Every family has a month or a couple months where they celebrate a bunch of birthdays around the same time. Growing up, I lived near all of my dad's family and I'm pretty sure we celebrated a birthday or anniversary every month. So, I got to see all of my cousins a lot and it was literally the best way to grow up!
Now, my immediate family has a birthday every month except 3! Crazy, right?! It starts with one of my nephew's birthday in the first week of the new year, then my birthday mid-February, 2 weeks later it's another one of my nephew's birthday, then 2 weeks later it's my mom's birthday and 3 weeks later it's one of my niece's birthday! Lots of family time and lots of birthday cakes!!
And yes, we get together (or at least we try) for everyone's birthday. In October, we have another blitz of birthdays with 4! It's fun and what family's are for, right?! To celebrate each other at least once a year! It's just tradition in our family and I'm glad it is! What birthday traditions does your family have?
I hope you enjoy your family birthday celebrations and make fun-filled memories throughout the year! Blessings to everyone who is able to celebrate another year of living, loving and laughter!!
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Sunday, March 4, 2018
And The Oscar Goes To...
It's that glamorous night of the year when we watch famous movie stars win a golden statue. Do you watch the Oscars? The Academy Awards are one of those events where most women just want to see what other women are wearing, and yes, I suppose those movie enthusiasts are really interested in who wins, as well. How about you? What's your favorite part of the Oscars?
I like seeing what women are wearing...their make-up and jewelry. It's all just fun and inconsequential entertainment, but I always watch! It's also great water cooler talk the next day! So, I'll definitely be watching!
For those around the world, do you watch the Oscars? Do you watch live or do you have to wait until the next day? Or is there another awards show that is more interesting to you? The Baftas?
Well, whoever wins tonight I'm sure it was well deserved and lets hope no one falls or trips! Enjoy the show!
Blessings to everyone on this first full week of March!!
I like seeing what women are wearing...their make-up and jewelry. It's all just fun and inconsequential entertainment, but I always watch! It's also great water cooler talk the next day! So, I'll definitely be watching!
For those around the world, do you watch the Oscars? Do you watch live or do you have to wait until the next day? Or is there another awards show that is more interesting to you? The Baftas?
Well, whoever wins tonight I'm sure it was well deserved and lets hope no one falls or trips! Enjoy the show!
Blessings to everyone on this first full week of March!!
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Hello Spring!
Spring storms have been rolling in over the past week and again today, so I guess winter is winding down and spring is rolling in like a lion. Or at least it feels like it weather-wise...it was a warm and muggy spring-like day today. It definitely doesn't feel like the last day of February.
Along with the weather, this year is rolling right along, too! Can you believe it's March already and kids are about to get off for Spring Break? Weren't we just ringing in a new year? I definitely don't know where time goes sometimes. One minute we've got new resolutions in hand and the next minute we've got Mai Tai's in hand at the beach! I know many parents feel the same way looking at old pictures of their kids and how fast it seems that they've grown. Time just moves on without us it seems sometimes, too.
Well, I think I'm going to treat tomorrow as a re-start to the year...another January 1st! Another chance to start fresh and get a handle on the new year. It's still a "new year" since we're technically still in the first quarter...at least that's how I'm going to view it. Lets get serious about our goals (if you haven't already)! Lets stay committed (if you haven't already)! And, lets conquer our goals and reach for new ones!!
Wishing you renewed blessings of reaching your goals this year! Good-bye February, hello spring!!
Along with the weather, this year is rolling right along, too! Can you believe it's March already and kids are about to get off for Spring Break? Weren't we just ringing in a new year? I definitely don't know where time goes sometimes. One minute we've got new resolutions in hand and the next minute we've got Mai Tai's in hand at the beach! I know many parents feel the same way looking at old pictures of their kids and how fast it seems that they've grown. Time just moves on without us it seems sometimes, too.
Well, I think I'm going to treat tomorrow as a re-start to the year...another January 1st! Another chance to start fresh and get a handle on the new year. It's still a "new year" since we're technically still in the first quarter...at least that's how I'm going to view it. Lets get serious about our goals (if you haven't already)! Lets stay committed (if you haven't already)! And, lets conquer our goals and reach for new ones!!
Wishing you renewed blessings of reaching your goals this year! Good-bye February, hello spring!!
Sunday, February 25, 2018
A New Day...
Yesterday was the tale of two days...or at least it seemed like it. It has been raining all week, day after day after day, gloomy skies after gloomy skies until...the skies finally parted and the sun came beaming brightly down! The morning seemed like it would be another endless day of grey skies and rain, but after the final storm moved out there was calm.
My mom and I had facial appointments (that were long overdue) right as the storms were moving out. It was perfect timing! It was still cloudy with grey skies as we entered the spa, but after our relaxing facials the sun was started to shine through the parting clouds! Hooray!
A few blocks away we ordered our favorite chai tea lattes and enjoyed complete bliss. What a perfect day! And, we didn't even put any makeup on after we left the spa! However, I did make my mom put on some sunscreen. After our delicious lattes we walked around a downtown square with cute mom and pop shops and enjoyed the clearing skies and perfect temps. It was simply like we were in another day. We shopped around, not actually buying anything, and found ourselves back at the coffee shop...hungry. So, we ate breakfast for dinner and yes, we had another latte! We couldn't help ourselves!
We literally only purchased food yesterday with chocolate and honey as part of one of the face masks they used on us both and then thoroughly enjoying our chai tea lattes! It was a good day! And, much needed after a gloomy week had left our spirits drab and grey. Oh what a little sunshine can do for your spirits!
So, here's wishing you a week full of sunshine and happy treats! Blessings to you these last few days of February and the end of the winter Olympics!!
My mom and I had facial appointments (that were long overdue) right as the storms were moving out. It was perfect timing! It was still cloudy with grey skies as we entered the spa, but after our relaxing facials the sun was started to shine through the parting clouds! Hooray!
A few blocks away we ordered our favorite chai tea lattes and enjoyed complete bliss. What a perfect day! And, we didn't even put any makeup on after we left the spa! However, I did make my mom put on some sunscreen. After our delicious lattes we walked around a downtown square with cute mom and pop shops and enjoyed the clearing skies and perfect temps. It was simply like we were in another day. We shopped around, not actually buying anything, and found ourselves back at the coffee shop...hungry. So, we ate breakfast for dinner and yes, we had another latte! We couldn't help ourselves!
We literally only purchased food yesterday with chocolate and honey as part of one of the face masks they used on us both and then thoroughly enjoying our chai tea lattes! It was a good day! And, much needed after a gloomy week had left our spirits drab and grey. Oh what a little sunshine can do for your spirits!
So, here's wishing you a week full of sunshine and happy treats! Blessings to you these last few days of February and the end of the winter Olympics!!
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Rain, Rain and More Rain
It's pretty much been raining almost non-stop for the past 48 hours and there's no end in sight...well, none until Saturday afternoon. We've already received around 5" of rain so far and with 3 more days of rain I'm sure we'll be over 10". We're definitely out of our drought!
Do you love the rain? What's your rainy day outfit? Ah yes, you know you have one. And, what's your rainy day meal? If it's raining when I wake up I just want to stay in bed for another hour...or two! And some days when I just want to stay in and veg out it's a great day for a rainy day. Obviously, if it's a cold rainy day I probably would crave some kind of soup or a beef stew. On a spring rainy day, I probably wouldn't have as strong a craving for say something like a comfort food, but it might make me want to bake something.
So, as the rain continues to fall and fall and fall it's actually the perfect time since many people are enjoying watching all the Olympic competitions during this soggy weather. Silver lining. There's always a silver lining if you look for it!
Blessings for weather that will nourish your soul the rest of the week wherever you are...rainy or sunny, hot or cold, humid or dry. Soak it in!!
Do you love the rain? What's your rainy day outfit? Ah yes, you know you have one. And, what's your rainy day meal? If it's raining when I wake up I just want to stay in bed for another hour...or two! And some days when I just want to stay in and veg out it's a great day for a rainy day. Obviously, if it's a cold rainy day I probably would crave some kind of soup or a beef stew. On a spring rainy day, I probably wouldn't have as strong a craving for say something like a comfort food, but it might make me want to bake something.
So, as the rain continues to fall and fall and fall it's actually the perfect time since many people are enjoying watching all the Olympic competitions during this soggy weather. Silver lining. There's always a silver lining if you look for it!
Blessings for weather that will nourish your soul the rest of the week wherever you are...rainy or sunny, hot or cold, humid or dry. Soak it in!!
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Rising Up...
After ANOTHER mass shooting (here in the States) this past week, it's the high school students that are rising up! They are angry, disappointed, frustrated and afraid, and they are letting their voices be heard! Is anyone listening?! Our once outraged reactions have dwindled to less outrage and more "this is the norm" which sadly shouldn't be the case. It's where we are in American culture because we have leaders that have no courage. No courage, no moral compass, no real responsibility for the constituents they serve and are more concerned about money. Money for themselves to secure their level of power. Money over people. That's what America has come to....horribly sad and tragic.
We keep hoping things will change, but if the mass murder of purely innocent children at Sandy Hook wouldn't change the heartless in Congress then I don't know what will. We need change and maybe these kids that are standing up and telling us enough is enough will cause change. I can only hope and pray it does!
These high school students that are rising up through anger, sadness, fear and frustration will be those voting in the upcoming elections. I have a feeling they will let their voices be heard by exercising their right to vote. To vote for those that ARE BRAVE enough to stand up to lobbyists and vote for what is right and just for all! To vote for those that HAVE COURAGE to protect our children from violence in schools and in their homes. To vote for those that are representing ALL Americans no matter their party affiliation, sex, religion, gender, etc. We NEED leaders that will stand and rise up for ALL OF US!!
Speak your truth, kids! Show our leaders what true courage looks like! Rise up!!!
Blessings to all those that stand up for others no matter their labels, no matter the cost and no matter the outcome! Lets all rise up and be better...for each other!
We keep hoping things will change, but if the mass murder of purely innocent children at Sandy Hook wouldn't change the heartless in Congress then I don't know what will. We need change and maybe these kids that are standing up and telling us enough is enough will cause change. I can only hope and pray it does!
These high school students that are rising up through anger, sadness, fear and frustration will be those voting in the upcoming elections. I have a feeling they will let their voices be heard by exercising their right to vote. To vote for those that ARE BRAVE enough to stand up to lobbyists and vote for what is right and just for all! To vote for those that HAVE COURAGE to protect our children from violence in schools and in their homes. To vote for those that are representing ALL Americans no matter their party affiliation, sex, religion, gender, etc. We NEED leaders that will stand and rise up for ALL OF US!!
Speak your truth, kids! Show our leaders what true courage looks like! Rise up!!!
Blessings to all those that stand up for others no matter their labels, no matter the cost and no matter the outcome! Lets all rise up and be better...for each other!
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Happy Valentine's Day...Yesterday
I hope you had a good Valentine's Day...yesterday! Yes, I got caught up in all the "heart holiday" festivities and forgot to post yesterday. Sorry about that. But, I hope you had a heart-filled day full of fun treats and surprises from loved ones!
I had a good day and enjoyed some shopping with my mom (on a warm winter day in the 70's) and our favorite drinks, chai tea lattes! I could guzzle one or more of those up every day if the coffee shop that makes them was closer to me...so, it's probably a good thing it's not close! Yummo! Then we had dinner with most of the family at the best pizza place in town! So, so good!! And, earlier in the day I went to visit my childhood BFF and take her a little treat. It was fun to reminisce about how we met and the different things we both remembered from back then. I'm grateful for a good day!
Whether you were surrounded by loved-ones or not yesterday, I hope you don't forget to tell them how much they mean to you. If you haven't told them in awhile, do it soon because we never know when or if we'll ever get the chance to do it again. Wishing you all blessings of love and appreciation! Cheers!!
I had a good day and enjoyed some shopping with my mom (on a warm winter day in the 70's) and our favorite drinks, chai tea lattes! I could guzzle one or more of those up every day if the coffee shop that makes them was closer to me...so, it's probably a good thing it's not close! Yummo! Then we had dinner with most of the family at the best pizza place in town! So, so good!! And, earlier in the day I went to visit my childhood BFF and take her a little treat. It was fun to reminisce about how we met and the different things we both remembered from back then. I'm grateful for a good day!
Whether you were surrounded by loved-ones or not yesterday, I hope you don't forget to tell them how much they mean to you. If you haven't told them in awhile, do it soon because we never know when or if we'll ever get the chance to do it again. Wishing you all blessings of love and appreciation! Cheers!!
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