07-07-07 Happy 82nd Birthday, Grandma!

We had a really nice day with Grandma. It's funny she doesn't remember much these days, but she reminded me that it was her birthday before I could get a "Happy Birthday" said!

For those who need to know, it was an ice cream cake!

Jack enjoyed stealing the frosting while Aunt Linda tried hard to cut the frozen cake!

It was an extra special birthday; besides the date, it has been a tough year and we are grateful to have been able to celebrate another one!

A Day at the Pool!

We really do enjoy the pool! Lots of work, lots of expense just as I was warned, but . . . it sure is fun. It does usually end up with a few jumps on the trampoline and sometimes pizza, but almost always dinner by the pool! Gotta love summer!

Grand Day at the Elementary School

Grand Day is obviously for Grandparents, but since my folks are both out of town, I went as the substitute. What a great day! I feel bad for the parents who do not get to go. It was so fun! The theme was Hollywood and all the students were stars! Here are my stars!

Birthday Bowling!

Turning seven, add to that your first friends' birthday party and a favorite activity: bowling and you get one very happy little girl. Tracy had a great day! She delighted in the attention and all went well. It was fun. What more could a mother ask for?

We are still here!

I am not sure what happened to March, but we are all still here!

Be careful what you wish for . . .

Hmm . . . seems as though I was just complaining about wimpy snow and look what we have now! First it was the arctic storm that came through and gave us well below zero temperatures and now it is the snow and sleet. Take a look at the piece of ice that Marney is holding. It is fun!

Happy Valentine's Day!

It's a New Year and Almost a New Month!

Where, oh where, does the time go? It is amazing to me that January is over! When I was teaching I always found January to be the month that just sort of dragged; not so this year. Of course, I started the year with many, many New Year's resolutions all of which are keeping me way too busy so we are operating under the status quo and then some. I have been less than successful on some, but have experienced enough success to plug away as the new month begins.

The kids are doing well. I thank God everyday that they are healthy, happy, and loving, and I thank Him for the blessing of them as I feel so unworthy! I also pray every day, many times a day, for patience, so they are just kids at that! They loved this snow--what little there was, but the next week brought lots! We all love it!