I absolutely love this! Building resiliency by building relationships. Thank you for making that kid feel worthy...

What made me smile today was seeing all the Birthday wishes on my Facebook from my friends and family*S* Was nice to see....

A very close friend of mine moved from NY to Indiana earlier this year. She is really tight with my daughter, they have this bond I can't describe. They are almost 800 miles apart now and still email each other regularly. I love moments like today when my daughter comes down and tells me about this stream of conversation that they've been having literally for days, and I had no idea they were even talking this week.
When they lived here, My daughter and my friend would sit together knitting , discussing books, effective pioneering techniques for modern day living, and how to properly interact with fairies. No matter that at the time one was 11 years old and the other was 40.
Their ongoing connection regardless of the miles between makes me smile.

Also loving that the same friend as referenced above is now distracting herself from her NANOWRIMO project by sending me emails calling me ridiculous names. Because that's a game we play, who can come up with the most idiotic name for the other. But I'm not letting her play because she's supposed to be writing a novel. Which is what I'm supposed to be doing now. 'bye.

HA!!! Ask her to tell you why she referred to herself as my "evil friend." ::grin:

So far today....the posts here.... I have guffawed in the empty house. Y'all are a hoot and a holler. And I thank you all for providing early morning brevity. <3

Wish I were there to give u some comic relief

me TOO!!! <3

Having a surprise breakfast outing with my mom and my cousin and her 3 daughters.....

Being officially half way through my work week.... :hangloose:

Getting a new vacuum.....it's seriously one of my favorite things to do....seriously...

Getting 4 nice purses (2 for me, 2 for my niece)

Getting said purses for free! :hangloose:

Being able to get not one but TWO loads of wash on the line today....

And yes....I got to vacuum the living room before I left for work....

The vacuum scaring the poodle.....but NOT the cat.....lol

Driving from Summerland to Penticton to Osoyoos to Keremeos to Hedley and back to Penticton and then home to Summerland in a big circle. Beautiful views. I am loving my new home.

The weather was a absolutely gorgeous, only needed a jacket when we got back to town.

We explored quaint old towns, veggie markets, wineries, craft sales, lakes, small stores and so much more. I wish I had brought my big camera.

And who knew I am now only an hour from the American border. I thought I was further North then that. Next time I will bring my passport for my outings.

It was a great day of exploring.

free coffee!1 i forgot that earlier......how is it possible?? :seeingstars:

Getting to spend time at my sewing machine today!!

AND

Getting to wear the end result to an amazing party tonight!

Yesterday..
 

30 minute chair massage at the mall!:rolleyes:
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Today
 

my coffee ...my twp pups...my warm blanket ..my nice lounge chair ...and my back deck overlooking a quiet yard and trees full of fall leaves ... my smooch pooch curled up on my lap very content and still... watching two small deer at the tree line getting breakfast ...
the blue skies and peace ...my own private oasis.
knowing I'll have company soon of a good friend to help unpack a few things and to enjoy a good meal...
I'm going to make it thru this ...sign..
(note to self...this instant coffee is awful ...time to find the coffee maker)

waking up this morning with Teddy....having some quiet moments before he had to go to work....enjoying a good snuggle....we fit so well together.... :)

I was going to post this also. I love when we r able to steal a few moments on a work day


I love u baby. U have brightened my life and world since the first moment.

Seeing people recognize the true character of a true character. :D

Checking on my neice as she slept last night . She was out cold in some crazy contorted postion like someone tied her in a knot. HAHAHA I couldn't get my body to do that if I tried, let alot sleep like that.

Our daughter is 16 today, and here's a video I made for her... I am so lucky to not only be her parent - but to be her friend!

Great video friend!!!!!!!!!! You have a beautiful daughter! Hope her 16th year is the best ever!!!

waking up snuggled to Dutch , or is it Dutch snuggled to me?? hmmmmm lol anyways it makes me / us smile for each other ... we been managing visit time on hys work days and mine.. heh
getting the chance to spoil hm a lil , cuz lord hy has spoiled me extremely in the past couple days to the point of tears.. i dont know what i did to deserve hm, anyways making breakfast and spending some quality time together. :)

This was absolutely amazing! This made me smile... Awesome parent!

Thanks for sharing the video. Made me smile, think of my own daughter... and... brought a happy tear to my eye.

Finally getting our power back on after six days of darkness.

I smiled, woohooed, jumped up and down for joy and cried a little.

Getting an 'extra' hour today!
I never set my clocks back the night before in the Fall. I always always save it for the day 'of' so that when I decide I need a little extra time whether it's in the morning or one more hour before bedtime, I can give it to myself. I know it's a mind game but it works and I love it.