Today I woke up with a fresh outlook on life... again. I've done this before, but then I get caught up in the world and let myself get stressed out. Maybe it's the perfect weather, or the long prayer I said last night. The last 2 weeks have been insane. I have been picking up extra shifts at Carlsbad Tavern and working hard on real estate so I could have some time off this week. Derek just had elbow surgery on Thursday, and I wanted to be able to take care of him. Amongst all of the working, cleaning, grocery shopping, and errands, I let myself get into a funk. I have been so short-sighted and forgot how amazing it is to have the Holy Spirit in my life. By forgetting my prayers, scripture study and to slow down and enjoy life, I found myself feeling alone. At first I just thought it was because I have been so busy that I was tired. Last night I realized what it was and prayed for the Spirit of God to be with me again. So here I sit today looking out my open office window listening to birds chirping, planes far off in the distance, and music from the Parada del sol parade. I realize that I am very blessed. I am surrounded by so much beauty everyday. I need to rise above the worldly things and not let them get me down. The scriptures say "Men are that they may have joy." Today I am recharging my JOY button by letting go of worry and putting my trust in the Lord. I am so grateful today for my life, and want to let everyone know that life is what you make it. Mine is a real work in progress, but I am progressing forward with the help of my Heavenly Father.
Today was so beautiful. I went to Lowes and checked out the flower selection. I couldn't say no to these amzing flowers. It really allows me to enjoy our home so much more when I can personalize it like this. I hung out in the grass with Sophia for awhile and just enjoyed this beautiful day our new colorful additions to the yard.
The restaurant is almost done! The booths were installed yesterday, and the tables and chairs have been delivered. There is still a lo to be done, but it's moving so rapidly now! I'm so excited!!!
I have hated the layout of my office since I first set it up 3 years ago. The shelves used to be where the desk is now, and the desk was infront of the window. It was really boxy and I hated working in there. Now I can view the entrance and outside the window. I love it! I still have some decorations to add, and a new chair or bench for reading and a real desk. I love that there are 3 seperate areas to the room; piano, desk & reading!
We had this really commercial red bird feeder in our back yard, and it was an eye sore. I bought this cute bird feeder and put in the tree right outside my office window. The bird traffic is crazy now. It's fun to watch. I loved this lantern too. It's so cute when it's lit at night. 
I love going to the dollar stores and finding fun stuff to use for crafts. Here is an ugly garland wreath that I found for Valentines Day. I went to JoAnn's and bought some scrap material. I made 3 of these. The blue and green one is for my good friend Hattie, and there are 2 in pink tones. They are cute for all year or just for Valentine's Day.
