This week I have been in Washington State for work. It has given me time to hang with new coworkers and to learn more about my job. So I have been thinking lately "Gosh, Wow, I have a way cool job!" How did I get here? If you would have asked me five or even two years ago if I would ever have this experience, I would never have known. I am able to work with some really amazing people, they make me laugh, they make me think, they are way cool. I really hope that everyone can find the simple joy in a job well done. What ever your chosen profession, we all have to work in this life, we decide whether we cut corners and do as little as possible or if we dive in head first and do all that we can do. Sometimes we can feel like we are not doing enough and sometimes that might be true but for most of us, we do all that we can. I love that I have a fantastic job where I know that I make a difference. We all can make a difference.

Summer Time PLEASE!

Oh to be on the beach again.... I am remembering warmer climates today. When I look at this picture I am reminded that Heavenly Father has a plan for each of our lives, we may have a small idea of the plan but he sees the bigger picture. I would have never imagined that I could love two girls as much as i love these two sweet souls. The KAN with a heart around it is our initials together because with the support of good friends we can do anything. I would add a "S" and make it KANS to include my Susan. She is on amazing Chicka! It is one of those tender mercies from the Lord all of the people that come in and out of our lives and touch our hearts. i really believe that more people would be able to touch our hearts if we would just open the gate a little wider. There is always room for more love in our lives.

Do we all have to grow up?

My brother John, just sent me this picture of my nephew. He is on his way to his first military Ball, with a date. I bet he is glad John didn't send me a picture of him with her. Gosh he sure is growing up so fast. It seems like just yesterday he was this little baby sleeping in his crib, now look at him, so handsome. He is so tall too! Gosh don't you wish you could just hold them a little longer. My little Blakiepoo is ...well....he is getting OLD? Right now I am thinking the Lost Boys had it right, so , OK they did not have a mother but they didn't have to grow up.....

Where is everyone headed?

I am fascinated by these steps.... What do they lead too? Where do they go? Does one walk up them or down to get to the final destination? The only way to find out is to take one step at a time and see what happens. Some of the steps are broken and have big cracks in them, making it treacherous to take that step. Life is a lot like that. We are given steps along the way that can lead us up, down, sideways, and I do believe in circles. If we know what our destination should be, that can help us to make the correct choices to reach our goal. Where do the steps of life you are on right know lead you?.........

Stowe Vermont

This Tress just looked so nice, it was so quiet and peaceful there. Great place for a vacation.

This is my little room, there were bigger ones but I liked my little one.

I Just gotback From Stowe, Vermont. It was such a glorious place. I stayed in the Von Trapp Family Lodge. The inn was run by Maria Von trapp for many years. There was a tragic fire in 1980, they lost the entire inn but the yrebuilt it even better, lost was so many artifacts but I like the new place. So if you are ever in Stowe VT stay at the inn, you can even rent entire cabins. The thing about thetown is it pretty much shuts down at 6pm i think they say the sidewalks are rolled up, is that the right expresion? Maybe? Well i loved it andi had one of the best dishes fo shepards pie ever at this place called the Shed. Way good with vermont white chedder cheese baked on top. It may not seem like I was there for work but I was and even work was more enjoyable being there. We got 18 inches of snow in one day, it was way cool.