2-14-11 Valentine's Mouse?

Happy Valentine's Day! I came into the kitchen to see this holiday brownie sitting on the kitchen counter. Funniest thing ever--where's the mouse? Taylor fessed up after he broke out into giggles. Love you too honey:)

2-13-11 Baptism

Dexter was baptized today. What a proud moment for Grandma. I had trouble focusing with the camera for all the tears in my eyes. I love that little boy so much. I am so happy he loves Jesus! Praise God.

2-12-11 Tea for Two

I just love the pink color of these antique tea cups. They were Mallory's grandmas on her daddy's side. Lois loved her dishes and made every time a special time. I liked that about her. Tea anyone?

2-11-11 Celebrate!

Today was a day of celebration. We celebrated those individuals who have developed their voice and have become self-advocates in their own lives. These people may have a disability-but they have learned how to tell others what they need to live better-more independent lives.

We also celebrated the care-providers for individuals with disabilities -- these people have championed for others and have made the world a better place because of their compassionate and nurturing way of life.

A day of celebration. A day of deserving recognition. A day to remember.

2-10-11 Baby Dexter

On a roll with favorite photos in my house. This one is Mal Mal giving her first born Dexter a lovely mommy kiss. Some of you may understand the power of seeing your first born having her first born. A moment in time that I will cherish forever:)

2-9-11 Me and Cow Cow

Another favorite photo- another favorite memory. Mallory and her trusted Cow Cow. We had went on a camping trip-- We took the canoe across Alum Creek and slept out under the stars on this island. It was magnificent! But the biggest treasure was Mallory the next morning- smiling from ear to ear with her 2 front teeth missing and the excitement she contained when she excitedly told me that "cow cow did not get scared one bit!"

My dear Miss Mallory. I love you.

2-8-11 Favorite things

A fellow blogger is devoting her pictures in Feb. to the things she loves. That got me to thinking -I have this picture of Taylor at work.

This picture of Taylor is one of my favorite photos and one of my favorite memories. It was a hot summer day (back in the day when I was teaching and had the summers off). Taylor loved helping me in the garden and we had just picked a bunch of cherry tomatoes. He settled himself on the lawn chair and picked all the green stems from the tomatoes.

I just love his little dimples and the glint in his eye. I can hear him scolding the dogs for jumping up to help him-(can you see Maggie, my golden retrievers head in the corner of the photo?), and giggling when the dogs snatched a tomato from his little hands. I can smell that wonderful aroma of fresh tomatoes and can feel the warmth of the hot summer sun as we sat on the back patio at my little country house.

I miss those summers -- but I am thrilled I have my photos to bring up those sweet memories.