— Here’s What I Have to Say —

I love zoos. Not just a little bit. But more like one of those kids that needs to have a leash attached to them so I don't wander off or so you can pull me along when I won't stop staring at the bats. (Sadly, both of these things have happened.) So when we went...

1. Finding a close parking spot. 2. Getting some things cleaned up this morning 3. Making plans with friends for tomorrow night 4. Leftover spicy taco fixings. 5. Frozen fruit.

Here's another Let's Dish meal that I made recently. You could put the potatoes in the oven which took quite some time, or take the faster microwave method. I chose the faster one. I don't like waiting for my food! The beef didn't take more than about 10 minutes to cook up on the stove....

1. Minor crises averted 2. Finishing something up in the nick of time. 3. “Take the chance while you still have the choice.” (from a fortune cookie) 4. Hearing rave reviews about a car we are thinking about and already like. 5. Diet Ruby Red Sierra Mist. It tastes just like sparking grapefruits! YUM!

1. Working on shower invites 2. Getting invites done and addressed 3. Warmer weather 4. Soccer…mostly just running a bit and watching Chuck play! 5. Dinner with Chuck's mom for a belated Mother's Day gathering.

1. Getting up early and getting things done. 2. Car shopping. 3. Washing a really dirty car! 4. Chipotle burritos. 5. Watching a movie.

1. Shower planning 2. Getting lots done at work so there's less to do on Monday. 3. A quiet day at work…lots of people gone. 4. Running into an old friend while crossing the street. 5. Reading on the porch.

1. Staying in a warm bed for a few extra minutes in the morning. 2. Thunder 3. Green purses 4. Blooming flowers 5. Picking up pizza on the way home

1. Lemon flavored-gum 2. Shoes 3. Sending cards 4. Visiting little babies 5. Bringing food and a gift to a neighbor friend.

1. Trix cereal 2. Making lasagna 3. Yummy leftovers…Spicy chicken from tacos, black beans and corn 4. Coconut Lime Verbena lotion from Bath & Body Works 5. Making lots of mental plans for a shower for a friend.

1. Wearing a new dress. 2. Getting compliments on new dress. 3. Going to lunch with my boss and a coworker. 4. Finding an app for GoodReads. 5. Making another new dinner from Let's Dish.

I am always cold. Therefore, I need sweaters in my wardrobe. Not just a couple. A lot. In every color preferably! The ones I bought 2 years ago to wear over everything are getting worn out. So I was in the market for some new ones. And then I came across these beauties…ON SALE! I...

1. Getting up early and going to Target. 2. Taking pictures of plants. 3. Hanging out at Bachman's with my mom. 4. Chuck came home from his friend's cabin. 5. Hanging my hanging plants on the porch roof.

In a Mother's Day ode to moms, I have come across something all moms should consider. The dreaded “mom jeans”. Chuck comes across all sorts of websites. He recently sent me one. I both laughed at it and took it as a chance to learn a little something. Here is the website so you know...

1. Stopping by my dad's to pick up some things and getting a nice welcome from his dog. 2. Meeting two of my best friends for shopping and hanging out. 3. My friend bought me lunch for fixing a bracelet for her. 4. Some more hand-me-down clothes from a friend. 5. Getting some things done...

1. Posting on my website before I leave in the morning. 2. Having time to fill up my car in the morning on the way to the bus. 3. Everyone liked the treats I brought…I try to please everyone. 4. Being told I did a good job on something. 5. Staying focused on a Friday...

Last weekend we went to my brother, Adam's house to work on projects. He wanted to tear down some old paneling that was on the walls and then drywall it. So we went shopping for the stuff we needed. Then we did some destruction. (My favorite part!) Then the guys put up the drywall. While...

1. Scarves 2. Making plans to bring food to a neighbor and see their new baby 3. Remembering the joys of Pandora radio 4. Getting home early. 5. Diet Squirt

A while back, our neighbor lent us a book that she said was one of her favorites. Chuck read it and then left it for me to read. This was MONTHS ago! Well, I finally got around to reading it. It's called “Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality” by Donald Miller. I must...

1. Organizing pictures in our gallery 2. Letting my hair be curly 3. Wearing a turtle neck on a chilly day 4. Being offered a ride home from a friend 5. Chuck got pizza for dinner.