For Today, Sunday May 24, 2009 10:00 am

Outside my window..overcast, slight breeze.

I am thinking...of what I need to get to finish the porch project.

From the learning rooms..balance my time.

I am thankful for...my God, my family, friends and health.

From the kitchen... clean for the most part, eggs on the stove.

I am wearing...blue pj top and stripe pj capris.

I am reading... "Emotions" and Eighth Shepherd, AD Chronicles

I am hoping... that that I can get some scrap pages done.

I am creating... a new porch design that is relaxing.

Around the house...Mostly clean, need to do laundry.

One of my favorite things...hearing my grandson learning new words.


Picture to share: A framed saying on Friends:

For Today, Tuesday evening, May 22, 2009 9:00 pm

Outside my window..Dark out, the porch light is on.

I am thinking...I am thinking of doing some work in the yard this weekend.

From the learning rooms. Letting go of what I can to simplify my life.

I am thankful for...my God, my family, friends and health.

From the kitchen... Pollo Loco for dinner.

I am wearing...black pants and my grey print NY shirt.

I am reading... "Emotions" and Eighth Shepherd, AD Chronicles

I am hoping... that that I can get gardening on the front porch.

I am creating... a nicer, simpler entryway.

Around the house...Mostly clean, scrap stuff on dining room table

One of my favorite things...getting my hair colored- tomorrow!

Picture to share from Raina, not online anymore.

For Today, Tuesday evening, May 12, 2009 8:00 pm

Outside my window..the last few minutes of light left.

I am thinking...I don't want to go to work tomorrow, I am tired.

From the learning rooms..FTP is great!

I am thankful for...my God, my family, friends and health.

From the kitchen... Daniel made manticotti for dinner!

I am wearing...light blue shorts and a flowerd Tshirt.

I am reading... "Emotions" and Eighth Shepherd, AD Chronicles

I am hoping... that that I can get some more scrap pages done.

I am creating... scrap pages, and they are NOT over the dining table.

Around the house...Mostly clean, need to do laundry.

One of my favorite things...sleeping in.

For Today, Sunday evening, May 3, 2009 8:00 pm

Outside my window..the last few minutes of light left.

I am thinking...I don't want to go to work tomorrow, I am tired.

From the learning rooms..to take care of me.

I am thankful for...my God, my family, friends and health.

From the kitchen... clean for the most part,

I am wearing...jeans a blue and white shirt.

I am reading... "Emotions" and Eighth Shepherd, AD Chronicles

I am hoping... that that I can get some scrap pages done.

I am creating... scrap pages, and they are NOT over the dining table.

Around the house...Mostly clean, need to do laundry.

One of my favorite things...hearing my grandson call me Mema.


Picture to share: Reina in my overnight bag, knowing I am leaving.

For Today, Sunday morning, April 26, 2009 7:30 am

Outside my window..The trees are still, birds are singing.

I am thinking...I don't want to go to work tomorrow, I still feel yuck.

From the learning rooms..to be open with my close friends.

I am thankful for...my God, my family, friends and health.

From the kitchen... clean for the most part,

I am wearing...summer pj's stripped blue capris and blue shirt.

I am reading... "Emotions" and Eighth Shepherd, AD Chronicles

I am hoping... that that I can make it through another stressful week.

I am creating... scrap pages, and they are NOT over the dining table.

Around the house...Mostly clean, need to do laundry.

One of my favorite things...having time to my self, reading in the tub.

A picture I felt like sharing...This picture was taken by my work.

For Today, Monday Evening, April 20, 2009 7:30pm

Outside my window..it is still light and hot outside, 88.

I am thinking...I don't want to go to work tomorrow, I still feel yuck.

From the learning rooms..Learning to spend less.

I am thankful for...my God, my family, friends and health.

From the kitchen... not much happening in there.

I am wearing...summer pj's lavender with butterlies.

I am reading... "Emotions" and Eighth Shepherd, AD Chronicles

I am hoping... that this week is more peaceful than last week.

I am creating... scrap pages, and they have taken over the dining table.

Around the house...Baby Eddie's books.

One of my favorite things...having time to my self, reading in the tub.

A picture I felt like sharing...Me thinking of Hawaii

For Today, Sunday Evening, April 12, 2009 11:30pm

Outside my window..it is dark out and I see the city lights in the distance.

I am thinking...I don't want to go to work Monday, but will.

From the learning rooms..Learning to spend less.

I am thankful for...my God, my family, friends and health.

From the kitchen... not much happening in there.

I am wearing...summer pj's lavender with butterlies.

I am reading... "Emotions" and Twenty One Wishes

I am hoping... that this week is more peaceful than last week.

I am creating... scrap pages, and they have taken over the dining table.

Around the house...Baby Eddie stuff.

One of my favorite things...having time to my self.

A picture I felt like sharing...Hubby, Eddie and son Andrew.

For Today, Sunday Evening, April 5, 2009 11:00pm

Outside my window..it is dark out and I see the city lights in the distance.

I am thinking...I am sad as I see my mom's Alzheimer getting worse.

From the learning rooms..Wondering what God is showing me right now.

I am thankful for...my God, my family, friends and health.

From the kitchen... not much happening in there.

I am wearing...summer pj's as it was in the 80's today.

I am reading... "Emotions"

I am hoping... that this week is more peaceful than last week.

I am creating... scrap pages, and they have taken over the dining table.

Around the house...things are waiting for me to pack away.

One of my favorite things...having time to my self.

A picture I felt like sharing...Dad and Mom, Oct 07

Fot Today... Monday, March 30th, 2009
Outside my window...It is suuny with a slight breeze.
I am thinking...of going in the spa because my shoulder hurts.
I am thankful for...my family and the job I still have.
From the learning rooms...to eat better, stay calm.
From the kitchen...arroz con pollo-brown rice ans shreeded chicken sauteed with onion.
I am wearing...black patterened pants and solid black shirt, grey sweater.
I am creating...scrap pages.
I am going...to look at Hawaii information with hubby on the net.
I am reading...Managing your Moods.
I am hoping...that I can do well in my diet this week.
I am hearing..chimes and the birds singing outside the door.
Around the house...needs dusting.
One of my favorite things...spending time with my girlfriends.
A few plans for the rest of the week: walk, scrap, play with Eddie.
My picture to share:

Outside my window...it is dark outside and the porchlight is on.
I am thinking...better late than never on this post.
I am thankful for...my family and enjoying my grandson.
From the learning rooms...want to understand FTP.
From the kitchen... Hot tea all day.
I am wearing...blue jeans that now fit! Race for the Cure T.
I am creating...scrap pages.
I am going...to watch Greys Anatomy and I am watching American Idol now.
I am reading...Managing your Moods.
I am hoping...that I can do well in my diet this week.
I am hearing..The tv.
Around the house...Clothes in the dryer. Scrap on the dining table.
One of my favorite things...This laptop where I can connect with my friends.
A few plans for the rest of the week: walk, scrap, play with Eddie, go to Temecula on Sat.

Picture to share. Me and Adam from the Food Channel. We are at Kennebunkport Me.
He was filming for a future show. http://www.foodnetwork.com/adam-gertler/bio/index.html


For Today Thursday March 28, 2009

FOR TODAY... Sunday, March 15

Outside my window...Sunday Evening, it is dark outside.
I am thinking...posting tonight instead of Monday.
I am thankful for...my family and my dog Reina who is next to me in bed.
From the learning rooms...to eat better, stay calm.
From the kitchen...left over chicken soup.
I am wearing...black floral pjs.
I am creating...scrap pages.
I am going...to watch the Biography Channel-Nancy Regan with my hubby.
I am reading...Managing your Moods.
I am hoping...that I can do well in my diet this week.
I am hearing..The tv.
Around the house...basket of clothes and scrap stuff.
One of my favorite things...Having my parents around enjoying my grandson.
A few plans for the rest of the week: walk, scrap, play with Eddie, go to Temecula on Sat.

FOR TODAY... Monday, March 9

Outside my window...Trees blowing in the wind, white clouds and blue skies. 60 degrees.
I am thinking...about how nice it was to take a nap today.
I am thankful for...my family and my dog Reina who is next to me in bed.
From the learning rooms...to eat better, stay calm.
From the kitchen...left over chicken and veggies.
I am wearing...grey sweats.
I am creating...scrap pages.
I am going...to get out of bed soon when Renee and the baby get home.
I am reading...Managing your Moods.
I am hoping...that this week goes by fast, cause I see my eye doctor.
I am hearing..The wind blow and the tv downstairs and Jr and Daniel talking.
Around the house...things are in order.
One of my favorite things...hearing my grandson call me amama.
A few plans for the rest of the week: walk, scrap, play with Eddie, go to Temecula on Sat.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...My parents.

For Today March 2, 2009 9:00 am
Outside my window...Rain clouds moving in.
I am thinking...How quicky the morning has gone here at work
and I a taking my break to post this.
I am thankful for...a nice weekend with my family.
From the learning rooms... To be more careful when working on my website.
From the kitchen...we were late this morning so no hot breakfast.
I am wearing...gray pants and black shirt and sweater.
I am creating...a scrap pages of our San Diego vacation.
I am going...to watch a the Bachelor with Renee tonight.
I am reading...the South Beach Diet and a study on Emotions
I am hoping...lose a few pounds before our trip to Hawaii.
I am hearing...the Michale W Smith cd in my cd player.
Around the house..comfy and warm. dining table full of pictures.
One of my favorite things...Kissing my grandson Eddie.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Watch what I eat, walk, scrap.
Here is the picture I am sharing...My grandson's favorite show, the Backyardagains

For Today Feb. 23, 2009
Outside my window...Noisy kids, blue skies, white clouds, pepper tree in the way.
I am thinking...about how nice it feels to relax in bed.
I am thankful for...a nice weekend with my family.
From the learning rooms... Baby is learning new words and it is fun to watch!
From the kitchen...coffee maker, make more coffee!
I am wearing...grey sweatpants and blue tshirt with a heart.
I am creating...a scrap pages of our San Diego vacation.
I am going...to watch a the Bachelor with Renee tonight.
I am reading...the South Beach Diet
I am hoping...lose a few pounds before our trip to Hawaii.
I am hearing...kids playing outside.
Around the house..comfy and warm.
One of my favorite things...sleeping in on the weekends.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Watch what I eat, walk, scrap.
Here is the picture I am sharing...taken from my bedroom slider

For Today Feb. 16, 2009
Outside my window...The wind is blowing the pepper tree and the rain is coming down hard.
I am thinking...about how nice it feels to relax in bed.
I am thankful for...paid holidays.
From the learning rooms...to make time for me.
From the kitchen...coffee maker, make more coffee!
I am wearing...black/white snowflake pjs.
I am creating...a scrap pages of our San Diego vacation.
I am going...to watch a movie with Renee when baby naps.
I am reading...blogs today.
I am hoping...lose a few pounds before our trip to Hawaii.
I am hearing...Eddie crying downstairs, Jr watching tv.
Around the house..comfy and warm.
One of my favorite things...spending time with my family and friends.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Watch what I eat, walk, scrap.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...taken at Wootens Scraps, Palm Desert CA

For Today Feb. 8, 2009
Outside my window...The entry way light is shining through the doow window.
I am thinking...about how ,much my family means to me.
I am thankful for...my car that allows me to visit my family in different cities.
From the learning rooms...I learning more about good health.
From the kitchen...We had Chinese food tonight. Coffee is ready for the morning.
I am wearing...jeans, blue shirt, slippers and my grandmas pink chenelle bathrobe.
I am creating...a knitted cover for my laptop table.
I am going...to finish the guestroom this week.
I am reading...Health magazines and my Bible.
I am hoping...lose a few pounds before our trip to Hawaii.
I am hearing...the next cast for Dances With the Stars.
Around the house...too many lights are on.
One of my favorite things...spending time with my family and friends.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Watch what I eat, walk, scrap.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...This cute pic I made of
me and my hubby for Valenties.

For Today Feb. 2, 2009
Outside my window...The large pepper tree, blocking my view.
I am thinking...about how comfy my bed is.
I am thankful for...my family and the time we spend together.
From the learning rooms...I learning to let go.
From the kitchen...brown rice in the cooker and left over chicken wings.
I am wearing...jeans and a red shirt.
I am creating...new memories.
I am going...to get out of bed and work on dinner.
I am reading...Health magazines and my Bible.
I am hoping...to keep my job.
I am hearing...the news on tv.
Around the house...decluttering the guest room.
One of my favorite things...spending time with my family and friends.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Watch what I eat, walk, Dr appt Friday.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...Something sweet at the Superbowl party.

For Today: Jan. 27, 2009
(Written in the morning but posted at night.)

Outside my window... The low clouds are moving by as the morning light is coming through

I am thinking... about the mom who had 8 babies at Kasier Bellflower yesterday. All ok! PTL!

I am thankful for... each day that somes and I can thak God for it.

From the learning rooms... When I begin to feel anxious, I know to pray and share with someone.

From the kitchen... What's for dinner, Chicken, avocado in a whole wheat tortilla by my cook/son Daniel.

I am wearing...black jeans, shoes and socks. burgundy long sleeve shirt and black sweater.

I am creating...a red scarf for my daughter in law.

I am going... pay some bills online this evening.

I am reading... my bible study.

I am hoping... I can get motivated clean up the guest bedroom.

I am hearing... the news and the floor heater going off and on.

Around the house... baby!

One of my favorite things... realax in my bed in my jammis, reading or on the computer.

A few plans for the rest of the week... declutter!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...
My 3 girlfriends and I go away a couple of times a year for a few days. The last time we went away I took this picture. 4 unique travel bags for 4 unique friends that God put together for a lasting friendship.

FOR TODAY Tuesday Jan 20, 12_30am, 2009...


Outside my window...I see the city lights twinkling in the night
as I work here in the dark.

I am thinking...about how nice it is late at night but how tired
I will be at 4:30am.

I am thankful for...the everyday comforts I enjoy and my family.

From the learning rooms...This computer keeps my brain going as I try to
figure what is wrong with it. Yea for System Restore and saving emails with
download links.

From the kitchen...Clean and quiet

I am wearing...pj's

I am creating...a black and white scarf and still thinking about scrapbooking.

I am going...to go watch the inauguration that will be recorded on my tv.

I am reading...Adventourous Prayer and several health magazines.

I am hoping...to eat better this week and hopefully start walking.

I am hearing...the fan in our room and hubby snoring.

Around the house...Most of my Christmas decorations are put away.
I have a large pile of give away in the garage.

One of my favorite things...working on a new webpage of changing graphics.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Get the last of Christmas put away and declutter guest room so I can start scrapping.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
My mom has Alzheimer, please pray for progress in research.

FOR TODAY Sunday, January 11, 2009...


Outside my window...I see the large pepper tree swaying in the wind and the mountains behind it. The window is open because the weather is in the 70's today.

I am thinking...about how nice it is to be resting here in bed while on the computer.

I am thankful for...the everyday comforts I enjoy and my family.

From the learning rooms...Church had a good lesson, today's topic:Don't take things personal.

From the kitchen...Clean and quiet

I am wearing...blue jeans, beige and blue floral short sleeve shirt. Blue socks, tennis on the floor.

I am creating...a whtie knitted scarf but thinking about scrapbooking.

I am going...to go to the bank and video store in awhile.

I am reading...Adventourous Prayer and several health magazines.

I am hoping...to eat better this week and hopefully start walking.

I am hearing...Mandisa sing What if it is God Speaking from her True Beauty CD.

Around the house...Most of my Christmas decorations are put away.
My bedroom needs a pickup which I will do after this post. :)
One of my favorite things...listening to my music.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Get the last of Christmas put away and declutter guest room so I can start scrapping.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

FOR TODAY ...January 5, 2009
Outside my window...the clouds are moving in.
I am thinking...about getting healthy and going for a walk.
I am thankful for...my family and friends
From the learning rooms...reading the Bible chronologically
From the kitchen...wondering what Daniel is cooking-chicken and fish
I am wearing...black jeans, flowered shirt, grape colored sweater.
I am creating...a new blog for this meme.
I am going...to use my gift card at Michael's.
I am reading...My Bible and The Fat Belly Diet
I am hoping...my knee gets better.
I am hearing...Yolanda Adams singing Talk to ME.
Around the house...Christmas items are waiting to be put away.
One of my favorite things...relaxing in bed on my computer.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Get Christmas things put away.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...the bird I saw on my walk.