Lucky Dorito

In a few hours, we leave for camping.
I have quite mixed emotions about this whole excursion – parts of it I know will be fun. Like maybe the ‘eating” part. (hehe) But, the bugs and the possible rain or the inevitable heat are things I’m not exactly looking forward to.
Let’s look at it this way [...]

You betcha.

P.S. Thanks for the pic Shannon!

As we worked out in the yard this weekend, we took some chairs out to enjoy some shade every now and then, as it got pretty stinking hot. I cracked up watching Luby wrestle her chair back into its carrying bag. I offered to help – she said, “No, I can get it.” And she [...]

Girls, this is for you:

It amazes me how the dogs manage to sleep all night long and then still manage nap the day away. I love to sleep but … my goodness, not like these two girls. From the looks of them, you’d think they had put in a hard days work, wouldn’t you?

I hope everyone is having a [...]

1. Today is the last day of school for my young daughters.  WoooHooooo!  Congratulations to my girls for a successful year!
2. I’m currently shopping for assorted items, such as sleeping bags and lanterns. Why, you ask? Because…. we’re going camping next weekend. Heaven help me.
3. I offered moral support while my girls followed [...]

After months and months of being frustrated by this ongoing battle at our house – I’ve decided to throw in the towel. I am no longer going to let the begging and whining and whimpering of a certain 9 year old (no names mentioned for fear of embarrassing the little turkey) rule my evenings.
This certain [...]

To dream

with your eyes open,

is to dream with your heart,
without fear of hurt.

To long

with everything in you

for a life not chosen,

is to long for the fantasy,
without seeing your reality.

To love

with your heart open,

is to love with all you [...]

Isn’t it amazing to stop and think of all the things you use your hands for during any given day? You touch doorknobs and hairbrushes and dishtowels and soap. You sort laundry, you fold clothes, you put them away in the drawers. You cook dinner, set tables, and do dishes.
At work, you answer phones or [...]