Happy Homemaker Monday 1/31/22

 Backing up a bit to last Friday and the weekend....the runner girls and I went on to TN even after multiple texts back and forth about impending bad weather and IF the race was going to happen or not. Both my girlies needed to get out of town so off we went, if the race happens it happens...if not..?..well at the very least they'll get away, and I'll able to join them. We stayed at a Best Western at Strawberry Plains [where the race was to be at], ordered in Pizza and just chilled. OMG it did feel good to be away. The race stalled making decisions, only because they needed approval from local police and fire dept heads. We got up early on Saturday morning and yet another message about possibly later start time. OK fine. Then the dreaded final email & FB post msg the race wasn't going to happen...TN had some icy roads then snow on top where the course was supposed to take place. As a race director my- self, I do understand the difficult decision to call off/cancel a race event. All the months of planning, getting sponsors, organizing volunteers, setting up a course, etc, etc, etc It's a LOT! And though it was disappointing, it was the right decision, as always Safety First! We got around and went to Apple Barn to eat breakfast then headed home...Oh Well there's always next year!

Now let's link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday ! 

The Weather...

It was sooo nice out today!

What I'm reading...

Been busy getting back into my walk/run training, several 5K's coming up and a surprise longer distance......

TV Shows this week...

    Not sure...anything on Bravo for sure then if any on regular channels.  

Menu Plan...

    Last week menu= Monday is Meatless so fixing Mushroom Stroganoff w/rice,

                                      Tilapia Fish,

                                      Ham & Scallop potatoes,

                                      Quiche,

                                      Stuffed Pasta Shells, fixing This Week

                                      Meatloaf, fixing This Week

                                      Leftover [yesterday] Chicken Breast,

                                      Soup Beans, Meatless Monday Meal

                                      SantaFe Chicken Quesadilla, fixing This Week

                                      Pork Loin, fixing This Week

                                      Egg Rolls & Teriyaki noodles, fixing This Week  As you can see Many things are carried over from last week. When I meal plan, I normally try and do 2 weeks at a time. And most days there's leftovers since it's just the two of us.

Goal/To Do List...

    Sort out blankets for donation to my vet..

    Hiking Tuesday with group

    Walk/Run 10 miles min this week

    Buy garage refrigerator, [stupid condenser went out of the freezer compartment]

    Laundry

Around The House...

    Worst area is my office! Geesh gotta get it sorted out and organized. The rest is in good shape.

Project this Week...

    Said Office ☝

Todays Motivation...

    Beautiful Sunshine!! Though we are being warned about severe bad weather by the weekend

From the camera....

      Just a couple from the Tn trip....yes it snowed!

On my prayer list.....

    I can't believe I'm saying this, but the Ex-Mr girlfriend passed away after a long-extended illness. I hold her children and grands in my prayers...

Bible verse, Devotional....

    

That's all for today, it's late but I did manage to get this post D.O.N.E!

 Hugs, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes

#getup

   #getout

      #getactive

Dear Papaw.....

 

Dear Papaw,

        Remember Always, I Love you More than you know...

        You've been gone from us in body for a year...

        Know that you're in our Thoughts, Heart, and Prayers...

        We ALL miss you...

        I still have your phone number in my contacts...

        It took forever to get your Stone in place, but the Kid did a good job...

        Your family hasn't been to visit yet, and of course they're welcome anytime, I still hear from a couple of your sisters every now and then...

        I visit your resting place, and plant a penny when to go...

         I paid all the medical bills and assisted the Kid with all your funeral & burial stuff...[hope you don't mind but your here in Ky in a new family plot]

        I have mementoes of yours stored with Honor along with my Dad's service flag... 

        Your grand-daughter & grand-SIL decided they wanted the house, so for now they're splitting time between town and the country...

        There hasn't been a holiday with any of the kids since you left... (prayers that will change in 2022)

        A huge disappointment at Thanksgiving...'K' caught Covid, the Kid wanted to postpone another week, but I didn't so MR and I went out for dinner just us,

    I donated a turkey...the Kid cooked the turkey...we weren't invited...[had a HUGE come to Jesus convo with myself - it is what it is]

    At Christmas 'K' and the kid was sick and 'B' worked! I cooked a Big meal, divvied out proportions delivered to all and called it another eff'd up holiday.

    I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you've done for me throughout the years, I wish I had been a better 'daughter'. 

    I sold the Indy house, [yes I guess I'm the worst Aunt ever, and that's OK]

    MR put me through Hell and back with so many surgeries, ER runs, and AirEvac runs...medical debt is un-real...sadly I have a widow plan...I want to be prepared.

    Please know I'm doing the best I can, let Mom know I DID in fact make something of myself, I'm Proud of who I've become, and I do have an Amazing husband. 

    Let Dad know he helped raise two great kids, and I truly miss him every time I plant a garden, or work on a project. Let him know I still plant his favorite flower, Marigolds, every single year somewhere, and feel him watching over me... 

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 God our Father, your power brings us to birth, your providence guides our lives, and by Your command, we return to dust. Lord, those who die still live in Your presence, their lives change but do not end. I pray in hope for my family, relatives and friends, and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ, who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and ever.

Amen.

 With all My Heart, your 'daughter'

            Ruby Lynn

Age is but a number....

 No, it's not my birthday...

I really need to start working at going to bed earlier so that I can be an earlier riser... I want to 'TRY' [remember this was my 2022 word for the year] and start back again with my #5amcrew though I will just be walking I need to start building up...February I'm coming after ya! 

***Let's catch up***

Tuesday...
One thing that is truly Rude first thing of a morning is Dental Appointments...why I scheduled a 8am appointment is beyond me...I was awake enough to get there, but my mouth wasn't fully awake for him to push a partial plate into my mouth...

several adjustments later I left and will try it out for a few days, it fits tight [guessing it should be so it don't fall out] but there's still an area where it's rubbing on a bone in my jaw line. I'll give it a week more and trying to wear as much as I can stand, I don't feel self-conscious without all my teeth, but seem to be conscious of the fact when my partial is in..my speech seems different now, like I have a lisp or something...

Managed to get several things accomplished around the house and managed a few emails for Ambassadorship/Influencer approval...🤞...

Today Wednesday...

Hair appointment today getting a winter trim and color...

 Age IS but a number, I refuse to act my age so Not planning on looking it either ! 

Worked on a few things around the house, worked on some office items, and have most of the tax prep complete...

waiting on W2's...1099's...and final medical stuff.

In-Person Bible Study is on hold due to Covid like most churches in the area, I watch online because Dr Briscoe is amazing! If you want to watch here's the link... First Baptist-2nd and Walnut  

The Kid texted me the silliest question about this weekend coming up. She's not only competing at the  Strawberry Plains Half Marathon; she's also been asked to be the 3hr pacer! Now I KNOW she does a half marathon in less than 3 hours but what a great opportunity for her and this will help her with her pace needed for the 50K she's training for...back to the question, LOL, yeah, she wanted to know if I'd be interested in going Friday and spend the night somewhere instead of going ''way-to-early:AM'' Saturday morning...😏Ummm Yes Please! It's just overnight but hey runner trip just the same! 

The MR has Zoom meeting and needs my computer, so off to fix dinner then relax for a bit...

                                                                                                           

Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

#getup

     #getout

          #getactive

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-24-2022

 The last Monday of a brand-new year...linking up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom .

I can't believe how fast the month has gone by, especially while in Florida ! What an amazing time I had...and a much-needed break from 2020.1 and though I took the ENTIRE week off of social media (man that felt weird) I did take lots of photos and have all of them posted here.... along with several from my fellow hiking group friends. Oh, and I did check a couple properties around the area...😉...can we afford it?? Won't know until we consult with our financial guy 🤞.

Today is the oldest G'daughter's 28th birthday! 

 I don't see her as much as I would like because...

                                                                           well just because😞 

Let's get to goings on for the Week... 

The Weather...

 Gotta Love Ky weather...

What I'm reading...

 I Love JD Robb books, and even if I'm in the middle of another book and one of hers gets released, I'll break away and read hers first. 

TV Shows this week...

    I have lots DVR'd due to MR watching football games so may catch up with them

Menu Plan...

    Monday is Meatless so fixing Mushroom Stroganoff w/rice, and for the rest of the week in no particular order Tilapia Fish, Ham & Scallop potatoes, Quiche, Stuffed Pasta Shells, Meatloaf, Leftover [yesterday] Chicken Breast, Soup Beans, SanteFe Chicken Quesadilla, Pork Loin, Egg Rolls & Teriyaki noodles, [menu will carry over to weekend and next week]

Goal/To Do List...

    Blog 2X more this week.

    Walk 10-12 miles for Frosty Feet Winter Challenge

    Email Frosty Feet Team

    Meal Plan  Complete

    Dentist appointment tomorrow

    Hair Appointment Wednesday

    Email 2 Ambassador applications 

    Call County Judge Exec...Bourbon Chase planning and Ideas needs to begin soon!

Around The House...

    House isn't too bad, will do all the Basic Daily Household stuff - make bed - dishes - sweep - 

Project this Week...

    Sort out 'old' blankets and take to vet,

    Laundry, I retrieved my suitcase from Linda a fellow hiker, it toured Florida while Linda went on to visit other friends. Margaret and I flew back home, I only carried a backpack because I didn't want to hassle with checking a bag or a carryon. 

    

Todays Motivation...

    

Favorite blog post last week (mine or other)....

    Val [not her real name] I look forward to seeing the finish product....(I'll stop here you should check her out)

Blog hopping (newly discovered blog)....
    One Hundred Dollars a Month

Looking forward to this week....
    Outdoor/Indoor Project Planning....

From the camera....

    Just me...

On my prayer list.....

    Our Nation...

Bible verse, Devotional....

    

Til Later!

  Hug's, Kisses, Be Safe Wishes!

        #getup

          #getout

              #getactive

Happy Homemaker Monday - 01/03/2022

 WOWZERS!!! The first Monday of a brand-new year...linking up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom . But let's recap yesterday.

The postponed [due to predicted storms] Frozen Rails 5K10K happened in Midway. Even with the day delay and colder temps we still had a great turnout between the adults and the kiddos,

 

                                      even had a few ❄flurries❄ before everyone finished. 

Let's get on with Homemaker Monday shall we...?

The Weather...

Cold temps in the forecast...getting extra warm blankets out for the Mr and cats😏

What I'm reading...

     Still reading Heather Graham 'If Looks Could Kill' though I did receive book 2 & 3[final] of Kay Hooper's 'Bishop Files series' decisions, decisions!!

TV Shows this week...

     Luckily lots of new programming starts up this week so will be watching all my regulars then setting up DVR options for next week [more on that later]

Menu Plan...

     Started  today so any meal on Monday's will not have meat, this morning we had fried potatoes, biscuits, & eggs, lunch was cheese quesadilla, dinner will be veggie soup and leftover cheese quesadilla.

     The rest of the week I have grilled chicken breast, pork loin chops, tilapia fish, pizza, with leftovers from every meal to eat at lunch times or next night dinner.

Goal/To Do List...

     Budget,

     Set-up sinking funds plan,

     Start packing for hiking trip to Florida [leaving on Sunday...[I.Can't.Wait.]

     Send Ambassador/Collaboration/Influencer emails 🤞

     Set up Frosty Feet Challenge Team email-send encouragement email this week

     Hike tomorrow

Around The House...

     Laundry

     Basic household duties

Project this Week...

     None this week see above goal/to do list packing for Florida...[WoooHooo]

Todays Motivation...

     Started Frosty Feet Challenge and have already logged in 6.5 miles and will get another 2 miles later tonight.

From the Camera....

 How cute is this bench I found at the race in Midway yesterday...

On my Prayer list.....

     My friends and family always, 

Bible verse, Devotional...

     You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.       2 Corinthians 9:11 [NIV]

 Hug's, Kisses, Run Safe Wishes!!

I Love a Challenge....

Started the New Year having breakfast with the Mr...it's been a blessing to have him still. Last year was quite the medical challenge for him, and a mental/physical/emotional challenge for me. I have 2 reminder quotes I say to him. The first is when he starts getting 'antsy' and I think he's about to do something really physically stupid is ''I did agree to the for Sickness & in Health'' but I did not sign up for Stupid! The second ''go ahead and do whatever you want...your insurance is paid; I have my widow/single plan ready''.

In 2022 I'm challenging myself to be better at this Blog thing. So post #2 of 2022 = Go Me!

I went for my first walk of the new year yesterday 2.2 miles for the #FrostyFeetWinterChallenge that my timing group partner is putting on...Timing group?? Partner?? you ask? Yep, I'm continuing doing race photography with Bob Baney/RaceRise and am listed on race bibs...How Cool Am I??

#meatlessMonday starts Jan 3rd, menus for Mondays already planned out. Meals like loaded baked potato, veggie soup, chili made with Morning Star Crumbles, tomato soup & grilled cheese, broccoli cheddar soup [xtra broccoli of course], veggie pizza, huge mixed salad, Morning Star veggie burgers, mushroom stroganoff, beans & rice, side salad nite, baked cauliflower, veggie potpie, there's so many options.., you just need to look and get creative!

My 'race' challenges are many...my main goal is to get back to at the very least a 16ppm walking, then work toward a walk/run high 14ppm/low 15ppm. As I mentioned 2020.1 was a mental/physical/emotional challenge playing nurse wife. But I'm coming back! I've already signed up/paid for multiple race events, and though it may take all of 2022 I Will compete & complete all of them and get back to where I was before. I may be the last walk/run person, but know this, I will finish... #challengeaccepted 

#nospendchallenge this challenge for me pertains to limiting un-necessary trips to the grocery store, I have plenty stocked up for monthly meals and 'treats' and setting a cash budget of 125$ monthly for any necessity's aka milk, bread, eggs, fruit, veggies. You can find lots of no spend challenges on social medias choose whatever works for you. **this amount does not include the boys canned & dry food**

#sinkingfundschallenge I will be setting up 'envelopes' for my extras as well as indoor/outdoor projects I want to do this year, all in I think I need around 3500$--4000$ set aside, more on these later! 

#cleansinkchallenge challenge should actually say no dishes left in sink, this challenge will be difficult, the Mr does put some items in dishwasher, and as bad as I hate doing dishes you would think I would be better at making sure the dishwasher was loaded, I. Get. Lazy! Yep even Me, but hoping to have this become a habit. 

#nosnackingafter7pchallenge I made this one up...in order to 'loose' some of the Virus weight, I'm gonna try and not snack after 7pm. Sort of a fast[?] challenge? We'll see...I do Love a good snack before bedtime.

#hikingchallenge Ahhh this challenge is going to be my favorite! With the right bundling up I plan to hike as much as I can with my Tuesday Casey County Explorer's group, then hopefully get in some hike with the Thursday Sauntering (women's hiking & kayaking) group... and yep may just be adding kayaking to my adventures this year!

Tell me what's in store for all of you in 2022? Any challenges?

Do you have any goal miles planned? How about races? Tell me what you're training for?

Have you tried Meatless Mondays, does your family enjoy them?

 Hug's, Kisses, Run Safe Wishes!

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2022 Please Be Good To Me....

 

Anyone else doing a word for their Year?? No..?..Just Me..?..

Well, here's mine...

I will Try to.....

• be more healthy
• be better at saving $
• continue learning the word of Jesus our Lord and Savior
• be more active
• lose the Covid weight
• reach Goals with walk/running [striving for 16 walking PPM]
• complete challenges, [fitness, no spend, clean sink]
• get home projects done, [re-paint, re-do both bathrooms, new bedroom carpet]
• be a better Friend
• a better Wife
• a good role model
• be involved with my community
• comment more on others blog posts
• read 15 books this year
• limit senseless Social Media time
• be a better Ambassador/Influencer
• declutter from top to bottom
• get published in the paper
• to be in touch more with out of state family members 
• BLOG on a regular basis!

As I've said before this year has been my 2020.1--

     Early January my Stepdad aka Papaw passed away.

     Covid-19 still an issue, but things & life became manageable.

     I sold my Indiana house, was accused of selling out from under 'family' that was in it, [I have documents to prove otherwise].

     The Mr had 5 surgeries in 7 months-I almost lost him twice! Though he's better now there's a lifetime of rehab work for him to do.

      OMICRON virus is now rampant, but apparently symptoms are like when you have the Flu or a really bad cold??

     Thanksgiving was a bust..,trying to be nice/accommodating for the other In-Laws/Out-Laws I had planned to do my meal on the Sunday after. The Mr and I even ''donated'' our Turkeys we were gifted for volunteering! I was so upset about not having everyone here, I'll even admit to tears shed while in the shower....That's okay though, the Mr and I ended up going out for our own belated Thanksgiving meal.

     Christmas was planned for the 25th with dinner at 4pm....The Kid tested positive for Covid, and the G'kids well, 1 was still sick, and 1 [volunteered?] worked. I already had a 'come to Jesus' talk with myself and cooked everything I had planned, delivered food to the Kid and oldest G'Kid along with gifts, contacted other G'kid about what time she got off work so we could at the Very Least see her for a few minutes, we even decided to drive to her house. She didn't show up. 

     And so here it is - A NEW YEAR -

               I'm only going to have HIGH EXPECTIONS for ME!

                         So, 2022 BRING...IT...ON...!

 Hug's, Kisses. Be Safe Wishes!