The Merriweather's-Victoria,Todd,Lizzie and Shelbie

2010-12-16T17:08:00.001-06:00

Here are my 12 books1. revenge of the Wrought Iron Flamingos by Donna andrews2. shades of Earl Grey by laura Childs3.Some like it Hot Buttered Jeffrey cohen4.Snipped in the Bud by kate collins5. murder most frothy by cleo coyle6. murder can ruin your looks by Selma eichler7. unraveled sleeve by monica ferries8. sugar cookie murder by Joanne Fluke9. design for murder by Carolyn G hart10. dead men don't lye by tim myers11. knit one.kill two by maggie sefton12. A peach of a murder by Liva A washburn

Reading challenge I am doing

2010-12-11T13:21:00.000-06:00

1st 9 weeks of school has flown by

2010-10-22T12:38:00.003-05:00

Shelbie and Mrs.Dugger after 2nd grade PTA program

Shelbie during the program

Lizzie at the Mega Party for the cookie dough fundraiser

HOFNOD 1st fishing trip(HOLT)

Summer 2010

2010-08-06T17:20:00.003-05:00

Well it seems our summer vacation is coming to an end. Over it was a great summer, the girls and I spent 3 weeks in Texas visiting my mom. We had a good time,we spent a lot time in the pool. Now we are getting ready for school to start on the August 19th and Lizzie's birthday on August 20th!!!

End of another school year

2010-06-07T21:58:00.003-05:00

Shelbie and Mr.Edwards
she is so proud to have gotten good grades!!! Watch 2nd grade teachers she is ready to be challenged!!
Well Lizzie is now a 6th grader!!!
Lizzie taking her final walk around Holcomb-sad day I cried like a baby.

5th grade track meet and Naturals game!!!

2010-05-23T20:15:00.002-05:00

we had fun the past few days!! This past Friday was the 5th grade track meet at the high school. It was great and everyone did a wonderful job. It was also bittersweet because this was Lizzie's last track meet as a Hornet. Lizzie was excited because she got to see Mr. Colbert who use to be our principal now he is the superintendent for elementary schools in our district. Okay today we had a blast at the naturals baseball game- it was a fundraiser the school district did.The girls got a little sunburned but they had so much fun.

Happy Mother's day

2010-05-09T13:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Mother's day to all the moms. I hope today is filled love and happiness!! It was nice to wake up to breakfast already cooked and waiting for me, thanks to my wonderful hubby and my 2 sweet sweet girls. I love all the wonderful things that I was blessed to receive today, but the best gift was the girls giving me big hugs and kisses and telling me that they loved me so much.I treasure each and every hug and kiss that they give me and i hold them in a special place in heart.

Lizzie's Last Rise and Shine as a Hornet

2010-05-07T15:42:00.002-05:00

Today the honor choir at Holcomb did the rise and shine program. It was a great performance, but also bitter sweet. As I sat there and watched, the only thought that keep coming to me was that this is Lizzie last rise and shine as a hornet. Boy oh boy where have the 6 years gone? I actually got teary eyed as I sat there and thought back to the very first day Lizzie walked in to Holcomb to start kindergarten. Through the years Lizzie has had some ups and downs, but the teachers that have touched her heart will never be far from her thoughts as she starts a new journey in middle school. Lizzie I am proud of the person you are and never change the way you care about people and always be true to yourself as you start your next journey this coming school year in middle school- you are so loved!!!

Parent should be Parents

2010-05-04T18:10:00.002-05:00

I think parents need to start parenting their kids instead of not really caring what their kids are doing. I mean now away days kids say and do what they want. God forbid they are actually taught right from wrong. I mean when a 5th grader does rabbit ears behind someones head and another student tells her that it means that she want to go to bed with that person- what the hell. If i would have said something like that mom and dad would have been all over me and the school would have sent me home. But now a days parents don't care and the school does not care,sending a note home to a parent about what is said is not good enough in my opinion. It does no good in most cases. Todd and I try every hard to teach both girls right from wrong, they know what is excepted of them and when they do something that is not right they get in trouble. Both our girls are very honest and always tells us the truth whether it is good or bad. I am so thankful for that. Parents, parent and actually take notice on what your kids are doing and who they are hanging out with.

Another rainy weekend

2010-05-02T14:57:00.002-05:00

Okay I really think someone does not want us to hiking or camping. Every weekend so far since it has warmed it has rained. I really want to go hiking and camping with hubby and the girls. The girls are like mom make it be sunny outside and no rain so we can go hiking. Hoping this coming weekend it will be nice so we can at least do a little hiking.

It is so hard to believe that in 26 days Todd and I will be married 11 years gosh where has the time gone. I love Todd more and more everyday, I know we have our up and downs but the ups always out way the downs and i am so thankful everyday that I have Todd and the girls.

Morning Run &Knitting

2010-04-20T21:08:00.005-05:00

This week is the 1st graders week to go to the gym in the morning before class starts and jog or walk laps. Well today I jogged with Shelbie and I really enjoyed jogging with her. I do believe she is going to be a runner, she loves to jog with me and was so excited that i joined her this morning. I am glad the kids get a chance to do this.

Well today i actually did some knitting on Shelbie's afghan. It is coming a long a little slower then I would like, but that is okay. I have a little bit more black to knit then I will finish up with orange like I started with. Shelbie wanted a blanket that was made of her school colors. After I finish Shelbie's afghan I am going to make me an afghan then work on another one for Lizzie using her school colors for the middle school she will be going to next year. I am going to make the girls lots of afghans so one day when they are all grown and on their own they can pull out a blanket and think back to the school that the colors stand for and know that I knitted each afghan with love!!!

Recess fun!!!

2010-04-18T18:01:00.003-05:00

This past week was benchmark testing week for grades 3rd-5th graders. I know it is a long hard week for both the teachers and the students, but I do believe it went well. The only sign that it was testing week for Lizzie on her arms. Lizzie picks on herself subconsciously until she bleeds when she lets her Ocd get the best of her. This past week I helped out during recess when the first graders went outside. I had a blast playing with all the kids, plus I helped our wonderful art teacher finish up the Art to Remember fundraiser.

Why Do People Treat Others Wrongly

2010-04-11T14:48:00.002-05:00

Okay I am just going to say it.... Some people are just rude. I just not understand it,that when I do something out of the kindness of my heart to help some one they get mad and act like a child. I mean what happened was not my fault, come on when you ring someones doorbell 6 times and knock really hard on their door about 6 times and wait for 10 minutes. What am I suppose to do stand outside their door all day. I am sorry but I had things to do. Now this person is mad at me because she had to find another way to pick up her kids. See we use this persons mom's van when when have to pick up this persons 2 kids plus our 2 girls. I am sorry but we can not fit all 4 kids in our car. We have been doing this for over a month to help this person out, because we know how hard things can be. well I am sorry no more I am tired up helping people and then they get mad at me and not respond to any of my emails or any thing. I am a good person and I go out of my way to help people, but i am so so tired of getting treated like I am worthless and because I am not.

A great day yesterday

2010-04-07T22:25:00.004-05:00

Well the Outstanding Volunteer banquet was last night and it was really great!!! Lizzie was excited because she got to see Mr.Colbert and talk to him for a few minutes. I had to laugh when Mr. Colbert told Lizzie that she was almost as tall as him and she just says I know, I just keep growing-lol. The Fayetteville High School Encore Choir preformed while we were eating wonderful food from Penguin Ed's. Lizzie and Shelbie both have their sights on being in the Fayetteville High School encore Choir.

I feel so blessed to have gotten this award and i will truly treasure it forever. Both girls have already told me that they hope I will get it again next year-lol. Shelbie was so proud of that this morning the first thing she did was tell her teacher Mr. Edwards that her mommy got an award for being such a great and cool volunteer, I had to laugh. I love helping and I plan on volunteering as much as I can. I just have to figure out how I am going to volunteer at 2 schools next year.Holcomb has the teachers and staff it is always a pleasure to help.

A Good Day

2010-04-01T20:52:00.003-05:00

Good evening, I sure do hope everyone is having a great evening. The girls had a great day in school, Lizzie got the the good apple award for being trustworthy, she was so excited and I feel bad because I did not stay for the rise and shine program, to see her get it. Today i helped Mrs. Foster with kindergarten enrollment, I was there until a little before 6 this evening. I really enjoyed helping plus I was running messages to teachers regarding parent/teacher conferences. We have both girls conferences tomorrow morning. I do believe both will go well. The girls are going to stay with hubby's parents while we are at the meetings.

I can't believe this Sunday is Easter, we are going to color eggs Saturday night, so the Easter bunny can do his thing. And yes we even hide an egg or two for our little chihuahua Luke.He just loves to roll them between his paws then he barks at them, it is funny to watch.

Not much else is going on right at the moment, we are just watching the Mav's game.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY

2010-03-26T18:05:00.009-05:00

What a beautiful day today turned out to be!!! It is believe that a week ago there was a foot of snow on the grown. Today we took the girls to Prairie Grove Battlefield. It was really neat and the girls had fun looking at all the old builds.Todd was in his element he just loves civil war stuff. Todd's Parents joined us and then treated us to lunch. We plan on going back out there again sometime!!!

Well Monday the girls go back to school, the girls I do believe they had a good spring break. I really enjoyed having them home. It will be strange not having then at home. The other day I got a letter in the from the school district letting me know that I am getting an award for being an outstanding volunteer at Holcomb. I will so honored and blessed. I love helping up at the school, Holcomb has some of the best teachers and staff and it is always nice to help where I can!!!

Friday and the Lady U of A golfers

2010-03-19T16:00:00.002-05:00

Shlebie and Rachel a U of A lady Golfer!!!
Well it is finally Friday and the girls are on spring break next week!!!! The girls had a great day in school, A lady from the ASPCA came and talked to the 5th graders about what animal shelters do and they got an orange bracelet. I love the ASPCA and yes our Luke comes from an animal shelter and his is one of the best dogs. Then this afternoon some of the lady golfers from the U of A came up to Holcomb!!! They played with the 1st graders and boy oh boy the kids loved it!!!

For some reason this week has gone by slow I thought Friday would never get here. I hope spring break does not fly by, I want the girls to have fun and just enjoy the week off from school.

I can not believe that Saturday into Sunday we are suppose to get 1 to 3 inches of snow. Okay I love snow but come on it is almost April, I am ready for the warm temps.

Sunday Sunday

2010-03-14T17:53:00.002-05:00

Today has been a very lazy day all around. I had planned on getting a lot done but i just could not find the energy to anything. I am usually not a lazy person but I guess every once in awhile it is okay to be lazy. The girls are getting everything ready for school tomorrow, I am wondering our this whole hour ahead is going to play out tonight and in the morning. So far it has no big deal but we see.

Todd left a little bit ago to go to work, I sure hope he has a great night. Rumor has it that one of the 3rd shift supervisors is going to days. The next person to get that spot is Todd but who knows. P.A.M. does things backwards.Actually Todd should have had that spot long time ago, but he has kept his mouth shut and done his job and others jobs to the best of his ability. The only thing that would suck about Todd getting the position is that he would be working at the end of the week. The girls were not to thrilled.

I am excited to watch the first episode of The Pacific tonight!!! I just loved Band of Brothers and I sure hope this is just as good. I think I will do some knitting as I am watching it.

The weekend so far

2010-03-13T19:05:00.003-06:00

So far the weekend is going well. I am still a little under the weather, but I think I am on the other side of the cold now. Today I have just been reading House Rules by Jodi Picoult. It is a great book so far. Plus I have been knitting on an afghan that is black and orange(Holcomb school colors), not sure if it will to Lizzie or Shelbie.

Todd cooked a great dinner, he smoked a pork sirloin roast and it turned out great.Todd is such a great cook, thank good because I suck at cooking. Right Todd and the girls are playing on the xbox360 for a little while.

Well the girls have one more week before spring break!!! Our spring break is late this year, but I guess it works out. This last week Lizzie had a great week in school and for her this is wonderful news because she has been getting in trouble a lot with her teacher. It is hard for Lizzie because her teacher does not fully understand Lizzie's Ocd and it has caused Lizzie a lot of anxiety which has caused her to start picking on herself again. I think it would help if at least her teacher would praise Lizzie for a good day instead of Lizzie only getting negative feedback. Lizzie is a great student and so is Miss Shelbie. Shelbie rocks in math and has really is doing great in reading(she is now on level 15 which is a good thing).

I am going to run so I can get a fresh cup of coffee and get back to my knitting.

Big Red at rise and Shine program

2010-03-05T13:11:00.002-06:00

Hi hi this morning the 1st graders did the rise and shine program- they rocked but the biggest hit was Big Red from the U of A. All the students just loved seeing him, we should have called the hogs-lol. The new character trait word for this month is trustworthiness, and I know as a parent it is one of the things we really try to make sure our girls understand this.

I did get the Jodi Picoult book called House Rules and I so can't wait to start it(hopefully this weekend). Not much else is going on today just the usual, laundry and more laundry. I did not get any running in this morning but I am sure I will tomorrow .

Smencils Smencils

2010-03-04T08:54:00.002-06:00

I can honestly say that Mrs. Aldama had a great idea in order to raise money for some new music things. She was selling these pencils that are scented and they were such a big hit. We sold out of them this morning and many students were not able to get more today. But Mrs. Aldama is ordering more and I am going to help her sell them. i think next year the 4th grade should sell the pencils instead of the popcorn they sell to raise money for their hikes.

Yesterday I went up to the school to help make copies for Shelbie's teacher then I helped the 1st grade teachers get the 1st graders ready for their little morning program tomorrow. I am going up there again this afternoon to help. I really enjoy volunteering up at the girls school.

I still have not finished reading Guilty Pleasures, but I am hoping today. Todd and I are going to try to rearrange the living room and start going through some stuff we no longer need.

The girls are doing good, they both have spelling tests tomorrow so we will spend a good part of tonight helping the girls study for that.Lizzie has really been having a good week this week!!!!!

Way to long Since my last post

2010-03-02T18:06:00.007-06:00

okay Okay it has been way to long since my last post. I promise to do better!!! I have been having a good week so far, last week was not so hot but that is okay. I have been reading Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton, so far I am enjoying and glad I found another vampire series to read. I have also been doing a lot of knitting, I finished a reading shawl for my mother in law and now I am working on a afghan in Holcomb colors for school.

Both girls are doing good in school, there has been a couple of issues regarding Lizzie and her teacher, but I think it is because her teacher does not understand Lizzie's OCD. Today the girls bought some smencils to help the music class get some new things. i even got 2 that are scented watermelon.

Well Spring Break is coming up and we are all excited because that means we can get a lot of hiking in!!!! I love hiking and it great exercise and just getting outside and spending time with hubby and the girls is the best part.

Well i hate to run but I have to help the girls with some homework.

Married 10 years today

2009-05-28T20:56:00.002-05:00

Well Todd and I have married 10 years today. It sure does not seem that long. We have a pretty good day, we just did our regular stuff no big plans. My mom did get us a really nice Maytag dyer last month for our anniversary, and it sure does do a great job.

Todd is the best hubby out there. I am really glad that we never gave up on each other and we make this work. I hate when people just throw in the towel and then feel sorry for themselves because the are alone. But hey they wanted it that way so grow up right. Todd and I do not have a perfect marriage but we have learned how to work things out and move on from it. I love Todd more and more everyday. We have to beautiful girls are the best and we know that we can get through anything that is thrown our way, we are not quiters. As Todd and I always say want does not kills us makes us stronger. Our little family grows stronger each and ever day.

Tomorrow we are going to have lunch with the girls up at school then the 4th grade is doing a litte presention on what they have been doing all year. It is so hard to believe that lizzie is going to be in 5th grade next year and Shelbie a first grader. God where has the time gone? they are going up way to fast for me.

Lizzie's track and Field day

2009-05-20T18:36:00.003-05:00

Today was Lizzie's track and field day up at the high school. It was a beautiful day to be outside and watch her do her events. Lizzie did the 50 meter dash and was 3 in her heat!!! Way to go baby girl and she also rocked in the Frisbee throw, she throw it for 30 yards!!! Her last event was the sack race her and her partner came in 3rd in their heat!!! Todd and I had a blast watching her and she had fun doing all her stuff. I think I just might make a runner out of her yet. She just need to work on her form a little.

We got to see her old principle who is now the super. for elementary schools and her old vice principle who is now principle at another elementary school.

Poor Lizzie has a sunburn on the top of her head and her face got it too. So i am about to put some stuff on her to make her feel better.

Our Camping trip

2009-05-19T16:06:00.002-05:00

Well this past weekend we went camping again. This time we went to Withrow Springs state park here in arkansas. We had a lot of fun with Todd's parents. Boy oh boy Friday night was a little scary, we had a really bad storm and it was so windy. Todd kept asking me if me and the girls wanted to go in to the Rv with his parents and I was like no I will be okay. And we were we weathered the storm with only 1 small problem our tent got flooded. But our new tent rocks otherwise, it is so big and has so much room.

On saturday we all hiked about 6 miles and it was fun. I even think Nana had fun even if she fell twice but Nana did not get hurt and kept on hiking-Way to go Nana!!

Todd surprised me with a walking stick on Saturady night it is my annv gift and he even hot me a little thinhy that you put on it to show where you have hiked. Todd also got the girls walking sticks and the things to go on them. THen on Sunday on our way out we stopped at the gift shop and my mom got us all some shirts, to go with our collection of camping and hiking shirts.

Tomorrow is lizzie's track day and she is excited that todd and i are going to be there to watch her. SHe is in 3 events!!!

LIFE

2009-05-13T22:26:00.002-05:00

Well It has been awhile since I last posted something. The girls are doing great, a few weeks ago Lizzie had her Honor's Choir concert and she did so great!! Her dad and I are so very proud of her, she is going to try out for it agin next year. Next year is a big year for her. It will be her last year in elementary school. Shelbie is also doing great, she has improved so much in her reading!!! Way to go Shelbie!!! This coming week Lizzie has her track day and we are planning on going to it. Lizzie is in 4 events and I know she will do great. it is hard to believe that the girls get out of school in like 3 weeks. Boy am I read to sleep in!!!

A few weeks ago we went camping with Todd's parents up at Devil's Den. We had a great time and the hiking was great. We only had one small accident, Miss Shelbie decided she wanted to fall out of Nana and Papa's rv. She did not get hurt to bad I think it scared her more then anything. Keeping my fingers crossed no accidents this time. We are going camping agin this weekend the girls are really excited- I just hope it does not rain.

This past weekend was mother's day and Todd and the girls got me a plant and a money tree, plus a James Patterson book. I had a great day and I am blessed to have 2 wonderful, caring and sweet girls.

Well I guess I will run for now, my dyer just went off.

Boy It Sure Has Been Awhile

2009-02-08T16:37:00.002-06:00

Howdy Howdy
Well it has been months since I have posted anything. We are all doing good, Todd is now 36 years old and Shelbie turned 6 years old last week. Lizzie is doing great in school this year and her teacher is wonderful. Shelbie is loving kindergarten even though she is not crazy about her teacher(neither are we).

As far as my readin I have read all 4 books in the Twilight series and I just loved them. It has been a while where I read a book I had a hard time putting down. Right now I am reading The Host by the same author (Stephenie Meyer).

I have not been knitting that much, I kind of get tired when I knit-lol. But I did finish Lizzie's blanket and I am half way done with Shelbie's.

A couple of weeks ago we had a very bad ice storm here in Fayetteville Arkansas. Our trees all broke and we would be with out power for 6 hours at a time for like 4 days. It really sucked but I am happy that all is back to normal now. The girls missed a week of school because of the storm, so I wonder when the kids will have to make up those days.

Back From Texas

2008-08-17T16:31:00.003-05:00

Hello!!
Well we got back from Texas the beggining of August. The girls and i had a great time and enjoyed our visit with my mom. We sure did miss Todd, but we called him every day. The girls went swimming just about every day and they have a wonderful tan and so do i for a change.

School starts tomorrow and the girls are excited. Both girls got some great teachers,Elizabeth got Mrs.Eaton and Shelbie got Ms. Raffaelli. I am kind of sad sbout tomorrow, I am going to miss my girls. I will post pictures tomorrow of their first day.

While in Texas I finished reading 2 books The Friday Night Knitting Club, great book and The Doctor's Wife another great book. I am still working on Lizzie blanket, but I am almost done.

Well I guess I should run so I get the girls ready for their baths. Hugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finished Reading Book # 21 for the year

2008-06-25T12:10:00.004-05:00

Howdy
Last night I finished reading Fit to Die by J B Stanely,it is the 2nd book in the super club series. I really enjoyed the book and the mystery. here is a little about the book (from Barnes and Noble):
Synopsis
Welcome back to Quincy's Gap, Virginia, where James Henry and his dieting group contend with dangerous secrets, dark intrigue, and delicious praline sundaes. Six months after starting their low-carb diet, the Flab Five are feeling motivationally-challenged. A new ice cream shophas come to town, but so has the Witness to Fitness weight loss center, run by the fanatical Veronica Levitt. Maybe Veronica's "take-no-prisoners" approach is just what the group needs.
Between dieting, caring for his cranky father, and struggling with his growing affection for Lucy, James has his plate full. But when he and his fellow dieters poke around in an arson case that turns into a murder investigation, the Flab Five discover that they may have bitten off more than they can chew.
A cozy "village" mystery, Fit to Die is the second book in the warm and wonderful Supper Club Mystery series

Last night Todd stayed home from work,he was very sick and his blood sugar was low. I was kind of worried about him, but he seems to be doing much better today thank god.

The girls are just playing on the Xbox360, they are playing lego star wars, they are having fun and it is funny listening to them play.

Well 2 days until our trip to Texas, stil have a few things to do,but I sure I will get them all done at the last minute-lol. Well I am going to run for now the girls are asking for lunch. have a grea Wednesday !!!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Days Until We Leave 4 Texas

2008-06-22T11:06:00.004-05:00

Howdy Howdy
I can't believe that in just 5 days we will be heading towards Texas. The girls are really and excited and so am I. I have started packing the clothes and the girls are trying to decide what to take, I know Lizzie will be taking some books and her Ipod and Shelbie is taking some small toys and her ipod. There is no telling what else they will sneak into their bags-lol. I am taking some books and my knitting.

Speaking of knitting I finished my first afghan a couple of nights ago. I think it looks really nice I am really proud of myself for finishing it. I have 2 more that are a work in progress, I am so hoping I can get Lizzie's done by Aug. 20th and Shelbie's done by Christmas. It has been really had to work on Lizzie's now that school is out, so I work on it as much as I can when she goes to bed.

Not much else is going on today, just normal Sunday stuff. Have agreat day!!!!!!!!

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-15T13:01:00.003-05:00

HI HI
First I would like to wish all the dads out there a very happy father's day. Todd is at work today, but the girls got up early and wished him a happy father's day.

In two weeks we leave for Texas, my mom says it is god awful hot there-lol. I am really looking forward to seeing my mom and doing things with her. Plus i will be working for her while I am there. I will be cleaning some apartments and doing other things that needs to be done.

The girls are doing good, they sure are enjoying their Ipods. Elizabeth has been watching movies on hers and Shelbie has been jamming out to her music. They are so cute, I smile when ever I hear them singing.

I am almost done with my mom's afghan. i still have a lot to do on Elizabeth's but I am bound and determined to hers done by August. Plus I also started Shelbie's but I have until Christmas to get hers done-lol.

Well I am going to run for now, Happy reading and knitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lazy Saturday

2008-06-07T18:39:00.004-05:00

Wow it has almost been a month since my last post. A lot has been going on, Shelbie graduated from Pre-k and is now in kindergarten and is very excited about it. Plus Lizzie graduated 3rd grade and is now a 4th grader. Boy it is hard to believe in August that Lizzie will be 10 years old, where have the years gone. here is a video from Shelbie's graduation:

Todd and I have now been married for 9 years as of May 28th, we did not do much for our big day, Todd had to work, but that is okay. Right now Todd is at a golf tournament from PAM, at 4:30 his team was half way through. The tournament started at 1pm. He sounded like he was having fun. This is the first time in our a year that he has golfed, I think while the girls and i are in Texas without him he might get some golfing in.

I am still working on knitting the blankets I will post pictures later, as far as reading not so much, I just have not been in the mood to read, but i am sure when we are down in texas for a month I will get a lot of reading in.

Boy i sure have been having fun doing my beautiControl thing. I have had several spas with teachers from both girls schools and i am starting to make a little extra money which is always nice.

Well I am going to run for now, have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Mother's Day

2008-05-11T09:18:00.003-05:00

HI HI
I hope everyone is having a great day. My day is going good so far, Todd is is at work, and the girls are playing. Todd left me a nice note on the computer this morning so when I got up I would see it. Plus a got a rose very pretty!!!

This past Friday was mom's day up at Lizzie's school. I had lunch with her then helped in her classroom a little. Lizzie made me a very pretty card. Then when we went to go get Shelbie, she gave me a picture frame she made with a picture of her that her teachers took. Plus Shelbie gave me a very nice peom with her hand prints around it. I really loved everything the girls made for me and I will treasure them always.

Not a lot is going on this coming week, I am just going to read, knit and do some cleaning and go through the girls old clothes. Bye Bye for now

It's May

2008-05-04T09:04:00.002-05:00

Good Morning,

I can't believe it ia already May.This year is racing by. It is hard to believe that Lizzie and Shelbie will be getting out of school it 4 weeks. Shelbie has a Pre-k graduation on May 30th and Lizzie's award program is on June 4th.

I was actually able to find the yarn I needed to try and finish Lizzie's and my mom's afghans. I am almost done with my mom's. Plus i have been working on Todd's afghan. They are all turning out really nice.

We had Shelbie's parent teacher conference this past Friday. She is doing great and she is more then ready for kindergarten. Her teacher told us that Shelbie has been working on putting together a 63 piece puzzle. Her teacher said that for a Pre-ker that is great and Shelbie is the only one in Pre-k that can do it. Lizzie had a good week last week. They had a book fair up at her school and on Friday Lizzie got 4 books and she has just been reading away.

I think I only finished 1 book last month- very bad for me if I want to reach my goal of 125 books this year. I am sure I will read more books this month-I hope-lol.

well I guess I am going to run, happy reading and kniting!!!

Cloudy Sunday

2008-04-27T09:22:00.003-05:00

Good morning,
I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Ours has been pretty nice,today Todd is at work so the girls and I are back to our normal Sunday activities. Right now the girls are playing the xbox360 and I am working on laundry and knitting.

Shelbie has been wearing her glasses without any problems.She looks so cute,I will post a picture. Elizabeth had a great week in school,for the past few days she has been dealing with allergies,but I think she is over the worst of it.

Not a lot going on today,I think I am going to get some more coffee and sit down and work on Todd's blanket some more since I have not found the yarn for the other 2. I am hoping payday i will be able to get the yarn to finish up other 2.

Well have a grreat Sunday and have a great week!!!!!!!!!

Shelbie's Eye Doctor Appointment

2008-04-21T13:54:00.002-05:00

Good Afternoon
This morning we took Shelbie to the eye doctor because she did not pass part of the vision screening at school. Shelbie did very well she only got upset when they put the drops in her eyes. Miss Shelbie is fair sighted with astigmatism. She has to wear class all day when at school, but if she is at home she only has to wear them to color, read, or when she is watching TV. Shelbie picked out these really pretty bluish/purple glasses and is excited about them. her glasses should be ready in about a week.

Not much else is going on I am just knitting(started on Todd's), while I try to find the other yarn I need(Having trouble finding the dye lots). Plus I have been doing a little reading. Well I guess I should run for now so we can go get Elizabeth from school. Have a great day!!!!!!!!!

It's Sunday and Todd is off !!!!!!!!!

2008-04-20T10:21:00.003-05:00

HI HI
I am so excited that it is Sunday and Todd is off. It is really nice to have him home on a Sunday. Well, it is sunny and really nice outside,I think it is suppose to get up to around 78 today. The girls are doing good this morning, they are just watching some cartoons.

Yesterday I went to my BeautiControl class and had a blast.I learned a lot more about our skin care and spa products. Tonya(sis-in-law)took me to lunch yesterday and we had a good time.We ate at Ruby Tuesdays, really good food!! While I was at beauty class Todd took the girls to Chucky Cheese,then kite flying. He said they all had a good time- I am really glad. Yesterday was the first time in a very long time that I have been some where without the girls or Todd . It felt good to be Victoria for a little while instead of just Mom. But I was so happy to see the girls when I got home.They were so excited to tell me every thing they did and I could not stop smiling at them as they told me about their adventure with their Daddy.

Shelbie goes to the eye doctor tomorrow morning, she is a little excited but still a little unsure. Lizzie finished up her Benchmark testing last week and she is so glad it is over.

This past Friday I bought some more yarn, I could not find the yarn I needed for the 2 afghans I am working on, so I bought some other yarn for other afghans I will start after the first 2 afghans. I bought blue and silver for Todds and some yarn that red,orange,yellow,blue,green and purple for anafghan for Shelbie. Because I decided that the green and blue I am working on now will go to my mom as one of her birthday presents in July. I willpost pictures of the new yarn some time this week.

Well I am going to go for now so I can start the girls laundry. Happy Knitting and Happy Reading!!!!!

Knitting Progress

2008-04-15T09:06:00.007-05:00

Howdy

Well it is Tuesday and the girls are at school. This week Elizabeth is taking her Benchmark test,I am sure she will do great( she usually scores above her grade). Shelbie is having a good week so far on May 2nd we have parent/teacher conferences, so she will be off from school that day.

Here are some updated pictures of the 2 afghans I am working on.I think on friday I am going to need to get more yarn for both afghans.
Plus I am going to to pick out some more yarn for some other afghans I am going to start. I think Iam starting to get addicted to knitting-lol.

I started reading Murder Runs in the Family by Anne George. It is really funny so far and I am looking forward to reading it. This is the 3rd book inthe series and the other 2 were funny and the mystery was just as great.

Well I am going to run for now, think I might take a little nap, I did not sleep to well last night. Happy reading and knitting.

Finshed book #1 for April

2008-04-13T10:28:00.002-05:00

Hi Hi
I hope everyone has had a great weekend so far. Ours has been pretty good, it has been on the chilly side the past couple of days and now it looks like it could rain. The girls are doing good, Lizzie is just reading a harry potter book and Shelbie is watching Spongebob Squarepants. Todd is at work so the girls and I are just doing our normal Sunday stuff.

I actually finished a book last night. I finished Two Down by nero Blanc. Here is a little aboout the book(got from amazon)
The case of two women lost at sea off Nantucket interferes with the burgeoning romance of crossword puzzle editor Belle Graham and her beau, PI Rosco Polycrates, in this second engaging crossword mystery from Blanc (The Crossword Murder). A wealthy investment banker, Tom Pepper, calls in Rosco after Newcastle, Mass., fishermen tow into the harbor the charred hulk of the sailboat rented by Tom's wife, Genie, and her famous actress friend, Jamaica Nevisson. The distraught Tom is convinced that the man who rented Genie the sailboat was negligent. While Rosco investigates the rental agent and the Coast Guard searches for the women, Belle begins to receive ominous crossword puzzles. The first one insinuates through pointed clues that something dire has happened to Jamaica. Rosco thinks Belle is imagining links to his case, until he finds human blood in the fishermen's boat. Then the missing women's inflatable life raft surfaces on a remote beach, well above the tide line and with a large gash in its side. Rosco fears for Belle's safety, since later puzzles not only suggest their constructor is watching both of them closely but contain veiled personal threats. Clever, charming Belle and meticulous, plodding Rosco have to hustle if they're to prevent a missing persons investigation from turning into a homicide case.

I really enjoyed the book, I have the 3rd one in the series sitting on my bookcase. I am not sure what I will read next I have about 6 or 7 books on my list. I think it either be an Anne George or Monica Ferris book.

I am still knitting away, I think on friday I will have to get some more yarn for both Afghans, plus pick up so other colors so I can start on a couple more afghans. I have not taken new pictures of the the two I am doing now, but i hope to tonight so I can post them this week.

Well I am going to run happy reading and knitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Movie Day

2008-04-10T19:06:00.002-05:00

Good Evening
I hope everyone has been having a good week so far. Ours has been really good, today i went with Shelbie's Pre-K class and the rest of the school districts Pre-k classes to the movies. We saw Horten Hears a Who. It was a really cute and funny movie. I can honestly saw all the kids were very good and there was no problems.It was Shelbie's first time to the movies and she had a blast.

I am almost done reading Two down I have about 50 pages left. I gave of on confessions of a shopaholic, I could just not get into. It started off fine then i got bored with it.

Lizzie's blanket is really starting to take shape and i love the pattern the yarn is making.I will post pictures of both blankets tomorrow.

Lizzie has a dentist appointment in the morning to get her teeth clean and to check and see if it is time to take out her spacers. I hope the spacers come out soon, because she is starting to complain that the bottom one is hurting her a lot, so we shall see.

I am going to run for now so I can get some coffee and knit a little bit. Have a great evening!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday Sunday

2008-04-06T12:12:00.002-05:00

Hi Hi
I hope everyone is have have great weekend. Ours has been pretty good. Yesterday we took the girls to fly kites, they had a blast and so did Todd and I. I think we are going to make it an every Saturday thing as long the weather is good. Todd is at work so it is just me and the girls, the girls have been watching dvd's this morning. They really like Alvin and the chipmunks(I have to admit I really liked it too-very cute).

I have been reading a little, trying to finish Two Down by Nero Blanc,.I hope to have it finished by Tuesday if not sooner.

This Thursday Luke goes to the vet to get snip snipped. The girls are not to thrilled about Luke not being here,but I promised them it was only for 1 night. Shadow will most likely spend the whole night looking for Luke-lol. We think Shadow thinks that Luke is her puppy, Shadow is very protective of Luke.

Well I will run for now have to start some laundry and figure out what I am going to fix for dinner. Have a great week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rainy Day

2008-04-03T09:03:00.002-05:00

HI HI
I hope everyone is having a great Thursday. Today has been good so far, a little rainy this morning but I will take the rain for my flowers. I registered Shelbie for kindergarten this morning and she is excited. She wants to go to big sissy's school now. But I told that she still has to go to Pre-K at Owl Creek. She was okay I love my teachers there-lol. Lizzie is the good apple for her class this week, that really made her day. This is the first time this year that she was the good apple.

Not much else is going on. I am just going to work on knitting and do some cleaning. Todd is off today so the girls are excited. They miss their daddy when he is at work, and everyday they ask does daddy work today. I think they miss his cooking-lol, I am not the best cook, but I try-lol.

Got to run for now my dryer just beeped, so it is off to fold some towels. Happy reading and knitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy April

2008-04-01T09:01:00.006-05:00

Good morning

I hope everyone is having a great day. We had some nasty storms yesterday afternoon, thank goodness it waited until after we picked the girls up from school. Sheblie is doing great, she has no more headaches and is back to her old self. Lizzie has a good week so far, no one has bothered her and she is really enjoying going to the library in the mornings before school.

As you can see I have been knitting up a storm. I am working hard on these blankets, the Green/blue one is for Shelbie and the purple/pink one is for Lizzie. I have been getting some reading in when my hands start to hurt.

Right now I am reading Two down by Nero Blanc and Confessions of a shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. Both books are good and I am enjoying them.

This week is kind of a busy week for us. Tomorrow Shelbie has her spring pictures at school. Then on Thursday we register Shelbie for kindergarten at Lizzie school. Plus Friday is parent/teacher conferences at Lizzie school. Both girls are off Friday and neither one of them are
happy about that-lol.Well I guess I will run for now, happy knitting and happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!

Books read in March

2008-03-30T11:14:00.002-05:00

Happy Sunday!!
I hope everyone is having a great day. We are doing good, Shelbie seems to be healing just fine from her concussion and Lizzie is just reading a Nancy Drew book. I only got 3 books finished this month because I have just been knitting up a storm. Once i start I just can't seem to stop-lol. Here is a list of what I read this month:

1.The mournful teddy by John J Lamb
2. One coffee wtih By Margaret Maron
3. Nineteen minutes by Jodie Picoult

All 3 books were really good. I am hoping to get more reading done this month- I just have to tell myself step away from the knitting-lol.

Have a great Sunday

Finsihed Book # 3 for March

2008-03-29T12:48:00.002-05:00

HI Hi
I finished reading Nineteen Minutes By Jodi Picoult on 3-27-08. It was a really good and it had a twist at the end I was not excepting but it was an ending that gave insight to Josie and Peter.

Well yesterday was not a great day, we had to take Shelbie to the ER because at school she a little boy banged heads really hard. SHE got sick and could not stay awake. Shelbie has a concussion. She is doing a little better today, she said that she just has a really really headache and she just wants to play with her big sister. We are making just sit or lay down.

Lizzie is doing good, she got to go to work with her Aunt Ton Ton yesterday while we at the ER with Shelbie. Lizzie likes to go to work with her aunt because Tonya has a TV in her office and Tonya lets her eat candy and have a soda and she really likes spending time with her aunt. This week Lizzie won a gift card to Barnes and Noble for winning A Read Thon at her school. She ordered 5 books(4 Nancy Drew and the new Magic Tree House).

This coming Friday both girls are off from school for parent teacher conferences. Plus this Wednesday Shelbie has her spring pictures and class picture, she is excited about this even though is has a little red spot on her forehead.

I am still working on both blankets and they sure are coming along. I can't wait to finish one and see the finished product-lol. I am not sure what book I am going to read next will have to look at my list.

I guess I am going to run for now, have a great weekend and as always happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Monday

2008-03-24T17:12:00.002-05:00

Howdy
Well it is Monday and both girls went back to school today. It was to quite here with out them at home.Since Lizzie was at school I worked on her blanket a little, I am really enjoying knitting and it has helped me cut down on my smoking!!.

I don't think I am going to get many books read this month. I am hoping to get Nineteen Minutes done by the end of this month. I have just been knitting a lot and not reading as much,I feel kind of guilt for not reading a lot like I have been. But I am still working on my goal of 125 books read this year, so we shall see.

I will go for now so I can cook dinner and then work on some more laundry.

Happy Early Easter

2008-03-22T10:05:00.004-05:00

Good morning,

I have been doing a lot of knitting the past couple of days. At the right is a picture of the blanket I am working on. I know I have a long way to go but I think I am off to a good start-lol. This one is for Shelbie. I started another one for Lizzie but it is going to be 1 of her birthday presents in August. I have done a little reading, I am still reading Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult and I am still enjoying it.

Well we did our Easter a day early beacause Todd has to work tomorrow from 8 in the morning until 8 tomorrow night. The girls had fun finding their Easter stuff.Lizzie got the movie the Sound of Music and Shelbie got a Bratz toy, plus they got some cndy. Tonight I am going to hind the the baskets my mom sent from Texas.Plus Todd's parents sent a card with something it for both girls in it. And I do believe that the girls aunt TonTon and uncle Kelly are doing a little basket for the girls. The girls really make out on Easter( I usually sample some of their candy-lol).

I am going to run for now,laundry is calling. Have a great day and Happpy Easter.!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My thoughts so far on Nineteen Minutes

2008-03-16T16:05:00.005-05:00

Happy Sunday
I am about half way through Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult. I love the way she writes her books and takes things that have happen in real life and writes a great story. This book at times is a little hard for me to read because my 9 year old daughter has been picked on all this year, plus been picked on in past years. But see unlike Peter who really does not tell his parents, Elizabeth tells us about what is happening to her. Trust me my husband and I are up at the school in a heart beat. I can't wait to see what kind of twist is in store for me at the end of the book. I have read serval other books by Jodi Picoult and there is always a twist at the end that just blows me away.

Well the girls are on spring break starting tomorrow. So I get to sleep in a little(I hope-lol). Yesterday I became a BeautiControl seller (thanks Tonya and Molli). The skin care and makeup is all spa quality and I love the products.

I guess I should run for this post have a great day and happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2nd Book For March

2008-03-15T11:11:00.003-05:00

Howdy Howdy
Well on Wednesday I finished my second book for March, it was called One Coffee With by Margaret Maron. It is the first book in the series and i really enjoyed it, i was not able to figure out the murderer. Here is a little about the book(from Barnes and Noble)
Synopsis
A new series featuring NYPD homicide detective Sigrid Harald There was more than coffee in Professor Quinn's morning coffee. Someone in the art department office had slipped in a spoonful of poison. Among the suspects are a young secretary, an enraged Hungarian maintenance man, and a colleague who had an affair with Quin's wife. NYPD detective Sigrid Harold is called in to find the killer with an artistic temperament and an aptitude for death.

I like Sigrid I just think she is a little hard on herself when it comes to her looks.This was a light, cozy mystery and i will be looking for the rst of the series.

I am now reading Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult and I am enjoying the book, plus I am reading Two Down by Nero Blanc. Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finished 1st book of March # 17 for the year

2008-03-06T19:01:00.003-06:00

Howdy
I just finished reading A Mournful Teddy by John J Lamb. It was a great book and had some funny moments in it. What I liked about the book was that it did not give to many details on making stuffed teddy bears, in my opinion just the right amount. I thought i had the killer figured out but I was wrong and surprised. I have the second book in the series and i can't wait to see what happens at the next teddy bear convention. Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Off to a slow start

2008-03-02T17:25:00.004-06:00

Howdy
Well even though it only March 2nd I was hoping to my first book for March finished by today. But I have not done much reading the past few days. I have a nasty cold cold and I think the flu.I am hoping to finish One Coffee with by Margaret Maron by tomorrow but we will see.

I talked with my sister- in- law today and found out that she has started reading thePlum series by Janet Evanovich. Tonya thinks they are funny and is almost done with book six. I just love the plum series the grandmother cracks me up and some of the stuff Stephine gets her self into is just to funny!

Well I guess I will run to now so I can give the girls a bath and get them ready for school tomorrow. Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-01T16:48:00.004-06:00

Hi Hi

Well it is March 1st and I have joined another reading challenge. This challenge runs from March through May. The books I plan to read for this challenge are:

1.One coffee with by Margaret Maron

2. Nineteen Mintues by Jodi Picoult

3.A murderous Glaze by Mellissa Glazer

4. Two down by Nero Blanc

5. Murder runs in the family by Anne George

6. Unraveled Sleeves by Monica Ferris

7. On the slam by Honor Hartman

8. The mournful teddy by John J Lamb

9. Murder on the menu by Miranda Bliss

10.Shades of Earl Grey by Laura Childs

Some of these books are also on some of my other challenge that I am doing. I am looking forwrd to the challenge, this is the first time I am doing this challenge. Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!!

Books Read In February

2008-02-28T18:16:00.003-06:00

Hi Hi
I know it is day ealry but I don't think I am going to get another book finished. So here is a list of all the books I read this month.

1. Invitation to murder by Elizabeth bright (2-09-08)
2. The chocolate bridal bash by Joanna Carl (2-10-08)
3. Final jeopardy by Linda fairstein (2-11-08)
4. 7th heaven by James Patterson (2-16-08)
5. A cry in the night by Mary Higgins Clark (2-20-08)
6. Six Strokes under by Roberta Isleib (2-23-08)
7. Death on Demand by Carolyn g Hart (2-28-08)

I think the Mary Higgins Clark was my favorite book I read this month. It is one of my favorites by her. I enjoyed all the books I read this month and I am looking forward to another great month of reading in March. My total for the year is 16 books so I think I am on my to a great year of reading. Happy Reading!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finished book # 6 for February

2008-02-24T11:04:00.003-06:00

Howdy
Well last night i finished reading Six Strokes Under by Roberta Isleib. It was a really good book and i am going to try to find the rest in series. It was a light and easy read. Here is what the book is about(from Barnes and Noble)
Synopsis
Cassandra Burdette used to carry clubs on the PGA tour-now she's swinging them at the Qualifying School for the LPGA Tour. The competition is fierce, but the standout so far is Kaitlin Rupert, whose talent and beauty are eclipsed only by her attitude. Though Kaitlin has a deeply troubled past and a very messy, very public family scandal, any sympathy from other players has been used up by her hostile personality. But it's still a shock when Kaitlin's psychiatrist is found brutally murdered-and even more of a shock when the police look at Cassie as a prime suspect. Now, Cassie must avoid all the hazards as she tries to uncover who delivered the fatal stroke-if the killer doesn't tee her up first.

On a scale of Athrough F i give this book an A. I am now reading Death on Demand by Carolyn G Hart this is the first book in the series, plus I am still reading the Mournful Teddy by John J Lamb. Well I hope everyone has a great Sunday I am off to do laundry and to do some reading.

Hi HI

2008-02-23T11:36:00.003-06:00

Well it is Saturday and not much going on here. Today we are just going to hang around the house. I am going to work on laundry and read a little. The girls are doing good, I think Shelbie might be getting another cold. Elizabeth is doing good, she has just been reading and playing her ds a little. I am really enjoying the book The Mournful Teddy by John J Lamb, I am almost done reading Six Strokes Under b Roberta Isleib very good book. Well happy reading!!!!!!!!!!!

GOT some books today

2008-02-22T16:43:00.003-06:00

HI HI
I picked up a couple of books today from barnes and noble. I got Sniped in the bud by Kate Collins($th in the flower shop mystery series),The english breakfast murder by Luara Childs(4th in the tea shop mystery series) and When the bough breaks by Jonathan Kellerman(1st in the Alex Delware series). I am looking forward to reading these books. It seems my TRB pile just keeps on growing and i love it. Happy reading

Finished book #5 for February

2008-02-20T10:40:00.003-06:00

Howdy
Well, I just finished reading A Cry in the Night by mary Higgins Clark, and boy was it good. It had me from the first page. It was hard for me to put down the book and work on laundry or clean the house. I am now going to start to read the Mournful Teddy by John j Lamb, it is the first book in the series. Plus I am reading Six Strokes Under by Roberta Isleib, it is the first book in the golf lovers mystery series. Since hubby and Elizabeth love to golf I thought it would be fun to read. So far it has been an enjoyable read. Well we are suppose to be getting wintery weather tonight and tomorrow so I am just going to curl up on the couch with a book and some coffee and read after the girls are in bed. Happy reading!!!

Readin in 2008

2008-02-19T13:32:00.000-06:00

Hi Hi
I love read mysteries, any thing from cozies to hard core thillers. So far this year i have read 13 books by goal is to read 125 books. So far this month i have only read 4 books but i have been busy with school parties, but in January i read 9 books so i am hoping to atleast get 2 or 3 more books read between now and the end of February. Here is a list of books i have read so far this year
January
1. Double cross by James Patterson
2. Motor mouth by Janet evanovich
3. Beach road by James Patterson
4. The crossword murder by Nero blanc
5. The cereal murder by Diane Mott Davidson
6. Truffled feathers by Nancy Fairbanks
7. Fudge cupcake murder by Joanne fluke
8. Strangled prose by Joan Hess
9. How to murder a millionaire by Nancy martin

Feb.
1. Invitation to murder by Elizabeth bright
2. The chocolate bridal bash by Joanna Carl
3. Final jeopardy by Linda fairstein
4. 7th heaven by James Patterson

I will be updating my blog as i finish reading books. Happy reading Victoria