Life Takes A Turn

I have been so busy with life, I haven't had time to blog. I have taken time to take some photos
of our awesome Arizona skies.

My daughter, Julie lost her eye sight in June and we have been working to get it back.
A long and stressful task to say the least.  Please pray for her.

I believe good things are in all of our future.

Monsoon at Sunset 8/2011 

Photo by Gracie

Fabulous Friday

Fabulous Friday tidbits:

This is Carnitas (Shredded spiced pork) that I will be having for lunch, yum!

I am picking my grandson up from school and we will be dining 

at McDonalds.  It works well cause he gets to play and I 

get to read my book on my Nook eReader.

I have opened an Etsy store, now I have to organize

my collectibles and load my store up.  I have

collected all kinds of vintage items and it seems

like they are cluttering up the place so time to let them find a new home.

Ocotillo Blooms

Ocotillo blooms against a stormy sky.

Yesterday's storm brought cold and rain, it

also brought beauty.

photo by Gracie

Six Word Saturday

Snow in Arizona in April, brrrr!

Go on over and visit Cate, see what everyone else is saying. 

It's only six words. You can do it!! 

March For Babies

This is the charity I support please help me here:  Team Nancy

Nancy was my sister in law and an awesome person.
She is very missed.  Please help me honor her memory
with a donation to The March of Dimes. Click on Team Nancy above to help
or join the team. Love and Blessings to you!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Spring Sunset

Arizona Spring Sunset 

Photo by Gracie

Six Word Saturday

It started out a good day!

Then I went to the grocery store and came out
to my car being hit.  The person who
did this was not even considerate enough to leave
a note with contact info or even an apology for ruining my car.
The sad part is that I have had this car for 7 years without
a scratch, ding or dent.

Go on over and visit Cate, see what everyone else is saying. 

It's only six words. You can do it!! 

Wordless Wednesday ~ Sign of Spring

~Cactus blooms~

photo by Gracie

Baby Grandson is 2 ~ Happy Birthday!

YUMMMY!

 He couldn't eat the cake fast enough!

Happy Birthday sweet boy!

Quote of The Week

If you surrender to the wind, you can ride it.  ~Toni Morrison

Snow in Tucson

It snowed all night in Tucson. 

The Catalina mountains are white and gorgeous.

Six Word Saturday

Need a break, going to Mom's!

See ya'll next week sometimes, I am going to
go visit my Mom get some hugs and have a lot of home cooking.

Go on over and visit Cate, see what everyone else is saying. 

It's only six words. You can do it!! 

Wordless Wednesday ~ A Calming Picture

photo by Gracie

Car Track to The Rescue

How do you keep kids entertained when they are not at home?

My son whipped this orange race car track out of his diaper bag for his
son and cousin to play with while visiting Grandma's house.
The kiddos were entertained for hours and the grownups got to visit!

Six Word Saturday ~ Office Help

My office needs some serious help!

How did this happen?  Stuff has taken over everywhere!

Go on over and visit Cate, see what everyone else is saying. 

It's only six words. You can do it!! 

Quote of The Week

Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.  ~Rabindranath Tagore

Six Word Saturday

                                          

Ten pounds down, ten to go!

Lost 10 pounds of the 20 targeted, it is going to be a great weekend!

Go on over and visit Cate, see what everyone else is saying. 

It's only six words. You can do it!! 

Quote of The Week

Strength is the ability to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands -- and then eat just one of those pieces.     ~Judith Viorst

A very fitting quote considering my diet and my love of chocolate!

Six Word Saturday

                                          

I want my warm weather back.

I live in the desert and these cold temps are
not fun, just not used to the cold!

Go on over and visit Cate, see what everyone else is saying. 

It's only six words. You can do it!! 

Just 10

7 down 3 to go, then 10 more and I will
be at my most comfortable weight. It's been a while
since I have been there and I am looking forward to it.
For now I am celebrating the first 7!  I already have sooooooo much more energy and my outlook is much happier.

Veggies, fruits, lean meats are what I am eating right now.  No sugar, processed or junk food.
Check out Dr. Oz's 10 rules, I am following them too:  Dr Oz Just 10.  He sent me the very cool bracelet for free.  It helps me to be mindful of what I eat.

Quote of The Week

Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come.  ~Anne Lamott

I Need a Magic Fairy NOW!

Seriously, a magic fairy is what I need.  2009 and 2010 were very trying and filled with sorrow. Financial struggles, marriage strife, Illness that took me down for a year, my Dad passed away, my youngest moved to Texas, weight gain and... let's see, I think that about covers it and if there is more I don't want to know.  I decided that I was not going to have another year like those two, 2011 is going
to be awesome!  Now all I need is that magic fairy to point me in the right direction!
I have already taken steps to change a lot of thing in my life, being grateful for every little thing I have to
start with.  Not letting this illness control my life.  I am feeling much happier and optimistic.  Life really is good!