We shouldn't take life for granted & should be grateful for our days. Each new one a delicately, colorfully wrapped package, waiting to be torn into.

Sweet miracle of living, of life, May she always be a surprise
A scratchy tag in the t-shirt Provoking us to action and healing

May we never grow comfortable
In all she affords us

Let us hold her close and dear Letting her wash over us Compelling us to be more Reminding us that this,

What we are doing,

Is but a breath.

And though it may be short,
It is magical
And human
And hard

And good.
~mh








G'pa Chet/G'ma Dorothy residence, Ellinwood, Kan.

Sugar!

An adorable local bakery, Sugar Sisters, had the genius notion of hosting weekly on-site bingo. Our mom's group went this Monday. We played for brownies and cupcakes; Jennifer won the best prize: wedding CAKE!!
And in case you weren't already hungry, here ya go:

Now, go get a snack!

Kick-punching Cancer's Butt...part deux

Here's a photo journal of the Race for the Cure (all stats/info came from that site).
The greatest risk factors for breast cancer are being female and growing older.

Breast cancer knows no boundary, be it age, gender, socioeconomic status or geographic location.

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That’s one in eight within your company, school and organization!
The key to survival is early detection.
Three simple steps for early detection are regular mammograms, clinical exams and breast self-exams. And, remember, breast cancer affects more than just the patient; friends and family need support too.


I am grateful to my late Grandpa Ray, and my precious Grandma Diane, for giving me the courage to join the Komen Race. In your triumphant rise above breast cancer, you have proven the stamina of the human spirit.

My fan club:
Bootcamp Babes post-race (E actually ran with her jogger stroller!--I love these girls.):

I'm already thinking about next year's race and how much money we can raise! Thank you to everyone who donated; our team raised almost $600. Wow!

Kicking Cancer's Butt!

I was honored to be a part of the Mid-Kansas Affiliate Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Against Breast Cancer {just this morning!}. I embraced the mission, fund raising, & training aspects of this venture with no abandon; I'll be doing it again!!

More photos to come.

What will you do to help fight cancer? This race is great because there's a one mile, or you can walk/run the 5K. And it's through a purdy neighborhood in Wichita. You can be on my team next year!

Breakfast

Breakfast.

The most important meal of the day.

Even better when spent talking with a friend. We are new friends so there was lots to talk about.

Here's the bounty:

The fall bouquet is a thank you gift from my husband. Ain't he sweet?

Fix breakfast for someone you love, and soon. It'll be fun.