May 14, 2010 108/365

"Cracker Barrel Quincy"

I had to drive to Colorado Springs today to take care of an errand. I asked Quincy, "So, what sounds good for lunch?" I was thinking something quick and driver-thru-ish, but he had something different in mind.

"Hey! Do you remember that wooden place? You know? The one that has that barrel?"

Immediately, I knew he was talking about The Cracker Barrel.

We went in and sat down and ordered breakfast for lunch. I love breakfast food!

May 13, 2010 107/365

"Quincy's Snowman in May"

Ten inches of snow were in our forecast for today. We only got a couple...which is good. Normally, I LOVE snow. It makes everything feel so cozy indoors.

Last weekend, when we were at the thrift store, Quincy found a green snowball maker. He used it to make the snowballs to form this adorable little snow person. He knew the snowman would be more comfortable with a warm mama-made scarf.

May 11, 2010 105/365

If I ever need a little inspiration, I love to go stroll through Park Meadows Mall. It really is a beautiful mall.

May 10, 2010 104/365

"Happy Birthday, Susan!"

May 9, 2010 103/365

"I Am Blessed"

My children gave me a beautiful and wonder-FULL day. Thank you so much my beautiful babes! I love you more than swedish fish!

(I Am) "Blessed"

lyrics by Martina McBride

I get kissed by the sun each morning
Put my feet on a hardwood floor
I get to hear my children laughin'
Down the hall through the bedroom door
Sometimes I sit on my front porch swing
Just soakin' up the day
I think to myself, I think to myself
This world is a beautiful place

I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones that love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed

Across a crowded room
I know you know what I'm thinkin'
By the way I look at you
And when we're lying in the quiet
And no words have to be said
I think to myself, I think to myself
This love is a beautiful gift

I have been blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones that love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed

When I, When I'm singing my kids to sleep
When I feel you holding me
I know

I am so blessed
And I feel like I've found my way
I thank God for all I've been given
At the end of every day
I have been blessed
With so much more than I deserve
To be here with the ones that love me
To love them so much it hurts
I have been blessed oh yes
i have been blessed, oh yeah yeah
(i have been blessed, i have been blessed
i have been blessed i have been blessed)

May 8, 2010 98/365

"Goodwill Hunting"

The new Goodwill store opened today. I packed up the youngest of my babes and headed out to seek some new treasures. I had a feeling it was going to be super crazy!

I had no idea it would be as crowded as it was. The line to check out wrapped around the entire interior of the store.

I managed to stroll through each department that I like to shop....which is pretty much all of them! Then, when I had had my fill, I stood in line for nearly two hours just to to complete my purchase.

I almost put the carnival glass set back on a shelf. I wasn't sure where I would use it...I just knew I liked the look. I'm glad Karen convinced me it was a good price, because it looks even prettier in my house than it did on the shelf at the thrift store. The pink ceramic box for some reason made me think of my gramma.

May 7, 2010 97/365

"Bridge"

I went to the park again today. This time I was alone, but I still had time constraints. I had to go home sooner than I was ready......I love this little corner in the world.

May 6, 2010 96/365

"Size 13's"

His big brother has some pretty darned big shoes to fill! It was pretty funny seeing Quincy giving it a go!

May 5, 2010 95/365

Planter to replace the pretty blue one I had that my kitten knocked onto the floor....This one reminds me of........COFFEE BEANS!

May 4, 2010 94/365

Tickled Pink!

Photographing this tree wasn't exactly easy. The wind was blowing the branches every which way. This was a great experience, though, because the tree's fragrance was a special treat all by itself.

May 3, 2010 93/365

Jitter's Birthday

Today is my gigantic cat's first birthday!

I swear I heard Jitter whisper to me that he wanted Hello Kitty cupcakes for his birthday celebration! So that is exactly what he got!

May 2, 2010 92/365

"Easy Like A Sunday Mornin'"

I got up on time. Honest! I just never should have pulled this quilt up over me. THAT was the reason I didn't make it to church....the quilt!

May 1, 2010 91/ 365

"CELEBRATE!"

How can it possibly be that my Ry-Guy is 18 years old now? It seems like only yesterday, we sat on the "sidelines" of the dance studio while Amanda took ballet lessons. Ryan used to sit so quietly and patiently in my lap. Now, he's six feet and one inch tall...and the lap-sitting days are long gone.

Ryan really does not like me to take any photographs of him. Even if I do manage to get a picture of him, he stealthily picks up my camera when I'm not looking and deletes them! Turkey!

He asked for a peanut butter cake this birthday. It was extremely sweet and rich, but .... YUM! If you like peanut butter, you would love this cake.

Happy Birthday, Ryan! I love you and am so proud of you!

April 29, 2010 89/365

"Monster Energy Drink"

This is my idea of a Monster Energy Drink!

April 28, 2010 88/365

"What?!?"

It turns out this was the only photo I took for today! It is a cellphone snap of the necklace I made for Kait to wear to the prom. so! Here it is! Photo #88 of 365!

April 27, 2010 87/365

"Accidental Image"

In looking through my images, I discovered this one. I had to chuckle as it clearly was not intended, but there is something kind of pretty about it...the lace on the windows...the blue sky outside. the fan in the window....It seemed perfect for my photo of today!

April 26, 2010 86/365

"No. 6"

She played so well today! No one would have guessed she has a broken toe!

April 26, 2010 86/365

"Pink!"

There is a park I love to visit at this time of year. All the flowering crabapple trees put on quite a spectacular show.

April 25, 2010 85/365

"Storytime"

Amanda reads Do Pirates Take Baths to Quincy and Nivelle.

April 24, 2010 84/365

"A Coffee Tag"