for today... 

outside my window... gorgeous sunshine!

i am thinking... may already? where did april go?

i am thankful for... e-mail to stay connected with friends and not having to wait for the mailman.

i am wearing... white jeans and a new white and gray tee.

i am going...  to finish cleaning up the office this week.

i am currently reading... silent in the moor by deanna raybourn

i am hoping... my son makes good choices...

on my mind... my niece coming to visit in a few days.

pondering these words... "never regret. if it's good, it's great. if it's bad, it's experience"  -v. holt-

from the kitchen... slices of toast with raspberry jam and a big mug of coffee.

around the house... pretty much in order after a bbq weekend.

one of my favorite things... homemade frozen margaritas made by my husband.

i'm creating... frames and more masks.

a few plans for the rest of the week... buy may birthday presents & mother's day gift for mom.

from my lens: 

you can join the simple woman's daybook  where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

my latest layouts:

(click on images for list of credits)

here's what i have for you today:

grungy masks vol.1

download here

 some of the latest products at o'scraps which i like:

thanks for dropping by to take a look. have a super fabulous week!

for today... 

outside my window... 89°f and muggy- feeling like summer already!

i am thinking... a little over two months of school left.

i am thankful for... my dogs - constant friends and companions.

i am wearing... shorts, tank top, walking shoes, cap & ipod.

i am going...  stick to my walking routine.

i am currently reading... the 9th judgement by james patterson

i am hoping... gustavo finishes school with good grades.

on my mind... having my son away for 5 weeks during the summer months. :(

pondering these words... "we can't plan life. all we can do is be available for it"  -l.hill-

from the kitchen... coffee from my new coffee maker.

around the house... my dogs watching the squirrels out in the yard.

one of my favorite things... wednesdays when i get to watch 'survivor', 'modern family' and 'american idol' together with my son.

i'm creating... new word art.

a few plans for the rest of the week... get at least 2 things done from the to-do list!

from my lens: 

love to listen to my son play the guitar...

you can join the simple woman's daybook  where every day is a blank page..... and participate in creating a list of the simple things and every day moments of our daily lives.

my latest layouts:

(click on images for list of credits)

a new word art freebie: documenting today

download here

again, many thanks to you all for your kind emails, concerns about my health and good wishes.

i have nothing but love for my blog readers and really appreciate your comments, photos, stories and inspiration.

 it's nice to get to know something about you & the emails and comments always make my day! keep them coming!

have a fantastic week touched with sunshine and happiness!