Lea's Daybook - Friday, September 6th

Thanks to Peggy, for hosting The Simple Woman's Daybook each month.  As she states,
sometimes we just need to focus on the simple day to day things.  And, I agree!
 
FOR TODAY

Outside my window...the sun is sitting and the temps are cooling. A favorite time of day for me.(in case you are wondering, I did this entry last evening)

I am thinking...that I am going to start putting out some fall decor this weekend.  I've been gathering "my stuff" for the past several days.  Things like decorative gourds, copper colored pumpkins, fall leaves and such.  Oh, I can't wait!

I am thankful...for "second chances." ~we all need them~

In the kitchen...I did an eye round roast in the crock pot this week with the new McCormicks Crock Pot seasonings.  Yes siree, mighty good!  That was about the most exciting thing to happen in my kitchen this week. ~smile~ Added note - if you have never used the crock pot liner bags, you are missing "mess free" crock pot cooking.  They are the "be all, do all" for crock pots, so don't delay, go get yourself a box.

I am wearing...tiger print lounging pajama's by Soma.  Love my "comfy clothes" and always slip into them as soon as I can after dinner.

I am creating...a storehouse of memories everyday that I live and I try to make sure that I'm creating memories that are worth remembering.  ~did that make sense?~

I am going...to Dallas with Hubby on the 19th of this month. He has a business meeting to attend and we'll have some fun in the process.  It all takes place at the Gaylord Resort, so just being there is fun in and of itself.

I am wondering...what on earth we did before computers, Ipads and Smart Phones.  I love all of these gadgets but I think we all have to remember to keep a "healthy balance" in the use of them. Now, obviously a "healthy balance" doesn't mean the same thing to all of us. ~too bad~

I am reading...still reading Love Does and a few magazines and lots of blogs. Blog reading has really interfered with my regular reading.  Not sure that's all that bad either as many of the blogs I read are so uplifting and inspiring.

I am hoping...for "happy endings" in some of the family and health related issues that several I know are facing.  

I am looking forward to...well, this may sound silly but I pretty much look forward to each new day.  It's all I'm promised!

I am learning....that the best is yet to come, well......that sure sounds good! ~ big smile~

I am pondering...joining Anytime Fitness.  I have walked on the treadmill for about 30 years but sometimes I have joined a fitness club for the strength training in addition to my walking.  Anytime Fitness is located 5 minutes from our house and I may give it a whirl for one month and see how it goes.

A favorite quote for today...
"Burn candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy clothes.  Don't save them for a special occasion.  Today is special! ~so true~

One of my favorite things...is walking in my house after the floors have been freshly mopped and the rugs vaccumed. Ah! 'tis so sweet!

A few plans for the rest of the week....along with some fall decorating, I'm planning on doing a little clothes closet cleaning on Sat.  I'm sure I have a load to carry to the consignment shop.  The whole consignment deal is a "win-win" situation for both parties.

A peek into my day...I have a few errands to run,and going over to check on my sweet Dad.  He is still having issues with his back and has been in so, so much pain.

A picture worth sharing........

Our favorite son ~and our only~ got himself this little toy about a month ago.  He has been eying this little beauty for some time and could not find anyone in our area that would get right on the deal.  So, he found this one, via the internet,  in Augusta, GA and he rented a car and drove over and purchased it.  His first vehicle, some 20+ years ago was a black Jeep and he's had a fondness for them ever since. I can't help but think he's mighty cute behind that wheel, even though he's about to be 37 years old.  We can be cute no matter the age, right?

Happy weekend my friends!