Happy Friday! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so in the interest of space, for today’s Friday Favorites, I share the highlights of my week in pictures. Friday, I got my nails done by the lovely Meghan. How she paints these tiny designs freehand is a wonder to me. I am grateful … [Read more…]
Little girls with dreams become women with vision.” This past Saturday was another fabulous Girls on the Run 5k. I had the pleasure of being the running buddy for my granddaughter Kanyen. We also ran with her little sister, Emery, and their mother, Courtney. The weather was perfect, Kanyen ran strong, and Girls on the … [Read more…]
Happy Friday! Today I want to use Friday Favorites to express my gratitude for you, my faithful readers, and your active participation with my blog. Comments, shares, subscriptions, links, and guest posts are the lifeblood of most blogs. It’s definitely true for mine. It’s ridiculous the amount of joy I get from an email saying … [Read more…]
Welcome to the Blogging Grandmothers Link Party 28 A Link Party EXCLUSIVELY for Grandmother Bloggers Starts Friday, June 1, 2018 12:05 a.m. Central (US) Ends Tuesday, June 5, 2018 11:55 p.m. REALLY SIMPLE RULES: • This party is for grandmother bloggers only. • You may linkup 2 new or old, family friendly posts. • By … [Read more…]
It’s that time of year again; that time when the mailbox is full of wedding invitations and graduation announcements. I always look at them with a mix of envy and relief that they are the ones just starting out and not me. This year is especially poignant since our first grandson is among those graduating … [Read more…]
This week’s Friday Favorites is a little different. Instead of listing a bunch of the things for which I am grateful, I’m going to focus on one particular feat – facing fear and coming out victorious. Today I rode a bike for the first time in literally decades. Earlier in the week, my boss announced … [Read more…]
What is mindfulness? There is a lot of talk about mindfulness lately and several different definitions. Some of it may feel a little too hippyish or new-agey for some of you. But simply put, mindfulness is being aware of your thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment, without judging them as good or bad. … [Read more…]
We’re two months into spring, and I’m feeling pretty good about the progress I’m making on my Spring Bucket List. Health and fitness 1. Train for and complete the Utah Valley 10k. Training is ongoing. My regular readers have seen the weekly updates as part of Friday Favorites. I have also secured a hotel room … [Read more…]
May means Mother’s Day and year-end activities at the grandchildren’s schools, which equals lots of opportunities for family fun time. Keaton played his final high school soccer game and was honored, along with his teammates, during Senior Night. I could not be more proud of this young man. He graduates with honors and very nearly … [Read more…]
When was the last time you had a really great massage? And what is your definition of a great massage—one that is light and relaxing or one that works the knots out in a that-hurts-so-good sort of way? When I get a massage, I’m generally looking for a chance to de-stress and just relax, but … [Read more…]