4-28-11 Back to life

Kidney stones removed on Tuesday-- feeling a bit back to normal today. Good to see this happy boy!

4-25-11 Playdoh Fun

Playdoh has been such a lifesaver with all the rain we have had this week. Yucky outside!

4-24-11 Bath time

Nothing cuter than bath time babies!

4-23-11 Egg Decorating

Today's the big day! We colored 3 dozen eggs-- and that still wasn't enough fun ha! It was a fun day!

4-22-11 Keepin Dry

"But Grandma- I can keep dry with this." says Dexter- begging me to let him go out in the rain.

4-21-11 Board Night

Had this cake made for the board meeting tonight. One of the board members gave out over 100 signs! It's been a long campaign.

4-20-11 Young Love

I couldn't help but steal this photo from Taylor. Young love is so precious.

4-19-11 Sleepy Boy

They can look so innocent.

4-18-11 Home Again Home Again

Jiggity Jig...

Mallory came to spend the night. Having trouble with her boyfriend and just needs to get her head clear. She was having fun with Taylor tonight. Love to see her happy!

4-17-11 Babe and Bro

Love this picture of Memphis and Kenyon. They are so sweet together.

4-16-11 In our Memories

I placed this picture in the Kenton Times today. It's hard to believe that mom has been gone 2 years. I miss her but carry her in my heart every single day. I love you mom.

4-15-11 Party!

Dexter had a friend over for a pizza party tonight. Owen is Dexter's best buddy and they had a ball at Grammy's house. I had fun too!

4-14-11 Spring is Bursting out all over

A look at the flower bed outside my work. I don't normally go out these doors and could have missed these.

4-13-11 Proud momma

Taylor was given the Scout Award today at school.A few weeks ago he was given $10.00 too much in change and he returned it. I could't be more proud of his honesty and integrity.

4-12-11 What a difference

WOW- this compared to yesterday. The trees are virtually bursting with GREEN.

4-11-11 Rain Rain Go Away

What an angry sky. It reminds me of the Wizard of OZ for some reason- I can see the house flying right by!

4-10-11 A day the Lord has made

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 This was one of my mom's favorite verses in the Bible. Today is a beautiful example of how good God is to us. 80 degrees and gorgeous outside!

4-8-11 Another Gift

I received this throw in appreciation for the training I organized this morning. Not a flattering picture by any means- but a day in my life nonetheless.

4-7-11 Morning time again

I have been greeted lately by this pair of geese when I arrive at work. They are messy of course but don't they have a majestic strut!

4-6-11 Day Dreaming

looking at my coffee cup today at work and daydreaming. Time for a vacation. This one was fun with Taylor and my best friend Karen. Basically a road trip but fun:)

4-5-11 A nice gift

I got a nice little surprise today. An adult that I have gotten to know with my talent show gave me this box for my desk. She decorated it and knew that I was learning how to quilt. I was really touched by her kindness. I hope I make a difference in her life too~

4-4-11 Another Quilt Pretty in Pink

I finished this pretty quilt in record time. I wanted a quick project so I could practice the free motion quilting. I am surprised I love it so much.

4-2-11 Rally day

Busy day at work and another big event -
Love my job but I love it when these things are over too. Dexter and Memphis came to see me. That was totally cool!

4-1-11 Inspiration

I love this clay piece that Taylor made several years ago. I like the colors- I am inspired to make a quilt using these colors. How fun to remember Taylor that way!

3-31-11 A New Trick Learned

I learned a new quilting trick tonight. Way fun and so easy. I love it!

3-30-11 You gotta be kidding...

Yep-out my office window---snow and it's accumulating -- That's not what the weather man said this morning. Out like a lion.

3-29-11 Stay Healthy

Afternoon snack- better choice than the candy bar I would rather have. Gotta keep the strength!

3-28-11 The Fun Begins

OR NOT... Levy time means Lots of work for me. Dear Lord, your with me -please keep me strong and focused. Amen

3-27-11 Race Time

The boys got the racetracks out today. I just love the look Dexter has on his face when he is looking at Taylor. Such admiration!

3-26-11 Beautiful Baby

Babysitting for Kenyon. He is such a happy beautiful baby.

3-25-11 RIP

It's been a long week. A sad week. Buffalo died last Thursday. Mallory has been so great with Deb and I am so proud of her caring heart. Dear Lord, Please give us all peace and help us remember you in our storm. Amen.

3-21-11 Winners

Today was a big day. A year's worth of work was rewarded and as you can see, Cabot Rea joined us for lunch. The awards are nice but I am so grateful that the Lord has blessed me with favor. He has fought my battles all year and has taught me many things through his grace. Thank you Dear Lord. I live my life for you.

3-20-11 Ten to One

That's how many stitches I should have in an inch. 10 tiny stitches! This is the back of the quilt I am working on. I have a ways to go before I get to 10. But I am improving with each stitch and I can hear my mom's voice coaxing me along.

3-19-11 A good big brother

Kenyon and Dexter came to spend the night with Grammie Sue. Kenyon was just laughing and laughing at Dexter- he loves his big brother.

3-18-11 Practice makes perfect

Made a new project so I could practice "stippling". I suppose someone will be getting new placemats for Christmas lol:)

3-17-11 Who do you call?

Only the best in the business!

Needed a photographer for work and I called Billie! She is the one that got me started on the 365 so I thought it was fitting to take her picture tonight:)

3-16-11 Lunch with a Dear Friend

Enjoyed a great lunch with my dear friend. It's been since before Thanksgiving -- so way toooooooo long. Yummy soup and great conversation.

3-15-11 Sewing a Bit of Spring

Needed to see a little spring in my office so I made myself a new wall hanging. I love Pansies and they sure add some cheer to my walls.

3-14-11 Is He Studying?

or Facebooking?? You tell me.

3-13-11 Collectables

I have collected pill boxes for years- these are my favorite ones. Just horsing around today-I like getting up close and playing with my camera features.

3-12-11 To love an uncle

These guys are rough,tough and full of energy- and they love each other like brothers. How lucky for them both!

3-11-11 Playing with Cars

Memphis loves to play at Grandmas house. I have been through 2 boys who have played with these cars- and now it's Memphis' turn. What great fun!

3-10-11 This Little Piggy

Guess who got to enjoy a HOT Bubble bath tonight?

3-9-11 Flying fingers

This picture was a fluke-but I love it. With the low light-it's a bit blurry when Taylor moved. But I love how it looks like his fingers are "fying" with texting---Decided to keep the photo in my blog- because after all-- I am seeing this pose more and more these days.

3-8-11 She still stands

It's cold-wet-dreary-ugly outside... and yet-look at Old Glory-- flying majestically and strong. Thank you God. For our freedom and for our right to worship you.

3-7-11 Today's Devotion

Deep in my heart I say. "The Lord is all I need; I can depend on him!" Lamentations 3:24.

Thank you Dear Lord.
Amen

3-6-11 Please Pray For Him

Lewis Banks is the grandfather figure for my grandsons on their dad's side. He is very sick tonight and we fear his life may end soon.

Dear Lord, please bring peace to this family and give them comfort in your love. Our hearts are heavy with sadness. But as we ask you for comfort, we can rejoice for the choice that "Buffalo" has made to make you part of his life. May we find a way to celebrate his life and sing praise to you our protector. Amen

3-5-11 Rainy Days

Painting rocks this afternoon. Perfect thing to do on Rainy days! Dexter made a ladybug:)

3-3-11 A Season for Everything

To Every Thing There is a Season - Ecclesiastes 3. 1-8 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

These are the flowers from a few weeks ago in my office. They are withering and all sad looking. Kinda of depressing then I thought of this Bible Verse. I felt better-it's just how it is supposed to be. A season of everything -God is in control and things are just as they should be.

Another thought I had then is this cold dreary winter will be over soon and a NEW SEASON will be upon us.

3-2-11 Vroom Vroom

A friend of mine just posted something about hearing her daughter in her bedroom and the sweetness of her chatter. Made me think about my own kids and their alone times when they didn't know I was listening. Mallory used to dress her dog up and ride her all around the yard on her golf cart- showing "Rachel" the town she had made among the trees. I would sit in my window and just watch as she carried on with that patient dog. Years later, Taylor came along and with that came the monster trucks and dirt bikes with little men and imaginative narration. Many times, he would sit at my feet and play while I would grade papers or read. Soothing is the perfect word to describe it. Now I have my little Dexter playing with the same trucks and making the same sounds. Vroom Vroom-- ahhhhh music to my ears!