Today Iris from Grace Alone is hosting our Thankful Thursday. I am thankful for the ladies who host this theme each week.  It's been awhile since I did a TT post, mainly because Thursday mornings are rushed for me and often I will post on Wed. night and it just slips my mind.  I also have had issues with Internet Explorer so started using Mozilla; all of my favorites arn't there, so it is easy just to forget.  To forget about His blessings, may it never be.  One of the greatest joys in my spirit is when I wake up with a praise song on my lips; today was such a day.  Many of you will immediately know this song, so won't you lift your voice this morning with me.

Edward Hawkins
Oh Happy Day lyrics

Oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
When jesus washed
(when jesus washed)
oh, when he washed
(when jesus washed)
when jesus washed
(when jesus washed)
he washed my sins away!
(oh, happy day)
Ah, happy day
(oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
When jesus washed
(when jesus washed)
oh when he washed
(when jesus washed)
when jesus washed
(when jesus washed)
he washed my sins away!
(oh, happy day)
Ah, it's a happy day
(oh, happy day)
(he taught me how)
he taught me how
(to watch)
(fight and pray)
(fight and pray)
(and he'll rejoice)
(in things we say)
(everyday)
Oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
When jesus washed
(when jesus washed)
oh, when he washed
(when jesus washed)
when jesus washed
(when jesus washed)
he washed my sins away!
(oh, happy day)
Ah, happy day
(oh, happy day)
(he taught me how)
he taught me how
(to watch)
(fight and pray)
(fight and pray)
(and he'll rejoice)
(in things we say)
(everyday)
Oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
(oh, happy day)
repeat
Oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
Oh, happy day
(oh, happy day)
When jesus washed
(when jesus washed)
oh, when he washed
(when jesus washed)
when jesus washed
(when jesus washed)
he washed my sins away!
(oh, happy day)
Ah, it's a happy day
(oh, happy day)
oh lord
(oh, happy day)
mmm,good god
(oh, happy day)
oh yeah
(oh, happy day)
mmm, lord
(oh, happy day).

 I don't remember when I first heard this song, probably either in elementary school or high school but I still love it.  Maybe it was from the movie  Lillie's of the Field or Sister Act, but I can still picture the scene in my mind.  Hope your heart is singing today.  Don't forget to stop by and say hi to Iris, http://www.eph2810.com.
Joy to you,  Noreen

Another Great Read

This week has flown by with errands, check ups and for me a dental cleaning and check; so Monday I ran to library knowing I might have some space to fill and got this book.  I have read several of Marta Perry's Pleasant Valley books and this was another great one in the series.  In fact, between late Monday and mid day yesterday, I finished it.  She has a new book coming out in May and I am looking forward to it.  If you haven't read any of her books, check her out for yourself and you won't be disappointed. 
As I said, I'm off to the dentist this morning(ugh) and then more errands; tomorrow I have my study, then a luncheon after it, followed by babysitting one set of grands later.  On Friday, our girls are all getting together for a girlie tea; something we try to do every couple of months.  Since the beginning of the year, I have felt like there are more and more errands to run.  Of course if you throw in a trip to see family and friends in our old home state, the months are flying by.  I am so thankful that I am in a position to do these things, especially spending time with our daughters and their children, our beloved grands, and also family and friends.
Remember to savor every minute.  Blessings, Noreen

On A Snowy Day

Since we've never lived in an area with snow before, I'm not sure if their is an over abundance of bird activity or not but this year we've seen so many Robins just hanging around-playing tag and just sitting in the trees. It is so refreshing on a gloomy day to watch so many birds. 

Over the weekend, hubby said come look at the squirrel in the Aspen.  I couldn't believe how high this guy was and of course I kept watching and watching.

I'm not sure what the draw was but he seemed to be having a wonderful time, on the smallest of limbs. At one point, I was sure he was going to plummet to the ground but he didn't.  At least the snow doesn't stop him from having some fun. Of course, later I went out and threw a few nuts out for him that were left from our Christmas dish.  I love almonds, walnuts and pecans but not many others; I figure he won't mind shelling them.
Enjoy your area.  Noreen

Happy Monday to you.  How was your weekend?  Ours was pretty kick back, on Saturday we ran errands and stopped by both our kids homes, worked on a puzzle and I worked on quilting as well.  Yesterday of course, was big game day; neither team was one of ours so we didn't necessarily have a favorite, well hubby was going for New England and I was routing for the Giants because I think Eli is a really nice guy.  The game was good and we loved seeing the new commercials but I sure could have done without Madonna.  Some of the ads were just plain weird.  Watching the game on a big screen makes it seem like you're there and so we enjoyed it.
Not too much on the agenda today, walking is a must though after indulging in chips and layered dip last night.
Have a great day!
 Noreen

Happy Friday Friends,  Our spring like weather disappeared and we started getting snow last evening; I have to say though that this photo was from our last storm in Oct. and this storm hasn't dumped that much snow.
Hubby and I were out first thing this morning, shoveling the driveway and it really wasn't that bad.  Our state can really use the snow, the farmers are so happy because it will help with crops.  We have such a delightful dry winter, with hubby golfing almost every week, that we really can't complain.  We are planning on staying in all day, I'll be cleaning and also working on the quilt while he'll be watching a golf tournament on t.v.
Of course, Sunday is the Super Bowl and it should be a good game to watch. We aren't pulling for either team, as much as we would if it was a favorite team, but still looking forward to seeing who wins.
I hope you have a weekend filled with wonder. 
Blessings, Noreen

Thursday giggles

Hi All, I just saw this commercial when I was watching Dog Whisperer and thought it was so cute. I hope it give you something to smile about. Have a great day; we are going to bundle up here because of the storms that is coming.
Hugs, Noreen

Happy Wednesday friends,  Well we've got a beautiful day here but tomorrow the temps are expected to plummet and snow is due; with having said that, I'm off to walk this morning and then I have an appt. to get my hair cut and colored-it have been 6 mos since I had it colored, so I say it's time. 
I hope you have a wonderful day enjoying life in your neck of the woods.
Joy to you, Noreen