~ Magic Carpet Ride.....

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1579387/rexred_aladdin_magic_carpet_ride/

~ Our First Family Camp out in New Jersey.......

The Magic Carpet Ride song brings back many memories from our First Camp out in our backyard.

the tents were pitched......

pole by pole.

the decorations went up........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cbX4DUACYU

Jimmy Buffet ~ Margaritaville

kids enjoyed the old fashion sprinkler......

the outdoor fans were ready....it was HOT.

the guys were ready to have some fun.....

and the girls were too!

Mom decorated her tree for Christmas in July!

The Chief said....Let the Party begin!

The camp sites were ready!

the fire was HOT.

The Campers were singing Kum~by~AHHHH

The memories we made will not be forgotten.....that magic carpet made us laugh until we cried!

Remember when we use to camp out in our back yard on Elnora Road?  We put up Daddy's old Army tent.  Put down some blankets and the sleeping bags.....no zippers on the tent and no air mattress!

We camped out just like the soldiers did!

~ Friends are like Flowers.....

May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.- Irish Blessing

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/media/set/?set=a.1876756082161.2100360.1338990283

Friends are like flowers........

Beautiful Flowers.....

Friends are like Flowers......

In the Garden of Life!

Are you a Daisy......

Are you a Rose......

Are you a Dandelion!

Friends are like Flowers....

Beautiful Flowers......

Friends are like Flowers......

In the Garden of Life!

I get by with a little help from my Friends!

As Mr. B use to say......."It just BEES like that"

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.  ~Douglas Pagels

~ Forever Young.......

Dear Matthew,

May you always have work for your hands to do.

May your pockets hold always a coin or two.

May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.

May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.

May the hand of a friend always be near.

And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer.

Love Always,

Mom

xoxo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGEe_zpddNI

May the good Lord be with you
Down every road you roam
And may sunshine and happiness
Surround you when you're far from home
And may you grow to be proud
Dignified and true
And do unto others
As you'd have done to you
Be courageous and be brave
And in my heart you'll always stay
Forever young, forever young
Forever young, forever young

~ My Wish......

One kind word. One hug. One smile.

That's all it takes to make a difference.....pay it forward

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxjVCBSa-Vs

My Wish for you.......
I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

~ Inspiration......

Regina Brett ~
45 Lessons to Life  ~ God Doesn't Blink......

The New York Time Bestseller
God Never Blinks
50 Lessons fo Life's Little Detours


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLkDaZcAHkw&feature=related   ~ slide show


http://blog.cleveland.com/pdextra/2007/09/regina_bretts_45_life_lessons.html   ~ 45 Lessons


A few of the Lessons I just learned.......

Lesson # 1 ~ Life isn't fair, but it is still good.

Last weekend our power went out from three o'clock on a Saturday afternoon until nine o'clock Sunday morning.  We lit some candles, listened to the radio, hung out on the back porch and played some board games.  We had a long time to catch up on some family time.  We could of ran out the door.....but we did not want to leave Grizzly behind.

The next morning I got up very early and went to Dunkin Donuts to grab a cup of coffee, charge my cell phone and read the newspaper.  As I read the paper I came across two obituaries of two young mothers with small children.  Loosing our power was the worse thing to happen to us that weekend.......Life isn't fair....but it is still good.  Bless the families that loose their parents too soon. 


Lesson # 48 ~ If you don't ask, you don't get.

My Keurig coffee brewer was not working...( I know, not the end of the world).....the little light went on and told me to de-scale.  I de-scaled the brewer read all the directions and still no luck.  It was only a year and a half old.....only made one or two cups a day.  No longer under warranty!  My mother suggested to call customer service......"it doesn't hurt to ask"...so I did!  The nice people from the Keurig company are extremely kind......they are from down south ~ Georgia!  The customer rep tried to help me over the phone.....again no luck.  She told me they would send out a new Keurig brewer!  If you don't ask, you don't get!  Thanks Keurig!  Thanks Mom!

Lesson # 4 ~ Don't take yourself too seriously.  No one else does!

Laugh a little......

Play a little......

Live a little......life is too short to be too serious!