Toes....

Feet...they are just one of the many amazing body parts God made...
They take us where we need to go...
They keep our bodies steady...
They can move fast or slow....
They can lead or follow....

Feet...Mmmm....I never really paid much attention to mine...of course I did the routine clipping, but that was about it...until...oh, I turned 40! (what is it about turning 40?!?! :D)
Anyway..that year my sister got married, and she chose shoes that were opened toed...and insisted we all paint our toes red! WHAT??? Paint my toes...NOOOOOOO!!!

What can you do when you are in that spot???
OUT came the Red polish...and my niece graciously adorned my toes...okay, not without a mishap...as it is the day of the wedding and as she's painting away, somehow her bangs get a swipe of red too...only a few hours before the wedding...and nail polish remover doesn't work so well on hair....so, what was left but to snip off the red :D I still smile as I think about that moment!!!

Anyway, since then, when Summer hits...I find myself polishing my toes...RED! I don't know why, but always RED....(Maybe it's because my Mr. seems to like them that color :D!?!?)

But, you know what...it's NOT SO EASY to do your own toes when you're in your 40's...bending to that spot is not comfortable...I've tired sitting on the edge of the tub, the floor, etc...nothing seems to make the job very easy. And, most of the time I feel like a 3 year old...with an out of control brush :D So, today, I decided I'd just splurge and treat myself to a pedicure....and I can honestly say...I LIKE THEM!!! (I keep telling my Mr. he would too :D In fact, I think ALL men would enjoy their feet being massaged :D)
I always feel a little guilty spending money on painted toes...but, it just feels sooooo relaxing...and somehow, I think it puts a spring in my step :D

So, on this Monday...my sister and I enjoyed pedicures and dinner out! And it was a GREAT way to escape the heat! So, how do you feel about polishing your toes?? Is it hard, easy??? Do you treat yourself to a pedicure? What's your favorite color? And, do you like rhinestones & flowers??? (Can you guess my answer to the last question :D)

Whatever your answers to the questions...my hope is that your feet lead you in down great paths! Sweet blessings!

For Real...

I can't believe it's really going to happen...but it is...FOR REAL!!!

We are actually taking a WHOLE WEEKEND OFF from Farmer's markets...For REAL!!(I know it doesn't seem possible, and sometimes I'm afraid it's a dream... :D)

But, it's FOR REAL!!!

Why???

Well my Mr. comes from a huge family...his Grandma had 13 kids...so he grew up with LOTS & LOTS of Aunts & Uncles, Cousins, and family dinners....and every year...during Cheif Joseph Days in Joseph, the family always gathers for a family get-together...

And...we've been naughty...bad...busy...whatever you want to call it...but, we haven't gone to the event for over 6 years :(

Why this year???

Well...one of those aunts...lives in Georgia...and she only comes once a year..and now she's in her 90's....and simply put...it's just TIME! My Mr. LOVES this aunt....(well he LOVES them all ..and the endless stories and bantering that goes on...) and, just as she has aged, so have we...and sometimes...you just need to STOP what you are doing, and simply enjoy the gifts you have in your life (I'm thinking this REALLY should be an everyday thing :D....)

Can I tell you....
I'm SO EXCITED!!!
I CAN HARDLY WAIT!!!

I Love my Mr.'s family...I LOVE Cheif Joseph Days....I LOVE small town life...I simply just LOVE family gatherings, the endless conversations (sometimes 20 at a time :D)....And...getting to spend a WHOLE WEEKEND away with my Mr. :D

Thanks for letting me share my market free weekend plans with you... :D

Praying this weekend is filled with ALL things Great and the BEST of everything...and many, many Sweet blessings for us...and you! Sweet blessings!

Love You...Ladybug!

It's so hard to believe that it's time for our "Ladybug" to get married!

You have grown into such a beautiful, amazing woman...and we are so blessed that we have got to watch you every step of the way. Ben is a great, GOOD man...and we wish you many, many years of happiness as your grow into being Mr. & Mrs. Morris!!!

P.S. Just looking at these pictures makes my heart smile and my eyes misty!

Melissa & Ben (you so go together...like milk & cookies!)

Melissa & her Dad...

Eric & his little girl Keeley

Melissa's Mom (a.k.a. my sister :D) & her beau

Ohhhh....do I LOVE these two with all my heart!

Thanks for being "our" girl!!!

We Love you Ladybug!!!

(Cowboy boots with a wedding dress & all :D)

You are a Sweet blessing to our lives!!!

May God always bless, protect, & surround you as your begin this new chapter with many, many Sweet blessings!!!

Welcome July!

Happy July! I can't believe it's already here....but, I'm thinking this weekend I'll believe it as the weather man is predicting 100 degrees temps will be hitting :D

Today, as I came to my blog...once again I was totally blessed by the gift of a new header...THANK YOU Linds, sooo, sooooo much! You truly started my day with a smile!!! And, I so LOVE it! (I don't know how she does it...she always picks the perfect header for me :D) And, she didn't even know I was going to post about my ladybug's wedding...and purple was her wedding color! Mmmm...maybe that's a little Ta-Da from God!!!

Summer seems to be flying by...and I can't believe on Friday I start my Summer School job! I'm ready...because I feel so lost without being with kids every day....but, oh, I still have so many things I want to accomplish on my to-do list :D We added a new farmer's market this year, and it's funny how one more little market, can totally throw off our whole schedules & systems :D

Okay, enough boring stuff...now for the good news....My niece got married on June 26th....it was a beautiful outdoor wedding...at Hat Rock State Park...the weather was perfect, the family was perfect (you know how family gatherings can sometimes be :D but, this time ALL was good!)...and she was simply beautiful!

Melissa has a very special place in our hearts...since she was the first born niece, and we almost lost her to a disease when she was 4...because she lives close to us, and even lived with us for part of a year...it's like she is "our girl" :D So, you know I needed lots of tissues to get through the walking down the aisle part...actually, it happened before then, when my sister called to say Pat & I were suppose to have flowers to wear....US....wow...I knew then that it was going to be a happy day of tears!!! I never expected her to include us in that way....and still my heart smiles as I think about it...! (which explains why she kept asking and asking me if Uncle Pat was going to be at the wedding!) We Love Ben her husband...they have been together since their were freshmen in High School...and Ben has been our fix-it/help us guy many, many times....truly we couldn't of imagined a better fit for our "girl"!!!

My parents came early to help me get my house in "order" before the wedding....so, so thankful for them...over & over again they give me so many sweet blessings! So, here's all we accomplished....my flower beds..done....the entire house cob-web free & dusted..done...the shop cleaned...done...a load to the dump (okay 2) ..done...a revolt upon earwigs...done...great food prepared, deep conversations, laughter....and simply the love of family being together = a great week!

Okay, so how are things in your little corner's of the world...I hope each of you are feeling as blessed as I am, that God is showing you his little Ta-Da's every day...and most of all...that you are being surrounded by many gifts of friendship & love ! From my heart to yours....have a Happy JULY!!! Sweet blessings!