Thursday, June 30, 2011
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Just Chillin~
Lucky for him:). Me? I am finishing up my packing and then I am gonna sleep. Leaving before dawn to go to Nawlins to see my son, his wife, and my first grand baby, Mason. Need I say that I am veerrrrryyyyyy excited???
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Some days you feel like a fatshionista and some days you don't!
Today is the latter kind of day. The only place I had to go was an unexpected trip to pick up one of my daughters...and I ran around in jammies all day. They are red jammies and the most comfy thing ever. So....no OOTD or pics.
HOWEVER there are other photos to share:).
Mason celebrated his first week on this planet yesterday:
My dear friend, Kate, sent me some wonderful goodies for my grandson. Lookie:
Thanks for loving me, Sunshine!!!
HOWEVER there are other photos to share:).
Mason celebrated his first week on this planet yesterday:
My dear friend, Kate, sent me some wonderful goodies for my grandson. Lookie:
Thanks for loving me, Sunshine!!!
Thank you, Nanochka!
I truly appreciate the logo graphics. This is the one I love the most!
You are so very precious:).
Love and hugs,
Mamochka
You are so very precious:).
Love and hugs,
Mamochka
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
OOTD: Tuesday. Dedicated to Joyce~
I really thought this was gonna be an outfit-less day. THEN I got invited out to dinner:). You can tell someone really loves you when it's their birthday and they offer to buy you dinner!
What had happened was: She said,"Say Jeffrey!" and I busted out laughing. OUF!
Sorry, no twirl BUT this one definitely has twirl-ability:).
Earrings: Unknown. The beads are brown not orange.
Dress: Thrifted(Jacque & Koko)and it still had shoulder pads...eek!I promptly removed them.
Bracelet: Gift
Shoes: Payless...3 years ago for Navy Man's August Wedding
Special thanks to Alana for outfit approval, photography and the fit of laughter:).
Earrings: Unknown. The beads are brown not orange.
Dress: Thrifted(Jacque & Koko)and it still had shoulder pads...eek!I promptly removed them.
Bracelet: Gift
Shoes: Payless...3 years ago for Navy Man's August Wedding
Special thanks to Alana for outfit approval, photography and the fit of laughter:).
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday OOTD~
Running errands...
Plastic red heart hoop Earrings: Summit Mall $1.00
Shirt: Thrifted $1.50
Capris: Walmart(a few years ago) $5.00
Shoes: Yard Sale $1.50
Comfy and a little sassy...just like I like 'em!
Plastic red heart hoop Earrings: Summit Mall $1.00
Shirt: Thrifted $1.50
Capris: Walmart(a few years ago) $5.00
Shoes: Yard Sale $1.50
Comfy and a little sassy...just like I like 'em!
How this blog got it's name~
As a young child Psalms 37:4 spoke to me. Delighting myself in the Lord sounded like fun and who doesn't want the desires of their heart?
My mother took us to church and I remember going as young as the age of six when we lived in Loch Lynn, MD. I loved it and eagerly looked forward to Sunday School every week and Vacation Bible School every summer. The church was a safe and calming place for me.
A hunger for Jesus began to grow in me. I took great comfort in knowing there was someone bigger and more powerful than the adults in my life and me.
As I got closer to the age of 18 and independence I lost touch with Jesus as I began to experience life without the control of my parents. I sowed many 'wild oats' until the age of 23 when I got pregnant. Suddenly all of the nonsense came to a screeching halt.
Fast forward 12 years. Still doing things my own way, I was now the mom to four children and married to an abusive man. The hunger for Jesus was ever present in me and stronger than ever. I longed for a personal relationship with Him and I prayed that He would show me how.
One day on the way home from my oldest's 5th grade picnic we saw a church that was having a rummage sale. Long story short we went to that church on Sunday and the first thing out of the pastor's mouth was, "If you want to know how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, you have come to the right place." I took that as confirmation and my spirit soared. The pastor was a wonderful teacher and I learned much from him. Even though I had experienced Praise & Worship at another church, it was here that I learned that I could call on the Lord and His power and He was ever-present in my times of need.
Just a little over a year ago, I cried out to Jesus...I want the desires of my heart! Show me how to delight myself in You! The scripture
When contemplating what to call this blog I asked myself what the single most major & recent thing that has happened in my personal growth to date and "delighting myself in Him" is what I answered. Hence the name of this blog.
My mother took us to church and I remember going as young as the age of six when we lived in Loch Lynn, MD. I loved it and eagerly looked forward to Sunday School every week and Vacation Bible School every summer. The church was a safe and calming place for me.
A hunger for Jesus began to grow in me. I took great comfort in knowing there was someone bigger and more powerful than the adults in my life and me.
As I got closer to the age of 18 and independence I lost touch with Jesus as I began to experience life without the control of my parents. I sowed many 'wild oats' until the age of 23 when I got pregnant. Suddenly all of the nonsense came to a screeching halt.
Fast forward 12 years. Still doing things my own way, I was now the mom to four children and married to an abusive man. The hunger for Jesus was ever present in me and stronger than ever. I longed for a personal relationship with Him and I prayed that He would show me how.
One day on the way home from my oldest's 5th grade picnic we saw a church that was having a rummage sale. Long story short we went to that church on Sunday and the first thing out of the pastor's mouth was, "If you want to know how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, you have come to the right place." I took that as confirmation and my spirit soared. The pastor was a wonderful teacher and I learned much from him. Even though I had experienced Praise & Worship at another church, it was here that I learned that I could call on the Lord and His power and He was ever-present in my times of need.
Just a little over a year ago, I cried out to Jesus...I want the desires of my heart! Show me how to delight myself in You! The scripture
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it and is safe.(Proverbs 18:10) came to mind. I began giggling uncontrollably. I was laying in my bed and giggling! It occurred to me that I was delighting myself in Him. His wisdom, ways, mercy, grace,and blessings delighted me. Since that time I have been one delighted woman and, true to His word, He is giving me the desires of my heart. I am having the time of my life!!!
When contemplating what to call this blog I asked myself what the single most major & recent thing that has happened in my personal growth to date and "delighting myself in Him" is what I answered. Hence the name of this blog.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy Father's Day!
Took my youngest son to visit his Dad today. Unfortunately Marshall had 2 strokes last year and lives in a nursing home. He was thrilled to see his son:).
Alijah, Marshall, me, Gail.
The OOTD. This pic was taken when we got home. It was hot so u know I took the necklace off on the ride home. Gotta love wind-blown hair...we drive with all the windows down...hehe.
Necklace and shoes...close up.
Shirt: thrifted a long time ago.
Small necklace: Made by me for my Mom many years ago.
Large beaded Necklace: Converted from bracelet made by yours truly:).
Belt: Payless BOGO: $3.49
Skirt: thrifted $.75
Leggings: $19.00 and worth every penny. U can get them here.
Shoes: Payless $26.99 and got a different pair priced at @22.99 for $11.99 due to BOGO.
Photos taken by Nomi & Alijah. Thanks for the love and support:).
If you are considering purchasing leggings I strongly suggest you buy them where I got mine. They are wonderful! Fit me well, feel wonderful,and look awesome...what more could a gal ask for? I also got a grey pair and a white pair. Am seriously considering getting the brown and tans ones. You can expect to be seeing lots of them!
NOTE: I wrestled with posting this pic or not...cos my belly is very obvious. THEN it occurred to me that I do have a big belly; it's not going away. Besides, I promised that if I loved it I would rock it and this outfit was lots of fun~
Interestingly enough, even though I am a big woman, since I have been "dressing" I am getting a lot more smiles from the opposite sex:). Confidence is attractive! That can't be all bad, can it?
Shirt: thrifted a long time ago.
Small necklace: Made by me for my Mom many years ago.
Large beaded Necklace: Converted from bracelet made by yours truly:).
Belt: Payless BOGO: $3.49
Skirt: thrifted $.75
Leggings: $19.00 and worth every penny. U can get them here.
Shoes: Payless $26.99 and got a different pair priced at @22.99 for $11.99 due to BOGO.
Photos taken by Nomi & Alijah. Thanks for the love and support:).
If you are considering purchasing leggings I strongly suggest you buy them where I got mine. They are wonderful! Fit me well, feel wonderful,and look awesome...what more could a gal ask for? I also got a grey pair and a white pair. Am seriously considering getting the brown and tans ones. You can expect to be seeing lots of them!
NOTE: I wrestled with posting this pic or not...cos my belly is very obvious. THEN it occurred to me that I do have a big belly; it's not going away. Besides, I promised that if I loved it I would rock it and this outfit was lots of fun~
Interestingly enough, even though I am a big woman, since I have been "dressing" I am getting a lot more smiles from the opposite sex:). Confidence is attractive! That can't be all bad, can it?
OOTD: Saturday
Friday and Saturday mornings are usually spent with Nomi and I going to every yard sale we can find. We didn't go Friday so on Saturday we did double damage:).
I found lots of wonderful sheets and fabric to make summer clothing out of:). Also got a turquoise beaded bracelet for $1.00. For some reason we saw three globes for sale today and Nomi got every single one! She also got an amazing lamp for only $1.00.
Nothing fancy in my outfit. It is coral T-shirt dress with turquoise embroidered fish on it. The buttons match. There is a vest also but since it was too hot to even wear jewelry the vest remained at home.
Close up of shoes:)
Dress thrifted: $1.50
Shoes: Family Dollar: $8.00
I found lots of wonderful sheets and fabric to make summer clothing out of:). Also got a turquoise beaded bracelet for $1.00. For some reason we saw three globes for sale today and Nomi got every single one! She also got an amazing lamp for only $1.00.
Nothing fancy in my outfit. It is coral T-shirt dress with turquoise embroidered fish on it. The buttons match. There is a vest also but since it was too hot to even wear jewelry the vest remained at home.
Dress thrifted: $1.50
Shoes: Family Dollar: $8.00
Pics of Mason....
Smooches, Baby Boy!
Happy Father's Day, Navy Man!
This is just the first of many and I hope it's wonderful.
This is a habby I made for you on SPP, The balloon says, "World's Greatest Dad" and the speech bubble says, "Mason loves Dad." The T-shirt says, "I heart Dad."
I absolutely love this pic of the two of you!
Awesome:).
Thank you, Son, for making me a Gramma for the very first time. You did good!!! I love you so much!
Thank you, Son, for making me a Gramma for the very first time. You did good!!! I love you so much!
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 17, 2011
Outfit Of The Day~
One thing I noticed while searching through blogs is a trend where the authors posts pictures of themselves showing the outfit they wore that day. I am gonna implement that into this blog for me.
Making up my mind to do this was not easy. This is me stepping out in faith.
First of all I am just now breaking myself of the bad habit of running around the house in jammies or house-dresses. While both are comfy and sometimes even cute neither of them do anything for my self-esteem.
Secondly, I am not sure I have clothing appropriate for the way I want to dress. We shall see:).
Thirdly, there is the whole "post a picture(s) of myself" on the Internet.
Fourthly, I have yet to find a blog that features OOTD that is authored by a woman my age. Most of the blogs I have found are by women in their late teens to mid-twenties.
I am, however, willing to pioneer a movement of mature women who wish to explore there own body-image and wardrobe issues. While many woman do address these issues earlier in life than I have I am sure I am not the only late bloomer, so to speak. In my mid-twenties I was already a mother to 2 children and by the time I turned 30 I had baby #3 with the fourth on the way.
Well, it is my turn now and I have decided that as long as I do not look as though I am dressing as a 25-OR-75 year old and I love it, I am gonna rock it! To that end, I present you with my very first OOTD:
McDonald's Sweet Ice Tea in hand:).
The little girl in me had to twirl!
This one is for My Baby.
Hamming it up.
Close Up of "Necklace".
A special thank you to my daughter, Phylicia, for her enthusiastic 'outfit approval', taking these pics, and sending them to me from her cell phone. Love u bunches!!!
The Particulars:
Shades: Family Dollar $6.00
Red Shirt: Wal-Mart $5.00
Blue & White Skirt: Thrifted $1.50
Red Sandals: Pay Less (Gift)
Yellow Earrings & Necklace: Handmade by me:).
Picking out my clothing and accessories was surprisingly fun today! I love, love, love the skirt. Since I knew I wanted to rock those sexy red sandals I looked for a red shirt. Usually I would have worn a blue or red necklace...maybe even a white one. In all of my jewelry stash I could not find a single one. Soooo, I decided to go for "POP". I took a yellow and red beaded bracelet that I made a few years ago and added enough chain to convert it into a necklace...and put on the matching earrings. I love the look!
Hope your weekend is wonderful!
Making up my mind to do this was not easy. This is me stepping out in faith.
First of all I am just now breaking myself of the bad habit of running around the house in jammies or house-dresses. While both are comfy and sometimes even cute neither of them do anything for my self-esteem.
Secondly, I am not sure I have clothing appropriate for the way I want to dress. We shall see:).
Thirdly, there is the whole "post a picture(s) of myself" on the Internet.
Fourthly, I have yet to find a blog that features OOTD that is authored by a woman my age. Most of the blogs I have found are by women in their late teens to mid-twenties.
I am, however, willing to pioneer a movement of mature women who wish to explore there own body-image and wardrobe issues. While many woman do address these issues earlier in life than I have I am sure I am not the only late bloomer, so to speak. In my mid-twenties I was already a mother to 2 children and by the time I turned 30 I had baby #3 with the fourth on the way.
Well, it is my turn now and I have decided that as long as I do not look as though I am dressing as a 25-OR-75 year old and I love it, I am gonna rock it! To that end, I present you with my very first OOTD:
A special thank you to my daughter, Phylicia, for her enthusiastic 'outfit approval', taking these pics, and sending them to me from her cell phone. Love u bunches!!!
The Particulars:
Shades: Family Dollar $6.00
Red Shirt: Wal-Mart $5.00
Blue & White Skirt: Thrifted $1.50
Red Sandals: Pay Less (Gift)
Yellow Earrings & Necklace: Handmade by me:).
Picking out my clothing and accessories was surprisingly fun today! I love, love, love the skirt. Since I knew I wanted to rock those sexy red sandals I looked for a red shirt. Usually I would have worn a blue or red necklace...maybe even a white one. In all of my jewelry stash I could not find a single one. Soooo, I decided to go for "POP". I took a yellow and red beaded bracelet that I made a few years ago and added enough chain to convert it into a necklace...and put on the matching earrings. I love the look!
Hope your weekend is wonderful!
Healing: Body Image
I have made some decisions and done some acceptance about my body. I am overweight and there is little I can do about it. I can not walk for exercise nor do many traditional exercises due to arthritis and fibro.
I am gonna get an exerciser that will tone my flabby upper arms because that is something I can do:). I am gonna start dressing more often and stop with the house-dresses. I have a big bosom and I can accentuate it...plus my new hair cut pulls attention up to my eyes and not to my chin area like it did before. I have been dressing down and not doing myself any justice and I had such a warped body image.
I think one thing I was also dealing with is that in my early 20's I weighed 128 pounds till I got pregnant. Then I was pregnant a total of 4 times and packed on the pounds. When I was small I didnt realize how "hot" I was. I somehow felt cheated.
I began looking online at some blogs for other "big" women and checking out how they dress. I do not wish to look like I am 25 nor do I wish to look like I am 75...hehe. I tended to buy my clothes too big...now I'm wearing better-fitting clothes and lovin it.
I feel sexy for the first time in a long, long time. This is a wonderful healing in my life. God has used Jeffrey to facilitate many healings in me that HE knew only Jeffrey could help me with. The 2 men I was with after him verbally abused me and said mean things about me being fat and disgusting; those remarks damaged me. Jeffrey not only accepts me the way I am but thinks I am gorgeous. He never misses a chance to tell me how beautiful I am. His male opinion is the only one I trust. He is very wise in his own way. When I told him about my body issues he said, "We recognize we are not as we were 30 years ago and we move on." That's all it took for a healing to happen.
Life is good cos God is good:).
I am gonna get an exerciser that will tone my flabby upper arms because that is something I can do:). I am gonna start dressing more often and stop with the house-dresses. I have a big bosom and I can accentuate it...plus my new hair cut pulls attention up to my eyes and not to my chin area like it did before. I have been dressing down and not doing myself any justice and I had such a warped body image.
I think one thing I was also dealing with is that in my early 20's I weighed 128 pounds till I got pregnant. Then I was pregnant a total of 4 times and packed on the pounds. When I was small I didnt realize how "hot" I was. I somehow felt cheated.
I began looking online at some blogs for other "big" women and checking out how they dress. I do not wish to look like I am 25 nor do I wish to look like I am 75...hehe. I tended to buy my clothes too big...now I'm wearing better-fitting clothes and lovin it.
I feel sexy for the first time in a long, long time. This is a wonderful healing in my life. God has used Jeffrey to facilitate many healings in me that HE knew only Jeffrey could help me with. The 2 men I was with after him verbally abused me and said mean things about me being fat and disgusting; those remarks damaged me. Jeffrey not only accepts me the way I am but thinks I am gorgeous. He never misses a chance to tell me how beautiful I am. His male opinion is the only one I trust. He is very wise in his own way. When I told him about my body issues he said, "We recognize we are not as we were 30 years ago and we move on." That's all it took for a healing to happen.
Life is good cos God is good:).
More Mason:).
Got these pics today...had to share:).
Awww.
This Gramma loves baby piggies!
Such a doll baby.
Mason and his Nana.
He loves his paci.
Smile or gas bubble? :).
Thursday, June 16, 2011
New man in my life!
Mason Nathaniel Williams was born to Martail & Heather Williams on June 14th @ 12:02am. He weighed 9lbs and 6.8 oz. He was almost 22 inches long. Mason is my very first grandchild!!!
Here some pictures of the new man in my life:
I am head-over-heels in love! God is so good!!!
Here some pictures of the new man in my life:
I am head-over-heels in love! God is so good!!!
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