Its the little things....

I posted this on facebook - but I just love it so much I am putting on here too.

One of my sister-friends posted a picture and a comment about how the little things make her so happy - that day it was a "perfect-looking sandwich".  It truly is the little things, isnt it?  

There are days when it feels like everything is wrong, and nothing will be right ... ever again.  And then there are the days when everything is ok.  But, the days when I can find happiness in the little things...those are good days.  The BEST days. 

Couponing....

When Braden was an infant, I spent a lot of time using coupons and running around getting the best deals.  Then, life happened, and I am kinda lazy, so I gave up on it.  My have things changed!  I am trying to start it again, but there are so many things to learn to get the best deals...

Where do I start?  Do YOU coupon?  You know that show - Extreme Couponing - is not 100% real, right?  LOL  :)

Explain to me in simple language what I need to do each day...or week...or whatever.  Ready?  Set...GO!

It's Tuesday, July 5th...

SO much has happened since I last blogged.

I turned 32...
Jeremy turned 34...
Ryan turned 9...
We moved...
We got a new yard calf...His name is Norman...
Our dog was run over....and patched up...and then took a horrible infection...and was operated on...and is now great...
We observed the anniversary of my sister's death...9 years...it seems longer, and yet like it was yesterday at the same time...
We blew things up....and swam in our pool...and spent time as a family for two whole days!  That NEVER happens.

Living Life

Life is not a race, but indeed a journey. 

Be honest. 

Work hard. 

Be choosy. 

Say "Thank You", "I love you", and "Great job!" to someone each day. 

Go to church, take time for prayer. 

The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh. 

Let your handshake mean more than a pen and paper. 

Love your life and what you have been given, it is not accidental - search for your purpose and do it as best you can.   

Dreaming does matter - it allows you to become that which you aspire to be.

Laugh often. 

Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. 

Some of the best things really are free. 

Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming. 

Forgive, it frees the soul. 

Take time for yourself - plan for longevity. 

Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. 

Live for today, enjoy the moment.

FAIL

My 365 project....FAIL.  I have taken plenty of pictures, I am just not very good at sharing them. 

I should get a reprieve....I AM working full time now, and I DO have three children.  And a farm...and a fever.  BLAH.  Stupid fever.  LOL

Days 5, 6 and 7 of 365

I did not forget!  I took a lot of pictures this weekend, but was too uhm...tired to post yesterday!

Day 5: 

My very best friend ever.  EVER.

 Day 6...technically taken on Saturday, so it works.  :)

 Day 7:  Braden at Cody's first basketball game of the season...

Day 4 of 365

I could not choose between the 3 of these, they all made me smile...
 

Pete - ready for the birthday festivities.  He wore his hat for a really long time.

 Daddy loves his hat, too!

 Our big birthday boy.  Happy 4th Birthday, Braden!