The writing on the wall...

Desiree, Megan and I stopped at a Starbucks for some quick breakfast before heading back to the retreat location this weekend. This was on the wall and Desiree noticed it first. After I read it, I HAD to take a picture of it. I love it. It was like it was written just for me! =]

Time to reflect...

~~"Reading without reflecting is like eating without digesting."~~Edmund Burke

Sometimes, you just get in a funkadee funk!...Right? Okay. Maybe it's just me - I don't know. Lately, I have just been needing to regroup, to get myself together, to get things in order in my home (that includes my children).

My virtual friend Lee is so good about sharing interesting blogs and websites with me. Recently, it's been exactly what I need.

So, you will be seeing more posts in the future that may be more for me than for you. =] Things that I may need to work through. You are welcome to join me in this journey.

Looking for spring...

I felt like I found snow on the ground today! LOL I had gone out front to take a picture of the first sign of spring that I saw, because today is the First Official Day of Spring. =] I know, I know...I am in Southern California and don't have to look too far to find spring...BUT!!! Look at this.

The clouds were so low that it startled me when I came out. I even called the girls. I could hardly see the house across the street. This is rare for us. It's after 7 a.m.

Anyway, the girls loved it and I thought it felt nice to get a little mist on our faces this morning.

Happy Spring!!

~~"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."~~Anne Bradstreet.

Look what I got today...

Remember this post about the RAK's? Well, I've played many times and completed my side, but I have not ever received any RAK's that I commented on...until now! Of course, I don't care one way or the other. I play along with these, because I like to give and send things to put a smile on someone's face. =]
This gift from Beverly just made my day. She knows I love to scrapbook and gave me a book with tips, ideas and instruction and she must know me better than I realized, because she also included this very cool chocolate gift set! It includes a box of chocolates, a little purse with truffles inside, and - get this - a pair of chocolate high heels.
Yes, there's a piece already missing. =]
Thank you SOOOO much Beverly. I was not expecting anything today or any time soon.

Wordless Wednesday: "Bee"utiful Day

Don't wanna get pinched!...

You might remember this post from last year. I was just looking at how much my kiddos have grown in a year!!
I love to surprise them with green bagels on St. Patrick's Day and this year was no exception. Daddy did not have to go in as early today, so he accompanied me to the bagel shop on the way to school. They were definitely not as green as they usually are, but that's okay. It's just for fun anyway, right?? =] I also left a little note for them today and a shamrock necklace since they have school uniform and couldn't wear a green shirt or anything like that. I left it in their little mailbox (they each have one) with a note. It only takes one of them to realize that they've "got mail" and then they holler over to the other one, "check your mailbox!" I love it.

The little ones aren't gettin' pinched today either!

Manic Monday...

Are you a saver or spender?
I guess I am a spender, because I never really have anything saved. LOL I will add though, that it is rarely for myself.....is that better than just blowing through it all because I need some retail therapy? =]
Do you prefer to walk around barefoot in your home? Socks? Shoes?
My family and I prefer to be barefoot. However, some days get pretty cold and most of the house is not carpeted, so.... socks or flip-flops are usually worn.
Do you talk to yourself?
No, I don't talk to myself. Sometimes I feel like I am, because I will ask certain people to do something in the house and it never gets done...but I think that just means I'm being ignored. LOL

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