Mommy plus Five

My 365...

What a glorious day today was!

The weather is crazy, ridiculously perfect.  It was 59 degrees of breezy, sunny, crystal clear goodness.  A perfect day for adventuring!  And adventure we did.  I even managed to talk Casey into joining us.  My boys are very over protective of me, and always worry that I am over-doing it.  I really, REALLY wanted to take a 12 mile bike ride to one of our beautiful local parks today.  They were worried that it was too far for me.  They vetoed the idea.

"Not until Garrett or dad can go with us mom."

"Pfft, fine!"  It is injection day for me, so I "suppose" I should be gentle on my body.

"NOT!"

I am very proud to say that we did a 4 hour, 14 mile bike ride, and it was freaking amazing!

I really think they worry too much these boys-o-mine, but I do love how much they care about me.  They pooped out before I did.  :)

I even got a call on my cellphone from grandson Cooper along the way.  He wanted to say hi to grandma...that made my day.  :)

Today I celebrate me.  I celebrate my four amazing sons whom I love more than life itself.  My goodness, I do love my boys.  <3.  I celebrate Kori, Garrett's love.  She is such an amazing spirit, and I love her so much.  I celebrate my grandson Cooper who is the most brilliant child I have ever had the pleasure of sharing a world with.  And I celebrate life!


And if I may add...I celebrate the frijoles.  *grin*  I made a huge pot of beans last night and let them cook for hours.  We had them for dinner this evening with some home made "mama" Mexican rice and corn tortillas.

YUMMY!

I hope you all had a glorious days as well.  I love you planet!!

My photos of the day...

Its funny, this is supposed to be a photo a day for 365 days.  When do I ever post just ONE photo a day.  You guys know me better than that.  :)



  Firefighters Memorial.

 Anne Frank Memorial.












Of course I took way too many photos, you can see the entire album by click...


Music I am listening to today...Colby Caillat



Random Link of the Day...Veronica Graphics

Until next time..."As I close the door to one chapter of my life, I am blinded by the light and magic of the new door I am passing through.  Welcome new chapter."

Have an amazing Monday.

Peace.

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My 365...

Have you ever had one of those mornings, where you wake up and are not sure what day it is?  That was me this morning.  I had a VERY late night, I think it was close to 4:00am when I finally got to sleep.  The dogs all started barking like crazy, and amidst the crazy barking, I hear the door bell.

Who could that be?

UPS?  No, all my deliveries for the week have arrived.

The sprinkler man?  No, he came yesterday.

Wait...the sprinkler man came yesterday, that was Friday, so today is Saturday....okay, who the heck is ringing my doorbell on a Saturday morning?

"Can Blake play?"

Just sweet little Alex, looking for Blake to play with him.  And where is Blake?  Sound asleep.

"Not right now honey, Blake is sleeping."

"Why is he sleeping?"

"He was up pretty late last night."

"When will he wake up?"

"A few hours honey."

"How many is a few?"

"Uhmmm....two."

"What are you doing?"

"I am...working."

"On a Saturday?"

"Yes honey."

"How long will that take?"

......you see where this is going?

*GROAN*  I am awake now!  LOL  :)  That sweet little Alex.  He is about 6 or 7 years old, and full of questions.  Oh my goodness.

Needless to say, I did not have the opportunity to sleep in this delightful Saturday morn...but that was a good thing.  I was able to get my work done early, and play the rest of the day.  Thank you Alex.

My photos of the day...

And play I did.  Blake and I had a wonderful bike ride, and we stopped by the park.
  A beautiful day.

 Riding against the wind.
 Taking flight!
 Water break.

 My favorite toy...next to my camera.  :)

Music I am listening to today...Ulrich Schnauss


Random Link of the Day...Dear Sir,

Until next time..."Why walk when you can fly?"

Peace.

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 They are so tiny and delicate compared to their big silky leaves.

 And of course I found some waiting on my desk.  Thank you Blake.  <3


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My 365...

It must be the tea...

I have been drinking wonderful teas for several months now.  Earl Grey, Chai, Ginger Lemon, and now the Oolong...which incidentally is my new favorite...and I feel so amazing!  I woke up this morning, and the first thing I wanted to do was take a bike ride.  What?  That is unusual for me. :)

I did enjoy a nice bike ride with Blake just now.  It drizzled on our head a little bit, but that made it more fun.  I need to get a camera mount on my bike to make photographing easier.  Right now I keep my camera bag on the back of my bike, but then I have to stop to take pictures and that takes too much time.

Don't you just love how I get sidetracked?  *grin*

Back to the tea...

Is it the tea that is making me feel so great?  I think so. Sure, it could be a magical remission from RA, but I do sincerely believe the teas are helping. When I was pregnant with Blake, I had so many complications.  Being 40 and pregnant was a complication in and of itself, but I also had RA at the time, gestational diabetes, and a few other problems.  I started drinking tea during that pregnancy.  A wonderful fresh loose leaf "pregnancy" blend from Oregon that had Red Raspberry leaf, Strawberry leaf, Rose Hip, Lemongrass leaf, Alfalfa leaf, Nettle, Peppermint, Oatstraw, Red Clover, and it made the journey relatively easy.  Not to mention the tea was heavenly...and I had a beautiful perfect baby at the end....my Blake.  <3

When I was younger, I remember my aunt and my grandmother being all about the "hierbas", the herbs and teas were their magical cure for all that ailed them.  I think they were on to something?  

Today I say "Thank you hierbas!"  Keep on working your magic.  As for the Oolong tea that arrived yesterday.  OH MY GOODNESS...I love you!  So different from any other tea I have tried.  It has an almost buttery flavor that at first is a bit strange, but after that first sip I wanted more.  I could feel myself decompressing as I sipped its hot steamy buttery, flowery, creamy goodness.  I am definitely going to order more Oolong.

Hope you had an amazing day, I sure did.

My photos of the day...

The crazy tree in our back yard with the curly bark, now has these lovely dangling buds.  Such a whimsical tree she is.

Music I am listening to today...Barlow Girl

Random Link of the Day...Apple Cheddar Bread

Until next time..."Honesty, loyalty and love.  Is that so hard?  I think not."  :)

Peace.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My 365...

Happy Day!

I just had a very positive visit with my Rheumatologist, I am doing very well thank you.  She told me I look "fabulous", I have to agree!  That makes me very happy.

Last night was a difficult night.  I am not an allergy sufferer, never have been, but my goodness I was a sneezing machine!  Whatever was causing me grief seems to have subsided today.   At one point I just wanted to crawl under the covers and disappear.  Just then the phone rang, and it was my precious grandson Cooper calling to say hello.  His sweet adorable little babbles made me feel ALL better.  :)

"Thank you my darling Cooper!"

The boys are almost done with school, and I want to plan an exciting summer for us.  We live in the most beautiful corner of the country, but we don't travel much.  I am going to change that.  When we lived in Texas, we did a lot of camping.  Hopefully this summer we can pick up the camping bug again.  The first place I want to visit is the Sawtooth Valley. There is a beautiful lake in that area called Red Fish lake, and the views are spectacular.  It will be a photo fest of gorgeousness.

I am also planning a weekend to the Oregon coast, I think the boys will enjoy that so much.

I was thinking last night that I am so blessed.  WE are so blessed.  We have come through some dark times, but here we are shinning bright on the other side.  I have a beautiful family, I have my health...thank you God...and I have the lightest, freest spirit I have had in years.  If this is a "50" thing, then hallelujah 50!

"Freest"  What a peculiar word that is...the art of being free. I like it.

When there is no darkness or ill will in your life, happiness comes naturally.  Perspective makes that easy.  And this happy grandma has perspective by the truckload!  The sun is always shining in my world.

My goodness, all this enthusiasm and it is only Wednesday!  :)

Have a fabulous evening.

My photos of the day...

When I got home from my doctor visit, Blake had some flowers for me.  He is so sweet.  He usually goes with me to my appointments, but this morning he wanted to sleep in just a little bit longer.  I can't say that I blame him...I did too!
The postman also had a surprise for me.  The Velvet Oolong arrived from Tea Chai Té, and I am so excited to try it!


"I was so worried about you too mama.  I was worried that if you did not return soon, who was going to give me my cheese?"


Music I am listening to today...Thirteen Senses

Random Link of the Day...Tea Chai Té

Until next time..."The words you speak intended to hurt others...are only hurting yourself.  Those words have no value here."

Peace.


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My 365...

*Achooooo*

I am still sneezing non-stop since Sunday.  Everything is flowering right now, trees, gardens, weeds, everything. I usually don't have an issue with allergies, but something has found its way to tickle my nose.

Everything looks so beautiful outside though...even the weeds.  :)

Happy Spring!

My photos of the day...some color in the yard.


Fresh fruit for breakfast.  :)
 "FOCUS here please, not on the big slobbery boy dog."
"Yes mam."  :)

Music I am listening to today...John Mayer

Random Link of the Day...17 Gigapixels  You can zoom in on parts of the picture and see the people.  Try to top of the summit.  (Example *click*)

Until next time..."Don't judge me by my past.  I don't live there anymore."

Peace.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,