Life has been busy for my family and I the past few weeks and as a number of you have noticed my blog entries have been empty.

A few behind the scenes happenings:

• Since passing that dreadful NCLEX, and finding out I had officially became a Registered Nurse, I put most of my energy into organizing my entire house, and ’simplifying’ my life. My house looked like a tornado had gone thru it, and I lost count of the number of trips to the Salvation Army to donate bags and bags full of ‘excess stuff’.
• Our oil furnace decided it’s life expectancy was over so a new furnace took its place, which took an entire day to be installed.
• Doctors appointments, errands, and visiting with friends and family.
• And of course, a couple of lazy days.

We celebrated Thanksgiving quietly with no stress and complete laziness, and the next morning headed out to Wilmington, North Carolina to spend time with my daughter, Toni.

This water fountain is in the middle of the street in town and has a plaque that reads: Anti- Germ Individual Cup Fountain.

With another plaque that reads: The School Children of Wilmington, Through the Generosity of Miss Annie M. Dore, Arlington, Mass. Present This Fountain To The City. MCMXV. (1915)

Loving all of the palm trees!! and just absolutely loving this city!! Not to mention the 70 degree weather!

We’ve been exploring and having a wonderful time, and I’m just not looking forward to returning to Maine.

 And of course like everywhere, you run into a few shady characters!!

Well friends, that’s a quick peek into my world for the moment. I’ll be back tomorrow with more photos, and will try to get back on track with my daily blog postings.

xO-Jenny

Seems impossible that eight years ago so many innocent people lost their lives. That their loved ones lives would forever be changed, and that the sadness would still be as raw today as it was on that horrifying day…

A day filled with such sadness and grief and disbelieve that such evil could exist. The many heroes who stepped forward offering a hand, and sadly some sacrificing their lives…

We will never forget.

Today I am participating in: Project 365, Wordless Friday and Color Carnival.

In Love and Remembrance…

The Bamford-Perkins Family

It’s an absolutely beautiful Sunday here in Maine. Keith and I took a ride to Belfast and walked around the Art galleries and stores. We stopped at an old cemetary on the way there looking for angels in particular. I am using this photo as my Project 365 photo for today also.

We passed a lot of yardsales, but only stopped at one, and found these goodies:

I am putting a spin on Today’s Flowers…I could easily run outside and snap pictures of flowers remaining in my front garden for this meme, but this photo that I took today makes me realize that a flower really can be forever…As I outlined the flowers with my fingers it made me wonder how many of her loved ones did the same exact thing so many, many years ago.

Going along with Window Views meme, here is a beautiful building in Belfast.

Well friends, I have some Sunday stuff to do and thinking more reading for statistics is calling me, so for here I’ll catch you all tomorrow.

xO-Jenny

Happy Saturday friends! Up and out the door and found a handful of local yardsales.

This scale has a glass front on it. I am not sure if I am going to spray paint it. I am really liking the rustic look. $3.00 for the scale, $2.00 for all of the books. Entertaining Martha Stewart, Love Letters [there is some great poems/quotes and scrapbook inspirations in this book], Borders & Frames, Alphabets & Ornaments, and Florals & Nature [all cd's included!!]. Favorite Recipes of America: Meats and Vegetables.

4 metal plant containers to hang on the sides of the back deck next season. 50 cents for all four.

Four plate holders. $1.00 each.

Thinking that I will spray paint them white. Two for the kitchen and two for the diningroom. I can’t wait to get them hung with our state plates in them.

Here is my 4×6 layout using todays Unscripted Sketch

Today is all about Critters at Camera Critters. Today I am sharing our “Fat Cat”. Shiva is a Maine Coon cat who is also double pawed on all four feet. Shiva is approximately 10 1/2 years old and is the King in this house. I’m going to use this photo of Shiva as my Project 365 photo today also.

Hey Harriet is ready for this round of Shadow Shot Sunday and here is my photo for this week. I took this photo yesterday at an old cemetary a few streets over from where I live.

Saturday Wordless the inscription is absolutely breathtaking…it reads-

Passing stranger, tread lightly here,
This is a loved- a hallowed place:
O’er at which I bend, while many a tear,
In anguish shed, bedews my face.
For here reclines my Loring dear.
In deaths unbroken dreamless sleep:
His manly face beaming with joy.
No more on earth my eyes will greet:
Spring may return with soften’d gain..
Nature to deck with loveliness.
Sunbeams may glow and moonbeams pale.
While still unconscious here he’ll rest;
But in a fairer clime he dwells.
Where mortal footsteps have not been.
There the sweet notes the anthem swells.
And there I trust, we’ll meet again.

Makes me wonder what happened to him, and to his young bride, as there is not a woman buried near him, so I wonder if she remarried…

On our walk yesterday we stopped at a great building for some photo ops and I wanted to share a cute photo of Oliver and I before I run along. He is just the absolute cutest little guy!!

Well friends, much to do…

Until tomorrow-

xO-Jenny

If I haven’t mentioned this prior, I have two pregnant girlfriends. Yeah, not just one. Two of them!! Today I picked Lisa up at work and went with her to the baby doctor appointment this morning. Was able to hear ‘Cheyennes’ heartbeart, and the doctor said everything is going perfectly. Lisa is due January 1st.

Girlfriend #2 is Becky, and on Wednesday I’ll be taking her to her baby doctors appointment and for an ultrasound. Becky is due October 31st and is having ‘Christopher’.

On the way back home we stopped at a yardsale where I bought this bird feeder for $1.00. Take that Mr. Squirrel! Let’s see you eat all of the birdseed now, little guy!! I’m using this picture for my Project 365 today also.

We also picked up two matching pack and play portable cribs, both in excellent condition, and both for free!! We tried to give the man money and he would not accept it. I am hoping to find a crib for Becky now and she’ll be all set.

I also picked up this great book and crepe paper [for a project of course]

A sweet little pillow for my bedroom and Bliss in a Box for some wonderful yoga exercises.

Total cost: $3.00. Pretty Sweet!!

Ready for Color Carnival? Here is my photo…LOVING the Webber Companies new PINK truck!!

Well friends, that’s it for this beautiful Friday. Here’s to a beautiful weekend ahead of us!! Until tomorrow-

xO-Jenny

Hello and Happy Saturday friends!! Insomnia is kicking my ass badly and I didn’t fall asleep until after 3:30 this morning, so needless to say I’ve gotten nothing accomplished other than bringing my youngest son to the big city for driving and a quick trip to Walmart.

Let’s get some mojo going…you ready?

I am loving Camera Critters. Of course, you can’t help but love a blog party that gives you permission to take more pictures of your cherished animals…and we all know, that for me, that is my Oliver.

Love Sunday Favorites. It’s a great way to look back at some older blog posts and choose one to rerun. For todays Sunday Favorite I am stepping back into March 10, 2009 to a post I entitled Mindfulness and here is the photo I used on that post, which makes me think about Spiritual Sunday….and I share this with you…

Isaiah 41:10  10 So do not fear, for I am with you;
       do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
       I will strengthen you and help you;
       I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Here’s my mini layout for todays Unscripted Sketch.

And, here is my Project 365 photo for today.

Oliver and his favorite blankie are never too far from each other!

I hope your Saturday has been a beautiful one, and as productive as you were hoping for. Until tomorrow-

xO-Jenny