Wow!

....it's been a long time since I've posted.

Life's busy.

Can't complain.

Last time I tried I couldn't post a picture, and that's part of the reason why I haven't been here.

It's no fun to blog if you can't add the pictures.

I have LOTS of pictures.

We've been doing LOTS of things lately.

We're always busy.

But I can't complain.

How about you?

P.S.  I just tried the picture uploander and it WORKS!  Now you can go back to the last blog and check out my cool picture!

I finally found something

Ever since I started my "guest" room, I have been looking for things to adorn the walls and furniture.  Well after months of searching, I finally found the first thing for the wall.

This awesome metal wall art with Route 66 on it!  I am so excited.....especially since I just recently travelled along a tiny part of this historic route.  Love it even better when you find it for 50% off......although I would have still wanted it at full price....it would have just hurt a little more to spend that :-)

I've really been leaning towards "Texas" items, but can't find what I have dreamed in my head.  Things like the Texas flag painted on wood or metal.  Ecletic Texas things, but not the cowboy theme.  I saw the shape of Texas made out of old Texas license plates the other day in a restaurant.  That's exactly the kind of stuff I'm looking for.  I guess half the fun should be searching for the perfect items......so now I am on a mission.

Will keep you posted on my discovery of "treasures"!

Another fun day planned

Oh how I miss blogging.  I miss sharing all the fun eventful things that have been going on in my life. 
WAIT.....I miss doing all the fun eventful things that I can have something fun to blog about.

Actually, life has been just way too crazy the last month or so.

We held interviews a couple of weeks ago and had two really great candidates which we were excitingly going to hire.  Then we did the background checks.  Seriously people, if the application asks "have you have been convicted of a felony"......just be honest about it.  If you're gonna lie there -- how can we trust you to be in charge of our money??  And we really think that something like aggravated robbery should be disclosed at the time of your interview.  So now we are back to square one again.....with no relief in sight.

But to get back to today's topic:  another fun day planned.

To begin with it's a freezing cold 34 degrees.  I just decided that my day will include STAYING HOME all day.  I put on my sweat pants and sweater socks and I'm ready to begin.  Here's todays tasks:

* catch up last weeks paperwork cause I have to do payroll this week (boo)
*  do W-2's
* mail out school night calendars
* pay some bills
* fill out some forms
* clean up all the little tasks that are laying about my desk
* new customer packets
* print flyers for mailing tomorrow

Tomorrow's day will start exciting.....we're going to an auction!  Except that the auction is in a non-heated warehouse and it's expected to be about 30 degrees in the morning.  Wow.....sounds fun - doesn't it?

Well I'm off to start my day.  If I work really hard today and get lots done, maybe I'll be able to post some pictures and let you all see what we've been up to for the past month!

It feels like forever

It feels like forever since I've really sat down and done an intelligent post.

It feels like forever since I've had the time to even catch my breath.

I am so full of stories and interesting things that have been happening.

But there just isn't time in my day lately to take the moment and put it all down.

I am leaving tomorrow morning for my 3 day journey to get my son relocated to his new home.

I'm excited.  I'm tired.  I'm overwhelmed.

Maybe getting away for a couple of days will clear my head and get me back on track a little.

Stay tuned......you never know what you'll find here!

P.S.  Happy New Year!

Blessings

I am so blessed.

I have a wonderful husband who loves me and whom I love so much.  I can't believe how lucky I was to find such a great man who takes such good care of me.

I have two sons who I am so proud of and love.  For 10 years while I was single, I devoted everything to them and we were our own little team.  We formed a bond, just the three of us, and I am so grateful for all those years that it was just "us".  I wouldn't trade all those "difficult" years for anything in the world.

We have our own business.  Yes, it's a lot of headaches, struggles and stress.  But we are our own bosses and we are working hard to make a better life for ourselves.  Not only that.....how awesome is it to have the "love of your life" be your partner?

I have a mother and a father who worked hard to raise me right.  I didn't always agree with their rules and regulations......but look at where I am today.  They raised me to be a confident, hardworking, and responsible person that is able to raise my own family and take care of my own life.

I have a sister......who is crazy as can be.  We won't see each other for a year....but when we connect it's warm, it's comfortable and it's hilarious.  She's my main confidant and the one person that I can bitch, gripe, and laugh with (and sometimes fight with) but still can set me emotionally on the right track.

I have wonderful neighbors and friends.  It's nice to have people to go to when you need something and in return be there for them when they need me.

Yes life is difficult.  Yes life is stressful.  But when I look at all the blessings in my life......I am humbled.

So to those of you reading this......just know that the words aren't spoken much, but they are in my heart.

I love all of you!

I really miss this

If you've been wondering where I've been......I've been wondering that too.

Actually, when life is so busy and every day is consumed with things that need to get done......the "extra" things that you enjoy doing sometimes get tossed aside.  Blogging is one of them.

I know....I know.....every one has busy lives.  So I shall not bore you with the details of all the things I need to do.  Just know....that once I find a moment to catch my breath -- I have LOTS of pictures to post of some of the things that have been going on since we last met.

However, today is not the day for that.  I've got to go make 4 batches of fudge!

I shall return............................

I am able!

According to My Daily Word booklet for Tuesday, December 4th, 2012......"I am able!"

"It is up to me to remind myself of this daily.  To use my abilities as best as I know.  As I learn and grow, I discover new strengths, new abilities, and new avenues of expression." 

"In every new challenge, I confidently affirm:  I am able."

You know what......I AM ABLE!

Able to tackle everything that needs to get done today.  Able to run a business, my house, my husband, and my family successfully.

Think about those words......because.....YOU are able too!