Surprises!

I picked T.J up from school today. When we walked in the door, I passed by my quilted pink bag. T.J. called me back. He asked me to go out the door and walk in again...slowly. There was Boo!........ Peekaboo! Boo!.......he has definitely lived up to his name!

Trying New Things

Change is good. Change keeps us energized. It's scary too. Depending on the change Painting a room is terrifying for some of us while for others the thinking is ...It's only a can of paint, it can always be repainted!

No matter what kind of thinking....it can be a challenge for us to move forward. Some of us like to dive right into the pool while others ease in a little at a time.

Me? Sometimes I jump right in and sometimes I over-think the possibilities and I'm afraid.

"The swing" photo above is from this afternoon. This morning, "The swing" below was taken this morning. I'm so happy that the snow has melted! I love the change of seasons....Spring is newness and change and rebirth! That's exciting!

Try something new....

Just Tell God Your Plans

If you want to make Him laugh. Snow. I was thinking of pansies. They are o.k. to put out in our planters...they say IF we cover them at night. Not now. Not planning to do this for awhile. Tell God to hold the laughter ....I'm just not ready to tuck in my plants at night. They'll probably call to me for a glass of water.

Say This 3 Times Fast

Snow boat. Snow boat. Snow boat

Beach Best

 BUOYS WILL BE BUOYS!

Beach Best

 DON'T FENCE ME IN!

Beach Best

 ROLLING STONES

Beach Best

 MARSH MELLOW

Beach Best

GET MY DRIFT

Beach Best

WEATHERED SHINGLES

Beach Best

LAP IT UP

Beach Best

SEA GLASS GREEN

Beach Best

SEA GLASS WHITE

Beach Best

IN THE DUNES

Beach Best

TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE!

Wet Pause for Fitz

Pause. It's not often that Fitz slows down...after her dip with Daisy she seems to be considering more water play. I love to see them play at the beach....even though they take most of the sand home with us.

Splashing Through The Snow

Daisy took a quick dip today. So happy.

Double Trouble

Cozy kitties sleepy ...while it SNOWS today. Snow surprise.

Hello. My name is....

Earlier today I had some stops to make...places to go...people to see....and a nametag to wear.

After my people and places and nametags...there were more things to do. Walk the dogs and more random stops.

When I stopped to say hello to a friendly neighbor....we chatted about the snow, the dogs and happy color...that's when Lisa informed me that there was something in my hair..."Hello. My Name is...." crumpled and stuck. THAT'S where it went!

Can You Spare A Square?

Stranded. If I didn't know better, I would be. But I plan for this. It's the little things. Is a mom the ONLY ONE to think about others....leaving others high and dry? Well maybe that wasn't the best choice of words....

But really.....another poor choice of words. Leaving a paper trail....sorry.

Not only does the paper need to be replaced...I'm proud that someone remembered the proper way to place the roll so it will unroll properly....wait a minute..... I think it was me. I know they'll learn...eventually.  One roll at a time.

Beach Days Will Come Again

Walking The Trails

Daisy always happy to stay by me...off leash. Fitzy always "at the end of her rope"....if only she wouldn't run off to the nearest garbage can, dumpster or toddler with Cheerios.

Trail Mix

Remember "Highlights For Children" in the dentist office? Can you find 2 Golden Retrievers in this picture?

#7. Makes me laugh...The plastic owl that had everyone calling us about "the rare owl in your tree"

#8. Makes me happy....Sounds of sailboat mast chimes.

#9. Makes me happy....Bunnies in the garden.

#10. Makes me happy... Daisy playing in the yard, teasing Fitz.

#1. Makes me happy....daylillies to follow.

#2. Makes me happy... Swing in the spring.

#3. Makes me happy....Textures & colors.

#4. Makes me happy...Natural stone path.

#5. Makes me happy...Magical colored stones.

#6. Makes me happy...Found bricks washed up on the beach.

STOP?

Dog walks..I like different venues...trails, boardwalks, along the shoreline, farms and the road. Variety is good. So is routine.

Today this sign didn't deter me. After all, this is MY place, OUR place to walk. Daisy, Fitzy and me. I drove right through the half open gate.

That's when I noticed the "Animal Control" van....in my rearview mirror. I had 2 dogs in the car.

We all jumped out of the car for our walk. Animal Control Woman stopped me to inform me the gate was closed. But it was HALF open. She considered that for a minute....and let us go on our way. I guess she's a glass is half full kinda gal.

Scrub a Dub Dub

Finally...I had the energy for a shower. Happy to have a leisurely shower, I was less than thrilled to realize that the soap dish was almost BARE! So was I. Spare yourself the visual. It was a challenge with the soap slip sliding away (this is where you hum the Paul Simon song)......I made the best of it and sang "Tiny Bubbles"....and believe me, they were TINY bubbles.