Project 4-0!

In one of my last posts, I mentioned a little something called Project 4-0!

Are you ready?  I hope so!

In a few short months, I will be turning the big 4-0! 

I wanted to do something BIG for my birthday.  We went to Napa Valley, CA for my girlfriend's 40th birthday earlier this fall and had a blast.  I also have some friends turning 40 early next year and I think they have decided to rent a little party bus to take around town! 

But I've decided to go a different path. 

I want to do 40 Acts of Kindness in one day!  To random people!

I told Andy, that I wanted to do "40 random acts of kindness....but I need a budget, and a plan.  Map out the day in order to get all 40 done."  He said, "and how is that random"?  Point taken. 

So now, I am saying "40 acts of kindness, to random people, that I will organize and plan out"!

Here's where you come in!

I would LOVE to get 40 people to donate $40 toward this project!  I promise that ALL the funds will go to the efforts of this project!  NONE of the money will go to me!

These random acts can be anything from delivering 40 balloons to the cancer center (in memory of my lovely mother-in-law, Joy!) just to let them know that someone is thinking of them. 

Maybe delivering water bottles to those who work outside.

Maybe buying lunch for someone in a restaurant and just showing them God's love!

Maybe helping people get their groceries loaded into their cars and returning their carts for them.

Maybe buying 40 postage stamps for the ladies at my local post office to pass out. 

I'd love to be able to go to some shelters/women's homes and donate items they might need....toiletries, towels,  cleaning supplies, etc. 

I'd love to go to a coffee shop and buy a dozen coffees to pass out the others. 

Some things will be free, but others will cost....the point is doing kindness, sharing God's love, and just letting people know that there are good people out in the world. 

You get the idea....right?  What to help me, help others?  You know you do! 

I'd LOVE to hear your suggestions for ideas to add to my list!  I'd LOVE to get you as excited about this as I am! 

I've already got one donation and what a great early birthday gift that is!  Won't you join me!

Eight is GREAT!

At least for this boy!

Last Sunday, we had a little family birthday party for my little man.  

Here is a short recap of the highlights!

LEGOS!

will there ever be enough??

I don't think so!

These two sets were a huge hit!

 This train actually runs....with a remote. It's really pretty cool!

 New zipper neck-ties, a tie hanger (can you guess who that's from?) and a new wallet!  

 and a new robe and he has worn every.single.day!

A quick family pic! 

No school today...so we're off to Target to spend some of that birthday loot.  

Right after we deposit half into the bank.  

Happy Monday!

Thoughts currently in my head...

• Lack of blogging yet again.  My apologies.  Probably because I'm back to working part-time again and my time is spent running around like a crazy women when I'm not working.  For those of you who didn't know, I took a part-time job at a local photography studio (V Gallery) here in town.  It is really working out well and I really enjoy my time there.  I think it's a good fit for me.  The thing is, I work while the kids are gone (Tues-Fri....10am to 2pm) It's perfect.  However, I'm still trying to figure out how to get all the other "stuff" done.  But it's worth it and I'm really happy there!

• I know I've said it before, but "Parenthood" on NBC....LOVE IT!  Please don't try to contact me on Tuesday evenings from 9-10pm unless it's a real emergency.  Thanks!

• Six months from today is Project 4-0!  Stay turned for more info on that.  Don't you hate it when people leave you hanging like that.  It's okay...it will be worth it!

• The most exciting thing happened on Monday.  I got a new cell phone.  Now, let me just tell you....most people are excited for a new phone, and I am.  I had an original iPhone before and so I moved up to an iPhone 4s.  Honestly, they are really similar (and I don't need the "new" phone like some people....I won't mention any names of adult males living in my home)....but what I'm MOST excited about is that I have service.  With our old provider, I couldn't get any service in downtown Morton....ugh...that's where I work.  So I didn't have service at my job.  How is the school supposed to get a hold of me if there is a sick kiddo?  No service at the Kroger, or the mani/pedi place.  Isn't that just crazy!  But now I have service at ALL those places and I couldn't be more thrilled!  Oh happy day!

• Back in April, I started watching the amount of carbs in my diet.  I really cut back on all my favorite things.  I cut out chips (you do remember how much I LOVE chips, right?), bread, pasta and all those processed foods that you think shouldn't be too bad.  It has worked for me.  I have lost a little over 20 pounds and have kept it off.  Now, I do have those things occasionally...but I have really learned to read the labels and keep track of those carbs.  Now, 20 pounds doesn't seem like a lot.  I get a little frustrated when I watch those weigh loss shows and people are losing crazy numbers, but I have to remember that I don't have as much to loose as they do.    I guess what I'm saying is that, I feel much better about myself, fitting into size 6/8 clothes again, and feel really good.  I'd still like to lose 8 to 10 more pounds, but if I can just maintain this I'm okay with that too.  Anyway, I guess I just want to encourage whoever may need that extra boost today...whatever approach you take, you CAN do it and you will feel so much better when you do!  Good Luck!