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The last post I did I said my hubby had a surprise for me.  He certainly did!

I was instructed to be in my car at 9:00 AM on Thursday and call him for further instructions.

I called as I was pulling out of the driveway and he told me to go to my best friend’s house and to find her.

Find her?

Was this a scavenger hunt?

No!

I got there and my Dawn (my bestest friend), her momma (Doris – from New York), and her brother’s wifey (Renee – also from New York) were there waiting for me.  Here’s the gist!

My honey paid for me, and part of Doris and part of Renee to go to a Spa in Calistoga!  We went Thursday, spent the night there and then Friday had – check this out, a MUD BATH, mineral spa, hour massage, and facial!

Oh.  My.  Goodness.

Girls could have no more fun – oh, we did ofcourse tour Calistoga and shop like the ladies we are!

The mud bath was oh so stinky!  Smelled like sulfer and was so HOT!  Dawn and I shared a room and adjoining mud baths and had a few mud tosses at eachother.  Then showed after and got into the mineral spa.  Oh so much heaven!

The massage was to die for!  And the facial?  Oh I was shinin’ – in a good way.

It was wonderful – and for the gals from upstate New York – getting away from the 30 below was a good thing!

I didn’t get to take pics, we were too busy and to stop for photos wasn’t on the overall agenda.  BUT I did get a good one of Dawn, her momma and her sister-in-law!

Are they happy or what?!

We went to the Calistoga Golden Haven Hot Springs.  They treated us like queens and what more can you ask for?  I’d recommend them any day.  I’ve also been to Lavender Hills in Calistoga, very nice as well!  Just in case any of you would like to take a day for a spa treatment!

So that was my surprise.

Today is Doris’ birthday and her and Renee are leaving to New York in the morning.  I’ll miss them both.

Thank you dearest hubby.  You sure know how to treat your lady.

I’m still alive!  All is well!

I talked last week about my company and I have to say it’s taken over this whole week!

Dawn & Kids - Dawn's Wedding

Last weekend was awesome – I had a heart to heart with my step-son.  I felt like we had a bit of a wedge growing between us.  We did, as it turns out, and after talking to the little man, we are good to go.  The photo above is of my best friend Dawn (at her wedding ofcourse), my step-son Daniel and the little princess in the back is Marissa, Dawn’s Daughter.  Handsome guy huh?

One thing about my step-son he is extremely *empathic*.  He senses folks feelings – and I mean in a big way!  Trouble is, he can’t read me.  That makes him a bit nervous around me.  He said this, not me.  He’s very articulate!  I love that kid so flippin’ much.  I have a way of blocking my feelings from folks, it’s habitual.  I just didn’t mean to do it with him.  We had a great talk and I get to work on it – and he gets to work on talking about it when things bother him. 

But the whole rest of the week has been taken up by my business.  I went to that Networking group (wow, awesome group of professionals!), new clients, issues with a client’s QuickBooks file (argh!) and going through my certification for QuickBooks.

The certification is about 20 hours long.  It’s in depth and difficult at times, but it’s perfect to freshen up and let others know I know what I’m doin! 

QuickBooks Certified Pro-Advisor

Full week, I’m not done with my certification yet – I’ll be workin’ on that all weekend.

I will be working on the certification through Sunday.  My husband is gone this weekend to Utah for training at Impact Trainings (he is currently in Life Mastery Training 2) and I will be going in the next few weeks (finally! – Life Mastery Training 1).  If you are interested – it’s www.impacttrainings.com.

No hubby ’till Sunday!  … I couldn’t sleep last night ’cause he wasn’t in bed …

OH!  The foundation has been set on my Sanctuary!  I’m totally excited!  Here’s some pics!  Groundwork – it’s a 10×10 with 5′ entrance.  I designed it myself! As soon as it’s finished I can add my plants, fountain, etc.  Whoot!

Backyard Sanctuary

Backyard Sactuary - Foundation Set

The builder will be back this Saturday to put up the walls and set for the roof, or however that goes.

Love and Light folks, wish me luck on my Certification testing!

Here’s Indy – he sleeps on his back with his legs up, he’s such a GOOF!

Indiana Jones - Caught on his Back Again!

Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery
Happily updated by: monicaford.

My best friend got married. I did over 400 pics for them……. whooo hooo! It was a beautiful ceremony… a beautiful day.

Congratulations Dawn. You are a beautiful bride and best friend.

Love you!

Monica

I was asked to be the photographer… WOW no stress!  LOL  But I am willingly doing this because to give my beautiful friend the photos of how I see her… that is an amazing opportunity.

I love you Dawn… I’m excited for you and Lang. 

Love and Light,

Monica