Five Simple Things (August 30)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This sun.

We have all been soaking in as much of the sun's rays as we can this week. It wasn't that hot of a summer this year, and we were grateful about that, but once the sun is gone, it a rough winter season to get through before we see the sun again. So this week, any time the sun peeked through the curtains, all of us soaked it in.

2. This balloon.

As I went to spend lunch with Jeff this week this hot air balloon was taking off from one the fields near Interstate 5. It was a cool view over the top of his job site. 

3. This day.

Wednesday this week was my birthday; I turned 47. I still feel young mentally and physically. I've started focusing more on keeping my mind and body more active, so that I don't lose mobility as I age. Being a woman over 40 there's a lot of things that are changing slowly as my body gets older. One of the things I've noticed is changes in my hair and skin. It seems to be a lot drier than when I was younger. Active mind and body is a lifelong change, and keeping my skin and hair hydrated is a personal change. These are my focuses over the next year as I push towards age 48 in 2025. We always make each of our birthdays special, and Jeff and Skylar made mine special for me this week. I love the way they care for me, and this birthday was wonderful!

Additionally, Sephora sent me a birthday gift again this year and I love it! I get a birthday gift because I am part of the Sephora Insider. It's a great program and they remember you on your birthday.

4. This doggy.

Majestic Mr. Farts enjoyed the sun this week, too. He came to get me to let me know he wanted to go outside for a walk, and I was happy to comply.

5. These tacos.

Taco Tuesday, but make it homemade.

One last thing:

Jeff and Skylar did some shopping at Costco this week and one of the things they almost brought home was these arcade machines. A Costco shopping trip that would have taken about an hour and a half ended up being three hours. I asked what was taking so long and these are the pictures I receive with a text of, "What do you think?"

Positive affirmations this week:

If one of these describes you, I see you. You are important and you deserve the treatment you give others. Keep being who you are. The world needs more kindness, right now more than ever.

You can do this!🌈

Have a nice weekend.

Five Simple Things (August 23)

 Hello.

Here are five things this week.

1. This dish.

 

Skylar and I love 'Ratatouille' the movie, and because of that he decided to attempt his own version of the dish. Not only is it a pretty dish, but I think he did excellent. The recipe we used was this one, and he replaced the bell peppers and put his own twist on the dish.

2. This run.

A little bit further.

3. These flowers.

Still keeping up the fresh flower vibes weekly.

4. This moon.

August 19 brought a great view of the full moon. This moon was the Sturgeon Moon, a rare Supermoon, and a Seasonal Blue Moon, so it was a special one.

5. This light.

The blue light makes for the perfect scene.

One last thing:

Our Geocache, "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is going strong.

Positive affirmations this week:

Be good to yourself, too.

You can do this!🌈

Have a nice weekend.

Brick Walkway (DIY)

 Curb appeal is something that we are working on at our current house. We have slowly added improvements over the years, but there was still something missing. Since purchasing the school bus we were always walking across the front lawn and smashing the grass to get to the bus parked in the driveway on the side of our house. So, with some extra red bricks from The Home Depot and ones we already had, we created a curb appealing small walkway from our front sidewalk to the side of the house where we access the door of the bus. We think it came together nicely and we are looking forward to seeing how well it holds up from season to season.

Now to focus on the walkway between the house and the driveway. We will probably just lay white marble rocks around the stepping stones, but for now, we are liking how it's coming together.