Thursday, August 28, 2014

#ProjectThankful14 ... volunteers, t-shirts & National Dog Day!!!

 
“Every once in a while God allows you to stub your toe as a kind reminder to be grateful for the miraculous body attached to it.”
Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year
 
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08.21.14 Red Scarf makes me happy
 
 
Sometimes its the small things in a day that makes you happy
... & how can a red scarf not make anyone happy?...
This was given to me as a Christmas gift by a sweet friend.
We actually saw it when we were in a store headed to Women of Faith.
I had no idea she snuck back in & got it for me & kept it for a few months to give to me at Christmas... that's just precious right there...
So when I wear it, I think of the kindness & thoughtfulness of friends.
 
 
08.22.14 Cold Brew Coffee
 
 
I've been seeing a lot of blogs talking about cold brewing coffee for iced coffee.
I was excited to try it so Friday night, I got it all together, did what the YouTube video told me do & let it set.
Verdict?  It was alright - nothing amazing.
To me - not worth all the hassle... maybe if I was a REAL coffee freak, I may be able to tell the difference
... but I'm glad I tried it... & glad I have some extra mason jars now.
 
 
08.23.14 Cancer Sucks!
 
 
I have seen this shirt on many a race & every time it goes by me (because everyone goes by me) I say I want one
... well, we went to the fair on Saturday & there they were
... & my hubs got me one!
I want to wear it every day to talk about how I feel exactly about cancer.
 
 
 
08.24.14 Volunteer
 
 
I talked about this in Monday's post
... still am so thrilled I did this...
Its been something amazing to see all the posts on Facebook in the Ironman Louisville page & blog posts people have written specifically for the volunteers from the race.
The appreciation is amazing.
I totally can't wait to do it next year!
I'll be a little tired - its following the day after I shoot a wedding, but I'll still be there!
 
 
08.25.14 First day doing P90X
 
 
So many people have scared me about doing this program.
I had bought it from a church friend a LONG time ago - even forgot I had it.
Ran across it & thought, why not? ... I decided I'm doing the "Lean" program which is more focused on calorie burn, more then the bulking up.
Let's get the calorie burn first & then after 3 months, I can always go back & bulk up
... & yes, it has some moves that COULD hurt my shoulder, but I've been doing this thing called exercise for so long, I know moves to substitute.
I'm excited to see how this works for me.
 
 
 
08.26.14 National Dog Day
 
 
Every day is National Dog day in my house.
Look at Zoe - she kept running from me & I wasn't about to have a blank square in the pic... & Harvey was wondering if he was in trouble getting his picture taken.
How we love our babies.
 
... side note... please keep prayers going for Sydney - she's starting to not eat & just looking tired.  I don't even want to think about what lies next - I want to focus on the amazing fighter she is.
 
 
08.27.14 Yarn back in my hands
 
 
I miss knitting so much... I actually grieve holding knitting needles.
Stupid bicep tendonitis.
So when a friend of mine started sharing adorable hats & things she's made with a knitting loom, I had to give it a try.  Equipped with a 40% off coupon, I headed to Hobby Lobby - picked up a clearance skein of yarn & let me tell you... last night, I already got about 6 inches of a hat done. & it didn't hurt!!!!!!!!!!!
I can do most of it left handed, not hurting my bicep tendon!
THANK YOU JESUS!
If you need me, I'm going to be on YouTube or sites that show me all the things I can make with these babies...
 
(I'll post a pic of my first hat from this when I finish)
 
 
What are you thankful for this week?



6 comments:

  1. I'm glad that you may have found a solution to your knitting dilemma.

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  2. that scarf is so pretty! :)

    and this was the first year i heard about national dog day! never knew it existed! :) i agree that every day is national dog day! ha!!

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  3. Loved the red scarf, and the wall with all the crosses on it!!!!!

    I'm thankful I can start new every morning...


    Hugs!

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  4. Absolutely love that quote!! It is a great reminder! Without sounding terrible - i'm really thankful for this 3-day weekend!!

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  5. Saying lots of prayers for Sydney. Love your red scarf, I can't wait to break mine out again!!

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  6. The hats I'm selling on Etsy are made with those looms. I love them. I've made a couple baby hats with them smallest one recently.

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