Mommy plus Five

My 365...

This has been such a lazy day.  Blake has not been feeling well, and fell asleep in the middle of his language class.  Poor baby has slept all afternoon.

Cooper woke up all smiles and knocking on grandma's door because he wanted to play.  He is so precious!  I took this quick video on my cell phone of his great balance while walking...



He walked right over his ball...nothing slows this little boy down!

For dinner tonight, homemade cheesy biscuits, sausage gravy and salsa!
Salsa on biscuits and gravy?  Yep!  It is my Hispanic roots...salsa goes good on everything!
My photos of the day...

One single ornament...
The only one of the tree thus far.  I really need to finish decorating!  :)


"Good afternoon mama."
Dozer's favorite place to snooze.

Music I am listening to today...Don Ross He is AMAZING!  His music makes me want to tune my guitar and start playing again.


Random link of the day...

Until next time..."Your stories make me giggle.  Not because they are funny or entertaining...but because they are so far removed from reality it is laughable."

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My grandson Cooper is here for the next few days.  He was so happy and excited to see us.  He came right over to me and into my arms.  :*)
He and uncle Blake are going to have fun!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My 365...

We had a good Monday today.  Garrett and Kori dropped by for a visit with Stella.  Blake told them next time they have to bring Stella and Supra so Supra can see the new house.

Garrett has been doing screen-printing on t-shirts, and was wearing one of his designs as was Kori.  They are very cool, especially the Chanel design he made for Kori.

It was a perfect start to our week.  Seeing son Garrett and his girlfriend Kori always puts me in a bright mood.  I love them both so much!  And little Miss Stella is a sweetheart.  :)

My photos of the day...

Garrett's very cool "Ghost" shirt.
  Kori's Chanel shirt.  Such a pretty color on her.
  Blake watching the dogs running in the back yard.  That black flash on the back fence is Miss Lilly.  lol
Kori's little Aussie Stella.  My favorite "grand" puppy. <3
 Music I am listening to today...Lifehouse


Random Link of the Day...Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps

Until next time..."If I have tried my best and failed...well, I have tried my best." ~ Steve Jobs

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My 365...

Happy Sunday!  I hope you are enjoying a perfect Sunday in your world.  We sure are here!

The weather has been so beautiful, crisp, clear and cold...just the way I like it.

Our home is perfect and peaceful as well.  Brandon, Blake and I have the upstairs, and Jack and Casey inhabit the downstairs.  The middle floor is clutter free and so easy for me to keep clean.  There is no arguing or fighting or getting on each other's nerves.  And no bad karma or feelings anywhere.  We are all very comfortable and happy, and this mama feels very blessed to have her family together.  Garrett and Kori don't live here, but we see them several days during the week.  Maybe tonight for dinner.  <3

I would like to wish my beautiful niece Becky a very "Happy Birthday!!"  We love you!

My photos of the day...

My gorgeous baby Blake.

"Mom, I am not a baby, I am a man!"
 My handsome son Blake?

"I guess that is okay."
Blake and the Diva, Miss Lilly.
Music I am listening to today...Avril Lavigne



Random Link of the Day...Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Until next time..."Sometimes you just have to jump...then build your wings on the way down."  I do that every single day.

Have a wonderful Monday, and a great week ahead!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My 365...

Rayray the ragamuffin is home!!  Some kind people found him and cared for him until they were able to locate us.  So nice of them!  He looks wonderful.  :)

I happily updated our Lost and Found ads with "Found!!"

It is so great to know there are good honest people left in this world.  If they had not located us, they were prepared to adopt Rayray and take care of him.

Thank you everyone for the prayers and positive thoughts.  We really appreciate it.  :)

Photo of the day...

Rayray back home!

"Oh, so Bob Marley is home?"
"Miss Lilly, we all know through that cool exterior of yours,you are secretly rejoicing for the return of your friend Rayray."

Music I am listening to today...Evanescence


Random Link of the Day...Thank you Idaho Humane Society

Until next time..."Don't forget to love yourself."

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My 365...

A sad day in my family today.  Yesterday Brandon's little dog RayRay disappeared, and we have been unable to find him.  :*(  I adopted RayRay for Brandon's birthday almost 4 years ago, and he has been Brandon's steadfast companion ever since.

The gate was secure because of Dozer's previous escape, so we really have no clue how he managed to get through it.  Despite Brandon's searching all day, me printing up fliers for him to put up, there is no word from anyone.  I called the Humane Society yesterday and today, the police department, the local feed store and pet store and even put an ad on Craig's list yesterday and a new one on Craigs list and Z Idaho classified today, but he is still missing.

Brandon is sick today from being out in the cold all day yesterday, and my poor dear is miserable!  Garrett has decided that this new home must be the Bermuda Triangle for dogs, and I think he might be right.  Needless to say the other dogs are not permitted to go outside without a chaperon.  The gate and fence are completely secured, but we are not taking any chances.

RayRay where are you!!!


Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,

My 365...

After this long weekend it really feels like a Monday today.  But a good Monday.

We are enjoying our new home so much.  The boys are comfortable, the kitchen is nice, big and cheery...the whole house is.  It has been a cold 45 degrees today, but everyone has their windows open.  Gotta love fresh air.

One thing we have noticed living here thus far is that there is not nearly as much dust as we had living at the base of the foothills.  I do miss that area, but do not miss the dust!  This house will be much easier to keep clean.

It has also been very peaceful with all the negative energy gone.  Goodbye negative energy and bad karma...we do not miss you, and you will never be welcomed back into our world again.


My photos of the day...

Blake enjoying a beautiful clear cold day here in Boise.


 "...running around Dozer.  Running...running..."
 "...you can't catch me!  Running...running."
"Stop Miss Lilly, you are making me dizzy!"

Music I am listening to today...Hoobastank



Random Link of the Day...The Gift Giver's Manifesto.

Until next time..."There is only one way to be in this life, and that is honest.  You should try it sometime."

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Love,