Plenty of Sunshine!

I woke early this morning, early enough to see the beautiful sunrise.  I could tell by the sunrise that it was going to be a bright sunny day.  I enjoyed the winter wonderland scene, everything was blanketed in white, it was absolutely beautiful.  As the sun rose everything quickly turned into a very wet slushy mess.  The roads magically cleared so we decided to venture out.

So we ventured over to Greenwood Village where there is a new Trader Joe's.  It is so wonderful to have a Trader Joe's in Colorado!  Shopping in it takes us down memory lane.  While living in California I shopped weekly at Trader Joe's.  Also in the shopping center is an Original Pancake House which is a restaurant we enjoyed in California.  We have developed a ritual of having lunch at the Original Pancake House and then doing some grocery shopping at Trader Joe's.  Today I had the sourdough pancakes, which were very delicious.  Also, there is a TJ Maxx in the shopping center, which definitely needs to have my presence!  Today, I scored a very beautiful Raymond Waites quilt with matching pillow shams (hubby approved).  It is white with autumn colored flowers.  Our bed is going to look so pretty this coming fall.  Below is a picture of the quilt from the web.

 

Snowy weather, etc.

Well, it has snowed a couple of times this week.  It is the wet heavy kind of snow.  That is the kind of snow that brings spring flowers, which I am eagerly awaiting.  I can't believe that we are going to be springing ahead to daylight savings this weekend.  It does not feel like it is time for spring with all this snow.

To my blog friends, I only have a short update.  I have been working, I started my daycare business!  Its been hard work, but so rewarding.  Also, been trying to get in visits with our new grandson.  Every minute we spend with him is a true blessing!

We are Grandparents!

Here is our grandson, Everett!  We could not be happier.

 Everett Sebastian

Born February 14th, 2014.

6 lbs. 8 oz., 20 1/4 inches

Everett with his Grandpa at the hospital.

Everett at Grandma & Grandpa's house.

We love you very much Everett! <3

All Natural Handcrafted Soap

One thing that I enjoy about Colorado is the amount of craft fairs that pop up around the holidays.  There are so many gifted artisans and one of them I would like to highlight.  Her name is Anita, owner & artisan of the Bubbly Soap Company.  In simple terms, Anita makes soap...really good soap... which is both beautiful and luxurious.  She also makes other products, such as moisturizers & bath salts.  Everything she makes is all natural and top quality.  I use her products myself and have been so pleased.  Here is her web address:  http://thebubblysoapcompany.com  Check it out and give her products a try.  You won't be disappointed.

Go away wind!

We have not been getting much snow lately, but we have been getting a lot of wind.  We live in the foothills so the wind is very strong at times.  Mark finally got the fence built only to have the wind knocking it over.  The wind blew our BBQ off the deck and another one of the covers on our window wells was destroyed.  I am so tired of the wind!  Love the view here at our house, just hate the wind.

Been following the Broncos.  I have to let you in on something that is great about Denver.  Bronco fans!  When I was out and about this past week there were so many fans wearing Bronco shirts or Bronco colors (orange & blue).  It was like the town was painted orange & blue everywhere I went.  The exciting news is that the Broncos are going to Superbowl...Hooray!!!

Welcome 2014!

Blessed new year to all of you!  I hope that 2014 holds many blessings for you and a deeper relationship with our Lord.

2014 already looks exciting, the Lord has many blessings ahead for us.  One includes our young friend Sheny.  She had her baby January 3rd.  A little boy weighing 7 lbs. 2 oz.  She named him Isaac.  When she goes back to work I will be looking after Isaac.  I am very excited to be blessed with this opportunity to make a difference.

In February, Mark and I will be taking a CPR class together.  With having little ones around us we felt it would be wise to update our first aid skills.  On February 19th we are expecting our first grandchild, Everett. 

In the spring/summer I may be joining Mark on a business trip to Germany.  We will see how it all pans out as the time approaches.

In July my young friend, Tara will be having her 2nd child which I am excited about.  Tara is like a daughter to me.  I am already enjoying her 1st child, Grady.  Christmas 2013 was the first Christmas Grady could open gifts.  At 17 months old Grady is full of spunk and very smart.  It was fun to watch him open the present I gave him.  He knew right away what it was and couldn't wait to open the box.  So cute!

Technology & new diet

Isn't technology great?  Sigh.  We have so many avenues of communication, but our tongues are still the same.  Unknowingly we can set fires and hurt people we do not mean to hurt.  That is why I have been away from my blog for quite awhile.

I've also been away because I was not feeling well.  Digestive pain flared up again.  My weight dropped down into the 90's.  Thankfully, I found a new way of eating called "food combining" which has helped my digestion.  I have been having less pain which is wonderful.  Finally, my body is gaining its strength back.  Surgery, stress, pain and poor digestion have taken its toll on me.  Through food combing I am making a comeback!  Also been learning that some foods touted as healthy are not really so healthy, due to GMO's.  It is important to buy organic whenever possible.  Especially in the area of meat and dairy.  As far as food is concerned, it is definitely it is a jungle out there!

Continuing on about "food combining", the principles behind food combining are as follows:  that there is a proper way to combine foods together.  One of the first rules is to not combine protein with starch.  So the typical sandwich is a no-no with food combining.  Food combining lessens gas, bloating and toxins that build up in our systems.  If you have a weak digestion as I do after all my surgeries, food combining can possibly help ease symptoms of poor digestion.  I still have pain from time to time, but with food combining it has lessened enough that it keeps me going.

Here is a website that has helped me a lot with food combining:  http://detoxinista.com/