Whooooo Are YOU?

It was my turn to be over our activity night.  I came across this cute idea of having the girls write something nice about each other on the board and taking their picture so that they will always remember the nice things said about them.  I added to the idea and went with a little "owl" theme.  I think it turned out fun.  We had 17 girls tonight and so it took longer than I had planned.  Each gal sat in front of the board and everyone wrote something nice about her then I took her picture.  I could tell this was going to take some time and so I had the girls go up and squeeze in when they could.  It might have gotten a little crazy but we needed to keep it going because of the time.   I had a little owl ornament I wanted them to make too and even though it was super simple and only required gluing of a few things it took a lot of time too.  Needless to say we went a little over (15-20 min) but I decided I wasn't going to worry about it.  More girls showed up tonight and at least 5 of them were new that I had forgot to count. (a few I just met)  Had I known I would have glued the owls together and just let the gals put the 3 circles together...oh well....I didn't know.  I really do enjoy our nights together...these gals are so sweet and kind.

Mallory's Birthday Lunch

Well Mallory has caught up with Kathy and I.  Today we celebrated her birthday...same place...same time. (Applebee's at 3:00)  We really did think we got a group shout of us but I guess the gal taking our picture didn't push the button hard enough because it wasn't there when I got home...thus the selfie of me. (I wanted to be in the picture too)  I love these two and I love our little lunch tradition of taking each other out a few times for each of our birthdays.  I love visiting and discussing and supporting each other.  It's just great having such wonderful friends.  We mentioned how fast the last 5 years have went!  We are not mid life but a ways past that.  It seems weird that we have lived longer than we are going to live. (reality is crazy sometimes)  We have shared so much of our lives together and it has been good.  Mal and I use to meet for lunch every Monday while we were young moms...that was life saving for me.  It's been fun growing up together.  We've all learned and experienced so much and we are all quite fabulous. (wink/wink...but true) The change in each of us is so good, and for that reason alone...growing older isn't so bad.  The journey through life is easier with wonderful friends and family.  Friends are very good listeners and they understand and can give really good advice.  I love Mallory and Kathy and I cherish their friendship!

Roses

These were left by my door today!  They are Larry's way of saying, "I Love You" and "I'm Sorry"!  I think they are beautiful and I think Larry is truly the Best!

My Thought

So Saturday I thought my battery in my car had died.  I had gone to a few of the grands soccer games and then before heading home I took Ivy to Swigs to get a drink and some cookies.  Ivy had won some free coupons for Swigs and so I was more than happy to take her, since I really like a little treat from there every now and then.  I got back in my car to go and turned the switch and absolutely nothing happened.  No click, no noise, just nothing.  I called Larry and since he wasn't able to leave work I called his dad. (times like this I'm so glad we still have gramps...and I miss my dad more)  Anyway, while he was coming I decided to pop the hood so that others would know why I was saving the spot next to me. While I had the hood open I looked at the battery. One of the knobs had a cover and when I lifted it up I noticed that a cable wasn't all the way down over the battery like it probably should be.  When dad got there he noticed that too and said that might just be the problem...it was!  I didn't need jumped...the cable just needed to be pressed down and tightened.

I got thinking.....Life is like the battery sometimes.  We feel empty and dead inside.  We might even question are purpose in life and think that there isn't any.  I was talking with a family member who thought just that.  I couldn't believe this person felt that way since.  They have so much going for them....is good at so many things.....attracts people like a magnet.....is such a hard worker....the envy of many!  I felt sad for this person and thought "their cable needs tightened".  Satan is good at slowly loosening our cables and making us think we are worthless.  The dude is a jerk!  Look around and start counting your blessings when you start feeling this way.  Plan things in your life if you aren't having fun.  You are the one that makes it fun...it really is up to each of us and not others to do that for us.  It's going to happen....your cable is going to jiggle a bit and you are going to notice it.  Don't quit but rather tighten the cable or ask someone to help you tighten it back on.  Being Grateful and Counting our Blessings energizes our own batteries...serving others gives it a good jump too.  Your choice though....it's always up to us individually with the Help of the Lord (never forget to ask Him for help) to keep our batteries full and charged.

The Diary of Anne Frank

Tonight I went to the Play with my "Playing" friends.  We went to The Blue Lemon before and the place was packed.  Tonight was Women's Conference and there were a lot of gals eating out before the session.  I didn't feel bad for missing because I don't mind watching it on the computer.  Isaac got to join us tonight because he needed to watch a play for his choir class.  He was the only guy in the restaurant that didn't work there.  He's a good sport and such a fun kid.

The play was interesting and well done.  I think it's time for me to get the book again and read it.  I'm sure I read it in High School but probably didn't pay to close of attention to what I was reading because I couldn't remember much.

Much of the fun is all the talking we do on the way down and back.  At some point tonight Natalie told me that she has been thinking about writing me a Thank You.  I guess one time Natalie mentioned how she doesn't like her picture taken because of her eyes and I told her she had "smiley" eyes and they were cute.  That meant a lot to her and she has felt better about her eyes ever since.  I'm glad I was able to brighten her life a little.  By Natalie telling me that I had it also brightened mine.  The drive home we talked about Ghosts and Angels.  We were home before we knew it and I was feeling good.

I came home to a tent set up in my piano room.  Larry and Jared went and bought a big tent for deer hunting and set it up so they would know it went before they got to where they are going hunt.  I wish I would have taken a picture but I think it was too late to think about it.

Book Club

Today we had Book Club!  I always enjoy Book Club even if we don't read that much.  I really enjoy getting together with these ladies.  They are all such good friends and it's so nice to have Loretta back from her mission.  We always seem to have more things going on and so we only get to chat for a few hours.  We do a lot of chatting.  We do spend a few minutes talking about the books we've read and sharing if others want.  I think I had read the most since last time and Susan borrowed one of my books.  A cute little lady stopped at our table and told us of a couple of books that she has read and I ordered one of them before she even left our table.  I was planning on going to Kevin's football game right after but ended up visiting with Suzie for quite awhile in the parking lot.  I did go to the game and got there just before half time and then I decided not to stay very long since it was so hot and I had forgot a chair.  I really wanted to be home and get some dinner ready before Larry got home too.  I sure enjoy all my little groups of friends....they are so much fun!

Food For Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday!

A little feast without the calories!!

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Breakfast ~ If you could speak face to face with the Savior for a few minutes, what would you ask Him? first thought that came to me was "Am I doing enough...am I good enough....what is Your plan for me?"

Lunch ~ What is the longest line you have ever stood in? not sure what one was the longest but a few long lines I have stood in are.....lines at Lagoon, Disneyland or Disney World.  Waiting to get in to the Rosie O'Donnell show. (I didn't get in)  I did get in to the Jay Leno show once and even though I was the third in line we waited in it all day to get in. (we did get in to that show) I remember standing in a long line in Italy and I think it was to see the Statue of David.  Airport lines are long and so are some lines getting on or off a cruise ship. 

Dinner ~ How do you act or react when you are upset? I either can't stop my mouth or I cry.  I'm one that lets my feelings out most of the time but I am getting better about the volume of my expressions....I usually end in tears at some point.

Midnight Snack ~ What is in your purse right now? (If you don't own a purse, what is in your car glove box?) My purse is small but big enough to carry my phone.  That's why I even have a small purse now is to carry my phone.  I can also find lip gloss, keys, credit cards, air freshener, and a small camera in it.  My glove box has a little bag with my pictures and check book in it and the books that came with my car.

Recipe of the Week ~ (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?) Take Time for YOU every now and then!  Do something that makes you happy and fills your bucket so that you are able to carry on with everything you need to do.

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