first up is the winner of the jillibean soup "bean chase" prize. the random number generator picked lucky #133, which was:
I am with you...I have this graphing ruler I LOVE!! Also need a nice sharp pencil with it:)
Posted by: J. Kovach | August 14, 2009 at 02:58 PM
congrats! kimber has your info and will be contacting you to get your goodies too you. and thanks for playing along everyone. it was so much fun to hear what everyone consideres their "must have" supply or tool.
i've seen this idea on so many friend's blogs and thought it would be fun. just some things about today. monday, august 17th.
outside my window ... my birch trees that really need some more trimming, so that i can actually have a view of what's going on outside.
i am thinking ... about so many different things. i don't even know where to start. i have at least 27 things going through my head at any given moment.
i am thankful for ... my air conditioning. had the windows open last night, which did nothing to cool down the house. i woke up at 7:00am and the house was already 80 degrees. i am NOT thankful for the huge bill i got last month. but i'm thankful that i have the option of actually keeping cool in this heat.
from the kitchen ... comes nothing good anymore. with soccer and everything going on now, there just isn't time to get in there and cook good dinners anymore. we have a lot of "whatever you can find laying around" dinners. lol!
i am wearing ... green/blue/purple plaid capri jammie pants, white tank top, and a blue tshirt.
i am creating ... a huge mess in my studio, moving all my pattern paper and cardstock from my island to my ikea shelves. which now means the stuff on those shelves needs to be moved. it's a vicious cycle, this organizing stuff.
i am going ... somewhere huge in a week and a half ;)
i am reading ... scrapbook magazines. do those count as reading?
i am hoping ... that my back is going to be ok. went to grab a basket of toys for the little ones this morning, and felt something pull. when my back goes out, it goes out in a big way. lifting the kids up and down isn't helping either. lol!
i am hearing ... silence. big ones at school. little ones napping. hubby sleeping. just the hum of my laptop. love it.
around the house ... little piles everywhere. amazing how much "stuff" the girls can leave laying around this place. especially socks. i can probably find about 7 pairs of socks in random places on any given day.
one of my favorite things ... is late at night. when joe has left for work, and the girls are sleeping. and it's quiet and peacefull, and the house is clean. that is my time, when i can sit and watch whatever i want on tv.
a few plans for the rest of the week ... school for the girls, work for me and joe, 5 soccer pratices, 2 soccer games, 1 night of awana at the church for the girls, 2 umpiring games for joe, 2 doctors apppointments (me and alyssa), 2 eye appointments (me and joe), and a family bbq.
a picture to share ... a quick photo of my twilight-obsessed girl. i have more photos to go with this, and with all her twilight "stuff". but those will come later ;)
What a great picture of your daughter!! I love everything you shared! What a great blog post! Have fun on your vacation! I am guessing it is a vacation! LOL
Posted by: Suzanne | August 17, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Great photo :) And I can't wait to hear about the "Somewhere huge" :)
Posted by: Dani | August 17, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Ooooo! I like this picture border!!
Remember to breath. Big deep breath. I'm sending good thoughts your way!
Posted by: Sierra | August 17, 2009 at 01:24 PM
That's a fun little list there! Sorry about your back Laura, hope you feel better! I love quiet time around the house in the evening...it seriously keeps me grounded!
And I love that pic of Alyssa and the fun frame! Super cute!
Posted by: Carla | August 17, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Love this idea Laura - thanks for sharing with us....and I am with you on the quiet time...my time is in the morning before work while everyone else is still sleeping!
Posted by: Lynn | August 17, 2009 at 05:17 PM
very cute! I had to use this and make my own on my blog ;) thanks for sharing Laura!
Posted by: Charlene | August 17, 2009 at 05:50 PM
What a fun idea!
Cute pic - love the border! So where are you going - can you say can you say??
Posted by: Leslie | August 17, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Love the list...I can sorta see it as a LO! Love the pic of Alyssa in her Twilight shirt! CAN NOT wait to see what you do with that! Hope your back feels better. I know your pain. Can't wait to hear more on your trip! ;)
Posted by: Sara Rossi | August 17, 2009 at 06:20 PM
This is great! Now I know what you've been up to today since we haven't chatted *sniff sniff* - just kidding! Sounds like a great day! Missed ya though! :)
Posted by: Lynn Ghahary | August 17, 2009 at 06:23 PM
i am SO taking this idea from you...coming to my blog someday soon :)
love alyssa's shirt. do they make that in maternity?? LOL
Posted by: Krista | August 17, 2009 at 06:25 PM
What a great idea for a blog post ... too bad I already did a post today. I'll save for another day. Love the border around Alyssa's picture.
Posted by: Laura T. | August 18, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Laura
Great post love reading about your details.
Love Alyssa's shirt. She is growing up.
How are your project going?
Sandi N.
Posted by: Sandi N. | August 18, 2009 at 11:19 AM
I love this idea for a blog post. I just might have to blog lift if that is ok. Great pic! Your girls are adorable!
Posted by: Kim Rose | August 18, 2009 at 03:05 PM
Love this post, and love the border on the cute picture. --is the border something you can share with us? :)
Posted by: Amanda V. | August 19, 2009 at 04:31 PM
I LOVE that Twilight shirt!!!!
Posted by: Danielle | August 24, 2009 at 08:53 AM