YES 3X.....

YES, YES, YES.....

Sister Love

Big Sister Diamond showing a lot of love to Baby Sister Chanel.

8 May 2012 ~ Chanel's First Day Home

Introducing "Chanel"

INTRODUCING 

my new puppy

"Chanel"

Born: 18 March 2012

Breed:  Shih Tzu

Dogs have given us their absolute all.  We are the center of their universe.  We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. 

Nail Polish

'Just bought these today...love them!

Happiness List


1. Falling in love.


2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.


3. Chocolates, and lots of it!


4. No lines at the supermarket.


5. A special glance.


6. Getting mail.


7. Taking a drive on a pretty road.


8. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.


9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.


10. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer. 


11. Chocolate milkshake.


12. A bubble bath.


13. Giggling.


14. A good conversation.


15. The beach.


16. Finding a 20 dollars in your coat pocket from last winter.


17. Laughing at yourself.


18. Eye contact with someone you love. The eyes says it all!


19. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.


20. Running through sprinklers.


21. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.


22. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful/good looking. 


23. Laughing at an inside joke. 


24. Friends. 


25. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you. 


26. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.


27. Your first kiss (either the very first or with a new partner).


28. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.


29. Playing with a puppy. 


30. Having someone play with your hair.


31. Sweet dreams. 


32. A hot shower.


33. Road trips with friends.


34. Swinging on swings.


35. Yummy dinner.


36. Making chocolate brownies (and eating them...!).


37. Having your friends send you “I miss you” cards.


38. Holding hands with someone you love.


39. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things (good or bad) never change. 


40. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open a much-desired present from you. 


41. Watching the sunrise.


42. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day. 


43. Knowing that somebody misses you. 


44. Getting a hug from someone you care about deeply.


45. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.

Love....

Tulips

Tulips

by Linda Hogeland

The tulip has great strength as it pokes up from the sod


The strong green leaf surrounds the bud and acts as a façade

Then as the leaves spread open and the colored heads appear


The beauty of God’s planning often cause my eyes to tear

The jagged edge is lacy as it gently opens wide


And as it does, you will be blessed by the beauty found inside

The stamen stands so proudly in the center as on cue


And the colors vary greatly in the star shaped colored hue

Their splendor is a statement, yet in a simple way


They give a casual beauty to a lovely new spring day

I clip each color gently as I picture my display


I gather quite a bounty and they form a big bouquet

They grace my table sweetly as they stand so straight and tall


And then with time they curtsey and they take a humble fall

It’s like their bowing over to give their quiet nod


To their talented creator, to the Great Almighty God

Each time I see a tulip, my heart is drawn to Him


So I think I’ll plant more tulips… and let the praise begin!