Good morning, Sunshine!  It is Monday....again.  The weekend waved goodbye way too quickly for me.   My Goals for the week: 1. Cook!  I made a trip to the grocery store yesterday afternoon....I am planning on being in the kitchen some this week.   2. Say "NO" to things that drain me. (I'm not very good about saying no... 3. Say "YES" to spontaneous joy like making cupcakes! 4. Call a good friend.... that I've been meaning to check on. 5. Lunch with friends.!!!!!          ??????? Wishing you all a week full of laughter, Grace, a ..read more

Ooooo.  what a glorious morning it is!!! "When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love." Marcus Aurelius It is Sunday.....and I have officially entered "sippin' coffee, praising Jesus, and dodgin' responsibilities" mode.  I have a thankful heart and zero plans of doing NO WORK today!! Tom and Shanda visited the Tulip Gardens in Arkansas yesterday...She sent us these gorgeous photos. Absolutely gorgeous!! Had I known they were going to the tulip garden, I might would have jumped in their suitc ..read more

Good morning, Saturday squad!   This gurl is excited this morning!! Hector, the guy who mows our yard, is coming today.....My flower beds are getting a small makeover, and he is also cleaning out all of the yucky weeds that have popped up.  The big pots around the pool will also be emptied.  I will then be able to get new potting soil and get new flowers planted.  ??? Y'all check this out.... The owner of this shop is an artist and she has the cutest displays.   These two mannequins are dressed in the cutest skirts, made out of paper plates and cup ..read more

 Happy Friday, Friends!  The weekend is peeking around the corner, and today is a fresh start wrapped in sunshine and possibility.  It's a little cool outside this morning here in good ol' East Texas, but by afternoon we will be in the upper 70's.   Let's sprinkle some kindness everywhere today! This beautiful day is ours to enjoy!!                    ??????????????? Yesterday - Trista and I went in to town and did a few errands.  Income tax ✔ JC Penny ✔ Dillards ✔ Home Goods ✔ Target ✔ Lunch ✔ WE GOT IT ALL DONE ..read more

 Woo Hoo.....Today is Try It Thursday! My new thing I am trying for this Thursday is:  "A new salon for a pedicure." This place is called Nirvana Nail Spa.  It has some great reviews and it looks like a very nice place.  I do love a good pedicure and my little piggies are in great need. ??????????????????????????? ???????????????????????? ?????????????????????                 In case you didn't know.....                                     ..read more

Happy Wednesday!!   Came across this last evening and thought I would give it a try...I must say, it is harder than you think.   After several tries, I finally said it all correctly.  Not very fast though.   ????????????????????? Doctor's appointment #2 for this week is this morning....seeing the rheumatologist this morning.  My ANA has been positive for a couple of years now.  The doctor is treating me for Sjogren's syndrome, which means I have to see him twice a year.  Yesterday was my cardiologist appointment. I truly like this do ..read more

  Tuesday Morning:  March 18th I have a busy schedule this morning so I thought I would just do a funny post today.   How about this odd giraffe?  Someone has a great imagination.......a giraffe with no LONG legs! Spring Break is here and this means a lot of trips to the ZOO!  The Giraffes are getting a lot of attention!! ? ????????????????????? "Giraffes are proof that sometimes life just stretches you a little too far." "If you think you're having a bad day, just imagine being a giraffe with a sore throat!"               ..read more

 It is 12:45 AM.... and I am UP...?....my eyes are wide awake.   Is it really St. Patricks Day ?? I'm sitting here wearing NO Green, but thankfully I am the only one sitting here in this dark family room.  No "Pinches" will I get!! Woke up with what feels like a UTI and just can't sleep right now. Feeling very uneasy!!  Tá mé tinn is.....I'm feeling ill in leprechaun language....(I think) Here is a bit of trivia for you...?? How many Shamrock Shakes have ever been sold? Over 60 million!  ??? Which city dyes its river green each St. Patrick's Day?&nb ..read more

Good Sunday Morning....  Happy Shug here!!  My girls are home from their SPARC trips.  "SPARC" stands for Spring Potential and Reality Courses. This is a distinctive, innovative program that allows students and teachers to fulfill a mission through exploring arts, academics and real-life adventures.  The SPARC trips also offer students the opportunity to affirm their gifts, challenge the potentials, and honor God through having a Christ-like character.   Mylee loved this trip and wants to go back again next year (to Guatemala)..  Not only did they interact ..read more

 Yesterday, West Texas experienced severe dust storms characterized by high winds and they had near zero visibility.   I have heard of the bad dust storms in West Texas, but had no idea that they could be this bad.  We have family that lives in West Texas and they sent us these pictures.  We actually have 2 grandsons whose jobs requires them to be on the road most of the day....everyday.    I know there were several  wrecks with multiple vehicle pile ups.  I am so thankful that our boys were not involved in any of these wrecks. Thank you Lord for ..read more