Monday, April 9, 2012
April 9, 2012
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Veronica |
My 365...
Happy Monday everyone.
I woke up this morning expecting to be crawling after two intense days of bicycle adventures, but I am not, I feel pretty darn terrific. The only problem I have had, is sneezing non-stop since we got home last night. There is so much pollen in the air, my nose feels like I sucked in most of it...lol Otherwise I feel fabulous!
Jack is off today, and we thought we might try another adventure but the boys said NO WAY! I had to laugh at Blake this morning because he woke up saying..."Mom I can't walk. My legs hurt, my back hurts, my feet hurt." Poor baby....who is old now?
He will be fine, just a little over-doing it for my youngest son. Personally, I think he enjoys complaining. Soon after moping around and getting some "mom" attention he was just fine. Ready as always to rule the day! He is outside riding his bike with his best friend Alex.
My photos of the day...
What is it?
I spotted this huge bird flying and swooping through the sky. It reminded me of the Bald Eagle we saw on the river in February, only it's head was gold not white. I am thinking it may have been a Golden Eagle.
What ever it was, it was gorgeous!
And of course I say "she", all things beautiful and magnificent on this planet are female right? :)
Another cool experience for my memory book. :)
Another cool experience for my memory book. :)
***Doggy Daily***
"Eagle sh'meagle, there is nothing more majestic on this planet than Miss Lilly diva puss."
"If I were a bird, I would be a magnificent Peregrine Falcon!"
"Ya sure you don't mean a chicken hawk Miss Lilly?"
"Mama, I would be a snowy owl."
"Who?"
"Exactly." :)
Music I am listening to today...The Temper Trap
Random Link of the Day...World Center for Birds of Prey
Until next time..."I'd prefer a job where I am politely ignored, and left to my own devices...with unlimited internet access, cupcakes and coffee." Oh wait...that sounds like my job. :)
Peace.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,
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Sunday, April 8, 2012
April 8, 2012
My 365...
Happy Easter everyone!
The plan for today was to enjoy a nice quiet restful day at home with the boys, in order to recover from our long bike ride yesterday.
That "was" the plan...
I decided that I wanted to have a picnic in the park, so when Jack got off work, he picked up some fried chicken, honey rolls, potato wedges and macaroni salad. I made some yummy corn on the cob.
Just before we were ready to leave, I told the boys..."Forget driving to the park, lets ride our bikes!"
"Are you kidding mom? That is straight down hill, you will die!"
"Yep! I am absolutely sure!"
And that is exactly what we did. The weather was too perfect not to ride. Jack put the picnic blanket and bag of food on the back of his bike, and drinks in the back pack. And we headed down to the green belt that runs along the Boise River. The river is high with all the snow melting out of the mountains, and it is beautiful!
And as for that hill...."weeeee!" I had a blast riding down the hill. Coming back up was another story. I ended up walking the bike because I have no gears on my beach cruiser. *ugh* But the view walking up the hill is so beautiful, I did not mind the climb. :)
All in all it was a perfect way to spend our Easter Sunday.
Hope your Easter Sunday was fabulous too! :)
My photos of the day...
The beautiful Boise River.
Yummy buttery corn on the cob.
Crispy fried chicken!
Veteran's Park pond.
Casey is ready to roll.
The Boise Green Belt. A great place to ride bikes.
Kayakers enjoying the river.
Crossing the river. Jack looks a bit like a pack mule...lol
Beautiful colors.
The boys really wanted to go swimming, but the river was freezing! Maybe next time. :)
Music I am listening to today...Maroon 5
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,
Happy Easter everyone!
The plan for today was to enjoy a nice quiet restful day at home with the boys, in order to recover from our long bike ride yesterday.
That "was" the plan...
I decided that I wanted to have a picnic in the park, so when Jack got off work, he picked up some fried chicken, honey rolls, potato wedges and macaroni salad. I made some yummy corn on the cob.
Just before we were ready to leave, I told the boys..."Forget driving to the park, lets ride our bikes!"
"Are you kidding mom? That is straight down hill, you will die!"
"Yep! I am absolutely sure!"
And that is exactly what we did. The weather was too perfect not to ride. Jack put the picnic blanket and bag of food on the back of his bike, and drinks in the back pack. And we headed down to the green belt that runs along the Boise River. The river is high with all the snow melting out of the mountains, and it is beautiful!
And as for that hill...."weeeee!" I had a blast riding down the hill. Coming back up was another story. I ended up walking the bike because I have no gears on my beach cruiser. *ugh* But the view walking up the hill is so beautiful, I did not mind the climb. :)
All in all it was a perfect way to spend our Easter Sunday.
Hope your Easter Sunday was fabulous too! :)
My photos of the day...
The beautiful Boise River.
***Doggy Daily***
Ducati.
Until next time..."The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances."
Peace.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,
Saturday, April 7, 2012
April 7, 2012
My 365...
Getting older is magical. :)
I know I am only 51, which is young by most standards, but may be considered old in some countries.
So many milestones under my "belt of life" as some would say.
I survived being a teenager.
I survived formal education, the high school and college experience.
I survived the dating stages. Oh what fun those were! I was blessed in that I did not fall in love with and marry the first man I met. Not to say that is necessarily a bad thing, but for me, definitely a good thing.
I survived the discovery portion of the career journey. "What do I want to be when I grow up?"
I started my own business, built it from the ground up, traveled all over the country, and landed with two feet planted firmly on the "gainfully self-employed" ground.
I have been a new mom, a middle aged mom, and now I get to be an old mom. There is so much magic in being an old mom!
Three of my children have flown from the nest and are living their own lives. Sure they fly back every now and then, and I love it when they do, but they are adults making their own path in life.
Finally, I am a grandmother. Oh where do I begin on the joy of being a grandmother? I love my little Cooper, and am so incredibly blessed to be a part of his life. I don't see him every single day like I used to, but often enough that I am witness to how wonderfully he is being raised and all the precious little milestones he is experiencing as well. Brandon is such an amazing father. When they were visiting the other day, I could see how wonderful he is with Cooper and what a brilliant loving father he is. I am so proud of my Brandon. :)
And Cooper....wow...what an adorable little man he is! Just thinking about him makes me squeal with joy! He gives me the sweetest snuggles. <3
Yes, I have a long way to go yet, with Casey only 17 and Blake 10. Good Lord willing, I will have the opportunity to watch them go through their own milestones and experience the magic of life with them just as I have had the opportunity to experience it with Garrett and Brandon.
I have my moments when life seems so freaking over whelming I could simply explode, but those moments are fast becoming few and far between. I love being over 50. It is without question my favorite age group in life so far.
I hope you are all having an amazing Saturday!
My photos of the day...
Adventures on two wheels. Weeeee! The boys and I enjoyed a two hour bike ride this afternoon. I have discovered my new passion in life...next to photography...riding a bike! I had SO much fun. I even tried racing Casey. Of course I did not win, but oh, that speed was glorious!
Mama is ready to roll!
I got pretty good at taking pictures while riding.
Casey led the way.
Stopping to check on mama.
Brothers.
"Mom, I love you this much!"
Again...stopping to check on mama. :)
Still some snow in the mountains.
Stopping for some fun at the park.
Scaling a 12 foot fence.
My handsome Casey. <3
Music I am listening to today...Mindy Gledhill
Random Link of the Day...Idaho Biking Trails
Until next time..."...cause you see, its falling that is teaching me to fly."
Peace.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,
Getting older is magical. :)
I know I am only 51, which is young by most standards, but may be considered old in some countries.
So many milestones under my "belt of life" as some would say.
I survived being a teenager.
I survived formal education, the high school and college experience.
I survived the dating stages. Oh what fun those were! I was blessed in that I did not fall in love with and marry the first man I met. Not to say that is necessarily a bad thing, but for me, definitely a good thing.
I survived the discovery portion of the career journey. "What do I want to be when I grow up?"
I started my own business, built it from the ground up, traveled all over the country, and landed with two feet planted firmly on the "gainfully self-employed" ground.
I have been a new mom, a middle aged mom, and now I get to be an old mom. There is so much magic in being an old mom!
Three of my children have flown from the nest and are living their own lives. Sure they fly back every now and then, and I love it when they do, but they are adults making their own path in life.
Finally, I am a grandmother. Oh where do I begin on the joy of being a grandmother? I love my little Cooper, and am so incredibly blessed to be a part of his life. I don't see him every single day like I used to, but often enough that I am witness to how wonderfully he is being raised and all the precious little milestones he is experiencing as well. Brandon is such an amazing father. When they were visiting the other day, I could see how wonderful he is with Cooper and what a brilliant loving father he is. I am so proud of my Brandon. :)
And Cooper....wow...what an adorable little man he is! Just thinking about him makes me squeal with joy! He gives me the sweetest snuggles. <3
Yes, I have a long way to go yet, with Casey only 17 and Blake 10. Good Lord willing, I will have the opportunity to watch them go through their own milestones and experience the magic of life with them just as I have had the opportunity to experience it with Garrett and Brandon.
I have my moments when life seems so freaking over whelming I could simply explode, but those moments are fast becoming few and far between. I love being over 50. It is without question my favorite age group in life so far.
I hope you are all having an amazing Saturday!
My photos of the day...
Adventures on two wheels. Weeeee! The boys and I enjoyed a two hour bike ride this afternoon. I have discovered my new passion in life...next to photography...riding a bike! I had SO much fun. I even tried racing Casey. Of course I did not win, but oh, that speed was glorious!
Mama is ready to roll!
What the boys consider to be "healthy" snacks. *groan*
***Doggy Daily***
"Mama, where is that basket you promised me? This will never work!"
Random Link of the Day...Idaho Biking Trails
Until next time..."...cause you see, its falling that is teaching me to fly."
Peace.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,
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