Within a tiny acorn, a mighty oak is waiting! Great things always start small, so embrace beginnings and take joy in the journey.
Pearl Sanborn
If we are to better the future, we must disturb the present.
Catherine Booth
Love doesn't make the world go 'round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.
Unknown
All the above photos were taken during our daily walk along the river.
♥
Carla
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Once upon a time we took my mom on a train for Mother's Day Brunch. Me and my mom. |
Choo - Choo
Can you hear the train coming?
No matter if you can or if you cannot, it is Wednesday and it is time for the Hodgepodge.
Joyce asks the questions.
We answer the questions.
1. How do you define beauty?
Since love grows within you, so beauty grows. For love is the beauty of the soul.
St. Augustine
2. Have you ever taken a trip by train? If so where did you go and what did you think of the experience? If not do you have any desire to do so? Where would you like to go? (You might find inspiration here-The Best Train Trips in The World)
Our family took a day trip on a train. We treated my mom to a Mother's Day Brunch on the train. It was a fun day. I am sharing some photos of the day below.
Me and my husband... our first year of marriage. My mom. All the mom's were given corsages as they boarded the train. Enjoying our brunch as we choo choo along. 
3. Shell shocked, bombshell, bandshell, shellacking, in a nutshell, walking on eggshells...choose one and tell us why you chose it, or how it relates to your life in some way currently.
Shell shocked by the current comments regarding September 11, 2001.
4. Tacos, pistachios, oysters, clams, eggs...your favorite food on the list that comes in/with a shell?
I do enjoy eggs. I have an egg everyday for breakfast. They never get old for me. Yum!
I also enjoy tacos, but I do not usually eat them with a shell.
5. Are birthdays a big deal in your house? Is your own birthday a big deal in some way? Elaborate.
Oh yes, birthdays are a big deal. We are to be sure to gather for birthdays. It might not be on the day, but we will get together at some point to celebrate.
My birthday is a big deal to me. My birthday is 12/12. With that 12 is my favorite number. And my 12/12/2012 birthday was VERY special. I felt very loved by family and friends on 12/12/12.
6. Insert your own random thought here.
September, the month you get to enjoy all the hard work you put in during the garden season. We made salsa this weekend with some of our bounty.
Joy List Monday
♥ a weekly ritual ♥
a reminder to stop and pay attention to the little beauties and graces that make life magical and to set aside time for gratitude each day
♥ my friend Kitty inspired me to make a tomato tart
♥ harvesting herbs, peppers and tomato from the garden
♥ decorating for autumn
♥ pulling out my favorite decorations
♥ turning the air conditioner off
♥ opening the windows and letting the fresh autumn air in
♥ autumn evenings are coming in earlier and earlier
♥ enjoying twinkle lights and candles to light the evening
Wishing you a beautiful week full of little things that make you smile.
♥
Carla
