Love Conquers All

Rock Crawling & S. Lake Tahoe

On Saturday,  my husband wanted to take our boys and I to Donner Summit which is located North of South Lake Tahoe, California to see some "Rock Crawlers, (heavily modified buggies made to climb rocks)." My little girl stayed back with my mom being it was going to be too long of day for a two year old, (if you know what I mean)?  We got up at 5 o'clock in the morning to get ready and left by 7am to drop my daughter off at my parents house. It is always so nice to have some alone time for my husband and I to spend with just the boys.  Although it is really hard at times to leave one of my little children out or someone out of an adventure and my daughter is always with me.

Off we went in my hubbies "New Jeep" with the boys to have some "Rock'in fun time to watch those crawlers climb those rocks.... What an adventure it was as there were just too many pictures of excitement and fun action going on all day.  The Slide show is show you all the fun we had, of the "Rock Crawling competitions" then off we went to South Lake Tahoe for some much needed sight seeing. 


We had such a fabulous time to to prove it was my "slide show" above. I truly can not wait for another trip to Lake Tahoe.  If you live anywhere near, Please stop and enjoy your time there.  It is always such a pleasure to go and visit Lake Tahoe!

"OK....I am kinda of lying to you!!"  After we left Donner Summit and went off to do our sight seeing (which we did all from our jeep window), Because after filling up at a gas station it all went "down hill" from there (I ain't totally talking about driving down hill either).   My son had to go to bathroom numerous times while driving on the "highway" with no places to really pull over and with cars following closely behind us.  Not only did we have to pull over and make it happen, we were too late my poor son (not telling which one) had an accident in the back of the "New Jeep." 

Speaking of Jeeps, my husband just bought a 2002 Wrangler X (6 cylinders) not too long ago.  Well can you believe it, it decided to run like it had only 3 cylinders.  "Can you just picture this?" We are going up highways in South Lake Tahoe with cars following us and our New Jeep is crawling "we are NOW holding up traffic" my son having potty issues were making phone call to (411) to get a hold of "Jeep dealers" in Tahoe.  I already talked to my mom, and she said to stay the night in Tahoe if we have to, Mila is fine.  Our calls were being "DROPPED" cause of "DEAD ZONES" that we were passing through the trees and mountains.   You know that song by the little choo choo train; "I think I can, I think I can" ...well I sounded like that but "PRAYING to God to help us, "God please help us...God please help us get up this mountain"....God sure heard the prayers cause the only place at 3 o'clock in the afternoon on a Saturday in South Lake Tahoe, was Kragen.  There was a nice guy to help us.  Not only was he such a nice guy, he actually was eager to help and so eager on trying to get us back home safe.

In the meantime, I went back to the Kragen's filthy restroom cause I had to use it now, and took my son with me so there was no more accidents in our jeep.  While I was carefully trying to put the seat down, (not touching it without tissue around my hand/ fingers), I went to move the seat down, and guess what fell in the toilet?  A very pretty ring my husband had bought me a couple of years ago.  It was a "white gold, gem stone ring" and wasn't very cheap either!!  So without hesitation and a second thought I had "NO CHOICE"...I reached in there and grabbed the ring out FAST before it went down the toilet!!  How disgusting..."I immediately washed my hands and ring and placed the ring in my purse for deep cleaning when I got home.

You ask is that all, well my friends it seemed for the rest of the afternoon there were just too many little incidences that acured that really it started to become "comical" and glad I can find the humor out of so much Big drama and Little drama in the mix.  I had a Yellow Jacket try to attack me while I was sitting in the passenger seat of our jeep.  The "nerve of that yellow jacket"...it wouldn't go or flay away.... I screamed so loud I am sure people around us thought my DH was attacking me.  I finally got my purse and whacked it like a "poor old lady getting her purse snatched or grabbed by a thief."

So then we stopped in Placerville, Ca. to finally get something to eat after missing our lunch with so much drama occurring we were starving.  We saw a Mel's Dinner and stopped without hesitation.  Nothing was going to stop me from enjoying my meal....
"THINK AGAIN....try a HAIR in my salad?"  OK...I decided to just laugh about it even though my stomach was sick and turning. 
Your darn right I was going to have a "BIG FAT SUNDAE!!"


"Hope you have a fabulous Week!!"

Many Awards, Many Blessings, Many Friends...

It is so nice to have friends who really care about you.

Don't you agree when you have a visitor on your blog which is in no doubt your friend, or even someone just passing by. They brighten your days and put a smile on your face by their company and the many inspirations they leave in words by their comments. 

I truly am thankful for the many friends who stop by
Love Conquers All on a regular basis and those same friends who have Visited "In Her Shoes" which is a lovely new site with Gina my co~author. I have been receiving so many Awards lately, which by the way...many of you are "hands~down" extremely artistic and creative and very gifted in so many areas you inspire me and all!!  Little ol'e me is so honored and blessed to be your friend and in that same category as yourselves.


Thank you so much for thinking of me dear friends;

Marie from "A Year From Oak Cottage."
Becky from "On A Wing And A Prayer."
Mya from "Creative Musings With Mya",
and she also Awarded Gina from our new site "In Her Shoes" .



I also received this Award. Thank you for thinking of me dear Ladies...

Jenny from "Fated Follies Studio."
And Marie from "A Year From Oak Cottage", for thinking of me with not one but two Awards.


I am suppose to be Awarding seven other friends, I will name them but "you all know ME", and how I play these games. I just can't award a hand full. After I give to seven others, anyone who stops by my blog here at Love Conquers All, my take anyone of these Awards above that you wish.

Here are my seven dear friends;

Lori, Cathy, Bethany, Lori, Shawny, Patti, and Vickie.

And here are the rules ladies...*Put the logo on your blog...*Add a link to the person who awarded you. *Nominate at least 7 other blogs *Add links to those blogs on yours and *leave a message for your nominees on their blogs.

"Thank you for stopping by and all your support by and leaving such uplifting and sweet comments. More then anything Thank you for your constant visits, comments and a supportive friend!"

Love ya all, Jeannene

A Surprise Birthday Visit....

We had such a lovely surprise with a visit from my husbands side of the family!!  It was truly a treat to have them stop in for a "short and sweet visit" full of fun, visiting, hugs, pictures, food, refreshments, birthday cake, and did I say "pictures...???"






Well, as you can see we truly had a blast with this tree in our backyard.  I have my sister~in~law to thank for that!!  She started this "tree tradition" and that is what I will call it...how fun this was too!  If ever you need a quick pick with the family and a piece of lovely scenery, go for a tree and  "hug it too"...(get it)??   Seriously....the pictures really do come out looking good and lovely with the green leaves and flowers that might be hanging off of them, do you have a favorite tree to take a picture by? 

We invited them to stay one night and leave in the morning but they were in a hurry to get off on their destination to "Bass Lake", I hope they enjoy the rest of their time on their vacation.  Here is some more fun pictures....

"Take a look and enjoy the rest of our fun visit we had with our family."

"I hope everyone has a lovely week ahead!!"

Thinking Of You Today!

I am wishing a very special Mother~In ~Law a
Happy Birthday!

To someone who is always ready and willing to have fun and visit her family. I am Thinking of you today while you are camping at "Bass Lake", We hope to get a chance to see you all on your way home.  The Kids would love to see Their Grandma, Pop, and Great Grandma very much!

Blessings for Today and for the Years to Come!!


We Love YOU!!

What's on your mind?

An Encouraging Word; 
Thursday 7/10/2008       

Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.          

~ Romans 12:2, NLT   

View in context

There are Thoughts that Captivate us. Both in a Negative sense and a Heavenly sense. We can truly become entangled like a spider in a web with the types of thoughts that can creep in and take a hold of our minds and hearts. Some can truly lift us up higher then eagles flying up towards the sky to get the view for their next meal.  Other thoughts can make us feel we are the meal...eating us up inside like poison. While their are thoughts that are so fresh like the fragrance of a bed of Roses,  thoughts in which those same roses can die leaving nothing left to show but wilted buds falling to the floor. I like thoughts that only bring laughter to my Soul so strongly, my stomach hurts from my muscles laughing so hard. Some hurt with their stomachs in pain from tears that thoughts have captivated them leaving them only in despair. Which one of these types of thoughts will you choose to dwell on?

"What Will You Choose Today To Captivate You?"

 

*Please see What Gina has on her thoughts, mind and heart to share. You would be surprised how often we all wear the same "type of shoe and walk around daily in it."

Written by; Jeannene

Audrey Hepburn Says.....

Audrey Hepburn says; "A New Fresh Look Is Much Needed!"

So I had to listen to her after all she my all time (late) favorite... & classiest Celebrity ever to walk in "show biz!!"  Thanks to Vickie over at
Whispers of Inspiration, she went and posted this picture of Audrey from Mary Englebreit's Home Companion..."which by the way I was already (eying) the other day.  After I saw it on her blog, I went back and picked up my very own Audrey along with this stunning ottoman. "Don't they just go superbly together??"

Also, I went for a look that surprisingly I never thought I would go for. 

I am more "traditional" with my colors and into the deep solid burgundies, beiges and just rich colors in general.  I guess everyone of you lovely ladies out there and fellow bloggers have made an impact on me challenging me to go for a "fresh Vintage and more of a shabby chic' look."

My poor hubby, he was such a great sport..."even though he didn't appreciate all those flowers on his bed also."  I think what really was a perk for him is the fact that the material of the bedding was similar to a "feathered" or a down comforter.  On the flowered side which is the "faced side" it is 100% cotton while on the reversed side(which is a plaid design look) happens to be 100% polyester.  It has such a light and soft, fluffy feel to it..."not to mention, way cooler then my other beddings.

This will be great for the 110 degree weather that is fast approaching, even now as I speak of it...




My little cutie sneaking in the picture..."he just couldn't resist!"



This is a side view to show you my pillow collection. 

While I worked at a "high end furniture store" here in Northern California. Working with some of the designers they  showed me "tricks of the trade in staging in decor.  &  to dress up beds.  Lots of pillows do the trick, to show comfort and also to give an effect of a large bed. We do have a "King size any way but... (Believe it or not..it truly does give beds that extra large look effect).


I believe Mr. and Mrs Ewe love the bedding as well, they seem to be enjoying there visits with the "New Fresh Look of Summer!"

Please don't forget to check out;
"In Her Shoes"...

for your daily inspirations, encouragements and to completely relate to other women. Please come to be uplifted everyday ...."& meet Gina too!"

Blessings, Jeannene

Celebrate..."we have the right"!!

"God Bless America"!!!



I want to wish you all a safe, and fun day as you Celebrate together our Country and how great it is..."even though we are still at war...."

WE HAVE A GREAT COUNTRY!!

Also, please check out;   http://loveconquersall.typepad.com/in_her_shoes

 

In Her Shoes..."who Knew?"

I never Knew that one day I would get this lovely email from someone which my blog had attracted.  It had inspired and encouraged her so much she was compelled to write to me.  I couldn't tell you word for word to my own recollection but it is good thing I had saved her email, because she too made an impact on me.

"you may read it for yourself";

Hi! (I don't know your name)   

I just wanted to write and tell you that I have enjoyed your blog site.  I found it through another romantic decor. blog site.  I don't have a blog, but I wanted to write you and to encourage you to keep being that light that shines to your little children and your husband.  I too am a Christian and my kids are a smidgen older than yours, but I can tell you that God has gifted us women with the gift of influence and to be a life giver.  When I looked at your bio……..I guess I was just encouraged to see how similar our interest are and I am very active in our church and in women's ministry and I have a passion for bible study.  But most of all, I know that God desires me to pour His love and His life into my husband and children and I merely wanted to encourage you to keep doing what you are doing and that you are being a blessing to your family and to the Lord for being steadfast in doing so. 

I too love movies like Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility, Gone with the Wind, etc.  My passions are praying and studying God's word and encouraging women in the Lord.  I am a hairstylist and love to beautify the world around me.  Also, all of that Romantic clip art………..even the music you have on your site……..is totally me.  LOL……..anyway, it is just cool to know that there is someone out there that is a kindred spirit and I just felt like I wanted to write and encourage you to be a light that shines in a dark place. :)   

Have a blessed day, Gina in Ohio



Who would know this one truly uplifting and warm email would lead to an amazing friendship and "NEW BLOG!!" Yes, I have teamed up with Gina and together we have  created a Website devoted to  encouraging all women to "Hang in there" , by keeping 'in step' and sharing to encourage in our walk of faith. 

I would like to introduce to my readers on
Love Conquers All to;

In Her Shoes 

Authors; Gina and Jeannene

  

A little info. to share...

I feel so loved,  Sweet Patti tagged me and really I look at this as Grounds For Love!!  Really when you think of how someone has thought of you, and would like to know more about you, that is none other then one who cares.

• Where was I 10 years ago:  In Stockton, CA working as as a customer service rep. for Washington Mutual Bank.
• Snack Food I like:  Anything as long as I get a fair dose of "protein" with the "sugar"!!
• If I were a billionaire I would:  I love this question and have always wanted to give an answer to this.  Since you asked here you go, "you asked"!
• I would "tithe my 10% to the Lord, which would be our church we attend.
• Pay off our Home loan, and bills that are considered (debt).
• I then would proceed to give to organizations that  help promote and support Missionary work around the world to only spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and his love for all man kind.
  
• Buy property for a new home for my family
• Invest the rest in savings and college tuition for our children, not to mention put them in a private school for a Christian education.
• I don't think I would have any money left cause I am a "giver" of the heart and love to share with others. So with that said, I am sure I would also be spending some on you too!
  
• "Oh yeah, maybe just maybe give the rest to my DH...lol!!"
• Places I have Lived:  Northern California, Southern California and back to Northern California were we reside as family.

Thank you Patti, I had fun, and you can show your love and "TAG" me anytime....

I will tag Beth over at Monday Motivations and More & Bethany from

Love from my Studio...Becky if you want to get on the action too, go right ahead!!

Remember, it is only "Grounds for Love" I picked you!!

 

Needing some "MOTIVATION?"

"CONGRATULATIONS TO ONE YEAR OF BLOGGING BETH!!"


Here's to a Fabulous One Year Of Blogging for an amazing women, dear family friend, beautiful wife and devoted mother to her 7 remarkable and extremely polite children.

Did I mention she was an incredible Motivational Speaker as well and many "God given talents" that she graciously gives back and  shares with so many!



If you ever just need your cup filled with some insight and truly a refreshing outlook for your day.  You really must visit my dear friend Beth.  She is so inspiring and truly remarkable in my eyes also the eyes of so many close friends and those around her.  Not to mention the "Youth" that truly find her and her husband to be so devoted to them and even for many of them as they are facing the "adolescent years"...come on we all remembered those horrible years!  All I have to say is they are a true inspiration... her, her blog site and her family as a whole.  Never a dull moment with her close knitted family of (9) nine only depending on the amazing love and faithfulness of God in their day to day life.

I know many of my dear friends and readers that come to visit me here at Love Conquers All are all amazing talented Artists.  You all are into the "Vintage shabby chic look, pink and pastel colors , diamonds... jewelry and sparkely glittery things, Old and new dolls of all kinds. Even the most amazing Artist out there can become filled with dark clouds of uselessness.   Feeling a sense of doubt and despair, feeling like your work is not good enough, or nobody cares.  Well whatever you are going through whether it be Art related or Mother and Wife related...."I encourage you to save my friends link to your site or Google reader and pull it up whenever you see fit."  You really won't miss out if you can't read it on a day to day basis, you can truly feel so blessed just reading it when you can on any given day.  Every Post she has,  she has a message just for YOU... or only for YOU that day so it seems!   You truly will never be disappointed by her Many, Many examples of Joys, as well as Frustrations we all have to face in our daily life.  She truly shows us how to manage those ups and downs and prioritize out daily tasks to only find fulfillment in our lives.

Her blog is nothing short of Motivations!  Inspirations and many more life challenging lessons we can all learn to live by on a daily basis.  Please, if you are really needing extreme encouragement,  you will feel so encouraged and a whole lot  more Motivated having visited her today!!

 Wife to the love of her life,  her best friend & partner in everything…Dan the Man
Mommy to seven blessings from God (6 princesses & a knight)
Scrap booking Consultant & Album Maker
Writer, Speaker, Life Coach
Follower of Jesus

*Monday Motivation & More~"I hope some of my readers will congratulate her for her one year of blogging"!