Blessings

"When I asked for all things, so that I might enjoy life,
I was given life, so that I might enjoy all things."
~unknown author

I love those quiet, blissful moments when i forget all my worries and life comes into focus so clearly that i can appreciate and acknowledge just exactly all the blessings that i've been given in my life. lately, my mind has been noisy, restless, constantly searching for answers. it wears on a gal.

but for now, right now, i am quiet; at peace with what my life is and the amazing abundance that i have been given.

i am here.
i am now.
i am enough.

you spin me right round baby, right round

i'm in self discovery mode over here. my head is spinning. i'm afraid if i don't settle myself down, i just might spin myself into a tizzy. ahhhhh, hold on girlfriend.

hands up if you've ever gone through a phase where it seems like every corner you turn, there's a lesson to be learned, a new book you just have to read, new people to meet, dreams to create, walls to break down, restless nights, fears to face and, and, and.......
yup, that's me right now.

As soon as i can stop my mad mind from spinning, i'll be back. hopefully with some clarity, some new directions and a newly found ability to "just please myself."

hee hee....why do i feel like a teenage girl when i say that?

Just who does she think she is

A beautiful soul whom i met last october at the be present retreat blogged about how she was inspired to do this exercise. i was touched by her honesty, inspired by her answers and was curious how i would respond to these prompts. i'm sure if i did this on another day, my answers may differ. but today, this is who i think i am:

i am. learning how to be me

i think. i need to lead with my heart more and not think so much

i know. that i'm a lucky gal

i want. a big red barn

i have. an amazing family

i dislike. judgemental people and luke warm coffee

i miss. my family who live in colorado

i fear. i'll never live up to my potential

i feel. inspired by community

i hear. tweety birds and kids laughing

i smell. spraypaint

i crave. joy

i usually. cry at almost any movie i watch

i search. for bargains

i wonder. where it's all going

i regret. nope.... not really

i love. flea markets and all things thrifty

i care. yes. I care, even if sometimes i don't show it

i am always. up for an adventure

i worry. that i'm not a good enough role model for my kids

i remember. the day i said i do

i have. enough

i dance. cuz it makes me feel good

i sing. cuz i love to

i don't always. believe i can

i argue. not as often as i should

i write. not as much as i'd like

i lose. with grace

i wish. there wasn't so much conflict in the world

i listen. to what you say

i don't understand why. some people have so much and some have so little

i can usually be found. at the computer these days (sigh)

i am scared. of cancer

i need. a lot of time to myself

i forget. almost everything (hee hee)

i am happy. when i am living boldly


if you feel ispired too, i would love to hear just who you think you are. just let me know where i can find you.

"I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude and inspiration." Brene` Brown



I trust that the universe will provide me with what I need




I'm grateful for the things I've been given


I'm inpsired by the beauty that surrounds us all the time.
Sometimes we just need to put rose colored glasses on to see it in a new light


Our family is headed out for a little mini vacation to eastern washington.
Wishing you a joyful weekend and a happy heart!

Berrys in the garden

This past weekend, the warm sun finally showed up, which means-----GARDENING.
Hip Hip Hooray!
Last year I planted my first vegetable garden. I had no idea what I was doing. Actually, I still don't. But I've decided I don't care and it was proven to me last summer that all it really takes is some good soil and a seed. It's amazing. It was was so much fun and I learned a lot, so I'm hoping this year I'll have even better production and yummy super fresh veggies to feast on. Which also means I get to find new recipes to use up all the veggies. Another thing I love to do.
The cast of characters for the first act.

The leading male offering his expertise and gardening prowess
The leading female carefully sows her seeds
A guest appearance from mr.frog, which when entered the stage, the audience all squealed in delight. For there is nothing more entertaining than a small green slimy frog.

That's all folks. Ya'll come back now ya hear!

Welcome Spring

Oh, how I have waited for you to appear. Now that I have felt your sun on my face and warmth on my skin, I am renewed and filled with hope for future sunny days spent adventuring, gardening and soaking up all the goodness that comes along with summer in the Northwest.

Be well my friends!

through the eyes of a child

There is just nothing better or sweeter than looking at life through the eyes of a three year old.






Sierra, you rock my world. may you always see life through a three year old lens and run with wild abandon towards your dreams. i am so very proud of you! i have so much to learn from you and consider myself to blessed that you chose me for a mom.

and you know what..... I want a star tree in my backyard too.