Being happy isn’t so much about the big, extraordinary events in our lives, it happens when we recognize all of the little ordinary things that make us smile. The thank you notes category is all about appreciating the little things that make us smile every day and expressing gratitude for them.
I guess you know by now that I am in love with words, beautiful words that flow from the tongue and dance in your ears. With that in mind, this week’s Friday favorites is all about words that flow. “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them – that only creates … [Read more…]
Happy Friday from beautiful El Sol La Vida in Nuevo Mazatlan. Since I’m on vacation, I’m keeping it simple with a picture a day. I hope you enjoy them! Friday, December 29: the first cup of coffee by the ocean is always the best Saturday, December 30: reading an excellent book by the pool Sunday, … [Read more…]
We’re down to the final days of the official “holiday season.” I hope yours has been full of joy, love, and laughter…lot’s of laughter. This week’s Friday favorites is a sampling of the Hawkes Family holiday shenanigans. Dogzilla decimated the Christmas village, leaving one lone snowman survivor to tell the tale. Destroying and plundering is … [Read more…]
I hope you are enjoying some holiday cheer and taking time to savor the special moments. I’m practicing what I preach and reminding myself to stop, breathe, and be fully present in the moment. So when I went to the Little America breakfast buffet with my coworkers, I didn’t hesitate to sample all the breakfast … [Read more…]
Winter is in the air, if not officially on the calendar. This week’s Friday Favorites centers on season firsts. First valley snow. Of course by the time I took this picture from my office window, the valley snow was melted, but you can still see it on the mountains. This is my favorite type of … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party #22 Starts Friday, December 1, 2017 at 12:05 am central (US) Ends Tuesday, December 5 at 11:55 pm REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only. • You may share new or old, family friendly posts, no limit. • By joining the party, you are … [Read more…]
This year’s Thanksgiving was a quiet celebration–just me and Larry–at the luxurious Grand America Hotel. We checked in the night before and were treated to this stunning sunset outside our window. Thanksgiving morning started with a light breakfast, beautifully served in our room. Then we played Yahtzee while we watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade … [Read more…]
Doesn’t having afternoon tea sound so sophisticated? Add “at the Grand America Hotel” and it’s downright fancy. We may not normally be a fancy bunch, but that’s exactly what the daughters, granddaughters, and I did this past Sunday–afternoon tea at the Grand America Hotel and it was just as lovely as it sounds. There were … [Read more…]
Here we are in the midst of November, a month traditionally dedicated to gratitude and giving thanks. In that spirit, today’s Friday Favorites are in the form of things for which I am thankful. I am thankful for Mother Nature, her beauty and her bounties. We made our final (possibly) trip of the year to … [Read more…]
Happy Friday! I hope you had a safe and happy Halloween. Many of my favorite moments from this week centered on the holiday. Sunday, we spent the afternoon at a family pumpkin carving/barbecue. How often do you get to combine those activities in Utah? The weather was beautiful! The jack-o-laterns were–if not beautiful–creative and fun. … [Read more…]