Auntie Joy Delights and Surprises . . . Again

I’m happy to report that Auntie Joy continues to surprise and delight!

Riffling down to the bottom of this drawer where I keep my external cd drive, it 

brought a big grin to rediscover the cd set on the left. Without realizing it, I found 

myself letting out an audible “huh!” and curiously crinkling my brow as I picked 

the plastic case up and turned it over, getting reacquainted.

And that would’ve been quite the lovely, gracious plenty all by itself. 

💕

But just as I was fixing to close the drawer she winked at me once more, this time 

from the back of the drawer where the movie on the right was tucked long ago.

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Hmmmm, her girl says with a playful twinkle, 

I’m beginning to wonder if 

“Hide and Seek” 

isn’t one of Auntie Joy’s favorite games!

Blessed be.

💕💕

#DelightinInTheDance

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Savouring January - Day 21 - Smile

Sunday lunch, shared on a patio 

with my very favorite guy on a gorgeous 

spring-feeling January day, 

is sure to bring a warm smile.

It was an unexpected delight 

to be serenaded by birdsong as well.

I do believe, she adds with a grin, 

that they were enJoying 

the beautiful weather as much as we were.

Blessed be.

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Savouring January - Day 13 & 14 - Soothe and Joy

A warm cup of creamy cocoa 

on a cold winter’s Sunday evening 

soothes body and soul 

while my newest mug and fluffy sweet marshmallows 

delights the heart, 

bringing many a Joyful smile.

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Christmas Cheer

🎄 . ❤️ . 🎁

How fun that today's mail 

doubled our Christmas cards for this year.

(That's way down from years past.)

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A Regular One

Let's take a regular photo 

before 

we start playing with Snapchat filters! 

😉

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Winter Ballet Recital

Hubby and I had the pure pleasure 

of attending our sweet girlies' ballet recital this afternoon.

The class posing for us.

Our beauties are on the bottom row,

first and fourth.

Their teacher was making some opening remarks.

Showing us the steps they've learned.

All done!

Their surprise,

handmade with love.

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Yuletide Young 'uns

Mary and I have some 

welcomed company this morning. 

😉

She and I have been creating sweet little angels 

for my goddaughters and nieces. 

💕 . 💕

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Saturday Snippets

A different door leads to a different Mary.

💙. 💙. 💙

Fine Fall Flower

Raking leaves is quite the

seemingly unending

task.

On this day, 

Hubby took 5 pick-up loads of leaves

(from the front yard alone!)

and added them to

what he calls our 

"Mount Leafmore."

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Kitchen Pot Guardians

Crock and Insta

(Looking to try my hand at pot pies.)

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Shutter Happy ~ Day 3 ~ Someone Who Makes Me Smile

Taking a moment to say "hey" to Mary 

always brings a warm smile.

👋🏻   .   ❤️   .   🙏🏻

(As does finding a new angle of her) 

#shutterhappy

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Breathe September 2017 :: Day 3 Smile & 4 Gentle

Snuggling with this gentle soul 

brought many warm smiles today. 

💕

(Yay for nieces and nephews time!)

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Today's View

Just can't wait.

😳

Playfulness aside...

Feeling very vulnerable at my doctor's office today,

I came away feeling seen and heard by my doctor, 

grateful for the kindness of 2 of his staff,

and so thankful that hubby was by my side the whole way.

(Makes allllll the difference)

   

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Before and After

Same day

Same car!

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Delightful Care Package

I'm really enjoying this care package offering 

by Liz Lamoreux. 

Along with a small silver, hand-stamped talisman 

that can be slipped into a pocket, 

each box has delightful surprises 

tucked in to support the month's practice. 

"Find your center" 

feels like another invitation 

to practice my word for this year, Grounded. 

This was such a wonderful way 

to spend some Christmas money 

and how fun that the gift keeps on giving. 

💕

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April Love 2017 :: Day 11 - My Smile

My Smile on a gorgeous spring afternoon. 

💕

#aprillove2017

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April Love 2017 :: Day 1 - Blue

Sweet baby sister wore a navy blue bow 

to her big brother's birthday party today. 

💕

Happy Birthday to our favorite (almost) 8-year old. 

💙

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Good and welcomed company . . .

. . . on this chilly, blustery March-like-a-Lion morning!

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Orange You Glad to See Me...? Again!

The color orange has been showing up for me a lot lately. 

I smiled big to notice it winking at me 

(again!) 

from this sweet lovely that has been quietly hanging 

in our bathroom for years. 

🍊

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Savouring January Day 25 :: Smile

Cheerful origami flowers and playful washi-taped popsicle stick frame are cherished 

Christmas gifts, handmade by my sweet girl. They've been sitting on the wooden heart 

table next to my blue chair since the evening we brought them home. 

💕

When we were at her birthday party last weekend, I was delighted to learn that she wanted 

me to have the little ice cream-sized paper cup lined with hearts and filled with treasures. 

It was the very last of the little girl party favors. 

💕

Thinking of my niece, her thoughtfulness, and how very dear she is to me always brings 

a very big smile. 

💕

#SavouringJanuary2017

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Savoring January Day 24 :: Drink

Last night's milk cup cheerfully welcomes me into a new day. 

#SavouringJanuary2017

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