A Moment of Silence

On Friday, word got out that the President of the company that I work for, would not be returning to the company...Today, we were told that he had passed away from a rare form of Cancer over the weekend.

There was a small memorial for him at work today. There was a moment of silence at the beginning and at the end of the service. This is a man who was deeply loved and respected from the employees that work for him. He held high standards for the employees but in return he kept the best interest of the employees a priority. The employees at all levels are saddened.

He had many accomplishments...you can find out more about him here. For some reason, I can't get any of the pictures to work...There is a good picture of him attached to the link.

My prayers and thoughts go out to his family and close friends in this difficult time.

Simple Beauty

Ok....so it has been awhile. Hope all is well. The picture to the left is one I took and told you about in the last post. That is the moon my daddy hugged and returned to me.

I love the trees outside my front door...don't they look eerily familiar to the ones to the right...hmmm...they are one and the same....or two and the same. Yes...I just think they have a great personality and capture so many colors of nature behing it. Simple Beauty.

Well, good news and bad news in the scrapping world...good news...I finished all the calendars I started BEFORE Christmas (for my Christmas presents) I wanted to make something for my coworkers...Anyway...they were finally finished on Saturday...Bad News...I forgot to take a picture to share with you...If it makes any of you feel better - everyone loved them and two people told me I could sell them.

Ok. Take care and I will work on keeping in better touch...You do the same.

Ropin the Moon!

Ok...so it is 2 weeks into the new year and I haven't written in...lets not go there. I would like to say many things have happened but I can't remember anything...

Did anyone see the moon this morning? My dad called me at the crack of dawn...well, just before the crack of dawn...told me to stop my morning routine...drag Bethany away from her breakfast and walk outside..."Look West"...or was it East?What do you see?"I am sending a hug up to the moon and back down to you." So sweet. It reminded me that sometimes it is best to jump outside of our routine and see the beauty around us. I took a picture of the moon a little later in the morning but I am having some issues trying to load it on...sorry...

So....I have been spending soooo much time on Facebook...Over the Christmas break I signed many family folk up and it has been non stop ever sense. My favorite game is Scramble. Have you played it? Try it. fun stuff...check it out.

So, scrapping stuff...I am still working on presents for Christmas...I am making calendars for the people at work but my scrappy friends seem to think that they wouldn't be appreciated and I should give it to them...we will see...

That is all for now...see you soon

ALOOOOOHA!

Yes. That's right. A hawaiian theme in the middle of a very cold winter. Every year, it is tradition for the girls in the family to have a tea. Every year it is a different theme. This year's theme is a Hawaiian theme (I even had a friend who was going to Hawaii get me some authentic Hawaiian gifts.) ...everyone brings a homemade craft or gift of some sort that goes with the theme...but we have decided to change it a bit. Here's how it went down...

With all the craziness of the season and the added bits of stress and laces of sadness, we decided the tea was too far out of reach. We have now started a new tradition...

We went to the Jazz Kitchen in Downtown Disney and had yummy beignets. YUM!!!! We all had a great time...with little to no stress and we have decided that this should be our new tradition. As for the Hawaiian theme? We have decided to have a Hawaiian themed New Years Eve. Should be fun. Will let you know how it goes.
Here are some pictures of the day...

I know...not the best picture of me but you can look at everyone else.

If I don't speak to you before; I hope you all have a wonderful and safe New Year!!!

Happy Christmas Eve!

I can't believe it is Christmas already. The last few weeks have been a whirr of activity.
I love Christmas...the lights, the decorations...it makes everything feel so warm, quiet and peaceful....then you hit the mall or a store and they are running you over to get that last bargain that is needed, ripping it out of your hands.

Seriously, Christmas is a time of family coming together...our pastor says that the holidays are about presence...not presents. Every year it seems like a rat race because Mike and I travel from his family to mine on Christmas Eve and again on Christmas. It is crazy...and exhausting...but it is family...and we wouldn't have it any other way. This year I am grateful to for the presence of my family. Everyone is able to be here and while this Christmas will weigh heavier at times with a twinge of sadness for missing our loved one, she will be in our hearts; We will all be together celebrating the Hope that comes from the birth of one very special little boy.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season full of presence of loved ones!!!

Wishing you all a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!
And Happy Birthday Jesus!!!

3 days till Christmas...or is it 4?

Finally! Christmas Cards are done and sent out. Which one will you get??? Actually, they were done a while ago...and addressed...but life happened and I got behind...still...they are on their way and in my opinion...beautiful...Hope you like them...

Well, I am off this week...and loving it already. I have big plans for today...I want to clean off my dining area so I can play with the cricut...Bethany and I need to get her tree up...and I think that is all...Believe me...It is enough...

Yesterday in church we had a special guest in Sunday school...SANTA WAS THERE!!!

Pretty cute huh? Well I am off to clean so I can play. Talk to you all soon...

In Loving Memory...

I have to admit...I have been dreading this post for several days. Here goes...

Wednesday night Auntie Baba was welcomed into the arms of the Lord. I am so happy that her suffering is over and so saddened by the loss of a wonderful person. I loved her so very much.

Oh boy...here come the water works. I was doing so well too.

I think it is sinking in that we will never share in another Christmas, or tea, or share wacky ideas, hear her laugh or her quirky wit....It is all a memory....but truly one I will remember always.

So while I will not see her again in this lifetime; She will be there when the Lord welcomes me home too. (Hopefully that will not be too soon). For now, goodbye sweet Baba. Rest in Peace. I will miss you terribly, think of you often and while I will not see you again this side of heaven, you will forever be in my heart.