a lesson from above

soaking up the rays

there is much more to the eye

than a crystal blue sky ~

it is a powerful reminder

to be grateful

for each moment given….

to be alive.

**though we have had vortexes combined with snow, ice, wind gusts, rain, thunder, lightning, melting, flooding….all within a period of a few weeks…we have had a few sunny days with no clouds and beautifully incandescent blue skies….

a little Thursday merci beaucoup ~

♥

♥

I have many thanks to give

&

lots

&

lots of love

to send

to my loving and adorable children

and

my so precious WordPress friends.

♥

♥

ten years and…

^ ^

the day you chose to stray

was

the day you became the

center

of our universe

&

ten years later…

you are…

still…

^ ^

March 6, 2005 – two little Pee’s

^ ^

showing off soon-to-be-weapons of mass destruction

^ ^

by March 11, 2005 Pee claimed her first couch

^ ^

Sydnee Pee

^ ^

^

Memorial Day – Remembering

∞

∞ ∞

∞

reflections of the past

their call to duty

so many lives… lost

we remember with honor

∞

∞ ∞

∞

spirit lives…on…

∞

a

hero

lived amongst us

inspiring minds

opening hearts

∞

a

hero

left us

but

his inspiration

and

loving heart

will

live

forever

∞

we must keep HIS vision alive

&

moving

onward

∞

To Imagine

Good afternoon bloggerbuds-

A few months back, I was gifted The Imagination Award from one of my favorite writers –

Richard of http://richardankerswrites.wordpress.com/

“The Imagine Award” is an award that was created by Jenn Mulherin (who is the writer of the blog “My Fibrotastic Life!”) in October of 2013. This award was made in order to recognize the bloggers who express their passion and dedication towards their blogs through their creativity.

The Imagine Award

The criterium for The Imagine Award is as follows:

1. Copy and paste The Imagine Award into your post.
2. Thank the blogger who nominated you and link their blog page to your post.
3. List 3-5 things about the nominator’s blog that you like (which you think are very creative).
4. Nominate 5 other bloggers/blogs which you think display a fantastic use of creativity and imagination.
5. Notify your nominees.
6. Display The Imagine Award to your blog’s award page.

I am extremely honored to have been given this special award from such a talented writer.  Richard possesses an incredible ability to mold words into the most beautiful pieces of poetry.  Sometimes his poetry goes beyond that of the written word – he can bring to life a vision, a song, a dream, a picture, an experience.  His elegance as a writer is astounding and he brings a level of sophistication to WordPress.  I was enticed by his talents from the very first time I laid eyes on his blog.  I was hooked then and continue to be inspired by his creative imagination – now.

There are so many writers in the blogosphere who write with a passion and a level of imagination that never ceases to amaze me.  Whether they are writing a piece of poetry or a thought about something in life, I am constantly being inspired – not just as a writer, but also as a person.  Here they are…….

1.  My friend Dom at http://blackandwrite.wordpress.com/

2.  My friend Skye at http://thesanctuaryofmyheart.com/

3.  My friend Hasty at http://hastywords.wordpress.com/

4.  My friend Michelle Marie at   http://michellemarieantellg.wordpress.com/

5.  My friend Patty at http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/

The above is the tippy, tippy top of my list – it can go on and on and on……so please, visit these incredibly imaginative and beautiful souls.  You will be inspired, I promise.

Until we meet again, I wish all of you

Happy Reading, Happy Writing and Happy Day

kimberly xx

Lots, lots, lots of loads of thanks

Hello, Hello, Hello –

Yes, Yes, Yes – it is about time – I so, so, so apologize for the delay in getting my many, many, many thank you’s out.  I want each and every one of you to know that my appreciation is deeply heartfelt and has been here all along.  I am so, so, so honored and so, so, so tickled by every award I have been gifted.  Please know that I cherish each and every one.

Without further adieu, I would like to customize this post.  Here is my game plan:  I am listing each one, as well as, the sweet and lovely blogger(s) who gifted the award.  I would love to list each and every rule, however, I will be posting a novella and since novellas are not really my forte (not yet), I will condense things and improvise.  Get comfy – and away and away and away we go…..

The Loyal Reader Award

Patty – http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/

Jonathan – http://bythemightymumford.wordpress.com/

Mer – http://knockedoverbyafeather.wordpress.com/

Jen – http://jrosenberry1.wordpress.com/

Always Here If You Need Me

Skye – http://thesanctuaryofmyheart.com/

Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/

The Most Creative Blogger Award

Patty – http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/

The ABC Award

Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/

The Inner Peace Award

Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/

Jonathan – http://bythemightymumford.wordpress.com/

Most Influential Blogger Award

Dawn – http://findingmyinnercourage.wordpress.com/

The WordPress Family Award

Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/

Surejukrish – http://boggledself.wordpress.com/

John – http://johnwhowell.com/

Chrissy – http://crissyb315.wordpress.com/

Dan – http://dermsstuff.wordpress.com/

The Sunshine Award

Patty – http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/

Jonathan – http://bythemightymumford.wordpress.com/

The Versatile Blogger Award

Simon – http://simonworkmann.wordpress.com/

Surejukrish – http://boggledself.wordpress.com/

Betty – http://lovelyseasonscomeandgo.wordpress.com/

The Liebster Award

Olivia – http://theclaymoreandsurcoat.com/

John – http://johnwhowell.com/

Chrissy – http://crissyb315.wordpress.com/

Defusing Chaos – http://defusingchaos.wordpress.com/

The Dragon’s Loyalty Award

Mer – http://knockedoverbyafeather.wordpress.com/

Jen – http://jrosenberry1.wordpress.com/

The Perfection Award

http://psychologypathology.com/

And this lovely bundle…..

Patty – http://petitemagique.wordpress.com/

The Best Moment Award

Shaun – http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/

As you can see, I have so, so, so much love and appreciation to send for the above awards and to the wonderful bloggers who gifted them to me.  Please know that I mean no disrespect by tweaking the rules, but I want to pay tribute to all of the writers that I follow – all of which are very special to me and to the WordPress community.  Each award is given to a blog that I feel embodies the essence of the criteria set for each one.

The Loyal Reader Award:

Pamela – http://pamela984.wordpress.com/

Dawn – http://findingmyinnercourage.wordpress.com/

Always Here If You Need Me Award:

Kirsten/Kira/Kirsten – http://kirawoodsbury.com/

Dan – http://dermsstuff.wordpress.com/

The Most Creative Blogger Award:

We Poets Show It – http://wepoetsshowit.com/

The Paperbook Blog – http://jaydeashe.wordpress.com/

The ABC Award:

Write, Write, Write, Sleep, Write – http://therussianway.wordpress.com/

Barb – http://acuriousgal.wordpress.com/

The Inner Peace Award:

Chrissy – http://crissyb315.wordpress.com/

Nina – http://ridingbitchblog.com/

Most Influential Blogger Award:

Theresa – http://soulgatherings.wordpress.com/

MichelleMarie – http://michellemarieantellg.wordpress.com/

The WordPress Family Award:

Bill – http://ghostinthewalls.wordpress.com/

Angel – http://mindretrofit7.wordpress.com/

The Sunshine Award:

Simon – http://simonworkmann.wordpress.com/

Devan – http://djhardesty.wordpress.com/

The Versatile Blogger Award:

The Community Storyboard – http://neverendingstorydepository.wordpress.com/

Howanxious – http://howanxious.wordpress.com/

The Liebster Award:

Kimmie – http://kimmiecricketsays.wordpress.com/

Sophia – http://psychologypathology2.wordpress.com/

The Dragon’s Loyalty Award:

Moinee – http://myownworstenemies.wordpress.com/

Jen – http://thinkandscrawl.wordpress.com/

The Lovely Bundle…..:

Richard – http://richardankerswrites.wordpress.com/

Poetry on a Roll – http://poetryonaroll.wordpress.com/

The Best Moment Award:

Belinda – http://busymindthinking.com/

Mer – http://knockedoverbyafeather.wordpress.com/

I would like to end this post by following the criteria of The Best Moment Award –

I have experienced so many wonderful moments.  Yes, there are the biggies such as every moment with my children, dancing on stage, finishing an Ironman, graduating college, …….. BUT the best moments are the ones which can be the smallest – a smile from someone running past me on the trail, watching the birds nosh from the bird feeder, having a cake bake just right, to name just a few…  Yes, all silly things, but they add up.  At the end of the day they contribute to a feeling of hope.  I would also like to say that my time spent on WordPress has been filled with so many ‘best moments’.  The feeling of accomplishment when a piece is complete and the publish icon is clicked.  Each comment that is made and reading the work of writers who have become my friends and finding new writers to enjoy and appreciate.  All wonderful ‘best moments’!

To the award nominees, please know that you are under no obligation to accept these awards.  Some have specific criterium, and if you would like to get this information, please drop me a line – I will send it right over.  The badges are yours to copy and to place on your own blogs.  If I have given an award to someone who does not accept awards, I understand and I apologize for not getting the memo:)  Let me know, and it will be duly noted. I have stated this before – I enjoy giving awards, because it is a way for me to show my appreciation for what you do and to share your blog with others who may not have found you – yet.

So, this concludes the mother of all thank you awards post.  I would like to end with one more BIG THANK YOU to say PLEASE keep doing what you do because you are all awesome!

Till the next time we meet – Happy Reading, Happy Writing, Happy Day!

Kimberly xxxx