My Thoughts~

Hi Everone!
I just wanted to stop by and say hi and to let you all know that I am having a really great time visiting and spending time with Michele and Jamie out here in California! They are spoiling me big time!

Today, my thoughts have centered mainly on my oldest son, Eddie Lee. Today would have been his 45th birthday. It will be 2 years next month that he passed away..  I love and miss him so very much!! Eddie Lee may have left this world, but he will always remain in my heart and memories! I also know and believe with all my heart, that we will see each other again in Heaven!

I hope that each and everyone of you are doing well.. I will try to stop in here to check in with you all once in awhile..

The other day Jamie was showing me another way to  post my pictures, and shared his Rotary President picture on my blog, which I told him could stay.. I don't mind at all..

Take care and have a wonderful evening..

Love & Blessings,
~Lynn

~ California Here I Come!!~

Good Morning!
I am sooo excited!! I am going to California to visit and stay with each of my two older kids, Michele and Jamie..  They have been wanting me to come out and visit them, being that they both are living in California right now, sooo... I listened!! I leave next week!!  Michele said that we'll be able to check out a couple tourist spots while I'm staying with her, and Jamie said he'd take me to his workplace at his school so I can see his office and all, plus maybe check out a couple winery's too! Oh yes... we plan on doing lots and lots of shopping too!! We all love to shop!! I always have a great time when I'm with each one of my kids!

Today is supposed to be real hot again! 101*... We need rain sooo bad out our way! We water our yards often, but the rain sure would be so welcomed!

You all take care now, and have a wonderful day..

Please keep Penny in your prayers... She is needing to have surgery.. but her dr's are still not sure when it will happen.. It was supposed to be done yesterday, but they still are deciding when it will be.. as of yesterday..

Thank you!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~MY GOOD WILL FIND YESTERDAY!!

I just happened to stop by GW and lo and behold I came across these gorgeous dishes! I got 4 cups,  6 salad plates, and 6 dinner plates, and 8 cereal bowls.. Not so bad for only $9.99!! I really love them!!

I love the colors and design on them real well!! I know some on the same plan of them have caught my eye before while I was out and about shopping!

Thank you all for the wonderful Birthday Wishes!! You all are so sweet and kind!! I really had a very nice birthday!!  My hubby wanted to get me a birthday cake, and I asked him please not to, as I only wanted to be a *little bit bad on my ww diet.. sooo, we decided to stop at Braum's and get us a creamy yogurt soft serve ice cream cone, which is both of our favorites! I don't know how many points it added up to be for sure, but... I felt like I really wanted to have either a Birthday Cake or some Birthday Ice Cream, and the ice cream won!! It tasted sooo good, as it was sooo very hot outside!! I know I made the right decision on that one!

Have a wonderful day!! Psssstt... I hear that there might be a cool trend coming our way soon!! We sure could use some cooler weather!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~TODAY'S MY BIRTHDAY!~

Good Morning!
I  have always been one who really looks forward to each one of their BIRTHDAYS, including the one I'm having today! I don't ever let the "age number" drag me down.. cause I live by the 'ole saying, you're only as old as you feel.. Now, there have been those days where I've felt like I was 100 years old, and then other days when I feel like I'm in my 20's.. Just all depends on the day and how I'm feeling! I feel pretty good today so far, which is great!

Yesterday, My husband Dan and our youngest son Daniel and I  went out for my birthday luncheon at Sante Fe Steak House.. Mmmm, the food was sooo good!!  I didn't save any room left  for having any desert.. but, later on during the day Dan and I went to Braum's and picked up a few items plus... we splurged on our ww diets and got each of us one of their  soft serve yogurt ice cream cones.. Oh my goodness, how good that was too!!

Today, Dan and Daniel want to take me out for supper after they get home from each of their jobs...for us to celebrate together on the day of my birthday too..  That is so sweet!!

Our middle son called me on his way to work this morning to wish me a Happy Birthday too... That was so sweet too!!  My daughter Michele will be calling me later on today... as right now, it's still pretty early out California way, and I'm quite sure she's probably still asleep! I know I would be if I were out there right now!

 My family treat me like a little Queen all the time really, but, they do it even more on my BIRTHDAY!! They all are sooo caring and sweet!! Thank You So Much For Loving And Caring For Me.... Dan, Daniel, Jamie AND Michele!!  I Love You All So Very Much!!  ♥♥♥♥

I hope you all had a real nice weekend and you all have a great day today too! Thank you so much  for stopping by and visiting my blog today! You all make my  birthday even all the more special!!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~JUST A MINUTE OF YOUR TIME~

I was reading Kathy's blog today, and thought I'd also share with you all, her link to her blog and the message that she had posted..

http://kathleengauthier.blogspot.com/2010/08/this-in-worth-one-minute-of-your-time.html

I've tried to make it a link, but didn't have any success at making it work... but just highlight it and click copy and then paste it in your seach window.. and then hit enter, and it should bring her blog up on the screen for you to see and hear..

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~CAN'T BELIEVE I FORGOT TO SHARE A PICTURE OF THIS TOO!~

I forgot to share a picture of the beautiful Azalea plant that my Hubby got me for our Anniversary.. We've got to find the exact spot to plant it.. We don't get much shade in either our front or back yards, and these are ~SHADE~ azaleas.. so, we've got to be real sure of where we want them planted..or, they won't make it in our HOT sun we get here!

They are real pretty though, and I feel bad that my hubby didn't know they were for being kept in the shade.. They are a beautiful shade of PINK..

Have a great day and enjoy your Thursday!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~OH MY GOODNESS!!~

It is now 100* outside! That's not including the heat index factor! WHEW!!

There are many other states and countries who are even hotter than that though!

I think they say we might get some showers on Friday! We sure do need some rain! They're calling for a 30% chance..

Well, I went to my Weight Watcher's Meeting today... and, I gained 2#... I told my leader, Judy, that I was just going to quit eating altogether.. She gave me "the look", that said, you've got lots of food you can eat.. remember, the diamond's that are beside each of the food names in our little weigh in booklet?? Remember, diamonds are a girls best friend! I am going to have to go over them again, and really try to do better. I know that I've been slacking off my diet alot lately.. It's time to get myself back on track!! and... I've started getting back on track TODAY!!

Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday! Have a great evening!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog! Always enjoy having you stop by!

Blessings,
~Lynn

~CHICKEN BERRY SALAD RECIPE~

CHICKEN BERRY SALAD


Ingredients
■1 (.75 ounce) packet honey mustard salad dressing mix
■1/4 cup cider vinegar
■1/2 cup vegetable oil
■2 tablespoons orange juice
■1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
■8 cups mixed salad greens
■1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
■1/2 cup fresh blueberries
■1/2 cup fresh raspberries
■8 ounces sugar snap peas
■1/2 cup toasted pecans
Directions
1.In a medium bowl, prepare the dressing according to package directions, using vinegar and oil, and substituting orange juice for the water; set aside.
2.Preheat the grill for high heat.
3.Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the chicken 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and slice into strips.
4.In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, salad greens, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peas, and pecans. Pour in the prepared dressing, and toss to coat.
Recipe and photo courtesy of allrecipes.com.

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Hope you all are having a great Sunday!

Blessings,
~Lynn