~Happy Thanksgiving~

Bless us, Oh Lord,

and these thy gifts which

we are about to receive from thy bounty,

through Christ, Our Lord.

Amen.

From my family to yours, wishing you a happy, healthy, and blessed Thanksgiving and holiday season.

God Bless,

Be Back Soon

Sandy



~Cori the Nanny~

Since starting college (she is in her junior year), Cori has been a "Nanny" to an amazing family in Norcross.
 She really love them, especially Miss Tullulah.

I honestly think Cori would work for "free".......she adores this little girl.

and Miss Tullulah loves her......:)
Isn't she adorable...

Till next time,



~Lisa Leonard~

There are some people who have a gift, you know the sort of people that everyone wants to be friends with, or you feel better about yourself just because they are around. The kind of people that even with their humility and honesty you can't help but admire, & aspire to be more like them, (or at least try to have a more positive influence on your surroundings).  One of those special people is Lisa Leonard.

Not only does she create the most beautiful jewelry (lisa leonard designs), she has also created a beautiful family.
This lady has great talent, a great family, great blog, great hair & now she has been published in the new issue of cottages & bungalows magazine.
(btw, i am so making these cute cones for our mantel).
and she has the confidence to say "hey, i struggle too"..."It's not always easy".


I just wanted to do a quick post of people who "inspire me"  (when I am having a little self-doubt or maybe just a little down in the dumps.) &....when i was reading her blog today, one of her posts was of pure honesty. She was questioning her own thoughts and choices . All the while i was thinking "no way"  this lady does it all, and does it "perfectly"..the inspiration came from me knowing, we all have those doubts, we all question ourselves, & in the end we all are trying to be our best, not only for ourselves, but also for those who share our lives.  Those are some of the things that inspire me!

Enjoy the rest of your week.

~Cori & Gus~

Cori sent me a couple of pic's of her new fur baby.... Gus

But, I don't think "Miss Bella" likes him very much... a little jealousy between the babies.

 

...cottage white bedroom

My much needed bedroom re-do. "here's a little background".. I have a 3 bedroom house, there "were" 4 of us. Two of my daughters always had to share a bedroom, (so they got the master). Then there were 3, when Loren left Erin took Loren's room, Cori (still had the master) not sure how that happened.. I think because she always had friends sleeping over. Anyway. When Cori left for college, "I moved into the Master" twice the size, dressing room & double walk-in closet.

It really was overwhelming for me at first. It was sad to inherit the room as the girls were leaving home (now, when they come home to visit they have the smaller room).
 Slowly, after a few months of adjusting... i gradually started transferring my things across the hall to the "big" room.

 

I finally made the move, painted the walls dove white and created a space that is cheerful and bright. 

The girls still hang out in the bedroom, only this time to use the large leaning floor mirror.  Some things will never change.  "I wouldn't change a thing" :)





~Loren the Nanny~

Loren & Cori are both in college, (hopefully Loren will be graduating next year).. She has changed her major a couple of times 3X. She has now decided to major in education (history). Okay now that we have that settled... she can't change her major again. Education it is. I hope she is reading this...
Since college both Loren & Cori have also become "Nannies". 
I don't know who is the luckiest, the children or my daughters. Loren is a Nanny to twin girls  (Sydney & Alexis) & their older sister Miss Maddie. The kids really love Loren & she is totally "in love" with them.

Aren't they the cutest little babies... When Loren is home she flashes her phone photo's and proudly brags of all the things that she has taught the girls.... She will be such a great teacher. (my bragging rights).......

Till next time,



~Be Inspired~

I try never to compare myself or my life to other people.
To me life isn't a competition.
 I am always inspired by others in their talents, accomplishments & their passion

& their commitment to that Passion

creating our lives through our hearts

& choices by our Character.

 

~coffee mugs~

I admit it... I have an obsession. I am not only a "coffee addict" but, yes I am also addicted to pretty coffee mugs & tumblers...

Every Christmas I buy my daughters a new mug to have with hot cocoa on Christmas morning.. It has become a tradition of sorts.. They expect it. I think I have passed my obsession onto my daughters.

There is no way to display and photograph these jewels but let me just say each one of them is a little work of art.

I love love love the rose mugs by housewares. When Cori is home she literally demands the housewares mugs. We also have monogrammed tumblers, & mugs.

I just think they make my morning coffee a little more special.

Till next time



Sandy





~re-identify-ing~

Identity; the state or fact of remaining the same one or ones, as under varying aspects or conditions        

I have spent the last 2 decades being mom to 3 very beautiful, outgoing young ladies, & I must say this empty nest thing can put you on a rollercoaster of emotions. (to say the least).

Discovering a lot about myself has been a definite eye opener. Focusing on myself has been quite an adjustment. (a little detour or hiatus). I am still a mom, but I am now a FULL time me!

 

Till next time,



Sandy



~Happy Halloween~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Have a safe & happy halloween

BOO!

Sandy