Wow! Where did the week go huh?
Today started on such a wrong foot I’ve been out of sorts all day! Spare a thought for Jess who is the reason we were in a wee rush this morning. She came to me last night complaining of a sore gum and when I looked she had a large red lump there. So this morning a friend rang the dental clinic and said we suspected an abscess, I was told to take her in right then. So Jos was dropped at another friends for a lift to school and I whipped Jess up to Fernworth school where the clinic is for South Invercargill primary students. The dental nurse was a doll and took Jess straight away. And yes it was an abscess and a baby molar had to come out. Jess was soooo brave – the needle hurt more than anything else she said lol. But because she had a tooth pulled and wasn’t a happy lass I popped over to her school and told them she was staying home. I had to take her to work with me – thankfully it was only a few hours and she was content to read – she is reading one of my old childhood books The Dollshouse Caper – cool book!!!
Anyway for some reason only known to God and female hormones I just could not find my groove this afternoon. So I decided to take a few pictures of things in front of me that are plenty of reason to be happy and what me make me smile.
I ended up with heaps of pictures – and made myself smile 
I am blessed with a beautiful family, a lovely home, and all the other wonderful things that make up my life – blessed
Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing anyway. (Emory Austin)
The huge wall rub on in my conservatory
The painting Jess made when she was 5 that we love so much it hangs in the kitchen over the door.
My room, my retreat!
Jess and Jos – whatever they may be up to 
My gardens, my books and dvds, my scrap space and the clutter of kids toys under the deck…..
When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself. (Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief)
What a wonderful week this has been, and this challenge has encouraged me to take more time to document the little things – hugs Vicky for for pointing me in the right direction – its been fun hasnt it?
Posted by Hannah on February 28, 2009 at 10:34 am
Oh, poor Jess! It sounds like she was pretty brave. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Posted by Vicki on February 28, 2009 at 10:47 am
Hope Jess is feeling better today.
Posted by Sandra on February 28, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Ow, Jess, the poor poppet! Did they give her anti-bugs too?
You know, everytime I see these photos, Julie, I love how Jess and Josef are always doing stuff together. They look like great buddies!
And I LOVE the size of your bookcase and the fact that is is full!
Posted by Vicky on March 1, 2009 at 8:46 am
It has been fun, I’ve loved seeing more of your life and getting to know you better.
Poor Jess, I am having a molar out soon so am pleased to hear the injection was the worst part!