Monday, August 29, 2011

Friendship and Other Things

Today I reconnected with a friend from back in high school... we were best friends in elementary school.  We found each other on Facebook, but this was the first time we had seen each other in person since graduation.  It was awesome!!!  I can't wait to hang out with her on a more regular basis.  It's been a really long time and I haven't had a lot of very close girl friends since high school and it will be good to have someone that I can just relax with again.  After we met today, she posted a message to my facebook wall stating that she was happy we had been able to get together again.  In the ensuing conversation she said, "So nice to know who your real and true friends are :)".  Her sentiments echo very closely to those I've recently been feeling.  

On to the Other Things...

1.  In September, I will be participating in the 3 in 30 challenge with Ashley at L.I.F.E. by Ashley Pichea and Meghan at The Tuckers Take Tennessee.  The three goals that I will be working on this month are:

     1.  Stop biting my finger nails.
     2.  Lose 10 pounds.
     3.  Get my house organized and back in order.

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2.  I'm hoping to be able to get back into blogging on a more regular basis as well as taking more photos.

3.  I'll be reading and reviewing Ashley Pichea's e-book How to Build a Better Spouse in 31 Days on my other blog as well as this one.  


4.  I will be starting to work through The Love Dare.  It's time to get a better attitude toward my husband and my marriage, especially if I want A and M to have a better example of what a good marriage is supposed to look like.

5.  I will be menu planning for a month at a time instead of a week at a time - I'll let you know how that goes.  :)

6. I have some crafty stuff lined up to make for decorations in the girls' bedroom... I'll let you know how they turn out.  If they turn out well, I'll post pictures and do a tutorial.

7.  I will get caught up on my Bible in 90 Days reading in the next week.


That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.


{Becky}

Thursday, August 25, 2011

September Goals and more...

So yeah, it's been a while since I've posted.  I know, I know, I'm slacking... but it's been a crazy, crazy month here at the Shaulis household...  We've had a couple of extra trips back to Kalamazoo since Z's surgery, and then Z had tons of softball games this month... end of the season and all.  The teams did really well and were jipped out of a tournament championship because the coordinator choose to do some goofy things with the last game which was delayed due to the thunderstorms we had here last night.  He came home pretty discouraged last night.  For the time being, we're done with softball - and by that I mean for the next week and a half.  He has a big tournament in Cincinnati over Labor Day weekend.

Anyway, on to my September Goals: (thanks to Alex for the idea)

1. Read and Review How to Build a Better Spouse in 31 Days by Ashley Pichea.
2. Lose 10 pounds.
3. Start working through the Love Dare.
4. Be working full time if I'm not already.
5. Have my house back in normal working order.

That's all for now... I might add some more, but I think I'll try to keep it simple and sweet this month.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Happy on Thursday...


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Happiness is:
  • the feeling of accomplishment after push mowing the yard and finishing it in only 3 hours... yes I did say 3.  Does that count as my exercise for the day???
  • Having a toddler who insists that we call her Abbi instead of Abigail.  Got a mind of her own that little girl!
  • Looking at my 6 month old preemie and knowing that I'm the reason she doesn't look like a preemie at all!  Gotta love Momma's milk!
  • Knowing that I get to spend the whole day Saturday with Z minus the girls thanks to my sister, even if it is to watch him play softball.
  • Staying caught up on my Bible in 90 Days reading.
  • Treating myself to a movie alone at the theater tonight after mowing the lawn, and letting Z put the girls to bed since I haven't left the house all day.
I think that just about covers it right now...  I love having things to be happy about!


Thanks for stopping by.

{Becky}

Monday, August 8, 2011

Menu Planning Monday 8/8/11


Monday: Pizza


Tuesday: Chicken Stir Fry & Rice


Wednesday: Lettuce Salad, green peppers, green onions, cucumbers, chicken, dressing


Thursday: Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread


Friday: Grilled salmon, grilled veggies & potatoes


Saturday: Burgers & Corn on the Cob with Mom & Dad


That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.

{Becky}

Thursday, August 4, 2011

IT'S FINISHED!!!! The Floors are FINISHED!!!

It only took 4 months, but we're finally sleeping in our own house and beds again!!!  Here are some pictures of the finished product!  I also added a picture of our bathroom.  I'm linking up with Becky at Rub Some Dirt On It's Happiness Is Blog Hop for this post~


The Hallway...

Our Bedroom


The Girls' Bedroom


A enjoying her new toddler bed.


The Bathroom...



We slept in our own beds last night... I'd say that qualifies as something that makes me VERY, VERY HAPPY!!!



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That's all for now.  Thanks for stopping by.

{Becky}