Trick or Treat!

My first trick-or-treater arrived this morning!

"Jenna Princess Warrior" stopped by before running off to the cancer center to pass out some treats!

(Shhh don't tell anyone, but I was still in my Jammies)

I think Jenna should wear this "outfit" everyday! It suits her to a Tee!!!

Jenna Princess Warrior is my HERO!!!!

YOU GO GIRL!!!!

Happy Halloween

Halloween is so much fun!

Enjoy this little video while we are out trick or treating!

Simple Pleasures

Enjoying coffee with a friend always brings joy. A surprise visitor came over, just as my pot of fresh blue mountain beans finished brewing! We sat and had a nice visit, shared stories and a couple smiles. While the coffee was just ok, the visit was wonderful!

I Found My Joy!

I DID IT! I FOUND MY JOY!

Today was a rather melancholy day for me.... I wanted it to be brighter, but it just wasn't in the cards. I thought to myself " WHERE IS MY JOY? How will I possibly blog about it???"

Then without warning it hit me!

I came in after playing with the dogs, making dinner for my family, and then chilling in the hot tub with Jim... and my screen saver was on. It is a slide show of random pictures...

puppy, family, EXTENDED FAMILY.... hair shows, work events.....Cruising friends and fun

it was like my life flashing before my eyes............

And then like a ton of bricks I felt myself smiling... and THERE! There was my JOY!

It was everything, my family, friends, plants and bugs in the yard! It was my life! And you better believe, YOU were a big part of it!

Errands Bring Delight!

I was fortunate enough today to have to run an errand during the day that took me miles from home. While I took the main highway up to Orange, I decided to take the "scenic" Merit Parkway home!

Oh My What a GREAT idea that was!

The foliage was gorgeous and it really made me feel good to see such beauty all around!

I did happen to see some deer. The colors was glorious.....

being surrounded by all that majesty and beauty makes the world just melt away!

Would have been a perfect day to hike through some of that land!

Indian Summer Sunday

What a beautiful day today was! While normally a day like today it is hard to pick only one thing that brings me joy, today is the exception! I hung out with my dear friend Jean Marie today! I have not seen her in a while so it was great to just hang out and catch up! Jean Marie has the most infectious laugh! She is so great to be around! She listens to me and lifts my spirits (I just hope I do the same for her!)

We had so much fun! I think the highlight might have been her laugh as we fed the seagulls at Vet's Park!

Our Fun Day!

I had such a nice day today! Its hard to begin to say what part brought me the most joy! I had lunch and a "day out" with Kim! We went to a nice spanish restaurant, and then did a little grocery shopping (it's always better with a friend)
Then when I got back, Christy and I went to Petco taking Angel along to get her a halloween costume.... She doesnt mind wearing it at all (yet) and I am planning on wearing out for our daily walks begining tomorrow!
Here is a little vide of Angel showing Louie her costume....
More Pictures to follow soon!

The Joys of Childhood

Ahhh this song brings me back...
Back to Josh watching.... The Elephant Show...Sharon Lois and Bram....
Singing the wonderful.... Little Bunny Foo Foo!

Wednesday Brings Smiles

Swimming is so much fun!
She can always manage to bring a smile to my face, or actually help me laugh out loud!

Now before the game began, the patio wa DRY...

no rain.... just puppy play!