So be it....

"Even a happy life cannot be without a measure of darkness, and the word happy would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness...."

~Carl Gustav Jung

Life is good.....

There is something about sunshine that just makes life better. As much as I have come to love the snow and the mountains, I can smell spring in the air and I can almost hear the ocean calling my name.... Awwww, I can't wait to walk in the sand and hear the waves crash.... I guess you can say it is my happy place.

While I was at the gym yesterday I noticed an older couple - probably late 70's early 80's. They each had on a simple gold wedding band and matching tee shirts. They were speaking sign language to each other and he kept reaching over and turning up the speed on her treadmill.... she would giggle and turn it down. I couldn't help but watch them, they were too cute. At the end of my workout, they happened to be walking out in front of me, he reached over and pinched her behind, she said "Honey, stop that" He came back with an, "I can't help it".... As they saw me behind them, she quickly apologized for her husbands behavior... and he quickly stated "How am I supposed to behave with a beautiful woman like you at my side".... I said "you two must be newlyweds".... She said "no, we have been married over forty years" he said "40 fun filled years". He put his arm around her and they walked to their car (a red mustang convertible)... I keep thinking about them, how cute they are... How lucky they are... and what is their story? Why the sign language when they can obviously hear and speak? How do they fill their days? What do they do for fun? Where do they take that convertible? Anyways... Here is to the delight that this couple brought me by just living life. Thank you!

Some Creations

So I had a little obsession with making Belt Buckles... Here are a few

Smile lines.....

I had a wonderful morning.... Yoga, prayer, no traffic, great coffee, the voice of a handsome man, perfect messages from both of my kids and the realization that my life is still good even though I didn't win the $355 million dollar lottery last night.... =) It seems nothing can bring me down today, not even these new wrinkles I spotted in the mirror! It bummed me out a bit, but then I remembered how I promised myself I would look for good in every situation, so these little age marks will forever be referred to as my smile lines.... I am thankful for all the smiles and laughter I have in my life now, I welcome the lines....

I am feeling inspired today and will most likely create something blingy tonight! Stay tuned and Have a great day!  Remember to smile! =)

The little things....

Yesterday was one of those days when you stay in your jammies all day and nap often..... The snow was beautiful, the roads were closed and the company was perfect, as always. When it became necessary to actually get off the mountain, he began the ritual of shoveling the driveway, warming up my car and making sure I was ready to go. When he drove me down to the end road to get me to a plowed street, I watched him start his walk back up to the house and I realized that this is what makes my world a better place. I am so thankful to have somebody who thinks more of me then himself. I love when something so small and so normal touches me like this.... Thank you honey!