Happy Father's Day

For my Dad who shares my life from above...

This post is for and in memory of my Dad. I cannot share this day with my Dad but I can share the memories. My Dad was a kind, loving, and patient man who taught me to work hard, always remain honest, love and respect our country and laugh as much as you can. Miss you Dad!!

 Me and my Dad

 My Mom and Dad (before me)

My Dad and my kids. They called him PeePaw.

My Dad at my Mom's 89th Birthday Party

My Dad and his beloved cat..

The last picture I took of my Dad. It was on Easter 2012. A bitter-sweet memory.

He passed about a month later at the age of 90.

My most favorite photograph of me and my Dad! 

RIP Dad, you are with me always and I will see you again someday.

 

Four Generations

Last Sunday my children, my niece my granddaughter and I visited my mom in celebration of Mother's Day. We had a really good time enjoying a meal and each other's company. My mother's hearing diminished several years back making it difficult for here to hear conversations with more than one person but she was so happy to have her family around she didn't mind at all.

My mother was born in 1922 which means she will turn 91 this summer. I am her third child and her first girl. She has 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. My granddaughter, Lucy, is her 10th great grandchild and was born to my daughter. Here is a picture of the four of use...four generations.

This got me to thinking (again) how fast time flies. As I grow older I find myself wanting to spend more of my time nurturing relationships instead of a career. God has provided me with the most amazing blessed life I want to make sure I appreciate it and everyone in it. 

Here are a few photos of my mom and my kids then and now. What precious memories they are for me and hopefully for them too. Enjoy!

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Ways to save your family memories

A quick hello and happy Thursday, or what I call "Friday Eve". Just wanted to take a minute to share my Pinterest board entitled "Family Memories". It is full of ideas to save and share family memories. There are some really ingenious ideas...check them out and as always Enjoy!!

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