a few pictures from last week

 teaching Adrien how to roll down the hill ;)

 My little chef - took that picture and put it on our cooking blog ;) thanks Elizabeth for mentioning it last week - you motivated me to start working on it again- I wrote my first post :how to make Quiche ;) and will send the link out

 a little snack - popcorn hand anyone ?

 Jake and Adrien at Stroller Strides Halloween class on Friday !

 our nice group of great moms and kids !  "Tick or Teat "  that's how the kids say it;)

10 timeless lessons

My mom sent me this great quote on Saturday:

“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz

My translation of it : It is up to YOU to illuminate your world ;) Attitude can take you FAR !

My mom was always telling us that growing up and It has definitely made an impact in my life!

I am surrounded by wonderful friends & an amazing family I cherish and love . . . Life is good! It is up to me to make it even brighter !

It makes me reflect on what lessons I 'd like Adrien to cherish and live by - I really hope he will also have that appetite and love for life !

Here are a few timeless lessons from the Dalai Lama - hopefully those can be a compass to guide him along the way:

1. “Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.”

2. “When you lose, don’t lose the lesson.”

3.“When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.”

4. “Spend some time alone every day.”

5. “Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.”

6. “Share your knowledge. ”

7. “Open your arms to change, but don’t let go of your values.”

8. “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.”

9. “A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.”

10. “Be gentle with the earth.”