Letting it go...

What was I thinking? Was this really important?  Why was I keeping this for? My kids will just throw it away...  These are just a few of the questions running through my mind as I have been cleaning up and letting go.

Finally got the cubbies  (an Ikea's favorite of mine)  for the big closet in my craft room. I ended up carrying tons of clothes, tons of old school stuff, and I will just say it, " JUNK" out of this closet.  The feeling I get every time I walk in there now without things falling on me, and stubbing my toes, is simply wonderful.

Before..

After...
My collection of Ikea. Closet, Playroom,  Craft room,  I guess you could say I like them.

 Love them! Can't imagine organizing without them.

I even cleaned out the filing cabinet in the garage. Letting go is good!

SINGING IN THE RAIN

I had been praying for rain and cooler temps...prayers were answered and then some.  I have loved the cooler temps, but the flooding has been crazy.  My heart go out to those affected.  Rick came home from work Friday a we decided to venture out to see what was happening.  We came across road closures and roads that looked like rivers.  Rick drives a 4 Runner which sets up high or we would not have driven through the water.
It started like this...
and ended like this...

Here is the YMCA off 249 where Ike plays a lot of his sports.

Here is Cypresswood going towards the temple.

Here is Cypress Creek it runs right next to Temple.

President Hinckley had them  stop working on the Temple and redo the elevation so it was much higher. Inspiration, I think so.

4th of July Antics

Was fun to get together with family and friends last evening.  With more of the fam moving down to Texas our relatively small gatherings have grown into large ones.  When we moved down here in 2000,  I was sure that I would never see my family again.  Therefore in buying a home I wasn't to concern about the layout of it.  The dinning room was boxed off the kitchen making it terribly uncomfortable for LARGE groups. Even though the family room and kitchen are open concept, I have a tiny kitchen. My daughters floor plan is ideal for large groups having her dinning room located in a large open foyer area they can fit another table beside the dinning room one. Bri and Jarod are always so willing to host, which makes it a lot more comfortable for everyone.

Cousins love to get together...

The set up

The food was very patriotic in presentation. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixings. Star shaped watermelon, patio salad, and colorful serving dishes added much to the festivities. Forgot to get pictures of Bri's darling friend Annie Texas sheet cake. Got pictures of what was left of the A teams trifle, my Martha Stewart confetti bars, and the A teams cookies for dessert.

The fun! Poppers, sparklers, Roman candles, fountains, and Grand Finally filled the night sky.

So thankful to live a such a blessed nation. Surrounded with those I love, and those that have sacrificed their very lives for the freedoms I have to enjoy. God bless this great nation and those that have made it possible.