The summer is over as I had my first day back at school today (kids come on Wednesday). The beginning of the school year always gives me happy excited feelings for a new start but I am also feeling kind of sad because my summer of freedom is over. No more get up and do whatever I feel like for the day, I actually have to get myself into a routine again.
Anybody have something inspiring for the start of the new school year that they would like to share? I would be happy to hear from you.
Well we are back from our trip and had the most amazing, fantastic, wonderful time! I decided that the really special thing about a vacation (no matter where you go) is that it gives you the oppurtunity to step out of the everyday and enjoy some new expereinces.
We were Vegas Virgins when we arrived early last week. Didn't win any money though (like the hundreds of thousands of other people that go to Vegas we decided). We drove to the Grand Canyon, expereinced the Hoover Dam. Our final stop was Pheonix where we did some shopping and took in a Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Concert AWESOME!!!
Quickly here are a few photos, I will add more later...
Outside the Luxor Hotel
Our attempt at artist photography.
What amazing chemistry they had...
Interested in more photos check here http://sweetjb.typepad.com/photos/vegas/.
1. the last person I sent a card to was: I just sent out baby welcoming invites for Nollie
2.what i ate for lunch today: well it is only breakfast time and I had peach cobbler and tea (of course)
3. something i just learned: Devon recycling depot will take old washer, dryers, paint cans, and matresses as well as the typical recycling things (paper, cardboard)
4. my favorite song this year.....Faith Hill 'Summer Time' I think it captures the spirit of summer, I hope she performs it live in Pheonix.
5.the last book i read: non-fiction...Divine Evil by Nora Roberts. A little darker than what I usually read but I raced through it in two days.
6. what i am wearing right now: black lululemon shorts and a white t-shirt...oh and a towel on my head (I haven't done my hair yet).
7. the last phone call i made was to: Marci to talk about September long weekend plans
8. inside i don't feel very different from when i was: 23
9.my favorite tv shows right now: Hustle. We don't have very much choice since we have decided not to hook up cable until October.
Off to help my grandpa will the garage sale today. Hopefully we will be able to sell all of our junk to someone who can use it.
Have a great day.
"Good Morning,
This is God. I will be handling all of your problems today. I will not need your help, so have a miraculous day."
A quote from 'The Power of Intention' by Wayne W. Dyer that I keep on my fridge.
Have a miraculous day.
a] Four jobs that i have had
b] Four movies that i could watch over and over
c] Four places i've been on vacation
d] Four websites/blogs i visit most often
e] Four favorite foods
f] Four favorite TV shows
g] Four places i have lived
h] Four places i would like to go
i] Four friends that might respond....i would love to hear from everyone who reads this post.....just add your comment to the bottom of this post or post on your own blog or email me or even snail mail would be fun....add a new category if you wish....here is my new category
j] Four things you would like to do for yourself in the next 5 years
I found this while packing...maybe it was left for me to find? But I thought I would share because I found it very thought provoking.
When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar...and the beer. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front og him. When class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
So the professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. Then he asked the class again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. the professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided. " I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions--things that if everyting else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. "The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else--the small stuff. If you put the sand into the jar first, " he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Spend time with those you love. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Spend time with old friends. Play another 18. There will be time to clean the house and fix the disposal."
"Take care of the golf balls first, the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the beer represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked. It just goes to show that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of beers."
Have a good day taking care of your golf balls.
;)
P.S I forgot to thank one person who was a great help during the move. My good friend (you know who you are) who spent an entire afternoon, of her own free will, preping and cleaning the house the Thursday before we started to paint. Thank you. You always prove yourself to be an amazing friend.
Well after a week of not having the internet I was starting to get the shakes. But I am happy to report that the move went very well and we are totally in our new house. Thank you to all of you who helped make it a smooth transition.
T and J who worked tirelessly to prep and clean and get us started with the painting.
Melony and Darcy for helping us move a load from the old to the new house early on Saturday morning.
Mom who gave up her long weekend to work like a dog and help us paint, we really couldn't have gotten it all done without you. Your expertise really came in handy. Thank you.
Mitch and Kevin who slaved away painting the closets for an afternoon, I know that was a big job.
M and G for coming and helping organize the kitchen and paint a closet. Your help was great.
Thank you again to all.
Have a good day.
Although we are not offically moved in just yet. We did get our keys yesterday and had a chance to go over to the new house for a visit. The next few weeks will be spent cleaning, painting, moving and unpacking. But both Murray and I are so excited! Thank you to everyone for their well wishes and support. 
