Just on the off chance...

That someone would spoil the surprise for Number 2 son, I will post the big REDO pics on Saturday.

A little rearranging, brought in an old comforter that was in the closet...

Makes for a cozy new space!

Can't wait for him to get home from camp! Haven't heard a single peep from him since he has been gone! Must mean he is too busy having fun! Wonder what funny stories he will have when he gets home......


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Walls are FINISHED!!!

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"while you were gone" Part 2

Wow, that was a really BAD iPhone pick in that last post! Anything will look better than that!!

So I got the room cleaned out...

Paint purchased....

Cut in has started...

Now to get painting....

Operation "While you were gone..."

Is about to begin!

Step one: strip it down to the bare bones....

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Make New Friends But Keep the Old...

one is silver and the other gold!

Well, I had the joy of spending yesterday with one of those GOLD friends! She and her family are on vacation so I drove over to soak up some rays with her and catch up! Don't you just love friendships that even if you haven't seen each other in YEARS {yes, waaaayyyy too long} it still seems like yesterday. The conversation just flows. You have a genuine thirst to know ALL about what is going on in their lives. You see how spiritual and Godly they are and you just want to capture the essence of their spirit.

Well, that is exactly how I spent the day. Basking in the glow of a friendship that I have missed since moving away. A friend who is just HONEST about who she is and makes no apologies for who she is, what their family believes in and it is just so apparent that God has called her BLESSED!!!

Not only is that how I spent my day but my evening was spent with my Bible study ladies. It was our last lesson {Yes, very sad about that... VERY!!} It was another delightful evening with ladies who love the Lord. Who want to follow His commands. Women He has called BLESSED!

The food was delicious but the spiritual feeding was and has been even more filling. It came at such a time as this.... These mentors have prayed for me for a year now. And what a year it has been. What if I had not been covered in their prayers... I don't want to think about that. I thank God that HE has perfect timing. At the end of the evening one of the mentors shared the observations they have made about us 8 Appleseed girls... It moved me to tears to hear what these Godly women came to know about me and my family and the other girls there. I asked to keep the card so I could be reminded. 'Cause you know some days you just need REMINDING!! I hope those days are few and far between but if they aren't... Well it is just one note card and a phone call away!

I look forward to the next year and seeing how He continues to work out all things for His Glory!

Tonight I am taking McSweetie on a date!! I can't wait!! I love that man of mine!!

Happy Weekend!!

So I Couldn't Sell My Mom on the Kefir...

But we have been enjoying the smoothies for breakfast in the morning. Little banana, protein powder, strawberries, honey and a splash of coconut milk!! YUMMY!!

We woke this morning to a FABULOUS thunderstorm!! Perfect way to wake up.

They boys are leaving this afternoon for a team swim meet = parents stay home!!

Planned a date night with McSweetie... then found out we have to go to a work related function. Thought ok, let's check into staying a night at the casinos. Uh, not this Friday night! But I am working on a little surprise for someone's b'day....

Fun weekend with my parents.. yummy food, Hot Air Balloon Festival {kind of a DUD!} and just a relaxing weekend. McSweetie's parents came over for lunch for Father's Day. Nice to have all the men together.

Planning a dinner cruise with some friends for the first weekend in July. Wow, one month of summer has slowly slipped away.

Met with our new headmaster yesterday. I will be teaching Art only this year. Probably only one day a week. Wonder how I will fill the other days....After breezing through our local Pottery Barn the other day I would love to work there!! Maybe even just in the stocking room. It is so pretty, the tablescapes... cozy sofas... luxurious bedding, soothing paint...

Or even next door at Williams Sonoma. I really want this! My Bible study this summer has inspired me in the ways of cooking and really focusing on the importance of my family. Having pure thoughts and intentions. Putting my HUSBAND second {God is first ya know}. I have had mixed up priorities over the past years but beginning this year I have REALLY tried to change that. I think we are seeing some good fruit from our new choices.

Happy Wednesday to all y'all out there. I am off to make some oatmeal raisin cookies for the boys to take to the meet!!

Got Kefir??

Well I do. I have been attending a FABULOUS Bible study. One week our lesson focused on healthy eating. And I was introduced to the benefits of KEFIR. It's wonderful for your digestive tract. Probiotics, good protein... So with so many friends at church that use it, I thought I would try it. So Wednesday I went to my friend Sarah's house and got a quick Kefir 101 tutorial. So after a quick trip to the local farmers market and a gallon jug if Raw Milk I was good to go. Actually I also had a stop at Target to get a strainer/small holed colander to use, nonmetal. Now I was goo to go.

So this am I made my first smoothie.... Kefir, frozen mixed berries, a scoop of protein powder and some honey. I feel healthier already. I already have two jars going. Thought my mom may want to give it a try.

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First Summer Project...

Is complete! Totally cleaned out and organized the master closet! It was a DISASTER! (and that is putting it mildly; just ask McSweetie)

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I feel very accomplished! In fact so accomplished I am heading to the pool for a couple if hours if girl time! Wahoooooooo!

What's on your to do list? If you haven't started make today the day! You'll be glad you did!



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It is early on a BEAUTIFUL Sunday morning...

And we are cruising to the neighboring state for the 3rd time this weekend for a swim meet. The car is quiet. It has been a fun weekend but we would have loved to have slept in. (makes getting up for early service a luxury since we were in the car at 6:30). It is nice that I didn't have to drive!

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So I sit catching up with all my busy FB peeps, word with friends, war of words... And presto we are almost at the pool!

Here's to A fast swim. Yes, all this way for one swim.... 100 free!


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Just a Regular Week...

around here! Enjoying summer!

I did teach a set of lessons this summer. It is a sweet little boy who came to me last year. He didn't do so well. McSweetie said, "you FAILED and she still called you back??" Uhmmmm, I did not fail. He was just way too scared and it would not have mattered who it was or what they did he WAS NOT going to get it!!

But this year.... MUCH different story! He was awesome. Told me at the beginning of the week he was not going to swim in water over his head... well, HE DID!!! It was wonderful to see that sweet smile on his little 5 year old face! His 2 year old brother took as well. ADORABLE!!! No FEAR!!

Had our second Porch Party Friday last night! Again the weather was yucky before everyone got here but we still hung out on the porch... toads and all!!

Have my MG societies summer party tonight! Bought a FABULOUS dress[es] to wear tonight. Just need to figure out which one! Maybe I'll let McSweetie pick!!

Have a meet all weekend for Number 2 son! Number 1 missed 3 weeks of practice due to studying so I pulled him out of the meet. So he is doing his own workout with his buddies from Honduras {which he was so excited to see this week. They are back in the STATES for the summer}

Well, I could prattle on forever but I need to get ready for some ZUMBA!! Hope you ALL have a wonderful weekend with the one's you love doing what you LOVE!!

First Summer Cooking Lesson

The million dollar question "what's for breakfast?". So, give a man a waffle feed him for a day; teach a man to make a waffle, feed him for a lifetime!

Here's to a lifetime!

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First Beach Day!

This is where we spent our day! After early church we packed a cooler and headed south and east! What a BEAUTIFUL day! Friends to share it with make it even better!

Here's to more summer days like this one!

New Summer Tradition...

We had our first installment of

Porch Party Friday

last night despite the nice early evening thunder shower that popped up. We had about 8 families come over and several that said they couldn't but would come the next time. Well, the next time is this coming Friday night.

Just a fun way to get people together... no mess... low key 'cause everybody brings something. I provide the location and everyone else does the rest.

Now next week I would like to try a new cocktail... any suggestions?

Have a great weekend!

Well, that WASN"T part of the plan...

For the church youth bus to break down at 11pm last night. Two hours from home!! So McSweetie and two other families left around 12:45am to pick them up! Mercy!

And here is the BEST PART... NUMBER 1 Son still got up at 6:45am to go to swim practice! He deserves something for that....

A DONUT perhaps??!! It is NATIONAL DONUT DAY!! GO GET YOUR "HOT NOW"

Have a great weekend!

First Summer Movie is....

Pirates 4.

Number 2 son and I are going on a date today. It is so stinkin' hot here already. My temperature gauge said 104!!! I think today is a good day to stay in.

Number 1 checked in from HOTLANTA and it was HOT!! Hopefully the water park will cool them down!

Have a Terrific Thursday!!

First Summer Trip Goes to....

Number 1 son! He is off to the ATL for a Braves game and some wet and wild fun! While us non-High Schoolers are left behind!

We may just have to come up with our own wet fun... Go to the local ballpark and check out a game or just relax at home and get started on some of those oh so fun SUMMER CHORES... y'all know the ones

• cleaning out closets
• washing windows
• baseboards
• day to day cleaning
• etc
• etc
• etc

Happy Hump Day....{which has new meaning in our house right now....the dogs are going CRAZY!!!!}