I See Christmas everywhere

Christmas is more that a time of festivities, family, and friends; it is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude.

William Arthur Ward

Oh what a wonderful few days!! I am so very blessed!! I ate SO Much delicious food, drank some festive cranberry martini's, and had a so much Christmasy goodness, I can barely stay awake now!! I am so thankful my Love did not get me a rock massager...;) but an IPOD instead!! Yippee...and a tripod for my camera...which works magnificently! I am also grateful that I am now going to smell like a goddess thanks to all my Lush Bathbombs, lotions, etc! Whooo hoooo! And I have a super new Bob Marley Calender to replace 2010's..I can hardly wait to play Scrabble, put up my new house decor, get ready for a rockin' new decade, and bop around to my life soundtrack once again! Being with family, albeit ever so quickly was the best gift of all!!! Oh life is good...I love Christmas!! ...and this picture for some reason!!

 

xoxo

Sara

The Final Countdown

Ba ha...I posted Girled Cheese's post on here instead...oh well...silly me.



1 week 'til Christmas Day. I will be home with my family and having a blast like we always do! So the last few days leading up to it promise to be busy, as I've not shopped much yet, nor have I planned much, or baked at all. All normal holidays for me!

I can't wait to see the kids faces on Christmas morning, and eat all kinds of yummy foods. To nap in the afternoon, because I had stayed up far to late with my sisters. To spend the first holiday season (we are making our own Christmas day on New Years, as we cannot be together) with my Love. To get away from it all even if just for a few days, to the quiet of 'home'

Let the Holiday Season Kick into Gear!!!

Merry, Merry,
xoxo

Sara

Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it.

Prompt: Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it?

I made my own holiday photo shoot for the family! We had so much fun doing it...used all kinds of props and set up a lil 'studio' in the corner of the dining room. They turned out AWESOME, and am so happy with them. I used my imagination, my camera and Picasa. As well, my girl showed me how to do some editing in Picnik, so I learned a few things, and got to hang with the kids which is great! Next, I make a painting as a gift for someone...can't say who yet ;)

 Moi

 My Love And I

 Mini Me, and Me

All our goils

Prompt: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011?

I think that I've made several wonderful new friends this year, kept the ones that are forever, and hope to hang with everyone I so love more in 2011. I would like to have more followers in 2011, and hope to get my other project up and running where I hope to meet many amazing new friends!

Prompt: Beautifully different. Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different - you'll find they're what make you beautiful.
 
I am somebody's reason to smile. I am somebody's happiness



Health and Hope

Today...I am grateful for my health. I got good news from the doctor. I was expecting worse after the pictures, so I was shocked to learn that it is within my control. I do have an accumulation of small health issues which has been causing problems, but now I know what it is, and what it, thankfully, isn't. I am thankful that, that added stress of not knowing is gone. I can now focus on dealing with the small things, and getting them under control. I feel confident that better things are on the horizon, and I think I may, finally be able to stop looking over my shoulder for the next crisis!! There is health, and there is hope.

xoxo
Sara

Just Breathe

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.



- John F. Kennedy







Life!! It has got me under it's big, all engaging thumb lately. As you may have noticed, I haven't been here in quite a while...things went a bit KA-RAZY for a bit there. The shit truck made a big dump at our front door. I've had little time for anything else but trying to get through it.

But....that being said...as we have been wading in the crappola, there has been plenty of learning experiences, patience praticing, and remembering to be grateful for the little things.
I've been keeping a mental tally, and here are but a few of the things I've come to hold so dear that have gotten, and continue to help me through...

My dear friends, with their kind words, offers of assistance and just for being there. My amazing family....I've had the oppurtunity to visit with nearly all of them, albeit breifly in the past few weeks and it lifted my spirits immensely to share a few moments with them. My wonderful girl...who is doing SO well these days. She's back folks! She has worked so hard, and I'm so very proud of her. She's the best thing any Mom could ask for. Knowing that she's making so much progress makes all the hard decisions, and sacrifices worthwhile.

Speaking of hard choices...the move. For everyones sake, it came at just the right time as it turns out. It has been so difficult for My Love and I to adjust to being apart, and having our time cut together cut shorter and shorter due to unforseen bumps in the road...but it just makes our love for one another that much stronger. I'm ever grateful for what we have found in each other.

Speaking of My Love, who has had so much responsibility placed on his shoulders. I admire his strength, and level-headedness. He has the patience of a saint, and the ability to keep laughing and smiling throughout the chaos. He's one of the best Dad's and men that I know.

Speaking of great men, I'm so grateful to my Brothers guardian angel for keeping him safe, and here with us. He had a terrible vehicle accident, but somehow managed to make it through with just a concussion and a few bumps and bruises.
That's all I can ever ask for...a family that is safe, and happy


Okay...well maybe just a.....

Dear Santa,

All I want for Christmas this year is a chance to breathe.
For all our worries and troubles to be behind us.
For each and everyone of us.
For peace.


All my love, and gratitude,

Sara

RipvanSara

I have been sleeping for several days. Sleeping off crummy stomach issues (candida die-off is ROUGH!!) and a cold/flu...at the same time. GROSS is how I would describe myself in the past few days. But am feeling semi-human again, just in time for the blizzard of November. I kinda heart blizzards. The chaos, the unknown, the cozy feeling of being inside, all warm, and gazing out into the whirly, white stuff.  So, today I'm thankful for blizzards, flu medicine, ginger ale, tea, slow cookers, a vehicle that works this winter (fingers crossed, knocking on wood) Christmas tunes, rice (the one think i kept down), my Love for doing everything while I was outta commission and still loving me, even when I am gross, my Mommsie for helping with my upcoming rent, my co-workers and boss for chipping in and helping out when I couldn't make it in and being understanding about it always. To my immune system...I know you do what you can, and you're always busy. But I am trying to help you...so hang in there.


xoxo
Sara

Wicked Wednesday

Today, I'm glad it's Wednesday!! I'm grateful for warm jackets, mini mitts, Crystal Light juice, eye doctors, and sleep.

Remember

I've had a long week, so this is coming late.

This week, I'm thankful for progress...those little steps forward, for information, and for 'trying.'

But most of all this week I'm grateful for The Soldier. I'm grateful that I live in a country of great men, and women whom stand up for my freedom. The reasons I live in such an amazing, free country full of new discoveries and opportunity and can offer a place where people are free to think, say and be whom they want to be, to my children, and hopefully childrens children and so forth is because of The Soldier.

I'm am humbled. I am eternally grateful for your sacrifices and bravery.

xoxo
Sara

We are all in this together.

Without getting into a lot of personal detail, I have much to be grateful for.

There could never be enough thank-you's, or just the right words, but I can certainly try.

 The devotion and kindness of others, whom spend thier lives helping to improve the lives of children and parents alike, deeply humbles me. Because of these people, a young life and a family may be saved. For my mother, whom is the most inspiring, kind and supportive woman. To be a mother, I need my own and without fail she is there. To my large, loving family - immediate and extended  - whom love me, and OUR girl unconditionally. Although we may not see each other in person, your love is all around, each and every moment, giving us wings when we forget how to fly. To my dear friends, near and far. Your never ending support, encouragment and love is the fuel that keeps me going. To my Love, who carries my heart, in his heart. As long as we are facing in the right direction, with you by my side I know we will get there, together. With you at my side, I can accomplish anything. Your strength give me strength.
And most of all to my beautiful daughter.  I would give my very life for you, in a mere heartbeat, because you ARE my heartbeat. I am immeasurably proud of you. Your strength and courage are qualities that I admire so much in you. You are smart, capable, loveable, marvelous, funny, passionate, brave, generous, and absolutely loveable. The amazing person you are takes my breath away in awe. You ARE my everything, and I will forever be thank-ful for you. Let your beautiful smile shine, and it will light up the entire world. I love you, always and forever and forever and always.


xoxox
Sara

To My Dear Friends & Family,

Sometimes I feel I haven't been there enough for you all this past year. I don't seen you as much as I would like, I haven't made enough time as I would like to have. I missed a few birthdays, and didn't send cards. I haven't been able to make the trips to visit. There have been fewer phone calls, and when I do make them they aren't very long. This past year I've been so busy building my life back up, and focusing in ward. I HAD/HAVE too.
But know that every minute I am grateful for you and love you with every little piece of my heart!



Always and Forever,
Xoxox

Sara

This Is Halloween....

Jack Skellington: [singing] Just because I cannot see it, doesn't mean I can't believe it

It's HERE!!! Halloween weekend is upon us! Eeeeeeeeehgahds!  Candy and chocolates, and licorice and lil wee baggies of chips! Yup...nothing better. Except for all the Halloween movies I'm gonna watch while eating the kids candy, the ZOMBIE WALK!, cute lil munchkins all dressed up cute, and did I mention it's the weekend!

Happy Halloween all you crazy Ghouls!

Blood and Gore

So.....my prayers were heard. No snow fell here! It was extra windy and chilly...but no snow! Awesome! With the Zombie Walk approaching on Saturday, walking will be much easier without snow. I am thankful for my Mom for being there, that I had a small visit from my brosiff, for sushi with friends, that I voted and my vote counted. We have a new mayor!! A lady mayor! Go WOMEN!!!!!! We rule! I am grateful for candy and that candy weekend is nearly here!! I adore Hallows Eve!

Here comes ol' man winter

He's kind of a creepster in this here pic...yuck!

For wintercoats, and winter tires.  For a warm bed to snuggle in, and warm blankies to cuddle under. For chili, and soup and tea. Mittens, scarves, and socks. For all things warm, I am grateful

Hundred

100 Reasons

100. I wish there were words beyond, "I love you" to express how much you mean to me.
99. Our life together is everything I could have ever hoped for.
98.That you carry my heart, in your heart.
97. You always know just what to say.
96. Your idea of romance
95. You are so handsome to me.
94. How much fun you are to be with
93. How tender and sensitive you can be
92. How thoughtful you are
91. That you don't watch sports all the time.
90.How you look when you're asleep
89.Your way with words
88. Your curly hair
87. Your determination
86. You help with all things, housework, homework, etc.
85. You're so well respected by all that know you
84. How proud I am to be yours
83. How you value my thoughts and opinions
82. How you speak your mind
81. How you finish my sentences
80. That what we have is so rare.
79.Your free spirit
78.That we'll be 'husband' and 'wife' someday
77. Your strength
76. You are my home.
75. Your belief in me
74. How it feels 'complete' when I hold you
73. How much I learn through you
72. Your athleticism
71. Our night time talks
70. How we fit perfectly together
69.You never do anything to hurt me
68. You're my absolute best friend.
67. Your smile
66. You don't snore....much
65. How you're always on my mind
64. You drive me wild ;)
63. How goofy we are together
62. All the little things you do.
61. How cool you are...no  matter the situation
60. Our future.
59. You bring me joy like I've never experienced
58. It's in the way you look at me
57. You never get mad at me, even when you could/should
56. Your open mindedness
55. Bike rides with you
54. Your quirks, and how you allow me to have mine
53. How I can tell you everything
52. When you hold me, and I feel safe and secure
51. How I know you'll always have  my back, and be on my side
50. You're the best listener I know
49. Your zest for life.
48. You take the garbage out, and do 'man-jobs' and things that make me squemish
47. That you're a dreamer, like me
46. Your love of nature and the outdoors
45. Your integrity and morals. How you live by them
44. Your generosity
43. How your mind works
42. Your ideas
41. Your incredibly big heart
40. Your patience
39. How you don't bug me about my nails
38. How you always know where things are
37. How your presence calms my very soul
36. Knowing you'll always be there, through the good and the bad
35. How at 'ease' you are with my big, nutty family
34. How great you've been with Tony, and how much he loves you
33. Your charm and charisma
32. Your dreams and visions of our future
31. The face I know you're my soul mate.
30. How you can always read my mind
29. Your 'wise' eyes
28. You're a risk taker
27.How you've shown me what real love is
26. The sweet poems you write for me
25. Your snuggles
24. The way you kiss me with such passion
23. All the adventures we share
22. Your weirdness
21. Your voice
20. Your strong arms
19. Your electronic and tech savvy
18. Your acceptance of my girl. She thinks the world of you.
17. Your knowledge of all things
16. Your singing voice
15. Your confidence
14. Your honesty with everyone around you.
13. How you help me make decisions, and come to me in return
12. All the things we share in common
11. that you're not afraid to be real in front of me
10. You['re an amazingparent. Best Dad any girlies could as for (right up there with my own!!)
9. Your gentleness
8. Your mellow attitude
7. How you rub my head at night until i (or you!) fall asleep
6. Your yummy cooking
5. You inspireme to be a better person
4. How you make me coffee every morning
3. Your sense of humour
2. Your artistic and creative nature
1. Your kindness

Perfection

Yikes...it's been far too long.
I'm so grateful for perfect days.  Waking up beside the love of my life, eggs benedict, good coffee, company, silly halloween movies in bed all day, kids, alfredo spinach salad,pumpkin pie lattes, Beetlejuice, art, and a restful sleep.
Sigh....and a  big smile!!

Happy Thanksgiving

"He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." - Epictetus

"Go to foreign countries and you will get to know the good things one possesses at home." - Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

"Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking in fine perception. Faith without thankfulness lacks strength and fortitude. Every virtue divorced from thankfulness is maimed and limps along the spiritual road." -John Henry Jowett

“For each new morning with its light,For rest and shelter of the night,For health and food, for love and friends,For everything Thy goodness sends.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone.” -G.B. Stern

"Gratitude is a vaccine, an antitoxin, and an antiseptic"

- John Henry Jowett

"If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily." - Gerald Good

"Feeling grateful or appreciative of someone or something in your life actually attracts more of the things that you appreciate and value into your life." -Christiane Northrup

“Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” -Margaret Cousins

"Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation."

-Brian Tracy

“To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the good, which is directed at you. Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude.” -Albert Schweitzer

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." - John F. Kennedy

"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." - G.K. Chesterton

"Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul." - Henry Ward Beecher

Cookies and Kleenex

I am grateful that I have someone by my side, whom let's me cry and vent and makes me feel better. Who has turtle cookies at the ready. Who is there to watch scary movies with my daughter when I'm too chicken, to. Who pets my hair until I fall asleep.

xoxo
Sara

Sweet Dreams are Made of these....

I don't even know how to say how truly AWESOME the weekend was. Friday night the teenager actually came and hung out with us all night. It was so great!! She rarely spends much time with us as we are so lame (her words...not mine!), but she stayed chatting it up for a few hrs! Baby steps!
Saturday, my Love made me the most delicious omelette EVER! I am not going to live off these omelettes alone. And will be completely satisfied to do so.
We gymed it up, then my girlfriend whom I haven't gotten to see much came for a good visit.
Ahhh..
Then came Sunday...which couldn't have been more perfect. Like seriously....
I am grateful for the q-t with my peeps! Countdown to the weekend (a 3 day weekend!!) begins again....



xoxo
Sara

Gettin' My Swell On

I love the feeling after the gym. The exhausted, 'I worked hard and am proud' feeling.

 But that's not how it started. 

I DID NOT want to go. Not at all. I wanted to curl up in front of my television set and eat bad things. I wanted to have a bad day pity party. But....I forged ahead and went anyway. And am so glad I did. I ran my frustrations into the cross trainer. I worked my anger out on the machine. When I started to slow down, I thought of everything I was upset and worried about, and used it to fuel my workout. And afterwards, I felt lighter. And stronger.

I think I'm Falling For You

 It's been so extraordinarily nice outdoors lately, that all I want to do is play outside!! I think most Manitobans can agree...that when it's nice..you take advantage as much as possible, cus here...you NEVER know what's around the corner. Things can turn ugly before you blink! So bike riding, and walking the dog have been the name of the game at our adobe. The fall colors are absolutely awe inspiring and breath taking. So I'm extremely grateful for sunshine, for fall, and for the chance to get out and breathe!

xoxo
Sara

Ol' Scatterbrain

I have been bad. I haven't written in a whole WEEK!! There is no excuse...except to say I've been busy, and enjoying myself. Started going to the gym last week. Now that being outdoors isn't as easy as during the summer, I want to keep up the active lifestyle. It sure helps my ol' stummy (stomach + tummy=stummy) and makes me feel great. I was slightly concerned about the pain from the gain, but it turned out a-ok. In better physical shape than I thought! Whoo Hoo ME! Celebrated Autumn Equinox by doing a ritual. We shall all be safe, and protected for the winter now! As well I had to do a money spell which involved 5 days of bathing in a concoction. I hope it does the trick!! Took Fri afternooon off work, and made a romantic night for my Love. It was awesome! Made homemade Italian style pizza, with different/wierd beers, made some stellar halloween decorations, bought a gift (a coffee press!...YUM!) and had some much needed, rare alone time. It did end up, my ol' scatterbrain messed up girls night out, which I had thought was Saturday, so it ended up I went to see my ladies after the romance..it was SO great to get out and hug 'em, and dance. The rest of the weekend was spent hanging out, and doing couple things. We had bonfires, made more decorations, hung out with some other friends we haven't seen in a bit...and etc. Quite lovely!! I could do that EVERY weekend!
This week I shall attempt to write more...guaranteed!!
xoxo
Sara

Sigh....

I. Had. The. BEST. Weekend.
Everything was so amazing. Had a good sleep on Friday night...attempted to drink some wine, but sleep won. Woke up good and early on Sat, went thrift shopping. Oh the finds!!!!!!!! I got a sweet hat, a spell book (that works!..more on this sooon!) a brooch, a picnic basket, a Gary Filmon button, and we are going back to get some cross country skis. For $15!
Then we went for a long, long hike in the woods up to the most wonderful view. Visited with my family, then painted all night long and drank some red.
Sigh.
Sunday we pretty much lazed around all day in bed! We rarely do this, so it was most excellent. Had a bonfire and tea in the evening. Listened to some classic country tunes. PERFECTOH!!!
Couldn't ask for anything better.
THANK-YOU!! I'm full of gratitude for the wonders of life, and that you're mine.

xoxo
Sara

Good Friends, Good Food, Good Life

I wish I had brought along my camera last night. Coulda captured some memories. Went to a friends for dinner...which was superb. I shall be craving that curry all day! Drank some delish wine, and jagger, biked, named their new fish Jorja, fell (floated?) out of a massive oak tree,  and came home to clean and quiet!! And today is FRIDAY! It doesn't get better!! Thank-you, Thank-you!

My Guardian

Last night I went for coffee with my sister, for her birthday. It was wonderful to catch up with her. She's back to university and she rarely surfaces from behind her books, so anytime I can spend with her is precious. Hopefully I will get to see her again soon. Getting outta the house was nice too.
I am really looking forward to the weekend. Finally some alone time for my Love and I. We are gonna do some Saturdaying and some R & R. I absoultely can't wait! It will be wonderful to re-connect after a long, busy period.

I really want to acknowledge yesterday, as the 20th Anniversary since my Gramma passed away. I only had her in my life for 12 years, but she had the BIGGEST impact on me in those 12 years. We spent so much time with her, and she was more of a mother figure to me than just my Gramma. Nearly every weekend, and everyday after school we were with her. She was the best, most loving, and kind person I have ever known and after 20 years I still keep a picture of her out, think of her everyday, and miss her immensely. She is my guardian angel, and I hope I make her proud when she watches over me. Thank you Grandma G. I love you

xoxo
Sara

Where the quiet-coloured end of evening smiles, Miles and miles. ~Robert Browing

Ah....Autumny evenings are made for bonfires, and chai tea. That was our evening last night. I LOVED, Loved, loved it!

Happy Lil' Reminders

 I haven't been feeling uber grateful lately. I guess, I am just caught up in the busy, never a dull moment chaos that is life. But that doesn't mean I should grump around, not being thankful for the things I have.
I have to make more of an effort here, cuz in the end, I DO have much happiness in my life, and when you're down...reminders of the good stuff is needed even more right?
So here goes me pushing aside all the blahs...I am grateful for some sunshine finally hitting land today, for being able to tell YOU how I was feeling, for family that 'get's it' and welcomes you, for the A & E show Hoarders for making my jaw hit the floor, good sleeps, breakfast for supper, and hugs. Always hugs.

xoxo
Sara

Ah, Ah, Ah....Chooo

I am SO Sorry I have been MIA... yet again. I have been felled by the 'cold that never ends'...yet again.
Seriously...snotty!
Where does it come from? Why won't it go away already?
I finally got the nerve up to check out a Neti Pot though. Wierd, but it works. A little bit. My sinus's are majorly buggered I'm afraid. I cannot taste a thing...or smell either. I think I sound a bit funny too. Oh well...
We did survive the Back 2 Skewl shopping blitz. Barely...but we did it! Not on the time frame we had hoped for, but it all got done.
Last weekend, before I came down with the CTNE we had my Love's parents for dinner. We slow-cooked a roast, and had veggies and potatoes and all that fun stuff. It was a nice way to spend a quiet night visiting, and all the yummy fall type foods helped get me 'into' the vibe that is autumn. I've been planning up a storm of grr-eat things to-do for fall, while I was resting my stuffy melon. Check out Girled Cheese...I posted some fun links up there just now.
We went mushroom picking on a nature hike last weekend too. It was so much fun. Although we didn't end up taste-testing any of our fungi as finding out what is poisonous, or not proved to be more challenging than expected, I did learn quite alot. The kids sure thought it was an adventure too!
Everyone has been great about getting up and getting to school. I made them a scavenger hunt today where chocolate cake before supper was the surprise in the end! I wanted them to come home to something fun, after a long week...and they deserved it since they have done so well, and been trying SO hard with all the new-ness of our living together, and back to school! Who doesn't love Dessert First!!!!!

I love our little family...even when we spread our germs back and forth!!
Now that I've got the Neti, and am consuming large amounts of Vitamin C, I'm sure I'll be back to my regularly scheduled posting!

Thanks for your patience!

xoxox
Sara

You're the missing piece

I am about to embark on an epic shopping trip avec 4 kids and back to school lists that include 30 pencils? Do they need 30 pencils?  What...they eat them??
Thought some gratitude might make it go down smoother.
Last night we had a perfectly Rockwell family night. A Puzzle-off!! The Bigs vs. The Lil's (who I've renamed The Wee's..Ha!) They sang, ate chips and focused for HOURS on this project! It was fun. I was cheerleader/referee as I am not a very patient puzzle maker.
So today I am thankful for family time, puzzle pieces, and a good sleep. And the fact that the cat my girlie raised this summer at grandmas farm, and thought was dead has been found! She is so happy about it!
Now....we head out!!
YIKES
Oh ya...the Bigs won.

Oooooops....

So, yesterday I had one of 'those' days. You know...the one where you shouldn't have bothered getting up at all. It started ok. For the first 15 or so. Then, I put my contacts in....and the great BURN began. OUCH!! I had one of the contacts folded over, and spend precious moments digging around in my eyeball until I found it. So half an hour went by until I could cleary see again. Which made me considerably behind in my timing. On my way out the door, I couldn't find my shoes. Someone had been playing dress-up with them and hid them in the living room. Then...my purse went missing. I ransacked the poor house hunting this down, as it also held my keys meaning I couldn't go anywhere until it was found. Luckily I did find it, under the airdrying laundry on the chair. But I was 10 mins late for work. Things were going much better until lunchtime. When I ran the van into the fence. I knew I would do it someday as our driveway is so narrow, and yesterday was the day. Part of the fence is missing, and the van has a few scrapes, and dents that weren't there before. Then, I made a nice little fryed egg sandwich. I put ranch on everything, so my sandwich was no different. Except that ALL of the dressing came out all at once....and it wasnt' ranch after all...it was caesar. Herumph!!!
For the remainder of the day, I didn't attempt much of anything. No touching electronics, stoves, or anything. And that went better.
So I'm grateful that I am able to laugh it off, that no one was seriously hurt, and that was all that happened. And that my love didn't get overly upset about the van.

xoxo
Sara

Septembre

Yes. I meant to misspell it. I always say it that way. Anywhoo...So I'm not a big fan of Septembre as a whole...the whole back to draggin' kid to school, colder weather...not my dealio.I'm really hoping  the gratitude will help me realize that it's not so bad. Anywhoo again....today I am grateful for heartfelt, tearful communication, tuna sandwiches, and some much needed me time.

So far, so good!

Back 2 Basics

The last days of summer...bittersweet.  I adore falls colors, and beauty, but saying good-bye to summer is sad. So enjoying the sunshine is top priority these days. Saturday, my love, my bike and a bottle of red hit the bike bath and headed to the river. We watched the sunset, laughed at some weirdos, and ventured home for some star gazing and a bonfire...of sorts. OK..well as much of a fire as we could get going...but all fun! Sunday it was so windy you woulda thought maybe Hurricane Earl was here in Manitoba..so we  got some stuff done around the house and watched movies. My girl came home, and then the kids got all back home too. Family supper, and off to bed! The little things are the nicest!!



I like this.

xoxo
Sara