Saturday, December 9, 2017
Introducing Ace
Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Our beloved Buddy
He has suffered with hip and leg problems for a while but has been doing very well. Saturday he began having problems standing, fell down the steps, etc. Once his pain meds kicked in, he was able to move again. Sadly, things progressed through the night to where he couldn't stand, had a massive seizure, and we had to carry him to and from the car to the vet's office. We knew before leaving that he wasn't going to get better and all the kids said their tearful goodbyes. The vet feels, in addition to his existing issues, he had a stroke or some other neurological issue causing him to lose control of his limbs, etc.
It was heartbreaking saying goodbye to our sweet, gentle, loving Buddy. He will live forever in our hearts until we meet again.
Monday, April 17, 2017
In memory of Chuck
We still have a few orchids that Mark's dad had at their long-time home in El Cerrito, CA. The blooms are beautiful and last a long time when cut. Here are the latest blooms from the yellow one ...
Sunday, April 16, 2017
Happy Easter!
We have enjoyed a beautiful day and hope the same for you. In keeping with tradition, each of the kids enjoyed candy from their childhood baskets while Mark just dove into his See's candy ...
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Carlsbad Flower Fields
In our 30+ years of living in San Diego, we had yet to make a trip to the Flower Fields ... today was the day! It was truly beautiful and all the fields were Tecolote Ranunculus. We bought several packages of bulbs to plant as they were so gorgeous. Enjoy the pictures!
Monday, April 10, 2017
Lake Poway
The guys and I went to Lake Poway yesterday for a picnic and a walk around the lake. The weather was perfect and it was so peaceful and beautiful.
Sunday, April 9, 2017
The Birthday Boy
Because of busy schedules, we weren't able to celebrate Mark's birthday until yesterday. It was great having the boys here to share it with us.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
"Just be still"
I receive daily encouragement emails from Godvine and one last week was so appropriate. As I'd listed the items I had spent hours making onto the sites I advertise on, I thought "why am I doing this when there are so many others doing the same thing ... will my items even be seen?"
The devotion for that day began ... "Have you ever wondered if there’s any need for you and the dreams tucked in your heart, when there are already so many successful people out there in the world?" The story goes on to say how her dream was to be an author and while she awaited responses from publishers, other writer friends were receiving great opportunities, etc. She wrestles with her friends' successes all the while questioning her dreams. "And I decided to get still. Refusing to believe I’d been left out and left behind. And starving my scarcity thinking. We can look out and see the unlimited, abundant opportunities God has placed before us. To create. To write. To serve. To sing. To be and become. Or we can stare at another person’s opportunity and get entangled in the enemy’s lie that everything is scarce. Scarce opportunities. Scarce supply. Scarce possibilities. And we start seeing another person’s creations as a threat to our own opportunities."
So I will "just be still" ... enjoy the journey ... continue creating what I enjoy ... and let it lead where it may.
The devotion for that day began ... "Have you ever wondered if there’s any need for you and the dreams tucked in your heart, when there are already so many successful people out there in the world?" The story goes on to say how her dream was to be an author and while she awaited responses from publishers, other writer friends were receiving great opportunities, etc. She wrestles with her friends' successes all the while questioning her dreams. "And I decided to get still. Refusing to believe I’d been left out and left behind. And starving my scarcity thinking. We can look out and see the unlimited, abundant opportunities God has placed before us. To create. To write. To serve. To sing. To be and become. Or we can stare at another person’s opportunity and get entangled in the enemy’s lie that everything is scarce. Scarce opportunities. Scarce supply. Scarce possibilities. And we start seeing another person’s creations as a threat to our own opportunities."
So I will "just be still" ... enjoy the journey ... continue creating what I enjoy ... and let it lead where it may.
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
New family
I'm so excited to have a new bird family outside my window. They are busy fluffing up the nest and each day I check for eggs. I was able to capture a picture although the red chest isn't as vibrant as in real life.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Spring has arrived!
And my orchid is blooming again ...
Monday, March 20, 2017
Happy Birthday Ryan!
Twenty-three years ago my lifelong dream came true when I held this little baby in my arms. Happy Birthday Ryan!
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Spring is near
While many of my friends and family are busy shoveling snow, we are enjoying a very warm, Spring-like week. Nothing beats waking up to the sound of birds chirping and sun shining. I have seeds planted in preparation for a move to the garden and trees are in bloom. Love it!
Monday, March 6, 2017
More airplanes!
I had another friend ask for an airplane blanket so I delivered it today. I also made a matching bib.
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017
The sweetest picture
I was so excited to have my first baby blanket purchased by a friend and to receive a picture of his precious grandson on it ...
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Saturday, February 25, 2017
"Lawn Fawn" card class
My dear friend, Jen, signed us up for a class at one of our favorite craft stores to make cards with some of the new Lawn Fawn products ... truly one of the greatest stamp/die lines available. We made sure to arrive early enough to allow ourselves time to shop and then she surprised me with a gift card too! She's quite the brat! Below are four of the five cards we made - the fifth card wouldn't stay open for me to photograph as the inside was a pop-up. Needless to say, we left very inspired as neither of us has done much paper crafting in the last few months. With new toys comes new inspiration ...
Yes ... I had to have this set! |
The little guy "orbits" the earth! |
Saturday, February 18, 2017
New craft toy
I showed Mark a picture of a great glue gun and stick holder and asked if he would make Jen and I each one. Here is the finished result ... I love it!
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Valentine Day treats
It's not everyone who gets a Valentine's treat with their puppy's face on it! Mark ordered me M&M's with Sammy's face and they are the cutest. Kelleigh got us each a candy rose and my girlfriend, Jen, gave me a hedgehog plate with cookies and a champagne/chocolate gift.
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