It's officially the first day of Spring! I welcome the beginning of a new season, especially Spring. I love seeing the grass turn green again, pretty pink and white blossoms on trees, and buds forming on once bare shrubs. The bleakness of winter disappears and is replaced by new growth. … [Read more...]
Magical
My family just returned from a visit to Orlando Florida's theme parks. My son's high school marching band performed at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom over Spring Break. I should know from past experience there are certain times you should avoid Disney World. The week after Christmas is one, and I can now add Spring … [Read more...]
iphone
Simply Hue Designs I said goodbye to my old blackberry phone and hello to the iphone. I have never been much of a cell phone aficionado. A cell phone used to be a nuisance to me and the battery would inevitably be going low the times I really needed to use it. However, I'm enjoying my IPhone, and I'm still learning all … [Read more...]
JOY
I think of joy as a constant peace within you. Happiness comes and goes, but to me joy is being filled with the Holy Spirit and seeing things through eyes of love. It's also being able to find beauty in any circumstance which can be extremely hard to do. My intention for creating this blog is to seek and share the beauty that I find in everyday … [Read more...]
My Journey
I read a blog post awhile back that asked you to list ten things you've learned in the past decade. My immediate reaction was, I have no idea! It seems like it would be such an easy question, but it's funny how often we don't stop to reflect upon it. These are a few things I've learned along the way. I actually went over ten. I've … [Read more...]
Friendship
Grandma & Sue A best friend to me is someone who tells you the truth, and listens and supports you in good times and bad. It's sort of like a marriage, but without the paperwork. As children and teenagers most people have best friends, but as you get older and start a family it can be difficult to maintain ties with friends. I remember … [Read more...]
Beauty
beau·ty (byo͞oˈtē) noun pl. beauties beau·ties 1.The quality that gives pleasure to the mind or senses and is associated with such properties as harmony of form or color, excellence of artistry, truthfulness, and originality. 2.One that is beautiful, especially a beautiful woman. 3.A quality or feature that is most effective, … [Read more...]
Ryan
Today is my sons 16th birthday. He has been driving with a restricted license for seven months now, but today marks the beginning of more driving freedom. More driving freedom = more worry for mother Actually he is a pretty good driver and although I hate to admit it, he is probably a better driver than me. What he lacks in years as an … [Read more...]
Growth
A child thinks of growth in terms of inches or pounds and can't wait to grow physically. As an adult I want to shed pounds and grow wiser. A few more inches in height to my 5'4" frame wouldn't hurt either, but I don't think that's going to happen. Each new year and spring season I tend to do a self-evaluation in terms of my growth. To me they … [Read more...]
Adventure
When I initially think of the word adventure it conjures up images of roller coasters, bungee jumping, sky diving, zip lining and para sailing. Basically any activity that raises your heart rate to where you can hear it pounding and causes a rush of adrenaline. An adventure can also be as simple as taking a different route on your way home from … [Read more...]