Gratitude Blessings

I am grateful for Buddha and his ability to make me feel I am loved beyond what I can comprehend.
The ability to have my kids be homeschool kids.
Being a mom. My biggest accomplishment. Raising my kids.

My garden and the ability to see all beings as being a connection to myself and how strong and fragile it all is.

ZZ his ability to be independent and also need us. Interdependent, that's where I am striving to be at.


I am grateful for the hybrid power bike, so I can get to a and b without heat exhaustion.
I am grateful for creativity and the ability to design and find a sense of empowerment in myself.
I am grateful for being physically healthy. At 50 can do so much, I have energy, strength and fitness that I never had when I was younger. I can still dance the night away at 50.
Farmer's Market all the local amazing foods. All our connections at the Farmer's market.
Finding a love of fermentation. Getting my cow tongue. Nature and the beautiful that is all around me. making my new hummingbird feeders at the Farmer's market., even though it was for the kiddo's.
For being a kid at heart!

The Dancing Family

Jazzy is in the back ground. The dancing machine. We had so much fun. We are famous for being the dancing family in Davidson, NC. I feel so blessed and stress free when I dance, my soul sings.

Dancing Party

The four of us dancing. Autumne and Gus were so embarrassed, we laughed and laughed. They just turned red and hid their eyes. Funny kids!

Family Time with our Buddha

Buddha and I getting ready for our family night out at Summit Coffee to listen to the Band: Billy Jones band. We want one of those inclosed baby bike carriers, but til than we will do what we do best, make do with what we have.

Ikaya riding in wrong direction. Jerry getting us all ready! What a great man! Let the Fun begin.

Off we go.

Phases (faces) of Life

Frustrated!
Beauty
Silliness

mischievousness

My little Super Hero

Jazzy, my little Super Hero. Saving the world with his special moves.


Just the kind super powers his mom just loves!

Great finds from my favorite store

I am a kitchen gadget lover. I went to my favorite Store, Habitat for Humanity and found some wonderful items: dough blender, salad forky things, crinckle cutter, and a strainer for a pot. Some great books too: I was so excited that Jerry found this wonderful book; Grandmother's Secret. Yoga blocks for teaching only .25 each! yea!!!

Flower Blessings

Here are some flowers from my garden. We have so much going on in our garden. it's so amazing how no matter how upset or stressed out I may be going to my garden and seeing all the life out there I feel at peace.
Roses from my Dad.

Bouquet from my garden. Flowers all spring and summer long! Yea, for me and flowers.
One of those little critters that we support in our habitat.

Brewin and Awaitin

Here is my Kumbucha brewing. It seems to take so long, when 6 folks are awaiting for this tasty fermentation!
Herbs from my garden, drying for tea. Peace and quiet, silence is a pure gift!
Kim Chi brewing! Why, can't my family just leave the brewing process alone? I need to hire someone who HATES Kim Chi to watch over it late at night!

Gratitude

Gratitude:
I got to spend time with my in-laws. I feel so blessed that I am a part of this family.
All my yummy food from the Farmer's Market.
The women in my life: Lauren, thank you for being a huge part of my life. I love you! Mom, for the ability to teach others, you are amazing teaching of life. Kristen, I wish I was a smart as you are when I was younger. You have so much wisdom, I value you being a part of my life. Mel, thanks for your innocence wisdom. Tresie, you are amazing mom. I am awestruck by your family.
Having time alone and appreciating myself and my family. Having my kids back . . . . I love my time alone, but I miss my kids. So not ready for them to leave.
Seeing my hummingbirds come back.
Organization: I made so mush progress. yea! Creativity and organization are my friend.
Finally, getting to this blog! Yea, I think I am doing the happy dance!
Dance, I love dancing even if it's just me! ;]
Jenny: happy birthday; glad you were born, you made a difference in my life

Gratitude for today!!

Doing my Polish Heritage Proud

My mom, when I was a child use to make cow tongue. Pickled and cooked. It was one of my favorite things she made. I found one at my local farmer's market and was so excited to try it out.


I put the pickling spices in added the water and put it in the pressure cooker, waited 40 minutes and OMG!!! it turned out amazingly wonderful! The best I have ever had. Sorry, mom mine was better, and I always thought your was amazing!

Food Creations

Here I am making my Kim Chi. A family favorite. And here it is inside. Cabbage, black radishes, ginger, garlic, onions, red cabbage, okra, horseradish . . . .yum yum yum!!





The 3 musketeers have made grape leaves!
Aren't they beautiful! If you could only taste them!