Thanksgiving has past.....

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just want to wish you all a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving. I hope you will get to share your day with loved ones and friends. I am so happy to be doing just that.

Today's Thankful..and Questions

I am thankful for snow. Sometimes when you watch the flakes fall, they are just beautiful and magical.

Do you remember sledding? Did you sled as a child? We did! It is something I do with Chloe and Brooklyn when we can, too!

How about snowmen? I hope you build snowmen still, too! (And don't forget to lay down in the snow and make snow angels!!)

Today's Thankful

I am thankful for music. I am glad that music has always been a part of my life. As a small child, I remember my mom playing her albums. I grew up with music around me. My mom also played the piano. My dad would laugh and say he "played the radio"!! I love music, the feelings it can stir. Music can cause you to dance, sing, laugh, cry, remember....

I have a son with a beautiful voice, daughters who dance to the music with such grace...family that sings, and enjoys music. I like to sing along in church. I love our family gathering around the piano singing Christmas carols while my mom accompanies us.

Thank you God, for music!

Todays Thankful....and Mourning Monday

Monday came around again.
Already.
So soon!
:-)

I am thankful for my new boss. He is innovative, cheerful, inspiring, encouraging, positive, and a great guy....Thanks, boss!

Todays Thankful...and Weekend Comments

I didn't post Saturday, so I will have two "Thankful" comments today. I am thankful for my church. I really feel it is a home, a community, a family. I think for a person to feel at home in their church is very important. Our church is beautiful. But, more importantly, I feel at home there and a part of that family, a part of that community. At mass on Saturday, I felt that Father picked the homily just for me. It was about christian grace. I know how easy it is to slip into the way of being resentful, being angry or feeling like you need to prove something, to prove that you are right, to prove that you know best, even if you are wrong. So easy for me to be human, right? I try really hard to improve myself, see the positive, be forgiving and accepting. I sometimes get into the rut and the bad habit of not doing that, of not being the true Christian. I only hope that my shortcomings are accepted by those I love and care about, because I usually do the wrong things, not out of purposefulness, but out of being careless, without intention. I will continue to try to change myself into being a good, caring, accepting person and someone my grandmas would be proud of.

I am thankful today for my weekly phone calls with my parents. I try to call them every week at least once...and what a gift that is to me. I enjoy the conversations more than anyone can know. It grounds me, and makes my week start off on a great note. What joy I get from talking with them!

Have a great week!

Another surprise!

It was my day!

I got another surprise...see this water bottle...it says "Thanks for All You Do!" I love it! It's the little things in life that truly make your day, isn't it?

I am thankful for surprises! Today, I got one, in fact! I received a gift from my friend, K, for helping with some trainings at work. It smells so good, and is so silky... I love this! Tuscan Honey Silky Body Cream! So, instead of a thankful photo today, you get a photo of my surprise!!!


And...isn't this true?--------If the only prayer you said in your whole life was, "thank you," that would suffice. ~Meister Eckhart

Today's Thankful...and Thursday Smursday

Wow, time is going fast...only one more week until Thanksgiving! I am thankful today for smells. You know, I said already I was thankful for the smell of rain, but I am thankful for so many smells. The smell of mountain air. I wish I could bottle it up and open it just to get that feeling you get when you are in the mountains. How about the smell of popcorn at the movie theater? The smell of coffee? The smell of mom's house. The smell of safeguard soap (it reminds me of my grandma). The smell of ORIGINAL Herbal Essence shampoo in the 70's? The smell of a certain perfume that reminds me of Aunt Veva. The smell of a puppy's breath? The smell of a baby? There are smells that change your mood, smells that bring back a strong memory, smells that make you tired or energetic. What is your favorite smell, and why?

Happy Thursday!

Today's Thankful...

I am thankful for Sissy and Sammy. They are so much company, and love me unconditionally.

They enrich my life!

Today's Thankful

I am thankful for our little exercise group. Our instructor is awesome, and I enjoy the sessions so much...it always ends my day on a good note.

Not only is the exercise cleansing, so is the company.

Additional Monday Post...

I think I should go on home....

Monday, November 16
It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to spend as much time as you can around the house with your family and loved ones right now. A little quiet time at home could do a lot to recharge and revitalize you at this time. You might also want to take the chance to accomplish a few things around the house while you can.

Todays Thankful....and Mourning Monday

It's Monday...
..........again...
......................already!?...

Good morning!

I am thankful for the smell of rain. I love the smell of rain. We don't get to smell it too often, but when we do, it is wonderful!!

I bet you like the smell of rain, too...

Todays Thankful...and Weekend Comments

I am thankful this weekend for weekends, in themselves! I mean, really, aren't you?

And since I didn't post yesterday, I will give two thankfuls! I am also thankful for friends, old and new. What would we do without our friends? Do you have a friend or 2 that accepts you just the way you are? A friend or 2 that you can tell anything to? A friend or 2 that does't criticize, judge or envy you or you her? I do. And I cherish that. I have friends in my life that I just relish. I am lucky. I love you, my friends. I hope I can be the kind of friend to others in those same ways. I saw an old friend today at church, and it was like we saw each other yesterday, instead of a long while. During the sign of peace, she gave me a hug and held me tight. It was wonderful. I hope you have friends like that...old and new.

Hard to believe the weekend is already winding down! I went out pheasant hunting with my hubby and a couple friends yesterday. They have asked me to go along a couple times, but this is the first time I went along. I just walked the lines, hoping to flush out pheasants. They were right...it was a LOT of exercise, I didn't have to go to the Y! It was especially a lot of exercise walking in the mud and snow with my boots on! It was just nice to be out moving around in the fresh air! I figure it won't hurt me to expand my horizons once in a while, huh? I grew up around hunting, and in fact, used to go out hunting with my dad--sometimes even our family went out. I'm just too soft hearted to really be a hunter! But I had a good time, and suprised my daughter, Tina, and my one sister, who is an avid hunter, by going out with the guys! Have a great rest of the weekend....

Today's Thankful

I am forever thankful for my family. There is nothing more important than family. Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, nieces, nephews, inlaws, and all extended family...I love you all. I read once that being in contact and around extended family helps a person be happy.

I totally agree.

Today's Thankful...and Thursday Smursday

I am thankful for my daughter Crystal. She is challenging, because she has many challenges; she is loyal and loving. I have been "inside her wall" and have seen her vulnerability and her broken heart. I have seen her wonderful, loving heart. I love you, Crystal.

Anyone following the CSI trilogy this week? It is pretty good. I am a CSI fan, though. Oooh, and I also watch Criminal Minds. It was something last night! I sound like a TV freak, huh? Exercise class was good last night and I wish it wasn't just three nights a week. I didn't have anyone with blinker issues around me on the way to work today. I wish I had won Ree's cookbook in the contest at Another Chance Ranch! Random thoughts for the day....

Today's Thankful....and Question

I am thankful for my daughter, Tina. She is beautiful inside and out. She is fun and independent. She forked out on her own before I was ready. She has grown into a wonderful young woman. She is loving and kind. She is adventuresome, which is a characteristic I envy.

I love you, Tina!

Question of the day: Which is more irritating to you...someone who NEVER uses the blinker on their car, or someone who NEVER turns it off? Quite a conundrum, huh?

Also ... Happy Veterans Day, with reverance and respect to all our veterans and our armed forces serving now...and THANK YOU!

Todays Thankful....and more...

I want to share today about my son. I am thankful for my son. He is so generous in spirit. He has so many talents, is a hard worker, a good dad and is such a loving person. He has been through some tough times, but I know he will continue to shine. He needs to allow himself to do that. In thinking of him, it fills my heart..I miss him and I love him!


It looks to be another great day as for weather! I had an early morning meeting and so started my day off a bit earlier than normal. I had hoped to get up earlier and exercise, but, whoops, slept clear till the alarm. I have to get back into the habit of morning exercise. It is getting dark so early, it is hard to walk at nights. At least I still have my little exercise class three days a week.

I have not had any great blogging revelations lately. Biggest Loser on tonight. I am fearing who will get sent home this week!

Todays Thankful....and Mourning Monday

Today I am thankful for my oldest daughter Chrissy. She is so loving and caring, sensitive and just a beautiful person, inside and out. She is a wonderful daughter, sister, and mom. And although I did not give birth to her, she is like me in many ways! I love you, Chrissy! I thank God for bringing you to us, and making you our daughter!!!

There is so much in life to be thankful for. I am, however, having trouble being thankful for Monday mornings! I will work on this one. I know Monday is a good day. I just know it!

Sunday, however, I did appreciate!

Have a wonderful week, one and all!

Todays Thankful...and more...

Today I am thankful for the wonderful fall weather.

It was a beautiful day yesterday, and I enjoyed it so! It may seem like a small thing, but really, a beautiful sunny day cannot be wasted! I took the dogs out for a walk after I did go out and clean up the yard, leaves and all that stuff. It was just so nice out that the work didn't even seem bad at all!

I walked to church this morning and fixed brunch for my hubby and two hunting buddies. Now, after posting, must finish the laundry before the dogs and I go outside for another walk. Supper, which will be baked potato soup is all done, and will only need the finishing touch. It is cooler today, but aw, it is so nice for November!! Enjoy your day!!

Todays Thankful...and Super Saturday!

This thankful stuff doesn't take much thinking so far, as I find I have so much to be thankful for!! Today without question, I am thankful for my mother in law. Last night, she was taken to the ER and had to be admitted to the hospital. It sounds now as if it were a "small" heart attack, but they are not sure yet. How scary! We'll hear more later today. My mother in law is wonderful, and loves me and treats me like one of her own. I am lucky. I hope we hear good news later from the doctors. I love her dearly!!

It looks to be a beautiful day. I have my cleaning done, and no real big plans. I could go out and clean up some leaves...but we'll see! I do think it would be a good day for a walk to the dog park! I'll have to discuss this with Sammy.

Have a wonderful day! Remember to tell your loved ones how much they mean to you!

Today's Thankful...and TGIF!

Although I am thankful for all my sisters, and love them all dearly, I am especially thankful today for the fact that recently I have felt that one of my sisters and I have grown closer. We seem to understand each other much more, and seem more accepting. It's a great feeling, and I am lovin' it!

I am glad it is Friday! How about you? It sounds like a nice weekend, so I'm hoping for some fun time at the dog park. No big plans on the agenda, just the usual. And, hey, that's ok with me! Have a GREAT weekend!

I think I may need to stay in my own little corner today??

My Horoscope: Friday, November 6
You might not be capable of being quite as effective as you think you might be right now. So just be careful that you don't try to do too much. You might be able to accomplish a lot more on your own than by working with others today. So don't hesitate to spend a little time alone before the day is through

Today's Thankful...and Happy Thursday

Today I want to give gratitude for my grandchildren. I can't tell you the constant joy they give me. Even in thinking of them, my heart is full. They are truly, truly, gifts from God.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE you, Chloe and Brooklyn!
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The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day here. I looked at the window here at work and could see some doggies and their humans over at the dog park just having a blast. I wish I were over there with my Sis and Sam!

I am somewhat recovered finally from my week last week at the T + L Conference in Denver. I don't know why, but I was just tired for a few days!!

How are all of you, my blogging friends?? Have a great day!

Today's Thankful....

I am thankful for my parents. They continue to love and nurture me, allow me to be the little girl inside, and the grownup all at the same time. They sustain me though hard times, and join me in my laughter. I am so blessed.....

Thankful...

I am going to follow Jojo's lead and give thanks on a daily basis in November. Yikes, it is already November 3...so I'll just start today. Thanks Jojo, for reminding me that we need to remember our gratitude!

I am thankful for the miracle that we are receiving in Allison...she is coming back to us, slowly...and each day is a step forward.

What are you thankful for today?

Halloween Pics

We didn't get to spend Halloween with our grandkids, and I missed them a bunch. Thanks to technology, I got a picture on my phone of each of them:

Brooklyn---aka Jason (yikes!)

Fairy Princess Chloe

And, lest I should forget---Sissy wore her Halloween Dress:

Whew!

Last week, I left here on Tuesday right around lunch time, and headed to Denver to the T + L Conference. What a great experience. So much information to absorb!

We missed driving in the snow storm both coming and going. While in Denver, they got 19 inches of snow! Wow!

We didn't get that much here at home, but down the road at Little Miss Chloe Bean's house, they got 24 inches! Wowza!

Of course, being in the city meant eating out at fun, and delish, places. We at Italian the first night (Venice) and then at the Cheesecake Factory the second night. Finally, the last night we ate at Hard Rock Cafe. It was all fun. And our hotel was very nice as well! So, even though you are thinking hard the whole time, it is still somewhat of a treat.

Luckily I did hit the workout room at the hotel a couple times to stave off at least a few of the extra calories, and we did a lot of walking!

We got home Friday night, and it was good to be back home.