baby beanie

 I crocheted a little baby beanie last night - when I couldn't sleep.  I hate not being able to sleep - but at least I was making something fun.  I like how it turned out.  I am sure it will look much cuter on a baby than it does on my coffee cup - but that I will have to wait for that.  Until I know if I am making things for a boy or a girl - I just have to do things that will work either way.  I can always add a flower later.  I think the actual colors of this yarn are prettier than this picture shows . . . I am thinking I need to get some more and make a bag of some kind.

3 month check up

Yesterday was my 3 month appointment with my dermatologist.  I am now waiting on the results of 4 more biopsies.  So I will worry again until I get the results.  I really try not to worry - but seem to anyway.  I don't even know if worry is the right word to use.  It is more like melanoma is always floating around somewhere in my thoughts - so when I have a biopsy- it brings it all back again.  I was shocked the day I got the call that they had found melanoma - I never expected to hear that. (I guess no one ever does)  But now - I know that it could happen again.  I guess I have read too many stories where someone is diagnosed with melanoma and they are told that all of it was removed and it hasn't spread - then later - they find themselves dealing with this disease all over again. 
People tell me to quit reading so much about it. . . and maybe I should, but I read someones blog this morning - who talked about the same worries that I have - and it made me realize that it helps me to talk about my worries and concerns and that the more I read and get information and answers - the more it helps me.  My dermatologist is wonderful and takes the time to answer all of my questions and explains exactly why she biopsies something.  I do hope one day to go to an appointment without her taking a piece of me for testing - but I appreciate that she takes it serious enough to check everything. 
I know my personality - I'm going to worry sometimes . . .  So I may as well educate myself on this disease - and in the process I read people's stories and see how strong and amazing they are. My prayers go out to them.

A little more magic

As far as I am concerned  - the pictures speak for themselves  . . . Magic!

OK, I may be a little biased when it comes to this little Lily Bug.  I was blessed 22 years ago when I had the opportunity to baby sit for her mother and aunt . . . little did I know that this little bug would be such a big part of our lives.  Lily . . . I LOVE YOUR FACE!

Lily Magic

This little girl simply has won over my heart.  I guess she was feeling glamorous yesterday  or like a rock star . . . I love that the sleeves on her t-shirt are rolled up.  I love that she is silly, I love that she calls me Clare Helen, I love that she asks a lot of questions and that she likes "chappy" and nail polish and jewelry.  I love it when she comes over and wants to pet our cat, that she doesn't realize the cat has figured her out and really wants nothing to do with her - she just keeps trying to catch the cat and thinks the cat likes her too.  I love when she says, "I love your face".   I love that she plays with "cool beans" at my house and that sometimes when she is tired or upset and a little bit weepy she wants to come to me.  I love putting candy into the little tin can at my house so that she can find it and I love that she believes a fairy left it for her . . . and I love her smile every time she finds that candy - and then has to show me what was in the tin.  I love how she can get about anything she wants from Papa, Uncle Luke, and Uncle "Jabub". 
Little girls have a magic all their own.

Happy Birthday to Me!

 The wonderful ladies that I work with always make sure I have a wonderful birthday.  Decorations . . . with peace signs even . . . and a potluck at lunch time. 

And as I get older each year I just have to remember this . . . another year of fabulous!

hanging hearts

. . . . hanging hearts that our nurse hung up in her office.  Valentine decorations are the best . . . how can you not love a holiday that decorates with hearts. 

Love and Coffee . . .

Love and coffee . . . just what I need this Monday morning.  It would have been so easy to stay in bed this morning.  I haven't had a Monday morning feel like this in a long time - but then maybe staying up til midnight doesn't help and then Jennifer sent me a text at 1:30 - Lily was up and miserable with what is probably an ear infection.  Yawwwnnn . . . I think it's going to be a long day.  : )

Football Hearts

I thought these hearts were more appropriate for Super Bowl Sunday.

daisy wheels

Candy Gram Hearts at school.  So there's my heart for the day . . . but it is really all about these cute socks at the bike shop.

This little yoga girl is my favorite . . . and the blue ones below - love the daisy tires.

I may just have to go back and get a pair of these.  Although I think spending $12 on a pair of socks seems ridiculous . . . I know they are fast dry, most durable, amazingly wonderful socks - but I just think they are cute and I can find cute socks for under $12 . . . but on the other hand - those daisy wheels are really cute.

Peace Love and Adidas

We saw these great socks at the bike store the other night.  They had others that also were way cute - I'll post pictures of those another time.  For now just like the PEACE socks.

 I've been keeping my eye out for a new Valentine mug - I haven't found anything I like, but Starbucks always has cute tags if nothing else.

It's all about the three stripes.

I am looking forward to this weekend - although two days doesn't really seem to be enough after this past week.  We have so much to do - but hopefully can make some time to do play.  This little girl in the pink Adidas pants should be over this afternoon - and that is always FUN!

random heart

This is the kind of heart that I love to find.  I noticed this while I was walking yesterday.  It was obviously done on purpose - but finding it by accident makes it fun.  That someone would take the time to do this makes me smile . . . . gotta find joy in the small stuff. 

"All paths lead nowhere, so it is important to choose a path that has heart."  ~ Carlos Castaneda

love is everywhere . . .

Everywhere I go - hearts and flowers - and lovely Valentine goodies. 

the hearts begin . . .

February begins . . . and so does the month of hearts. 

What perfect little Valentine shoes our little friend Sophia had on today.  

puzzles and paper

 I cannot figure out why some of my photos flip when I post them.  It bothers me - but I haven't been able to figure out why or how to stop them.  So you get a side view of the Wizard of Oz puzzle.  We completed all of the puzzles that we had - with winter weather still hanging around - so I went puzzle shopping.  This one I had to get - it even came in a cute tin can.

 I think one of the reasons I keep folding origami cranes (besides I seem to be obsessed - and a little crazy about them) - is the beautiful paper.  I love how they look when I get a bunch of them done.

I can find a lot of joy in small, random things . . . I like that.

an early Valentine . . .

 Love this window display!

This just makes me laugh . . . and I just noticed that he had wings.  Of course he would have wings.