2 + 2 = 4 ~ It’s A Date!

(That bag was a gift from my mom, I love it! She is such a fashionista!)

Thursday afternoon D and I had the pleasure of having lunch with two of our beautiful friends, Jason and Kelly! I love good times like these, good food, laughter, and fellowship. We met in Buckhead at one of D and my favorite places to eat and held up the outside patio for some hours catching up on good times.

Enjoyed hanging with you guys. Thanks for the conversations and holding a place within your hearts for us! xoxo

Check out Jason’s page on Facebook, A Deeper Love ~

Word{ful} Wednesday…#52 We Support LAMA!

I’m so proud of my team!! On Saturday morning me, hubby, and our two oldest put on our running shoes and with everything we had in us completed a 5K walk/run  in support of The Literacy Alliance of Metro Atlanta. It was great being able to do it as a family. We encouraged and pushed each other to make it to the finish line. You don’t know how good we felt crossing over the finish line! This was the kids first and they did absolutely great.

I turned around and captured them in action. Do you see the whole mini-me thing going on here? Serious business. 

Ready to get it, get it!!

Live Your Best Life!

Via

This morning I woke up to the lovely sound of the beautiful sea. The waves were beating ever so gently on the shore. The seagulls were busy up above and the sun was out saying hello. This is a typical days beginning here at our families beach house....click here to read more.

Fabulous Finds Friday! #4

 

Le Mode Accessories!!

Yesterday, while I was pinning and getting my fall wishlist ready I came across this lovely site that sells all kinds of cute accessories. Like this and oh, this. I love fall, it is my absolute favorite time of the year. I love the colors of fall and the feel of fall. I love the cool breeze that blows making you aware of winter being near. I love shopping for fall but even more than that, I love finding great deals. Le Mode Accessories is offering free shipping on all of their products but you have to get on over there today because today’s the last day for that sale. That means if you like this like I do it will only cost you this --->$12.50. Not bad!

 

Enjoy your Fabulous Finds Friday

If you are joining in let me so that I can link to your fabulous find!

 

Dinner And A Friend

Last night…good food, good conversation, and a beautiful friend!

Thanks for a great time C!!

Wordless Wednesday…#51

Linc

POZZOBONELLI

See more WW (wordless and word(ful) wednesdays)!

A Love Note To D

D,

When I need you...you are there.


When I need to talk...you give me your ear. 


When I need your touch...you hold me close, caress me, and make me feel so good. 


I trust you with my deepest secrets, hurts, fears, and dreams.


You are solid baby, you are everything I need. 


You inspire me to keep going and be my best. I can hang my life and dreams on your shoulders and know that everything will be alright. 


Thank you, I love you  ~

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Memory Lane Monday’s…It’s The 80’s Baby!

~ Memories live like people do ~

Welcome to Memory Lane Monday’s with a twist. We started this project back in 2008 with the intention of sharing our pictures from many, many years ago. Well today we’ve switched things up a bit. (And when I say we, I’m referring to myself and my loving husband). Click on this link to read about Memory Lane Monday’s and how it all got started.

Memory Lane Monday’s will not only consist of older pictures but will include childhood memories that I want to share. *(In some cases I will use other photos I find on the web to help convey my message). 

Memories influence who we are today. Whether they were great memories or not they still live on in our minds helping to create our present lives. How we choose to relive those memories is entirely up to us. I choose to celebrate my memories and share them with you. Feel free to do the same if something I write about resonates with you.

Come take a trip down Memory Lane with me.

Let’s begin, shall we!

This memory is so special, I can remember it like it was um,...a few years ago. 
I can remember as a little girl heading over to Empire Roller Skating Center in Brooklyn, NY. My Dad loved to skate. He would get our there and do his thing and as his little girl, I would be so proud! He taught me and my brothers how to roller skate. Almost every weekend me, my Dad, my little brother, and our church family would head over to Empire to get our skate on. Guess who would be there as well? Many of you may already know the answer to this question…yes, Hubby . Hubby was very much an integral part of that church family and would enjoy those weekends as well.

 The rink would be so packed but I didn’t mind. I just wanted to rent my skates and go. I learned a few tricks here and there but what I would especially love to do is watch the professionals do their thing. Have you ever seen what these people can do on roller skates, it’s beautiful. Seriously. It would mesmerize me and I only hoped to become as good. I didn’t make it as far as some of them but I did do my thing .

To this day I still love to skate and go from time to time with Hubby and our kids. The last time we went I tried one of those tricks I used to do as a little girl and found myself right, smack, and center on the damn floor..SMH! (shaking my head). OUCH, that hurt, LOL! Turns out I’m a little rusty with my moves but that’s cool, that’s cool. With a little practice I’ll be doing my damn thing soon again. Ok, maybe with a lot of practice.

This is one childhood memory I will forever hold dear to me. Thanks Dad!

Empire Roller Skating Center was one of Brooklyn’s largest roller skating rinks and sadly closed it’s doors in 2007. So many of my favorite memories were formed there. I will always remember those moments and allow that joy to fill up inside of me as I stroll down memory lane.

Read about Brooklyn’s Empire Roller Skating Center here. 

Any skaters in the house??

PUSH, PUSH, PUSH…Sometimes It’s What You Have To Do!

Oh Friday, what a day.

My kids and I began the morning with our meditation and mantra’s. After we were done everyone went their separate way to get ready for their scouts meeting with our homeschool group.

I was still not as settled as I would have like to have been. I had a lot on my mind and the week had already been a very busy one for me. Before Hubby left for work we talked for a little. This is always a soothing time for me. He encouraged me, poured his love into me and left for work. I sat on my bed and didn’t move. The thoughts rolling around in my head were mixed with positives and negatives. He couldn’t remove those negatives for me, I had to. So, I got up, put one foot in front of the other and the kids and I were on our way.

Push, Push, Push….those were the words I kept telling myself. 

This was the first scouts meeting of our group and I was to teach the first class. This is our homeschool groups rendition of the boys and girls scouts. I think it’s pretty cool to be able to give our kids this opportunity and experience. I volunteered to teach the class on bullying, peer pressure, and self-esteem. Right up my alley, right? Well why was I such a nervous wreck about it then? I was nervous and had to get over and on with it. My kids even noticed my disposition and asked me if I was ok. They also offered words of encouragement.

I hadn’t “taught” a class of children in awhile. Teaching my own children is one thing so not to confuse the two.  Also, I wasn’t sure how many children would be there and we weren’t sure of the ages. I’m used to teaching groups in specific ages, with specific messages which makes lesson planning a lot easier. So with the uncertainty under my foot, looped with massive doses of encouragement from my family, I was of.

I got there a whole half an hour early so that I would have enough time to prepare the room and atmosphere. As we were approaching the front door we noticed people standing outside. It wasn’t opened yet. Huh? That’s weird. I’m supposed to be meeting other moms here who were supposed to be  inside already so how could it not be opened as yet? I go back to my car, pull up the info on my phone and what do you know,…I’m at the wrong place. I plug in the correct address and my GPS says that it’s another half hour away!! Ok, don’t panic. What do I do? So my kids look at me and say, Mommy, you can make it, let's go. Ugh! Can I pahleez bitch and moan right now? I already drove a half and hour to get here. I do not want to drive that far away. Oh, well. Back on the road again, all the way to Douglasville, Ga. Douglasville, Ga is an hour and twenty minutes away from my home!

I get there at exactly the time we were supposed to start. I rearranged the chairs to my liking, took some deep breathes and dove right in. According to my kids, I did grrrrreat! I love their support! The other kids enjoyed themselves as well. I saw plenty smiles, giggles and got a large amount of participation. I was very happy to see that. The ages ranged from one to eleven, not a bad age range at all.  It was great. I know they got the message. I know they’ll stop and think twice about bullying, being bullied and how to handle themselves if ever in that situation. They enjoyed the skits I came up with in order to drive the point home, everyone was much involved. And I know they especially enjoyed the fact that this is their first scouts class!!

Last night on a 48 Hour CBS special the topic was Bullying…Words Can Kill. How appropriate was it for them to catch that show with me and see how bullying affects children who go to school. The things we heard and saw were unbelievably sad. To see what kids are going through these days is disheartening to say the least.

Fabulous Finds Friday! #3

 

~ Beauty of our world ~

Found this picture the other day while I was pinning away on Pinterest. This is a picture of Multnomah Falls, Oregon. It was so beautiful to me I had to pin it. I love the water! Oh, and if you’re not pinning yet, then what are you waiting for? If you want an invite, let me know

 

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There She Is…My Beautiful Princess

 

Happy Birthday Princess. I had a wonderful day with you, celebrating the gift that you are. I hope you had a great day celebrating with family and friends, we love you. Seven is a cool age. You’re gonna love it TT!

 

Creating Lasting Love, Tip #2

 

Even though my legs were sore from my race last Thursday evening I felt great by the time I went out Friday night with Hubby. This time we went out to one of the lounges we used to frequent awhile ago. We wanted a taste for something old but looked forward to creating a new experience. We started the night young so we would have plenty of time to satisfy our many desires that evening. By the time our night was over, we did just that.

Having this time to share together has been one of the endless ways we pour love juices back into our relationship. From a very young age I decided that when I go married I would not wait on love to flow into my relationship but I would be an active participant in creating that flow. I’ve always believed that this is as important as our hearts are to our bodies.

Friday night I enjoyed watching Hubby on the dance floor doing his thang. I'm talking sexxxxyyyyy! I couldn't contain myself from kissing all over him and playfully biting his lips and cheeks. I loved it when he blushed and giggled uncontrollably with me, that’s part of the fun. I know he enjoys my playfulness even if it embarrasses him a bit.

He on the other hand he would say the night was all about watching me do my thang on the dance floor. According to him, I'm the one who's getting my groove on, he's just there keeping me company. He definitely knows how to make me blush and, my oh my how I love to blush. I love hearing his compliments and most of all I love the way he looks at me when I'm creatively turning him on. Ladies, know what turns your man on and give it to him. Make it happen whenever and wherever you can. Your rewards will come in great numbers and your relationship will flourish.

It drives my man crazy to see me in a mini-skirt. I know this and wear them often. I know they get him fired and charged up. I love the look in his eyes when I'm on the dance floor moving my hips from side to side, letting my mini-skirt rise....oh yeah, that get's him going alright!

Creating love, happiness, friendship, and lots of juicy experiences in your relationship/marriage is a MUST.

Creating Lasting Love, Tip #2 ~ Know what your man likes and give it, willingly and with pleasure!

 

 

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Memory Lane Monday’s

Me with my two younger babies, TT and Joshy in 2007!

Read About My Memory Lane Monday’s

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Race Update & Other Ramblings

Today certainly feels like Saturday, not a Friday. Maybe it’s because I’m so out of it right now. Worn out to be exact and what I usually like to do (if I don’t have anything scheduled) is lounge around and relax on a Saturday. So my Saturday has come a day early, tomorrow will be my Friday.

(SN:I just absolutely love my Fabulous Finds Friday, post #2. Did you enjoy it as much as I did? I particularly enjoyed the story told by the elderly man who lost his wife. And after she passed how he found something he had given her many, many, many years ago. How shocked was he to find that she kept all those tiny expressions of love from him. Shoot, I was impressed and the time and care he took in creating those small things. (The story made me tear up.)

Now on to the race! It went well. We had so much fun doing it together and crossing over the finish line was the best part. Some people were “doing the butt” dance as they crossed over. Some crossed over jumping up and down. Some screaming and shouting. Others waving their hands in the air. We on the other hand, fist bumped. (*Ahem*, hubby’s too cool for all that other stuff ). I’m so proud of him. He finished his first race and is looking forward to more. Sadly though, I am the one who is sore. That’s why I’m resting today, taking it easy, at least physically. We have another race or two to complete before the year is over and I don’t need to feel like this when I’m done those. If there are any runners reading this post, please give me some pointers because the back of my knees are killing me. I heard that doing rowing exercises can help. I don’t remember feeling this way last year after my first 5k.

Hubby took a few pics of me after the race. I was tired and exhausted but completely satisfied. He also took some pics of me while we were out shopping for my new running shoes at one of the best runners/walkers/joggers shoe place store in Atlanta, Phidippides. He had fun clicking away and of course I had fun on the other end. I must have tried on 5 or 6 pairs before we found my fit but I was determined to get the one for me. We found it after all that work. I kept feeling like we weren’t there yet until that one pair I tried on felt like air. It felt like it was made for my feet. While I was running it felt like I was running on a mattress. This was definitely worth the hour or so we were in the store. If you go to the Phidippides in Atlanta, ask for Gregory. He was good. Real good. He took his time. Like I said, it took over an hour to find my pair but we did with his patience and expertise. You can tell he enjoys what he does. In the search for the right shoe for you, they have you run back and forth in the store so they can check you out (no I’m just playing, LOL). They have you run back and forth to see the angel that your foot lands on the ground every time. They check to see if you tend to lean inward or out. This helps them to narrow it down. So be prepared to do some running or walking if you’re a walker.

(Hubby was testing out some different effects on my camera which explains the different colors & clarity)

 

 

        

 

Testing & Waiting For More Shoes VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

Did not like those pink ones! VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

 

While Waiting...I Goofed Off ;-) VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

 

    

 

At the end…Victory! VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

This was the 29th annual Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk & Fitness Program. They have this event every year so I’m looking forward to participating next year, hopefully. They provided so many different activities for registered members before the race that helped us to get ready. They offered boot camp at Piedmont Park which entailed three levels of fitness training. Every Wednesday and Thursday evening we met at Phidippides in Atlanta and Sandy Springs to train with other participants. Also, LA Fitness allowed all who registered for the race use of their gyms from Aug. 10th – Sept. 7th to assist us in our training as well. At the end of the race we were also provided free food from Jason’s Deli which was pre-ordered to our delight after signing up for the race.

They had a full schedule yesterday during the hours leading up to the race and afterwards. The meeting place was adjacent to Turner Field where everyone gathered to pick up their race numbers. The starting line up was directly under the Olympic rings. It got crowded quickly. We lined up with the walkers I wasn’t getting in the way of all those eager racers who had their eyes on the gold. We wanted/needed to pace ourselves and finish (not last though) the race. We crossed the finish line exactly one hour after it began. Not bad for beginners.

It’s time for me to get back to reading more about Elizabeth (the woman who wrote Eat, Pray, Love. It’s the book I’m currently reading with one of my book clubs) and get my rest and relaxation on. It’s been great sharing our story with you. I hoped you enjoyed.