This is my wonderfully crazy, giving, supportive, beautiful mother. This morning we had a great time over brunch at a little eclectic Greek restaurant called Stoney Knob. My kiddos were there as well as a very good friend and her daughter. The food was fantastic and as is usually the case when we get together, the laughter was plentiful! Here are pics of me and each of my babes.
Not the best photos, but they serve the purpose of documenting this special day! I especially love that I captured Taylor's forgotten shaving skills. His point of view, "no one at school cares what I look like so why should I". While I applaud the concept of not seeking the approval of others, I really do draw the line at being totally unkempt. lol!
The rest of the day was spent running errands, a convertible ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway with Keith and dinner with my friend, Karen. How about you guys? How was your weekend? Do anything fun? Please do tell.
On a scrappy note, I have completed 3 additional layouts...almost. *sigh* I wanted so desperately to participate in three on-line challenges. I worked hard Friday night on each of them but I just ran out of time. Although I didn't meet the challenge deadlines, I still plan to finish the layouts this week. The good news is I sacrificed scrapping time to be with my children. They were home Friday night and given the choice of scrapping memories or making memories...well, I think you all know how that one turns out.
Before I sign off, I want to share a 30-day wellness challenge I'm taking. I need to post it here as a way of being accountable. For all my groaning and moaning over the weight I've gained, I've decided to spend 30 days working to make a better me. Partly for the weight loss, but mostly for the improved health. I want to document my journey over the next 30 days and see where it goes. I'll begin later in the week with a post about what I hope to accomplish and how I plan to get there. I'll be relying on all of you for encouragement and an occasional kick in the pants...I'm sure I'm gonna need it!
I must go to bed now...my pillow is lonely! Hope your Monday is GoodDay! Night-night!
Happy Mother's Day my friend!!! You have a beautiful family!!! I can't wait to see your layouts!!! I am going to commit to my own 30 day wellness challenge!!! I am there for support my friend!!!:)
ReplyDeleteHAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!! LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE those photos, and CAN'T wait to see the LO's.....and HOW AWESOME that U are doing that challenge! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteVery sweet pictures. Looks like you had a wonderful weekend, Too!!! Happy Mothers Day!
ReplyDeleteLoved seeing the photos! Gorgeous family, and it looks like lots of love! I'll be there for you routing you on through your challenge! I'm sure I'll even be inspired!
ReplyDeleteHappy (belated) Mother's Day Lisa!!! You have a wonderful family!
ReplyDeleteI'm curious to see how you'll do in the Welness challenge, I can hardly wait to hear your stories LOL, I'm laughing in anticipation LOL (which of course doesn't mean I don't have faith in you, you can do it - even if I can't)
xxx Peggy
Looks like such a wonderful day! Wow, you certainly look like your Mum! She's beautiful! And your children!
ReplyDeleteGood for you on getting some scrapping done! I did too, and it felt great!
Hope you had a great day yesterday!
Jen
Oh Lisa.....what a beautiful family!!!!! I am so glad that you had a wonderful day....I was thinking of you!!!! Ok, how about counting me in on this 30 day program. I need to improve the health and take off a few unwanted pounds too, especially since I have been taking the prednisone, man I am one chubby chickie!!!! Love ya!
ReplyDeleteYou know I just couldn't resist doing that dummy post!! Thanks for your visits to my blog, i always hope that people get something out of it....though lately i haven't had much time to do much blogging!!
ReplyDeleteHope your mummys day was grand, I can see that you got spoilt!! :)
Love Kathie
xoxo
Those are wonderful photos and the thing that makes them the most special is the wonderful love just glowing from them and those awesome smiles. I think you wellness plan is awesome and who wouldn't want to do everything possible to have as much time possible to spend with such a great family.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a VERY HAPPY Mother's Day! From the looks of the photos... you did! :-)
ReplyDelete30 days of wellness... you go, girl! Something tells me you'll do just fine with that! :-)
LOVE looking at your photos!!! You and your family are simply gorgeous! Please tell your mother she is stunning!
ReplyDeleteSOunded like a great mothers day! Keep scrappin girl....can't wait to see more!
Hey Lisa! Great pictures. I totally started today on some goodness for myself as well. I support you. I'm not actually doing weight watchers...but I have the points calculator and I'm going to count calories and start going to the gym regularly again. I'd love to trade tips and recipes if you're up for it.
ReplyDeleteAnd for a special occasion:
http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,166,130176-251195,00.html
Glad you had a good Mothers Day - We celebrate ours in March, in the UK, but thanks for the good wishes you left on my blog!
ReplyDeleteYour photo's are stunning, as usual!
I look forward to reading all about your Fitness/Weight loss progress!! I just know it will be an inspiration to those of us who really need the motivation!!!
Beautiful photos! I got NO photos from Mother's Day :( So sad for me, but oh well...unless I set up the tripod it's impossible for me to get pics w/out begging and pleading. It's an ongoing thing at my house. lol.
ReplyDeleteI love the photos! What a gorgeous family you have, all very photogenic!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for starting the 30 day challenge. My pants are getting tighter and I am going to make better choices!
Beautiful family Lisa! So glad you had a great day, and chose to make more memories rather than scrap the ones you already had!! I can't wait to see your layouts, and I am there to help support you in your 30 day challenge, I too need a good swift kick in the butt to become a better healthier me!! Oh the journey begins.. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics! I'm so glad you had a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics! You are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteEach member of your family is a stunner! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look just like your Mom (I look like mine too) I hope to age as well she has! Your kids are beautiful, too. You and your daughter could be twins!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a wonderful Mother's Day, Lisa! Your kids are both beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your scrapping and good luck with the commitment to wellness. I have been working on my weight the past couple of months, too - so I know what you mean! ;)
man on man. the genes in that family are goooo-ooood! cheers to the wellness, once the blisters are done on my feet i will join you. can't wait to see the layouts and you have me hungry for some grape leaves now. oh and yes, the girls love the stubble look ;)
ReplyDeletelove the pics of your family -- they're a good looking bunch. good luck with the wellness stint
ReplyDeleteLove the pics, you all look so incredibly happy!! Good luck w/ the 30 day challenge!
ReplyDeletebeautiful pics missy l love them. good luck with the 30 day wellness kick.
ReplyDeleteThose are great pictures. Lovely children. I encourage you for your 30 day wellness. Come and see my blog, I have a few tips there for wellness.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a wonderful weekend with your family and Your daughter looks so much like your mother. Happy 30 days.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful family! Hope your day was fantastic! And dont worry about not finishing your layouts yet, you were inspired by the challenges to start them, and that is something in itself!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful family.
Good luck on your 30 day wellness challenge, you will do great!
Wowww..you all are sooooo beautiful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day. What beautiful pictures of you and your mom and kids. Look at those arms...I wish I had arms like yours! Def making memories then scrapping them is always better! You can scrap these memories in the future! My fiance and I went for a visit to his mother's house and she gave me a pearl necklace she had and I told her I would wear it with my wedding dress! How blessed am I to have a wonderful Mother-in-law to be! Im going to the dress shop tomorrow with my mom to show her the dress and give her a mothers day gift. She was working all weekend. But i did call her! And my soon to be step daughters made me stepmom cards!!! :) I need to get my butt back into shape too...too much chinese food and ice cream this weekend! Good luck and I cant wait to hear and go through your 30 day journey with you.
ReplyDeleteOHHHH Lisa, I tagged you on my blog.. You will love this challenge :-0
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