Betty The Builder

Sunday Shredding

This is one of those tasks that I put off until I can't take it anymore.  My filing piles up on top of the file cabinet because I can't fit anymore stuff in the files.  And that's because I save things from years ago.  So then I buy one of those file boxes to store the old stuff.  Then that gets too full so I have to spend hours shredding old bills, receipts, pay stubs. 

This pile may not look that large but believe me it is!  If I had one of those industrial size shredders the job might go a little faster.  OR...here's a novel idea...do this task on a monthly basis...then it will only take a few minutes!  HA!  We'll see if that EVER happens!

Hopefully the shredder has cooled down so I can finish the rest.  I hope your Sunday has been more fun than mine!

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Update:  I officially killed the shredder!  John tried to fix it but it's toast.  I already ordered a new one from Staples.  And the scary thing is that I'm all excited.  Boy my life is sad...excited about a new shredder...oh boy!

Charlotte's Web

Taken July 9, 2008 attached to my house

I found this spider this morning as I was taking out some trash.  I just loved the web design and the spider's coloring.

What Are You Lookin' At?

Taken July 5, 2008 in my front yard

Happy One Week Anniversary

Jeanette & Paul, June 26, 2008

Congratulations to my dear friend Jeanette and her new husband Paul!  They've been married a week which is almost as long as the three weeks it took them to plan this wedding.  It was a wonderful ceremony in a beautiful setting in the Poconos with their family and friends sharing in their joy.  Here's to many more weeks, months and years of happiness as husband and wife. 

I love you both and can't wait to see you again...hopefully soon!

Li'l Feller

I took this photo on Saturday afternoon and I just had to share.  I think it has to be the best photo I've taken.  I sat on my hammock for quite some time watching this li'l feller (that's what my grandma used to call all li'l creatures) waiting for him to puff out his neck and I finally caught him. 

Every day I am just totally blown away by mother nature and all of her li'l fellers.

Finally...the babies

 

 

Friday afternoon, I was finally able to see both of our little babies.  John threw out some corn and they all came running.  The deer even let me out on the back deck so I could snap some photos.  Its amazing, they barely even flinched when I walked outside and usually as I walk closer they get startled and run.  Not this time, I had tons of opportunities for photos.  I just really need a tripod to get rid of the blurriness. 

This just never gets old.  How lucky we are to be observing this cycle of life. 

On another 'nature' note, we've seen a couple of hummingbirds and some lizards along with all of the beautiful birds.  I'll post some photos of those later. 

Routine

The view from my hammock.  May, 2008

This week I am finally getting back into my routine.  I made it to a pilates class last night and yoga tonight.  Slowly, I'm starting to get in my groove again.  My trip out west really took alot more out of me than I realized and the ear infection has not helped.  Of course if I had to do it all over again knowing what I know....I would totally do it.  Sometimes we do pay for all of that FUN! 

As for the ear infection, it is only 50% healed so now I'm on steroids for 6 days.  Is that enough to get me completely ripped - six pack abs and all?!?  Truth be told, steroids totally freak me out...I've seen what they can do to people who have to be on them for serious illness and I guess that's the vision I have.  I know that 6 days of this will not have that harsh an effect and if I don't take them, the doctor is worried about permanent damage.  So, I will just take my medicine, deal with it and move on.

Otherwise it is great to get back to exercising again.  Although last night at pilates in the middle of class, as our instructor was torturing us, I blurted out "so why did I miss this again?"....I got a great laugh from the class.  Amazing how you can have fun while your abs are burning!  And my yoga class is always fun.  We have a core group in this one class that even though we work hard, can get some good laughs in between poses.  I guess I find all of this so funny because I used to find any excuse possible to avoid working out.  Now I look forward to it.  I think it helps that I've found something I really enjoy, that's different every class, and the studio has a great group of people there.  It makes all the difference.

I think I just came down from my work-out high and I must go know....off to sleep.

Mama Deer

Here's a picture of our mama deer (one of them) several weeks ago.  She has since had a little fawn but I haven't seen him/her yet and will post photos as soon as I do.

I love seeing our deer and it just never gets old.  Yesterday morning we saw 4 or 5 wandering through the neighborhood and ran from window to window watching them.  I just love where we live!

More Good Things

Since I've been back from my LA Fantastic trip, I've been wallowing in self pity.  Mostly because I have a wicked ear infection and I'm on antibiotics and ibuprofen.  So basically, I'm miserable.

To get myself out of my funk, I decided to look at all of the good things, so I'm posting a new list.

Seeing this film with a live orchestra...with my best friend and her husband.

Getting tickets to a sold old show for this group (duo?) and laughing hysterically all night long.

Buying the dvd of the first season...and laughing hysterically.

Having dinner cooked for me every night...I am a lucky girl!

Coming down for work this morning (very late) to have a sandwich made for lunch already!

A new summery dress that I wore today.  Even though I felt crappy...I looked fabulous :)

This wonderful woman....she is constantly inspiring me. (And yes, that is my bum)

A new book coming soon from this lovely lady (who just happens to be my best friend...see how lucky I am)!  And pre-order her book...you won't be sorry!

Spending time with another wonderful woman last week who I am so happy to call friend

The hummingbirds are finally back!  I just love watching them flit around.

According to John, we have 2 fawns.  Although I haven't seen them yet I'm looking forward to the day that mama brings them out again.

Not feeling guilty about missing yoga and pilates...because hey...I'm sick!

Going to bed really early...even when its still light out....because hey...I'm sick!

See...I'm milking this sick thing for all its worth.  If I'm going to be this miserable, I might as well use it my advantage!

That's my list for now.  Pretty good things have been happening around here. 

P.S.  I wanted to post a photo but there seems to be some issues with uploading images.  Oh well.

Back

I'm back from a LA Fantastic week.  I would post some pictures from this fun filled week with the girlies...but I was too busy have a great time to take any!

I would share all of the wonderful things we did, but you might get a bit jealous.   The week was spent with my best friend in the whole world, the lovely and talented Christine.  I also got to spend some time with these lovely ladies too!  Beautiful and amazing women!

The weather was perfect, the company was divine and I just can't stop gushing.

Of course now that I'm home, I'm a bit cranky....its 100 degrees here, my ear is all plugged up from a cold I caught this week and I'm crazy tired.  I thought I'd post a little something since its been so long.  Hopefully I'll feel a bit better and maybe I'll share some of the fun from the week...just maybe!