I sat out by the pool today and tried desperately to clean it so that Mr. B wouldn't have to. I texted him that I couldn't get the skimmer to work correctly and he texted me right back not to worry. A few months ago, I would have ignored his kindness and tried to fix...
Family
Veterans Day | Nice guys DO finish first
Stories of greatness... {My grandfather, Forrest Arnold Thompson, Sr. } {Grandpa Thompson and his P-39.} Once a pilot... always a pilot! {I was about 8 years old} {From January 2011} Inspired by Tom Brokaw’s The Greatest Generation, the Mayor’s Council on Senior...
Awake | Company – the four legged kind
Murphy has friends over for the week. If you knew me growing up, you know that I was terrified of big dogs. Nope, no reason in particular ~ just scared. A few years ago, my sweet friend Aimee was very patient with me as I got to know her beautiful big dog, Gretchen....
Insta-Friday…
This weeks pictures brought to you by: A trip to Joe's BBQ in Mesa, AZ. I just had to take mom and dad when they were here! *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app...
All Hallows’ Eve
I grew up not participating in Halloween. I grew up with the lights off. We spent the evening in my parents bedroom - where we were allowed to watch TV and eat pizza and all the candy we wanted. Those nights were wonderful and perfect. I can remember the velvet...
Awake | Eyes Wide Open
I love the moments that slow me down. I was caught up in checking my email and looking at facebook and something caught my eye. This swing is out the window that is to the right of my shoulder when I am on my computer. I snuck out of the front door hoping to leave him...
Insta-Friday…
This weeks pictures brought to you by: Our weekend trip to Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all...
The Dream Captured | Simplicity
The week was filled with more favorite things. I took mom and dad to The Simple Farm - my favorite local farm. My truest challenge is to cling to simple with both hands. I am a plate filler. If there are five extra minutes, I tend to cram an extra activity into that...
The Dream Captured | Rest
Last week was fall break for the kids. Months ago, momma had offered to come stay with the kids during the break. When I gave my two weeks notice, I called and asked if she would still come. Not only did she say yes, she surprised me and dad hopped on the plane, too....
The Dream Captured | Anticipation of Awakening
Last week, I ordered the CD that Holly from Decor8 blogs to - Au Revior Simone, The Bird of Music. I was sure that this would accelerate my writing into Shauna Niequist-like beauty. I would listen to it tonight - the opening night of my future. I would bare my soul...