Category Archives: Family

Family, Holidays, Travel

Things I Did in July

July 31, 2015 Lesley

Flew into Houston, Texas
Drove down to Galveston
Beach time
Dolphin watching tour
Watched 4th of July fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico
Had a visit from my parents and my nephew
Said goodbye at work to one of the most impressive leaders I’ve ever worked for
Conducted outdoor swim lessons for my first time
Kleindolph Family Reunion
Achieved Team Leader certification for the YMCA
Reunited with my high school BFF!
Spent lots of pool time
Read a bunch of books

Family, Favorites, Holidays, Nature, Seasons

Reasons the Month of June Will Be Awesome

May 30, 2015 Lesley

My birthday on June 18
My sister Meredith’s birthday on June 18
My parents’ anniversary on June 5
It’s SUMMER!
Family trip to Arkansas
Time with people I love
World’s Largest Swim Lesson
Finishing the next to last class for a certification I want
Warm air
Planning more summer vacations
Nights on my patio
Outdoor swimming
Tan lines
Tank tops
Green grass & growing fields

Brands, Events, Family, Sycamore, Travel, Work

Stuff I did in April

May 5, 2015 Lesley

2-7 – Went to Cancun, Mexico
9- Attended Premier whiskey tasting event at brand new Whiskey Acres Distillery
15- Paid my taxes
18- Celebrated Caleb’s birthday (which is on the 19th)
25- Healthy Kids Day at YMCA & promo for “Swim with the Mermaid” event

20150402_161231 — Moon Palace Resort, Cancun

Family, Names

People Who Have Given Me Ideas For Lists

March 27, 2015 Lesley

My sister, Michelle
My cousin, Marty
My friend, Steven
Hopefully you (by leaving them on my Facebook page)

Family, Holidays, Humor, Memories, Seasons

Reasons Why I Still Have a Christmas Tree Up in My Bedroom

March 18, 2015 Lesley

I never bought my 2014 annual ornament to represent my year and if I take my tree down before that happens, I will lose it (once I eventually buy it).
All my favorite ornaments that remind me of the places I’ve been and the people I love still make me smile every time I look at them.
It is covered in blue lights and sparkly blue snowflakes and glittery silver balls and that make me shiny and happy.
It is something tall in the corner of the bedroom which is aesthetically pleasing.
Green is a sign of life.
It’s a pretty nightlight.
I like it and I don’t want to take it down.

Brands, Events, Family, Favorites, Food, Travel

Awesome Stuff From This Weekend

August 10, 2014 Lesley

Thursday night Matthew West concert at the Iowa State Fair
Friday spent with my son & soon-to-be daughter in law
Delicious Thai food for lunch
Bonfire with excellent friends
Lunch with the group
Lagomarcino’s caramels (2 of which are still in my freezer to enjoy)
Pool/Sun time
Good church service
Sunday afternoon nap
A visit from Kara

Family, Favorites, Inspirational, Names, Travel

Twenty One Things To Be Thankful For On The Twentyfirst, In No Particular Order

July 21, 2014 Lesley

Emerald green corn taller than me, growing outside my front door
Sunshine
Perfect puffy clouds on a bright blue day
The pool at my apartment complex
The new novel I’m working on which is a lot of fun and a great challenge
My laptop
Sprint’s truly Unlimited Data plan
My family and friends who mean more than I could ever say
The Amazon gift card sitting next to me this moment
Books to read
Libraries to get those books for free
Book stores to take those books home and keep
Meaningful work
Everyone who supports Wendy’s Butterfly Garden at the Quad City Botanical Center
Oranges
Hawaii
Beaches
Enough money to pay bills
Caramel covered anything
God’s mercies poured upon me
My twenty one year old son who is the Best Kid Ever (Except for Jesus)