tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35588486499345839592024-02-07T04:24:54.870-08:0060 Seconds in the "Above Average" Female Brain...Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-83381840544852267332009-12-08T05:51:00.000-08:002009-12-08T05:59:25.114-08:00Universal?:) = Surround Sound Sterio, Cable, and a New HD TV.....<br />:( = 3 REMOTES~!<br /><br />What happened to the Universal Remote? Everytime I want to watch a show I have to round up all 3 remotes. I need each respective remote to turn on the separate devices. If Lindsey's Ipod was docked I have to swith the "" on the Surround Sound Box. It also controls the sound, of course. I have to power up the Cable box as well, and the TV. Knowing which one does what is becoming a nightmare! It is actually not too bad if you are watching TV directly after someone has been doing the same. BUT if they were watching a movie.......all bets are off! If it was the Wii...totally different set of steps....<br />I have started calling to the girls now to "fix" it because it is just so much easier......How sad. But, you gotta have a Logistics Degree just to catch a show!~Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-58365578141044238322009-11-23T17:22:00.001-08:002009-11-23T17:34:10.359-08:00ABSENCE makes the heart grow fonder...And since I have been absent for...well...a LONG time here, you must REALLY love me! Or you could have simply totally forgotten me. I'll try not to take it personally. I guess it would be a self inflicted wound...<br /><br />The fact is, I have dropped out of many of your lives. Not for any other reason but that I am working two jobs and um...sleeping, eating, and occasionally waving to family members. I think there are 3 of them.<br /><br />I am contemplating returning to college...again. Would like to finish up so and get it out of the way. That way, I can eventually scrapbook again, make beautiful quilts, do some knitting with Lindsey and do all those fun things with all of YOU! <br /><br />Check back from time to time though, cause I will try to resurect this blog. I may even spruce it up...when I have time!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-79677147649667958332008-05-26T15:35:00.000-07:002008-06-11T16:13:16.670-07:00SCORE!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-VDqsX5AQRKga1TD4Z88hz-Jqstw6D7fUnKGrvCGU_OOOMWUfwHl48smNPC07knxnx6SIqX1QSBSWLfuomJbf0hunCbNQ3O_EQk_qBoO0mMBLcybRdKHLO9mzbOVANBfRLFe6Ve0LvM/s1600-h/irving_bn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209533008240203922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN-VDqsX5AQRKga1TD4Z88hz-Jqstw6D7fUnKGrvCGU_OOOMWUfwHl48smNPC07knxnx6SIqX1QSBSWLfuomJbf0hunCbNQ3O_EQk_qBoO0mMBLcybRdKHLO9mzbOVANBfRLFe6Ve0LvM/s400/irving_bn.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>And now, rather than try to detail seemingly endless days of fascinating job hunting drama, including such hits as "Yes you rock, but how much MEDICAL EXPERIENCE do you have?", and "What do you mean you want a <em>COMPANY CAR</em>??" (ok, I totally made that one up!)...I will just go with the top <del>10</del> 5 highlights...</div><br /><div>*52 submitted resumes</div><div></div><div>*38 days</div><div></div><div>*6 interviews</div><div>*1 peeing in a cup experience (oh joy) for drug testing, a pre-employment physical, and exhaustive background check....</div><br /><div>and </div><br /><div>*<em>ONE...WONDERFUL JOB!!! (I hope)</em></div><em></em><br /><div><br /></div><div>I start next week!! </div>Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-6972242836984986772008-05-13T19:46:00.000-07:002008-05-13T20:59:37.203-07:00Don't Be Fooled By THIS ADORABLE FACE!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwdodG2u4ob_DwIhwE4uCmJZYJeczBfoRO4oR-L-g5k1CyZR2SA9v80PowDNENNSdK1CnqtRY7m3sWyRneN1jGmujPsBP91iq5OmFtMSDbtvyI4vVS7S4Zho0WzPeK5gjxsyf10QYIAg/s1600-h/DSC05611.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwdodG2u4ob_DwIhwE4uCmJZYJeczBfoRO4oR-L-g5k1CyZR2SA9v80PowDNENNSdK1CnqtRY7m3sWyRneN1jGmujPsBP91iq5OmFtMSDbtvyI4vVS7S4Zho0WzPeK5gjxsyf10QYIAg/s400/DSC05611.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200063679789118770" /></a><br />I was in the bathroom drying my hair this morning when I heard quite a racket in the kitchen. I was only mildly concerned because our older dog has a harder time getting in the dog door now days. I called to her "c'mon girl" and continued to get ready for work. <br /><br />Minutes later, as I approached the kitchen to pour coffee, what I saw made me laugh hysterically! THIS little Bandit had gotten into the fridge and was in <strong>"Leftover Heaven"!!</strong> So stinkin' funny! Of course, or two other dogs would not be left behind in the "Pillaging" and were enjoying the wealth of Grandma's <em>Olive Garden lazagna </em>and a someone's <em>Chicken Fried Steak.</em> <br /><br />Would you ever believe that such an <strong>inocent </strong>looking pup could be such a rouge?? Of course not! We have actually caught her in the fridge before and set up a "sting" to see how she was doing it. It is a "one dog" operation. She was caught mashing her nose into the rubber lining and wiggling her way in. (no pain no gain, right???) <br /><br /><br />The funniest thing about the whole venture this morning is that <em><strong>"DAD"</strong></em> got blamed for the disappearance of the leftovers when people were looking for them at lunchtime! ha!<br /><em><strong><br /><br />Remember, if you don't wedge a chair against the fridge door, anything on the bottom shelf IS FAIR GAME!!!</strong></em><br /><br /><br /><em><strong>LATER</strong></em><br /><br />PS: So we went to Ghengis Grill for dinner tonight and we all had leftover "chinese" style to-go boxes. Since the leftovers are all so similar in appearance, Chris grabbed a pen and went to label them...he wrote his name and gave me the pen...I wrote my name on mine and then went to label Grandma's. In a moment of pure wit I labeled it "M-O-L-L-Y"!...teehee...we all had a good laugh. <br />Now, where can I buy a child/"dog" proof refrigerator lock???Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-24533039858688266862008-05-10T17:47:00.000-07:002008-05-13T20:40:59.864-07:00STORM!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqxngpEtZdfmdWrtjgdA2dh0OQP4GtOzOT9Gc6NSdX54TXs2_u_1C2s2RCGgitLBX75ZQrc3SH0fU0fZ01dUiONuPLW6SgaJ2MxOkccpYnYjYgtieuroHAEQBlziZNFnpRfnbuGV6j5o/s1600-h/DSC05237.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqxngpEtZdfmdWrtjgdA2dh0OQP4GtOzOT9Gc6NSdX54TXs2_u_1C2s2RCGgitLBX75ZQrc3SH0fU0fZ01dUiONuPLW6SgaJ2MxOkccpYnYjYgtieuroHAEQBlziZNFnpRfnbuGV6j5o/s400/DSC05237.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200073017048020418" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PmUF93_LjyxqnUXRQwBrViT0pHdyiKmqCb0Mzy_v71a_E-74M5vI_w0vGOc2V26Y_Go5OyhN93kVCIU4xZblt7nx8PBK0L3nAGX2h5cfsv44gCTO_un7fU9XxTv6G0xj9hBvjUk6cZ8/s1600-h/DSC05158.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2PmUF93_LjyxqnUXRQwBrViT0pHdyiKmqCb0Mzy_v71a_E-74M5vI_w0vGOc2V26Y_Go5OyhN93kVCIU4xZblt7nx8PBK0L3nAGX2h5cfsv44gCTO_un7fU9XxTv6G0xj9hBvjUk6cZ8/s400/DSC05158.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200073021342987730" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aukCUv2uzg5OMLabkRIqw2ssPJtqTq0MgXg3oiRzxRvoQi2F_V4ttBruqnm2IAOpdoUy-HmumQ0PAepJNNe6mHYF42okT8hkAXmLYWRbDAjJXzBsAUgsdNxkYbtTTjcicCQ6ne275DU/s1600-h/DSC05444.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aukCUv2uzg5OMLabkRIqw2ssPJtqTq0MgXg3oiRzxRvoQi2F_V4ttBruqnm2IAOpdoUy-HmumQ0PAepJNNe6mHYF42okT8hkAXmLYWRbDAjJXzBsAUgsdNxkYbtTTjcicCQ6ne275DU/s400/DSC05444.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200073025637955042" /></a><br />Thursday morning..4:20am...April 10th..<br /><br />It was the worst storm I have EVER experienced...<br /><br />Chris and the girls saw red, blue, and green lightning! (I have since researched this and the colors are due to gasses in the air) <br /><br />All I saw, as I (don't do this at home) <strong>stood in front of the(glass)screen door</strong>, was rain and debris flying around so violently that my view was only just past my own front yard. Tree branches were thrashing violently. I can't even begin to describe the sound of the wind. The sirens were sounding, but we could not hear them. Then we lost power.<br /><br />Kim woke up because the tree in the backyard was banging up against her second story bedroom window. She got up to look and could not believe how the tree was rocking in the wind. She got Lindsey and they stood there (<strong>again, NOT proper storm procedure</strong>) in front of the window watching the storm. The ligntning was just like a strobe light...flickering so fast. I have never seen anything like it.<br /><br />We got the girls downstairs and I went to the back door to see how the fence was fairing. But when I got there, what I saw made my fence concerns of no importance. Our tree, the one Kim woke up to now lay on the ground. (see photo) <br /><br />It was an amazing storm and was actually classified as a tornado. I drove around the next day in amazement as I saw how powerful the forces can be. Next time, I may head for safety.Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-69152814864032242122008-04-09T18:52:00.000-07:002008-04-09T21:40:26.839-07:00Pounding the PavementThe moment is quickly approaching where I will be <strong>job hunting!</strong> You know, it has been easy to think about resumes and interviews since I always had several months to study...several more classes to take. You know, <em><strong>TIME</strong></em>......<br /><br />While I am not looking forward to "<em><strong>the search</strong></em>", I know that God has prepared just the perfect job for me. It is out there and I will find it! <br /><br />School has been unbelievable! I guess you CAN teach that old dog after all! And for all that work, I get to travel down a new road...one that I know will be "golden" (with a few "Stones", I'm sure) <br /><br />AND...Very soon, I will be creating again, writing, working on some digital scrapbooking, visiting with YOU here again.<br /><br />Wish me Luck!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-90342131395888669342008-04-09T18:36:00.000-07:002008-04-09T21:50:26.698-07:00We reached our destination!"<strong><em>The journey</em></strong>" of a year and a half is over! Dr Jennings has "finally" released all Lembcke family members from Orthopedic care! It is a grand day indead! As you know that is the reason I started this blog in the first place....To keep everyone posted on all of the surgeries (see early posts for some funny stories!!)....Lindsey's ankle surgeries from "the break of the century", Kimberly's ACL injury, and a few shoulder issues that were <em><strong>"hanging around my neck" </strong></em>(snicker). <br /><br />Dr Jennings (and co) we Love you guys! <br /><br />BTW....What exactly did you mean when you said "<strong><em>Don't be a stranger</em></strong>???". Just the concept of being in your office indicates an injury of some kind!!! <br /><br /><br />Maybe we will <em><strong>visit </strong></em>from time to time....<br /><br /><em><strong>"Socially".</strong></em> *wink*<br />Which is, I'm nearly certain, what you meant...Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-1078351403439682752007-12-25T20:55:00.000-08:002007-12-25T21:01:29.381-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS!HI! I am alive, well, and hoping that you all had a Merry Christmas! Everything was great here in Texas! We spent time with family and friends and That is what it is all about!<br /><br />I am on break from classes until January 14...nice! I will be taking Insurance, and Medical Billing Classes. gulp.....NOT sure if I am looking forward to those ones or not. Although, I must admit with as confusing as health insurance can be these days, I guess I will understand it when I am done.<br /><br />Keep warm, enjoy the rest of 2007, and have a Happy New Year!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-37166549677749068902007-10-20T13:55:00.000-07:002007-10-20T14:04:01.569-07:00Flash Card Hell!Oh mamma.......I am in study hell..<br />I know I have not posted lately but that is because there is sooooo many things to do. Not just school, but full time job, kids, hubby, house, and I am in a quilting club (FOR RELAXATION) too. <br />The latest class, Medical Terminology, I think, may get the best of me. This is a pretty comprehensive book If I do say so myself. It is mainly Memorization, and the class is accelerated, which means that I am in FLASH CARD HELL! Yep, that's what I said! The thing is, I think it will be my favorite class....there is just so many other things to keep up with! At least the Medical issues have died down! Lindsey has her final surgery December 12 with a couple of post op visits, after which I am not allowing anyone to be ill or injured! Got that guys???<br />I will post from time to time.......but it will probably LONG time to LONG time until mid December! I <strong>AM </strong>ENJOYING SCHOOL THOUGH....Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-67017408387327657962007-09-26T04:27:00.000-07:002007-09-26T04:35:01.129-07:00Downgraded!You know......everytime I go to a fastfood restaraunt they ask me if I want to "super-size" my meal...or Biggie size...What-a-size.....and so forth. Nope....I like it just the way it is...In fact what about MINI sizing it? I never finish those fries!<br /><br />Imagine our relief as Lindsey's Pneumonia is "Mini-Sized" Back down to Bronchitis today! Whew...we made it through a tough weekend...I know you were all praying for her and I really appreciate that. She is recovering very Quickly! In her "down" time, she drew the most amazing picture of a little girl praying. So breath taking...that's Lindsey!<br /><br />In other "downgrading" news...KIMBERLY was released from Orthapedic visits today!!! A great day around here. We are all just giddy! Dr. J. will only need to see her PRN. Kim has put up a fight and won! It just gets better from here!<br /><br />Gotta go to work....Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-43921632633400891102007-09-19T23:35:00.000-07:002007-09-19T23:41:12.747-07:00What a Train Wreck!It is official. <strong>Lindsey's bronchitis has developed into Pneumonia!</strong> She is just one big coughing fit. She has lost <strong>14</strong> pounds in just over a week! Can you believe that?? <br />If we had plans with you this weekend....let's reschedule. I know that we were going to meet up with a bunch of you at Wolf Dance in Ft. Worth. And Josh and Becky at Oktoberfest in Addison. There's always next weekend!<br /><br />Chris will be taking Kim to her Basketball Tourney Games. I will catch you all next round! <br /><br />Marianne, I really wanted to spend time scrapbooking with you Saturday Night. Let's do it soon.<br />Call me if you are free for a chat. I will be babying my baby!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-73365656220979514592007-09-16T18:34:00.000-07:002007-09-16T18:35:00.061-07:00Sleeping in a Hermetically Sealed Room!!!You may be asking yourselves...."WHERE are the Lembcke's??" How can I go another day without seeing their shining faces?? <br />Well, 3 of the 4 of us have Bronchitis!! Kim is pretty much done with it since she is the one that started the "trend". Chris and Lindsey are still feeling pretty icky. And all 3 have been to the Dr. for a couple of shots and a handful of scripts. ME? I am Caring for them from afar. I have even "tossed" Lindsey a cool washcloth for her forehead from across the room. I have also been sleeping in a hermetically sealed room at night........Man...aside from having a Quarantined sign on the front door you should probably avoid these "faces" for a least another week!!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-48739793105243700742007-09-13T19:06:00.000-07:002007-09-19T23:47:29.279-07:00My "Liberal" Marriage?!???Ok Everyone!!! My husband is seeing a "College student"!...<br />And it's OK WITH ME!!<br /><br />He even asked me if I he could brag about it to his friends! <br />I said....."Ya, NO PROBLEM". <br />It just makes him "Feel" young, you know...and I am all for his ego being stroked...He says that it's a turn on that a college student would be interested in HIM!! He is in his mid 40's so it's THAT TIME.....MId life Crisis! He bought a convertible last year so this is just the next logical step...<br /><br />For those of you who are ready to quit reading my blog on the grounds that I have gone off the DEEP END.....Hold on just a sec...<br /><br />The "College Student" he is sleeping with is actually ME!!! Can you believe it? Back in school after all these years...(not gonna tell you How MANY years) I gotta say it is taking me a few weeks to get in the flow. While I enjoy it, I find that the homework is time consuming I am having to brush up on study habits! My goal is to work for a Doctor as an Office Manager....and let me tell ya......it is more than just saying "The Doctor will see you now!"Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-42054333696169287112007-09-01T09:29:00.000-07:002007-09-01T12:01:26.775-07:00PROVE IT!OK...Kim and I took Lindsey to test for her Drivers Permit. What we encountered was a big "ROAD BLOCK!" (get it?! I should take this stuff on THE ROAD!......)<br /><br />Seriously now, since someone (Not ME, of course) has "TEMPORARILY MISPLACED" (Certainly not LOST) Lindsey's Social Security Card, we cannot prove WHO this kid is! They need 3 forms of ID to issue a Drivers License! So we have her Birth Certificate, School Records, and a letter from the SS Administration stating her Number. (THEY won't reissue the social security card without a picture ID...like oh....a Driver's Licence or State Issued ID!...ugh the frustration!!) Well, a "Letter" from the SS Office just won't cut it with the Drivers License People! I asked to see the Officer on Duty and he made suggestions of other ID Forms. <br /><br />He actually said while he was LOOKING right at us, and I am not even exaggerating here<br /><br />"<strong>Hmmmm Does she have a Concealed Handgun Permit</strong>??!!!" <br />"<strong>What???" </strong>I said...."She <strong>is 16 years old! She would not have that</strong>!!" <br />Officer..."<strong>OH ya, you're right</strong>..."<br /><br />(Flailing arms wildly in the air!)<br />They have now decided that they will accept her shot records as proof of identity. Not that I am going to make any announcements to them...BUT...this makes NO SENSE to me since the Doctor who GAVE her the shots blindly trusted that she was who I SAID she was. <br /><br />Incredible<br /><br />All of you who are MY AGE or older should remember filling out your OWN Social Security Number Application and sending it in <em><strong>without ANY DNA Evidence </strong></em>of who you are whatsoever!!!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-29229528521693288742007-08-12T16:43:00.000-07:002007-08-12T17:00:37.757-07:00Diesel hits a new all time HIGH!! ($26.79 per gallon!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsbI8Y9GJ5JTfeDaYsfSyCVjlO72jjIk33g3EWqCEPPDY0wKDMc03T4Kdc2GUEnnH9uGdazXvhRq8ufGUp6AbDPM0X9LiXArL2AXV2y6kyCUHf9EReRw3zfFFTmn6Jg-8XjZyVR2wCh4/s1600-h/Gas+pump.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvsbI8Y9GJ5JTfeDaYsfSyCVjlO72jjIk33g3EWqCEPPDY0wKDMc03T4Kdc2GUEnnH9uGdazXvhRq8ufGUp6AbDPM0X9LiXArL2AXV2y6kyCUHf9EReRw3zfFFTmn6Jg-8XjZyVR2wCh4/s400/Gas+pump.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5097967734685589794" /></a><br />Look Closely At this photo, taken this afternoon with my phone camera. According to these figures Chris just paid $2,471 for 92 gallons of diesel! That is $26.79 per gallon!!<br />Of course, there is a "DECIMAL POINT" error on this particular pump. (Chris did look at a nearby pump to make sure...lol) When he <em><strong>"Pointed"</strong></em> it out to the station attendant he found that they were already aware of the error..."We have had several drivers shut down the pump and come running in to make sure!" I would too!!! Kinda makes the actual $2.67 per gallon sound CHEAP!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-38011016417333257332007-08-08T03:21:00.000-07:002007-08-08T03:34:09.766-07:00The Roller Coaster I Call "Life"Wheeee! (Hands in the air!...sorta) <br /><br />Work, to PT to Bible Study or an evening meeting of some sort. Or a weekend in Arkansas (NOT complaining it, was BEAUTIFUL and RELAXING!) In any case, I have not been HERE at home.<br /><br />After work tonight I have a meeting on campus. I am praying that God will give me clear discernment for my work future. Remember, I want my last 20 years of work to be something I "choose"...something I will enjoy. <br /><br />Lindsey won a Journalism Contest recently and was able to go backstage at the Barnum and Bailey Ringling Bros. Circus! Wow.....that was amazing! She and a friend, Carolyn, were able to witness all the goings on and got to interview circus performers! This was the first time that anyone was allowed to do this! She also won tickets for AWESOME seats and we all enjoyed the show up close and personal! She will be featured in a newspaper article recounting her experiences in the near future! Go LINDSEY!<br /><br />Our Trip to Arkansas was a much needed speed bump in the otherwise "Nascar" pace of life here in the "city" if you will. Mom and Dad have really moved off the beaten path....or rather ONTO the BEATEN PATH. (Photos to come when I upload them!) It is LITERALLY a beaten path by the time you get to their beautiful "log-cabin-esque" home. Sigh.....I feel the stress draining out just thinking about it! <br /><br />On that note...I am off to work! I will have to squeeze in "breathing" if I have time! (But only if it is absolutely Necessary!)Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-4548508553470918222007-07-28T23:56:00.000-07:002007-07-29T08:15:36.823-07:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIANNE!OK, Marianne.....it is "Official" now. You have turned<br />"<font color="red">$)</font>" (that is code...anyone wanting to know how old you really are will have to figure out what SHIFT buttons those are.) That way it the whole world (yes, the whole world reads this blog) won't know since you don't actually look THAT old! I say Make em "work for it".<br /><br />I recently wrote my weight down on my medical History Form as an <strong>algebraic equasion.</strong> It was "ENCRYPTED" for a very good reason...not EVERYONE in his office needed to know what I weighed and if they really wanted to know they would have to do a little math. <br /><br />Have an awesome day girl!!! Kudos to you for throwing one of the best birthday party's I have been to! <font color="red">Thank you for the beautiful flowers, dinner was yummy, and you even paid the crop fees! And it was YOUR Birthday! I had a GREAT Time! (CUE Birthday Song...) Enjoy YOUR day today!</font>Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-7432867809207790202007-07-27T23:30:00.000-07:002007-07-27T23:32:32.443-07:00Kimi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsHIa1bPN7sjrS-sMkKzf_Q-kpUWy-UgZ0Utl6KnsrIKGRkPSIywIl_a9_rhXsjMY38DMQMBy7SXLR3ppCzlYLkA32_7sKzwSWXd4O0_rKFsQh8puKlr68vdI10L_whyphenhyphenp9nRrbuMzysQ/s1600-h/quick_page_robins_egg_heath.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsHIa1bPN7sjrS-sMkKzf_Q-kpUWy-UgZ0Utl6KnsrIKGRkPSIywIl_a9_rhXsjMY38DMQMBy7SXLR3ppCzlYLkA32_7sKzwSWXd4O0_rKFsQh8puKlr68vdI10L_whyphenhyphenp9nRrbuMzysQ/s400/quick_page_robins_egg_heath.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092131866267771154" /></a><br />Just a quick layout of Kimi. I just love the paper colors. The blue is called Robin's Egg...pretty!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-52474827818780362662007-07-27T14:57:00.000-07:002007-07-27T15:01:31.640-07:00Today's Funny!Lindsey just walked in the door after a long jog outside. She is "glistening" and flushed from running. I said WOW......Lindsey..you are getting so dark! And she quips back saying...."I know!.....I am "COLLECTING" sun! <br /><br />(and YES, she DID use sunscreen Melinda!) ;)<br /><br />You are So stinkin funny, Lindsey! I just love the things that come out of your mouth!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-65802407046738163432007-07-24T03:17:00.000-07:002007-07-26T03:27:48.013-07:00Has my Absence made you grow FONDER?Wow...things have really been heating up! I thought that summer was supposed to be relaxing and carefree! Not here...getting up early getting home late....not much time for scrapbooking OR blogging!<br /><br />I have been looking into going back to school. The girls are mature and growing up faster than I care to admit, but I DO see it...that EMPTY NEST looming in the trees over there...<br /><br />SO, what about ME? It has been a super long time since I have asked THAT question! I have decided that I want a job that I WILL ENJOY. So, for now, the job hunt is on hold. At this point, work is VERY stress free so it is the perfect time to concentrate on working on thinking about a future job that I WILL ENJOY! Interesting concept??? I KNOW I KNOW!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-82356174062061205962007-07-17T22:17:00.000-07:002007-07-24T03:17:28.773-07:00Men in Uniform!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9JZGJTl1MxFqeXWdxqTAstHIXFO4lzHxh28WTxwh_RYmm4R4vQj0jiIreL_xqUmpRJyzQBeeZl2qOCjIOmuJ-pO0iUV_F_a-mEf2Pcc8xn1wIs2imp1xj5TZjCLEvAiq-wYwt0MsWbB4/s1600-h/Marine+Corp+Band+sm.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9JZGJTl1MxFqeXWdxqTAstHIXFO4lzHxh28WTxwh_RYmm4R4vQj0jiIreL_xqUmpRJyzQBeeZl2qOCjIOmuJ-pO0iUV_F_a-mEf2Pcc8xn1wIs2imp1xj5TZjCLEvAiq-wYwt0MsWbB4/s400/Marine+Corp+Band+sm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090704232023482626" /></a><br />Believe it or not this was the best part of the fair last year! The Marine Corp Band was Simply Stunning! The music was incredible and the choreography was so fun to watch. Nevermind the fact that Chris was a Marine when I met him...MEMORIES!!! Takes me back to that gorgeous man in that dress blue uniform...hubba hubba!! Man, I loved seeing him in that uniform!Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-24457430976845915322007-07-14T21:35:00.000-07:002007-07-14T21:37:47.574-07:00Volley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdTsDKi9kF0OGWOzlctlO6FC9jvxdwf7PmEfBkOhZzILjKDTgR-LW4txqKPNuMl2oEGKzTSoWbTboD8GcP_l1iXpKNNfmCCaNwnVWTY3C18c02W5SR166VNxxI1sojbHRy6_JVEO6NBU/s1600-h/Volley+sm.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdTsDKi9kF0OGWOzlctlO6FC9jvxdwf7PmEfBkOhZzILjKDTgR-LW4txqKPNuMl2oEGKzTSoWbTboD8GcP_l1iXpKNNfmCCaNwnVWTY3C18c02W5SR166VNxxI1sojbHRy6_JVEO6NBU/s400/Volley+sm.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087278164482136338" /></a><br />Just a quick layout with Kim and Chris playing Volleyball.Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-11132970308532301312007-07-14T16:46:00.000-07:002007-07-15T15:48:36.622-07:00Mandatory Blood Donation in Texas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurIaWyLYZRapDsVwUq59HA1Wrl1Odf6au0i3Ktm_54dyS46VKrL_-2eJdzN6QNGEf8rQwRYJNVGiAZzHQKz_es3tPUCslQVGIrSWYzfw0bJsWVLnTPgTQd09H4CZQxe-dEFaY7d28OSc/s1600-h/mosqrev.gif"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjurIaWyLYZRapDsVwUq59HA1Wrl1Odf6au0i3Ktm_54dyS46VKrL_-2eJdzN6QNGEf8rQwRYJNVGiAZzHQKz_es3tPUCslQVGIrSWYzfw0bJsWVLnTPgTQd09H4CZQxe-dEFaY7d28OSc/s200/mosqrev.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087208633256581362" /></a><br />If you are a Dallas Area Resident, you have almost definately been inducted into the new <blockquote><em><strong>Mandatory Blood Donation Program!!</strong></em></blockquote> You may or may not even realize you are an active Participant! History is being made here.....as higher than average numbers of Mosquitoes have swarmed every sector of society. I don't know about you, but I am itching my way through the day. With as wet as it's been this year, I don't think there is an end in sight. You just have to think about it in a Positive way...<blockquote><em><strong>Donating Blood helps saves lives! (although in this case...the lives you save may not be HUMAN!)</strong></em></blockquote>Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-3119054480804985102007-07-08T21:28:00.000-07:002007-07-14T20:30:29.841-07:00The Girls in DESTIN Florida<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbT4zT-Tz0lQAWsnuU6b3t-YJc88lr68RDhD260A5NQJMUNn5XWEgAPhtnt1Ua6c7phwzfYDIGe-IDJm4MbMviLcpiOwa5yyWTNUthaKjHzkU8yzs_taV3n_9Q7R4Hlup_LDOld8gmqyI/s1600-h/Beach-Babes.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbT4zT-Tz0lQAWsnuU6b3t-YJc88lr68RDhD260A5NQJMUNn5XWEgAPhtnt1Ua6c7phwzfYDIGe-IDJm4MbMviLcpiOwa5yyWTNUthaKjHzkU8yzs_taV3n_9Q7R4Hlup_LDOld8gmqyI/s400/Beach-Babes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087260872943802626" /></a><br /> This was done with a template by Jen Caputo. All digital supplies came from Digital Designers.Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3558848649934583959.post-33164072118785148482007-07-05T14:43:00.000-07:002007-07-05T15:32:06.400-07:00Character...What do you do when you are challenged? I don't mean a challenge to DO something, but one that involves presenting an obsticle in your path that you have to overcome. I am now "writing through" one such challenge. I need to get my thoughts down so I can see the big picture.<br />Situation...<br />I will have to be taking a 20% salary reduction at work. I was just called in this afternoon. I have made it through several layoffs and have been glad about that. My boss is asking me to "Hang in there" through a low workflow period. How long? It's Unclear.......could be a few weeks to a few months. There are several "irons in the fire" and an Offsite job that I have supervised before is warming up. What to do? I just don't know. I know I will likely stay I just need to think. I have to put things in perspective. I have not lost my job and I don't really have to think about finding a new one.<br />*My children are healthy<br />*My husband and I are healthy<br />*My family is happy<br />*I have a home, transportation, meals, and extras.<br /><br />I have to bring my thoughts back to this when I think about gas going up, grocery prices seemingly to be creeping (and in some cases swiftly) up AND my salary going down. It is actually more that I have to make a decision to be just as productive at work and have "character" even when I feel devalued. Sigh...it makes it harder since Chris had some daunting news today as well. But, you know...life fluctuates. On the other side of this I will be stronger. My girls will appreciate life and the things we are blessed with. And just maybe, if they see me stay steady, they will learn "Character".Margaret Lembckehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05517359204373034953noreply@blogger.com5