Settling In

Rainy day again. This made for a good chance to hang pictures on the walls!  There are still lots of empty walls but it looks much better even with the few we do have pictures on. We also have some more mystery plants blooming along with the ones we did recognize. We've been settling in for a few months now and the whole process has been a blessing. I've heard it takes about a year to really get unpacked and acquainted with new homes. I really like it though.  Finding and buying new stuff and rediscovery the old; it's very enjoyable and in ways very relaxing.  Just look at these beauties: ;)

Comforters and Canvas

The new bedding for the guest rooms arrived (yes, there is a Gamecock room) and today we got them all together. Charlie and Molly approved them and Lexi seemed to like them as well. Also did a bunch of other stuff around the house including tidying up the studio.  I was also blessed to have a chance to work on a painting. As much fun as my little business and painting glasses is, it's nice to have some time to paint on canvas, it's a good outlet and great relaxation. Not much to it yet, mostly sketching, but that's okay. ;). 

From the pond to the lake

I got up this morning and, after messing around and having a bowl of cereal, decided to take the girls for a walk. Now, normally I won't try to take them both at the same time by myself but I decided this morning to do it. There is a pond in our neighborhood with fish, ducks, and turtles surrounded by a sidewalk. There's benches and stuff too. I've been wanting to take the girls down there so that was our mission: get to the pond. Just as I thought, they LOVED it!  It's was a pretty long walk for them by the time we walked back but they had such a good time. Charlie was all about the ducks and Molly was enjoying looking around. It was a beautiful pond too.  When we got back the girls got a good nap in! 

This evening, I had to work. However, it was at an event we had on the lake!  The lake is always so pretty, especially at sunset.  

I was blessed today with all these fabulous bodies of water God has given us. Aside from being a necessity of life water is fun and beautiful.  Have you played in the water lately?

Air!

On days like today, especially in the South, it's important to realize what a blessing air conditioning is!  Whether it be in the car or in the house it's a wonderful gift!  While it is a luxury that many people in the world do not have, it also keeps us healthy during some of the super high temps it can reach in the summer.  Please remember to keep your pets cool as well!  

Some veggies and a bump at the light

I zonked out on yesterday's post, but I won't today. Yesterday, we were blessed to find a little farmers market up the street with some awesome vendors. I'm loving all these fresh potatoes and corn!  Peaches are always a plus too!  Local produce is always so good and I like supporting farmers. 

It hasn't been too long that I was talking about hectic traffic and how I was blessed to avoid being hit. This morning I was the one that caused the hit. I thought the person in front of me had already gone at a light on an off ramp and I was looking behind me for other cars and hit the gas and slammed into him. We were blessed that no one was hurt and the damage was very minimal. The guy basically told be not to worry about it, these things happen. He really was awesome about the whole thing. It could have been so much worse.  God was watching over us for sure. 

Finally made the calendar

Mondays. The most stressful day of the week. I've read that more heart attacks occur on Monday mornings than any other time throughout the week. This Monday wasn't that kind of Monday though (yay!). 

It was a productive day at work and I was blessed to schedule a presentation for work that I've been patiently trying to land. It's a great place to get involved with and very exciting!  It's also hard to get on their calendar so in a way kinda exclusive I guess. I'm learning patience and a positive attitude make things a little easier... Who'da thunk it?

 

Furry Family

Everyday I am blessed by my furry family members. Pets come into our lives in different ways, quickly become family, love us unconditionally, and are always there for us. I have said how my individual fur babies are blessings to me.  Tonight, I'm saying they are all blessings, to each of us. For all but about three weeks of my life I have been blessed with at least one companion in the house. They have all been a great source of comfort and continue to be.  They always seem to know just what to do. Just like this: 

It's been a great weekend but tonight I'm crashing early and very happy to have some company!