anger outbursts, people who put you down, regret, negative self talk,
being a people pleaser, the notion you need to be perfect, the past
(but keep the lessons learned!), gossip and judgment, comparing yourself
to others, and the word hate (focus on what you love instead)
Which thing on the list do you most need to drop? Are you trying or will you try?
I will be honest, I struggle with the notion I need to be perfect. I have been doing better about not beating myself up when I make a mistake. I continue to work on it.
4. What is sacred to you?
My family.
5. January is National Oatmeal month. Are you a fan, and if so how do you like it?
With worms of course!
I did this to the boys for April Fools.
Yes, our family of four enjoys oatmeal. I like to add maple syrup, raisins and walnuts.
6. What feelings does twilight stir up in you?
Go chase and catch lighting bugs.
7. Something you're looking forward to next month?
GET READY for another frozen trek across Lake Superior from Ashland to Washburn at the 21st annual Book Across the Bay, to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017!
We will ski across Lake Superior at night, by the light of candles leading the way. We start in Ashland and ski to Washburn. It is beautiful.
One year someone made a huge snow sculpture of a dragon. They released Chinese lanterns from the dragons mouth. It is always an adventure and we are excited to see what 2017 brings.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
A few more fun paper Valentine crafts to make with your sweet Valentine.
How did you celebrate Valentine's? We went to the Lego Movie as a family.♥We received some special gifts from our friends. Cupcakes baked in a heart shape! Hope you had a blessed Valentine's and wishing you a blessed week!
This is my favorite house on a drive we take. I just love it. I always ask Jeremy to slow down so I can take it all in. Don't you just love the little window up top. Oh, the garden, is so beautiful, I just want to take a stroll.
Now in a cottage built of lilacs and laughter. I know the meaning of words "ever-after"
polkadots and moonbeams
Wouldn't tea out on the lawn be fun!
I always smile at Jeremy and ask him "If comes up for sale, will you buy it for me?"
Making it special...it does not have to take hours and hours. I cut my boys toast with a heart cookie cutter. I spread lots of butter and added a few heart sprinkles.
"Oh, Mom, that is so cool."
We started the day out with LOVE.
And isn't that what it is all about...Love!
What simple things have you done to add a bit of LOVE to someones day?
Our Valentine treat tonight, is simple, but good. Rice Crispy Bars with heart sprinkles mixed in. We love Rice Crispy Bars. You can do so much with them...add peanut butter! Yummy! Or use flavored crispy cereal - Cocoa Puffs, Fruity Pebbles or Cheerios.
Are you in need of a fun Valentine Craft? We made Valentine Men this weekend. Easy, Fun and full of Valentine Love!
My Valentine lady. All that you need is some fun paper, markers, scissors, googly eyes and glue.
I cut my paper strips for the arms and legs with my paper cutter. I traced hearts out on paper to help the boys make hearts.
I love glue dots for some projects. With making our Valentine Men we used glue dots to attach the arms, legs and hearts. We used regular glue for the eyes.
