Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday:

 

Today my heart is full of gratitude for something simple yet so meaningful...the growth of lemons on my husband's lemon trees.  What a joy it is to step into the greenhouse  and see the little reminder that God is always at work, even when don't see it happening right away. 

The lemons started as tiny blossoms, almost too delicate to notice. Then, little by little, they have grown fuller and brighter.  It might still be a couple of weeks until we can harvest them, but I can only think of the freshness they will bring to the table.  

Isn't that just like the blessings in our own lives? Sometimes the growth is slow but oh so rewarding.  

Shug...

Joining Michelle today at "It's a small Town Life"

Celebration Hodgepodge

 

Our days often come together like a hodgepodge quilt stitched together with love and surprises!

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions. 

1. Are you more the life of the party or more party pooper? If your answer is somewhere in the middle do you lean towards more?

Birthday party, beach party, cocktail party, dinner party, charity fundraiser, surprise party, costume party, garden party, Christmas party, reunion...what's your favorite kind of party?

Maybe I'm not the life of the party, but I can assure you that I won't be a party pooper! 

At least 75% of the time, I am the planner! I love to not only plan parties, but I love decorating for parties!  From the smallest details like planning what to wear, to every single detail, you can find me with a notebook and pen in hand.

My speciality is planning celebrations with my family and with my High School Friends.  

No favorites...I love most all parties.

2.  Cheese, wine, and balsamic vinegar all improve with age. What would you like to add to the list?

Hmmm...can I list more than one thing? Family traditions: It is all about the small rituals passed down and  they become life treasures.  Deep Friendships: bonds that grow stronger through shared seasons of life.  And, LOVE: the genuine affection that deepens with years. 

3. How do you feel about your birthday? How do you want to be celebrated? Or don't you?

I prefer celebrating others! This is who I am...I love to celebrate others, but I don't truly enjoy celebrating ME. 

A nice quite dinner....and a few photos of our family together is what I prefer when it comes to celebrating my birthday!

4. What remarkable feat, interesting piece of trivia, or historical event occurred on your birth date and month? Not necessarily your same birth year, just the same date/month.

Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo nonstop across the U.S.

5.  Share two good things about your life right now.

Finding strength that I did not know I had.

and

The quite comfort of knowing how much I am loved.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

My random thought this morning is how I have the best family ever.... I love celebrating, and this is one thing I have passed down to each of them.....they love to celebrate with me.  My photo below will explain our love for celebrations..

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Shug....Steps of Faith 💚

All about the Temperature!!

 

This little cartoon made me laugh this morning..  So True!!

This describes us Texans to a capital T.

First sign of Spring and out comes the flip flops, shorts, sunshades and swim suits. Temps outdoor - 70 degrees!

First sign of Fall and out comes the sweaters, blankets, fires and all the ingredients to make S'mores.  Temps outdoors - 70 degrees!

Weather today 72 degrees this morning....92 degrees expected this afternoon.  

Today, I'm wearing a casual dress and tennis shoes!!  LOL

Shug...

The Week Ahead

 Good Morning from East Texas!!

Where the grass is still green and the sun is shining Bright ....

This week already feels extra special...our youngest grandson's wedding is just days away...💍🌹

It is hard to believe that we have reached this milestone, and we are so excited to watch him step into this new chapter of life. 

A surprise and a Virtual Appt.  🎉🖥

Tomorrow is already looking full.  A big Surprise....a special delivery arrives in the morning...our new mattress!  Woo hoo - goodbye, lumpy nights and hello sweet dreams.  Then, tomorrow afternoon, Sam has a virtual appointment with his transplant doctor, so prayers needed for a smooth visit.  When it comes to the virtual appointments, I tend to get a little nervous.  Technology has its own way of working and you never know if the connections will all work properly.

A week in Flowers: 🌼🍃🌸

Later in the week, I'll be elbow deep in fresh blooms as I work on flower arrangements for Friday's rehearsal dinner. I've always preferred fresh flowers over faux and when working with fresh flowers, the fragrance of the blooms makes the work peaceful and joyful for me. 🌸🌹🌺🍃

In the Kitchen Today:🍲

But for today....I'm starting the week in the kitchen with some good ol' comfort food. Beans simmering with "Eckert" sausage (one of our family favorites).  Maybe some creamed potatoes and fresh sliced tomatoes to make the meal complete.

Weekend Reflections 🏈

Our weekend was very calm.  Soft and Slow, with a little football, a trip to town with our daughter and the sweet surprise of Sam joining us for lunch on Saturday. This was a big blessing for the day.

So, this week will hold flowers, love, family and a whole lot of hustle for me....but I would not trade a minute of it!!  🌼 💗 💟 

I thanked God this morning for our friendships.  

Shug...💛