Thursday, YAY!

One of my favorite reasons for Thursday, is because it is Bible study day....  that, AND Campbell has gymnastics!  So this morning, I headed off to Bible study hoping and praying that there would be a post from Campbell's mom after her regular Thursday lesson.

Sure enough, she did not disappoint!  The stories about the funny things Campbell does in preparation for gymnastics, along with the sight of her in her leotard, are plenty to keep me in stitches for the whole week.  I have got to go and experience the whole deal to see how it really goes down.  But her mother's commentary about everything from getting up on Thursday mornings to the 3-way swing and why boys don't want any part of it is a hoot!

What a little punkin she is....  I hope they have enough room in their house for her trophy and medal cabinets!

Just a Regular Day

Yesterday was a day I had been really looking forward to.....  because it was time to start the new Bible study!  And it was so great!  Do you know Beth Moore?  She is the queen of Biblical studies.  My little Thursday morning group is repeating a study we did about 3 years ago, and after watching the first DVD presentation yesterday, it is like I have never seen it before.  Good gosh, I am losing it.  No doubt, every other part of it will be equally as new to me.

Then I ended up running errands all day.  I don't know how I can fill up a day with basically doing nothing, but I am capable.  Washed my car, but before I did, I put some magic stuff on the grill and windshield to remove the bugs, then I filled it with gas, ran to the grocery store, did some laundry, steamed some of it, watered the plants, decided they needed some Miracle Gro, gave them that, went to the post office, went to the eye doctor, made some phone calls and plans for a wedding shower soon to be held at my house -- then I fixed supper and took a shower before settling in for my evening computer time.  I'm really not even tired.  It's just almost time for bed. 

Oh, and another thing I did was go on a golf ball hunt.  This is an almost nightly ritual that we have started.  We take the razor and go down in the pasture behind the house, looking for golf balls.  Don't ask me why.  We don't golf.  We just enjoy the hunt for the stray golf balls.  Oh, the excitement of a small town!

Which reminds me.... a couple of days ago, there was a small airplane crash out at the airport.  The airplane was piled up, not damaged too badly, at the end of the runway.  Call me crazy, but I wanted to know more about it.  I have been watching the newspaper, and so far, there has been not one word about it.  Really?  Did I say it's a small town?  I mean really small.  This kind of stuff doesn't happen that people don't know what is going on.  Apparently, everyone knows but me.

Whew!  Now I am in my bed, counting the days to the time change, watching a bigtime Division II football game on tv, waiting for the 10:00 pm local news.  I simply had to share with you the details of my busy day.  Hope I didn't scare you away forever.

Campbell's Mom

Still shopping today....  finding all kinds of cool things as I surf around.  Campbell brought her mom and uncle to town this week for a short visit.  While they were here, Campbell's mom showed me the sweetest iPhone covers.  They were all so cute, I couldn't decide on one.  Old Lily would have ordered two or three.  New Lily decided she didn't need a new iPhone case.  Little victory.

While at that webstore, I found several other organizational products that might be necessary.  I have always had this fascination with being organized.  It is my fantasy.  On the See Jane Work site, I found a number of items that New Lily might need.  Like this Habit Former set of Life Organization cards.....  Who doesn't want to have good organization habits?  Those cards are going to help me do and delegate my way to a less stressful life!

And another favorite item....  the Mom Agenda.

Nothing beats having all the important information you need in one place.  Whether it is health insurance information, immunization info or schedules and calendars -- a Mom Agenda is a slick way to keep everything you need to know within reach. 

And I know I tend to be a "yes" man when it comes to commenting on things here on the blog, but I did find something ridiculous in the store.

Seriously?  A hard-bound Webster's Thesaurus with 686 pages?  For $180?  And my alternative is to use my computer or the internet for free and not to store a gigantic book?  Hmmmm.................. 

Premium Sites

I just don't live in the right area of the country to have access to the best shopping areas.   Therefore, I try to find as many great things as I can on the internets.
This week, Temple St. Clair partnered with Target to release some really great jewelry pieces.  You really should check them all out.  It surprised me with its depth and variety.  I was expecting about 5-6 pieces and was pleasantly surprised with many more than that.

While you get your microscopes out to zoom in on these pictures, I will go ahead and post a couple of pairs of earrings....

I am sure I don't have to remind you that you are reading a rookie's blog.  I don't know how to fix every little thing like pictures that are too small, but when you blow them up, they get all blurry.  Just remember, I fly by the seat of my pants at all times.

Then there was this really cool site, carrying lots of different brands for moms, kids, and babies.... it's called Zulily.  (I wonder what attracted me to it.)

Gosh, they have some cute things!  Good thing I can show some restraint.  Look at me!  All restraintful and everything!  An unbelievable exhibition of self control.  Right here.  For a minute, anyway.

Don't worry...... I'll keep looking!  I know the list is neverending.  Ta-ta!