A Place to Lay Her Head

I bought Belle a little bed for my room so she has a quiet little place to lay her head. Her bed in the family room is often occupied by our little guy and/or little princess. Much to my delight, she's been sleeping in it for the last week. My little princess has been eying the bed for several days and today tricked Belle into getting up so she could sneak in.

Snuggling

Another nap snuggling with her toy.

Buddies

Lately, she's been hanging out with her pink fuzzy friend

2013/18 Tired

Completely worn out right now. I'm in need of a long winter's nap. It was a good day of work. A good way to end a good week. Thankful that next week I have no chemo, but wishing that I didn't have an appointment with my primary physician.

Wondering how so many others seem to be able to take lovely pictures every day. I mean how do they manage to find the time? It's hard not to get jealous. It's important not to compare myself to others. I'm just rambling now.

Ended the evening just spending quality time with this little lovey dovey.

Looking forward to the weekend.

Signs Are Everywhere

There are little signs everywhere that I'm getting better every day. 

I'm taking pictures again.

I'm baking again.

I'm spending time on the floor with Belle again.

I changed the sheets myself today.

I'm whittling away on my Christmas list...without a single online purchase yet.

I'm getting off my recliner more each day. 

I'm smiling more.

I feel more engaged in life.

Tomorrow is my oncology appointment. Praying the blood tests show positive results. Praying that the doctor will agree that more frequent bone infusions will help build my strength.

Retrospect

It was a good day, from start to finish.

Made good time out the door.

The sky was extra beautiful.

I could see and feel the glory of God all around.

I wasn't even nervous about my pending doctor appointment and I finally drove up to this building that is always reflecting light for a close up.

And stopped on the way in to take a photo of the sight that greets me when I first walk into our office.

The view from my office gave me hope.

She looked bored so I had to stop to take her picture and then give her some loving.

A delish dinner after the doctor appointment.

And beautiful skies on the way home to end the evening.

God is good. All the time!

Who Cares How Hot It Was

It's August, which means it's ridiculously hot outside. But there was still beautiful light in the morning and cool enough to start the day with some fresh air.

Worn Out

I wore her out playing tug of war with her.

Bits and Pieces

Started the day off enjoying the morning sunshine in the backyard.

It was a perfect start to a very good day.

I was thinking about driving out to Santa Monica when mom asked if I wanted to go to a car show with her. Her cousin, Veronica, with whom she recently reconnected was going to have a booth there and invited mom. I surprised mom by saying yes.

But first I had to spend a little time with Belle.

Part of my Saturday routine is to sit on the floor and hang out with our lovey dovey.

Even though the Angel's have been playing horrible, I decided to sport my Angel shirt. They may be losers, but they are my losers! Funny enough I had a fair number of comments (good and bad) about my shirt.

The car show was not as spectacular as the one at church earlier this year, but it was spending the day with mom and her cousin.

Since we were in Duarte, a trip to The Old Spaghetti Factory was in order. Yummity, yum, yum, yum!

Another Ordinary Day

My mugshot of the day...

It was supposed to rain today, but there wasn't any indication of it. That was there were not signs of rain until 5pm, as I was walking out the door. But it was just a sprinkle really so I don't think that should count.

Stopped by the post office to mail a letter. Now I can officially say, the check is in the mail.

Cloudy skies close to sunset make me happy.

So does this little dog.

Best Shot Monday

On Shutter Sisters, Monday is usually reserved for Best Shot Monday. Today Tracey Clark shared a passion she has for a Shot@Life and asked that we join in a Shot4Shot in support this cause.

My mug shot...not my best and I had to crop it down significantly to make it worth saving.

Our little lovey dovey....

The evening sky...not much sun today...

Reflecting on Monday

I worked hard, ALL day long. It was easier to do when I know I have the rest of the week off. Didn't finish until after 5pm (keep in mind I started at 6:40am). I fought the urge to go out and take pictures.

In the morning, I took a few quick snaps of the tealight holders I bought last month. I had thought about taking them back, but they add a spark of pretty color. I'm glad, now, that I kept them.

At lunch time I went to Panera's just to stretch my body out. I've been hooked, hooked, on their chicken caesar salads with a baquette.

After work was over, I went to the backyard to admire the job I did yesterday. . Yesterday, I kept pushing the furniture around and around and around, trying to find the right placement. Our patio isn't the easiest to work with. Persistence paid off. I'm really liking the new arrangement much better than before. I wanted to rush out to Home Goods to see if I could find a throw blanket pillows and new seat cushions, but I resisted the urge since I'm trying to save money.

Who knows what I was trying to do with this shot? Get a different overhead view of the chairs, but ended up with my body. I kind of like it, so I kept it. Well, I like it, except for the slippers. Man, I HAVE to get a life!

It felt to be in the backyard with Belle. She used to love to climb up on the right side of the yard, up on the wall. With the backyard cleaned up, the wood that she used to use to climb up there is gone so she can't get up there on her own anymore. Every once and a while, I put her up there and she goes crazy with happiness.

I was planning to stay home all night long, but Brie got home right before 7pm right as I was thinking of making me some waffles. Instead I went to get us some chicken and rice from El Pollo Loco (or El Pollo Slowco as I know call them). On my way there and back, I captured the glory of the evening light. The sky looked like a painting to me.

For the last few days, I've been questioning my persistent use of my iPhone for picture taking. I think I need to take my DSLR out more and stop being so lazy.

Knowing that next week I'm only working on Monday made Saturday morning coffee even more relaxing.

Earlier this week I planned to go out specifically to take some pictures. Even though the weather wasn't cooperating, I wasn't going to let that stop me. After I cleaned up my room, I packed up my camera, iPad and iPod and headed for Ventura.

I ended up in an area of Ventura I hadn't been before. It was drizzling on my way up the 101, but the clouds had cleared by the time I arrived at the beach. There were others out and about enjoying themselves too. Enough to give me a sense of security, but not so many that I felt impeded.

After walking around and taking pictures for a better part of an hour, I drove to Main Street with the intention of hanging out there until the golden hour.

I took this picture by mistake. For some reason I like it.

After lunch and coffee, I went back to the beach. It wasn't quite the golden hour and the clouds were starting to thicken up. After sitting in my car for about 15 minutes, I decided that the conditions weren't going to be worth the wait so I headed back home. I noticed this neon sign on the way to Ventura and made a note to myself to stop on the back back and take some pictures of it. I missed the exit and almost kept going, but told myself it was now or never so I pulled off on the next exit and back tracked. So glad I did!

But hands down, the best part of the day was hanging out with my baby girl. She spent the day at home watching tv and texting friends so she was ready for some company by the time I got home. Mom and I went to dinner while Brie stayed at home baking brownies. We were watching a movie when she got a text from a friend telling her to come over as some of their mutual friends were at her house. Even though we were having a good time, I encouraged her to go.

This one was in a playful mood so I took over for Brie as she got ready to go to Sierra's.