The Little Things Become Favorite Things

Oh yes, yesterday was a long day! It will take a bit to get back in the routine that I once had. Logan's first day back to pre-school (a new one) was yesterday. He had no issues being there. Of course we have taken him there several times throughout the month. He knew the place, recognized it and was happy to be there. He did not like getting up in the morning (just like his mom). We stayed in his room until he got his food then we left. He did wonderful. His teacher even called me around noon to let me know how his day was. This week they are studying bears. Tomorrow he gets to bring a stuffed teddy bear to school. Logan is the one with the cup with a straw due to his allergy to milk. He gets soy.

As we were leaving my little guy, I stopped and snapped this shot outside his school. Not the best because it was done with my phone but still yet. It has been my favorite shot this week. 

My Mr. Sexy came home last week and surprised me with a set of wind chimes! He even got me a card a day or two later (for no reason). I woke up this morning to a nice little post on my facebook from him, wishing me a great day. That my friends is what I love. It is the small things that matter the most!

I am a lover of butterflies so he knows exactly what to get me to make me smile :-)


Something else I am so proud of getting. Its silly but a $5 shirt on clearance! My Hero t-shirt collection is growing!

I got even more of a surprise when I go to the checkout stand and it rings up at $3!! Woo Hoo! Yes I did a happy dance most of the night. Mr. Sexy thinks I am crazy. That is okay though, he still loves me and shows me with the small things that become my favorite things. 



If you want to know where I am linking up today I can tell you :-)
First off I am over at Katherines Corner for Thursday Favorite Things and I am also over at Little By Little for Little Things Thursday

Coffee or Tea?

Its Sunday so therefore it is time for the Sunday Social. 

This weeks questions

Tea or Coffee? Can I say neither? I would much rather have my pepsi. 

Gum or Mints? Well I do not really use either but more times out of none I will choose a mint. Gum can be so hard on my teeth. 

Fruits or Veggies? Umm both! No question asked. I will eat just about all of it except bananas! 

TV or Movies? Well I can not seem to sit still through any of them...I will watch both if I can have a phone or something. Horrible I know

Candles or diffusers? Once again Neither.....I use a wax melt...Just the way it is. 

How Is My Garden Growing?

Well Ill be honest, its not really a garden. It is just two cucumber plants and two tomato plants. Yellow tomato for my Eric and a normal one for me and a Lemon cucumber for him and a normal one for me :-) About a month ago all my plants almost drowned. I have awful drainage and it rained for days. I saved them and now they are beautiful. There is just something about checking on them everyday and seeing new growth. I can not wait until they start producing!!

Linking up with
No Rules Weekend Blog Party
What Has Made Me Happy This Week?

3 on Tuesday

It is Tuesday and we made it through another Monday! This Tuesday I am linking up with 3 different themes. 

First we have Touch Up Tuesday with Paper Heart Camera

No touch ups, No nothing!

So I cropped, increased contrast and used the sharpen tool just as Sarah Halstead did with her photo. Hers is much better though!

Next up is Texture Tuesday, you can link up with Kim Klassen over at Kim Klassen Cafe
She will even provide you with a free texture to apply to your photo and the theme this Tuesday is Flowers

This is the untouched version. And of course I did not use a flower flower but a tree blossom. I figured it would count.

Now for the last (I think). This one is Barn Charm over at Bluff Area Daily. For this particular one I have two different shots of the same barn.

Hope you all enjoyed Tuesdays set of pictures because I had a blast editing!

08 and 09 Photo Flashback

Yesterday was a HOT lazy Sunday and it will only be getting HOTTER this week. We stayed in and did absolutely nothing. Besides my normal cleaning routine. I have been letting the kids do the chores around the house but today I flipped. I could not take it anymore. I had to wash the dishes myself. Whew my kitchen is now clean. I am also not feeling normal. I am stressed to the max and just so angry towards everything and everyone. I have no explanation why, I just feel off. 

Anyways I decided to go through some of my old photos on our D-link that I have taken. Since I now have some great editing software that I am in love with (lightroom 4) I wanted to edit some old photos and I have decided to share some of my favorite ones on here. These are from the years 2008 and 2009. 

I thought this church deserved some texture

This is the only suspension bridge left in Arkansas. I believe. Not sure I could be wrong

Old Building in Eureka Springs Arkansas

 Now this is not even close to the amount I edited today. I will share more another day. 

Do not be afraid to tell me what you think. 

Favorite Material Possessions

We all have them, our favorite material possessions! This could be from something huge to something very very simple. In order to think of what these were for me I had to think what I would hate to lose in a house fire. What are those things that I would try to grab before I ran out the door?

(By the way this is the Tuesday 10)

1. My photos! I take pride in keeping up with all my family photos over the years and through all the moves and divorces! (two) I believe I would be lost if I did not have those wonderful moments captured of all my kids while they were younger. 

2. Quilts, my grandmother has made me two quilts. One of which has my oldest daughters hands (pattern) sewn into it. My daughter was around five years old when she did this. She is now fourteen.

3. Angel ring holder and my great grandmothers wedding set. This was given to me when she passed away. I was thirteen at the time. The angel ring holder is of course just a cheapy from the dollar store but this is a gift that I had given to her. 

4. My laptop computer! Where would my life be if I did not have this. My how the times change

5. I know I could not grab these while running out the house but I am very attached to my butterfly canisters. I got them around 9 years ago. 

6. My associates degree in paralegal studies! Yes I still have this in its "case" it may not be doing me any good but it was an accomplishment in my life. 

7. My car, its not new but it runs and gets me where I need and I love it

8. My rings, I only have a few but I cherish the rings my husband has gotten me. 

9. My phone!! Oh my I would be lost without this thing!

10. My camera! Images above brought to you by my camera! Our family moments brought to me and everyone by my camera! Capturing beautiful portraits for others! My camera.

Link up at 

Mom2MemphisAndRuby

Picture Friday

So its Friday!! I have decided on Fridays I will post some super cute pictures to brighten your day and hopefully keep you smiling throughout the weekend. Enjoy

Google search,cute animal pictures :-)