, my son has turned against us!  His best friend and his family are all State fans. Somehow, the peer pressure has turned my sons blood green! I keep hoping it is a stage and he will grow out of it! LOL

Wednesday

This is the steeple of the First Presbyterian Church right down the street from the bank.  Everyday, the bells play songs in the afternoon. I happened to be going home today as the bells were playing How Great Thou Art. I sat and listened and sang till they stopped. I was moved nearly to tears. God has a way of knowing when we need a little boost. My God, How Great Thou Art!

Thursday

This is Mindy. She is such a good girl. Spoiled rotten. She is approximately 55 to 60 pounds and thinks she is a lap dog.  If I sit in my recliner and cover up with my green fleece blanket, she will jump up and roll over on her back like a baby and go to sleep!

Friday the 13th!

Snowy, slippery roads awaited me for the trek into work this morning!  Back roads and the highway were snow covered. At least on the highway there are grumble strips to let you know where you are!  The house that you can barely see on the left is the house that my Dad was born in and grew up in.  My cousin and her husband live in it now.

This is what awaited me when I got to work this morning! After the drive in, I needed that! Stephanie is a good friend and she certainly breathes life and excitement into the otherwise boring world of banking!

Saturday

Tonight was the Snowball Dance for the high school.  My son L.O.V.E.S. to dance.  I think he looks so handsome. I can't believe how fast the kids grow up!

Thanks for visiting! Hope you all have a wonderful week!  I am looking forward to heading over to Sara's to check out the week that you all had!