Good Sunny Morning Friends

I am still at the same weight as 2 days ago.  But the Fluff

around the middle doesn't feel as tight.  HAHA

I've been good at what I eat.  I did have some ice cream last

night.  But it was a small bowl.  REALLY!

(my true confection) 

I have been proud of myself in getting more done on my 

"TO DO" 

 list.  I find if I write it down it makes me keep up

with all that is most important.   

I LOVE to see them checked off.

A week ago Monday 2 of my 3 daughters and I went to a zoo up North.

Oh yes...we took their boys.  I walked for over 4 hrs.  I didn't feel too tired

till the next day.  Like a hangover.  Not bad, just felt I had lost some energy.  

Lagging in pep.  In this pic. we were on the Indiana Farm life.  I was welcoming 

you all to my house.  I know.  It's fun to be silly.

Isn't this Peacock  BEAUTIFUL.

He just strutted himself for all to see.  Calling for his mate to

come and see how very sharp he looked.

 

We had a great family time.  Wish we would have had someone take of pic of us all.

 

Off to another GREAT last day of Summer.

 

 

When you plant a seed of Love,

it is you that blossoms. 

 

God bless your day. 

 

Thinks I can't control

Do you have things in your life that seem out of control?

I dedicated my younger years to raising my 3 girls.

I loved it every minute.  When life gave you one challenge.. 

you took care of it.  Maybe longer to find out how to, but it always worked out.  Then came another one. (laughing)

Things just always worked.

At this time I could also eat whatever I wanted.

hum hum....

Not anymore.  I have put on 34 lbs since my first child.

They say you add 1 pound for every year you are out of school.

She turned 32 this July.  I noticed 7 years ago I was putting weight on in the middle.  Upper tummy and tummy.  I think about it every day....but do nothing about it.  I'm not fat...but have body fat.

I guess this is my confession to myself and anyone that reads this blog.  Which isn't much.  I don't blog much or exercise much or practice my harp playing because I find myself wrapped up in taking care of others....still.

My husband is working at a job he drives 1 hr each way. At the end of the day he is so tired.  At our age we had hoped to be on our plan to retire.  Thanks to the economy 

he has had to look for other jobs.  Leaving the ones behind that he worked hard to bring us to the point of retirement.  We are grateful he has a job to go to every day.  But how long will this keep?

So I am getting off track....Maybe my problem.

My confession ...I hope....will make be hold myself accountable to me and you to loose some weight.

I love to read about food recipes, craft how too and now I find lots of fix it how too.  Avery cool one yesterday was about keeping your pumpkins longer when carving for Halloween. Put those silicone gel packs in that come in pocketbooks and shoes.  Very cool.

I'm going to try to carve out some time to exercise.

I hope to take my vitamins on a regular basis. 

Stay away from my guilt...eating ice cream.

Eat better and not so late at night.

This morning I weigh 143.   8-6-12.

So on day one I hope to find the courage and strength

to keep up with my goal.

Any help or suggestions?

To all have a very blessed day.

BY THE WAY.....

While I'm talking about fairy gardens, I have to share with you another fairy.  Nine years ago we went to a Celtic festival in Ohio.  That is where I got the Harp fever and heard.....
                                            "fairy tales".
They were so interesting. As we were walking I saw a lady dressed up like a fairy.  I had to stop her and ask her why.  Just because, was her answer.  So I had to get a picture of me with her.

Another spot that they had was this beautiful pond.  Must have been the right time of the season because as you can see it was full of beautiful color.

We had a wonderful time.  The vender's were awesome too.

Think we need to make another trip this year.  Glad I thought about this memory.

Have a great day.

The Flight of The Fairy

The Flight of The Fairy

 

Do you ever dream of Fairies?

I don't either.

Do you ever pretend about fairies?

I do.

After visiting a Celtic Festival  in Ohio 8 years ago, my life changed with Fairies and Harp music.  I soon got my first harp and started pretending about fairies with my children.  I still play my harp and for the first year I worked on a fairy garden.  I just created what I thought would be a good place for the fairies to hide.  Then a few weeks ago I went to my first lesson on making a fairy garden and saw all the furniture you could get to decorate your garden.

 

Above is a picture of my Fairy Garden.  I've added 2 items to it and changed it around some.  But no update picture.

 

These two gardens were inside the nursery.  I like the  mini violets in them.

 

 This last photo would be like the working class fairies.  Smaller and common homes.

The very top photo looks like a castle.  The mother of all fairies must live there.  Or maybe she is the tooth fairy and has more money.  :)

 

I went to another Fairy demo today.  It's funny how I find them popping up all the time.  After seeing what the Master Gardeners are putting together ... I think we garden lovers are doing a great job.  By the way it was 102 today.  Didn't stay very long to look around. The had a huge Lilly garden of over 600 varieties.  The heat was way too much so we decided to go after seeing a few.  We did have a nice time together.   With our drought the Lilly garden was not that full of color. 

Sweet Dreams And Blessings To All.

A DAY OF FUN

A Day Of Fun.

I set out on this fine warm morning to see what the garage

sales might hold for me.  Instead I found myself looking

at landscape.  The first one I didn't even think of

taking any pictures.  Why should I?   I was looking for

stuff.  But when I came to the second one

I had to ask if I could take a pic or two.  She was very surprised.

She said yes and led us to some nice conversation. 

This flower to the right was as bid as my hand wide opened.

This started my mind gasping with joy.  She told me that they

weren't as big as they have been.  And this led her to show me the one

in her back yard.

 I must say this one wasn't as impressive as the other one but

I was happy a stranger let me talk flowers with her.  And her deck was so

lovely.  I didn't dare as to take a pic of that unless I wanted her to call 911

on me.

My next adventure took me to our antique mall which my brother and sis-in-law

have 2 booths.  Went to see what they had new.  As I was looking at all the booths

I found this cute little red wagon.

 I looked it over and walked away.  I came back and looked at it again.

walked away.  Then I said...what the heck.  It's mine.  Only $19.00.

I thought it was a good deal.  And I really wanted it.

In the same booth was this picture.  I thought it was very interesting.

What was she looking at?  Or...What was she thinking of?  Hmmmm

maybe a fling with her boyfriend last night.  And momma is looking out the window for that scoundrel.  I passed on this one. 

I had to take a pic of this.  My mom always talked about these dolls.  It was

is good shape but I didn't want it.

And just as I had thought my 3 year old grandson would love to tug the wagon around.

In fact that same day he wanted to pull it around the sidewalk.

And guess what?  He stubbed his big toe and I had to pull him home in the wagon.

See how perfect his arm is to pull.  I am a little taller and my arm is a little longer.

So yes I had to bend over a lot.  My poor back.  By that time of the day it was up

in the 90's.  Time to go home and fix the toe.

I had a good day all in all.

Keep cool.  today it will be hot again and tomorrow we hit the 100's.

Thank you for reading and Blessings to all.

TIME AND LOVE...ANOTHER DAY.

Time does pass to quickly.

Morning comes and you make 

your "TO DO" list and before you know

it the day is gone.  Each morning brings a

fresh chance to start all over again.

And again and again.  But when you

accomplish your list how free it makes

you feel.

My Lovely mother turns 80 on June 23.

This pic was taken 5 years ago on Easter with 

my oldest daughter and my grand son.  We all 

have aged. But youth has helped the two on the left.

Mom and I ...well.  You know us women.  I need to exercise 

and mom's age is starting to take a tole on her.

Aches and pains don't let us get out and play like we once did.

No hours of shopping.  No trips to other towns.

I feel robbed from spending the time with her that we once did.

But I do know we need to enjoy the time we have right now

and each and every day. 

My Sib's and I are throwing her a small party to celebrate

her turning 80.  I have asked all my friends and 

church members to send a card to her.

Hopefully to my house so she can have a 

huge surprise with all the cards. It will be such fun. 

I'll post pics of the adventure when it's over.  I 

have an update photo of mom but I 

didn't upload it before I started.  Another thing to 

put on my  "TO DO"  list.

Hope all your "to dos" get accomplished this weekend.  

If not...

May God grand us all another day to have a

DO OVER.

Blessings and Love to all.

Vacation at Home

Vacation at Home

I went to see a friend the other day and 

we went outside to enjoy the warm morning.

What a fresh and relaxing spot to pretend

you were on a get away.

Even the dog thought it was a good place to rest.

I guess this is his favorite place to groove.

Love the happy flowers on her little barn.

 Wouldn't this be a nice little play house for children.

Heck, I'd like to stash my stuff  in here.

She likes to decorate in the "beach" style.

So for today I pretend I'm in my own Paradise.

Throw on some Kenny Chesney, put a drink in my hand

and we'll lay and wait till the sun goes down.  

After all it's 5 o'clock somewhere.