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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Independence Day

Happy Birthday America

In celebration of this holiday my family and I will see a parade, eat food from the grill and watch a fireworks display in our home town. It's a day I look forward to all year for the obvious reasons; family bonding, the celebration of our freedom as Americans and the signal that summer is really here. Below are a few photos that encompass my Fourth of July. Enjoy!!

CUPCAKES ICED IN RED, WHITES, AND BLUES

GERANIUMS AND FLAGS

MY DOGS ALL DECKED OUT...

A WREATH TO WELCOME GUESTS

A PATRIOTIC MANTEL

A LITTLE ART ON LUCY'S BULLETIN BOARD

AND OF COURSE SPENDING THE DAY WITH LUCY!

I hope you and your family enjoy the day together and in celebration of our wonderful America!

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Monday, May 20, 2013

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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Thursday, May 9, 2013

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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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Today I Hit the Motherload!

Today I went to a huge Estate sale. I took my niece Jennifer for her first experience. It was a four family or business home. Couldn't get the down low about this one but we were told that four businesses operated from the home and "people" lived there but that the rest was "confidential". Hmmmm. Anyway, I did not find much there except a Heat Gun ($5), a fondue pot ($1), a faucet with parts ($3) and a few other little items that you might see repurposed later (still thinking). The furniture was either gone or too expensive but still glad I went.

On my drive home I noticed a hand painted sign on the side of the road that said "Trash and Treasure" so of course I had to turn. At the end of a dirt road was a barn that looked from a distance to be filled with junk. I did not have any cash but decided to get out anyway and boy am I glad I did. The sign was correct, there was trash but mostly treasures. I definitely hit the motherload and for a grand total of $45 this is what I bought...

There were others but I don't own a truck and have to rely on friends so I didn't want to push my luck. If I end up having to rent a truck I will definitely buy this one if its still there ($20).

All in all, today has been an excellent day for me. How was your Saturday?

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Friday, March 1, 2013

Jar Keepsake

Wow, March 1st is here and how time flies. With the calendar edging forward and signs of spring everywhere I started thinking about summer vacation. Should we travel to somewhere we have never been, return to an old favorite spot, or just stay home and explore those places right in our own back yard? Hmmmm, lots to ponder.

Last year the entire family went together to the beach. We traveled caravan style with adults, kids, and dogs in toe and spent an amazing week together basking in the sun, eating way too much, and just enjoying each other's company. There were some first too. It was the first time my husband, I, and my granddaughter had been to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It was the first time we took our four legged children with us on vacation and it was the first time my granddaughter had ever experienced the ocean.