Goodbye March 2010

March 2010 came in like a Lamb and surely went out like a roaring Lion! We have had cold weather here in Utah and last night as a farewell song the heavy dark clouds dumped snow on the ground. It was beautiful watching the snow fall and trying to catch a snowflake on my tongue. I hope this is the last snow storm for this spring season.


I took this picture of the snow on my front lawn but wanted to capture the cute little daffodils with their bright yellow flowering heads bent to the snow, with hope that they will see sunshine today and have hope of spring. My wish for today is for spring weather. But I am reminded of the childhood rhyme - April showers bring May flowers.

My birthday was this month. It was a special birthday because I was born in 1955 and I turned 55. I woke up at about 4:30 and waited 15 minutes and then sang happy birthday to me because I was born at 4:45 in the morning. Goofy huh! I haven't lost my mind, I'm not going crazy (but if I do would you like to come along?) I just do silly things sometimes! Thank you to my family and friends who called, sang, sent messages and for all the wonderful gifts to help me turn another year older.


My sister Bonnie and her daughters gave me this plague with one of my favorite sayings. I love it and thank you for such a beautiful gift!


My dear friend gave me this wonderful book and since my birthday I prepare my hot cup of tea in the morning and read an excerpt from my Attitudes of Gratitude Book, to start my morning off right. A wonderful saying from the book found in a Fortune Cookie: "Stop Searching! Happiness is just next to you."

I WAS busy in March!

The month of March came marching in and oh my goodness just one more day and "poof" it will be gone! As I enter this post and add pictures of the month I see that I have been busy and occupied with family and play. I like my days filled to the brim with family! In the Price family the month of March is one of our biggest when it comes to celebrating birthday's and anniversaries.



My younger brother Val turned 50 this month. Dad, Mom, Ruth and I were lucky to spend some time with him on his special day as he blew out the candles on his cake. We love you Val and Happy Birthday!



Ruth, Lisa and Amanda hosted the Bridal Shower for my future daughter-in-law Jennifer. It was such a fun gathering! Great food, great family and we met many new faces and friends. We had such a great turnout! Andy and Jennifer received some really nice things. Thanks everyone for your support!



The week of March 15th Dad, Mom and I flew to Portland, Oregon to visit Nancy, Jim, Erin and Ali. We drove out to Cannon Beach and spent 3 glorious sunshine days. We couldn't have asked for better weather! The sounds and smell of the ocean blessed me with renewed hopes and dreams.



Dad, Mom and I lodged at The Blue Gull Inn. The rooms have all been remodeled recently and the bathroom has a jetted garden tub. Dad and Mom decided to try it out. They are so adorable! Look real close and you can see the mischievous sparkle in Mom's eye!



Nancy and Jim on an early evening stroll with their dogs - Ozzie and Dash. I love this photo of Jim and Nancy.



Dad and Mom standing water's edge at Cannon Beach Oregon. We bid beautiful Cannon Beach, Haystack Rock goodbye.
Thank you to the Clark Family for such a great vacation visit and we will see you again soon!

So now I look forward to April 3rd, Andy and Jennifer's wedding day. I will post photo's of their celebration day.

Where did March go?

I looked at the calendar this morning to type a date on some documents and I am amazed that the month of March has almost come to an end and taken its final bow. Where have I been? What have I done?

I know many of you have commented on my absence. I have been so busy with plans for the wedding of my son coming up in just a few short days and a wonderful visit to Portland and Cannon Beach Oregon. I better bring some pictures and share some experiences before the month gets away from me. I will do that tomorrow. So hang in there with me. I shall return tomorrow.

It's March!

I am giddy that the month of March has arrived! Today the sun is shining and the sky is a beautiful blue with one or two fluffy clouds floating by. I'm just sure that this beautiful day was made just for me! Nothing new or different is planned or happening, but I feel that this day is a Celebration!



I am so grateful for the early morning sounds of spring, the chirping and morning songs of the birds outside my bedroom window, the heads of my daffodils poking up out of the cold ground and the "popcorn" buds that are breaking out on the shade trees in my yard. The air in the morning even smells fresh and new. In Utah we could still have a couple "surprise" snow fall days but who cares when we are so blessed with a day like today! Today is a good day!

Some of My Favorite Things . . .

I surround myself with verses and sayings that promote positive thinking. During a time in my adult life I was sure that I was the only one on this imperfect earth that had sadness and heart ache. But figured out how untrue and decided that I had to change my way thinking. Thus the reason why I live each day with the mantra - "Positive In, Positive Out".

If you have ever been in my home you see framed sayings, magnets and such things scattered around. One such saying is from Helen Keller. She felt things deeply from the heart. I love this saying.



My sister gave me this beautiful pendant- "God Bless My Sister", and I love it so much it hangs in one of the archways of my home so I can look at it each day and remember the warm feeling of love I had when she gave it to me.



I enjoyed a week in Sedona Arizona this year with my sisters, Bonnie, Ruth and Nancy. We gather as bojarunan every 2 years and learn, feel, and experiance from each other. We also give from our hearts. My sister Nancy gave each of us this beautiful cut hanging glass. She is personally aquainted with the artist who crafted the art piece and I have mine hanging in a place where the air from my heater or air conditioner blows to send the pieces of glass into musical sounds. In the spring/summer I hope that when I have my french doors open the crisp air will send the melodic sounds through my kitchen to my heart and soul.



With Valentines Day my heart felt the love from so many who send me cards, gifts and sweet messages of love. These are a few of those tokens. What a treat! I bought .75 cents worth of gummy hearts to treat myself for Valentine's Day not knowing that I was going to be showered with such love. It ended up being such a fun day!

She is a Survivor . . .She is my Hero!

My sister Nancy is an incredible woman! I was so excited as a very young girl when Dad and Mom brought my new little sister home from the hospital. I was a big sister 2 times! Oh the excitement! Oh the adventures and fun we would have! I always admired my younger sister because she laughed easily, had no fear and had this mischievous twinkle in her eyes that made me wonder what was going on in her head - the mischievous side of her continues today.

Ruth, Janet, Nancy and Bonnie

Nancy brought her three sisters into a discovery of sisterhood in 2005, and every 2 years we gather as four sisters for a week of love, adventure and discovery. My younger sister, a woman with integrity and a zest for life introduced the importance of this retreat to her three sisters, Bonnie, Janet and Ruth's lives that will be cherished forever. And as we continue to meet as a sisterhood the love for one another strengthens.

In 2009 Nancy was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Her life journey took a different path - a path with new words like chemotherapy and radiation thrown in the mix, a path she walked with dignity, a little fear, some major bumps and valleys, but she came through at the end of the pathway a survivor! My sister Nancy is a cancer survivor!

Nancy - Sedona Arizona

Cancer does not define who my sister is because she is so much more than that. She is a mother, she is a wife, she is a woman successful and respected in her career, she is a daughter, she is a sister, she loves nature, she loves her dogs, she loves to laugh, she is passionate about her environment and she is passionate about her country and political views. She is my sister Nancy. She is my Hero.

Valentine's Day

What do I wish for Valentine's Day? A box of chocolate's, a quick note scribbled on a piece of paper from my kids telling me that I am still thier Valentine? A valentine signed by one of my grandkids with a conversation heart? The hope of a new love interest? I'm not sure. But I do know that I still believe in romance, flowers and the actions of expressing love and affection during this month of love. My parents have a love affair that is validation everyday that love is in the air, and that love does last - - even for 60 years!

So for today I will wish all who read this a very happy love filled Valentine's Day. Show and express your love to your mate, your significant other, your children, your pet, whatever . . . because John Lennon sang it best, "All we need is LOVE".