"I've Got Jokes."

 Lately, anytime we go somewhere or see someone Eaden introduces herself with "I've got jokes!". So naturally, I thought, let's write a joke book! Also, it just so happens that we signed up for a handmade book exchange at Bird and Little Bird. Some lucky little four year old in Portland, Oregon is going to get one of Eaden's hilariously funny books (minus the poop and pee jokes). I figure we'll wait for Eaden's friend, Aidan, to come visit and they can co-author their own joke book having to do exclusively with poop and pee.

Bed Head

Good Morning!

Yarn Along

This morning I am knitting, writing, and reading for my soul and my sanity. Yesterday was not the best day I ever had and I even wrote a post about it titled "Venting." However, I deleted the post figuring that people would not want to hear me throw myself a pity party when I have such a full life with so much to be thankful for. So I'm working on the hat I've been knitting for about five years, reading Walden again, and venting to my kids in the journal in which I write to them. Well, I'm feeling better already and I'm sure I'll feel doubly better once my house is clean and organized. I'm on a mission to put toys and books far far away until a future time when they will be novel and more appreciated. Hope y'all have a great day! Check out others or post your own Yarn Along over at Small Things.

Weekending - 4th of July

We had a great time with family and friends at our family beach house for this 4th of July weekend! Our beach house is a very special place that I have been going to since I was born. My grandpa, my dad, and friends built the house in the late 70's and early 80's. It is located in San Luis Pass which is maybe 15 miles from Galveston. My dad has crammed the house with all of his garage sale finds from over the years. I also remember having to stop on the side of the road to pick up things, such as hats, for his hat collection. In recent years, he's become somewhat addicted to websites such as Ebay and Craigslist. I could post pictures of the "stuff" in the house for days, but I won't. Here are a couple.

So, back to the weekend of family, friends, music, drink, food, and merriment!

There were a lot of kids running around and a tent had to be set up just to accommodate them. There is never a problem keeping them happy and entertained.

The adults are always entertained as well.

 Hope y'all had a great 4th of July weekend too! Head on over to The Habit of Being to read or link to your own "weekending" post.

This Moment

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor, and remember. Thanks Soulemama.