All about US: Day 13

SOMEONE WHO HAS IMPACTED YOUR LIFE

Lila: I honestly try to let myself be impressed by someone every day. A few people that stand out: Mrs. Eastman, 6th grade teacher because she was fun and patient, therefore I wanted to and did learn from her. (in H.S. Mr. Collins and my Family teacher also showed encouragement towards me). My mom because no matter how many children she had or resposibilities outside our home, serving church and community, she always had time for me. Also, my mom taught me the value of "it's WHAT is right, not WHO". She always bears testimony of a devoted follower of Christ in everything she does, and doesn't even realize it. She is such an example to me... I had an instructor in my Nashville hair school that I loved (and currently blanking on her name. frown), she saw my potential and encouraged it. The common thread I see is people who took time to love and encourage me. That sounds like wonderful people to me. There are thousands of others but those are some big ones.

Mike: (tba)

BOO! Did I scare you? he he he

So, Sunday I stayed home from church with the kids for their virus (told about in another post). I decided I would 'work' on Sunday but setting up for Halloween for the first time in like 2-3 years. The kids were very interested at first...

... Until I pushed the button to make Frankenstein sing his song, "Boo! Did I scare you?!", he asks. Well, yes, yes you did scare these precious babies and they didn't recover for quite awhile. Evan took DAYS. Tuesday night was he able to finally touch the animated decor (skeleton yells: "get me out of here" while banging around in the cage" I will include video at a later date.). I just love that CG is the more adventurous one out front, usually unfazed, is soooo sad but that Evan her big brother protector is Cowering well behind her. :D It really made me laugh. Eventually as I said, they have now been convinced that they are just toys. Within the day, while Evan still cowered, Cora started dancing to the music and chants. lol (video for that later too).

It is only a coincidence that Cora Grace is wearing Evan's old Skeleton PJ's. She's been wearing them since the summer and just happened to be wearing them that day. Still sad but so cute and appropriately dressed, impressive.

Lastly, my friend Lindsey had craft night a week or two ago (sad memory) to make tulle wreaths. I started a different brown and orange one but went back for more supplies and right colors to make my intended Halloween one. This is how it turned out. I'd prefer it was all black and I'd prefer Meghan made mine with her embroidery hoop cause hers looked AMAZING!!! Still, my spooky skeleton does add a little right? :)

**I just finished making the kids costumes today and will work on posting the pictures (still editing them but Evan was still up at 1130pm tonight! I don't know what his deal is. Maybe a growth spurt for his 3rd birthday on Friday? Whatever it is, is annoying. Momma needs her me time kid... :) he he he). I'm excited to show you and impressed I started and finished them in so short of time. So, look forward to that.

All about US: Day 12

SOMETHING YOU ARE PARTICULAR ABOUT

Lila: Taking care of my children. I don't really want anyone else to take care of them, especially as their mother, I know their ins and outs. I am also particular about my 'organized chaos'. Like any self respecting hoarder, I don't like it when my husband tries to clean my mess. I can't think of anything else. I may have strained a brain muscle coming up with those two answers. (i'm so funny).

Mike: (tba)

All about US: Day 11

FAVORITE BAND OR ARTIST

Lila: I always have trouble pin pointing this type of question. I do love music, don't get me wrong but I only care who the artist is to give them proper credit. I have only recently started paying attention to current artists so I can say honestly, I really like Adele. I'm sure many people are sick of her because they have listened to her songs since she first came out but I only started hearing her music a month or so ago (been busy and when in the car, with or without kids, i'm usually still listening to Laurie Berkner Band. he he he). In general I am a folk rock kinda girl but Adele is, to me a cross between R&B/pop. I've also, begrudgingly enjoyed some Katy Perry songs.

Mike: (tba)

All about US: Day 10

PHOTO NOW AND THEN

Lila: I don't have a now. I'll attempt to shower tomorrow and take one I'm not embarrased by. :)

1984-4th grade mullet. Thank you Mom. It's ok, I "girly'd" it up with this gray floral gunnie sack ruffled dress. lol. :)

1987 - 7th grade Sewing Class. My first sewn object: An Ice Cream Cone Pillow. The other choice I remember were sunglasses. I was very happy with my Pillow and kept it for many years. r.i.p. ice cream cone pillow (and giant bangs). also, do please click this pic to see my bangs larger. ha ha ha.

1992 Senior Prom. I think I look older than I am now in this picture sort of. lol. My sister in law Lisa let me borrow her 'jewels'. Sad personal note about this picture (besides the fact that after being turned down by my crush to go to prom with me so I had to ask a friend from church to please come with me, all so I could experience the iconic "PROM" - great friend but prom was OVERRATED!..) it's showing the ring I ALWAYS wore that my mom gave me. Fondly refered to as "the L5 ring because of the Greek key design (< not my ring but shows the design). I don't know if I can go all into it now but I lost the ring a year or so after this and was devistated. I will blog about it seperately one day.

Mike: (tba)

All about US: Day 9

SOMETHING THAT MAKES MY LIFE EASIER

Lila: Two words; MY HUSBAND. Michael is a wonderful husband and terrific daddy. No, he doesn't always do things my way (darn it!) but that's what makes him so helpful! lol. He is orderly and clean. He tries hard to anticipate mine and the kids needs, even though he has a full plate already. Thank you Michael for being so helpful and making our family life better.

Mike: internet. online banking.

All about US: Day 8

SOMETHING THAT YOU HATE

Lila: Bad lanuage, Scary Movies, People smoking around me, that I procrastinate too much, I have a mental block on organization skills, my bad memory, showering, doing my hair, Shopping for CLOTHES!! grrrrr....

Mike: hot weather, tomatoes, talking when i first get up, getting up early.