Happy Mother's Day

Nothing makes me happier than spending time with the best mother and the best daughter I could ever ask for.

If you asked, none us would say we looked our best. But all I really see is the happiness of that moment

Cuttin Corners

Much to my dismay, Target is running the same set of Black Friday commericals from last year. I guess everyone's trying to save money these days. But am I the only one who hates these commericals? They creep me out.

Mister Mister

Happy Anniversary.

Thanks for 6 interesting years!

Valentine Updates

Here are the pictures of Lolly's room. Ignore the mess, if you can. She was impressed with the homemade felt garland. The  floor is covered in balloons (and mess)

We had a really nice weekend. Lolly and I spent Valentines Day shopping, lunching, and then went to Sips n Strokes. I still have a ways to go with relaxing and not stressing about the end result. But I think I am making progress with my pictures. As you can see my tree trunk is way too wide. Tree trunk is harder than it sounds. Here's the inspiration

Here's how mine turned out...

Happy Valentines Day

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Mardi Gras Season

Today while the cable guy was here to check out the cable box in the office, it struck me that my “holiday” decorations may have caught him by surprise. The House of Fowler goes straight from Christmas (the day after Thanksgiving to the Epiphany) right into Mardi Gras season (the Epiphany to Fat Tuesday). The closer we get to Fat Tuesday, the more festive the house becomes. It’s still early. I have yet to break out the feathered masks.
The beads at the bottom right are from my collection I acquired on Bourbon Street and that’s all I'll say about that. You may notice the vacuum cleaner in the background. The battle of vacuum continues...

Merry Christmas

May  your troubles be few and blessings be many today.

Thanksgiving Day

also known in some parts as taking one for the team.

Hope your day is filled with family, friends, and blessings.

The Best Laid Plans

Otherwise know how my Thanksgiving has been hijacked. Last year I stayed home with just me and the Mister. Total bliss. PJs, watching movies on couch,cooking, bottle of wine. It was so wonderful I told Mister, I don't intend to go anywhere next year either. Feel free to invite your family here but I am not leaving the house. I was feeling pretty happy with myself. Certain I had set myself up for another enjoyable Thanksgiving.

Imagine my surprise Friday night when Mister mentions going to his brother's for Thanksgiving. Certain I was going to need to be rushed to the emergency room because my blood pressure was so high, I begin to ask how this went down. I learn

• that 2 weeks AGO was the first sign of trouble, but no word to me.

(2 paragraphs edited to protect the guilty and protect the peace)

I hoping for a Thanksgiving miracle. Maybe I'll be visited by 3 turkeys on Wednesday night and wake up Thursday absolutely giddy to get dressed, drive across town, and sit and make small talk.

Thank You

image: from the every talented, always sharing, and very generous Cathe at Just Something I Made

Dia de los Muertos

The Day of the Dead which has its roots in the Aztec and indigenous cultures of Mexico, is celebrated in Mexico and in Latino communities across North America on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, coinciding with the Roman Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day.

On Día de los Muertos, people remember and honor their deceased loved ones by preparing altars for them and decorating the altars with food and valued possessions of the departed. The focus is more on the celebration of the lives of the departed loved ones rather than on their death.

There is a Mexican saying that we die three deaths: the first when our bodies die, the second when our bodies are lowered into the earth out of sight, and the third when our loved ones forget us.

I'd like to use today as a reminder to slow down, remember, and be blessed for all those who are waiting for me on the other side.

All Saints Day

The Feast of All Saints is a holy day of the Church honoring all saints, known and unknown. This is much like the American holidays Veterans Day and Presidents Day, where many people are honored on one day. While we have information about many saints, and we honor them on specific days, there are many unknown or unsung saints, who may have been forgotten, or never been specifically honored. On All Saints Day, we celebrate these saints of the Lord, and ask for their prayers and intercessions.

All Saints Day is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics. As luck would have it, it falls on a Sunday this year. We'll already be in church.

All Hallows Eve

Happy Labor Day

Today I am thinking of all those who are currently looking for work and hoping that their search ends soon. During my times of unemployment the prayer below has always brought me comfort.

Prayer to St. Joseph for Employment

Dear Saint Joseph, you were yourself once faced with the responsibility of providing the necessities of life for Jesus and Mary. Look down with fatherly compassion upon me in my anxiety over my present inability to support my family. Please help me to find gainful employment very soon, so that this heavy burden of concern will be lifted from my heart and that I am soon able to provide for those whom God has entrusted to my care. Help us to guard against bitterness and discouragement, so that we may emerge from this trial spiritually enriched and with even greater blessings from God. Amen.

image:claybennett.com

Happy May 5th

In honor of my Mexican heritage Happy Cinco De Mayo. Now go have some chips and salsa with a side of Margarita.

Happy St.Paddy's Day

May God give you...

For every storm, a rainbow,

For every tear, a smile,

For every care, a promise,

And a blessing in each trial.

For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share,

For every sigh, a sweet song,

And an answer for each prayer.

Enjoy your St. Patricks Day. Now go drink some green beer...