The Lloyd family consist of David, Donna, Caleb and Madilyn. We are just like any other family and are trying to make the most of our lives. The post found within this section are about our everyday life from my point of view and maybe an occasional musing from David.
The object of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives. ~Robert Maynard Hutchins
Today I am thankful for the education opportunities I have had throughout my life. I believe that I received a good education. I remember many of my teachers fondly.
I appreciate all of the time and effort my teachers put into teaching me the things I needed to know. (more…)
Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around. ~Leo Buscaglia
Today I am thankful for the kindness of others. With everything that is bad in the world it is nice to know that there are still kind people in the world. (more…)
“Never let a computer know you’re in a hurry. ~Author Unknown
Today I am thankful for technology. There are so many different aspects of technology that impact our lives on a daily basis. (more…)
Car sickness is the feeling you get when the monthly payment is due. ~Author Unknown
Today I am thankful for not one but for three paid off modes of transportation for my family. I am thankful that we do not have to make a car payment each and every month. I am also thankful that all three of our vehicles still run great and look good. (more…)
“A camera is a save button for the minds eye.” Roger Kingston
Today I am thankful for my camera. I love making memories with my family and capturing those special moments in time. (more…)
A vacation is what you take when you can no longer take what you’ve been taking. ~Earl Wilson
Today I am thankful for vacations. While I enjoy my work, I really enjoy getting away and spending time having fun with my family. (more…)
To poke a wood fire is more solid enjoyment than almost anything else in the world. ~Charles Dudley Warner
Today I am thankful for fires in the fireplace. These fires mean that my house is nice and warm. When I was in grad school I loved coming home on winter nights to a wonderfully warm fire in the fireplace. (more…)
Couples can do a lot to improve their marriages by going out alone to do something special, just the two of them, with no children tagging along” ~ Gary Panetta.
Today I am thankful for date nights. David and I don’t get to have a date night as often as we would like but we do enjoy being able to get out once in a while without the kids tagging along. (more…)
The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco. ~Mark Twain, attributed
If you know me well you know I am always cold. Today I am very thankful for my space heater that helps to keep me nice and warm. My son calls me a reptile, and cold blooded. I guess I am a bit like a reptile since I prefer sunny and warm spaces as opposed to cold areas. (more…)
When people are laughing, they’re generally not killing each other. ~Alan Alda
Today I am thankful for laughter. Hearing a laugh can bring a smile to my face even when I do not feel like smiling. For the most part laughter is contagious. Laughter can create good will and break down barriers. Laughter can bring people together. Laughter can be a powerful medicine. (more…)