Travel

What is it about traveling that makes me feel so good?

There's the idea...the planning...the anticipation

The smile you have....like a big secret you can't wait to share

And of course the inside smile that makes me feel so giddy.

I get as excited about short trips as I do about long ones. 

Travel lets you walk away from the day to day life we all lead and 

meet new people, observe, learn, grow and experience our hearts desires. 

I have the opportunity for a big trip this year and I wish my inside smile could go on forever!

(Of course it would have to be a fairly large suitcase!)

Basset Hound Ears

Yet another day with more snow.

 It took me back to one of the first years that we had Tucker, my wonderful basset hound. 

He would run with the boys and his long floppy ears literally rotated like a propeller.

What a hoot!

Polar Vortex and Snow

OK... ENOUGH ALREADY

....

I live in Illinois not the Upper Peninsula of Michigan or Northern Minnesota or I don't know....somewhere it's cold and snowy all the time! ...to be continued...time to shovel

Alright so it was only about 4 more inches of snow.....I know quit whining

but look at my poor swing!

Hand Blown Glass Ornaments

Look at these lovelies! 

I actually made the orange/red one. My son wanted to take a short class locally and asked me if I wanted to go. 

"Of Course" I said

I'm always ready to try something new.

It surprised me that it was so hard to actually blow the glass but  what a fun experience!

It didn't come out like I imagined but I love it... because it was time spent with Andrew.

A beautiful present from dear sister

Avolie Glass on Etsy

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