Joy Over the Little Things in Life

It's amazing how the little things in life can give such joy. The sound of this child can turn your "down" day into a "happy" day! Thanks to my in-laws for sharing this video through a "forward email".

Orbit Commercial

Too funny! Talk about cleaning up your mouth... I love orbit gum and I love this commercial... enjoy all you "lint lickers" and "cootie queens"!

Valentine Surprises

Erin and Dylan were so excited to receive their annual Valentine gift... a cute little pair of pajamas. Of course they made it very clear that they DID NOT want a Whitman's Sampler box of candy (their Dad's favorite). So I purchased a couple of really cute candy bouquet's from one of my coworker/friends, Teviron. She made personalized candy bouquets... one for my girl, Erin and one for little man, Dylan. They were thrilled and were very thankful that I didn't bring home the "box of chocolates with the gooey centers".

Valentine Day Prayer

At the news of Amy Stockstill's death, I was saddened. Not for her, but for her very young husband, Joel. I've never met this young couple (3 years married with no children), but through friends who attend Bethany, I heard what a great young woman Amy was. I had not known Joel and Amy's life story, but from what I've heard it was one of love and of deep family relations. On this Valentine Day, my prayers are with Joel who is without his "Dovie" on this special day of love.

Great Friends

I have recently really enjoyed some great times with friends and family recently! A couple of weeks ago, I experienced the Wine Loft with some of my coworkers/friends... very nice place and very good time! I also was invited to a friend's lakehouse to scrapbook (2 weekends in a row)! Karen was such a great hostess... she opened up the lakehouse to all of us girls and even provided tons of delicious treats/food. I slept comfy in the bunkbed room with the nice toasty heater, and enjoyed the smell of the nice clean woods. Not to mention the great people I've met and some I've gotten to know even better... Heather, Annette, Lisa, Denise, and Kristy. Hanging out with Connie is always a pleasure. Of course the girls night out with Brooklyn, Brandi, Jamie, Jamie's Mom, and Mom Barbara. The out-of-this-world surprise birthday party where I got to see tons of family and friends including neighbor friends Stacy and Jen. What a great time where special memories were made. WD and I have even enjoyed each others company in the last week or so... maybe it's actually helping us to like each other even more by hanging out with other people too! I am truly blessed to be surrounded with such special friends and family!