Cookouts, Swimming Pool Time, Family Time....WHAT more could a girl ask For ??

This past weekend flew by, but was so much enjoyed! Hubs had to work most of the weekend but me & Miss Chloe spent it together. We ventured to the pool Saturday, stayed about 5 hours....a little sunburn, & a weary little tot, we were tuckered out Saturday night, but Chloe had a little thread of excitement left in her, so we met up with Chloe's little pal, Christopher for a few more hours of playtime outdoors.

Sunday we had church and spent the afternoon with family, & of course a much-needed nap was in store.

Monday, my sister was down so we all loaded the golf cart up and headed to the pool again....We got a little more sun and enjoyed chatting with everyone....kinda the "grape-vine" of the subdivision. Later Monday afternoon we had my parents come down and we had a cookout....even got a little manual labor from them as they helped me plant some more hosta plants....I swear one day I will get all of my "To-Do" lists completed, but Channel 111 DIY channel is hampering that as I have constant, I mean CONSTANT ideas flooding my brain ( I know my hubby is crossing his fingers the whole time).

**WEEKEND recap - Parade & Family Photo Session**

This past weekend was W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!!!!! We went to the Mountain Laurel Parade in Clarkesville (my hometown). Chloe was so Exited & anxious about the parade! We had soooo....much fun!! Chloe learned that the more you yell at the parade participants the MORE candy you get...Chloe literally yelled @ every single float....from " FORD, Rules!!" a Ford truck pulling a float to some church floats, Chloe yelling "Jesus Loves you!!"
Chloe stayed at her grandparents for the evening and spent the night. We did some much needed yard work, well actually finishing up our BIG project that was done the middle of week. We worked until almost dark....needless to say I'm still sore in my legs from the constant up/down bending of putting rock & landscaping material down...

Yesterday we had an AWESOME photo shoot with SWEET FAMILY LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY....I was VERY, impressed, Chloe was in a great mood, 2 hour nap and the personalities of the photographers & Chloe just was a TOTAL hit!
Chloe was laughing/giggling and just having a good ol' time....I am positive that photos are going to be Super!! I LOVE outdoor photos and the outdoor scenery was great, very rustic and ridgid...
Not only was the photo session great....but it was very relaxing as well....Kudos to Leslie & Tanya!!! You both ROCK!!!!!

5 Q'S FOR FRIDAY

1. Do you and your spouse go to bed at the same time?

WE USUALLY GO TO THE BEDROOM AT THE SAME TIME. WE WATCH TV FROM OUR BED AFTER PUTTING CHLOE TO BED...I FIND IT HELPFUL SINCE USUALLY AFTER A LITTLE WHILE OF WATCHING TV, I'M EITHER ASLEEP OR ABOUT TO DOZE OFF, SO I CAN JUST HIT THE REMOTE AS I HIT THE PILLOW. I'M A RATHER LIGHT-SLEEPER THOUGH, I THINK THAT COMES WITH BEING A MOMMY....SOMETIMES I MAKE MY ROUNDS IN THE DARK, CHECK ON CHLOE, GO TO POTTY, PUT MORE CHAPSTICK ON....BUT THEN I CAN BE TOTALLY OUT OF IT WITHIN SECONDS....

2. A question for the ladies...What kind of facial hair do you like on your man?

I LOVE, LOVE FACIAL HAIR....NOT TOO MUCH, BUT A MAN WITH NONE MAKES ME THINK OF A BABY OR YOUNG TEENAGER....I LOVE GOATEE'S, MY HUBBY NEVER HAD ONE UNTIL WE GOT TOGETHER....AND HE USED TO HAVE SIDEBURNS, BUT RATHER STRANGE WITH A SLICK SHAVEN HEAD...AND THE LITTLE HAIR UNDER THE LIP NOT SURE EXACTLY WHAT THAT IS CALLED....I LOVE THE "RIDGID COUNTRY LOOK"....AKA "MALBORO MAN" AS I USED TO CALL IT...
3. What's the worst vacation you've ever taken?

WELL I HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF ROUGH ONES. SICK ON 2 TRIPS THAT I KNOW OF. ONE WAS REALLY, REALLY BAD. 1ST YEAR TO MYRTLE BEACH, MY THROAT STARTED GETTING SCRATCHY AND THE DRAINAGE MADE ME NAUSEATED. SO NOT SURE IF I HAD A VIRUS & STREP, BUT NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT THE WHOLE TRIP, I HAD A TRASH CAN BY MY SIDE....I WAS SO SICK!!! AND TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE I HAD DIARRHEA! SO MY PARENTS FOUND A LOCAL DR.'S OFFICE, AND THEY GAVE ME A SHOT OF SOMETHING AND SOME MORE MEDS. WE WENT BACK TO OUR BEACH HOUSE AND I SLEPT ALL AFTERNOON....ATE SOME SOUP & JELLO....FINALLY AFTER 2 DAYS I WAS BETTER....MISERABLE TRIP IN THE BEGINNING....LUCKILY NO ONE ELSE GOT SICK THOUGH.

4. What's the first-ever blog you followed?

"THE LOONEY FAMILY" - A CO-WORKERS WIFES BLOG...SHE REALLY HELP ME GET STARTED AND MOTIVATED ME TO TAKE THE PLUNGE TO DO A BLOG....:)

5. Do you enjoy amusement parks?

I DO!! NOT AS MUCH AS I USED TO THOUGH, SOMETHING ABOUT BECOMING A PARENT & GETTING OLDER....USED TO HAVE NO FEAR...WOULD JUMP ON ANY/ALL ROLLER COASTERS, ETC. AND THE LAST TIME I WENT I STARTED FLIPPING OUT.....NOT SOMETHING I'M INTO ANYMORE, GUESS I STARTED REALLY THINKING ABOUT THE SAFETLY OF THE EQUIPMENT ETC.

It's WEDNESDAY!!!

1. What reveals more about a woman-her refrigerator or her purse?

I WOULD SAY A PURSE....IT SHOWS WHAT A WOMAN FINDS IMPORTANT OR ESSENTIAL FOR EVERY DAY LIVING....MINE IS FULL....FROM COUPONS/GIFT CARDS/MEDICINES/HAND SANTIZER/CALCULATOR ETC. I CAN'T GO A DAY WITHOUT MINE....AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN FIND IN A WOMANS PURSE....LOL ;)




2. When was the last time you visited a zoo? Where? What's your favorite zoo animal?

IT'S BEEN A LONG WHILE, PROBABLY WHEN I WAS IN 5TH GRADE. WE'RE PLANNING ON TAKING CHLOE SOMETIME THIS SUMMER.


3. What social issue fires you up?

HEALTH CARE ISSUES....FOR ALL OF THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE OFF THE GOVERNMENT WITH NO PLANS OF BETTERING THEMSELVES....THINKING THAT WE AS SOCIETY OWE THEM THE BREATH THAT THEY BREATE....I COULD GO ON AND ON....

4. Are you a coupon clipper? Are you extreme?

YES, I LOVE, LOVE COUPONS...I'M NOT EXTREME THOUGH, I DON'T BUY TONS OF SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS TO GET THEM, BUT WHEN I FIND A GOOD COUPON I CUT IT. I DO ALOT OF ONLINE COUPON SEARCHES ETC. AND READ LOTS OF BLOGS ABOUT SAVING $$$.

5. What is one of your favorite souvenirs brought back from your travels?

I HAVEN'T TRAVELED TO ANY FAR OFF COUNTRY OR ANYTHING. I ALWAYS TRY TO BRING BACK A FEW SOUVENIRS OF SOME SORT BUT NOTHING EXCEPTIONAL.

6. Lemon meringue or key lime?

I WOULD SAY LEMON MERIGUE...I LOVE THE FLUFFY MERINGUE THE BEST ON THE PIE.

7. What is the most beautiful word you know in any language?

LOVE

8. Insert your own random thought here.

EXCITED ABOUT MY YARD RENOVATIONS BEING DONE TODAY & TOMORROW, IT'S GOING TO LOOK SO GOOD....YOU CAN TELL I'VE BEEN WATCHING TOOOOOO MUCH DIY NETWORK, EVEN THOUGH WE ARE PAYING TO HAVE IT DONE...

Chloe with her NEW Ladybug capri set....Chloe Loves ladybugs like I do.....was hoping she would like to have a "Ladybug" themed birthday party, but looks like she's still holding on to her other option....several months to go until August, but we ( Chloe & I) are BIG-time planners....:)

PRODUCTIVE, but BUSY weekend!!!

Busy, but productive weekend. Tons & tons of garage sales....And we "SCORED"!!!! Chloe is even addicted to going to them, so funny to hear a 3 year old start, squeeling when we find a really good garage sale. Found some unique pieces and actually some things I've been holding out and looking for.

Pressure washers are WONDERFUL for cleaning up things, amazing what a little pressured water and soap can do, almost practically NEW - looking!!!

Soaked up a little sun too, yard work was on the agenda again ( seems like an unending chore, not that I'm complaining, just sometimes it takes forever).

thankful THURSDAY

1} My Mini Calculator - A "MUST" in my purse for all the shopping trips I make. I'm the kind of person that has to know exactly what an item is going to cost before going to the cash register or if I have a % off coupon, I want to know what the final cost would be....Very Frugal....

2} My Calendar - I'm very organized and a *BIG* time planner. My hubby hates this trait of mine, I think it's very smart and alot of time planning things, saves you lots of $$$. I have calendars everywhere, 2 @ my desk, one in purse, several at home...

WEDNESDAY!!!

1. How many times in your life have you moved house?

ONE TIME, WHEN I GOT MARRIED, FROM HABERSHAM COUNTY TO HALL COUNTY.


2. What subject would you study if you had a year to devote to it?

PHOTOGRAPHY - I LOVE, LOVE TAKING PHOTOS AND WOULD LIKE TO LEARN HOW TO DEVELOP MY OWN PHOTOS PLUS ALL OF THE NEAT TRICKS THAT YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR CAMERA.

3. What in this world breaks your heart?

PEOPLE THAT DON'T KNOW JESUS CHRIST. SOME PEOPLE GO ABOUT LIFE THINKING EVERYTHING IS OKAY AND NEVER HAVE THAT PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS....


4. What is one item that symbolizes the times in which we live? Why?

I WOULD SAY CELL PHONES. EVERYONE PRACTICALLY HAS ONE. YOU HARDLY SEE A PERSON WITHOUT ONE ON THEIR SIDE, ATTACHED TO THEIR EAR OR IN THEIR PURSE....ITS SEEMS TO BE AN EVERY DAY ESSENTIAL TOOL.

5. Share a favorite bumper sticker or t-shirt slogan.

"MY CHILD WILL BEAT UP YOUR HONOR STUDENT" - I KNOW IT'S MEAN, BUT FUNNY TOO..LOL.


6. How do you like your spaghetti?

I LIKE MINE MIXED UP COMPLETELY. NOODLES AND SAUCE. I USE HAMBURGER MEAT, RAGU SAUCE, SOME KETCHUP AND MIX WITH ONIONS, OREGENO...OH, YES AND RAGU NEEDS TO BE THE GREEN PEPPER ONE... AND I ACTUALLY LIKE MY SPAGETTI BETTER THE 2ND DAY AS LEFTOVERS BETTER THAN THE 1ST DAY I MAKE IT....WEIRD, I KNOW.

7. What is one piece of advice you would give a recent or soon to be recent graduate?

TRUST GOD, LET HIM DIRECT YOUR PATHS AND WATCH WHO YOU ARE KEEPING COMPANY WITH, THEY WILL MAKE YOU OR BREAK YOU.....

8. Insert your own random thought here.

I AM SOOOOOO....LOVING THIS WARM, 90 DEGREE WEATHER....MAKES ME WANT TO BE SPENDING THE DAY AT THE POOL SOAKING UP SOME SUN :)

{Special} Weekend

This past weekend was pretty good minus a few minor things. I got to do my FAVORITE hobby on Saturday with the hubs & Chloe-bug....and can I say "WE SCORED", we found community neighborhood sales one, right after another....Got some cool pieces...and Chloe did get another ride to add to her convoy of motorized vehicles....was just too cute pass up....
Sunday was really nice. Chloe, only 3 years old really put alot of thought into Mother's Day ( so wished I would have had a video camera rolling). She had gotten a plastic bag from Walmart and put her 'masterpieces' she had painted and drew for me and had it all tied up. I had heard her on Saturday night saying that she needed to hide a "surprise" in my Mothers Day card, either candy or make-up...*Too cute** Sunday as I read my cards from James and Chloe, I had tears of knowing how blessed I am....I got a nice new beach chair for our upcoming vacation, but the words expressed, as my hubby that never writes or says alot of mushy things, wrote a whole card full...and the tenderness of Chloe being sooooo...excited about her gifts ( she made a cute handprint butterfly @ school & a very cute & chic zebra-print flower pin)just meant so much...
Our whole sermon at church was about "MOTHERS" and what is says in the Bible about Christian mothers.....Later having lunch and supper with my extended families and celebrating the Wonderful day with my grandparents (both sets) meant sooooo very much to me....
So all-around Blessed Weekend..................................... :)

1} Chloe's Allergy Dr. -

Chloe has had breathing problems since she was about 6 weeks old. I was terrified when they 1st gave me a breathing machine to use on my little 6 lb. bundle of joy....I remember crying & crying. Breathing treatments were a natural around our house....we could only go a few days without doing them, countless nights of being up with a sick baby. I remember feeling so helpless! Finally about a year or so ago one of my friends from church mentioned her daughter having similar symptoms and how she took her the an allergy Dr. and now she is on the mend. I felt a lightbulb go off....worth a shot. I made Chloe an appt. with Dr.Maloney at NEGA Asthma & Allergy clinic ( very kid friendly & LOVE them).

Chloe was put on Singular 4mg. I didn't notice a difference at first, but after a few weeks I could tell of the in improvement. Rarely do we have to use any breathing treatments if she gets a really bad cold, but her last appt. there they gave her an aerochamber with an inhaler...instead of the machine, so much faster, easier. I am soooo....Totally Thankful to Jesus for leading us to this type Dr., truely an answered prayer.....


2} My Mom, Mama, Mother....FRIEND -

My Mom is such an Awesome supporter, confidone, caring, loving person that I am soooo...Thankful to call MY Mom!! I Love spending time with my Mom, we like to do alot of the same things....work in our flower gardens, crafts etc. She is a wonderful Christian example of what a Christian Mom is to be, she is always reading her Bible and is a faithful member at our local church, teaching the same 4 & 5 year old Sunday School class for the last 30+ years....

My Mom is strong as well, she has battled cancer a few years back, had surgery & took radiation....It was a very trying time in our family, but my Mom held her head high and ALWAYS looked to God for strength to overcome....
She is a Super Grandma (Nana) to Chloe as well...Chloe thinks the world of her "Nana" and am so glad at the example Chloe sees in My Mom....I could go on & on....Thank you Jesus for allowing me to be so forever blessed by such an Outstanding MOM!!!!!!!!

HODGE PODGE FOR WEDNESDAY

1. Have you ever been served breakfast in bed? Did you enjoy that? If someone were serving you breakfast in bed this coming weekend what would you hope to see on the tray?

NOPE, NEVER HAVE HAD BREAKFAST IN BED....I'M USUALLY THE 1ST TO JUMP UP.


2. What is one piece of advice you would give a new mother?

ENJOYING EACH & EVERY MOMENT....IT'S ALOT TO TAKE IN, BUT EVERY SECOND IS SO SPECIAL...TAKE LOTS OF PHOTOS AS WELL...YOUR LITTLE ONE WON'T BE THAT LITTLE VERY LONG....

3. When was the last time you wanted to scream? Explain.

PROBABLY A ROAD RAGE EXPERIENCE....I'M BAD ABOUT THIS AREA....TRYING TO WORK ON IT THOUGH.


4. Can you hula hoop?

I'VE TRIED BUT NOT TOO GOOD AT IT.


5. What is something people do in traffic that really bothers you?

PEOPLE DRIVING SLOW IN THE FAST LANE...SO GETS ON MY NERVES!


6. What do you do when people don't admit they're wrong?

I SULK AND PONDER ON IT....I HARDLY EVER GET OVER STUFF & NEVER FORGET....

7. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word 'fun'?

FAMILY VACATION TIME

8. Insert your own random thought here.

COOL SPRING DAY, BUT SO LOVING THE RADIANT SUNSHINE TODAY....

Hosta...Hosta....Hosta

My new kick is planting hosta everywhere, a nice green plant that is very tolerable of different weather conditions. Greenery to my flower garden is a nice fill-in, with beautiful decorative foliage....Thanks to my husband for helping dig the holes for them....

Perfect WEEKEND....Extra $$$$ and all....& a touch of OCD....

This weekend was Beautiful....I did the much-dreaded task of having a Garage sale for 2 days....Friday & Saturday. I've been dragging out stuff for over 1 week, garage packed out....I usually try to have 1 per year just to clean out junk and to make some extra $$$ for vacation or home improvements.

Friday was great!!! I had tons of people, constantly stopping, Saturday wasn't as great but still pretty darn good for only working a couple of hours....I pretty much made enough to pay for our part of the beach house we are renting, so now just food money and gas money needed.

The weather was WONDERFUL.....I soaked up some rays, I absolutely LOVE sun-bathing ( know the negative effects, but it feels so good and I usually always have low Vitamin D, and that is one thing that helps with it). I got me a pretty good tan and Chloe did as well....Getting prepared for the beach!!

We did some much needed yard work as well....I am truely addicted to doing yardwork...another case that my OCD gets credit...house work inside, yard work outside...I'm constantly cutting grass, trimming scrubs, pulling weeds etc. Soooo..I pulled the lawnmower out again Friday, (2nd time in 1 week)...Have to admit I get a "big-head" on the compliments of how well the yard & my flower gardens look, I had numerous compliments on Fri&Sat. guess I did catch the "Green Thumb" that my Mom, Grandma & Great-Grandma had......It's in our Blood!!!!

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Questions:

1. What is your favorite kind of muffin?

LEMON POPPY SEED MUFFINS ARE ONE OF MY FAV'S


2. What was the first car you ever owned?

A 1992 NAVY HONDA ACCORD, I LOVED THAT CAR. GREAT CAR, ACTUALLY MY SISTER STILL DRIVES IT....VERY RELIABLE AND GREAT ON GAS!


3. Which TV Show were you sad to see end?

THE ORIGNAL BEVERLY HILLS 90210, I LOVE THAT THEY STARTED THE SHOW BACK AND I AM ADDICTED TO IT AS I WAS THE FIRST ONE.


4. What is your lucky number?

I WOULD SAY #25!!! MY BIRTHDAY....


5. Pretzels or Potato Chips?
I LOVE CHIPS!!! GREAT WITH A GOOD SANDWICH...NEVER HAVE REALLY LIKE PRETZELS...


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