~ Serenity Now ~

Most folks will remember the catch phrase "Serenity Now" from an episode of Seinfeld. On one particular episode, I remember George's father Frank yelling it out everytime his blood pressure spiked, trying to bring peace to his soul... LOL! I don't think this is exactly the way serenity should be brought to your soul, but hey, if it worked for his character... good.
Well, good news folks! I've found my "serenity now" at a place I haven't visited in ages - Cliffs of the Neuse State Park. http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/clne/main.php

Last Sunday, my parents, Danny, Lilli and I went to the park for a little nature hike and picnic. What a great afternoon we had... The scenery was breath-taking!!! All the leaves were changing colors and reflecting on the water. WOW! I want to go back this weekend & I want to go camping too!! Just call me nature girl!

Yes, I have found my new 'favorite spot'... and it's only 30 minutes from my house - almost in my backard.

PEACE - CALM - SERENITY NOW!

Wishing everyone a beautiful, peace-filled, serene weekend! ((HUGS))

......it's been a long, long time!

Sooooooo, I'll make no excuses. Nope. NA-DA... ZELCH!!  I'm just super lazy!! Sad, I know!
We had visitors a few weeks back (Becky & Hannah) and had a GREAT time visiting with them.... then we traveled to Mike's Farm (meeting Ronnie, Pat and Isabella) to pick pumpkins and eat way, WAY too much food!! If you're going to cheat on a diet --- that's the place to do it! I think I am Mike's Farm's biggest fan! Here are a few photos from our wonderful weekend with our China Family!!

BREAKFAST ON THE BOAT

C.S.S. Neuse II Fundraiser

Nature Center Planetarium & Park

"MIKE'S FARM"

Mommy, this one's heavy.... Can I keep her?

Hope everyone has been doing well... I'll make no promises when I'll blog again. Soon, I hope! ((HUGS))

Have a terrific Wednesday!!

Baking with my Nana

While helping my Mom remove photos from her digital camera, I found these precious pictures of Lilli 'baking' at my parent's house. Apparently, Lilli and Nana do alot of baking when they are together.

It certainly is strange to me, I NEVER saw ANY of those cookies!! I'd like to ask - WHAT'S UP WITH THAT??? Hahahahaha

Today, I am thankful for precious moments that my Mom spends with Lilli, like those pictured above. She will treasure these memories!! It's Thankful Thursday... what are you thankful for today?
Wishing everyone a terrific Thursday!!

P.S. - We are SO EXCITED!! Becky and Hannah are coming to see us this weekend. On Saturday afternoon, we are meeting the Casteen's at Mike's Farm for Pumpkin' Pickin'... dinner & FUDGE! Pictures to come soon!