Tuesday, August 19, 2008

recipe for a good morning

One small vase of flowers.
One cardboard box.
One bowl of blueberries.
One princess vitamin.
One forty minute phone chat with my sister.

Finding joy in the simple things has come easy today.

27 comments:

Bonita said...

Ahh- it all sounds so refreshing. Hope the rest of the day goes just as well.

Anonymous said...

LOVELY! I hope it carries through the rest of the day for you and your little ones!

Karin @ 6ByHisDesign said...

God bless.

Lauren and Justin said...

sounds like a great morning!

Darlene said...

Sounds like a fabulous morning to me!! Hope the rest of your day is as blessed!

Susan of Pink Portuguese Roses said...

My sister and I do the same thing! LOL! We talk sometimes for over an hour on the phone. I live in CA and she in ID. So you can imagine what our long distance phone bills are like...LOL!

So cool!

Anonymous said...

I had a chat with my sis this morning and it was the PERFECT beginning to my day...I love that girl!!

Anonymous said...

The simple pleasures are the best. :) Have a great rest of your day!

Valarie Lea said...

Its always a great day when things are laid back and relaxed like that. :)

Denise K. said...

What a beautiful morning! Thanks for sharing it with us!

Thank you too for your kindness! As I have said before, "I like you!" I can tell you and your sister are just GOOD people!

Hopefully one day all your "blogger sisters" can gather in one place and everyone can meet! Wouldn't that be fun...a reunion with people who have never met, but feel as though they have through blogging! Neat!

Thanks again for sharing your life...enjoy the last few days of summer, and savor every moment!

The Nester said...

It was a great morning for me too. But Friday morning will be even better! A visit with my sister! Yippie! Chocolate cake for breakfast? We might have to pass since the husbands will be around!

can't wait. get into laughing shape.

Sissy said...

I love the princess vitamin and those sweet little munchkins of yours. I am glad that you had a nice morning.

Jennifer P. said...

That's what it's all about :)!

Sing4joy said...

I like that recipe! Swing by my blog, I'm having a littlest giveaway I think you might be interested in....

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

Good for you! Enjoy your day!
-Carrie

Heathahlee said...

My sister and I don't often get the chance to just chat, so I know how refreshing it is to have a long conversation with your big sis...

Nancy Hood said...

how utterly sweet!

Kitty Scraps said...

*smiles*

Julie Willis said...

I saw mama mia this past weekend with some girlfriends. It was late, everyone imn the theater was singing...okay a little dancing in the seats also! I enjoy your site...It took us 10 years to name our van...Bess.

Jami said...

I really like you Emily!!

You make me smile! :) Have a great day!

Shell in your Pocket said...

I love your blog...the pictures are great and the postings are fun! It takes a while for a house to become a "home"...it will come! Keep posting the pictures of your house...it looks great!
Sandy Toes at www.shellinyourpocket.blogspot.com

Denise K. said...

Hi Emily!

I just wanted to stop back by and ask a favor. We found out today that my mom's brain cancer has indeed returned, and many difficult decisions need to be made regarding her care. I was hoping I might ask for your prayer support as I prepare to fly out to CA and help her through this process.

Thanks so much...I look forward to checking back in soon on all the new and exciting things you are up to. Our two kids started school this week; you can see their pictures, and my mom's on our blog if you are interested...It will be a challenging time ahead for us all, and I thank you in advance for your prayers!

Love,
Denise

Trixi said...

I'm with you the simple things are the best. My sis and I use to have those 40 minute calls every morning and then she went back to teaching this year. I sure do miss those.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a wonderful morning!!! Sisters are one of the best gifts God could give to us!!!

Nan said...

Thanks for the spelling lesson...I always stunk at it! I guess it didn't help that I was hearing the word "voila" with a "w" in my head :) Hope you had another wonderful day!

nikkicrumpet said...

I love this post...because it is SO true...there are so many beautiful things that happen every single day that we generally fail to appreciate. Thanks for the reminder!

My Beautiful Mess! said...

Oh I totally followed you. My mind so works like that. I am always jumping from one thought to another. I had to hold myself back from singing at Mama Mia too. It just takes over you doesn't it??