GARAGE BAND

In my garage there are four young men, all on the same page, making some amazing, very very loud music. These are the things dreams are made of!!! 

FAREWELL TO JANUARY

The month of January did not start my new year the way I had anticipated. I am very glad it is ending today. Medical and dental issues, court issues, work, money, teen age issues, love life, plans for the near future, then vertigo. If I didn't feel confused, lost and upside down before, the last one sure knocked me on me fanny. The overwhelming enormity sometimes just gets bigger than I thought it could.

Time to slow down, to let the static electricity from the aftershock of so many events subside. Count my blessings and share the gratitude. Pick up the "Plan" and iron out the rumples, then regroup and look at everything through a new vantage point. Focus on the delightful children I have, and the man who loves me. The rest will all work itself out. I know I am not alone. I know I am loved. I know I don't chart my path alone.

CHINESE NEW YEAR

The Chinese zodiac is a calendar system originating in the Han dynasty (206-220BC), which names each of the years in its 12-year cycle after an animal: the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig, in that order. According to the system, the universe is made up of five elements – earth, water, fire, wood and metal – which interact with the 12 animals, resulting in the specific character of the year ahead.

If you were born in the year of the horse, you should be looking for potential partners who were born in the years of the tiger, goat or dog. Avoid those born in the year of the rat, ox, rabbit or horse. You won't like them.

SUCCESSFUL HUMAN BEINGS

ADVENTURE

I talked to Tammy yesterday, we talked about how our lives are changing, home-life, responsibilities. We talked about new opportunities, adventures. Even though our paths have always been so vastly different, they mirror each others, it's nice to have someone who understands and can see not just where we stand but the vantage point we are looking at as well. Tammy put into words a feeling I have been struggling with for some time. She knows of the shoes I walk in, I am so grateful for that. Our paths are both coming to a fork, we both are looking to make changes. Deep breath, close your eyes, take that first giant leap of faith kind of change. And although it's rather exciting and terrifying all at once, as I look back from where I stand right now, once again, I can see the path that lead me here; I didn't navigate this path on my own. I see that someone else was sculpting my pathway. There are parts of this path I never would have chosen, parts I would like to avoid, today is a part I wish would never have happened. But I found out who my true friends are, I have learned much about people I thought I knew. I have learned that I am loved by many. I am prepared for today, those that love me will be there for me today, what ever will happen today will happen. Tomorrow is a new day. My dear friend David said, "Maybe it's time to concentrate on what makes you happy." I want that. I know what makes me happy! I am ready for the adventure! Tammy and I have more planning to do!

"Thank You" to~ Keith and Mark and Jessette and Tammy and David and the Crooning Accountant and Bill and Jenene...for helping me get through today's hiccup, I couldn't have done it with out you. 

Virtual Road Trip

I took a virtual road trip today. I planned to rout and the destination. I didn't know I could do that. It was really cool. 
I viewed 1774.74 miles, while I stayed busy in my house. 
I plan on making that road trip this summer so it was really cool to see it all online today. 

http://www.mapquest.com/routeplanner

WOOHOO BABY GIRL!!!!!

DOING THE HAPPY MOM DANCE!!! eek

Man I'm Pretty!

Yes..... Yes He Is!!!! eek

Erin's Baby Shower

Yesterday my daughters and I went to Erin Mill's Baby Shower, it was so nice!!! Erin's family is one of the most wonderful families I know, I love them. At the shower we saw Lindsey, Ellen, Hanna, Amanda and Chelsea! It was so fun to see them all grown up, to hear what they are up to, to see their little ones. They asked Cookie how old she is now, and she told them (14), she is older than they were when they all became friends. They asked her how old her brother is, she told them Mark is 19 now, they where shocked. I reminded them that in my mind each of them shouldn't yet be 19. It is so funny how time keeps moving forward. I love all these young people, even though I may not have seen them in years, they are just the same, as I am just the same. I can't wait to see Erin and Tony's new baby girl, their little boy is so delightful! We all had a lovely time. 

Kentucky Snow

COME WITH ME

BUSY SUNDAY

Spent time with my BFF, then spent time with Cookie, did breakfast and took her to see her BFF, filled the Tahoe with gas and had it washed, ensured the Golden Arches would keep Chocolate Chip Frappa' on it's menu, shared my favorite country station with my neighborhood as I sprayed every weed in the yard and cleaned out the garage, wrote a letter to a friend, aired out the house as I dusted it, spent time with Mark, washed every dirty piece of clothing, towel and tennis shoe, picked up Cookie, took a load to Good Will, made spicy meat balls, marinara, pasta and ravioli, did dinner with my kids, froze the second dinner for another night, prepped lunches for the week, cleaned the kitchen, sculpted my eyebrows and conditioned my hair. 

I WILL HOLD YOUR HAND

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THREE YEARS TODAY

I LOVE YOU

Forever 

With ALL My Heart!

FIRST FRIDAY

I know I have talked about it before, but if you live in or around Phoenix, you really need to check out First Friday! The Arizona Science Center puts on an Adults only night. The Science Center is free to 18 and up that night. They always have a theme and a lecture. If you are an educator, you do get credit for the lecture. You don't need to do the lecture if you would rather play with all the stuff.
It's a great date night activity!!

Check out the other happenings in the Heritage Park as well. This month the Rosson House was open for a $2.00 tour, and the tour guide,Mike, was great. But they also has a "Victorian Secret" exhibit. With a great display of turn of the century unmentionables! It was really cool. Best spent $1.00, for a blast from the past.

http://azscience.org/who_are_you/adults_night_out_event
http://www.rossonhousemuseum.org/

CELEBRATIONS

This month I will be attending two baby showers and a bridal shower. I will also be hostessing a Chinese New Year dinner. I love to have things to celebrate.  

January

1. New Years Day
2. National Cream Puff Day
4. Earth at Perihelion
5. National Whipped Cream Day
6. Brighton's Birthday
8. Xavier's Birthday
10. 3 Years
11. Secret Pal Day
13. Rubber Ducky Day
15. Full Moon
16. National Religious Freedom Day
17. International Fetish Day
18. Winnie The Pooh Day
19. Popcorn Day
20. Blue Monday
21. National Hugging Day
23. National Pie Day
24. Talk Like A Grizzled Prospector Day
25. Opposite Day
27. Chocolate Cake Day
29. National Corn Chip Day
31. Chinese New Year

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148 DAYS

SIMPLE

Albert Einstein said ~ "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
I love you because you make my heart happy. Simple

22 WEEKS Of Things To Do

I have broken down all the cleaning, organizing and unfinished projects that I need to accomplish. I plan to accomplish at least two per week. I am looking forward to getting all my have to's and all my unfinished projects done. 
I will keep you posted on my progress!!!

Week 1  Christmas Decorations and Paper Work Filed
Week 2  Calendaring and Garage (Good Will)

January 1st, 2014

Phoenix Arizona
9am   48 degrees
3:30pm 70 degrees

125th Rose Bowl Parade

"Frozen" with my beautiful daughters

Dinner with my son and his sisters

Today is Global Family Day

Day 155....!

WORD OF THE YEAR

Legacy

The 'effervescence of personality

and the exuberance of spirit'

that you radiate

as you create the life you want

and the traditions you share

with those you love.

THOUGHT of THE YEAR

“Affirmation of the Heart”

The recognition, pursuit and achievement

of things you are passionate about.

Making them the legacy you are creating!

NEW YEARS EVE

Some of the kids that
RANG IN THE NEW YEAR
at out house!
My son is on the far left....
please don't confuse him with the
kid on the far right!