I have been in a complete FUNK these past few days, but especially the last 24 hours.

This afternoon was especially bad, but then Jon agreed to go for a little walk with me.

We headed out to one of my favorite places and walked the bluffs.

I, of course, took my camera with me.

I am extremely glad that I did,

For it was a gorgeous afternoon,

and God's majesty was displayed all around us!

The landscapes are always beautiful there,

and I love capturing interesting pieces of nature,

and the beauty all around me.

Then I kept seeing all of these COUPLES everywhere..

I mean I GUESS it is Valentine's Day weekend and all, but....

Geesh!

Do they HAVE to look so happy?

Of course I did have this dear friend with me...

and I DO love that profile!

I loved it 18 years ago,

and it's only gotten better with time!

Course this little guy had a darned cute profile too!

Ahh... but time to focus back on the beauty around me.

Standing on the edge of the cliffs,

with the wind blowing through my hair,

and drinking up all of this beauty,

I felt my bad mood slipping away and was reminded of WHO'S I am.

Then we sat on a bench and watched this glorious sunset,

and I felt some of my peace return.

I was reminded that there is still good around me, I just have to look for it.

And how lucky am I that I have a dear friend willing to endure my moodiness never pressing. He is great to talk to when the mood strikes, but is equally willing to walk quietly with me as I regain my center. And even lets me snap a few pictures of him too!

Now THAT is a blessing!

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Making the best out of a heart breakingly sad day...

Audrey's 7th Birthday Party!

Sunday was Princess Audrey's Birthday Party.

Isn't she just cuter than words?
We had tons of fun. But I am exhausted tonight... so this post is going to be mostly pictures with little commentary... and it's the pictures that SOME of you have been hounding me for..

Remember all of the preparation posts that I have been doing?

Well here are the finished products!

Pretty darned cute if I do say so myself!

The flower arrangement was tons of work, but so worth it!

The banner was simple and fun, and it made Audrey feel REALLY special! I have even hung the name portion up in her room since it is all her colors!

And we did lots of yard decorations... very cute!

Great flower pots hu?

Like he "sand"? Wanna guess what it is?

Gum drop flowers and critters....

very special help from Lorena!

The kids had a great time playing in the yard and on the play structure!

One little friend

Friends on their throne!

Cute kids getting ready for presents!

And the cakes and cookies were as yummy as they were cute!

We had lots of fun... and I am still recovering!