tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41265818033699320562024-02-20T16:04:10.126-06:005 with FamilyLife is an adventure arranged by the Father with Jesus as your seat belt and the Holy Spirit as your guide.Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.comBlogger637125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-3352845747192900272017-11-01T21:52:00.001-05:002017-11-01T21:52:52.483-05:00A Birthday ConversationAfter church tonight I asked Benjamin if anyone said anything about it being his birthday today:'Yea....Gannon told Parker it was my birthday & he made me stand up while everyone sang 'Happy Birthday' to me.' 'Was it really that bad?''Yes!! Everyone was looking at me!!' He replied with disgust in his voice. Lol - he really does hate to be the center of attention. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-91916626249349630212017-10-28T16:59:00.001-05:002017-10-28T16:59:57.473-05:00A William ConversationWilliam came home this weekend to hang out with Benjamin for one of our game nights. Which was fun...even if I lost at the games I played...and a few people that said they would come did not. (Yes. Very rude in my book.)But this afternoon Drew & I got to hang out with William as Benjamin was at work. We played cards...and I still lost. But great conversation. Love hanging out with my Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-15671116303797295822017-10-19T11:21:00.001-05:002017-10-19T11:21:17.505-05:00Shoes & FeetI love these shoes. I love sling-backs...I love the shiney look. I'm not sure where I got them, but I know where they are going. To the Goodwill. Oh. My. They hurt my feet. So sad. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-58532764943961804192017-10-11T20:49:00.001-05:002017-10-11T20:49:40.888-05:00Fall Break TripThis week is fall break for us. We briefly thought about going somewhere, other things are on the calendar. Like work. Gotta work. But I was off today! I drove to my parents house last night, so I could go with them to Jackson so my father could visit his 88 year old uncle. Benjamin thinks I a mean mom for making him go with me. Whatever. I know he would rather stay home Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-37023239820987572222017-10-03T11:06:00.000-05:002017-10-03T11:07:48.906-05:00Typical Last year I was not able to buy Benjamin's fall school picture like I normally do. Since Melissa was a senior, she was taking pictures at a different time, and Benjamin just didn't pay attention to the school announcements.
Typical boy. He probably had his nose in a book or playing a game.
But then, I somehow missed it in the parents announcements.
But not this year!! I was Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-42934650633332789802017-07-19T18:39:00.001-05:002017-07-19T18:39:33.844-05:00Using that College DegreeIn the last few year I have discovered my idea of a perfect purse is NOT what is being sold in the stores. Last summer I looked at many stores in several different cites for that 'perfect' purse. And I finally found one....even if I did have to cut out the middle pocket to make more room... I have enjoyed my purse...but in the last month or so the handles have started to fall Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-51074545626585618212017-06-30T12:47:00.001-05:002017-06-30T12:47:41.953-05:00It's the Little athingsToday I cleaned out the pantry & organized it a little better. Not a big change, but it feels so much better. I did put several things in the give away pile because I never have used them. Also, I was tired of my dingy dishes! A little baking soda later and they are (somewhat) back to shiney. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-77576581551233484252017-05-02T18:42:00.001-05:002017-05-02T18:43:32.775-05:00Not For MeTonight I was peeling the sticker price off these cute little pots of plants Benjamin asked, "Are you trying again?!"My answer, "No, these are gifts."Benjamin's response, "Good!"Oh, yes. My kids know me and my brown thumb. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-68052939939194205172017-04-29T08:11:00.001-05:002017-04-29T08:11:07.944-05:00Tooth FairyMelissa was quite upset a few months ago when the orthodontist told her she needed to see about getting her wisdom teeth pulled. We had previously been told she did not have any wisdom teeth, so this was a surprise. Apparently, they can just grow in and appear. So a few weeks ago she had her normal check up with her dentist and was told yes, you should not only speak to an oral surgeon aboutKelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-28501376727874646362017-04-24T23:39:00.001-05:002017-04-24T23:39:10.247-05:00Extrovert Benjamin Last week Benjamin came in from his second job interview to tell us that they did more role playing than answering questions. Then he said:' l have used all my extrovert points for then day.'Then he proceeded to go to his room, shut the door, and only came out the rest of the afternoon and evening for dinner. Yep. No more words left for this one. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-39713159437587752302017-04-13T19:16:00.001-05:002017-04-13T19:16:19.030-05:00Another One from Benjamin Since Benjamin has gotten his driver's license, his next item on his (more like mine) to-do-list is to get a job. Last week he was to fill out an on-line application for a local fast-food restaurant that a friend owns. I asked Benjamin if he wanted me to help him with the application. He said, no, that he would wait for Dad. I told him I would be glad to help him. His response?'No, Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-31154437182355136832017-04-01T19:28:00.001-05:002017-04-01T19:28:19.440-05:00Brown Thumb Last spring I read that it was possible to grow tulip and daffodil bulbs in a container. We really don't have a place here to plants bulbs, so this was a great idea as I love these spring flowers. But. This. They looked so promising a few weeks ago. But today? This. Practically dead. My brown thumb strikes again. But I'm ever hopeful. Today I plantedKelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-31341109252472496922017-03-18T15:59:00.001-05:002017-03-18T16:00:51.383-05:00Sewing ProjectsLast week I made aprons for a friend. Her daughter wants to make mommy and daughter cooking videos where they are dressed as Belle in the beginning of Beauty and the Beast. I was concerned that the mom's apron was too big and the daughter's was too small, but my friend was very happy with the end results. When my friend gave them to her daughter, the little girl ran to get a book like Belle has Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-68735672104494076882017-03-08T17:50:00.002-06:002017-03-08T17:51:13.168-06:00Oh, How She Loves Us....NOT!The other day I was telling Melissa about a new TLC tv show. It's called "Meet the Putmans". It's about a family that has decided to life a little differently than the rest of us. They have four adult children whom all are married with children. And they all live together. As in live together in one house.
One house...two bathrooms....only one washer and dryer....for 25 people. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-56873972013848185092017-03-03T20:13:00.001-06:002017-03-03T20:15:14.985-06:00Another Benjamin Comment Oh, that Benjamin. He does make me laugh. Last Tuesday Benjamin went to the dentist and did not get the best report on his gums. In order to help his gums they gave him an antibiotic that he gargles with for two weeks. This afternoon I asked him how it tasted. His answer?"I feel like I'm chocking on acid." Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-88832292663246212882017-02-28T20:20:00.000-06:002017-03-03T20:04:28.792-06:00No Longer a TeenagerWe have made it through the teenage years with our first. This is the first birthday I was able to spend with him in two years. Last year he was at school finishing up his second quarter of college. The year before that, I was gone with Benjamin on an 8th grade trip to New Orleans. He had a good day, I think.
First off - he's on spring break, so he gets to Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-50634433495453566902017-02-23T20:14:00.001-06:002017-02-23T20:16:22.160-06:00Retirement Today I went to a college friend's retirement ceremony from the Air Force. What a beautiful ceremony! Sort of made me wish Drew had chosen to do a ceremony....well, almost. Maybe the next time he retires, we will. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-41980510475777201512017-02-20T19:07:00.001-06:002017-02-20T19:07:24.981-06:00A Total Klutz If you are ever in doubt about my gracefulness, this should put an end to any speculation;The bruise above my ankle is where I forgot to avoid the open dishwasher - and those corners are sharp!!The bruise on my foot is from running into and tripping over something in the dark last night in my bedroom. Thought I had broken my foot it hurt so much! Almost slept with an ice pack on my foot. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-41884363563336193972017-02-17T14:27:00.001-06:002017-02-17T14:27:50.175-06:00Tax Time It's tax time!! My parents are in town so their favorite son-in-law and accountant can complete this yearly requirement. The best part? Shopping and Scrabble time with my mom. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-84443200384796679362017-02-13T18:47:00.001-06:002017-02-13T18:47:37.157-06:00New ThingsWhen I buy a car, they ought to kiss my feet and say 'thank you' instead of shaking my hand and saying 'congratulations'. But still. I do like my new car. No more mini-van. Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-67600758702221917092017-02-11T08:33:00.001-06:002017-02-11T08:33:18.747-06:00Night to ShineLast night our church hosted a Night to Shine which is a prom sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. It was a lot of fun!!My new friend is named Mark. He really wasn't into the dancing or the picture taking, but the food?? That he loved! Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-33390001361924892892017-02-09T17:22:00.001-06:002017-02-09T17:29:34.084-06:00God' Grace ShinesWell. Once again, God's Grace has shown on Benjamin. Or else he's the luckiest boy around.
Lose a wallet? No problem. He'll get it returned - with ALL the money still in it. This has happened multiple times.
Lost a phone? No problem. Even after being lost outside with the rain for two weeks, it'll be returned to Ben - and THE PHONE STILL WORKS!
Make a dent in yourKelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-22094381425303482342017-02-07T16:06:00.002-06:002017-02-07T16:06:57.990-06:00Hot and Cold It's hot outside. High over 80 today....my daffodils and tulip bulbs all think its spring. They are all sprouting up. And it's just early February.
That's the hot.
Then there's the cold.
Or whatever it is. Melissa stayed home today feeling ill....slight fever, sore throat... And then Drew came home early with a slight fever, sore throat... I even had toKelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-70842378218862291972017-02-05T16:19:00.000-06:002017-02-05T16:19:08.458-06:00Update on the GirlzI guess I'll do an update on Melissa as well.... She has just over three months before high school graduation. This semester she has another easy schedule. She's still taking a class at the local vo-tech school, then instead of the English class at the high school she had last semester, this time she has a typing class. Then she works the rest of the day at the middleKelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4126581803369932056.post-22114301349582764162017-02-04T16:04:00.000-06:002017-02-04T16:04:28.525-06:00Update on the BoyzSince I have a few minutes free on this dreary Saturday afternoon, I'll give that update that I thought about on Thursday....
William....he's still loving college. I saw him a few weeks ago when I was at my parents. I called and invited him over to watch one of the football playoff games - which he wasn't really interested in watching...but he did like the idea of me doing his Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.com0