tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44315435380215247002024-03-12T19:54:32.461-05:00Lisa BrooksChristian, wife, mother, T-ball coach, knitter and self professed beauty product junkie.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.comBlogger152125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-36416852491566944072011-05-25T14:43:00.000-05:002011-05-25T14:43:53.667-05:0012!I have been trying really hard to lose weight - and I'm finally doing it! I've lost 12 pounds so far! This week has been terrible (as in eating and lack of exercise). I went to dinner with the girls - for Italian - one of my many weaknesses and yes, I was bad. Then, yesterday I had two terrible muscle cramps that stopped me from working out. I made it to the gym today during lunch, but my workout was cut short due to a meeting. That's ok - I was nervous about today's workout, because my calf muscles are still sore from yesterdays cramps! But I made it 30 minutes on the treadmill (instead of 40). But I made it there! I did do a little more jogging on the treadmill today, so that was good. My goal is to do all jogging - no walking!<br />
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Bottom line is that I am proud of myself for sticking with exercise and sticking with eating right (most of the time). I really can't wait to see how far I can go and keep this up. I'm looking forward to skinner me!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-19637642459175405272011-05-16T11:42:00.000-05:002011-05-16T11:42:09.866-05:00Biggest Loser!Some co-worker friends of mine and I are participating in our own version of Biggest Loser challenge. We created the rules, have weekly weigh-ins, and the progress is awesome. We are five weeks in and I have lost 12 pounds! This is better than anything I have ever been able to accomplish with Weight Watchers or anything else on my own. I am simply working out regularly and watching my calories (keeping them around 1200 per day) and that is it! I have more determination this time around than I ever have before and for once, I am very excited!! <br />
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Some have asked me what is different this time around the weight loss merri-go-round? And the difference is I turned 40. That was huge for me. I have a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. I would like to avoid all of that if I can help it. <br />
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And yes, I am kicking some booty on the challenge. I won the monthly challenge - the girls had to take me to lunch last week (awesome salad place). I lost another two pounds at today's weigh-in. I am surprised and proud of myself at the same time. And determined to win the challenge overall!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-33406118733850731292011-04-08T14:34:00.000-05:002011-04-08T14:34:29.542-05:00Great findI have been on a foundation quest for many years. The quest for the perfect foundation. My idea of a perfect foundation is one that looks flawless, and most importantly - STAYS PUT. I have always had oily skin, so my make up blotches. Additionally, I live in Texas where 100 degree days are common, so the heat would just melt make up away even faster on my oily skin. After some extensive internet research and make up blog stalking, I have found a product I like. It's not a new foundation, but a primer of sorts. It's by Smashbox called ANTI-SHINE.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-lhOCrgiokncjILz_lUY7FkTpxITe8k3lQHitseaZtS9YM87zabRoILP1vMWIg-QQg92TbNYsOd7XHjqQz9YQNwFx8k8qEP5wLNwO_rVHJI09Hv-pIIQRZtwzTw4WXSh9WDM0OxtfPc9-/s1600/IMG_20110401_143502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-lhOCrgiokncjILz_lUY7FkTpxITe8k3lQHitseaZtS9YM87zabRoILP1vMWIg-QQg92TbNYsOd7XHjqQz9YQNwFx8k8qEP5wLNwO_rVHJI09Hv-pIIQRZtwzTw4WXSh9WDM0OxtfPc9-/s320/IMG_20110401_143502.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I was skeptical at first - how could a product absorb oil or prohibit the production of it so that my make up will last most of the day (or at least until lunch)? The package is not a lot to look at and the $27 price tag for such a small tube is enough to shy anyone away. I bit the bullet and I was pleasantly surprised. I am a big fan of MAC Studio Fix make up and these two products work great together. <br />
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I think it's early to admit my search is over, because I am just never happy - BUT this has put the search for perfect foundation on the back burner for now.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-69731743198702664752011-04-03T21:11:00.000-05:002011-04-03T21:11:59.641-05:00Another product fav<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81Tzo9OzHAiclxF4ecDALIVKhwxcoNFrnK21bBu263EyGMrDnxBftNU6l1GsnrprgGtJQj2i6Xn4VwptrY6DtcUnzUR1likwRYvAMDwE9MuoJ4v0pfvnuHFkVFB4d8gKsGbUC3xfWglIQ/s1600/IMG_20110401_143527.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81Tzo9OzHAiclxF4ecDALIVKhwxcoNFrnK21bBu263EyGMrDnxBftNU6l1GsnrprgGtJQj2i6Xn4VwptrY6DtcUnzUR1likwRYvAMDwE9MuoJ4v0pfvnuHFkVFB4d8gKsGbUC3xfWglIQ/s320/IMG_20110401_143527.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ulta had a HUGE sale over the past 21 days. I took advantage of several of the great sales that Ulta had. I'll review more polish stuff later - but what I'd like to chat about is Urban Decay's lip gloss in Naked. It says it's lip plumping, and it does do that ever so slightly. It feels good on and tingly - I'm sure it's the mint infused to make the lips look "plumped". I don't know what the technical term is, but it works good on me. The color I chose was Naked. It is a great color on me as a red-head. It's not too bright, and not too dark. I use it with a nude lip liner as a base and it adds just the right amount of lip color as to not fight with strong or dramatic eye make up colors.</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I'll give this gloss a 3 out of 4. I also want to give a thums up for the packaging. The top makes it easy to find in my purse when I'm just feeling around and digging for that particular lip gloss. Great job Urban Decay!</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-88184709643029051632011-04-01T08:59:00.000-05:002011-04-01T08:59:45.439-05:00Nail obsession<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0XFaimhZsi5cwOegxoyW1BqWHVAuDuyInXdP9Zjee16iKUi_HMI2_6AY5jzWbUI4v7EcT6-QA7huAxUIS55O51_sz89fWhTUwO7pi-8qb2JOtOe8-Egq8r5LUOUsrvI73fijO6f009e5w/s1600/IMG_20110331_164953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0XFaimhZsi5cwOegxoyW1BqWHVAuDuyInXdP9Zjee16iKUi_HMI2_6AY5jzWbUI4v7EcT6-QA7huAxUIS55O51_sz89fWhTUwO7pi-8qb2JOtOe8-Egq8r5LUOUsrvI73fijO6f009e5w/s320/IMG_20110331_164953.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I have recently been obsessed with nail color. I have always been a fan of all things cosmetic, however my recent nail polish fetish has me taken. I got a great deal on a mani/pedi yesterday and got this color on fingers and toes. I'm going to Ulta today to see if I can find it to add to my collection (and I got a little chip in the polish that is bothering me!). It's hard to tell from the photo but it has some bluish/grayish/greenish qualities to it. It rocks! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KjAnrv7mqPEuk4o36-or8RNxT1Lgm1WoY-aj1BeoztN3OaaqwuVmkVwAO_kkTF12-Qz4Z3ByJpzThmnioBkrY8VuiJIF3QsLAEJptotx9mytoS8hXzTh-OugF3isqS2Akli8FGqF3vr4/s1600/IMG_20110401_084936.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4KjAnrv7mqPEuk4o36-or8RNxT1Lgm1WoY-aj1BeoztN3OaaqwuVmkVwAO_kkTF12-Qz4Z3ByJpzThmnioBkrY8VuiJIF3QsLAEJptotx9mytoS8hXzTh-OugF3isqS2Akli8FGqF3vr4/s320/IMG_20110401_084936.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>For my eyes today, I'm trying not to be too trendy - or too young for my newly 40 age. I have been adding a little pop of color - but not too much that it is over-done for the office. I applied MAC Retro-speck all over the lid and added MAC Coquette in the crease and corner. Followed by MAC Powerpoint eyeliner ind Fly-By-Blu. I'm currently using Lash Blast Volume mascara in black brown (it goes best with my red hair).<br />
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My make up search continues for the perfect nude lip color for pale-skinned redheads, as well as foundation that will stay on my oily skin. Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-76303098666030740032010-11-09T13:38:00.000-06:002010-11-09T13:38:06.069-06:00ExcitedI'm super excited that I'm going home to my Dad's for Thanksgiving! I will get to visit with friends, hang out with family, and have some great times with family I haven't seen in years! I had lost touch with my cousins Angela & Tracy years ago - and recently found them on facebook! I'm super excited to catch up and see their kids again (although they are big kids now) and they will get to meet Cooper.<br />
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I was looking around for some things to knit for Christmas and ran across a neat pattern for mini-mitten ornaments. I am going to try this out this weekend and hopefully post samples soon.<br />
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I'm also very excited about this weekend - NO MORE FOOTBALL!! I'm really looking forward to doing nothing all day! I hope that works for me!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-24948620666172280312010-11-03T11:34:00.000-05:002010-11-03T11:34:43.617-05:00Proud MamaCooper does things all the time that make me proud. He also does things that make me laugh or just shake my head! But when a note from school came home about a special appointment, I was overjoyed and beamed with pride!<br />
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Cooper has been chosen to be in a program called "Connections". A couple of times a month, he and another student will have lunch with an autistic student (and his teacher) in a smaller setting than the cafeteria. This will allow the autistic student to learn to build friendships and learn socialization skills as well. His teacher said she chose Cooper because she thinks he is a good role model. Well, so do I!! Way to go Cooper! <br />
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I am thankful to God to have a child that is caring and compassionate for others. It is my prayer that this not only has a positive impact on the autistic child - but on Cooper and the other student chosen in this program as well. Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-48978851504036546072010-10-20T13:05:00.000-05:002010-10-20T13:05:41.158-05:00My boy has grown...So much has been going on since I last blogged. For one, Cooper finished t-ball and we were 1st place! He is now playing football and is a Cub Scout. Sometimes I just can't believe how much he has grown!<br />
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I went to Target yesterday and saw a display for Halloween themed Kraft Mac & Cheese. I was very excited, because I thought that would go great with the Halloween-themed dinner of mummy-dogs (it's kind of a tradition now). As I put the box away last night, I got to thinking about how much Cooper has grown and I remember when he was little - he called mac & cheese "maroni", and my heart sank. He's six years old and in 1st grade - when did that happen? <br />
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Cooper - if you read this one day, please know that I love you and I am very proud of you!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-28210834159776136802010-05-19T13:45:00.000-05:002010-05-19T13:45:53.738-05:00Food RevolutionI had been watching Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution on tv ... and I loved it. I admit, I used to be the kind of mom that put a sandwich and chips in my son's lunch box and carried on. After watching the series, I have implemented new rules in our house with regards to eating.<br />
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First, Cooper's lunch consists of half a sandwich, a vegetable and a fruit (typically carrots or yellow and red peppers with some strawberries or grapes). I have been proud of myself for taking the time and also, proud of Cooper for eating it and making good choices.<br />
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When I got home from work everyday, there was evidence that someone (MIL, Cooper, Don) would have fast food of some kind - EVERY DAY. You think I'm kidding - I'm not. Gross!! Anyway, Cooper has a new rules (and it helps Don eat more carefully as well) with regards to eating after school (and summer eating as well). I hope the rules will take the burdon off of MIL and Don and they won't become lazy about food. The rules are:<br />
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Cooper's after-school & summer food list<br />
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Cooper CAN have:<br />
Apple<br />
Grapes<br />
Banana<br />
Yogurt/Go-gurt<br />
Strawberries<br />
Peanutbutter and crackers<br />
cheese and crackers<br />
Carrots (or other veggies) with ranch<br />
Ice cream/candy/cakes/pie/cupcakes/cookies/jell-o, etc. ONLY IF he ate ALL of what was given to him and is still hungry.<br />
Water/apple juice/orange juice/milk to drink<br />
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Cooper can NOT have:<br />
Ice cream/candy/cakes/pie/cupcakes/cookies/jell-o, etc (see above)<br />
Happy meal or kids meal of any kind from ANY fast food restaurant<br />
Fast Food of any kind<br />
No food at all after 4:30 PM (so that he will have a good appetite for dinner - EXCEPTION is Tball game day when he needs to eat dinner at 5:00)<br />
Soda <br />
If he says he is still hungry - water or milk will help fill him up<br />
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The above is posted on the fridge...hopefully this will work!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-53764308826517071262010-05-18T11:20:00.000-05:002010-05-18T11:20:33.236-05:00New things...I received a box of samples from Kraft last night. I have to say that the Sundried Tomato & Basil Wheat Thins were totally yummy. I just had them as a snack with some cheddar and it hit the spot! It will hold me until I am done with my lunchtime shopping trip to Target for some $0.69 Seventh Gen dish soap. Good deals make me happy!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-45288258601196366172010-02-25T09:15:00.000-06:002010-02-25T09:15:29.358-06:00Don's appointmentsDon had a colonoscopy and endoscopy on Tuesday. The initial results are that he is fine! Given his symptoms, I wasn't so sure that would happen. He had two rather large polyps for his age, but they were removed. Unfortunately, he has to have another one in three years (he's not real excited about that!).<br />
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I really think that God is trying to get Don's attention. I'm not sure, but that is how I feel about this. This is just another "close call" with Don's health that I don't think he should ignore.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-80143731825886156592009-11-10T14:08:00.000-06:002009-11-10T14:08:23.841-06:00JoyThis is going to sound strange - maybe not strange to all - but God has changed my spirit about giving. I got paid last Friday - on the Monday before my paycheck I couldn't wait to write out my check to the church. So I didn't wait - I wrote it out and again - I couldn't wait to drop it in the bucket! We gave a little extra last week to a worthy organization and again - it felt GREAT!! I was figuring out my bills - and took my tithe money off the top! It's pretty amazing - I don't have the anxiety about money that I used to have. I really believe and know that by being faithful and joyful in giving, I will be blessed for it and God will provide. Besides, it isn't mine anyway - it all comes from God.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-67689831671633739822009-11-03T10:03:00.000-06:002009-11-03T10:03:28.474-06:00Leap of FaithI've been a Christian for years now. I feel like I'm joining the game a little late...but here I am. <br />
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Over the last few weeks, we have been discussing in ABF being a good steward of what God has given us. I haven't been a good steward with what God has given me. God has really been laying some things on my heart about our finances. The only part of the Bible where God asks for us to test Him is in the area of our finances. So that is what I am going to do. Except my attitude is SO MUCH better than I thought it would be.<br />
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In the past - I've given what I could out of what I have left. My feeling was that God knew what I was going through and He understood. I was being trusted with something and I was in disobedience with God. I am taking a baby step to get where I should be. As soon as I decided to do this - I wrote out a check. I couldn't wait to drop it in the bucket at church!! I have never been happier to part with money! It was a beautiful feeling I had. To keep up this discipline, I've written it in my calendar and I'm READY! It's only Tuesday, but I've already written out my check and I can't wait until I can put it in the bucket this Sunday. I am very excited to see what God has in store for me. <br />
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I have come to the realization that God wants His best for me - not just good...but His BEST! His best is better than I could ever imagine!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-80273971647853689602009-10-21T15:02:00.002-05:002009-10-21T15:19:24.641-05:00DietsDiets suck. I know this isn't a news flash for those that have dieted. I have tried lots of diets. The road to skinny-town is filled with good intentions to stick to a diet. I start out with a great attitude and slowly go down from there. Once I get off the wagon, I just don't jump back on.<br /><br />I saw a story on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">GMA</span> about Stacy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Woltmann</span> and read her blog <a href="http://amskinnyjeans.blogspot.com/">(click</a> here) and have decided to jump back on. I'm going to focus on eating healthy and lower fat and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">cals</span>. I'll add in exercise and see how I do. Yesterday, I got my fat butt on a treadmill for 30 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">mins</span> (total of 1.44 miles). I was proud of that accomplishment (I would rather eat dirt than exercise - but I need to do it). I've already made out my grocery list for some healthier food items. I'm not the only one that has discovered this, but it's cheaper to eat terrible. For example, snack options - a bag of grapes is about $4.00 - a bag of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Doritos</span> is $2.50. The lean ground beef is almost $3.00 per pound, and the not-so-lean ground beef is $1.88. When a family (my family) has to tighten the belt - we have to make compromises. Sometimes we compromise in the quality, sometimes in the quantity and sometimes in convenience. When we are really poor - we compromise on them all.<br /><br />I'm not only doing this for myself so that I feel better - but for my son as well. I would like to do more with him and make sure I'm around for a long time. Thanks for the kick in the pants Stacy!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-22589534458975282462009-10-13T09:15:00.003-05:002009-10-13T09:33:47.939-05:0091%Don and I had our first parent/teacher conference this morning with Cooper's teacher. It was awesome! I didn't think she would have anything negative to say about Cooper, but he's doing better academically than I thought he was. <br /><br />They did their Fall Assessment a couple of weeks ago. The teachers assess what they know. They go over letters, numbers, counting, shapes, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">rhyming</span> words, syllables and comprehension (when a story is read aloud without pictures). Cooper's overall score was 91%!! Of the 123 questions on the test, he got 112 RIGHT! Only 11 wrong! Brought tears to my eyes!! I'm so glad that Cooper is doing well and seems to really enjoy school! My sweet little boy is growing up! He's getting so big! I'm so proud! <br /><br />On the down-side to this - the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">OCD</span> mother in me wants to spend an hour each night working on the things that he needs to work on to make a 100 on the next test. Is that wrong? I really need to work on my expectations!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-8361876444786180802009-10-08T11:07:00.003-05:002009-10-08T11:21:00.174-05:00Cranky!Man, oh man have I been cranky lately. Last week, I kind of enjoyed it. I kinda liked my crankiness and it worked for me. But now, I've grown tired of my crankiness and I want the old me back. I wnat to be happy. <br /><br />I felt horrible last night. I was again cranky and I yelled at Cooper and the stupid dog. I had to work on some Room Mom stuff, and I just wanted to get it done. Both the kid and the dog just kept getting in my way! I stopped and cried out to God to control my anger! I should have don that before I yelled, but sadly, I didn't. I got it done and then I called Cooper in to talk to me. I had to apologize for my anger. I don't need to wonder where his anger comes from! I really need to be more careful!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-50834259318782624762009-09-30T10:15:00.002-05:002009-09-30T10:29:43.301-05:00Great News came yesterday!Don is back working weekends! Horray! Not that I'm excited to have him out of the house on Saturday's and Sunday's, but I am relieved for our financial situation.<br /><br />On to MIL stories - haven't had one of those in a while. I asked Don to ask his mom not to come over every day. He did. But she continues to come over. She comes over to my house EVERY DAY! Monday through Friday. She is there. I've asked Don why she does this and Don says that she's bored. I can appreciate that I guess, but find another hobby besides coming over to my house to fix my 42 year old husband breakfast and iron his jeans!! She not only does this, but she gives my dog treats and fixes him "special" meals. My dog has a weight problem - STOP FEEDING HIM!! I've asked her to stop and sometimes she denies that she does it - while she stands next to the evidence to the contrary.<br /><br />Yesterday, when I got home from work, I saw the evidence of my MIL's presence on my coffee table (a stack of mail for us to sort through because she claims to not understand it). On the top of the stack of dead trees, was Cooper's homework. He had already done it! Don looked at it, read the directions out loud and told Cooper, "wait til Mommy gets home so she can help you". Don had to take a phone call in the office, so he left Cooper to watch tv. When he returned, Cooper had gotten his homework supplies and did his homework ALL BY HIMSELF! We were very proud - and he did it correctly! My smart little boy!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-21110166477631234922009-09-29T11:53:00.004-05:002009-09-29T12:07:52.774-05:00Wakey Wakey!<div>That's how I have tried the last few days to wake Cooper up in the morning for school. I've turned the light on, rubbed his back, sweetly told him that it's time to get up. And just like a teenager - I get nothing. He doesn't jump out of bed, excited about the day. This morning it was "go away" with his eyes closed and in the process of curling back up for sleeping. If this is a sign of things to come, I'm screwed!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Murray has learned to sleep in. The new puppy Mia, not su much. She is bright-eyed and bushy tailed! Ready to get the day started! Dang dog! Here is a picture of baby Mia. She's a little bigger now - I'll have to take more pics of her and Murray playing.</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386936480335365170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzkFcatq1UojJOORyY3K304AW9MINJ0SsemTtcJ_QG3yKnBPpC-XQY3cY42skTpOu9GvUxCzKlx1yW-C_Cc00Te5sfMxfRjTKPgojGaasMY6v9RbmSr5CIG9ErLwbNF_JK3D0OW9rJalfI/s320/brooks+001.jpg" border="0" />It looks like Don is going back to work this weekend! YIPEE!!<br /><div></div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-9845115615999983692009-09-26T18:03:00.002-05:002009-09-26T18:09:24.022-05:00The insanity continuesSitting around the house just waiting for Joseph to arrive. Yesterday was his 20th birthday. Can't believe that he's 20 already!! Can't believe that he was 11 when Don and I met! Anyway, he is supposed to come over for dinner and cake. MIL is supposed to come over too. It is after 6:00 PM and neither guest is here. I get so discouraged at their lack of courtesy for others. I called Joseph this afternoon - and haven't heard from him since. Not sure if he's even left Sherman yet. I called MIL an hour ago and she still had "company". Someone came over to help her with something, and now she can't leave. Excuse me? IT'S YOUR GRANDSONS BIRTHDAY - ASK THEM TO LEAVE!! I digress.<br /><br />Anyway, everything is ready to assemble. Just have to put it in the oven when the guest of honor arrives. I should have known that it would end up like this. I keep believing in people and I keep getting let down. I shouldn't let them bother me.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-29627696493714894342009-09-22T15:05:00.002-05:002009-09-22T15:07:44.531-05:00FeaturesI signed up to do the mobile blog thing - but I can't for the life of me remember how to do it? How sad is that!!? It was just last week - so it's not like this happened ages ago and the passing of significant time has faded my memory. Nope - just can't remember. <br /><br />I will try to blog more - not that anyone reads this - not that I tell anyone that it is here...but just in case someone does.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-53269650282127408992009-09-14T14:02:00.000-05:002009-09-14T14:04:29.596-05:00WOW!Can't believe that I have gone an entire summer without posting anything to my blog! Talk about a lazy blogger! Shame shame on me. I'll try to do better.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-16954176148363493272009-03-31T09:14:00.003-05:002009-03-31T09:18:23.562-05:00Yard Sale BustThis weekends yard sale was not so hot. Friday (I worked), but in the afternoon, it rained so Don had to bring everything in. On Saturday is was COLD with really high winds making it even colder. Sunday was beautiful and we got some foot traffic during the hours after church, but that was it. We only made about $200 total. At the end of it all, one of our neighbors walked by and asked what we were going to do with the left-over items that didn't sell. She asked if she could have them because her church will give them to people in need. Don and I quickly agreed...we didn't really want to mess with the stuff any more.<br /><br />We are now getting ready to go to my dad's this weekend - Thursday actually. Cooper is very excited - I just hope we can afford it!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-68501166588764547782009-03-23T14:09:00.004-05:002009-03-24T14:54:35.108-05:00Wella's 90th<div>This past Saturday we celebrated Don's grandma's 90<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> birthday (everyone calls her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Wella</span>). She is adorable and it was a great party that went late into the night. Although I left around 9:30. My MIL forgot to tell Joseph about the party - so I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">texted</span> him Saturday, and fortunately, he didn't have much going on and was able to go! I was very excited about that! Cooper had a great time! He danced and played with his cousins and was completely exhausted. </div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316845052800533842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAWnDFFlHGApIGa_ycNJg5abWsThp27ihXmUes4lezVZ2LAvtWHlT0NcpreA2-qF4j3VRhSkL_aip8s81GjIwg5A3tovzqLEM-5I5qkSzhqf_ZuFZN2iELuaZTAafpmddD-hHHuys9H0yf/s320/cooper+086.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><br />He was so pooped that when we woke up the next morning, he begged to have a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">jammie</span> day and not go to church. So, I agreed...I kinda needed a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">jammie</span> day too.<br /><br />Don got home from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SXSW</span> around 5:30 on Sunday and as usual, was just there in the physical - not at all mentally.<br /><br />My cousins wedding shower is coming up - and I have to figure out something to give! I started knitting this weekend - maybe I can quickly knit up some dishcloths for her.<br /><br />I am really hoping that Don goes back to work soon! I really miss shopping!!</div>Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-48274461399334898132009-03-20T15:26:00.002-05:002009-03-20T15:38:40.509-05:00HabitsThis may be a first...but I worked out three days this week. Each day, I was on the treadmill for 30 minutes and walked approximately 1.5 miles each day. This is the first time I have had any amount of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">consistancy</span> in an exercise routine. So YEAH me! I need to try to fit some exercise into this weekend - maybe a video in the morning. <br /><br />I've realized that in order for me to change things, I have to do them one at a time - instead of all at once!! For example, I've been trying to be good all around...eat well, exercise, take care of my skin, take my vitamins, improve my overall health, do my nails more, take better care of my hair. I usually try to do all of this all at once, get burned out in a week and go on a binge of food while laying on the couch with bad skin, hair and nails. I've made a slight change. This time, I'm doing things one at a time. I may have done things a little out of order, but this is working for me (for now). I first started with skin. My skincare routine was seriously lacking <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">consistency</span>. I have my routine set in stone (or at least written out in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">filofax</span>) and I enjoy following it religiously. Second, I began taking my vitamins <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">regularly</span>. I have found a system that helps me remember to take them - at it too is working. Third, I have worked-out three days this week. I know, it's just one week - but it's a start...and I have been doing good with my other new habits that it's only a matter of time before working out is a habit. Once that goal is achieved, I'll work on eating better. See, one thing at a time. I expect by the end of this journey I will look and feel younger (with great skin, hair and nails and a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">rockin</span> bod!)Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4431543538021524700.post-37444273758202674292009-03-18T08:01:00.004-05:002009-03-31T09:21:42.268-05:00MIL Strikes AgainIt's been a while since I have written about my MIL. We try to stay out of each others' hair as much as possible - it just makes our lives easier. Yesterday, I knew she was out and about with Cooper so I tried to call her around 1:00 pm, then probably 1:30 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ish</span>, then 2:00 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ish</span>, etc. I called again around 3:00 and again, like the times before, no answer - just ringing. About 15 seconds after I hung up from the last call my husband called me. He said, "mom just called, and she's at the laundry mat and wants you to stop calling her because she can't talk, she'll call you later". To this I responded..."your mom called you to tell you to call me to tell me to stop calling her? Why didn't she just pick up one of my calls and tell me that she would call me back in a little bit?" INSANITY!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05776627666991866112noreply@blogger.com2