MINDFULNESS

Mindfulness is the aware,
balanced acceptance of
the present experience.
It isn't more complicated
than that.
Practice mindfulness.

2016!

My word for the year...
mindfulness....
and I am more than
determined to make
sure I am aware and
paying attention to all
the moments that come
my way.

The first weekend of the
new year I have hiked,
and been awed at my world.
I seem to have developed a
love all of things fungi and
can't help but notice them
when I am out.

There has been knitting, always
knitting...a sock, a wrap. Making
lists of future projects. Maybe just
knitting from my stash? Well, after
I use my Christmas gift cards, but
we'll see, although truth be told
I have more than enough yarn to
last me awhile.

Cooking collards and blackeyed peas
to eat on the first day of the new year.
Do you eat a special dish to bring in
a new year?

Babysitting granddogs for the weekend
and getting to visit with son and
grandson for a few hours.

Talking with my Emerson and hearing
all about her Christmas break. She is
getting so big and is now a skateboarder.

I am looking forward to seeing what this
year brings for all of us...Happy New Year
my dear friends!

Joining Karen

WEEKENDING IN DECEMBER

Awakened souls strengthen and encourage
Each other by their friendships and interchange
of thoughts. They create a network of light
over the planet And spin threads of mutual
upliftment and inspiration.

~ Vida Reed Stone

Oh this December is turning out
to be quite strange, it feels more
like April than December!

I have spent time hiking around the
property and sitting in the sun knitting.

I took a trip to Charleston, SC to do
a little Christmas shopping and was
pleasantly surprised to hear my name
being called in Barnes and Nobles; a
long time friend I was in high school
with recognized my voice and stopped
to chit chat for a few moments. I do
love happy moments shared with friends!

I picked up a few skeins of huge yarn
and a pair of size 50 needles to knit a
few chunky cowls. What a workout these
needles give you, hand me size 2 anytime.
While I finished the cowl in no time, it was
not the relaxing knitting I love at all.

My oldest son and his family surprised me
with a visit so I had some baby loving time,
made my heart happy.

I received a photo of Emerson in her Olie knit
hat. They were visiting an animal manger festival
that include not only goats, but reindeer! .

Tammy on  Instagram {I'm traceyclover}
posted that she had a coloring book on order,
a knitting coloring book, and I was so
intrigued that I was off to Amazon to take
a look, my copy will be here in a few days.
I wanted to let you know incase like me
you had no idea this existed.

Weekending with Karen

A WEEKEND

Life is a series
of thousands of
tiny miracles.
Notice them.

~ Fight for Life

How was your weekend? Mine was
quite peaceful.

Besides the normal chores of
home loving, making sure the
pantry is full, and preparing
meals, I was able to walk and
enjoy my world, and what a
beautiful world it is. After
the rain moved on it took
with it the heat and humidity
making me realize fall really
isn't too far off.

I knit a hat and cast on a matching
pair of mittens while the rain
fell and I watched old movies.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
To Kill a Mockingbird
Psycho

I had a grand dog here for the
weekend, such a happy dog too.

I received a photo of Emerson
wearing her Olie knit hat that
I sent.

I saw a photo of Porter with
a wonderful sparkle in his eye.

Today is Grandparent's Day and
I am thrilled to be part of that group.

Happy week my friends!

Joining Karen

LOVING MY LIFE

"What you have to decide...
is how you want your life to be.
If your forever was ending tomorrow,
would this be how you'd want to
have it spent?
Listen, the truth is, nothing is guaranteed.
You know that more than anybody.
So don't be afraid.
Be Alive."

~ Sarah Dessen.

 

Life has been full, and
while I am tired, my
heart is happy. I am
loving my life!

Friday was a girl's beach
day with my daughter
Erin, my daughter in love
Shaylin and Emerson.
We walked for miles, played
in the water, feed the birds,
soaked up the sun and made
some memories.

Dinner was on the town,
a blackbean burger topped
with spinach and goat cheese
along with a side of hand cut
fries with rosemary infused
sea salt. I haven't eaten fries
in months and could have
eaten my weight in these.
So, so good.

Saturday was spent playing
with Porter while his mommy
and daddy enjoyed some of
the Water Festival. Emerson
spent a few hours here as well,
getting in some cousin bonding
time. Porter was thrilled to have
her attention.

Today I have walked, laundry
is on the line, bread is soaking,
a movie is queued and my knitting
is waiting, enjoy the day my
friends!

Joining Karen.

WEEKENDING

Learn how to see. Realize that everything
connects to everything else.

- Leonardo da Vinci

 

 

 Just in time for shark week there

was a shark attack on one of my

favorite beaches and today the

purple flag [dangerous wildlife]

was flying as more sharks were

seen near the coast.  I realize

the ocean belongs to the sharks

and all the other ocean wildlife,

but I do hope they decide to

move out soon since I have

a healthy respect for any shark

and now have beached myself

until all is clear.

 

In the mornings I walk for exercise,

usually without my glasses, but

on my evening walks it's all about

seeing my world.

I've been paying close attention

to the little creatures that live

in me and marveling at their

beauty. Notice how each little

being has orange, cool huh?

 

Emerson is now back with her

Mom and Dad, but we had a

blast while she was here. She

is a great blueberry picker...

and eater. I really do love

this little girl.

 

My oldest son, Michael and his

wife Jordan, along with Porter

came to spend some time so

there was a lot of baby loving

going on. I am looking forward

to Friday when I will have this

sweet baby here all day!

 

My daughter, Erin, introduced me

to KeVita Probiotic drinks, have

 you tried it? Really good, especially

after being outside.

 

This evening I have some knitting to

do, I am two inches away from finishing

my shawl  and then I have plans for

a long soak in the tub and wrapping up

reading my book.

 

I wish each of you love and peace,

not just this week, but always.

Much love,

Tracey

XO

 

Weekending with Karen