"Half the solution to any problem lies in defining it." ~ Dr. Phil
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Quote of the Day
"If you'd rather live surrounded by pristine objects than by traces of happy memories, stay focused on tangible things. Otherwise stop fixating on stuff you can touch and start caring about stuff that touches you." ~ Martha Beck
Monday, August 26, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Quote of the Day
"When you see a good person, think of becoming like him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points." ~ Confucius
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Quote of the Day
"You can play from the wrong position for a long time with good hands but eventually its going to catch up with you." ~ Tiger Woods
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Quote of the Day
"Never tell your problems to anyone. 20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them." ~ Lou Holtz
Quote of the Day
"In the end, its not going to matter how many breaths you took but how many moments took your breath away." ~ Shing Xiong
Monday, August 19, 2013
Praying heavily <3
I just found out that a friends father has just been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. We are all praying, heavily for your entire family <3
~ L
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Quote of the Day
"The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
National Lemon Meringue Pie Day
Enjoyed a nice quiet Anniversary weekend with DH. The only complaint was that it went by way too fast.
This week has been full and downright crazy. We grabbed the last 4 items off of our daughters school supply list, so she is officially set for High School! I can't believe how many items she needed and I am glad we got an early start. Pheeew finally done :)
Was craving lemon meringue pie, little did I know August 15th was National Lemon Meringue Pie Day and took my first crack at making one from scratch. It was perfect! (Photo posted below)
Garden is looking phenomenal! Broccoli is loving this weather and we should have 9 full sized heads next week, I personally picked a few handful of roma tomatoes this morning and everything else is doing well. We are all pleasantly surprised with how well our garden has done this year. Its been one of the best years so far, especially with the brand new roto tiller.
Today we helped a man who fell at the local Library. I felt so bad for him and he refused an ambulance..I just hope he is ok!
Our youngest daughter won a prize for the Summer Reading Program! She is so thrilled with her gift certificate :)
~ L
Friday, August 9, 2013
Song of the Day
Shania Twain : You're Still The One
Looks like we made it. Look how far we've come my baby. We mighta took the long way. We knew we'd get there someday. They said I bet they'll never make it but just look at us holding on. We're still together, still going strong. You're still the one, you're still the one I run to. The one that I belong to. You're still the one I want for life. You're still the one that I love, the only one I dream of. You're still the one I kiss goodnight. Ain't nothing better. We beat the odds together. I'm glad we didn't listen, look at what we would be missing <3 Im so glad we made it..look how far we've come my baby <3
Oh Happy Day! :D
I was stoked when I went out to check my garden and found broccoli heads! Its been difficult trying to control the beetles and such organically but its definitely been worth the time. All 15 plants survived and even though we planted late, they are thriving beautifully! We picked a few more tomatoes today as well and many are orange and will be ready by Monday or Tuesday :) I chose beefy Roma tomatoes this year and I am sooooooo glad we did! The plants are loaded.
This will be my last post til Monday since we are off to enjoy our 15th Anniversary this weekend. We are so incredibly blessed and have come a long way :)
You make me smile, laugh and you make me happy. I am so glad to have you, not just as my husband but also as my best friend. I couldn't and wouldn't want to imagine my life without you <3 Thanks for always being here for the girls and I, through it all, we have made an incredible life together! I love you and always will! <3
~ L
Quote of the Day
"Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone - we find it with another." Thomas Merton
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Quote of the Day
"Lace up your shoes. Here's how we do. Run, baby run, don't ever look back. They'll tear us apart if you give them the chance. Run, baby run, forever we'll be...you and me. " ~ We The Kings
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Song of the Day
Miranda Cosgrove : Raining Sunshine
Leave the dark clouds far behind and step outside, the weathers fine. Its raining sunshine, its raining sunshine..all over mankind its raining sunshine. As real as it can be, believe in what you see..Not just in your mind its raining sunshine.
Quote of the Day
"It is not lack of love but lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages." ~ Friedrich Nietzsche
Monday, August 5, 2013
Song of the Day
Mark Wills : I do Cherish You
All I am, all I'll be..everything in this world..all that I'll ever need, is in your eyes..shining at me..when you smile I can feel all my passion unfolding..your hand brushes mine..and a thousand sensations seduce me cause I do, cherish you..for the rest of my life..you don't have to think twice..I will love you still..from the depths of my soul, its beyond my control..I've waited so long to say this to you..If you're asking do I love you this much..I do <3
Gearing up
For our Anniversary this weekend!
I am spending this week solely on deep cleaning each room and cleaning the carpets downstairs, cleaning the refrigerator and cupboards in the kitchen while trying to make room for my home made refrigerator pickles. I want to do at least 75 quarts. They don't last long around here.
Baking, baking and more baking seems to be on the agenda as well. DH asked for my zucchini cake which is actually a family recipe passed on from many generations..I did add a wonderful lemon icing and its amazing.
On more than one occasion, I have been criticized (in the past) and called a horrible mother because my husband and I have and ENJOY overnight dates. Why is it that so many people feel guilty or would rather not spend time with their spouse? After 15 years, I can tell you that every once in a while you need those kid free weekend's to just enjoy each other. Just remember that one day your kids will leave and start their own families and what's left is your marriage. If you haven't invested time and effort into your marriage then you will have nothing! Difficult decisions have been made over the last few years as to eliminate the hurt and pain to my children. And it has truly been a blessing in disguise. I am not perfect by any means but my DH and I have raised 2 daughters in a loving and stable environment and I know they both appreciate that they have us both around and we clearly have done better than most people in general.<3
I am trying a new recipe for dinner tonight (Wednesday) if it turns out as well as I think it will, I promise to post it later on.
3 of us joined the Summer reading program at our local library this year. We had so much fun choosing books we probably wouldn't have chosen otherwise. It's true, you can't judge a book by its cover! It was so much fun and we all had a blast, with the end on Friday. My husband and I have finished 35 books between the 2 of us and my youngest daughter will come in at over 2800 minutes of reading. We look forward to next Summer indeed :)
**On a side note, I am approaching my 6th month blog anniversary and I will be doing a giveaway on August 28th! You must post a comment or email me your comment on who your favorite blog-ee is and why you follow their blog. I will send a blog related gift to the person who picks a blog most similar to the ones I follow..Thanks and best of luck. Comments and emails received after Midnight on 8/27/2013 will not count.**
~ L
Quote of the Day
"Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another." ~ George Eliot
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013
Song of the Day
In a World Like This : Backstreet Boys
In a world like this, when some back down. I know were gonna make it. In a time like this, where love comes round..I know we gotta take it. In a world like this, where people fall apart. In a time like this, when nothing comes from the heart..In a world like this, I've got you <3
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Quote of the Day
"The moment one gives close attention to any thing, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself." ~ Henry Miller
Holy busy week!
My daughter and I did a ton of weeding around the yard yesterday. The ivy is really overtaking everything and its nice to be getting rid of that as well. We filled the wheelbarrow 3 times!
Today I am working on freezing my organic herbs (photos posted below) since I prefer preserved herbs over dried ones which really lose their potency over time. And making blueberry breads and coffee cake along with blueberry pancakes for the freezer.
I can't believe its Saturday! We had such a busy week from picking blueberries to cleaning to baking to weeding to overtime. All four of us will be taking a day to rest tomorrow and we all deserve it. I pulled a recipe which a dear friend shared with me last year for bang n blueberry coffee cake and it was a winner. Thanks all for sharing your family recipes with our family. After we get back into our school routine, I will be adding a Recipe of the Day to my blog. Thanks for reading and enjoy your family over this blessed weekend <3
~ L
Song of the Day
R Kelly : I believe I can Fly
I used to think that I could not go on. And life was nothing but an awful song. But now I know the meaning of true love. I'm leaning on the everlasting arms. If I can see it, then I can do it. If I just believe it, there's nothing to it. I believe I can fly. I believe I can touch the sky. I think about it every night and day. Spread my wings and fly away. I believe I can soar. I see me running through that open door. I believe I can fly!
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