Fun times

So our family was suppose to meet up at the zoo this past Saturday. It was yucky weather and Olivia was not feeling 100% so we went to plan B. Plan B was meet at a mall in a central location and hang out and have lunch. We did and it was fun. We laughed and kissed Olivia, shopped and kissed Olivia, ate and kissed Olivia, looked at the pet store and kissed Olivia. You get the picture. Since we were close to a good barbecue place we all ate dinner together and then parted and went our different directions. A spur of the moment plan but oh so fun to be with family and friends.

beach

So Alisha asked me since I wasn't working to go to the beach with her while she was on her spring break. Hey, I am up for whatever these days. My life is an adventure. So I got us a place to stay(for free). Not the Hilton mind you, but free! Emily had a few days off too, so we went. It was a little chilly as you can see from the picture. Not the summer lay in your bathing suit type weather, but it was fun. We shopped and walked and slept and watched movies and ate donuts and had good food. It was fun mother daughter time. My only regret is that Sheila couldn't come. Life is a gift. I love it.

Easter

Easter is here! I love this time of year. I love spring and the flowers and the sunshine and the trees getting buds. It all reflects new life. How appropriate that we celebrate the Lord's ressurection during the spring season. New Life! That is what we have when we believe in his birth, death and ressurection. I am grateful for the cross, and the empty tomb! How about you?

Time for work?

I honestly don't know how this happens, but I am not working right now, although I am spending a lot of time on the computer looking for jobs and faxing my resume etc. I have so much that seems needing to be done around the house. How did it get done when I was working full time? I DON'T KNOW!!!! I have errands to run, like grocery shopping, shopping for wedding and shower gifts. The list goes on and on. I guess because I am around here, I notice the things that need doing. I told you in my last blog about the yard work. That is always a given in the spring. I have my normal cleaning and then I am also doing some sorting and giving away. When Alisha moved out it sort of pushed me to clean and organize. It seems like it is a never ending process, or maybe it is just because I move things from one room to the next and then I have to eventually deal with the junk. I hate junk. As I have aged, I have really purged my stuff. I emptied the attic for the most part(there is still more stuff) I cleaned out my closet, and things that I don't use much I am really getting to the point that if I haven't looked at it in a year I am giving it to Goodwill or someone who needs it. I am even to the point of selling most of my precious moments. If you are looking to buy some or all of them, let me know. I have given lots of stuff to the girls when they moved out. It is quite freeing. If you have trouble letting go of stuff that you don't even know you have, just take the plunge and let it go. It feels SO good! Plus it can help others greatly. What can be better than that?!! God didn't create us to live here and be stingy. If He has blessed us with so much that we cant even use it all, that is probably a sign that you should bless someone else who needs it.

Unemployed

Here's what happens when you are unemployed! You start making work for yourself!!!!

working hard?

I have been having a very nice time not working, but as I am home more, I see all the things that need doing. I am turning into a crazy woman. I cut down these huge bushes that are now as big as trees. They line the back yard and were so overgrown. Tom and I did half last year. I started to work on the other half. I have them cut down mostly, but I still have to cut them into manageable sizes for the city to haul them away. That seems to be the most work. Tom and I are gonna work on it together tomorrow. (His day off) The spring weather always gets me in the mood to do this kind of yard work. I pray for rain this year our lawn took a beating last summer. Anyway, I am enjoying my hard work for no pay!

Life is a gift

What a special Gift God has given me in my granddaughter Olivia

And Olivia's mom

And aunt Alisha

And her Aunt Emily

We have so much fun together as a family. Laughter is ultimate, Eating is important, sharing time is so awesome. Shopping is good too!

Back in town

I am back. I had a wonderful trip home to visit family. It was cold and I worked helping my brother in the barn and hoisted up my muscle performance a little. (carrying heavy milk pails to the bulk tank) I made some meals for my parents and brothers and played lots of games and took lots of naps. I visited some friends and just enjoyed looking at the farm where I grew up. I walked in the snow and breathed the fresh air. I enjoyed the sunsets and sunrises. In the city you dont see them most often. I feel renewed and refreshed even though I am a bit tired. I feel that I have a new perspective. I have to find a job and I know I will. It's not a race and it's not the end of the world if I dont find one today. I am embracing the farm life attitude of slow down, take time to talk and play, enjoy some laughter, and eat yourself silly!