Humor...the Best Medicine

Sometimes my kids can say the cutest things.

As I was getting Grant dressed for school this morning. He tells me he wants to be a girl. I was surprised by his comment, so I asked him why he wanted to be a girl. He stood there a moment and with his determine voice, he replied "the girls get to wear pj to school and the boys can't." "That is just not far", he continued. Well, he is true. It is the "in-style" when it gets cold outside for the girls at school to wear bright,wild color pj bottoms under their navy/kawki uniform skirts. It was so hard not to laugh, because to him this was a big deal. However to me, it was medicine I needed...a good laugh (inside).

Who is 42?

Yes, it is true! I turned 42 on Sunday. You know I don't feel that old. I still remember my high school days like it was yesterday. My college years seem so fresh in mind. I can still picture Darren and I on our wedding day. The birth of our kids are so clear and vivid...it is hard to believe that I am 42. When I was a teenager, 42 was considered old. It is amazing as the years go by the age of "old" continues to grow. Now my idea of "old" is 100!

These 42 years have been amazing...filled with love, laughter, joy, family and friends. I can only imagine what the next 42 years will bring!

Let the games begin!

Yesterday, we spent all afternoon at Shelby's basketball games. A year can make a big difference in the girls ability to run plays and truly understand zone coverage. It was exciting to see the girls at this level. The girls on our team have been class mates since Kindergarten. It is amazing to watch them, as I have watched them grow up before my eyes. They are truly remarkable girls!

Congratulations Saints for playing like champions and for winning two out of the three games!

**Note to me...remember the camera next time.**

Thankful Heart

On this Thanksgiving Eve, I have been reflecting on the many blessings that God has given me. With God all things are possible and with Him, I have many things to be thankful for. Here are just a few:

My loving husband of 16 years

My three beautiful and healthy children

My extended family - sisters, brother-in-laws, neices and nephews, mothers, dads and grandmothers
My friends

My health and the health of my family and friends

My country...for the men and women that protect our country so that we can live in the land of the free!

For love, laughter and life!

God has blessed my life abundantly! May I always have a thankful heart!

Finished Product

For over a year, I have lived in a "bland" house of egg shell white in most of the rooms However, I decided to get out the paint brushes and add some warm colors to my house.

My kitchen is done in wild honey and my living room is done in cookie crumb. I am so pleased with the results. See what you think.

Happy 80th Birthday, Mickey!

Yes, it is true! Mickey Mouse turned 80 years old. He looks so young...how can it be?

I am a true Mickey fan. He brings so many wonderful memories for our family: from the days of the Mickey Mouse club, to the Disney Channel shows so long ago, to the wonderful Disney vacations we have taken our kids on, to our Mickey welcome rock and statue in our front garden.

So here's to you Mickey on your very special day. May it be a special as you are to our family!

What I've been up too!

This past week, I have been feverishly painting the inside of my house. Between the kids school auction, working part time, attending a music performance and church, I am done with my living room and almost done with my kitchen. I love the new colors: cookie crumb for the living room and wild honey for the kitchen. Don't those colors sound yummy! As soon as I am done, I will post pictures.

However, tonight I am attending a Silver Bella pre-party with my sister Sheila. I am taking the night off and enjoying some time with creative people. I can't wait! Thank you for thinking of me. I only wish I could be a little mouse to stow away in Sheila's luggage!