jelly, paint, and doodles . . .

"Don't wait for everything to be perfect

before you decide to enjoy your life."

                                               ~ Joyce Meyer

Charlotte's guinea pig came to live with us after her mom found out that she was allergic to him.

I wasn't too sure how I would like him - but he is so much fun.  

He loves to eat . . . squeals when he hears the refrigerator open . . . and makes us laugh.  

If it make you laugh - it's a good thing!

Paint and Doodles on a rainy weekend.  

I may add something more to them . . . not sure yet. 

I have had such a busy week and another busy week ahead of me, but I made some time to play with some paint . . . I made some time to read . . . I made some time to pray . . . and I took some time to rest.  Richard has a crock pot full of goodness cooking. (Korean Beef Zoodle Bowls) 

It smells delicious!  My house is sort of a mess . . . but I'm really not caring today! 

Just enjoy today!

simply wonderful weekend . . . .

What a wonderful weekend . . . of doing not really anything.  Well, I guess I did something . . . 

I painted, I read, I fold paper cranes . . . I took a nap that felt simply wonderful

Richard and I played cards, took Charlotte to lunch . . . and did few things around the house.

I didn't anticipate enjoying a do nothing weekend as much as I did.  I feel rested and relaxed!

Finding joy in the little things!

keeping the winter blahs away . . .

Winter days call for some color - don't you think? 

 I am not a big fan of winter . . .  and January seems to want to get the better of me sometimes. 

 I tend to put up a fight when things want to get the better of me.  So I am fighting back with paint, and origami paper, and monkey button rings.  

"They say a person needs just three things

to be truly happy in this world:

someone to love, something to do, 

and something to hope for."

~ Todd Bodett

enjoyed the weekend . . .

This weekend brought back over 100 degree temperatures.  Getting in the car and seeing the temperature read 122 degrees sort of made me want to just go back in the house, but since I really don't mind the heat . . . we did some fun shopping on Saturday (Halloween stuff is starting to show up in the stores), went to lunch, and enjoyed some reggae music.  

The weekend also included some work, some silly Charlotte, and some much needed rest.

"Always take some of the play, fun,

freedom and wonder of the weekend

into your week and your work."

~ Rasheed Ogunlaru

Sunday Funday!

Walking around Old Town is always a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon . . . even when the temperatures are over 100.  Tomorrow's high is predicted to be 108.  I don't mind our Summer weather . . . although I do have to get out early if I am going to walk or ride my bike.  Our Sunday afternoon of antique stores was cut a little short . . . we decide lunch and a cold drink was needed.  I think I drank a whole pitcher of iced tea.

GOOD THINGS THIS WEEK!

1.  Reading . . . and more reading!  

2. Helping my friend Julie organize her house . . . We are getting quite a bit done, but also get easily distracted.  Today as we were working on her kitchen . . . we decided to make cookies.

3. Taking the braids out of Charlotte's hair . . . she loved it!

4. Riding my bike

5. Antique stores and lunch with Richard

6. Still on Summer break!

7. Taking pictures

8. Painting

9. Seeing Charlotte's face light up when she got the "fat cat" toy she wanted in her Happy Meal.

10. Seeing Richard's face when she asked if he would get her McDonald's and if he could get the "fat cat toy" . . . like he could tell her no.  

JOY IN THE SMALL STUFF!

happy weekend!

good things this weekend . . .

 GOOD THINGS THIS WEEKEND . . . 

1. A surprise party for Jacob . . . and we really pulled off the surprise

2. Flowers and Peace Signs

3. The perfect weather for a lazy Sunday

4. Chocolate cake for breakfast . . . just have to every so often.

5. All my kids and babies together!

6. Painting flowers

7. Charlotte being Charlotte . . . oh my she can be entertaining

8. Prayer . . . 

9. Wonderful colors

10. This picture of Stella . . . I love it!

Sunday Funday . . .

. . . it's just cool

It wasn't the best day for a car show yesterday - with rain threatening . . . and unfortunately there weren't nearly as many cars as there usually is, but it was fun just the same.  I seem to like the old rusty trucks that aren't finished yet . . . and that turquoise woody.  

I think I just like to go for all the colors and to see what I can see . . . 

No matter where you go . . . there is always so much good stuff to see!