My Lindsey girl just learned to ride without training wheels!! She got it down fairly quickly to our surprise. These past 6 months she has had no interest in even trying and then suddenly yesterday she wanted to try and struggles to get the balancing right - then today got it and went. By the end of the week she will be an old pro!! I am so proud of you Lindsey!
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This is Lady! And she is every sense of her name. Lady is 10 years old. This is the same look she had on her sweet little face 10 years ago when she was 6 weeks old - I had picked her out from a bunch on fun crazy little puppies all trying their best to be the one to be pet and played with. And here she was, sitting in the back just watching. She hasn't changed much!
The theatre group that I am apart of A.L.T.A. - www.altatheatre.com just finished our last performance of The Foreigner. This year was a great success!! We end with our last 3 shows sold out. It was many nights of great laughs and I thought I would show you the set that I have worked on for the past 3 months. Of course it was not just me - A.L.T.A. has a great crew of talented people.Come see this wonderful new(er) rambler. Enter the home via a covered porch, into the great room that has vaulted ceiling, wood burning stove w/slate surround, and architectural accents. The kitchen has loads of cabinet space, and all appliances are included. The master suite has walk-in closet and full bath. The yard is fully landscaped and includes a new 6' cedar fence; small shop; dog run; and children's play area. Walking distance to lake access and recreational amenities. A Must See!
Hello and Happy New Years!!!
it was a sweet surprise to see my friend Sash from Lemonade Makin Mama start her year off with a give away. You must go there and check it out for yourself. This handmade jewelry is so fun and made just for you. Check out Lemonades blog for the giveaway details.
Happy 2010!!
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It is! No matter how good or bad the change is or how beneficial the change may be it is hard.
The struggle to hold on to what was and the pain of the morphing process.
I have just realized tonight that I am in the morphing stage. It is painful and so far I feel I am handling some things poorly. I feel good with the idea of letting go to what was...I think. Time I guess will only tell but for all sense and purposes right now I feel good with that.
But the morphing feels out of control. Feels raw and exposed. And with that comes emotions. Anger, frustration, disappointment, loss, control, insecurity and fear. And that makes me want to give up and throw in the towel.
I want to finish well but all efforts seem thwarted, which cause the emotions to come back and make me want to give up all over again. This is very draining and perhaps, for more than just me.
I know that in time the morphing will finish and a new me will emerge. New experiences will await. The old is gone and the new is with each step. What happens is all unknown. However, with emerging comes choice...
I will either fall or learn to fly.
Will I have the courage and the freedom that comes with trying out new wings?
Our Christmas traditions started with us ice skating. We have tried to do this the past 3 years and each year has not been very much fun due to the fact that the girls were so little and we all but had to carry them on the ice. And considering we can barely skate ourselves proved to be a slow and painful process. But we keep trying because we just keep thinking it will only get better right? The older they get the more they will skate on there own and the more fun we all will have. I think that still may be true but we aren't there just yet. 
We then spent a few days with my family. Had an amazingly yummy Prim Rib dinner that my mother spoiled us with and then enjoyed Christmas evening visiting and playing games. The following day was laid back and restful, in the evening we went out with some friends of ours and had some hours child free. Much appreciated since that does not happen too often.
Pretty neat huh? Too bad it did not have the space needle in it too but this is pretty cool!
HUGE Tire!! I have no idea what kind of machine takes such a big tire. There were 2 on back of this trailer. Have a Happy New Year!!
Every year my best friend, since high school, and I get together for a weekend away just the two of us. We started 4 years ago and we look forward to it all year. We try and find a place not too far away since we only have 2.5 days. This year we went to Poulsbo. It was nice. We always have a blast. Usually our weekend consists of walks and shopping. Great food and spirits and lots of rest, movies and long talks. Doesn't seem to matter how long it has been since we talked - we are closer than ever and love being together.
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Last night was the scariest moment of my life. I thought my daughter had drowned. To my extreme thankfulness to God she didn't and is safe! But those moments I will remember forever. Emily is 6 and loves to swim and does a good job. She practices holding her breath in the bath tub. Well, that is what she was doing. I always stay close by and check in and listen while she does this. It had been a little bit and I suddenly did not recall hearing her. The phone rang and I walked past to get it...I see that she is face down in the tub. I call her name as I get the phone, thinking she is holding her breath and she does not respond. I walk in 3 seconds later and yell her name and no response. I threw whatever was in my hands and pick her up out of the water and roll her over... to my relief she blinks and is stunned, I bring her to me and hold her tight as I burst into tears.
