January 1, 2015
Today's Saying: God bless us as we start a New Year!
The last day of the year brought snow to many areas in So Ca that don't normally have it! So the kids took the grands to play in the snow, a short 30 minute drive instead of the 1 1/2 drive to the mountains. Here are their reactions.
They went around noon and it was bright and sunny
Eddie and Jazzy went later when it was colder.
There will be a few things I will be doing to start the New Year. I have picked my One Word for the year. I have chosen the word
I will write more about it at my next blog post. Have a great day! Hugs.
Decemeber 31, 2014
Today's Saying:
I started taking ornaments off the main tree on Tuesday. 3 more trees to go, Nativity, Disney and Gingerbread.
I will be working on a photo collage the next few days to take to my FIL's funeral on Saturday. I have my Christmas 2014 page done now and you can find it at the link at the left. Happy New Year!
Decemeber 29, 2014
Today's Saying: Play Day
I forgot it was Monday today. guess my mind is just behind! I have had a congested cough and though I really don't feel to sick, I am trying to take at east. Today I took my grandkids to a playdate with the kids that live behind us. I could have just left them there, but the mom invited me in and I stayed and we had a nice talk. We both graduated from UCI. She made me a cup of Chai tea and it was so good, especially since it is cold for us, in the 50's in the day and 20's at night. So I am enjoying another cup of tea and thinking about taking Christmas down, a little at a time. I am also thinking of my One word for the New year. While I am thinking, I will enjoy my decorations.
Decemeber 27, 2014
Today's Saying: Taking a day to rest is good
I am listening to Christmas music on Pandora and enjoying the quiet while everyone is out. I had lunch with my friends yesterday and it turned to be an all day event. I have a chest cold so I am using my Living Essential diffuser with Theives while I enjoy some Bengal Spice tea from Celestial Seasonings. Will be working on my Christmas pages today.
Decemeber 26, 2014
Today's Saying: Family+Friends=Love
Decemeber 25, 2014
Today's Saying:
Decemeber 24, 2014
Today's Saying: Busy busy and Christmas Eve dinner the Pedroza's
Decemeber 23, 2014
Today's Saying:
Today us baking day!
Tonight I will wrap more gifts.
Decemeber 22, 2014
Today's Saying: Lots of things to do!
Deliver presents.
Have lunch with my friend
Wrap gifts and make dinner.
This was a picture of cousins at our
family Christmas get together yesterday.
2 little girls were missing. Another baby coming in the spring!
Decemeber 21, 2014
Today's Saying: Simple Gifts are a blessing.
This was the ornament that was my biggest seller at the boutique.
Jazzy made this for me today at Sunday School.
This was a gift from my Chatterbug friend Pam, thank you!
Decemeber 20, 2014
Today's Saying: Counting down to a sweet holiday.
I am relaxing in my dad's recliner watching Holiday Inn after watching the end of White Christmas.
It makes me think of my parents. Today we went to my grand daughter's ballet performance. She was so cute. Afterwards we went out for lunch. Then off to the boutique. I wish I could say I made a lot of money, but by the time I bought several things from my cousin, I end up with about $40! I did get so many nice things for gifts. I lover her new scrubs and got some stocking stuffers and a birthday gift for my sister. We also bartered some items. She got several of my ornaments and we were both pleased! We both love gingerbread and she bought several for gifts. I sold a lot of baby Jesus wreaths and gingerbread ornaments. The grands all end up back at Disneyland. Here are few pictures.
Tap below to go to my Gingerbread Cottage.
Decemeber 19, 2014
Today's Saying: Homespun Christmas.
Today Daniel and Jr made tamales. Daniel has had to change his diet because
of his ulcerative colitis. I helped for awhile until it was time to go to the boutique at my cousin
Joanies.
Daniel and Jr making tamales. Click on picture to see see a page on Tamale making.
Joanie makes the best body scrubs with natural ingredients.
I baked some white chocolate macadamia cookies and brought fudge brownies.
We will have this on Saturday too!
Decemeber 18, 2014
Today's Saying: Preparations keeping me busy.
So like most people, I have been busy wrapping gifts. I have completed a few more crafting projects
because I will be in another holiday boutique with my cousin Joanie. Today we got everything ready. I made us cute little
gingerbread aprons to wear. We both are providing baked good, tea and coffee. We have been having cold weather for So California.
Down in the 30's and 60's in the day. That is our winter weather. Having rain is an added plus and we really need the water.
Well I better get going so I can wrap some presents. Please click on the graphic below to go to a page on gifts.
Decemeber 17, 2014
Today's Saying:
Several weeks ago the women in my life group made wreaths. It was the first time working with mesh ribbon. The girl showing us came over to see how our table was doing. She pointed out that I was not doing it right. I was on a role with the way I was doing it and so I told her I was okay with it and kept at it. She just said okay and then went on to the next lady. I use to be a perfectionist with certain things and I would have been flustered if I felt I was not doing it the "perfect way" But I was at peace about it and actually liked how it came out. So did everyone else. I took it home and added the bells. My husband really liked it and we hung it over the tv in the living room.
Tap the wreath girl to go to my page titled The Wreath.
December 16, 2014
Today's Saying:Good by Smiley. rest in peace.
Four generations of Pedroza's
Smiley, My husband, My son Andrew and baby Elijah.
I am sure my daddy was there to greet Smiley in heaven.
December 15, 2014
Today's Saying: 10 days to go!
Outside my window...Sun out, Cold, 37 when I woke up at 7am.
I am hearing... News, Hostage stance over in Sydney.
I am wearing... jammis. grandmas pink chenelle robe, my moms slippers.
I am drinking coffee with peppermint mocha creamer....
I am thinking...of my father in law who is in Hospice care.
I am thankful...for my family.
I am remembering...my parents.
On my mind...the many things I have to do.
I am pondering these word...look to God for your joy.
One thing I am praying for...a happy Christmas.
One thing I am hoping for... a productive week.
From the kitchen...Potroast.
Around the house...Christmas!
I am creating...crafts for a holiday craft show at the end of the week.
I am going...to pick up pictures,finish my Christmas cards and
I am reading...the Bible, and Harvest of Gold.
I am hoping...to make wise decisions!
I am looking forward to...seeing my family weekend.
Favorite Scripture verse.....
A favorite quote for today...
""For to us a child is born to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isa 9:6)" - The Bible
Pictures to share
With the grands at Disneyland on 12/13/14!
December 14, 2014
Today's Saying: Much needed inspiration!
Though I was super tired from Disneyland, I made it to church.
The message was good, pastor talking about finding joy in our life.
Afterwards I stopped at Target for a bit of Christmas shopping.
I almost done, just need to get my kids stocking gifts.
Just sitting down listening to Christmas music.
Taking the time to remember:
December 13, 2014
Today's Saying: Family day at Disneyland!
December 12, 2014
Today's Saying: Breakdowns....
Yesterday I decided to go shopping and on my way, my car started sputtering. It was like the Autopia ride at Disneyland. The car would slow and I would hit the gas and it would not go and then it would lurch forward and then feel like it was going to die. I was able to get it to a safe location. Triple A rescued me again and then the auto shop lent me a car again. My hubby met me there and then left back to his parents.
My father in law broke his hip a couple of months ago. He went to a rehab place, then to an assisted living place. On Wednesday he went on hospice and is at home now. My husband is spending lots of time there and I expect this is the way it will be. Prayers appreciated.
We had a stormy night and rain all day. We really need the rain since California is in a drought. Though it is raining, tonight I am having dinner with my friends. Life moves on in spite of the breakdowns of life.
December 11, 2014
Today's Saying: Reindeer Fun
I mentioned that we went back to the storage and I brought a few more containers home. I was happy to find my Rodney and Rhonda Reindeer. I have had them since at least the 80's but could be earlier. We have put them in various places through out the years. Last night the grands watched Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and again at school. Sometimes it is the simple things that make the holidays special!
December 10, 2014
Today's Saying: Moving forward....
After my post yesterday, I went out to rake the leaves. I felt much better except it was so warm. After we picked up up the kids, we brought them home and they jumped in the pile of leaves. When I asked them to put the leaves in the trash, they said it was to hot! It was, so I had them go in for a snack. Later the other grands showed up so it was a busy night. I did manage to get the trees decorated and things boxes put away. Today I will work on more Christmas cards. Rain is coming in for Thursday and Friday so the winter weather will be back, yea!
December 9, 2014
Today's Saying: Falling a little behind.
I got enough sleep last night, but still feel tired today.
I want to go out and rake leaves because the gardener is coming tomorrow. Raking leaves takes me back to my childhood helping my dad outside during the fall. I have lots of memories of having fun outside with my dad. I was a tomboy and loved to climb trees, skate and hang out with boys. I think part of the reason I feel blah is that I miss my dad. My grief counselor said there would be days like this. But I have to remember that life goes on.
Judy has been doing some graphics for me for my annual family Christmas page. Last night we were up talking about the page
design and the time flew. Judy has helped me over the years with pictures and my dad was so thankful. I remember when he asked for a a particular photo for his montage and asked that Judy remove the background. She helped with several pictures and dad was able to see his almost completed montage before he passed. Well I am going out to rake the leaves now in our 75 degree weather. Hugs
December 8, 2014
Today's Saying: Working on my cards a little at a time.
while enjoying the lights of my Christmas trees!
I got some shopping done Sunday and worked on my cards. So today I will try run a few more errands and do some laundry. Here is a page I made a few years ago. I listed it in my previous post but am including it one more time.
December 7, 2014
Today's Saying:
We finally got our storage unit taken care of. A man was moving out of his and had 6 metal shelves that roll and he asked us is we wanted them. They are really sturdy and will be used for my crafts. It is time for me to get ready for church. I would like to leave a link to my page I made a few years ago called .Christmas Blessings
December 6, 2014
Today's Saying: Moving things here and there.
Christmas treasures everywhere!
We got the bigger storage unit and started transferring things on Friday. We have so many boxes of Christmas things. Remember I mentioned the missing cards and rubber stamps? Well I found them! I found a few other things and that made me happy. Today we will move the rest with lots of help. I will treat everyone to lunch, color my hair and then be ready to watch the grands for the evening. Maybe I will be lucky and get a pictures. I also added a few more quilt squares. Do you have one to share with me?
December 5, 2014
Today's Saying:Remember when we exchanged quilts?
I am updating the Christmas Quilt page at my Christmas site. So dig up
your old quilts and send one to me if you want to be added and I will add it.
Click on the quilt above to go to my quilt page.
Thursday we went to the storage place and got a bigger unit. We will move things on Saturday. This will help me by giving me room to actually work in there and downsize. I also got my first group of Christmas cards done and I will mail them out today. I also did some Christmas tree decorating while I enjoyed listening to Christmas music. I still need to finish adding some more decorations. Then I will be taking a few pictures to share. Hugs
December 4, 2014
Today's Saying: Getting some much needed rain.
It is pouring as I speak and we sure have needed the rain. The kids have been happy to use their umbrellas
at school. It is a little harder for me because they can't go out to play when they come home from school and they sure are full of energy. Today I let them decorate their small trees and they need some more small ornaments.
I sill have not started my Christmas cards. I was updating my address list to run labels. My son and his girlfriend also brought back a couch and my dad's recliner from storage. It feels good to sit in it again. and the room in more cozy. Our house is officially off the market and I must have received over 20 calls from realtors that want us to list with them. We just want to enjoy the holidays!
December 3, 2014
Today's Saying: A little behind schedule but ok.
The grands have been busy the past few days. Eddie and Jazzy went to the Los Angeles Museum of Natural Science this weekend with their parents. They had fun and loved the dinosaurs.
I went to Disneyland on Sunday with Audrina and I bought her an autograph book. She had fun getting signatures. It rained off and on but we stil had a nice time. While we were at Disneyland, Eddie and Jazzy decorated their tree. When I got home the main slim line tree went up but the lights would not work and I sure did not want to get a new tree. I went up to shower and when I came down, Daniel and Jr put on the lights I bought for outside. A little big, but it works.
We had more rain today and the grands got to use their new umbrellas. I had to go to Hobby Lobby again because the mini vine wreaths I ordered came in and they were half off too! I was all set to work on my Christmas list, but I could not find my labels from last year. So I spent a few hours recreating my list. So now I am behind again. I use to have them all done by Thanksgiving but
at least they will be out. Then I can finish decorating the trees!
December 2, 2014
Today's Saying: It is starting to feel like Christmas!
The boutique and going to Disneyland set me back a bit as fat as decorating. But both were fun days. I enjoyed the cookie exchange and though I am not much of a baker, I will be baking with the grand this year. I made it to the post office today to buy my stamps and I will start writing out my cards on Tuesday. I did some more decorating today and the house looks much better. I got a cute ornament from Chatterbugs and card and another card from Danna that depicts her town. On Monday evening I was able to attend our Women's Christmas event at church and it was nice. Here is a picture of me with my friends Alice and Joanie.
December 1, 2014
Today's Saying:
Happy December Blog Hop Cookies Exchange Day
and Happy Birthday to my sister Terry!
Though I do love snickerdoodles and gingerbread at the holidays, my recipe to share was based on my 2000 trip to Hawaii.
It was one of the first html pages I did. You will find the recipe by clicking on the siggy below. The next blog to read will be listed at the end of the recipe.
November 30, 2014
Today's Saying: Off to Disneyland
I will update later. Bye
November 29, 2014
Today's Saying: Today is the Christmas Boutique I am in!
Here is a picture of some of the things I am selling.
I will have more pictures tomorrow.
November 28, 2014
Today's Saying: It's beginning to look like Christmas!
Well it is because of the decorating.The grands have been home from school this week and we have been busy decorating the house. They have their own tree and are excited about the stockings being hung. We added a Mickey one for Elijah.
We had a nice Thanksgiving at my son's home, but I do miss having it with my siblings. After dinner I passed out an ornament to each child. I will post pictures later. It was near 90 today but the weather will be dropping in time for the holiday boutique. Tomorrow I will be sewing some pillows and shopping for my Christmas cards. I am looking forward to the Chatterbugs blog challenge.
November 26, 2014
Today's Saying: Prepared and thankful!
For the past few months, I had prepared to move and be settled in our new home. Today we had the sign removed and now I will focus on the Christmas season. But first we will celebrate Thanksgiving and be thankful that we have a comfortable home with lots of memories made. I will prepare my sweet potatoes and stuffing, recipes from my mom with my own touch added to it. Decorating for Christmas has begun and it will be more simple with emphasis on a country feel. I am prepared to enjoy this season with my family. I am almost finished with my crafts for the Christmas Boutique and I am pleased with what I have done. I am not sure what will happen in the new year except that we will prepare our house for sale and prepared for whatever God has in store for us. Happy Thanksgiving my friends!
November 24, 2014
Today's Saying: Today.....
Outside my window...Sunny out, breezy, dry, will be in the 80's.
I am hearing... Good Morning America.
I am wearing... jammis and my grandmas pink robe.
I am thinking...of the crafts I need to get done.
I am thankful...for my family.
I am remembering...when there were so many wonderful web homes.
On my mind...Decorating for Christmas.
I am pondering these word...Be still?
One thing I am praying for...A happy Christmas.
One thing I am hoping for... a productive week.
From the kitchen...Daniel and Mel's Thanksgiving today since they work on Thurs.
Around the house...transition.
I am creating...web pages for bog hop.
I am going...to pack up fall decorations.
I am reading...the Bible, and Harvest of Gold.
I am hoping...peace.
I am looking forward to...Christmas boutique this weekend.
Favorite Scripture verse.....
Pictures to share
Looking out my bedroom window.
November 20, 2014
Today's Saying: Enjoying a fall day.....
Feeling more relaxed now that we decided to take our house off the market. We still plan to sell, but we will wait until next year.
Yesterday we went to the storage unit and took out some of our Christmas decorations. The whole experience was a bit comical, but I will leave out the details.
I have been working on my crafts and thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas. The grands will be home next week for Thanksgiving break, yes a whole week. So we will start decorating for Christmas. We will start in the family room where the grands hang out. We will set up a tree and hang the stockings. I do have some Thanksgiving projects for them to do. Tomorrow my Bible study meets for the last time until the after the New Year. We will be having a breakfast potluck and do a Christmas craft. I need to get back to my crafting and Thursday night tv shows. I will leave you this picture of Jazzy and her friends at school after the Kinder Thanksgiving play.
November 17, 2014
Today's Saying: Today.....
Outside my window...Sun out, breezy and in the high 70's.
I am hearing... Pandora Disney music, A Whole New World from Aladain.
I am wearing... blue t-shirt, jeans, tennis.
I am thinking...of the crafts I need to get done.
I am thankful...for my family, Birthday get together at the Park.
I am remembering...my dad's visits.
On my mind...financial decisions to make.
I am pondering these word...are you trusting God?
One thing I am praying for...peace.
One thing I am hoping for... a productive week.
From the kitchen...ground turkey and brown rice and veggies.
Around the house...fall decor.
I am creating...crafts for a holiday craft show at the end of the month.
I am going...to work on the crafts.
I am reading...the Bible, and Harvest of Gold.
I am hoping...for a calm and joyful holiday season.
I am looking forward to...my Friday Bible study group.
Favorite Scripture verse.....
A favorite quote for today...
Pictures to share
At Disneyland, Elijah's 7 month bd.
Great Nephew Sammy's 4th birthday at Irvine Park.
Sammy was named after my dad.
Picture includes 3 of my grands and 4 great nephews.
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Siggy by Rosey Posey Pixels, still on line.
November 14, 2014
Today's Saying: Thinking.....
Another Friday, the days go by so quickly now. I have been working on crafts for a holiday boutique I will be in at the end of the month. I do it more to express the creative side of me. Some women do it to earn the extra money they need for Christmas or their business. One thing we all have in common is the abilities that God has given to share with others. I was sitting at the table this morning listening to my Christian music on Pandora and wondering why I felt a bit blue. 2 years ago today we found out my dad was sick. I had noticed his weight loss over that past months, but they found fluid in his lungs and it was not pneumonia.
To make a long story short, he died 3 months later. I miss him a lot and I miss our talks. But I know he is with the Lord and I will see him again. I know that what I feel is normal and I have to allow myself the feel.
Last weekend I went to an Essential Oils party at my sister's house. She has been doing this for a few months now. I have heard of these oils from my friends Judy and Pam. So now I am interested in it and just ordered a kit for personal use. Well I better get back to my crafting.
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November 11, 2014
Today's Saying: Happy Veteran's Day!
My Aunt Rose, aunt Evelyn, grandma and my Dad.
I am so tired today after 14 hours at Disneyland. Eddie had a great time and I will be making him a birthday page over the next few days. Here is one I posted on Facebook.
#24 Words Ending in AKE ~ I Say You Answer
1. Earthquake...you answer? I hate them! Have lived through a few.
I am from So. Calif so they are known here but once I was in Las Vegas
and we felt a big one that was in the Calif. desert.
2. Peaceful Lake...you answer? Hiking in Oregon. 1978
and looking down at Crater Lake, so peaceful and blue.
Disney was the best chocolate I ever had.
4. Snowflake...you answer? First time I remember was in Denver, 1968.
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Thanks for the siggy Judy!
November 10, 2014
Today's Saying: Happy 7th Birthday to my grandson Eddie!
So today we will be taking him to Disneyland.
My sister Ann will be joining us along with her two grandsons, Micah and Oliver.
Later, hubby, Edward, Jazzy, Renee and a few others will join us for dinner at the Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney.
Perfect fall weather is predicted! Christmas decorations are already up at Disneyland and the official holiday season starts on the 13th. Hubby and I went on Friday at it was 91 and we never made it into the park because our car broke down near the park. Luckily we have road service and got towed back to our city. Our car should be ready on Tuesday. I think we have had our last open house until after the new year.
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Thanks for the siggy Judy!
November 5, 2014
Today's Saying: Highs and lows
This weekend we had cooler weather and much needed rain. The high this week will be near 90. Thankfully, the nights are cooler.
I know a lot of you have been praying about the whole house situation. We are going to have one more open house and then stop until after the new year.
If a realtor wants to come and show it, ok, but I want to be free to decorate for the holidays. My husband spends a lot of time helping out his two parents
and so he has little time to do anything but help out with the grands in the morning. The last time we sold a home, it was in December. You never know but
it is in God's hands and I have no control. I have to remember that so I don't get depressed. I have to focus on the blessings I have now.
Meanwhile, I am busy crafting, because I am going to be in a holiday craft show at the end of the month. I can't believe we are in November already. We will be having Thanksgiving at my son's house again so that is one thing I don't have to worry about. Now if the weather would just cool down again, I could "chill"
Snowpatch Angel pieces ready to be glued.
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Thanks for the siggy Judy!
November 3, 2014
Today's Saying: Today.....
Outside my window...Sun out, breezy and in the high 70's.
I am hearing... Rachel Ray on the tv and dyer.
I am wearing... blue/white shirt, jean, tennis and windbreaker.
I am thinking...of the crafts I need to get done.
I am thankful...for my family.
I am remembering...when my cousin and I would visit country craft stores.
On my mind...my son's health.
I am pondering these word...are you trusting God?
One thing I am praying for...the right home to buy.
One thing I am hoping for... a productive week.
From the kitchen...left over Chinese food.
Around the house...fall decor.
I am creating...crafts for a holiday craft show at the end of the month.
I am going...to pack more clothes.
I am reading...the Bible, and Harvest of Gold.
I am hoping...this house sells soon, so stressful!
I am looking forward to...seeing my sisters this weekend.
Favorite Scripture verse.....
A favorite quote for today...
"The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is not money or other material things accumulated in one's life,
but rather a legacy of character and faith." Billy Graham
Pictures to share
Dress up day at Sunday School, New Beginnings Community Church.
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Thanks for the siggy Judy!
Nov 1, 2014
Today's Saying: Fall fun and Chatter Blog hop.
Here are a few pictures from yesterday for Halloween. There were so many people and it was great to see the cute costumes. An hour after we got home it started to rain! My blog hop link comes after the pictures.
All set to pass out candy!
All set to go to Trunk N Treat at church.
"light sabers" flashlights from Mema.
Tap the stamp below to get to my Thanksgiving page.
October 31, 2014
Halloween 1965, Which is me???
We will be at our Church's Trunk N Treat.
Rain is due Friday, hope it waits until we are home.
Pictures to come. Tag siggy below to comment.
Thanks or the siggy Kim!
October 28, 2014
Today's Saying: Today.....
Outside my window...Sun out, breezy and in the high 70's.
I am hearing... Rachel Ray on the tv and grands playing.
I am wearing... white thirt, jean capris and flip flops.
I am thinking...of our church's trunk n treat this Friday.
I am thankful...for my family.
I am remembering...when we would dress up our dog Reina.
On my mind...my son's health.
I am pondering these word...life goes on.
One thing I am praying for...the right home to buy.
One thing I am hoping for... good heath.
From the kitchen...home made chicken soup.
Around the house...fall decor.
I am creating...a webpage for my Nov. Chatterbug homework
and something for the blog hop.
I am going...to do a craft with the grands.
I am reading...the Bible, and Harvest of Rubies
I am hoping...this house sells soon, so stressful!
I am looking forward to...Trunk N Treat and the grands.
Favorite Scripture verse.....
A favorite quote for today...
"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others."Audrey Hepburn
Pictures to share
At school carnival.
Hubby's birthday:
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Thanks or the siggy Kim!
October 25, 2014
Today's Saying: Happy 60th to my husband Jr.
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October 23, 2014
Today's Saying: Thanks for the prayers.
My son Daniel is feeling a little better. He was at the emergency on Monday because he was in a lot of pain. They checked his blood and did an xray of his abdomen to make sure there was no bleeding since he had just had a colonoscopy. They gave him pain medicine and IV since he was dehydrated. I drove him home and then took Mel back to get his truck. He is on 2 medications for his colitis. He has had to cut out a lot of foods that cause irritation. I am so glad he has a girlfriend that is there for him. Pray for my daughter in law Marina too as she is suffering with a concussion for over a week. I went to watch the baby yesterday so she could go to the dr. Pray for baby Elijah too. He has lot of pain with his bowel movements and it breaks my heart to see him in pain. I suggested she contact the new pediatrician to discuss what they can do to help him. And finally, prayers for the house situation. We have a family coming back on Sunday for a second look. If they don't make an offer, we will think about taking the house off the market until after the holidays. Tag siggy below. Thank you friends!
October 20, 2014
Today's Saying: Today.....
Outside my window...Sun out, breezy and in the high 70's.
I am hearing... news on the tv and grands playing.
I am wearing... jeans, mickey t-shirt and tennis.
I am thinking...of my son Daniel who is having ulcerative colitis problems.
I am thankful...for my family.
I am remembering...my Mom, it would have been her 80th birthday yesterday.
On my mind...my son's health.
I am pondering these word...create new memories.
One thing I am praying for...the right home to buy.
One thing I am hoping for... more friends blogging.
From the kitchen...clean.
Around the house...fall decor.
I am creating...a webpage for my Nov. Chatterbug homework and something for the blog hop.
I am going...to pack some summer clothes.
I am reading...the Bible, Genesis.
I am hoping...this house sells soon, so stressful!
I am looking forward to...Birthday parties this weekend.
Favorite Scripture verse.....
A favorite quote for today...
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."
Helen Keller
Pictures to share
At the pumpkin patch.
More pictures to come.
| Your Autumn Personality is Adventurous |
 Consider hiking up your favorite mountain or spending a weekend at a bed and breakfast. You're the type of person who likes to try all the new fall dishes and come up with the best Halloween costume. Go ahead and let yourself experience some new things this autumn. There's lots to try! |
#20 Words Ending in REE ~ I Say You Answer
1. Maple Tree...you answer? falling leaves
2. What's Free...you answer? Love
3. College Degree...you answer? BA Social Ecolgy, UCI
4. Name Three...you answer? Andrew, Daniel, Renee, my kids.
October 13, 2014
Today's Saying: Today.....
Outside my window...Sun out this quiet morning, will be 90 today.
I am hearing... news on the tv.
I am wearing... black cotton capris, orange Minnie shirt and black tennis.
I am thinking...having fun today at Disneyland with friends.
I am thankful...for my family.
I am remembering...last year at the Pumpkin Patch.
On my mind...this house selling.
I am pondering these word...create new memories.
One thing I am praying for...the right home to buy.
One thing I am hoping for... more friends blogging.
From the kitchen...clean, coffee ready.
Around the house...fall decor.
I am creating...home made ornaments crafts.
I am going...to Disneyland today.
I am reading...the Bible, Genesis.
I am hoping...this house sells soon, so stressful!
I am looking forward to...Pumpkin Patch on Saturday .
Favorite Scripture verse.....
A favorite quote for today...
.I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter." Walt Disney
Picture to share
Elijah laughing at Pluto
October 9, 2014
Today's Saying: Another friend gone.
My friend Nancze passed away this week. We met online over 10 years ago in the country graphics community. We were also in a group called WAGOH. Women after God's own heart. She was only 66 but she had been ill for awhile. We never met, yet
we were friends. We meet again someday in heaven. I am praying for her family and all us that miss her.
I have been super busy around the house, packing more things and cleaning. I will end with a couple of memes.
Here is a meme from Annie
1. Like anyone from the Rat Pack? Frank Sinatra, makes me think of my dad.
We have a restaurant in our city called Good Fellas and they play music from the
Rat Pack Era, They even have a picture of them there. Here is one of my hubby and son.
2. Do you think music was better 'back then'? Yes for the most part. But my music dates back more to the 60's on.
I like songs that have a story. I do not like songs that are more screaming and yelling or have vulgarity.
3. Does the life style of some musicians and performers turn you off to their music? Yes! I tend to listen to
more Christian music.
4. Have you been to any concerts? Yes, Carole King, Amy Grant, Gloria Estevan, Average White Band, War, Malo, Tierra,
#19 Interior Designer's Choice (You Can Use Photos)
1. My home would be in the style of? Country
2. My kind of furniture style is? Comfy
3. My floors would be covered with? hard wood.
4. My landscaping would look like? lots of trees and in the country.
October 6, 2014
Today's Saying: Today.....
Outside my window...breezy and in the mid 80's
I am hearing... wind chimes moving and the tv.
I am wearing... jean shortds, blue Disney t-shirt and flip flops
I am thinking...the craft projects I want to do.
I am thankful...for my family and creating memories.
I am remembering...my parents
On my mind...this house selling.
I am pondering these word...create new memories.
One thing I am praying for...the right home to buy.
One thing I am hoping for... more friends blogging.
From the kitchen...clean, and simple meatless dinner.
Around the house...fall decor.
I am creating...web pages and crafts.
I am going...to pick up the grands and give them fall stickers.
I am reading...the Bible, Genesis.
I am hoping...this house sells soon, so stressful!
I am looking forward to...crafting.
Favorite Scripture verse.....
A favorite quote for today...
“When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.”
― Helen Keller
Picture to share
Another scarecrow added to my collection.
Click on it to see my scarecrow page.
October 4, 2014
Today's Saying: Left Behind!.....
It is Saturday morning and I was suppose to be at the Walk for Life in Corona. But was so tired and just needed a day to relax with the hubby. I donated my money for the cause so I am glad I can help out that way. Yesterday morning I went to my Bible study group and the topic was on marriage. Afterwards, a few of us went to see the movie Left Behind. It was a good action packed movie about what happens when the rapture happens and those left behind. It is based on the Bible when the church is taken up in the blink of an eye. I will see it again with hubby. Nicolas Cage is in the movie, Jordan Sparks and Lolo Jones have scenes in the movie too. After the movies I went to Michael's and picked up a few more fall items. Hubby picked me up and we went our for an dinner. Hubby and We are going to try out a new restaurant by our house and them maybe go to the movies. So I am off for the day. Have a great day!
Thanks for the card Kia !
October 1, 2014
Today's Saying: Chatterbug Fall Blog hop!.....
I love the fall season. My website has 14 pages filled with so many beautiful graphics and pictures. I packed most of my fall decorations for the possible move thinking we would have moved by now. I asked my hubby where the fall bins were and he said they were toward the back of the storage unit. Well there was no way I was not going to have some cute decorations. So I have picked up a few things over the past few weeks. I have found them all on sale(40-60% off) at Hobby Lobby, Michael's and Wal-mart. I usually decorate several rooms but I have to keep it simple. Even our realtors said it looked nice. I am just happy that I have these items to enjoy! Which one do you like best?
This is on the front door and about the size of a shoebox.
It is from Hobby Lobby. I love that store!
The flag is from Hobby Lobby and the owl from The Dollar Tree.
This was from Wal-Mart. Love how it looks hand crafted.
The vase was at the market in a color I can use all year.
I found this cute scarecrow and pumpkin at Hobby Lobby.
The scarecrow has leaves stitched on the legs.
The pumpkin is from Hobby Lobby.
I found these boxes 50% off at Michael's.
I got the changing light Mickey at Disneyland.
I hope you enjoyed your visit. Please come back to see my Fall Cottage.
Thank you Toni!
Sept 29, 2014
Today's Saying: Today.....
Outside my window...breezy and in the mid 80's
I am hearing... wind chimes moving and the tv.
I am wearing... cotton capris, white t-shirt and flip flops
I am thinking...the craft projects I want to do.
I am thankful...for my family and the fun day at Disneyland yesterday.
I am remembering...my parents
On my mind...this house selling.
I am pondering these word...create new memories.
One thing I am praying for...the right home to buy.
One thing I am hoping for... more friends blogging.
From the kitchen...clean, and simple meatless dinner.
Around the house...fall decor.
I am creating...web pages and crafts.
I am going...to rest today.
I am reading...the Bible, Genesis.
I am hoping...this house sells soon, so stressful!
I am looking forward to...crafting.
Favorite Scripture verse.....
A favorite quote for today...
You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality." Walt Disney
Picture to share
Fun day at Disneyland with my sister Ann and her husband Ernie.
Sept 24, 2014
Today's Saying: Fun now and planning ahead.
As I mentioned in my last post, my past weekend was fun and busy.
Hubby and I spent a few hours at Disneyland, taking our time and looking
at the Autumn decorations. We are going back again on Sunday and meeting up
with my sister and her husband. We all have passes. The weather should be in the 70's
and perfect. I am thinking of getting some Christmas gifts from there this year.
They really have some cute things. I like to decorate a tree with
just Disney Ornaments and I think they are here and not in storage.
Anyone else thinking about Christmas?
My cousin is having a fundraiser holiday craft sale. She wants to make a
donation to a battered woman's shelter. She has asked me to make some thing
for this event which is to be held the first Saturday of December. So I have
been going through my garage and have found lots of my crafting items.
I will be busy with that, my Bible studies and the new fall tv line up.
So what is your favorite show for this fall? Hubby and I like to watch
Survivor which starts tonight! Off to dinner as my grand kids dad, Edward is making ribs!
Here are a couple of pictures from Sunday.
Frozen Float
Sept 21, 2014
Today's Saying: Happy Fall bring seasons of change!
So happy to have cooler weather and a hint of fall is here. Today is the first day of autumn and would have been my daddy''s 81st birthday. Today is also Renee's first day of work at St. Joseph's hospital in Orange Country. So Ampa took Eddie
to school and I took Jazzy. We will both pick them up at 2:00.
I feel pretty good after the busy weekend. On Friday I went to my women's Life Group. It was a nice time of fellowship as
we went over the questions from our past church service. We talked about Joseph in the Bible. Lots of bad things happened to
him, but he was able to make the most of his life and forgive. He said that what man meant for evil, God meant/turned to good.
We usually can't see the big picture while we are in a bad place. When my dad died, my heart was so broken and I wondered how
I would go on. But thank God, time heals and now I am able to move on, enjoy time with my family and friends. There are still
dents happening, but I can cope.
Later in the evening, I had the 3 older grands, scrap pictures of the day we went to
the beach. They did really well for their first time. I plan to do this again.
On Saturday I went to a women' autumn brunch with my cousin Joanie. They gave each woman a gift bag and used our tickets for
a drawing. Joanie and I each won an autumn late candle. We also signed up for the Bible study.
It means I have to get up early on Saturday's but it is another change I wanted to make. After the brunch, Joanie and I went to Hobby Lobby and
and Walmart. We also had lunch together and talked about the things she wanted to do now that she is retired.
On Sunday hubby and I went to the early service at chruch and then we went our for lunch and then to Disneyland for a few hours.
It was a nice weekend and I got to bed early. The house is quiet and I plan to do to do my Bible study now. Have a great day. Hugs
This had beans and a recipe for a bean soup.
This smells so good!
Sept 14, 2014
Today's Saying: Happy 5 months to my grandson Elijah!
Yesterday I went to watch Elijah so Marina could take Audrina to an eyeglass appointment. I love when he tries to talk and smile more. He is also getting heavier and my shoulders are sore today. Audrina and I cuddled while he slept since the air was oh high. I am so lucky to have access to my grandkids! Afterwards, I went to Hobby Lobby to get a few more things on sale and today I got some more things at Michael's. I am going to be making some Christmas gifts and I am getting my supplies together.
I got another fall item today since my stuff is in storage. I would not be able to put up a lot anyways since our house is still for sale.
I am all caught up with my Bible study and my Chatter home work and looking forward to doing more pages.
#16 In Two Words
1. Two words that describes you best? Short and animated.
2. Two words that describes your personality? Friendly and caring.
3. Two words that describes your taste in clothes? updated and matching.
4.Two words that describes your home? Warm and comfy.
Sept 12, 2014
Today's Saying: Thinking about Christmas when it is over 100.
We have had a heat wave the past few days and yesterday it was 106. So my mind is thinking of Christmas. My cousin Joanie just retired from her job and I was able to go to her retirement party. It was really nice and I am glad I could go. Joanie says she wants to have a holiday boutique fundraiser at her house this year. She wants to support a battered wives shelter, since she experienced that with her past marriage. So she asked if I could go some crafts and it made me think back to when we were both in a craft show for St. Joseph's Hospital back in the late 1990's. We each made over %400 dollars! I think country craft items were more popular back then. I know I have craft things packed away, but I need to find them. I hope they are in the garage and not in storage. Joanie wants me to make some scrap pages to sell. I have few other ideas like my snowman sock ornaments. I plan to scrap today but for now I need to get ready for church. Happy Sunday!
Sept 10, 2014
Today's Saying: Good news and a visit to the past.
My daughter Renee got a job with St Joseph's Hospital in Orange Country. It will be full time with benefits. She had another offer in our city, but it was a desk job and she wanted to work with patients. So she will have to drive further to get her training as a medical assistant. This will be a stepping stone as she works towards her long term goal as an RN. We will be helping her with the kids most days. she starts on the 22nd which would have been my dad's 81st birthday. He was happy when she told him she was going to be a nurse. I did a page for her and it is linked below.
I started working on my grand daughters Birthday page and was looking for graphics. She had a mermaid party, but she loves Pandas. She must have over a dozen of them. The mermaid theme was great since it was around a pool. Daddy took her shopping at Toys R Us to get a dress and she came home with a Little Pony dress and a big panda! So then I though I would use the Panda Graphics from Karen at Daisy Dreams. So began the search, not just for her sets, but all the Pandas I had adopted from the adoption shops. I have my graphic cds dating back to around 2000. I wish I were more organized because I have to look in folders that are in folders. So I have been a little obsessive with the search and making a home for them on my site. I have done this with the Julie Bears and the Figs. There is a lot of satisfaction doing this because it reminds me of the fun busy days when we had websites and adopting from each other. I am sure we all spent a small fortune. At least I have enjoyed my website over the years!
Sept 8, 2014
Today's Saying: Happy Birthday to my son Daniel!
Audrina's party with her Mommy's family at Chucky Cheese.
I missed the birthday parties this weekend since I was away with my girlfriends.
I really needed this time with my friends and we had a great time of relaxing and catching up on our lives.
We had to leave a little earlier than planned on Sunday because of the thunderstorm coming in. I got drenched while loading up the car.
Because I have blogged over 12 years, I was able to go back and look at the past times we got together.
We were able to scrap again and I have a scrapbook of all our little adventures. I am ahead of schedule with
my Bible reading and just need to post. I still have to finish my Chatterbug homework, but almost done with it
and glad I started ahead of time. I am also working on a birthday page for Audrina. I am also going to do a page that will have the archives to my past years post.
Sept 2, 2014
Today's Saying: Making changes....
As you can see I have changed my blog to school now Labor day has passed.
When I was a kid growing up, we went to church camp every Labor day weekend. We stayed in family cabins when we were young and then got to to to the Jr high or high school cabin. The last time we went was in 1973. Lots of good memories. So now we are trying to create memories for our grandkids. I want to do more family pages here and I will slowly phase out my friendship pages. I redid my Chatterbug page and added my Bible study page for Blogging through the Bible. I also started moving pages from my Family page to my regular site map. I still have to do Audrina's birthday page. Here are a few pictures from our Labor day celebration and one from Camp around 1965.
As my dad loved to say, here are the new seniors.
Audrina with her cousins. Our kids took pictures on these steps.
This was once my parents house and my brother bought it.
So we still get to make memories here.
Elijah relaxing with his Mema. He stayed in about 30 minutes.
Toni's Tuesday Meme
#14 Labor Day Celebration Preferences
1. Holiday Shopping or Day at the Beach?
Neither, This year a dr appointment for my ear. and rest.
2. Lounging by the Pool or Picnic by the Lake? Pool since there is not lake nearby.
3. Barbeque Cookout or Favorite Restaurant? Cookout
4. Flea Market or Football Game? Flea market.
Click above to see our Anniversary pictures.
Jazzy's birthday pictures linked here->.
Remember to hit next at the bottom of the first page to go to the 2nd page.
August 31, 2014
Today's Saying: Labor Day family time.
We had a nice time at Disneyland with Audrina though it was 88 degrees there. Better than home which was near 100.
The park was not as busy as we expected but there were lot of out of town guest participating the Disney Walk for CHOC.(Children's Hospital Orange County) We had to park further away than usual, but got a free shuttle to the park entrance. Andrew met us there and we had our packed lunch which was pretty good and we plan to do that again. I had to take Ibuprofen a few times because my I woke up with an earache. But it did not stop us from going on the Grizzley Rapids Run twice. Audrina had lots of fun, especially since she got an Ariel doll.
Saturday I woke up with more pain so I end up seeing the Dr. and he said I had an external ear infection, so I left with antibiotic ear drops. I spent time working on my website, adding a page for my Blogging through the Bible study. I also worked on my Chatterbug pages and my Panda House. Today we are going to Audrina's Ariel birthday swim party at my brother's house. I will be making her a birthday page in the next few days. Meanwhile, I will leave with this picture we took after lunch.
August 29, 2014
Today's Saying: Hot fun in the summer time.
My son Andrew gets off work early today so he is going to meet us at Disneyland. We are taking Audrina with us today since her birthday is on Wednesday. Andrew's pass ends then and he is going to renew in a year when the baby is older and the whole family can go. Time to get ready!
August 27, 2014
Today's Saying: Life in Limbo?
(an intermediate or transitional place or state of uncertainty)
I talked to my realtor today. She asked when we wanted our next open house since this is a holiday weekend and we said no open house. When we put our house on the market, we had seen how quickly the houses were selling. We are not the only ones so now we have 5 houses for sale in our area and things are moving so slowly. The law of supply and demand is real. Prices are dropping. We were hoping our house would sell quickly and that we would have been in our new house by now. We went to one open house that we liked, and it is half the size of our home. We can't buy until we sell, so we are in limbo. We were told to "declutter" so we put a lot of things in storage. At some point we will have to go through the storage and decide what we want to keep and what we have to sell. All our fall decorations are in storage along with most of our Christmas items. Some thing we have control of and others we don't. So now we will have to decide what our next step is.
Toni's Tuesday Meme
#13 Questions, Silly Questions
1. Who is the last person you talked to? Ont he phone, my hubby.
2. What is your weather like right now? warm, in the 90's.
3. Where will you be this weekend? at my brother's house for Audrina's party.
4. What's for dinner tonight? going to Miguel's for burritos.
August 25, 2014
Today's Saying: Time for Annie's Meme
1. You have a choice of 3 vacation spots. Choose one, tell us why, please?
a. Santa Barbara, CA, b. Nantucket, MA c. Montana's national parks
I would choose Nantucket because I want to to go the east coast for a vacation and I like beaches.
2. Will you stay in a hotel or a bed and breakfast? Both sound nice.
I like the amenities of the hotel, but I have only been to one
bed and breakfast and it was really nice.
3. Local fare for meals--places the locals recommend--
or gourmet restaurants or whatever suits you? Both!
4. Do you bring along paperbacks to read or will you be too busy?
I will take my tablet for night reading and even my computer to journal.
But I am usually dragging my hubby all over to see as much as possible!
5. Do you bring home souvenirs? Yes for my family and friends. Wind chimes is always good gift.
6. Will you fly? Take the train? Drive? I would love to drive,
then we could stop at Montana on the way! We will fly and drive.
7. Do you take in the night life or turn in early? Retire early
most days since hubby is not a night person. That is when I journal.
8. Up and at em early or are you sleeping in? Earlier than usual unless we have a tour. I already get to sleep in since I am retired.
9. Big breakfast? Depends on our daily plans. I am not a big breakfast eater. But most places we stay have a free breakfast.
Jazzy's Birthday Pages are ready, Just tap her.
Remember to hit next at the bottom of the first page to go to the 2nd page.
August 22, 2014
Today's Saying:
I was honored with the Liebster Blog Award by Kori at
Just Another Mom and by Judy at
My Greatful Heart Thank you!
This award exists only on the internet, and is given to bloggers by other bloggers.
It has German origins – the word “liebster” has several definitions: dearest, sweetest, kindest, nicest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, welcome, sweetheart and boyfriend (really?)
If you have been nominated for The Liebster Award AND YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT,
write a blog post about the Liebster award in which you:
1. thank the person who nominated you, and post a link to their blog on your blog.
2. display the award on your blog — by including it in your post and/or displaying it using a “widget” or a “gadget”. (Note that the best way to do this is to save the image to your own computer and then upload it to your blog post.)
3. answer 11 questions about yourself, which will be provided to you by the person who nominated you.
4. provide 11 random facts about yourself.
5. nominate 5 – 11 blogs that you feel deserve the award, who have a less than 1000 followers. (Note that you can always ask the blog owner this since not all blogs display a widget that lets the readers know this information!)
6. create a new list of questions for the blogger to answer.
7. list these rules in your post (You can copy and paste from here.) Once you have written and published it, you then have to:
8. Inform the people/blogs that you nominated that they have been nominated for the Liebster award and provide a link for them to your post so that they can learn about it (they might not have ever heard of it!)
Here are the 11 questions that I was asked by Kori:
1. Why did you start blogging? I already had a website and my friend Tammy got me started on the blog
2. Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla? chocolate.
3. Do you drink coffee or tea? Coffee every morning and tea in the evening.
4. What is your favorite season and why? I love fall, the colors, and my scarecrows.
5. Do you have a favorite month of the year? December, I love Christmas!
6. What is the first letter of your middle name? E for Elaine
7. Have you traveled outside of the United States? Mexico, Canada, and Hawaii seems like another country.
8. How long have you lived in your current city? 24 years.
9. If you could play any instrument, what would it be? Piano and I do play a little.
10. Do you have a favorite author? Several.
11. What’s your birthstone? Peridot, a light green and for August.
Here are the 11 questions that I was asked by Judy:
1. What's your biggest fear? Something happening to my kids or grandkids or family.
2. How many brothers and/or sisters do you have? 2 sisters and a brother
3. What's the best life advice your parents gave to you?
Your family is the most important thing in your life, stay close.
4. If you could live life over, what's the 'one' thing you would change?
Spend more time with my parents and getting to know them better.
5. Are you a night owl or a lark? Night Owl!
6. Do you have any specific talents? I like to craft, and prefer to make my own gifts.
7. If you were given 2 hours of uninterrupted hours to do anything you wanted to do, what would you choose?
Play on the computer or read.
8. Name one thing you like about yourself, & why. Hmmm, not sure but people say I am thoughtful.
9. What was your nickname growing up, or now? Susie or Suzy Q
10. What's your biggest pet peeve? People saying they are going to do something and then they don't.
11. What was your favorite decade (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, ect)? The 60's, happy and carefree.
Here are some random things about me.
1. I have met 11 blog friends! Linked on the left.
2. I have had this blog for around 14 years.
3, My favorite piece of furniture is the grandfather clock my parents gave us.
4. My favorite sound is the newborn cry.
5. I love to scrap and I "scrap" on my web pages.
6. I have met my friend Judy 4 or 5 times and Tammy 3 times and Sue 2 times.
7. I have rocked all my kids and grand kids in the rocker my husband gave me.
8. I collect Willow Tree figurines.
9. I have both my grandmother's Bibles and my dad's.
10.My favorite fruit is fresh cherries but I do not like cherry pie.
11.I have a plumeria tattoo on my ankle that I got in Hawaii 2012.
Finally, My 11 questions for you are, if you should choose to accept or even if you don’t, I’m curious :)
1.Have you met any of your blog friends?
2.What is the best place you went for a vacation?
3.Did you go to college?
4.How many siblings do you have?
5.What are you reading right now?
6.Do you have a hobby?
7.Where would you like to go for your next vacation?
8.What piece of furniture in your house do you like the best?
9.What is your favorite tv show?
10.If you could buy a new car, what would you get?
11.What is your favorite fruit?
I nominate
1. Tammy at Faithfully Standing
2. Annie at Cottage by the Sea
3. Kat at Shiny Moon Beams
4. Liz Savory Sweet Things
If you need the logo or questions, email me and I will send them to you.
August 19, 2014
I am staying with my sister Terry for a few days just relaxing. Jazzy's party was a lot of fun and I am working on those pictures. I finished my homework for Chatter U and the link is to the left. Summer does not end in my mind until after labor day when we use to go back to school. But school starts early now and we can have hot weather until October. So here are some pictures of the grands.
Cousins playdate.
Audrina and Elijah playing on the floor.
Ededie's first day of First Grade.
Jazzy's first day of Kindergarten.
Toni's Tuesday Meme
#12 Arts & Entertainment
1. Favorite Quote or Saying? Life Happens
2. Favorite Poem or Ode? Psalm 23
3. Favorite Line from a Play, Book or Movie?
Gone With The Wind, "After all. tomorrow is another day."
4. Favorite TV Show of All Time? I Love Lucy
August 17, 2014
Today's Saying: Enjoying busy summer days.
I am at my sister's house catching up here. I lost
internet at my house and I am behind. Saturday was Jazzy's
Frozen party and it turned out really nice. I will have
Pictures soon. Meanwhile, click below to see our Anniversary trip.
August 13, 2014
Today's Saying: Taking a day to rest.
I slept in until 11am today and have been tired all day. I had a wonderful anniversary weekend.
Jazzy was so happy with her birthday at Disneyland. I will be making picture pages for both. Meanwhile, here is
a picture from our birthday.
Disney gave us the cake for our birthday and a rose for our anniversary!
August 12, 2014
Today's Saying:
To me and Jazmyn. We are off to Disneyland!
August 8, 2014
Today's Saying:
I had a great time with my cousin Joanie. After lunch we sent shopping at several places. I told her how Renee and I had been collecting things to decorate for Jazmyn's 5th birthday party which has the Frozen theme. I told Joanie how I found a new Frozen Doll at Target on Wednesday. They had just bought them out and I got the last two. It is the Frozen Doll Elsa and she says phrases from the song and plays the song Let it Go. I got and will be for Audrina ofr her birthday and Jazzy's great grandma Apple will give her the other one.
I took hubby for his first colonoscopy procedure this morning and he did really well and did not feel all drugged the way I did. Both my sister in law and my brother in law had colon cancer and are ok nowso I am all for preventative procedures. Afterwards,we got some breakfast and then we picked up a few items for our weekend. Hubby and I are going to "Let the planning go for the weekend as we celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary which is on Sunday. We are headed to the beach cities of Dana Point and San Clemente. We were there last summer and had a really nice time. We have a whale watching excursion planned for Monday and will be back home Monday evening. I will have a page all set for that, Meanwhile, here is the page I did for our beach day. Click on the girl below.
