{Gadget Glow ~ Topple}

Ah, look at that healthy "Gadget Glow". . . we seem to get that

way alot lately. The laughter

between these two over

the weekend was not only contagious

but it flooded my soul

with joy.

Who knew Topple

could be so much fun?

I guess

they did.

{They were totally pumped about matching outfits too. Snicker Snicker. Cute.}

{DSi Talk. . .}

among the bestest of buds.

{Eminem}

I know uses a tad too many choice words. . .

But. . . 'I'm not Afraid'. . .is really liked by me.

I'm not suggesting or encouraging you listen to the music by any means,

but I find him motivating. . .

He came clean of drugs & alcohol.

Which meant he had to re-create. re-learn. re-do.

everything sober.

Considering

I can't manage to quit the McDonald's Drive-thru. . .

I'm impressed.

Now if he can find God. . . He will be unstoppable.

{Sweet Cookies}

Cookies taste
even

sweeter

when they are made by friends.

{Apples ~ Woody}

Today is going to be a good day. . .
my hair smells like apples.

I am going to antique stores.

And I spied my oldest son playing with Woody on his own freewill.

Life is good today.

Later Partners!

{Beyond a Good Mail Day}

The only thing that would've topped this mail day would've been

personal note cards.

I adore note cards from my friends and family.

They make me shine. Florida & Pottery Barn.

A for sure treat. . . but. . .what I really couldn't get

enough of was Ballard.

I am a Ballard fan, but I sometimes tend to skim quickly through the pages
because it all looks like white creamy milk in a glass jar (really good, but the same).
But not today.

Look at these adorable doggies.

(I adore dog decor. . . that sounds like a good poem.)

The chair. And then. . .

This bed. Oh my. Oh my O my.

That window is the real deal.

Who woulda' thought?

Those round baskets on the wall!

Why do I only think chips & salsa when I see those?

That French Flag Pillow has my name all over it.

Sigh.

Pitter-Patter.

{I'm certain none. . .}

of you had the same problem. . .
I am certain all of your husbands were
delighted to store-away your 20+ totes of
Christmas decor?

These pics of Clayton pretty much sum up the story. . .

I am not sure why he has his whole arm over his mouth??

Is he trying to keep from laughing at his dad

(which I am sure would result in some sort of cruel and unusual punishment)?
Or

Is he gasping for air over all the choice words that were used

(just kidding. . .we never get out of line around here :) )

I know for sure what this picture means. . .

"Mom, why are you taking pictures while Dad is doing this?"

This was some real holiday magic!

{MENTHA}

This.Stuff.Is.Good.

Really Good.

{It's Time}

I am
ready for

Summer now.

{Simply Sweet}

Hello Friends, how are you?

I feel kinda' blah today. . .I don't know why.

I do know this picture of Sis

is

Simply Sweet.

{Dogs & A Mouse}

Tomorrow its back to school.

Back to work.

Back to our little day-to-day routine.

My kids don't want to go back to school.

I remember that feeling.

Seems like life is going to come to and end over returning to school.

I have thought off & on about 2011. . .I love a fresh start.

I love that feeling.

Don't lemons just sing about freshness?

I think they do.

Like my new Lovely Little Lemon Keeper?

I am not a big water drinker, but I have discovered if I keep fresh lemons
on hand I enjoy water a tad more. That's a break-through, right?

My brother-n-law gave us some fresh grapefruit from none-other-than. . .

Florida. His dad is from there and was there over the holidays.

I am not a grapefruit eater, but The Mr. is.

I also have yet another dog to share with you.

The Mr. said

he ran him out of the garage this morning around 6 AM. . .

but tonight at around 7:26 PM he has taken up residence on the porch.

Funny thing is. . .I have these "crazy dog ownership thoughts" on occasion

(and then I water board myself until I come back to reality)

and I had decided a cocker spaniel it should be. . . weird.

But this story is much like the other one. . .It is obviously someones

dog because it has all the "taken care of" traits.

Soooo, we'll love on him and get real attached for about 3 days and

watch for the signs to go up.

Did I tell ya'll that the little white dog owner lost that dog again? They came to my

door looking for her? What kind of lady do they think I am?

How did I celebrate the beginning of 2011?

I purchased a new mouse. . .and some of you really know what a

party that really is!

Party Time!

{Honey I'm Home}

We stayed here.

We went here.

We ate here. here. and. here.

We had fun.

But.

I missed The Mr.

I hate that he wasn't able to go due to his work schedule.

Time to try to bring some order to the

Holiday Madness around here.

Oh yes, this is a great place to be for several hours. . . days.

Happy New Year!