Tuesday . . .

For Today . . .

Outside my window . . . warm and sunny - It is absolutely wonderful!

I am thinking . . . I should have walked an extra mile today . . . 
I am thankful for . . . a wonderful three day weekend . . . and another one this coming weekend!
From the kitchen . . . I have a salad waiting for me . . . loaded with vegetables

I am wearing . . . work out clothes . . . I just finished walking

I am creating . . . a new Shabby Charlotte doll

I am going . . . to work on that doll no matter what tonight -- I've been getting side tracked with other things.

I am reading . . . nothing at the moment . . . I think I better get on Amazon and order something.

I am hoping . . . and praying for a dear friend who has cancer . . . and is having her treatment delayed due to insurance issues. 

I am hearing . . . children laughing and playing - what a wonderful sound!

Around the house . . . (office) - work - lots of work!

One of my favorite things . . . the antique vase that Richard gave me for my birthday.  I love it!

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . walking, journaling, seeing a friend that I haven't seen in quite awhile, doing everything I should have done this weekend (I just spent this weekend playing!)  Also . . . The Walking Dead starts up again on Sunday!

From my picture journal . . . I didn't take many pictures this weekend and they really are not very good, but they make me smile!

 . . . love PINK!

 . . . love these two together!

. . . he cooks, he cleans, he makes me laugh!

. . . love him just because!

tonight . . .

Outside my window . . . 36 degrees (way too cold for me)

I am thinking . . . that Winter Break is a wonderful thing.
I am thankful  . . . for a wonderful Christmas with family - a little chaotic and a whole a lot of fun!
From the kitchen . . . all kinds of delicious leftovers

I am wearing . . . leggings and a big sweatshirt . . . and my new Bumgarner socks!

I am creating . . . pages in my art journal

I am going . . . to enjoy a family movie day tomorrow - going to go see Star Wars

I am reading . . . The Emperor's Children - by Claire Messud

I am hoping . . . for some more rain.

I am hearing . . . the crackling of the fire in the fireplace

Around the house . . . after Christmas mess.  I attacked it a little bit today, but mostly I just relaxed.

One of my favorite things . . . my new CC beanie

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . sleep in, read, create, play, relax, clean, walk, journal, play tennis

From my picture journal . . .

For Today . . .

Outside my window . . . beautiful sunrise and it is a little chilly

I am thinking . . . today is going to be a wonderful day!

I am thankful for . . . the man who makes my coffee every morning

From the kitchen . . . scrambled eggs (made by that same man)

I am wearing . . . brown dress pants and a rust colored cardigan

I am creating . . . a zombie doll

I am going . . . to a birthday party this weekend!

I am reading . . . Grief Land by Armen Bacon

I am hoping . . . that Lily has the best birthday ever!

I am hearing . . . Lily humming to herself

Around the house . . . lots of fun and commotion (we have Mattea staying with us for 2 weeks)

One of my favorite things . . . coloring pages

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . laughing, coloring, sewing, reading, kissing, and maybe pizza

From my picture journal . . .

In an effort to keep Mattea entertained . . . I bought a coloring book.  I have read where adult coloring can be a good stress reliever.  I am not sure if that is true or not . . . but it it fun and fun is good.  I know folding origami cranes is very relaxing to me . . . so maybe there is something to it.  We are now searching online for more coloring pages.  I think it would be fun to make some of  my own.

There are still a few remnants of Halloween around the house . . . 

and Charlotte seems to find them and make the most of them.

I walk over this heart all of the time . . . but the first time I have walked over it in the rain.

Just a reminder of how much I love to walk in the rain . . . 

and how wonderful it is for us to be getting rain.

Today . . .

Outside my window . . . cloudy and overcast

I am thinking . . . actually – trying not to . . . I think too much.    
I am thankful for . . . Charlotte – she can always make me smile!
From the kitchen . . . cereal toast and coffee

I am wearing . . . Adidas shorts and tank top

I am creating . . . still working on some dolls

I am going . . . to mail a letter this week that I should have written years ago! 

I am reading . . . The Iowa Baseball Confederacy - by W.P. Kinsella.

I am hoping . . .  to finish my dolls by tomorrow.

I am hearing . . . not much - the house is really quiet.

Around the house . . . laundry and books

One of my favorite things . . . staying up late

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . just taking this week as it comes.

From my picture journal . . .

for today . . .

Outside my window . . . early morning . . .  cool, but starting to warm up already.  It's going to get hot today.

I am thinking . . . that I could have used a little more sleep. 
I am thankful for . . . my time off during the summer.
From the kitchen . . .  coffee

I am wearing . . . cut off sweats and a zombie t-shirt

I am creating . . . playing in my art journal and working on some dolls.

I am going . . . to meet some friends for lunch at Michelangelo's today.

I am reading . . . Duma Key – by Stephen King

I am hoping . . . that I get to see Charlotte today . . . I miss her when I don't see her for a few days.  She is simply a joy for me.

I am hearing . . . Jason Mraz

Around the house . . . paper cranes and a jigsaw puzzle.

One of my favorite things . . . the "quote of the day" app on my phone.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . no real plans . . . I guess that is one of the good things about being on vacation!

From my picture journal . . .

For today . . .

Outside my window . . . early morning - it’s peaceful . . . and it’s warm already . . . it’s going to be rather hot again today

I am thinking . . . that having summers off from work if a pretty good thing.
I am thankful for . . . my mom coming to visit.
From the kitchen . . .  right now . . . just a great cup of coffee!

I am wearing . . . denim cut off shorts and a peace t-shirt.

I am creating . . . working on 3 Shabby Charlotte dolls and messing around with my art journal

I am going . . . to look for a quilt that I haven’t been able to find . . . I can't figure out where it went to.  Maybe one of the boys took it?

I am reading . . . nothing at the moment – need to find a new book to read

I am hoping . . .  for some good news tomorrow.

I am hearing . . . birds singing (even without my hearing aids) . . .

Around the house . . . lots of projects

One of my favorite things . . . the box of paper cranes that I have folded

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . relaxing!

From my picture journal . . .

I found another little note from my mom this morning.  I am one week into my 365 day letter writing challenge.  I have this old Raggedy Ann stationery from when I was young . . . perfect for writing a letter to my mom today.  

For Today . . .

For Today . . .

Outside my window . . . the clouds are starting to come in – hopefully more rain is on the way.

I am thinking . . . I am so glad it is Friday (with a long weekend ahead)
I am thankful for . . . life (I know some people who have had some very tragic things happen lately) – it makes me realize just how important it is to enjoy each day and to take care of the people we love.  Life can change in an instant.
From the kitchen . . . a little of everything from everyone (potluck at work today!)

I am wearing . . . jeans and a fluorescent sweatshirt (felt like being bright today)

I am creating . . . a Shabby Charlotte voodoo doll

I am going . . . to leave work completely behind me today and enjoy my long weekend.

I am reading . . . nothing right now – I need to start a new book

I am hoping . . . it doesn’t rain so much that we can’t fit in some tennis this weekend.

I am hearing . . . laughter – from people I work with.

Around the house . . . (office) – It has been a somewhat quiet day . . . almost potluck time (it smells delicious)

One of my favorite things . . . my new coffee cup (a birthday gift from a friend)

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . (weekend) – celebrating my birthday . . . Sushi for lunch, and Stogie and Stout night at our favorite Italian restaurant.  Also . . . The Walking Dead starts up again on Sunday!

From my picture journal . . .

 

Today's heart (hearts) . . . . being silly at the grocery store.  I love when he acts like this. 

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For Today -

For today: September 15, 2012

Outside my window... Sunshine and heat.  It is supposed to be over 100 degrees again.  Yesterday we set a record

I am thinking... it is pretty amazing being a grandma.

I am thankful for... my family.

From the kitchen... grilling tri-tip tonight.

I am wearing... My new t-shirt that reads . . . be the change you wish to see - SHINE!  I got it here.  The Shine Project

I am creating... crocheting beanies . . . and starting my first art journal.

I am going... to enjoy my weekend.

I am reading... Abe Lincoln, Vampire Hunter (just starting it actually)  My kids think I'm a silly for reading it.  : )

I am hoping... to cut out some Halloween dolls this weekend.

I am hearing... my family talking and a football game.

Around the house... family, football, and food

One of my favorite things... my index card calendar

A few plans for the rest of the week... (weekend)  This morning consisted of watching hot air balloons, Clovisfest, taking Lily to breakfast and the CSUF farm . . . the rest of the weekend I hope to spend getting acquainted with Charlotte.

From my picture journal...