Wednesday Thoughts

My Patchwork quilt continues on......Wednesday thoughts,feelings & seeing what Jesus has planned for me.The month of January has been more like the month of July.....Sunshine....warm weather.....trials....joy & all in Gods timing...My Family back East have had a horrific month....snow & extremely frigid weather..but the pictures....looks like a Winter Wonderland....in my eyes...as I sit & enjoy our sunny sunshine days....I have been filling my days with sewing...walks around the lake....dinner dates & breakfast dates with my sister & cousins....a trip to the Ronald Reagan Library.....was also a enjoyable day trip with Dave,Christopher.Maru & of course Charlotte Rose....so much to be learned of this awesome President Ronnie.....more to learn.....and more trips to be made up there to thr Ronald Reagan Library. We also have a whale watching adventure planned....so looking forward to this one....hopefully Dave does okay....Also my heart has also been on all of the animals at the shelters.....way too many.....Praying that they all find a warm & cozy home....soon...Also praying for some much needed rain.....California is in a dreaded drought.....and I for one enjoy & love...to dance in the rain....Until next time.....smile......and next month Love Is In The Air....

Making New Memories.....Old Ones Forever In Our Hearts....

A new year.....a time for new memories to be made.......new trials & tribulations.....2013 was a blessed year also a year of new lessons.....to be learned.....sadness......happiness.......missing loved ones who left the earth to places we only dream of....our animals crossing the Rainbow Bridge.....It is only Gods Timing that we can count on......Our Family of 18 is healthy for the most part.....sometimes a few hiccups along the way.....but always putting our Faith in God. I for one never make resolutions....but I thrive to be a more loving & considerate wife.....Mommy.....Mother in Law...Nana......Sister.....Aunt.....Cousin & Friend & praying that my flesh doesn't get the better part of me....If I slip up.....I need to admit my wrongdoings......to not only to myself.....but to my Father.....I am HIS child & I want HIM to know my LOVE for HIM is everlasting.....I need ( yes need ) to pray more......love more.....laugh more & cry more.....to be myself in all circumstances always with a gentle touch.....a soft ear & always a loving & tender heart.....To all my Family & Friends......Here's To Blessed & Memorable 2014........Love Maggie

Walking Through A Winter Wonderland......

Greetings From Temecula California......Walking Through A Winter Wonderland.....California Style.....What a season this has been......warm weather.....rainy weather......frigid weather......but through it all The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength.......HIS Love keeps us warm...even in trials & tribulations......HE knows our weakness & strength....and believe me I have many weaknesses.....but through it all I need to Believe.......In HIS Glory & Grace......December really came rather quickly......but through it all.......I am ready.......my HEART is full of my Families LOVE & Support........& most importantly HIS LOVE IS FOREVER........Okay everyone ready......I hear jingle bells.......Delightful December started with our annual Christmas Bunco......oh so much laughter.....12 women ( gals ) in the same place for about 3 hours........my mouth was hurting from giggling so hard......we played our crazy game......I really do not know what its called.....but one thing I can tell you ....its fun......I went home with not only a beautiful cake platter ( thanks  Jessica ) but a full tummy & a full heart......Then on Sunday night......I was blessed with the sound of Christmas Carols......while Dave & I took a carriage ride.....horses & all through the vineyards of Temecula's Wine Country.......lights & listening to Christmas Carols......Oh What Fun It Is To Ride In A 2 Horse Red Trolley......& Believe me the fun continued Tuesday night......Old Spaghetti Factory & Mission Inn was our destination.......yummy food......delightful company.......David......Elle......Elizabeth.......Hubs & most importantly Claire & Ivy.......To watch Christmas through a child's eye......doesn't get more magical then that.......& it indeed brought the child in me out..........So I hope the magic of Christmas......warms your heart & soul........& To Always Remember The Reason For The Season......Our Savior........~

Delightful December......

Is it really already December ? How could it be ??????? This past year has really flown by......As the saying goes Christmas is right around the corner. What I like about Christmas is the innocence & joy on my granddaughters faces......To believe in the magic of Santa.....Even though the actual holiday Christmas is to celebrate our Saviors birth.....even though history of HIS birth is questionable.....history tells us he was born when the weather was warm.....but celebrating HIS birth does warm our hearts......Family 's gather together.......white elephant gifts ( oh so fun ) cookies baking.......tree decorating.......just good old simple fun......But lets talk about November......Thanksgiving......actually my favorite holiday by far......so much to be thankful for,,,,,,,,Give Thanks To The Lord,For He Is Good...His love endures forever......one of my favorite verses....kind of sums it all up...He Love Endures Forever & Always......Just like our Family's love.....Spending time & making memories.....is what it is all about.......Sing Praise......

Rainy Yesterday's & Sunny Days........

Oh how I love rainy days......all snuggle up at home......candles scenting my home.......homemade tortilla soup simmering on the stove.....ahhh a mixture of vanilla soy candles & the aroma of soup.....quite the combination......Then it was time to venture out to Costco's.....went to the entryway to retrieve my umbrella......Hey who took my flowery umbrella ?????? So before heading out to the BIG Box store.....it was out to find a umbrella.....hey & I was not the only one.....surrounding the umbrella's at my local Ross......I did manage to pick up two.....both girly one's .......hopefully to keep away any male Family members.....hey but I doubt it.......Came home from my errands.....exhausted......made myself a cup of hot cocoa......and of course a blueberry muffin.....that is one of the main reasons I went to Costco's.....hehe......I am addicted....yikes......its muffin rehab for me......BTW the tortilla soup was ever so scrumptious....that even Jacob.....came upstairs later in the evening.....to give me a hug around the neck.....and thanked Momma.............Then woke up this morning.....thinking that maybe it would still be raining......but the clouds opened up to sunshine & birds.....singing a joyful tune......so today.....may the glory of our Son......hug you around the neck......

A Bountiful Harvest Of Blessings.....Jordan Turns 24......

Happy Birthday......Jordan turns 24........a day in the life of Jordan.......Disneyland......School........Girlfriend Kiace.......Work & Family <3 Let me give you a little insight into my son Jordan......He is a artist.....even though he say's he is not.....I think he is.....he is also becoming a great chef....all on his own....with his stir fry.....being ever so scrumptious.....he treats his Family with the such respect & also his gf Kiace....who is a sweetheart.....they are both students.....Jordan who wants to be a web designer & Kiace a nurse......they want to wait to get married after they both finish school....smart choice.....they both love anything Disney.....Jordan even has Disney pjs .....so sweet & cute......He laughs loves & cries.....such a giving young man.......Jordan Gonzalez I Love You To The Moon & Back......As long as I am living......your Mommy I'll be & forever.....