Robynn

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!!

This post is dedicated to those who have gone before us and to ALL our Service Men and Women. We feel so blessed because of you and are EtErNallY GrAtEfuL!! ~Robynn and Lara~

LiFe LeSsOnS can come from many sources. Meet WaLtEr. This is our 11-year old ChOcOLatE lab. When I got married he was part of the deal. At first I wasn’t real thrilled with this bundle of energy. He was not yet two-years old, a male (obviously), and came from a line of field champions. Since thatContinue reading “Meet Walter”

“Confidence Boost” – The Challenge (Wk 8)

Many times when we start off towards a goal or dream, it is because we are unsatisfied with some area in our life. It may be that we have failed miserably and are hoping to make a change. Misery after all, can be a GrEaT mOtiVaTor. If that is the case, then, how can weContinue reading ““Confidence Boost” – The Challenge (Wk 8)”

Hey Cow!!

S U M M E R break officially (according to me) begins next weekend and many people are beginning to plan vacations and get-a ways. If yours includes a road trip, here is a game you can play with your family to make the time go by faster! My niece, a member of the BaKeR UniVerSitYContinue reading “Hey Cow!!”

All-American Easy Apple Pie

ALL-AMERICAN EASY APPLE PIE!! This recipe is as traditional as Baseball, Apple-Pie, and 4th Of July! Ingredients: 12-13 Granny Smith Apples – Or The Apples Of Your Choice 1 Stick Of Butter Cinnamon 6 Tbsp Flour (for thickening) 2 Pie Crusts 1 Cup Sugar and Sugar To Sprinkle On Crust Preheat Oven to 375 degrees PeelContinue reading “All-American Easy Apple Pie”

“800 Pound Gorilla In The Room” – The Challenge (Wk 7)

We all seem to have that InFaMoUs GoRillA hanging around – that thing that is larger than life, distracting, paralyzing, and oh so annoying. My 800 pound gorilla? “All-Or-Nothing” thinking. I’m not sure why I deal with this issue. I’ve tried to trace it back to my childhood, my personality and a host of other psychologicalContinue reading ““800 Pound Gorilla In The Room” – The Challenge (Wk 7)”

What Inspires Me – Magazines

I love magazines!! It is a special treat for me to buy one and then carve out a time to enjoy diving in. I love looking at the pictures, reading the interesting bits of information, and looking at the eye-catching titles and subtitles. My favorite ones are those that deal with home & garden, women’s magazines that containContinue reading “What Inspires Me – Magazines”

Biggest Bang For Your Buck – Adirondack Chairs

Adirondack chairs are really popular these days and it seems like the going rate for these chairs is around $250 a piece. I really wanted to get two white chairs, but didn’t want to pay $500 so I began looking around. Here’s what I found: These nice wood chairs were $99 from Home Decorators. Their website is http://www.homedecorators.com Continue reading “Biggest Bang For Your Buck – Adirondack Chairs”

“Broke” Was My Goal

After I graduated from college I had difficulty finding a job so I did what most college graduates do, I got a job in a completely unrelated field than my major. In my case, it was waiting tables. I remember my first day on the job thinking, “I got a college degree and now IContinue reading ““Broke” Was My Goal”

“Refuse To Quit. Period.” – The Challenge (Wk 6)

20.2. . . . . .miles down and only 6 more miles to go. (sigh) A week ago I ran in the Oklahoma City Marathon and if I had to describe my experience in one word, it would be BRUTAL!! I won’t go into details, but you’ll get the picture with these descriptive words: lightning, thunder, rain, hail, wind,Continue reading ““Refuse To Quit. Period.” – The Challenge (Wk 6)”