Wednesday, January 22, 2014

I'm dreaming of Hot Sand between my toes!

We have had our share of snow here in beautiful Northwest Indiana.  I am the first one to say that I love my snow.  I even collect Dept. 56 Snow baby figurines, I love it that much.  But, enough is enough....When you are counting feet instead of inches every day and driving in white outs, it turns from beautiful to dread.  It's sort of a love/hate relationship. 
I watched it snow all day yesterday from my office window at work and figured that leaving at my normal time to go home would probably be safe...boy was I wrong...
I started out driving and about 1 mile down the road was like driving through a white tunnel....It was a Total Whiteout!  I drove with my hazard lights on.  And it did not let up until I got home 30 minutes later and was safe in my garage.  I would have kissed the cement floor but didn't want my lips to freeze to the ground, I was that happy to be home.
I can honestly say that I am looking forward to Summer, but most of all, walking in the hot sand and feel the sand between my toes....Summer can't come fast enough for me. 

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Happy 37th Birthday Steph!

It feels a little out of sorts for me today with Steph living over 2200 miles away and not being able to bake her favorite "lemon bars" or pick up her favorite "designer desserts" cupcakes to celebrate her Special Day. 
This picture was taken a few years ago on her Birthday when she requested her favorite lemon bars.  Steph has never been a cake kind of gal. 
I am so happy that she was able to celebrate her Birthday in such a special way this year by taking a road trip to Seattle Washington with Jeff and kids.  She is living her dream, as she slides in to 37.  Living in the most beautiful place and near the ocean really agrees with her.  It makes a mom feel good inside to know that their child is in a place of contentment and peace. 
My wish and hope for her on this Special Day is to continue following her dreams and reach for those magical stars in the Bandon Skies.  I love you daughter, to the ocean and back a zillion times....
Happy Happy Birthday...Mom