the Inn at the Biltmore

Andy gave me a trip for my birthday.  A trip, here ,to the Inn on the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC.  I am so excited.  What a sweet present.  He kept it a surprise for a long time (since July) and even arranged for child care (his parents and some friends).  It's going to be a great time away. I'll post again once we return and enjoy a break from the day to day tasks. Blessings.

here I am opening my note about the Inn.  :) 

39 and holding

Yesterday was my 40th birthday.  We had a party with a western theme to celebrate, it was a lot of fun.  Here are a few pictures from the day.  I was afraid that it was going to rain, but the weather held until it was time to clean up.  Thanks to all who came out and all who sent birthday greetings via facebook, text, phone and cards.  It was a great day.  Blessings.

my little girl

Mollie said that when she is ten that Betsy would be her little girl.  She is so funny.  I don't know where she gets such ideas.  Blessings.

trash can

I have already gotten a few birthday presents - mostly from Andy's family while we were in TN. I got a magazine subscription, shirts, a beautiful necklace and I trash can that I don't know how I lived without. It has a lockable lid-now that we have a dog in the house, that feature is very useful. It also has a foot pedal to open the lid, extremely useful when I am cooking eggs and chicken especially.  The lid is slow close as well, so it doesn't come crashing down on fingers or with a loud bang. Best gift I didn't know I needed-thanks again Kristen.  Blessings.

another spider

This morning while sitting on the couch, Betsy started crying.  A spider had built a web overnight between my laptop and the couch cushion and was still alive underneath the laptop.  Screams galore when I lifted the computer and the spider moved.  I managed to get it to the trash and the rest of the morning went without incidence.  Blessings.

Chesterton Quote

"There are two ways to get enough: one is to continue to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less." - GK Chesterton

May you and I ever be counting our blessings.  

throw the spider out

Today I am watching the girls play in the sandbox.  They were having a great time until they saw the spider on the shovel.  I tossed the spider along with a scoop of sand over the deck. The girls thought it was funny that I threw the spider out.  :)  I am just glad they are playing happily and with out the itsy bitsy spider.  Blessings.