A Good Life

Hi! Yup, I'm still here, just taking a little time off lately. Not only that, but my computer connection has become my nemesis, taking nearly 25 minutes just to get to this point today. Not good. It certainly discourages me from blogging, web surfing, and email. It stirs my temper...just a bit. I'm trying to be patient....just for you, my friends. It's a stretch for this impatient girl.

We've been enjoying the pool so much these super hot days! The water has been very warm and inviting. So warm and inviting that we jumped back in at 9:30 last night. The girls told us they weren't coming in, so Steve and I got in alone. Next thing you know...here they come jumping in the pool. We turned on the crazy disco ball fountain light thing for a little extra party in the pool. Good stuff.

I've noticed it's been a more laid back summer for us this year, though we've had some busy times. A friend asked me, "what have you been doing this summer?" I paused, and it took me awhile to answer. I think it came out as something like, "just trying to enjoy it before it's over." Kind of a vague answer, but it's true!

We've spent a lot of time at home, which is fine for now. We've had several fires on the patio, sitting out there late into the night listening to the crickets, coyotes, birds, and the radio. Yes, the radio. We've picked berries and zucchini, and are anxiously awaiting the rest of the garden's gifts.

Last week I gave myself a scrapbook challenge and completed a page a day, plus three purse-shaped chipboard books for my girls and a friend of Serena's. After each project, I texted a photo of it to my friend Patty, who gave me lots of feedback. She then began texting her layouts back, so it actually felt like I had someone to scrap with for a change! It was fun getting my supplies back out and creating in my own little mess. I caught up on some of my DVR events, and did a little laundry. Nothing earth-shattering, but it's my little corner of heaven.

The diet is going well and I've lost 23 pounds as of this writing. After learning that Steve is a diabetic (runs in the family), he has lost over 30 pounds so far! The most important thing is that his sugar is now normal and hopefully he will not need insulin. We have been able to keep each other motivated and have been cooking many new things using lots of fresh veggies. Maybe I'll share about that later on.

So, that's about it for this good life of mine. While we all have negative things we could share, none of those things will make you feel any better, so why not think about the good things in life a little more often? Well, except for my internet connection, of course.

I hope you're having a good summer and an even better life!!