Today's Hike

Today a friend and I hiked the McDowell Mountains.  The name of the hike was Lost Dog Wash to Taliesin Overlook.  There were about 20 of us hiking.  The hike elevation was only 400 ft but the length of the hike was 4.4 miles making for a great workout.   

Life Lessons

Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
 - Ralph Waldo Emerson


I have learned to take each day one step at a time.  If you keep the faith and trust in God then all will workout.  Don't worry about the problems that come your way.  Work through them and believe that the trouble is just making you stronger. 

Jessica's Kindergarten Graduation

Jessica was so proud of her graduation day!  Looks like to me she was the star graduate.  All the others just sat back and watched.  

Here is Jessica still studying very hard in school.  Boys,  see your mom did homework and enjoyed school.  Hope you do to!

Another Rainy Day

I thought the sun was suppose to out today. It started raining again, so looks like another day of stying inside and working out all day. Hope the long workouts shock my metabolism into working again.

My backyard is trashed from all of the rain.  I raked and cleaned my yard last weekend.  Looks like next weekend when I have all of my helpers over we can do yard work.  

Make a Difference Today!

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover"
Mark Twain

Rain day

I decided to make yesterday a fitness day and try all of those workout tapes I don't get around to.  It was one of my best days.  I worked out the first half of the day, watched a movie and cleaned my house.  I didn't go out until after the rain stopped about 5:30p.

Rainy Day

Yesterday was not a promising day for a hike. We don't have many rain days in Arizona so why does it need to be on a Saturday? I knew immediately that the day would not include outdoor activities.

Happy Valentine's Day!

People come into our life disguised as angels, and sometimes angels come into our life disguised as people. Having friends that inspire us to rise to higher and greater levels is an awesome gift. Surround yourself with people that inspire you to do better and inspire your friends as well. It is a profound truth that the people we spend time with shape the path that we travel.

Superstition Mountain

The Superstition Mountains are so beautiful.   There are a lot of tails at every fitness level.  The weather is great o be outside!

Hiking Arizona

The weather is great right now and perfect for hiking.

Great Saying!

Yesterday I got a card from my Mom that is so true.  The last 7 months have been tough but I have learned so much.  I have learned not to stress over life issues because I can't do anything about it.  I take one day at a time and sometimes one moment at a time.  There is only one person that knows the outcome of any situation and how I fit into the outcome.


Don't stress about issues.  Be thankful that you are important enough to have things happen to you.  Enjoy each moment and be thankful for what you have.  

Pasta Class

Today I went to a Pasta class.  We all took appetizers brought an apron and took home some really good pasta.

We had a great time and I met some new people.

  

Today is Amazing!

Some of my best memories was going to my home in the mountains.  I loved it so much and never wanted to come home.  Today I realize the reason why I enjoyed that home so much.  It was a get-a-way from the stress of everyday life.  It was a place where each day you chose what you wanted to do.  I would do all my favorite things and really enjoyed each day.  In the mountains I would slow down and enjoy my surroundings and I would take in all the beauty and peacefulness of the mountains. 

I don’t have to take a long drive to enjoy my life.  Today I enjoy my life as much I did when I went to the mountains.  I have choices and I do what I want to do!  Joy and happiness does not cost money.   I don’t have to search each day for the next big deal or bargain or the one thing that will change my day to be better.  I found it and it is within my self!

Today I slept in, worked out made a great breakfast and heading out to church.

Life is great!