Days 20-31

I have no idea how I got so far behind on these but it feels good to know that I’m caught up.  I still need to scrap my week 4 layout but that’s coming tomorrow I hope.

Matthew showing me he can do his homework

01.22.2010 (not sure where the photo with the overlay went to but his is the same pic) – Happy Birthday Sean! Get your party hats on!

Party Time, Excellent! (Lame, I know)

Matthew loving on mommy

Chase seeing what all he can get into up on the counter top

Daddy and his little boys playing the PSP

What a Ham he is!!!

Chowing down on some apples.  Mmmm, good to the core!

Rough housing inside = a trip to the ER and 5 stitches in little Matthews chin.  Think they’ve learned their lesson??? Not!!

Got some snow but mostly ice.  Matthew got to sled for the first time!

My hard working man shoveling snow and ice off the front steps.

Week 3 Layout

I’m playing catch up tonight and posting layouts and missing photos.   So first thing first, my week 3 layout.  I just love the way this one turned out!

Day 16 – 19

Wow, I have really gotten behind on my posting this time. Oh well, at least I’m still keeping up with the picture taking. My kids are thinking I’m nuts with all the photos.

Day 16 - It seems like I don’t get as many pics of Sean as I’d like so today I caught him watching some TV and snapped the moment. Hard to believe he will be 11 on Friday.

Day 17 – We’ve been talking about letting the boys share a room for a while now but were scared if the boys would sleep good. Well on a whim we decided we wouldn’t find out unless we tried so we made the move. Great news is they are actually sleeping better!

Day 18 – This was Chase’s first ever bubble bath. He wasn’t sure what to think of the bubbles at first but it didn’t take long to start splashing and playing away.

Day 19 – I got a new Blackberry!! Woot!! Woot!! My Curve’s OS wasn’t up to par with some of the apps I was wanting to get. Danny was wanting to get himself a Blackberry so the rep worked us out a deal that benefited me too. Yay!!

Week 2 Layout is Done!

Days 14 & 15

I've gotten behind a little on posting by pics but I've been really good at least about taking one!



Day 14 - Today was grocery day. I spent a lot of time this morning planning my weekly menu (based on sales), making lists, and clipping coupons and matching with sales. I use a great site called Southern Savers to let me know where the best deals are. Today's trip was to Kroger and Publix. This is everything I got for $88.00. I saved $55.00.


Day 15 - We finally have some warm weather and sunshine! It got up to the mid 50's today and was beautiful outside so I took the boys over to play with the neighbors for a bit.

Day 13 - McDonald's Substitute

Today is day 6 of being on Weight Watchers and also doing the Biggest Loser challenge. I've been doing very well but this morning when I took Matthew to school I was really wanting to swing through McDonald's and pick up breakfast. It would have been so convenient and quick. But I resisted the urge, drove home and made my own version of an egg mcmuffin. Yes, it looks a little odd but I used 1/2 cup of egg beaters so it was too much. Next time I know that 1/4 cup will be plenty.

Egg McMuffin = 7 Points My Version = 4 Points

Day 12 - Christmas in January

Matthew looked over the backseat of my van and discovered a Christmas present that we had long forgotten about. Chase got it from his aunt and uncle at the Christmas Eve party and the present never made it into the house. So they enjoyed playing with a brand new toy yesterday!

Day 11

It's cold outside and that has been keeping the boys indoors a lot. This means we've been trying to find other things to keep them busy and entertained. Today we pulled out a puzzle that hadn't been played with in a while. I love pulling out those kinds of toys because they always have a "new" interest in them.

Day 10 - I actually scrapped!

Tonight Danny was gone to a meeting at church and I was home with the boys hanging out. They were playing nice for a change so I actually got to scrap a layout! I joined in a speed scrap at DSDI. Lots of fun as usual and I love the layout I ended up with. I hope using a layout I made isn't cheating for today's photo since it is representative of what I did today.

Day 9 - Laundry Anyone?

I think this is pretty self explanatory of what we are doing today.

Day 8 - I'm a Loser

Today I started the Biggest Loser Challenge with the girls from work. This is my initial weigh in. Sorry, I'm not brave enough to let you see what the scale said, lol.

Week 1 Layout

Day 7 - Snow Day

Well, kinda.

Day 6 - He's so smart!

Sean came home with his report card today and was so excited to tell us he made the A/B honor roll. I'm very proud. He's made the honor roll every grade period this year.

Day 5 - A New Start

Today I put on my worn out, dirty sneakers and made my self go to the gym and walk a mile. It's just the first step of my new, healthier lifestyle.

Day 4

Well this isn't the most flattering photo of me but it is a rare opportunity to have a picture with my boys so I took it. We were all cuddled on the couch in our jammies. I just love moments like this. Seeing myself in this photo has more than confirmed my need to lose weight. You'll be seeing some goal photos coming in the next few days.

Day 3

Wait mom, I’ve gotta check my email.

Day 2

We woke up this morning and decided to get the day started with Wii action. Here’s the boys playing Mario Kart, a new game that Santa brought them.

Day 1

I’m taking on the Project 365 challenge this year. I’ll be taking a photo every day and at the end of each month I’ll make a double layout of all the photos I took. At the end of the year I’ll have 12 double layouts for my 2010 scrapbook album.
Today we went with tradition and had our black eyed peas for good luck and greens for money for dinner but I wanted to give my guys a special treat so I made their favorite desert: Nestle Tollhouse Pie.
Matthew beat Sean to the kitchen so he got to lick the beater.