A Few Of My Favorite Things....

Yummy - Starbucks Frappacino Cupcakes



The latest book I am reading


Favorite Shoes - time to shop for more!



Favorite Place to visit - Prague!



Favorite American Icon!

The Snow Is Here!

It is snowing so beautifully right now. This is the light fluffy kind of snow. I have an appointment with my esthetician or I would stay in the house this afternoon. The weatherman predicts that more will be arriving through the weekend. Baron will be thrilled as he recently fired the snow removal guy and bought a huge snow blower with a head light and heated hand grips. He was like a kid at Christmas picking it out. He has already had it on, but now he can really get to work! Kids have called  saying, "oh it is freezing walking across campus". I wish I could have some hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies ready when they return to their dorms. Oh, it is better that I don't. I don't want to be a "helicopter" parent (smile), not to mention they are hundreds of miles away.  I don't think Berk is so excited about the snow. He hops around like a little rabbit and runs in the house as soon as he is finished. Winter is finally here and I am excited! How do you feel about the snow?

Just in time for Valentine's Day! I love it - don't you?

The Perfect Lunch

Have you tried Panera's Thai Chopped Chicken Salad? I tried it today for lunch! Delicious. If you haven't tried it, you must put it on your "to do list".

Pilates - My Latest Adventure....loving it!!!

Pilates provides me with a wonderful way to work off stress and to do something good for myself. We so often take care of everybody else and think about ourselves last. I think we can take care of ourselves, while helping others. It helps us to do a better job with all of our "other" responsibilities! What did you do for yourself today?

I Need To Get To The Ocean!!!!!!

A gray day in Ohio. I am thinking I need to get to the ocean, to sunshine and a sailboat! Anybody want to come along?

New Year and New Beginnings

I find it hard to believe that it the middle of January, 2012. My last child went back to college today, so we once again have an empty nest. I miss the girls terribly - but it is ok - this is the way things are naturally suppose to be. You raise them, love them without condition and give them a strong foundation. It reminds me of when they are learning to walk - there are wobbles, spills and holding on to the table leg for dear life. It's the same thing only now the steps are bigger as are the falls. It is so special to watch them bloom into the young woman they are suppose to be. I have two girls - different as night and day - yet similar in a very special way. They will still hover around in the kitchen or lay on my bed to watch tv with me. They are mine and I love them assiduously.
At least this time I am prepared. I have pilates on Wednesdays and zumba on Mondays - mediation on Tuesday nights and of course - there is always TJ Maxx to entertain me. This time I also have better friendships to enjoy and the most wonderful husband anyone could ask for. I am planning vacations and I feel like I will be just fine this time. Just fine ;-)