isn't she the cutest thing ?

It's a Wonderful Life

sunny ...
cool breeze...
perfectly beautiful day...

steaks on the grill...
Miss Juliet loves a visit with uncle mike...

Now for a  movie and dessert...

oops, kids sleeping ;-)
maybe later......


Sometimes I have to just slow down, stop and just enjoy the day.    The days roll by so quickly.....it was nice to sit and watch the birds while we talked, play with Miss Juliet and laugh a lot. 

I hope you do what makes you smile today - leave the week behind and worry about Monday tomorrow.  For now, just enjoy.................. wishing you bliss.

are we having fun yet ?????????????????

Memorial Day is the first really big summer celebration.  

What do you have planned and how are you   spending this weekend?  Most of us are either watching a parade, going to a picnic, spending a day at the beach, or perhaps you are traveling to see loved ones to spend time together.  For me it's cooking on the grill with family  - I swear I think you could cook shoe leather on the grill and it would be tasty !!! 

The tradition of communities celebrating began with Civil War soldiers coming home, and in 1882 the Day was officially labeled MEMORIAL DAY.  It was in  1971 that the President declared that veterans from other wars would be included as well.   So we celebrate, as is our tradition all the men and women who served and most important - we remember.   

Whether your celebration today is BIG or small, inside or out, at home or away, on land or water.....ENJOY!

ThankFULL

 I'm wondering how each of you are spending your day today....are you cooking the BIG meal?  Or did you make a special dish to take somewhere?

Yes, the best part is not working today!  Plenty of time today to think about all the simple things  I'm grateful for - 

These things seem simple but are really miracles.

Each breath, to see, taste (especially today), hear, touch....to have the ability to speak, to move.  

I'm blessed in so many other BIG ways - to have my job - with so many out of work and losing their homes, I am thankful every day that I have a job in a safe indoor environment!!  I have WONDERFUL friends - if you are fortunate you might have a few very special friends that make your life a better place.  While I have lost both parents in recent years (who I miss very much), I am grateful for a brother who lives close and would be there for me - no matter what.  

I'm grateful to live in a country where I am FREE - to worship my God, to read what I like, speak my mind and free to travel and roam anywhere I choose.  I never take this for granted and is my most valuable possession ....freedom.

I want to thank each of you that have admired my creations, or purchased any of my artful pieces.  A HUGE thank -you to those who have taught me so much this year.  Tim Holtz, for him creating is like breathing and he shares what he knows openly and with gusto.  Wendy Vecchi, through her classes taught me to think outside the box.  Kelly Rae Roberts, her big heart and amazing e-course rocked my world and introduced me to a group of amazing artists that have inspired me, given me sage advice and more support than I've ever thought was possible!  

I have been invited to a dear friend's house for dinner - which will be quite a grand event with more food than we could possibly eat ;-)  Fun and laughter will be plentiful.  

SO..................... what will you be doing today and what are you MOST grateful for?  Yes, I reallllly want to know.