Mrs Amber Apple

A friend died this morning. My heart is heavy and sad for his wife and two young boys.

I always forget that this is what it means to be alive -the ability to die. I don’t think I’ll ever wrap my mind around death; but death is apart of life.

He had lung cancer, so he isn’t suffering anymore. He also knew Jesus, so he’s hanging out with Him right now…which is a very happy thought.

But for his wife and boys, I am heartbroken.

Five Happy Things

1. spending time with my mom today
2. A new quilt #family heirloom
3. Red sparkly nails
4. Doggie treats for Molly
5. A new book on writing, to read

Five Happy Things

1. Snow
2. Home made green curry
3. My new book
4. Ingredients to bake cookies
5. Lifechurch.tv

Five Happy Things

1. I just discovered Disney movies on Netflix
2. I finally made Molly a new doggie bed
3. I’ve blogged every day this week! #yay2013
4. I opened a print shop called Red Autumn this week. I’m really excited about it!
5. I’ve got a cozy sweater on and I’m going to take it easy for the rest of the day!

Five Happy Things

How about ten, since I’m behind? :)

1. Tumblr messages!
2. Waking up early this morning
3. Decorations for Christmas! #handmade
4. Molly is sleeping next to me
5. Fun videos …I need to make more of these
6. Silk’s Nog
7. Spending time with my cousin and offering her a place to live with Stephen & I
8. God’s provision :)
9. Cold weather
10. Slow cooker ham… Yum!

Five Happy Things

1. Ham in the slow cooker right now. It smells so good!
2. Painted my toenails in green & red #christmasiscoming
3. Making “things to do” lists. It always makes me feel productive ;)
4. Half way finished with a crocheted blanket
5. Sitting here in the living room working with Stephen.

Five Happy Things

1. Yesterday was our 3 year anniversary!
2. I love yoga
3. I bought a ham for $8 bucks!
4. I’m sewing all day and its wonderful :)
5. I washed our couch covers and now they are clean and white!

Five Happy Things

1. my face is less swollen from my egg allergy :) 

2. my hair is extra wavy today! 

3. i just discovered iTunes U — free college courses!! #iloveschool

4. looks stormy outside

5. brewing a pot of tea tonight!

Ten Happy Things!

1. Freshly painted furniture
2. Two new crocheted pillows
3. Cold weather!
4. Vegetables in the fridge
5. Peaches
6. Stephen’s home :)
7. The fair
8. Concert tonight
9. The train going by outside right now
10. Homemade vegan cookies that I’m about to bake… :)

Five Happy Things

1. Laughing. It warmed my soul to laugh as much as I did today :)

2. Brining home a giant duck for Molly #happiestdogever

3. Buying paint for the furniture

4. Eating corn on th cob. Oh my, so good.

5. Bunny slippers.

Five Happy Things

1. dinner last night with Stephen’s grandparents
2. a long walk
3. rice & avocado
4. reading
5. tea tree oil

Five Happy Things

1. movie night with Stephen last night
2. surprise vegan chocolate chip cookies (I ate five! haha)
3. staying at a coffee shop all day
4. searching for little cottages in our area
5. my sweet husband

Five Happy Things

1. hot dogs from the hot dog man on 4th street :)
2. half way finished with my “puff” biscuit quilt
3. nice cool air in our apartment
4. baking soda
5. peace

Thursday’s favorite tea

today is thursday, glorious thursday :) and i must tell you my favorite tea. Earl grey. above all teas, earl grey is my favorite. Twinings makes the most delightful earl grey tea. i have at least one cup a day in the summer and two or three cups in the fall/winter. i love it :) 

happy thursday!