The Meandering Thoughts of Jan

I came across this quote on the social medias today and I have been thinking about it all day. I actually sent it to a couple of my friends who exemplify this type of friendship in my life. I could have sent it to more.  This is the type of woman I aim to be. I, sadly, haven't always been a friend like in this quote. There are times when cattiness and gossip have leaked their way in, particularly in my younger years. But it is something I am more cognitive of as I have gotten older. I have been on the other side of gossip. I have overheard or had rumors make their way back to me of something hurtful a friend has said about me when I thought they were a safe person. It is painful and feels like emotional whiplash. I've learned lessons on both sides. The main lesson is how can I be a safe person for someone else and how do I find those safe friendships?  Back in high school, I was lamenting to my mom one afternoon about my lack of dating. I could probably count the dates I was a...

Since May is almost over, here's April on Instagram! Enjoy. April 5th - The Easter Bunny came! April 6th - Annual birthday dinner with Talena! April 10th - Cutest little boy! April 11th - Cake for breakfast is always a good idea. April 11th - I was impressed. April 11th - This picture warms my heart and makes me want to kiss those little cheeks. April 13th - The Tulip Festival! April 13th - Me and baby at the Tulip Festival. April 14th - Also from the Tulip Festival, my awesome sunburn. I tend to forget I'm a red head at the beginning of each spring when the weather warms up.  April 18th - Hanging out with my boy on the porch swing.

Feb. 10th - Sometimes he puts his hand on top of mine when we read books and I think it is the  sweetest thing on earth. Feb. 13th - Cutest face in all the place. Feb. 18th - We have had  unseasonably warm weather this winter, so we went to the park with some friends. Baby H was rather fascinated by this thing we call grass. Feb. 23rd - Sweet potatoes are for wearing, not for eating. Feb. 27th - We went to Houston for Danny's brother's wedding. We spent a lot of time in the car, but were delighted by this lovely sunset one evening while driving on the interstate. Feb. 28th - The Grandma, Daddy and Baby and also quite possibly one of the best photo bombs I've seen by Danny's brother Nathan. Feb. 28th - All dressed up for the reception. PS Bow ties are cool.

Nov 2nd - Showing off his head lifting skills. Nov 3rd - Baby H's Grandma sent this beautiful work of art in quilt form to him. We love it! Nov. 13th - Documenting the first time he slept through the night. (Midnight to 7am.) It hasn't happened much since. Nov. 20th - Our annual award evening, because we are funny. It appears Talena won a baby as well. Nov 21st - A baby in overalls!! Nov 22nd - Pre-Thanksgiving celebration with pie, lots of pie, with Danny's siblings. Nov 26th - Like Father, like son.

I had the intention on posting these autumn occurrences as they, well, occurred, but as we can see, that didn't happen. So instead, this is your crunchy leaves/pumpkin pie/candy corn-rolled-up-into-a-ball-and-thrown-in-your-face type of post. Enjoy. Also, warning, if you hate lots of pictures of nature and a cute, little baby in different scenarios, you will hate this post. Might I add, if you hate pictures of nature and cute, little babies, what is wrong with you? Alpine Loop When Danny's mom was in town, we went on a drive on the Alpine Loop. The leaves were just starting to change. It was a nice way to welcome Fall. How I love the mountains. My love and me. A fall foot shot was necessarily. Pretty leaves. We went on a quick jaunt up a trail while Danny's mom watched the baby. The baby slept on. Mountain roads. Autumn Trees. A cute picture of Danny and his mom. The Pumpkin Patch! We went to our neighborhood pumpkin patc...