Day 68 ~ A Piece Of The Beach

I love the ocean, I love the beach. I think I took it for granted for so long, and now that it is so far away, I have tried to preserve a little piece of it.

My new thing for the day was the little piece of the beach in my bathroom. I bought three cylinder vases from the dollar store and filled them with turquoise marbles, seashells and rocks we collected from Santa Cruz and a candle on top. I put them behind the tub where my photos from Carmel will be going. I must say, it looks pretty nice. Isn't funny how little things can bring back memories, or a sense of peace, or a little smile.

I created something new today, a little piece of the beach.

Day 67 ~ Attention all Shoppers

Have you ever wanted something but put off buying it? I have wanted a CD organizer for over a year and have put it off because of the inner battle in my head of need vs. want!

While shopping the isles of Target for some new school supplies for my daughter, I found an amazing CD organizer. I have been eyeing them over the past year but always felt like they were too much money. I need something that holds over 300 CDs, so I needed the biggest one they had. While walking through the photo areas they had these books on clearance. They look like nice photo albums from the outside but they actually hold CDs or DVDs. I grabbed one of them, like a kid after the pinata busts going in for candy. I started looking through it, and it was PERFECT, so I got two to fit all our CDs. The total was $12 dollars. I was so STOKED! Yes, STOKED!!! I came home and starting organizing the CDS and the funniest part of the whole thing was my husbands reaction. I kept all the booklets and placed them in there case but was getting rid of the plastic cases. My husband keeps everything he owns in perfect condition, so he was a little disturbed buy me throwing away the original case. I offered a suggestion. He could store them in the garage, but that bothered him more, since he hates clutter, so out they went and everyone is happy.

My new thing for the day was my new CD case, and boy I am a happy shopper!!

Day 66 ~ A Day With My Brother

My oldest brother does not live here but he flew out and spent the weekend with us.

We spent the day hanging out. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, but it was. We don't get to see our extended family too much so having my brother here was a great treat. We watched movies, played outside, went and picked up some subs, and it was an awesome day. The girls just laughed and giggled the whole day and had a lot of fun. I watched my brother run around the yard playing dodge ball, and laughed at how they would all jump on him and he would smile from ear to ear. They often call him "The Spoiler" because he is known to spoil them rotten, and he often does. We were all sad to see him go.

My new thing for the day was a long over due day with my brother and I am so glad he came.

Day 65 ~ A Date With My Hubby

My husband and I got to go on a date, and we had so much fun!


My husband and I went to dinner at Crazy Sushi and to see Avatar. Our dinner was amazing as usual. We tried a new roll called the Alaskan that was so yummy and so spicy it made my eyes water. We both love spicy food so watery eyes and watery noses are a good thing when it comes to food for us. We sat at the sushi bar this time and the chef would hand us different things to try. I loved watching them as they prepared the different meals, it looked as though they were creating a piece of art, everything so colorful and in a design that pleased the eyes and the taste buds.

After our meal we headed to the movies and finally saw the movie Avatar. I will say that is one of the best movies I have seen. I LOVED IT. I am hoping for an AVATAR II. The beauty of the scenery of the planet was so overwhelming you wished you could see it for yourself. I loved how everything would glow at night. I wondered if Disney one day would make a ride that took you on a tour of the land of Pandora, and if so I would be the first in line. This will be a movie that I buy when it comes out on DVD.

It was so nice to get out and have some alone time with my husband. To focus on each other with no distractions, laugh with each other, and just enjoy each others company. He is my best friend and everything seems more fun with him around.

Our new thing today was going on a date, something we rarely get to do.

Day 64 ~ Evergreen Aviation Museum

We went to The Evergreen Aviation Museum for the first time and is was one of the best museums I have seen.

This place was nothing less than awesome. I have lived near it for 5 years and never have been inside, but tried something new and took a step into a time machine. It changed how I looked at things and put parts of history in a different perspective. They even had the Howard Hughes' Spruce Goose there, and I could not believe the size of the plane, it almost seemed unreal.

One of the things that I noticed, that made such an impression on me, was all the fighter planes. They had all types, from all time areas, and I was shocked at just how open and terrifying it must have been. Open glass areas with guns everywhere, or even planes with no glass, just open and guns. It kept running through my head what these guys must have been thinking, and how scary it must have been. It puts a new perspective on things, and although I have always thought war to be terrifying, it just made me realize the sacrifice so many make for my freedom. I just walked away feeling so blessed and really taking into account all that has been done for me and my children. It was pretty amazing.





The girls had such a great time and they even had a section of different things the girls could get into and sit or pretend to fly. They loved the hands on area and so did I.



They had all sorts of planes, helicopters, cars, tanks, and motorcycles and of all the things I saw, I decided I would love one of these. I can imagine myself in one and the fun my hubby and I could have. It is a dream, but a nice one!



They also have a space museum and that will be my next thing on my list. If you haven't been there I would highly recommend it and I know you will not be disappointed.

Day 63 ~ Planting

I love flowers, I love to see how things bloom in the spring.
My new thing for the day was planting 7 different plants!

There is something to be said about spring, and the way it makes people feel. To watch the yard come to life brings a sense of joy, happiness and excitement about the season coming. The color and smell of flowers puts a smile on my face. It is such a welcome interruption of the gray days and the gloominess of winter. I wanted to look out my kitchen window and see some green so I focused on some of my shady areas, and open spaces. I can not wait to see what they look like as they grow this spring and summer. It is almost like a present, waiting to be opened.

I planted 7 new plants and I think I will plant another 7 before the week is up. My backyard needs some landscaping!!

Day 62 ~ A New Book

I started a new book called Shopaholic Takes Manhattan. It is the same writer as Confessions of a Shopaholic, and I loved the movie so I thought, "Why not?"

I do like to read but never do. I read the Twilight series and loved it, but that is the last time I really got into a book, and that was last year. Honestly, I haven't read many book since college. I think I burned myself out and now reading seems to take so much effort. The Twilight series was easy but is hard for me to find a book I can get into. I find myself reading and within a few minutes I get bored and my eyes hurt. #1 I think I need reading glasses, #2 I think I need a good story. My friend recommended the series written by Sophie Kinsella so I will let you know what I think when I am done. So far, so good.

I also started Season 3 of the Sopranos, I watched 3 episodes in one night. I love that show!

If you have any great suggestions for books, please let me know!