March Musings - Day 15

They taught me a lesson in monopoly. I was home from work as we never opened due to the snowstorm, so we played Wizard of Oz monopoly simplified. L-Jo and T-Bug played the first round. Surprisingly, T-bug won! Her strategy was to buy only the properties she had her heart's desire for, and when all was said and done, she had the most cash, so we deemed her the winner! (It's easier to do it that way!)

The second time it was with T-Tot, and Lil' G. Lil' G won because she did an almost identical strategy to T-bug, and ended up with twice as much money as T-bug! ($2057!)

All in all, I have a new strategy for the next time I play monopoly.... We shall see if it works! Also, a cup of coffee with it helps. ;~)

Just remember, if you are playing monopoly, your cat will want some dominion as well in this. I call this photo: "Surveying his monopoly...."

March Musings - Day 14

What do you do when the night is bitterly cold?

You go to bed and sleep as soundly as gold.

March Musings - Day 4

Brrrr...a couple days ago it was 60???

What's up with this? Simply...it's Central New York. The land of 70 degree weather in the morning, and 20 degree weather at night. Where snow storms appear in the middle of summer, and summer appears in the middle of snow storms. I've been wearing my snowflake leggings for warmth, and everyone is blaming the snowflake pattern that I chose to wear, on the weather. Oh well, I suppose it could be worse, right? It's good weather for hot drinks though. We had a lot of orders for lattes and mocha lattes tonight with this bitter cold. Despite it, I wouldn't trade places for anything. I love living in a place where my glasses freeze to my face (as to quote the Mitford series).

So do I enjoy the cold? To a degree, yes.

Would I trade the cold? If it's a sickness, yes I'd rather trade it for chocolate; but if it's the temperature, use it to make iced coffee and I'll be content.

Will I keep wearing my snowflake leggings? Yes, even in the dead of summer to drive everyone nuts...and maybe get some snow to make snow-cones out of the deal. After all, they are the cause of course! ;~)

Adios! I'm off to go fall asleep under 9 blankets, and dream of the Arctic Tundra!

Obligatory Valentine's Day Post

But its not a typical obligatory Valentine's day post! This is a post about what love is:

...clearing out the driveway for your Dad!

...your Dad going to the post so you can get a valentine you're waiting for!

...having a friend let you cry because it wasnt there...

...opening an unexpected letter from a different friend...and seeing their love for you!

...and grinning because God provided stamps for your R.L.O.E.s!!!

...finding a heart God sent you to remind you that youre loved and blessed!

Beautiful Blessings - 11/28/15

~ Finding the perfect tree!

~ Having snow softly begin to fall just as we begin to chop it down!

~ Enjoying our tree-finding adventure with my Aunt and Uncle!

~ Heidi coming over to hangout and laugh with me! Thanks for the stamps, girlie!!!!

~ Each of the stockings my Aunt has made over the years!

Beautiful Blessings - 11/23/15 & 11/24/15

~ Our first real snow!!!!

~ Waking up to screeches of pure joy from the kids!

~ The pure joy of the neighbor kids who never saw snow before!

~ Declaring a morning of snow/Christmas movies! "Its a Wonderful Life", "Muppets Christmas Carol", and "White Christmas"!

~ Our new spice and jelly cabinet!

~ Setting aside Christmas presents with Mom!

~ Plotting ideas about presents I would like to give!

~ 30 days till Christmas!!!!

~ Singing Christmas carols with my sisters!

~ Counting down the days till we get our Christmas tree!

A Beautiful Blessed Week - 10/19/15-10/26/15

~ Snow!!!!!!!

~ A lovely chat over tea with myself, my Mom, and a lovely older woman!

~ Receiving delicious produce from her garden!

~ Knowing that the girls were having a blat the other day while pouring over the toy cars in the magazine....

~ ...and watching their excitement as they get to drive one!! They were so excited that our friend had one for/from her grandkids!

~ The beautiful view through the hills and valleys! The colors were magnificent! The picture doesnt do it justice!

~ Making more apple butter! (in the new crockpot! :~D yay!)

~ The similarities and difference in a project L-Jo and Lil' G for school!

~ Video calling with a friend I never video called with before!
~ The ability to pray together during it!
~ Catching a woodpecker at work!

~ Mom and Dad's Engagement Anniversary! 20 years! <3 (He proposed to her in a library with the ring inside a book, isnt that adorable?? <3)

~ A creative kitty made of pretzel's! L-Jo made it! :~)

~ T-bug's abstract!

~ Pretending an old box is the Magic School Bus!
~ Coconut Acorn Squash Soup! Mmmm....

~ Light reflecting off our carousel! <3

~ Fall colors surrounding our house!

~ Reflecting colors off the windshield!

~ Brilliant blue skies!
~ Morning sunlight in the fish tank!

~ Catching fishie shadows! Reminds me of Peter Pan ;~)

~ T-Tot wearing a dress I loved as a kid! Grandma made it for me!
~ T-Tot swiming the length of the competition pool and back with a few breaks! Still quite impressive considering she really couldnt swim at the beginning of the summer!

Beautiful Blessings - 10/18/15

~ Providential timing and high heels for a needed hug from a friend <3

~ Trying out a theory during Sunday School by using natrual light to try and prevent a migraine from occuring today!

~ Seeing a bride and groom taking pictures with their grandmother at a nursing home!

~ Visiting Grandma <3

~ SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :~D Our first snow of the season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :~D :~D :~D

Snow! In April!

Awhile back, my friend and I were talking, and I lamented the fact I haven't been able to enjoy the snow. So I was delighted when I awoke to this!

My one friend's response to the snow was this: You know, I have a reason to believe that Moriah is the one who prayed for today's snow ;) lol

Another said: 

....Moriahhhhhh!!!!!

hahaha!

And still another said: I wouldn't doubt it lol

I will be truthful and admit I wasn't praying for the snow, but I'm excited it's here!

Ahhh squee!!! I love snow!!!

Snowflakes on the lilac buds that are beginning to bloom!

Snow in the pine trees....mmm!

Artsy Snow

Collage of Artsy Snow

Ahhh isn't snow beautiful!?!

Water droplets on the violet!

Ahhhhhh what a lovely day!! :~D I love snow!!! And spring!!!