Weekend Warrior

Hi Sweet Friends

I didn't exactly mean to take a blog break

But I've been sick and

Just didn't have the energy to blog at night

I'm hopefully on the mend

But now my little man cub is sick - Yuck!!

It seemed that on Thursday

When I had the pleasure

Of hanging out with all three of my K's

They didn't really enjoy their swimming adventure

Ummm...Yeah

The pool has been empty for a month or two

It wasn't really my plan

But getting sick wasn't really my plan either

So...

What bit of energy I have had

Has gone to cleaning and maintenance work

On all of the pool equipment

Which included replacing a few of the

In ground cleaning jets

Sweeping and Vacuuming the bottom of the pool

Dodging water jets

While making sure every bit of dirt

Sand, rocks and leaves were OUT

Then, before I could fill the pool

I needed to replace the hose nozzle

It was so very old and worn

That I ended up soaked when I just

Wanted to water a few plants

It was fairly simple

And I'm glad it is done

No more spraying myself in the face

One more thing I needed to get done

I'll spare you all of the ugly details

It took longer than I had hoped

I guess I was more than tired

But it is done as well

And for that

I am Grateful

Because

I Truly wanted to enjoy THIS today

It was great to have the kids and grands

Over for a few hours to

PLAY

Hard Word definitely

Deserves PLAY

I do pray you have enjoyed your Memorial Day Weekend

Even in the midst of work and play

It has been my honor to take time

To stop and pray

To thank and remember

Those who have selflessly

Risked and Given their lives

For our freedom

May we Never Forget the Sacrifices so many have given

Blessings

8 ~ 800 ~ GiveAway

Hi Sweet Friends

You have heard it said:

'The older we get, the faster time flies'

I tend to agree

I have been blogging for 8 years this month

And today is my 800th post

Though my blogging has taken many twists and turns

I have met so many wonderful friends

Over that time span

To Celebrate

I'm giving a few things away

Many of you are beginning to put your

Patriotic decorations together

Since Memorial day is soon

As well as Flag Day

And Independence Day

I thought I'd put together a little

Patriotic Give Away

Everything in this post is being

Packaged up and sent out to one lucky winner

2 dish cloths

4 Flag note cards with envelopes

1 scented sachet

1 cute red clock

How can it be shipped to you

Well, just leave a comment on this post

I'll randomly draw 1 winner on Sunday evening

That's it!

Thank you for sharing 1 post or 8 years

With me as we all navigate Life together

You are my inspiration and encouragement

Blessings to YOU

A Thank You and Happy Independence Day

I received some Happy Mail on Friday
Thank you to Michele from at
The Nest at Finch Rest

I won her Giveaway
And received these very special
Patriotic Coasters


I really love them
And am using them already
Just in time for July 4th
 Thank You Michele

AND ...

Happy Independence Day
July 4
I LOVE our country
And Love celebrating our flag
 

May God Bless Your Holiday Celebrations
And ...
May God Bless America

 

A Little More Red * White * Blue *

Hi Friends,

It certainly was a busy Birthday week for my boy

He had several friends stay at the house

From Monday through Friday

With all that life involves and having

All those big hungry boys around here

I just haven't had time to do much blogging

But I wanted to thank each of you

Who left birthday wishes for Matthew

He was so excited to see and read them all

Thank You!!

I thought I'd share just a few more

Of my Red, White, and Blue decorations

I did go to Sweet Salvage last Saturday (06/20)

And found just a couple small items

Had a great day 

It was kind of 'my time' before the Birthday Stuff

I've put up a few more of my June/July decorations

I've had the little Boyds Bear for several years

He adds a fun touch

I placed some of my patriotic jingle bells in my #3 tin

I found the above wooden banner

For just a couple dollars at Merchant Square 

Love that place

These Patriotic saying cards

Were picked up at Sweet Salvage

Should have gotten more

But love the ones I did pick up

Ordered this sweet flag pillow from Etsy

KelsCountryBlessings

The workmanship is excellent

Love this piece

This is all on my entry table

And...


Decor just wouldn't be complete without a few quilts
These are on the entertainment center 
Above the TV
I love looking at them

Well, that's about it for this post
I have a tiny project I did yesterday
That I may share in a couple of days

Until next time
May you enjoy your day
And find something to be Joyful About

Blessings
 

Because It's Flag Day

Hi Friends,

Well, although I never was able to figure out why
My camera will not download pictures to my computer
My son told me that since I purchased a new PC last week
It probably had a card reader installed
YES, it did
So, I've learned something new
How to use a card reader :)
 Thank you for your suggestions!

And now
Because it's flag day
I thought I'd share my 3 K's art projects from Thursday
And a few little decorations around the yard

Each week of the summer I try to plan an art project for the girls
This past Thursday we had a Patriotic theme
I set out a bunch of items and let the girls create
 

My K~Bug made a pencil holder for her desk

She also had her braces put on Monday

I've never seen her Smile so much

She is SO happy to have them on

Love her to pieces

K~Bel loved cutting and gluing 

She used many beads

Then wrote her name and drew a little

She is such a joy

 

I wasn't sure K~Baby was going to get to create this time

I think spending time in the pool

Wore her out

But she woke up just in time to have a bit of fun

She wanted hers to look like K~Bug's 

She did her own cutting and gluing

She's is such a little Joy

I know that they had so much fun

Not sure what this next Thursday holds

But I'm sure it will include swimming

I found these cute little pinwheels the other day

I placed them in a backyard planter

The girls will probably take them home

But they look nice for today

Added a Patriotic themed cross and the word America

To my back door

It's just enough to add some color

And help up to remember and be grateful for our Country

And our Flag

This flag is on the front walkway

It will need to either be painted or replaced next year

The heat and sun sure do a number on painted art

My wreath will have to be replaced next year as well 
I noticed when I put it up 
That the ribbon and burlap are very brittle
It won't make it another year
So, I'm enjoying it this year

And just because:
Today was actually the First day I have put a 
Swimsuit on this season
I hadn't been in the pool yet
I just sat on the side the other day 
When the girls were in

I bought a new swimsuit last year
Never wore it because it was too tight
Put it on today and it's too big
Hmmm...I like that problem
Anyway, I totally enjoyed swimming
And doing laps and relaxing in my little piece of Paradise
 

And Just in case you were wondering:

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.



May you Enjoy the Week Ahead
May you Find JOY in something Simple!