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Valentine Vignettes

The Valentine Decorations are a little scarce and simple this year.

I feel like I just cleaned up Christmas.

I'm sure the decorating bug will bite a few days before.

Then I'll eat, sleep, go to Michael's,  make stuff, repeat.

It's a pattern with me.  Crazy.

Inspiration Jars

Shhhhhhh...

I have a little secret.

But it's not so little anymore.

I have a new blog where I am bearing my soul, my frustrations, and my big goal.

Go here and find out.

Remember this movie?  Silly question.

I was frustrated, changing channels the other night when I happened upon one of my all time favorites...  "Oh my gosh, Brock!  It's Dirty Dancing!" 

 He was pretty ecstatic too.  (Kidding.) 

 I made him watch, I covered his eyes a couple times, (Whew!  I didn't realize it was a BIT racey at times!) and even sang along. 

That last song, when Johnny shows up to the talent show to dance with Baby...gives me the GOOSEBUMPS!  (Are you embarassed to know me, or what!) 

"Nobody puts Baby in the corner."  Brock thought this was the most DRAMATIC moment. 

"Really, Mom?" 

"Yes, Brock, and don't knock it.  We watched this movie like 50 times, at least!" 

And then, "Brock, watch!  This is THE best part of the movie..." 

And Johnny mouths the words to the song, "Now I had the time of my life...And I owe it all to you!"  Remember that part?  When he puts such feeling into those last words?  I screamed.

Brock will never look at his mother the same, I'm afraid.

Just some pictures for random inspiration...no rhyme, no reason.

A cozy bathroom

A couch in the kitchen

Always love a portrait painting

Yummy lavender, velvet couch.

My 3 things:

1.  My helpful son, Brock

2.  Sprouts Market

3.  Geraniums (NOT their smell, their blooms.)

Pink pearls and turquoise.

Have a wonderful weekend!

My 3 things:

1.  It's the weekend

2.  Mexican food

3.  There's finally a movie out that I want to see

A Thank You Note

Dear Amanda, Sister Extraordinaire,
Thank you for taking time out of your BUSY schedule to introduce me to the pressure canner.

You taught me how to can chicken and beans!

Now I have these lovelies to fill my pantry shelves.  (Except the chicken...not so lovely.  Looks more like a science experiment in a jar.)

Thanks.  Becoming more self-reliant is not so bad when you have an awesome sister-friend like yourself to do it along side.

You're the best!

Ange

My 3 things:

1.  Amanda!!!!!!

2.  Being able to be a stay-at-home MOM

3.  My kids' home-made videos (They give my stomach muscles an intense workout because I laugh so hard)

It's really the little things that make me so happy.

My little head vase is always full of hibiscus flowers that Dylan picks for me on his way home from school.

His little acts of thoughtfulness melt me.

He will make a sweet hubby someday.

My 3 things (I'm grateful for):

1.  the rain

2.  geraniums

3.  my family's health

I Have Lost it!

My cell phone.
New Year's Eve was the last time I held it.
I have been out of touch, unreachable at times.
Nobody to talk to.
No messages.
No one has called to ask, "Where are you!"
It has been peaceful.
photo from Cosmogirl

Gloom

It's an exciting day for two of my little chicks:  Sophie is 13.  A teenager! 

(OBVIOUSLY!)

 Party tonight!

Wynnie registered for kindergarten today.  She's over the moon.

I, on the other hand, cannot feel their same excitement.  It makes me sad to see them grow so fast.  Kindergarten, junior high.  They're all the same.  You let your little ones out into the evil world, out of your safe little bubble at home.  It makes me uneasy.  If I weren't such an unorganized mess, home school would be so appealing.

My 3 things:

1.  Home

2.  Cool weather

3.  My Frye boots