Everyday Images ~ October 8, 2026

Good morning!  I have a few random Everyday Images to share today with some prompts.

Friday Focus

This was my favorite FRIDAY of 2026.  July 24, 2026, I departed on my 2 week vacation of a lifetime.  I was focused and little did I know just how amazing the next 14 days would be. 

Rocky

My first thought goes to one of my favorite movies, ROCKY.

Another ROCKY picture to share is one I don't think I included on my trip recap, but this was taken at one of the waterfall walks I went on while on my drive from Whistler back to Vancouver. I remember thinking how uniquely pretty this was.  Again, even the rocks were  prettier up there!

Two

I will say it again and say it forever, these TWO are my favorites in the world.  

At My Feet

This week, my dance shoes were at my feet.  I had a dance lesson Monday and it is so much fun!

Orange

I made my own little fall scent that I put under my candle warmer.  I added cinnamon sticks, cloves, a dash of vanilla, water and a few ORANGE slices in a bowl.  There is also some orange in the fall picture from Central Park that I have always loved and my coaster from Bainbridge Island.

New and/or Used

It has been a few years now, but there was a day when I had new car with a red bow on it and it was such a fun day.

Books

These are the 2 BOOKS I am studying in a bible study with ladies from my church.  Both are 3 week studies, so they are very short and doable.  Even If is a study of the book Habukkak and is all about going from the "what if" to "Even If" when life is hard and doesn't seem fair.  It is Well is a book on anxiety. These are both so applicable to everyday life.

Happy Thursday friends!

Everyday Images ~ September 24, 2026

Happy Thursday!  I am linking up with Everyday Images to share some random photos, all taken within the last month.

 steps

I have been taking walks outside a few mornings a week or in the evenings, with one or two days walking inside.  Either way, I am so thankful to be getting in my steps every day!

from underneath

This is a view under the staircase outside my front door.

morning light

As I left early one morning to be with my mom, I saw this morning light beginning to shine.

at home (monthly)

This is a view from home when Jenn and I watched Sleepless in Seattle a few weeks ago.  My fireplace was on for ambiance.  I have the option to have the heat feature on and hopefully can use it soon when the temperatures get a little cooler.  Thankfully, the temps have FINALLY begun to drop a bit.

beautiful

My daughters

landmark

This is our famous landmark in Memphis...Graceland, which was home to Elvis Presley.

chair

This chair sits in my bedroom and use to belong to my grandparents.  I have thought about having it recovered, but the cost is a little more than I can afford.  However, I do like it in its original fabric and love having it. 

Everyday Images ~ July 16, 2026

Hi!  Hope you are making it through the week okay. I am linking up today with Kym for Everyday Images.  Sharing away ....

 Layers

Lots of layers to share...First, I love layers of small bracelets.

Layers of my daughter's art work never ceases to impress me.

This finished piece was on display for a year at our airport.

Here she is teaching some women a painting class.

So many layers are in personalities and my goodness, there are so many layers in grief.

Layers of flowers/plants are so delicate and beautiful.

When it comes to packing in different climates, layers is key and I am implementing this! Even though in my day-to-day life I am hot quite a bit, I always have a sweater for layers if I need it. Oh, and a raincoat :).

Current season (quarterly)

The season of summer usually consists of once a week either being at my pool or my sister's pool.

Milestone

This months wraps up 5 years at my current job.  I am so thankful for a co-worker who keeps me young!

Getting ready

This is my spot for getting ready each day.  I have a great built in storage cabinet and it holds all my bathroom/getting ready essentials, including this amazing organizer container for my makeup!

Wings

Before I get to beloved butterflies, I also think of airplane wings because I have always loved flying. This is attributed to my love of travel, studying aviation in college and going into the field of travel as a profession. 

From the world wide web: "Butterflies universally symbolize profound transformation, hope, and the journey of the soul. Their remarkable life cycle—from crawling caterpillar to chrysalis, and finally to a winged creature—serves as a powerful metaphor for personal growth, rebirth, and emerging from life's challenges with newfound freedom and beauty."

From my most recent trip to Louisville:

Artwork drawn by my daughter framed in my home:

This picture hangs up in the children's hospital:

Jenn gave me this cute bag!

My co-worker gave me this as a housewarming gift:

Entrance

This is a picture from the entrance to my back door where I enter 95% of the time.

Young

This is a picture taken of some of my greats a few weeks ago.  I love seeing their shadows here, but also love seeing smiles on their faces.  It just lights up my day!

And wrapping this post up with a young picture of yours truly :).  I was around 3 years old here I think.

Have a great day!

Everyday Images ~ May 7, 2026

Hi friends! Hope you are making through this first week of May well.

 I am linking up with A Fresh Cup of Coffee for Everyday Images. 

Saturday scenery & Current Project

 I am combining these 2 prompts because assembling all the things was basically my Saturday scenery and certainly my current projects!

Green

On my plate

Miniature

Tower

The tower below is in Savannah, Georgia.

This is the water tower in Destin, Florida.

Connected

I love how connected these girls are in their school program at college, and even more so after they lost their other friend in the Texas flood last year.

A sweet picture of my girls 17 years ago.

One more day until the weekend!