Hello, long-forgotten blog... I'm back!
I always have such good intentions! However, my follow-through has a lot to be desired.
I love the fall. I love the cooler weather, the fall foliage, apples cider, pumpkin everything, warm sweaters, mums, my birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
This summer was busy with a long-anticipated visit to Texas to meet our newest grandchild Lexi, and love on her big sisters Lyra and Lucy. We came home with an unexpected blessing...Lady, our granddog, now our dog. We flew to Texas but drove back in a rental car with Lady and all her belongings. Our cats were not very receptive to the new family member but gradually realized she was not going anywhere so finally tolerated her.
We loved having Becky, Emma, and Danny for two weeks in June and July. It was an action-packed time with lots of activities, games, side trips, Diva Camp, 4th of July fireworks, and yes, the traditional family photo. We miss them so much so have to get a year's worth of fun in the two weeks we have together. Emma is 12, she is so tall and a real beauty. She loves cats, art, girl guides, acting, and animals.
Suzy turned 40 this year. How can that be? My children are middle age! I turn 70 this November!! Yikes! Becky starts her work on her Doctorate this month. She hopes to finish by the time Emma graduates. Emma is entering 7th grade.
The grandboys seem to grow every night. Oz started 5th grade, Charlie 3rd grade and Henry is in first grade. I love that they come running to give me hugs whenever we see them at church. I know to soak it up now because there will come a day when they will be occupied with cars and girlfriends.
We no longer have our two cats JJ and Lucy. Lucy was having many seizures each day and JJ had some serious intestinal issues and was losing weight. They were littermates and lifelong companions. They slept huddled together every night and neither would have done well without the other. They were almost 18 years old and are missed daily.
My desire is to write more. I need to get back to water aerobics at the senior center and fill my days with adventures.
This is one of my favorite pictures of Lexi Anne. She is growing so quickly. It is very hard only getting to see her and her sister once a year. We appreciate Rachel posting new pictures frequently of the girls.
This is another favorite picture of our current household. Diva, Poppa, and Dog all together. Lady has filled a big hole in our hearts and is a much loved, comical relief. She is always ready for a walk or a cuddle. She knows our habits and loves to nap with Poppa in the afternoon. Last night she went upstairs to bed without us. What a dog.
Some of my Current Favorite Things.....
Dark Chocolate Hershey kisses,
Blue Bunny white chocolate cookies and cream
weekly visits to the library
babysitting with the grandboys
popcorn shrimp
grits and cheese
heart-shaped rocks
daisies
dragonflies and fireflies
seeing the scale go down
baby giggles
funny cat videos
pictures of the family
a rock tumbler
adventures
organizing my kitchen storage
using my air fryer
cooking new recipes
double recliner (big enough for Charlie, Lady and me)
spontaneous hugs from the boys
monthly Sunday Sermon with Charlie at the nursing home
pixel art app
video games
birthday cake
Advent calendars
Fall, leaves, sweaters, mums, pumpkin everything, apple everything
Christmas decorations and tree
chicken decorations
taco salad
homemade soup on a cold day
a fire in the fireplace
a warm blanket
hot herbal tea
a good book
flowers on my table
pandora (Christian radio)
turquoise jewelry and also my favorite color
Sunflowers
a new laptop for my birthday (yes, that's a hint)
spending time with friends
learning a new craft
making hearts with melty beads with the grandboys
binge-watching my favorite shows on Netflix
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Hallmark sappy movies
time travel anythings
mysteries
Diva Camp with the grandchildren
prayer partners
checking off lists
hats
haircuts
swing on my porch swing
flowers in the garden
air conditioning in the summer
scented candles
grilled cheese sandwiches
pockets
cool purses
This is one of my favorite pictures of Lexi Anne. She is growing so quickly. It is very hard only getting to see her and her sister once a year. We appreciate Rachel posting new pictures frequently of the girls.
This is another favorite picture of our current household. Diva, Poppa, and Dog all together. Lady has filled a big hole in our hearts and is a much loved, comical relief. She is always ready for a walk or a cuddle. She knows our habits and loves to nap with Poppa in the afternoon. Last night she went upstairs to bed without us. What a dog.
Some of my Current Favorite Things.....
Dark Chocolate Hershey kisses,
Blue Bunny white chocolate cookies and cream
weekly visits to the library
babysitting with the grandboys
popcorn shrimp
grits and cheese
heart-shaped rocks
daisies
dragonflies and fireflies
seeing the scale go down
baby giggles
funny cat videos
pictures of the family
a rock tumbler
adventures
organizing my kitchen storage
using my air fryer
cooking new recipes
double recliner (big enough for Charlie, Lady, and me)
spontaneous hugs from the boys
monthly Sunday Sermon with Charlie at the nursing home
pixel art app
video games
birthday cake
Advent calendars
Fall, leaves, sweaters, mums, pumpkin everything, apple everything
Christmas decorations and tree
chicken decorations
taco salad
homemade soup on a cold day
a fire in the fireplace
a warm blanket
hot herbal tea
a good book
flowers on my table
pandora (Christian radio)
turquoise jewelry and also my favorite color
Sunflowers
a new laptop for my birthday (yes, that's a hint)
spending time with friends
learning a new craft
making hearts with melty beads with the grandboys
binge-watching my favorite shows on Netflix
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Hallmark sappy movies
time travel anythings
mysteries
Diva Camp with the grandchildren
prayer partners
checking off lists
hats
haircuts
swing on my porch swing
flowers in the garden
air conditioning in the summer
scented candles
grilled cheese sandwiches
pockets
This summer was busy with a long-anticipated visit to Texas to meet our newest grandchild Lexi, and love on her big sisters Lyra and Lucy. We came home with an unexpected blessing...Lady, our granddog, now our dog. We flew to Texas but drove back in a rental car with Lady and all her belongings. Our cats were not very receptive to the new family member but gradually realized she was not going anywhere so finally tolerated her. 
We loved having Becky, Emma, and Danny for two weeks in June and July. It was an action-packed time with lots of activities, games, side trips, Diva Camp, 4th of July fireworks, and yes, the traditional family photo. We miss them so much so have to get a year's worth of fun in the two weeks we have together. Emma is 12, she is so tall and a real beauty. She loves cats, art, girl guides, acting, and animals.
Suzy turned 40 this year. How can that be? My children are middle age! I turn 70 this November!! Yikes! Becky starts her work on her Doctorate this month. She hopes to finish by the time Emma graduates. Emma is entering 7th grade. 
We no longer have our two cats JJ and Lucy. Lucy was having many seizures each day and JJ had some serious intestinal issues and was losing weight. They were littermates and lifelong companions. They slept huddled together every night and neither would have done well without the other. They were almost 18 years old and are missed daily.
