It snows in ....

Went on vacation, snowed the whole time!! What a crappy way to start Spring Break!!

Ken had a bicycle race to run and only was able to get about 60 miles of the 100 because of the sleet and rain and snow. The poor guy was a Popsicle by the time I picked him up.

Then, of course, when we get back from our trip, the weather forecast says to expect more snow.

Blah!!!

As the Season Changes

The leaves turn from green to yellow, orange, and red. There's a nip in the air and it's just right for those comfy sweaters. And having any little excuse to light the fireplace.

I love Autumn! My favorite colors: oranges, reds, browns, golds and the deep greens of the evergreen trees. It brings to mind cozy country evenings, rich with colors and smells! Cinnamon, nutmeg, baking, and the smells of nature - pine. If I close my eyes I can smell it now.

I love the feelings of thankfulness, warmth, and love that comes along with it all too! I wish my world was enclosed in the pages of the autumn design magazines - who really has their houses decorated so fantastically? - sipping warm cider and enjoying the company of friends. I think that would be my heaven!

And the Winner Is...

What a great opportunity we've had this year to be a part of the American Diabetes Association's Tour de Cure! Our family supports this cause because we are affected by this disease daily through two children with Type 1, and hope that a cure can be found so they can lead a more normal life.



Already, the scientific advances have made life much easier for our boys but they still have to deal with pricks and shots and long-term effects which come with the disease.

To gain support this year, I chose to raffle an American Flag afghan which I crocheted. I was able to raise over $260 for this charity! Thanks to all those who helped in any way!



And our winner of the afghan is - Kristine Anderson! Thanks again to everyone!

The Inside Workings of My Mind

I'm going to open the door and tell you about the inner workings of my mind for a moment. If you get bored, I understand. Just thought I would lay it out there.

I'm always trying to think of ways to earn some money but not have to go to work. So, of course, this makes me think, "what are your talents?" Hmmmm... reading, crocheting, sometimes crafty items. And my mind starts turning and churning.

Book store? Maybe it would be a used book store. But how many people would really come to a little place like that to buy their books when the big stores have so much?

Crochet? It would have to be some sort of booth situation or online thing but my poor hands don't create fast enough to have a good supply. Then when I am done with a project, can I really get out of it what I've put into it to make it all worth the time and effort?

And the crafty? I like it but just not enough to make it work.

At times I have braided all three ideas together and created a nook and cranny-type store in my mind. Walls filled with books, over-stuffed chairs, hand-made afghans and shawls, and hot-cocoa. Knicknacks all around. Just a place to sit and feel at home, then you purchase some of it and take that "home" with you.

Maybe I don't want it bad enough, maybe I'm just scared to do it, but then, maybe someday I will be able to live my dream.

Thanks for sharing a little time with me and letting me think "out loud".

Flashback Memory

Been thinking about things I remember from my childhood and this one stood out for some weird reason.

I remember loving yogurt! You know the kind that had the fruit at the bottom? Loved it!! But my mom would only let me eat half of the cup of yogurt! Had to share it with someone! They weren't even that big in the first place!

Told my mom about that memory and she doesn't remember doing that...what dumb thing will my kids remember??

What weird thing do you remember about your childhood?