Saturday 28 February 2015

Bunny Love....

Colourwise... Easter is a particular favourite of mine...
I just love pastel colours....
and Bunnies..
My favourite shop at the mall is full of them...
So what did I buy??
A Lamb!

Meet Seymour Sheep..the newest..and cutest.. member of the family...

 Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Friday 27 February 2015

Happy Birthday...

 Another Birthday has come and gone..

But the memories are still remain

Happy Birthday Dad

Love you always x

Wednesday 25 February 2015

Wednesday Walk...

Another lovely walk...
So many pretty things to see...
And its almost like Spring..

 Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Tuesday 24 February 2015

Looking For Beauty....

I spent the morning exploring....
looking for beauty on my walks around the city I live in...
and I found it...
plus...I do love a white picket fence

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

Saturday 21 February 2015

A Taste of Home

Well....I have had my first 'Fish and Chips Supper' since arriving in the US
And I must say...it was delicious
 

One little criticism though....no peas!
Peas are a must with your meal....and there was no vinegar either
Apart from that....America...you did good
 
Love and Hugs
Phoebe x
 
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Thursday 19 February 2015

Walking with a Song in my Heart


All things bright and beautiful
 
All creatures great...
 
and small

All things wise and wonderful
 
The Lord God made them all

Even though I live in a city..I can still find beauty in Gods creations
I love my daily walks
 
Love and Hugs
Phoebe x

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Wednesday 18 February 2015

Wednesday Hodgepodge..

Halfway through the week already.Its time to join Joyce over at This Side of the Pond for the Wednesday Hodgepodge


1. When did you last have to interact, either by phone or in person, with someone in a government run agency? On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the experience? (10 being fabulous and 1 being pass the Tylenol)
For the past year, since applying to come to America to marry MrD I have had to deal with lots of agencys...both here and in the UK. The immigration process was long, complicated and expensive ..and now I'm here trying to become a citizen its still ongoing. For the most part people are helpful....when you can get to speak to them. I spend a lot of time pushing buttons and listening to machines. Since arriving here I feel like I'm floating in the wind. For example...right now Im trying to get a social security number so I can go on MrDs healthcare. A couple of very long waits in the Social Security office revealed I needed to have my alien registration number..which I now have...and I have to legally change my name...marriage dosnt automatically do it. I have a two week wait for the interview to do that. What would make life easier would be if they provided a check list of what needs to be done. I just want to make sure that I'm doing everything right and just dont know what else is round the corner
 

2. The current governor of Wisconsin is considering a run for President next time around. Walker attended Marquette University, but never graduated. In terms of any candidate running for the office of President (not asking here if you agree or disagree with Scott Walker's politics) would the lack of a college degree influence your vote or no? Would that be a factor in your support of any candidate running for public office, even a role less weighty than President?
It wouldn't bother me at all....lack of a college degree dosnt mean a lack of empathy or common sense. All I ask for is someone who is honest and carry out the promises made during an election campaign. I feel let down by so many politicians right now.
 
3. When did you last visit a place or site named for George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, and what was that place or site?
Never....Sigh. But soon I hope. MrDs family live in Washington. Although I have been to the Hoover Dam...and he was a President...right?

 4. February 16th was President's Day in the US, but did you know it was also National Almond Day? I didn't think so : ) Do you like almonds? If so, what's a food/dish/recipe you enjoy that contains almonds? 
I love almonds....and my favourite way of eating them is actually in Almond Milk. It makes my oatmeal so rich and creamy with less calories and fat than regular milk
 

5.The television program Saturday Night Live celebrated it's 40th anniversary this past weekend. Were/are you a fan of the show? If so what has been your favorite (or one of your favorite) skits, sayings, or characters that came out of the program?
I don't think we got Saturday Night Live in the UK...or if we did I never watched it. I do know that two of my favourite funny men were on there though. Jimmy Fallon and Will Ferrell always bring a smile to my face

6. Anything purple within ten feet of you? What is it?
Absolutely nothing....and looking around the whole apartment I cant see anything purple anywhere!!  Although...I do have a Deep Purple CD somewhere....does that count?
  
7. Back in December I asked you to submit a question for a future HP as part of a giveaway I was hosting. I grabbed this one from those entries, submitted by Zoanna who blogs over at Penchant for Pens. Thanks Zoanna!
She asks, "How often do you make your bed, and how do you like to make it-pull the covers all the way up over the pillows, tuck the covers in around the pillows, or place all the pillows on top of the covers?" 
I make the bed every morning and change all the bedding once a week. I tuck the covers away from the pillows
 

8. Insert your own random thought here. 
Thank you Valentines Day.......
 
every time...
 
 Love and Hugs
Phoebe x
 
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Tuesday 17 February 2015

Safe and Sound

Panic over....just had a Skype call off my daughter
Oscar has been found.
He was locked in a neighbours shed and
was cold, wet and hungry

Miss C is so relieved as its the middle of winter and
he had been missing almost three days


I think hes glad to be home too
 
Love and Hugs
Phoebe x
 
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Monday 16 February 2015

Simple Woman's Daybook

Wow...these Mondays come around so fast. Its time to join Peggy for this weeks Simple Woman's Daybook


FOR TODAY ...February 16th, 2015

Outside my window...
Its 7.30am...and its a bit cooler today.. 55 degrees. Considering it got up to 87 over the weekend its a blessed relief

I am thinking...
how peaceful it is this time of the morning...I have had time to do a lot of chores and do my scripture study already.


I am thankful...
that the nasty migraine I suffered with at the end of last week has finally abated and I was able to enjoy the weekend wjth MrD. I don't get them often...but this one was a dooozey!

In the kitchen...
I have a meatloaf in the slow cooker. I have never made one before...I don't think its that popular in the Uk...but MrD requested one. I hope it turns out ok

Around the house...
everything is neat and tidy ...ready for what the week may bring

I am wondering...
where I put something. Its probably in that 'safe place' where I put everything else!!

 
I am wearing...
I'm in the pink today...Blue jeans, pink blouse, pearl and pink necklace and earrings, white sneakers...and white socks with pink bows

I am hoping...
that my daughters cat reappears today. Oscar was last seen yesterday morning and Miss C is starting to worry


I am reading...
'Emma' by Jane Austen...(still)....I hope to finish it this week as I have a couple of books waiting in the wings


I am going...
to take a walk to the new 99c store later today. I love pastel colours, and the store is full of them this time of the year because of the run up to Easter. I'm going to see what I can find.. (anything for a bargain me!!)

I am learning...
how to alter images on the computer. I want to give my photographs a better finish. Its fun!.

I am looking forward to...
My Sister of the Heart visiting us at the weekend as she travels to her hospital appointments. She lives eight hours drive from us..and I haven't seen her since just before Christmas. I have much to be grateful to her for....she introduced me to my lovely MrD

A favorite quote for today...



I am praying...
for all those who need help right now...Recently I cant watch the tv news without getting upset. I pray it brings them comfort to know that Heavenly Father hears them and is always with them

One of my favorite things...
that I had this weekend was the Strawberry Lemonade I had on Saturday when MrD took me out for a Valentines treat. That...along with the hot biscuits and apple butter was a meal in itself..and was absolutely delicious  (please forgive MrDs workmans hands...he told me to say that ...smiles )

A few plans for the rest of the week:
Painting the bathroom, stitching, and spending time with my Hubby....perfect

A peek into my day...
 .....blue skies and palm trees...who am I to complain....


Love and Hugs
Phoebe x
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Saturday 14 February 2015

All You Need Is.......

Happy Valentines Day...
Beautiful roses....
Strawberry lemonade..and biscuits with apple butter..
and a delicious dinner with my favourite guy..

Perfect!

Love and Hugs
Phoebe x
 
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