For Today -

Outside my window...slightly overcast & cooler today, but so welcomed after having temps in the 70's & 80's for the past couple of weeks.  

I am thinking...how thankful I am that I have my workout done for the day!  

I am thankful for...birthdays & being celebrated!  Not to mention, the number '29'. :)

I am remembering...what a sweet day I had on Saturday.  I could get used to being 'serenaded' first thing in the morning. :) 

On my mind...friends that are struggling right now. 

I am pondering these words...a conversation that Emily & I had when she was cuddling up in bed with me last week - I have to put my arm out, & she loves laying her head on it (she says it feels better than a pillow) :) ... 

"Mommy, you know it's always going to be like this, don't you?"

"You mean you cuddling up with me & your head on my arm?"

"Yes. Even when I'm 26, I'll be be laying here with you!"

"Emily, 26 is a long time away.  You'll probably be married by then."

"NEVER! I'm never leaving you!  I'll even be laying on your arm when I'm 46!"

"46!  Wow!"

"Yep!  Even when I'm 100!  I'll still cuddle in bed with you & lay on your arm!" :) 

From the learning rooms...time is so precious!  Use it wisely. 

From the kitchen...I'm going to have my daily smoothie after I post this. Dinner is a casserole tonight.  

I am wearing...just got off the treadmill, so nothing appealing - sweats. 

I am creating...wonderful before bed memories with Elliot & Emily.  Every single night, an hour before bedtime, we go up to my bedroom & cuddle up in my bed.  We read, tell stories, laugh, talk, play games, ect.  It's our favorite time of the day.  Both say "It's the best time ever!"  And guess what?  Neither one of them can wait till bedtime. :)

I am going...to work on a few graphics later if time permits. 

I am reading...my Bible & too many other books. 

I am hoping...to get everything done before Emily's ballet class.    

I am hearing...absolutley nothing but the keys as I type.  Elliot & Emily haven't woke up yet.  

Around the house...quiet & peaceful, but that will only be a memory in about 30 minutes. 

One of my favorite things...these quiet mornings of time to myself. 

A few plans for the rest of the week...Emily's ballet, homeschooling, printing out pictures to frame,  finishing up decorating our guest room. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...When Emily & I ran out to pick up my birthday cake on Saturday, she suddenly said "Oh Mommy!  Close your eyes!  I found you a present that I have to get you!  You keep looking straight ahead & I'll put it in the cart, & get it out when it's time for  you pay for it." :)  I love it!  She told me that I can always drink my tea in it & remember how much she loves me.

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For Today -  

Outside my window...a beautiful warm, sunny Las Vegas day! 

I am thinking...it's been so long since I posted anything.  Too long. 

I am thankful for...friends & family. 

I am remembering...simpler days.  Seems like it's go, go, go now. 

On my mind...Mike's new job.  He'll be leaving soon for Saudi, & be there for TWO long years!

From the learning rooms...I've been studying apertures, f/stops, shutter priority, ect....all the 'fun' things to do with taking photos, & I realize, I still have a 'lot' to learn.  

From the kitchen...just had a smoothie, & no idea what I'll come up with for dinner tonight.   

I am wearing...navy blue Pooh t-shirt & light grey sweat bottoms.  Still in my treadmill gear. 

I am creating...a healthy body. I enjoyed the holidays a bit too much, & the holiday eating continued until mid January. 

I am going...to relax this afternoon/evening.  As soon as I post this, I'm off to fix a pot of tea to enjoy, as that seems to go hand in hand with relaxing.  

I am reading...too many books at the same time!  So many good freebies for the Kindle app. 

I am hoping...we get our Bella sooner than the breeder thinks.  'Bella' is a miniature Golden Teacup Persian - a sister for Tinkerbell.  We waited almost 3 years for her, so we're all very excited.    Hmmm...wonder if Tinkerbell would be excited if she were to know that a new 'baby' is coming?

I am hearing...the theme song from The Wonder Pets & Emily chattering away at me. She's planning our next trip to Disneyland & discussing it. :)  

Around the house...reminders everywhere of how very blessed we are.  

One of my favorite things...taking my iPad to bed each night to read. 

A few plans for the rest of the week...Emily's ballet class, a hair trim for me, homeschooling - that's about it.  Mike is gone till Thursday, so having a laid back week.  

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...I cannot believe Elliot is NINE!  Whenever I tell him that he can't play certain video games, he's quick to remind me "But I'm nine now!"  Sorry Elliot - doesn't matter. :)

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For Today - August 15, 2011

Outside my window...dark as coal (as my Mom used to say).  Still so hot out though.  Please hurry Fall!  

I am thinking...I am such a nightowl!  

I am thankful for...all the sweet things that I am daily tucking away in my memories.  

I am remembering...Emily telling me stories tonight.  She told me that she had made up a 'little' story about Lilly, & 20 minutes later she's 'still' in the midst of it!  I thought she was finished at one point, & I said "What a good story Emily!" She replied "It's not over.", & she went right on. :) 

On my mind...Mike's new job opportunities.  Hopeful that one in particular becomes a reality. 

I am pondering these words...from a friendship book that a friend sent to me - "Among God's best gifts to us, are the people who love us."    

From the kitchen..closed now, but had chicken fajitas tonight, followed up later with cherry pie with vanilla ice cream.  I'm glad my son finished it up, or I'd have a late night snack.

I am wearing...Minnie Mouse pjs. 

I am creating...a learning environment.  Getting ready to start a new school year with Elliot & Emily. 

I am going...to begin to resemble a panda or a raccoon if these late nights don't stop.  

I am reading...my Bible & children's stories. 

I am hoping...Elliot & Emily sleep in tomorrow morning.  I know Emily will, but Elliot is normally an early riser.   

I am hearing...silence, except for the keys as I type. 

Around the house...blessings abound! 

One of my favorite things...having Elliot & Emily crawl into bed with me, & the three of us sleeping in for awhile.  

A few plans for the rest of the week...clean house tomorrow, make dental appointment (ugh!), do a bit more organizing in our garage, catch up with a few things. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Avery lost in thought.  We were playing, & she said she wanted to 'sit on the rock'.  She looked like this for awhile.  Makes me wonder what she was thinking about.

 

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For Today - Monday, August 8, 2011  

Outside my window...bright & sunny.  It's 104 here today, but that's cooler than it has been. 

I am thinking...it's nice to get here earlier.  These have been late night posts for awhile.  

I am thankful for...family & friends. 

I am remembering...baking 'Christmas' cookies last night with Elliot & Emily.  It was so much fun to enjoy a bit of  'Christmas in August' for awhile.  Emily said "Now only if it would snow!" :) 

On my mind...changes.   

I am pondering these words...Emily wants to answer this one - she said "Emily said she loves me." :)  She tells me those always wonderful to hear words, at least 50 times a day.  

From the learning rooms...it's good to keep a diary.  Last week I so enjoyed reading back over the ones that I kept over 20 years ago.   

From the kitchen...tonight it will be spaghetti, salad, & garlic cheesy bread.  Can't wait! 

I am wearing...capris & t-shirt. 

I am creating...a decluttered, organized home.  We got together so many bags for Goodwill, with more to follow. 

I am going...to color with Emily after I post this.  I love doing this with her - we chatter away as we color.  I wish we could convince Elliot to join us.  He 'hates' coloring! 

I am reading...my Bible, & I'm almost to the bottom of my stack of magazines.   

I am hoping...for jobs for my two sons.  They are out again today, so I'm hoping they get some hopeful news.  

I am hearing...Emily singing here beside me. 

Around the house...peaceful & happy. 

One of my favorite things...my iPad.  LOVE it! 

A few plans for the rest of the week...finish up with gathering things for Goodwill, bathing Tinkerbell (she loves her baths!  I'm glad, because she will never become 'Stinkerbell'). :) 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Emily loves playing school with her stuffed animals.  She does this 2 or 3 times a week.  It's so sweet to hear her teaching them.  She'll actually go around & write or draw on each of their papers, as if they did it.  Of course, she says Lilly is her best student.  I never knew Lilly was such an artist. :)

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For Today -    Monday, August 1, 2011

Outside my window...another late night post, so dark.  Still so very hot, even at this late hour.  

I am thinking...about all I have accomplished over the past few days. I'm in the midst of a MAJOR cleaning binge.  Decluttering & organizing is work, but so much fun to reap the rewards of it.  

I am thankful for...my two little helpers...Elliot & Emily have worked right alongside me. 

I am remembering...the fun of working with Elliot & Emily today.  I try to make work so much fun for them.  I don't ever want them to equate work with 'drudgery' & boring.  Of course, it helped in the fun to break & head off to get Starbucks & a dozen donuts from Krispy Kreme!  

On my mind...the closets that I cannot wait to tackle tomorrow!   

From the learning rooms...my resolve is weak when a box of Krispy Kremes are in the kitchen. :) 

From the kitchen...I just enjoyed a delicious custard filled donut from Krispy Kreme!  It's a bad snack to have right before bed, but it was calling to me, & I had to answer. 

I am wearing...white capris & lavendar t-shirt. 

I am creating...a well organized home - a place for everything, & everything in its place.  Sadly though, I'll be doing it again in a few months.  Oh well...I guess that goes with being a 'domestic engineer'! 

I am going...to bed very soon, & plan on sleeping like a rock!  Which by the way, Emily asked me what that meant - she asked "Do rocks really sleep?"  When I said "No", she said "Then why do you say that?"  I had no answer, exept that maybe it mean you were so tired, that you would sleep really hard.  Anyone out there care to answer her question? Emily is very good at making you think. 

I am reading...my Bible, & a stack of magazines that I hope to dwindle down to nothing this week. 

I am hoping...still hoping for jobs for my two sons.  

I am hearing...blissful silence. 

Around the house...looking good! 

One of my favorite things...the feeling that comes with deep cleaning room by room, & seeing it when finished.  

A few plans for the rest of the week...continue with my cleaning from top to bottom, & enjoying my sweet helpers. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...3 of my big loves.  Why is Emily giving this look of "What in the world!??"  Because Avery was jabbering away with nothing but jibberish. When I asked her "What are you doing Avery?"  She repiled "Oh, I just 'peaking Panish'."  'peaking Panish' is 'speaking Spanish'. :)

 

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For Today -   Monday, July 25, 2011

Outside my window...another late night post, so dark & quiet.  So hot too!

I am thinking...about my friend that's away on a few days vacation. She needs this, & I hope she's having fun.  

I am thankful for...creature comforts - especially air conditioning! 

I am remembering...Elliot & Emily's laughter today as we were playing together.  

On my mind...how fast Elliot, Emily, & Avery are growing up.  We were looking over photos the other night, & couldn't believe how much they've changed since last summer!     

From the kitchen...had a delicious pot roast dinner tonight. 

I am wearing...Minnie Mouse pj's.

I am creating...a family picture collage for my laundry room. 

I am going...to bed soon. 

I am reading...my Bible & some books to Elliot & Emily. 

I am hoping...my two sons get word that they both got the job they interviewed for.  They've done 2 steps of the process, one more to go!  

I am hearing...total silence except the keys as I type. 

Around the house...changes.  My son had to move back in over the weekend. He's had a rough go of it latley.  

One of my favorite things...a Starbucks run for an iced caramel macchiato.  So good in this heat! Well actually, it's good anytime! 

A few plans for the rest of the week...help my son get the remainder of his things moved in & get him settled here, grocery shopping, take Elliot & Emily to see the Pooh movie.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Emily wanted to try a new summer 'style' on Lilly - she thought she looked so cute. So cute, that she decided to use hair clips on her tail too. :) 

 

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For Today -   July 18, 2011

Outside my window...dark, since I'm getting a late start here tonight. I had Avery all day, so that tells it all. :) 

I am thinking...about the fun the kids & I had today.  

I am thankful for...days like today.

I am remembering...hearing Emily in the backseat of the car today, telling Avery that I was the best Mommy in the whole world. :)  And Avery agreeing. :) 

On my mind...how good my bed is going to feel tonight! 

I am pondering these words..."Don't hold onto what was, & miss what is."  I love this quote! 

From the learning rooms...Avery & chocolate doesn't mix!  My son Shad gave her a brownie, & she was 'insane' for a couple of hours afterward!  She was even trying to do karate, & she's never seen karate. :) 

From the kitchen...nothing from there tonight - we went out to eat. 

I am wearing...white capris & a Pooh t-shirt. 

I am creating...happy, happy summer memories for the kids. 

I am going...to bed soon.  

I am reading...nothing except my Bible this week. 

I am hoping...that my son Brandon gets the call this week, letting him know that he got the job that he interviewed for.   

I am hearing...the keys as I type.   

Around the house...so quiet after laughing, playing children all day & evening.  

One of my favorite things...a Krispy Kreme donut!  I had more than one tonight. :) 

A few plans for the rest of the week...gather up bags of things to take to Goodwill, print out pictures, catch up on reading, relax, enjoy life & the kids!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Avery wanted to be "Dr. Avery" tonight, & I had to be her patient.  She's examining me here. She poked my tummy, squished it, listened to it with the stethoscope,  gave me a shot, & when I asked her what was wrong with me, she said "You need to eat." :)

 

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For Today - Monday, July 11, 2011  

Outside my window...late night posting, so dark & very hot still.  

I am thinking...about how long it's been since I've posted!   

I am thankful for...all that I've been given. 

I am remembering...how I used to look so forward to these Monday posts.  I have missed it. 

On my mind...my son Brandon & his search for a job.  He called tonight, & is feeling down.    

From the learning rooms...everything happens for a reason! 

From the kitchen...cleaned up after my hubby insisted on bringing home take-out tonight.  He wanted me to have a break. 

I am wearing...pj's. 

I am creating...a few new graphics.

I am going...to finish up a few things after this post, & then go off to bed.  

I am reading...my Bible, & so many books on my iPad.  I LOVE reading on my iPad! 

I am hoping...that my son gets the job that he's interviewing for on Wednesday.  

I am hearing...nothing but Regis & Kelly.  I dvr them, & watch them in the evenings.  I am going to miss Regis when he leaves! 

Around the house...spotless, after it being my big cleaning day.  

One of my favorite things...these quiet evenings after everyone else has went on to bed.  It absolutely kills Emily that I stay up after she goes off to bed.  Every single night, she asks me the same thing - "Tell me, what all are you going to do?  When are you coming up?  How long will it be before you go to bed?"  She cannot bear the fact that I do things without her.   

A few plans for the rest of the week...time to go through the closets & drawers again. I got on such a cleaning binge today. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Emily loves to draw, & she normally gives each drawing a name.  Here is one she did the other day.  She brought it to me & said "Mommy, this is for you.  I drew lots of hearts so that you would always know how very much I love you.  It's called 'I love Mommy so, so, so much!"  She makes my heart smile!

 

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For Today - March 14, 2011

Outside my window...dark & quiet.  Another late night post from me. 

I am thinking...about how wonderful my bed is going to feel tonight! 

I am thankful for...my family. 

I am remembering...Emily's performance in her Alice in Wonderful theme at her ballet class tonight.  It was so sweet! 

On my mind...the terrible state of things in Japan right now.  My heart goes out to them. 

I am pondering these words..."Never let the problem in front of you, loom larger than the power behind you!" 

From the learning rooms...old habits are hard to break!  After breaking my nightowl ways for over 3 weeks, I'm back to being a nightowl. 

From the kitchen...quiet, as dinner ended long ago. 

I am wearing...pj's.

I am creating...still working on my photo books.  Seems to be a never-ending job. 

I am going...to bed soon! 

I am reading...My Bible & various magazines & books on my iPad. 

I am hoping...it cools down again before it gets hot here.  Our weather the past week or so has shown me that I am not ready for hot temps. 

I am hearing...my son rustling in the pantry - he came over to spend the night tonight. He just informed me that he can't wait for me to fix him a big breakfast in the morning.  So looks like I'll be fixing enough for an army, because he can eat!

Around the house...evidence that children live here.  We have a blessed life. 

One of my favorite things...sharing Monday evenings with Emily at her ballet class.  This has become 'our' night.  Although, Mike & Elliot went to watch her tonight too, so we had to share it.

A few plans for the rest of the week...catch up with some housework, catch up with recorded shows on our dvr, time at the park, relax. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...Emily & Avery sharing a secret. Avery looks so interested -

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For Today - March 7, 2011

Outside my window...beautiful warm sunny day.  The trees are gently swaying with a light breeze.  Perfect day! 

I am thinking...I need to get going on my day.  I spent too long on the phone with my sister this morning. 

I am thankful for...surprises.

I am remembering...our wonderful 5 days at Disneyland.  This time was all the more special, because Emily planned it for me. 

On my mind...Disneyland.  I wish we were still there. 

I am pondering these words...humor is to life as to shock absorbers are to automobiles. 

From the learning rooms...I thought I knew about everrything about my camera, but I discovered some new things this past week, so now I'm back to reading up on it more. 

From the kitchen...just enjoyed my daily smoothie.  Not sure about dinner yet. Tonight is Emily's ballet class, so maybe she & I will go out to dinner afterwards, & Mike & Elliot can go out on for a guy night.

I am wearing...Minnie Mouse pj's.  Like I said, I need to get going on my day & get out of my pj's. 

I am creating...a couple of photo books. 

I am going...to get ready to go out as soon as I post this. 

I am reading...my Bible & some magazines. 

I am hoping...to get things caught up after our week away. 

I am hearing...the Disney channel. 

Around the house...calm & peaceful. 

One of my favorite things...I hate to keep repeating myself, but Disneyland. 

A few plans for the rest of the week...Emily's ballet class tonight, grocery shopping, go through our pictures from Disneyland, relax. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...We're back home, but our hearts are still here - 

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For Today - January 31, 2011

Outside my window...as my Mom would say "as black as coal", seeing as this is a late night post (better late than never, right?).   

I am thinking...I need to stop being  such a nightowl, but hard to break since I've been this way since I was little girl.  My Mom said that I was born a nightowl. 

I am thankful for...friends & family. 

I am remembering...Emily's ballet class tonight.  She looked 'so' cute! 

On my mind...everything that I want to accomplish this week. 

From the learning rooms...learning some new web stuff - learned abit about CSS, & I learned I prefer html! 

From the kitchen...closed for the night, but will be bustling in the morning.   

I am wearing...Minnie Mouse pj's.   

I am creating...something for my friends. 

I am going...to bed as soon as I post this. 

I am reading...my Bible & still on The Hiding Place. 

I am hoping...my sister & family get better news about my niece after further testing.  She was diagnosed with COPD this week. 

I am hearing...not a sound except the keys as I type.   

Around the house...quiet & peaceful.   

One of my favorite things...staying up late. 

A few plans for the rest of the week...send out some snail mail, grocery shop, catch up with some online friends,  & enjoy my family. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...at Emily's ballet class tonight, the theme was Mulan.  She felt so pretty when they had to put on their costumes.

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For Today - January 24, 2011

Outside my window...a glorious day! Sunny & warm (sorry to all you buried in snow).

I am thinking...how blessed I am for friends that care so deeply.

I am thankful for...so much! I'd be here all day if I were to list it all.

I am remembering...to daily count my blessings.

On my mind...my sister.  She's dealing with so much right now.

I am pondering these words...Emily has requested to answer this one.  She told me "When you get to the one where you have put what words you are thinking about, put 'Emily loves Mommy'." :-) 

From the kitchen...just had my daily smoothie.

I am wearing...jeans & blue top.

I am creating...a new website for friends.

I am going...to take Emily someplace in a few hours.  She's wanted to do this since 2 1/2.  To give you a clue, it's called 'Fairytales & Tutus'.  She is 'so' excited!  So am I!

I am reading...my Bible, The Hiding Place (almost finished), & a few other smaller books & magazines.  Love to read!

I am hoping...my sister's prayers are answered, & that she will find peace.

I am hearing...Mike banging dishes around like crazy.  He told me that he would clean up the kitchen, but it sounds like he's tearing it apart.

Around the house...busy, busy, busy!  Seems to come with a Monday.

One of my favorite things...waking up every single morning with Elliot & Emily.  

A few plans for the rest of the week...get the website finished, get back to blogging daily, work on some graphics, a shopping trip for a needy family, enjoy my days with my family.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...a real Princess running around outside!

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For Today - November 22, 2010

Outside my window...beautiful sunny day, but brrrrrrr when you step outside!  It's 54F today, which may not be cold to some of you, but to me it is North Pole weather!   

I am thinking...a hot pumpkin spice latte is just what I need today to take this chill off.  So off to Starbucks soon! 

I am thankful for...heat. We gave in & turned it on this morning.  Yes, we are weather wimps.   

I am remembering...alll my blessings this week.  

On my mind...all to do this week. Thanksgiving, Christmas decoratiions, Emily's birthday...full week! 

I am pondering these words...Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. 

From the learning rooms...no matter how many times I tell myself that I am going to be all ready for the holidays, they 'always' somehow sneak up on me! 

From the kitchen...still not sure what we'll be having tonight - we may go out to eat.

I am wearing...still in pj's...a Pooh gown. 

I am creating...plans.  Plans for my next giveaway.  It's going to be a good one!

I am going...to get ready as soon as I finish this.  I wish it could be a pj day today, but that's not going to happen. Maybe tomorrow. 

I am reading...my Bible & The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. 

I am hoping...that all my friends & family have a wonderful Thanksgiving week! 

I am hearing...Barney & Friends on tv, & Emily talking to me about how she's gonig to play piano.  Little does she know that we plan on getting one so that she can start lessons, & hopefully I can go back to lessons also. 

Around the house...peaceful.

One of my favorite things...everything that goes with this week - the excitement of getting ready for Thanksgiving & the kick-off of the Christmas season. 

A few plans for the rest of the week...finalize Thanksgiving plans, Emily's birthday, decorate for Christmas (is it 'really' that time???), grocery shopping, find some 'me' time in the midst of everything. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...next to seeing the fall arrival of pumpkin spice latte, this is my next favorite Starbucks sign - 

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For Today - November 15, 2010

Outside my window...pitch black, seeing as this is another late night post.   

I am thinking...will I ever get back on schedule! 

I am thankful for...patient online friends.  I'm here - just 'very' busy & a bit behind after our Disney trip & my week of not feeling well. 

I am remembering...our lazy day today.  Mike surprised us by taking the day off, & we didn't do a thing except be lazy.  It was wonderful! 

On my mind...all the 'Monday' stuff I need to do tomorrow since I let it all go today.   

I am pondering these words..."So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." Psalm 90:12  

From the kitchen...quiet & cleaned up till our morning breakfast. 

I am wearing...pj's.

I am creating...a Smilebox with our Disney pictures.  I'm beginning to wonder if I will ever get it done. 

I am going...to work on pictures for a bit after I post this. 

I am reading...my Bible & The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. 

I am hoping...that I will finally be back on track with everything at the end of this week. 

I am hearing...the rustling of a bag in the other room.  Mike must be raiding the pantry...chips, I bet. 

Around the house...blessings abound! 

One of my favorite things...lazy days like today. 

A few plans for the rest of the week...still catching up with everything, so I'm going to focus on my to do list.  Hopefully everything will be marked off at the end of this week. 

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...one of the highlights of each Disney trip is when Emily meets the Princesses.  Here she is with her favorite.  

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For Today - November 8, 2010

Outside my window...dark & quiet.  Every intention I had of getting here this morning, fell by the wayside.  Better late than never.

I am thinking...how good it feels to feel good!

I am thankful for...health!  After not feeling well at all for over a week, I am 'so' thankful for health.  We take it for granted until we are sick. 

I am remembering...my past week of rarely moving from the couch, & how Elliot & Emily 'took care of me'.

On my mind...all that I want & need to do since I lost an entire week. 

I am pondering these words..."If you have health, you probably will be happy, & if you have health & happiness, you have all the wealth you need, if it is not all you want."  Elbert Hubbard

From the kitchen...it took the night off (except for baking cookies).  We took Elliot & Emily to eat at the Rain Forrest Cafe.  It's one of their favorites places!

I am wearing...my sheepy jammies.

I am creating...a Smilebox of our Disney trip.  I have so many photos to go through!

I am going...to bed soon.

I am reading...my Bible & The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom.

I am hoping...I am back to 100% tomorrow...still have a bit of a cough.

I am hearing...the keys as I type.  Everyone else is in bed.

Around the house...lots that I want to do to catch up from my week of not feeling well.

One of my favorite things...going out to dinner with my favorite little people.  We had so much fun tonight!

A few plans for the rest of the week...catching up, grocery shopping, catch up with my blog reads, enjoy my family & the gift of health.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...FINALLY! Trees here in Vegas have caught up to fall!  This is at the park behind our home.

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