Easter Friends

Aren't they cute?

I surround myself with beautiful people. 

Only the best. 

joy upon joy,

BEAT

ps: Look at the green shoes in the first picture. I love mixing colors. 

In honor of this special day...

If you want to buy my love, here are some good ideas. 

Just saying.

BEAT

THE gift...

My favorite Christmas gift:

Martha Stewart Everyday Yuletide Ornament Collection

Yes, yes. My wonderful mother got the hint. 

I love, love this collection. 

The vibrant colors. 

The unique images. 

And most amazingly, many are made of art felt. 

The tree topper is the best. 

And after Christmas, I went to get more (lots more). 

They were half off. Happy day. A complete set!

Thanks mom. Thanks Kmart. Thanks Martha Stewart. 

Color upon color,

BEAT

New Day. New Year! New Me?

 I'm glad I had that serious talk with the mom. A night with friends in LaGrange was well worth the extra two hours in a car. No one was hurt seriously by the fireworks. The girls lasted longer in the cold. We split wins in the board game. And the Sparkletini was yummy! 

Happy upon happy,

BEAT

Photo Friday

Endinburgh, Scotland

June 2008

highlights...

Yes. That is how my brother wrapped my iTunes gift card. The sock did have a hole in it. That's why he used the painter's tape. Makes sense, right? My family embodies classiness.

I'm preaching Sunday. I am trying to write my sermon now. What better day to write a sermon about baby Jesus than today? Wish me luck.

Go! Tell it on the mountain! We are in a time of renewing peace.

Merry upon merry,

BEAT

He's gonna leave...he's gonna leave...

This weekend my friends and I discussed our favorite holiday and Christmas commercials.  Let's admit it, most are pretty awful.  Then again, isn't it the cheesey nature of most that draw us in?

So, I would l-o-v-e for you to share your favorites with me.  I mean the Target one comes in a close second (the children's play), but this one is my absolute favorite: 

                                            

Can't wait to hear from you. Share and share alike.

Merry upon merry,

BEAT    

hey Marg, I'll join you around that table...

You remind me that I need to be more thankful for the family I am with this year. Dysfunction and all. Disagreements and all. They are my family. Bless them. And bless me. 

Please enjoy the kind and thoughtful words of a good friend away from her family.  

Marg, thanks for including me at your big table of thankfulness. 

Grace upon grace,

BEAT

ps: Please add to her list.  I am sure it will make her extra happy and included in this day...even when across the BIG pond.