Table Talk

It's cold outside--very bleak and dreary. I miss my husband when he is gone, and I so wish the sun would break through today. I often try to remember what I was doing on this same day last year, or five years ago, or ten. Ten years ago our two boys were just 19 and 13 years old: one in college, the other in middle school. Just ten years ago I would have been racing home from teaching to find our middle-schooler in his room--doing home work, snarfing down a snack in the kitchen, or getting ready for soccer or basketball practice. I'd give him a hug, ask how his day had gone, get into my favorite pair of sweats, and begin preparations for dinner. I'd call our oldest son in his dorm room( remember, this is way before cell phones!) and listen intently as he talked about his week, and coming home for spring break. I'd throw in a load of laundry, set the table, and look forward to sitting down to dinner. Do families even sit down for dinner together any more?
Well we did, and I miss setting a table for four, sometimes five or six or seven! I miss the conversation around the dinner table, the plethora of activities and the constant hum. Those days are gone in a moment, so seize each day you have with your kids while they are still kids! Sit down with them at dinner and cherish those conversations. Dinner was my favorite time during the week, even if it was hurried and brief. I wouldn't have had it any other way!
Right now, I'd settle for dinner for two!

Now this is Colorado!

This morning as I drove back from an appointment, I couldn't believe how clear the view was of the Rocky Mountains! The sun was shining, and the temp. on my car dash said 57%! After a month of freezing temperatures( so un-Colorado like) it was back to Colorado as usual!
As a kid growing up in this state, I remember spending so many late fall/winter days outside, building snowmen and throwing snowballs with the sun blazing down from our high altitude blue sky. I've always loved the smell of the air on a crisp Colorado day, and breathing it in today flooded my head with great memories. Colorado was much less populated back then. You never realize what you had until you no longer have it...it was a simpler time. We entertained ourselves--no videos, DVD's or PC's to distract imaginative play. No childhood obesity problems back then...we couldn't wait to get outside after school, and hated to be called in for dinner! Today I was yearning for those simpler days...

Unexpected surprises!

I had such a super time at the CBD bookstore/coffee house & gift boutique last night! I was invited to do a book signing there, and fell in love with the people & the town of Fort Lupton. I grew up in a small town, and it was a breath of fresh air to find kids, teens, moms, and dads so grounded in Jesus; in what's truly important in this life we live.
If you ever get the opportunity to visit this wonderful book nook on Denver Avenue off of Hwy 85, you won't regret it. The lattes & company are the best, and you just can't leave without purchasing the Tart Cherry Scones mix by Sticky Fingers Bakery. They are the most delicious scones I've ever tasted...
What an unexpected surprise!!

Beulah days...

Our time in Beulah was so nice! Having our family together for a long weekend was more than great..wish we could do it more often. The valley was super green from all the rain, and it's amazing to be in a place where nothing much changes (kind of like being in Mayberry with Andy and Barnie!) The Beulah store is an historic landmark, and we loved browsing the Uncommon Market for some uncommon finds! The fly fishing wasn't great, but the company was first-rate!
There's nothing better than being with the people you love most in life. Simpler is better...I could get used to this!

Summer is here! I love my morning walks, sitting on the porch sipping tea and reading under the Aspens. I can't imagine summer any where else. I appreciate the slower pace as the hectic rhythm of Monday morning is always lurking, but for now I can savor time alone, soak in all God's goodness, reflecting on all He's given, and be thankful.
Just a few more minutes, and then full speed ahead!

T.V.interview was so fun!

In late March I did an interview on the Authors of Douglas County Show, channel 8, for my recently released childrens' book, The Pickle Man: Dreaming of the Majors, and it aired for the first time on June 1st!
The interview can be seen throughout this month, and can also be viewed on their website by going to: http://www.douglas.co.us/networkdc/authors/ It was so much fun, and the host, Jamie LaRue, as well as the camera crew, were wonderful to work with! It's been over twenty years since I've been on a televised broadcast(not since my acting," pre-kids" years), and I had forgotten how much fun it can be! Doing radio interviews again has been a kick, and being able to speak to family issues dear to my heart via my book is truly a dream come true for me!
God is good, and I am grateful. Who knew being a published author could be so crazy fun?! Waa-whoo and whap-ti-doo!!

Let it Snow!!

It's actually snowing here...schools are canceled as well as some businesses. It's so fun to finally have a snow day! Think I'll make a big pot of chili, don my favorite flannel pj's, and watch a dvd with my man by the fire!
Let it Snow!!