101

Today my beautiful grandmother on my dads side is celebrating her 101st birthday!
She looks the same as she did when I was a child. She is so amazing!
I cannot imagine what she has seen and experienced in 101 years of life!
Happy Birthday Grandma!
The photos are taken with my phone a few weeks ago when I went to see her. She was making cross stitched panels for a quilt!


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...forgiveness....

"Forgiveness is typically defined as the process of concluding resentment, indignation or anger as a result of a perceived offense, difference or mistake, or ceasing to demand punishment or restitution.[1][2] The Oxford English Dictionary defines forgiveness as 'to grant free pardon and to give up all claim on account of an offense or debt'." ~Wikipedia

I have been thinking a lot about forgiveness lately...
I have been wondering why it is so much harder to forgive yourself than it is to forgive someone else. I wonder if this is true for everyone...
Have you been able to forgive yourself for things?
How do you move forward from this ~
I always love the thoughts and ideas that all of you share with me here~
Would love your input!

Wanderlust....

"Wanderlust is a strong desire for or impulse to wander or travel and explore the world"
This perfectly describes the longing inside of me ~ The world is such an amazing place and I want to explore more of it...
I want to buy a ticket to somewhere....anywhere...to discover, learn, grow...
Do you have this inside of you?
What are some places you have been that are simply unforgettable?

What calls to you? What speaks to your heart?

Kale chips...

My first try at Kale chips~ YUM! They are so light and crispy they melt in your mouth.
I first heard of these in September at my physical therapy office when I was obsessed with the Farmers Market, one of the girls there told me about them. Then I found the recipe in a magazine that I have had marked for months. Last week a girl at my work made some and told me about them so I thought it was time to give them a try!
Super easy, healthy and delicious!
~Pre-oven~

M~mid way through baking time (12-15 minutes)~

~Recipe from Whole Living magazine~

~Kale Chips~

Saving corks...

If you don't already, you should start saving your corks~ There are so many fun projects to do with them. About 9 years ago my friend Andy made this cork board for me~ I am now on a quest save a bunch of corks and make cool stuff :)
I only have a small amount saved so far....
If you don't want to save them for yourself, will you save them for me? I would be so grateful!

New Years Eve day...

My friends and I spent the afternoon in Park City~ We had planned for a sleigh ride a few weeks in advance (before we realized that there would not be any snow). It turned out to be a wagon ride instead, but after lunch and a few shops we headed to the "sleigh" ride and it was really great. Here are some photos from our adventure!

The winner of the music giveaway is....

Please suggest more music any time! I love new tunes!
Happy Wednesday!
Erika I will contact you to get your address! :)