Time to shop....

I am thinking that since Daniel got my shelf done I really need to find the things I want to go on it instead of just placing a little of this and that on there! I guess it is time I took my Christams money and went to Vintage Consignment and Boutique! I LOVE that place....they have Boyd bears, Yankee candles as well as Longaberger Baskets! Not to mention oodles of other wonderful Prim, country, Americana and just plain, old good stuff! Then again we might be headed to Indiana in a week or so, I just might have to go to PETALS ans VINES!

I am blessed..............

Fall of '09 I learned to count my blessings in ways I never thought I would have to. I was always thankful for a home and food. It was only when things started to get hard to come by that I realized all that I had always had. '10 was a time of recovery and I am thankful for the job I have. Sure it gets long sometimes but I am glad I have my health to do a job and family that takes up the slack as well as a very dear friend that is so very special to me! I love you!

Daniel

Dan~O, rule #1 You NEVER take a picture of yourself and leave it on my camera. If you had not fibbed to me and told me that my hair was fine when it was not I might of been nicer and put a picture of you and I on here. Shame on you! Rule #2 never fib to me!

Jonathon

My 1st born! How the years have flown! I can't believe you are 20 years old. It seems like yesterday I held you in my arms. It was a scary thought knowing that I was responsible for your well being. You were so smart! You acted like a little man. It was fun to hear you say those big words. I think one of the reasons I laugh at the things you say is because you are so quiet now and they are unexpected. I am proud of the way you work hard and show such responsibility! I love you and even though you know I don't care for long hair and give you a razzing about it you never seem to get mad at me. You just give me your sheepish grin and let it go in one ear and out the other! I am glad to be your mom!

Jacob

My 2nd son! I love you! I love the way you give me a hug first thing every morning when I get home from work and if for some reason you don't get to (perhaps I am laying down) then You do it as soon as you can! You are a gentle spirit and such a soft hearted guy. I love to see you with the little ones. You are going to be a great father someday! You are a funny, funny kid! I hope that all the things you desire in life will happen for you! Work hard and you will have your dreams! I like the way you go out of your way to open doors! You truly are a gentleman and I am proud to be your mom!

Seth

You are something else my 3rd born son and I love you! You make me laugh! I love your wit and the way you can think of some sort of come back on a moments notice! I think you should be a lawyer because hardly anyone can win an argument with you! You were the kid that made things exciting from the get-go! When I think of how things could of been so different if you had not come early it makes me appreciate the gift of you so much more. I know we have had our times but those are behind us now! I hope all your dreams come true. You have made my world a better place just by being a part of it!

Abigail

My only daughter, how I love you! I love your sense of humor and so many times I look at you and see me! I can't believe how time has passed! You were my littlest angel now you are a young lady! I have to smile when I think about how we would come from Michigan and visit the church in Columbus and you would get the giggles. I would have to get up and leave because you would get me to laughing too! I love the infectuos laugh you have. Don't ever let anyone rob you of the joy of living!

What is beautiful???

You hear the word all the time but even in my old age I still don't know what it means. I think flowers are beautiful. My daughter is very beautiful! I guess I am curious as to what makes a person look at someone and say, "they are beautiful." I think some people use the word too lightly. Anyway, that is my thought for the day. I guess I will run back over to FB and talk to an old friend. He is crazy..............most of us on FB are.

GREAT DAY!

My wonderful day off started with talking to a dear friend on the phone. That makes my day ALOT! After that I admit to being lazy until around 11. I folded clothes, did dishes and made chili for lunch. When that was done I sorted through some drawers. I read letters and cards from years ago. For dinner I made French Onion Soup and croutons. The warm gingerbread with fresh whipping cream was so yummy! I did so many dishes I thought my hands would fall off.........that isn't counting the ones the dishwasher did! All in all it was a great day and I wish I could start all my days talking to the special people in my life! The not so great part was taking a long time to get home through the snow and Daniel having to back down a very big hill. So scarey!

Life is great!

I love the smiles that I am experiencing right now. Yesterday was a great day! Got to talk to my friend as well as work more on my clients scrapbook........she loves it! I will continue to add to it until it is filled up! Fixed dinner and just had a laid back evening! I love those special people in my life that make it so good!