Good Morning . . .

This little lone bird on my roof caught my eye early one morning. I could hear him chirping (thanks to my hearing aids!!!!!) - and finally located him perched on our roof. I always like the stillness and quiet of early morning - when you can notice the individual song of one bird - and take the time to enjoy something that simple. Somehow life's difficulties, no matter how big or how small seem a little easier to handle at the beginning of each day - a fresh start . . . new hope.

"Welcome every morning with a smile. Look on the new day as another special gift from your Creator, another golden opportunity to compete what you were unable to finish yesterday. Be a self-starter. Let your first hour set the theme of success and positive action that is certain to echo through your entire day. Today will never happen again. Don't waste it with a false start or no start at all. You were not born to fail." ~ Og Mandion

Cool Beans

Not only is the Cool Bean Cafe - "cool beans", but this mug is the "coolest beans"! I had to buy this coffee mug of course . . . how could I not.

What was I thinking?

This is how I would prefer to spend my summer . . . but I am working summer school 4 days a week. WHAT WAS I THINKING???? It really isn't so bad, but I think just knowing that I could be home - in the sun with a book, a cold drink, and nothing pressing to do - makes summer school seem like torture.

Sunday Fun!

Jennifer, Sarah, and Lily came by Sunday morning . . . we ended up going on a bike ride and stopping at a park. Lily had so much fun - it is so wonderful to see her happy and having a great time just being a 2 year old. It is also wonderful to have fun on the swing for a 52 year old.

Great morning . . . great day!!!

Lily Fun!

Lily is so much fun. She is getting old enough that when she comes over now - we actually get to do things. She likes to watch the "Rainbow Song" when she comes to visit. By this she means, "The Wizard of Oz". The other night - Jake was watching something on TV - so we got out my small DVD player - and she had her own private viewing going on. Anything for Lily . . . that seems to be how it goes at our house.
How I have been waiting for this . . . the fun begins!!!!!

"Children make you want to start life over." ~Muhammad Ali

A little more PEACE

Naiya and Matea were asking about my peace sign photos again this week. They still want to be a part of it. So . . . . Matea and her orange peace earrings!!!!
And . . . Naiya - and here PEACE ROCKS!!!!!
I'm not ready to give up on the peace signs just yet.

Some are big and some are small . . .

I can't help but look at this picture and remember when Luke's hands were this small.

PEACE

Matea wore these earrings so I would put a picture on my blog. I think I need some of these. : )

These make me laugh!!!

Lily after applying make-up. She makes me laugh without the lipstick and shadow around her mouth. Especially when she puts on these glasses.
And the size of this badminton birdie is just strikes me as funny. Jake and Kasey came home with a badminton set. Let the summer fun begin!!!

Lily's photo

Lily loves taking pictures with Jennifer's phone. This was the shirt she was wearing - thought it looked sort of cool. She must have incredible talent in her. : )

Peace & Love

The other side of Nayia's jeans . . . how cute are they. I keep thinking what a cute bag I could make out of them.

Peace Sign Pencil . . .

. . . had to have one!

Peace, Love, and Butterflies?

Nayia's jeans . . . she is definitely a peace sign girl. I would have so worn these jeans when I was her age.
Hot soup at Ming's on Friday . . . with a hot oil sauce heart. So good!
And butterflies??? This is painted on the bathroom wall at Audie's -

So peace, love, and butterflies . . . have a great day!

Matea's Peace Signs

This is the sweetest little girl . . . she wore her peace sign shorts just so I would take a picture for my blogs. She usually walks into the office with a book in front of her face - reading as she is walking.

Kaitlyn's Peace Sign

I have three young girls who come visit me early every morning before school starts. They saw that I was posting peace sign's and wanted to be a part of it. The next day they all came with peace signs . . . so this is Kaitlyn's contribution.