Family

The Lloyd family consist of David, Donna, Caleb and Madilyn. We are just like any other family and are trying to make the most of our lives. The post found within this section are about our everyday life from my point of view and maybe an occasional musing from David.

Lloyd Weekly

Sunday, March 15th, 2015

Lloyd_L016chalkboard-300x190This week has just been a blah week. Sinus issues and dreary weather has made me feel icky all week. I am thankful that this weekend has presented us with nicer weather.  (more…)

Why I Blog….

Friday, March 13th, 2015

questionmarkI first started blogging in June of 2008. I started writing mostly to get my feelings out about my frustration with not being able to adopt after 3 very long years of working with the foster to adopt program and one year of working with a private agency. (more…)

Lloyd Weekly (A Little Late)

Monday, March 9th, 2015

Lloyd_L016(chalkboard)This was a hard week. It is so hard to get back into routine after having almost two weeks off of work.

Madilyn had a great week. She got all great marks on behavior this week and is so proud of herself for being good at school. (more…)

I really like Jamberry

Saturday, March 7th, 2015

JB1Have you heard about Jamberry nail shields?  I love these things and I have only been using them since November.  (more…)

Still Going Strong

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015

ticked-checkbox-1280927-mThis year is flying, I can not believe that it is already March. Another month of the year is in the books, so it is time to review the goals I set for myself and track the progress I have made. Most people that made resolutions or set goals on January 1st have long ago stopped trying to reach those goals. I do not want to be one of those people. (more…)

Lloyd Weekly

Saturday, February 28th, 2015

Lloyd_L016chalkboard-300x190We have had a fun and busy week at the Lloyd House. For the second year in a row we have been treated to an almost 2 week long vacation from school. Winter Break followed by snow days really add up.  (more…)

My Love ~ David

Saturday, February 14th, 2015

1378545_two_heart_shaped_flower_petalsDavid and I don’t really get into the “normal”  Valentine’s Day activities.  I find Valentine’s Day to be full of pressure and unrealistic expectations. It is sometimes funny to watch the ladies and students in the building I work around Valentines Day.  (more…)

Lloyd Weekly

Sunday, February 8th, 2015

Lloyd_L016(chalkboard)What a week. This week has been a long one and an expensive one.

It seems like everything is starting to fall apart. The little things are starting to add up.  We have had several household items bite the dust the past few weeks.  (more…)

Not everything needs to be shared

Thursday, February 5th, 2015

sharingIt seems to be a daily occurrence to see oversharing on social media. I don’t think that many people understand the damage that can be done through oversharing. (more…)

2015 Goals Review

Sunday, February 1st, 2015

ticked-checkbox-1280927-mOn January 1 I posted my goals for 2015. The first month of the year is in the books, so it is time to review the goals I set for myself and see if progress has been made.

My first goal was to improve my health and fitness. The means of obtaining this goal was two fold, eating and exercise. (more…)