Winter in Iowa

In my entire lifetime, I do not remember it being in the high 50's to low 60's the first week in January.  There were people outside jogging today.  I saw motorcycles out, others on Bicycles, and people just enjoying the outdoors. 

We have had a very mild winter and should I worry???  Is this Global Warming???  Is it just a fluke or are we in for a very cold spring.  I can't control the weather so I might as well enjoy it.

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine."

Date Night

This is a self portrait of Jim and I, not too good but you can't look wonderful everyday.

We went to Red's Public Ale House for dinner, and enjoyed a spinach artichoke pizza....yummmmmmy.



Brett our Bartender/Waiter
We had the best time with Brett.  He gave us some great I-Phone tips, that hopefully everyone knows.  He then told us of his addiction to Angry Birds.  Come to find out he is in the top 5% in the world of all those that play Angry Birds.

I so enjoy "date night".  I look forwaed to it every week because it is just Jim and I.  We spend time talking, lots of laughing, and just enjoying each other.

"Take time to laugh - it is the music of the soul."





Laundry Day

Criddle
It never fails......Whenever I bring a load of clothes upstairs, my cat is waiting for me.  I don't even get a chance to fold them and she is curled up in a ball on top of them.
"Cats leave paw prints on our hearts" 

Happy New Year

Luke & Connor

Happy New Year!!!  I am looking forward to 2012!  In with the new out with the old.  Last year was full of a few bumps in the road BUT also brought me so much JOY!!  I have been blessed with a wonderful man in my life, Jim.  I have 2 amazing boys, wonderful parents, so many new friends, rekindled some friendships of long ago, and so much more to be thankful for, as I begin this new year.

I love this saying....this is how I plan on living in the year to come.