Cute Holiday Idea

I was searching on the internet and ran across this darling idea for the upcoming holidays. How cute is this? I can so see this being used for so many ideas. I found this on WhipperBerry's blog. Check out all the cute stuff!!

One of my partners in Crime...

Here is a recent picture of one of my best friends, Melanie. She has been such an encouragement to me in my weightloss. Her hubby and Tom are two peas in a pod so it works out great. This was taken at a recent shower for a great friend who is expecting her first baby in Dec. After 17 years of waiting, we are all "tickled pink"!

I Fight Like a Girl!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, one of my scrappin' buddies made this layout in honor of my 16 years of Survival! I thought it was so nice of her. Just wanted to share it here with you guys too! Thanks Heather for being so thougthful! I am proud to say, "I Fight Like a Girl!" :)T

It's Been Too Long!

Well it has been a while since I have posted here, and so here is hoping that I don't bore you to death. I want to update you on what has been going on in my life. I got tired of being tired and so on March 14, 2010 I started a low carb diet and the beginning of a life style change for me. Thanks to my very good friend, Darla. We are doing this together on step ( jog ) at a time. While we knew we needed to incorporate exercise into our plan, we chose different things to do. I started (at 52 almost 53 ) jogging thanks to an app on my iphone of all things! I now jog, 3 to 4 times a week for 4 miles. And because of another girlfriend, Melanie, we began doing Yoga three times a week. She chose walking but we have both been faithful to exercise and it has paid off! Well that was just a start. Now, Tom and I are both getting into this fitness kick, we run together a few times a week on our little date nights, or go to the beach and run. We have also been kayaking some! I have gone from a sixe 16 to a size 10 and have lost almost 40 pounds. I would encourage any of you to just do it! Just start today, one step at a time. I am so glad I did. I feel better than I have in many many years and the best thing is my cholesterol is great and all my blood work was fantastic! I just started running last week with another friend who was a marathon runner but hasn't run in a while so I am excited to learn some from her. So, grab a friend, pal or spouse and go for it! I was going to run my first 5K last friday and was all pumped up, only to have it canceled. So, I am looking for another one to sign up for. So be watching... I will be out there running somewhere! :)T

If you are an ebook reader like me you will want to check out my favorite ebook site. I am a lifetime member and have been so happy with all the books I have gotten. Now, if I just had more time to read! Check out, www.goodereader.com . :)T

Long Time No Post

Well it has been a while since I have posted anything on my blog. Just to update you on what I have been up too. I am still working on getting healthy. I have been doing a low carb diet since mid March and so far... I am down 36 pounds. I am actually jogging 3 times a week and doing yoga and some zumba. I love them all for different reasons. I am also reading alot. I just finished a book "The Help" by Katheryn Stockett. I really liked it. I will try to post all the books I have read so far. I love my ereader! I have a Kindle (and a nook which I am trying to sell) But love love love reading on them both. Hope things are great for each and everyone of you! Blessings and Grace! :)T

This is How to Plant Your Garden...

Came across this reminder of "How To Plant Your Garden" and since I have been super busy in my own garden I wanted to pass this on... enjoy! :)T

First, you Come to the garden alone,
while the dew is still on the roses...

FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING,
PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS :

1. Peace of mind
2. Peace of heart
3. Peace of soul
PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH:

1. Squash gossip
2. Squash indifference
3. Squash grumbling
4. Squash selfishness

PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE:

1. Lettuce be faithful
2. Lettuce be kind
3. Lettuce be patient
4. Lettuce really love one another

NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS:

1.. Turnip for meetings
2. Turnip for service
3. Turnip to help one another

TO CONCLUDE OUR GARDEN WE MUST HAVE THYME:

1. Thyme for each other
2.. Thyme for family
3. Thyme for friends
WATER FREELY WITH PATIENCE AND CULTIVATE WITH LOVE. THERE IS MUCH FRUIT IN YOUR GARDEN BECAUSE YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW. NOT BAD, HUH?!