tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41989433146620490032024-03-12T21:48:36.452-05:00To Bee or Not To BeeDenysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.comBlogger324125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-24904382504607575712012-04-03T15:17:00.001-05:002012-04-03T20:06:17.949-05:00I Hate It When...I just need to get a few things off my chest. Here goes:
I hate it when I go into a home improvement store with a project in mind thinking I either know what I need or I'll know it when I see it, only to become so confused and indecisive that I leave with nothing I originally came for.
I hate it when I choose to leave my rain coat in the car even though there's a thunderstorm warning in effect Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-10165018721626870722012-02-18T15:11:00.001-06:002012-02-18T15:12:54.371-06:00I realize that every time I blog now, I'm having to begin with, "So, I haven't blogged in a while..." So, how 'bout we just skip that part. I'll just post a few highlights since last time and maybe I'll be more consistent from here on out...or maybe not. Probably not.
Anyway, here's a little about what's been going on the past 5 months...Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-62275561883744729102012-02-18T14:55:00.000-06:002012-02-18T14:55:20.374-06:00JanuaryIn January, Hallie and I did the JiggleButt Run 5K. She was actually just planning to do the 1 Mile Fun Run; but everyone else wimped out me, so I made her do the 'big race' with me. She wasn't happy about it, but we both made it to the end so we'll call it a success.
Also, all Hallie wanted for her birthday was to see her friend Brianna...which is easier said than done, since Bri Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-10977249354481564632012-02-18T14:35:00.001-06:002012-02-18T15:15:31.853-06:00DecemberIn December, BigJoel and I went on an anniversary trip to New Orleans. It's where we went on our honeymoon twenty years ago. So much fun!Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-73419646185597551282012-02-18T14:24:00.000-06:002012-02-18T14:24:34.322-06:00NovemberIn November, BigJoel and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. I cannot believe how the time has flown. I still love that guy like crazy.
Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-36038460761965756712012-02-18T14:08:00.000-06:002012-02-18T14:08:09.264-06:00OctoberIn October, we went to a concert at House of Blues and even sprang for reserved seats instead of standing room. My streak of sitting behind tall people continues... The show was still probably one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. JohnMark McMillan, Gungor, Chris August and David Crowder Band.
BigJoel and I spent a day at the Mecum Auto Auction. It was really a lotDenysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-36400292800869361712012-02-18T13:28:00.001-06:002012-02-18T15:10:58.789-06:00September
In September, we went camping at Beaver's Bend with Elizabeth, Mr. Gary and Mrs. Cheryl. Know why this picture is blurry? Because it's so dang humid that the lens fogged up. How's that for fall in Oklahoma? Oh well, we had a blast anyways.Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-62556458981033387632011-08-23T22:20:00.000-05:002011-08-23T22:20:37.086-05:00One Man's Trash...Is Probably Another Man's Trash, TooDespite the 106 degree heat today, BigJoel and I finally made a consolidated effort to reclaim all my school things that have been socked away in the deepest, darkest recesses of our garage, which meant purging the place of all unnecessary items.
Cleaning out things that are too valuable to throw away, but not valuable enough to merit a place indoors is tricky. (I gave up a long timeDenysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-47729667161225551202011-08-09T21:35:00.000-05:002011-08-09T21:35:29.812-05:00Back to SchoolToday I went to my first teacher inservice in over three years and I have a confession...I LOVED it! There's usually a lot of eye rolling that goes on this time of year when teachers trying to prepare for the new school year are pulled out of their classroom/lesson prep and subjected to "professional development".
Maybe it's just the fact that I have been away from the school environment Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-23550407697325313442011-08-07T23:40:00.000-05:002011-08-07T23:40:52.030-05:00How Did I Get Here?August? It's already August? And I haven't blogged since March? Sheesh! Not sure how that happened. Although I do remember something about trying to upload pictures and getting really frustrated with Blogger...
Then I'm pretty sure my mind just turned to mush...
I will blog again, or at least I hope I will.
But I should probably ease back into it...
slowly...Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-91381440464997263412011-03-09T22:13:00.003-06:002011-03-13T13:46:09.389-05:00Playing Catch-upWow, how is it possible that an entire month has passed since I last posted? It's not that I don't have anything to talk about...well, ok, maybe nothing interesting to talk about...but that's never stopped me before. Things are good. Busy. Blogging just seems to be the last thing on my mind these days.
Here are a couple of pictures to bring you up to date.
We took a road tripDenysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-56130460893627807632011-02-09T21:35:00.000-06:002011-02-09T21:35:58.759-06:00Snow DayLast week, "Snowpocalypse" hit Northeast Texas. After three days of being iced in on the verge of crazy, we finally woke to over six inches of snow. Actual snow.
Since we're relatively ill-equipped to handle extreme cold temperatures here in Texas, we had to get creative with our winter wear. HannahKate has cute leopard print rain boots and so does Hallie. I have...Wal-Mart Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-70724215870965173092011-01-20T22:58:00.002-06:002011-01-20T23:00:26.130-06:00Absolute GreatnessIt's been a busy day and it's bitter cold outside. I spent my evening snuggled in the covers listening to this guy. It's a good life...Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-76703485568319476702011-01-08T17:38:00.002-06:002011-01-08T17:50:08.459-06:00Couch to JiggleButt 5KI can now say "Couch to 5K worked for me." I took a brief stab at the program in 2009, but didn't make it past Week 3. I'm not sure what possessed me to start up again back in August, but I became determined to make it through. Ideally with this plan, you should be ready to run a 5K in 9 weeks. Ahem. I've done most weeks twice, so it has actually taken me right at 20Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-78354530268719712712011-01-06T21:57:00.000-06:002011-01-06T21:57:09.173-06:00Add This To The ListWell, here's another thing I never thought I'd be doing...Elizabeth said, "We should do a 5K."
I said, "No."
Elizabeth said, "C'mon. It'll be fun."
I said, "Maybe."
Elizabeth said, "Here's one called the Jiggle Butt Run."
I said, "If they'll give me a t-shirt, I'm in."Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-66780708975241203362010-12-12T14:00:00.000-06:002010-12-12T14:00:54.834-06:00Photo Challenge #10A TV show you're currently addicted to...
Ok, so it's not a TV show. And I'm really not addicted to it. But I've put this post off for days trying to figure out what to do. I don't watch a lot of TV of my own choosing. If its up to me, the TV stays off. Of all the shows on our DVR, Glee is the only one I actually make a point to watch...and I'm embarrassed to admitDenysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-61689790865670485212010-12-09T19:03:00.001-06:002010-12-09T19:04:41.171-06:00Photo Challenge #9A place you've visited...
I love to travel. I've gotten to visit some really neat places. By far, the most amazing, interesting, exhausting and challenging place I've been is Macchu Picchu...for many reasons. Definitely one of those things I'm so glad I did, but seriously doubt I'll ever do again.Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-14730341077870649272010-12-09T18:10:00.005-06:002010-12-09T18:32:25.820-06:00Photo Challenge #8Something you dislike...
I dislike the misuse of the words your/you're. I am by no means qualified to throw grammar stones, but I get so frustrated when people (especially teachers) use "your" instead of "you're". This was a sign in Hometown back around Halloween. "If your feeling booey come get somethin gooey" If my what is feeling booey? What does "booey" even Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-54541625598070118352010-12-07T19:25:00.000-06:002010-12-07T19:25:29.648-06:00Photo Challenge #7Something you ate today...
HannahKate went to Olive Garden a few weeks ago with some friends where she had Chicken & Gnocchi Soup. She's been begging me every since to make some. I found several versions of OG's recipe online, but I chose the one that looked like it contained the most "normal" ingredients. I think it was written for a person who knew what they were doing. &Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-56925343216456822432010-12-07T19:17:00.004-06:002010-12-07T19:27:59.397-06:00Photo Challenge #6What do you do? A representation of your day...
Tuesday is newsletter day at work. It used to be my worst day. Now, that distinction is reserved for Fridays.
Something is terribly wrong when Friday is the worst day of the week...Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-23145369432942703882010-12-06T14:41:00.003-06:002010-12-06T14:58:45.302-06:00Photo Challenge #5Your humble abode...
Not exactly sure of the point for this challenge, so I'm just going to post a picture of the Christmas tree in "my humble abode." I only have one tree this year. I used to have multiple--like 4 or 5, but it's not quite as much fun now that everyone else seems to be doing it, too. That, and the fact that I'm getting lazy-er each year. I no longer get Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-79856839547573559932010-12-06T10:45:00.003-06:002010-12-06T14:46:50.075-06:00Photo Challenge #4What's in your bag...A make-up pouch, my wallet, one earring, keys, gum, Leora's camera and some loose change...but also, the story of Alice Okello, the lady in Uganda that made the purse. Check out Epoh bags for more information.
Great bags--I almost always get comments on it, great cause--helping women in need.Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-81056069400475174852010-12-05T22:04:00.003-06:002010-12-06T14:46:08.291-06:00Photo Challenge #3Something you bought today...
Hallie needed something "Christmas-y" for a program at church (technically we bought it yesterday, but this was the first chance she had to model for a pic).Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-13345374161822564932010-12-03T17:44:00.001-06:002010-12-06T14:45:21.809-06:00Photo Challenge #2Someone you adore--5 reasons why...
I adore BigJoel because...
he makes me smile.
he makes me feel safe.
he has a servant's heart.
he is smart. (He "knows things.")
he loves the Lord.
he is an amazing dad.
he is my best friend. Ever.
Ok, so that was more than 5, but I couldn't help myself. &Denysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198943314662049003.post-39855610260749549222010-12-02T15:58:00.002-06:002010-12-06T14:43:22.653-06:00Photo Challenge #1Well, HannahKate is doing another blog challenge and this time I'm going to play along. It is a photo challenge. I'm already a day behind, but its been a busy week. Hopefully, I can catch up this weekend.
Anyway, Day 1 is to post a self-portrait. Unlike the kids these days, I do not stand in front of every bathroom mirror and take pictures of myself. I don't like pictures of myself, so this wasDenysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08915865782072205878noreply@blogger.com3