Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends!  Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing, and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.

Today I'm thankful for the life I have.  I have my fair share of "issues" and problems, but generally life is good.  I've read so many blog posts recently about other people's problems that make mine pale in comparison.  It was a reminder that things could be so much worse than they are.

I'm also thankful for
     *  sunshine during the day and the rain at night
     *  a whole day to do what ever I want to
     *  silence this morning...no Navy jets flying over
     *  my new exercise bike

What are you thankful for today?

Thankful Thursday

Hello Friends!  Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing, and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.

Today I'm thankful to be done with physical therapy.  After twelve weeks, my knee is doing much better and   I'm able to do most of my normal activities with a bit of modification.  I'm still not able to walk up and down the stairs in a 'normal' fashion, but I can do 4-6 steps before I have to switch from normal to not so normal.  I still can't walk through the grocery store and do a week's worth of shopping, but I can go in and get a couple of things.  This is progress!  So I will do the exercises the therapist gave me to do at home and I will continue to be thankful for the progress I've made.

I'm also thankful for
     *  the support and encouragement from my blog friends
     *  family time this past weekend
     *  signs that the muse is on her way back
     *  the thoughtfulness of my son and daughter
     *  being able to see the beauty that surrounds me
     *  not getting rained on while I was out this morning

What are you thankful for today?

Celebration

We celebrated my birthday yesterday.  There was chocolate Coca Cola cake and presents.  But the very best part was spending the day with my family!  It's becoming more difficult to get all of us together at the same time, so I cherish these snippets of togetherness.  And having cake when that happens doesn't hurt either!

Hoping you have a marvelous Monday!

I Heart Macro

Shylee and I had fun yesterday making Snickerdoodles.  Or as Shylee says, "Doodoodoodles"!  

They're already all gone!  I think we should make more.

I'm joining Lori at Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro

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Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, friends!  Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.   

Today I'm thankful for the gift of being a mom to Sean and Erin.  I've had a lot of jobs in my life and the most challenging yet rewarding job has been motherhood.  When they were growing up, there were days when I wished my name wasn't Mom, and I really wondered what I was thinking when I wanted kids!  Many days I felt like such a failure and just knew I had screwed them up for life.  But there were just as many days that my heart swelled with love and pride.  There were days when I couldn't believe how blessed I was to have these two and I just wanted to hold them close to me forever.  They are all grown up with their own lives and I'm so happy that my name is Mom, and having kids was one of the best decisions I've ever made!

I'm also thankful for
     *  The Melting Pot (chocolate fondue to die for!)
     *  modern technology
     *  German Riesling
     *  sunglasses
     *  the beauty of spring

What are you thankful for today?

This Could Be A Problem

While I have been recovering from knee surgery and not able to go shopping, I've turned to the internet.  It's just so easy and convenient!  These are my newest purchases.

A camera/purse from Jo Totes.  I absolutely love this bag.  It's big enough to carry the camera, extra lenses, and my purse stuff.  So perfect for going out (when I can walk easily again) with the camera but don't want to take two bags.

Two Amy Butler charm packs (Gypsy Caravan) from Craftsy.  This website has daily deals that are hard to resist.  I've never bought fabric online and I was a little nervous about it.

 I wasn't sure if the colors would be right, and I like to get touchy feely when I buy fabric.  But it was a good deal, so I crossed my fingers and hoped for the best.  I couldn't have been happier when I opened the package.  I want to make a scrappy quilt to use in my sewing room.  Maybe as a wall hanging or maybe as a quilt to curl up under when I'm doing hand stitching.

It might not be a good thing that I was happy with this purchase.  I've got my eye on more fabric.  Not that I need more fabric, but, well, you know...

What do you like to buy online?

I Heart Macro

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

I'm joining Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, friends!  Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.  

I went to the MVA yesterday to renew my driver's license since it was going to expire tomorrow on my birthday.  The notice came in the mail three months ago and I've been putting it off all this time.  Going to the MVA has never been a pleasant experience.  The lines are long, the people working there seem angry and ready to fight, and the wait could take hours.  Yesterday, however, was different.  I'm thankful that I was in and out of there, with a new driver's license, in a record fifteen minutes!!  Really, it made my day!


I'm also thankful for:
     *  a knee massage from the physical therapist
     *  online shopping
     *  sunshine
     *  a "no charge" repair on Michael's Jeep
     *  the recliner that I have practically lived in for the past 5 months

What are you thankful for today?

I Heart Macro

It's been raining here all week and I was so bummed that I couldn't go outside to take pictures.  I really had my heart set on taking pictures of flowers this week.  So what's a girl to do but ask hubby to stop at the grocery store and pick up a bouquet of flowers!   I took one hundred and three pictures but I focused on the lily for today!

I'm joining Lori at Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro.

Thankful Thursday

Happy Thursday, friends!  Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives there is always something to be thankful for.  Always.   

My daughter, Erin, has been here painting the living room for me.  While "stuff" was moved to the middle of the room and piled on tables and other flat surfaces, and Shylee had her toys strewn all over, I found myself getting frustrated with the mess.  I was stepping on things and tripping on toys, and generally felt unsettled.  

So what am I thankful for?  Besides having my girls here, I'm thankful for those things I have that make a mess.  I'm thankful for the house that needs painting and makeovers.  I'm thankful I can walk even if I'm tripping on things.  

I'm also thankful for

     *  Maryland seafood

     *  friends who make me laugh

     *  unasked for hugs and kisses from Shylee

     *  my heating pad

     

What are you thankful for today?

I hope you have a magnificent Thursday!

Finally Getting An Update

My daughter Erin has been visiting and I'm so glad she is.  She's giving my tired white walls a long overdue color makeover.   One wall is the above color...

...and the other three are this color.  I'll have better pictures when everything is done.  I love how warm and inviting these colors are without being overpowering.

And what would a paint job be without at least one accident?!  This is actually the least worst part of the spill.  We were planning on getting rid of the outdated green carpet, but not right away.

I got to keep Shylee entertained while her mommy did all the work.  I think I liked this arrangement!

I hope you have a terrific Tuesday!