Sleeplesss In Temecula......

Its half past 11:00.....and I am still wide awake.....tossing and turning...trying to wind down from a day of cleaning...coking dinner etc....I woke up bright and early...which is unusual for me lately.....I usually don't dose off till early early morning.....but last night I slept like a baby...Speaking of babies,,Christopher and Maru...are excepting a sweet baby boy...our first grandson....after 6 beautiful granddaughters....this will indeed be a new chapter for us....we are beyond excited.....speaking of granddaughters.....we had a fun time celebrating Christmas with our growing Family...so much joy in our little granddaughters faces....laughter...love.....and spending time with everyone...warms my heart....And by now...everyone knows Temecula was a Winter Wonderland....so exciting for this East Coast gal......my dream came true....a welcome season for New Year....I felt like a child seeing snow for the first time..I grew up n the East....but now as a adult...haha.....I thought I was dreaming...I became that little girl again from Delaware.....snow boots and all......My children were equally excited...after hearing endless stories of my snow days....

A Little Taste Of Seasoning & Lots Of L O V E

A sprinkle of this & a sprinkle of that......and what do you get lots of L O V E .......Just what our J E S U S.......gives us.....just for believing......in H I M .....how simple is that......And HE has blessed us ( me ) with a amazing Family.....no strings attached.....just lots of love..togetherness..laughter....tears & a abundance of J O Y .......With the holidays upon us....Thanksgiving has to be my favorite holiday...by far....Family...Love & of course the blessing of food.....no presents to buy.....I do enjoy finding the perfect gifts for my loved ones....but Family togetherness is a top priority....I want my offspings to have lasting memories of our time together....not a toy...pair of slippers etc....but our time together as a Family.....So Family & Friends...East Coast Meets West Coast......Take The Time To Enjoy Your Blessings....not your things...xoxo....

Ronald Kraus Brittingham...AKA The Fox......Rabbi Ron....

Friday Night...November 7th 2014......Oh how I love spending time...with my Uncle Ronald.....the only surviving sibling of the Kraus/Brittingham.....Clan...my Mothers baby brother...my lifeline to my late Mother's life....as a child...teenager & a adult...Elizabeth Ellen Kraus Brittingham Ochoa....Today I was blessed to spend a afternoon with my funny & loving Uncle Ronald....Our Brittingham /Kraus Family hails from the East Coast.....Delaware to be exact......Autumn is in the air back East & reminiscing about our life back Delaware is enchanting....the changing of the leaves.....the crispness of the air.....My Uncle & myself...enjoy the beauty of tree's.......sitting in his daughters backyard.......my cousin....Sissy as she is known to our Family.......which is now also his home....sharing his memories.......about a life gone by......but forever etched in our hearts & souls......Uncle Ronald...I love you a Bushel & A Peck......

Seasons.....

Its been awhile since I blogged......everyday I would say to myself...what shall I blog about ...so many things on my mind....I know I call my blog....Mornings With Maggie.....but here it is Friday evening......approx. 9:30......Shark Tank is on the telly.....my <3 has been on my Aunt Anita....from my Fathers side....about 2 weeks ago.....I was blessed to spend some time with her......even though their is a language barrier.....we love each other so deeply....Our times together is priceless.....and tonight my mind is asking myself......how many more Seasons does she have,,,,and also how many do we have....We need to embrace & appreciate all our Seasons.....Tia Anita.....I love you Winter...Spring ...Summer & Fall.......

Sunday Moments......

Sunday Moments.......The beginning of a new week.......To everyone who knows me...knows how much my Family...means to me.....my Heart...my soul...my being....today I find myself with tears in my eyes.....everything is good...bills are paid....everyone is good...emotions are a part of me...whether its laughing.......crying......dismay.....sometimes sadness invades me....we all have moments of sadness...it is all part of the circle of life.....I think because of my compromised eye sight....pending eye surgery....and my almost 21 year old daughter moved out....not that I do not want my children to spread their wings.....but when the timing is right....I want my kiddos to be happy & self sufficient.....I guess I am being a bit selfish.....but I really think my heart is hurting a bit.....I pride myself with the closeness I have with my children....its the unknown that has me thinking......will my eyesight improve IDK......but the beauty of the world that surrounds me....I must embrace ......now while I can.......I always tell my friends to look at the glass as half full......so now I must take my own advice.....So to me from me.......your glass is more than half full.....so drink up.......until the next time the blogging bug bites.......Cheers....

Hey June.......

Now who doesn't enjoy a fair......our June adventure took us to Del Mar California.....for the San Diego County Fair......this has become a fun tradition with David....Elle...Claire & Ivy......I so enjoy seeing the excitement in my granddaughters faces.....going round & around on the swings.....roller coaster & of course the merry go round.....a all time favorite ride of kiddos everywhere.....& if you enjoy fried food...this is the place to go......fried pickles......fried corn dogs......you name it...the fair has it......but luckily I ate my lunch on the way......but I did partake in a frozen banana.....Other than enjoying my granddaughters giggles......I really enjoy the exhibit's.......This year the themes focused on the Fab $...The Beatles......You know the guys with the long hair from Liverpool England......To me Family is the core to my being......we also celebrated Fathers Day or as I call it Daddy's day.....with a bbq & a new bbq for Pops.....but always taking time to reflect on my own Daddy...with loving memories......looks like June will going out with warm..sunny & family time......Until next time......Happy Birthday America.....

Hey June........A day at the fair & Happy Daddy's Day.......

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