Scout

Got home from a great dinner with friends...and just about forgot that I hadn't blogged today...so here I am...had to run out to the computer to type a few words!

I have some new news...and you all are not going to believe this...but we got another puppy...TODAY....yep, I'm totally serious...he is the most adorable thing you've ever seen...another Yorkie (just like Oliver) from the same people...again Picasso's family....we all decided to name him "Scout"...I will have to post some cute pic's soon of the two of them...this evening they just laid on each other and fell asleep...little sweeties for sure! Hoping the night will go fairly easy for this tired gal :) maybe with two...the transition will go smoother!

well I am off to bed...hope you all have many Sweet dreams :)

no more flying solo for me

Good afternoon sweets!

Tryin to get a heads up on my day...so decided to blog a bit early! Just picked the little mister up from camp...daddy sat outside for 2 hours watching him...gotta love it! Now we are off to roller skate for the afternoon...love having non-scheduled days every now and then!

I just found out my sister is getting one of Oliver's (our puppy) brother's...so it looks like I will be flying to So. Cal with a furry companion in tow...it's going to be interesting for sure :0)...I seriously can't wait to see the smile across my niece's face when she holds her first ever puppy...they are very excited to meet him!

Well I better scoot...have a great day friends!

Hugs :)

my little skater boy :)

Hello!

my little skater boy....aka little mister...started his first day of skateboard camp today and I couldn't be more pleased, as I picked him up...the laid back-slow-talkin-skater man complemented me on how adorable my fearless son is...and even know he was the smallest he was right up front being the first to try all the big boy stunts...I told him...well, that's cause the boy wanted a skateboard at the age of 2 and had no problem with getting all bashed up until he mastered riding down the street!

As I was leaving the skate park it sure did bring me back to my high school skateboardin groupie days...when all I did was hang out in back yards with empty pools and over crowded skate parks and...well...basically...just to watch the boys...yep, that's all I was there to do...but man was it fun...lol!!! Wow...those were the days when all you had to worry about was what to wear...or who was going to give you a ride....awwww memories!!!!!

I'm so bummed that is it suppose to rain for the next couple days...darn it...I had some outdoor spring break plans for the kiddos!

Oh yah....wanted to let you know if your interested my friend Stacey is doing another "Dailey Method" class this Wed. night at Lucy...in the Fountains!

Have a great day tomorrow...week 9 here we come!

Sweet dreams :)

my girl

Happy superlious Saturday!...um wait, did I even spell that right...lol!

I've been having a terrific day with my oldest dumpling...It was music to my ears...when she said she'd be willing to go with me to my Daily Method class...although it was hard for me NOT to tell her what to do and just let Stacey (my instructor) be in charge...I just had to look away and concentrate on my own body. From class we went shopping...for most of day...and yes, we were all stinky and everything :) but had some much needed quality time to say the least!

The weather is gorgeous today...and I am feeling MUCH better...I love to look out front and see the kiddo's with their neighborhood buddies...having a blast! thinkin about taken the big pup for a walk and enjoy some last minute daylight. My sweetums is being a lazy bum today and I'm hoping to convince him to share the stroll.

All you gals...(and guys)...who are still in the challenge please don't forget to send me your week 8 points by Monday night!!!

Have a super cozy night and sweet dreams :)

I heart my sweetums

Hi all you cute things!

Yippee...yahoo...yes!!!!...this is me being super excited that my sweetums is home...he was gone alllll week and I missed him bunches :)

I'm soooo glad I went to the doc's yesterday...the stuff they gave me, allowed me to sleep so much better! I've been quite the happy camper today. The house is clean...carpets are clean...even the lawn looks beautiful...oh and lets not forget the dog getting groomed too...absolutely the best!!!

I'm closing tonight with just a tiny post...can't wait to put the little blessing's to bed and curl up on the couch with my man.

I hope your weekend is delightful!

Sweet dreams :)

random thoughts

Blogging from the old cell phone again...waiting to see the doctor and figured it was a perfect time to journal. My girlfriend was taking me for a massage today...but the lady who was suppose to massage me...told me to come back when I'm feelin better...you think the 2 kleenex's stuffed up each nostril gave me away??? Very tired of sleeping on 4 pillows and realized it was definitely time to take action!

Soooo excited to have the carpets cleaned in the morning...awww the simple pleasures in life...who would have thought I'd be more happy to have carpets done then go get a pedicure...well wait...maybe not a pedicure...but I'm sure you got the picture!

WOW...the doctors office is full of many characters this morning...trying not to stare to hard at the woman with no teeth...lol...ok that was mean huh?

Gotta go for now...have a peaceful day sweet friends!

Hugs :)

So. Cal here I come!

Hello sweet cheeks!

I'm so excited...just got tickets to fly down and visit my family in So. Cal...haven't been there in a very lonnngggg time and can't wait to see my sister's new house and meet up with a few friends!...I'm actually going to paint a couple of bathrooms and help with decor...but hey, anything for a weekend away with my momma and sis!

Kiddo's have half day from school the rest off the week...then their out for 2 WHOLE weeks...what the heck do they need 2 weeks off is what I'd like to know!

Well off to baseball we go!!! The little mister is quite the cutie in his A's uniform...(if I don't say so myself).

Have a fantastic evening all...and last but not least...many...

Sweet dreams :)

Sweet Jesus...give me just one day off!

I was having a fairly low key morning...(still am tryin to get better from this awful cold that's clinging to my body)...a girlfriend of mine even made me veggie soup and bread...which was delicious by the way...thanks Jayme :)..and then the afternoon hit...ugh...and lots of weird stuff happened...causing my get well day to turn upside down...but hey...that's what having kids is all about...right?

Oh well...tomorrow's a new day...have to teach my class whether I'm better or not...hoping for a good nights sleep...the pup is doing soooo much better...thank goodness.

Ok...off to watch the rest of A.I. and some Biggest Loser...wow....am I lookin like a huge couch potato or what!

Hope you all are off to a wonderful week 8 of our challenge!!! 1 more month to go chickadee's!!! Just posted week 7's points!!!

Nighty night and sweet dreams :)

Does this mean I'm feeling sorry for myself...or what?

Good morning!

Yep it's official...I'm SICK....ugh!!!! I was really hoping it was just allergies darn it! I even took off work and training today...not something I often do...the throat is NOT lookin to good :(

I did come out of my cocoon this morning and went to a thrift store...still trying to finish finding pieces for the little dumplings school play...2 of them still need a few items to finish off their costumes.

I am now going back to the couch....just wanted to get my journaling off my mind...I know...definitely not the right kind of attitude one should have who is leading up a wellness challenge...huh?...and actually...you all might want to know...I'm in need of some motivation... Especially lately...I'm barely hangin on sista's!

Just looked up a few modivating qoutes...thought this one fit the bill for today...

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall."

ok...enough from me today...I am just going to close...and pray for the rest of the week and all the goodness it may bring.

;)

Go A's!!!!

Good afternoon girlfriends!

Mobile blogging again...at the women's conference...with an hour break...so figured now is a good time to hop in my car and journal!

Was a little late this morning getting here...Oliver had a doctors appt...that I couldn't reschedule. It's always fun taking the pups in for their appointments...just like when my kiddo's were babies...loved to see what they weighed...etc...he's 2 lbs 4 ounces...such a little sweetie I tell ya :)

I hope you all are enjoying the weather...can't wait to see the little mister's 1st. Baseball game of the season...sshhh...sneaking out of the conference a bit early!

Hugs to you all :)

quicky

Hi All!

Writing a super quick post this afternoon...have a million and one things to do...then off to the Women's conference at C.C.C. for the evening and all day tomorrow.

Many times when I have way to much to do...for some reason...I shut down...so of course I went and saw a movie..."Remember Me"...earlier today...pretty stupid on my part...but hey...remember me saying every so often I NEED to take a mental health day?...well...this was a mini one :)

Have a GREAT weekend girlfriends!

Sweet dreams :)

my "Cute" drawer

Happy Thursday blogger peeps!

Trying to post a little earlier...hoping to avoid the eye lids from dropping as I type!

Sooo, I know I keep bringing up the whole..."Simple Abundance" book I've been reading...but this stuff is fabulous! It has seriously been speaking to my heart lately...every time I pick it up and read that days text...I just get all warm and fuzzy inside...the recent thing the author suggested was to make a "feel-good" drawer for yourself...(mine's called my "cute drawer")...it says this drawer should be somewhere in your house that only you can look at and only YOU could relate to.

I chose one of the drawers in my bedside table...and, at the moment I have only 2 things staring back at me...but, I wanted to take my time with my drawer. 1 of the 2 is a gift that arrived a couple weeks ago...from my darling mother-in-law...it happens to be a sweet little fairy that is lying on a piece of tree bark...it came with a tiny little scrolled letter...telling me all about my new whimsical friend...and believe me...I know you all are thinking I'm a big nerd for loving this little pretend fairy...but that is why she is tucked gently in my cute drawer for only me to see. Some of the ideas the author gave to put in this drawer of yours was...your fav. tea, a picture, a pretty candle, a book...you see...the possibilities are endless...it's your drawer...and only yours.

Alright...I must close...the little mister needs a haircut.

Sweet dreams :)

Happy St. Patti's day!

Hello all you little leprechaun's!

All the kids made leprechaun traps this week...and not one of them was able to catch one...the little mister was quite disappointed...he was really hoping to keep one in his room...ha! yes...a little man in a cage...what the heck!

Went for lunch today for a friends b-day...always nice to be with the girls...I have such an awesome group of friends from the kiddos school. I'm so blessed to have met them this year...and am looking forward to many more school years with you all.

The weather has been great!!!...even busted out a sundress today...(green of course)...ooh la la:)...but those darn mosquito's are awful...oh wait...even worse...the allergies that come along with all those beautiful blooming flowers...sigh...mixed emotions I guess.

I must say, the attitude was a bit better today...still not 100%...but working on it!

Have a good evening you sweet things and....

Sweet dreams :)

grumpy = me ;)

Hello!

Yesss!!!...finally got a little more sleep last night...although, with my grumpy attitude its probably not looking like it...lol...I bet my sweetums wants me to try and get a bit more...like now!

Today was definitely busy...one thing right after another...ugh...I'm so glad this is not an everyday thing!

I'm blogging tonight from my phone...again, the oldest is having to do homework on the computer...and actually, its kinda nice just to lay in bed and type...(Or press) away!

Well I better close before I start yelling at all of you too...j.k...I really need to get a grip...I'm hoping tomorrow to wake with a smile!

Sweet dreams :)

Welcome Sunshiney Day

Awwww....the sunshine was fabulous today!...not often will you hear me say that I'm excited about the sun...but really do love it when its still cool enough to wear a sweater and pants!

Ok...I seriously feel like I have just had a baby...I am getting NO sleep at all with the new addition that has enter our family...little Oliver...otherwise known as Olly Pop...has been waking every couple hours for the last 4 nights...and although, the little 2 lb. ball of fluff is soooo cute...a decent nights sleep is surely needed.

I just realized I have to be at the little dumplings school tomorrow from 2 - 7 pm...and am not feeling to happy about it...might have to skip play practice...oh darn...lol!

oh...by the way...anyone in the market for a hamster and all her belongings??? FREE to anyone who's interested!!!

Alright chickadee's...this girl is going to bed...

Sweet dreams :)

free point

using my FREE journaling point!!!!

Talk with you all tomorrow!

Sweet dreams :)

sleep...I need...sleep!

Good Saturday evening!

I hope you all are having a great weekend so far! I was in San Fran. all day...attending a Dailey Method workshop...very fun...It was awesome to be able to see what a real studio is going to be like....there must have been 50 people! The Roseville studio can't open quick enough!

I am absolutely exhausted I tell ya!!! Oliver has kept me up the last 2 nights...(wow...I guess we're back to the old drawing board)...wait...was it me that said I could do this again?...sigh...I'd really love it if he slept a little better tonight....please!!!

Alright...I'm off to beddie by...

Sweet dreams you cute things :)

Oliver is his name...(I hope!)

Okay, listen up chickadee's...

the other night I told you all about something that had happened that was...wellll...I guess a bunch of emotions all wrapped up in one...(and maybe even a little premature)...but I just didn't want to spill the beans before I knew for sure...so, hear it goes...oh, and frankly...you all are going to think I've flipped my lid...buttt, a few days ago I received a phone call from the friend I bought Picasso from and she wanted to let me know that her sister...(the house that Picasso's parents came from)...had a litter of 9 week old Yorkie puppies and If I'd like...she would bring them down from Apple Hill...for our family to choose one....yes!!!!....I know what you all are thinkin...but for us to have a chance to get a puppy...that is technically related to my sweet Picasso....well honestly....it just felt right...we knew for sure that we would start looking soon...but never did I imagine it would be THIS soon...we also knew we wouldn't get the chance from the same family until a year from April...well, that was not soon enough....sooooo...

I am proud to announce the newest little dumpling to our already large family....Sir Oliver (___?___haven't chosen his middle name yet...oh, and Sweetums seems to think that his name might not be Oliver...but...um, hello it is)!
Isn't he just about the cutest thing you could even imagine?

I simply loveeeee him :0)

It's been what I call a "bittersweet" kind of week...and now...I'm expecting for more of that "sweet"...to be filling my days!

Have a fabulous weekend All!

Sweet dreams :)

um....nothing!

Another night of the plain nothings...ugh! Is this normal...after 170 plus nights of blogging...to just not want to say anything at all??? Because if I'm being honest...I need just a few nights of not writing...not thinking...not anything...but I don't want to lose out on my points...sooo...I will power through...with only a few complaints..and hope this passes soon.

I hope you all are doing better than I...(with your daily journaling that is)...everything else seems to be going strong...thank goodness!

nighty night all...
Sweet dreams :)

R.I.P

Good evening all!

My life has been a little crazy lately...sigh...being gone for the weekend which was followed by what had happened to Picasso...my journaling has somewhat been shoved to the wayside...I get to the computer and just can't think.

Tonight we buried Picasso in the perfect spot in our backyard...had a little service for him with the kiddos...and each decided to place something in the hole to be with him...the kids were precious...a couple of them made pictures...one put a picture and letter...and I ...well, I busted out a pair of my undies...and yep tossed those babies in...ha...I know...really weird...but he always ran off with our underwear and would hide them under the bed...little freak!...but seriously...I'm so glad to have him home with us...where he belongs.

I received some really cool...kinda crazy...not sure what we will do...news this morning...but will have to get back to you all on this one...sorry...more to come soon!

I'm so looking forward to my Dailey Method class in the morning...awwww...maybe my brain will come back!

Off to watch A.I.

Sweet dreams :)

tired...ZzZzZzzzz

Hi sweets!

Well...honestly, not much to say this evening!...or maybe I'm just so tired that my brain has already switched to off...but I am actually at a lose for words.

Woke up at about 4:30 am...(my stupid phone alarm went off on accident)...and never went back to sleep...read a little out of my fabulous Simple Abundance book...again, priceless...(but will need to go into later)...unfortunately had to visit a good friend in the hospital...sigh...but everything turned out to be A OKAY...(thanks Jesus)...took kiddos to play practice and on to baseball...see...told ya...not much to talk (or type) about!

Hope you all have a great nights sleep...I am off to dreamland myself...

Sweet dreams :)

little man you are forever missed

Hello!

As I write this tonight, my heart is so heavy with grief...our sweet little Picasso passed away yesterday...we are all having such a hard time with it...ugh...awful accidents are the worst...He was such a wonderful addition to our family...its hard to imagine it without him. Our other dog just seems lost without his little buddie pestering him 24/7 :( It seems like our whole neighborhood was involved and I honestly couldn't ask for better people to live around....they are the best! Thanks for all the prayers. Below is a picture of our "little man" with his mommy
He will forever stay in our hearts

Sweet dreams :)

We love you Picasso!

Top of the morning to ya!

Mobile blogging again!


We are still up here in the mountains...the kiddos were delighted to see all the snow falling yesterday...WOW is it beautiful this time of year...we took a snow hike...trying to find Fallen leaves lake...(I think that's what its called)...anyways, after my sweetums got a little turned around, and a couple hours into it...the kids had had enough adventures for one day...so, no lake siting...but plenty of snowball fights...lots of quality time and with only a few complaints :)

I must tell you all... our hearts have been heavy during all this mountain fun and we sure have been trying to keep good spirits with the kiddos in tow...because yesterday around noon we found out our precious Yorkie "Picasso"...had been severely attacked by another dog...while on a walk with a neighbor friend :(...he was rushed to the emergency room...and the doctors were able to perform surgery...telling us upon arrival he still seemed a little spunky...(Which was good)...so I ask for you all to keep us, him, and the attackers owner...(Who is also a friend...and put their dog down last night)...in your thoughts and prayers...and that picasso will pull through this...with no infections.

We were going to cut our trip short after hearing the awful news yesterday...but the doctor...(Very sweet man)...assured us there was nothing we could do...nor could we have seen him...and for the kids, it would have been better than sitting at home. So, with that advice...we have made the best of it.

I hope you all have had a great weekend...please send in your week 5 points by Monday night!!!

Hugs :)

snow day

Hello sweet cheeks!

Having a blissful time here in Tahoe! The little dumplings are sooo excited to be up here...their in the other room rehearsing a dance they've made up for my sweetums and I to watch...so cute! We were in the snow most of the day...3 of them went snow boarding...and the littlest one and I had a fabulous time sledding...she finally built up the courage to fly down the mountain alone...for her, that's really something.

Guess I should close...I need to pay close attention to the ballerinas that are about to take stage! Hope you all have a relaxing weekend.

Sweet dreams :)

my inner reservior

Hi cute things!

You all know that during last nights blogging, I really didn't have much to say...right?...and before about 30 minutes ago I was having another afternoon of the "plain nothings"...(much nicer way than saying brain fart...don't you think?...he he!)...anyways, I decided to take a break from the computer...sit down with some tea...and read my daily uplifting text. Wellll, believe it or not...today's reading had to do with that very subject...(awww.......thank you Jesus....for your continual gifts)...it talked about creating a reassuring ritual for yourself....you know, to access your inner reservoir...that deep place within you inhabited by imagination...wait, stop right there...aren't you all impressed by my extensive vocabulary?...lol!!!...no seriously, I truly need to create some kind of ritual for myself when it come to my journaling each day...basically one that doesn't consist of 4 kids running and screaming....dieing for my attention! Some of the examples given in the book were...prepare a special drink (um, wine?...j.k.), lighting a pretty candle, putting the kids to bed first (duh, why didn't I think of that)...and even perhaps taking a nice relaxing bath.
Goodness...this stuffs sounds simply delightful...what the heck am I waiting for!!! A big thanks to Ms. Sarah Ban Breathnach, for all her wise words that speak to my heart daily :)

Oh, one more thing...I will be in the mountains for a few days...so if my phone doesn't end up working...know, that I am writing all my thoughts on paper and have you all in mind!

Have a wonderful Friday!

Sweet dreams :)

not much

Happy Wednesday all!

It's raining...it's not raining...try and go to softball practice...never mind it's raining...um ok...it's not raining...drop off at running club...oh SHOOT....it's raining...ugh...seriously!!!!

I had a fairly pleasant day...ran a bunch of errands...actually pretty boring to be honest...but hey, anythings better then having a stressful day.

Nothing great even coming to mind to write...so I will close and just be happy with the fact...that I can now check of my journaling point for the day.

Oh wait, I am going to dinner with my sweetums...now there's something!

Sweet dreams :)

I meant what I said, and I said what I meant. An elephant's faithful, one hundred percent.

I simply LOVE when it's raining out...I'm home alone...and get tons accomplished around the house...(oh, and of course one task at a time...if you read last nights blog...wink wink!). After taking the little blessings to school this morning...I had to force myself to come back home and dig in...but awww the sweet relief I will feel...later today...when the house is filled with many and I will be able to give them my undivided attention. Now THAT'S serenity!

My alone time will be ending shortly though...and will probably not take place again until my head meets Mr. pillow...but hey...way more then I use to have :)...oh, and do you wanna know why it's ending?...because it's Dr. Seuss's birthday...Hello...(in fact it's his 106Th to be exact)...and I am making one very sweet girl...smile ear to ear...knowing that I'm coming to help her class celebrate!....so cute!

I hope you all stay dry out there...and have a wonderful rest of your day...

and when you meet Mr. pillow this evening...I hope you have....

Sweet dreams :)

Grace Kelley = Serenity

Good evening Hot stuffs!

I can't believe we are already moving into week 5...I've got some rock stars on my hands I tell ya!

This morning I was reading my up-lifting text from a book called "Simple Abundance". Today's reading was titled..."Restoring Serenity to your Daily Endeavors"...I thought..."perfect", just what I need :)...it talked about how we can dramatically change the quality of our live's when we consciously seek to restore serenity in our day to day endeavors...it continued with...us as women, frequently feeling like we are about to spin right off this planet with all of the "stuff" we have on our plates...Before reading this morning, I took pride in my multitasking abilities....I actually might have even mastered that special talent...but NOW...ugh...do I really want to be good at doing 500 things at once...or do I want to be a cool, calm serene woman...who doesn't scatter her energies into all 500 places...but recovers by concentrating on one task at a time...each hour of the day...and giving each one my undivided attention...awww...yes...in fact...that's the woman I aspire to be...one that will hopefully experience...Serenity!!!!

Allow me to close with a prayer from my morning reading...

God give us the grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed;
Courage to change the things that should be changed;
And wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.

Sweet dreams :)