Category Archives: Celebrate

A “BOO-tiful” Day!

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Beth F.

But I love Halloween and I love that feeling: the cold air, the spooky dangers lurking around the corner. Evan Peters We spent part of the day hollowing out our pumpkins and carving jack-o-lanterns. 🎃 The girls did a fabulous … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, completing tasks, happiness, Imagination, originality, spooky | Tagged carving pumpkins, celebrating, creativity, exchange students, fun, Halloween | 11 Comments

The Lost Has Been Found!!! 🎉😁🎉

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Beth F.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost. Gilbert K. Chesterton Friday was a red letter day in our happy household! Mara’s bag had been lost since she arrived on the 17th, but finally on … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, happiness, patience, persevere, thankfulness | Tagged adversity, celebrate, challenges, exchange year problems, lost luggage | 12 Comments

A Memorable Day!

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Beth F.

It’s a wonderful, memorable day!! ❤ Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, anticipating good, Carpe Diem, Celebrate, Dating, starting out, watercolor practice | Tagged birthday, birthday twin, celebrate, exchange year in America, first day of senior year, fresh start, J.B.Priestly, new day, new suitor, wonderful day | 24 Comments

The gang’s all here! Now the fun begins!! 🎉🎉🎉

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Beth F.

The gang’s all here! Now the fun begins! Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, anticipating good, Carpe Diem, Celebrate, friendship | Tagged adventure, exchange students, friendship, fun | 11 Comments

The adventure begins…

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Beth F.

The adventure begins very soon! Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Celebrate, independence, Learning, living life to the fullest | Tagged adventure, Aesop, bravery, exchange students, Helen Keller, host daughters | 19 Comments

WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Beth F.

Ah, spring! It’s been a long time coming this year. I’m sliding in at the very last minute to this week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge which is Spring. I couldn’t resist the chance to show off some of my favorite spring flowers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful, Celebrate, gardening, Nature, postaday, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged daffodils, Flowers, postaday, spring, Wordpress Weekly Photo Challenge | 8 Comments

I Believe in Angels!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Beth F.

The doodle above is one that I wrote in a little journal I use to jot down prayers, intentions, whatever I might be thinking about or longing for. Last Tuesday evening, I was reflecting on how fortunate I am. I … Continue reading →

Posted in angels, anticipating good, Celebrate, communication, happiness, thankfulness | Tagged angels, blessings, doodle, Guardian Angels, sweepstakes, thankfulness | 11 Comments

Memories…

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Beth F.

“There are lives I can imagine without children but none of them have the same laughter & noise.” ― Brian Andreas Life would definitely not be the same without my kids. It would, no doubt be much quieter, but a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, laughing, living life to the fullest, relationships, Vacation | Tagged fun, ghost tour, kids, making memories, San Diego, Vacation, zoo | Leave a comment

Expect something good!

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Beth F.

It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen. – Muhammad Ali On the first night of our San Diego vacation, we got to enjoy a game between … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, anticipating good, Celebrate, living life to the fullest, persevere | Tagged affirmations, anticipating good, expectation, happiness, optimism, San Diego | 2 Comments

Karma At Work!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Beth F.

Karma At Work! So much of what we seen in the news is tragic, depressing and hardly worth viewing, so when I see good news about a fantastic event happening to fantastic people, I like to share it! Jim and … Continue reading →