WEEKEND REVIEW

This weekend was a busy one. I had to work on Friday and didn't leave the office until 6pm. I did make it to PetSmart and Old Navy before work on Friday. That was the extent of my Black Friday shopping.

Our plans were to decorate on Friday night but we needed to rearrange furniture so we didn't start until Saturday morning.  I decorated 4 trees in the house and little bits all over the house. I still have some fluffing to do but so far I love what I have done. I made a snowman for the front door that I found on Pinterest. SO SO Cute, I can't wait to show you.

Scott and Coco were a big help too. Scott didn't complain once which was a blessing since he usually is not into all the packing of tubs from the storage to the house and back. He didn't even gripe about my 15 tubs of decorations.

I need inspiration for the dining room center piece so I will be perusing Pinterest later tonight.

I was going to take pictures to post but the camera died and I can't find the charger :(

We are having so much fun with Abbi Lane the new puppy. She has a precious personality and loves to play. She is afraid to jump off the couch or chair so if we walk out the room she barks til we come let her down. She might just end up as the boss if we aren't careful.

We have also been enjoying the Christmas shows on TV!

Now to rest up for a busy work week.

JUST WHAT I NEEDED

 I have had a wonderful 3 day weekend. It is amazing what 1 extra day off can do for you. My Lupus has kicked my booty for the past few weekends. To the point that by Sunday rolled around,  I just wanted to stay in bed and that is what I did for about 3 weeks.

Scott and Coco went to a campout with his best friends family on Saturday and Sunday. I just hung out at home on Saturday. Sunday my sister and I went to flea markets for the afternoon. I did not buy 1 thing, but had a great time just hanging out with her. She is on a special diet and is doing so well. SO PROUD OF HER!!!

My family got home at 11pm last night and I was ready for them to get here. I missed them even though I enjoyed the time alone.

Today I got up and went to work cleaning the house. I finally used my Shark steamer that I won at a Christmas party. Crazy that I let it sit in the box for so long. I loved it. It came with a little bottle steamer that I used to clean the tub and shower surround. WOW that little thing is amazing. Should have used it sooner. Well now I know!

Coco and I went to do a little shopping.

My baby girl is not so much my baby girl anymore.

She will be 11 next month. Where has all the time gone. I just want to cry thinking it was just yesterday that I was rocking her to sleep everynight. Giving her a bath and now she is shaving her legs, wanting to wear makeup (NOT).

This photo we took in the car shocks me that I have a TWEEN!!

Believe me the attitudes remind me often!!

A great weekend and now I am counting down to the next one. Which I will have a 6 day break at the end of June. Wooo Hooo

Have a great week my friends

Pam

EASTER SUNDAY

A glorious Resurrection Sunday.

The recent and continued rains put a damper on our Easter plans but we rejoiced in our Savior anyway!

I did not even get a picture of us or even Coco in her Easter dress. I might have to have her dress up for a photoshoot.

This was Coco's Easter basket this year. She is at the age that she didn't want to do the coloring of eggs or hunting. Made this Mama kind of sad.

She received clothes and a couple of tween devotional books and candy.

We celebrated with Scott's parents after church. She had the table decorated so cute.

Nana might be a spoiler! This stuffed Target bag was Coco's Easter treats. She got her lots of cake decorating supplies, candy, jewelry, jewelry box and cash! She says next year she will be better. Yea right! She only has 2 grandchildren so she goes a little overboard.

Saturday night we went to see "The Messiah" at a friends church. I love this production and for a small church they do it up big! I was happy that my Mama and sister both got to come enjoy it with us.  Our church service was good this morning. We got there late and had to sit in the very back and we sat behind a family that interacted with each other all through the service and I kept getting distracted so I feel like I missed most of it. We came home and all took a nap. Love those naps.

I do not love this rain. It has rained since Friday evening. We spent an hour in the cellar on Friday while the tornado sirens were going off. Luckily we didn't have any touch down. It has rained, thundered and lighting all weekend. The forcast shows the rain lasting thur Wednesday. I might be paddling to work tomorrow instead of driving.

Hope all had a Blessed day.

WEEKEND RECAP

This weekend has been just wonderful. We started it out with Coco having a sleepover with 3 other girls. I laughed so hard Friday afternoon when I called home to check on them. Scott was home when they got off the school bus and he was a little antsy with all the giggling and squealing going on.

The played and played and played on the trampoline, ate pizza, watched Tangled and made paper cell phones. Only 1 of the girls actually has a cell phone. The convinced me to take them to Sonic for a Blast about 9pm. I think we had some sugar overload but Scott and I didn't hear a thing after about 11pm.

PTL

Saturday we had to be up early for softball practice and then Coco and I came home to just hang out the rest of the day. Scott and I watched the Fighter. It was a good movie just tooooooo many bad words.

Sunday morning we had a great service on Worship. A quick lunch at Taco Bueno. Walmart run to pick out  a birthday gift for our nephew Jack who turned 6 today. I didn't pick up my camera until this afternoon.

Coco tried to get me to let her play in the sprinkler yesterday and I kept telling her it was to early in the season.

Sunday I gave in. This is what she did with it.

She had a blast and never complained about being cold. It has been really windy today so I thought she would be back inside quickly but I WAS WRONG. She stayed out there for quite a long time. I had to let go of my Mommy worry and just let her be. I do remember being a kid and the water was NEVER to cold...

When I went to upload the photos I found a BUNCH of these. Someone had a fashion show recently.

Love weekends like this. Full of memories and fun.

WEEKEND

Friday night was uneventful.
Had a big day planned for Saturday.
In bed early.

Saturday up at 5:30am!
ON A SATURDAY
Met 5 little girl scouts with their packed lunches.
Off to the Uof A for Scouting University
OMG so much walking UP HILL
DOWN HILL
BACK UP HILLS
All worth it the girls had a blast!
Earning their Yarn and Fabrics badge
Dinner and ice cream at Braums
Home by 6:30pm
In bed by 10pm

Sunday up at 8:30
WORN SLICK OUT
To lazy to get ready for church
GUILT GUILT
Not good
took a nap
Dinner at the in-laws
Academy Sports
Spent $100 for a pair of running shoes for a 10 year old!!!
TEMPORARY LOSS OF SANITY
Plus new cleats for softball
KIDS ARE EXPENSIVE
Home at 8:30pm
Sleep 2:30AM

MONDAY MORNING EXHAUSTION!!!!

I LOVE EXCLAMATION POINTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WEEKEND RECAP

Another Saturday at the gym watching Coco play basketball.

A special guest this week. My nephew E got to come watch her play. He asked her at lunch why she didn't get that ball in the goal? Innocence is wonderful.

Our girls will FIGHT for it!

Her own little cheering section. Aunt Tammy, Uncle Michael, Mimi, Nana, Papa, Cousins Jake, Kaylee and E.

Saturday night we were with family celebrating 3 birthdays for my Aunt and 2 uncles. These are my Mothers brothers and sisters. Sadly we have lost 2 of her brothers in recent years. I don't see them often so it was good to see everyone. I got a couple of OMG's when I walked in. Maybe I should come around more often.

My first attempt at making a magazine bowl. The inside looks much better than the outside. I have been working on my Girl Scout calendar for the rest of the year and we will be doing a lot of things regarding recycling and reuseing. I have found some great crafts that we will be trying in our meetings. Lots of fun coming up!

Another great weekend has past.

I wish you all a great week ahead.

Be back soon

Blessings

Pam

WEEKEND RECAP

I have had a wonderful weekend and hate to see it end. We were pretty busy all weekend but it was nice.

When I got home on Friday Scott and Coco wanted to go into town to eat. We thought we were getting a headstart on the crowds but we were wrong. Scott wanted a steak but everywhere we went the wait was like 45 minutes so we ended up at Napolis. This was our first time there and it was very good. For you locals it tasted a lot like tontitown spaghetti/pasta. Very good.

Our Saturdays have been spent here

Basketball games. This week we played Westfork and beat them 14-9. Our first win of the season. They might not be winning every game but they are learning and playing hard. Love to watch my girl! 

After the game I had a Girl Scout planning meeting but I had to go here first.

My car was so nasty from the recent snow. I couldn't tell you the last time I went thru the carwash but it had been awhile. I had this planned all week because it was so warm on Saturday. I learned my lesson a few years ago when I washed my car in the winter and the next day I couldn't get in because the doors were frozen shut.

Sunday has been great. We went to church and listened to a great sermon. We got out early today so we did beat the crowds and Scott got to have his steak. Coco and I shared some cheese fries and then we weren't hungry for our meal. (imagine Scott frowning at us). We brought it home and ate it for dinner.
I took a quick nap when we got home.

Coco had basketball pictures at 3pm and then she and Scott went out to sell Girl Scout cookies in the neighborhood.

A great weekend!

Wishing I had tomorrow off for MLK day, but my bank doesn't give all those federal holidays.:(

Glad to have a job though!

Blessings,

Pam

OUR WEEKEND

We had a real low key weekend. I had to leave work early on Friday after a call from the school nurse. Coco was running a fever, tummy ache and headache. She is much better after some rest and meds.

Saturday we jus tlayed around and watched TV. We rented Karate Kid. I was so surprised at what a good movie this was. Jaden Smith did a wonderful job. I would totally recommend this movie.

We packed our Shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We have participated in this for several years and I love doing it. I love buying and packing these with a little girl or boy in mind. Coco and I both made up a box and then Scott wanted to do one for a little boy. This is a great project and you still have time to participate. You can find all the info at http://www.operationchristmaschild.com/

Our Girl Scout troop tied fleece blankets at our last meeting for Project Linus. This is an organization that provides blankets for children at shelters, hospitals, etc. I had to finish sewing the labels on all the blankets today.

A very enjoyable weekend.
This week we have a holiday so I get Thursday off and I am taking Friday off too. I am so looking forward to a 4 day weekend and hope to get some preparation done for Christmas decorating. I think Scott might have me doing demo on our bathroom instead. We'll see no matter what I will love having a couple of days off to spend on something I want to do!!!!

OUR WEEKEND IN REVIEW

I spent most of the weekend in Little Rock at the Girl Scout Service Unit Conference. I have been a troop leader for 5 years and was asked to join our local service unit this year. I will be helping as the Event Coordinator. More on that later.

Friday morning before I left Coco and I got a special gift ready for the mail. When our friend Darleen past away Coco wanted to do something for her daughter Stephanie so she used her birthday money to make her a Build a Bear. When we got there she needed one too. This is her with both bears before one got mailed.

Now to my trip to Little Rock. One of the ladies that went was able to get us a executive apartment for the weekend. Which was awesome! Thanks Tammy.

When I unpacked I found this little guy in my bag. Coco didn't want me to feel alone.

These are the ladies I went with. Me always behind the camera which is not a bad thing. We had a ton of fun getting to know each other more than just through our monthly Leader meetings. They all have a great sense of humor so there was lots of laughter going on.

We each had different workshops that we went to. My first one was on Best Practices and Networking. The leader did a fun thing with yarn. She handed a ball of yarn to one girl and we through it around the room while holding onto our section which in the end showed us networking looks. Kinda of like the AT&T commercial. I will have to use this with my troop.

Another workshop I took was Girl Scout traditions. We did alot of singing and talking about bringing back the singing, service, flag ceremonies, etc. The leader of that class was hilarious, she did all these songs with actions and she was from South arkansas so her accent was really cute. I can't wait to teach my girls some of the songs I learned. The photo below is a Kaper Chart that I thought was cool. In our troops this is how we assign jobs for the girls. I have used several over the years and this is the best one for a small meeting place. And in GS you need small since I have to store all this stuff at my home when not in use.

We left Little Rock at 5pm on Saturday and drove home. The time flew by as we were all talking about the things we learned and ideas we gathered. This made my weekend at home to short but it was well worth it. I am eager to begin our troop year next month but have many things to get planned and ready before then.

Scott and Coco went to Oklahoma with his parents to look at a table for my mother in law. They visited the Frank Phillips Museum (the founder of Phillips 66 gas) in Bartlesville while they were there. Wished I could have gone with them as it sounds like a really cool place.

Today we slept in and didn't make it to church :( but I did get some cleaning caught up and then we had my birthday dinner at my in-laws tonight. She cooks whatever you want for birthdays so I asked for a taco dinner. It was delish as always. She gave me a beautiful Brighton ring with a cross on it. Love it.

Coco went to VBS at a new church tonight. She had a great time and can't wait to go back tomorrow. Please join me in praying that the LORD will speak to her heart this week. She has talked about accepting Christ before but I don't think she has really understood the importance of doing this so if you will just pray that she will be guided this week. Thanks in advance for lifting her up in prayer.

Tomorrow is back to the office. By the way I am loving my new job. I can't believe that tomorrow I will begin my 6th week there. It must be good because time is flying by.

This has ended up being a very long post. Thanks for hanging in there with me.

Have a extraordinary week!

WEEKEND REVIEW

Friday night after work we went out to eat at Dixie Cafe. Coco and I love it, Scott would rather eat McDonalds than Dixie but he gave in to our desires. Good man

When Coco and I were talking about our friend Darleen passing away. She had the idea that she wanted to take the money she had left over from her birthday and go make Stephanie (her bff and Darleens daughter) a build a bear for something to sleep with and a reminder of her momma. This was totally her idea and I am so proud of her for thinking of it. After eating we went to Build a Bear to make a bear. We ended up making 2 so that they would have matching ones. Except we put a heartbeat and I Love You sounds in Stephanies bear. We will be mailing it to her this week.

I had a small list of items we needed from the grocery store so we went by Walmart before going home. They had the school supplies lists out.

Coco's list was not long this year. It was kind of sad, she didn't need GLUE this year. That is another reminder that she is growing up. I love buying school supplies and it look forward to it each year with Coco. She was even excited this year. We got her backpack at Target today.

Saturday we spent lounging at home, cleaning and resting. Coco went to her friend Maggie's birthday party at the Arkansas Naturals baseball game. She didn't get home until after 11pm and waiting up for her made us think about what it will be like when she starts going out on Saturday nights. Scott and I drove into Wendys to get a burger , we got it to go and just ate in the car. We had both been working and didn't feel like getting all dressed up to go out. Even though it was just an hour we enjoyed that time talking just the 2 of us.

Today we visited a new church. Some friends invited us to hear a special speaker on Creation. We invited my sister and her family to come with us because we knew my nephew would enjoy the dinosaur part of the presentation. We ended up seeing several friends there. We ate lunch at Backyard Burger.

I came home and took a 3 hour nap while Scott and Coco went to Nana's to ride the 4wheeler. They ended up taking a nap over there too.

I have to tell you how God works so amazingly. Friday I had a conversation with a coworker that doesn't believe in God. I felt very frustrated when I got home because I felt ill equiped to discuss the science that she believes. I was so caught off guard and this is not something I have encountered before. Anyway the speaker at church today was a man from Creation International out of Atlanta. We bought a couple of books, Answers to the most common questions on Creation vs Evolution and Refuting Evolution. God knew I needed this after the conversation on Friday.

Pam

FUN DAY

A perfect day. We visited a new church this morning. It was a nice service but not the place God is leading us. We'll try again next week.

After church we headed to Mom's to celebrate Jake's and Coco's birthdays.

The birthday boy and girl. Jake was 14 on the 3rd and Coco will be 10 on the 30th!

This little monkey is my nephew Ethan. A real stinker. He ran to the truck when we got there and told me he missed me, I said I missed him more, he said no I missed you more. So cute. He is so loving and ornery!

The monkey comes by it naturally, this is his Daddy. He races these. This bike he just won recently.

Michael my bro in law. He is responsible for teaching these boys to ride. Jake is going to start racing next weekend and little Ethan already has a bike with training wheels. They believe in starting them young.

Spent some time with Mamie at the nursing home. Coco crawled up in bed with her, Mamie loved it and asked her to spend the night with her. She gave Coco a floral bowl that she has in her room at home. Today she told us the story of it. Her mother gave it to her when she married in 1936 and her mother had gotten it from her sister before she was even married. When she and Grandpa Jay got married they didn't tell anyone so that they wouldn't chivalry them but when they looked out the window there was a long line of cars waiting for them. She said they brought bells and made lots of noise. She and Grandpa had sweets for them. I am guessing this was the tradition back in 1936.

She told us about her church. She joined Zions Rest Primitive Baptist church when she was 20 years old and has went there ever since. She will be 96 in December. Grandpa went to the Methodist church and since her church is only once a month she would go to the Methodist church with Grandpa. I have a book of Grandma's memories that I am filling with her stories and life. I plan to spend some time getting it finished soon.

Time to go back to work tomorrow. Looking forward to another good week.

SATURDAY

I slept in until 9am this morning. It felt so good after being up so early everyday last week. The first week of the new job went very well. I worked at this bank 12 years ago and it was nice seeing some of the people that are still there now. On Monday all employees received a email from the owner labeled "The L Word" he had written about christian love and how the world needs to see more of it. He quoted a couple of bible verses in his email. That was so wonderful to know you are working for Christian people.

Today I had planned to stay home for some r&r. I spent a couple of hours working on troop files for Girl Scouts while Scott worked in the yard trimming a tree. He made Coco help pick up the limbs.

She was not a happy camper. She kept whinning about sweet gumballs falling on her and sawdust. This is proof of our child labor. Don't take that wrong she is really not overworked by anymeans.

I asked her to pick the green beans. She picked a few.

I made hummus for lunch. I ate hummus for the first time recently at Jason's Deli and loved it. What I made today was roasted red pepper hummus. It was also the first time I have used my food processor that Mom gave me several years ago.

This was how we ate it. Scott thought is was ok, Coco didn't care for it. I liked it but next time I will add more red peppers and spice it up more. I will be taking it to Mom's for lunch tomorrow and maybe once all the flavors have time to meld together it will be better.

Buddy got a trim and a bath today. He hates getting a bath and as soon as they are done he goes to roll in the grass and dirt.

Coco played with the water hose after they got done. Fun times of summer.

We are going to the tennis courts later. I want to wait until it cools off a little more. I got her a racket and balls for Christmas so she has waited a long time to use them. Scott and I are going to double against her so we don't have to run around as much. Isn't that the laziest thing you ever heard!!! Just keeping it real.

Blessings, 

Pam 

NOT MUCH HAPPENING HERE

Just a normal Thursday here.

Walked on the treadmill when I got up this morning (2 days in a row) :)

Work, busy with all the people trying to buy homes before the tax credit expires

Girl Scout Leader Meeting after work

Scott and Coco ordered pizza so i had food when I got home and didn't have to cook

Coco is going to a friends house tomorrow after school, which means Scott and I get to have a date night

Tomorrow is TGIF  YEAH

Some plans for the weekend

Softball practice  not me of course but Coco

Cleaning house

Scrapbooking

Maybe some thrift store shopping

Relax and renew

WEEKEND RECAP

We had a wonderful and FULL weekend. Coco and I were alone all weekend due to this....

Sunday Scott decided to take his blind out because it was rainy. He had to set it up in the living room first. That thing was much bigger than I thought but he says he needs a bigger one. Good idea for Christmas.

Saturday morning started out at the gym for basketball practice.

After Coco and I both got haircuts we headed to Springdale for the NWA Boutique Sale at the Convention Center. Also to meet up with my sister Tammy Lou and niece Kaylee.

We went to Applebee's to eat before hitting the craft fair. Very good lunch

Thanks Tammy Lou

This is Kaylee and I riding the thingy mijig at the NWA Mall. I can't remember what it was called but it was like we were on this roller coaster. She was the only brave one to do it with me. Lots of fun, BUT I didn't know we were on a TV monitor outside where everyone could watch us. So embarrassing!

I did some work on a couple of crafts that I will show you later. I also did a big switch er roo on my couch too.

WEEK IN REVIEW

The end of the week and weekend were super busy for us but we had alot of fun. Thursday night after work I had to pickup 60 dozen Krispy Kreme donuts for the PTO Donuts with Dad on Friday morning. I also had to be up really early to be at the school to help with it.


This is half of the donuts being loaded into my car. I have a story about this car for later.


After work on Friday I ran to Walmart to get some groceries and I found Coco some leg warmers. I loved these back in the 80's. I think mine were pink. She was so excited and she wore them to Silver Dollar City on Saturday. She went with her bff for her birthday. She said a bunch of teenage girls commented on them which made her love them even more.

Saturday I got to spend the day with my sis going to the Craft Fairs. We ventured out to War Eagle and were so disappointed. War Eagle is mostly the real artisans not the homemade crafty stuff we like. Oh well, we enjoyed the time together.

After we got back into Springdale we went by Mothers and she had fresh Banana Bread and it was so yummy.

Tammy had to go into the store for a few minutes so I went with her and my 2 favorite boys were there. My nephews Ethan and Lil Jon. Lil Jon is my Nephew Dallas's stepson. This was the first time he actually ran to me for hugs. I was so excited. Ethan always comes running but Lil Jon has been a little shy up until now. I am so glad that they are so loving and not timid towards me.

Little E "Ethan"

Lil Jon. See why I love them so. Cutest boys in the world (to me)!

Blessings,

Pam