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His day was so special. Excitement filled the entire weekend.

The preparation was wonderful…Jay & Gina….thank you for all your time and love…cannot wait to do it again with our lil peanut.

The day was amazing. Nanna and Bampa came up which made it even more special.

He finally got the “chip”.

1.       I have been a stay at home mom for almost 13 years and my baby went to school this year all day, every day. It was a very hard transition time for me.

2.       I love fresh tea lattes…especially when sweetened with honey.

3.       I had my tonsils taken out when I was in second grade and remember missing an entire week of school because of it.

4.       I have always wanted to get a tattoo that wrapped around the side of my torso. I have had the pattern for almost 3 years of what I want.

5.       I hate being left out. The feeling stirs up so much emotion that I can hardly stand myself and my thoughts. I like knowing what’s going on in the inside.

6.       Often times I over process things. Trying to think things through before they even happen.

7.       I am a born organizer. I am neat, orderly and well organized. I love to have things in its place all the time. I go stir crazy when things aren’t where they need to be.

8.       I am very loyal and faithful in my relationships. My name means “faithful one”.  {Jeremiah 29:13}

9.       Trust is very important to me, and being open and honest with me, is even more. Don’t lie to me, or tell me what you think I want to hear.

10.   I love music. All kinds. It seeps in and moves me.

11.   I love, love, love taking pictures. I love being creative with them, or just showing them off, strait out of the camera.

12.   I am trying to get back into running again. So far…the purple kool aid is working. J

13.   I consider myself artistic and love taking art classes.  I just wish I had better skills when I draw.

14.   I like to write and find I do my best stuff, in the middle of the night.

15.   I have a college degree in business management and communications, but wish I could go back and major in photography, or commercial art.

16.   I played sports in high school and was very, very competitive. Basketball, volleyball, track and tennis. My favorite was basketball.

17.   One of my regrets in life, is that I didn’t take the full ride to go play college ball at Johnson County (Kansas) Community College. I still remember the coach’s name…Betsy Meeks.

18.   I love camping. I love being outdoors, fishing and hiking with my family. The MT mountains are my favorite summer vacation spots.

19.   I love being by the ocean. I love the smell, the feel of the sand in between my toes. I could sit and watch it for hours on end.

20.   I love traveling alone with my husband. I’ve found though, it has to be a long trip, so I can really unwind (takes about 3 days to do that) and fully enjoy the time with him.  Favorite spots:: Portland, OR and San Fran, CA.

21.   I love good food, and love to try new things.

22.   I surround myself with pictures of family and friends. It makes me feel closer to them.

23.   Most times I’d rather text, than talk.

24.   I love it when my lil peanut comes to me, and wants to have a girl day. {sigh}

25.   Yesterday I was at  home with my oldest, who was sick. He has now informed me that he had a health test too. Hmmmmm? J

my sister is the only person i could tell on in the morning and giggle with by the afternoon. she was my first confidant and my closest companion. and she will always be my precious friend.

i love you. happy birthday.

baby girl was born february 15, 2009 at 1:11 am. weighed 6lbs and 6oz. 19 1/2 inches.

we cannot wait to see this little one in person. save this auntie some smooches ok.

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to strive to love better. Great happiness and peace can be found by throwing grudges away and allowing forgiveness to enter our relationships. By shaping our attitudes and actions, we can create memories and joys of a lifetime. Celebrate the power of forgiveness, understanding, and everlasting love! Love life and life will love you back —Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

Happy Valentines Day all you Love Bugs.

from my hubby and wally.

by the light of a log fire and a small reading lamp, she opened the book that led her to a place called deptford. there she’d bask in magic, murder and intrigue and she wouldn’t have to think about the mess she’d made of her life. she wouldn’t worry about the people she’d stomped on or the lives she’d had a hand in ruining. most important, sitting in the half-light lost in another world, she wouldn’t have to address what she’d done and why she’d done it. she could pretend that her life to date had been one long accident and that she was better now. the ghosts that once haunted her were silenced, at least for the time being….anna mcpartlin

Cars are running and women are waiting patiently. The curtains are drawn, the “Closed” sign is up, and the lights are off. Moments later…

Car doors slam and women are running! The curtains have been opened as the sign changes to “Open.” The lights are bright as the doors open for an extraordinary shopping experience! Open only 4 days a month, the moments last a lifetime at the fun and trendy handbag and accessory shoppe known as Lillians. The product is extraordinary, the prices are ridiculously affordable, and the ‘frenzy of fun’ cannot be replicated! Fall in love with crooner Dean Martin, sip on Caribou Coffee and stay for a while…

 

i needed another one. yep i did. had some bday money burning a whole in my old one.

i stumbled upon a neat little shop down on s. 3rd street the other day. actually i knew it was there, i had seen the huge bill board boasting it’s existance to the world. it’s a trendy little tea bar. locally owned.  room for sitting and enjoying a cup, or space to move around and linger. i loved it. unique pottery, fresh infused tea. natural sweeteners. i got a winter breeze blend latte. green tea, black tea, roasted almonds. yummo! it was such a fun new experience that i can’t wait to go back and try something different. anyone up for a cup of tea?

no words can express my thoughts on this one.

patchouli incense :: smoking