Going, going, going

So much to do. Can't stop now. Can't talk now. Gotta keep movin. Not now. I'll get to you later. Gotta keep on top of this mountain.

Yeah, that's pretty much been me lately. Getting ready for Girls Camp is a lot of busy work but, man the pay off is terrific when I finally get there and start having fun with those girls. So, until today, I was doing the whole 3rd year gig by myself, or so I thought. I was a little overwhelmed but was plugging along because that's what we do. Right?

Well, my BFF got called to be my partner and I couldn't be more happy! Yeah! So, like . . . right on! Nan and I are the 3rd year leaders and she's just such a trooper. She just dove right in and took on a good portion of the stuff I had left to do

And, guess what???? I suddenly feel like I'm in control of my life again. Not at the boredom level - no far from that - but at the manageable level which is something I haven't felt in quite awhile.

Also, someone gave me a little promise today that if I perform a certain task, I will experience a multitude of blessings. I'm so on it!

Welcome Home

Coming home is so difficult when you've had the dream vacation. 10 days of fun in the sun, eating myself to oblivion and spending precious time with the family was so decadent to say the least. However, last night when I got home my sweet animals made the sting just a little easier to take.

As I got out of the car my horses were all standing at the fence with their ears perked in my direction. I couldn't get my sweater on fast enough to go see them (of course it WAS past their feeding time). Brian had opened the garage door and my puppies came racing out at warp speed to greet me. Pierre jumped up on me with his tail wagging furiously. Maddie and Holly were just as excited although they were able to refrain from jumping up.

When I walked into the house the cats came alive. Marley has been non-stop rubbing and purring. Today when I layed down for a little nappy-poo he was right there pushing his face in mine, purring and stretching his whole body out right beside mine. Boots has been a little snuggly bug as well.

How can I not feel loved at home?

As I listen to the quiet snores of my children, I ALMOST feel guilty that I'm about to wake them up to go on one last boogie boarding ride with me. It is 6:30 a.m. (yup, I know, I'm the eternal early morning girl). However, they will thank me and be glad I did once I get them past the front door. Right?

Thank you, Oceanside. This has been truly a fabulous vacation. I have loved every single minute of it and look forward to doing it again next year.

Super Powers

One of my indulgences is People magazine. I know, I know it's just another gossip rag. I admit it! When I read about how famous people (and others) mess up their lives, I'm just grateful that I was passed up when the popularity cup was being passed around. Okay, to the point.

I usually flip to the last page of the magazine and read the "Chatter" page. It's where a question is posed and about 5 or 6 famous people answer. Last week's got me thinking I just may be ALL THAT!!!!!

Question: What superpower would you love to have?

Rumer Willis: To teleport. You could get anywhere. You'd never have to sit in traffic!

Me: I meditate. It's a beautiful journey every time!

Dwyane Wade: I'd be invincible and invisible. it just seems cool to me.

Me: My spirit is both of those. You can crush my body but not my spirit!

Kristen Bell: The power of persuasion - and I might have it.

Me: Um, duh! You're female aren't you? I have it too!

Chandra Wilson: Just a little If-I-had-known power would be nice - and a little bit of seeing what's gonna happen.

Me: Okay, you may have me here. However, there IS personal revelation so maybe I've only got about 50% of my powers in this area!

Shenae Grimes: A healing power would be unbelievable. Helping other people makes you feel good.

Me: Amen! Healing power IS unbelievable and I so love helping others. Footzoning, oils and herbs combined with prayer have become a miraculous healing power for me.

I'm considering myself pretty fortunate. I have what they want. Wow!! What do they have that I would want? Fame, fortune and messed up lives that are blasted all over the media? Uh, no thank you.

I'll just take my superpowers and be on my way . . .

Today

Brian's cell phone got drenched in the surf - no more phone!
My husband went back home this afternoon.
I'm sleepy and I've done absolutely nothing today - it IS Sunday after all.
Robbie went fishing with Dave this evening.
Dave set up my inventory on excel today.
Watched "The Women" with the Princess tonight - twins watched Disney in the other room

And that pretty much sums up today. The end. By Jody Weltz

Still My Favorite Shopping Spot!

Yesterday, after walking over this little beauty for two days, I picked up the tshirt, laundered it and Wah-lah! Jacob has another shirt. I'm so glad that BOTH twins equally scored something "new" on this trip.

One day they will look back on this and laugh that they were so excited that their mom scored them both clothes that were filthy and lying on the beach. Today . . . they are just so thrilled to have new threads.

Shopaholic?

A couple days ago we decided to go shopping at the outlet mall down here near Oceanside. Yeah THE OUTLET MALL!!!!! Anyone who knows me (especially Jillian) knows how much I traditionally would love to be out shopping at the outlet mall.

However, on this day . . . well. . . uh. . . I bought ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!! Robbie ended up purchasing a t-shirt (big whoppee) and Brandilyn got a pair of undershorts for her man (don't ask) but I scored nada, zip, zilch, NOTHING!

So the twins and I just kind of went from bench to bench just sitting outside various stores waiting for Rob and Brandilyn to browse about. Brandilyn did stop, though, to snap this photo of Courtney, Jacob and myself.

So here's another kicker. I can't really believe I did this myself. We have been walking back and forth from the beach everyday. I have stepped on and over this pair of camo sweat capris that have been laying in the sand that someone had dropped. After a couple of days I bent over and picked them up (more out of curiosity) and discovered that they were about Courtney's size. Courtney's face lit up and I took them back to our condo, laundered them and presented them to my little girl. They have been stuck to her body ever since.

So while my husband is thrilled at my lack of enthusiasm for shopping lately, I must say that I have discovered that "one (wo)man's rubbish is another (wo)man's treasure." Thank you to that young lady who dropped her pants in the sand!!!