Hello my fancy followers!

Mobile blogging this evening...ugh!!!...my oldest is typing her term paper...so I couldn't very well kick her off...which means tonight's journeling will be short and sweet. Oh, and please forgive any misspelled words.

Had a great day...class this morning...followed with some more training...then came home and decided to make something new for dinner...ran to Trader Joe's...had a glass of wine (yep, took my free point)...and made the most delicious salmon topped with apples that were simmered with balsamic vinegar and honey...definitely a keeper :)

I hope you all had a nice relaxing Saturday...sleep tight and don't let the bugs bite...

Sweet dreams :)

it's raining...it's pouring

WOW...the rain is really coming down out there!

I'm super excited to be in for the evening...and even more excited that my sweetums is returning home after being gone for a few days!

I started "The Dailey Method" instructor training today...Yippee!!!...and again, I must tell you all...It is so awesome!!!
...If you are interested in trying out a modified version of the class...come to Lucy (in the Fountains at Roseville) next Wednesday at 6pm...promise..you will love it!

Thought I'd send a little more cuteness your way...my middle dumpling...has gotten a head start on her dream to be a professional runner
...she has officially become a member of the nearby running club!...yesterday she was fitted for her shoes..and was given a little tutorial on how to care for them...she's really looking forward to starting!

Guess the rain has stopped...I just peeked outside and saw the most beautiful rainbow...thank you sweet Jesus for that little radiant gift...I tried to capture it for you all to see
...kiddos just asked if we could run to the end of it...lol!

Hope you have a glorious weekend!

Sweet dreams :)

Excuse me sir...do you happen to be homeless?

As I was driving through Starbucks this morning...I came across this homeless man...(I'm sure waiting for some kind soul to grant him with his morning cup of joe)...he was just sitting there...filthy and cold...but the thing that really "Got" me...was he had the brightest smile you can imagine...and I thought later that day...why am I not smiling more these days?...what is my problem?...My issues don't even compare to his, I'm sure. As I passed him this morning...I had this sick feeling inside...and if I wasn't already running late...I would have turned around...honestly, I should have turned around...and usually I do...Usually I will ask them what kind of food they would like...(meaning closest fast food available)...and usually they will ramble off a full menu...even dessert for goodness sakes...which completely cracks me up...what on earth is with that?

Now here's the real topper to my heart for the homeless...several months ago...I was dining with a friend downtown....while leaving (with a bunch of leftovers)...we decided it would be nice just to pass them on...wellll....are you ready for this one...I actually tried giving my food to a man that WAS NOT even homeless...lol...I swear he looked like it...although after I totally humiliated myself and him....I realized the matching luggage at his feet should have been a clue....ha!

Awwww...goal number 192 :)...smile more...why not!

I hope you all are having a superlious day!

Sweet dreams :)

yogurt, granola, & honey.....oh my!

Hello darlings!

I had a great day with dear ol dad...took him to the bank...then on to his haircut and of course lunch...its nice having some one on one time every now and then with him!

I realized last night I told you all that I had read my sister-in-laws blog...but never gave you the link to check it out....so here you go...

http://stellarmoms.blogspot.com/

It's really fun reading her stuff...plus you all can check out my super cute niece :)

I'm sure most of you have tried Greek yogurt before...but I just discovered I Lovvvveee it! Yesterday I was taste testing in Costco and tried some with honey...and boy was it yummy...
so this morning I mixed that delicious yogurt with some granola and honey...and made myself an extra special breakfast! I also went to Fage's (the brand of yogurt I bought) website and found some tasty recipes...

http://www.fageusa.com/recipes.aspx?prevSect=nutrition

Might I close with another fabulous quote...

“You must love yourself before you love another. By accepting yourself and fully being what you are, your simple presence can make others happy.”

Sweet dreams :0)

I look upon myself as an indoor gardener

Good evening you sweet things!

I just finished reading my sister-in-laws blog for the day...and she had posted pictures of these really fabulous garden boxes that my brother-in-law recently built...and I gotta tell you...I just might be a bit jealous :)...not because they have those boxes (although they are awesome)...but because they are going to have fresh veggies right at their finger tips, 24/7. I have always aspired to be a gardener...I can just picture myself, in one of those cute little aprons...carrying my cute little bucket...feeling all Martha Stewart "ish"...but that's all it is...a picture in my head...because honestly, I just don't have it...I don't have that special something it takes to make a garden flourish...nor would I even know where to begin...so I will just sit back and pray that they will have an over abundance and will send some my way :)

A cute little poem...(for all you martha's out there)...

The kiss of the sun for pardon,
The song of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God's heart in a garden
Than anywhere else on earth.
~Dorothy Frances Gurney, "Garden Thoughts"

Alright, its bath time, so I must close for the night...I hope you have a peaceful evening with your loved ones!

I will be posting week 3's points tonight...so check it out!

Sweet dreams :)

A laugh is a smile that bursts

Happy 4th week to you all!

I truly hope you all are finding the challenge to be getting a little easier...and those awful cravings for sweets and soda have started to subside.

My girl had a fabulous time at homecoming this weekend...she looked absolutely stunning....here's a goofy pic of her and a couple friends...
Silly teenagers!

So today I read that laughing 100 times...roughly equals 15 minutes on an exercise bike....what???...if this is correct...please tell me some jokes...quick! No really, don't you all just love to laugh...it's one of the best things to me...I just love those super hard laughs...the kind that make you fall on the floor and pee your pants...this is probably one of the reasons I adore visiting my friend in New York City...he and I laugh non-stop...at everything and nothing! I believe it really encourages the "right" kind of attitude..and relieves so much tension. I think my goal tomorrow will be to laugh 100 times...what do you all think?...I think it will make me look more like a psycho...than anything else :)

Alright, alright...my sweetums is begging me to wrap it up...I think he's waiting for me to watch our Monday night t.v...sleep well....and...

Sweet dreams :)

free day!

Taking my journaling free point! Be back tomorrow :)