I feel so blessed to be here in Arizona this week.
I have had the pleasure of staying at my sons new house. Where I was privileged to see, once again, how he and his lovely wife have created such peace, harmony and happy in their home. They are even perfect pet parents. I love everything about the two of them and have enjoyed watching how well they interact together, in tandem, perfectly in unison. I was blessed to take part in Christmas with my sweet daughter in laws family. This year, as in the past several, they have made me feel like family. I also got to spend some time with their friends, that also feel like family. I think the kids that have been hanging out together all these years are great adults. Because, I’m part, they have each other to call family, to count on, to always be there for each other. My son said, “Family isn’t necessarily what you were born into... it’s something that is made and brought together.” Wisdom, from this old man of 25!
My first two trips to Arizona in 2019 were for my son, but this trip was really all about my daughter!
This trip was to see my daughters latest... and greatest artistic creation. And I do agree that it is her finest work! Pure perfection! My daughter and her charming husband are now parents! I couldn’t be happier! In fact, I’m absolutely tickled!! Along with sharing their baby with me this week, my son in law and daughter have shared stories and future plans, that have delighted me. I have spent “one on one” time with my girl and watched her creativity and perfectionism come out in the most delightful ways. I have seen just how great she and her honey are going to be at parenting. Watching them has made me fall in love with them all over again!
Their menagerie is also wonderful, I even enjoyed watching Sterling slither around his domaine.
I loved my daughters new cute haircut and her enchanting playlist. I love her new go to calming method. I loved watching my son in law and daughter compassionately care for their dog who suffers from join pain. They are so loving. And my new granddaughter is perfect! I love her so much!!!
My heart is filled, perhaps overflowing. I couldn’t be happier, even though the leaving part is breaking my heart. The trip home was great! ♥️
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Monday, December 30, 2019
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Full Circle
This trip to Arizona has given me time to ponder.
I have reflected on where I was and where I thought I was going.
I have retraced the paths I walked and the forks I chose.
Blessings have come through the people in my story.
Lessons have been learned and doors have opened.
I love my life. I love where I am and who I am at this moment.
“Grateful” doesn’t quite fit the whole feeling I have
for the people in my life that I love and who love me.
I know there is so much out there that I want to see, do and experience.
I am happy that I know it’s all within my reach.
As I have talked with friends, family and my kids this week,
I have taken in my past, my present and glimpses of my future.
I have come full circle and I am so happy with the journey.
Eek♥️
I have reflected on where I was and where I thought I was going.
I have retraced the paths I walked and the forks I chose.
Blessings have come through the people in my story.
Lessons have been learned and doors have opened.
I love my life. I love where I am and who I am at this moment.
“Grateful” doesn’t quite fit the whole feeling I have
for the people in my life that I love and who love me.
I know there is so much out there that I want to see, do and experience.
I am happy that I know it’s all within my reach.
As I have talked with friends, family and my kids this week,
I have taken in my past, my present and glimpses of my future.
I have come full circle and I am so happy with the journey.
Eek♥️
HOME
Home is about the feeling of belonging and where we find moments of peace .... Home is anywhere we allow it to be.
Thursday, December 26, 2019
Wednesday, December 25, 2019
A Lovely Perspective
As I view the world out the window of the airplane...I see the world from another prospective: I long to touch the topography of land I will never walk, to feel clouds that surround me, that seem to whisper that I am so near to heaven. I see the snow on the earth below me, yet the sun warmth is reassuring as it pours in this little oval window. Amazing!
I am grateful fo so many things in my life. I am grateful to live in this time upon the earth. I am grateful to be able to do anything my heart desires.
I am grateful to have people in my life that make this journey so worth living. I am grateful to have a relationship with my Father in Heaven. I know I am always supported and encouraged. I know I am loved and I am never alone. Someday, when I have done all the things here on earth that are on my life journey, I know he will show me “What’s Next!” I am so grateful.
The song in my ears is “You Say” by Lauren Daigle. It’s is comforting, peaceful and powerful
Tuesday, December 24, 2019
Friday, December 20, 2019
Change
Quote from Aeronauts
You don’t change the world
by the way you look at it
but by the way you live in it
You don’t change the world
by the way you look at it
but by the way you live in it
Oh my!
I took today off, needed an extra day to get holiday things done.
I lounged in bed for a while, then go up to get ready.
Only to find the bathroom sink was not having any of it
and it proceeded to convince me that there is a corpse hidden in my bathroom sink.
So I went about using baking soda and vinegar on all remaining drains upstairs.
Then I moved all make-up and hair care needs to the smaller bathroom and got my game face on.
I then puttered around, pulling out the last few gifts I have been hiding.
I tossed a load of wash in and realized I was starving. Not wanting to take the time to prep,
I simply pulled out the peanut butter and crackers.
I don’t love peanut butter, but figured I might like it better today.
I munched away as I gathered up the empty water bottles that I leave around the house....
And realized that I was going to die due to this peanut cracker concrete I couldn’t get to make its way down my esophagus. I took a drink from a particularly empty water bottle and then another.
After several swallows of yucky water I could see I was going to live.
But the peanut butter had to go.
Then... I remembered that I use to love honey peanut butter. So I looked through the pantry for the honey. Of course it was crystalized and wouldn’t pour. The Egyptians stored this stuff into the next life, I could surly nuke it and revive my little plastic bear of golden goodness.
So into the microwave the honey went.
When the timer rang, I opened the door. Only to find that the little plastic bear, whom was holding all my honey, had given up the ghost and fallen face first onto the revolving microwave plate. Letting it’s golden honey pour all over the plate and as opened the door it poured out.
I realize at this point that I haven’t accomplished even one thing on my todo list, and yes I may be dealing with first world problems. But I wasn’t sure I could take much more.
So I poured the warmed honey from the plate into a bowl with icky peanut butter and mixed.
Then I washed the microwave and tossed the traitorous bear into the trash.
I mixed the bowl, covered a cracker, popped it in my mouth. And decided it was time to regroup.
I lounged in bed for a while, then go up to get ready.
Only to find the bathroom sink was not having any of it
and it proceeded to convince me that there is a corpse hidden in my bathroom sink.
So I went about using baking soda and vinegar on all remaining drains upstairs.
Then I moved all make-up and hair care needs to the smaller bathroom and got my game face on.
I then puttered around, pulling out the last few gifts I have been hiding.
I tossed a load of wash in and realized I was starving. Not wanting to take the time to prep,
I simply pulled out the peanut butter and crackers.
I don’t love peanut butter, but figured I might like it better today.
I munched away as I gathered up the empty water bottles that I leave around the house....
And realized that I was going to die due to this peanut cracker concrete I couldn’t get to make its way down my esophagus. I took a drink from a particularly empty water bottle and then another.
After several swallows of yucky water I could see I was going to live.
But the peanut butter had to go.
Then... I remembered that I use to love honey peanut butter. So I looked through the pantry for the honey. Of course it was crystalized and wouldn’t pour. The Egyptians stored this stuff into the next life, I could surly nuke it and revive my little plastic bear of golden goodness.
So into the microwave the honey went.
When the timer rang, I opened the door. Only to find that the little plastic bear, whom was holding all my honey, had given up the ghost and fallen face first onto the revolving microwave plate. Letting it’s golden honey pour all over the plate and as opened the door it poured out.
I realize at this point that I haven’t accomplished even one thing on my todo list, and yes I may be dealing with first world problems. But I wasn’t sure I could take much more.
So I poured the warmed honey from the plate into a bowl with icky peanut butter and mixed.
Then I washed the microwave and tossed the traitorous bear into the trash.
I mixed the bowl, covered a cracker, popped it in my mouth. And decided it was time to regroup.
Damsel
Grateful for the hero that lets me be the damsel in desires.
Yes I can still do it all!
But at this pivotal point in my life
I like knowing that I don’t have to.
I like knowing that I don’t have to.
I am grateful that there is someone else who
will take care of all I can not / do not want to take care of.
will take care of all I can not / do not want to take care of.
I am delightedly grateful!
(“I don’t think all that nasty hair in the sink drain is mine.” Said the damsel to the bald hero.)
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Friday, December 13, 2019
Food and Wine Tour
A client came in wanting some help with her European
travel plans. She is heading to Italy, England, Ireland and would like to
toss in a few days in Iceland. We chatted about the trip and
went over some details.
My client has lived in Europe before and even met her Italian husband there. She is a college professor heading over the pond to
teach for a few months at Harlaxton College.
She shared that her
best friend since childhood does
private Roman Food and Wine Tours.
She gave me
this link, and I thought I would share!
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Who knew?
This man...
The bald one,
The one with the tattoos and a Harley,
The bad ass one.
He loves to make fudge!
He has made fudge two years in a row.
Chocolate, Chocolate Walnut and Peanut Butter!
Amazing... Who knew!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
My Kids
Missing my kids tonight.
I loved them at all ages, they were the best.
I would give anything to have them all together again.
So excited to see my new grand baby!
But oh to have them all together again would be great!
I loved them at all ages, they were the best.
I would give anything to have them all together again.
So excited to see my new grand baby!
But oh to have them all together again would be great!
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Saturday, December 7, 2019
4:39am Text
The dad to be texted me early this morning.
They are at the hospital and things are getting real!!
Poor mommy to be had back pain yesterday.
I love these kids so much! ♥️
*29 hours later and still no baby.
Waiting and worrying is hard on this GG!
**34 hours of labor turned into a c-section
Mommy was wonderful, Daddy was wonderful too!
My Sweetpea Mayberry weighed 9 pounds when she was born December 8, 2019 ♥️
They are at the hospital and things are getting real!!
Poor mommy to be had back pain yesterday.
I love these kids so much! ♥️
*29 hours later and still no baby.
Waiting and worrying is hard on this GG!
**34 hours of labor turned into a c-section
Mommy was wonderful, Daddy was wonderful too!
My Sweetpea Mayberry weighed 9 pounds when she was born December 8, 2019 ♥️
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Sunday, December 1, 2019
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