Thank You.

For those who have served.

For those still serving.

For those who have left this earth during your call to duty.

Thank you.

For your courage.

A million times over.

We are praying you home.

Where Is....??

The packing...

the sorting...

the questioning:  keep or toss?...

It's a pain.

On the one hand, I'll neatly pack a box, label it, and put it with the others, feeling accomplishment and relief.

Only to discover, 2 weeks later, that the book I couldn't find was packed away in said box.

Or the picture I needed to scan.

Or the blank journal that would have come in handy a month ago.

Now, when I stop and wonder 'where is...', I have to mentally go through the packed boxes, find it, and decide whether it's worth it to unpack the box.

Nope, it's not.

Phooey.

Weight Watcher Wednesday: He'll Dress Up Your Salad.

Newman's Own Light Italian Dressing is my go-to fellow for salads.

It's so tasty, and 2 tablespoons is only 2 WW points.

Add it to some fresh butter lettuce (heavenly lettuce, if you've never tried it), feta cheese, and tomatoes, and you've got a filling, yummy salad.  Quick and easy!

Thanks, Newman!  You can 'dress' my salads any day of the week!

{Giggle}.

Have A Happy Friday!

Sorry I missed the WW Wednesday/Friday Fondness! 

Feeling a bit zapped.

But, take a look at this video!  It's certainly not new, but I love it, and it makes me smile!

Have a nice Friday and great weekend, folks!

Weight Watcher Wednesday: Switching It Up.

This week, I'm kicking up the basic 'go for a walk' routine.

I've been logging in time at our local track, as well as adding bleachers...

You know, where you go up and down the bleacher stairs?

It's energizing, and always nice to switch up the same ol' thing.

That's what I've been up to this week. 

How about you?

Friday Fondness: My Klondike Bar.

I loved this little fella:

My Kodak.  I often called him my little Klondike bar.  I don't know why.

He passed a couple of years ago, in my arms, at the age of 12.

He was so beautiful, sweet, and gentle. 

I still miss him.

And have only the fondness of memories.

Weight Watcher Wednesday: Simply Filling {Part 2}.

Okay, folks, I put in my week on the 'Simply Filling' technique.

It did pay off, with a loss of 1.6 pounds.

However...

I would only do it one week a month.  It just wasn't my thing.

I always incorporate filling foods into my meals, but I do enjoy the Fiber One bars, instant oatmeal, string cheese, etc.

I can have those things on 'Simply Filling', but they are taken from my weekly points allowance. 

Bottom line, I enjoy the daily counting and tracking of food points.  Strange, yes, but it's my thing.

Back to the standard plan this week!

Andrea's Baby Shower!

My awesome friend and 'soul sista' Andrea is expecting her semi-third baby, Alexiah June-Hope next month.  By semi-third, I mean that she already has twin girls, so this is her third daughter, yet only second pregnancy, you see?

Anywho, I had the honor of helping organize the shower, and it was fun!  Here are some decorations and trinkets from the party!

I painted this for her room!  (Acrylic/ink on canvas)

Handpainted serving tray and gift boxes!  Flowers and scrapbook petals!

Margarita glasses tied with coordinating ribbon!  (Sorry picture is so dark!)

Scrapbook paper banner!

Fun tablecloths!

Borrowed clothes from Alexiah's dresser for a whimsical clothesline!

Good times!!