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Oh Happy Day!

by Sharon on February 3, 2010

Just for the JOY of it, we’re celebrating around my house… It’s Nature Boy’s birthday week and the Little Guy and I are doing our best to spoil him rotten.

Just what Birthdays are for, don’t you think?

And just for the JOY of it, I’ve been working my brain cells to the bone, trying to learn all about WordPress and web design and CSS and Photoshop so I can try to get the new blog layout up and running by the weekend. I’ve got my fingers crossed.

And just for the JOY of it, I wanted to share this video clip with you. I love music and I love this song, so I hope it puts a smile on your face (just like it did mine).

Just for the JOY of it!

(if you’re reading this in email, you’ll need to come online to see the video. It’s a good one!)

And what about you? Any JOYS to share this week? Any things that put a smile on your face?

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If you don’t have a blog, please share your thoughts in the comment section below… it’s wonderful to read about all your JOYS!

And of course, everybody should click on some of the links listed below, and be sure to leave a comment so they know you stopped by for a visit. Joy is infectious you know!

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How to Catch a Husband

by Sharon on January 27, 2010

Today, Nature Boy and I are the featured couple at Meet the Newlyweds.

(okay, okay, I know that we probably aren’t really considered newlyweds after having been married for five years, but hey, play along!).

As you can imagine I was quite honored to be selected for this feature and you should click here to read my interview (it might not be up until Thursday). Guaranteed that you’ll learn something new about me!

As I celebrated this blogging milestone over a bowl of chocolate ice cream, my thoughts drifted to all things courtship and dating and marriage. And in this frame of mind, I had to ask myself

What are the most important skills that you should have if you’re trying to catch a husband?

And being the newly crowned Not-so-Newlywed Expert, here is what I came up with:

Cooking: Everyone knows that the path to a man’s heart is found through his stomach, so it’s probably important that you’re a good cook.

{I literally had to vacuum out the oven after I made this cake}

Fashion: a pleasing sense of fashion, along with a tasteful talent for accessorizing, could be considered essential if you’re trying to snag a guy.

{It was 1984 and I think I was channeling Michael Jackson. Or perhaps LaToya}

Driving: a clean driving record, excellent eye/hand coordination and an uneering sense of direction. How could a guy resist?

{what? you don’t have a tractor in your pond? Jeesh!}

And there you have it. A comprehensive and authoritative list from a certified marriage expert – just for the JOY of it!

Okay folks, now it’s YOUR turn! Lets spread some JOY!

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If you don’t have a blog, please share your thoughts in the comment section below… it’s wonderful to read about all your JOYS!

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Falling in Love Again

by Sharon on January 20, 2010

Once a year Nature Boy and I leave the world behind.

We return to a place where we can talk, and play, and laugh.

The place that we fell in love.

A place that makes me fall in love all over again.

Ice skating with a guy from Wisconsin - I highly recommend it.

(I think these Sconnie Boys are out on the ice before they learn to walk!)

Holding hands for two hours with the man of your dreams – it doesn’t get any better.

It’s amazing what you talk about when you have two hours to go around in circles (the literal kind).

We dream, we plan, we hope, we tease…

My heart is full.

And I laugh.

Just for the JOY of it.

{this date was our Christmas present to each other — a day pass to the Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, NY. We’ve gone every year since 2002. We love it there!}

Okay folks, now it’s YOUR turn! Lets spread some JOY!

If you have a blog, add a link to the “MckLinky” application below… (please be sure to link to the post, not to your home page).

In addition, it would be great if you would add a link back here… that way everyone has a chance to benefit from each other (and I appreciate it!)

If you don’t have a blog, please share your thoughts in the comment section below… it’s wonderful to read about all your JOYS!

And of course, everybody should click on some of the links listed below, and be sure to leave a comment so they know you stopped by for a visit. It’s just good manners after all!

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Tomorrow is Thursday

by Sharon on January 20, 2010

Tomorrow is Thursday.

Which really shouldn’t surprise me, because today is Wednesday.

Except I keep thinking it’s Tuesday because of the whole, long-weekend-thing…

But tomorrow is definitely Thursday. I checked. Twice.

And on Thursdays we have a little partay around here… and I would love to have you join in…

You know, just for the JOY of it.

{wink, wink}

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JOY for lunch

January 13, 2010

Plastic eyeglasses from a flea market in Wisconsin: $5.00 New music playing from our stereo on a cold winter day: $10.00 Simple lunch of grilled cheese and tomatoes: $1.00 The chance to share this day with my son: Priceless (I’m jumping into a new carnival called 30 Minutes! Check it out if you have the [...]

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JOY – wedding video

January 6, 2010

I found this terrific video at LeeAnn’s blog and I was addicted… I watched it and laughed. I watched it and thought “oh, that would have been fun!” I watched it and got choked up at the end. There is just something so cool about weddings. They get me every time. By the way, if [...]

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JOY! December 31

December 31, 2009

In the life of a toddler, 365 days make a big difference. Here we are on the last day of the first decade of the new century and I just can’t help but reflect on the changes that have happened in the last twelve months… So, just for the JOY of it, I spent a [...]

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Jammin’ for JOY

December 23, 2009

It’s Christmas Eve… Groceries are shopped (yup). Presents are wrapped (almost). Coffee Cakes are baked (yummy). Stockings are hung (oh darn, I knew I forgot something!) In the midst of all this holiday hustle and bustle, I wanted to take a moment to pause and reflect on one of the truest JOYs of the holidays. [...]

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a JOYFUL day!

December 16, 2009

Throughout the season of Advent we make an extra special effort to be hospitable. Having friends over each weekend in December seems to help us with the festivities and preparations. (it’s also a nice way to make sure I keep the house clean) Invariably, I torture people by asking everyone to sing… …not individually singing [...]

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Are you Ready?

December 16, 2009

Have you had a good week? Has anything made you laugh? Or smile? Or cry happy tears? In this season of reverence, have you had a moment of wonder? If you did, I hope you’ll join in the party tomorrow… It’s just a little happy spot on the internet where folks can share the good [...]