A Rich Full Day!

My day started in our garden, I wanted to get a few reference photos for future journal pages.

These two stood out as candidates for painting!

Then I took my morning walk, a 2 mile circle that is so beautiful... I walk along the marsh and creek of Richardson Bay.

Later on in the morning, I had a very successful shopping excursion to Costco and Ross ... finding some real bargains. I even found a pair of Levi jeans that had 32" inseams for my long legs at a greatly reduced price. I LOVE good deals on clothes!

I met my dear friend Sandra for a Birthday lunch... we have known each other for over 44 years and we raised our children together. We are Godparents for each other's children. She brought me a beautiful bouquet, a box of Sees candy and treated me to a delicious lunch. Then the server brought me a piece of cake with a candle. It was so good to spend some time with an old friend, we have so much history together.

My birthday is lasting a couple of weeks this year. It started early with The Redwoods' monthly Birthday dinner and will go on through May 1st. when my darling daughters are taking me on a surprise adventure.

Stay turned for more festivities!

This afternoon the Human Race team put on a "Kick Off" day in the patio for all the Redwoods' residents. It was a warm afternoon... we sat in the sun, enjoyed our treats, listened to some music and got in the spirit for our participation in the Human Race on May 7th. I am walking the 5 miles and already have received checks from many of my friends that are sponsoring me... how nice!

We had a sign up sheet for donors and some of the residents participate by sponsoring friends who will be running/walking/rolling that day. As some one said, "Every wiggle counts!" I love that.

This is a great thought... we have a Step Up and Step Out program that encourages its members to keep on moving... and they do. It is very inspiring to see people out with their walkers putting in their steps. The Step Up and Step Out participants wear pedometers. We keep track of the members' steps each month and receive grant money in proportion to the miles covered. So "Every wiggle counts" and brings in donations for our programs and activities.

My goal is to have 10,000 steps each day... I rarely get there but have some days that make it. Right now I have 9751... a few more steps and I'll be there today!