Today I'm grateful for...
Little hints of fall peaking out at me.
For the first time in my life, getting a fairly consistent amount of sleep! ...and having an almost normal sleep schedule!!!!!!!!!
Mornings in my flower gardens.
Never having to worry about Taylor making it to the bus stop on time. Once she's up, she takes care of herself and makes sure she's out the door when she's supposed to be.
The "go green" movement happening right now.
Nancy and the extra steps she takes to help me relax and feel great during my facials.
Jones and the abundance of good she has brought into her life. --ignoring bad behavior, rewarding good behavior, and living her dream every day.
Our three beautiful teenagers who continue to amaze me.
Laughter every day, at the breakfast table, at the dinner table, in the car, at the store, every where, every day, laughter.
Getting tickets squared away for Robin Williams!!!!!!!!!! He's coming to Elliot Hall in October!
Hearing my favorite Jason Mraz song, "I'm Yours", on a commercial the other day.
Josh and I always consulting each other and doing what's best for us and our family.
A wonderful man who loves me, is always willing to help, has interests of his own, and who believes family always comes first. He is motivated, considerate, generous, compassionate, is genuinely a good person, and I am sooo grateful to be his partner.
I am grateful for Josh being top salesperson and winning the bonus again this month in advance ;) He's three units away from winning and I know it will happen for him without any problems.
My days being free and sublime. Lots of time to paint :)
Still loving my hybrid!
Getting out from under the gas hogging jeep. I still love that Jeep, I miss it terribly, but it didn't make sense to keep it with gas prices being the way they are. Josh got a great deal, traded his four wheeler for an s-10. It was an even trade and the s-10 does so much better on gas mileage. love love love barter and trade!
Looking forward to having Josh around for an extra day this weekend.
Feeling a change coming on, beginning with some photography this afternoon.
Love in all forms.
Good things are happening for all the people of the world.
You my great big belly laugh, you.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
Living the Dream
Today I'm grateful because....
Our girls are busy, happy, healthy, and living their lives.
My days are so quiet.
Doing what I do so my family can do what they do.
I'm sooo grateful for the abundance of blooms on my roses this year! Which means lots of blooms to bring inside :)
Josh and I got to chaperon Calli's first dance as a Freshman at Harrison. We had fun watching the teenagers dance and have fun.
Watching Lisa enjoy her Bridal Shower on Saturday and getting to see the babies.
Playing with Steve, James, Lisa, Kathy and Josh Saturday night. Things didn't go as planned, but we still had fun.
Josh finding new/used tires and wheels for his truck, and getting a fantastic deal! Love Craig's list!
My cookbooks and the fun I'm having while trying new recipes. ....thank goodness every thing's been really good so far :)
A wonderful phone conversation with Jessica on Saturday. Getting to hear about Tristan starting Head Start, and their new life on the lake. Jessica's job at the Inn and the view from her kitchen window.
James's positivity :) "living the dream"
Josh asking for what he wanted, getting it at the price he chose, and getting it delivered to him!
Great football weather! and Harrison winning tonight in advance!
Good things happening for the people I love.
People living the dream.
Washington, it's magic, it's pull, it's beauty, freedom, and the feeling I get every time I go back.
you my little dream, you.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Silent days and Crazy evenings
Today I'm grateful because....
My days are silent and chaos free.
My evenings are crazy since the girls have overlapping schedules with all their extra curricular activities, but the girls are busy doing good things which allows them less time to get into trouble. Kelsey joined Quiz Bowl, and is busy with rehearsals for the Japanese musical. Calli is a JV Cheerleader and will try out for diving soon. Taylor has joined the Speech Team at Easttipp.
Knowing that the school year will go smoothly and there will always be someone to help with rides when I can't be in two/three places at once, ....in advance.
No rain for our MDA ride on Sunday. I know we desperately need the rain, but please not on Sunday :)
Being invited along for the next women's float trip.
Lovely cool mornings.
Getting my roses powdered before the Japanese Beetles got to them, so now I have tons of beautiful blooms. Spending time in my flower beds and getting to enjoy freshly cut flowers in my kitchen when ever I want.
Having three teenagers who help carry the work load of the house.
Getting exactly what I always wanted, ... a wonderful loving family that communicates, has fun together, and helps each other.
Being open, looking for direction and knowing it will come to me.
A wonderful, kind, loving partner who is always willing to help.
Love in all forms.
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my little rose, you.
My days are silent and chaos free.
My evenings are crazy since the girls have overlapping schedules with all their extra curricular activities, but the girls are busy doing good things which allows them less time to get into trouble. Kelsey joined Quiz Bowl, and is busy with rehearsals for the Japanese musical. Calli is a JV Cheerleader and will try out for diving soon. Taylor has joined the Speech Team at Easttipp.
Knowing that the school year will go smoothly and there will always be someone to help with rides when I can't be in two/three places at once, ....in advance.
No rain for our MDA ride on Sunday. I know we desperately need the rain, but please not on Sunday :)
Being invited along for the next women's float trip.
Lovely cool mornings.
Getting my roses powdered before the Japanese Beetles got to them, so now I have tons of beautiful blooms. Spending time in my flower beds and getting to enjoy freshly cut flowers in my kitchen when ever I want.
Having three teenagers who help carry the work load of the house.
Getting exactly what I always wanted, ... a wonderful loving family that communicates, has fun together, and helps each other.
Being open, looking for direction and knowing it will come to me.
A wonderful, kind, loving partner who is always willing to help.
Love in all forms.
Good things are happening for the people I love.
you my little rose, you.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Back to school
Today I'm grateful for...
All the back to school craziness being over, and football season starting! Calli made the JV squad so we'll most likely be at every game. I'm so excited to know I'll be sitting in the stands at Harrison once again, but this time as a parent.
Getting everyone out the door this morning on their first day back to school with full bellies.
Watching Josh watch Calli get on the bus and sharing that emotion that every parent struggles with when they watch their child growing up so fast, right before their eyes.
Taylor starting eighth grade, Calli starting 9th, Kelsey starting 10th.
Kelsey's willingness to show Calli around Harrison and helping her find her classes.
The house to myself during the days again. The quiet of the house when everyone is gone.
Windows open.
All the birds in our yard, especially the humming birds.
Clearing clearing clearing clutter, and getting paid for some of it!
Josh making top salesman and winning the $500 bonus for the month of July!!!!!!!!!
Selling another painting!! I didn't even know it sold until I got the check in the mail.
Our Sundays on the bike. This time we went to Marion, it was a lovely ride, the weather was fantastic. Just before we left we met a fellow Harley rider who struck up a conversation with us about missing his wife and his life out west, he's from the Tahoe area and misses the north west terribly.
Good friends to learn from.
Helping others.
Warm days, cool nights.
A beautiful deck to enjoy the sunsets on while the girls play in the back yard..... and flowers flowers all around :)
Knowing Kathy's pregnancy is gonna go well with an easy delivery and tons of joy for she and Aaron.
The fog blanketing the field across from my house in the mornings.
Seeing the photos from Michelle's trip to Washington and feeling the pull, my heart is there, I belong there, I miss it so much, ...we have plans to move as soon as the girls are done with high school. I'm just thrilled Michelle was able to do some visiting and enjoy herself on her work trip, and I know she and Craig will have a delicious time when they go next month.
Huge piles of sea glass.
Being excited about going to work today.
Getting all the photos of my paintings uploaded to myspace to sell, and looking into ebay and other online sources for sales. Lots of sales in advance ;)
Years full of days that are easy like Sunday morning.
People who dance to their own tune.
All our girls doing well, being healthy, happy, and safe.
Love in all forms.
The journey that is my life. All the places I've been, all the places I'm going.
Living
Good things are happening for the people I love, always in all ways :)
You my little piece of sea glass, you.
All the back to school craziness being over, and football season starting! Calli made the JV squad so we'll most likely be at every game. I'm so excited to know I'll be sitting in the stands at Harrison once again, but this time as a parent.
Getting everyone out the door this morning on their first day back to school with full bellies.
Watching Josh watch Calli get on the bus and sharing that emotion that every parent struggles with when they watch their child growing up so fast, right before their eyes.
Taylor starting eighth grade, Calli starting 9th, Kelsey starting 10th.
Kelsey's willingness to show Calli around Harrison and helping her find her classes.
The house to myself during the days again. The quiet of the house when everyone is gone.
Windows open.
All the birds in our yard, especially the humming birds.
Clearing clearing clearing clutter, and getting paid for some of it!
Josh making top salesman and winning the $500 bonus for the month of July!!!!!!!!!
Selling another painting!! I didn't even know it sold until I got the check in the mail.
Our Sundays on the bike. This time we went to Marion, it was a lovely ride, the weather was fantastic. Just before we left we met a fellow Harley rider who struck up a conversation with us about missing his wife and his life out west, he's from the Tahoe area and misses the north west terribly.
Good friends to learn from.
Helping others.
Warm days, cool nights.
A beautiful deck to enjoy the sunsets on while the girls play in the back yard..... and flowers flowers all around :)
Knowing Kathy's pregnancy is gonna go well with an easy delivery and tons of joy for she and Aaron.
The fog blanketing the field across from my house in the mornings.
Seeing the photos from Michelle's trip to Washington and feeling the pull, my heart is there, I belong there, I miss it so much, ...we have plans to move as soon as the girls are done with high school. I'm just thrilled Michelle was able to do some visiting and enjoy herself on her work trip, and I know she and Craig will have a delicious time when they go next month.
Huge piles of sea glass.
Being excited about going to work today.
Getting all the photos of my paintings uploaded to myspace to sell, and looking into ebay and other online sources for sales. Lots of sales in advance ;)
Years full of days that are easy like Sunday morning.
People who dance to their own tune.
All our girls doing well, being healthy, happy, and safe.
Love in all forms.
The journey that is my life. All the places I've been, all the places I'm going.
Living
Good things are happening for the people I love, always in all ways :)
You my little piece of sea glass, you.
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