Random Details

Wow! Has it really been that long since I posted? Well, what can I say? I guess I've just been doing life rather than writing about it. As I sit here now, I'm thinking about the wall paper in the kitchen that needs to be taken down, the bills that need to be paid, and the groceries that need to be bought. But I felt the need to post, so here's some stuff going on in our lives in random order.

• Ed's brother was killed by a gunshot wound late February. Still waiting to hear details. Went to Pennsylvania for the funeral last week. Sad and tragic. Pray for his family: his wife, Diane, and his 3 daughters, Amanda, Diana, and Kelley. Pray for Ed and his sister Gail, as well.
• We're redoing the kitchen. Ed is installing granite TILE counter tops. So far, it looks pretty good. We're taking down the wall paper, and hopefully can start painting this weekend.
• We're renting our house out for Spring break/Masters Golf Tournament week in April. We plan to visit Gatlinburg and probably Dollywood.
• I began Weight Watchers on-line about 7 or 8 weeks ago. I was doing well, lost 18 lbs, but when Ed's brother died, things changed around here, so my weight loss has kind of stalled. Hopefully I can get back on track.
• We got 5 inches of snow last month. A really big deal for this part of SC!

Well, that's about all the random I can handle right now. I hope to post some pictures soon of the snowfall and the kitchen renovations. I'll be back soon!

Catching Up

Wow! Life has been busy. I was so tired last night and actually went to bed by 9:30. I slept sooooooo good!

I realized this morning that I've been behind in posting my Project 365 photos. So I have decided that this might be the norm rather than the exception. From now on I will only post Project 365 Layouts, and you can find them HERE on my newest blog. I will continue to update on family stuff and post various photos here, but for a long time, I've been wanting to start a blog about scrapbooking. I think it will work out better that way.

This week has found us doing the usual stuff. I cleaned house on Monday, went to Bible study on Tuesday, did the therapy rounds on Wednesday, and worked on my blog Thursday. Thankfully, baseball season is about to start up. Although it's a busy time of year, it gets me out of my rut, and I LOVE IT! Hopefully, Jonathan and Matthew will have good coaches and be on good teams. Matthew will begin his third year of T-ball, and Jonathan will play his second year on the little league majors. Should be exciting!

Below are some 365 photos I took that shows other stuff we've been up to this week. Every night, Matthew and I read together. Here he's reading a book for a test. Sometimes we read for fun, and most nights we read a Bible story (also fun). And that's Ed helping Jonathan work on his science project. It's about static electricity...so cool!

Hope you all have a great weekend...and don't forget to check out my other blog!

25 Random Things

1. I'm making baked spaghetti tonight for dinner, with garlic bread of course.
2. I do not care who is going to the Super Bowl this year!
3. I cannot stand to see dogs whose owners let them run loose near a major highway! It's insane!
4. I also cannot stand to see dogs tied to trees. Why have a dog then?
5. I've been trying to eat more healthy lately.
6. I decided not to do my Project 365 posts on a separate blog. After all...it's still all about the life of the Ketuskys.
7. I'm wondering if my friend, Kim, found a new job yet.
8. I'm so looking forward to finding out who the top 12 will be on American Idol.
9. I can't believe the Bachelor kept Megan on for another week when her witchiness is staring him right in the face!
10. I am a channel flipper. I can not stand to sit through boring commercials!
11. I could really go for some Zaxby's chicken strips, but I will not leave my house today
12. I have not given a thought to Valentine's Day. Better get some creative wheels turning!
13. I just finished eating a "Sesame Chicken" Lean Cuisine. So tasty!
14. I am NOT a morning person! I'm not grumpy....but I don't like a lot of noise waking me up!
15. I know today is a special day in our country's history...but why must the Inaugeration be on EVERY stinking channel?
16. It's been days since I've played with Matthew's Webkinz online.
17. I have started reading Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook. I just have to see how it's different from the movie...which I just LOVE by the way (Note to self: Get the DVD.)
18. I do not have a My Space or Facebook account...nor do I want one.
19. I want to download a new ringtone to my phone...I'm thinking Mandisa or Toby Mac.
20. I love my husband....I mean...I REALLY love him a lot!
21. I am currently taking a break from laundry and organizing my scrapbook room.
22. I would love to take a nap today!
23. I am looking forward to scrapbooking with the girls Friday night!
24. I call my mother and grandmother on the phone at least every other day.
25. I hope to one day in the not-so-distant future get a new 50 mm (f1.8 or f1.4) lens for my Canon.