Thanks and THANKS!

Thank you to ...

the Sardonic Dad (a Catholic, a runner, a Dad to 11, and someone who isn't afraid to share with us his sarcasm)

and

Wenderful's Weblog (a very pretty mom of 4 who has really great taste and probably posts as many photos as I do).

Somehow I don't feel all that worthy because it only took me about a month to post this on my blog ... sorry Wendy . I do think that this may possibly be my second award ... the first being Rockin' Girl Blogger. I'll be sure to add these oh so amazing awards to my sidebar.

The rules for this award are:
- the winner can put the logo on his/her blog
- link to the person you received your award from
- nominate at least 7 other blogs
- put links to those blogs on yours
- leave a message on the blogs of the people you nominate

Okay, here goes (in no particular order I might add) ...

Laura : a Catholic teacher who is darn good at writing. She is clever, funny, and quirky . I can always find something really good to read.
Christine : a Catholic mom of 4 who shares her thoughts in a very heartfelt way. She prays for others all the time and asks that others join in. She really is living a simple life and a pure faith.
Joy : my sweet, caring friend whom I have known for almost 7 years, but have never met in real life. She shares my passion for taking a great photo too.
Kim H. : It hasn't been too long that I started reading her blog. Maybe she came over here or I went to her side ... I can't remember. Anywho, she is very funny and I love this post where I got to "see" a bit more of her. It's too bad that we are far from each other. She would be a fun friend to have!
Cris : This lady always brings a laugh. She puts it all out there with great honesty and humor. You can read certain blogs and just think ... that is total cr@p, they just want to believe what they write is true. Mrs. June Cleaver is the real thing ;) and if you read this story ... keep her in your prayers.
Minivan Mama : Another mom that I have known for almost 7 years through a mommy pregnancy board (also where I know Joy), but this one I actually met nearly 3 years ago. She is hip, she is creative, and she is taking her very first Disney vacation all alone. I'd like to think that I inspired her love of "the mouse" ;) She has also been running, and runners like to mention other runners ... LOL!
Out on a limb : YET ANOTHER (Christian)mom that I know (same place as above). I like to keep awards in the family ;) She has 5 children all under the age of 7 and if anyone needs an award for all her hard work, it would be this lady. She also has a great big heart and a kind soul.

Feeling every bit of 46 ... ugh!

When I was 45, I was feeling fabulous. I was fit, energetic, and I thought I could easily pass for 40;) Age was just a number and I certainly didn't think I felt or looked my true age. Then February 11th came and I turned 46. I have sciatica on my left side, my left knee is stiff, and I have plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I've resorted to stretching all the time and popping the occasional anti-inflammatory. There are dark circles under my eyes that I've had to start putting concealer on. My hair is growing out from last years 45 year old short hair, but it's just in an awkward stage. I can't decide if I want to cut it again or let it grow out. I even thought of styling my hair differently by doing a different hair part. That was a terrible idea because I was SHOCKED to see how much gray is now growing in the center of my scalp. I also think my metabolism is slowing down because my mid section seems a little thicker ... ...

"The Loveliness of The Seashore"

What is the "Seashore" like? "Where the sky meets the sea ... The seashore is a place where the sea and the sky are the same smoky gray until ... the morning sun breaks through. The hot noonday sun feels warm as a big soft cat covering you. And it seems there is nothing in the world except the sound of the wind and the rising and falling of waves." Over at Dawn 's there are so many wonderful books suggested on her blog. Earlier this month I couldn't help but to peek at some of them ... thanks Dawn! *The above quote came from The Seashore Book . The ocean moves in and then moves out. This place where water, sky and earth meet is never the same. The tide comes in, the tide goes out, each wave that returns pushes against the incoming swell as it is pulled back into the endless depths and swallowed into the vastness of an unknown deep. Such is each day of our "daily" lives. I grew up enjoying the sights, sound, and the surf of the NY/Jersey "shor...

A scattered post ...

I throw myself into stuff all the time. It can be anything from the start of a swim season, a new school year, the election, a vacation, an exercise routine etc. I'm kind of in a phase where I really don't know what my focus should be. I turned on the television and honestly, I have no idea what is on this fall season ... NO IDEA AT ALL . If I watched television in the past few months, it was something kid related or Fox News. I NEED A NEW FOCUS. My current thoughts ... reading a fictional, just for fun book stepping up my exercise routine thinking about our Christmas wish lists and shopping baking more ... I really am slacking in this area ways to save money so that we can get a new (second) washer and dryer for the upstairs (not a fancy kind because this would mostly be used by my oldest two children)... I actually have hookups. I wonder if a lot of people go through a sort of "lull" period this time of the year. Surely it doesn't last long with the start ...

"A Wink and a Smile"

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