no whining

I am signing off for a few days... the computer is being ripped from my fingers! It must be packed! I think I might just throw myself on the ground and have a temper tantrum! Really! Ha!

I leave you with a pic of some of our yard "junk" waiting patiently to be boxed.

it has begun

I guess it's really happening! We're really moving!

It was the packer's first day... they got a ton done... really awesome! Their stamina... wow... my body is TIRED... and I was just taking things off the walls! Does that mean I'm out of shape? Yuck!

There are boxes & bare walls everywhere! I have found myself many times going to a drawer to grab something and....... oh....... nothing there. Such habits!

Campbell came home from school and was shocked to see her room already all packed. The really good thing about our things being packed... Riley can not change clothes a million times today! That girl... she is something else!

Since our coffee pot is now packed away... I guess I'll HAVE to go get a latte in the morning to help me face the day! Shucks!

I am feeling excited... sad... apprehensive and truly blessed all at the same time!

purr...

Awe... Campbell drew a picture of mommy & daddy. All I have to say... atleast I am the cute kitten!

way back... wednesday

Little bit is three today!

When you came into the world you were as sweet as can be... a simple, really easy going baby. Great sleeper but a hungry little beaver. You have become a real firecracker... a fun, bright, determined & bold delight! Still sweet as can be just with a twist! A twist of lime. Actually... lime was your first real taste of food (does that count as food)... your Aunt Sophi gave you that first joy... you LOVED it!

You are a true blessing & a real gift from God! How I got this gift... amazes me! Happy Birthday little bee!

bedtime at our house

Toasty toes & horsey go goes...

My view last night. While the kids attended the Daddy Buckaroo Rodeo I curled up with my current read. Didn't get many pages read... but that's okay... I had little cowgirls to watch!

I am feeling so FULL! Full of the LOVE of my friends & family. Full of hope & promise! Full of excitement for tomorrow!

We will be making the big ol' move to Colorado really soon! The kids are already having their last few days of school here in Texas. Yikes! I CAN NOT believe he actually talked me into leaving Texas again! What was I thinking. I just keep reminding myself that there will be no geckos there (I hate geckos - those disgusting, slimy, good for nothing creatures). No really... I know this will be a fun place for the kids. They'll get to learn to ski and we'll have lots of fun outings & picnics (oh how they love picnics)! It will be a whole new adventure! A whole new place to discover! The good thing is... it is so pretty we should have lots of visitors! Yippee!

Okay so... I am off... off to tackle a couple of my "to do" things on my list of 2,987,234 things I need to get done! Really! All I know... I'll be doing them with a big ol' smile! Zippity do da! It's a wonderful day in the neighborhood!

things to do

Life is not as complicated as some may say...
here are a few simple things to do to guide you along the way.

Embrace the world with your own genuine style...
and think with your heart instead of your head for awhile.

Strive to grow and challenge yourself each day...
and count the blessings that come your way.

Don't listen to people who say no...
follow your dreams with passion wherever they go.

Some days will bring problems and turn your smile upside down...
be flexible when finding solutions;

the best answers are often creatively found.

Believe in something worthwhile and with vision see it through...
and give people credit where credit is due.

Make time to laugh with family and friends
and celebrate each other and the support every person lends.

Life is a journey that twists and turns...
a winding road of experiences offering much to learn.

Use your heart as a compass and set out on your way...

there's no better time to start than today.

Sandra Magsamen

stepping out

Stepping out in polka dots... and in faith today! We made an offer on a house this morning!!! Todd really loves it! That's is big for him since he is usually the non-expressive... non-verbal one between the two of us. He told me he knew it was perfect for us. I trust he chose the right home. Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did I just say that? I have not seen the home in person... I really stepped out on a limb here! Big limb!

God has been so faithful. He provided us with a buyer for our house!!!!!!! Yes! Our home is so special to us... we will miss it dearly. But when God opens a door and leads you to it... you go! I'm looking forward to seeing what's inside this door!

I hope to have more fun news to share soon!

say cheese

Capturing a moment of you capturing a moment. Your smile... you could light up a city.

We wish you many smiles today.

back when... wednesday

Back when... yellow vinyl chairs & play days at the beach were IN.

Actually, I think my mom was pretty hip. Looking at the kitchen decor now I think it is pretty fun. Call me crazy but I like the table! See... I was good... doing my homework! Wish I would have retained a bit more.

That's me in the middle (with the buck teeth), my best friend Beth on the left and my sister on the right standing in front of Uncle Wil's jeep at the beach. Of course... eating! Food and the beach go together like peas go with the pod. You've got to be loaded up with lots of snacks. I love this picture... not a care in the world... just jumping waves & finding sea shells!

courtney p

I sure do love my new collage from Courtney P. I now have her hanging in a special spot... to always bring a smile to my face.

I love the "Hand of Hope" too. I just get a BIG kick out of her stuff! She creates such fun... light-hearted pieces... you've got to check her out here! So fun!

moody monday

My focus for today... remain hopeful & positive!

already...

It is so hard for me to grasp that my baby girl is six today! I remember this moment so well. The feeling of awe. We could not get over how she was just in my belly & now we were able to see her... hold her... touch her.... smell her. Our lives were forever changed. What a true miracle. Miracle!

All I know... I was given a very special gift when God chose me to be her mother. She is the spark in my step and the twinkle in my eye!

buckle it

What do you think of the new buckles? Thinking of adding a "buckle it" category to the shop! I have a "thing" for buckles... so I thought why not do some more of what you love. I think they're fun! What do you think? These are just a few of the ideas.

crazy for cowhide

I can not believe I have not shared a picture of my new gift yet! It is an early birthday present from my parents to me! Yippee! Go ahead... you can say it... you know you love it! Well... all I know is I absolutley adore it! LOVE it!

It couldn't be any more perfect for me & my taste! It will be fun finding just the right spot for it in our new home too. No... we do not have a new home yet! I will keep you posted of course. With all the crazy ups & downs of this "moving" roller coaster... atleast I know we are headed in the right direction... right where we are supposed to be... when we are supposed to be! It's all coming together!

starbucks

A grande non-fat pumpkin spice latte WITH whip... to go! What's better? A grande non-fat pumpkin spice latte WITH whip bought with a gift card! Thanks dear! I hadn't used it since May. What!

After dropping the girls off for a day of Kindergarten & Mommy's Day Out... I ran around town with latte in hand and a big ol' smile on my face. You know one of those mornings where you are singing loud (don't care if someone sees you) like you are one with the music... tapping your foot to the beat & truly enjoying the moment at hand! Well... that was me this morning!

Music always does such good for my spirit. It awakens me... motivates me... pushes me! Does it do the same for you? Nothing like a good song no matter what your mood. Being able to listen to music... having this sense... what a gift!

back when... wednesday

I just came across this the other day. Back when... Campbell was almost one! It truly seems like yesterday... her little hand was just the size of my palm. Hard to believe she is just days away from being six years old!

I am so glad I did these hand prints... need to do it again NOW... both the girls are growing up sooooo fast! My head spins in awe... how they are growing... how precious today is... how we are so lucky!

what do yall sound like?

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The South That's a Southern accent you've got there. You may love it, you may hate it, you may swear you don't have it, but whatever the case, we can hear it.
The Midland
The Inland North
Philadelphia
The West
North Central
The Northeast
Boston
What American accent do you have? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Saw this over at One Good Bumblebee's blog!
Fun! Had to see.
You try now!

ready for some chill

Don't these look cozy! I am loving them! So loving them! Fun... creative... hand-made... wearable art! Show some serious personality wearing one of these treats from Fringe! I think the rose pin would look so great pinned on a fall bag too! Make sure to take a peek at Fringe... she has many fabulous fibers!

plain goofy

Just a little bit of silliness for the gran-parents from YOUR grand children!

t-shirt fun

Okay... so here I am this weekend going nuts not being able to pull out all my things and go for it. I'm ready for this move! Now! Not ready to leave my friends & family for a bit in Texas... BUT we'll be back before you can catch... a pig! Fast!

So anyway I used what was out & available and made a couple new t's for big sister. She loves them. I think they are kind of fun too. Better than the "boo" one? :)

The girls and I went out last night in our jammies and did the traditional "booing"! Campbell was fast! They always get so excited about ringing the door bell & running off! We really had fun! We couldn't think of any Halloween songs to sing... are there any... so we sang Wheels on the Bus & Chicken Lips & Lizard Hips! It was a real treat of a time!

well said...

is it fall yall?

It somewhat looks like fall... it somewhat feels like fall (down to 91degrees today)! Fall is by far my favorite time of the year! I love the feel of cold grass on my feet and the sound of crispy leaves blowing about!

I am really looking forward to the "wardrobe switch"! I love to wear jeans & pants & layers... layers... layers. Then being able to wear boots without feeling like your feet are in their own personal sauna! How I love my boots!

Fall... fabulous... Fall! You are such a joy to us all!

back when...wednesday

Repeat after me... hello helmet hair!
OMG was Aqua Net already around?
There is not a hair out of place! Are those wings?

I can't even look at this picture without laughing! Such a sign of those times! I can guarantee you we thought we were sooooo cute... argyle socks and all! Knickers are back in!

Mom... Jewels... we've come a long way!

kidney beans are good!

We're kind of having a red themed day today! Red kidney beans for dinner... red finger nail polish on (brand new... with tags still on) pants... then of course seeing red! Bold bright red!

Am I the only one that can lose cool over spilled finger nail polish on carpet, pants, etc? The good news... after scrubbing/dabbing/twisting for a good hour... the polish is out of the carpet! Woo Hoo! Once again the good ol' web saved me! Googled it! Windex of all things got it out! Really!

Now... I am going to enjoy some red wine! Happy Tuesday evening! Tootles!

P.S. I use my sister's cajun bean recipe... it rocks! Let me know if you want the yummy fall treat of a recipe!

my childhood purse

Look it's my old purse! I'm thrilled that it was saved over all these years... thanks mom! Dare I say it is vintage! Well... when you get this old... yep!

It sure is fun to see the girls play with it now! They love it & think it's so cool! I think it is pretty darn cute too!

I'm trying to figure out why in the world her her cute little face isn't in the pic too!

not awake yet

Rolling out up bed... is it already Monday? really! Where did the weekend go?

Took quite a bit of persuading to get miss kindergartner up this morning! She was in a great mood though... ready for what the day will bring! Daddy is walking her to school this morning... what a treat... for both of us...
I'm still in my jammies! :)

Getting the coffee in... singing a tune or two... waking up to take on the day!

Happy Monday yall!