I can do all things...

through Christ who gives me strength...

...but a good cup of coffee sure doesn't hurt, either.

Thankful Thursday

There is a lot to be thankful for

on this Thankful Thursday!

Today, I am thankful

that I'm feeling much better

after a random day of fever

and having some blood drawn

at the doctor's office.

I am thankful

that after a long dry spell,

my hubby finally got some work.

Work gives us money,

and money allows us

to pay the bills.

So for that, we are both

very thankful!

Today, I am thankful

that the weekend is almost here

and with the weekend

comes rest and relaxation.

And possibly a much needed

date night with my favorite person.

What are you thankful for?

Nifty Fifty

Nifty, nifty. look who...

has 50 followers!

I think this occasion calls for a cupcake.

But then, is there any occasion that doesn't?

Mmm... now I want something sweet.

But, I digress.

I really don't think

that I'm interesting enough

to have fifty followers,

but I am so honored

that you, dear reader,

have chosen to read my blog.

I promise

that I will try

to be a little more entertaining

in the future. :)

Today, I'm a little

under the weather

(again)

so I've spent the better part of the day

on the couch.

I did go to the doctor, though,

and had some blood drawn

to possibly find out why

I keep getting these random fevers.

It has happened twice

in a span of about four weeks,

and I am getting pretty tired

of whatever this is.

Maybe to make myself feel better,

I'll redesign the blog once more

because I don't know about you,

but for me,

there's something about

getting those creative juices flowing

that's just plain good for the soul.

More to come!

A Prayer in Spring

Oh, give us pleasure in the flowers today;
And give us not to think so far away
As the uncertain harvest; keep us here
All simply in the springing of the year.

Oh, give us pleasure in the orchard white,
Like nothing else by day, like ghosts by night;
And make us happy in the happy bees,
The swarm dilating round the perfect trees.

And make us happy in the darting bird
That suddenly above the bees is heard,
The meteor that thrusts in with needle bill,
And off a blossom in mid air stands still.

For this is love and nothing else is love,
To which it is reserved for God above
To sanctify to what far ends he will,
But which it only needs that we fulfill.

Robert Frost

Today, in Pictures

[Our niece, Emily Grace, getting ready to go swimming!]

[Family fun in the pool!]

[Fun in the sun!]

[Hanging out with my love]

[Getting dried off and ready for dinner]

[Painting with Uncle Jus Jus]

[My Father-in-Law's knockout roses.. so beautiful!]

***

I wish I had taken pictures

of my amazing dinner...

a marinated & grilled ribeye steak,

baked potato with sour cream,

salad with homemade buttermilk ranch,

and yeasty dinner rolls.

Not to mention my dessert plate

which consisted of banana pudding

and yellow cake with cream and strawberries.

Holy moly.

What a fun day!

Today's To Do List

Get swimwear ready: check.

Wear cute sundress: check.

Grab a pair of flip flops: check.

Make banana pudding: check.

Charge camera: check.

Looks like I'm all ready to go!

In a little while,

the hubby and I

will be heading out

to his parents' house

for a Mother's Day cookout

and pool party.

The weather today is perfect

and the pool is 85 degrees.

Sounds like the perfect recipe

for some fun in the sun!

Pictures to come...

Thankful Thursday

Today is Thursday.

Do you know what that means?

That's right.... it's Thankful Thursday!

On Thursdays, I like to take some time

to share what I'm thankful for.

I love it when you share, too,

so feel free to grab the button

on the right side of my page,

and do a Thankful Thursday post

of your very own!



Today, I am thankful for

the little baby birds

who were born and took up residence

in the birdhouse in our backyard,

and who suddenly

grew up and flew away

sometime during the week.

I have no idea why,

but I felt some sort of silly connection

to those baby birds.

I loved sitting on the back patio

and watching the momma bird

feed her babies,

and listen to those teeny little tweets.

***
Today, I am thankful for delicious burgers

made on our cheap little grill,

and for the time spent with my husband

on a lovely spring day.

I am thankful for laughter,

and tickle fights,

and impromptu trips

to the ice cream store.

I am thankful for the willpower

to get low fat sherbet

instead of ice cream

on those impromptu trips, too. ;)

***

I am thankful for the Mother's Day cookout

we'll be attending this Saturday,

for my lovely mother-in-law

and my sweetheart of a sister-in-law

who are both awesome moms.

And last but not least,

I am thankful for MY mom,

without whom I most certainly

would not be who I am today.

Momma, I love you.

I am so very thankful for you.


What are you thankful for, dear reader?