All About Lo!

It's been forever since I last posted.  I had a bout with some bronchial thing and was down and out for about a week.  I'm back almost good as new! 

Just before I got sick, I went to Grandparents Day at Lauren's School.  I've been very lucky to have been invited every year since she was in Kindergarten.   It's a fun day and the kids really love to have their grandparents at school.   Lo's in middle school now -- where oh where did the time go?  

Here are a few pictures from Grandparents day. . . .

A middle schooler -- YIKES!  Where did the time go??  

 

Lo's Van Gogh inspired artwork

Indian Girl

This past Saturday was one of Lo's first games with her new team -- the Pirates.  It looks like it's going to be a fun season! 

Lo and Ashleigh having fun!

Lo in action.  Too bad Grammie's not a better photographer!

More blurry action. 

Lots more going on will update again soon. 

Be Blessed! 

Sharon

Wednesday Dinner

What an awesome night!  

All of the kids, minus Zach (he had to work) came over this evening.  After a few minutes of playing, we headed over to church for dinner.   Dinner started at 5:30 -- we got there about 6:00.  We have learned not to be fashionably late to a church dinner!   Next week we'll be there at 5:30 -- for sure! 

I'm feeling so incredibly blessed this evening.  

Following are LOTS of photos -- I couldn't decide which ones to post so I posted them all! 

Enjoy! 

My Girls!

Sugar and Spice.

Say cheese!

 

Playing puzzles.  Lo is so good with Cassidy.

Pretty girls.

Sweet Braydon.  That smile melts me.

Lo, Cassidy and Sarah

Cassidy giving her brother "kissies"

I think Gavin's gonna be a momma's boy.

Lo and Evie

Ev & Ricky

The kids after dinner -- playing 'cars'

The Crew

My cup runneth over! 

Spring is here!

L O V E Spring!   I love the changes in weather (yes, even in So Cal), the smell of the morning and the bonus is that it's Lent season as well.   I love the freshness and renewal that this season brings.  

Here's a photo I took yesterday at on my walk.   Lovely, don't you think? 

Busy week so far.   Monday was my last Leadership Study at church.  WOW!  That was the fastest six months of my life.  As many of you know, the beginning was a bit rocky for me.  In the end,  I learned quite a bit about being a servant leader and feel honored and blessed to have been selected to attend.  

Tuesday evening was great.  Lo came and spent the night with me.  It was a great evening filled with a nice talk, hot chocolate and American Idol.    

Tonight is the Wednesday night service at church.  The kids (Rick, Ev, Lo & Braydon) and I are going to go early for the Lenten dinner.  Should be fun.  

9/6/09 

Stay tuned!

For Today. . .

Friday, February 27, 2009 

Outside My Window...

A beautiful Spring morning.

 I am thinking…

Of the million things I’d like to get done today.

 From the learning rooms...

Taking my first test tomorrow. Wish me luck!

 I am thankful for...

Morning time.

 I am praying for...

Shirley and Arianna

 From the kitchen...

Oatmeal and apples. YUMMMMY!

 I am wearing...

Sweats, what else?

 I am creating...

I am getting close to picking a sewing project.

 I am going...

To pick up my sweet grandbabies this afternoon. 

I am reading...

Not reading anything exciting – only textbooks.

 I am hoping...

For a beautiful day!

 I am hearing...

The hum of the dryer.

 Around the house...

A load of laundry and tidy up the rest of the house.

 One of my favorite things...

Reading a good book.  It’s even better if I’m sitting on a beach.

 A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:

Babysitting Cassidy & Gavin on Saturday, “watching” the race on Saturday night.  Church and breakfast with the kids on Sunday morning.

 Here is a picture thought I'm sharing:

A beautiful home on my walking route.  They have a fabulous garden.

Morning Walk

Here are a few photos from my walk this morning. . . 

Flowers are blooming! 

Beautiful color.

I am so lucky that part of my walk takes me right past my church.   

I absolutely love the feeling that I get just walking by -- peace, love -- just that feeling of 'ahhh' 

A cool thing they have in my town is the "Happy Birthday" sign that each house gets when it turns 100.   My house is 102 years old.  I love that, don't you? 

Have a fabulous day! 

Lenten Season

Ahhhh..... this is my favorite time of the year!   I love Christmastime too -- but, there is just something about Lent.   The hope and renewal that I feel during this time literally brings me to tears.  

Today is the first day of Lent.  This is such an incredible time of the year for Christians.  Tonight, Rick, Ev, Lo and Braydon came over for dinner before we headed to church.  It was a great time -- We had tacos, rice & beans.  Not sure that's much of a traditional Lent dinner.   Anyway, had a nice dinner and headed off to church to get our ashes.   

During this time Lutheran's promise to give up something during the 40 days of Lent as a way to be mindful of Christ's love and sacrifice.   Sooo. . . .  what do I give up has been the looming question for days!  Forty days can be a long time!  In the past, I've given up sugar, diet coke, fast food.   Since, I went on my fast last year -- I rarely eat sugar or fast food or drink diet coke -- so, those aren't  big enough sacrifices for me.  

After much pondering, I've decided instead of giving up something, I'm going to DO SOMETHING instead.   The last few months, I've been in a bit of a funk.   I feel lazy and lethargic - I procrastinate about everything!  I need to get back on my Merry-go-round.  I live life much better when the Merry-go-round is spinning.  I'm going to start off on a slow speed though. 

So. . . what am I going to do, you ask?  I'm going to take care of me!  I'm going to do the things that I know make a better me so that I can be a better disciple of God's love.  I'm going to do them on a daily basis.  I'm going to get rid of some old ways of thinking.    

For starters. . . 

I am going to delve into my bible and learn! 

I am going to journal 

I am going to walk!  

I am going to wash my face EVERY night! 

I am going to eat  3 meals - no snacks. 

I know that these 'little' things make me a better me.  If I'm a better me, I can share my love of life and the joy that Jesus brings me to others! 

Be blessed, my friends. 

    

For Today. . .

FOR TODAY FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Outside My Window.... a beautiful morning

I am thinking... about what I'm giving up for Lent

I am thankful for... coffee

From the learning rooms... getting ready for my first quiz - Intro to Human Services

From the kitchen... a warm bowl of oatmeal

I am wearing... sweats

I am creating... a clean/organized desk

I am going... to lunch with Sarah & the kids

I am reading... Human Services: Concepts and Intervention Strategies

I am hoping... for a productive day

I am hearing... the parrots in my tree

Around the house...a mess!  I really need to get organized. 

One of my favorite things... morning smell 

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:  Continue to clean/organize, attend Lent Service on Wednesday night and do my best to be productive.

Here is picture I am sharing...

So Cal mountains