Count Your Blessings...

This beautiful sky was a blessing counted today, one of many.

It was one of those magical days. I sat on my deck watching my granddaughter play. As the clouds rolled by, and a cool breeze brushed my face, and the wind chimes clinked, I was very grateful. I have learned to truly appreciate even the smallest things in life. Like hearing the birds sing and my granddaughter's giggle. The grass has such a lovely shade of brightness, newness, baby grassiness right now. Today I remembered how that felt to me when I was a little girl, and it made me smile.

Although the sun was shinning there was still a bit of a nip in the air, but I didn't mind that at all. I rather enjoyed taking it all in, feeling all of my senses heightened. I was feeling my ole bones after working so hard in the yard yesterday.

So this was a sweet reward.

Even the garden gnome was happy!
Yesterday my hubby worked on my "big project" a little more. Slowly but surely we are getting it done. I think the closer we get to having it finished the harder it gets to be patient and wait. He didn't get to work on it this week as much as planned. The weather was perfect but there was so much running around playing taxi for the kids. I try to remind myself, that too is a blessing to be counted. Someday they won't need us as much and we will probably be wishing we could go back in time.

I already miss being a mom of very young kids.

Seems like just yesterday.

My granddaughter helps to fill that void!

My computer was finally re-formatted and seems to be over it's problems, (another blessing thank You Cotye). Fingers crossed it will last! I had been borrowing my daughter's lap top to be able to jump online here and there. I am so happy to have my computer running again. Now I just have to get all of my software for photoshop, etc. reloaded and I will be good to go!

This sweet bird decided to come pay us a visit yesterday. I was very surprised because there were five of us outside gathered around when he decided to show up. He fluttered past several times even stopping on the feeder for just a second. Then he would quickly fly away again. Finally he must have realized we were not a threat or he was just too darn hungry. But he finally sat for a minute or two eating, taking time to gaze at me. Isn't he so cute? I know I thought so too! We all stood as quiet as we could, I fumbled for my Blackberry.

I thought he was so sweet and it was the highlight of my day!

The feeder hangs right outside of the kitchen window and getting a glimpse of visitors like this little guy makes doing the dishes much easier.

We do have two cats but they luckily missed the show!

The photo's are not very good I kind of moved a little, and they don't do this handsome bird justice. I tried not to move, but oh well. Plus they are taken with my Blackberry because I have no camera for myself right now and didn't want to borrow my son's. Seems like everything decided to breakdown at the same time! Once in a while the photo's actually come out pretty good with my Blackberry though.

I didn't get to surf the free bee's on Craigslist this week-maybe I can get to them next week. It is pretty fun to do~ So keep an eye open for that all you Free Friday lovers! LoL!

And now that my computer has regained it's senses I might actually be able to get back to regular posting?

Gosh I certainly hope so anyway!

My husband is finally feeling much better! Thank you to all of you well wishers! After having some more test done he has been given a clean bill of health. Yay!

He had given us quite the scare there for a while. Old man Pop Pop has been off all this week. I have had breakfast in bed everyday! And Lil Emily has been spoiled rotten as well~ LoL! Retraining for her will begin next week ;)~LoL!

Things are finally getting back to normal around our house.

That does mean a steady stream of craziness-but that's just how it is for our family.

Funny how sometimes I can get bored with the same ole same ole. And then when an interruption does come along I catch myself wishing for that same ole same ole!

I have been enjoying making connections with old friends on facebook here as of late.

And also with some of my blogging buddies~ Thank you to those who added me to their friends list!

It is not at all like blogging and takes some getting used to. Blogging is a whole other world~isn't it?

I am dreaming of summer days, Emily running through the sprinkler, barbeque's, kite flying, reaping the benefits of hard work in the garden, the smell of fresh cut grass, picnics, cold drinks, Popsicle kisses,and the sun setting late

~how about you all?
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Stop to enjoy the simple things in life and count your blessings!

~Hugs & Smiles~

Tam :)